Archive for August, 2015

Mourinho and Abramovich can work together without any problems, the Special One revealed before the 2015-16 Premier League season.

Jose Mourinho expressed that despite he was able to get along well personally with the Russian magnate between 2004 and 2007 too, they had professional disagreements. That eventually led to the Portuguese leaving Stamford Bridge in September 2007. However since Mourinho returned to London in 2013, the two enjoy a fantastic relationship. And now they are working for Chelsea’s second title in a row. The Blues are favourites to win the 2015-16 Premier League season. Bet365 offers their title defence at odds of 2.63 (13/8).

TheGuardian.com: José Mourinho says disagreements with Abramovich in the past at Chelsea

 
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho revealed that any fight with club owner Roman Abramovich ended long ago. Mourinho delivered the Premier League title in both of his first two seasons at Chelsea between 2004 and 2006, as many of those, who follow live sports results might remember. However, the Portuguese left in September 2007 after Mourinho and Abramovich had a quarrel.

A couple who fight then make up: Mourinho and Abramovich meant for each other (GettyImages)

After he returned in 2013, he needed only two years to bring back the Premier League trophy to Stamford Bridge. He revealed that in his first spell at Chelsea he had some professional arguments with the Russian club owner. He said, “In my first period, my personal relationship [with Abramovich] was very good [but] professionally we had some interferences and a bit of a disagreement with some ideas.”

He added, “In this moment we don’t have this problem. When I left Real Madrid to come here, Mr Abramovich asked me to fight for titles. In my first season we were almost there, in my second season we did it and in my third season if you are close, you can always do it.”

ESPNFC.com: Mourinho and Abramovich – Chelsea manager happy with Roman Abramovich relationship

 
Mourinho and Abramovich are having a smooth relationship, according to the world class manager, since he returned to Chelsea from Real Madrid in 2013. Jose Mourinho revealed that he was asked to fight for the title by the Russian club owner, and this is exactly what he wants to do this year, online mobile news report.

Surely there were happy times back then, too for Mourinho and Abramovich (ACTION Images)

However, the Special One thinks that the rivals will pose a real threat on the Blues’ way for their second title in a row. He said, “Arsenal are a fantastic club with great players. Liverpool have amazing investment. Man City is a squad to love and a club, with two Premier Leagues in the last four or five years. And Man United with everything – the history, the players, the investment.”
Reigning champions Chelsea was defeated by FA Cup winner Arsenal 1-0 in the Community Shield last Sunday. The Blues kick off their Premier League season at the Stamford Bridge against Swansea on Saturday.

Telegraph.co.uk: Chelsea news: My rows with Roman Abramovich are over, says Jose Mourinho

 
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is preparing to fight for his fourth Premier League title in his third year of his second spell at Stamford Bridge. To claim the trophy, it is also important that Mourinho and Abramovich are all good, as gambling news reported, despite they had some disagreements in their past.

Look how grey our hair got! Let’s forget the childish quarrels (Photo: PA)

Mourinho also goes for his second title in a row. The Stamford Bridge outfit would be the first side to retain the Premier League trophy since Manchester United in 2009. The Portuguese said that this year’s story will be similar to recent seasons. He said, “The top five are the top five, and why not a club like Tottenham to get in there?”

He added, “But in the end history plays a part and investment plays a part. Chelsea (were) four times champion in the last decade.” Mourinho also mentioned Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United as potential title contenders. He did not left out Manchester City of course, the team that will be Chelsea’s opponent in the Blues’ first away game on next Sunday, as many, who follows sports scores might know.

Mourinho and Abramovich can work together without any problems, the Special One revealed before the 2015-16 Premier League season.

Jose Mourinho expressed that despite he was able to get along well personally with the Russian magnate between 2004 and 2007 too, they had professional disagreements. That eventually led to the Portuguese leaving Stamford Bridge in September 2007. However since Mourinho returned to London in 2013, the two enjoy a fantastic relationship. And now they are working for Chelsea’s second title in a row. The Blues are favourites to win the 2015-16 Premier League season. Bet365 offers their title defence at odds of 2.63 (13/8).

