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Serena Williams nears 8th Wimbledon title, 24th Slam overall

July 12, 2018

But she couldn't keep up with Williams, who grabbed 18 of 22 points and five consecutive games to close the first set and begin the next. After Kerber had her serve broken in the second set, Ostapenko powered back to take another game, but Kerber was able to complete the sweep when Ostapenko fired two serves back into the net and returned the final volley outside the lines on match point.

Lucas Torreira's Agent Confirms Which Clubs Arsenal Beat To Sign Midfielder

July 12, 2018

France Under-20 worldwide Matteo Guendouzi is the latest acquisition following moves for Stephan Lichtsteiner, Bernd Leno , Sokratis Papastathopoulos and Lucas Torreira . The midfielder was part of the Uruguay squad at this summer's World Cup and he completed his move after his country were knocked out by France. "We will only sign a player in the next month if he's a big opportunity".

Fans in Moscow devastated after England knocked out by Croatia

July 12, 2018

England must look to create "an empire" off the back of their surge to the World Cup semi-final having previously been the equivalent of a house "built on sand". On the podcast, the panel dissect the game and what England could have done differently. "Semi-finals, they've done what they had to do, they took us to the semi-finals".

Latest protests, baby blimp

July 12, 2018

More than 60,000 people have signed up to demonstrate in London on Friday when protesters intend to fly a large balloon over parliament portraying Trump as an orange, snarling baby. "They like me a lot in the United Kingdom". Trump "has proudly sparked passionate often divisive emotions about things, I think Americans living here to eager to turn out and express their views", he said.

Prince William's heartfelt message to England squad after World Cup dreams end

July 12, 2018

Kane grabbed six goals in Russian Federation, and looks set to collect the Golden Boot for the tournament with Romelu Lukaku closest to him on four goals. Wednesday evening is a huge opportunity for our boys to do what many of us thought was impossible before the World Cup began and reach the Final. "We felt we were good enough but have fallen just a bit short".

Cristiano Ronaldo Leaving Real Madrid and Joining Juventus

July 12, 2018

Ronaldo has scored 451 goals in 438 games for Real Madrid and will look to continue his success in Italy. " Real Madrid announces that, in accordance with the will and request expressed by the player Cristiano Ronaldo , the club has given its consent to his transfer to Juventus ", read part of the club statement .

PGA officially moves Greenbrier Golf Tournament to the fall

July 12, 2018

Jude Invitational Executive Director Darrell Smith. The Northern Trust (August 5-11) will rotate between the New York City area and TPC Boston every year starting in 2020. Puerto Rico is slotted for February 18-24, the same week as the WGC-Mexico Championship. The 3M Open will be held two weeks before players head across the pond for The Open Championship, which will be held in Northern Ireland in 2019.

Jones Wins First NASCAR Race

July 12, 2018

That Jones Boy got it done tonight at ol' Daytona! It was Stenhouse's first stage win of the year. Jones led for a grand total of one lap. Truex finished second, followed by AJ Allmendinger , Kasey Kahne and Chris Buescher . Brehanna Daniels and Breanna O'Leary worked as tire changers for Rick Ware Racing driver Ray Black Jr. "There was a ton of torn-up cars so I figured we'd be able to salvage something", Larson said, not knowing there would be a few more added to the wreckage by ...

Hales out of first ODI against India due to side injury

July 12, 2018

K L Rahul's stupendous form has been a happy headache for the team management and there is a possibility that the captain Virat Kohli might come at No 4 in order to give Rahul a chance to make optimum use of his current form. India's ODI series in England can be considered an important step towards preparing for 2019 Cricket World Cup, which is scheduled in England and Wales.

England got carried away with talk of the final, insists Roy Keane

July 12, 2018

England had been gripped by World Cup fever following the team's march to the semi-final stage, with popular English terrace chant "Football's coming home" making a revival among fans. "You've never been to a World Cup finals". On about the final, football's coming home...' We were happy, you weren't happy for us to be happy at that time, ' Wright said.

Pogba dedicates France victory to Thai cave survivors

July 12, 2018

France beat Croatia in the semi-final en route to becoming champions 20 years ago, but Pogba is conscious he and his team-mates are yet to earn their own status as world beaters. He is not a figure popular with Tottenham fans given his connection in London and a selection of them chose to give him stick on Twitter after his latest performance in a France kit.

Chicago Bears should consider these Supplemental Draft prospects

July 12, 2018

So, he made a decision to change his plans and enter the supplemental draft . They should go with what they have and figure out if they need to make another big splash at corner in 2019 that fits what they want in the secondary. Remember, the Colts have an extra second-round selection from the trade with the Jets. Bryant was one of three eligible prospects to not be selected in the supplemental draft.

