Amaya continues rapid rise by becoming first overall pick in 2019 MLS draft
The 19-year-old midfielder followed up a breakout showing in the Concacaf Under-20 Championship by being the first player taken in the draft Frankie Amaya took a deep breath as the seconds ticked away before the first selection of the 2019 MLS SuperDraft. He knew there was a good chance he could be the first player…
Iniesta apologises for controversial blackface photo
A photo posted by the former Barcelona midfielder received backlash for being racially insensitive, and he has since apologised Andres Iniesta has apologised after a social media photo of his family celebrating the Spanish holiday of Three Kings Day included two people in blackface. The 34-year-old, who plays for Japanese club Vissel Kobe, took to…
'Gattuso the right man for Milan' – Shevchenko
Gennaro Gattuso is a good fit for AC Milan and deserves the club’s backing to continue as head coach, according to Andriy Shevchenko. Former AC Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko is convinced that under-pressure head coach Gennaro Gattuso possesses the right qualities to lead the club forward. Gattuso’s position has been a source of speculation for…
Arsenal Team News: Injuries, suspensions and line-up vs West Ham
Everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s Premier League match against Manuel Pellegrini’s side at London Stadium Arsenal return to Premier League action on Saturday when they face West Ham at London Stadium. After a promising start to the season under new coach Unai Emery, the Gunners have managed to register just two wins…
Solskjaer: Lukaku important to Man Utd despite bench role
The Belgian striker has started just one game since the new manager took over, but he remains a key player by finding the net off the bench Manchester United caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insisted Romelu Lukaku is a “big part” of his squad, despite the Belgian striker finding himself on the bench at Old…
Rebels win final trial against Samoa
The Melbourne Rebels finished their preseason on a high, with an 85-0 win over Samoa. Thirteen unanswered tries to the Rebels gave Melbourne a convincing win to finish their preseason. Rookie Reece Hodge took just a minute to get the Rebels into the lead, scoring his first try for the club. Less than four minutes…
TMO delays "a blight on the game" : Hoiles
Former Waratahs and Brumbies forward Stephen Hoiles says Rugby’s TMO system is becoming a “blight on the game”. Hoiles, speaking on rugby.com.au, said the drawn out discussions between the on-field referee and TMO, which sometimes expose differing interpretations of a situation, made for ineffective decision-making. “The whole discussion between the referee and the TMO at…
McMahon to lead Rebels
Sean McMahon will captain the Melbourne Rebels for their clash against the Stormers on Saturday. Nic Stirzaker injured his ankle at training on Tuesday, leaving the opportunity for McMahon to lead the side. Ben Meehan will start at scrumhalf in Stirzaker’s absence while Jonah Placid has been named on the wing, leaving Sefanaia Naivalu to…
Dempsey's season in the balance
The blow of a derby loss has been doubled for the Waratahs with news that Jack Dempsey’s season could be over. Dempsey was driven off the field in a medicab in the 44th minute wearing a leg splint and though the injury is not officially known as yet, coach Daryl Gibson admitted it wasn’t good…
Brumbies lock in rising stars
The Brumbies have added three young talents to their squad for 2017 and beyond, as they look to build depth. Development player Ben Hyne will join the extended playing squad next season, along with former Rebels talent Robert Valetini, while Brumbies Colts player Ryan Lonergan has been upgraded to the Super Rugby squad. Hyne, who…