Goal Baller: February 2020

Saturday, 29 February 2020

Japan's Crowdless Sports: A Prelude to a Coronavirus-Hit Games?

By Reuters from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/389my8I

Hyndman's Goal Helps Atlanta Spoil Nashville's MLS Debut 2-1

By The Associated Press from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2I68nGC

The Islanders Are Saying Goodbye to Brooklyn

By BY ALLAN KREDA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/399PJK8

Timeline of Major League Soccer's 25 Years

By Reuters from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/32ATp58

MLS Sees Itself as World's Top League in 25 Years

By Reuters from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/32E2YA9

Brighton substitute Ezequiel Schelotto gets booked without coming on before doing ‘cry baby’ gesture at Wilfried Zaha in hilarious altercation

5 Serie A Games Postponed in Bid to Contain Virus Outbreak

By The Associated Press from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2uLmmyQ

Coronavirus Live Updates: South Korea Confirms Over 800 New Cases

By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/2x07hKB

Maria Sharapova’s Future: Architecture and Candy, but not Coaching Tennis

By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/32Cj0KQ

Frank Lampard should’ve followed Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham’s example with treatment of Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga, insists Tony Cascarino

Bournemouth vs Chelsea LIVE commentary: Team news, kick-off times and exclusive coverage from the Vitality

Stuck in Spain, Wuhan Soccer Team Gets to Watch Madrid-Barça

By The Associated Press from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Vu6tHX

Bournemouth vs Chelsea LIVE commentary: Team news, kick-off times and exclusive coverage from the Vitality

Juventus vs Inter Milan among five Serie A games called off due to coronavirus outbreak in Italy

All sport affected by coronavirus so far, including Juventus vs Inter Milan in Serie A , Six Nations plus latest on Euro 2020 and Olympics

Gabby Agbonlahor urges Aston Villa star Jack Grealish to SNUB Manchester United: ‘He could play for Barcelona or Juventus’

Can David Ross Bring the Magic of 2016 Back to the Cubs?

By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/38bOR6a

Gabby Agbonlahor EXCLUSIVE: Former Aston Villa star on 2016 relegation, Di Matteo’s ‘bad ego’ and ‘terrible’ Tony Xia

Watford vs Liverpool LIVE: Team news, stream and kick-off time as Reds look to surpass Man City record of Premier League wins

Gabby Agbonlahor EXCLUSIVE: Former Aston Villa star on 2016 relegation, Di Matteo’s ‘bad ego’ and ‘terrible’ Tony Xia

Watford vs Liverpool LIVE: Team news, stream and kick-off time as Reds look to surpass Man City record of Premier League wins

Brighton vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Team news, kick-off time and stream for M23 derby as both sides look to avoid relegation battle

Friday, 28 February 2020

Japan Sporting Events at Empty Stadiums Amid Virus Outbreak

By The Associated Press from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/399Kp9F

Soccer Star Chicharito Is Closer to Mexico. But Maybe Not Close Enough

By BY RAÚL VILCHIS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3aclzpA

Closer to Home. But Maybe Not Close Enough.

By Raúl Vilchis from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3aclzpA

Who Will Care For Society’s Forgotten?

By Theresa Brown and Leah Nash from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2weKSc1

Watch former Chelsea and Tottenham defender Jason Cundy’s hilarious reaction to Arsenal getting knocked out of the Europa League

Europa League draw live on talkSPORT 2: Date and UK time, live stream and teams competing as Man United and Wolves reach last 16

‘Celtic have shamed Scottish football, Rangers embarrassed them’ – Jason Cundy slams Bhoys after shock Europa League exit

Paul Scholes compares Bruno Fernandes to Eric Cantona and Wayne Rooney and says star has ‘made Manchester United watchable’

Has Jose Mourinho been found out? Why Tottenham’s dip in form was predictable and what he can do to change it

Paul Scholes compares Bruno Fernandes to Eric Cantona and Wayne Rooney and says star has ‘made Manchester United watchable’

Has Jose Mourinho been found out? Why Tottenham’s dip in form was predictable and what he can do to change it

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang cannot believe he missed the chance to score for Arsenal in Europa League defeat to Olympiakos

Mikel Arteta ‘hurting big time’ after shock Europa League exit but issues rallying call to Arsenal players

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer jokes he wasn’t sure he’d be alive to see Fred score for Manchester United after two goals in Club Brugge win

Progression, movement, and creativity – Why Liverpool star Andy Robertson is one of the best full-backs in the world, helping Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah

Winter Weather Kills 1, Injures 8 in Southern Germany

By The Associated Press from NYT World https://ift.tt/2uCNyzH

Mikel Arteta ‘hurting big time’ after shock Europa League exit but issues rallying call to Arsenal players

