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`The Laramie Project' stages a special reading in Wyoming on the 25th anniversary of Shepard murder
`The Laramie Project' stages a special reading in Wyoming on the 25th anniversary of Shepard murder
It has been 25 years since the body of Matthew Shepard was discovered in Laramie, Wyoming
2023-10-11 23:47
Euro-Zone Consumer-Price-Expectation Gauge at Lowest Since 2020
Euro-Zone Consumer-Price-Expectation Gauge at Lowest Since 2020
Euro-zone consumers’ price expectations have fallen to the lowest since 2020, according to a European Commission index that
2023-05-30 18:25
Dan Orlovsky: Jets Have to Stop Babying Zach Wilson
Dan Orlovsky: Jets Have to Stop Babying Zach Wilson
Dan Orlovsky wants the Jets to call big-boy plays for Zach Wilson.
2023-09-28 23:29
Snag a refurbished Kindle Oasis for $130 off before Prime Day
Snag a refurbished Kindle Oasis for $130 off before Prime Day
Save $130: As of October 9, a refurbished 8 GB Kindle Oasis (Lockscreen Ad-Supported) is
2023-10-09 22:20
The last teams standing: India takes on Australia in the Cricket World Cup final
The last teams standing: India takes on Australia in the Cricket World Cup final
India's population of 1.4 billion will come to a virtual standstill on Sunday when its cricket team led by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli takes on five-time champion Australia in the Cricket World Cup final
2023-11-18 08:32
Lionel Messi's father reveals when Barcelona return decision will be made
Lionel Messi's father reveals when Barcelona return decision will be made
Lionel Messi's father has revealed when he expects to make a final decision about a possible return to Barcelona.
2023-06-06 16:35
Kelce Bowl: Eagles' Jason, Chiefs' Travis the center of attention in a Super Bowl rematch
Kelce Bowl: Eagles' Jason, Chiefs' Travis the center of attention in a Super Bowl rematch
You can’t go anywhere these days without hearing or seeing something that has to do with Eagles center Travis Kelce and his younger brother and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce
2023-11-20 01:50
Newcastle discover brutal truth – it’s so much harder in the Champions League
Newcastle discover brutal truth – it’s so much harder in the Champions League
Newcastle United may have had a close-up view of Borussia Dortmund’s two best performances of the season but Eddie Howe rued: “I don’t think Dortmund have seen the best Newcastle.” Paris Saint-Germain have, but that might not be enough to spare his side. The Champions League may not see much more of Newcastle for this season and the group of death might lead to an early autopsy. After Tuesday night’s 2-0 reversal made it twin defeats to Dortmund, Howe conceded Newcastle probably need two wins – away to PSG, at home to AC Milan – to extend their participation beyond Christmas. His downcast air suggested it is unlikely. From topping their pool two weeks earlier, Newcastle prop it up. And there was a death of sorts in the Signal Iduna Park on a night to showcase where, after it went spectacularly right on the night against PSG, it has gone wrong for Newcastle. Callum Wilson had four touches and went off at half-time, Howe citing a tight hamstring, others wondering if an ineffectual performance was the reason. Kieran Trippier, so good for much of the campaign, had a second underwhelming outing against Dortmund, his poor free kick leading to their second goal. Bruno Guimaraes, without Sandro Tonali to share the load, was no better; Newcastle had looked over-reliant on each to conjure something. Lewis Hall’s Champions League debut was curtailed after 45 minutes in which he was booked and because Howe was concerned he might be sent off. Tino Livramento’s bow at this level was more encouraging but he had to play three different positions and Joelinton wasted the chance he made. Anthony Gordon and Miguel Almiron began on the bench, players who are reliant on sharpness suffering from their recent workload, and without Harvey Barnes, Alexander Isak and Jacob Murphy, there were no alternative forwards. The eventual analysis may be that Newcastle were wounded before they suffered a fatal blow. They ran out of players, losing some of those who may have made a difference. Isak played only 14 minutes at home to Dortmund, none away. Barnes has played one minute in the competition. Sven Botman has a lone appearance, and it brought Newcastle’s sole clean sheet. Without Dan Burn, three different players took turns at left-back in the Signal Iduna Park. Injuries have been compounded by another absence, and the prospect of it: but for his impending betting ban, Tonali may have started when Dortmund visited St James’ Park. Their build-up disrupted, that defeat deprived Newcastle of momentum. The Italian was supposed to add Champions League experience. Should the standings stay the same, should Dortmund progress, the knowhow of annual entrants may appear crucial; Newcastle are rookies at this level and Howe did not dispute that his side have not always replicated their domestic form in continental competition. There is a contrast between their fortunes in England and Europe. Edin Terzic had studied the statistics. “We manged to win twice against Newcastle, their only two defeats in 13 matches, every time with a clean sheet,” noted the Dortmund manager. Only Manchester City and Brighton have shut Newcastle out in the Premier League or Carabao Cup; Milan have done once and Dortmund twice in the Champions League. Newcastle have not scored away in Europe. “I think we have had chances in both games,” said Howe. “Maybe haven’t been as clinical as we would like.” Yet they had a lone shot on target in San Siro, from Sean Longstaff in injury time, and if Joelinton was profligate in the Signal Iduna Park, others did not get the opportunity to be. Newcastle felt insufficiently creative. Maybe it would have been different had Gordon been able to set the tone by rousing, riling and rattling. “Anthony played 90 minutes against Arsenal and gave everything,” Howe explained. “The turnaround was too quick for him to start so we wanted to use him as an impact player.” There was reason behind the rotation but it backfired. Yet Dortmund showed what they lacked. Newcastle have no player of the inventiveness of Julian Brandt, no specialist in picking the lock. Their system contains no space for a No 10; their squad has no one with that skillset, though Brandt excels playing off the left for Dortmund. Perhaps European football necessitates more of an artist; maybe a future spending spree should be focused around someone with those qualities. That lack of a genuine creator in the final third is a partial explanation of their inability to score in three of four Champions League games. Some of the goals they did score in the other - Burn’s magnificent header, Fabian Schar’s long-range strike – were the most special because they had the feel of one-offs. In contrast, Nick Pope’s heroics have come to seem the norm. The goalkeeper has been Newcastle’s finest player in three of their other supposed elite players were out of sorts, on the bench or absent altogether, it wasn’t enough. Maybe Newcastle’s efforts won’t be, either: and if this is a learning curve, a lesson may be that overachieving in England is one thing. Doing it in Europe is altogether harder. 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2023-11-08 21:06
3 Chicago Bears who should be benched or fired after another blown lead to Lions
3 Chicago Bears who should be benched or fired after another blown lead to Lions
The Chicago Bears fell apart down the stretch of their 31-26 loss to the Detroit Lions. Here's who is on the hot seat following the collapse.
2023-11-20 09:46
Bank of Canada to leave rates on hold as economy stalls, analysts say
Bank of Canada to leave rates on hold as economy stalls, analysts say
By Steve Scherer OTTAWA The Bank of Canada (BoC) will leave interest rates on hold on Wednesday as
2023-10-23 18:08
Leaf-peeping social media users are clogging a Vermont back road. The town is closing it
Leaf-peeping social media users are clogging a Vermont back road. The town is closing it
Social media users take note: You'll no longer be able to snap that fall foliage selfie in your autumn attire at one popular Vermont spot
2023-09-27 01:50
Australia’s Top Three Inflation Drivers Are Beyond RBA’s Control
Australia’s Top Three Inflation Drivers Are Beyond RBA’s Control
Australian inflation is being driven by climate change, geopolitical shocks and government policies — factors typically beyond the
2023-11-01 02:00