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Crystal Palace: Mamadou Sakho on shortlist for player of season award
And Palace fans have been reacting to the shortlist on social media, with some describing their surprise at Sakho's inclusion, despite him having a big impact since joining on loan, having helped the Eagles to five wins in his eight games. Since then, Sam Allardyce's side have been beaten by Burnley and Manchester City and are still not mathematically safe from relegation. They face a crunch cla... [Full Article...]
Canelo Alvarez Punishes, Dominates Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
Alvarez announced that he would fight Gennady Golovkin on September 16 at the very same venue. "I think Canelo displayed today his great boxing skills, great combinations", Sanchez said during a press conference at T-Mobile Arena. Canelo looked very good tonight, and 100 percent he is the biggest challenge of my career. But Canelo fought Chavez Jr.at a 164-pound catchweight, so he should ... [Full Article...]
AFP report: Federation Internationale de Football Association to investigate Paul Pogba transfer
No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. France global midfielder Pogba joined United for £89m (€105m) in August. "Federation Internationale de Football Association have had the documents since the transfer in August". [Full Article...]
Capitals overwhelm Penguins 5-2 to force Game 7
Andre Burakovsky has been heating up for the Capitals with three goals in his last two playoff games. "We are not dictating the terms consistently enough out", Pittsburgh coach Mike Sullivan said. Then he crashed into the boards Monday during the Penguins' 5-2 home loss to the Washington Capitals. On the same power play, Patric Hornqvist got a bloody mouth from a stick on a shot attemp... [Full Article...]
Ramos: Real Madrid squad one of most complete ever
Real are preparing for the second-leg of their semifinal at Atletico. The good news for Atletico is that right back Juanfran Torres will be available after injury giving the side some balance they were missing in the Bernabeu where Lucas Hernndez (Theo's brother) was forced to play on the right. [Full Article...]
Atletico seals return to Champions League after Real defeat
Real have won only one of their last eight league games against Atletico but have found the magic formula against their rivals in the Champions League, which winger Lucas Vazquez said was due to their history in the competition. He was also a substitute for the first leg of the Real's UEFA Champions League semi-final against the Rojiblancos, and was approached by Simeone as he ran past the Atlet... [Full Article...]
Blue Jays promote Mike Bolsinger from Triple-A Buffalo
However, they have picked it up as of late and are averaging 4.7 runs per game in their last seven. But given that the Blue Jays' front office wanted to balance contending in the present with cost control for the future, their struggles are a reminder that perhaps not having Encarnacion back was the right choice. [Full Article...]
History made clinching Western finals berth, Preds now rest
Leon Draisaitl had three goals and two assists, Mark Letestu added two goals and two assists, and the Oilers cruised to a 7-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night, forcing a decisive Game 7 in their NHL Western Conference semifinal series. [Full Article...]