Sports News Today Headlines Sunday 24th November 2019
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Wilder KOs Ortiz to retain WBC heavyweight title
Unbeaten Deontay Wilder landed a devastating right hand to knock out Luis Ortiz in the seventh round and retain his World Boxing Council heavyweight title.
The 34-year-old Wilder remains on course to achieve his goal of unifying all four heavyweight belts despite being largely outboxed by Ortiz before the explosive one-punch finish at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas late Saturday night.
“When I see the right shot, it is baby good night,” Wilder said.
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Atletico slips behind Barca with yet another draw
Atletico Madrid lost ground on leaders Barcelona as they were held 1-1 away to Granada on Saturday for a seventh draw in 14 La Liga games.
Diego Simeone’s side went ahead on the hour mark through Brazilian left back Renan Lodi but lost their lead soon after when Granada’s German Sanchez outjumped his marker Hector Herrera and sent a header crashing into the net.
Simeone brought on record signing Joao Felix in search of a winner but his side barely managed to test Granada’s keeper Rui Silva in the closing stages.
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Chelsea sparkles but City come back for crucial win
Manchester City returned to winning ways with a 2-1 success over Chelsea on Saturday at the Etihad Stadium.
It ended the Londoners’ run of six straight wins and kept Pep Guardiola’s side nine points behind leaders Liverpool.
City’s loss at Anfield before the international break made this a key game for them but they were made to work for their three points by Frank Lampard’s enterprising side.
Chelsea sliced open City’s defence in the 22nd minute with Mateo Kovacic superbly picking out N’Golo Kante’s forward burst and the French midfielder held off compatriot Benjamin Mendy before smartly slipping the ball past the advancing Ederson.
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Rangers urges time change in CAF group fixtures
Rangers International FC of Enugu has appealed to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for a change of time fixed for the group matches scheduled to kick off on December 1.
The Media Officer of the club, Norbert Okoli, made the appeal in a statement issued on Saturday in Enugu.
Okoli stated that the General Manager of the club, Davidson Owumi, had dispatched a letter of appeal to the African football-ruling body through the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
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Jose Mourinho: I just love being back where I belong
Mourinho’s Tottenham got off to a winning start, beating West Ham 3-2 on Saturday, their first away league win since January
After the game, Mourinho spoke of his delight at being back as No 1, why he was glad to hear music in the away dressing room, and praised Dele Alli for his fine performance, following a drop in form in recent months.
Mourinho seemed delighted to be back in the dugout, 11 months on from his sacking at Manchester United, and admitted he found his break strange at times, looking at what other teams and managers were doing during pre-season.
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Why Kano Pillars do not have excuse for poor start to the season
The punishment meted out to Kano Pillars and captain Rabiu Ali for their unenviable act during the NPFL Championship Playoff last season drew different opinions among football enthusiasts in the country.
The incident stole the headlines and somehow pulled attention away from the possible consequences of the 12-game ban handed to Ali and the three-game stadium ban being placed on the club.
Five months after the crowd disturbances and harassment of match referees that marred Pillars’ 1-1 result against Rangers, the Pyramid Boys are busy licking the wounds in the new Nigerian Professional Football League season.
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Everton 0-2 Norwich: Woeful toffees lose at home to struggling canaries
Everton boss Marco Silva kept faith with the starting XI that started the 2-1 win at Southampton before the international break, while Norwich boss Daniel Farke made three changes to the side that lost 2-0 at home to Watford, with Sam Byram, Christoph Zimmermann and Todd Cantwell recalled.
Everton edged the opening exchanges and Cenk Tosun almost broke the deadlock on 14 minutes after playing a one-two with Gylfi Sigurdsson but he lashed his shot across the face of goal.
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E2%80%95-mourinho/ ‘We are lucky I have so many years in the Premier League’ ? Mourinho
Jose Mourinho says Tottenham are “lucky” he boasts such vast experience in the Premier League after opening his reign in north London with a 3-2 victory over West Ham.
Spurs appeared to be on course for a comfortable afternoon at the London Stadium, as they took in a derby date with local rivals.
Son Heung-min, Lucas Moura and Harry Kane established a three-goal lead inside 49 minutes, with Mourinho enjoying a dream start to life in a new post.
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Brighton 0-2 Leicester: Dramatic VAR penalty re-take as Leicester win
There was late VAR drama in Leicester’s 2-0 win at Brighton on Saturday as Jamie Vardy was made to re-take a penalty after James Maddison’s rebounded goal was disallowed.
After a goalless first half, there was no shortage of drama and Leicester took the lead in a classic counter-attack which was finished off coolly by Ayoze Perez (64).
ALSO READ: Arsenal 2-2 Southampton: Emery’s men booed off despite Lacazette equaliser
But the VAR drama was yet to come as Leicester were awarded a penalty in the 78th minute, won by Demarai Gray just seconds after coming on.
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Arsenal 2-2 Southampton: Emery’s men booed off despite Lacazette equaliser
Arsenal were booed off at the Emirates despite rescuing a point with a late Alexandre Lacazette equalizer in a chaotic 2-2 draw with Southampton.
