Maradona, the World Cup winner who helped Napoli to their only two league titles in Serie A in 1987 and 1990, had been banned from setting foot in Italy because of an alleged unpaid tax bill of 37.2 million euros ($50.5 million, 32 million pounds). The former player’s lawyer, Angelo Pisani, on Friday said his client had been cleared, two years after the authorities relaunched the case, which dates back to 2005....
The run, LaYuvathon, was held here on Sunday. “The event was organised to promote the spirit of well-being and witnessed more than 2000 participants from various fields including educational institutions, corporate organisations and public service,” the organisers said in a press release. “Every runner who joined the event donated one warm clothing item for the underprivileged and Team LaYuva with Bharosa Foundation distributed it to the needy people on the streets of Gurugram....
We at Sporting News have put together plenty of content to help prepare you to make relatively educated decisions when filling out your bracket — and to enjoy the tournament in general. Here’s a roundup of our March Madness bracket predictions, regional previews, upset picks, tournament odds and more to help guide you through the NCAA Tournament. MARCH MADNESS: Get your printable NCAA Tournament bracket NCAA Tournament schedule, scores For live updates of the tournament bracket and information on how to watch March Madness, check out the links below....
“We just made the – what’s it called? The Great Eight?” Beard wondered. MORE: Three takeaways from Texas Tech’s Sweet 16 win over Purdue Star guard Keenan Evans stepped in to help him: “Elite.” “The Elite Eight,” an edified Beard repeated. Whatever it’s called, it’s new territory. Sunday will mark the first time in school history that Tech will play for a spot in the Final Four, a remarkable feat for Beard in just his second season (27-9 and counting) with the Raiders....
Admon Gilder scored on a layup, Robert Williams III hit a short jumper and Tyler Davis scored inside. A one-point lead was suddenly seven, and the A&M faithful at the Spectrum Center were as loud as they’d been all game. The Aggies got the ball back, and point guard T.J. Starks drove the lane, then kicked it back to Gilder, who was wide open at the top of the key....
Which ones are worth taking a shot on the underdog? Sporting News found three games where the underdogs are a popular pick heading into the first round. There also are three 5-12 games that have intriguing spreads. It’s tough to find a safe bet in the NCAAA tournament, especially this season. But using some trends, Sporting News found seven spreads we feel good about heading into the first round. TSN’s MARCH MADNESS HQLive NCAA bracket | TV schedule | Predictor tool...
The Bruins continued to surge in the Eastern Conference standings with a 4-1 win over the Sharks on Tuesday night, Boston’s eighth victory in nine games and 14th straight with at least one point. “It’s nice to get those plays here and there, but it’s really just off of playing strong, good hockey,” said Brad Marchand, who had a goal and two assists. Charlie McAvoy and Jake DeBrusk scored 37 seconds apart in the second period and David Krejci had a goal in the first for the Bruins, who were back at home for the first time in two weeks....
Marchessault scored three straight goals in the third period to rally the Vegas Golden Knights over New Jersey 4-3 Tuesday night, hours after the Devils fired coach John Hynes. Marchessault scored twice in the first 5:04 of the third to give the Golden Knights a 3-2 lead. He added a power-play goal midway through the period, and Vegas held on even after New Jersey’s Nico Hischier scored 20 seconds later....
At least 10 rockets landed at Ain Al Asad base in the western Anbar province at around 7:20 a.m. local time on Wednesday, according to a tweet from Operation Inherent Resolve spokesperson Colonel Wayne Marotto. Fox News’ Lucas Tomlinson cited U.S. officials who said one American civilian contractor had died of a heart attack at the base at the same time as the rocket barrage. It is not clear whether the rockets caused the heart attack....
With Jose Mourinho having hinted at a lack of squad depth being the primary reason behind his side’s dip over the past month or so, Ed Woodward and co. are working furiously to appease their manager and get someone in to strengthen the squad. As per the good folk over at the Metro, that someone is said to Paris Saint-Germain’s Lucas Moura. While we had earlier reported that United were closing to sealing a deal with the pacy Brazilian winger, the Metro now suggests that a deal has been agreed with Lucas with the Brazilian willing to move to Old Trafford...
