Sports
Jonathan Taylor for MVP? Why Colts star shouldn’t be in the running.
Even among non-quarterbacks, Taylor hasn’t been the NFL’s most valuable player.
Source link
Cristiano Ronaldo promised to be a “good boy” as he prepares to face a tide of boos at the Aviva Stadium.
The Portugal skipper will lead his teammates in their World Cup qualifier with the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on Thursday a month after celebrating Rúben Neves‘ last-gasp winner in the reverse fixture in the face of defender Jake O’Brien.
Ronaldo told media on Wednesday that he expects to be booed, but is concentrating only on the task of helping his team reach what will be his last World Cup finals.
He said: “I really like the fans here. The support they give to the national team, it’s lovely. For me, it’s a pleasure to come and play here again.
“Of course, it will be tough. I hope they don’t boo me too much tomorrow. I swear that I’m going to try to be a good boy.
“But of course, I do my job. I try to win the game and try to score to help my team. I’m sure that the game will be difficult.”
Ronaldo endured an evening to forget in the Lisbon encounter as he drew a blank after Caoimhín Kelleher saved his penalty, which had been awarded by Slovakian referee Ivan Kruzliak.
Ireland fans accused the former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus star of having an undue influence over the match official, but Ronaldo was having none of it.
He said: “It’s normal because they know if they lose tomorrow, they are out, so they try to make things around the game, to try to do things.
“But we have to be prepared for a tough game. I think it will be very similar to the game they played in Lisbon — and they have a chance.
“They are a good team, so we are prepared. I think Portugal will have a good game and will try to win the match.”
Portugal will secure qualification to the World Cup with a win, while Ireland have work to do to finish ahead of rivals Hungary and Armenia in the race for second spot in Group F and a spot in the UEFA playoffs in March.
Ronaldo said earlier this week the World Cup campaign will be his last as he contemplated retirement, but the 40-year-old is intent on adding to his already sizeable trophy haul.
However the man with a staggering 143 international goals to his name said that quest is far from all about him.
He said: “A national team doesn’t depend on one good player, but it helps to have good players who can make a difference, especially with goals.
“It’s always good for me to score goals. I want to play in this next World Cup, but we’ll take it step by step.”
Portugal boss Roberto Martinez will be without suspended midfielder Bruno Fernandes and injured defender Nuno Mendes in Dublin, where he expects a difficult evening after the victory in Lisbon.
Martinez said: “I think we’re going to see an Irish team that is full of confidence, they’re playing at home and this is the last camp to try to qualify for the World Cup, so I think the game will be totally different.”
Information from PA was used in this story.
The 41-year-old Wellar spent the past seven seasons as an assistant for the Hershey Bears and has coaching history with Carbery.
Source link
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has announced a revised schedule for the remaining one-day international (ODIs) matches between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Taking to X, Naqvi expressed gratitude to the Sri Lankan team for their decision to continue the Pakistan tour. “The spirit of sportsmanship and solidarity shines bright,” he wrote.
Announcing the revised schedule, the PCB chief said that the remaining ODI matches between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played on November 14 and 16 in Rawalpindi.
The remaining matches were originally scheduled to take place on Nov 13 and Nov 15 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
The new schedule comes shortly after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed continuation of the ongoing Pakistan tour after fears arose following Tuesday’s suicide bombing in Islamabad, which killed 12 people and wounded 27 outside a court.
In a statement, the SLC clarified that if any player wants to return to Sri Lanka despite the assurance, he will be replaced in a bid to ensure the continuation of the ongoing series without interruption, but the player would have to undergo a formal assessment by the cricket board over his actions.
The Sri Lankan cricket board, in the statement, said the team management had informed the board earlier in the day that some members of the national squad had requested to leave Pakistan.
The board said it had immediately engaged with the players, assuring them that all safety concerns were being addressed in close coordination with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and relevant authorities.
The board directed all players, support staff, and team management to remain in Pakistan and proceed with the tour as planned.
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by six runs in the opening one-day international in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
Kim Kardashian’s Skims raises new funding at $5 billion valuation
Stirling engine generates mechanical power by linking Earth’s warmth to space
Ronaldo vows to be ‘good boy’ amid Ireland boos
-
Business1 week agoFirst new Amazon electric heavy goods vehicles hit UK roads
-
Sports1 week agoShaheen Afridi Eyes First ODI Series Win as Pakistan Captain – SUCH TV
-
Fashion1 week agoGermany’s Adidas achieves highest-ever quarterly sales in Q3 2025
-
Tech1 week agoThe Security Interviews: Colin Mahony, CEO, Recorded Future | Computer Weekly
-
Tech1 week agoNokia, Rohde & Schwarz collaborate on AI-powered 6G receiver | Computer Weekly
-
Tech1 week agoOur Favorite Gaming Headset for Xbox Owners Is Discounted
-
Business1 week agoHow To Claim Investments Of Deceased Holders: A Step-By-Step Guide For Mutual Funds & Bank Accounts
-
Sports1 week agoAryna Sabalenka to face Nick Kyrgios in Battle of the Sexes tennis showdown