LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Katherine Johnson of Millard North High School (Omaha, Neb.) was named MaxPreps/NFCA National High School Player of the Week for her outstanding play during the week of Sept. 23-29. Behind four home runs and 15 RBI, Johnson powered the Mustangs to three wins last week. She hit .889 (8-for-9), scored six runs…
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'Messi is fine' – Valverde dismisses fitness concerns over Barcelona star
The Argentine failed to make an impression as Barca were held to their third draw in eight days, but his coach believes he is top condition Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde dismissed suggestions Lionel Messi was not fit enough to start in Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Athletic Bilbao. LaLiga’s leaders were held to a third…
Schweinsteiger: Real Madrid were Bayern Munich's arch-rivals
The former Bayern Munich star singled out the Angel Di Maria for his displays against the Bavarians while reflecting on past Champions League clashes Bastian Schweinsteiger says he fondly remembers battles with Bayern Munich’s ‘arch-rival’ Real Madrid during his time with the Bundesliga champions. Schweinsteiger and Bayern faced off with Real Madrid eight times during…
Almiron honoured to be Newcastle's record signing
The club broke their transfer record for the first time since 2005 to sign the former Atlanta United star, who eager to show what he can do in England Miguel Almiron is honoured to be Newcastle United’s new record signing after joining from Major League Soccer club Atlanta United for a reported £20.5 million ($27m)….
Kovac: Cup matches took their toll on Dortmund and Bayern
The Bavarians narrowed the gap on the Bundesliga leaders to five points with a win over Schalke that left the manager pleased Niko Kovac said Bayern Munich’s midweek exploits in the DFB-Pokal took their toll during Saturday’s 3-1 win over Schalke and suggested the cup could be to blame for Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund dropping…
Solskjaer: Man Utd don't need to buy superstars to contend for title
United currently sit in fifth place, but their manager doesn’t believe spending is necessarily the way to ensure more success Caretaker Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has insisted that his side don’t need to buy “superstars” to contend for a title. Solskjaer took over from Jose Mourinho in December, who complained publically about his side’s…
Turinui: Waratahs need to find themselves
The Waratahs were weighed, measured and found wanting by the Brumbies in both their matches this season. The cumulative score-line and try counts are certainly a fair indication of the difference between the two sides. The Brumbies have recruited astutely in the backline in the off-season, namely Aidan Toua and Tomas Cubelli, and have added…
Rebels vs Waratahs: Five things we learned
The Waratahs escaped at AAMI Park as the Rebels slumped to their first 0-4 Super Rugby start. What did we learn from a gripping Australian derby? 1. Waratahs escape death sentence in game of lives Trailing by 19 points at half-time, Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson wasn’t sugar coating his team’s situation. “We’re in a fight…
Super Rugby grand final: Whiteley in Lions squad
South Africa’s Lions have included influential captain Warren Whiteley in their tour squad for the Super Rugby final against New Zealand’s Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday. The number eight has played just 54 minutes since injuring his shoulder against Ireland in the June internationals and missed the 42-30 semi-final victory over the Highlanders on Saturday….
Smith welcomes Pocock return
The Brumbies aren’t the only team happy to have David Pocock back in action, with Highlanders captain Ben Smith welcoming the return of the flanker ahead of their quarter-final. Pocock’s battle with returned Highlanders flanker Shane Christie, who is returning from illness, will be a crucial one in the match and Smith said the Brumbies…