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Rayo Vallecano are finally in a position to dream of La Liga survival. Photograph: Javier Etxezarreta/EPA In the middle of Rayo Vallecano's dark days, when they'd been beaten 15 times in 20 games and the goals were flying in; when they'd let in five from Atlético Madrid, five from Málaga, five from Villarreal, four from Espanyol, four from Sevilla, four from Barcelona, three from Madrid, three from Osasuna, and three from Valladolid; when they plummeted to 19th and stayed there for 11 long weeks; when the only reason they didn't fall further was that Betis were even worse; when even a glimmer of hope, a 4-1 win over Málaga, immediately gave way to a six-goal hammering; and when relegation wasn't an "if" but a "when"; there was a phrase that got repeated over and over: Paco Jémez will die with his ideas. Paco Jémez, though, had other ideas. Not because Rayo's coach was going to back down on his principles - "any club that signs me knows what it's getting," he insisted - but because he didn't have any intention of dying at all. Even when Rayo were a disaster, Jémez had his defenders. Off the pitch, that is. Last season, only two teams in Europe had the ball more than Rayo did: Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Early this season, when Rayo played Barcelona, they had more possession than them, the first team to manage it in 316 games. They threw men into attack, they were fun to watch, and parading the touchline in a dizzying array of multicoloured elbow patches and waistcoats, pink shirts and purple ties, Jémez urged them forward, always. In a country that values the aesthetic, or in which some do, he was eulogised for the way his teams played de tú a tú: as equals. Rayo didn't simply defend - sometimes they didn't defend at all - but instead they went for it. And, mostly, they lost. Rayo took the ball off Barcelona and Jémez declared himself "very proud". But they were beaten 4-0. They went to the Camp Nou where they were praised by Barcelona's

{{service.description}}He would get the win, have his redemption and walk away with his head held high. But that win has been tainted by the tapout that referee Charles Robinson did not see. Undertaker went from being the cagey veteran who wouldn't say die to being the cheap-shot artist taking the easy way out. By all rights, The Phenom has turned heel. However, this was perhaps the best way to keep their rivalry going. Now fans are getting more than just a nice feud with a cliched ending; they're getting a dramatic twist and a reason for the heat between the two to continue. The fact is that two matches would never have been enough for Undertaker and Lesnar. There was too much intensity and too much bad blood to believe one more match was not needed to wrap things up. The two men proved they can still tell a compelling story, and that story

Some moments of excitement may be missed out by the freaky fans of cricket since the Indian Premier League (IPL) will enter into its seventh edition amid occurrence of 2014 general elections which are due in May. The thrill and exotic moment of joy springing through the clash between two ace squads in cricket may fade out as the IPL contest may take place in two halves this year.

Jadeja said bowling to his former captain MS Dhoni will be a big challenge. Now these two player play against to each other in next two IPL seaons 2016 and 2017.

Jadeja said bowling to his former captain MS Dhoni will be a big challenge. Now these two player play against to each other in next two IPL seaons 2016 and 2017.

The IPL moves to the North after an enthralling weekend of cricketing action. Two teams who've been on either end of the league table are all set to lock horns. Delhi Daredevils are struggling at the bottom of the table with only 2 points in 5 games, while Kings XI have been in dreamland ever since the mighty Jamaican was included in their squad. They are placed 2nd on the table, only decimals away from the southern kings. Two new skippers, two brilliant students of the game and 2 massive points at stake. Moreso, for Kings XI who this year are certain to make it to the playoffs. It's DD vs KXIP, match number 22 at the Feroz Shah Kotla.

The Dolphin has agreed to term with EX-Tampa and signing a new quarterback QB Ryan Fitzpatrick who is person knowledge of deal told USA Today Sports. Both Miami Dolphins and Fitzpatrick agreed upon a term on a two year deal worth 11 dollars with incentives that could pad that number between 17-20 million dollars to each person. Among his eight prior stops he has played for two other AFC East team New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills.

Plannings are already underway as to how the teams would shape up for next season. Meanwhile, Spanish giants Real Madrid are eyeing two gigantic signings from the Premier League. Having lost Cristiano Ronaldo this summer to Juventus, manager Zinedine Zidane is eyeing an overhaul.

Two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders surprised everyone after a productive show in the last season of the Indian Premier League. The young squad led by veteran Dinesh Karthik finished third. On the other hand, RCB have not delivered as per expectations. We compare the squads of the two franchises.

As two-time champions, India continue their journey in the ICC World Cup 2019, they would be up against title holders Australia on Sunday. With a rich history of rivalry between these two nations, India would be looking to inflict Australia with their first loss of the tournament. As things would get intense, let us have a look at their top ODIclashes to date.

RCB vs KKR: In the second half of the Super Sunday, the IPL action moves to the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore for the RCB vs KKR clash. Both teams have had a slightly disappointing season so far. While RCB sit second from bottom with just two wins in six games, KKR have had a dip in form losing their last two matches after having three of their first four matches.

Greg Barclay, Cricket Chairman of New Zealand has said that a Decision Regarding the Women's World Cup 2021 will be Taken in the Next Two Weeks. For More Details Visit Stumpsandbails.com

This article looks at the pre-retirement services offered to their player members by the professional footballers' unions in England (PFA) and France (UNFP). The article includes a short history of the development of professional football (soccer) in England and France, and examine some of the issues of the contemporary game that affect the players and their life after football in the two countries.

If you want to add years to your life, research shows that you should begin a routine jogging program according to the findings of a 46-year study in Denmark. The findings are significant in that if you jog lightly for only one hour to two and a half hours per week you may extend your life by just over six years if a man, and just over five and a half years if a woman.

If you want to add years to your life, research shows that you should begin a routine jogging program according to the findings of a 46-year study in Denmark. The findings are significant in that if you jog lightly for only one hour to two and a half hours per week you may extend your life by just over six years if a man, and just over five and a half years if a woman.

Sachin Tendulkar may have retired six years earlier, however, he is constantly in the spotlight. He remains one of the biggest names the sport has witnessed. And now, a research scholar pursuing a Ph. D in spider taxonomy, has decided to name one of two newly discovered species after Sachin.