November 13th, 2021
De Bruyne: Biennial World Cup ‘not a bad idea’
Manchester City and Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne says FIFA’s proposal for a biennial World Cup is “not a bad idea”.
Genge tests positive for Covid ahead of Aus game; rest of squad negative
England prop Ellis Genge tested positive for Covid-19 on the eve of their Autumn Nations Series game against Australia on Saturday, but the rest of the squad tested negative.
Di Maria helps Argentina close in on WC spot
Argentina closed in on a direct World Cup spot on Friday with a 1-0 win in Uruguay despite the absence of Lionel Messi for most of the match as he recovers from a knee injury.
Trail Blazers president McGowan steps down following investigation
Portland Trail Blazers president and CEO Chris McGowan has stepped down after an investigation into workplace conduct.
Gauvin is Everton’s football magnet
After a summer of change at Everton, the overhaul continues with the arrival of former Lyon head coach Jean-Luc Vasseur. Ambition is the driver and the Frenchman already has a compatriot at the club who could help bring the success they crave.
Celtics overcome Giannis-less Bucks in OT thriller
Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks in an overtime thriller and a number of players in the MVP conversation put in performances that backed their claims in an exciting Friday night of NBA action.
T20 World Cup stats: the final reckoning
The final of ICC T20 WC 2021 will be a Trans-Tasman affair after the two second-placed group teams made it through the semi-finals to set up a repeat of the 2015 World Cup final, which Australia won convincingly.
Harder, Kerr & Kirby – Chelsea Women’s formidable front three
Chelsea travel to Manchester City this weekend, live on Sky Sports, as they attempt to close the gap to Arsenal at the top of the Barclays FA Women’s Super League table.
NBA tells players and coaches to get booster shots
The NBA has recommended players and coaches to get a booster vaccine against the coronavirus without delay.
The Tennessee Titans’ defense is a problem… finally!
Here comes the Tennessee Titans’ defense, at long last. From every angle, at full throttle, in packs and primed to pin down, chew up and spit out their oft-maligned reputation.