Disquieting news conferences are nothing new with Jose Mourinho. Even during his heyday with Porto, Chelsea and Inter, they were usually cold, beguiling encounters, a glance into the war room of a calculating general.
But where once there was intrigue, now there is bitterness and boredom. Mourinho s latest 20-minute diatribe in the United States came after weeks of frustration, in which he rattled off barbs at Liverpool, Anthony Martial, Paul Pogba, Antonio Valencia, young players and the transfer window, like some vitriolic Gatling gun with a stuck trigger.
You might have noticed the military theme by now. That s because Mourinho and Manchester United are gearing up for a fight: a fight to stay relevant in a modern gung-ho game as their rivals threaten to vanish over th…
Greg Vanney is aiming to build some momentum for the LA Galaxy as they look to end a run of four draws against the Houston Dynamo on Saturday.
The Galaxy are on a five-match winless run in MLS, with another goalless draw against Charlotte last weekend seeing them drop to fourth in the Western Conference.
After a run of four away games in their previous five outings, LA are now due to play four of their next five at Dignity Health Sports Park, which is also where they got their last win.
This is a big phase for us to really build some momentum in all ways, being in front of our fans and being at home for this next stretch, said Vanney, as quoted in The Galactic Tribune.
Obviously, we ve got to go on the road once more, but hopefully build on the momentum…
West Bromwich Albion 1-1 Arsenal: Contentious Rodriguez penalty denies Gunners in final game of 2017
Jay Rodriguez netted a late penalty against Arsenal at the Hawthorns on New Years Eve to snatch a point for West Bromwich Albion.
The Baggies secured their fourth point under new boss Alan Pardew with the English forward s 89th minute spot-kick after Calum Chambers was adjudged to have handled the ball in the penalty area. The strike cancelled out Arsenal s late goal of their own as Alexis Sánchez s free kick found its way into the net via a touch from Baggies midfielder James McClean.
Arsenal hunt down top four
Arsene Wenger s men enjoyed a fast start at the Hawthorns and could have been ahead quickly but Alexandre Lacazette was unlucky to see his effort deflect just wide of goal. Alex Iwobi then found space in the West Brom penalty area but wasted the opportunity b…
Lionel Messi took his goals tally for club and country in 2019 to 50 with a stunning strike in Barcelona s final match of the year, helping them to a 4-1 win over Deportivo Alaves on Saturday.
The Argentina superstar had been unusually subdued for much of the match, appearing a little off the pace, but he produced a ferocious 25-yard effort in the second half to ensure he finishes the sixth successive calendar year with at least half a century of goals.
Alaves kept Barca at bay for only 14 minutes, as Antoine Griezmann scored his fourth goal in seven matches across all competitions, and Arturo Vidal doubled their lead with a fierce strike just before half-time.
The visitors did hit back through Pere Pons early in the second half, offering them encouragement, but …
Darren Huckerby, a former Manchester City forward (2000-03), has hailed City s top three strikers as world-class , but also added that Arsenal talisman Robin van Persie is better than the likes of Aguero, Dzeko, and Balotelli.
Understandably so, Huckerby had no problem calling Van Persie the best striker in the Premier League.
“Arsenal are at the top of their game at the moment and in Robin van Persie they have probably got the best striker in the league,” Huckerby told Goal.com.
“At this present time Van Persie would get into every single team in the Premier League as their first-choice striker.
“What makes him so special is that his movement is very good and there is no doubt about it, he really is clinical. I know he plays for a team…
We’re heading into Week 14, and it was a wild start to the week. If the Thursday Night Football game is any indication, this weekend might have some insane finishes.
In the early window of games, we have found some nice value and solid parlay opportunities, especially in divisional games. Find out more in my NFL parlay picks.
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In the age of instant information and deep-dive data, more and more bettors are turning to advanced analytics and computer modelling to point out their weekly NFL betting picks.
While those methods can make money, they’re not foolproof and can often struggle to account for the physiological aspects of sports. And as the 2021 NFL schedule grinds on, those unique situational angles hold more weight when it comes to handicapping your wagers.
We’re talking about spot bets — letdowns, lookaheads, and schedule spots — for NFL Week 15 odds.
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We’ve reached the midway mark of the NFL season. Take a look at your bankroll. How’s it doing?
If your stack is even a little fatter than it was back in Week 1 — great work! You must be getting the best of the number more often than not when it comes to betting on the weekly NFL odds.
But if your bankroll is shriveled and dying like a jack-o-lantern on November 1, there’s some fine-tuning you can do with your bets — like recognizing the best times of the week to wager in order to support your opinion with a spread or total that does it justice.
I help you do just that, showcasing a few NFL Week 9 odds to bet now and spreads and total to bet later.
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The Dallas Cowboys, anointed by some as the best team in the NFL just a few weeks ago, have lost their luster following two straight losses. Those came on the road, where Dallas has struggled all season, and they came to two quality opponents in the Bills and Dolphins.
The Cowboys will now return home, where they’re unbeaten in seven games this season, but waiting for them in the Week 17 odds will be a strong Lions team which has gone an impressive 6-2 away from home this season.
Without further ado, let’s break down the SNF odds and give you our best NFL picks for this special edition of Saturday Night Football.
Don’t forget to look at our full-game Lions vs. Cowboys predictions, as well as our Dak Prescott odds spotlight.
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Primetime games have been infested with backup quarterbacks all season long, and that won’t change tonight in Week 14 with Tommy DeVito set to start once again for the New York Giants. It’s perfect because on the other side, the Green Bay Packers will be tossing out one of the most scrutinized backups in the NFL over the last few years in Jordan Love, who has finally gotten the training wheels taken off in 2023.
All of the agonizing and second-guessing in Title Town over the Aaron Rodgers succession plan seems to have been for nothing, with the state of Wisconsin finding out the Love era could continue the franchise’s string of special quarterback play.
You can see how I’m betting on the Jordan Love odds as we dive into the MNF od…