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Antonio Conte’s men beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in a Champions League thriller on Wednesday, with Hazard and Morata linking up to cancel out Antoine Griezmann’s penalty before Michy Batshuayi won the game for the Blues with the final kick of the game. Morata 4/1 to be PL top scorer Morata has made a flying start since swapping Real Madrid for Stamford Bridge and his goal was significant in being the first scored by an opposition player at Atletico’s new Wanda Metropolitano home....

Rhea Ripley played an instrumental role in recruiting Dominik Mysterio into The Judgment Day. The duo has shared an extremely close on-screen relationship ever since. The pair even invaded Rey Mysterio’s home on multiple occasions, with the last attempt at Christmas, which got the 25-year-old getting arrested. Speaking on the After the Bell podcast, Corey Graves highlighted that Rhea Ripley’s association with Dominik helps the latter in getting over as a heel....

Madrid had Cristiano Ronaldo back in the team following a five-match domestic suspension, but were held scoreless for the first time in 74 outings, allowing them to fall seven points behind Clasico rivals Barcelona with five games played in La Liga. And Madrid’s misery was compounded as ex-Barcelona youngster Antonio Sanabria headed a cross beyond the helpless Keylor Navas in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage-time. It was Madrid’s third successive home game without victory after drawing with Valencia and Levante, and Ramos was left fuming, freely admitting that alarm bells are starting to ring....

The young player from the Czech Republic defeated Heather Watson in a tough three-setter to reach her maiden Grand Slam main draw and walked over to her coaching team to celebrate the momentous occasion. A video making the rounds on social media shows members of Sara Bejlek’s team, including her father and coach, involved in a highly inappropriate gesture. The so-called ‘celebration’ drew the wrath of tennis fans who watched the video and highlighted the problem with those actions....

Speaking with reporters Tuesday, the West Virginia Democrat said he hasn’t had any discussions on the legislation since December. “What Build Back Better bill? I don’t know what you guys are talking about,” Manchin said, CNN’s Manu Raju reported. “It’s dead.” Manchin’s comments come just one day after the White House said there was momentum in Congress for moving forward with the social spending proposals in Build Back Better. His vote has been critical for Democrats to pass the legislation, which is the cornerstone of Biden’s economic and domestic agenda and was passed by the House....

Reports emerged in France on Sunday that the Reds have agreed on a five-year deal for the Lyon captain, although it was later quashed by Jurgen Klopp, the French outfit’s President Jean-Michel Aulas, and even the player. However, Mane - who has been in splendid form alongside Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino in the Kops’ attack this season - has offered a welcome gesture to the ‘exciting player’. Speaking to SFR Sport after Liverpool’s 1-0 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, the Senegal international said: “Nabil is a really great player....

The Mennonite connection isn’t as mysterious as it may appear. By the late 1980s the Mennonites’ desert community of Cuauhtemoc, 200 miles south of El Paso, had grown to 50,000 people. In any group that size-even members of a pious, plain-living Protestant sect–some people are bound to stray. President Carlos Salinas de Gortari’s economic reforms promised an economic boom, and some Mexican Mennonites developed a yearning for video players, pickup trucks and fancy houses....

The emergence of All Elite Wrestling has lifted hopes for old-school wrestling fans who thought they would never see another version of the WWE vs WCW war again. Even though there is a vast distinction between the status of both companies, AEW’s existence has changed the landscape of professional wrestling. Speaking to Moose & Maggie on WFAN radio, Tony Khan discussed numerous topics, most notably the so-called rivalry between WWE and AEW....

With Thiago Alcantara, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Curtis Jones out with injury, the Reds have floundered in the centre of the park. Meanwhile, Jordan Henderson and James Milner have received flak for their performances this season. After manager Jurgen Klopp admitted that his team is in the market for a midfielder earlier this week, the Merseyside outfit have been linked with Berge (via Yorkshire Post) and Laimer (via 90min)....

As Russia’s war with Ukraine continues into its 23rd day, Putin spoke to a packed Luzhniki Stadium in the capital, attempting to rally Russia’s citizens and defending the reasons behind the war. “We know what we need to do, how to do it and at what cost. And we will absolutely accomplish all of our plans,” Putin said, insisting that the conflict was a necessary feat to prevent the “genocide” of Russian people....

