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LIVE: Follow Michigan vs. TCU in College Football Playoff semifinals Like his uncle, the TCU cornerback brings the game to go with it. Hodges-Tomlinson is the nephew of LaDainian Tomlinson, the Hall of Fame running back whose career started with the Horned Frogs in college. Hodges-Tomlinson, who won the Thorpe Award given to the nation’s top cornerback this season, does not shy away from talking about the family name either....

The seven-time Grand Slam winner, who is currently ranked 1003, had been given a wildcard to Melbourne Park to participate for the 22nd time. The Sporting News has all the details on Venus’ Australian Open pull out and her future in tennis. Why did Venus Williams withdraw from the Australian Open? The 42-year-old was forced to withdraw from the Australian Open with details of the injury not yet revealed....

No NHL hopeful embodied that statement more than Isaac Howard. The 17-year old was touted as one of the best prospects coming out of North America this season. Sporting News’ Bryan Murphy had him slated to go No. 18 to the Stars in his final first round mock draft. Howard ended up slipping slightly to the Lightning at No. 31. But decked out in a clean snow-white suit and a sleek grey turtleneck, Howard looked like a million bucks....

Why City keeper Bravo deserves praise The 24-year-old was not selected for Euro 2016 under Vicente del Bosque, but he has returned to the fold with Lopetegui — who he had previously linked up with at several youth levels — and he is keen to re-establish himself in the setup. “We all like to wear the national team jersey,” he told Marca. “I am very happy to be here and for the opportunity the coach gives me, which shows that he trusts me....

The 35-year-old was on a contract worth around $129,999 at the Delhi Dynamos. However, Goal has learnt that ATK offered him a massive hike with a deal worth around $300,000. The former Espanyol striker was in scintillating form for Delhi Dynamos in the recently concluded ISL season and accounted for 13 goals in 15 games, finishing fourth on the topscorers’ list. Uche was one of the bright spots for Delhi Dynamos in a season where they finished eighth and crashed out of the Super Cup in the qualifiers after being beaten by I-League club Churchill Brothers 2-1....

At the post-match press conference, the Spaniard admitted that the red card shown to Pune’s Baljit Sahni was the turning point of the game. “For sure we are happy about this victory. We knew it would be difficult today. Pune had a very good first half. They had put us in trouble and we could not play the game that we wanted because they played quite good. “In the second half, we started better and after the red card, things had completely changed....

Rahul Bheke’s silly error at the back to pull down Sameehg Doutie gifted a penalty to Steve Coppell’s side which they duly converted to pick three crucial points. But Albert Roca did not mince words at the post match press conference where he clearly stated what he thought of the result. “They did not do much to win the three points. The tie should have been a draw. What we tried today did not happen....

Interacting with the media, the Englishman felt that he had a fair idea of how his opposite number Sergio Lobera will put out the FC Goa XI. “I’ve met Sergio and he’s got his idea on how he wants the team to play,” said Gregory. “We can expect him to play in a Spanish style, keeping possession of the ball and pressing high. “We do have a rough idea of what their starting lineup will be....

Chennaiyin co-owner Mrs Vita Dani said, “We would like to congratulate Mr Praful Patel, Mr Kushal Das and their whole team for the fantastic work they have been doing at the AIFF Elite Academy. Last year we signed five graduates from the AIFF Academy and all five have shown great improvement over the last 12 months with Jerry (Lalrinzuala) and Anirudh (Thapa) also going on to play for the India senior team....

The Gaurs have scored18 goals in five matches, out of which only two games were played in the comforts of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at Fatorda. However, the Goan franchise have also leaked in a goal in each of their matches. Coach Sergio Lobera assured that it is just a matter of time before the club can get their first clean-sheet of the season. “We have scored 18 goals in five games so I think that’s worth talking about....

The Spaniard provided an update on the fitness of Sena Ralte and attacking midfielder Matias Mirabaje ahead of the visit of Jamshedpur FC. “Sena Ralte and Matias Mirabaje are not ready yet. They will need another week,” Portugal said. “In the team we have 22-23 players. It is not just about one player,” he added. The Delhi tactician was queried on the pollution problem in the national capital and whether he would consider requesting for a change in venue....

A close look at each of their defeats, you would notice one common trait. Chennaiyin FC were the first team to beat them, with a 3-0 scoreline in Chennai. The Super Machans were coming into the tie after a 3-2 defeat at the hands of FC Goa. That was a much needed a victory to kick-start their ISL season. The game saw some atrocious schoolboy defending from the north-eastern outfit with at least two of the three goals being down to their mistakes....

However, Sheringham did a u-turn on Saturday evening after their 1-0 win over Delhi Dynamos where Keane scored the winner. “I do not know where this is coming from. He is here to do his job and play football, be it anytime. I have played football during Christmas for more than 25 years. I am sure he has done for a long time now and will continue to do so,” said Sheringham....

Bengaluru FC literally walked their way to the top of the league standings before overcoming FC Pune City in the semi-final play-offs and now face Chennaiyin FC who finished second in the league. However, Chennaiyin FC had only 32 points after the league stage, a massive eight points shy of Bengaluru’s total. The Blues, with stars like Miku, Sunil Chhetri and Dimas Delgado in their squad, are indeed the punters’ favourites to win the title but in Chennaiyin FC, they have a shrewd team standing in their way....

He could field only three overseas players in the starting line-up against Jamshedpur after Lluis Sastre, Joel Chianese and Francisco Sandaza were sidelined with injuries. In such a circumstance, the manager could have whined about the situation and cursed his luck. It would’ve been understandable. But the Barcelona-born tactician took the challenge head-on and dealt with it like a professional. In the absence of his regulars, he put his trust in his young domestic talent and they delivered....

Back in 2017, Jordan Eberle was a member of the Edmonton Oilers, and he netted zero playoff goals in 13 games. On Tuesday night, back in Edmonton but as a member of the New York Islanders, he kept his current team’s Stanley Cup dreams alive with the 2-1 game-winner in double overtime. “The boys battled hard tonight,” said Eberle postgame. “Obviously, to score that and continue to move and give ourselves another chance in a couple days is huge....

Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) goes into the first leg encounter of the AFC Cup ASEAN zone semi-final knowing full well that they have to take advantage of playing at home before the return fixture in Philippines. As usual, assistant coach Ismail Ibrahim takes over media duties for the continental cup competition and he echoes the same sentiment regarding the importance of the match against Ceres-Negros FC on Wednesday night....

Tourism Minister Yoel Razvozov made the announcement on Sunday, a day after Israel said it was banning all foreigners from entering the country. The minister told reporters that participants at the Miss Universe beauty pageant would be given waivers while possibly undergoing PCR testing every two days, as well as other precautionary measures. “This is an event that will be broadcast in 174 countries, a very important event, an event that Eilat, too, is very much in need of,” Razvozov said before Sunday’s weekly cabinet meeting....