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P&G to buy German Merck's consumer health business for $3.4 billion

April 19, 2018

Merck's consumer health unit includes brands such as Femibion, Neurobion, Nasivin and Seven Seas. Merck had earned €911m from the consumer health business in 2017. As part of the transaction, it is contemplated that approximately 3,300 employees, mainly from consumer health, will transition to P&G upon completion of the transaction.

Australia captain Paine: We'll tone down sledging

April 19, 2018

The Australian players await the announcement of their new Head Coach following the resignation of Darren Lehmann, and the outcome of a review into the team's culture. Paine said all three would be welcomed back to the national side but in a new environment that met public expectations. "In the last couple of years, at times as a team, we've probably been a touch too emotional and got carried away", Paine added.

Nike to Debut First 3-D Printed Shoe Upper at London Marathon

April 19, 2018

The Nike Zoom VaporFly Elite Flyprint is the latest evolution of the VaporFly Elite and VaporFly 4%. Yet, similar to the weather conditions at the 2018 Boston Marathon, Kipchoge had to deal with heavy rain during the race and felt that his Nike's absorbed water that added weight to his run.

Arizona Educators United Taking A Walk-Out Vote This Week

April 19, 2018

With a spouse and children, Katie Nash, a teacher at Chandler High School, said it's a hard decision, "But if that's what you choose there will be leaders that will lead you though that as well". Teachers across Arizona were still deciding whether to hold a long-term walkout in order to force a response on their demands for higher pay and improved classroom conditions.

Arsenal put Vieira as possible Wenger replacement

April 19, 2018

I hope, at some stage, he'll sign it. You want the players to stay and be paid well and I think everyone would agree we pay our players well. "But I don't know". Now, Arsene Wenger has revealed when he thinks Jack Wilshere will make that decision and what he wants from the 26-year-old. "Mkhitaryan is running again, he has to progress in the next three or four days", said Wenger.

New Liverpool 2018/19 home shirt revealed - Pre-order yours now!

April 19, 2018

After the huge success and popularity of the existing kit, the "reds" have retained the darker red pepper colour used in the existing 125th anniversary strip and will launch the new kit alongside their new campaign "This Means More". "Our kit isn't just something we wear to play - it is part of who we are as a team", Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson said via the club's official website.

Kawauchi, Linden win landmark Boston Marathon titles

April 19, 2018

There's a good chance I'm going to drop out today. Sellers told the Post: "I mean, I still can't believe I finished second". "She broke her foot her senior year in college... Like, whatever the day gave me, just show up. It was the first time two Americans have finished first and second in Boston since 1979. To celebrate, she said she'll treat herself to a few leisurely activities she didn't have time for before Boston , like mountain biking and running on trails.

Real Madrid vs Athletic Club: Match Preview, Lineups and Prediction

April 19, 2018

While Real were on top during the game, it seemed hearts and minds may have been drifting towards next Wednesday's Champions League semi-final first leg against Bayern Munich in Germany. The hosts did not recover their momentum after the break and they would have fallen further behind had Sergio Ramos not picked Williams' pocket when Raul Garcia won a 56th-minute knockdown.

Bayern Munich Will Be Pleased With Real Madrid's Latest Sub-Par Display

April 19, 2018

Ronaldo's goal came off a redirect of a shot from Luka Modric , with the Portuguese striker getting a touch on it to rescue the point, though Atletico Madrid could extend the gap to six points with a win on Thursday. But Zidane, speaking ahead of his side's top-flight clash against Athletic Bilbao tonight, insists he is not at odds with Bale. Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas thwarted Mikel San Jose at his near post as Williams screamed for the cutback and a tap in, before Ronaldo ...

Spanish LaLiga match report Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao 18 April 2018

April 19, 2018

Athletic are languishing in 13 in La Liga and have lost their last 12 games in a row at the Bernabeu, conceding 44 goals (3.6 on average), their longest streak without collecting any points there. "I'm not happy with the result, it's not positive for us". It was Atheltic's first point at the Bernabeu since 2005 losing all 20 matches in their previous visit to the Spanish capital.

