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Philippe Coutinho, Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino scored in Liverpool’s 4-0 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday. Sadio Mane, the other member of the so-called ‘Fab Four’, was left on the bench as Liverpool moved back into fourth. Salah’s goal was his 20th in all competitions this season, but Klopp played down all the talk about his ‘Fab Four’. “I’m looking forward to it that he [Salah] stays in that shape and still plays like this,” the German said....

Liverpool to win the PL - 11/1 The former Borussia Dortmund boss, however, has warned fans that the Anfield club cannot achieve miracles. “Until August 31, we run through the world with eyes open,” he said. “It’s not that we decide on our own – it’s also about other teams. “This pre-season has brought us new players. Alberto Moreno is 100 per cent back, which is really nice after a difficult year....

Changes to suit television scheduling means Liverpool are due to play Manchester City at 5:30 PM local time on Dec.31, before travelling to face Sunderland on Jan. 2. READ MORE: How Klopp got the best from Firmino Klopp is unhappy with the changes and says he will look to get the match against the Black Cats moved. The German — named Premier League Manager of the Month for September — also fired back at Raymond Verheijen, the former Wales and Netherlands fitness coach who has criticized Klopp’s training methods, suggesting they cause injuries....

The Reds were brilliant in attack, but defensive errors and goalkeeping lapses ensured Klopp and his side had to endure a nervy finish after twice leading by a two-goal margin. Brighton 6/1 to beat Newcastle 1-0 This has been the tale for many of Liverpool’s games this season - something which did not escape the attention of their manager. “It was exactly how it has been so far in the season,” Klopp told BT Sport ....

Having faced questions regarding their struggles at the back in 2016-17, the Reds were expected to bolster their ranks once the transfer window opened. Leicester 11/4 to beat Liverpool They did bring in left-back Andy Robertson, but no centre-half arrived at Anfield. Klopp says that is because, despite months of intense speculation, he believes those already on his books are as good as those on the market – with concentration, rather than ability, proving to be an issue for his side at present....

However, complete rehabilitation can take three months to a year. This is a critical period, and successful outcomes depend on a clear understanding of how to care for the post-surgical knee over the long term. Benefits of Surgery The conditions treated with knee replacement surgery (including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and post-traumatic osteoarthritis) are characterized by inflammation, pain, and loss of mobility. Knee replacement surgery can reduce or eliminate the pain and restore mobility of the knee, though a complete return to pre-arthritic levels of motion isn’t expected....

Anthony led the Knicks with 19 points before leaving the game Monday night with 7:26 left in the third quarter. Without him, the Magic rallied to cut what had been a 25-point deficit to just a point. But the Knicks were able to hang on down the stretch to preserve the victory. Anthony said in the locker room afterward that he is remaining optimistic about the severity of the sprain....

By virtue of the Celtics’ 102-94 loss to the Cavaliers, the Knicks clinched one of the top six seeds in the East. Boston was the only team that could have pushed the Knicks into the play-in tournament, but without Kemba Walker, Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown, it fell to a Cleveland team that was on an 11-game losing streak. The trip to the playoffs marks the first for the Knicks since the 2012-13 season when they lost in the Eastern Conference semifinals....

Doyle has been a Knicks fanatic since he was a kid. He chose this season to leave his job and attend all 82 of his favorite team’s games, even withdrawing $20,000 from his savings account to do so. Doyle was well aware of the risks going into this. He’s leaving a stable job as a lawyer to be with his beloved Knicks through their ups and downs. MORE: NBA Cheerleaders | Kings officially protest buzzer-beater | Bucks GM wasn’t concerned about Jason Kidd...

Bryant still has a year left on his 2-year, $48.5 million deal. A younger, more youthful Bryant would not entertain the idea of discussing his next step, but now at 36 years old he can at least admit that the dreaded “R word” has crossed his mind, if only for a brief moment. MORE: 2015 NBA Mock Draft | Kobe’s ‘Frozen" parody | Aging Kobe is a realist Bryant has played in 34 of the Lakers’ 41 games this season, and as the season progresses his playing time with continue to be monitored, with head coach Byron Scott mentioning that the organization has debated shutting him down if and when they are officially out of playoff contention....

