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Torres suffers horrific head injury The Spaniard suffered a head trauma after he crashed to the ground following an aerial challenge and, after being treated by medical staff on the pitch, was then quickly rushed to hospital. Both sets of players and staff were visibly shaken up by the incident, with Atleti defender Jose Gimenez particularly distressed as he covered his face with his shirt. Atleti initially confirmed that Torres had suffered a head trauma and that he would spend the night in hospital....

In case you didn’t know… In the quest of finding some important game time, the talented Kovacic switched to Chelsea on a season-long loan deal. He has played over 600 minutes of football already and seems to be a preferred man at the club. Not only has he added quality and depth to the side, but also lived up to his reputation. The Croatian boasts a pass success rate of over 94 in all competitions this term....

It was the London side’s sixth successive win without conceding a goal and put them a point ahead of the Merseyside club and Manchester City. The league’s leading scorer, Diego Costa, hit his 10th goal of the season to put them in front four minutes before halftime. Middlesbrough, promoted last season, found it hard to make any clear chances. They remain in the bottom six, one point clear of the relegation places....

Romelu Lukaku has been in fine form since moving to Inter Milan from Manchester United in the summer of 2019. He has scored 64 goals and provided 16 assists in 95 games for the Italian side. Lukaku also shone for Belgium in the recently concluded Euro 2020 tournament. Over the course of the summer, he has been subjected to immense transfer speculation with Chelsea leading the race for his signature....

Mark Hughes’ side are in good form and gave the Blues a scare at Stamford Bridge as they hurt the league leaders in the air, but they ultimately lost in an epic 4-2 thriller. Kante is more than just a good tackler, says Fabregas Chelsea are 10 points clear at the top of the table and are looking like strong favourites to win the title, but a defeat could renew hope for Tottenham and Manchester City, who chase the west London club....

The 21-year-old midfielder linked up with the Eagles on a season-long agreement over the summer in an effort to find regular game time. Palace 11/5 to draw at Brighton With his path blocked at Stamford Bridge, it was felt that his development would be better served elsewhere – while still operating in a Premier League environment. Loftus-Cheek has impressed for Palace, earning senior England international recognition in the process, and Hodgson has confirmed that Chelsea can take him back....

Meanwhile, Chelsea have initiated contact with a Barcelona defender. Elsewhere, the Blues are interested in an Inter Milan star. On that note, here’s a look at the key Chelsea transfer stories as on 16th January 2022. Chelsea initiate contact with Ronald Araujo Chelsea have initiated contact with Ronald Araujo, according to Sport Witness via Sport. The Uruguayan has been quite impressive for Barcelona this season. The Blues are looking to bolster their backline this year, and have turned their attention to the 22-year-old....

While they never considered each other main rivals, as two of the biggest and most successful clubs in London there has always been strong needle between the fans and there is always a buzz around when these two giants meet. These two sides have played out many intense, controversial and memorable games and we look at their top 5 encounters of all-time: #5 April 2004: Arsenal 1-2 Chelsea (UCL quarter-final) It’s always a thrilling encounter when two teams from the same league meet in the UCL....

Antonio Conte’s side saw their Carabao Cup hopes dashed at the semi-final stage by Arsenal during the week and they will be eager to respond with a positive result at home. The Blues have already beaten the Magpies at the venue this season, with Eden Hazard starring in a 3-1 win back in December, and Conte will demand a repeat of that on Sunday. However, Rafa Benitez’s men come into the tie well rested, having had no mid-week cup game to concern themselves with, and they will be eager for revenge....

Mourinho vs Villas-Boas. The Head Coach vs His Protege. This has been talked about a lot, but fact remains that the battle has to be won on the pitch and only there itself. The encounters between the two London sides never fail to not impress. The magnitude or the necessities of winning by both teams vary, but there has always been an extra pinch of frantic keenness to be one up over their neighbouring rivals....

