Porto and Benfica are keeping tabs on Bojan Krkic
Stoke are concentrated on gaining promotion back to the Premier League and wouldn’t stand in the way of Krkic moving on if the offer was too good to turn down. With the transfer market closing on Thursday in England, it doesn’t leave a lot of time for Stoke to get a potential replacement in. Although, unlike with Premier League sides, football league teams are allowed to make loan deals after the window has closed. El Porto y el Benfica, pendientes de Bojan Krkic 07/08/2018 J.M. Bertran This means that Krkic, who spent last season on loan with Alaves, could be about to join a new league. After playing in Spain, Holland and England it might be time to add Portugal to that list. IN SPORT.ES CEST Upd. at 14:54 Stoke City’s forward, Bojan Krkic, has attracted the interest from two of Portuguese football’s biggest clubs: Porto and Benfica. A lot of teams have scouted Krkic’s performaces during preseason where the former Barcelona man has been excellent. Both Porto and Benfica are keen in making a move, be that on loan or permanently, and feel the forward could add an extra dimension to their respective attacks.
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By doug mckenzieStaff Writer By doug mckenzie Staff Writer While the Manalapan Braves are certainly the wrestling team to beat in the Shore Conference’s Class A North, the rest of the pack is tightening up in what should be an all-out scramble for postseason berths. Heading into this weekend’s activity, Middletown North had made the most early-season noise among the remaining A North squads and looked to be a good bet to be the second division team to earn a postseason berth. The Lions were coming off a surprising 35-30 win over Howell on Andrew Stegner’s 2-2 rideout at 275, earning the No. 6 ranking in the Shore. And then a funny thing happened when they faced CBA on Saturday — they lost. The unranked Colts came out aggressive and shocked the Lions, 34-24, on the strength of three pins and an 8-6 overall edge in wins. The Colts got their pins from junior Ed Allegra (189), senior Kyle Hyrmack and senior Anthony Aldorasi, who pinned Paul Grobelny at 119 in what was the swing match, giving the Colts an insurmountable, 10-point lead. The win not only will help the Colts (3-1-1) earn some valuable power points, but should bolster the confidence of a squad that has talent spread throughout its lineup but faces a brutal schedule the rest of the way. The Colts’ next three matches are against Marlboro, another A North team off to a 3-1 start; St. Peter’s Prep on Saturday; and Manalapan on Jan. 23. Two days later, the Colts will face Howell. CBA is hoping the momentum gained with the win over North will carry over in the next few weeks, where it hopes to establish itself as a contender in the state title run. As for Middletown North, Saturday’s loss could turn out to be a costly one, as the Lions’ schedule is also a challenging one. North faced Manalapan yesterday, but could catch a break when they face Middletown South on Friday. The Eagles have struggled thus far, but picked up their first win of the year when they beat Monmouth Regional, 34-31, on Saturday. While the Eagles’ hopes for a postseason berth are limited at 1-5, the Lions need all the wins they can get at this point. But while CBA and Marlboro have emerged as quality squads in A North, the Ocean Township Spartans have quietly emerged as another solid force within the division, and could be yet another team scrambling for a postseason berth before the season wraps up. CBA’s upset of North did more than just earn them some respect. It changed the entire complexion of the division, though it didn’t bring Manalapan back to the pack. Notes… The first NJSIAA wrestling power point rankings were scheduled to be published yesterday through matches on Saturday. There will be the usual five weeks of ranking prior to the state seeding meetings on Feb. 11. Original rankings determine qualifiers for the team sectional.
By Simon JenningsLeicester City striker Jamie Vardy’s five goals in four games won him the Premier League’s player of the month award for the first time in October, while Arsene Wenger bagged the managerial award after his Arsenal team won all four of their games.Vardy’s first win of the monthly award caps a remarkable rise for a player who just three seasons ago was plying his trade with non-league side Halifax Town.The hardworking striker, currently away on international duty with England, is the league’s top scorer on 12 goals and his rich vein of form has been instrumental in Leicester’s rise to third in the table after 12 games.He can match Ruud van Nistelrooy’s record of scoring in 10 consecutive league games if he finds the back of the net against Newcastle United on November 21 when the Premier League resumes after the international break.Wenger won the managerial award for the 15th time and trails only former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who has 27 wins to his name.Arsenal, second in the table behind leaders Manchester City on goal difference, chalked up a trio of 3-0 wins against Manchester United, Watford and Swansea City, and conceded just once, in their 2-1 win over Everton at the Emirates on Oct. 24.
