10 months agoMcNeil calls on Burnley to continue momentum
About the authorAnsser SadiqShare the loveHave your say McNeil calls on Burnley to continue momentumby Ansser Sadiq10 months agoSend to a friendShare the loveDwight McNeil was delighted with Burnley’s win against West Ham United on Sunday.It was only their fourth win of the season.While the Clarets are still in the bottom three, it does give them a better chance of survival.And McNeil was happy to make his second start in the league for the team and score a vital goal.Now he wants the team to push on in their next game against Huddersfield.”We’ve just got to kick on now. We’ve got to take what we did (on Sunday) into Wednesday,” said McNeil to the Lancashire Telegraph.”Everyone was saying before the game get to the back post and you will get goals.”When it went in I couldn’t believe it. It was a great moment for me and my family.”At first I didn’t think it had gone in but when I saw it I was really happy.”It’s been a dream since I was a kid and now it’s come true.”When you’re in the playground as a kid you always dream about scoring goals like that and it was amazing to get one.” 
TagsTransfersLoan MarketAbout the authorPaul VegasShare the loveHave your say DONE DEAL: Yeovil sign Chelsea defender Grant and Bournemouth winger Dobreby Paul Vegas9 months agoSend to a friendShare the loveLeague Two side Yeovil Town have signed Chelsea defender Josh Grant and Bournemouth winger Alex Dobre on loan for the rest of the season.Grant, 20, has made four appearances for Chelsea’s Under-21 side in the Checkatrade Trophy this term, but has yet to appear for the senior side.”Josh is powerful, athletic and has a good personality,” Yeovil boss Darren Way told the club’s official website.Romania Under-21 player Dobre, 20, was on loan at Bury and Rochdale last term.”I’d like to thank Eddie Howe for allowing an international talent to continue his development with us,” Way said. 
TagsTransfersAbout the authorCarlos VolcanoShare the loveHave your say Diouf urges Real Madrid target Mbappe to leave PSGby Carlos Volcanoa day agoSend to a friendShare the loveFormer Lens and Liverpool striker El Hadji Diouf has urged Kylian Mbappe to leave PSG.Diouf insists the striker, a target for Real Madrid, will not win the Ballon d’Or as a PSG player.He told Le Parisien: “It’s good that he had three goals on Tuesday, but he played against Brugge… “I expect it in the decisive matches, against the big guys. Then, I will say yes. “He can be at least a five times Ballon d’Or winner, because he is so young and has talent… but he has to go to an institution.” 
Twitter/@KevinOConnorNBA Duke returns to the court today for the first time since the dramatic overtime win against North Carolina, but the Blue Devils will be without star center Jahlil Okafor. Okafor will miss today’s game vs. Clemson after injuring his ankle late in the first half against the Tar Heels. He returned to that game, and finished with 12 points and 13 rebounds in 41 minutes, so this is probably precautionary.Duke’s Jahlil Okafor will not play today for the Blue Devils. Suffered an ankle injury in Wednesday’s win over North Carolina.— Duke M. Basketball (@Duke_MBB) February 21, 2015Duke and Clemson tip off at 4:00 p.m. Duke is 23-3, and in strong contention for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
GLENDALE, AZ – JANUARY 01: Running back Ezekiel Elliott #15 of the Ohio State Buckeyes (left) celebrates his second quarter touchdown with running back Jalin Marshall #7 (right) during the BattleFrog Fiesta Bowl against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 1, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)The war between Ohio State and Michigan continues. After OSU AD Gene Smith took somewhat of a shot at Michigan for holding its practice down in Florida this spring, Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh called him out on Twitter. Overnight, both Ezekiel Elliott and Mike Thomas got involved on Twitter – taking shots at Michigan.It doesn’t look like Elliott’s done, either.Wednesday morning, Elliott retweeted a few posts from Ohio State fans – including a meme and a video. One features both Harbaugh and a bunch of crying Michael Jordan heads chasing Elliott to the end zone. Check it out:
