Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Aston Villa stretched Liverpool’s lead over Premier League title rivals Arsenal to eight points, but with the Gunners hosting West Ham on Saturday, Arne Slot will expect that to be cut before the leaders return to action on Sunday. The pressure is firmly on his Reds as they approach one of … Read more
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The final set of pre-Christmas Premier League fixtures are upon us, with Arne Slot’s Liverpool hoping to still be top of the tree come 25 December. They visit Tottenham in Sunday’s late kick-off, shortly after their nearest rivals Chelsea go to Goodison Park to take on Everton. Having beaten Southampton 2-1 in the EFL Cup … Read more
File photo of India spinner R Ashwin. (Getty Images) Veteran Indian all-rounder R Ashwin has announced his retirement from international cricket. The announcement came as a surprise on Wednesday during a press conference following the drawn Test match between India and Australia at the Gabba.“It’s a very emotional moment,” Ashwin said. “I have had a … Read more
The Milwaukee Bucks have turned things around in remarkable fashion. A few weeks ago, the Bucks went 2-8 to start the season and franchise face Giannis Antetokounmpo was at the center of serious trade speculation. 6 There were murmurings Giannis could want out of Milwaukee earlier in the seasonCredit: AP Fast forward and Giannis alongside … Read more