Kucherov scores pair of goals as Lightning take commanding series lead

April 19, 2018

Crosby and the Penguins followed a 7-0 sport inch win and also a 5-1 Game 3 success with another notable outing. The Penguins direct the formulaic playoff series on Friday by three games to Pittsburgh to get Game 5. Of course, that was actually Patrick Warburton, the 53-year-old actor who played Puddy and, as a New Jersey native, is a legitimate fan of the Devils.

Ricciardo: One win won't make me stay

April 19, 2018

Ricciardo's win was particularly impressive considering he was only able to get one practice lap in after suffering turbo failure on Friday, and faced a race against time for his auto to be functional in time for qualifying on Saturday. Mercedes and Hamilton both insist that a new contract is impending. The doubts are only creeping up as they are yet to agree on a new deal despite being in talks since the end of last season.

Chiefs game in Mexico City slated for Monday Night Football

April 19, 2018

The rest of the Rams' 2018 schedule will be released by the league on Thursday at 5 p.m. That game is expected to be played Monday, Nov. 19, on Monday Night Football. With that, fans of the Kansas City Chiefs will finally see the dates and times their favorite team plays this season. "Southern California and Mexico share strong historic and cultural ties and this game will provide an opportunity to celebrate the special connection between these two regions", Rams owner Stan Kroenke said.

GoFundMe account for Humboldt Broncos closes with over $15 million raised

April 19, 2018

Conner Lukan was one of 16 people who died after a Humboldt Broncos team bus collided with a double-trailer semi truck April 6 on a rural highway south of Nipawin, Sask., where the team had a playoff game that evening. The campaign is believed to be the largest and most successful Canadian initiative in the crowdfunding site's history. To date 88,341 people have raised more than $11.8m.

BCCI should be brought under RTI: Law Commission

April 19, 2018

It has asked the government to classify the BCCI as "state" under Article 12 of the Constitution so that it is answerable to authorities, including the courts. "The government in impliedly authorizing BCCI to raise funds/generate resources from numerous other sources, funds and resources, which otherwise could have been directed to the national/state exchequer, also amounts to " substantial financing ".

Mark Lamberti gets dragged on Twitter after his Imperial resignation

April 19, 2018

When Adila Chowan first laid her grievance about Mark Lamberti referring to her as "female employment equity" in front of a room of senior managers‚ all she wanted was an apology. Lamberti later unreservedly apologised for the remark. He was BLSA's longest serving director, and has a strong track record of contribution, both to the various businesses he has led and to the country.

Wolves-Houston Game 2 recap

April 19, 2018

That's even five fewer than Sunday. Two possessions later, he caused a travel by smartly stepping in Jeff Teague's path. "I think we all got to be better, including myself". At halftime, Charles Barkley unloaded on Towns. After three, the Wolves were just 2-for-12 from beyond the arc, where Towns has been their best shooter this year.

NASCAR Cup Food City 500 race at Bristol delayed again for rain

April 19, 2018

It was Buschs 45th career Cup Series win, moving him ahead of Bill Elliott into sole possession of 16th place. JOHNSONS TOP FIVE: Jimmie Johnson was pleased with earning his first top-five finish of the season, and hoped to quiet some of his critics.

Indians donate $37000 for hurricane relief in Puerto Rico

April 19, 2018

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora made sure he was able to help the people of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria made landfall almost seven months ago. Former Indians right-hander Joe Colon is an alumni of Nuestra Escuela and Lindor spent the first 12 years of his life living there.

Chris Harris Jr. could make $3 million more in incentives

April 19, 2018

Harris, who has two years remaining on his current deal, can make up to $10.5 million this season. The durable Harris has played in each game over the past five seasons and all but one during his seven-year National Football League career.