TheGuardian.com: José Mourinho says disagreements with Abramovich in the past at Chelsea

 
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho revealed that any fight with club owner Roman Abramovich ended long ago. Mourinho delivered the Premier League title in both of his first two seasons at Chelsea between 2004 and 2006, as many of those, who follow live sports results might remember. However, the Portuguese left in September 2007 after Mourinho and Abramovich had a quarrel.

A couple who fight then make up: Mourinho and Abramovich meant for each other (GettyImages)

After he returned in 2013, he needed only two years to bring back the Premier League trophy to Stamford Bridge. He revealed that in his first spell at Chelsea he had some professional arguments with the Russian club owner. He said, “In my first period, my personal relationship [with Abramovich] was very good [but] professionally we had some interferences and a bit of a disagreement with some ideas.”

He added, “In this moment we don’t have this problem. When I left Real Madrid to come here, Mr Abramovich asked me to fight for titles. In my first season we were almost there, in my second season we did it and in my third season if you are close, you can always do it.”

ESPNFC.com: Mourinho and Abramovich – Chelsea manager happy with Roman Abramovich relationship

 
Mourinho and Abramovich are having a smooth relationship, according to the world class manager, since he returned to Chelsea from Real Madrid in 2013. Jose Mourinho revealed that he was asked to fight for the title by the Russian club owner, and this is exactly what he wants to do this year, online mobile news report.

Surely there were happy times back then, too for Mourinho and Abramovich (ACTION Images)

However, the Special One thinks that the rivals will pose a real threat on the Blues’ way for their second title in a row. He said, “Arsenal are a fantastic club with great players. Liverpool have amazing investment. Man City is a squad to love and a club, with two Premier Leagues in the last four or five years. And Man United with everything – the history, the players, the investment.”
Reigning champions Chelsea was defeated by FA Cup winner Arsenal 1-0 in the Community Shield last Sunday. The Blues kick off their Premier League season at the Stamford Bridge against Swansea on Saturday.

Telegraph.co.uk: Chelsea news: My rows with Roman Abramovich are over, says Jose Mourinho

 
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is preparing to fight for his fourth Premier League title in his third year of his second spell at Stamford Bridge. To claim the trophy, it is also important that Mourinho and Abramovich are all good, as gambling news reported, despite they had some disagreements in their past.

Look how grey our hair got! Let’s forget the childish quarrels (Photo: PA)

Mourinho also goes for his second title in a row. The Stamford Bridge outfit would be the first side to retain the Premier League trophy since Manchester United in 2009. The Portuguese said that this year’s story will be similar to recent seasons. He said, “The top five are the top five, and why not a club like Tottenham to get in there?”

He added, “But in the end history plays a part and investment plays a part. Chelsea (were) four times champion in the last decade.” Mourinho also mentioned Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United as potential title contenders. He did not left out Manchester City of course, the team that will be Chelsea’s opponent in the Blues’ first away game on next Sunday, as many, who follows sports scores might know.

This is great news to Brendan Rodgers, and the early Daniel Sturridge return might be a huge boost for Liverpool. They will need every positive impulse, since there is a tough schedule ahead of them in the early weeks of the 2015-16 Premier League season.After the opening match at Stoke, they will entertain Premier League rookie Bournemouth at Anfield. This looks like a piece of cake, but right after this come the away trips to Arsenal and Manchester United with a home game against West Ham and the international break sandwiched between them. Sturridge can be useful for Liverpool after the usual injuries for players while on international duties. Liverpool is 3.75 (11/4) to finish in the top four in the Premier League at Bet365.

LiverpoolEcho.co.uk: Daniel Sturridge to return to Liverpool FC training this month – but can the Reds still bank their star striker?

 
This summer’s rehabilitation could be vital in Daniel Sturridge’s career. The striker was operated with a hip muscle injury, and spent most of the summer in the United States working to come back as early as possible. The Daniel Sturridge return was scheduled to October originally, but it seems that he can feature in the Reds’ game against Man United in September.

