Pep Guardiola enjoyed a dazzling start to his reign as Manchester City manager, so much so that after six successive Premier League wins some were suggesting the only real fight this season would be for runners-up spot.
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I was never friends with Abramovich, claims Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho has claimed that he was “never friends and never close” with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich but insisted he has no intention of “washing his dirty linen” in public by divulging the details behind his sacking by the club.
'Cursed' Cubs on brink of a World Series return
The ‘cursed’ Chicago Cubs, who have gone 108 years without a World Series title, gave their long-suffering fans a massive jolt of optimism as their batters erupted for a second straight game on the road.
Cricket: Younus Khan returns with a century as Pakistan dominate West Indies
Veteran Younus Khan’s majestic century helped Pakistan dominate the opening day of the second Test against West Indies on Friday, the hosts reaching 4-304 on a punishing day for the bowlers in Abu Dhabi.
Cricket: Australia skipper Steve Smith wants energy over hostility against South Africa
Steve Smith has tempered expectations of a particularly hostile Test series between Australia and South Africa, calling on his side to be sensible with their sledging.
Usman Khawaja believes he was made a 'scapegoat' for Sri Lanka disaster
After being unceremoniously dropped for Australia’s third Test against Sri Lanka, batsman Usman Khawaja claims he and opener Joe Burns were made scapegoats for the Test series disaster on the subcontinent.
Australia v South Africa: Adam Voges hopes for WACA wicket of old
Australian batsman Adam Voges hopes his native WACA wicket will provide a return to the glory years of pace and bounce when the first Test begins against South Africa.
In Cubdom, the anticipation is brimming, the eagerness palpable
A look of marvel filled Tom Ricketts’ face late Thursday night as the Cubs chairman weaved his way through several hundred fans still cheering behind the visiting dugout at Dodger Stadium.
City must rediscover intensity and pattern for FFA Cup semi-final
One brilliant derby win over Melbourne Victory did not make Melbourne City an outstanding team.
Sport thought: Hectic offseason as clubs trade player security for titles
On Friday, a mere day after this year’s tumultuous AFL trade period came to a close, I had the pleasure of welcoming a new addition of team Higginbotham into the world with the arrival of my baby nephew, Adam Jr.