The Belgian attacker has only managed 10 minutes of Premier League action this season, coming off the bench against Watford, and missed the squad entirely as Liverpool romped to a 4-0 win over Arsenal on Sunday. Reds 10/1 to win a first Premier League crown Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah – Klopp’s first-choice front three – all scored in the Reds’ thumping of the Gunners, while Daniel Sturridge came off the bench to add a fourth....
Coutinho 4/1 to score first After failing to force a move to Barcelona, Coutinho made his first club appearance of the season as a second-half substitute in Tuesday’s 2-2 Champions League draw with Sevilla. The home fans greeted the sight of the 25-year-old on the touchline with applause, although the replacement was unable to mark his comeback by helping Liverpool grab a late winner in their Group E opener....
Three Lions 9/4 to draw with Germany Gareth Southgate’s men qualified for the 2018 World Cup comfortably, but questions instantly arose over what they were capable of in Russia. England will be tested in friendlies against two of the world’s best in Germany and Brazil at Wembley on Friday and Tuesday respectively. But Klopp said there was no reason to get carried away by the results, whether Southgate’s men were successful or not....
The Reds parted with a club-record fee during the winter window to acquire a Netherlands international defender from Premier League rivals Southampton. That addition was then countered by the sale of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona in a deal which could be worth €160m. Klopp will have more funds available in the summer as a result, and the German insists he will have no problem raising the spending bar again if the “right player” becomes available....
Under the deal, the Vikings will donate an undisclosed sum of money to five human rights charities over the next five years, including at least two that focus on gay rights. Kluwe said he won’t receive any money as part of the settlement. “This will help a lot of people that really do need that help,” Kluwe said. He said he was convinced the Vikings and owners Zygi and Mark Wilf were committed to the cause, and committed to being leaders on this issue in the NFL....
Benefits of Knee Massage Because many of the commonly prescribed treatments for knee pain have side effects and some are of limited benefit, many people are left searching for alternative options. One such treatment is knee massage. Several different studies have found that massaging a sore or arthritic joint can have a number of benefits including: Bringing blood flow to the jointImproving circulation in the areaReducing the swellingBringing in new joint fluidReducing overall pain and stiffness...
For Stoudemire, that means a minutes restriction of 10 minutes, which is tolled out in two five-minute bursts. That can make it hard to get a rhythm or maintain steady production. But with that restriction also comes the perception that Stoudemire isn't capable of doing more, and he is well aware that it doesn't reflect well on his game. "It's making me look like my game is gone or that I don't have game anymore because when you play five minutes, it's just tough to really get in a rhythm," Stoudemire told ESPNNewYork....
Who could possibly lead this organization back to prominence? Who could put an extinguisher to this dumpster fire? Better yet, who actually wants to coach the Knicks? MORE: Knicks’ top six candidates to replace Fizdale We’ve got three words for you: Metta World Peace. Yes, you read that correctly. The longtime NBA small forward believes he is ready to run the show at Madison Square Garden. Once he heard about Fizdale’s firing, World Peace fired off a few tweets that essentially served as his cover letter to Knicks owner James Dolan....
The Knicks are “extremely open” to moving Ntilikina in exchange for a late-first or early-second round pick in the 2019 draft, according to a report from the New York Post. Ntilikina “hasn’t been at the Knicks training facility” recently, according to SNY. New York has been shopping the 20-year-old guard and he reportedly “desires a relocation." But, Ntilikina’s new agent, Bouna Ndiaye denied that was the case during an interview with the Post in late May....
Uh, no. Asked about the breakfast here at TD Garden on Friday, Bryant smiled and said: “It was delicious.” Rondo and Bryant have sparked up a friendship in recent years, after playing the part of rivals in the 2008 and 2010 Finals. “We talk about everything,” Bryant said. “We both love the game so much, we wind up talking about the game more times than not.” Though the Lakers, like many teams, have a standing interest in Rondo, one source told Sporting News any notion of Los Angeles acquiring Rondo is, “all smoke, no fire....
