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Arturo Vidal swaps Bayern Munich for Barcelona

August 04, 2018

Vidal would reportedly receive a three-year contract and earn around nine million euros per season with the Spanish giants. While Inter and Milan were also offered his services, Barcelona have now closed the deal for Chilean star. It is believed that if Adrien Rabiot is allowed to leave Paris Saint-Germain, the Blaugrana will scrap their plans with Vidal and target the Frenchman instead.

Florentino Perez reports that Real Madrid superstar will cost €750 million

August 04, 2018

They have completed a loan deal for Modric's worldwide teammate Sime Vrsaljko from Atletico Madrid. The player's wife first made contact with Inter Milan earlier this week to gauge their interest. Modric covered more distance than any other player in the World Cup , leading his team to two penalty shootout victories to help Croatia in their best ever World Cup finish as runners-up.

Crystal Palace spending power too much for Marseille in Meyer battle

August 03, 2018

Meyer had been unable to agree a deal with the Bundesliga side and had not trained with the team since April. Max Meyer has said he is excited to "experience the atmosphere" of a Premier League game after completing his transfer to Crystal Palace .

Virat Kohli battles to terrific ton on fascinating second day

August 03, 2018

With England's pace bowlers running through India's much vaunted top order to leave them reeling on 100-5, it was left to captain Kohli to string together a series of partnerships as he seemed to be on a one-man mission to overhaul England's first innings total of 287.

Manchester United lodge big bid for Real Madrid's Mateo Kovacic

August 03, 2018

Martial has not trained for eight days in the middle of a pre-season created to ensure he is match fit for the start of the Premier League season and there is confusion behind the scenes as to what he hopes to gain with this show of defiance.

Chelsea offer star man chance to be club’s highest earner of all

August 03, 2018

Kante has been offered a new five-year contract reportedly worth a club-record £290,000 a week, nearly double his current salary of £150,000. The two-time Premier League winners' new terms will make him the club's highest-ever paid player at the moment as Hazard is on £200k-a-week.

Welsh Cyclist Geraint Thomas Wins Tour De France

August 03, 2018

Geraint Thomas has described the aftermath of his Tour de France victory as a "whirlwind", and among all the media appearances, the congratulation messages, and lucrative post-Tour criterium appearances, one item on the agenda is signing a contract for the 2019 season and beyond.

Allegations of player mistreatment surface against Urban Meyer

August 03, 2018

Meyer said he was aware of an incident involving Zach and Courtney Smith in 2009, while they were still married. Zach Smith's attorney, Brad Koffel, told CNN in a statement: "Zach Smith wants to be as transparent and honest as possible but it is not going to be done today through the media".

Diamondbacks To Acquire Jake Diekman

August 02, 2018

Before the multi-homer effort, Choo had been hitting just 4-for-34 (.118) in his past nine games. Shin-Soo Choo homered twice and had four RBIs, helping the Rangers rally after a power outage delay to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-5 Monday night.

Many interested in buying Force India - Wolff

August 02, 2018

The Force India Formula 1 team co-owned by Vijay Mallya has been in deep financial trouble for a while now. "As a result, the team is now in the hands of an administrator who can sell the team and save the jobs of the 400 awesome people that work at the team".

LeBron James to open new school for at-risk students

August 02, 2018

He also used his LeBron James Family Foundation on Monday to officially open a new elementary school in his hometown of Akron, Ohio for at-risk students. While most felt that the pitiful postseason performance of the Cavaliers' supporting cast ruined any chances of LeBron returning to Cleveland, there were other intriguing options out there for the King.

Geraint Thomas: Tour de France victor backs major races call

August 02, 2018

For now it's a whirlwind. Even the expulsion of Gianni Moscon for punching a rival during Stage 15 had no effect on Sky's well-oiled machine, as the team managed by Dave Brailsford completed a fourth consecutive Grand Tour win. I've just got to keep doing what I'm doing. "Fair play, he's one of the strongest guys I know, mentally". "I wouldn't put it past him to win again next year.

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri 'not happy' over Willian's late World Cup return

August 02, 2018

Antonio Rudiger broke the deadlock in the sixth minute when he rose unmarked to power in a header from Cesc Fabregas' pinpoint corner, but Cech saved a penalty from Alvaro Morata before Alexandre Lacazette diverted in Reiss Nelson's low cross from the right in the final seconds of injury time as Arsenal snatched a deserved equaliser.

GVC's 'game-changer' MGM deal trumps rivals in United States gambling goldrush

August 02, 2018

The companies said the new business will be headquartered in a "major U.S. technology hub" and have a board of directors with an equal number of representatives from MGM and GVC . "We understood the value of our marks, of official designations", Silver said. City sources said the deal, which will ultimately encompass online sports betting and other interactive gaming services across the USA, could be announced as soon as Monday.

