Galle (Agencies): After a seven-wicket win, a double-century innings, and two five-wicket hauls for the bowlers, England captain Joe Root still feels his side “got away” with too many mistakes against Sri Lanka. England won the first Test in Galle on Monday with Jonny Bairstow and Dan Lawrence negotiating what Bairstow called a “tricky” finish… Bairstow, Lawrence seal win for England — The Frontier Post Advertisements Continue reading Bairstow, Lawrence seal win for England — The Frontier Post

ENGLAND – Chelsea ‘will go all-out to sign Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund this summer’ and are willing to smash their transfer record to get him, according to The Athletic. Haaland has a £66.6million release clause in his contract which cannot be triggered until 2022. The 20-year-old is attracting attention from some top European clubs… Chelsea to pay more for Haaland’s release ahead of Real Madrid, Man City — OgeneAfrican Continue reading Chelsea to pay more for Haaland’s release ahead of Real Madrid, Man City — OgeneAfrican

Casey Stoney and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer probably didn’t expect to end up in a title race this season. The two Manchester United managers started their respective campaigns with nearly identical goals – securing Champions League football and closing the gap with the top two, or three in Stoney’s case. Both United teams are three points… Why Chelsea v Manchester United is the biggest WSL game in years — WhatsNew2Day Continue reading Why Chelsea v Manchester United is the biggest WSL game in years — WhatsNew2Day

A trip to Goodison Park to face Everton follows while high-flying Southampton and title hopefuls Chelsea and Manchester United are among the opponents in February. And Newcastle must improve their results if 60-year-old Englishman Bruce is to avoid an increase in pressure, but the boss is determined to tackle the task head on at St… Newcastle boss Steve Bruce knows what to do to avoid Magpies sack thanks to Mike Ashley — The California Sun Continue reading Newcastle boss Steve Bruce knows what to do to avoid Magpies sack thanks to Mike Ashley — The California Sun

VANCOUVER, BC – DECEMBER 17: Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers and Jay Beagle #83 of the Vancouver Canucks line up for a face-off during their NHL game at Rogers Arena December 17, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)”n The Edmonton Oilers have waited a long five… Motivated Oilers ready to roll vs. Canucks — UNB! Network Continue reading Motivated Oilers ready to roll vs. Canucks — UNB! Network

In adding LaMelo Ball and Gordon Hayward to the roster, the Charlotte Hornets not only added two talented players but two top playmakers. Integrating them into a roster almost entirely returning from the year prior would be the main challenge for head coach James Borrego. After having a trio of players with at least 50… Breaking down the LaMelo Ball-Gordon Hayward pick and roll for the Hornets — Lonzo Wire Continue reading Breaking down the LaMelo Ball-Gordon Hayward pick and roll for the Hornets — Lonzo Wire

ARSENAL will look towards Tom Heaton to become their new No2 between the sticks, according to reports. Boss Mikel Arteta has lost faith in summer signing Alex Runarsson after a string of dodgy performances. Rex FeaturesArsenal could look to bring Tom Heaton in as their No2[/caption] The final straw came in the Carabao Cup defeat… Arsenal linked with shock Tom Heaton transfer swoop with Aston Villa keeper eyed as replacement for Runarsson — The US Sun Continue reading Arsenal linked with shock Tom Heaton transfer swoop with Aston Villa keeper eyed as replacement for Runarsson — The US Sun

Dwight Yorke has challenged Bruno Fernandes to guide Manchester United to the Premier League title if he wants to become a club legend. Yorke holds similar status at Old Trafford after being part of a United side which won an unprecedented treble in 1999. The 49-year-old spent four years at the club, claiming the Premier… Manchester United hero Dwight Yorke sets Bruno Fernandes Premier League title challenge — The California Sun Continue reading Manchester United hero Dwight Yorke sets Bruno Fernandes Premier League title challenge — The California Sun

Manchester City has now joined the race alongside Juventus to compete for the signing of Sassuolo’s talented midfielder, Manuel Locatelli. Manchester City are eyeing Manuel Locatelli of Sassuolo as a potential signing for the next season. The former AC Milan midfielder is also on the radar of Juventus who are keen on adding numbers to… Manchester City make Juventus target as a transfer window priority — The Football Empire Continue reading Manchester City make Juventus target as a transfer window priority — The Football Empire