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Fenerbahçe started the season in style by routing Herbalife Gran Canaria behind a monster game from Round 1 MVP Jan Vesely. Khimki got a magnificent opening round effort from Alexey Shved but was undone at home by Olympiacos Piraeus.For Fenerbahçe, another big man, Joffrey Lauvergne, had a big debut, while Khimki's new center Jordan Mickey failed to make as big an impact in his first game. Their respective efforts today could have a major impact on the game.Kostas Sloukas is a three-time EuroLeague champion and a team leader. Alexey Shved is one of the top scorers in the game of basketball and his team's leader. Sloukas's determination and innate defensive abilities will make things tougher for Shved, though by now it's clear that there is no stopping the reigning Ford Trophy winner. How much Sloukas can slow Shved down will play a factor in this game.Between Vesely and Shved, this game features the Round 1 leaders in performance index rating (Vesely with 34) and in scoring … [Read more...] about Fenerbahçe, Efes host rivals Khimki, Zalgiris

FANTASY FOOTBALL TIPS: Starsport run you through the 10 most popular attacking options to be your captain in Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 9. By James Phillips / Published 16th October 2018 GETTY Eden Hazard (Pic: GETTY) The Premier League is back on Saturday following the international break - and the first game is a huge one.Chelsea face Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in the early kick-off, with West Ham vs Tottenham and Arsenal vs Leicester among the other Gameweek 9 matches.We’ve taken a look at 10 of the most popular attacking players in fantasy football, and assessed their chances of success this gameweek as you consider who to make your captain.Sergio Aguero (Manchester City) £11.3mThe Argentinian hotshot was left out of the Argentina squad so should be fresh for the visit of Burnley. With four goals and four assists from four home game so far, he’s got to be the best option around. SUCCESS CHANCE: 9/10Eden Hazard (Chelsea) £11.3mThe … [Read more...] about Fantasy Football Tips: The top 10 contenders to be your captain assessed for Gameweek 9

By  Trend The sale of tickets for the 2019 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix has started, Nigar Arpadarai, head of Marketing and Communications Department of the Baku City Circuit (BCC), said Oct. 16. She added that the tickets are available at 13 locations, as well as online. The 2019 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix will be held April 26-28. -- Follow us on Twitter @AzerNewsAz   … [Read more...] about Ticket sale for 2019 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix begins [PHOTO]

Turkish Super League side Istanbul Başakşehir on Tuesday said it will fine midfielder Arda Turan 2.5 million Turkish lira ($431,000) after his nightclub bout with Turkish pop-singer Berkay. "We stress that the alleged acts committed by our football player during the 3-day leave given due to the national team matches and pictured in the media are in no way consistent with the ethical and professional understanding of Istanbul Başakşehir Football Club," the club said in a statement. Başakşehir explained the hefty fine by pointing out the fact that the case went to a court. Turan, who is at the Turkish club on loan from Barcelona, will continue to fulfill his professional obligations until a judicial decision is given, Başakşehir added. Last week, Turan attacked Berkay at an Istanbul nightclub and broke his nose, according to a Habertürk report. According to the report, Turkish pop singer Berkay was with his wife, Özlem Ada Şahin, at … [Read more...] about Başakşehir fines Arda Turan $431,000 over nightclub fight

PREMIER LEAGUE: Which players have performed best statistically so far? By Ollie Salt / Published 16th October 2018 GETTY Which Premier League players make the stats team of the season so far? (Pic: GETTY) “Manchester City lead the way at the top of the Premier League table” It is not long until top flight football returns now, with the international break nearing an end.As things stand, Manchester City lead the way at the top of the table - but only on goal difference, as Chelsea and Liverpool share their points total of 20.Manchester United will hope for a significant improvement after a worrying start that sees them down in eighth; while Huddersfield, Newcastle and Cardiff will aim to climb out of the relegation zone.But which Prem stars have been most impressive statistically so far this term? Related Articles Champions League winner odds: Man City, Barcelona, Juventus - who will come out on top? Chelsea news: Is Tiemoue Bakayoko the WORST EVER … [Read more...] about Premier League stats team of the season: Arsenal, Chelsea stars among standout men so far