“It was just another Mamba moment to add to the collection,” said Lakers rookie guard D’Angelo Russell (via ESPN.com). “There should be a museum of just Mamba moments.” MORE: Kobe’s retirement tour, the highlights | Classic shots of Kobe “Some of the shots, it’s just like, ‘How do you make it?’” Lakers forward Julius Randle added. “Pretty unbelievable, but when you’re in the game and you’re battling, it’s kind of hard to tell, but you know he’s doing something special....

Once Michael Jordan retired, Bryant took the mantle as the NBA’s most ruthless competitor, capturing five championships and scoring 33,643 points, good for third in league history behind only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (38,387 points) and Karl Malone (36,928 points) on the all-time list. The game was Bryant’s everything for more than two decades in the league, but since the Lakers legend retired after dropping 60 points in the most Kobe finale possible, he has been comfortable pursuing other interests....

More than a few eyebrows were raised when the Lakers signed Kobe Bryant to a two-year, $48.5 million contract extension before he returned from an Achilles injury, one that could still be career-altering for Bryant. U.S. soccer manager Jurgen Klinsmann used this as an example when asked whether it is important to reward players for past accomplishments. The Los Angeles Galaxy's Landon Donovan, the U.S. all-time goals and assists leader, was left off the World Cup team, making Bryant an obvious example....

Following the game, in which the Lakers beat the Timberwolves 100-94, Bryant sat down with an editor from Derek Jeter’s Player’s Tribune website to discuss what it meant to pass Jordan on the list. The post is pretty sterile for the most part, until he begins discussing what it’s like fighting Father Time. MORE: Kobe vs. Jordan | Bryant’s “Muse” trailer | Kobe comments on blasting teammates That’s when things get weird....

The Lakers lost to the Clippers 118-111 Friday but they showed glimmers of hope in a scrappy contest. People were expecting the game to be a blowout and perhaps for Bryant to look like a shell of his old self against their cross-town rivals, despite the fact that he’s played well the last couple games. MORE: MJ doesn’t blame Kobe for taking max salary | Carmelo Anthony would love to play with Kobe | Dwight and Kobe have words...

Gervalla-Schwarz told Newsweek that Pristina “wholeheartedly” supports Kyiv’s request for its EU bid to be accelerated, even as fierce fighting between Russian invaders and Ukrainian defenders stretches into its second month. Rutte warned last week that an accelerated path for Ukraine might undermine stability in the Western Balkans. “There are countries who also want [accession],” Rutte said. “EU accession is a process. There’s no fast-track procedure for accession. If we were to do that, we would turn the accession process into a political process, and that shouldn’t happen....

Get odds on Arsenal-Leicester Subscription channel My Outdoor TV (MOTV) allows viewers to watch shows dedicated to bloodsports, including those depicting endangered animals, such as African elephants, being killed. Speaking to The Times, Simon Barr, the channel’s spokesperson, said: “MOTV will present ethical, fair chase hunting and as long as it’s legal it will be on there. “I’m sure people won’t like all the content on MOTV, but it won’t be censored....

Madrid said the 24-year-old Kroos, a key member of Germany’s World Cup-winning team, would be presented at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium later Thursday. Neither Champions League winner Madrid nor Bundesliga champion Bayern disclosed the transfer fee. Kroos was chosen as the best player at the 2007 Under-17 World Cup, when Germany finished third. He joined Bayern when he was 16 and later spent 18 months on loan at Bayer Leverkusen before returning....

Kvapil, who was not under the influence of alcohol and did not use any weapons, was charged with misdemeanor assault on a female and false imprisonment. His next court date will be Nov. 19, according to Iredell County (N.C.) District Court records obtained Thursday morning by the Sporting News. Kvapil, 37, and his wife, Jennifer, have three children. "There was a domestic situation with my wife and I," Kvapil said Thursday after Cup practice....