McEvoy wins on European Tour at 285th attempt

August 02, 2018

McEvoy has had the month of his life, one that started with a victory in a pro-am at Queenwood in Surrey, where he came out on top against the likes of Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose with a course-record 64. 'I've waited a long time for this. 'This just feels incredible, it was such a rollercoaster out there, ' said an emotional McEvoy. He took the confidence from that on to the Challenge Tour last week where he claimed the £30,000 first prize before this stunning maiden success on the main ...

Nico Kovac: 'Robert Lewandowski will not leave Bayern Munich this summer'

August 02, 2018

Lewandowski has scored 151 goals from 195 appearances in all competitions. Bayern Munich manager, Niko Kovac , has said Robert Lewandowski will not leave the club, despite links to Real Madrid . The 29-year-old Polish striker's current deal at the Allianz Arena is due to expire in 2021, whilst there is no release clause installed in his deal.

Sarri finally opens up about Willian’s odd absence at Chelsea

August 02, 2018

But Sarri indicated his desire to keep his best players at the club ahead for the new season. Sarri agreed that the situation was "strange" and now wants to hold discussions with Willian , who has been linked with a £65 million move to Madrid, to first fully understand the situation.

Alisson confident great things ahead for Liverpool

August 02, 2018

This would be a bold decision from Klopp, but the manager has been impressed with their efforts in pre-season so far-including in Saturday's 4-1 friendly win over Man United . Klopp continued: 'I'm very pleased [to be able to work with him], but first of all it's very important he can start now because the season starts in one and half weeks.

Fury-Wilder contest likely to be held in April, according to insider

August 02, 2018

Pace has been gathering recently about the opportunity for former champ Tyson Fury to step back in to the ring, with potential showdowns against Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder even discussed around the boxing world. Hopefully he will come through it well, but reports from the gym are that he's looking well. "If Tyson Fury lived the life, if he was a clean eater, if he wasn't doing all the other things he's been doing in his life I could give him a shot at mixing with the best".

Andy Murray tests hip, rallies to edge Mackenzie McDonald in Washington

August 02, 2018

But because of rain delays and a lengthy match before theirs, they only made it onto the court to warm up at 1 a.m., and then a downpour arrived, so the contest was postponed. Particularly when he was failing to convert any of the five match points he held while serving for the win at 5-4 in the final set. "Without a shot clock, that would have been a three-hour match", Murray said.

Jets fans disappointed by absent Darnold, but remain patient

August 02, 2018

Take a deep breath, Jets fans, it appears doomsday isn't actually on its way. By rule, the contract is fully guaranteed and includes the standard fifth-year club option. Earlier today Adam Schefter reported that the Jets were about to sign Sam Darnold after his short hold out. "The competition has been underway", Bowles said.

Digne undergoing medical as Everton switch nears completion

August 02, 2018

The Chronicle have ruled out a move for the left-back stating that the club couldn't afford the player's wages. Digne leaves Camp Nou having made 46 appearances across a two-year period with with Catalan giants. Everybody loves the Premier League. "That is what is important and I could not be more excited about this challenge". I am loving the fact I am coming here.

Jennings cool with Virat Kohli's 'mic drop' celebration

August 02, 2018

Kohli then rubbed salt into the wound by blowing kisses in the direction of Root and putting his finger to his lips, as if to quieten the crowd. Ravi Ashwin finished with 4-60, England would have been all out had a tough caught-behind chance been held when Sam Curran (24 not out) edged Mohammad Shami's penultimate ball of the day.

OSU Coach Urban Meyer knew of abuse allegations against assistant in 2015

August 02, 2018

Following the publicity of this report Ohio State has placed Meyer on administrative leave. Ohio State opens practice Friday. Smith was sacked as Ohio State's wide receivers coach on Monday, July 23, after the allegations of domestic abuse surfaced.

Anthony Martial breaks his silence over Manchester United exit rumours

August 02, 2018

Three of Manchester United's World Cup stars are heading back to the club's Carrington training ground earlier than expected. The Belgian striker is one of several United players who are now on extended leave following their involvement in this summer's World Cup in Russian Federation.

Jerry Jones declines to discuss national anthem policy

August 02, 2018

Prescott acknowledges why the anthem protests started by then-49ers Colin Kaepernick are important, but says that he wouldn't think about participating in them. "I never protest during the anthem, and I don't think that's the time or the venue to do so", Prescott said . The Seahawks were among the first teams to demonstrate as a team, linking arms as a show of "unity" that season.