Hester, Forte will retire as Bears

April 19, 2018

Forte and Hester each spent their first eight National Football League seasons with the Bears. Hester was one of the most electrifying players in Bears history, returning 14 punts and five kickoffs for touchdowns with the Bears from 2006-2013.

Emery's French champions Paris St Germain eye Euro glory

April 19, 2018

And, reports have been flooding in that Emery, who could be axed from the Ligue 1 club - could return. Tuchel had been a target for Bayern Munich as a replacement for interim manager Jupp Heynckes but indicated he was not interested, with Bayern's chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge telling German broadcasters ZDF on Monday that "he will nearly certainly be going to PSG".

Chelsea must not give up on Champions League place - Conte

April 19, 2018

They have the possibility to do this in this moment. The Belgium worldwide, who is among those in the running for the PFA Player of the Year award, said in the Mirror: "Of course it's important for the club to add new players and to keep getting stronger.

Patrice Bergeron Named Selke Award Finalist, Seeks Fifth Victory

April 19, 2018

Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier has been named as a finalist for the Selke Trophy. Bergeron, who won the award previous year, is a four-time victor. 500 faceoffs won) and first in shorthanded faceoff win percentage (58.3, min. 50 faceoffs won). The 2018 NHL Awards will be held on Wednesday, June 20, at The Joint, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino's state-of-the-art concert and entertainment venue.

Ishan Kishan injured, taken off the field

April 19, 2018

The ball took one bounce and reared up straight into the head of Kishan, who immediately turned and sprinted in the direction of the boundary. In this match, Hardik Pandya's Throw went to the eye of Ishan Kishan , and he became injured in the 13th over of the game.

Spurs announce that Gregg Popovich's wife Erin Popovich has died

April 19, 2018

Coach Popovich hadn't said anything publicly. On Wednesday night, the San Antonio Spurs released a statement that head coach Gregg Popovich's wife, Erin , passed away, via USA Today Sports . Popovich's wife, Erin , has stayed out of the public eye. "You're a jerk, people hate you.' I go I'm sorry honey, I have to do better next time", he said back in 2012 .

Don Mattingly Isn't Sure If Giancarlo Stanton Can Handle Boos

April 19, 2018

There was no late-inning angst and no concerns about a slugger striking out in a key spot. While it remains to be seen how much of a long-term effect he can have on the struggling Marlins' lineup, Realmuto gave Miami the offensive jolt it desperately needed Tuesday night during a 9-1 win over the host New York Yankees .

Kawauchi wins Boston Marathon; Linden tops women runners

April 19, 2018

Desiree Linden won the women's race, the first victory for an American woman since 1985. Her finish is the best ever by a native of Utah at the Boston Marathon . "I kept hitting refresh on the race results ", he recalled. But yesterday's race was epic, too. Wheelchair winners Marcel Hug of Switzerland and American Tatyana McFadden, both five-time champions, said they were unable to see through the spray that spun off their wheels.

As the Sixers take their talents to South Beach, challenges await

April 19, 2018

Giving up a franchise-high 130 points in Game 1, the Heat were far from representative of the franchise that prides itself on the defensive end of the floor. "We bout to come to Miami and heat it up, you hear me?" But if the guard can turn back the clock every game or not, isn't what matters. The 76ers were bad from three-point range in their loss to the Heat, hitting only seven-of-36 shots (19 per cent), including only two threes in 18 attempts in the first half.

Manchester City Players Dominate PFA Premier League Team of Year

April 19, 2018

De Bruyne was joined by teammates Sergio Aguero , Kyle Walker , David Silva and Nicolas Otamendi in the team, chosen by players, reflecting City's dominance of the league all season. PFA Premier League Team of the Year: David de Gea , Kyle Walker , Jan Vertonghen , Nicolas Otamendi , Marcos Alonso , David Silva , Kevin De Bruyne , Christian Eriksen , Mohamed Salah , Harry Kane, Sergio Aguero .

