Sports – Page 192 – Irish Examiner USA

February 9, 2020 No Responses

Henderson Hopes for Triple Crown Glory at Twickenham

Ireland lock Iain Henderson hopes painful memories of being humiliated by England in 2019 can help clinch Triple Crown glory at Twickenham. Andy Farrell’s side travel to London later this month having made a flying start to the Guinness Six...

February 8, 2020 No Responses

Ancelotti’s Everton Move Up to Fifth with Win Against Eagles

Richarlison’s superb individual goal helped lift Everton to within five points of the Champions League places after a 3-1 win over struggling Crystal Palace. The performance included the bad – Jordan Pickford’s howler for Christian Benteke’s equalizer ...

February 8, 2020 No Responses

Ireland Top Six Nations With Dominant Victory Over Wales

Ireland continued their Dublin dominance against Wales and moved top of the Guinness Six Nations with a 24-14 bonus-point victory at the Aviva Stadium. It was Wales’ first Six Nations defeat since Ireland beat them two years ago, while they...

February 7, 2020 No Responses

Biggar Calls for Wales to ‘Make Life Uncomfortable’ for Sexton

Dan Biggar readily accepts that Wales cannot afford to give Ireland captain Johnny Sexton “a free ride” in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash. The opposing fly-halves will have key roles to play in expected testing conditions at the Aviva Stadium...

February 7, 2020 No Responses

Saracens Escape with Fine for Fielding Ineligible Player in Champions Cup

Saracens have escaped with a $54,793 (£42,500) fine after admitting they fielded an ineligible player in their Champions Cup match against Racing 92 last month. An independent disciplinary committee deemed the fine – half of which is suspended – was...

February 7, 2020 No Responses

Guardiola Dismisses Rumors of Messi Move to Manchester City

Pep Guardiola has dismissed suggestions Manchester City could sign world player of the year Lionel Messi. The Barcelona playmaker has again been linked with City after reports of unrest at the Nou Camp. Messi, 32, is reported to have a...

February 6, 2020 No Responses

Williams’ Injury Time Winner Eliminates Barca from Copa del Rey

Inaki Williams’ stoppage-time header gave Athletic Bilbao a 1-0 win over Barcelona in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey. Barcelona had reached the final of the competition in each of the last six years, winning four of them, but...

February 6, 2020 No Responses

Real Madrid Out of Copa del Rey After Shock Loss to Sociedad

Real Sociedad produced a shock 4-3 win at LaLiga leaders Real Madrid to reach the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey. Midfielder Martin Odegaard – who is on a two-year loan at Sociedad – broke the deadlock against his parent...

February 6, 2020 No Responses

Premier League Clubs Agree to Extend Summer Transfer Window

The Premier League’s summer transfer window will run until September 1 after top-flight clubs voted to bring themselves back in line with the rest of Europe. For the previous two summers Premier League clubs have had to conclude their business...

February 5, 2020 No Responses

Henderson Praises Farrell For Putting in Place ‘Open Learning System’

Ireland lock Iain Henderson has praised Andy Farrell for creating an open forum for tactical discussions after suggesting some players feared speaking up during the reign of Joe Schmidt. Henderson has been promoted to a six-man leadership group under new...

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