The Gunners were facing an embarrassing home defeat after goals from Danny Ings (9) and James Ward-Prowse (71) put Saints on the verge of their first Premier League win away at Arsenal.
ALSO READ: Crystal Palace 1-2 Liverpool: Leaders escape with dramatic victory
However, Lacazette, who had already equalized earlier (18), grabbed a last-gasp leveller (90+6) that was met by underwhelming celebrations in the home end after their team had been second best for large periods as the pressure intensifies on boss Unai Emery.
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LaLiga: What Zidane said about Bale after Real Madrid’s win over Real Sociedad
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane has hailed winger, Gareth Bale for his brilliant display in the Los Blancos’ 3-1 win over Real Sociedad in the La Liga on Saturday night. Zidane also urged the club’s supporters to start backing Bale and stop booing the Welsh international. Bale’s commitment to Real Madrid has come under the
LaLiga: What Zidane said about Bale after Real Madrid’s win over Real Sociedad
Hazard performed better than Messi, Ronaldo in last three years – Kulusevski
Parma loanee, Dejan Kulusevski has insisted that Real Madrid ace, Eden Hazard has performed better than Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi and Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo in the last three years. The 19-year-old midfielder believes the Belgium international has been far superior to Messi and Ronaldo, adding that the former Chelsea star is the best player
Hazard performed better than Messi, Ronaldo in last three years – Kulusevski
EPL: How De Bruyne, Mahrez reacted to Man City’s 2-1 victory over Chelsea
Manchester City playmaker, Kevin De Bruyne has reacted to his side’s 2-1 victory over Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday. Two goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez gave Pep Guardiola’s men all three points against Chelsea. However, N’Golo Kante scored a goal for Frank Lampard’s men at the Etihad Stadium. “We had
EPL: How De Bruyne, Mahrez reacted to Man City’s 2-1 victory over Chelsea
EPL: Man United’s squad to face Sheffield revealed Full list
Manchester United have released their squad to face Sheffield United in today’s away Premier League fixture. Man United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has already confirmed that three players will miss Sheffield clash. Solskjaer’s men head to the game following a 3-1 victory over Brighton in their last Premier League encounter. Below is Man United’s squad
EPL: Man United’s squad to face Sheffield revealed Full list
EPL: Sterling gives condition to sign new Man City contract
Manchester City winger, Raheem Sterling, will not sign a new deal, unless manager Pep Guardiola commits his long-term future to the club, according to The Sun. Sterling, who has played the best football of his career under the Spaniard, has entered the last 18 months of his current contract. City are keen to begin talks
EPL: Sterling gives condition to sign new Man City contract
EPL: What Guardiola said about Lampard, Chelsea after 2-1 win
Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola has revealed his admiration for Frank Lampard’s Chelsea side, despite their 2-1 win over the Blues. City only had 46.74% possession during the game, the lowest recorded by a Guardiola side in his 381 top-flight matches as a manager. N’Golo Kante gave Chelsea the lead, before Guardiola’s men turned it around,
EPL: What Guardiola said about Lampard, Chelsea after 2-1 win
EPL: Emery reveals what Arsenal board told him following 2-2 draw with Southampton
Arsenal manager, Unai Emery, has insisted he still has the board’s backing, following a 2-2 draw with Southampton on Saturday. Danny Ings gave the visitors an early lead before Alexandre Lacazette equalized in the first half. James Ward-Prowse finished from a close range, only for Lacazette to ‘stab’ home deep into added time. Emery’s men
EPL: Emery reveals what Arsenal board told him following 2-2 draw with Southampton
EPL: Emery speaks on Lacazette refusing to celebrate equalizer in 2-2 draw with Southampton
Arsenal manager, Unai Emery, has spoken about Alexandre Lacazette’s lack of celebration, as they drew 2-2 with Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday. Lacazette scored twice for the Gunners, including a last-ditch equalizer, as their winless run continued. Despite the late goal, Arsenal players left the pitch with boos from the home supporters and
EPL: Emery speaks on Lacazette refusing to celebrate equalizer in 2-2 draw with Southampton
EPL: What Lampard said after Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat to Man City
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard has reacted to his side’s 2-1 defeat against Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday. Two goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez gave Pep Guardiola’s men all three points against Chelsea. However, N’Golo Kante scored a goal for Lampard’s men at the Etihad Stadium. “Everyone seems slightly fixated
EPL: What Lampard said after Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat to Man City
EPL: Aubameyang reacts to Arsenal’s 2-2 draw against Southampton
Arsenal striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, has expressed disappointment following Gunners’ 2-2 draw against Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday. Goals from Danny Ings (1), James Ward-Prowse (1) and Alexandre Lacazette (2) gave both teams a point each at the Emirates Stadium. “I don’t know if the criticism is fair at the moment, but the team
EPL: Aubameyang reacts to Arsenal’s 2-2 draw against Southampton
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