John O'Callaghan @JOCallaghan_SN Updated at 12:41 p.m. ET Updated at 12:41 p.m. ET It seems as though the Rangers and Devils have a similar plan ahead of today's contest against each other. With the trade deadline at 3 p.m. E.T. on Monday, both teams have decided to sit out players as a means to protect them from injury in possible trade negotiations. MORE: NHL trade tracker 2019: Rumors, completed deals as deadline nears The Rangers are sidelining center Kevin Hayes (14 goals, 28 assists), right wing Mats Zuccarrello (11 goals, 26 assists) and defenseman Adam McQuaid (two goals, three assists). The Devils will be benching Marcus Johansson (12 goals, 15 assists). New York and New Jersey are in the basement of the Metropolitan Division and are certainly sellers at the deadline. Teams vying for a playoff spot are always looking for missing pieces to add towards a final … [Read more...] about SN Live: NHL trade news: Rangers, Devils hold out players as trade deadline looms
Leeds United 2 Bolton Wanderers 1: Alioski hands Whites spoils in fiery clash
0 Have your say Ezgjan Alioski's freak goal gave Leeds a nervy 2-1 win over relegation-threatened Bolton to keep them on track at the top of the Sky Bet Championship. United were heading for a frustrating draw when Bolton goalkeeper Remi Matthews made a mess of Alioski's overhit cross midway through the second half and gifted Leeds three valuable points.Patrick Bamford's early penalty appeared to have put Marcelo Bielsa's side on course for a routine victory but Mark Beevers quickly equalised as Bolton gave as good as they got in an even contest.Visiting boss Phil Parkinson was sent off just after Alioski's goal in a sign that Bolton felt they were worthy of at least a point.Norwich laid down a challenge to Leeds by leaving the University of Bolton Stadium with a 4-0 win last weekend but Bielsa's men had to work much harder for the points on Saturday.Bolton challenged their hosts aerially from the start, Leeds goalkeeper Kiko Casilla doing well to tip Josh … [Read more...] about Leeds United 2 Bolton Wanderers 1: Alioski hands Whites spoils in fiery clash
‘A win is a win!’
0 Have your say Leeds United ran out 2-1 winners over Bolton Wanderers on Saturday afternoon in the Championship at Elland Road. But what were Whites fans saying afterwards? Take a look below. LIVE REACTION: Leeds United 2 Bolton Wanderers 1: LIVE BLOG reaction and analysis after Gjanni Alioski hits winner to sink Trotters … [Read more...] about ‘A win is a win!’
Saturday League / Edgehill take step closer to Division One title
Edgehill took a step closer to wrapping up the Division One title with a 6-2 win at Sherburn. Doubles from man of the match Robbie Scarborough and Liam Cooper had Steve Clegg Edgehill side on their way.Their scoring was completed by goals from skipper Joe Gallagher and Jamie Patterson.Sherburn's goals came via Paul Mills and Harry Ward, with Tommy Collins, Adam Spaven and Alex Sheader all impressing in a battling team display.Fishburn Park Reserves and Eastfield Town shared the spoils after a six-goal thriller in Division Two.Hosts Park fell behind and could've been further behind but for several superb saves by keeper Carl Oliver.Town eventually grabbed a second, but a penalty from Brogan Russell halved Park's deficit before Rob Ingham made it 2-2 just before the break, heading in from a corner.A stunning long-range free-kick from Andrew Young then put Fishburn ahead for the first time in the contest after the break.But Town weren't to be denied a share of the spoils and grabbed an … [Read more...] about Saturday League / Edgehill take step closer to Division One title
Jack Ross gives inside track on the growing self-belief in Sunderland dressing room after 2-0 win at Bristol Rovers
0 Have your say Jack Ross hailed his side's mental strength as they closed the gap further on the top two in League One. Sunderland's 2-0 win at struggling Bristol Rovers, coupled with Barnsley's goalless draw at promotion rivals Portsmouth, saw the Black Cats cut the gap to second place to two points.Luke O'Nien's close range finish in the first half gave Sunderland the lead, Aiden McGeady's brilliant free-kick in the second sealing victory.A clean sheet and three points on the road, and back-to-back wins following the victory over Gillingham ensured this has been a very good week for promotion-chasing Sunderland.Asked whether the self-belief was growing in the Sunderland camp, Ross said: “There was genuinely no change in the belief in the changing room, I didn't sense that for one moment.“It was my job to make sure they maintained that level headedness.“The players are pleased, satisfied and enjoy the feeling, it is another one knocked … [Read more...] about Jack Ross gives inside track on the growing self-belief in Sunderland dressing room after 2-0 win at Bristol Rovers