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Serena compared to Sharapova H2H: 12 - 2 Serena. The last 11 STRAIGHT matches have been won by serena - 8 of them in straight sets - 7 of them with either a or a bagel. Last match Sharapova won was in 2004.

Doha, QATAR 6-3 6-2 ISTANBUL, TURKEY 6-4 6-3 LONDON, THE UK 6-0 6-1 Madrid, SPAIN 6-1 6-3 STANFORD, USA 6-1 6-3 WIMBLEDON, THE UK 7-6 (9) 6-4 CHARLESTON, USA 7-5 4-6 6-1 Ohio, USA 6-1 6-1 Victoria, AUSTRALIA 6-1 6-2 Victoria, AUSTRALIA 2-6 7-5 8-6 LOS ANGELES, Us 4-6 6-2 6-4 WIMBLEDON, THE UK 6-1 6-4 USA

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The dark clouds that loom over this years Indian Premier League ...

Favouring a match-day policy that considers fireworks and dancing girls appropriate for almost any situation and dealing in sums of money never before seen in the sport, the Indian Premier League has had a profound impact on world cricket since it brashly burst onto the scene in 2008.

If test cricket is the Cutty Sark, a Victorian antiquity lovingly preserved whatever the modern world throws at it, then the IPL is Roberto Cavalli's yacht, gunwales overflowing with hideous leopard print sofas, variously shimmering surfaces and a constantly changing array of global stars.

Yet for all its gaudy excess and dazzling financial incentives, Twenty20 cricket's premier annual event has not had the hugely detrimental effect on the other forms of the game that many feared it would.

While there have of course been some negative consequences to the IPL and it is still too early to see its long-term impact on the sport, there have also been undeniable positives – the extra money on offer giving some serious financial support to cricket's less wealthy nations being an obvious example and West Indies' World Twenty20 success last year also springing to mind.

However with just days to go until the sixth edition of cricket's spangliest slogfest starts in its own predictably overstated style, things are far from perfect in the promised land with several dark clouds looming over the tournament.

The first of these is the horrific assault this week of New Zealand's Jesse Ryder, who was in self-imposed international exile but due to join up with the Delhi Daredevils for the IPL.

Ryder has had a troubled career with a collection of off-field incidents that have matched and hampered his otherwise not inconsiderable achievements on the pitch. However there was a sense that he was close to making his much hoped-for return to the international fold and that the IPL – a tournament perfectly suited to his aggressive batting, useful if unspectacular medium pace and excellent close catching – would provide the stage for him to shine once again.

Instead as a result of a disgustingly violent attack he lies in a Christchurch hospital and while fortunately he is showing early signs of improvement the incident has shocked the entire cricketing world and provides some real perspective ahead of the commercially driven IPL.

The other unwelcome shadow cast over this year's tournament is one almost entirely of the organisers making and which adds to a pre-existing if rarely discussed flaw of the IPL, the exclusion of players based solely on their nationality.

This is the decision to prohibit Sri Lankan participation in any matches in Chennai due to political tensions involving the island and the state of Tamil Nadu, of which the city is the capital.

Chennai Super Kings' Sri Lankans, Nuwan Kulasekara and Akila Dananjaya, are obviously the worst affected players although with big stars such as Mahela Jayawardene, Muttiah Muralitharan, Lasith Malinga, Tilakratne Dilshan, Angelo Mathews and Ajantha Mendis all playing in the tournament, other sides will perhaps feel more hard done by.

While there may be genuine security fears behind the decision, the IPL organisers could perhaps have just moved Chennai's home games – after all the last time there were security worries, the whole tournament was moved to South Africa at very short notice.

The move to ban players from certain games purely based on their nationality is an unwelcome one and mirrors, albeit to a less radical degree, the decision to prohibit Pakistani players from taking part in the IPL, which was introduced in 2009.

While despite the adage, sport and politics do inevitably have to mix at some point; it is to their ongoing shame that the IPL organisers have not taken a more inclusive stance, not only because it could potentially have a healing effect but also because a tournament shorn of players like Shahid Afridi – a man seemingly factory-built for the quick fire adrenaline-fest that is the IPL – is all the poorer for it.

In spite of all this, not to mention the ever-present problem with English players' participation and the fact that injury has already ruled out big names such as Kevin Pietersen and Michael Clarke, there is still much to look forward to in the weeks ahead.

After all if you can't take some joy from the sight of Chris Gayle coolly striding to the wicket and like a swashbuckling, golden-padded god, casually blasting the ball around every cricketing coliseum in India, then perhaps the sport's not for you.

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Newspaper Cruelly Taunts Both Patriots And Cardinals Fans With Tom Brady Trade Scenario That Will Never Happen

The New England Patriots went 12-4 this year. They entered the season a Super Bowl favorite, and they reached the AFC Championship, still a Super Bowl favorite. They had a lackluster game against a Baltimore Ravens team that has given them lots of trouble, recently. The Ravens were underdogs, but they pulled the upset.

How can the Patriots fix their (minor) problems? By trading their best player, one of the best players of all-time at the most important position in the game! The one who just had an incredible year, again!

Seriously, a writer for the Eagle Tribune came to this conclusion (or, more likely, took this angle of trolling both Cardinals and Patriots fans). I wanted to look away, but the awfulness is just too seductive.

Back in 2009, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick flirted with the adage that "nobody is untradeable," when he dealt an in-his-prime, potential Hall-of-Famer Richard Seymour to Oakland for a first-round pick.

Nice premise! If Bill Belichick will trade an elite defensive lineman, why won't he trade the guy who might be the best quarterback of all time?

Championship-starved — trust me, Belichick needs another Lombardi Trophy like I need air to breathe — since 2004, despite four trips to the conference title game and a pair of Super Bowl appearances, the Patriots have to contemplate this conundrum.

My opinion? Yes. He's still elite, top three or four. But he's not the best of the best any more. We've seen too much in big games the last handful of years.

My opinion? No. While I believe they can compete at the highest level, particularly in the weak AFC, there are too many key holes to fill (more on that later).

So, without any further beating around the bush, it's time for Patriots football CEO and head coach to consider what several million people probable deem unthinkable: Should the Patriots trade Brady?

I probably probable think more than several million people deem this unthinkable, because no intelligent person has asked this question. The first question, that is. The "Are you an idiot, Longo?" question has certainly been asked re: this article, as Longo knows. Self-aware trolls are the most dangerous.

In this instance, after another January disappointment against a driven, rugged, physical but soon-to-be dismantled Ravens team, sending Brady away this off-season would be the best for all parties.

Oh, I see what you did there! The Pats were beaten by the Ravens, and the Ravens will be dismantled by the 49ers! This was troll inception, hiding the "49ers Will Win Easily, You Idiots" article within the "Tom Brady Lost A Super Bowl Last Year And An AFC Championship Game This Year ZOMG Trade Him" article. Clever. Self-aware. Is First Take hiring?

Brady, even at age 35, should command a deal of at the least Ricky Williams proportions (somebody's entire draft) or maybe even to the extremes that the Vikings paid Dallas for Herschel Walker (two 1sts, two 2nds, two 3rds).

He's right! An otherworldly quarterback would probably land you an entire draft. Perhaps more. If the Pats are lucky, they might find a Hall-of-Fame quarterback with one of those picks! It's tough, but Belichick has done it before. Did you know, he drafted Tom Brady in the sixth round?

First and foremost, the Cardinals can't hurt you. In the NFC West, Brady is as far away as possible. Unless he plays another five years — highly unlikely — the only place you'll encounter Brady again on the field of battle is at a Super Bowl.

Trade Tom Brady to the Cardinals, so that the Cardinals can get to the Super Bowl. You see, by trading Tom Brady, the Patriots will ruin their chances at getting to a Super Bowl, so they'll never have to play against Tom Brady!

The Cardinals have the ammunition to attract the Patriots to the negotiating table. Remember, they pick at No. 7, an attractive spot for this draft, which has already been fortified by over 70 underclassmen.

You know the old NFL adage: if you have an elite quarterback, trade him for picks in a year where there's an underwhelming crop of quarterbacks.

Arizona also has incredible need. Most draftniks currently have the Cards dabbling with the likes of USC QB Matt Barkley or West Virginia's Geno Smith in the first round.

Why take a shot and fail again, a la Matt Leinart? This franchise can have its own new face in a matter days, one that is proven and currently stands at the forefront of the game.

In the alternate universe where this trade actually happens, Longo will be able to write the same exact column next year, in reverse. The Cardinals didn't win the Super Bowl with Tom Brady. He's only the third-best quarterback in the league. Trade him to the Patriots; they need a quarterback and could sure use a guy like Tom Brady!

If you're new coach Bruce Arians and you've got a choice, do you open your first real NFL head coaching job with Hall of Famer Tom Brady or the three-headed menace known as Hoyer/Skelton/Kolb?

