Bale has been linked with a return to England’s top flight amid talk of Real Madrid’s pursuit of Monaco star Kylian Mbappe. Huge 125/1 for United to be unbeaten in PL 2017-18 season United boss Jose Mourinho stated this week that he would be ready to make a move for Bale, who has won three Champions League trophies in four years in the Spanish capital, if he became available....
After much discussion, one of the most eagerly-anticipated bouts in history is to take place in Las Vegas on August 26. WATCH: Balotelli challenges Mayweather Boxing will meet UFC as unbeaten Mayweather locks horns with outspoken McGregor, with the world set to be watching. Former Manchester City and Liverpool striker Balotelli, whose contract at Ligue 1 side Nice expires at the end of the month, could be among those to tune in and is already getting into fight mode....
Sauntore Thomas, 44, settled the lawsuit with his former employer for an undisclosed amount earlier this month and received a check on Tuesday, according to the complaint obtained by Newsweek. He went to cash it at a TCF Bank on Middlebelt Road Livonia, Michigan, at around 3 p.m. that same day to deposit the check, open a savings account and draw out some cash. But the assistant branch manager “immediately appeared suspicious” of Thomas and told him the check would need to be verified, the complaint alleged....
Gordon, the last of the 43 cars to go out in qualifying for the Saturday night race, posted a lap of 194.308 mph to claim the top spot for the fifth race of the 10-race Chase for the Sprint Cup. – Breaking down the BOA 500 field | Qualifying results | Most beloved drivers The 42-year-old four-time Cup champion, who has not won a championship since 2001, sits fourth in the Cup standings, 32 points behind leader Matt Kenseth and 29 points behind second-place Jimmie Johnson....
Following Tuesday’s match, in which goalkeeper Tim Howard set a World Cup record with 16 saves, President Barack Obama called both Howard and teammate Clint Dempsey to thank them for their efforts at the biggest sporting event in the world. MORE: Secretary of Defense calls Howard | 7 players to follow Much was made of the notion that the United States should not be celebrating a 1-2-1 record and an ugly loss to Belgium....
Publicly, Barbara Bush likes to be thought of as Not Nancy Reagan. She doesn’t want to appear glitzy or manipulative. Indeed, Mrs. Bush is very much a do-gooder. She spends much of her time hugging AIDS babies, campaigning for literacy and feeding the homeless. She is much warmer than Mrs. Reagan and a good deal less ostentatious. For the most part, she has gotten deservedly good press, though in a recent column New Republic editor Andrew Sullivan bitingly referred to her as a “stealth-Nancy in Keds” and accused White House reporters of giving her a free ride....
Earlier on Monday, Barca technical director Robert Fernandez insisted the La Liga giants had received no offers for its players this close-season and maintained no one was in the market to meet the release clause inserted into Neymar’s contract when he signed fresh terms running until June 2021 last October. What are odds on Barca beating Juventus? Nevertheless, suggestions that PSG were ready to make a sensational transfer move persisted, with Catalan sports daily Sport claiming Neymar’s advisors believe it is time for the 25-year-old to step out of Lionel Messi’s shadow at Camp Nou....
Neymar became the world’s most expensive footballer when he joined Paris Saint-Germain from Barca in a deal worth €222million in August, but he is reportedly unhappy with life in the French capital. Madrid have been linked with a stunning move for Neymar ever since he left LaLiga with Casemiro, Dani Carvajal and Marco Asensio all suggesting the 26-year-old would be welcome at the Santiago Bernabeu. A return to Barcelona after a single season in Ligue 1 has also been touted for Neymar, but Iniesta does not think this is a realistic option given the controversial manner of the Brazilian’s departure....
Roberto had been enjoying a prominent role in Ronald Koeman’s squad before being forced off the pitch with a thigh injury during Barca’s 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid on November 21. The 28-year-old is not expected to return to action until the new year, but has been dealt a setback in his recovery after contracting Covid-19. Barca revealed that Roberto posted a positive test following their latest round of medical checks, with the defender now set to remain in quarantine for the next 10 days....