Nike has released three new commercials with puppet ‘Bron and puppet Kobe chatting on the beach about Bryant’s illustrious career. In “Burden,” Bryant explains to James why he should be grateful he doesn’t have to handle the weight of having two jerseys that “inspired the nation — no, the world.” MORE: Sports world comes out to salute Kobe “Handicrafts” offers some insight on what Bryant’s jerseys will do now that each number doesn’t have to worry about playing basketball....
You see, Mr. Bryant has better things to do with his time. OK maybe not better, but the Lakers star chose to attend the “Dancing with the Stars” season finale rather than sit at home and watch an important night in the NBA. MORE: 2015 NBA Mock Draft | Internet rips Knicks | NBA Draft order Was Kobe happy about (SPOILER!) Rumer Willis’ big win? Who knows, who cares....
The 37-year-old scored 60 points and hit the game-winner as the Lakers beat the Jazz 101-96 in his final NBA game. His point total was the highest for any NBA player this season, and it was the 25th time he broke the 50-point mark in his 1,346 career games. MORE: Classic Kobe photos | Top 10 GIFs of his career Bryant scored 17 consecutive points in the fourth quarter, including a go-ahead 20-foot jumper with 31 seconds remaining to help the Lakers end a tough season on a high note....
One would think Bryant would stop by Fenway Park for a behind-the-scenes tour, or maybe a trip to the Boston Commons or New England Aquarium. Nope, instead he dropped by the campus of Boston College and checked in on a few business classes. MORE: All-Star jerseys through the years | Swaggy P suspended This makes all sorts of sense. Why waste time watching film of a team you won't play against when you can tap into the minds of the next generation of businessmen and women....
Selfish is a word lobbed with amazing frequency at the 25-year-old Bryant. Despite being one of basketball’s biggest stars, with a boy-next-door demeanor to match, Bryant has suffered from a reputation as an aloof ball hog who doesn’t quite know what it means to be a team player. Those close to Bryant–and there are precious few–say what appears to be selfishness is in fact single-mindedness, a laser-like focus on becoming the best basketball player in the world....
On the night Bryant passed Michael Jordan for third place on the NBA’s scoring list, he handed out a big compliment to Minnesota’s Andrew Wiggins. MORE: Pistons asking first-rounder for Monroe | Potential Malone replacements | Top moments of 2014 Bryant said watching the rookie from Kansas is “like looking at a reflection of myself 19 years ago,” according to Bleacher Report. Bryant scored 26 points in the Lakers’ 100-94 win over the Timberwolves, giving him 32,310 points for his career....
Pardons were issued to Trump’s political allies, including his former campaign manager Steve Bannon. Among the 73 pardons and 70 commutations was one for Kodak Black, whose real name is Bill Kapri. Kapri is currently serving a four-year sentence in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of multiple illegal firearms in November 2019. U.S. District Judge Federico Moreno sentenced Kapri to 46 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release....
Mou a tactical dinosaur Jagielka was photographed with Rooney, who allegedly ended up drunk at a wedding party staged at England’s team hotel, 24 hours after Gareth Southgate’s side beat Scotland 3-0 in a World Cup qualifier on Friday. The Manchester United and England captain subsequently apologized for his conduct, which has remained a source of widespread debate, with Jose Mourinho reportedly angered after learning members of England’s backroom staff were also at the party....
The Toffees sit just two points above the relegation zone in the Premier League having won just two of their first seven games, while they have just one point from two Europa League matches. 4/1 for England and Lithuania draw Everton chairman Farhad Moshiri says he is sure results will improve under the Dutchman and gave him his “total support” as reports he could be sacked emerged. Although Koeman accepts he could be in a “difficult situation” if the poor form continues, he remains calm....
NBA.com reported Porzingis might even be selected as high as No. 2 overall. MORE: Should the Harrison twins be excited to part ways? | Iverson sets the record straight | Arenas doesn’t remember Crittenton “He’s that good. Nobody says anything bad about him,” an unnamed GM told NBA.com. Another NBA exec was quoted as saying he would select Porzingis ahead of Duke forward Jahlil Okafor. The 19-year-old Porzingis has range and compares to Dirk Nowitzki....