Despite Ohio State’s recent dominance, it appears the rivalry is alive and well.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 10: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers walks on the court during a stop in play in a preseason game against the Golden State Warriors at T-Mobile Arena on October 10, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lakers defeated the Warriors 123-113. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)During today’s raucous championship celebration in Cleveland, NBA Finals MVP LeBron James has complimented each of his teammates on their roles in the title. Sasha Kaun did not play in the post-season, last getting run during the Cavaliers’ season finale against the Detroit Pistons, but James did not leave the former Kansas player out. During the speech, he recounted a discussion with another former Jayhawk, Mario Chalmers, during which he realized he has always had a KU player on his team when he’s taken home the title.LeBron admitting he needs our fellow Jayhawks to win titles 🙂 #RockChalk #kubball pic.twitter.com/B6r6Z9PAzz— ChiefsJayhawksRoyals (@CJR16255) June 22, 2016Here’s what LeBron said about Sasha Kaun to @mchalmers15 pic.twitter.com/cFT21fVJwk— Joe Davis (@ByJoeDavis) June 22, 2016 Take note, former Kansas greats. Team up with LeBron and you might win a title. This also applies to every other NBA player.MORE FROM COLLEGE SPUN:The 10 Most Aggressive Fan Bases In CFBIn Photos: Golfer Paige SpiranacESPN Makes Decision On Dick Vitale
Twitter/@NDonNBCNotre Dame head coach Brian Kelly provided a Torii Hunter Jr. status update on whether the injured wide receiver will play this week.Hunter Jr., Notre Dame’s top wide receiver, sat out last week’s game with a concussion. He passed all his concussion protocol this week, and Kelly confirmed tonight he will take the field against Michigan State on Saturday.expected but now official… Brian Kelly says Torii Hunter Jr will play Saturday vs Michigan State. Missed last week because of a concussion— Angelo Di Carlo (@angdicarlowndu) September 15, 2016Hunter was a little stiff and sore while getting the kinks out this week. He looked back to normal today.— Matt Jones (@BGI_MattJones) September 15, 2016Hunter hauled in four passes for 37 yards and a touchdown in Notre Dame’s season-opening loss at Texas. He was concussed on a third quarter hit by Longhorns safety DeShon Elliott.Elliott apologized to Hunter for his hit, which many thought constituted targeting.Notre Dame and Michigan State kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday from Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend. The game will be broadcast on NBC.To view The Spun’s staff picks for this week, click here.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, singer Ciara and rapper Macklemore are among a group of 11 families that have joined the ownership group of the Seattle Sounders.Wilson and wife Ciara are joined by the likes of Macklemore, former Microsoft executive Terry Myerson, Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella and Chief Financial Officer Amy Hood.The group joined the existing ownership structure of Adrian Hanauer, Drew Carey and Jody Allen, while Hanauer Fútbol, a group comprised of Hanauer, Paul Barry and Lenore Hanauer, increased their overall investment in the club. Article continues below Editors’ Picks Emery out of jail – for now – as brilliant Pepe papers over Arsenal’s cracks What is Manchester United’s ownership situation and how would Kevin Glazer’s sale of shares affect the club? Ox-rated! Dream night in Genk for Liverpool ace after injury nightmare Messi a man for all Champions League seasons – but will this really be Barcelona’s? In addition, Sounders FC founding owner Joe Roth announced his departure from the club. Wilson is a six-time NFL Pro Bowler and Super Bowl-winning quarterback that has been in Seattle since being selected by the Seahawks in 2012. He’s joined by his wife, Grammy-winner Ciara, who is best known for the songs “Goodies”, “1, 2 Step” and “Lose Control”.The duo have had hopes of becoming sports owners in the past when the two made an effort to bring an MLB team to the Pacific Northwest.Football. Fútbol. We Love them both! @ciara and I are fired up to announce we are Team Owners of the Seattle @SoundersFC one of the best soccer franchises in the world! We can’t wait for our kids to grow up loving Soccer! Family is