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Tidiane Drame of Richmond, Calif., contacted Jackson late last week about representing him and formally hired him Monday, Jackson told Sporting News. Jackson said he expects to initiate contact Tuesday with the NCAA. MORE: Ranking the best HS players | UCF player plans to sue NCAA A 6-9 freshman center at Kansas who was named MVP of the 2015 McDonald’s All-American Game and Jordan Brand Classic, Diallo has not yet been cleared to compete for the Jayhawks and has missed one exhibition game, with the second scheduled for Tuesday evening....

DFB-Pokal first round draw made The 29-year-old centre-back has suggested he is open to leaving the Bundesliga club in order to win silverware, with the Premier League pair both expressing an interest ahead of next season. Sokratis, who made 26 league starts under the now-departed Thomas Tuchel at Dortmund last season, and 41 appearances in total, is thought to be open to a switch to England, though is undecided on where his future sits....

A resilient Chelsea successfully nullified a team on an 11-game winning streak, and Demba Ba seized on Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard's slip in first-half stoppage time to score the opener at Anfield. After Chelsea withstood a series of attacks, Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge gave the ball away in the 90th minute to allow a rapid counterattack that Willian completed to inflict the Reds' first loss since their game at Chelsea four months ago....

The centre-back had been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge last year and the Blues reignited their interest this summer, agreeing a fee with the Serie A side last week. He has signed a five-year deal with the Premier League champions, and will wear the No.2 shirt that was vacated by Branislav Ivanovic following his sale to Zenit in January. Super agent Pogba welcomes Lukaku Rudiger spent two seasons at Roma after joining from Stuttgart, and made 26 Serie A appearances in 2016-17 as they finished second to Juventus, and he has now signed a five-year deal at the Blues....

The very next morning he shared breakfast with Thomas Tuchel, during which time he agreed to extend the German coach’s contract at Stamford Bridge. But this week, as he watched from his cushioned seat the Gazprom Arena, he saw the Blues produce a performance that could have a lasting effect on their bid to retain the European Cup in 2022. MORE: Tottenham match called off following COVID-19 outbreak Magomed Ozdoyev’s stoppage-time equaliser for Zenit secured a 3-3 draw for the Russian outfit, and dropped Chelsea to second place in Group H, meaning the defending champions will be unseeded for Monday’s last-16 draw....

The Blues are set to play host to the Red Devils on Monday, with Stamford Bridge the stage for what promises to be a heavyweight knockout encounter. VIDEO: Can Man Utd see off Chelsea? Not only will two of English football’s leading clubs be locking horns for the right to take in another day out at Wembley in the last four of the competition, there is also the Jose Mourinho factor to take into account....

Chelsea signed Lukaku from Anderlecht as an 18-year-old in 2011, but he made just 10 Premier League appearances – only one from the start – with loan spells at West Brom and Everton proving more fruitful. The striker joined the Toffees permanently in July 2014, but has been linked with a return to his former club having reportedly refused a contract extension at Goodison Park. ‘Lukaku ready for big, big move’...

The 23-year-old, who joined the Blues for £40 million from Monaco over the summer, crashed shortly after leaving the Premier League club’s Cobham training base. Chelsea 8/13 to win at Stoke No other vehicle was involved, with Bakayoko veering off the road in his Mercedes-Benz. Images captured at the scene show his windscreen to have shattered and the roof of his car caved in. He was, however, to avoid any serious injury and required no medical treatment....

The Blues have been after Dzeko for much of the winter window, but talks have stalled for now as all three parties have been unable to come to any agreements. Dzeko was seen as likely to be added this January alongside team-mate Emerson Palmieri, but for now the striker remains in Italy despite being keen on a move to Stamford Bridge while Emerson will undergo a medical ahead of a £17....

Chelsea’s pre-season fixtures in full Goal reported on Thursday that the two clubs have agreed on a £40m deal, with a medical the last remaining hurdle to overcome before an official announcement can be made. Bakayoko uploaded pictures on his Instagram account of him at Chelsea’s training ground earlier on Friday, before the confusion over his already protracted move to the Premier League started. The 22-year-old’s switch to Chelsea has already been held up due to concerns of his fitness following recent surgery on a knee injury....