Since the Premier League’s inaugural season in 1992-93, Manchester United have claimed the league title on an incredible 13 occasions. They’ve also won the Champions League twice and have claimed five FA Cups and four EFL Cups. Naturally, all of this means that Old Trafford has been home to some of the greatest players to grace the game during the Premier League era. So with nearly three decades of action to look back at, who would make it into Manchester United’s greatest XI in the Premier League era?...
According to the Daily Star, Ten Hag has reservations about Elanga joining Everton because he feels the current climate at the club could stunt his development and progress. Frank Lampard has been keen to lure the Swedish attacker to Goodison to boost his attacking options. The 20-year-old has struggled for game time at Manchester United this season, making 19 appearances across competitions. Antony’s arrival from Ajax in the summer has only further jeopardized Elanga’s place in Ten Hag’s side....
And now the club is in even more hot water after discovering they will most likely face a disciplinary hearing for delaying the game by half an hour. According to Premier League rules, if a match is delayed by 15 minutes or less, the club at fault will be fined £5000. But a delay of more than 15 minutes means the team could be required to face a disciplinary hearing....
PSG is also interested in signing Di Maria. Di Maria was Mourinho’s first signing at Real Madrid. Di Maria has netted the ball only 4 times this season in La Liga. Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, is ready to leave out Di Maria from the squad. There are rumour that Real Madrid will not be renewing Di Maria’s contract for the next season. 0 votes
So, without further ado, let’s begin! #5 Mourinho wants the sack Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is walking around with a cloud of uncertainty over his head as the Red Devils are going through a bad patch from which there seems to be only one way out. And according to former Chelsea striker and current pundit Chris Sutton, it feels as though the former Real Madrid is asking for the sack....
In case you didn’t know… Rumours are circling that the 26-year-old is desperate to leave Old Trafford after an inconsistent season with the Red Devils. Manchester United have the option to extend his contract but are willing to let him go if the price is right. Pogba previously played for Juventus where he burst onto the international scene, winning four Serie A titles and two Italian Cups before returning to Manchester in 2016....
In case you missed it… Romelu Lukaku was signed by Manchester United from Everton in the summer of 2017 for a reported fee of £75m. The Belgian hitman has managed to score 42 goals in 96 appearances at his time at United. Since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s arrival at the club, Lukaku has found himself behind Marcus Rashford in the pecking order. Also, Mason Greenwood’s emergence towards the end of last season has pushed Lukaku further behind in the Norwegian’s priority list....
Meanwhile, former player Mark Seagraves has pointed out that Cristiano Ronaldo might not be enough to get the Red Devils accomplish their targets this season. Elsewhere, Kalidou Koulibaly is wanted at Old Trafford. On that note, here’s a look at the key Manchester United transfer stories as on 21st February 2022: Mark Seagraves says Cristiano Ronaldo not enough to lift Manchester United Former England defender Mark Seagraves believes Cristiano Ronaldo may not be enough for Manchester United to accomplish their targets this season....
Both teams come into the game on the back of contrasting results in the Carabao Cup in mid-week. While the Gunners dispatched Nottingham Forest’s challenge with ease, the Red Devils fumbled their way to an edgy victory over Rochdale in a penalty shootout. The pair has also not given a great account of themselves in the league with both struggling to click into top gear. However, on that front, Arsenal have fared minutely better as they find themselves in 4th spot as opposed to United, who are languishing in 8th....
Casemiro put the hosts in front at Old Trafford by halftime, and a pair of strikes from Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford saw out a comfortable 3-0 win over Bournemouth on Tuesday. The win widened the gap for fourth-placed Man United above fifth-placed Tottenham to five points, solidifying United’s position as a serious top-four contender. Left-back Shaw was the best player in the match, scoring his goal and creating multiple other chances for teammates throughout the 90 minutes....