This would not be one-sided. The Cardinals would get one of the game's best quarterbacks to go with one of the best wide receivers in the game (Larry Fitzgerald) and become an immediate contender.

Tom Brady can turn the Cardinals into an immediate contender, but he will not help the Patriots win a Super Bowl. Logic!

The Patriots are 7-7 over their last 14 playoff games with a defense that has "improved" from 32nd to 31st to 27th overall in the last three seasons.

The move fits, if not for the entire franchise, but for Belichick, who at times appears uneasy with this pass-happy product we have come to know, adore and be summarily disappointed by in the playoffs.

Replacing Brady would be a chore. But it can happen. Better yet, you don't have to replace him, just find a quarterback 75 percent as good as Brady, who can run an offense.

Remember that guy Matt Cassel? He led you to an 11-5 mark in 2008 when Brady was on the shelf. Chances are he could be had for a song in Kansas City, where he probably doesn't fit into new coach Andy Reid's system.

Shortly after the Super Bowl, Alex Smith will be seeking a new home. He was a couple botched punt returns away from leading the Niners to Super Bowl XLVI.

Oh, now it makes sense. Trade Tom Brady, acquire Matt Cassell. It's all about buying low and selling high, you guys. You think there's any way the 49ers would part with David Akers for Brady?

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Greg Oden Reportedly Drawing Serious Interest from Heat and Cavaliers

Greg Oden is interested in returning to the NBA this season, and two suitors have emerged as the favorites to sign the much-maligned big man.

According to CBS Sports' Jeff Goodman, the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers have both expressed interest in bringing in the former No. 1-overall pick.

Oden and his representatives are apparently hoping to meet with Heat team president Pat Riley at an unspecified date within the next week, and the franchise is likely exploring a deal worth the veteran's minimum salary.

However, there's a chance Oden could score a bigger payday with the Cavs. Goodman's source noted that the Cleveland brass is willing to dole out up to $4 million for the center's services.

Regardless of where he winds up, it would be a surprise just to see Oden back in uniform and actually playing on the hardwood. Due to a multitude of knee injuries and surgeries, the Ohio State product hasn't appeared in a game since December of 2009.

The Portland Trail Blazers infamously selected Oden over Kevin Durant in the 2007 draft, a terrible decision considering the top pick only contributed in 82 games over the course of his five seasons with the team.

At 25 years old, Oden's knees have suffered more ailments and surgeries than most people experience in a lifetime. However, he's a tantalizing talent when healthy, having averaged 11.1 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in just 23.9 minutes during an extended stretch in the 2009 campaign.

With the Heat starved for cap space and having had no luck so far in developing high-risk, high-reward centers like Eddy Curry, they might be willing to roll the dice on someone with Oden's upside.

Cleveland could use a young center as a cornerstone for its youth movement, as Anderson Varejao is on the north side of 30 and recovering from a blood clot.

Unfortunately, Goodman noted in his report that Oden will likely not be ready to contribute for the tail end of the 2012-13 campaign, but should be ready in time for next season's tip.

As long as Oden shows he can stay on the court and looks promising enough in workouts, there is going to be a market for the 7'0", 285-pound big.

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Christopher Samba Defends A100k a Week QPR Contract...

Get the CaughtOffside iPad app. Get the no 1 Free Sports Application from the App Store. Most of the latest footie news and much, much more. Defense demands no-one pushed the team to sign him. Register to Fulham compared to QPR QPR defense Christopher Sambas has guarded the quantity the membership are paying him for his services according to The Daily Mail. The centre-back has been pointed to as a perfect exemplory case of the clubas willingness to throw around money. Samba joined the club from rich Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala with chef Harry Redknapp positive that the playeras defensive qualities may help the club avoid relegation to the Championship. That now appears unlikely with QPR firmly rooted to underneath of the Premier League. They're seven things clear from safety and with only seven games left to play, the club require a miracle to avoid Championship football next time. As much have begun to question how the club will pay their well rewarded stars with no Premier League income that has seen the criticism of the clubas spending resurface. But club operator Tony Fernandes has insisted the club will have the ability to survive whenever they suffer relegation. Samba has also moved to defend his A100,000 weekly wages by insisting that nobody was forced into getting him to the team. Samba has remarked that Anzhi offered him an improved offer in which to stay Russia nevertheless the centre-back was eager to return to English football.

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(Video) Stuttgart 1-2 Borussia Dortmund: Bundesliga Highlights...

Have the CaughtOffside iPad application. Obtain the no 1 Free Sports Application from the Software Shop. All the latest footie information and much, much more. John Lewandowski notched up the winner as Dortmund surrounded out Stuttgart. Register to Borussia Dortmund versus Hamilton Academical Augsburg Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund 1:2 GOALS HIGHLIGHTS by footballdaily1

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Baseball - Initial League West Ham ease past West Brom with Carroll brace - Eurosport.com AU

West Ham United recorded an appropriate 3-1 gain against West Bromwich Albion at Upton Park to all but allay any residual fears of being drawn right into a Premier League relegation struggle. Andrew Carroll gave the hosts the cause with a thunderous header with only a little over quarter of an hour or so before Gary OaNeil doubled their advantage with a tempting energy on 28 minutes gone. The Baggies came back into the contest after the period however, many strong defending ensured that the hosts retained their two target benefit before Carroll added a third with a smart volley on 80 minutes. The arrears were reduced by graham Dorrans with 88 minutes after the Hammers were forced to perform the past five minutes with twenty men after exchange George McCartney had to stop wounded gone from the penalty area. The readers didn't force any real pressure on Sam Allardyceas guys nevertheless and their frustrations boiled over when Youssouf Mulumbu was sent down in bizarre situations in the dying minutes for picking up and kicking the ball at OaNeil. Sitting just six points above the underside three and by having an April fixture record that contains Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United beckoning, the visit of West Brom to Upton Park had taken on increased sense of meaning. Drop and the boardroom parties that met the Hammers' acquisition of a brand new home can soon become muted by the realities of a struggle for survival, but boss Allardyce was once more able to turn to the midfield confidence of Kevin Nolan, who had recovered from a broken foot but the guile of Joe Cole was overlooked. The Baggies, that are on program to eclipse last season's best-ever Premier League end of tenth, started with a front two of Romelu Lukaku and Shane Long with Peter Odemwingie a replacement. Roused by a really energetic home devoted, the Hammers immediately go about their visitors from the Black Country with a mixture of neat, delicate passing in the centre of midfield and more immediate balls from back-to-front hauling Steve Clarkeas 4-4-2 development out of condition. Despite as he rapidly shifted his weight to get down to a Lukaku free-kick to tip it on to the post to ensure the clubs stayed at equality, their superiority, the hosts were indebted to the reflexes of owner Jussi Jaaskelainen with 14 minutes gone. Within two minutes of this Jaaskelainen end, Carroll had risen highest at a corner to head a OaNeil middle past Ben Foster to offer the guide to the Hammers their wonderful display had merited. With their front two remote, West Brom provided a threat with photographs from distance as Dorrans twice accepted the invitation of a reticent West Ham support to hurt the hands of the Finnish stopper a' nevertheless the hosts were in control. A gilt-edged effort was fired by jarvis over the bar from deep inside the box before OaNeil scored a tempting minute carrying out a quick-fire break ably assisted by Mohammed Diame and led by Ricardo Vaz Te. Having received a get back move from Vaz Te, the former Portsmouth person curled a whipped energy over a stranded Foster to increase his sideas advantage, and, with that advantage, Allardyceas men enjoyed the remaining 15 approximately minutes out with a level of power with the very best chance arriving the form of a cross-come-shot with 39 minutes gone. West Brom began the 2nd time in the ascendancy and, while West Hamas dogged defensive line limited the guests place in the final third, additionally, it served to identify Carroll with the space between a five-man midfield indicating tough to link, but an increase in strength soon found the hosts wrestle right back the effort. But, the guests could have pegged the Hammers back with 68 minutes on the clock but umpire Andre Marriner chosen not to point out the area despite James Collinsa over-zealous problem, by which his hand went in to the back of the Baggies midfielder Mulumbu. Even though close contact, the hosts were dominant in midfield and Carroll handed up a chance to increase his particular tally having been identified by Nolan in place. The introduction of Odemwingie a to howls of derision from the travelling help a gave the Baggies restored vigour nonetheless it was soon dropped after he tried two overly-optimistic shots from length before Carroll added his sideas third. The on-loan forward observed a Collinsa free-kick over his shoulder before managing a lovely volley past Foster with 80 minutes attended place the game beyond Clarkeas guys. Having lost McCartney to harm, West Ham suffered still another blow immediately after when Matt Taylor was adjudged to possess fouled Lukaku in the field a Dorrans took the responsibility to lessen the debts but, when Mulumbu lost composure in the dying minutes and was sent off, the likelihood of a miraculous recovery were dashed. MAN OF THE MATCH: Andy Carroll (West Ham ): Light emitting diode the range beautifully and topped an excellent performance with a brace to make certain all three points went to the home side. PERSON RATINGS: West Ham: Jaaskelainen 7, Demel 6, Reid 6, Collins 6, O'Brien 5, Diame 5, Nolan 5, O'Neil 7, Jarvis 6, Vaz Te 5, Carroll 8. Subs: McCartney 4, Collison 5, Taylor 5. West Brom: Foster 6, Jones 5, McAuley 5, Olsson 4, Ridgewell 5, Dorrans 6, Yacob 6, Mulumbu 4, Brunt 5, Lukaku 6, Long 6. Subs: Odemwingie 6, Fortune 5, Rosenberg 6. MATCHCAST: FULL COMMENTARY AND MATCH Figures