Sanchez was signed up last month as cover for backup-turned-starter Colt McCoy, who took over the position after Alex Smith suffered a horrific leg break during a 23-21 loss to the Houston Texans. However, McCoy sustained what head coach Jay Gruden believes to be a fractured fibula during the second quarter of Monday’s 28-13 loss to Philadelphia. Sanchez, who was drafted in 2009 by the New York Jets and has spent time with the Eagles, Denver Broncos, Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears, finished with 13-of-21 passes for 100 yards, no touchdowns and one interception....

A couple of weeks ago, he was on vacation in North Carolina. In the airport, Soto ran into a group of Marines fresh out of Camp Lejeune. “I was just hit with a chill, all these guys, 18 and 19,” Soto says, gently rocking from side to side in the hallway of the 52nd Precinct’s station house. “Just this sense of deja vu. That was me. I grabbed them, and we got in a little prayer circle, bowed our heads....

Asensio has established himself as one of Europe’s most promising midfielders since joining Madrid from Mallorca in 2014. After an impressive loan spell with Espanyol, Asensio became a regular in Madrid’s squad last term and has seen his involvement further increased this season. The 22-year-old was particularly impressive in the first half of the campaign and started nine La Liga games before Christmas, but he has appeared in the starting XI rather more sporadically since the turn of the year....

Ramos calls for Madrid focus Captain Sergio Ramos stepped up to be the hero again for Madrid with his 81st-minute goal in the 2-1 La Liga victory at the Santiago Bernabeu. Cristiano Ronaldo had cancelled out Betis’ 24th-minute opener before the break but the match appeared to be petering out for a draw until Ramos completed another late escape as Madrid returned to the top of the table following Barcelona’s 2-1 loss at Deportivo La Coruna....

Gian Piero Ventura’s side limped to a 1-1 home draw with Macedonia on Friday, meaning they must navigate the play-offs in order to qualify for the World Cup. Italy 4/6 in Albania If they do reach Russia 2018, Italy will be attempting to avoid a third successive group-stage exit following disappointing displays in 2010 and 2014. But Germany 2006 champion Pirlo, who on Sunday announced his impending retirement from a decorated 22-year playing career, is confident results will soon improve....

The Manchester United forward has mused over the possibility of ending his international retirement in time for Russia 2018, admitting that he “misses” the buzz of representing his country, for whom he played 116 times and scored a record 62 goals. Andersson is the man that 36-year-old must persuade to pick him should he make himself available, but the coach is not going to be easy to win over....

When asked about his reaction to the addition of Woakes and Wood to the squad at the pre-match media conference on Tuesday, Root said: He then continued and backed fellow Yorkshireman Bairstow to do well as a keeper in the absence of Buttler. Jos will miss the Oval Test due to personal leave. Speaking about the replacement of Jos Buttler in the playing XI for the upcoming match, Root said both Dan Lawrence and Ollie Pope are in the running for the slot....

Morton expressed that it is because of such small gestures that “makes you want to play much better for him.” Morton made his senior debut in a 3-0 win over Norwich City in the EFL Cup in September. Sharing as to what Klopp whispered in his ears ahead of his debut in an interview with The Independent, Morton revealed: Earlier, Morton had also hailed Klopp for giving breakthroughs to young players like him....

The Egyptian was far from his best during the first leg of the Reds’ UEFA Champions League quarterfinal against SL Benfica last night (April 5). Salah looked subdued, completing just 77% of his passes and missing two big chances (as per Sofascore). He did record two shots on target and two key passes but was largely well-dealt with by the Portuguese outfit. The 29-year-old was eventually substituted around the hour mark for Diogo Jota....

Salah and Mane are currently on international duty with Egypt and Senegal respectively at the Africa Cup of Nations. The duo, who is not slated to return to action this month, have scored 33 goals this season. They were sorely missed by Liverpool at Anfield, as the Reds struggled to create goalscoring opportunities against Arsenal. Klopp’s side dominated possession against the Gunners, who were reduced to ten men in the 25th minute after Granit Xhaka was sent off....