3 teams that should try buying low with Jordan Poole trade
The Jordan Poole era in Golden State may have come to an end with his disastrous postseason. Which teams could take advantage with a low-ball trade offer?After the Warriors won Game 5 to stay alive in their second-round series with the Lakers, ESPN Insider Zach Lowe pointed to Jordan Poole and s...
1970-01-01 08:00
Crusaders beat Blues in brutal Super Rugby Pacific contest
The Auckland Blues paid for an act of indiscipline by captain Dalton Papali'i as the Canterbury Crusaders won a brutal Super Rugby Pacific showdown...
1970-01-01 08:00
Michael Carrick has no regrets playing ‘days are gone’ as Middlesbrough aim high
Michael Carrick will have no regrets that his illustrious playing career is over as he attempts to guide Middlesbrough through the biggest game of his managerial reign to date. The 41-year-old played in Champions League and FA Cup finals and won five Premier League titles during a trophy-laden spell at Manchester United, but on Sunday will stand on the touchline at Coventry as his Boro side looks to take a significant step towards the Sky Bet Championship play-off final. Carrick chose to launch the latest phase of his football journey in earnest when he took up the role of head coach at the Teesside club in October last year and – while the highs of his playing career remain at the forefront of his memory – he is finding the task hugely rewarding. Asked if he would rather be pulling on his boots on Sunday, he replied with a smile: “Those days are gone. “There are pluses and minuses comparing both. It’s incredible when you’re playing and you’re achieving and you have that sense of directly influencing a game like that and sensing the occasion. “But certainly being in the position I am and having that influence and being able to guide and steer things in a direction I’m comfortable with can be very rewarding.” In less than seven months under Carrick, Boro dragged themselves from 21st place to fourth and could now be just three games away from the Premier League, something which was far beyond the former England midfielder’s thinking the day he arrived at the Riverside Stadium. However, the excitement that rise has prompted is not lost on him. Carrick said: “I didn’t really have a target or a goal when first came in, it was more a case of trying to improve, trying to develop the team and seeing where it took us. “To see the children coming up to me in the street and chasing me on bikes down the street when I’m trying to go for a run and that energy and excitement that they’ve got is fantastic to see, and it’s how it should be.” Carrick started his path to a career in professional football at Boro as a schoolboy and rose to prominence at West Ham and then Tottenham. But it was under the tutelage of then United boss Sir Alex Ferguson that he honed his skills at the elite level and the Scot, who won 38 trophies during his time at the Old Trafford helm, remains a source of help and advice. Asked if he would speak to Ferguson in the run-up to the game, Carrick said: “Probably at some point. I speak to him quite a bit – not all the time, but quite a bit on and off. “He’s always there if I need to speak to him and giving me little bits of help along the way. “But it’s more of a friendship thing. It’s nice to have that ability to have somebody like that to speak to, of course it is.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Man Utd boss Marc Skinner fires FA Cup final warning to favourites Chelsea Eurovision has disrupted Man City’s schedule, Pep Guardiola says Everton have their edge back at the right time in relegation battle – Sean Dyche
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DraftKings NHL Playoffs Promo: $5 Bet Unlocks $150 GUARANTEED Before Offer Expires!
The NHL Playoffs are unpredictable at every turn, but you can guarantee yourself a $150 win tonight.DraftKings is rewarding NHL fans for their dedication to the game with a no-brainer promotion: bet $5 on any NHL Playoff game, win $150 in bonus bets guaranteed! Here’s how you ...
1970-01-01 08:00
'I'm not going to take a day for granted': Brittney Griner scores 10 points for the Phoenix Mercury on her return to the basketball court
Brittney Griner's name has been called countless times by stadium announcers throughout her career, including before WNBA All-Star games, Olympic finals, and WNBA finals.
1970-01-01 08:00
Southampton make decision on future of manager Ruben Selles
Southampton have made a decision on the future of manager Ruben Selles ahead of their relegation from the Premier League to the Championship.
1970-01-01 08:00
Leeds vs Newcastle LIVE: Premier League latest score, goals, updates and more
Follow live coverage as Leeds United face Newcastle United in the Premier League today. It’s crunch time at both ends of the table and the hosts know they need a victory to keep their survival hopes realistically alive, with only three matches remaining including this one. Leeds sit 19th in the league, two points from safety, and can put pressure on the likes of Leicester and Everton later in the weekend if they pick up a result here. Newcastle, meanwhile, are third and need only seven points from four matches to guarantee a top-four finish - they’ll see this game as a real opportunity to take a huge step towards that, though need a reaction after being beaten by Arsenal last time out. We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
1970-01-01 08:00
LeBron James inspires LA Lakers to series win over Golden State Warriors
When LeBron James is on the team anything is possible. The LA Lakers star put in a commanding performance Friday to help the Lakers reach the Western Conference finals.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer blasts 'snowflakes' in Man Utd dressing room
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did not hold back when comparing the Manchester United stars of his playing day to the crop he managed between 2018 and 2021, saying the 'snowflakes' would have not coped alongside Roy Keane and co.
1970-01-01 08:00
Jin Young Ko, Sarah Kemp share lead halfway through LPGA Tour's Founders Cup
Two-time LPGA Tour player of the year Jin Young Ko shot her second straight 4-under 68 on Friday in the Founders Cup and shared the halfway lead with 37-year-old non-winner Sarah Kemp
1970-01-01 08:00
A new Barca era is starting after Busquets - Xavi
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez believes a new era is starting at the club after Sergio Busquets said this week he will leave in the summer...
1970-01-01 08:00
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Mainz 05 LIVE: Bundesliga team news, line-ups and more
Follow live coverage as Eintracht Frankfurt take on Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga today. Bayern Munich remain the team to beat in the German top flight with Julian Nagelsmann's juggernaut side 31-time winners of the competition. Boasting some of the best players in the world such as Sadio Mane, Thomas Muller and Manuel Neuer they are always favourites to retain their league crown. Rivals Borussia Dortmund traditionally push them the closest and have won the title five times, most recently back in 2012 under Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Borussia Mönchengladbach were a force in the Seventies winning the league five times but are without a champion team since while Werder Bremen, Hamburg and Stuttgart are all multi-time winners too. RB Leipzig are the newest kids on the block and backed by energy drinks manufacturer Red Bull are now threatening to challenge for a first title of their own. We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
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