What is the smallest football ground a European champion has lost at? – The Guardian
“Real Madrid recently lost 3-0 to Eibar in a stadium that holds just 7,000 people,” begins Robin Tucker. “That got me thinking: have any former European champions lost a competitive match in a smaller stadium? This would be only counting results after their first European success, so games such as Liverpool’s 1959 defeat to Worcester […]
The News Tribune’s 2018 all-state high school football team – The Olympian
THE NEWS TRIBUNE’S 2018 ALL-STATE FOOTBALL TEAM PLAYER OF THE YEAR Union’s Lincoln Victor (5) escapes a tackle by Lake Steven’s Drew Carter (80). Union played Lake Stevens in the WIAA 4A football state championship game at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Wash., on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. Joshua Bessex joshua.bessex@gateline.com Lincoln Victor, Union, 5-10, […]
Ranking Nashville area's TSSAA high school football teams 1-129 after the season – The Tennessean
Oakland’s Dixon Luwaju (81) celebrates with fans during the final minutes of the game against Whitehaven during the 6A State Championship BlueCross Bowl game on Thursday, Nov. 29 2018. Oakland won 37-0.(Photo: HELEN COMER/DNJ) Oakland began the season at No. 1. And the Patriots finished on top. Oakland wrapped up a Class 6A state championship […]
LGBT+ football fans: homophobia needs to be tackled – BBC News
Image copyright Adam Smith Image caption Newport County fan Adam Smith pictured with club captain Mickey Demetriou Gay football fans have been put off from going to matches because of fears about homophobia, activists have said. Supporters have acknowledged the work Wales’ three league clubs have done to tackle the issue. But new research by […]
How Ty Robinson became Higley's first HS football All-American – AZCentral
CLOSE Ty Robinson’s transformation has been incredible at Higley high school Richard Pollitt, Salisbury Daily Times Ty Robinson received his High School Football All-American Bowl jersey on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018.(Photo: Richard Obert/azcentral sports) Story Highlights Defensive lineman has a final five of Stanford, Oregon, USC, Alabama and Nebraska. Ty Robinson had a pretty memorable […]
Ohio State football coach Ryan Day was born and bred in New Hampshire – Boston.com
Manchester, New Hampshire might soon be as well known for producing college football coaches as it is comedians. When Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer steps down following the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day, the Queen City will add another son at the helm of one of the country’s most prestigious college football programs […]
Monmouth coach remembers Kentucky star Josh Allen as one who got away – Courier Journal
CLOSE UK OLB Josh Allen breaks down the win over Middle Tennessee. Jon Hale, Louisville Courier Journal Buy Photo UK DE Josh Allen after the University of Kentucky football game against Middle Tennessee at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky on Saturday, November 17, 2018. (Photo: Mike Weaver/Special to Courier Journal)Buy Photo It has become a […]
U. Of Maryland Hires Michael Locksley To Lead Football Team In Time Of Tumult – NPR
Michael Locksley, seen here in 2015 during a previous stint with the Maryland Terrapins, has been hired as head coach of the university’s football team. He replaces DJ Durkin, whose tenure ended in controversy over a player’s death earlier this year. Alex Goodlett/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Goodlett/Getty Images Michael Locksley, seen here […]
Philadelphia Eagles sloppy, but get big win over reeling Washington Redskins – USA TODAY
Eagles running back Darren Sproles (43) celebrates his touchdown with teammates.(Photo: Eric Hartline, USA TODAY Sports) PHILADELPHIA — Well, it wasn’t pretty. But a win’s a win. Facing a make-or-break situation entering the final month of the season, the Philadelphia Eagles pulled off a 28-13 victory over the Washington Redskins, who as losers of three […]
Michigan football's Peach Bowl draw isn't ideal, but it'll have to do – Detroit Free Press
CLOSE Let’s get to know what team Michigan will play in the Peach Bowl on Dec. 29 in Atlanta. Kirkland Crawford, Detroit Free Press Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh watches a play against Ohio State during the second half at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.(Photo: Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press) For […]