ONOC Secretary General Ricardo Blas says the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed last November between ONOC, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and hosts of the 5th AIMAG, Turkmenistan National Olympic Committee opens up a lot of opportunities for associate members.“Now they have an opportunity such as Tahiti, New Caledonia and Wallis and Futuna to actually come here and field a large team using the umbrella of their sporting community.“So for Tahiti you know they are going to walk into the stadium two years from now and really identify their representation with their country and not necessarily be imposed by the French political alignment that they currently in today,” Blas said.ONOC President Dr Robin Mitchell, Blas and representatives from American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, Guam, Tahiti (French Polynesia), Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Niue, Northern Marianas, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu were guests at the 34th OCA General Assembly in Ashgabat. The General Assembly chaired by OCA President Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah brought together the 45 National Olympic Committees of Asia and Oceania under one roof.“To see the rest of us come together here in Turkmenistan and to have a better understanding of whats in it for them, what are the opportunities are for them and to march in a platform that basically equal their representation with the rest of the sporting community that includes Asia and to be included in this programme is a big opportunity for all of us. “And not just one particular NOC or associate member, it includes the entire Oceania family and I’m very proud that between Dr Mitchell our president who takes the lead in moving the charge forward, gives us all that opportunity and the relationship we have with Asia- Sheikh Ahmad (President of OCA) who really was the architect behind the invitation of the ONOC members.“I’m very proud to be a part of this historical moment participating and supporting our President Mitchell as he leads the delegation two years from now to the stadium, marching the entire Oceania family and that’s the beauty about this whole process. Its all about us in the family.“You know the reality is that coming here is gonna cost a lot of money so we gotta plan today and focus our support for the athletes who are gonna come here. “For many of the sports this will be their Olympic Games. This level is gonna be higher and I believe we can be competitive.”Australia and New Zealand were not represented at this gathering.Most of the Oceania delegates are optimistic that they will be able to send athletes to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan in two years time.
Naru said after three solid years in waiting, they have made it through and commended the team for putting up a spiritual fight with a convincing 14-8 victory over reigning premiers, Rabaul Agmark Gurias.”We have come after four elusive years. Credit to all our players, coach and team officials. Big thank you to our major Lae Biscuit Company and all the other supporting sponsors.”With that, all praise and thanks to God.”Naru, who was with the major sponsor watching the game live at the Sir John Guise Stadium, said this was their second big win this year. This was after soccer paved the way with Lae City Dwellers winning the Telikom-sponsored National Soccer League title.He said Team Morobe will seal off everything with their PNG Games win in West New Britain later this year.”We aim to complete the trifecta of trophies and championships by putting the icing on the cake and cement Morobe as a champion sports province by winning the PNG Games in Kimbe later this year. We can simply do it,” Naru said.The Governor early last week presented a cheque of K20,000 to Lae Snax Tigers to prepare for this win.
…and death twitchesJoe Lewis, the greatest boxer the world has ever seen, once taunted a rival by saying: “You can run, but you can’t hide.” They were both in a ring, under bright lights, in front of thousands of onlookers, of course, when Joe promptly delivered his trademark knockout punch!! Well, that is a cautionary tale for the PNC as it keeps on running away from the PPP under the bright lights of at least the entire West Indies, as they refuse to allow the people of Guyana to deliver what they know will be a knockout blow to their solar plexus!! They can run, as they’ve been doing since December 21, but they can’t hide!!The referee in this match is the CCJ; and last week, they threw out the PNC’s ridiculous half-men and unilateral appointment cases on every ground they had raised in their desperate attempts to avoid the consequences of the NCV from last December 21 – DEATH!! That being, the immediate resignation of the President and Cabinet and elections in 3 months!! The CCJ, however, took pity on the PNC, and to save their further blushes, didn’t issue the “consequential” orders that flowed from their judgements. They told the PNC to sit down with the PPP and draft orders that would be best for the country and present their joint proposals on Monday.But they, all and sundry, knew that once the CCJ – the highest Court for Guyana – had spoken, there was nowhere left