Magoffin extends Sussex deal, quits Queensland

Steve Magoffin, the Queensland fast bowler, will finish his career in England after retiring from Australian first-class cricket and signing a near two-year deal with Sussex

Brydon Coverdale27-Jun-2012

Steve Magoffin (left) helped Queensland win the Sheffield Shield last summer, which will be his last act in Australian cricket•Getty Images

Steve Magoffin, the Queensland fast bowler, will finish his career in England after retiring from Australian first-class cricket and signing a near two-year deal with Sussex. Magoffin, 32, joined the county this season as an overseas player and after impressing with 24 wickets at 21.95 in the County Championship so far this summer, he has agreed to stay on for the rest of this year and at least until the end of 2013.As an overseas county player, Magoffin could have kept playing in Australia but his wife, who is British, is expecting a baby in December and Magoffin decided the time was right to relocate to England. The move brings to an end a Sheffield Shield career that began in 2004-05 in Western Australia, before Magoffin returned to his home state of Queensland last season and helped them secure the Shield title.His final act in Australian cricket was to strike the winning run for the Bulls in the Shield final against Tasmania in March, as part of a 45-run seventh-wicket partnership with Chris Hartley that rescued the side from a dangerous position. It was the perfect end for Magoffin, who grew up in Queensland but moved to Perth to avoid being stuck behind Michael Kasprowicz, Andy Bichel, Ashley Noffke, Joe Dawes and Mitchell Johnson in the Queensland bowling queue.”It’s definitely a case of mixed emotions for me,” Magoffin said. “I was so pleased to finally play for Queensland last season, and to finish that way with a Shield title was the stuff that dreams are made of. But I’m at a stage now where my wife Becky and I are starting a family later this year and the opportunity to play on in England with Sussex and be here with her family when the baby comes is the best thing for us.”I’m very thankful to [coach] Darren Lehmann and the Queensland selectors for giving me a go last season, and for being so understanding now. There were no promises when I came back home from Western Australia but they looked out for me and things panned out, probably better than I could have hoped. I look back at how the Warriors gave me an opportunity to play first class cricket, which I remain grateful for, and when that door closed, it was a case of right place/right time when I came home to Brisbane.”Magoffin picked up 199 first-class wickets at 26.85 for Western Australia, and 23 at 16.60 during his only season with Queensland. He was a strong enough Shield performer to earn a call-up as a standby player for Australia’s Test series in South Africa in 2008-09, but that was as close he came to representing his country.”There were plenty of batsman over the years that lost the battle to Mags because he would do his utmost with every delivery to build pressure,” said Lehmann, Magoffin’s coach in his final year of state cricket. “And with the bat, he was certainly a man for a crisis. I hope he and his family enjoys the remainder of his career in England and the Bulls wish him every success with Sussex from here.”A tall fast bowler who moves the ball off the seam, Magoffin made an immediate impression on debut for Sussex, collecting nine wickets against Lancashire. Mark Robinson, the professional cricket manager with Sussex, said the county was pleased to have secured Magoffin until the end of next year.”Mags has fitted in really well in his time here,” Robinson said. “With overseas players increasingly difficult to find and the International calendar even busier next season with the Champions Trophy in our summer, we are delighted to have secured such a dependable and important player for the rest of the season and the next.”

لياو يرد على أنباء اهتمام ريال مدريد

رد جناح الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي ميلان، رفائيل لياو، على أنباء اهتمام نادي ريال مدريد بضمه في الميركاتو الصيفي المقبل من أجل تدعيم صفوفه الهجومية بالموسم الجديد.

وينتهي عقد لياو مع ميلان في 30 يونيو 2024، وكانت هناك أنباء عن رغبة ريال مدريد في استغلال اقتراب العقد على الانتهاء للضغط على الروسونيري للموافقة على رحيل البرتغالي.

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وتحدث المهاجم صاحب الأصول الأنجولية في تصريحات لشبكة “سكاي سبورتس”، وقال: “أريد البقاء مع ميلان، لا يزال أمامي موسم على انتهاء عقدي”.

وتابع: “هناك مفاوضات في الوقت الحالي مع إدارة ميلان حول تجديد العقد، أشعر بأنني سعيد للغاية مع هذا النادي كما لو كان بيتي”.

وشارك لياو في الموسم الحالي مع ميلان في 40 مباراة في مختلف البطولات وسجل 11 هدفًا وصنع 12 في 2929 مباراة تحت قيادة المدرب، ستيفانو بيولي.