Ankle, hip, thigh injuries, Sturridge had them all (Photo: Independent)

The last 12 months were very tough for the 25-year-old. He had different kind of injuries and hardly could spend some time on the pitch. Still, he is Liverpool’s most prolific goalscorer. However, Brendan Rodgers might have been planning already for a future without him, having him back permanently would be a great boost to the team.

He joined Liverpool in 2013 January, and according to gambling facts, he scored 40 goals in 67 games since, which is a terrific record. And he also fits into Liverpool’s style perfectly. Being a natural goalscorer, who is equally strong physically and technically, he can engage and confuse defenders, providing space and opportunities to his teammates.

Telegraph.co.uk: Liverpool news: Daniel Sturridge return expected to action in September – and it could be against Man Utd

 
A Daniel Sturridge return is expected at Old Trafford against Manchester United on September 12. He is scheduled to get back to Melwood, the Liverpool training centre before the end of August. The striker was working on his rehabilitation programme during the summer in the United States, after he had a procedure to repair a problem in his hip muscle.

Wearing so much bling to physiotherapy, he’s lucky not to have a broken neck, too (Photo: Independent)

Sturridge had a lot of different injuries during the last few years, as many of those, who follow sports scores might remember. He had to miss a lot of games due to groin and calf problems. According to gambling news, his injuries were triggered by his chronic hip problem. Liverpool owners sent him to the US where a medical team, treating the Boston Red Sox, cured him to prevent further damages.

While he was away, Brendan Rodgers signed the young Belgian hitman, Christian Benteke for GBP 32.5 million. The two of them might form an intriguing partnership in the future, and the former Aston Villa striker could fill in for Sturridge as well, as long as he is not available.

ESPNFC.com: Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge could play against Manchester United – sources

 
It seems that a Daniel Sturridge return can come earlier than it was expected. He could be available after the international break, so he surely misses England’s two upcoming Euro 2016 qualifiers. The Three Lions will face San Marino on 5 September and Switzerland on 8 September.

He’s been unlucky at international games, too (Photo: Getty Images)

However, he could be selected for the Reds’ away trip at Manchester United after the Euro qualifiers. Sturridge was able to feature in twelve games only last season. He played as a starter seven times, and still managed to score four goals. He had two thigh injuries and also suffered from a calf problem in last season, as keen followers of live sports results might remember.

After the leg injuries, the 25-year-old player tore a hip muscle while playing against Manchester United at Anfield Road on 22 March. He was selected for two more games, but wasn’t able to make the team since then. He expectedly will join his teammates in August. But can Sturridge return in a form to take revenge on Man United?

This is great news to Brendan Rodgers, and the early Daniel Sturridge return might be a huge boost for Liverpool. They will need every positive impulse, since there is a tough schedule ahead of them in the early weeks of the 2015-16 Premier League season.After the opening match at Stoke, they will entertain Premier League rookie Bournemouth at Anfield. This looks like a piece of cake, but right after this come the away trips to Arsenal and Manchester United with a home game against West Ham and the international break sandwiched between them. Sturridge can be useful for Liverpool after the usual injuries for players while on international duties. Liverpool is 3.75 (11/4) to finish in the top four in the Premier League at Bet365.

LiverpoolEcho.co.uk: Daniel Sturridge to return to Liverpool FC training this month – but can the Reds still bank their star striker?

 
This summer’s rehabilitation could be vital in Daniel Sturridge’s career. The striker was operated with a hip muscle injury, and spent most of the summer in the United States working to come back as early as possible. The Daniel Sturridge return was scheduled to October originally, but it seems that he can feature in the Reds’ game against Man United in September.

Ankle, hip, thigh injuries, Sturridge had them all (Photo: Independent)

The last 12 months were very tough for the 25-year-old. He had different kind of injuries and hardly could spend some time on the pitch. Still, he is Liverpool’s most prolific goalscorer. However, Brendan Rodgers might have been planning already for a future without him, having him back permanently would be a great boost to the team.

He joined Liverpool in 2013 January, and according to gambling facts, he scored 40 goals in 67 games since, which is a terrific record. And he also fits into Liverpool’s style perfectly. Being a natural goalscorer, who is equally strong physically and technically, he can engage and confuse defenders, providing space and opportunities to his teammates.