everything! #SoundersIsFamily pic.twitter.com/LbOCt7WI5i — Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) August 13, 2019 “Seattle means so much to me and Ciara. We’re fired up about being part of the Sounders for a long, long time, having ownership in the Sounders and continuing to build that winning culture,” said Wilson. “When I got here in 2012, Seattle was a place that I felt I could call home forever. And obviously because of the Seahawks, and now because of the Sounders, it makes that really come to life. “This city is a special place. The Pacific Northwest is a place we love and we get to raise our kids here and have a lot of fun while doing it. We want to bring the best soccer players in the world right here to Seattle.” Ciara added: “This is not only a special moment for Russ and I, but for our kids as well. When we walked into the building and our kids were running around with their names on their little jerseys, it meant a lot for so many reasons. It’s an honor to join the Sounders team and have the unique opportunity to represent female ownership within major league sports. The team has already done some amazing things, but I believe the best is ahead and we’re excited to be part of that.” They are joined by Macklemore, who is from Seattle and is known for songs like “Thrift Shop” and “Can’t Hold Us”. “Man, to be part of this organization, having grown up in Seattle – it’s pretty surreal. It’s just very exciting,” said Macklemore. “I’m very honored. I think we have a great group. This team is building an incredible legacy and I’m just excited to be part of it.” The trio of celebrities are not the only big names to have bought into MLS this year with Houston Rockets star James Harden having recently acquired a stake in the Houston Dynamo. The Sounders currently sit second in the Western Conference ahead of Wednesday’s match against Real Salt Lake.
The son of a former star NFL quarterback will be playing for a new college football program during the 2018 season. He’s announced his transfer.Jeff George Jr., the son of former NFL quarterback Jeff George, is transferring from one Big Ten program to another. The quarterback has announced he’s moving from Illinois to Michigan.The quarterback, who will be a graduate transfer, announced the news on Twitter.“Go Blue!!!” he wrote.Go Blue!!! 〽️? pic.twitter.com/ESPnjYk2M4— Jeff George Jr (@jgeorgeqb) June 13, 2018George is not expected to be a serious contributor to Michigan’s 2018 team. The Wolverines already have some elite talent at the top of the depth chart in Shea Patterson.Still, George provides some depth.His father was the No. 1 overall pick in the 1990 NFL Draft. He played from 1990-2006 and led the NFL in passing in 1997.Michigan opens its 2018 season on Saturday, Sept. 1 against Notre Dame.
PASADENA, CA – JANUARY 01: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Oklahoma Sooners shakes hands with head coach Lincoln Riley during the 2018 College Football Playoff Semifinal Game against the Georgia Bulldogs at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2018 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)Earlier this week, the Cleveland Browns decided to move on from head coach Hue Jackson and offensive coordinator Todd Haley. Following the move, the Browns promoted defensive coordinator Greg Williams as the team’s interim head coach.Running backs coach Freddie Kitchens will take over as the team’s offensive coordinator for the rest of the season. Immediately after the firing of Jackson, Mayfield’s former coach at Oklahoma, Lincoln Riley, was mentioned as a potential replacement.During his press conference, Mayfield was also asked if he wants Lincoln Riley to become the Browns’ new head coach next year.Mayfield put his feelings aside and played the roll of veteran QB. Here’s what Mayfield had to say via Pro Football Talk.He’s doing his thing and I’m doing mine. I’m not worried about that. Coach Williams is our head guy right now, Freddie is our offensive coordinator, and we need to roll with that. We have a team that’s capable of winning in this locker room right now so we need to trust them.Riley was asked about the rumors of his potential move to the NFL to which he responded that he’s not interested in making a move “right now.”Riley’s name popped up in several NFL coaching searches entering the 2018 NFL season.