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Arsenal FC XI vs Sporting Lisbon: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and latest injury for Europa League

Nketiah has been out since the start of this month with an ankle injury and he has not recovered yet. “He’s getting better,” said the Gunners boss. “He’s still in the boot. He’s still a few weeks away and we need to be patient. It was a nasty injury and he has a big challenge ahead of him. Thank God it could have been worse. So he’s not in a bad place.” Arsenal drew the first leg in Lisbon 2-2 last week and Mikel Arteta is expected to name a strong team to book a spot in the quarter-finals. There…Continue Reading

Transfer Rumors: Man Utd & Spurs Ready Fernandes Bids, Rose to PSG, Fekir to Delay Lyon Exit & More

​By this time in the transfer window, we’re starting to get a good idea of ​​what most clubs are going to look like by the time next season comes around, but that can all change instantly. Even the most insignificant move can trigger an entire chain reaction, and it seems almost certain that there’ll be plenty more business before the window slams shut. Here are seven stories for you to look out for.​ Everton Ready Bid for Wantaway Lyon Midfielder Lucas Tousart It looks like Lyon are ready to move on from midfielder Lucas Tousart, having already recruited Jean Lucas…Continue Reading

The Stratford Minor Sports Council celebrates athlete of the year at the annual awards banquet

Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports News Local Sports Local News The Stratford Minor Sports Council hosted its annual awards and Stratford Sports Wall of Fame induction banquet on April 22, where it named the 2023 athlete of the year and the sportsperson of the year. Published May 23, 2023 • 5 minute read Jensen Pohl, the girl athlete of the year, Deborah Franke, the sportsperson of the year, and Ryan Middegaal, the boy athlete of the year, showing off their hardware at the recent Stratford Minor Sports Council awards banquet. (Submitted photo) Article content At its annual awards banquet last month,…Continue Reading

The ‘extreme sport’ of Indian Horse Relay makes a return to the Manito Ahbee festival

When the horn blows, the race starts and the adrenaline kicks in for competitors in the sport known as Indian Horse Relay. Joseph Jackson, 16, a Plains Cree rider originally from Goodfish Lake, Alta., was first introduced to it when he was 11 and officially started racing when he was 12. “Your blood’s rushing, it just goes blank for me,” Jackson said in an interview Monday. “It’s just me and the horse and you hear the thunder of the feet, coming in you hear the crowd. That’s the only time you hear ’em.” The Elite Indian Relay Association (EIRA) kicked…Continue Reading

Jim Brown, NFL star turned actor and action hero, died at 87

Jim Brown, the legendary Cleveland Browns fullback who also became known beyond his NFL stardom as a Hollywood action hero and civil rights advocate, died Thursday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 87. His wife, Monique Brown, said Friday in a statement posted to Instagram, “To the world, he was an activist, actor, and football star. To our family, he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Our hearts are broken .” Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in pro football history, Brown was chosen as the NFL’s Most Valuable Player three times and led the…Continue Reading

Catering supplier Nisbets to close its Aberdeen store

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