Telegraph.co.uk: Liverpool news: Daniel Sturridge return expected to action in September – and it could be against Man Utd

 
A Daniel Sturridge return is expected at Old Trafford against Manchester United on September 12. He is scheduled to get back to Melwood, the Liverpool training centre before the end of August. The striker was working on his rehabilitation programme during the summer in the United States, after he had a procedure to repair a problem in his hip muscle.

Wearing so much bling to physiotherapy, he’s lucky not to have a broken neck, too (Photo: Independent)

Sturridge had a lot of different injuries during the last few years, as many of those, who follow sports scores might remember. He had to miss a lot of games due to groin and calf problems. According to gambling news, his injuries were triggered by his chronic hip problem. Liverpool owners sent him to the US where a medical team, treating the Boston Red Sox, cured him to prevent further damages.

While he was away, Brendan Rodgers signed the young Belgian hitman, Christian Benteke for GBP 32.5 million. The two of them might form an intriguing partnership in the future, and the former Aston Villa striker could fill in for Sturridge as well, as long as he is not available.

ESPNFC.com: Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge could play against Manchester United – sources

 
It seems that a Daniel Sturridge return can come earlier than it was expected. He could be available after the international break, so he surely misses England’s two upcoming Euro 2016 qualifiers. The Three Lions will face San Marino on 5 September and Switzerland on 8 September.

He’s been unlucky at international games, too (Photo: Getty Images)

However, he could be selected for the Reds’ away trip at Manchester United after the Euro qualifiers. Sturridge was able to feature in twelve games only last season. He played as a starter seven times, and still managed to score four goals. He had two thigh injuries and also suffered from a calf problem in last season, as keen followers of live sports results might remember.

After the leg injuries, the 25-year-old player tore a hip muscle while playing against Manchester United at Anfield Road on 22 March. He was selected for two more games, but wasn’t able to make the team since then. He expectedly will join his teammates in August. But can Sturridge return in a form to take revenge on Man United?

So, the Russell Wilson contract is finally signed, and player and team can now fully focus on the new campaign.

However, before the season gets underway, it is interesting to have a look at Wilson’s contract in depth. Though it was reported as a mega deal, the real worth of the new contract is that Wilson will be able to get a third, possibly huge one, before he is into his thirties. And it is important too, that he will get USD 31.7 million this year instead of the USD 1.5 million that was guaranteed by his third-round rookie deal. According to Bet365 Sportsbook, the Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks are favorites to win Super Bowl L, available at 5.00 (4/1).

BusinessInsider.com: Russell Wilson contract is the latest evidence that NFL contracts are a joke

 
The Seattle Seahawks were able to agree on a new deal with his quarterback just before the start of the training camp. The Russell Wilson contract was reported as a four-year, USD 87.6 million deal, however, gambling news reported that the situation is far trickier than that.

Only 26, and a dumb play call away from having won two Super Bowls (Brad Penner/USA Today)

If you look at the numbers, first you will find out that there is USD 61.5 million guaranteed money against injury, which is the most all-time in an NFL contract. Only Aaron Rodgers gets more than Wilson’s USD 21.9 million average salary. The USD 31 million is the biggest signing bonus from the last two years, tied with Ben Roethlisberger’s contract, as many experts of gambling facts might know.

However, if you look a little bit closer, you might notice that in fact this is no more than a one-year, USD 31.7 million deal. The Seahawks will have an option for every additional year. So, in other words, Seattle has all the control, and can get rid of Wilson in any of the following seasons. They wouldn’t have to give him a penny beyond money already paid to him.

CBSSports.com: Inside the numbers: Russell Wilson contract broken down year by year

 
The Russell Wilson contract is not amongst the biggest NFL deals, but it seems that the 26-year-old quarterback has made a reasonable deal. The exact numbers of his contract can be adjusted in the following years, it won’t be news for those, who follow sports scores.

A charismatic figure in Seattle, this money earned by much more than football (Photo: AP)

Though it appeared in the media as a four-year, USD 87.6 million deal, gambling news reported that not so much of that amount is fully guaranteed. He has a fully guaranteed USD 31.7 million , and USD 20 million of it will be on his bank account by August 10. An additional chunk of USD 11.7 million arrives in April. So, his fully guaranteed money is far from those in the biggest quarterback contracts of the NFL.

