De Jong heading for Budapest

Having scored at an excellent fee over 5 seasons with PSV Eindhoven, Luuk de Jong discovered the going somewhat more difficult when he moved to Spain to enroll in Sevilla ultimate yr. However, the 30-year-old centre ahead proved his elegance in August's UEFA Europa League ultimate, heading two targets as his group beat Inter 3-2 in Cologne.Now the UEFA Champions League beckons once more for the Dutchman, however first he has the risk to display his ability within the UEFA Super Cup fit towards Bayern, and he hopes that talents picked up from his volleyball-playing folks will stand him in just right stead in Budapest.

Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Alegria’ revival heading to Chicago

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Cirque du Soleil’s “Alegria” might be returning to Chicago subsequent yr for 3 weeks of reveals. The revival of the manufacturing, one among Cirque’s most iconic shows, might be offered June 5-28, 2020 underneath the acquainted Cirque massive high at Soldier Field’s South Lot (1410 Museum Campus Drive). More than 14 million individuals in 255 cities throughout the globe have attended performances of “Alegria” by way of almost 20 years of touring productions. According to Tuesday’s announcement, Cirque has revisited the manufacturing “through today’s lens — including refreshed costumes and set design, a renewed acrobatic vocabulary, and modernized musical arrangements —to touch new generations of spectators.” Alegria, which implies

Bruce Cassidy Expects Bruins To Be Prepared Heading Into St. Louis

The Boston Bruins at the moment are dealing with elimination after dropping Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final to the St. Louis Blues. Head coach Bruce Cassidy stated he’d quite be up 3-2, however added that the Bruins can be ready heading into St. Louis. Cassidy famous that Boston’s energy play must be higher shifting ahead, amongst different changes. To hear Cassidy’s full statements with NESN’s Jack Edwards after the sport, try the “Bruins Overtime Live,” video above, introduced by Ace Ticket. Thumbnail photograph by way of Greg M. Cooper/USA TODAY Sports Images ... NESN.com

Jose Abreu on proper path heading into sixth season as White

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Having his longtime hitting guru Marcos Hernandez round this spring was a bonus for Jose Abreu. Abreu has all the time spoken effectively of Sox hitting coach Todd Steverson and assistant hitting coach Greg Sparks, however he’s not the one pitcher or hitter who leans on a personal teacher or one other voice within the group. For Paul Konerko, it was Mike Gellinger. For Abreu, it’s Hernandez, who goes again to Abreu’s taking part in days in Cuba. “Yes, absolutely,” Abreu mentioned via translator Billy Russo. “I had an concept about the way to do issues, however Marco found out the way to put these concepts into observe. It clicked with me and I used

Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron Describes Emotions Heading Into Return Game

Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron Describes Emotions Heading Into Return Game

After spending over a month as a spectator, Patrice Bergeron was back at it with the Boston Bruins on Saturday afternoon. Bergeron was sensational in his return from injury, scoring two goals and dishing out two assists in the Bruins’ 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators at TD Garden. The veteran center admitted he had some nerves heading into the game, but it was was the type of adrenaline he was looking forward to after missing 16 games. But while there were emotions prior to the tilt, it sounds like there weren’t many after Bergeron scored his 300th career NHL goal. To hear from Bergeron, as well as Brad Marchand and David

Dutch deny France Finals place, Norway heading up

Dutch deny France Finals place, Norway heading up

Dramatic late equaliser sends Netherlands to the Finals Captain Van Dijk levels in a game Germany had led 2-0 Czech Republic relegate Slovakia from League B Norway earn promotion to League B, FYR Macedonia up to League C Group standings; Finals/promotion/relegation at a glance League A

How Zlatan made his mark

How Zlatan made his mark

"Great things also come to an end and it is time to move on after two fantastic seasons with Manchester United," said Zlatan Ibrahimović after confirming his departure from Manchester United in the wake of their UEFA Champions League exit to Sevilla. "Thank you to the club, the fans, the team, the coach, the staff and everybody who shared with me this part of my history."Amid rumours that the 36-year-old could be heading across the Atlantic to find his next club, it is quite possible that the 116-times capped Sweden striker (his nation's all-time top international scorer with 62 goals) has played his last UEFA