Callum Wilson targets England World Cup spot after leading Newcastle to win in Premier League opener
NEWCASTLE: Callum Wilson hopes Newcastle United goals can put him in Gareth Southgate’s World Cup considerations.
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Hooked: Riyadh boxing exhibition shows sport’s growth
RIYADH: Boxing in Saudi Arabia continues to raise its profile, with an international exhibition featuring several international fighters showcasing the sport’s potential in the Kingdom.
Newcastle determined to live up to expectations after opening win, says Schar
Fabian Schar is happy to bear the expectation of Newcastle’s fans after blasting away the early-season cobwebs with an opening-day piledriver.
Nottingham Forest’s Premier League return ends in defeat at Newcastle
Fabian Schar’s piledriver and Callum Wilson’s impudence ensured Nottingham Forest’s long-awaited return to the Premier League ended in defeat at Newcastle.
Premier League: Wins for Bournemouth, Newcastle and Leeds
Promoted Bournemouth, back in the top flight after two seasons in the Championship, opened their Premier League campaign with a 2-0 win over Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium.
Newcastle hand Eddie Howe new contract
Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe has signed a new long-term contract on the eve of the new Premier League season.
Newcastle make improved £50m bid for Maddison
Newcastle are refusing to give up on their pursuit of Leicester's James Maddison as Eddie Howe attempts to add attacking options to his squad.
Dortmund striker Haller has operation after tumor found
DORTMUND, Germany: Borussia Dortmund striker Sébastien Haller has undergone a successful operation on a testicular tumor and will be out for at least “a couple of months,” sporting director Sebastian Kehl said Wednesday. Haller signed for Dortmund from Ajax on July 6 for 31 million euros ($31.5 million) but had to leave a pre-season training camp 12 days later for treatment after the tumor was found. Kehl said Haller’s operation was successful but added the next steps in his treatment were still not fully clear.