Monthly Archives: October 2019

Former Charlottesville Mayor Shares Painful Lessons From Fight Against Hate

Mike Signer, mayor of Charlottesville at the time, checks his phone while waiting to speak days after Heather Heyer was killed during the Unite the Right rally in 2017. These days Signer travels the country presenting his city’s experience as a cautionary tale. It was late August in Charlottesville, Va., two years ago this month, […]

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'Maybe everything was a bit too easy' – Kovac stunned by Bayern slump

The Bundesliga side’s head coach knows his team must get down and dirty in a bid to slow their recent slump Niko Kovac said “maybe everything was a bit too easy” for Bayern Munich previously after the German giants’ winless streak continued against Ajax in the Champions League. Mats Hummels’ early opener was cancelled out by […]

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'Robben is still a good player' – Bayern boss Kovac urges 34-year-old to 'march forward'

The Dutchman said that retiring from international duty has helped his fitness but admits his club future beyond this season is uncertain Bayern Munich boss Niko Kovac has urged 34-year-old Arjen Robben to ‘march forward’ as the Bavarians prepare to do battle with Ajax in the Champions League. The Dutchman, who won the Eredivisie’s Young […]

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Rio Ferdinand: Mourinho is 'laughable' for crying foul over Manchester United criticism

The Red Devils scored three second-half goals to defeat Newcastle United in dramatic style, but the manager’s complaints drew ire from a United icon Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is “laughable” for complaining about criticism of Manchester United’s performances, according to former player Rio Ferdinand. The Red Devils fought back from 2-0 down to defeat […]

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House Democrats Walk Out Of White House Syria Meeting, Accusing Trump Of ‘Meltdown’

President Trump listens during a news conference with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the White House on Wednesday. Updated at 8:30 p.m. ET Congressional Democrats walked out of a bipartisan White House meeting with President Trump about his decision to pull U.S. troops out of Syria, a meeting in which Trump called House Speaker Nancy […]

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Rodgers rules himself out of battle with Henry for Aston Villa job

The Northern Irishman remains committed to Celtic, with there no desire on his part to return to English football at an ambitious Championship club Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has ruled himself out of the running for a vacant managerial post at Aston Villa. The Northern Irishman is among those to have been mooted as a […]

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Usain Bolt a media manipulator, says Jimmy Hasselbaink

The sprint king has grabbed the headlines and a reported A-League contract in Australia Former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has weighed in on Usain Bolt’s attempt to become a professional footballer and noted the Jamaican’s ability to ‘manipulate the press’. Bolt is currently trialing with Australian club Central Coast Mariners with his agent claiming […]

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Three observations from the USWNT's blowout win over Panama

The U.S. easily defeated the Central Americans on Sunday to continue a strong start to World Cup qualifying The U.S. women’s national team named a much-changed lineup on Sunday against Panama but just as it did on Thursday against Mexico, it cruised to an easy World Cup qualifying victory.  This time the U.S. won 5-0 […]

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Only mental patients doubt Messi's talents, says Kempes

The 1978 World Cup hero believes that Leo deserves a break from the Argentina team, while questioning recent criticism thrown at the star Argentina legend Mario Kempes has jumped to Lionel Messi’s defence after the Barcelona star came in for criticism from another of the country’s World Cup heroes, Diego Maradona.  Messi, Kempes and Maradona […]

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Kane & Sterling wrote perfect England script to silence critics – Wright

Two men who have seen their form questioned over recent weeks offered the best possible response during the Three Lions’ stunning win over Spain Click Here: Australia Rugby Shop Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling offered the best possible response to their critics during England’s 3-2 victory over Spain, says Ian Wright. Two Premier League stars […]

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