Bristol City verdict: The case for Vyner, Scott's role and momentum as attentions turn to Hull
A victory over Bournemouth was the cherry on top (pun intended) of a pre-season that really couldn't have gone much better.
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Starting line-up takes shape, keeper's edge and prolific Panzo - Coventry City's near perfect pre-season
Coventry City rounded off their impressive pre-season programme with their seventh friendly win out of seven. Goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Jonathan Panzo secured a 2-0 victory over League One Portsmouth in a lively second half at Fratton Park
Erling Haaland steals show on Man City debut vs Bayern Munich
He may have only played 40 minutes, with a 55-minute delay in between the first 13 and the following 27, but Erling Haaland proved why he was the main attraction in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It took him just 12 minutes to make his mark on proceedings, sliding in to divert Jack Grealish's cross home.
Commonwealth Games is another box waiting to be ticked by PV Sindhu
Commonwealth Games gold for India in the bustling host city of Birmingham, England come August. Nah… we will just stick our necks out and say she will be on top of the podium, flashing that ear-to-ear smile soon. Cue: Next Amul ad. No doubt, she will have a lot of ‘home’ support too. A stroll down New Street leading up to the much-photographed shiny bronze bull and you will come across a motley crew of Indians and friends from the subcontinent, most of them conversing in a monotone Brummie accent but unable to hide the fact they are yearning for that visit ‘back home’. Indian shopkeepers have their bundle of tales, to make that connect, just a means to the end of selling their wares. A month from now, they will probably have another story of how shuttle queen Sindhu charmed them all. Having clinched the Singapore Open last Sunday, in a three-game encounter against China’s Asian champion Wang Zhi Yi, the leader on the World Tour will be beaming with confidence. First, of course, comes the team test as India look to retain the gold they earned at Gold Coast, Australia, in 2018. Sindhu, 23 then, did not participate in that event but don’t we all remember the highly-charged Saina-vs-Sindhu final where personal pride was also at stake? As the shuttle flew wide, Sindhu, in red, was left feeling the blues as Nehwal, in traditional Indian colour, pumped her fists in an overwhelming display of emotions.
Shaqiri shines as Chicago Fire torch Vancouver Whitecaps
VANCOUVER — Xherdan Shaqiri had a goal and an assist Saturday, lifting the surging Chicago Fire to a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps at B.C. Place Stadium.
Italian stars show off skills in MLS debuts as Toronto FC hammers Charlotte FC
Federico Bernardeschi scored one goal and set up another and Lorenzo Insigne collected an assist on their MLS debut as Toronto FC celebrated its new Italian star power with a 4-0 romp over expansion Charlotte FC on Saturday.
Everton staring Premier League relegation in the face after ownership denial
A fortnight before the start of the season and a match against Chelsea, there was a protest scheduled to take place outside Goodison Park.