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Burnley under no pressure to sell Liverpool target Michael Keane
It was claimed on Monday night that the Reds were lining up a £25 million move for the England worldwide, having offered Keane a four-year contract. With thoughts already turning to next season, reports on Monday evening claim Liverpool will also strengthen their defence with United old boy, Michael Keane. [Full Article...]
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...]
Boxing on hot streak ahead of Canelo-Chavez Jr. showdown
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However, Chavez Jr. still believes the Canelo-Golovkin fight is a "50-50" affair that can go either way. He's a lot bigger puncher than Canelo. Nor is Canelo as physically big or as strong as Jacobs. Unfortunately, all of the lead up images of Chavez Jr. and Canelo in training camp and the intense HBO Face Off episode were as entertaining as the matchup ever became. [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...]