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer jokes he wasn’t sure he’d be alive to see Fred score for Manchester United after two goals in Club Brugge win

Progression, movement, and creativity – Why Liverpool star Andy Robertson is one of the best full-backs in the world, helping Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah

For Silvio Berlusconi, New Colors and a New Cause

By BY RORY SMITH from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2T4vEPM

Dear CAS: With Flurry of Letters, Russia May Delay Olympic Ban

By BY TARIQ PANJA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3cgv1tW

For Silvio Berlusconi, New Colors and a New Cause

By Rory Smith from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2T4vEPM

Thursday, 27 February 2020

Virus Epidemic Growing by Day Hits Schools, Concerts, Parks

By The Associated Press from NYT World https://ift.tt/392YUfc

Vivianne Miedema Lets Her Goals Do the Talking

By BY GENEVA ABDUL from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3ciHwoH

Vivianne Miedema Lets Her Goals Do the Talking

By Geneva Abdul from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3ciHwoH

Coronavirus Live Updates: Nigeria Confirms First Case in Sub-Saharan Africa

By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Vsn2DZ

Tired of Chasing Astros, A’s Look Forward to a ‘Level’ Playing Field

By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/395SBrb

Factbox: Sports Events Hit by the Coronavirus Epidemic

By Reuters from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/32vG51P

Furious AS journalist slams referee for Real Madrid vs Man City performance and accuses him of ‘becoming a Citizen’

Steven Gerrard jokes he’s ‘on the next penalty’ as Rangers’ spot-kick woes continue in Europa League win

‘I never thought Harry Kane would be this good’, says former teammate Andros Townsend, as Tottenham striker aims for EARLY injury return

Liverpool announce £533m turnover and £42m profit last year – despite spending a record £223m on players

Manchester United to struggle, Tottenham worries, but Arsenal have hope? Top four rivals rated by run-in difficulty as race for Champions League heats up

Liverpool announce £533m turnover and £42m profit last year – despite spending a record £223m on players

Manchester United to struggle, Tottenham worries, but Arsenal have hope? Top four rivals rated by run-in difficulty as race for Champions League heats up

‘Sergio Ramos just doesn’t give a damn’ – Reaction as Real Madrid defender gets 26th career red card against Man City

Timo Werner transfer: Liverpool can sign Germany star for £51m after Manchester United proposal… as long as deal is agreed by April deadline

Wonderkid Bukayo Saka is making a serious claim to be in England’s Euro 2020 squad but Arsenal legend Perry Groves warns it may be too soon

Even Man City players were ‘surprised’ by Pep Guardiola’s tactics in win at Real Madrid, reveals Kevin De Bruyne

Prodding Mets to Spend More, Fans Have a Message: We’ll Venmo You

By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2TwV9s7

Even Man City players were ‘surprised’ by Pep Guardiola’s tactics in win at Real Madrid, reveals Kevin De Bruyne

Prodding Mets to Spend More, Fans Have a Message: We’ll Venmo You

By James Wagner from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2TwV9s7

Wednesday, 26 February 2020

Asian Baseball, Soccer, Rugby Affected by New China Virus

By The Associated Press from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Puolyt

Low on Snow: Japan's Olympic Cooling Plans on Thin Ice

By Reuters from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/38558d4

Grappling With Coronavirus, Tokyo Olympic Leaders Have No Good Options

By BY ANDREW KEH AND BEN DOOLEY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2T0AQEi

Salt Lake City Vows Transparency, Frugality in Olympic Bid

By The Associated Press from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2PsoXEJ

Grappling With Coronavirus, Tokyo Olympic Leaders Have No Good Options

By Andrew Keh and Ben Dooley from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2T0AQEi

Grappling With Coronavirus, Tokyo Olympic Leaders Have No Good Options

By BY ANDREW KEH AND BEN DOOLEY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2T1TueP

Build It Like Beckham, Inter-Miami Target Big Names

By Reuters from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2PIlQcf

Man City’s penalty misses could cost them in the Champions League against Real Madrid – Is it finally time for Ederson to take them?

Alpine Skiing: Women's World Cup Event to Go Ahead in Italy

By Reuters from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3cco10Y

Arsene Wenger explains why Serge Gnabry ‘lacked a bit’ at Arsenal and accuses Bayern Munich of ‘stealing’ the player

Bayern Munich beat Chelsea ‘on the power of whiskey and beer’ – Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi reveals he was boozing with players before game

Real Madrid vs Man City: Zinedine Zidane names Pep Guardiola as best manager in the world ahead of first ever competitive meeting

Bayern Munich beat Chelsea ‘on the power of whiskey and beer’ – Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi reveals he was boozing with players before game

Manchester City Files Appeal Against UEFA Ban at CAS

By The Associated Press from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2PqfX2V

