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Venus Williams ousted from Western & Southern Open

August 19, 2017

Ashleigh Barty rallied for a 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 upset on a humid afternoon that played to her advantage. It was Barty's first success against a top-10 player and follows the 21-year-old's win over Wimbledon champion and former world No.2 Garbine Muguruza in the Birmingham semi-finals in June.

Dodgers make deal for Mets OF Curtis Granderson

August 19, 2017

The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired three-time all-star Curtis Granderson from the New York Mets . In Los Angeles, Granderson adds to an outfield that already has Yasiel Puig , Joc Pederson and Chris Taylor in its lineup. To make room for Granderson on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers designated right-hander Dylan Floro for assignment Floro was claimed off waivers from the Cubs on August 4, and appeared in three games with Triple-A Oklahoma City.

England beat U.S. 47-26 to reach semi-finals

August 19, 2017

The results saw England and New Zealand finish at the summit of Pool B and Pool A respectively, guaranteeing them a spot in the last four. England have now won their last 12 matches in a row in all competitions as they look to defend the trophy they won at France 2014.

City can challenge for honours with no more signings, says Guardiola

August 19, 2017

Pep Guardiola has ruled Benjamin Mendy out of contention to face Everton on Monday night, while Ilkay Gündoğan is also unlikely to play much, if any, part with his return being handled carefully. He needs time and confidence. Spanish and European champions Real Madrid tweeted a picture of their first-team squad holding a minute's silence at their training base, with the likes of newly promoted Catalan club Girona, Granada, Levante and Real Mallorca posting similar images of their players ...

George Fant carted off for the Seahawks

August 19, 2017

He needs to play better. He got complete faked out of his shoes, and seemed to allow his an to get by him every play and knockdown Sam Bradford . "You know, I think from last week to this week we definitely made some progress, though, and I think we're going in the right direction".

Time to impress: Defoe ready for first AFC Bournemouth start

August 19, 2017

The Cherries finished as high as ninth last season , attaining the highest finish ever in their history. The Amersham-born boss admitted "there were some positives at West Brom, but not too many" and continued: "We expected a hard game and we dominated possession, but didn't do enough with it - which is unlike us really as we saw from last season ".

Nick Kyrgios gives Rafael Nadal a tennis lesson in Cincinnati

August 19, 2017

Nadal was somewhat rusty in beating fellow countryman Albert Ramos-Vinolas 7-6 (1) 6-2 earlier in the day but few would have expected his result against Kyrgios. Seventh seed Grigor Dimitrov battles 14th seed John Isner in the other semi-final. Kyrgios now has a two wins and two losses record against Nadal, who returned to the No 1 ranking this week for the first time since July 6, 2014.

Inter Milan express interest in signing valued Arsenal defender

August 19, 2017

Andrea Ranocchia looks set to join Burnley and Jeison Murillo is heading for Valencia, meaning Inter's owners Suning are eyeing reinforcements. Inter were looking at loaning Mangala and Arsenal do not want to loan Mustafi, who they snapped up from Valencia just last summer for around the £35m mark.

'Perfect time' for Tottenham to be playing 'wounded' Chelsea, says Jamie Redknapp

August 19, 2017

It's true, I am honest - I want four players, if it's possible. He said: "He [Mourinho] was very important for me He bought me to Chelsea from Benfica and now when I chose to come to Manchester, he was a reason to come here". Much has been made of whether the team can adapt to their new surroundings, but their coach is enthusiastic about the prospect. To say Tottenham has a poor record at Wembley would be an understatement.

Sean McDermott: Bills not considering QB change

August 19, 2017

NOTES: WR Rod Streater was walking on crutches and had his left foot in a protective cast after being carted off the field against Philadelphia . This would be an appropriate time for me to remind you that those stats and the Bills' 20-16 loss do not count.

Coutinho makes pledge to Klopp over Liverpool future

August 19, 2017

Barcelona's other reported target, Dembele, has been suspended by Borussia Dortmund after the 20-year-old France worldwide skipped training amid speculation of a possible move to Spain. 'But if the transfer window would have ended yesterday we already would have a team which I like and could play football with. "I hope the best players arrive and that they generate competition and give the coach decisions to make".

Barcelona agree £90 million deal with Borussia Dortmund to sign Ousmane Dembele

August 19, 2017

Liverpool have been adamant they are unwilling to enter into any negotiations for Coutinho and rejected his transfer request last Friday. Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: " Barcelona are far from short of transfer funds right now, and we're anticipating a mega spending spree between now and the end of the window - which is bad news for Liverpool fans".

Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees

August 19, 2017

And that's what makes losses like this one so frustrating for Girardi and the Yankees. Torreyes would then make Hembree pay, smashing a two-run double off the Monster to give NY a 5-3 edge. The Yankees kept rallying in the seventh. He grounded out in a taut, eight-pitch at-bat against Kelly to end the sixth. "But I wasn't able to get the job done".

Nationals' Scherzer placed on disabled list with sore neck

August 19, 2017

Scherzer was lifted from his start on August 1 against the Miami Marlins after one inning because of a neck injury. The two-time Cy Young Award victor Scherzer (12-5) has been dealing with various neck soreness after he missed a game with neck spasms earlier this month.

Rory McIlroy close to a return

August 19, 2017

That was his last victory. He will presumably play the other three playoff events, too, as long as he is healthy and qualifies. McIlroy said he could feel his left rhomboid muscle going into spasm as he spoke to the media after his final round at Quail Hollow, adding that his left arm also went numb.

Ousmane Dembele behaviour is damaging Dortmund - Gonzalo Castro

August 19, 2017

Reports from the Catalan press this week have suggested Barcelona are hopeful of completing a deal for the 19-year-old this week , with the club's general manager Pep Segura claiming on Wednesday they are "close" to signing both him and Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho .

Barca ´not a millimetre closer´ to signing Dembele - Watzke

August 19, 2017

This led to the club stunning fans around the around the world on social media, as they reacted to shock transfer. According to Sport , that message has been heard loud and clear. The France worldwide has been identified as a top target by Barcelona to replace Neymar, but Dortmund are reluctant to part with a prized asset and have stated that it will take upwards of €100 million to lure them into negotiations.

Detroit Tigers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

August 19, 2017

I like Ryu to keep it going here and I can't trust Fulmer for much of anything right now so I'll take the Dodgers for the win. He then smacked a solo homer that scraped the wall in left field in the third inning, pulling the Tigers to within a run at 4-3.

Barcelona's Piqué: First time I've felt Real Madrid better than us

August 19, 2017

Valverde, meanwhile, will be hoping Barcelona complete the signings of Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho and Borussia Dortmund winger Ousmane Dembele in the coming days in order to ease his hard start to life at the Nou Camp. "There's only one Neymar". "The disadvantage is important - we need to go forward". "In the last nine or ten years, it's the first time I've felt like they're better than us ", he told Esport 3.

Kevin Durant Says He Doesn't Respect Donald Trump, Won't Visit White House

August 19, 2017

If it were up to Steph Curry to decide if the Golden State Warriors attend the traditional White House ceremony honoring their NBA Finals win, Curry would decline. "For us to move forward, we need more athletes and people of power and influence to come out and speak", Durant continued. "All we can do is not use it as retaliation and try to stay positive and understand that we want to give these kids a brighter [outlook] of what's going on and not use it to go back at these people".

US Bancorp DE Lowers Position in Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (NASDAQ:HBAN)

August 19, 2017

Garrison Financial Corp's holdings in Huntington Bancshares were worth $2,478,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Deutsche National Bank & Trust Ag reported 321,120 shares. If you are viewing this report on another website, it was illegally stolen and reposted in violation of USA and worldwide trademark and copyright law.

Wainwright to the DL, Cardinals recall Mike Mayers from Memphis

August 19, 2017

Wainwright has not been himself in 2017, with a 5.12 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, and 4.33 xFIP over 121.1 innings pitched. Yadier Molina followed with an RBI single to make it 7-5 and chase Benoit (1-6), who allowed three runs on three hits in a third of an inning.

Sergio Ramos flicks ball away from Lionel Messi during Spanish Super Cup

August 19, 2017

You want to be the Ballon d'Or? It was Messi's last big play for Neymar to stay and it centred on giving his team-mate more of the spotlight. It is understtod that Messi was ready to give up his free-kick and penalty duties to Neymar, while also giving him a more central role in attack.

Pep Guardiola content with Manchester City's transfer business

August 19, 2017

According to The Times , Pep Guardiola believes the experienced Evans, who spent over a decade at Manchester United before leaving for West Brom in 2015, would prove to be a shrewd acquisition, as he looks to challenge for four trophies.

Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona: Liverpool can easily keep Brazil star - Steve McManaman

August 19, 2017

We know it is a very hard situation but there is nothing new to say. Liverpool's American owners are not wavering in their stance on Coutinho, who has become an integral player for the Premier League team. "We know we have to strengthen this team and that is what we are doing", Segura added. "That's how football works". Ayestaran, who was assistant to Rafael Benitez at Anfield, said: "Barca simply need a player like Coutinho, both tactically and for his quality".

