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After Fuente’s first year in Blacksburg, this level performance has become the expectation as Virginia Tech’s standards continue to climb. Wide receiver Cam Phillips has confidence in Fuente to get the team where it wants to be. MORE: The media loved Virginia Tech’s Cam Phillips’ ACC Kickoff outfit “Coach Fuente is like a war veteran,” Phillips said Friday at ACC Media Days. “You’d want him on your side if you’re going to war....

The Serie A leaders were 2-0 up going into the second half, courtesy of goals from Paulo Dybala and Mario Mandzukic, but Abdoulay Konko and Emmanuel Latte Lath scored either side of a Miralem Pjanic penalty to set up a tense finish at Juventus Stadium. In the end holders Juventus held on for a win that sets up a quarter-final against Milan or Torino, but Allegri warned his players that they must play to the whistle....

MORE: Inter’s Eriksen training alone as January transfer window approaches Massimiliano Allegri’s side are fighting to keep on the tails of the league leaders in Italy as they sit on the cusp of the European places. The 33-year-old stepped up to take the set piece in the ninth minute on the left flank and arced it across the box to nestle in at the top of the goal, at the far post....

The home side started with a 3-5-2 formation. Buffon and the usual trio of Bonucci, Barzagli and Chiellini started at the back. In midfield too, the familiar trio of Pirlo, Marchisio and and Vidal started. The wings were manned by Asamoah on the left, and Padoin on the right. Up front, Quagliarella played as the one who tried to run in behind, while Tevez dropped deeper to link play....

Croatia international Pjaca made his comeback from eight months out with a cruciate ligament injury with the Bianconeri’s youth team in November, but is yet to feature for the senior side. The 22-year-old has been heavily linked with an exit from Allianz Stadium, but Naletilic denied he will depart permanently amid reports he could be included as part of a deal that would see Emre Can arrive from Liverpool....

Juve still went through to the last 16 as Group H winners despite their defeat on Wednesday, with Manchester United having lost 2-1 at Valencia. Guillaume Hoarau’s double – the opener coming from the penalty spot – put Young Boys in control before Paulo Dybala’s thumping effort handed Juve a lifeline. But, although Cristiano Ronaldo hit the post before playing a part in Dybala’s stoppage-time wonder-strike getting disallowed, Allegri conceded a defeat – Juve’s first away loss of the season – was a fair result....

The defender started Sunday’s 2-1 win at Lazio but had to be replaced before half-time, having tried to play on after being hurt early in the game. Juve announced in a medical update on Monday that Bonucci has sprained his right ankle and reports have claimed he could be out of action for as long as a month. The Italy international may therefore be a doubt for the first leg of Juve’s last-16 Champions League tie with Atletico Madrid on February 20....

According to Sky Sports (via TuttoJuve), Juventus have decided against offering Chiellini and Buffon new contracts as they look to revamp their squad in the summer. Juventus have endured a poor 2020-21 campaign under Andrea Pirlo. They were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League in the round-of-16 by Porto, and are currently third in Serie A. The Old Lady will thus look to make significant changes to their squad in the summer, which will include letting go of the likes of Chiellini and Buffon....

Arsenal are one defeat from disaster The Brazilian had to be replaced by Patrice Evra after 33 minutes in Doha on Friday, in a match which the Rossoneri won 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. He becomes Juve’s latest defender to be ruled out through injury - Leonardo Bonucci and Dani Alves are also out, while Andrea Barzagli has only recently returned to selection contention after spending six weeks on the sidelines....

With the Bianconeri coasting to a 3-0 win at home to Pescara to extend their lead at the top of the table, the 16-year-old forward was introduced from the bench. And while it was a fairly unremarkable six-minute debut, Kean made history by becoming the first player born in the year 2000 to feature in Italy’s top flight. The Italian had previously been in Massimiliano Allegri’s matchday Serie A squad on five occasions without being called from the bench....

