1 Manchester United’s record goalscorer Wayne Rooney has questioned Ruben Amorim’s use of Bruno Fernandes. Despite United’s struggles in the Premier League, Fernandes has been outstanding this season – arguably playing the best football of his career – and has clearly adapted well to life under Amorim. Fernandes has notched an impressive 19 goals and … Read more
by Sean Dufresne | AHL On The Beat On a busy trade deadline day in 2023, the New York Rangers finalized a deal that saw them acquire winger Anton Blidh from the Colorado Avalanche, sending center Gustav Rydahl the other way. Blidh joined a Wolf Pack club sitting at the bottom of the Atlantic Division … Read more
Setting the bar for Laughton, Tavares in the right role, and the identity crisis: Leaflets Photo credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images By Jon Steitzer 2 minutes ago Comments Editorials Setting the bar for Laughton, Tavares in the right role, and the identity crisis: Leaflets Too early for Marner drama, plea for simplicity, and purposeful lines: Leaflets Stay … Read more
Josh Cobb, the only man named player of the match in two T20 Blast finals, has retired from professional cricket to take up a new role as boys academy lead at Warwickshire. Cobb, 34, played 448 professional games across a career which started at Leicestershire in 2007 and has seen him represent two other Midlands … Read more
André Tourigny puts his players and prospects in two categories: if and when. The Utah Hockey Club head coach used the analogy to describe the evolution of Josh Doan. There was never a question of if Doan would eventually be a fortified NHL player, Tourigny explained. It was a matter of when. “Doan has always … Read more
by Jordan Conn | AHL On The Beat Versatility is a valuable characteristic for a hockey team. Having players who can play both wings and down the middle of the ice is vital for a lineup. The Providence Bruins also have versatility in their support staff with team physical therapist Dave Pezzullo. With a bachelor’s … Read more
Jacob Bethell has put his hand up to be the “genuine all-rounder” England crave in the shorter formats as they seek to fill a void left by Ben Stokes. England’s Test captain so often offers balance to the XI because of his dual roles with ball and bat, but his commitment to the red-ball side … Read more
Jos Buttler believes Joe Root could hold the key to success in three ODIs against India as the England captain urged his side to “double down” on their approach despite a T20 series thrashing. England lost 4-1 in Brendon McCullum’s first series as white-ball head coach but now start their Champions Trophy preparations on Thursday … Read more
1 Manchester United’s wait for a Premier League trophy now stretches longer than a decade with a raft of high-profile managers failing to live up to the billing since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013. A plethora of top names have come and gone over the last 12 years and United are now on their … Read more