Tag: defends
Emma Hayes says ‘male aggression’ should not be tolerated as Jonas Eidevall defends himself after Conti Cup final altercation | Football News
After a confrontation following the Conti Cup final, Emma Hayes claimed Jonas Eidevall showed “male aggression” with the Arsenal manager forced to defend himself. The pair clashed at the end of the Gunners’ 1-0 win over Chelsea at Molineux – retaining their competition title in the process – with Hayes pushing Eidevall during a heated…
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Max Verstappen defends his father after Horner criticism
FILE–Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Red Bull Racing and his father Jos Verstappen. Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images/AFP JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Three-time defending Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen defended his father amid turmoil at Red Bull and addressed speculation Wednesday that he could switch to Mercedes next season when Lewis Hamilton joins Ferrari. Jos…
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Kieran O’Neill: Jockey fumes at ‘flawed’ drug test after failing two swab tests; BHA defends system | Racing News
Kieran O’Neill has been left furious after being stood down at Southwell following two non-negative swab tests, a decision the jockey has described as “embarrassing”. O’Neill was unable to take his two rides at the Nottinghamshire venue on Tuesday night after failing two sweat/saliva samples. According to BHA rules, should the second sample also return…
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Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag defends Bruno Fernandes and brands social media criticism ‘pathetic’ | Football News
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag accused Nottingham Forest of targeting Bruno Fernandes in his side’s FA Cup win at the City Ground and branded criticism of his captain as “pathetic”. The Portugal midfielder overcame a “serious injury” to play his part in United’s 1-0 victory at Forest, setting up Casemiro’s 89th-minute winner from a…
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Gary Neville defends calling Chelsea ‘blue billion-pound bottlejobs’ claiming they played Liverpool’s reserves | Football News
Gary Neville has doubled down on labelling Chelsea as “blue billion-pound bottlejobs”, while Jamie Carragher believes the tag will stick until the club win something big. Liverpool beat Chelsea 1-0 in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final after Virgil van Dijk headed in the winner after 118 minutes of drama, having earlier seen a goal controversially ruled…
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Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka successfully defends her title in Melbourne with victory against Qinwen Zheng | Tennis News
Aryna Sabalenka sealed a second straight Australian Open title with a masterful performance against first-time Grand Slam finalist Qinwen Zheng in Melbourne on Saturday. The world No 2 did not drop a set in seven matches and defeated China’s Zheng 6-3 6-2 to become the first player since countrywoman Victoria Azarenka 11 years ago to…
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Francis Ngannou in the WBC heavyweight top 10 – Mauricio Sulaiman defends ranking: ‘He dropped Tyson Fury!’ | Boxing News
Francis Ngannou has been installed in the WBC’s top 10 ranking of heavyweight contenders. It was a decision that attracted criticism. A mixed martial artist and former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou lost a split decision to Tyson Fury in a non-title bout in October. That was his first, and so far only, boxing contest. But…
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Las Vegas GP: Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur fumes at ‘unacceptable’ Carlos Sainz damage as Toto Wolff defends F1
F1’s return to Las Vegas was thrown into chaos as the first practice session was cancelled after just eight minutes; second practice set to take place at 10am on Friday; qualifying on Saturday at 8am and the race on Sunday at 6am on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Showcase Last Updated: 17/11/23 8:54am Please use…
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Wayne Rooney defends himself after boos from Birmingham fans, saying changes at St Andrew’s will take time | Football News
Wayne Rooney defended his management after he was booed by Birmingham fans at the end of his second game in charge, insisting changes will take time at St Andrew’s. Frustrated Blues fans made their feelings known after watching their club lose back-to-back games following Rooney’s appointment. He took over in controversial circumstances earlier this month…
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UAAP: Growth vital as Ateneo defends title with ‘new team’
Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin gives instructions to his players during a timeout against Japan’s Hakuoh University at the World University Basketball Series in Tokyo, Japan. Photo from Musong Castillo/INQUIRER MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin admitted his “new team” needs to grow as quickly as possible in its UAAP title defense which begins Saturday…
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