Lawson and his brother Dedric recently announced their transfer from Memphis to Kansas after their father, Keelon Lawson Sr., was demoted from assistant coach to an administrative role, and apparently have some strong feelings about the Tigers and their head coach, Tubby Smith. MORE: K.J., Dedric Lawson transfer to Kansas K.J. was seen taking a shot at his former coach, saying “f— Tubby” on Snapchat. WARNING: Language in video may be offensive to some readers....

Unfazed by the numerical disadvantage, Kalou would, however, double their lead in the 31st minute benefitting from a Valentino Lazaro assist to grab his seventh league goal in 14 appearances this term. The 32-year-old had netted twice in their 3-1 win over Hannover 96 on Wednesday. Selke completed his brace after the break and the Bulls forced a comeback, but failed. Will Orban scored in the 68th minute before Marcel Halstenberg netted in injury time but the game would end in a 3-2 victory for the visitors....

Harris will tour some of the damage caused by the ongoing wildfires, which are among the largest in the state’s history. Trump will be briefed at McClellan Park, a former Air Force base, though it’s not clear if he’ll visit the affected areas as he did in 2018. Cal Fire frequently uses nearby McClellan Airport to launch tankers with fire retardant. “The President continues to support those who are battling raging wildfires in a locally-executed, state-managed, and federally-supported emergency response,” said White House Deputy Press Secretary Judd Deere....

In a Thursday interview with the Today show’s Craig Melvin, the vice president dismissed a question on whether President Joe Biden would again seek the nation’s top office, with her as his running mate. “I’m sorry, we are thinking about today,” she said. “I mean, honestly, I know why you’re asking the question, because this is part of the punditry and the gossip around places like Washington, D.C.” She added that the administration is focused on “the things in front of us” and “what we need to do,” like providing Americans with access to affordable child care, among other concerns....

Kane among PL’s top hat-trick scorers Kane netted four as Spurs put Leicester City to the sword 6-1 on Thursday and Mauricio Pochettino’s second-placed side underlined there was no hangover associated with missing out on the title to Chelsea as they ran riot at the KCOM Stadium. The England striker’s first two arrived inside 13 minutes and he completed his treble as a dispirited Hull faded during the closing stages....

The £75 million Red Devils striker has found the back of the net on seven occasions so far this term in 630 minutes of top-flight football. Kane 5/2 1st goalscorer for England Three players sit behind Lukaku in the goalscoring rankings with six goals — Chelsea’s Alvaro Morata, Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero, and Tottenham’s Harry Kane, who has netted seven goals in his last three outings across all competitions....

PSG drop interest in Aubameyang The Brazil international is unhappy at Bayern after failing to secure a regular starting berth and recently admitted he was considering his options. As reported by Goal, Bayern are believed to be willing to let go of the 26-year-old if an offer in the region of €45 million comes in and Allegri has revealed Juventus are keen to lure him to Turin. “Douglas Costa is one of our objectives, he is a very good player,” Allegri told Sky Sport Italia, before providing updates on the proposed transfers of forward Patrik Schick and goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny from Sampdoria and Arsenal respectively....

Speaking with Wrestling Inc, Juventud Guerrera heaped praise on AEW’s higher-ups for combining homegrown talent with legends of the bygone era to expand their roster. He also reflected on a time when WWE no longer believed in superstars well past their prime. He added that the company now holds a different perspective, citing Bobby Lashley and Rey Mysterio as prime examples: Juventud Guerrera’s statement couldn’t have been more agreeable as AEW hasn’t shown any reluctance to sign legendary stars, be it Mark Henry or Sting, who are currently 50 and 62 years old, respectively....

Andrea Pirlo named a vastly different side to the one that saw off Inter Milan in the Coppa Italia semifinal on Tuesday. Just four players retained their place in the starting line-up from that San Siro clash. Cristiano Ronaldo gave the hosts the lead in the 13th minute. He showed great composure and technique to fire past Pau Lopez after he had been played in by Alvaro Morata. The Portugal international had another chance soon after, but he saw his well-taken shot rattle the crossbar off a deflection by Roger Ibanez....