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Luke Shaw and Ashley Young play for Manchester United U23s

August 22, 2017

In an effort to convey how he felt about his fitness, the defender added, "Now I'm feeling really good and when I get called upon I'm ready". Whenever that is, I'm really looking forward to it. Mourinho has a dearth of quality options at left back with Shaw's focus now on regaining the starting spot he struggled to claim last term. The young left back wasn't expected to return until next month.

Ashwini Ponnappa eyes podium at World Badminton Championships in Glasgow

August 22, 2017

In the men's singles , Kidambi Srikanth and Sameer Verma were in action. Even the draw seems to favour Sindhu. Sindhu, the Rio Olympics silver medallist, will open her campaign against the victor of the match between South Korea's Kim Hyo Min and Egypt's Hadia Hosny in the second round and is likely to meet China's Sun Yu for a place in the quarterfinals.

Fancy Bears Hack Group Names 200 Footballers Having Positive Doping Tests

August 22, 2017

Wada's general secretary Olivier Niggli said previous year he had no doubt the attacks on the anti-doping agency were carried out in retaliation for its uncovering of Russian state-sponsored doping across the vast majority of Olympic and Winter Olympic sports.

Alexandr Dolgopolov match under investigation over betting patterns

August 22, 2017

A spokesman for the TIU, the anti-corruption body that covers all professional tennis around the world, told Reuters on Monday that they were making an assessment of the match while also insisting that no formal investigation had been launched.

Raikkonen kept on by Ferrari

August 22, 2017

Vettel, who increased his lead over Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton to 14 points, has yet to confirm his plans for 2018. The 2007 world champion's contract with the Maranello outfit had been due to run out at the end of this year. Vettel was known to be keen for Raikkonen to stay, and there had even been suggestions that the German made it a condition that the Finn remain at Ferrari for now if he was to contemplate the long-term deal that his bosses want him to sign.

Qatar World Cup organizers present plans for latest stadium

August 22, 2017

The stadium was designed by the renowned Qatari architect Ibrahim M. Jaidah, who is also behind Qatar Museum's Fire Station gallery and Doha's new Ministry of Interior building , and comes from the Arab Engineering Bureau (AEB), Qatar's oldest architecture and engineering consulting firm.

Sky say United are keen on Sessegnon

August 22, 2017

Despite having only turned 17 in May, Sessegnon , an England U19 global, has already established himself as a mainstay in Slaviša Jokanović's Fulham side. Sessegnon has already snubbed a handful of Premier League clubs by opting to sign his first professional contract with Fulham after his 17th birthday.

Manchester United reject Valencia's approach to loan Andreas Pereira

August 22, 2017

The midfielder was sent out on loan to Spanish side Granada last season and although he could not prevent them from relegation to the second division, he impressed with his performances. He played a part in all five of United's games, and was handed the number 15 shirt ahead of the 2017/18 season. Valencia general director Mateu Alemany has confirmed his club are monitoring Pereira, as well as Paris Saint-Germain winger Goncalo Guedes.

Visiting football fans 'asked to show bras' at Stevenage FC

August 22, 2017

The supporters" trust, however, said was "in full view of male stewards, fans and police", have been described as "a gross invasion of privacy'. Stevenage FC told Metro.co.uk it was investigating and would comment later. "We understand the need to keep supporters safe, but amongst the items taken include a tiny bottle of hand sanitiser [which is allowed by law onto an aeroplane], contact lens solution, cough candies and medication", the letter said.

Jose Mourinho hails impact of three Manchester United stars on Anthony Martial

August 22, 2017

Swansea created a number of close chances for Tammy Abraham after the break, the 19-year-old striker risky throughout for the hosts, however they failed to take any of them as Clement's side lacked a killer touch in front of goal to truly test David de Gea.

Goalscorer Sergi Roberto wants Barcelona stay

August 22, 2017

An FC Barcelona star, who has been linked with Chelsea and Manchester United , has spoken about his future at the Catalan giants. As the Catalan press seem to love repeating, several Premier League clubs want Sergi Roberto, but, as long as he feels he'll get chances at Barcelona, a move is unlikely.

Browns support players who kneeled for national anthem

August 22, 2017

A group of at least 10 Browns players knelt during the national anthem before Monday night's preseason game against the Giants . Several fans and critics took to Twitter to discuss the Browns' actions. "Because when you bring somebody who doesn't have to be a part of [the] conversation making himself vulnerable in front of it, I think when that happens, things will really take a jump".

Paris Saint-Germain in talks with Monaco over Kylian Mbappe loan

August 22, 2017

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas believes Paris Saint-Germain's potential signing of Kylian Mbappe would further erode the competitiveness of Ligue One. Mbappe scored 26 goals and added eight assists last season as Monaco were crowned champions and advanced to the last four of the Champions League. He was left out of the Monaco squad at the weekend - and it seems we have seen the last of him at the Stade Louis.