Ashleigh Barty turns giant killer in Cincinnati

August 19, 2017

Ninth-seeded Venus Williams used her powerful serve and pinpoint shot making to defeat fellow American Alison Riske 6-2 6-0 in the first round of the Cincinnati Masters on Tuesday. Open". She said after the win; "It's an honour to walk out on the the same court as Venus, to play against her and share the court with her". "She just played really well.

Panthers cautious with Cam, won't play him Saturday

August 19, 2017

His continued progress after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery to fix a torn rotator cuff has seemingly remained on schedule. " You could tell he was rusty ", Rivera said Thursday of his quarterback's practice work, per ESPN . Newton, the 2015 NFL MVP, did not throw a single ball in a team drill during the two joint practices, and the first time Newton threw passes defended by Tennessee was Thursday.

Could Bills trade LeSean McCoy next?

August 19, 2017

Bills: Nathan Peterman was 10 of 20 for 167 yards. "It was a blitz, tried to get hit with a double move". It was good. I thought overall we played OK today. We'll get our first look tonight. Two games into a preseason that still can be labeled a success , as there have been no major injuries, it's the defense that's carried the Birds.

Chelsea not giving up on Alex Sandro

August 19, 2017

The Premier League champions already invested in a left wing-back last summer, having recruited Marcos Alonso from Fiorentina in a bid to facilitate Conte's need for well-rounded players on the flanks. And a deal could now be off for good, with Juve insisting Sandro doesn't want to join the reigning Premier League champions. "So we automatically rejected the sender's request", Marotta told Sky Italy, relayed by Sky Sports .

Junior dos Santos pulled from UFC 215 card over potential doping violation

August 19, 2017

The UFC announced Friday that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency informed Junior dos Santos that he may have violated the agency's anti-doping policy. The 33-year-old Brazilian is entitled to a full review process before any sanctions are imposed.

Nebraska unemployment for July drops slightly from June

August 19, 2017

The state only counts people actively seeking work. Broward's numbers are not adjusted to account for seasonal fluctuations in the workforce. The overall unemployment rate fell to 4.3 percent last month as employers added 209,000. "This shows that the Sunshine State's economy is stronger than ever and Floridians are able to find a good job, start a business or grow their career in this great state".

Cook and Root prosper under lights in first day-night Test

August 19, 2017

Boundaries flowed throughout the day and West Indies bowling coach Roddy Estwick admitted: We didnt have one of our better days. It was also where Cook made his Test-best score of 294 against India six years ago. Although England still has problems to solve in its top order - finding another effective opener and a solid No. 3, with the newcomers not cutting it yet - there are no doubts over the lasting value of Cook and Root.

Guillem Balague Clarifies Barcelona's Reported Claim That Coutinho Deal Is 'Close'

August 19, 2017

And Klopp, who confirmed Coutinho will remain on the sidelines for Saturday's home game with Crystal Palace , told a media conference: "I don't know why other people are saying what they're saying". I have never met him [Josep Segura]". "We are not silly, we know it is a very hard situation - but there's nothing new to say". "It's not always easy for me to say the 100 percent truth, even when I don't like to lie, but in this case, it's exactly how I say.

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo Condemn Barcelona Terror Attack

August 19, 2017

Some were in critical condition. A second incident took place overnight in nearby Cambrils where five terror suspects were killed by police, and the incidents has left the country stunned along with an outpouring of support and tributes across Europe.

Conte's selection woes eased ahead of Chelsea's clash with Tottenham

August 19, 2017

Conte's calls for patience couldn't hide the sense that he knows he will be harshly judged in the Stamford Bridge corridors of power if results go against him. "It's important to continue to work, for everyone to give 150 per cent and then for sure we can solve the situation". "The club knows this, I was clear with them.

Bayern newcomers Suele, Tolisso score in season opening win

August 19, 2017

On a dramatic opening night, the start of the second half was also delayed by 15 minutes as torrential rain swept the stadium. Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer after the match. The stadium briefly emptied in the break as supporters sought shelter before resuming their soaking wet seats. Germany winger Julian Brandt replaced Jamaica's Leon Bailey and defender Aleksandar Dragovic replaced new signing Sven Bender at centre-back.

Shake Shack, Inc. (SHAK) Lowered to Strong Sell at BidaskClub

August 19, 2017

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Ryan Mallett flounders in preseason game

August 19, 2017

Mallett played the entire first half. He's now 22-of-40 (55 percent) for 171 yards (4.28 YPA), one touchdown and two picks this summer. "I think it's a pretty straightforward date that the doctors and the back specialist have given us, so we are going to stick with that".

