Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has a broken left fibula and is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has a broken left fibula and is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks.
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The IndependentPSG president responds to Mohamed Salah transfer speculation: ‘We are very clear’
The Liverpool star, who is a free agent next summer, is enjoying a sensational season with the Reds top of the Premier League and Champions League
- The Guardian
Leicester’s Ruud van Nistelrooy ‘hurt’ by enforced exit from Manchester United
Ruud van Nistelrooy admitted: ‘I was disappointed, very much so’ after leaving Old Trafford but said he is ready to ‘work around the clock’ for Leicester
- The Guardian
Newcastle and Everton could be trickier games than City and Madrid, warns Slot
Arne Slot believes Liverpool’s trips to Newcastle and Everton may be more problematic than recent wins against Real Madrid and Manchester City
- The Telegraph
Ruben Amorim uncomfortable with Manchester United fans singing his name: ‘I don’t like my chant’
Ruben Amorim admits he is uncomfortable with Manchester United fans giving him his own chant, insisting he does not want to take the spotlight away from the players.
- The Guardian
Irreplaceable Virgil van Dijk remains Liverpool’s keystone and spirit animal
Defender’s domination of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland represents the contrasting paths of both clubs
- The Independent
Judd Trump sets new target after discovering perfect recipe for success
The Englishman secured his second UK Championship crown with victory over Barry Hawkins in a thrilling final
- The Guardian
FA Cup third-round draw: holders Manchester United visit Arsenal
Manchester City will entertain nearby Salford City while Premier League leaders Liverpool host League Two Accrington in January
- The Telegraph
Jurgen Klopp’s first Red Bull task may be saving his former assistant from the sack
Jürgen Klopp does not start in his new job at the Red Bull football group until January 1 although if the famous Premier-League winning manager wants to save the coaching career of his long-serving Liverpool assistant Pep Lijnders he may have to intervene sooner.
- Malay Mail
Former UFC champ Khabib ‘The Eagle’ Nurmagomedov to open gym in Johor
JOHOR BARU, Dec 4 — Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight World Champion, Khabib ‘The Eagle’ Nurmagome...
- The Guardian
Man City are spiralling. But what would it take for Guardiola to get the sack?
The Spaniard is one of the greatest managers in the Premier League era but his club’s aura has vanished. He still has reasons to think his job is safe though
- The Telegraph
Max Verstappen is angry at the world – it makes him a true box-office champion
Toto Wolff was not wrong. “If you look at it in a positive way, it could have its own reality show with what’s happening in F1 at the moment,” the Austrian remarked on Sunday night, rolling his eyes, when asked about the chaos at the Qatar Grand Prix. Wolff, of course, chose to overlook the fact that we already have a reality show in F1. It’s called Drive to Survive and it is now in its seventh season.
- The Guardian
Arsenal’s return to form driven by ‘huge trust’ in fit-again Martin Ødegaard
Mikel Arteta believes Martin Ødegaard’s influence has been instrumental in Arsenal’s return to form as they try to catch Premier League leaders Liverpool
- NextShark
NBA Rookie of the Year frontrunner Jared McCain reveals Filipino heritage
Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain recently gave a “shout out to my Asian community” and shared that he is "probably like 10% Filipino," marking his first public acknowledgment of his Asian roots. The 20-year-old guard, who pundits say has been a bright spot in an otherwise challenging season for the Sixers, made the revelation in a social media video shared on Wednesday. Born in Sacramento, California, McCain's diverse background has sparked discussions about the possibility of him representing the Philippine men’s basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, in future FIBA tournaments, provided eligibility requirements are met.
- The Telegraph
Ruud van Nistelrooy: I am hurt and disappointed not to be Ruben Amorim’s Man Utd No 2
Ruud van Nistelrooy has revealed his “hurt and disappointment” at leaving Manchester United, despite his excitement as he prepares for a new chapter with Leicester City.
- The Guardian
Barcelona’s edge gone as Las Palmas write their own history at anniversary party
League leaders were marking 125 years since forming but defiant and in-form visitors got in the way of celebrations
- Kotaku
The Aftermath of Survivor Series Rearranges Our WWE Pound-For-Pound Rankings
WWE’s 38th annual Survivor Series, held in Vancouver, was a perfect follow-up to last month’s Crown Jewel spectacle. It featured some incredible moments, such as Shinsuke Nakamura defeating the extremely popular LA Knight to capture the WWE United States Championship, and the OG Bloodline claiming a commanding victory over the new Bloodline. Former WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley also sought revenge against arch-rival and current WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan in the chaotic Women’s WarG
- Yahoo Sports
LeBron James scores season-low 10 points in Lakers' 109-80 blowout loss to Timberwolves
LeBron has scored a combined 22 points in his past two games.
- The Telegraph
Our writers pick their World XVs – and only one English player selected
Quite the year, wasn’t it?
- The Guardian
A moment that changed me: I felt alone in my misery – but catching a fish gave me hope
I had long resisted spending days in the cold and wet of north-east Scotland. Then I realised it offered the peace and quiet I needed most
- Kotaku
Ubisoft Shutting Down Call Of Duty Competitor After Executive Producer Swore It Wasn't Dying
Ubisoft has announced that XDefiant, its multiplatform free-to-play Call of Duty-like FPS, is shutting down in June despite the game’s executive producer saying that it wasn’t dying and was “doing well” in September.