Arsenal transfer rumours and gossip: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Julian Draxler

August 22, 2017

Oxlade-Chamberlain could not prevent Arsenal from slipping to a disappointing 1-0 loss to Stoke City in the Premier League last weekend as the Gunners lost their second game of the season. However, the article says that Arsenal are now "optimistic" that Oxlade-Chamberlain will commit his future and accept the improved terms on offer before his contract runs out.

Roger Goodell close to signing five-year contract extension

August 22, 2017

The report adds his contract will be similar to the old one with a few million dollars in base salary with his bonus determined by the owners. Goodell , 58, succeeded Paul Tagliabue in 2006. This year - right now - Goodell is in the middle of dealing with an announced six-game suspension of Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott and the ongoing controversy surrounding Colin Kaepernick's inability to land a job in the NFL .

Big names in World XI set to be unveiled

August 22, 2017

This will be the first time in nine years that Pakistan cricket fans will get to witness a season of worldwide cricket in their country. Since Lahore attack in 2009 on Sri Lankan cricket team, global cricket teams stopped visiting Pakistan for cricket tours.

Global cricket returns to Pakistan with WI, SL tours

August 22, 2017

Since Lahore attack in 2009 on Sri Lankan cricket team, worldwide cricket teams stopped visiting Pakistan for cricket tours. Earlier, Sri Lanka Cricket President Thilanga Sumathipala also expressed his desire to send his team to Pakistan for a T20I game in Pakistan while the Pakistan board is in discussion with the West Indies Cricket Board for a possible series in October.

Deshaun Watson: I did a decent job

August 22, 2017

Tom Savage was 8-of-9 for 98 yards before giving way to Watson and there was little about either quarterback's performance to suggest that the Texans will give serious thought to veering away from their plan to have the rookie start his National Football League career as a backup.

Muller rues torn ACL after 'stupid' celebration

August 22, 2017

Muller was substituted off the field just five minutes after sustaining his injury, which later tests would diagnose as a torn anterior ligament and close to a seven-month stint away from the sport. Formerly of Mainz and Fürth, 29-year-old Müller has made 163 appearances to date. Having been dumped out of the German Cup by third-division Osnabruck in last weekend's first round matches, this is another blow for Hamburg, who have only narrowly avoided relegation in three of the last four ...

Banco Bradesco Sa American Depo (BBD) Trades at New 52-Week High

August 22, 2017

The company is now up by 0.05 percent from yesterday's close. It is equal to earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) divided by overall revenue. They are also projecting the Low EPS estimate of $0.2 and the High EPS estimate of $0.24. Closing price generally refers to the last price at which a stock trades during a regular trading session.

Open Letter To Sri Lanka By An Indian Cricket Fan

August 22, 2017

Even though India secured a comfortable win over Sri Lanka in the first ODI yesterday, Rohit Sharma was run out in the fifth over when he lost his bat and did not ground his feet behind the crease. We felt one wrist-spinner was enough. That's ample time to watch how Kedar Jadhav and KL Rahul are going to keep their middle-order berths in a three-way battle with Manish Pandey and what MS Dhoni is really up to: a descent farewell in the forthcoming home series against Australia or an ...

Bowlers Came Back Strongly After the Start: Virat Kohli

August 22, 2017

The ball was coming onto the bat like a dream under lights and Shikhar (Dhawan ) and me enjoyed batting together. The Indians thrashed Sri Lanka left, right and center to register a thumping nine-wicket win in the series opener. Anushka is in Sri Lanka and giving moral support to Virat Kohli for ODI matches against Sri Lanka. The main thing is someone has to get a big one. "Axar brings something with the bat and he's a gun fielder".

Goodbye Hannah: Teen who melted our hearts has died

August 22, 2017

Friends and family of Hannah Rye were last night mourning the 15-year-old cancer patient who captured the nation when she attended her school formal at with Newcastle Knight's star Trent Hodkinson. "It was absolutely a magical moment when Trent turned up with a big bunch of flowers at our house". "Every day we have with her is awesome". 'No girl could have asked for a better date.

Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) Rating Reiterated by BMO Capital Markets

August 22, 2017

Eli Lilly and (NYSE: LLY ) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 25th. It has underperformed by 40.63% the S&P500. Timber Creek Capital Management Llc increased its stake in Lilly Eli & Co Com (LLY) by 17.15% based on its latest 2016Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC.

Azarenka withdraws from US Open

August 22, 2017

She separated from her son's father shortly after Wimbledon and was hopeful to work out her differences with him so that she could play in the New York-based tournament without leaving her son in California. "While I will dearly miss being in NY and playing in one of my favourite tournaments where I have enjoyed some of the best moments in my career, I am already looking forward to being back next year".