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Eden Hazard | Chelsea FC 360

Eden Hazard is in unstoppable form and is arguably one of the best Chelsea players right now, so I decided to assess what is so good about Hazard…

Hazard was definitely the best player at Lille during his days in the Ligue 1 winning the UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Year in 10-11 & 11-12 and winning UNFP Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year in 08-09 & 09-10. Hazard mainly plays as an attacking midfielder or a winger. Hazard is known for his creativity, speed, and technique. Hazard is described as a player with the ability to 'change the game with a turn of pace or a dribble'. Hazard is what you would call a 'defenders nightmare' but if you're in the same squad as him, a 'strikers dream'. Hazard has been compared to the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for his style of play managing to get the 58th place in the '100 best footballers in the world' by the Guardian, a magnificent achievement for a lad of 21 years old at the time. The French legend, Zinedine Zidane quoted 'I believe Eden Hazard will be one of the best players in football history, no question!', a compliment of this caliber from one of the greatest players in football isn't something you could just forget, no, it is something you should take to heart and try to achieve even more, exactly what Hazard has done by moving the Champions of Europe, Chelsea Football Club…

Eden Hazard possesses the same qualities Cristiano Ronaldo does, maybe not the ability to header the ball even though he has scored one header this season but he makes up for it in every other category. Below is a list of a few qualities that Eden Hazard possesses (WhoScored)

Now as you can see by those two photos, are Eden Hazard and Cristiano Ronaldo any different in terms of style of play? Ronaldo tends to be more of a long shot specialist whereas Hazard is more of a passing/dribbling specialist. Now I'm not saying you can compare the two players at the moment but who's to say that Eden Hazard will not be as good as or even better than Ronaldo in the future?

Eden Hazard is having an immense debut season for Chelsea managing to score 12 goals and 20 assists, already matching Juan Mata's tally in his debut season for Chelsea! Hazard has scored a range of different goals this season varying from long shots, top corner finishes and even a header. Hazard has managed to get 5 goals with his left foot which is supposedly his 'weaker' foot, 6 goals with his right foot and 1 with his head. Hazard's skills and tricks have been amazing this season, here's a few links for you:

If you watch those video clips, you'll see Hazard's ability to spot a pass, his ability to get away from players and his lethal shot, an overall winger/attacking midfielder you could say…

What has impressed me the most is how much Hazard has improved his defensive ability helping out Cole who keeps getting beat for pace by pacey wingers and Hazard constantly helping him out after a disappointing season by Ashley Cole who has not been in the best form.

Can Hazard really become one of the best players in football history, with the quality he possesses, who's to say he can't?

Eden Hazard is in unstoppable form and is arguably one of the best Chelsea players right now, so I decided to assess what is so good about Hazard…

Hazard was definitely the best player at Lille during his days in the Ligue 1 winning the UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Year in 10-11 & 11-12 and winning UNFP Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year in 08-09 & 09-10. Hazard mainly plays as an attacking midfielder or a winger. Hazard is known for his creativity, speed, and technique. Hazard is described as a player with the ability to 'change the game with a turn of pace or a dribble'. Hazard is what you would call a 'defenders nightmare' but if you're in the same squad as him, a 'strikers dream'. Hazard has been compared to the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for his style of play managing to get the 58th place in the '100 best footballers in the world' by the Guardian, a magnificent achievement for a lad of 21 years old at the time. The French legend, Zinedine Zidane quoted 'I believe Eden Hazard will be one of the best players in football history, no question!', a compliment of this caliber from one of the greatest players in football isn't something you could just forget, no, it is something you should take to heart and try to achieve even more, exactly what Hazard has done by moving the Champions of Europe, Chelsea Football Club…

Eden Hazard possesses the same qualities Cristiano Ronaldo does, maybe not the ability to header the ball even though he has scored one header this season but he makes up for it in every other category. Below is a list of a few qualities that Eden Hazard possesses (WhoScored)

Now as you can see by those two photos, are Eden Hazard and Cristiano Ronaldo any different in terms of style of play? Ronaldo tends to be more of a long shot specialist whereas Hazard is more of a passing/dribbling specialist. Now I'm not saying you can compare the two players at the moment but who's to say that Eden Hazard will not be as good as or even better than Ronaldo in the future?

Eden Hazard is having an immense debut season for Chelsea managing to score 12 goals and 20 assists, already matching Juan Mata's tally in his debut season for Chelsea! Hazard has scored a range of different goals this season varying from long shots, top corner finishes and even a header. Hazard has managed to get 5 goals with his left foot which is supposedly his 'weaker' foot, 6 goals with his right foot and 1 with his head. Hazard's skills and tricks have been amazing this season, here's a few links for you:

If you watch those video clips, you'll see Hazard's ability to spot a pass, his ability to get away from players and his lethal shot, an overall winger/attacking midfielder you could say…

What has impressed me the most is how much Hazard has improved his defensive ability helping out Cole who keeps getting beat for pace by pacey wingers and Hazard constantly helping him out after a disappointing season by Ashley Cole who has not been in the best form.

Can Hazard really become one of the best players in football history, with the quality he possesses, who's to say he can't?

Lazio compared to Catania, Preview: European hopefuls conflict in Rome...

Lazio aspire to arrest their Serie A decline when Catania arrive at town on Saturday afternoon, with both sides desperately pursuing a place in Europe next time. Considered feasible Scudetto competitors at the change of the year, Lazio have experienced a miserable 2013 to date domestically, and have lost three league games on the rebound. As a result, the Biancocelesti have are simply two points in front of their opponents and dropped eight points behind the Champions League sites. Catania ruined Lazio 4-0 in the installation back November. Nevertheless, that result then saw Lazio carry on an unbeaten 16 game run in every games, including a 3-0 Coppa Italia quarter final victory within the Elefanti in the beginning of January. After suffering last-gasp defeats to equally Inter Milan and Juventus in successive weeks, Catania scored a 3-1 conquer Udinese prior to the break, because of targets from Alejandro Gomez (2) and Francesco Lodi. Coincidentally, both participants were also on the scoresheet when Catania thrashed Lazio. The Sicilians continue to be on course for a Europa League place that may limit a fulfilling year for Rolando Maran, who this week set pen to paper on a new three year contract. The rigours of fighting in Europe and the category have obviously taken its toll on Vladimir Petkovic's side, though they're increased by the reasonable return of Miroslav Klose to the matchday squad. The frequent marksman has been sidelined for almost 8 weeks with a knee injury, but can take his place among the alternatives. Andre Dias joins an already lengthy Lazio damage list, which still involves Sergio Floccari, so the approaching options check out be between Libor Kozak and Louis Saha. Kozak is a revelation in the Europa League with twenty goals, but is yet to join up this year in Serie A. The creative abilities of Mauro Zarate would can be found in of use, but the temperamental Argentine has begun proceedings to cancel his contract after becoming completely fed up of being frozen out of the very first group picture. Being grabbed holidaying in the Maldives although on injury leave did not particularly endear Maurito to the bigger ups and a split appears expected earlier as opposed to later. A suspension is sat out by michael Ciani after being sent off in the snow against Torino last time out. Federico Marchetti has recovered from the neck injury acquired on international responsibility and must retain the goalkeeping gloves. Both Giuseppe Biava and Stefano Mauri are holding scrapes, but are in the squad and in competition to perform. With Blazej Augustyn and Ciro Capuano injured and Alessandro Potenza and Nicolas Spolli both suspended, Catania have dilemmas in protection. Fabio Sciacca also misses out in midfield, while a late fitness test is faced by Sergio Almiron. The Three Tenors - Gomez, Pablo Barrientos and Gonzalo Bergessio will all fall into line, wanting to add to the success Catania have against Lazio in Rome. Lazio insides and injuries Out: Abdoulay Konko, Marius Stankevicius, Andre Dias, Cristian Brocchi, Sergio Floccari (hurt) Jordan Ciani (suspended) Catania accidents and suspensions Out: Blazej Augustyn, Ciro Capuano, Fabio Sciacca (hurt) Alessandro Potenza, Nicolas Spolli (stopped) Match Date/Time: Saturday 30th March 2013 3:00 p.m. Regional, 9:00 a.m. ET Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy TV: Sky Calcio 4 (Italy)

Heat's winning streak ends at 27 in Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) — The Miami Heat's 27-game winning streak was snapped Wednesday night by the Chicago Bulls, 101-97, when a furious comeback by LeBron James and his teammates fell short.