for the PNC to run!! They’d literally been “cornered”, the death blow delivered, and they were dead men walking: THE PNC GOVERNMENT HAD FALLEN!! Granger was no longer President and the Ministers were no longer Ministers. All they were now left to do was work with the Opposition leader to replace the GECOM Chair and to set the elections date.But the PNC, being the PNC, of course, didn’t do any of that!! It has been shown that even dead animals will twitch if electricity is passed through them. In fact, the nephew of the fella who discovered the phenomenon (Galvani), went on to “wake up” some corpses using the electrical impulses from lightning for the amazement of morbid onlookers!! And it looks like this is what’s activating the fallen PNC Government!! The electrical jolt of billions and billions in oil revenues have galvanised them into reflexive actions that were imprinted over the decades.They just had their (paid) supporters picket the main GECOM office in GT, and also some in the regions, demanding House to House registration before elections!! Which would add another six months to preserve their corpse!!And the meeting with the PPP? They sent an invitation for “next week”!!…and politicking with state fundsSince the Government has fallen and are dead, Guyanese have to stop giving to the corpses that’ll be showing up amongst them, pleading for their votes!! Apart from the fact, it’s an abomination to consort with the dead to determine your future – necromancy!! They’ll be illegally using state funds to campaign. This was admitted by no other than the Minister of Public Security, Khemrak Ramjattan, the man who would be Prime Minister!!In past elections, all Governments have attempted to dance between those raindrops – but they haven’t ever been thrown out by a No-Confidence vote!! Since the President and Cabinet are no more, they can’t initiate any spending programmes unrelated to the holding of elections. Now, of course, if they really want your vote, they can start spending money from their own accounts in your communities!! Notice that your Eyewitness didn’t say “spending their own money”!!It’s your money which they funnelled into their accounts – like that fella in MPI – that’ll be coming back to you!! Have any qualms!Payback’s a bitch!! …and titlesSo now that the President and his Cabinet are now officially illegal, but can hang around to see us through the elections, what do we call them?
‘People evacuated on their own’ LATEST STORIES Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. MOST READ Trending Articles PLAY LIST 00:50Trending Articles06:27SEA Games 2019: No surprises as Gilas Pilipinas cruises to basketball gold01:45Explosive Gilas Pilipinas not yet at its best, says Tim Cone01:05Poor visibility, nakaapekto sa maraming lugar sa Batangas03:028,000 pulis sa Region 4-A, tuloy ang trabaho03:57Phivolcs, nahihirapan sa komunikasyon sa Taal01:04Sold-out: Stores run out of face masks after Taal spews ash01:45Iran police shoot at those protesting plane shootdown01:54MMDA deploys rescue team to Batangas following Taal eruption 76ers snap 3-game skid, beat Hornets View comments Taal Volcano’s lava fountain weakens, but Phivolcs says it’s not sign of slowing down Photo by Mark Giongco/INQUIRER.netMANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas settled for a split in their pair of tuneup games against Alab Pilipinas, after falling 93-89, on Monday night at Meralco Gym.The national team pool played without two of its big men in Greg Slaughter and Troy Rosario due to injuries and their absence coupled some of the players’ tired legs after seeing action in the PBA Governors’ Cup a night before compounded the squad’s woes against a game and promising Alab side.ADVERTISEMENT Phivolcs: Cloud seeding in ashfall affected areas needs study Gilas beat Alab, 98-95, in their first exhibition last Monday.Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next No need to wear face masks in Metro Manila, says scientist “They’re a very good, tall, athletic, strong team. I don’t wanna make an excuse but I thought we played a little tired tonight,” said Gilas coach Tim Cone shortly after the closed-door scrimmage. “They also did some things that we weren’t prepared for.”Roger Pogoy led the Nationals with 14 points but missed a pair of 3-pointers in the final seconds that would’ve given his team a chance to steal the game.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSAndray Blatche has high praise for teammate Kai SottoSPORTSBig differenceSPORTSAlmazan status stays uncertain ahead of Game 4June Mar Fajardo and Japeth Aguilar added 12 points each while Matthew Wright chipped in 11.Kiefer Ravena, who was added to the pool last week, saw action and had two points. 400 evacuees from Taal eruption take refuge in Mt. Banahaw Lava gushes out of Taal Volcano as villagers flee DSWD Bicol donates P1.5M worth of food packs for Taal eruption evacuees 2 village execs nabbed in Bohol buy-bust