Hugh Freeze reportedly called disassociated Ole Miss booster hundreds of times

August 19, 2017

Harris owns a restaurant in Oxford, Ms., and the NCAA has alleged that Harris provided free food and cash to Leo Lewis , who is now a linebacker at Mississippi State . The phone calls continued through the NCAA's investigation of Harris and his involvement with the school. Freeze resigned in July after it was discovered that he placed a call to an escort service on a university-issued phone, according to Wolken .

Georgia Tech dismisses star RB Dedrick Mills from team

August 19, 2017

Mills punctuated his first-year effort with a career-high 169 yards and a TD in the TaxSlayer Bowl win over Kentucky, earning MVP honors. "Of course, that's always a goal to not get kicked off the field". The sophomore had been in trouble before, receiving two separate suspension to miss a total of three games previous year. The Yellow Jackets open their season against Tennessee on Labor Day at the Falcons' new Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Trey Songz Pleads Guilty to Destroying Detroit Stage; Sentenced to Probation

August 18, 2017

The singer apologized to the city saying "I love Detroit" and that he has been coming to the city for 12 years to perform and added he had "no intention" of disturbing the peace. It's alleged that Neverson was performing when he said he was told he had to end his show at a certain time or his microphone would be cut. Neverson, 32, was accused of punching the officer and throwing speakers and a microphone during an outburst at The Big Show at The Joe on December 28.

Kevin-Prince Boateng joins Eintracht Frankfurt

August 18, 2017

Frankfurt's opening game of the season will be against SC Freiburg on Sunday, August 20, and the Ghanaian could make his debut against them. The former Tottenham attacking midfielder scored 10 goals for Las Palmas including a handsome volley ranked among the top goals in the 2016/17 season.

Remove BCCI's current office bearers: CoA to SC

August 19, 2017

Unless their prayer is not upheld, the CoA declared, the Lodha reforms will never see the light of the day. "The office-bearers (president CK Khanna, secretary Amitabh Choudhary, treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry) will have to go in that case, like Anurag Thakur and Ajay Shirke (former BCCI president and secretary, respectively, removed in January)", said a senior BCCI member.

Chelsea give striker Diego Costa strong ultimatum before selling him to Atletico

August 18, 2017

Thanks to a very revealing Daily Mail interview with Diego Costa , we all know exactly what went on between Antonio Conte and the Spain global, and how Chelsea have dealt with the situation since. Chelsea's Diego Costa gestures during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea at Selhurst Park stadium in London, on Saturday, December 17, 2016.

I will fire Wenger if I buy Arsenal - Dangote

August 18, 2017

Arsenal take on Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium in Saturday's late kickoff in the Premier League aiming to maintain their flawless start to the new campaign. Deezer Presents: Defending in Numbers - check out the latest Deezer Originals podcast, covering all of the major talking points from the the Premier League and beyond.

'Excessive and ridiculous. It is persecution' - Ronaldo hits back after ban upheld

August 18, 2017

Ronaldo reacted on his Instagram by saying: "Impossible not to react to this situation, 5 games! ". Barca rallied late in search of an equaliser but Spanish forward Marco Asensio instead extended Madrid's advantage in the tie with a scorching strike from outside the area in the 90th minute to cap a thrilling second half.

Derek Jeter, wife Hannah, welcome baby girl, Bella Raine

August 18, 2017

During Jeter's playing career, the NY star was always connected to a different celebrity girlfriend, but didn't take the plunge into marriage or jump into fatherhood. "I'd like to, but you can't do it forever. There's other things I want to do". They got engaged in 2015 and finally tied the knot past year in Napa, California.

Grigor Dimitrov Wins Against Juan Matin del Porto in Cincinnati

August 18, 2017

The 15-times grand slam victor will next face fellow Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas, who eliminated Nadal's Wimbledon conqueror, 16th seed Gilles Muller of Luxembourg, 5-7 6-4 6-4. The seventh-seeded Bulgarian advanced to his eighth quarterfinal of the season with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Del Potro , who struggled with the intense heat in the closing stages of the 99-minute match.

Matuidi completes move from PSG to Juventus

August 18, 2017

At 30 years old, he doesn't have the long-term impact he once could have offered, but he's still an excellent player who fills a definite need for Juventus in the here and now. PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi paid tribute to Matuidi for his service to the club and assured he will always be welcome at Parc des Princes. "I'm delighted.

49ers' Lynch: Anthem protests 'divisive', but respects players' rights

August 18, 2017

How do you feel about San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch's response to the controversial topic? - Linebacker Reuben Foster's right shoulder sprain of his AC joint shouldn't keep him out of Saturday night's exhibition against the Denver Broncos , Lynch said, adding: "I know when people hear "shoulder" and 'Reuben, ' they get a little concerned, as do we".

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