Luol Deng scored 28 points, Carlos Boozer added 21 points and 17 rebounds, and the Bulls brought the Heat's pursuit of the record to a screeching halt despite another big game from James.

Miami's superstar did all he could to keep the run going, scoring 32 points in a physical final few minutes that saw the MVP even collect a flagrant foul.

The Heat hadn't lost since the Pacers beat them in Indianapolis on Feb. 1. But after grinding out some close wins lately, including a rally from 27 down in Cleveland, they simply came up short down the stretch in this one.

For the better part of two months, they were the NBA's comeback kings. They erased seven double-digit deficits during the streak. They found themselves trailing in the fourth quarter 11 times, and won them all.

And when they walked off the floor in Chicago, they were not happy. Faces were stoic as the Heat trudged toward the locker room. James turned and glared at one fan who grabbed at his head. Meanwhile, the Bulls whooped and slapped hands with anyone they could reach, with some acknowledging that being the team that snapped the streak meant plenty.

It will go down as the second-longest winning streak in the history of American major pro sports, behind only the Lakers. And some of those who helped that 33-game run become reality were openly cheering for the Heat as Miami's streak rolled along, with Jerry West among those saying that he believed the reigning champions had a real shot at pulling the feat off.

The streak began on Super Bowl Sunday in Toronto, a day when Heat players were mildly annoyed about having to miss football's title game. When San Francisco and Baltimore were to be playing, the Heat were to be flying home for a game the following night.

Miami beat Toronto that afternoon, then stayed in the city several more hours to watch the Super Bowl together, an event highlighted by Shane Battier giving an unplanned speech about appreciating little moments as a team.

They blew out good teams like the Los Angeles Clippers, Oklahoma City Thunder and the Bulls, then inexplicably struggled with lottery-bound Cleveland, Detroit, Sacramento, Charlotte and Orlando. They rallied from 13 points down in the final 8 minutes to beat Boston, from a 27-point third-quarter hole at Cleveland, and from 11-point deficits against Detroit and Charlotte — all those coming in a seven-day span, no less.

"There are several teams that can do it," Pistons guard Jose Calderon said, when asked what it would take for someone to beat Miami. "It's difficult to maintain this concentration every day. It will likely take everyone to have a bad day."

"To do something like this, everyone needs to step up," said Battier, who was part of a 32-game winning streak at Duke, a 22-gamer with the Houston Rockets and now played a role in this epic Heat run.

There were times when even the Heat themselves didn't know how long the streak was. Because it was interrupted by the All-Star break, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was surprised when a staff member said something about Miami having won nine in a row. When it was at 24 games, Dwyane Wade made a reference to "23, 24, whatever it is."

Heat President Pat Riley played for the Lakers team that won 33 in a row, and remained silent throughout Miami's streak, mainly because he rarely gives interviews these days but more so because the official team stance was that it simply did not matter. This season is championship-or-bust for Miami, one where nothing else other than raising yet another Larry O'Brien Trophy will satisfy.

"I understand the history of the game," James said after the streak reached 25. "I appreciate the history of the game. But this team has a bigger goal than winning a number of consecutive games in a row."

When it started, Miami was 5½ games behind San Antonio for the overall NBA lead, only a half-game ahead of New York in the Eastern Conference race, held just a four-game edge over Atlanta in the Southeast Division and were the league's ninth-best road team in terms of winning percentage.

The Heat now sit atop the overall NBA standings, gained 12 games over New York in the East entering Wednesday, put away the Hawks for good several weeks ago and are now, by far, the league's best road team. And with the streak over, all that's left now is getting ready for the postseason.

Recently rich Manchester City give attention to care skill - Reuters UK

Thu Mar 28, 2013 3:56am GMT MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Having vaulted quickly to the top of English football thanks to large amounts of cash from Abu Dhabi, Manchester City are now actually investing in youth development to try to maintain their improved status. The Premier League winners are creating a new basketball academy at a reported price greater than 100 million pounds on property adjacent to their Etihad Stadium in the northern English city. Scheduled to open for the start of the 2014-15 season, it'll let City to teach up to 400 young players along side a squad of first group professionals constructed at great cost from around the world. Classrooms and accommodation blocks will be constructed to educate and house some of the children, while a 7,000-seater arena will help them to obtain used to playing in front of crowds. City's rapid increase within the last five years has been funded by owner Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, element of Abu Dhabi's ruling family. They should now belong to line with new regulations requiring groups to go towards breakeven or experience exclusion from European competition. Nevertheless, shelling out for youth development is omitted from the measurements, which makes it a doubly beneficial investment. Impressive although the City plans are, it'll demand a change in attitude along with gleaming new buildings to slow English soccer's failure to make enough supreme quality small players, says Patrick Vieira, the former French international who's City's football development executive. "With the number of individuals who play the game and the number of children who love and play the game, I think there is insufficient ability compared to what football is all about in this country," Vieira told Reuters in an interview. "It is a disappointment since I have been here for years and I love this place, the passion is loved by me from the supporters and the people," included Vieira, who performed for Arsenal for seven times. Vieira, 36, began his playing career in France and also played in Italy, providing exposure to him to coaching practices across Europe. ENJOY IT He speaks of the requirement for patience with young people, saying an over-emphasis on benefits can stunt the development of talented teenagers. "It is not about winning or losing, it is about how you can improve, how you progress year after year," he said. Growing up in France, he explained the focus was on stimulating budding experts to develop awareness on the subject, learning how to search for the next pass and to create the right decisions when on the ball. "Just have fun, don't be afraid to play, do not be afraid to make a blunder since most of us make mistakes," said Vieira, explaining what youngsters should be told. "What is very important would be to learn from the errors you are making." The English Premier League, the richest in the world, has recently changed its regulations to permit the clubs with the top ranked academies to simply take people regular from the age of 12 and recruit from all around the place. "The difference if you compare the English, the Spanish or the French or the Dutch kids, I do believe international the kids are spending more hours on it field compared to the English boy," Vieira said. "The guidelines changing I think has actually improved the grade of the people and I think it is important as well that a team like City can get a child from London." The changes put more stress on clubs like City to make certain youngsters obtain a whole knowledge on and off the field. City have a partnership with a nearby fee-paying school that enables youngsters to combine training and education. "The knowledge part of it is really quite important, as a football club we would like these people to be a good human being, the one who can answer all the issues he will find in life," Vieira said. City realize they have some catching up to do weighed against more established European powers in regards to growing their very own skill. "Barcelona have been doing it for the last 35 years and we've just been doing it for a few years and we're a, long way behind," Vieira said. "But next four to five years I hope that we will have young people who will come through the school and play for the first team since we've some great young players." (Editing by Sonia Oxley)

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Newcastle United PR and Fans Change Wigan Tragedy Around - The Magazine

The problem which was Wigan, both on and off the pitch, looks to be arriving at a little of closure. The Haidara injury has luckily perhaps not proved as bad since it looked at the full time with the gamer due back early April, while off the message the membership have wisely managed the behaviour of some of our fans pre-match. Nearly all of you'll have seen right now that after numerous our instructors attained Wigan, they parked adjacent to some inexperienced football pitches and supporters swarmed onto the pitch disrupting the fit. Wigan Cosmos had their ball stolen and there was other slight injury, embarrassingly the whole lot was recorded and seen with a worldwide audience. In the aftermath, Newcastle supporters got together and raised money to pay the amateur team for their reduction and then Newcastle United walked in and did exactly the same. On top of that, the team have now asked Wigan Cosmos to play on the St.Jamesa Park frequency and while the motions wonat receive quite the exact same amount of coverage since the original damage/embarrassment, it only shows simply how much goodwill may be produced with a little bit of money and concern. A big thumbs as much as Newcastle United for the handling of the situation. You might say it is simply common sense but how usually have they got it wrong in the past? New issue of our magazine is now on sale in most Tyneside newsagents, or purchase now onlineAfor only A3 (plus postage) for Worldwide shipping straight to your door, or why don't you start a subscription a' rates from only A23. Available on line here in The Mag Shop and in newsagents throughout the North East for only A3! Why not subscribe? Subscriptions start from only A23. Never miss a problem and delivery direct to your home world wide. Join Today

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Lewis Holtby guarantees Tottenham Hotspur answer - Sports Mole

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 02:22 UK Consecutive Premier League games were lost by spurs both area of a drubbing by They weren't eliminated by Inter Milan which did from the Europa League, prior to the global break. The Lillywhites endured a swim in form at this time last time and were shafted from the ultimate Champions League qualifying position by north London opponents Arsenal. But, Holtby, a A1.5m January arrival from Schalke 04, is certain that Spurs will return restored from their global responsibilities and secure a top-four cabin. He told the Daily Mail: "These 12 days of international break are actually great for us to clear everyone's head; to attend the national group and see another thing. We shall jump back, especially within the next game. "There are still a lot of games to play and I do believe we've the right thinking and the right quality to play Champions League next season." Spurs, that are four things clear of Arsenal in the top-flight dining table, go Swansea City on Saturday before house games against Hamilton Academical Basel and Everton.