Indians' Andrew Miller aggravates knee injury, leaves game

August 22, 2017

He was quickly assisted by Vazquez, the other three umpires and an Indians trainer. Overall, the Red Sox have scored 21 runs and are hitting.324 against the Indians - their highest average against any opponent this season. Mitch Moreland is a career 5-for-11 against the Cleveland righty with three homers. He worked out of a jam with two runners on base in the fourth inning by getting Eduardo Nunez to ground out to first base.

Wenger admits returning Sanchez will not be at his best

August 22, 2017

The prospect of Alexis Sanchez, 28, leaving Arsenal this summer will increase with a reported £70m bid for the Chilean global being prepared at Manchester City . Sanchez is expected to make his first appearance of the season at Anfield next weekend in a genuine test of Arsenal's aspirations. "I am not in transfer mode after a game like that", Wenger added.

England Striker Claims Manager Used A Sickening Racial Toward Her

August 22, 2017

In a separate incident, Sampson is alleged to have asked a mixed-raced England player how many times she had been arrested, but after an independent inquiry, which did not include an interview with the footballer, the coach was cleared. "And he said, 'make sure they don't come over with Ebola". Aluko has not played for England since making the complaint, and subsequently reached a settlement of around £80,000 with the FA.

Guardiola hails 10-man City after Everton draw

August 22, 2017

When asked about the sending-off, which can not be appealed, Guardiola simply said: "Next question please". On the game itself, the Spaniard said: "The second half we made a good performance, similar like last season when we played them here".

Odell Beckham Jr. In Serious Pain After Vicious Hit To Knees

August 22, 2017

The good news is that Beckham Jr. walked off of the field under his own power with clear frustration, feeling that the hit from Browns defensive back Briean Boddy-Calhoun was dirty. Seeing as he posted the video, all appears OK with Beckham for now. Beckham eventually stood up and was escorted off the field by Giants head trainer Ronnie Barnes and other members of the training staff.

Giants bubble watch: These 20 borderline players need big games vs. Browns

August 22, 2017

A number of NY Giants starters, including stars quarterback Eli Manning and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr ., did not play in the exhibition opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers . For a slew of roster hopefuls, their efforts to get off the bubble and onto the Giants' 53-man roster in two weeks is moving to primetime. The Browns have three quarterbacks competing for their starting job - Osweiler, second-round pick DeShone Kizer , and second-year QB Cody Kessler .

Jaguars Fans Boo Blake Bortles During Embarrassing Preseason Performance

August 22, 2017

In 2015, he set team records by throwing for 4,428 passing yards and 35 passing touchdowns. But after spending a month working with his personal coaches in California during the offseason, Bortles pronounced himself fit and eager to get back to those numbers.

Steven Matz returns to disabled list with elbow issues

August 22, 2017

Matz missed the first two months of this season with an elbow injury but the issue was never fully resolved, Carig reports, and Matz skipped "bullpen sessions to keep pitching through the pain". Steven Matz is likely headed to the disabled list. Matz's season also ended prematurely previous year due to a shoulder impingement followed by surgery to remove a bone spur from his elbow.

Seahawks waive/injured tackle Justin Senior

August 22, 2017

Seattle has won each of their first two preseason games, with a matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs next up on Friday. In 2014, Tobin started 13 games at right guard and played a total of 85 percent of the team's snaps on offense. Coach Pete Carroll said last week, before Fant's injury, that the Seahawks were close to settling on the left side with Fant and Luke Joeckel . The Seahawks hosted other free agent visits over the weekend and the hunt for Fant's replacement may not be over.

Dolphins CB Byron Maxwell is still motivated by Eagles trade

August 22, 2017

So he's right where he needs to be. "In training camp, you're going against your own team for so long, practices just get to be long and you start to figure out each other a little bit". It would certainly be nice to see Jeffery and Smith do something encouraging. Darby's play should galvanize some of the young defensive backs on the Eagles, including third-round rookie Rasul Douglas.

Ex-striker makes bold Man United claim about Paul Pogba

August 22, 2017

It all started with Swansea launching a quick counter and Jordan Ayew nearly gave his side a lead, only to be denied by the frame of the post. However, after that it was Man United for most periods of the game. Thankfully for the Manchester United playmaker, referee Jon Moss was in a forgiving mood after brandishing a yellow at Pogba just four minutes before that.

Manchester City Set To Offer Arsenal £70m For Sanchez

August 22, 2017

Sanchez is in the final year of his contract and will walk away for NOTHING before the 2018 World Cup in Russian Federation next June. The former Barcelona man has been consistently linked with a lucrative move to Premier League rivals Manchester City , but after rejecting Arsenal's latest offer of a contract extension, the talismanic forward may be able to leave for free this summer.