مدافع مانشستر يونايتد يلمح إلى رحيله: أريد أن ألعب

فتح المدافع السويدي، فيكتور لينديلوف، الباب لرحيله عن مانشستر يونايتد في الانتقالات الصيفية المقبلة، حيث أنه غير راض عن الوقت الذي يحصل عليه تحت قيادة المدير الفني إريك تين هاج.

وقال لينديلوف في تصريحات نشرها الصحفي فابريزيو رومانو: “أريد أن ألعب، لهذا أمارس كرة القدم، لكنني لا أفكر بشأن الرحيل حاليًا، في الصيف سنحلل الأمور وسنرى ما هو القرار الأفضل”.

كان أتلتيكو مدريد وإنتر ميلان من الأندية المهتمة بضم المدافع السويدي في فترة الانتقالات الشتوية الماضية، لكن المدير الفني الهولندي تين هاج رفض كل العروض وتمسك ببقاء اللاعب.

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ولعب لينديلوف 9 مباريات فقط حتى الآن في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، بدأ 5 منها وبلغ متوسط دقائقه 61 دقيقة لكل مباراة، بينما لعب 4 مباريات في كأس الرابطة، بدأ 3 منها.

ويعتمد تين هاج على الأرجنتيني ليساندرو مارتينيز، والفرنسي رفائيل فاران بشكل أساسي كقلبي دفاع، بينما يتواجد لينديلوف وهاري ماجواير على دكة البدلاء بشكل أكبر.

Organização da Copa do Brasil revela "Top 3" de partidas mais citadas em rede social

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Em evento realizado na cidade de São Paulo (SP) batizado de Summit Digital, integrantes da Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (CBF) e parceiros digitais diretamente ligados a Copa do Brasil fizeram palestras para demonstrar quais foram e serão as suas estratégias de aproximação com o público na edição de 2018 do torneio.

Dentre os dados apresentados, uma das pesquisas reflete quais foram os três jogos que mais tiveram repercussão em postagens no Twitter, sendo o resultado dessa pesquisa comentado e analisado por Pitter Rodriguez, Chefe de Parcerias Esportivas na América Latina da empresa.

Segundo Pitter, Flamengo e Grêmio, válido pelas quartas de final da competição no encontro de volta, foi até aqui o jogo com o maior número de menções na rede social. Na sequência ficaram Flamengo x Corinthians (ida da semifinal) e Vasco x Bahia pelo encontro de volta das oitavas de final. Os números consolidados não foram divulgados.

A única estatística nesse sentido mencionada acabou sendo de um fato inusitado ocorrido no embate de São Januário onde um rato foi flagrado pela transmissão correndo na parte do meio de campo. Atingindo mais de 150 mil menções no Twitter, foi o maior pico dessa palavra na rede social em todo o ano de 2018.

Outros dados relevantes divulgados em levantamento da Copa do Brasil no Twitter:

– Mais de 3,5 milhões de tweets sobre a competição;

– A Copa do Brasil é a terceira liga esportiva mais comentada no país;

​- Até o momento, nenhuma fase atingiu tamanho pico de atividade de internautas na rede social como no início da competição;

​- Flamengo, Vasco e Corinthians, nessa ordem, são os clubes mais mencionados no Twitter dentro do contexto da competição;

– Mais de 17 mil posts continham a #CraquedoJogo, votação dos usuários para eleger o melhor jogador em campo.

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Bishoo named in West Indies A squad

West Indies have named an A squad with considerable international experience for the first unofficial Test against India A in Barbados early next month

ESPNcricinfo staff22-May-2012West Indies A squad

Veerasammy Permaul (capt), Jason Holder, Devendra Bishoo, Nkrumah Bonner, Kraigg Brathwaite, Jonathan Carter, Kyle Corbin, Delorn Johnson, Leon Johnson, Kevin McClean, Donovan Pagon, Lendl Simmons, Devon Thomas

West Indies have named an A squad with considerable international experience for the first unofficial Test against India A in Barbados early next month.Devendra Bishoo, the legspinner, and batsman Kraigg Brathwaite, who both played in the Test series against Australia, have been included along with Lendl Simmons.However, a change has already been required after Tino Best was called up to the tour of England to replace Shannon Gabriel. Kevin McClean, the Barbados fast bowler, has been drafted in as a replacement.Bishoo lost his Test place after the opening match against Australia, when Shane Shillingford was recalled. In 11 Tests he has taken 40 wickets at 39.55 and has also played 13 one-day internationals and four Twenty20s.Donovan Pagon is another player with brief Test experience having played two matches, while Devon Thomas, Leon Johnson and Nkrumah Bonner have played in one-day internationals or Twenty20s.Veerasammy Permaul, the Guyana left-arm spinner, will resume his role as captain and will have Barbados allrounder Jason Holder as his deputy. The three unofficial Tests start on June 2 and is followed by two Twenty20s and three one-dayers.

