19-year-old Joe Willock scored twice and Alex Iwobi added a third as Arsenal cantered into the 4th round. BLACKPOOL, England — These are strange and confusing times for Aaron Ramsey. The Arsenal midfielder is playing for a manager who sanctioned the withdrawal of a new contract offer earlier this season, but despite being unwanted by
Month: January 2019
Guillermo Barros Schelotto opens up in his first interview with the LA Galaxy as to why he chose the club and his thoughts for the upcoming season. At the end of each year, the El Pais newspaper in Uruguay organises a survey to crown the best player of the Americas. The 2018 winner, with a
6:28 AM ET Associated Press SHENZHEN, China — Aryna Sabalenka got a confidence boost for the upcoming Australian Open after beating Alison Riske 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-3 in the Shenzhen Open final on Saturday. “To start the season with a title, it gives you more belief in yourself, and hopefully I can do well at
2:22 PM ET Joe Willock’s two first-half goals sent Arsenal on their way to an easy 3-0 win against Blackpool in the FA Cup third round on Saturday night. Arsenal had an interesting trip to the ground after a Blackpool supporter climbed on top of the Premier League side’s bus, delaying its departure and arrival
3:00 AM ET South Africa 431 for 6 (du Plessis 103, Bavuma 75, de Kock 59) lead Pakistan 177 by 254 runs South Africa’s tail wagged with frenzied intent on the third morning at Newlands, as a series of cameos from their fast bowlers helped to add a further 49 runs to their overnight total
3:52 AM ET PORTLAND, Ore. — It’s not often that Russell Westbrook will admit to a game containing some extra level of motivation. But with it having been nearly five years since the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers on the road, it had been on his mind for more than the previous
3:25 AM ET LOS ANGELES — Enes Kanter will not travel to London when the New York Knicks play the Washington Wizards on Jan. 17, saying he fears for his life because of his ongoing clash with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Kanter, a native of Turkey, has been an outspoken critic of the Turkish
First half goals from Juan Mata and Romelu Lukaku ensured that Manchester United proceed to the next round of the FA Cup. Manchester United’s 2-0 FA Cup win over Reading will be marked in the record books as the game in which Ole Gunnar Solskjaer matches the great Sir Matt Busby’s record of five wins
Mark Ogden explains how desperation could factor into Liverpool’s pursuit of the Premier League title after their defeat at Manchester City. LIVERPOOL, England — Jurgen Klopp has said it is unlikely Liverpool will make any signings in the January transfer window, despite the departures of Nathaniel Clyne and Dominic Solanke. Striker Solanke joined Bournemouth on a
9:23 AM ET Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made it five wins from five as caretaker boss at Manchester United as they laboured to victory over Reading in the FA Cup third round. Juan Mata’s penalty, awarded by VAR, gave United the lead midway through the first half before Romelu Lukaku’s neat finish doubled the lead before