New Boss Maurizio Sarri Not Happy With Willian

August 02, 2018

Antonio Rudiger opened the scoring with his head in the first half of the Champions Cup before Unai Emery's side were able to get themselves back into the game. In stark contract to the first half, the second period was bereft of any serious chances until the final 15 minutes. A pristine set of penalties sent the tie into sudden death but Bulka could not provide more heroics, Cech's save low to his right denying Loftus-Cheek and allowing Iwobi to confidently stroke home the decisive ...

Chelsea Pushing To Finalize New Kante Deal

August 02, 2018

The pocket-sized 27-year-old dynamo - who recovered the ball more often than any other team-mate during the finals in Russian Federation - will earn £290,000 ($380,000, 325,000 euros) a week if he signs the new deal, reported The Times and the London Evening Standard.

Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer put on leave

August 02, 2018

Smith told Stadium that she believes that Meyer also knew at the time. Shelley Meyer , by the way, is a registered nurse and an instructor at Ohio State's College of Nursing. "Shelly said she was going to have to tell Urban", Courtney claimed according to McMurphy. Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer put on paid leave amid investigation of abuse claims against fired assistant.

Claude Puel responds to Harry Maguire approach

August 02, 2018

Maguire on the other hand, seems convinced that he will make the move to United, but Mourinho would have to get rid of one of their five central-defenders for the deal to happen. "It is crucial for us", Puel told the media after Leicester's 2-1 defeat to Udinese on Saturday. 'We can not lose players just a few days before the beginning of the season, ' he said.

Root digs deep to steady England after Ashwin strikes early

August 02, 2018

There had been clouds over Edgbaston in the days leading up to the match, but bright skies greeted the players in the morning. Root was extremely disappointed to fall 20 runs short of his 14th test century, but he achieved a notable milestone, displacing Alastair Cook as England's quickest to 6,000 runs in this format.

India vs England Test Series, 2018

August 01, 2018

Still, three figures evade him - and down at number seven, even with his remarkable shot-making ability, it will be no easy task to chalk off century number one. If India wins 5-0, then they will rise to 129 points and England will drop to sixth place on 94 points. In an encouraging return to form, the 2000s was their best decade by winning percentage (42.6) since the 1950s (47 per cent), and they have surpassed that mark again since 2010 with a 43.4 per cent win rate up to the start of ...

Renault - We stopped listening to Christian Horner years ago

August 01, 2018

Following criticism from Red Bull at the Hungarian Grand Prix , Renault F1 boss Cyril Abiteboul has said his company has no interest in dealing with their soon-to-be former engine partners any more. Last weekend, Ricciardo took grid penalties in Germany and started at the rear of the field. Bottas was trying to limp to the finish on extremely worn tyres and with wing damage from a collision with Sebastian Vettel - which the stewards did not investigate - when he was caught for fourth ...

Draymond Green was attacked ‘out of nowhere’ by Tristan Thompson

August 01, 2018

He said Green was attempting to apologize for the incident during the Finals, but Thompson wasn't interested. The two National Basketball Association players reportedly got into a fistfight in a Los Angeles nightclub, just a month after Green's Golden State Warriors won another championship over Thompson's Cleveland Cavaliers in a finals series where they figured in on-court altercations.

Mourinho unsure if Martial will return to Man United

August 01, 2018

The 22-year-old's failure to return from Europe after the birth annoyed his boss, who said after their recent defeat to Liverpool that "he should be here, and he is not here". United will not be selling Chris Smalling this summer. Manchester United have pledged to back Jose Mourinho in the remaining days of the summer transfer window before deadline day on 9 August, according to a report in England.

I feel at home already, says Liverpool's £65m goalkeeper Alisson

August 01, 2018

The Telegraph's latest reports say that Liverpool could decide to offload the error-prone 25-year-old, along with Simon Mignolet, after young shot-stoppers Kamil Grabara (below) and Caoimhin Kelleher caught the eye of Klopp in pre-season.

Anthony Martial: Manchester United forward to return on Thursday after daughter's birth

August 01, 2018

According to the Sun , sources close to the Old Trafford outfit claims that Zidane will be the first option they will hire should their current manager leave the club. There are rumours of unrest between Jose Mourinho and Ed Woodward but the pair caught up for a chat after Manchester United's 2-1 victory over Real Madrid .

Johnson in control as storms halt Canadian Open

August 01, 2018

Needing to finish in the top 125 in the FedExCup standings, he began the week at 174, but was projected to climb 22 spots to No. 152. And while a Canadian still hasn't won this tournament since 1954, Johnson is about as close as you can get.

