Leaving Spain was Lopetegui´s saddest day in football
Newly appointed Real Madrid head coach Julen Lopetegui said leaving his role with Spain was the saddest day of his life after the death of his mother. Lopetegui was announced…Read more
Monthly Archives: giugno 2018
Gregory’s 92 garners dubious U.S. Open honor
Scott Gregory's first-round 92 at the U.S. Open on Friday was the worst opening round score at the tournament in 16 years. Read more
Phillies honor Thome ahead of HOF induction
A lot has changed in baseball since Jim Thome retired at the end of the 2012 season. He's watched the game become increasingly centered on analytics and numbers. On a…Read more
Russia’s big win defines surreal start to World Cup
Russia's dominant win over Saudi Arabia was surprising, like so much of the early buzz surrounding this World Cup. Is it just a sign of things to come? Read more
More to England than just Kane, says Trippier
England defender Kieran Trippier has warned the Three Lions' World Cup rivals that there is more to the side than just star striker Harry Kane. Tottenham forward Kane enters his…Read more
Lindor marks debut anniversary with leadoff HR
For Francisco Lindor, June 14 is a good day. Three years ago, Lindor made his Major League debut in a 1-for-2 pinch-hitting effort on his way to finishing second in…Read more
Velasquez loses no-hitter with 2 outs in 7th
Phils starter Vince Velasquez's bid for history ended in the 7th inning on a two-out RBI double by Trevor Story. Read more
It´s like we´re at a funeral – Ramos cuts short news conference amid Lopetegui questions
Spain captain Sergio Ramos likened Thursday's news conference to a “funeral” as he cut short his pre-match media commitments having fielded numerous questions about the sacking of Julen Lopetegui. Lopetegui's…Read more
Alisson to Real Madrid? I was joking, says Roma chief Pallotta
Roma president James Pallotta said he was joking when he suggested goalkeeper Alisson could be set to join Real Madrid. The 25-year-old Brazil international said he was “very happy” to…Read more
Spain too good to be derailed by Lopetegui saga, says Renard
Spain will have been unsettled by Julen Lopetegui's shock departure on the eve of the World Cup – but only for a couple of hours, according to Morocco boss Herve…Read more