Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp optimistic ahead of new season

Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp optimistic ahead of new season

10.08.2017

In a campaign that lacked Champions League football, Liverpool's lack of back-up performers meant their season fell apart when Sadio Mane left for worldwide duty in January's African Cup of Nations, with injuries to Jordan Henderson , Adam Lallana and treatment room season ticket holder Daniel Sturridge adding to their woes.

Long-time ump West suspended for criticism of Beltre

Long-time ump West suspended for criticism of Beltre

10.08.2017

Nightengale asks West, who recently umpired his 5,000th game , who he thought was the game's biggest complainer . West says the DH makes opposing lineups tougher on pitchers and makes them "pitch everybody like it's a 3-4-5 hitter", slowing down the game in the process.

Patriots reportedly buy two Boeing 767 planes, and they might save money

10.08.2017

A brand-new plane could cost $200 million. The team plans to use the plane as its main jet to travel on the road. Patriots spokesman Stacey James said team officials would not be publicly commenting on the acquisitions. The exterior of the planes includes the Patriots logo while the tail shows off the five Lombardi trophies the team has to their credit. Now that the Pats have launched their own fleet of jet airliners, others may be soon to follow.

Sports Chelsea Makes £25m Bid for Chamberlain

Sports Chelsea Makes £25m Bid for Chamberlain

10.08.2017

The newspaper says that Oxlade-Chamberlain is also keen on the idea of playing for Chelsea as they are able to offer him Champions League football as well as meet his £120,000-a-week wage demands. The Mail reports that Antonio Conte sees Oxlade-Chamberlain as a ideal fit for the wing-back system he deploys at Stamford Bridge and he could provide good competition to both Marcos Alonso and Victor Moses due to his ability to play on both flanks.

Tiger Woods Expected To Enter DUI Offender Program To Avoid Conviction

Tiger Woods Expected To Enter DUI Offender Program To Avoid Conviction

10.08.2017

Woods was arrested on May 29 after police found him unconscious behind the wheel of his Mercedes-Benz around 2 AM. "I am not permitted to discuss pending cases". Woods was apparently under the influence of a prescription painkiller and an anti-insomnia drug. Woods pointed to prescription medications, and a bad combination of them, as the reason for his ordeal and arrest early on Memorial Day morning.

Here Are All The Nicknames On Jerseys For Players Weekend

Here Are All The Nicknames On Jerseys For Players Weekend

10.08.2017

Nicknames featured everything from slight variations on the player's actual name, such as "Goldy" for Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, to elaborate jokes, such as "PTBNL" for Oakland Athletics catcher Josh Phegley. The players will support the event by posting to social media using #PlayersWeekend . The special features of the Players Weekend games will also be adopted by the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St.

Rafa Benitez 'not happy' with Newcastle's business in the transfer window

Rafa Benitez 'not happy' with Newcastle's business in the transfer window

10.08.2017

Sky Sports' Neville will also be on hand to give his take on the new campaign, as well as taking part in a series of masterclasses. Shearer scored 283 league goals in his career, including 260 in the Premier League - and 58 of those were penalties.

Najam Sethi replaces Shaharyar Khan as Pakistan Cricket Board chairman

Najam Sethi replaces Shaharyar Khan as Pakistan Cricket Board chairman

10.08.2017

India has "unofficially" barred Pakistan cricketers from taking part in the lucrative Indian Premier League which hosts a galaxy of star players across the world. After the terror attack on Sri Lankan cricket team in 2009, Zimbabwe travelled to Pakistan in 2015 and remains the only global team to have visited the country since the unfortunate attack.

Alexis Sanchez ruled out of Arsenal opener vs Leicester

Alexis Sanchez ruled out of Arsenal opener vs Leicester

10.08.2017

He is expected to lead the line ahead of the likes of Olivier Giroud and Danny Welbeck this season, with Alexis Sanchez dropping back to the wide left position and Wenger insists that while he still needs to adapt, his future looks very promising.

Falcons, running back Freeman agree to extension

Falcons, running back Freeman agree to extension

10.08.2017

At that point, we knew Freeman's deal was coming, we just didn't know when. Freeman signed a five-year extension , the team said. "I feel extremely blessed, but the work and grind are just beginning", Freeman said. He'll may this season for the franchise tag of $12.12 million. $22 million of the $41.25 million is guaranteed. He won't be cheap to sign, and it made sense for the Falcons to set the market with a deal this year, rather than overpay next offseason.