The Eagles were dominant in beating Burnley 2-0, having drawn with Manchester United the week before – but face a side with four wins in seven as the Seagulls sit in mid-table territory. Source: Read Full Article

The Hammers were 3-0 winners against Newcastle United to lift them away from the relegation places – but the Bluebirds jumped out of the bottom three by beating a strong Wolves side. Source: Read Full Article

Noah Syndergaard’s slim chances of getting traded may have become minuscule with the blockbuster deal that brought Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz to the Mets. Though general manager Brodie Van Wagenen has engaged several teams in trade discussions that involve the right-hander, the Mets are trying to win in 2019 — a fact that was underscored by their trade with […]

The 20-year-old's move comes after Rafinha sustained a long-term injury sidelining him for six months. The midfielder is a La Masia product who, despite playing in the middle of the park, has impressed the coaching staff with finishing. Alena has already trained with Leo Messi and Co, and featured in 10 matches for them in La Liga, but has remained […]

The blueprint for the Matildas' 2019 World Cup campaign is all-but finalised with the national team awaiting the outcome of this weekend's draw before locking in their training base, warm-up games and pre-tournament camp. Australia will know their group opponents, match dates and venues on Sunday morning for the 2019 World Cup in France, and the draw will determine their […]

NEW YORK – A bearded Bob Stoops strolled through a hotel lobby Tuesday afternoon, looking relaxed and happy. But the former Oklahoma coach had some advice for Urban Meyer, who’s joining him in retirement. “It’s not easy, let me tell you,” Stoops said. “I’d tell him, ‘Have some patience.’ It takes time. It’s such a drastic difference. It takes a […]

The other kick-offs for the 2022 tournament would be a lunchtime one at 1pm, another at 4pm before a potential evening match gets underway at 7pm. To avoid the searing summer heat in the Gulf, FIFA has already agreed the tournament should be played in winter, when Qatar is three hours ahead of the UK. Fans who travel out to […]

The Senegalese international netted just six goals in 80 appearances at the Anfield club after joining from French side Lens in 2002. He signed after a successful World Cup with his African nation. But in three years in Merseyside his Premier League goal tally only reached three. Now, the 37-year-old has admitted he regrets wearing the red Liverpool jersey. When […]

Jose Mourinho's side have dropped points against Southampton, Crystal Palace and Manchester City in recent weeks which has seen them drop out of the top six. Arsenal themselves had a blip in early December with a run of three draws, but have since hit back with two victories. The Gunners beat Spurs 4-2 in the North London derby and will […]

Urban Meyer is a few months too late.  Meyer’s announcement Tuesday that he is stepping down should have been made over the summer. Should have been made for him, really, after it became clear that he enabled a domestic abuser and then lied about it to protect his own reputation. But he was allowed to write his own ending because […]