The Women’s Super League (WSL) title race got even more interesting this weekend, as Manchester City made the most of their game in hand to pull within two points of Chelsea at the top of the table… [ MORE: 10 things we learned in the Premier League – Matchweek 26 ] Birmingham City 0-4 Manchester City Sunday’s destruction of 9th-place Birmingham made it eight wins in a row (11 games without a loss) for Man City, who in recent weeks surged past rivals Manchester United as they mount a formidable challenge of the defending champion Blues. With each side having now played 15 of 22 games, both Chelsea and Manchester City possess an incredible +39 goal differential. USWNT star Sam Mewis returned from injury on Sunday and bagged a brace, scoring first in the 40th minute and again in the 52nd, bringing her tally to five goals in 10 WSL appearances for Manchester City on the season. Lauren Hemp added Man City’s third goal a minute after Mewis made it 2-0, and Caroline Weir added … [Read more...] about WSL: Man City make most of game in hand; Arsenal end poor run
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Simeone into the history books as Atletico Madrid coach matches Aragones record
The Argentinian coach enjoyed his 308th victory in charge of the club in Atletico's 2-0 La Liga triumph. An own goal from Alfonso Pedraza and a fine strike from Joao Felix secured the win, sending Atletico five points clear at the top of the table. 1 2136450 In so doing, Simeone matched the esteemed Luis Aragones as the Atletico head coach with the highest number of victories in all competitions. LA LIGA RESULTS | POINTS TABLE | FIXTURES Simeone's latest win came in his 512th match in charge. Aragones, the only man to take charge of more games, reached 308 wins in 612 matches at a rate of 50.3 per cent. Atletico have drawn 120 times and lost only 84 games under Simeone, who took over on December 23 in 2011 and has since become the club's most successful coach. 308 - Diego Simeone has earned his 308th victory as @atletienglish coach in all competitions (P512 W308 D120 L84), equaling Luis Aragonés for most all-time wins with the Rojiblancos (P612 W308 D135 … [Read more...] about Simeone into the history books as Atletico Madrid coach matches Aragones record
Former India speedster Salil Ankola tests positive for COVID-19
The former speedster took to Facebook and Instagram to share the news. "Bringing in my birthday tomorrow with COVID19 catching up with me. Unforgettable birthday. It's scary to go through this but will be needing all your blessings to come through with this. Will be back soon full throttle," Ankola wrote on his Facebook and Instagram account. There has been a serious spike in COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra and in particular in Mumbai and Pune. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Salil Ankola (@salilankola) Ankola, who has featured in one Test and 20 ODIs for India, was chairman of the senior selection committee of MCA, last December. More COVID 19 News IPL 2021: Azharuddin supports Telangana Minister's appeal to BCCI to hold matches in Hyderabad NZC shift matches against Australian men, England women to Wellington Emotional Grace felt late father's … [Read more...] about Former India speedster Salil Ankola tests positive for COVID-19
SRH, RR and Punjab raise objection over IPL venues
IPL 2021 by Vijay Tagore • Published on Share Tweet The franchises are expecting a formal communication by BCCI over the venues for IPL 2021 by early next week © BCCI/IPL Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have raised objection following the Board of Control for Cricket in India's decision to host the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League in only six venues, which includes Ahmedabad (which isn't one of the home grounds of any of the franchises). Cricbuzz recently reported that the BCCI is planning to stage the league in a phased cluster/caravan format in Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Delhi and Ahmedabad and has also kept the option of having games in Mumbai open. The idea has left the other three franchises fuming. "We three teams will be badly affected. The teams doing well are the ones who do well at home, win five or six home games and a few away, and that will take you through to the … [Read more...] about SRH, RR and Punjab raise objection over IPL venues
ISL 2020-21: FCG vs HFC: Goa hold Hyderabad to enter playoffs, set new unbeaten record
A brilliant defensive performance from Ivan Gonzalez and some crucial saves from Dheeraj Singh was enough for the Gaurs to get the point they needed. They were lucky not to concede late in the game and a good show from Hyderabad was not enough to stop Juan Ferrando’s men from qualifying for their fourth consecutive semifinals and extending their unbeaten run to 13 games. Hyderabad are still unbeaten in 2021 and extended their unbeaten run to 12 games, but they had to settle for fifth on the table. Playing without their main players was always going to be difficult for Hyderabad. They missed the services of their regular scorer Aridane Santana (fourth yellow) upfront and Chinglensana Singh (red card) in defence. But the Nizams were up for the challenge and were able to match their opponents. HFC made it difficult for Goa with incessant pressing all over the pitch and had a few chances in the opening minutes. What they lacked was the poacher’s instincts in the final third. Goa, … [Read more...] about ISL 2020-21: FCG vs HFC: Goa hold Hyderabad to enter playoffs, set new unbeaten record