Of the 100 oncologists in the U.K. surveyed between December 20, 2019 and February 3, 2020 by the Longitude Prize—which was established to help tackle antimicrobial resistance—95 percent said they were worried about the effect superbugs could have on their patients. An estimated one in five cancer patients need antibiotics during their treatment, according to existing research cited by the authors of the report, and cancers including multiple myeloma and acute leukaemia can’t be treated without them....

“This was a conscious decision on our part as we had our eyes set on the London Olympics,” Bhupathi said. “I have known Hesh (Bhupathi) since I played my first Davis Cup match in 2002, so we go back a long way. I have also played a few tournaments with him in the past, and we do share an excellent rapport. “From my experience with Aisam (former partner Quereshi), I know that being friends pays rich dividends on the court, so I am hoping our camaraderie comes through on court....

Sharjah - International Master Narayanan Srinath retained his Asian Junior title while J. Saranya finished runner-up at the Asian Junior Championship that concluded here Saturday. Srinath had won the Asian Junior at Tashkent in June 2012 and made his maiden Grand Master norm. He is also a former World Under-12 champion having won it at Belfort, France in 2005. Winning this title again in back-to-back years gives Srinath another Grand Master norm....

Five scientists died in last Thursday’s explosion, of what was reportedly a new type of nuclear-powered cruise missile, on the White Sea coast in the country’s Arctic north. But uncertainty persists among residents in Severodvinsk, 25 miles east of the Nyonoksa test range, where radiation readings were elevated after the accident. Neither Russia’s defense ministry nor the state nuclear agency, Rosatom, mentioned the type of rocket that exploded during the test....

Pujara, India’s usual No.3 Test batsman, has endured a prolonged batting slump that saw him lose his position in the team. Pujara is currently the captain of the India A team. India A are scheduled to play two four-day matches, slated between July 22 and 25 and from July 29 to August 1 in Chennai against the visiting Australia A side. “A player like Pujara will find the way, he has got the desire, the hunger, he is looking to get better, he has got the technique, and he is keen to improve....

Pujara, a regular in India’s Test team, will replace veteran Pakistan batsman Younus Khan, who has pulled out of an agreement with the club, an England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) statement said on Wednesday. Younus previously played for Yorkshire in 2007. But Yorkshire decided to replace the 37-year-old with Pujara after it emerged that the batsman is likely be in the Pakistan squad for the tour of Bangladesh next month....

Paul and Sabrina Glozeris created a Halloween light show to the tune of “Go Cubs Go,” and it’s pretty awesome. According to the Omaha World-Herald , the Glozerises create elaborate and fun Halloween displays ever year. With the Cubs making it to the World Series, they decided to do something special. MORE: Best images from the 2016 World Series If the Cubs defeat the Indians for their first World Series since 1908, the Glozerises will need to think of Thanksgiving- and Christmas-themed shows to keep the celebrations going....

However, one peek at the brazen bird in a recent Twitter video, and you will find yourself wondering why it doesn’t mean the exact opposite. In the sweet clip, which was tweeted by user @StrictlyChristo, a chicken can be seen chasing a dog around a pile of wooden palettes in a garden. Just when the canine stops to check if they have lost their feathery friend, the bird comes hurtling around the corner and back into sight, hot on their tail....

“I’m ready to let the training wheels off,” Charles said Wednesday. “I don’t want them on. I know how to ride. Take them off and let me ride.” WEEK 6 PICKS: Straight up | Against the spread Charles was active two weeks ago against the Steelers, but only played 10 snaps and carried the ball twice for 7 yards in a 43-14 loss. Now Charles claims to be “110 percent....

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’s beta gave gamers a chance to test out a handful of weapons that will be available in the full game. While the limitations on Gunsmith 2.0 meant that some weapons could not be customized in the beta, such as the Fennec, the full game should have a large variety of attachments to choose from. After all, the amount of options opened up by weapon platforms and swappable receivers suggests a massive day one weapon count....