Barca are in the market for a new forward or two following Neymar’s €222 million move to Paris Saint-Germain last week and the Blaugrana have targeted Coutinho along with Borussia Dortmund winger Ousmane Dembele. Neither deal, however, is likely to be straightforward and with the prices being quoted, Barca are surely better off bringing in only one of the two. 12/1 for Neymar to be Champions League top scorer...
The Catalans beat Valencia 2-1 at Camp Nou on Saturday to reach 39 matches without defeat in Spain’s top flight and move 14 points clear of Atletico Madrid at the top of the table, having played a game more. Valverde does not think it surprising to see his star-studded team make history but suggested their capitulation in the Italian capital on Wednesday, where they lost 3-0 to go out of the competition on away goals, has taken the gloss off the achievement....
The champions’ form going into the match was remarkable, having won 13 consecutive league matches, but they failed to make the most of their chances in Pamplona. Cesc Fabregas squandered numerous opportunities and even Lionel Messi could not inspire Barca to victory after coming off the bench, with the stalemate bringing an end to Barcelona’s record of scoring in 64 league matches in a row. The hosts ran out 1-0 winners at Malaga before the international break and coach Javi Gracia named a very similar team, with Roberto Torres replacing Emiliano Armenteros as the only alteration....
The Spain international is renowned for his love of all things Catalan and apparent dislike of Barca’s fierce rivals from the capital. Xavi: Ronaldo trumped by Messi He has taken great pleasure down the years in causing Madrid maximum pain, both on the field during epic tussles for trophies and away from it with his comments in the media. Pique is, however, unable to control the decisions of his son, Milan, and that has resulted in the presence of a Real shirt at his house....
Having impressed with his creativity and consistency at Sevilla, the Croatia midfielder was a much sought-after talent in the summer of 2014. MSN among the losers in CL draw The scramble for his signature was ultimately won by Barca, with a big-money agreement taking him to Camp Nou. His career path could have been markedly different, though, had he listened to an international team-mate. Modric had already been in Madrid for two years by the time Rakitic was presented with a big future call, and the former Tottenham playmaker was hoping to be joined by a familiar face....
How so? Word on Wall Street was that Viacom’s most aggressive partner in the bid for Paramount, Blockbuster Entertainment chairman Wayne Huizenga, would soon double the $600 million he has already put behind the deal. That would allow Redstone to top Diller’s $10 billion offer by Jan. 7, the deadline set by Paramount’s board, and possibly walk away with the prize. But there were also reports of a hitch. Huizenga was said to be unhappy with the financial arrangement cut with Redstone when Blockbuster entered the fray....
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Bowden, 27, and Ross, 29, are both starring in the third season of the Netflix dating show and, though they initially formed a romantic connection in the pods, they ultimately ended up getting engaged to other people. As Love Is Blind fans know, the contestants on the show date in individual pods and do not meet their potential suitors face to face until they are already engaged. Bowden ultimately proposed to Nancy Rodriguez, 32, after losing interest in Ross when she was caught working out and doing jumping jacks while he opened up to her....
Please, owners and players, don’t shoot yourselves in the foot. The wound might take longer to heal than you think. MORE: The 40 most important people in baseball history We’ll likely know by Thursday whether baseball will face its first work stoppage since 1994. That’s the deadline for a new collective bargaining agreement, and the rumor is that the owners are prepared to lock the players out until some sticking points get ironed out....
The 33-year-old signed a designated player deal with the club for the 2018 season. The World Cup winner helped the club reach the MLS playoff for the first time in five years in 2017 and was selected as an All-Star, captaining the MLS side against Real Madrid. “It was a priority to re-sign Bastian and we’re pleased that he will remain with the club,” said Fire general manager Nelson Rodríguez in a team release....