Legendary Sports Broadcaster Darrell Eastlake Dies On The Coast

April 19, 2018

After his wife Julie was forced to move him into a nursing home she told Nine Network's A Current Affair in 2016. Famous for commentating State of Origin matches in the 1980s, Eastlake called a number of sports including Formula 1 and motorbike racing.

LeBron James explains why Cavaliers were caught off-guard by playoffs

April 19, 2018

The Pacers looked ready for the moment, and the Cavs looked out of sorts. When the buzzer sounded at the end of the first quarter, LeBron had 20 points on the board on 9-for-12 shooting, and the Cavs led 33-18. I'm thinking about tonight you know, what my job is, how I can help change the game, help affect the game, try to be as dominant as I can", he said. Jordan Clarkson, Larry Nance Jr, Rodney Hood and George Hill came in, while Isaiah Thomas , Dwyane Wade and Derrick Rose were shipped ...

Konami ends 10-year partnership with UEFA Champions League

April 19, 2018

The UEFA Champions League was a key feature in Konami's " Pro Evolution Soccer " franchise. This year's annual PES entry has not yet been announced , but is widely expected to be revealed closer to E3. It looks like the UEFA Champions League tournament will no longer appear in Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer . "We will continue to explore alternative ways UEFA and Konami can continue to work together, as our relationship remains strong", Lygaard said.

Anthony Joshua - I wish I knocked out Joseph Parker

April 19, 2018

At a meet and greet in London with boxing fans in a shoe store, Joshua said he didn't want to go head hunting like in his past fights against Parker, with defeat weighing heavy on his mind. The Matchroom chief said: "We made an offer a week, eight days ago and we haven't heard back". "Looking back at my last fight, I lost it in that fight because I was so focused on just boxing performance - hit, don't get hit and control the fight - and there were times in there where I thought, "Ah, let me ...

Neymar Jr confident of return ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

April 19, 2018

Then I'll see, it depends on how things develop, it depends on my next exams. "As for the national team" Neymar went on to explain "I'm always in contact with Tite and [ex-Arsenal and Corinthians player and current seleção technical co-ordinator] Edu Gaspar exchanging information".

Liverpool FC to face Dortmund, City and United in USA

April 19, 2018

The International Champions Cup will see Europe's 18 major clubs featuring in three games each across the United States, Europe and Singapore. City will kick off their tour at Chicago's Soldier Field on July 20 with a match against Borussia Dortmund .

Sergio Aguero set to miss rest of season for Manchester City

April 19, 2018

Earlier on Tuesday, Aguero wrote on his Twitter account: "Recovering from an arthroscopy on my knee". Aguero has scored 30 times in all competitions for newly crowned Premier League champions City despite recently spending a month on the sidelines with a knee problem.

Giancarlo Stanton: New York Yankees legend Don Mattingly makes stunning claim

April 19, 2018

He's too premier of a player and an at-bat away from, in my eyes, locking it in. "He can hit for power, he can go gap-to-gap, he can move runners over when he needs to, he works the counts, he's got quite a few walks this year". Tanaka was charged with seven runs, six earned, and eight hits in five innings. He sports a.210/.310/.435 triple-slash line with three homers in 15 games.

Kane On Target As Brighton Hold Tottenham

April 19, 2018

We tried to give the team some fresh legs, playing in the evening on Saturday was so tough mentally and physically, and we needed to rest some players and rotate. They now hold an eight-point gap ahead of the relegation positions. However, Pascal Gross converted a penalty two minutes later to deny them victory and boost the home side's hopes of Premier League survival.

Rob Gronkowski Acquires Stake in Gronkowski (the Horse)

April 19, 2018

Gronkowski (the horse) has won all three professional races it has entered. I'm all in: "Welcome to the Gronk family, Gronkowski the Horse!" The pair actually share some similar traits as they are both fierce competitors and strike imposing poses on their respective athletic fields.

