Neymar had plenty to say post-match as PSG lost 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against a determined Borussia Dortmund side overnight: but the Brazilian superstar crucially lacked the killer edge that would have justified his damning comments in Germany.
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Arsenal to hold contract extension talks with teenage star Bukayo Saka, as interest increases
After an excellent display against Newcastle yesterday, Arsenal will hold talks this week with breakthrough teenager Bukayo Saka over a new five-year deal – with the winger’s existing contract expiring next summer and interested clubs set to circle. Continue reading
Karl Robinson on Dan Agyei, an angry second-half and Oxford’s spirited effort at Burton
Last night’s 2-2 draw means Karl Robinson’s men have one win in their last eight games across all competitions, but the boss remains pleased with his team’s efforts on a difficult away night – marred by injury, family bereavement and more besides. Continue reading
UFC 247: Jon Jones retains title, breaks more records with UD win vs. Dominick Reyes
Jon Jones made history in Houston, surpassing Georges St-Pierre for most title fight victories in UFC history with 14: beating Dominick Reyes by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) during a draining but compelling five-round affair. Continue reading
Kell Brook returns after 14-month absence with R7 KO of Mark DeLuca
After 14 months of inactivity, Kell Brook was victorious during his in-ring return with a R7 knockout against durable American Mark DeLuca (24-2) at the FlyDSA Arena in his hometown of Sheffield – winning the WBO intercontinental strap.
Ollie Watkins, Aleksandar Mitrovic score 20th league goals in wins for Brentford and Fulham
Brentford forward Ollie Watkins and Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic proved matchwinners in Saturday’s 3pm kick-offs – boosting their promotion push with narrow wins over Middlesbrough and Blackburn Rovers respectively. Continue reading
Grizzlies send Andre Iguodala to Miami Heat, receive Winslow in 6-player trade
The mini trade saga is over: Andre Iguodala has been traded to the Miami Heat and signed a two-year $30m extension as the Grizzlies (26-25) have received Justice Winslow, James Johnson and controversial guard Dion Waiters in return for their troubles after a drawn-out process which seemed destined to end in acrimony. Continue reading
Capela to Hawks, Covington makes Rockets return as part of 4-team, 12-player trade
In one of the NBA’s most expansive trades in nearly 20 years, the Houston Rockets acquired the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Robert Covington and traded center Clint Capela to the Atlanta Hawks as part of a four-team, 12-player deal late Tuesday night – a move with league-wide ramifications ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline. Continue reading
3 possible replacements for Ousmane Dembele at Barcelona
It wasn’t supposed to be like this. After Tuesday’s news broke about Ousmane Dembele’s fitness, Barcelona’s quest to conquer Europe again just got a whole lot more difficult. Continue reading
Charlotte Hornets intrigued by possible trade for Knicks’ Julius Randle
According to The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor, the Charlotte Hornets have engaged in trade talks with the New York Knicks regarding their power forward Julius Randle. Continue reading
Hawks shift Drummond interest, now targeting Thunder’s Steven Adams
According to highly-reputable ESPN reports, the Atlanta Hawks have shifted their previous interest in Andre Drummond and are now targeting Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams before Thursday’s trade deadline. Continue reading
Barcelona 5-0 Leganes: 5 Hits and Flops as Barca book Copa del Rey last-eight place
Barcelona booked their place in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals after a 5-0 home thrashing against Leganes on Thursday evening. Lionel Messi netted a brace, while there were goals for Antoine Griezmann, Clement Lenglet and Arthur Melo off the substitutes’ bench as Quique Setien’s men cruised to victory without truly breaking sweat at times. Continue reading