The Manchester United boss has been in the firing line after consecutive defeats but he remains confident in his own ability Jose Mourinho has declared that he is “one of the greatest managers in the world” following wide-scale criticism on the back of Manchester United’s consecutive Premier League defeats. The Red Devils were comprehensively beaten 3-0 by Tottenham at Old Trafford having suffered a 3-2 defeat to Brighton in their second fixture of the 2018-19 campaign. Those results have seen Mourinho face huge criticism, with many predicting that he could be sacked before too long and the likes of Zinedine Zidane and Mauricio Pochettino touted as potential replacements. Mourinho, though, delivered a message…

Antonee Robinson was born and raised in England, but the full-back has embraced being a member of the U.S. national team Antonee Robinson sat on a plane heading to the United States three years ago, doing his best to learn the words to a song he probably hadn’t spent much time thinking about before that trip. Born and raised in England, Robinson was heading to U.S. Under-18 national team camp, his first call-up for a country he was eligible to play for, but had never lived in. As soon as the surprise call-up came, Robinson’s father let him know what he needed to do. “My dad was the first one…

El Tri will host a Luis Suarez-led Uruguay side in Houston on Friday as they look towards a new era of international football Mexico will face off against Uruguay at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Friday as El Tri welcome a new generation of rising stars. Uruguay will be fielding an experienced side similar to the one that featured in the World Cup finals this summer, though with the noted absence of striker Edinson Cavani who is injured. El Tri will be without a host of their experienced players and no less than nine players are on course to be granted with their first call-up to the senior team should…

There was doom and gloom in the Spanish capital following CR7’s move to Juventus but the European champions have made a great start to the season There’s a joke doing the rounds among some Real Madrid fans that, now Cristiano Ronaldo has gone, they can finally admit what they have always known to be true; that Lionel Messi really is the best player in the world. This represents one of the more humorous anecdotes surrounding the summer departure of CR7 to Juventus but, as with all gags, it is not without an element of truth. While Cristiano was their man, there could be no debate among Blancos. Now he is…

No. 9 Auburn travels to Tiger Stadium to face No. 2 LSU on Saturday (3:30 p.m., CBS) in the third top-10 showdown between SEC teams this season. Auburn (6-1) lost its other top-10 matchup against Florida earlier this season, but it has an opportunity to stake a claim in the SEC West race on the road. Auburn’s defense, which ranks 16th in the FBS at 17.1 points per game, has a challenge on its hands against LSU. MORE: Get the latest NCAA odds & betting advice at Sportsbook Review LSU (7-0) ranks second in the FBS at 50.1 points per game, and quarterback Joe Burrow is at the front of…

We made it, folks. The 2019-20 NBA season is finally here. It was an offseason for the ages, but summer has turned to autumn and the games are about to count for real this time. The Raptors look to defend their title without Kawhi Leonard, who is now a member of the new-look Clippers. Los Angeles is the biggest city in the NBA again, as both the Clippers and LeBron James and Anthony Davis’ Lakers are eyeing the NBA Finals behind immense star power acquired during the offseason. NBA PREDICTIONS 2019-20SN picks the playoff field, lottery teams & 2020 NBA Finals Elsewhere around the league, the Pelicans have a roster full…

Tiger Woods secured a record-equalling 82nd PGA Tour crown after the 15-time major champion won the Zozo Championship in Japan on Monday. American superstar Woods sealed an historic three-stroke win to draw level with Sam Snead for the most career victories on the PGA Tour. Woods carded a three-under-par 67 to finish 19 under overall, ahead of Hideki Matsuyama (67) at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club. The 43-year-old star underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee to repair minor cartilage damage in August, having secured a remarkable Masters success in April — his first major title in almost 11 years. Woods made a spectacular return from career-threatening back injuries in…

J.J. Watt will miss the rest of the season with a torn pectoral muscle, the Texans defensive star confirmed Sunday night. “This game can be beautiful and it can also be brutal,” Watt tweeted. “Absolutely gutted that I won’t be able to finish the season with my guys and give the fans what they deserve. I truly love this game and can’t stand letting you guys down. Thank you for all of the thoughts & well-wishes.” Watt left Sunday’s game against the Raiders under his own power with just over five minutes remaining in the first half and headed to the medical tent. He then left the tent and jogged to the…

Sadio Mane insists he is ‘very happy’ at Liverpool and wants to finish his career at the club. The 27-year-old has scored 68 goals since joining the Reds for £34million from Southampton in 2016. Mane committed his future to Jurgen Klopp’s side by signing a new long-term contract last year – and now hopes to stay at Anfield ‘forever’. He told Norwegian broadcaster TV2: “I am very happy to be part of this great club and I enjoy it. “Hopefully I stay here forever. I’ve been to some clubs around the world, but Liverpool is unique. It’s like a family. “The mood is always incredible. But it’s normal that we’ve…

Manchester United recorded their first Premier League away win since February despite missing two penalties in a 3-1 win at Norwich. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side ended their 11-match run without a win away from Old Trafford by beating Partizan Belgrade in the Europa League in midweek, and backed it up with an impressive performance at Carrow Road. United broke the deadlock through Scott McTominay’s low drive and in the process became the first club to score 2,000 Premier League goals. The visitors were then awarded a penalty after a VAR review in the 28th minute, only for Tim Krul to save Marcus Rashford’s effort, but the England international made up…