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Klopp praises 'exhausted' Liverpool after ‘sensational’ Club World Cup victory
He added: " I struggle to find the words to express my respect for the boys, it was incredible ". A British worker plunged to his death during the construction phase in conditions later deemed to be unsafe. As Firmino raced through Flamengo territory unchallenged, Sadio Mane held up the ball received from Henderson. " I spoke a second ago with him ". [Full Article...]
An hour ago Ajax defender Daley Blind diagnosed with heart condition
He says, "First of all, I want to thank you guys for all the messages you sent me". Daley Blind of AFC Ajax battles for possession with Mason Mount of Chelsea in a Champions League game in London. "Again, thank you for everything and I'll see you guys soon". Ajax released a statement explaining that Blind will not feature until after the winter break. [Full Article...]
West indies go down against India in final ODI
Captain Kohli (85 off 81 balls) must have feared the worst when he was dismissed by Windies all-rounder Keemo Paul in the 47th over. Now you can read the Jamaica Observer ePaper anytime, anywhere. Jason Holder finally got the breakthrough in the 22nd over and sent Rohit (63) back to the dressing room. Thakur then hit two fours and a six in his six-ball cameo to bring the packed house back to l... [Full Article...]
CMU gets ready for Saturday bowl game
The over/under total is listed at 40.5 points. Central Michigan comes into their bowl with the second best offense in the MAC. They scored 92 points in their last game and will be hoping to stay hot against the Utes. San Diego State: CB Luq Barcoo leads the nation with 24 passes defended. Central Michigan quarterback Quinten Dormady completed 179 of his 268 pass attempts for 2148 ya... [Full Article...]
Lionel Messi's 50th dazzler of 2019 helps Barcelona thrash Alaves
Ballon d'Or holder Lionel Messi shows no signs of slowing down as he scored yet another thunder bolt in the La Liga from 20 yards out. Messi's strike marked the sixth year in a row he has scored 50 goals in a calendar year. Whether from the right side or the left, from a freekick or the penalty spot, Messi has ended 2019 with a huge variety of goals to his name. The club's all time top... [Full Article...]
'THIS IS THE END': Veteran Ian Kinsler to retire after 14 seasons
Kinsler, 37, was still owed $4.25 million for 2020 and is expected to work out a settlement with the Padres before moving into an unspecified management role. "I gave it everything I had". A 17th-round pick by the Rangers out of the University of Missouri in 2003, Kinsler became a four-time All-Star who won two. [Full Article...]
Joel Embiid: 76ers were 'playing scared' in blowout loss to Mavericks
The 20-year old missed his third consecutive game with a ideal ankle sprain. NBA Eastern Conference contenders Boston, Toronto, Miami and IN moved closer to pace-setting Milwaukee with triumphs Friday while injury-hit Dallas, powered by Kristaps Porzingis , routed the Philadelphia 76ers. [Full Article...]
Real Madrid don't need a striker in January transfer window - Zidane
Barcelona go into the brief Spanish winter break on top of La Liga after a glittering show led by Lionel Messi saw the defending champions beat Alaves 4-1 on Saturday. "It's true that in football, you have to score" he added. " Athletic set up to frustrate us, we know how they like to play but when you have so many chances it's hard not to feel like it is two points dropped". [Full Article...]