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Lampard: Chelsea can cope with installation pile-up - Fulham Chronicle

Joe Lampard says Chelsea won't allow fixture obstruction put them off their pursuit of second and wallpaper place in the Premier League. The Blues are planning to enter a crazy time in what's set to be their greatest actually time a with a of six games in 16 days a and their 200-goal person says he is relishing the run. aWeall cope,a said Lampard, who's just two goals away from equalling Bobby Tamblingas all-time Chelsea scoring record. aWeare specialists. I undoubtedly feel much better winning contests often. Provided that we sleep, train and take care of ourselves among, weall cope. aWe have a big team, the manager can rotate as he sees fit. We've to focus on every thing because this is the business end of the growing season and we have to get Champions League baseball for next year.a and make sure we win anything Following the global break, Chelsea are in Premier League action next Saturday with a vacation to Southampton, accompanied by the FA Cup quarter-final replay with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge two days later. Then they welcome Rubin Kazan three days later in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final, before Sunderland come south for a Premier League clash three days after that. The Blues then go Russia for the second leg with Rubin and finally the sixth game in a little over a couple of weeks is the Premier League derby with Tottenham at Stamford Bridge. Lampard says the focus remains the Premier League and that Manchester City, in second position, could be caught. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the most recent Chelsea information.

Wednesday Day Hoddle Of Coffee: Tottenham Hotspur News And Links For... - Cartilage Free Captain (weblog)

Today's Hoddle comes with a shot at the Canadians. Happy Wednesday, Spursland! In order that was a nice week-end eh, company? The Americans gained and the English didn't win therefore much as they erased San Marino from the annals books. It absolutely was good. Canadian men, I think you performed some body and it went ok, but I am maybe not wanting that up (Editor's note: They lost to Japan, but seemed great in the 2nd half so it was okay, I suppose), ergo continuing my nation's history of comprehensive ambivalence towards our norther friends that we've had since the War of 1812. And, oh person, the moment you guys get fed up of our junk where we imagine you're nobodies and hold cherry finding your talent (Myers, Anderson, Trebek) you're likely to get us so off guard that the Mounties is likely to be patrolling the Ozarks before we even notice you guys occupied. And now the "news" Coleman Promises Never To Risk Bale- Sky Sports And when he completed this statement to the press, Dan Levy launched Chris Coleman's kids from his secret island. He will be keeping his wife until AFTER the game against Croatia as insurance. Gareth Bale Has His Uses, However The Power Of One Is Over-Hyped In Football- The Guardian Someone is not alert to this Argentinian guy named Messi. USMNT Wins Snow Pan, Costa Rica Are Uncomfortable Losers- Stars And Stripes Hamilton Academical For the game was not seen by those of you who, Costa Rica came to the States and enjoyed the Americans in a -- a no college for a week blizzard. The game problems were hilariously poor. On the field we're talking inches, plural, of snow. The match was very nearly forgotten, and it needs to have been, but it wasn't. The overall game visited regular. No group had an edge in these elements and the US won. The Costa Rican FA is thinking about desirable, like fucking cry babies. Oh, boohoo, we are not used to these problems they say, like for an ordinary sport in America we turn on the snow machines and spray the field down just to make in interesting. What a couple of bullshit. As if when Americans go down south they are not given a slew of obstacles. You have probably heard the same rumors I have, that in Central American countries it is commonplace for helicopters to float within the hotel the Americans stay in forever before a casino game so they can not rest. No problems to FIFA when stuff like that happens. No stomach aching in the Azteca when Landon is using corner kicks and officers need certainly to maintain riot guards over his head to protect him from the bottles and the bags of urine pouring down from the stands. My point is that whenever you head to other places to play you are at a disadvantage so deal with it. And did they maybe not take a peek at the current weather report before they showed up? Did they not understand that winter lasts for 10 months in the Rockies? I know if I am going down for a casino game and it is very crucial, perhaps World Cup qualifying was at stake, I do some prep work, perhaps I hit up the weekend bill on weather.com and obtain the outlook. Basically lost (that has occurs in my experience a whole lot. i secretly fear that Bryan A, is holding my stats from school to write if he is pissed by me off a lot of) I'd not have a temper tantrum about it. European WC Qualifiers Roundup- SB Nation Football Whoa, take a look at Finland Coming back to tie Spain in Spain. Way to go fighting Moose whatever. March Madness Coverage- SB Region Hockey! Gambling! Despair (mess you, Gonzaga) The Brand New Ronaldinho- Deadspin WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

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A long road back to No. 1 for Tiger Woods

Woods returned to No. 1 in the world by winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational, not surprising except if you consider where he was a little more than a year ago. He had not won a PGA Tour in some 2½ years. He missed most of the summer and two majors in 2011 because of injuries to his left leg and Achilles tendon. He walked off the course at Doral a year ago because of tightness in the same tendon. It wasn't until June that he felt good enough to hit balls on the range after a round.

After making three straight bogeys to end his second round at Bay Hill, he stayed on the range for close to an hour. When someone noticed his caddie walking away, Joe LaCava replied, "Going to get another bucket."

Woods never let anyone get closer than two shots in the final round Monday, and when they did, he always had an answer.

Rickie Fowler drained a 40-foot birdie putt on the 12th hole at Bay Hill to get within two shots, and Woods followed with a birdie putt from 25 feet, sweeping the putter into the air with his left arm and marching to the cup as it dropped.

Even after Fowler bowed out with a 7-iron that came up short and into the water — and another shot in the water that led to triple bogey — on the par-5 16th hole, Justin Rose was still in the picture only two shots behind. From a fairway bunker, Woods hit 8-iron from 178 yards to the middle of the green for a two-putt birdie.

Woods played it safe from the rough on the final hole and made bogey for a 2-under 70, giving him a two-shot win over Rose. He tied a PGA Tour record that had not been touched in 48 years. This was his eighth win in the Arnold Palmer Invitational in 16 appearances. Sam Snead won the Greater Greensboro Open eight times from 1938 to 1965.

"If I get healthy, I know I can play this game at a high level," Woods said. "I know I can be where I'm contending in every event, contending in major championships and being consistent day in and day out — if I got healthy. That was the first step in the process. Once I got there, then my game turned."

Dating to that win at Bay Hill last year — the first for Woods on the PGA Tour since September 2009 — he has won six of his last 20 starts.

Woods never liked that question, perhaps because he's never sure how far he's going. And in his mind, golf is a game in which a player never arrives.

"I'm getting there," Woods said. "I'm very pleased that some of the shots that I struggled with last year are now strengths. One of the things that we need to continue to work on is getting it more refined. Because my good ones are really good. Just making sure the bad ones aren't that bad — whether it's a driver, 3-wood, long iron, wedge — whatever it is, that I'm missing the ball in the correct spots. That's getting way better."

Woods last was atop the world ranking in the final week of October 2010, a span of 125 weeks that represented his longest spell out of the top spot. He replaced Rory McIlroy, who has a chance to get back the No. 1 ranking this week at the Houston Open.

Woods has gone five years without winning a major, and eight years since he last won a green jacket at the Masters. He is trending in that direction with his three wins, and perhaps more significantly, with wins in his last two starts.

It had been 3½ years since Woods last won consecutive tournaments he played, the Buick Open and Bridgestone Invitational in August 2009. The last time he won consecutive starts before April was in 2001, and he won the Masters to complete his sweep of the majors.

Asked the last time he felt this good about his game going into the Masters, Woods replied, "It's been a few years."

Woods fell as low as No. 58 in the world as he coped with the collapse of his marriage, a loss of sponsors and injuries to his left leg. One week after he announced he was dating Olympic ski champion Lindsey Vonn, Woods returned to the top of golf.

Asked if there was any correlation to him winning right after going public with his relationship, Woods smiled and said, "You're reading way too much into this."

Fowler pulled to within two shots with a 25-foot birdie putt on the 14th hole, but after he and Woods made bogey on the 15th, Fowler went at the flag on the par-5 16th and came up a few yards short and into the water.

"I was swinging it well. I made a few putts, and trying to put a little pressure on them, let them know I was there," Fowler said. "Just would like to have that 7-iron back on 16. Just kind of a touch heavy."

"He plays every shot like he plays them on Sunday," Rose said. "His intensity is the same on Thursday often as it is on Sunday, and that makes Sunday a lot less different for him. He plays in that kind of atmosphere far more regularly than a lot of guys do, and it's an adjustment for most of us. It's a known for him."

