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Russia handed four-year-ban by WADA over doping scandal
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has unanimously agreed to ban Russia from major international sporting competitions for four years over doping non-compliance.
WADA’s compliance review committee (CRC) had suggested several sanctions because of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency’s (RUSADA) failure to cooperate fully during probes into Russian sport.
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WADA’s executive committee decided to uphold the recommendations at a meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland on Monday.
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Maguire says top four in sight for improving Manchester United
Harry Maguire has the top four in his crosshairs after Manchester United’s thrilling derby triumph at Manchester City lifted them to fifth in the Premier League table.
A week that started with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer under pressure after a below-par performance in a home draw against promoted Aston Villa ended with a second memorable victory in a matter of days.
Fresh from deservedly seeing off Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham 2-1 on Wednesday, United won by the same scoreline at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday thanks to a breathtaking start and impressive gameplan.
Continue reading Maguire says top four in sight for improving Manchester United at Vanguard News.
E2%80%95-koscielny-reveals-his-reasons-for-leaving-the-gunners/ ‘I wasn’t happy at Arsenal’ ? Koscielny reveals his reasons for leaving the Gunners
Laurent Koscielny has spoken about his reasons for leaving Arsenal in the summer; a decision which surprised many at the club including the fans he believes did not expect him to go.
The former Gunners captain revealed that he wasn’t happy at Arsenal and that he felt he needed to go back home with his family for a different challenge.
ALSO READ: Resurgent Iheanacho maintains Leicester City momentum with Aston Villa strike
His final game for the club came in the Europa League final against Chelsea at the end of the 2018-19 season, a game that Arsenal lost 4-1.
Continue reading ‘I wasn’t happy at Arsenal’ ? Koscielny reveals his reasons for leaving the Gunners at Vanguard News.
Klopp ‘never doubted’ Keita as Liverpool boss predicts big impact from midfield star
Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool could be about to see the best of Naby Keita after the Guinean’s star performance at Bournemouth on Saturday.
Keita provided a goal and an assist as the Reds won 3-0 at the Vitality Stadium, marking his first Premier League start since April in style.
It has been a frustrating season so far for the former RB Leipzig midfielder, who has managed just five starts and four substitute appearances for the league leaders.
Continue reading Klopp ‘never doubted’ Keita as Liverpool boss predicts big impact from midfield star at Vanguard News.
Resurgent Iheanacho maintains Leicester City momentum with Aston Villa strike
Kelechi Iheanacho scored his fourth goal of the season to help Leicester City to a 4-1 victory against Aston Villa on Sunday.
Before his strike, the Nigerian had assisted Jammie Vardy to put the Foxes ahead in the 20th minute.
Four minutes before the half-time break, he doubled their advantage after converting James Maddison’s cross at the near post with the aid of Ezri Konsa’s deflection.
ALSO READ: Sadiq Umar scores 11th league goal of the season in Partizan win
It was a significant goal for Iheanacho, with the 23-year-old now scoring in all four his appearances for Brendan Rodgers’ side this term.
Continue reading Resurgent Iheanacho maintains Leicester City momentum with Aston Villa strike at Vanguard News.
Sadiq Umar scores 11th league goal of the season in Partizan win
Sadiq Umar scored his 11th goal in the Serbian Super Liga as Partizan defeated Rad Beograd 2-1.
Umar who is currently on a season-long loan from Roma opened the scoring for Partizan with his effort just after the half hour-mark on Sunday.
The strike made the Nigerian forward the joint-highest goalscorer in the Serbian top-flight with 11 goals after 16 matches.
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Later in the second half, Guinea’s Seydouba Soumah secured maximum points for Partizan with his match-winning goal in the 53rd minute which moved them to third on the league table with 41 points after 19 games.
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*-with-teen-several-hundred-times/ Florida teacher accused of having s** with teen ‘several hundred times’
A Florida special education teacher was arrested Monday after allegedly having s** with her son’s 15-year-old friend “several hundred times” beginning last year, a report said.
Susan Weddle, 40, and the teen allegedly kicked off their relationship at the woman’s Cantonment home after the two attended her son’s football game and started drinking, according to the Pensacola News Journal, citing an arrest report.
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The teen said once he was drunk, he convinced Weddle to have s** with him — even though she told him she knew it was wrong, the report said.
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Everton investigating reports of homophobic chants at Chelsea fans
Everton are investigating reports of homophobic chanting during Saturday’s Premier League game against Chelsea, the Goodison Park club have announced.
“Both the club and Kick It Out have received reports of a homophobic chant being aimed at Chelsea’s fans by a small section of the home crowd,” the statement added.
“Homophobia has no place within our stadium, our club, our community or our game. The club strongly condemns such behaviour and is carrying out a thorough investigation which will include liaison with Merseyside Police.
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NPFL: Tasiu Lawal’s strike lifts Katsina United over MFM
A goal scored early in the game by Tasiu Lawal from the spot kick ensured that Katsina United grabbed all three points in a slim win over visiting MFM FC from Lagos in a Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Matchday 7 decided at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina.