He will get 56.6 million dollars in his first three years, which is less than Cam Newton’s 67 million or Ben Roethlisberger’s 65 million. However, he was on a rookie contract that ensured him 1.5 million only for 2015. Now he has injury guarantee money of 61.5 million dollars in his four-year contract, which is a considerable improvement.

SBNation.com: How Russell Wilson’s comma-laden deal sets the NFL market

 
The Russell Wilson contract extension was a good deal for both sides. The Seahawks ensured that their franchise quarterback will stay in Seattle for the next four years. Meanwhile Wilson can make a lot of money in the following years. And maybe, more importantly, he can get a giant third contract when the current one expires.

The Russell Wilson contract makes many of his teammates content, too (Photo: Seattle Times)

It was key for Wilson to get a four-year extension instead of a five-year deal, according to online mobile news. This is exactly what Wilson’s agent, Mark Rodgers emphasized. He said, “You do a four-year extension so you can look at your client and say ‘look, (when) you are going into the final year of this deal at 30, you are (still) a young man.’”

And until he is 30, he still gets elite quarterback money. Despite the relatively low fully guaranteed money on his contract, the deal is between what Aaron Rodgers and Ben Roethlisberger gets annually.

So, the Russell Wilson contract is finally signed, and player and team can now fully focus on the new campaign.

However, before the season gets underway, it is interesting to have a look at Wilson’s contract in depth. Though it was reported as a mega deal, the real worth of the new contract is that Wilson will be able to get a third, possibly huge one, before he is into his thirties. And it is important too, that he will get USD 31.7 million this year instead of the USD 1.5 million that was guaranteed by his third-round rookie deal. According to Bet365 Sportsbook, the Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks are favorites to win Super Bowl L, available at 5.00 (4/1).

BusinessInsider.com: Russell Wilson contract is the latest evidence that NFL contracts are a joke

 
The Seattle Seahawks were able to agree on a new deal with his quarterback just before the start of the training camp. The Russell Wilson contract was reported as a four-year, USD 87.6 million deal, however, gambling news reported that the situation is far trickier than that.

Only 26, and a dumb play call away from having won two Super Bowls (Brad Penner/USA Today)

If you look at the numbers, first you will find out that there is USD 61.5 million guaranteed money against injury, which is the most all-time in an NFL contract. Only Aaron Rodgers gets more than Wilson’s USD 21.9 million average salary. The USD 31 million is the biggest signing bonus from the last two years, tied with Ben Roethlisberger’s contract, as many experts of gambling facts might know.

However, if you look a little bit closer, you might notice that in fact this is no more than a one-year, USD 31.7 million deal. The Seahawks will have an option for every additional year. So, in other words, Seattle has all the control, and can get rid of Wilson in any of the following seasons. They wouldn’t have to give him a penny beyond money already paid to him.

CBSSports.com: Inside the numbers: Russell Wilson contract broken down year by year

 
The Russell Wilson contract is not amongst the biggest NFL deals, but it seems that the 26-year-old quarterback has made a reasonable deal. The exact numbers of his contract can be adjusted in the following years, it won’t be news for those, who follow sports scores.

A charismatic figure in Seattle, this money earned by much more than football (Photo: AP)

Though it appeared in the media as a four-year, USD 87.6 million deal, gambling news reported that not so much of that amount is fully guaranteed. He has a fully guaranteed USD 31.7 million , and USD 20 million of it will be on his bank account by August 10. An additional chunk of USD 11.7 million arrives in April. So, his fully guaranteed money is far from those in the biggest quarterback contracts of the NFL.

He will get 56.6 million dollars in his first three years, which is less than Cam Newton’s 67 million or Ben Roethlisberger’s 65 million. However, he was on a rookie contract that ensured him 1.5 million only for 2015. Now he has injury guarantee money of 61.5 million dollars in his four-year contract, which is a considerable improvement.

