7:56 AM BST Former Wales captain Sam Warburton has warned that a professional player could die on the pitch unless rugby union takes preemptive measures to improve safety. Warburton’s autobiography Open Side is being serialised in The Times and he has written of his concerns about rugby’s fatality rate in recent years. The 30-year-old cited
Month: September 2019
ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno speaks of Virgil Van Dijk’s importance to Liverpool, after the Dutch star-man was awarded UEFA player of the year. Shaka Hislop presents his weekly power rankings and is given quite a bit of stick by the FC guys for how he ordered the top 10. After Watford parted ways with Javi
ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno speaks of Virgil Van Dijk’s importance to Liverpool, after the Dutch star-man was awarded UEFA player of the year. Shaka Hislop presents his weekly power rankings and is given quite a bit of stick by the FC guys for how he ordered the top 10. After Watford parted ways with Javi
If there were those who felt a bit underwhelmed about the Super Eagles’ third place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations – and there were more than a few – watching the side against the Ukraine on Tuesday would have boosted the spirits. Gernot Rohr’s refreshed team buzz their way close to nearly embarrassing
The Socceroos have beaten Kuwait 3-0. Western United FC show a glimpse of the preparations going into their debut season in the A-League. Experienced Ivory Coast defender Adama Traore has signed a one-year deal to return to A-League powerhouse Melbourne Victory. Traore, 29, first played for Victory between 2012 and 2014 and returns to Australia
Philippe Coutinho is tasked with naming his favourite player, his top games and goals after completing his move to Bayern Munich. Gabriel Jesus defended teammate Neymar following claims Brazil no longer need him. Gabriel Jesus said Lionel Messi was wrong to question the authorities following Argentina’s semifinal defeat to Brazil in Copa America. Peru captain
Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen explains why Liverpool’s front three are the perfect combination of selfish and selfless. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol thinks Sadio Mane’s temper tantrum is “the reason Liverpool are so good.” Manchester United or Newcastle United? Wembley or Anfield? Michael Owen is put on the spot in our latest edition of ‘You
12:18 AM ET Damir Kreilach scored in the 75th minute as Real Salt Lake continued its home dominance with a 1-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday in Sandy, Utah. Nick Rimando made three saves as Real Salt Lake (14-11-4, 46 points) improved to 9-1-1 in its past 11 home matches to salvage
12:09 AM ET Nicolas Mezquida scored on a penalty kick in the 85th minute and the Colorado Rapids earned a 2-1 victory Wednesday over the Los Angeles Galaxy at Commerce City, Colo., to remain undefeated under new head coach Robin Fraser. The defeat was a blow to the Galaxy’s playoff chances as they entered in
3:00 AM ET Nottinghamshire 35 for 2 (Slater 18*, Fletcher 1*) trail Kent 304 (Stevens 88, Kuhn 56, Bell-Drummond 45, Ashwin 4-121) by 269 runs Derbyshire have rejuvenated so many ageing cricketers over the decades that they must presumably have a season’s pass at Tissington’s holy wells where Peak District locals have reputedly given thanks