Dexter stands down as Middlesex captain

Middlesex have announced that Neil Dexter will temporarily step down as captain of the Championship side to concentrate on regaining form with the bat

ESPNcricinfo staff18-Apr-2012

Neil Dexter plays on during the first innings against Surrey, a match in which he scored 1 and 0•Getty Images

Middlesex have announced that Neil Dexter will temporarily step down as captain of the Championship side to concentrate on regaining form with the bat. He will be replaced by Chris Rogers, though Dexter will continue to lead Middlesex in one-day cricket and the situation will be “kept under regular review”, the club have said.Middlesex have won one and lost one after their first two games back in Division One of the Championship. Dexter, who led the team to promotion from Division Two last season, has scored 15 runs in four innings, though he did take three wickets as his side secured a dramatic victory over London rivals Surrey in their second match.It is understood that South Africa-born Dexter did not have much opportunity for pre-season net practice after the death of his brother around Christmas time led to an extended return home, and has asked for his responsibilities to be reduced in the short term.Angus Fraser, Middlesex’s director of cricket, said: “Once again I applaud Neil for his selfless and honest behaviour. I selected Neil as Middlesex CCC captain in 2010 because of the standards and values he holds, and he never lets you down. Neil’s captaincy during the thrilling three-run victory over Surrey was outstanding. It played a major role in turning potential sorrow in to delight.”He is, however, not happy with his current form with the bat and believes extra time spent concentrating on this part of his game will help return him to his best quickest, which is what we all want. Once Neil’s form returns, as it inevitably will, and he is happy with where he is at the captaincy will return to him.”A batting allrounder who has also played for Kent and Essex, Dexter was appointed Middlesex’s captain after the resignation of Shaun Udal in June 2010. He scored 907 Championship runs at 47.73 that season, but in 2011 he managed just 470 at 26.11 as Middlesex secured the Division Two title.Middlesex’s next Championship fixture, against Durham at Lord’s, is due to start tomorrow, with Dexter expected to retain his place in the middle order. Rogers, who played one Test for Australia in 2008, was previously captain at Derbyshire before moving to Middlesex as their overseas player for the start of the 2011 season.Edited by Alan Gardner

Moritz quer vitória em clássico e continuar na briga pelo acesso

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Visando a briga pelo acesso em 2018, o elenco do Avaí segue evoluindo na Série B do Campeonato Brasileiro. Um dos principais nomes do time neste ano, o meia André Moritz falou sobre a importância do grupo continuar crescendo de produção para lutar pela vaga no G4 ao fim da segundona.

– Nossa equipe tem evoluído bastante nas últimas semanas e isso é importante. Estamos crescendo no momento certo. A cada partida o grupo vem ganhando confiança para a sequência da temporada. Vamos continuar neste ritmo para melhorarmos ainda mais nosso desempenho em campo nas rodadas seguintes da Série B – disse.

Moritz ainda destacou que o desejo da equipe é fazer um grande jogo com o Figueirense, sábado, na Ressacada.

– Vamos para mais uma decisão na Série B. O Figueirense tem uma grande equipe e vem lutando para retornar ao G4. É um clássico e tudo pode acontecer. Temos que ter o máximo de atenção para vencermos diante do nosso torcedor. Um triunfo neste confronto será muito importante para todos aqui – completou.

O Avaí está na terceira posição, com 39 pontos. O Leão não vê a derrota por um bom tempo no Campeonato Brasileiro e quer manter ímpeto para seguir na briga pelo acesso à elite do futebol.

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ترتيب الدوري الإسباني بعد نهاية الجولة 24.. برشلونة يعزز صدارته وريال مدريد يتعثر

انتهت مساء أمس الإثنين منافسات الجولة الرابعة والعشرين من بطولة الدوري الإسباني، بتعادل سيلتا فيجو مع أوساسونا سلبيًا.

وشهدت الجولة فوزًا صعبًا لفريق برشلونة على فالنسيا بهدف دون رد، بينما سقط ريال مدريد في فخ التعادل السلبي مع ريال بيتيس.

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أما أتلتيكو مدريد فقد فاز بنتيجة كبيرة على إشبيلية، في الجولة نفسها، بستة أهداف مقابل هدف. ترتيب الدوري الإسباني بعد نهاية الجولة الرابعة والعشرين

1 برشلونة، 62 نقطة.