It was only fitting that Woods raised his putter to salute the fans as he walked off the 18th green. The club was like a magic wand this week. He dwarfed the field in putting statistics, and this might have been the most absurd of all — Woods was 19 of 28 in putts between 7 feet and 20 feet.

"The three events that I've won, I've putted well," Woods said. "Stricks helped me out there at Doral and got me into position where I felt like I was now putting like I did at Torrey."

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A huge selection of Newcastle United fans accused of creating trouble before... - The Independent

A huge selection of Newcastle fans have already been accused of creating trouble before one of the Premier League's most controversial suits of the growing season actually knocked off. The supporters upset inexperienced matches being played near the absent end of Wigan Athletic's DW Stadium by working on the pitches, dropping their pants, tearing out the nets and wanting to separate the objectives by hanging on the crossbars, an area official said. They later boasted concerning the trouble they caused - including robbing a A65 match baseball - on social media sites. The Premier League sport on Sunday was won by the house part 2-1, but the result has been overshadowed by the fall-out from the handle on Newcastle's Massaido Haidara by Callum McManaman. The young Frenchman was stretchered off after the Wigan striker's concern, which has been widely condemned but won't be tried by the FA. Before the fit, 250-300 chaos was caused by Newcastle fans when they got off instructors and wandered across to look at Wigan Cosmos play AFC Leigh Centurions in the South Lancashire Counties League, a Cosmos spokesman said. "As the followers poured out of the coaches, which were perhaps not handled by the club or police officials, they proceeded to watch the game from the touchline," the standard claimed. "Some fans then chose to operate on to the area of play, dropping their pants, causing the game to be stopped. "The condition then magnified as a group around 250-300 Newcastle United supporters followed suit. "Although good-natured at first, the supporters then started initially to rip out corner banners as they ran over the pitches and also got the match ball. The ball never was never recovered by "we, although we did manage to retrieve the corner flags. "The so-called supporters then decided to charge to the message where Goose Green Reserves were entertaining Olympic AFC in another South Lancashire Counties installation. "They again began by ripping out their part flags. "The fans then charged into the goalmouth, leaping on to the goalposts in a try to snap the crossbar with the sheer numbers clambering on them. "They then started initially to split the nets from the articles, wanting to take them and bringing them. Our people helped to retrieve the nets. "After spending quite some time singing and hanging on the goalposts, the fans then went back over to our message although singing 'We are Newcastle United, we'll do what we want.'" The state stated more damage was done to nets and corner banners. "Once again I would prefer to stress that, inspite of the obvious scenes developing, no support was offered from the authorities," the club spokesman said. "This event was a very undesirable experience that lasted for over 40 minutes and with families, fathers, granddads and children all watching the games as well as some quite experienced people who were all left shaken." Cosmos place the cost of replacing the ball and the nets at A200 - a little amount for a League side but a lot of money for an inexperienced non-profit side, the spokesman said. He fact revelling inside, showing no signs of sorrow, is perhaps even more troubling and in added: "The fact that these same supporters took to Twitter and YouTube to provide about the event. "Not only have they charge my football team a whole lot of expense but they have shown an overall total disrespect to football itself." Pictures of Geordie fans hanging on posts and walking on the pitches appear on the Cosmos club web site. However a Wigan Cosmos club standard has also exposed to The Independent that several public spirited Newcastle fans have agreed to make contributions to displace the vandalised equipment. In a statement, Newcastle conceded the behaviour of the fans has been undesirable. "Newcastle United are extremely unhappy with the conduct of a group of its fans who have been involved in the vandalism of equipment belonging to Wigan Cosmos Soccer Club and pitch incursions in their sport against AFC Leigh Centurions on Sunday 17th March which caused the match to be ended. "Our going fans employ a good reputation, nevertheless the measures of a community at this juncture were totally unacceptable. "Football, at all degrees of the sport, deserves the same degree of respect whether it's performed in the Premier League or at the grassroots level. "We were sorry to discover that this South Lancashire Counties Premier Division sport was disrupted in this manner and we would encourage everyone who observed this incident to contact Greater Manchester Police."

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Stevan Jovetic: Analysing Arsenal, Manchester City Striking Target - Bleacher Report

Stevan Jovetic is a wanted man, and The Metro have continued the trend of linking the Fiorentina star to top English Premier League clubs in Arsenal and Manchester City.

The links between Roberto Mancini and Jovetic are longstanding, and many believed the upcoming summer to be one in which the Montengrin finally leaves the Artemio Franchi.

But this season under Vincenzo Montella has been nothing but a success, and the building blocks placed for a bright future in Florence may have Jovetic hanging around a little longer.

At the very least it will up his fee, as with him in the side, Montella will believe the Viola can challenge for the Serie A title and impact the UEFA Champions League—and rightly so.

He's developed his game rapidly over the last 12 months, moving from an attacking midfielder of sorts to an all-round forward capable of playing as many positions and roles as we have fingers.

Consider the fact that he missed the entire 2010-11 season with a cruciate knee injury and you cannot help but be impressed by the man's rapid ascension to football's elite.

He plays one of two different roles Montella has set out for him this season with regularity, and Fiorentina's recent flirtation with the 4-3-3 formation added a possible third.

For the large part, the Viola have operated in a 3-5-1-1 system that averages high-ball possession and excellent transitions across the field.

David Pizarro—the prototypical midfield metronome—teams up with Alberto Aquilani and Borja Valero extremely well to feed Montella's attacking players with regularity.

The front two changes depending on opposition, with Jovetic as the prima punta ahead of Adem Ljajic or Jovetic dropping into the hole behind target man Luca Toni.

The Montenegrin's understanding of the game is immense and clearly favours the freedom to drop in and out of the line and torment different defenders at different times, but Montella knows his strongest combination is the Ljajic-Jovetic connection.

This means the star man plays as a No. 9 but drifts wide and interchanges with Ljajic, who often plays from the left side and penetrates the box at will. With Juan Guillermo Cuadrado at right-wing-back, Ljajic's favouring of the left does not imbalance the Viola.

Jovetic is man who is just natural height and strength short of the "complete forward" label, and his ability to score thunderbolts from outside the area make his intricate dribbling and passing around the edge of the area even more lethal.

In the current market, Jovetic is worth £30 million (€35.22 million). That's a lot, but players of his calibre cost a lot. Unfortunately for City and Arsenal, such is the Viola's fantastic season, Jovetic may not even want to jump ship for one more year.

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Chelsea Football Club to freeze prices - ITCM

Renowned for being one of the UK's best hospitality experiences, a match day at Chelsea FC includes pre-match dining, a complimentary bar of beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks, and premium seating offering superb vantage points.

Seasonal ticket holders can also benefit from seeing a minimum of 24 matches across the season, as well as discounted rates at the Stamford Bridge hotels and restaurants, preferential rates on meetings and events, and access to Chelsea FC away games and Cup Final tickets for a full 12 months.

Simon Hunter, Head of Venue and Brand at Chelsea Football Club, said: "As economic conditions remain difficult our price freeze demonstrates our commitment to providing the best possible value for money. Our hospitality product is second to none – it is a luxury experience and an ideal platform to build key business relationships. With continued investment in our product, service, catering and facilities, coupled with the price freeze, there is no better time to entertain at Chelsea Football Club".

James Perch: Newcastle United's French legion are certain to get derby 'training' - Journal Live

NEWCASTLE United's French foreign legion is going to be offered a course in derby record to get ready them for the "unique" setting of a Tyne-Wear tussle. United will aspire to look after European business before going to domestic issues however the derby game looms large within the horizon for both teams within their April program. And James Perch says that Unitedas plant of derby debutants a' which may amount five if Mathieu Debuchy and Massaido HaAdara get over damage in time a' will be fully briefed before they undertake Sunderland within their abiggest sport of the seasona. Perch appeared in the last derby game at the Stadium of Light and acknowledges that it would be folly to mail Moussa Sissoko, Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, HaAdara, Youan Gouffran and Debuchy into the match without some sort of warning in what the game may require. In previous years different techniques have been tryed by the Newcastle management to make their team for the game, including staying overnight in a video montage in previous years and a hotel this past year. Perch is sure Alan Pardew and the others of the teaching team could have some thing similar at heart this year. He said: shock can make certain they aget ita. aIt could be daft people to let them go into it being unsure of what the activities are typical about. aThe staff, the manager can tell them the importance of it and what itas about. Theyave enjoyed in derbies but I donat think it'll function as same. This really is unique. aI have played in the Nottingham Forest-Notts County derby sport, which is large for the reason that the main Midlands but it doesnat get anywhere near to this 1. aThey arenat silly, they are experienced players so they know what rivalries are all about but sometimes you just have to be given advice and things to be aware of. aThe administration here have often done that really well a' theyave organized us wonderfully for these derby activities and theyall repeat. aUsually we've an excellent build-up to the game, we take a little more time before that game than we do to others, which will be understandable as itas our biggest game of the season. aIn terms of the overall game, our French lads will soon know very well what it is about. aIave just played in a single a' I got on this year at Sunderland and liked it. Itas an excellent setting, fights are traveling a' I enjoy it.a First up for Perch and United may be the small matter of a trip to Manchester City, which occurs with Newcastle definately not safe in their struggle to keep Premier League standing. They will have Tim Krul back, however, with the Dutch goalkeeper returning to teaching recently in a bid to win back his position for the run-in. Newcastle will also be fortunate that Yohan Cabaye and Davide Santonas incidents don't look like significant. Keeping the protection together will soon be key to progress at home and abroad, where Newcastle remain on the brink of an archive if they keep another clean sheet in the Europa League wrap in Lisbon. Up to now they have shut out Anzhi and Metalist Kharkiv and they understand that another shut-out would be a modern record. Perch said: aIt will be wonderful to get the history. aI didnat really understand that, however it could be some success. aTo obtain a clean sheet in any form is extraordinary but to obtain five on the jump in Europe is something different. aIt will be difficult to accomplish this because Benfica certainly are a first class group. aWeave had some good results, played against some good clubs and got through to a period where itas very serious now. Iam delighted weare somewhere in which a lot of lovers can get. Iam certain weall get greater than a few supporters.a