SBNation.com: How Russell Wilson’s comma-laden deal sets the NFL market

 
The Russell Wilson contract extension was a good deal for both sides. The Seahawks ensured that their franchise quarterback will stay in Seattle for the next four years. Meanwhile Wilson can make a lot of money in the following years. And maybe, more importantly, he can get a giant third contract when the current one expires.

The Russell Wilson contract makes many of his teammates content, too (Photo: Seattle Times)

It was key for Wilson to get a four-year extension instead of a five-year deal, according to online mobile news. This is exactly what Wilson’s agent, Mark Rodgers emphasized. He said, “You do a four-year extension so you can look at your client and say ‘look, (when) you are going into the final year of this deal at 30, you are (still) a young man.’”

And until he is 30, he still gets elite quarterback money. Despite the relatively low fully guaranteed money on his contract, the deal is between what Aaron Rodgers and Ben Roethlisberger gets annually.

With so much going on in the world last week perhaps we should take a moment to glance back at some of the important news stories of the last seven days

Last week saw amazing results announced from the trials in Guinea of a experimental vaccine against the Ebola virus. In a trial encompassing over 4,000 people the drug was reported to be 100% effective amongst the 2,014 people who received it immediately and only 16 cases were found amongst those 2,380 who gained a delayed vaccination. Sponsored by the World Health Organization and both the Canadian and Norwegian governments the trial will now continue and expand within the west African country.

Investigations into the killing of Cecil the Lion continued last week with the government of Zimbabwe lodging a petition with the White House in the US to have Walter Palmer, the dentist that killed the animal just outside the Hwange national park in Zimbabwe, extradited back to the African nation to stand trial. The White House has a month to respond. For his part Walter Palmer did apologize, but only to his patients, and has said that he will assist the authorities in their investigation into the lion’s death.

After the withdrawal of Stockholm, Krakow and Oslo, the only two cities interested in hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics, China’s Beijing and Kazakhstan’s Almaty, battled it out for final selection last week with the Chinese capital coming away with the honor despite having already hosted a Summer games and not actually having any snow. The European cities withdrew citing a lack of public interest and the vast costs of hosting the event as being prohibitive. Despite human rights concerns China is seen as a safe pair of hands.

In sport a IAAF report leaked to the Sunday Times and ARD/WDR (a German broadcaster) shows that the extent of cheating in athletics is far wider than has been made public with dubious and suspicious test results that call into question nearly every winner and medalist in the top flight of athletics over the last decade and a half. Question is will the IAAF do anything about it or continue to cover up the cheating? You’ll have to read our daily news pages to find out, but in the meantime here’s the headlines from the last seven days.

1. Formula One prepared to end a sad week at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Sebastien Vettel wins the race! (Photo: Sutton Motorsport Images)

2. Celtic were favourites against Azeri outfit FK Quarabag before the first leg of their Champions League qualifiers.

We hope you placed your bets on Celtic (Photo: SNS via BBC)

3. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady sued the NFL after the organization upheld the four-game suspension in the Deflategate scandal.

Counter-attack from the quarterback (Photo: NBC Conneticut)

4. Chelsea and Arsenal prepared to kick off the 2015-16 season with a spicy London derby in the Community Shield.

Cup winners against championship winners (Photo: BT sports)

5. Michel Platini was considered as favorite to win the next FIFA election after he revealed that he will run for the presidency.

Running for president (UEFA)

6. Arsene Wenger refused to shake hands with Jose Mourinho after Arsenal won the Community Shield match against Chelsea.

It’s on: Murinho vs. Wenger (Photo: Paul Mariott Photography)

7. A widespread doping practice was suspected in athletics after the investigation of the leaked IAAF medical data was published.

WADA is inviting athletes to “play true” (Photo: WADA)

Meanwhile just outside the small east Texan town of Marietta a man had to be airlifted to hospital in the early hours of Thursday morning after suffering bullet wounds sustained when the rounds he himself had fired ricocheted back off the armadillo he was targeting. In the second such incident this year the man was hit in the jaw by one of his own rounds and had to have it wired shut, it is not known at this time if the Armadillo survived the encounter. Armadillos are seen as pests in many southern US states.