2 ريال مدريد، 53 نقطة.

3 أتلتيكو مدريد، 45 نقطة.

4 ريال سوسيداد، 44 نقطة.

5 ريال بيتيس، 41 نقطة.

6 فياريال، 37 نقطة.

7 رايو فاييكانو، 35 نقطة.

8 أوساسونا، 34 نقطة.

9 أتلتيك بلباو، 33 نقطة.

10 مايوركا، 31 نقطة.

11 جيرونا، 30 نقطة.

12 سيلتا فيجو، 28 نقطة.

13 إسبانيول، 27 نقطة.

14 بلد الوليد، 27 نقطة.

15 قادش، 26 نقطة.

16 خيتافي، 25 نقطة.

17 إشبيلية، 25 نقطة.

18 ألميريا، 25 نقطة.

19 فالنسيا، 23 نقطة.

20 إلتشي، 12 نقطة.

ويمكن متابعة ترتيب الدوري الإسباني، موسم 2022/23، محدث بشكل مستمر من هنا.

Mills slams small New Zealand grounds

Some of New Zealand’s grounds have boundaries are too small and pitches that are too flat, especially with the increasing power of bats, fast bowler Kyle Mills has said

ESPNcricinfo staff27-Feb-2012

Seddon Park was sold out for the Twenty20 and the crowd saw lots of sixes•Getty Images

Some of New Zealand’s grounds have boundaries that are too small and pitches that are too flat, especially with the increasing power of bats, fast bowler Kyle Mills has said. Mills’ comments came ahead of the second ODI between New Zealand and South Africa at McLean Park in Napier, where the square boundaries are a little over 50 metres long.”I’m a bowler so I’m going to be a little bit biased. I think the wickets are too flat and the boundaries need to go out further,” Mills told . “The bats are all pretty good these days and a mis-hit can go for six.”I think Hamilton is ridiculous. The ropes are 4m in from the [advertising] boards; that’s absurd. Richard Levi probably would have got out three or four times if the rope was back on the boards.”Levi hit a record 13 sixes during his 117 off 51 balls, the fastest Twenty20 century, at Seddon Park. His first six was a top-edged sweep over the fine-leg boundary against the spinner Nathan McCullum.Mills also called the length of the straight boundaries at Eden Park in Auckland “absurd”.”A good-sized cricket ground makes for exceptionally good batsmanship; we saw that at the Cake Tin [in Wellington], where there are reasonably sized boundaries,” Mills said. “We saw plenty of ones, plenty of twos, and the odd three. It was great for people to watch a batter like [AB de Villiers] on a good-sized ground.”The ICC’s playing conditions stipulate that the boundary rope must be at least three metres away from the fence/advertisement hoardings for safety reasons. It also says the shorter of the square boundaries should be a minimum of 59.43 metres and both the straight boundaries should be at least 64 metres.According to the playing conditions: “In all cases the aim shall be to provide the largest playing area, subject to no boundary exceeding 90 yards (82.29 meters) from the centre of the pitch to be used”.There is, however, a provision for cricket grounds that have smaller dimensions. “Any ground which has been approved to host international cricket prior to October 1, 2007, or which is currently under construction as of this date which is unable to conform to these new minimum dimensions, shall be exempt.”Edited by George Binoy

Oeste leva a melhor contra o CSA em Barueri

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Na Arena Barueri o Oeste não tomou conhecimento do CSA, um dos melhores times da Série B, e venceu por 2 a 1. O resultado deixou o time paulista na 11ª posição, com 30 pontos. Já o Azulão é o vice-líder, com 37 pontos.

Na próxima rodada, o Oeste mede forças com o Coritiba, no Couto Pereira. O CSA recebe o Criciúma.

O confronto

O primeiro tempo foi dominado pelo Oeste. Dentro de casa, os paulistas não deixavam o Azulão sair do campo defensivo e criaram boas chances.

Mazinho, o melhor do Rubrão em campo, foi o responsável por abrir o placar. O camisa 10 recebeu em ótima condição na grande área e bateu no canto. Sem chances para o goleiro.

Aos 38 o Azulão empatou. Após cobrança de escanteio, Leandro Souza dividiu com a zaga e mandou para o fundo das redes.

Na etapa final, a bola área voltou a entrar em cena e dessa vez a favor do Oeste. Conrado bateu escanteio com estilo e Joilson, no segundo andar, balançou a rede.

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Em desvantagem, o Azulão partiu para cima, mas o ataque não estava em seu melhor dia. Bom para o Oeste, que conseguiu segurar a vantagem e respirou na classificação.

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