The game started on a bright note as both teams stamped their authority and made their intentions known at the early minutes of the proceedings.
Continue reading NPFL: Tasiu Lawal’s strike lifts Katsina United over MFM at Vanguard News.
NPFL: Abia Warriors, Akwa Starlets share spoils in feisty encounter
Abia Warriors were held to a 1-1 draw by visiting Akwa Starlets in what turned out to be a feisty MatchDay 7 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday.
Following a barren opening half, Jimoh Oni gave the hosts the lead five minutes into the second half, but an enterprising Obo Eso Archibong scored the equalizer for the visitors, who had come to Umuahia in search of at least a point to make up for their heartbreaking defeat, midweek at home to Kano Pillars.
Continue reading NPFL: Abia Warriors, Akwa Starlets share spoils in feisty encounter at Vanguard News.
EPL: Arsenal’s squad to face West Ham United unveiled Full list
Arsenal’s squad to tackle West Ham United in today’s English Premier League fixture at the London Stadium has been revealed. Arsenal head to the game following a 2-1 defeat to Brighton in their last Premier League encounter. DAILY POST had reported that Arsenal interim manager, Freddie Ljungberg, has insisted he is the man to stop
EPL: Arsenal’s squad to face West Ham United unveiled Full list
EPL: Guardiola names five clubs Man City cannot compete with
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has named five teams his side cannot compete with. They are Manchester United, Liverpool, Juventus, Real Madrid and Barcelona. Guardiola’s City has been the Premier League’s best over the past two years, clocking up 100 points in 2017/2018 and retaining the title last term as part of a treble-winning campaign.
EPL: Guardiola names five clubs Man City cannot compete with
EPL: Arsenal reveals Unai Emery’s top three players before his sack
Unai Emery failed to land three players he had targeted before he was sacked at the Emirates, The Athletic reports. The Spaniard wanted Harry Maguire, who is now at Manchester United, along with Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey and Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha. Emery had spent over £130million during the summer, in what the club
EPL: Arsenal reveals Unai Emery’s top three players before his sack
EPL: Unai Emery set for another Premier League job
Everton have approached former Arsenal manager, Unai Emery, about replacing Marco Silva, according to Sky Sports. An informal meeting was held in London and it is thought that Emery wants more time to think about his next move, following his sack at the Emirates. The Spaniard wants to continue improving his English as he sees
EPL: Unai Emery set for another Premier League job
EPL: Guardiola reacts to racial assault on Fred after Man City’s 2-1 loss to Man United
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola personally consoled Manchester United midfielder, Fred, after the Brazilian appeared to suffer racial abuse during his side’s Premier League 2-1 defeat against the Red Devils. Fred was stoned with objects, as he stepped up to take a corner kick, with Man United two goals up. According to the Manchester Evening
EPL: Guardiola reacts to racial assault on Fred after Man City’s 2-1 loss to Man United
Serie A: Highest goal scorers this season unveiled See top 17
Following the conclusion of the Serie A Match Day 15 fixtures on Sunday, below are the highest goal scorers chasing the golden boot in the Italian top-flight league. Lazio striker, Ciro Immobile is presently the highest goal scorer in the Serie A with 17 goals.` Inter Milan striker, Romelu Lukaku has 10 goals, while Juventus
Serie A: Highest goal scorers this season unveiled See top 17
NPFL: Sunshine Stars trash Nasarawa United 4-2 in Akure
Israel Abia of Sunshine Stars was on fire during the week 7 of the Nigerian Professional Football League, NPFL encounter with Nasarawa United. Abia scored all the goals the home team required to the needed three points at the Akure Township Stadium as the Owena Whales triumphed 4-2 over Nasarawa United. At the 36th minutes
NPFL: Sunshine Stars trash Nasarawa United 4-2 in Akure
EPL: What Guardiola told Man City players after 2-1 defeat to Man Utd
Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, has revealed that manager Pep Guardiola, tried to point out the positives, after they lost 2-1 to Manchester United on Saturday. The defeat saw the Premier League champions fall 14 points behind leaders Liverpool. However, Guardiola did not rip into his squad after the final whistle “The manager always takes the
EPL: What Guardiola told Man City players after 2-1 defeat to Man Utd
West Ham vs Arsenal: What Ljunberg said ahead of EPL clash
Arsenal interim manager, Freddie Ljungberg, has insisted he is the man to stop the rot at the club, ahead of Monday’s London derby at West Ham, the UK Mirror reports. Ljunberg has taken one point from his first two games as caretaker boss, after replacing Unai Emery. Arenal are on the longest run without a
West Ham vs Arsenal: What Ljunberg said ahead of EPL clash
Nigerian winger scores for Real Madrid in 2-2 draw
Nigerian winger, Marvin Akinlabi, netted his second league goal of the season for Real Madrid Castilla, as they played out a 2-2 draw against Internacional de Madrid on Saturday. Rufo opened the scoring for the visitors in the third minute at the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium. However, Alvaro Fidalgo made it 1-1 from the penalty
Nigerian winger scores for Real Madrid in 2-2 draw
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