Jack Wilshere sent off for pushing opponent in Arsenal Under-23 match

August 22, 2017

The midfielder's career has been seriously hindered by injuries which has ultimately seen him fall down the pecking order at the Emirates Stadium. Jack Wilshere , the oldest 25-year-old in history, is still on the path to recovery after an injury he picked up on loan at Bournemouth last season.

BMC Racing wins team time trial to open Spanish Vuelta

August 22, 2017

Froome added: "It (winning the Vuelta) is going to be really hard, especially with all the time bonuses out there, and there are still only two seconds to the next group of riders, so it's still really close". Frenchman Axel Domont took a 25-second lead over the escapees and a 4:40 lead over the peloton into the final 50km but his advantage rapidly eroded in the second climb.

Froome back in red at La Vuelta

August 21, 2017

Three-time Vuelta victor Alberto Contador, who is retiring from cycling after the race, finished 37th to move to 30th overall, more than three minutes from the lead. "It's something I've thought about for a long time and obviously I worked hard to be here after the Tour, so I'm really happy to be in this position".

Pakistan army nabs militants behind attack on office of Punjab CM

August 21, 2017

Clearance operation was still continued in the Khyber Valley, he added, saying 91 checkposts had been setup in Rajgal area. The Pakistan Army has maintained that all terrorists, whether captured or surrendered, will be punished. He said no time frame could be provided for conclusion of Operation Khyber IV. 'Over 250 cross border attacks were foiled by the forces, ' he said.

LSU welcomes Mike VII to campus

August 21, 2017

Mike VII, the tiger formerly known as "Harvey", was in his new yard at LSU's tiger habitat on Monday morning , LSU announced on Twitter, the Advocate reported. A tiger mascot has not been purchased since Mike III in 1958. Mike the Tiger, is a famed live Bengal Tiger that serves as the graphic image of all LSU Athletics teams.

Sturridge Starts - Liverpool's Predicted 4-2-3-1 XI vs Palace

August 21, 2017

Liverpool have been boosted by the availability of England striker Daniel Sturridge after he recovered from a thigh injury picked up in pre-season. "You can not change a natural footballing side that goes forward, but we know we have to mix that with a good defensive, aggressive spirit to make sure they don't score the goals".

McDonald's to shut 169 outlets in India's north and east

August 21, 2017

McDonald's India Pvt Ltd (MIPL) said it had ended the franchise with Vikram Bakshi's Connaught Plaza Restaurants Pvt Ltd (CPRL), which vowed to seek legal remedies. ALSO READ: Biopic On McDonald's Founder "The Founder" To Release In India. "This includes all restaurants impacted by the recent failure to renew the Eating House Licenses", McDonald's India said in a statement.

Jay-Z opens up about elevator fight with Solange

August 21, 2017

This is what we are, we see things differently. " We've always had a great relationship ", he said on the Rap Radar podcast . And Jay insists things are still "cool" between himself and the 31-year-old singer and he regards her as his 'sister'.

Saints sign replacement for Liverpool, Arsenal target

August 21, 2017

It was widely reported last week that the Saints had submitted a £15.5m ($19.9m) offer to sign Hoedt, a highly-rated 23-year-old who has already earned four senior global caps for the Netherlands. Van Dijk was made to train on his own earlier this summer and found himself omitted from two pre-season trips overseas after voicing his desire to depart amid interest from Liverpool , Chelsea and Manchester City .

Rajiv Bajaj, Avni Biyani among 200 young CEOs to meet Modi

August 21, 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay foundations for National Highways (NH) worth Rs 12,300 crore in Rajasthan's Udaipur on 29 August, an official statement said on Friday. Modi said the prestigious awards were in the past given on Ministers" recommendations. The entrepreneurs participating in deliberations include Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma.

Breitbart Red-Faced After Mistaking German Footballer Lukas Podolski For Human Trafficker

August 21, 2017

Breitbart has issued an apology to German World Cup victor Lukas Podolski after mistaking him in an article for a traveling migrant on a jet ski. " A previous version of this story included an image of Lukas Podolski on a jet ski ", the publication explained.

Well-known Brooklyn pastor leaving Trump's evangelical council

August 21, 2017

A widely circulated Instagram post from Wesley listed the names of advisers on the board and decried the fact that none of them had stepped down from their roles, noting that several business leaders have departed Trump's manufacturing council in light of the president's comments about the racial turmoil and violence in Charlottesville.

Chris Wood: Burnley sign Leeds United striker for about £15m

August 21, 2017

All Whites star Wood has had a medical at the English Premier League club after an agreed $26 million move from Championship team Leeds Untied. Heaton, Burnley's captain, was speaking before Wood's transferred was confirmed by Leeds manager Thomas Christiansen.

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