Jon Bon Jovi sends Leeds forward Patrick Bamford motivational message on talkSPORT as Bon Jovi fan struggles with goal drought

Why Pep Guardiola will still have nightmares about the last time he faced Real Madrid as Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos ran riot

Chelsea are ‘far away’ from top level under Frank Lampard as Bayern Munich showed and ‘must go big’ on new striker in the summer

Cardiff pair Callum Paterson and Leandro Bacuna in bust-up on pitch but ‘no problems behind the scenes’, talkSPORT told

Chelsea are ‘far away’ from top level under Frank Lampard as Bayern Munich showed and ‘must go big’ on new striker in the summer

Coronavirus Live Updates: Europe Threatened as Disease Spreads from Italy

By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/3cbgteT

Raheem Sterling to Real Madrid: Why their last-16 Champions League clash could be an audition ahead of a summer transfer

Tony Cascarino ‘not convinced’ by Frank Lampard’s management after Bayern Munich defeat and reveals ‘spikey’ phonecall from Chelsea legend

Real Madrid vs Man City: Eden Hazard out for hosts, Raheem Sterling to return at Bernabeu as Zinedine Zidane and Pep Guardiola face off as managers for first time

Tony Cascarino ‘not convinced’ by Frank Lampard’s management after Bayern Munich defeat and reveals ‘spikey’ phonecall from Chelsea legend

Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller accidentally elbows Champions League mascot in the face before destroying Chelsea

Frank Lampard wants Chelsea players to restore pride against Bayern Munich with home record now worst since 1985/86 season

After Hitting a ‘Very Dark Spot,’ Angels Are Ready for a Reset

By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2PpOYEF

Tuesday, 25 February 2020

Mohamed Salah is ‘using Liverpool as a stepping stone’ to get Barcelona or Real Madrid move, according to Gary Neville

Factbox: Latest on Coronavirus Spreading in China and Beyond

By Reuters from NYT World https://ift.tt/391p3uW

Japan's Abe Urges Two-Week Curbs on Sports Events as Coronavirus Looms Over Olympics

By Reuters from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2T3bCFr

‘Angel Di Maria HATES Manchester United’ – PSG goalkeeper Marcin Bulka opens up on teammate’s vitriol towards his former club

Nervy West Ham clash proves how much Liverpool NEED Jordan Henderson, claims Jason Cundy – ‘They missed him’

‘Angel Di Maria HATES Manchester United’ – PSG goalkeeper Marcin Bulka opens up on teammate’s vitriol towards his former club

Nervy West Ham clash proves how much Liverpool NEED Jordan Henderson, claims Jason Cundy – ‘They missed him’

Factbox: Latest on Coronavirus Spreading in China and Beyond

By Reuters from NYT World https://ift.tt/3a2GLyd

‘If Liverpool don’t win the Champions League, this season is a FAILURE’ – Reds fan in incredible rant against Jurgen Klopp after nervy win over West Ham

Jadon Sancho transfer: Latest as Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool target could STAY with Borussia Dortmund this summer

Mohamed Salah is underappreciated by Liverpool fans says Jamie Carragher, who warns Jadon Sancho and Kylian Mbappe can NOT replace him

Virus Cases in SKorea Delays Table Tennis Team World Champs

By The Associated Press from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2wCT8CD

IOC Senior Member: 3 Months to Decide Fate of Tokyo Olympics

By The Associated Press from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2T05qxX

Japan's J.League to Postpone Domestic Games Due to Coronavirus-NHK

By Reuters from NYT World https://ift.tt/2VkYUDa

Mohamed Salah is underappreciated by Liverpool fans says Jamie Carragher, who warns Jadon Sancho and Kylian Mbappe can NOT replace him

Iran's Coronavirus Death Toll Reaches 14-Media

By Reuters from NYT World https://ift.tt/32m24Iz

Liverpool 3-2 West Ham: Reds equal another record in superb season leaving Jurgen Klopp impressed by stunning numbers

Sabrina Ionescu Pulls Off an N.C.A.A. First Hours After Kobe Bryant Memorial

By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3cfG86u

Liverpool 3-2 West Ham: Reds equal another record in superb season leaving Jurgen Klopp impressed by stunning numbers

Australia's Hewitt Says ATP Cup Success Put ITF Under Pressure

By Reuters from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2VnU20b

Monday, 24 February 2020

How Barcelona Lost Its Way

By BY RORY SMITH from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2SUmaXe

Factbox: Sport Events Affected by the Coronavirus Epidemic

By Reuters from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/37WUpRS

How Barcelona Lost Its Way

By Rory Smith from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2SUmaXe

Soccer: Japan Postpones Cup Games Due to Coronavirus Concerns

By Reuters from NYT World https://ift.tt/3cfvjkS