Manchester United beat Chelsea in their last league match, but the win in the FA Cup could boost the side that was looking like they were beginning to struggle in the league. Ramos snipes at Clasico rival Pique Southampton were well beaten by Manchester City last time out, but they have had more time to prepare for the league clash that had to be rescheduled due to Chelsea’s success in the cup....

However, Tottenham have history against them as they haven’t won a league game at Stamford Bridge since 1990. Both Chelsea and Tottenham consider each other their fiercest rivals and, with so much riding on this game, it will likely be a classic. Chelsea injuries Thibaut Courtois is a doubt for Sunday’s game with a hamstring injury, he is joined by Andreas Christensen who has muscular fatigue. David Luiz is out for three more weeks, while Ross Barkley is training with the under-23s as he aims to return to first team action after a spate of injuries....

We are used to seeing community-based clubs, AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia players staging boycotts following unpaid dues, but even those who enjoy massive financial muscle from the corporate world are crying as the tight economy shoe starts to pinch. Chemelil Sugar is the latest club to admit the tough times with players reportedly suffering in silence thanks to financial instability experienced by their sponsors Chemelil Sugar Company. A mole from the sugar cane farmers had intimated to us that the players have gone for five months, others more without pay....

Chemotherapy appointments can be fatiguing, so be sure you can comfortably carry your bag. Occasionally, you may be told that you will need to stay overnight at the hospital or go to the emergency department, so you may want to plan for that when packing too. This article offers ideas for different items you may want to pack in your chemo bag for your infusion therapy. Essentials to Pack in Your Chemo Bag Until you have visited your chemo center for the first time, it can be hard to know what to expect....

You may hear your doctor suggesting chemotherapy (which is often associated with specific side effects like hair loss and nausea) or other treatment options, including radiation. Which of these are harder on the body? Both chemotherapy and radiation are important treatment approaches to improve survival in cancer patients, but they act on the body (and cancer) in different ways. You may wonder if being prescribed a treatment regimen that includes chemotherapy is harder on the body than if you’re given radiation treatments....

Overview During Cheyne-Stokes, breathing can be very deep and rapid (hyperpnea), followed by periods of slow shallow breaths, or interrupted by episodes of apnea, in which an individual stops breathing altogether for a period of time. Though Cheyne Stokes breathing may appear erratic, it often occurs in cycles lasting between 30 seconds and two minutes. This irregular, often uncomfortable-to-watch pattern of breathing is often seen in the last days and hours of life, but may also be seen in some people with congestive heart failure....

But fans have seen the last of the dynamic pairing. On Wednesday, the Chiefs traded Hill to the Dolphins, ending the run between star quarterback and star receiver after four years. Mahomes and the Chiefs still have tight end Travis Kelce as a target in the passing game, but the drop-off from Hill to the rest of the wide receiver room is steep. Since Mahomes took over as the Chiefs’ starting quarterback in 2018, only Sammy Watkins, Mecole Hardman and Byron Pringle have recorded more than 500 receiving yards in a season among players not named Hill or Kelce....

The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) also said that 98 football clubs have been “impacted”, ranging from amateur teams to those in the Premier League, though this does not mean that all are under investigation by any of the 21 forces that are looking into the matter. Child abuse is football’s worst-kept secret An NSPCC helpline was set up in the aftermath of former Manchester City winger David White and ex-Crewe Alexandra players Andy Woodward and Steve Walters accusing former Crewe employee Barry Bennell of abusing them when they were young footballers....

Gonzalo Higuain and Ever Banega missed from the spot in a shootout at Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos following a goalless encounter. It was another heartbreak for Argentina after almost a year since losing the World Cup final against Germany. MORE: England’s heartbreaking loss captured in photos | 10 important notes from USA vs. Guatemala Higuain blasted high over the crossbar and fellow substitute Banega’s tame effort was saved by Claudio Bravo....

Chen Ming-tong, who heads Taiwan’s National Security Bureau, said Beijing was “playing the same old tune” over the weekend when President Xi Jinping reaffirmed his desire to “unify” the island—peacefully if possible, but by force if necessary. Xi has articulated his belief that the “Taiwan question”—its future political status—cannot be left unresolved indefinitely. He has hinted at mid-century, the People’s Republic of China’s centennial in 2049, as a potential deadline, but most subject-matter experts believe Beijing neither has a long-term plan, nor a fixed date in mind....