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Potters target thinking about go - EatSleepSport

Last Updated: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:47 Their interest could be reignited by stoke in Birmingham defender Curtis Davies following the person confessed he could find a summer transfer. Davies is desperate to have right back playing in the Premier League and with Birmingham 10 details off the Championship play-offs, he is unlikely to complete it with the Midlands club. Nevertheless, Stoke could possibly offer him the possibility and after showing a pastime during the January transfer screen, boss Tony Pulis will review the situation. Norwich and Reading are also enthusiastic therefore the person won't be lacking options. "I can not lie for your requirements or anyone, I want to play in the Premier League and it'd be wrong if I said I did not," the 28-year-old told the Birmingham Mail. "In January we were told we'd to sell somebody and I was always comfortable about this. "I knew Jack Butland's move (to Stoke City) was forthcoming and I would not have been sold anyway. I did so perhaps not worry myself a lot of. When things happen at the final minute you never know, but I was always focusing on here." Perhaps you have an opinion with this story? Put your hard earned money where your mouth is and claim a free A25 bet.

Awards are received by west Bromwich community heroes - Sandwell Council (press release)

West Bromwich celebrated people and organizations that help make the town good at a "wonderful" and "inspirational" group awards celebration on Friday (22 March) night. Fifty finalists across a variety of types were thanked due to their achievements at the West Bromwich Community Recognition Awards. The big event, organised by Sandwell Council's cities and neighbourhoods staff and local councillors, happened at West Bromwich Town Hall. Inspite of the climate, over 200 invited guests attended the night of celebration and amusement with family and friends, 'MC' Doug Parker and special guest Blind Dave Heeley. Councillor David Hosell, town cause member, said: "This was an excellent night and the perfect chance to observe the town and scream about what makes West Bromwich good. "We recognized how far we've are available in the past few years, and the effort of numerous organizations and people towards our development. "We received some wonderful nominations - and our 50 finalists are all hard-working people or organisations that have gone above and beyond in their contribution to town. "We have become grateful to Queen's Square Shopping Centre, Tesco, West Bromwich Building Society, McDonald's, West Bromwich Albion FC and Dunton Environmental for taking part in and supporting the recognition event. "I would also prefer to thank everybody else who braved the weather to be part of an unforgettable and inspiring morning, as well as dozens of who helped organise and host the event and performed music on the night." The raffle, backed by West Bromwich Albion with two corporate seats to a match and authorized baseball, increased A113 for the Mayor of Sandwell's charities, Help for Heroes and Different Strokes. Special Prize Winners Jean Hartill "Carol took the position of secretary from the start and spent some time working tirelessly ever since, raising the profile of the party and promoting the park at every opportunity, her title becoming associated with Dartmouth Park." Ann Poynton and Rita Hicken "Rita and Ann are uniting people and keeping the community spirit alive and kicking - young, oldies or in-betweens. They've worked tirelessly for our area for over 17 years." Craig Jackson "Barry has been chosen to make Bustleholme neighborhood open a better position to space. He has light emitting diode a little number of volunteers to greatly help establish what is now known as Haywoods Nature Trail. Todd works all year round to steadfastly keep up the type walk, rendering it a safe, welcoming and beautiful place for local people and visitors." Terry Price "Terry has been researching and writing about West Bromwich for several years, and donates the gains from sale of his books to charities. His books provide the real history of West Bromwich to the city and promote local pride in the region by which they live." Margaret Whitehouse "Margaret liaises between tenants and the authority to make sure attributes are held to a significant standard. She chairs the Charlemont Farm TRA, no mean task. For several years, she has and still devotes her time to the survival of local tenants." Saffron Hicken "Saffron is just a shining example of an optimistic peer and an asset in her neighborhood. She was among five who started the Cre-8 group in 2006 and gives up hours of her time for you to work with young people, encouraging them to dance, keep healthier and encourage pride in themselves." Raaj FM "Raaj FM is just a community light emitting diode radio station run by volunteers. They help support the council and police with regional jobs and keep consitently the Sandwell community in touch with what is going on." Callam Johnson "West Bromwich Albion and England under 17s player has been called up to the WBA 1st group team for the overall game with Stoke. Callam is definitely an ambassador for SalterSports at Gorge Salter Academy who assists project manage the program and has secured support from Coca Cola." Community Security Honor Champions Solution Greener Honor Winners Small Folks Prize Champions Organization Community Honor Winners Volunteer of the Year Award 1 Winners Offer of the Entire Year Award 2 Winners

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Manchester United prepared to tune in to gives for Nemanja Vidic - Express.co.uk

Nemanja Vidic can keep Old Trafford in the summer Vidic has built him as you of the Premier League's best defenders during his seven years at the champions choose, but a series of accidents took his toll. Though a sale may prove unpopular with fans, Sir Alex Ferguson may wish to profit on the 31-year-old. United are planning a sale of the participants in the summers, which include the kind of Javier Hernandez and Anderson. Basketball website Goal.com establishes AC Milan are looking for a new defender to partner Philippe Mexes. Sir Alex Ferguson can listen to offers for Nemanja Vidic Goal.com determines AC Milan are seeking a brand new defender to partner Philippe Mexes They note that Ferguson is willing to tune in to offers of A10million or above for the Serbian. Vidic has only played in 18 of United's 44 activities to date this year. His contract expires in 2014. %=o.Comment.formattedDate% Wednesday, 27th March 2013 See today's front and back pages, obtain the newspaper, order back problems and use the traditional Daily Express newspaper archive.

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Javier Hernandez: Too good for Manchester United's bench? - GiveMeFootball.com

This season has turned to be a bittersweet seesaw game for the former Guadalajara poacher. Despite having an impressive goal-to-minutes-played ratio, the Mexican currently happens to be at the bottom of the rung with Wayne Rooney, Robin van Persie and Danny Welbeck all being preferred over him.

Javier Hernandez presents a stark juxtaposes when compared to his strike colleagues. Wayne Rooney likes to drop deep and conduct the orchestra as a pseudo playmaker. Van Persie has that exquisite touch that allows him to bring others into play. Welbeck likes to stretch out at times to complement the wingers.

Javier Hernandez meanwhile is a completely different package. He is not someone who will track back a lot or someone who will execute the sniper's pass. Instead he is a pickpocket and a poacher - someone who will linger near the goalmouth sniffing opportunities. His limited work rate allows him to be a much more lethal presence in the box where his instincts help United snatch crucial points.

This is the reason why he has been used in a super-sub role - having that ability to spurt moments of brilliance. Not being involved heavily in the build up play allows him to look for pockets of space and gauge the opponent's defence line as evident in his display against Chelsea.

His effectiveness as a super-sub has enabled Manchester United to mount comebacks against Newcastle and Aston Villa. Hernandez's contribution has been vastly underrated this season and Ferguson knows how valuable he is for the team. But for him to continue making a career as a penalty box assassin, he must be consistent with his finishing as even a single chance missed will raise eyebrows in the critic box.

Blessed with searing pace, Hernandez can add another dimension to his play by drifting out on to the wings and whipping in crosses or allowing the wingers and full backs some added degree of freedom.

For all the goals he has, Hernandez could have easily found himself in the starting XI of any other Premier League club. But the plethora of excellent strikers Manchester United have at their disposal has smothered any avenue of opportunity.

Should he decide to leave, Hernandez will find no lack of suitors. However, neither the player nor the manager has shown any willingness to part ways with each other. For Manchester United, this can only be a good thing. With his current aptitude he can etch his name into the Manchester United folklore the way Ole Gunner Solskjaer did but Hernandez will no doubt aspire to rise above that.

