
Tornadoes touch down near Chicago, disrupting air traffic
(Reuters) -Tornadoes and thunderstorms battered the greater Chicago area on Wednesday, temporarily forcing O'Hare and Midway airports to halt all
2023-07-13 10:55

Liverpool come from behind to secure Europa League victory against LASK
Liverpool took time adjusting to life back in the Europa League but for the fourth time in six matches this season they came from behind to win 3-1 against LASK in Linz. It had been 2,682 days since they last appeared in UEFA’s second-tier competition, having played in three Champions League finals and won one, and that adaptation to a new reality took a while to bed in. The Austrians had no such problem in the biggest game in their history as the visit of Manchester United in 2020, when they were hammed 5-0, happened behind closed doors because of the pandemic. They were so fired up they predictably took an early lead through Florian Flecker’s brilliantly-taken goal but once Jurgen Klopp’s side came to the realisation the Europa League will be just as tough a task as the competition favourites this season’s familiar trait emerged. Within the space of eight second-half minutes Darwin Nunez fired home a penalty and Luis Diaz converted from close range and late on substitute Mohamed Salah clinched Klopp’s 50th European victory, the most of any Anfield manager. Pre-match the German had insisted this was not a competition for handing out “opportunities” but then proceeded to name a completely different side from that which won at Wolves at the weekend. Not to say that it was weak with first-choice centre-backs Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate at the back and Diaz and Nunez up front but in between was the untried midfield of newest signing 21-year-old Ryan Gravenberch, on his first start, and Harvey Elliott (20) either side of the 30-year-old ‘veteran’ Wataru Endo who had played just 89 minutes for Klopp’s team since his own summer move. The real excitement was reserved for livewire winger Ben Doak, who became the club’s fourth-youngest player to play in Europe at the age of 17 years and 314 days on his first start. But while his first real run at the LASK defence saw him glide past Rene Renner to win a corner he was starved of opportunities by a malfunctioning midfield which could not gain any control in the first half and the young Scot was replaced just past the hour. Stefan Bajcetic’s misjudgement, the 18-year-old midfielder asked to play the Trent Alexander-Arnold hybrid right-back role, in missing a cross led to a LASK corner and the opening goal. Flecker was picked out on the edge of the penalty area and he took a touch before drilling a shot through a crowd of players past Caoimhin Kelleher as a training-ground move paid off from their first shot on target. Liverpool were not so clinical as Nunez headed over an inviting Elliott cross before seeing his close-range nod towards goal from Van Dijk’s header at a corner clawed out by goalkeeper Tobias Lawal. The raucous home crowd cheered not only that but every block, every tackle, every Liverpool corner repelled, every corner won. Liverpool’s first move of any quality brought the equaliser when Diaz was brought down by Philipp Ziereis, after Elliott, Doak and Bajcetic had combined down the right, and Nunez powered home from the spot in the 56th minute. It was the signal for Klopp to make changes with summer signings Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister, two of his new first-choice midfield, replacing Doak and Endo with Joe Gomez giving Bajcetic a break after his first game since March after injury. They went ahead when Nunez brought down Gomez’s pass from deep, laid off to Elliott who sent Gravenberch racing down the right and his low cross was turned home by Diaz. If life was not difficult enough for the hosts Mohamed Salah was introduced in the 76th minute and created two chances and had a shot inside his first 60 seconds before weaving himself into a position to poke through the legs of the goalkeeper two minutes from time. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Aston Villa suffer defeat at Legia Warsaw on return to European action Harry Kane happy with Bayern Munich start in Europe – Thursday’s sporting social Durham are Division Two champions after bowling out Worcestershire
2023-09-22 03:21

The trailer for Netflix's star-studded 'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off' is here
The trailer for Netflix's Scott Pilgrim Takes Off dropped this weekend and the show looks
2023-10-16 02:50

As global debt worries mount, is another crisis brewing?
By Yoruk Bahceli, Dhara Ranasinghe and Maria Martinez LONDON Record debts, high interest rates, the costs of climate
2023-10-16 15:15

Liverpool support Luis Diaz after his parents were kidnapped in Colombia
Liverpool have confirmed an “ongoing situation involving the family of Luis Diaz” amid reports the forward’s parents were kidnapped in Colombia. Colombia’s president has said Diaz’s mother “has been rescued” but his father remains missing. “Liverpool Football Club can confirm it is aware of an ongoing situation involving the family of Luis Diaz in Colombia,” read a club statement. “It is our fervent hope that the matter is resolved safely and at the earliest possible opportunity. In the meantime, the player’s welfare will continue to be our immediate priority.” Colombia president Gustavo Petro said on X, formerly known as Twitter: “In an operation in Barrancas, Luis Diaz’s mother has been rescued, we continue the search for the father.” The country’s football federation said in a statement that the kidnapping was regrettable and urged authorities to rescue Diaz’s father. “The Colombian Football Federation rejects the security situation that the parents of our player Luis Díaz are going through,” they said. “From the FCF we express our solidarity with him and his entire family and we call for the relevant authorities to act as quickly as possible to resolve the situation.” Liverpool signed Diaz from Porto in January 2022 in an initial £37.5million deal that included a potential extra £12.5million in add-ons. The 26-year-old winger has made 11 appearances this season and scored three goals. Diaz did not feature in Liverpool’s 5-1 Europa League victory over Toulouse on Thursday but had been expected to return for Nottingham Forest’s Premier League visit to Anfield on Sunday. Read More On This Day in 2012: UK Athletics appoints Peter Eriksson as Olympic head coach Joel Embiid leads Philadelphia 76ers to victory over Toronto Raptors Ketel Marte breaks record as Arizona Diamondbacks tie World Series
2023-10-29 17:28

Who is Claud? Paul Rudd appears in fan’s music video after meeting them at Taylor Swift concert
Claud said in the video that Paul Rudd 'was so nice about it and he gave me his email and was like, 'Send it to me. I'd love to hear your album'
2023-07-17 19:23

Jim McCarthy Named as Thredd CEO
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 19, 2023--
2023-10-19 16:23

K-State goes for third straight win as Big 12 newcomer Houston visits for first matchup
Kansas State will go for its third straight win when it plays Big 12 newcomer Houston for the first time on Saturday
2023-10-26 23:54

US activists rally one year after Supreme Court allowed abortion bans
By Julia Harte Abortion rights supporters and opponents will hold dueling rallies around the U.S. on Saturday, the
2023-06-24 18:22

Chuck Norris didn't need DNA test to accept daughter Dina whom he didn't know existed for 26 years
Chuck Norris found out about Dina only in 1991 when she wrote him a letter claiming she to be his biological daughter
2023-05-16 18:54

Wheat Rises After Ukraine Attacks Threaten Black Sea Exports
Wheat extended gains after Ukraine used sea drones to cripple a Russian oil tanker and a naval vessel,
2023-08-07 09:24

CNN to host town hall with Nikki Haley on June 4
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley will participate in a live CNN presidential town hall next month in Iowa, the network announced Wednesday.
2023-05-24 21:46
You Might Like...

Ancelotti to coach Brazil from 2024 Copa America: source

Wall Street’s Dependence on London Clearing Worries EU Watchdog

Many Americans say their household expenses are outpacing earnings this year, AP-NORC poll shows

Who is Adrienne Neta? US family scarred by their mother's final screams before Hamas attack hold out hope for her survival

Top ESG Funds in Asia Boost Returns In Once Unloved Market

Bukayo Saka signs new long-term contract at Arsenal

Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno bruises right hand on foul tip, leaves NLDS Game 3

Upstreman is offering Mini Fridges with Up to 43% OFF during Black Friday!