Goals From Man Utd 2-1 Real Madrid

August 01, 2018

Lindelof has already returned to Carrington following the World Cup while Jesse Lingard, Ashley Young, Marouane Fellaini and Paul Pogba - not mentioned by Mourinho as part of the group returning early - are still on holiday. Brazilian Fred , who was signed earlier this summer for £52 million, was making his first United start and looked comfortable in his new surroundings.

Isner beats Ebden in Atlanta Open semis

August 01, 2018

Harrison beat Cameron Norrie of Britain 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the night match. The British number two is now sitting at a career-high of 73rd in the ATP World Rankings, and the left-hander has continued to impress with an extended run on his first outing since Wimbledon.

Huge Blow For Manchester United Ahead Of The New Season

August 01, 2018

The Portuguese boss praised his senior players for the intensity they showed in United's pre-season tour but insisted the fixtures did not reveal anything new strategically. "The manager is very optimistic, he is very happy with the team he has", said Herrera . Even with key players returning early, Mourinho says he is expecting the first three games of the season against Leicester, Brighton and Tottenham will be "tough".

Manchester United's Ander Herrera defends Jose Mourinho after criticism

August 01, 2018

However, towards the end of his tactical speech, as Mourinho briefed his men on what to expect in the gift shop, Matteo Darmian pointed out that as the players were scheduled to be riding the Kraken, they were also meant to be lining up to play Real Madrid .

Napoli interest in Manchester United's Matteo Darmian confirmed by president

August 01, 2018

Italian outfit, Napoli have confirmed that they are interested in Manchester United rightback, Matteo Darmian. But he added that Napoli also have alternatives lined up: "We are looking at six profiles". Last season, I didn't play much - that's my objective and my ambition. 'Regarding Santiago Arias, I don't know yet, we are on the way, so it's all to see'.

Mets trade Asdrubal Cabrera to Phillies, get minor league pitcher in return

July 31, 2018

As a switch hitter, Cabrera should settle nicely into the 5-hole and give the Phillies' offense a different look between Carlos Santana and the left-handed Nick Williams . He has started only at second this season. The two-time All-Star is batting.277 with 18 home runs and 58 RBI this season. The only part of his offensive game that was lacking before this season was power, as he hit just nine home runs through his first five seasons, but with 19 homers already in 2018, that no longer ...

Why Chelsea elected to pull the plug on the Daniele Rugani deal

July 31, 2018

Which players are Chelsea most likely to sell and sign this summer, according to 888sport? N'Golo Kante: The World Cup victor may be on the move again, with Paris St Germain interested in signing the Chelsea player, according to Talksport.

Washington Nationals star Bryce Harper not getting traded

July 31, 2018

They have been in contact with other teams. Major League Baseball executives on other teams are skeptical the Nationals will make a deal today. In any deal for Harper, the Nationals likely would ask for multiple pitchers to help rebuild a rotation that includes pending free agents Gio Gonzalez and Jeremy Hellickson.

Jose Mourinho’s proposed trip to SeaWorld clearly clashes with Real Madrid game

July 31, 2018

But while his media hysterics are now familiar, sources in the United camp have indicated that Mourinho is plotting the more controversial move of arranging a team visit to aquatic theme park SeaWorld at exactly the same time his men are supposed to be playing against Real Madrid in Miami.

No Interest In Willian From Real Madrid

July 31, 2018

But unfortunately for the Red half of Manchester, executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is not making the funds available for the Red Devils to spend. Regardless of the rumours surrounding Willian's future, he is expected to return to training in the next couple of days, with the Blues facing Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday prior to their Premier League opener against Huddersfield Town on August 11.

Video Of DeMar DeRozan, Gregg Popovich At Team USA Practice Going Viral

July 31, 2018

The move sent shockwaves throughout the National Basketball Association - in part because San Antonio had finally pulled off the trade and also because Toronto had dealt the player most associated with their recent run of success. "It was fun to listen to his take". Boston and Philadelphia might be the Raptors' biggest threats to Eastern superiority in the coming season, but you can make the case nobody's going to be as desperate to beat the Raptors as DeRozan and ex-coach Dwane Casey, the ...

Baghdatis beats fifth-seeded Tiafoe in Atlanta Open

July 31, 2018

Second seed Schwartzman, who struggled to find his serving rhythm and recorded eight double faults, fell short at the quarter-finals stage in Hamburg for a second consecutive year. Norrie will now meet Ryan Harrison , who defeated Chung Hyeon 6-7 (3-7) 6-2 7-6 (7-5), in his second ATP World Tour semi-final appearance after reaching the same stage at the Lyon Open in May.

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