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Reds score 3 in 10th to get 9-7 win over Astros, extend winning streak to 8
Reds score 3 in 10th to get 9-7 win over Astros, extend winning streak to 8
Rookie Elly De La Cruz and Jake Fraley both drove in runs in a three-run 10th that lifted the Cincinnati Reds to a 9-7 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday
2023-06-19 05:41
The history of Rasmus Hojlund's new Man Utd shirt number
The history of Rasmus Hojlund's new Man Utd shirt number
Rasmus Hojlund is Man Utd's newest number 11, but what is the history of the famous shirt?
2023-09-04 04:15
Frank Lampard believes Chelsea standards have slipped as cheerless campaign ends
Frank Lampard believes Chelsea standards have slipped as cheerless campaign ends
Frank Lampard said he believes the standards at Chelsea have dropped after he signed off as interim manager with a 1-1 draw against Newcastle. The result means Lampard failed to register a single home victory during his second spell in charge, with his last win as manager at Stamford Bridge still a 3-1 triumph over West Ham in December 2020. It took a Kieran Trippier own goal, the defender deflecting the ball into the net midway through the first half, to cancel out Anthony Gordon’s early strike. This was at least an improved performance from Chelsea, particularly in the second half where they played with an attacking initiative rarely seen under Lampard. The young trio of Noni Madueke, Lewis Hall and substitute Carey Chukwuemeka especially played with the maturity to take charge of the game and drive their team on, after a first half in which Newcastle had made Chelsea look ordinary. That has happened too often this season, especially at home where there have been six Premier League defeats and only 20 goals scored, the same number as Bournemouth and three fewer than relegated Leicester. Lampard said he had recognised early in his tenure that leadership and cohesion were lacking among a bloated squad, and hoped that a new manager – expected to be Mauricio Pochettino – would be able to slim down and galvanise the first-team group. “The standards collectively have dropped,” said Lampard. “I can be honest about that now that it’s my last game, I might not see some of them that much anymore. “The standards of the collective for a club like Chelsea have to be at the maximum or you won’t be physically competitive enough, or you won’t be able to play at a high level… high speed in a way that the Premier League demands. “If you’re not together in the dressing room, and you’re not vocal in the dressing room, driving each other and competitive because I want your place and you want mine. Any top team has to have that. “When I came in very quickly I could see that wasn’t there enough. Of course a very good manager will help that, but everyone has to take responsibility, players and club alike.” Chelsea’s form has nosedived since Lampard was appointed on April 6, with problems that had been apparent under former manager Graham Potter having only been exacerbated. Todd Boehly’s whirlwind transfer activity during his first year of ownership has produced a squad of 34 first-team players that both managers have said proved hugely challenging to work with. It has contributed to Chelsea recording a first bottom-half finish since 1996 and a record low tally of points and goals scored in the Premier League era. “It’s clear there are things I would see that need to improve,” said Lampard. “A new manager will see with his own eyes and the beauty of it is he’ll have a pre-season to work with the team, they need that. “We’re not physically competitive enough. Newcastle are and we haven’t been. That’s a strong opinion that I have. “The squad has been too big, that’s the biggest challenge I’ve found day to day, coming in and working with big numbers, and with players who for whatever reason are disillusioned, whether for right or wrong that they’re not playing, (or) they might be leaving. Those situations can maybe be sorted out now and they have to be.” Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, whose team had already secured qualification for next season’s Champions League ahead of the game at Stamford Bridge, said a first season in 20 years in Europe’s top competition would help loosen the transfer restrictions placed on his club by Financial Fair Play rules. “FFP will impact what we do this summer,” he said. “Without Champions League football it would have been difficult to do much in the market at all. The fact we have that has given us a bit of a lift. “The most important people are the players we already have. I’m the type of manager who tries to get the best out of everyone under our employment. We’re looking to add quality, we’re not huge payers of wages in the Premier League, it makes it hard to attract the very best players. “We need more depth. With three games in a week next year we’re going to be stretched.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Erik ten Hag backs Man Utd to win FA Cup and end neighbours City’s treble charge Liverpool will be Premier League contenders again next season – Jurgen Klopp Roy Hodgson: For Crystal Palace to finish much higher would be hell of an ask
2023-05-29 03:14
How to Maximize Your Winnings From the Best New Jersey Sportsbook Promos
How to Maximize Your Winnings From the Best New Jersey Sportsbook Promos
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2023-05-17 18:00
Germany Suffers Winter Recession on Bleaker First Quarter
Germany Suffers Winter Recession on Bleaker First Quarter
Germany suffered a winter recession, fresh data showed, extinguishing hopes that Europe’s top economy could escape such a
2023-05-25 14:35
Fed hawks and doves: The latest from US central bankers
Fed hawks and doves: The latest from US central bankers
By Ann Saphir The labels "dove" and "hawk" have long been used by central bank watchers to describe
2023-12-01 00:31
Who is Lorie Smith? Court rules in favour of Colorado graphic designer who refused to design same-sex marriage website
Who is Lorie Smith? Court rules in favour of Colorado graphic designer who refused to design same-sex marriage website
Lori Smith's arguments were based on religious convictions as the designer believes in traditional definition of marriage between a man and a woman
2023-07-01 03:56
Activist investor Engaged Capital plans proxy battle at Shake Shack - WSJ
Activist investor Engaged Capital plans proxy battle at Shake Shack - WSJ
Activist investor Engaged Capital is planning a proxy fight for three board seats at high-end burger chain Shake
1970-01-01 08:00
Pence would ban abortions when pregnancies aren't viable. His GOP rivals won't say if they agree
Pence would ban abortions when pregnancies aren't viable. His GOP rivals won't say if they agree
Former Vice President Mike Pence is leaning in on his anti-abortion stance as he campaigns for the Republican presidential nomination
2023-07-12 17:43
Dell Back-to-School Sale: Save Up to 53% on XPS, Vostro, Alienware PCs
Dell Back-to-School Sale: Save Up to 53% on XPS, Vostro, Alienware PCs
For those who need a new PC for the upcoming school year or are looking
2023-08-19 04:48
Thai elephant flown home after alleged abuse in Sri Lanka
Thai elephant flown home after alleged abuse in Sri Lanka
Bangkok demanded the return of the animal after claims it was tortured while kept at a Buddhist temple.
2023-07-03 12:48
Montenegro, Australia, Italy and Latvia win World Cup opening games
Montenegro, Australia, Italy and Latvia win World Cup opening games
The Basketball World Cup started Friday and Nikola Vucevic got off to a fast start
2023-08-25 19:31