Romelu Lukaku Has Become An Amazing Player - Gael Clichy

City defender Gael Clichy has come out to hype Romelu Lukaku as an amazing player as Everton prepares to play manchester City three times in January.

Manchester City will have a huge test when they come up against in-form Everton striker Romelu Lukaku three times in quick succession, according to Gael Clichy.

The two teams meet in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final at Goodison Park on Wednesday, while City also host Everton in the Premier League next Wednesday before the second leg of their cup tie on January 27.

Aren't They Cute? Mikel Obi Posts Family Picture

Re-motivated Mikel Obi is certainly happy with himself as the Nigerian has gotten himself more playing time under Guus Hiddink and it seems that is showing in his family.

Obi recently posted a picture of himself and one of his babies in a fatherly kiss some days back.

Australian Open 2016: Injury Puts Serena & Sharapova in Doubt

Injury issues tends to rule out Tennis' finest Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova out of the coming Australian Open.

World number one Williams was troubled by a nagging knee injury and retired when trailing 7-5, 2-1 to Australia's Jarmila Wolfe in the Hopman Cup.

Five-time Grand Slam winner Sharapova has withdrawn from the Brisbane International with an arm injury.

NBA: Jahlil Okafor Unhappy Over Father's Criticism Of Sixers

Jahlil Okafor seems not to be happy with his dad after his father gave a sixers fan a condition for taking a picture with him.

Philadelphia big man Jahlil Okafor also had to deal with dad stuff. Michael Weber, a screenwriter and Sixers fan, attended the game against the Clippers at the Staples Center and tweeted that Okafor's dad, Chuck, heckled coach Brett Brown until his son told him to stop. Weber then posed for a selfie with Chuck, who had him cover the face of general manager Sam Hinkie on his T-shirt.

Dream Team VI To Camp In Europe Ahead Of Rio 2016 Olympics

The African U-23 Champions will camp in Europe ahead of Rio 2016 Olympics with the coach also proposing top friendlies.

Nigeria U23 coach Samson Siasia has said he plans Europe training camps and test matches as part of his team’s preparations for the Rio Olympics in August.

Nigeria will be in Rio as African U23 champions after they last featured at the Olympics in 2008.
The former Super Eagles manager disclosed that the African champions will commence preparations for the Rio Olympics in the first week of February.

Wow! Andre Iguodala's Babymama Wants $58,000 Per Month

Andre Iguodala Pays his babymama $18,000 per month but the former dancer has made a new demand for $58,000 in a month.

Different athlete, same story, an ex-gf/wife wants an insane amount of child support because of course it will all be used on the child. Riiiight. Apparently Andre Iguodala has a genius child at a young age & it cost a bunch of money to maintain all this knowledge.

Clayanna Warthen a former video vixen claims she can’t even pay for the 6-year-old’s school expenses on the $18k a month he’s paying in child support.

Real Madrid Confirms Zidane As New Coach

Coach Rafa Benitez has been sacked after being in charge at Real Madrid for just seven Months and one day while Zidane has replaced him.

Real B team coach Zidane, 43, has been promoted to first-team boss.

The Frenchman, a former Real player and World Cup winner, said: "I am going to put my heart and soul into this job so that everything works out well."

Real Madrid Sacks Rafa Benitez - Marca

According to well trusted Spanish website Marca.com coach Rafa Benitez as been sacked by Real Madrid.

Rafa Benítez has been given his marching orders at Real Madrid. Florentino Pérez dismissed the coach early on Monday afternoon, with Zinedine Zidane poised to take the step up from B-team Castilla in order to assume the reins. An official announcement confirming these changes is expected imminently.

I Can't Say No To Manchester United Move - Odion Ighalo

Odion Ighalo has given a hint on a move to Manchester United despite Watford saying Ighalo will not be sold.

The Nigeria international striker has been a subject of heated transfer speculations this month after his 14 goals in the EPL, but his modest Watford have warned off buyers, insisting he is not “for sale under any circumstances”.

However, in a radio interview on Monday Ighalo said: “I’m happy at Watford, I’m enjoying my football there and I have a five-year contract.

Elderson Echiejile Confirms Hamstring Injury

Super Eagles and AS Monaco defender Elderson Echiejile has confirmed that he would be sidelined through an hamstring injury.

AS Monaco defender Elderson Echiejile has suffered a hamstring injury and will be out for weeks, the player has confirmed.

The Nigerian international sustained the problem during a training session with the French topflight outfit which ruled him out of his side’s 10-2 defeat of St Jean Beaulieu in the French Cup.

Nigerian U-23 Striker Isaac Success Nets Against Sevilla

Olympic bound Isaac Success Put Granada ahead in the 17th minute against Sevilla has the Nigerian U-23 proved his goal credentials.

