Christophe Galtier (Lille coach, after the 2-0 victory in Nantes): “We had a good first period, in all compartments. We have very favorable situations where we miss a few times of accuracy and a few times of grinta. Sometimes they’re too much into the game. Football is a game and I want them to keep … Read more
In a game played at midday on Saturday, the New York Knicks kept the Portland Trailblazers at bay to win without trembling (110-99) and confirmed their recovery since the arrival on the bench of Tom Thibodeau. With eleven wins and thirteen losses, they rank sixth in the Eastern Conference, significantly improving after their twelfth and … Read more
Eight months after the resumption of the PGA Tour, stopped by the Covid-19 pandemic, the American circuit will welcome even more fans. The Waste Management Phoenix Open, which begins Thursday in the capital of Arizona, is expected to receive 5,000 – masked – spectators per day, more than double the quota allowed at the Houston … Read more
Thierry Laurey (Strasbourg coach, after the 2-2 draw against Brest): “Disappointment prevails but it’s a very good lesson for all of us. Within fifteen seconds, we had three points. We weren’t rigorous enough, it’s an error of concentration. We weren’t very good, but we had everything locked. It’s even more annoying to find the turkey … Read more
After seven straight wins, the Los Angeles Clippers lost to Atlanta last Wednesday. But they have moved forward and now remain on a series of three consecutive wins, after that obtained with the New York Knicks (129-115) on Sunday. – – After a balanced first period (66-65 for LA), the Clippers came off the score … Read more
Counter stuck at 30 points for three matches, Angers is looking for a way forward and its attackers to score in front. At the start of 2021, Stéphane Bahoken and Loïs Diony have still not found the net. It is not for lack of obtaining opportunities, but efficiency or success are not at the rendezvous, … Read more
On December 23, Thomas Tuchel was still the coach of PSG, against Strasbourg (4-0). A month and four days later, he will be on the Chelsea bench this Wednesday evening, in front of Wolverhampton, on the 20th day of the Premier League. The incredible rebound of the German technician (47 years), at least by his … Read more
Sunday, at the final whistle from Rennes-Lille (0-1), Rennes midfielder Clément Grenier seriously criticized the arbitration and the attitude of Mr. Wattellier, saying that he “Speaks badly, says things that are aggressive during the meeting while we are focused on our game. He tells me throughout the match that he will referee against us. It’s … Read more
A Lillard XXL against New York At the same time, Portland confirmed its good start to the season (9v-6d) by dismissing the Knicks (116-113) thanks to a huge game from Damian Lillard (39 points to 11/17, 8 assists and 5 rebounds). Note the performance of rookie Immanuel Quickley, author of 31 points in 24 minutes, … Read more
Ultra-trailer Jim Walmsley (31) tried to beat the 100 km record this Saturday near Phoenix, Arizona, on the Gila River Indian reservation. Twenty months after his first attempt, the American again failed in his approach, but very little this time. He only missed twelve seconds to equal the Japanese Nao Kazami, who had set a … Read more