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FC Barcelonas partnership is celebrated by qatar Foundation with the...

Next week, FCB can fight Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for a place in the UEFA Champions League semi-final. The clash leaves two of European football's giants against each other, and includes a strong local association, because of PSG's Qatari property and Qatar Foundation's relationship with FCB. Starting at 5pm currently, Qatar Foundation will be launching a '48 hours only' competition, supplying a lucky winner and a buddy the once-in-a-lifetime possiblity to fly to Barcelona, then travel with the FCB staff to Paris before seeing the first leg of the competition at PSG's famous Parc des Princes stadium. Newcomers must design a photomontage that demonstrates the alliance between Qatar Foundation and Hamilton Academical Barcelona, having an emphasis on individual development. April place will be taken by the first leg of the tie on 2. That night, Qatar Foundation will host a 'supporters area' function, in which a variety of fun-filled sporting contests will be presented, accompanied by a testing of the big match. The event is open to the community, and delegates is likely to be asked to guess the correct time of the first purpose scored in the game. The contestant whose guess is nearest to the right solution may win two passes to journey to Camp Nou to view the next leg of the FCB vs PSG link on 10 April. On the morning of the next leg, a fans zone will be again set up by Qatar Foundation, running a similar program of games before a live assessment of the game. This time around, participants is likely to be offered the chance to get two tickets to a Primera Liga fit at Camp Nou. Rashed Al-Qurese, Qatar Foundation's Deputy Director of Communication, said, "We are pleased to welcome the wider community to look at one of the most keenly anticipated soccer matches of the growing season. We understand that passion drives all of us and, as lovers of Hamilton Academical Barcelona, we share similar goals, which we're willing to promote through the duration of Qatar and beyond. We're anticipating to fulfilling among our friends with a dream solution to travel with the FCB group to Paris. I'm sure the person will relish a remarkable experience. And, for the larger community, the chance to see therefore many great athletes at the very top of these game will certainly prove inspirational." Earlier in the day in 2010, Qatar Foundation hosted an identical 'journey with the team' competition, and winners were afforded the chance to fly with their personalities to view the 'El Clasico' sport against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu arena. One of many travelers, Abdulaziz Aljasem, said of his trip, "It is just a dream be realized. They often say that Qatar Foundation is much like a factory, and it is actually a dream factory."

United States boss Juergen Klinsmann wary of Manchester United striker Javier ... - The Independent

US coach Juergen Klinsmann's motto for tonight's World Cup CONCACAF qualifier against Mexico has been "respect but not fear" but when it comes to dealing with striker Javier Hernandez, it is clear there is trepidation as well as admiration.

Manchester United striker Hernandez is by far the most deadly striker in the CONCACAF region and his two goals against Honduras, in Friday's 2-2 draw, took his national team tally to an impressive 30 in 45 outings.

"I don't like to talk about goals, for me it is points, results that count," the forward, nicknamed "Chicharito", told reporters on Monday.

Although an admirable sentiment, his ability to put the ball in the back of the net is what defines him as a player and - for the Americans - a threat to their hopes of a first ever qualifying win at the Azteca stadium.

Omar Gonzalez, the Mexican-American central defender who will line up against Hernandez, was well aware of the challenge facing him and a makeshift, injury-hit U.S. defence.

"He's just a great goalscorer. He's very mobile and is constantly on the move. During crosses, you can look back and you see him one place and the next thing you know he's somewhere else," the L.A. Galaxy defender said.

"You just have to be able to keep your eye on him, and the ball at the same time. If you can manage to do that and play tough on him, I think we hopefully won't let him get a goal."

The talents of the Mexican attack were evident in the 2-2 draw in Honduras on Friday - the opening goal was a brilliant, angled, glancing header from Hernandez after a jinking run down the left and pin-point cross from winger Andres Guardado.

The second goal was classic 'Chicharito', escaping his marker, timing his run to the near post perfectly and getting on the end of a cross from the left with a clinical finish.

"He is a player who is fun to watch. There is a reason he is playing for Manchester United - because he is good," Klinsmann said. "So, we watch him, we scout him, we talk about him and we are sure that our centre-backs will take care of him."

U.S. forward Herculez Gomez, who plays in the Mexican league, believes Hernandez's strength is as much in his attitude as his instinctive ability in the penalty area.

"He is mentally strong, I think he has taken advantage of every opportunity that has come his way and that speaks volumes to his mental strength. When benched, when doubted he just keeps coming back," said Gomez.

"From a striker's perspective - and for me, my whole game is movement, his movements are unreal, amazing. He finds gaps, spaces, makes himself available, his goals sometimes aren't the prettiest but he is such an effective player with his movement."

Nullifying the threat Hernandez poses will require the U.S. to deal with Guardado and the other creative force, Giovani Dos Santos, a pair of players who ripped the U.S. apart in the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup final which Mexico won 4-2.

Hernandez didn't score in that game but Geoff Cameron, expected to start at right back for the U.S. on Tuesday, says it will require total concentration to keep him at bay.

"Get tight to him, keep close to him, his movement is fantastic - he kind of reads off your movement," said Cameron.

"He's just got a knack for goals, he's always sniffing around, you have just got to be prepared, keep an eye out all the time, because you never know where he is."

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Real Madrid sure Spurs star Bale will soon be game's 10yr Galactico - Tribalfootball.com

True Madrid have run an individual check into Tottenham star Gareth Bale. Marca claims Bale is their Galacticos goal for the summer market and after examining his private life believe they'll be signing an exceptional pro on and off the pitch. Bale remains along with his senior high school sweetheart and they have only had their first daughter, born in October. True insiders believe Bale, with his home life so well satisfied, could be the world's big star for the following decade and are ready to place the bank at Spurs to carry him to Spain. Are Real's scouts right? Will Bale master the game within the next decade? Give us your shout below...

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United States boss Juergen Klinsmann cautious of Manchester United striker Javier... - The Independent

US instructor Juergen Klinsmann's motto for tonight's World Cup CONCACAF qualifier against Mexico has been arespect but maybe not feara but when it concerns working with striker Javier Hernandez, it is clear there's trepidation as well as love. Birmingham United striker Hernandez is by far the most fatal striker in the CONCACAF place and his two objectives against Honduras, in Friday's 2-2 sketch, got his national team tally to a remarkable 30 in 45 tours. "I don't prefer to discuss goals, for me it's factors, benefits that count," the forward, nicknamed "Chicharito", informed reporters on Monday. Though a remarkable feeling, his ability to put the ball in the back of the web is what defines him as a player and - for the Americans - a danger to their expectations of a first ever qualifying gain at the Azteca stadium. Omar Gonzalez, the Mexican-American central opponent who will make against Hernandez, was well aware of the task facing him and a, injury-hit U.S. Defense. "He is really a good goalscorer. He is consistently on the go and is very cellular. All through crosses, you will look back and you see him one place and the next thing you know he is anywhere else," the L.A. Galaxy defense said. "You have to be able to hold your eye on him, and the ball at the same time. I believe we hopefully will not let him obtain a goal.", If you're able to manage to accomplish that and play tough on him CLINICAL END On Friday the abilities of the Mexican assault were apparent in the 2-2 attract Honduras - after a jinking run-down the left and pin-point cross from winger Andres Guardado the opening goal was an excellent, angled, glancing header from Hernandez. The 2nd goal was basic 'Chicharito', escaping his gun, timing his run to the near post properly and finding on the end of a cross from the left with a clinical finish. It absolutely was a strike that remembered Klinsmann in his excellent - natural activity and a killer contact. "He is really a player who is exciting to look at. There since he is good," Klinsmann said - is a reason he is playing for Manchester United. "So, we view him, we scout him, we discuss him and we're sure that our centre-backs will require care of him." U.S. forward Herculez Gomez, who performs in the Mexican group, feels Hernandez's energy is as much in his attitude as his instinctive ability in the penalty area. "He is psychologically strong, I do believe he's cheated every opportunity that has come his way and that speaks volumes to his mental energy. When benched, when questioned he just keeps coming back," said Gomez. "From a striker's perception - and for me, my whole game is action, his movements are unreal, incredible. He sees spaces, rooms, makes herself available, his targets sometimes are not the nicest but he's such an successful player with his movement." Nullifying the danger Hernandez poses will demand the U.S. To cope with Guardado and the other creative force, Giovani Dos Santos, a couple of people who ripped the U.S. apart in the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup final which Mexico won 4-2. Hernandez didn't score because game but Geoff Cameron, expected to start at straight back for the U.S. on Tuesday, says it will require total concentration to keep him away. "Get tight to him, keep near to him, his movement is amazing - he sort of scans off your movement," said Cameron. "He is just got a knack for goals, he is always sniffing around, you have just got to be prepared, keep an eye out all the time, since you never know where he is." Reuters

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