During his recent visit to Donegal, An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny took time out of his busy schedule to have a chat with Donegal Gathering Chairman, Paddy Harte.Both men agreed that 2013 is going to be a very exciting year. An Taoiseach highlighted how the Gathering 2013 will give an opportunity to the 70 million people worldwide who have an Irish connection, to experience some VIP treatment in Ireland.Chairman for the Donegal Gathering, Paddy Harte also stated, “Our preparations are well underway and the enthusiasm throughout the county is truly inspiring”.If you would like to add your voice, why not send in your own clip explaining what you will be doing for The Gathering. All clips can be sent to marketing@donegalgathering.comThis is a unique opportunity for your event to gain exposure worldwide. Come on folks get your cameras out and help us put Donegal on the map! DDTV – AN TAOISEACH GIVES HIS FULL SUPPORT TO DONEGAL’S GATHERING was last modified: October 8th, 2012 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:An Taoiseachchairman Paddy HarteThe Gathering
SACRAMENTO – California lawmakers are considering giving up one of their most politically potent powers: the ability to draw their own districts. Now, a year after voters rejected a similar attempt that sparked a fight between Democrats and Republicans, a constitutional amendment that would transfer those duties to an 11-member commission seems to have enough votes to pass. “I don’t see a whole lot of opposition to this at this point,” said Assembly Speaker Fabian Nu ez, D-Los Angeles. “It’s a clear effort to try and do the right thing by way of allowing for broader citizenship participation in the political process.” Twelve states currently take the power to draw districts out of the hands of legislators and give it to commissions. Five others use commissions if lawmakers fail to approve new districts by a deadline. AD Quality Auto 360p 720p 1080p Top articles1/5READ MORE11 theater productions to see in Southern California this week, Dec. 27-Jan. 2If the California amendment passes, it would be the first time a state legislature had voted to give up its redistricting role, said Sen. Alan Lowenthal, D-Long Beach, the measure’s author. The other commissions were created by voter initiatives, he said. “It’s going to be historic if they vote to give up that power,” Lowenthal said. Lowenthal hopes the state Senate will approve the measure this week and the Assembly will follow suit in time to put the proposal on the Nov. 7 ballot. It would need approval from voters as well as lawmakers to take effect. June 29 is the cutoff date, more or less official, for the Legislature to add measures to the ballot, although there is always some flexibility in that deadline. Lowenthal thinks his proposal can qualify for the ballot if approved by the time legislators break for a recess that is scheduled to start July 7. In California as in other states, the way state legislatures handle redistricting has been a running controversy for decades. The way that districts are drawn can decide which party dominates a state legislature and the state’s congressional delegation, and it can determine the fate of individual lawmakers. Critics say the process is a conflict of interest that results either in districts designed to benefit one party or in a bipartisan plan that tends to maintain the status quo and protect incumbents. That’s what happened in California after the 2000 census. Lawmakers put together a compromise designed to maintain Democratic and Republican lineups in the Legislature and the state’s congressional delegation. Republicans, who are in the minority in the California Legislature and congressional delegation, tried to scrap that deal last year with Proposition 77. The initiative would have given redistricting duties to a panel of three retired judges and required them to try to draw new lines in time for this year’s elections. Democrats argued that it was a blatant GOP attempt to win more seats, and voters turned it down by more than 1.5 million votes. It was the fourth time in 23 years California voters had refused to take redistricting duties away from the Legislature. Despite that outcome, Nu ez and his Senate counterpart, President Pro Tem Don Perata, D-Oakland, said they would try to put new redistricting reform on this November’s ballot. Nu ez said the Lowenthal proposal would create a “more thoughtful process” involving a broader-based commission than Proposition 77. Lawmakers also might try to put a measure on the ballot that would liberalize term limits, although Nu ez said the two proposals wouldn’t be linked. “It’s easy to develop a term-limits initiative that legislators can support,” he said. “It’s much more difficult to get term limits that voters can support. ” Here are some of the other bills that could be voted on this week: ELECTRONIC `VAMPIRES’ – Assemblyman Lloyd Levine, D-Van Nuys, wants consumers to be aware of what he calls electronic “vampires” – devices in televisions or cell phone chargers, for example, that continue to suck electricity even when the appliance is turned off or in standby mode. DRUG SIDE EFFCTS – A bill by Sen. Jack Scott, D-Pasadena, would require pharmaceutical companies to release results of their clinical trials. Consumer groups backing the measure say it is a response to the scandal surrounding Vioxx, a pain killer linked to heart attacks. The bill will be before the Assembly Business and Professions Committee on Tuesday.160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set!