Klopp grabs draw in first Premier League game

Liverpool's new gaffer Klopp, has recorded his first Premier League point by drawing away at White Hart Lane.

The well experienced tactician seemed quite satisfied with the goalless draw and performance of his boys at White Hart Lane, as can be deduced from his countenance after the game. He seem to have brought some changes to the former Liverpool side that were playing below pal.

Everton loses a hero to death

Kendall played for the Toffees and managed them on three occasions, with his first spell in charge being the most successful in the club's history.

He led the side to two First Division titles, as well as an FA Cup triumph and European Cup Winners' Cup win.

Sunshine Stars stopper wants clear victory as Birythday compensation

Goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa of Sunshine Stars has charged his Nigeria team mates to beat Burkina Faso convincingly on Saturday as a birthday present for him.

The Super Eagles face the Stallions at the Adokiye Amiesiamaka Stadium, Port Harcourt, in the first leg, final round qualifier for the 2016 African Nations Championship (CHAN).

Jose Mourinho loses respect for Chelsea dressing room

Jose Mourinho has branded claims that he has lost the respect of the Chelsea dressing room as an "absolute disgrace".

The Premier League champions sit 16th in the Premier League after eight games and their performances have piled the pressure on the former Real Madrid coach.

Golden Horn denies Treve Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe hat-trick

Epsom Derby winner Golden Horn, ridden by Frankie Dettori, denied French filly Treve an historic third Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe with victory at Longchamp.

Dettori, winning the race for the fourth time, pulled Golden Horn wide early in the race before slotting in behind the leader.

They were well positioned before moving clear of Flintshire and New Bay, who finished second and third respectively.

Treve finished fast but had to be content with fourth.

Arsenal to up game against United

Per Mertesacker has challenged Arsenal to show more aggression as they look to recover from their latest European flop in Sunday’s showdown with Premier League leaders Manchester United.

Arsene Wenger’s side suffered an embarrassing 3-2 home defeat against Olympiakos in midweek that left them in severe danger of missing out on a place in the Champions League knock-out stages for the first time in 16 years.

Adding to the Gunners’ humiliation was the horrendous blunder from goalkeeper David Ospina, who dropped a corner into his own net to gift the Greeks their second goal and in the process triggered a barrage of criticism for Wenger for his decision to rest regular first choice Petr Cech.

Newport County appoint John Sheridan as new manager

Newport have appointed John Sheridan as their new manager following the departure of Terry Butcher.

Sheridan, 51, unveiled as boss a day after Butcher left the club on Thursday, will take charge of this weekend's Sky Bet League 2 game against Exeter.

The former Oldham, Chesterfield and Plymouth boss is yet to confirm his backroom staff and will be assisted by Byron Anthony and Michael Flynn on Saturday.
Sheridan told the club's official website

Johanna Konta loses to Venus Williams at Wuhan Open

Britain's Johanna Konta was beaten 6-4 3-6 7-5 by former world number one Venus Williams in the quarter-finals of the Wuhan Open.

Konta, who won 21 of her previous 22 matches and beat world number two Simona Halep on Wednesday, served for a place in the last four in the decider.

However American Williams, 35, won four games on the trot to set up a semi-final against Roberta Vinci.

Konta's form will see the 24-year-old take over as British number one.

She started the year 150th in the world but is now 66th and will next week pass compatriot Heather Watson in the rankings.

Williams, the current world number 24, has won seven Grand Slams since turning professional in October 1994.

"I went on court to win and to do my best," said Konta. "I gave my all. It just wasn't enough.

"I lost to a pretty incredible champion. She played an incredible match. I just feel very fortunate that I got to share the court with her."

Konta made Williams work hard for the victory, becoming the first person to take a set off her at the Wuhan Open after losing the first.

She then led 5-3 in the final set and looked on course to record another upset at the tournament.

However Williams drew upon all of her experience to grind out the victory, coming out on top in a breathtaking final game that saw the crowd applaud midway through one particularly impressive rally.

"Johanna played so well. She has had a wonderful summer," said Williams.

"It seemed like I was finished but I felt the energy from the crowd."

David Beckham: Sir Alex Ferguson to manage former England captain

Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will manage a Great Britain and Ireland XI captained by David Beckham in a charity match next month.


The team will take on a World XI captained by France legend Zinedine Zidane at Old Trafford on 14 November.

Former Chelsea, Real Madrid and AC Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti will manage the World XI, while Italian Pierluigi Collina will referee the match.

Money raised from ticket sales will be donated to children's charity Unicef.

Ferguson, 73, retired in 2013, having won 38 trophies during 26 years in charge at Old Trafford.

Former England captain Beckham made 394 appearances over an 11-year period for United under Ferguson before he was sold to Real Madrid in 2003, four months after the Scot accidentally kicked a boot that struck the ex-Old Trafford midfielder above the left eye.

Ferguson was also critical of his Beckham in his autobiography, but Beckham told BBC Radio 1's Nick Grimshaw that he had personally called the Scot to ask him to take part.

"Everyone knows I retired three years ago and I never thought I'd be getting my boots out again and playing," said Beckham. "Football is such a powerful tool and to have Zidane on the field, Sir Alex Ferguson and Carlo Ancelotti in the stands, I think people are going to love it."

The 40-year-old, a Unicef ambassador, added: "This match gives me the perfect opportunity to raise awareness and vital funds to help reach the children who need it most."