The 2019 Women’s World Cup is off and running and there were three brilliant games played on Saturday. Below you can read about the best of the action in France. Germany Women 1-0 China Women Germany began their Women’s World Cup campaign with an unconvincing win over China. Teenager Giulia Gwinn scored the only goal of the game in the 66th minute but the Germans rode their luck with Yang Li hitting the post shortly before the half-time break. Spain Women 3-1 South Africa Women Jennifer Hermoso scored from the penalty spot twice as Spain came from behind to beat World Cup first-timers South Africa, who finished the game with…

Patrick Mahomes can do it all. The Chiefs quarterback and reigning MVP dazzled NFL fans with some big-time plays throughout 2018-19. But he showcased why he was once a top baseball prospect Friday when he sent a ball over the wall at Kauffman Stadium during the Royals’ Big Slick Celebrity Softball game. Mahomes played baseball and football at Texas Tech but ultimately fully committed to the gridiron. His decision to become a quarterback, rather than a pitcher like his father who spent 11 seasons in MLB, appears to have panned out. Kansas City finished last season 12-4 and fell to the Patriots in a 37-31 overtime loss in the AFC…

The Warriors have struggled with injuries as they make a run to defend their title in the NBA Finals, but there is a bit of good news for Golden State. Klay Thompson, who has been dealing with a strained hamstring, is expected to play in Game 4 after sitting out Wednesday’s 123-109 loss, coach Steve Kerr confirmed Thursday. However, Kevin Durant (strained calf) will continue to be sidelined for Friday’s game in Oakland. Thompson was considered a game-time decision for Game 3. He initially suffered the injury early in the fourth quarter of Game 2 after he landed awkwardly while attempting a 3-pointer. The Warriors went on to win that…

Real Madrid have signed Eden Hazard from Chelsea on a five-year contract. The Belgium forward has long been linked with Los Blancos and has now penned terms with the Bernabeu outfit after the two clubs agreed a reported £88million fee, which could rise up to £130m due to add-ons. The 28-year-old will be officially unveiled on Thursday, June 13, once he has undergone his medical. “Real Madrid CF and Chelsea FC have agreed to the transfer of the player Eden Hazard,” read a Madrid statement. “The player remains linked to the club during the next five seasons, until June 30, 2024. “Eden Hazard will be presented as a new player…

It’s official. Eden Hazard is a Real Madrid player. The 28-year-old has completed his transfer from Chelsea to the Spanish capital for a fee believed to be around £88million. The deal could potentially rise to £130million due to add-ons. Hazard has fulfilled a childhood dream as he looks set to pull on the famous iconic white jersey when he gets unveiled on June 13. But his bank account will look even more healthy too with Standard Sport reporting that Hazard has will earn £400K-a-week, which is double what he was earning at Stamford Bridge. Real Madrid unveil their new kit for the 2019-20 season Hazard’s move to the Spanish capital had…

Manchester United have agreed to sign Daniel James from Swansea, the Premier League club have announced. James, the Wales winger, makes the step up from the Championship in a deal worth a reported £18million, after a stunning breakthrough season in Wales. He will officially join United when the international transfer window opens next week, having undergone a medical with the Red Devils on Thursday. “Manchester United is delighted to announce that it has agreed, in principle, terms with both Swansea City and Daniel James for his transfer to the club,” a statement read. “Daniel has successfully completed a medical at the Aon Training Complex. “Further details will be communicated once…

England fans will probably remember 1996 as the year the men came so close to European Championship glory. It’s also the year one of the most iconic players of the women’s game, Faye White, began her career as a footballer. The world was a different place in 1996: the Gallagher brothers were friends, the internet was barely a thing and women’s football was still in its infancy. Click Here: fjallraven kanken backpack White, the Arsenal and Lionesses legend, never got to experience the raucous scenes of Euro ’96 during a glittering career which saw her win nine FA Women’s Cups and make 90 appearances for her country. But now, times…

France kick off the Women’s World Cup with a clash against South Korea in Paris and it will be live on talkSPORT 2. Les Bleues are among the favourites for this summer’s tournament as they look to claim their first trophy – and become only the second team to win on home soil. England are also looking for glory across the channel and begin their campaign on Sunday. But first it’ll be the hosts in action as Amandine Henry and co look to see off South Korea. France vs South Korea: What time does kick off? This Group A opener will take place on Friday, June 7 and will kick…

BOSTON – Jeremy Roenick unfortunately knows a thing or two about a fractured jaw. The former NHL power forward broke his jaw twice during his 20-year career. The first time was in the final regular-season game in 1999 when Roenick was a member of the Phoenix Coyotes. Dallas Stars defenseman Derian Hatcher hit him high behind the net; Hatcher was suspended seven games for the play while Roenick missed six playoff games. In 2004, as a member of the Philadelphia Flyers, Roenick was hit by a Boris Mironov slap shot. He missed 19 games that time. MORE: Bruins defenseman John Moore is the next man up With Boston Bruins defenseman…

Carson Wentz will be with the Eagles for the foreseeable future. Philadelphia and the 26-year-old quarterback have agreed to a four-year contract extension that will run through the 2024 season, the team announced Thursday. The deal is worth $128 million, with at least $107 million guaranteed, according to ESPN. “Can’t even explain to you how excited I am right now to be a part of this city for this many more years. It means the world to me,” Wentz said in a video posted to Twitter. “From the moment I got drafted here, I knew this place was special. I knew they had the most passionate fans in the world,…