Georg Niedermeier says he’s focused on the Victory’s upcoming slate, but he’s also eyeing a return to the Asian stage. Fit-again Georg Niedermeier admits his first A-League season for Melbourne Victory hasn’t gone completely to plan. But the towering stopper, out of contract at season’s end, is interested in signing for another campaign with one
Month: April 2019
8:09 AM BST The future of the Crusaders name is in doubt with the Super Rugby franchise and New Zealand Rugby announcing they have engaged an independent research company to seek feedback and provide recommendations on the side’s team name and imagery. This comes as the two organisations announced the Crusaders sword-wielding horseman will not
2:52 AM BST After the Sunwovles shocked the Waratahs at home last weekend, Round 8 of Super Rugby will see them take on the Rebels in Melbourne and pay for their second win in Australia. But the round is highlighted by the Crusaders returning home for the first time since the Christchurch terror attacks to
10:12 AM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN The New Jersey Devils have hired Tyler Dellow, one of the pioneers in hockey analytics, as their vice president of analytics and the head of their new hockey analytics department. “Since day one, [owners] Josh Harris and David Blitzer have supported us by investing in the staff and resources it
2:06 AM ET OAKLAND, Calif. — Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant was ejected from Tuesday’s game against the Denver Nuggets for arguing a call early in the third quarter. Warriors stars Draymond Green, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant were all issued fines on Tuesday for their comments about the officiating during Friday night’s OT
3:49 AM ET Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball filed suit late Tuesday night against the former co-founder and manager of Big Baller Brand, Alan Foster, for damages of more than $2 million plus interest, alleging that Foster “conspired to embezzle millions of dollars and then divert those funds for his personal use, including to
1:58 AM ET Associated Press SAN DIEGO — Manny Machado was called out on batter’s interference after dropping his bat near Diamondbacks catcher John Ryan Murphy as Murphy tried to catch a popup, a disputed decision that led to Padres manager Andy Green’s ejection. Machado appeared to brush Murphy as he broke out of the
1:02 AM ET OKLAHOMA CITY — Russell Westbrook sat alone on the Thunder bench some 15 minutes before tipoff Tuesday against the Lakers, with a ball between his legs, singing and dancing along to Nipsey Hussle’s “Grindin’ All My Life,” intent on playing a game to honor the recently slain rapper. After he recorded the
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri demands action after Moise Kean was racially abused following his goal against Cagliari. Juventus’ Italian teenager Moise Kean scored his fourth goal of the season in the Old Lady’s 2-0 win away at Cagliari. Italian Serie A: Leonardo Bonucci (22′) Cagliari 0-1 Juventus LONDON — Yaya Toure has said Juventus defender Leonardo
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