• November 22, 2024

Scotland: Steve Clarke believes they were ‘due a break’ after vital Nations League win over Croatia | Football News

Steve Clarke felt his Scotland side ended their long wait for a win with arguably their poorest performance of the UEFA Nations League campaign – but were due the break they received from Croatia’s disputed red card. Croatia looked the more dangerous side until Petar Sucic received a second yellow card in the 44th minute…

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Donald Trump: Rory McIlroy believes LIV Golf deal with tours could be accelerated by president-elect’s return to White House | Golf News

Rory McIlroy believes Donald Trump becoming US president for the second time could help “clear the way” for a peace deal in golf. With the 78-year-old Republican securing victory over Democrat opponent Kamala Harris in Tuesday’s presidential election, McIlroy feels the return of the golf-loving Trump to the White House in January may well accelerate…

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Match Officials Mic’d Up: PGMOL chief Howard Webb believes VAR should have overturned Bruno Fernandes’ red card vs Tottenham | Football News

PGMOL chief Howard Webb believes VAR should have overturned Bruno Fernandes’ red card for Manchester United against Tottenham due to the player slipping before contact was made. With United trailing Spurs 1-0 towards the end of the first half, Fernandes was sent off for slipping then catching James Maddison high on the leg, with referee…

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Howard Webb believes Bournemouth’s disallowed winner against Newcastle should not have been ruled out by VAR | Football News

Howard Webb believes Bournemouth’s disallowed winner against Newcastle last month should have been allowed to stand as there was a “lack of conclusive evidence” to rule it out. Dango Ouattara headed in what looked like a winning goal from a corner in stoppage time but after seeing the ball had struck the upper arm area…

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Jack Draper: Young Brit believes he belongs at the top of the game after reaching US Open semi-finals | Tennis News

Jack Draper now believes he belongs at the top of the game after reaching US Open semi-finals and says “it’s just a matter of time” before he makes his Grand Slam breakthrough. Draper was sick a number of times on court as his US Open dream ended in semi-final heartbreak as he fell short in…

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Rafael Nadal: Naomi Broady believes Spaniard ‘keeping his cards close to his chest’ regarding retirement | Tennis News

When is Rafael Nadal likely to call time on his career? The Spaniard confirmed he will miss this month’s US Open and play next at the Laver Cup in September. His commitment to playing at the Laver Cup next month could raise the prospect of the Spaniard following in the footsteps of great rival and…

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Klay Thompson believes he could be Mavs’ missing piece

Klay Thompson responds to questions during an NBA basketball news conference where he was introduced as one of the team’s latest acquisitions in Dallas, Tuesday, July 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) DALLAS — Klay Thompson remembers telling Luka Doncic he thought the Dallas superstar was on a path to greatness after Golden State beat the…

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Adam Peaty believes new ‘peaceful’ approach will take pressure off in quest for gold | Olympics News

Adam Peaty would join US great Michael Phelps as the only male swimmers to win gold in the same event at three Olympic Games if he were to triumph in the 100m breaststroke in Paris this summer; the 29-year-old took a break from competition last year for mental health reasons Last Updated: 12/06/24 11:58pm Adam…

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Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou: AJ says former UFC champion is not a ‘gimmick’ opponent and believes he beat Tyson Fury | Boxing News

Anthony Joshua dismissed suggestions that Francis Ngannou is a ‘gimmick’ opponent and believes the former UFC champion was wrongly denied a victory over Tyson Fury. Joshua has won his last three fights, the most recent against Otto Wallin in a dominant five-round win in December, and will face Ngannou in their non-title contest in Friday’s…

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Kai Sotto bound to dominate Asia, believes Gilas coach Tim Cone

Gilas Pilipinas’ Kai Sotto in the Filipinos’ game against Chinese Taipei in the Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Asia has been host to some of the most stellar players in the international Fiba stage. Iran boasted Hamed Haddadi, China had Yi Jianlian and the Gilas Pilipinas for a time the rode the heroics…

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