Union Berlin interested in retaining striker Andrej Ilic

Union Berlin interested in retaining striker Andrej Ilic Although the Serbian striker was officially given a send off at the club’s final home match, Sport Bild reports that Union Berlin remain interested in keeping OSC Lille loanee Andrej Ilic. The 25-year-old could still play in the Bundesliga next season despite Union deciding against exercising a €5m purchase option in his loan deal. Ilic thrived under … Continue reading Union Berlin interested in retaining striker Andrej Ilic

Hooker Nelson to re-join Cornish Pirates

Hooker Morgan Nelson spent time in Gloucester’s academy earlier in his career [Getty Images] Hooker Morgan Nelson has agreed to return to Cornish Pirates in the summer. The 25-year-old joined Premiership side Gloucester in October after almost four years at the Championship club, where he had scored 19 tries in 49 appearances. But the former Wales Under 18 player has struggled to break into the … Continue reading Hooker Nelson to re-join Cornish Pirates

Video – Nerazzurri Unveil Fans’ Man Of The Match Pick In Torino 0-2 Inter Milan Serie A Win

Video – Nerazzurri Unveil Fans’ Man Of The Match Pick In Torino 0-2 Inter Milan Serie A Win Goals on either side of halftime saw Inter Milan claim a crucial 2-0 win over Torino in their last Serie A outing. Nicola Zalewski scored his first goal in the Nerazzurri shirt to open the scoring. Then, Kristjan Asllani converted another penalty to seal the deal, drawing … Continue reading Video – Nerazzurri Unveil Fans’ Man Of The Match Pick In Torino 0-2 Inter Milan Serie A Win

Joe Gallagher: From Manchester’s Gyms To Boxing Greatness

Manchester-based Joe Gallagher is a well-known boxing trainer who has solidified his status as one of the most esteemed individuals in British boxing. But his involvement in the sport started long before he became well-known as a coach. Due to his working-class background and intense enthusiasm for the sport that would become his vocation, Gallagher’s passion for boxing dates back to his early years. Having … Continue reading Joe Gallagher: From Manchester’s Gyms To Boxing Greatness

Jokic's 44 points, 15 rebounds not enough as Thunder top Nuggets to go up 3-2 in West semis

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Nikola Jokic was nearly unstoppable against Oklahoma City’s gritty, aggressive defense. The Thunder made a valiant effort to disrupt him, as they have all series. Denver’s superstar center still had 44 points and 15 rebounds on Tuesday night. He made 17 of 25 shots, with many of them closely contested. It wasn’t enough. Oklahoma City beat Denver 112-105, and now the … Continue reading Jokic's 44 points, 15 rebounds not enough as Thunder top Nuggets to go up 3-2 in West semis

Jacob Wilson comes home to Los Angeles and leads Athletics' 18-hit attack in 11-1 rout of Dodgers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jacob Wilson won’t forget his Dodger Stadium debut. The Athletics rookie hit a pair of two-run homers against the defending World Series champions in an 11-1 rout. Growing up in Thousand Oaks, about 40 miles from Los Angeles, Wilson visited the ballpark as a kid. His father, Jack, was an All-Star shortstop during his major league career with Pittsburgh, Seattle and … Continue reading Jacob Wilson comes home to Los Angeles and leads Athletics' 18-hit attack in 11-1 rout of Dodgers

Celtic & Rangers track Blackburn's Dolan – gossip

Blackburn Rovers winger linked with Celtic and Rangers and potential managerial shake-up at Kilmarnock… Tyrhys Dolan, who was on Celtic’s list of options before signing Jota in the January transfer window, is being monitored by the Scottish champions and Rangers as the 23-year-old winger nears the end of his contract with Blackburn Rovers. (Herald – subscription required) Rangers’ prospective new owners would love to sign … Continue reading Celtic & Rangers track Blackburn's Dolan – gossip

Pacers see off top-seeded Cavaliers to reach finals

It is the first time since 2005 against Boston that the Pacers have won three road games in a play-off series [Getty Images] The Indiana Pacers reached the NBA’s Eastern Conference finals for the second year running by beating top seeds the Cleveland Cavaliers in game five. Tyrese Haliburton scored 31 points and added eight assists as Indiana triumphed 114-105 to win the best-of-seven semi-final … Continue reading Pacers see off top-seeded Cavaliers to reach finals

Xabi Alonso’s arrival could mark turning point for Real Madrid youth prospect – report

Xabi Alonso’s arrival could mark turning point for Real Madrid youth prospect – report A report from Defensa Central suggests that Jesus Fortea, one of the brightest young prospects in Real Madrid’s academy, could finally get his big break with the arrival of Xabi Alonso at the helm.  The 18-year-old right-back, who joined the club from Atletico de Madrid’s youth setup, is currently under contract … Continue reading Xabi Alonso’s arrival could mark turning point for Real Madrid youth prospect – report

Player grades: Lu Dort's redemption helps Thunder in 112-105 Game 5 win over Nuggets

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Nikola Jokic sagged off him from the perimeter, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was more than happy to oblige. The pull-up 3-pointer swished in and served as the dagger. The MVP finalist could finally let out a sigh of relief as he saw one from deep finally drop in. The Oklahoma City Thunder did enough to survive another thriller against the Denver Nuggets. A … Continue reading Player grades: Lu Dort's redemption helps Thunder in 112-105 Game 5 win over Nuggets