City Dominate PFA Team of the Season

April 19, 2018

Three Spaniards made the list. The 25-year-old player, who was named as the PFA Player of the Month, has been shortlisted earlier for the Player of the Year award competing with Kevin de Bruyne, Leroy Sane, David Silva ( Manchester City ), David de Gea ( Manchester United) and Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur).

Parkland football team will help Miami Dolphins on NFL draft night

April 19, 2018

Rounds 2 and 3 are the following day. This year's National Football League draft will take place next Thursday through Saturday in Arlington, Texas. Along with a $17,500 donation to the Feis family by the Dolphins coaching staff, the team donated $100,000 to the school community. Members of the Dolphins, Heat, Panthers, and Marlins have all visited the community.

De Gea feels sad after an unexpected defeat

April 19, 2018

De Gea's contract with the Red Devils expire in 2019 yet, he has not signed a new contract with the Old Trafford outfit with less than one month to the end of this current season. However, the Portuguese tactician is known for not standing in a player's way if he is desperate to leave, and if De Gea ever reaches that stage, Mourinho is ready with a list of players he would like to have in return.

Kyle Snyder Wins AAU Sullivan Award

April 18, 2018

Snyder was finalist past year. Other finalists for this year's award were Annika Albrecht (volleyball), Joel Berry II (basketball), Erin Finn (track and field), Kelly Hunter (volleyball), Annie Peavy (paraequestrian) and Alex and Maia Shibutani (figure skating).

Titans on verge of picking up QB Mariota's fifth-year option

April 18, 2018

BC-FBN-Titans-Mariota, 130Titans say they will exercise 5th-year option on QB MariotaEds: APNewsNow. Mariota has shown flashes of being the franchise quarterback the Titans were hoping to get when they picked him that high in the draft. Mariota played 12 games as a rookie in 2015 and looked the part of a future star with 2,818 passing yards, 252 rushing yards, 22 total touchdowns (including a receiving one) and 10 interceptions.

Fleetwood Town announce ex-Burnley midfielder as head coach — Joey Barton

April 18, 2018

The 35-year-old, most recently at Burnley , is now banned from all football activities after being found guilty of breaching betting rules but his suspension, reduced from 18 months on appeal, expires on June 1. "My first job in management was always going to be a big decision and I'm delighted". Barton, who has a long-standing friendship with Pilley and nearly joined the club on loan from QPR in 2012, said: "I'm very excited by the challenge and the project".

Ed Smith due to be named national selector

April 18, 2018

In some senses Smith, a published author and journalist, is a left-field choice, but such positions don't always have to be filled by a huge name or someone who has a lengthy history of playing Test cricket for England. The appointment of Smith, who played four Tests for England in 2004, will divide opinion and be seen as underwhelming by some, but he will at least provide a fresh outlook on a Test team who have grown stale over the past two years and who have also suffered an bad run of ...

Nurse Anesthetist Sarah Sellers Takes Second Place in 2018 Boston Marathon

April 18, 2018

Linden, who goes by "Desi", crossed the finish line at the 2018 Boston Marathon Monday with a time of 2:39:54, despite the unseasonably harsh weather. "Everyone in this city, they find out you're running the marathon and they treat you like royalty, and everyone out here is really supportive on the marathon".

South Carolina's Brian Bowen going to draft if ineligible

April 18, 2018

He committed to Louisville in early June despite the Cardinals' being one of the last teams to recruit him. He transferred to SC in January and sat the remainder of the 2017-18 season. "I want to thank my family, my teammates, my coaches and all of our wonderful fans at the University of SC for all of the support I've received so far during my time as a Gamecock".

Saquon Barkley's manager reportedly wanted him to demand Browns draft someone else

April 18, 2018

Barkley "never considered the option", according to the SI profile. Should the Giants take Barkley, however, that would increase the chances of the Colts being able to grab Chubb, though it does the same for the Cleveland Browns , who also own the No.

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