Nigeria youth international, Success got Granada’s curtain raiser as they stunned red-hot Sevilla 2-1 at the Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes to climb out of the Spanish topflight relegation zone.

The former Flying Eagles forward was a threat to the visitors’ backline as he tormented with his sleek moves. He pounced after 17 minutes from a rebound off Sergio Rico’s save from Ruben Rochina’s effort.

Oliseh Has Fully Recovered From Sickness - Tijani Babangida

Virus infected Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh is back on his feet has the Eagles gaffer has started training the team ahead of the CHAN 2016 Championship.

Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh is fully recovered from a virus infection that kept him away from Nigeria and has already got cracking in his preparations for the 2016 CHAN, which kicks off on January 16, officials have said.

On Saturday night, Oliseh, who was not part of the team’s training camp in Abuja, received the  Eagles squad in Pretoria and the following day they were training under his supervision.

NBA: Will Curry's Shin Injury Affect Warriors Run

For now, Saturday night doesn't leave a huge void in the Golden State Warriors' season. Stephen Curry left the game after re-injuring his sore shin when it got knocked when trying to navigate some screens and stay in front of Jameer Nelson against the Denver Nuggets. Curry was subbed out at the 2:16 mark of the second quarter when he was noticeably limping, and never returned.

The result of the injury was a fascinating look into what may lie ahead for the Warriors in their pursuit of the best record in NBA history, the 72-10 Chicago Bulls. The Warriors want this record and they've been pretty adamant about finding the requisite motivation in order to be up for all of these games in a way that does harken back to the insane competitive nature of Michael Jordan. But when you take away that team's M.J., does such a feat become impossible to attain or even approach?

Everton 1-1 Tottenham: Title Chasing Spurs Drop Points

Dele Alli chested and volleyed on the stroke of half-time to draw Mauricio Pochettino's side level after a former Spurs man Aaron Lennon had put the Toffes ahead  

Everton's winless run against Tottenham now stands at seven Premier League games after an evenly-matched 1-1 draw at Goodison Park on Sunday.

Mauricio Pochettino's side were the dominant force in the first half but were shocked when Aaron Lennon drilled home the opening goal with Everton's first effort of the game.

Crystal Palace 0-3 Chelsea: Oscar, Willian, Costa Sinks Pardew's Men

Are the Blues back? After thrashing Palace this Chelsea looks like the Old Roman Boys.. Seems Guus Hiddink has been the missing link.

Chelsea have looked shadows of the side which eased to the Premier League title last season, but they may finally be back.

The Londoners have not lost in their last four Premier League matches now, after starting 2016 with a 3-0 win over Crystal Palace.

Valencia vs Real Madrid Preview: Head To Head, Match Facts & Statistics

Valencia have only won one of their last twelve league games against Real Madrid (D4 L7).

At the Mestalla, Valencia have only one win against Real Madrid in the last six games (L5), but it was the last game they had in January 2015 (2-1).

In these six games, Valencia have conceded 21 goals, an average of 3.5 goals per game.

Chelsea Can Win The Double This Season - Eden Hazard

Hazard believes Chelsea can repeat 2012 heroics by wining the Champions League and FA Cup. The Blues were in a similar situation in the EPL in 2012 before Coach Di Matteo performed the magic.

Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard believes the club can still end a disappointing season with two trophies.

The Blues dismissed manager Jose Mourinho in December with the club sitting 16th in the league and just a point above the relegation zone following a run of nine defeats in 16 games.

NBA: Golden Warriors State 111-108 Denver Nuggets

With reigning MVP Stephen Curry hurt again after re-injuring his left leg, the Golden State Warriors barely kept their long home winning streak going.

Klay Thompson made a driving finger roll with 15.6 seconds left in overtime and the short-handed defending champions held off the Denver Nuggets 111-108 on Saturday night.

Draymond Green knocked down his first four 3-point tries in the opening 3 1/2 minutes on the way to 29 points, 17 rebounds and 14 assists for his NBA-leading sixth triple-double.

Everton vs Tottenham Preview: Head To Head, Match Facts & Statistics

Everton lies on the 11th position while Spurs are in run for the title or more realistically a place for a slot in UEFA Champions League as the club is only 7 points below the league leader.

Romelu Lukaku has scored 15 goals this season, Harry Kane is the highest goal scorer in the Premier League in 2015.

The Toffees have won none of their last six Barclays Premier League meetings with Spurs (D3 L3).

Picture: Mikel Obi In Fatherly Kiss With Baby

Today is the first Sunday of the year 2016 and it seems Chelsea's Mikel Obi is in high thankful spirit as the Super Eagles midfielder took out time to post the picture of one of his twins.

I can't identify which of the twin he has with him in the picture. Obi captioned the picture "1ST SUNDAY OF THE YEAR"