Van Avermaet in yellow as BMC win team time trial

July 12, 2018

Richie Porte's BMC Racing have claimed victory in the team trial on the third stage of the Tour de France . The last team out on the course was the one with the rider in the overall lead, Bora Hansgrohe, and as they approached the second time check it was clear that Peter Sagan would be surrendering the yellow jersey, the road world champion blowing up moments later, putting it beyond doubt that the lead would change hands.

Wimbledon 2018 -- Juan Martin del Potro reaches quarterfinals

July 12, 2018

Nadal had not lost a set prior to his first quarterfinal at the All England Club since 2011, but was taken the distance in an epic encounter between two warriors of the game. Nadal broke for 3-2 but had to save break points in the sixth and eighth games before securing a memorable victory. There was a look of glee in Del Potro's sometimes sad eyes, and his lumbering between-points walk had a bit more energy to it.

Steven Gerrard: 'Rangers players must handle pressure'

July 12, 2018

Rangers have completed the season-long loan signing of Mali global Lassana Coulibaly from French side Angers. Rangers had until Friday night to submit their squad for the tie with Shkupi but Sadiq could still feature against the Macedonians if the paperwork can be completed before midnight on Wednesday.

Fernando Torres has confirmed which club he will play for next

July 12, 2018

His Atletico Madrid contract ran out this summer and was not renewed, with his final appearance as a 90th-minute substitute in the Europa League final defeat of Marseille. The move was also announced on Sagan Tosu's official website, with the club saying he would be given the No. 9 shirt, which he has worn for the majority of his career.

Croatia Sacks Coach Ahead of Semi Final Clash with England

July 12, 2018

For the second straight game, an English player scored his first global goal in a World Cup knockout match, this time Kieran Trippier sending a sweet free kick into Croatia's net. "I think for the Croatia team, our biggest pressure was beating Denmark in the last 16". I felt something odd in my knee and after talking with the doctor on the sideline we decided I should come off.

'It's terrible': Stunned Federer feeling low after Wimbledon shock

July 12, 2018

Federer was looking fragile and when he netted on the forehand side to hand Anderson a 4-3 lead in the fourth set, the errors were becoming more problematic. Nishikori, playing in his first quarterfinal at the All England Club , was bidding to become the first Japanese man to make the Wimbledon semifinals in 85 years.

England hold their heads high despite pain of World Cup loss

July 12, 2018

Kieran Trippier was an unlikely third name on the list of those who have scored for England in a World Cup semi-final, joining Sir Bobby Charlton and Gary Lineker with a glorious fifth-minute free-kick. They will meet a French team which eased past Belgium 1-0 in their semi-finals, and which boasts a population difference of around 62 million people more than Croatia .

Mbappe rubs it in for Belgians, says ‘I’m in the final’

July 12, 2018

They will now face Croatia or England in Sunday's showdown and are likely to be heavy favourites regardless going into that match. We then settled better than them and I thought for the rest of the game, we were the better side and had chances.

Irish Open: Russell Knox edges Ryan Fox in play-off to take title

July 12, 2018

After opening with a bogey Sunday Fox hit back with a brilliant eagle at the fourth to turn 1-under then, as he had done all week, made a back nine charge with four birdies against a lone dropped shot. And Knox heads to this week's Aberdeen Standards Investments Scottish Open eager to win at Gullane ahead of teeing-up a week later at Carnoustie. He seemed to have no chance of making this year's team when he arrived at the French Open played over the Ryder Cup course the week before last.

Former UCLA Star Billy Knight Found Dead After Goodbye Message

July 12, 2018

I isolated myself from my friends. He went on to add: "I just want to say that I lived a life of sin ". During the video, Knight becomes emotional as he repeatedly references his faith and calls on people with mental health difficulties to reach out to loved ones.

Roger Federer Exits Wimbledon After a Nail-Biting Match Against Kevin Anderson

July 12, 2018

Nishikori fought hard, but the signs of wear and tear from playing a foe of Djokovic's quality became apparent when he dropped three breaks in the fourth, decisive set, running out of steam opposite a relentless force. Anderson went up 40-15 on Federer in the 24th and final game of the fifth set before closing out the match with an ace, denying Federer a shot at his ninth Wimbledon title.

Novak Djokovic Beats Britain's Kyle Edmund at Wimbledon

July 11, 2018

On the way to victory, Djokovic heard it from the London crowd that booed and heckled him , and he was not happy about it. Djokovic was robbed of a break at 3-3 in the fourth set when the ball bounced twice before Edmund managed to return it over the net at 15-40.

Croatia fear England's Sterling in W Cup semi

July 11, 2018

Croatia's players celebrate at the end of the penalty shootouts of the Russian Federation 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Russian Federation and Croatia at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi. "This generation has been underrated due to their results but they've had the quality and now they are showing it". To top it off, the most important games are yet to be played .

Russian Federation 2018: Stones eyeing final spot with England

July 11, 2018

Croatia had also needed spot-kicks to get past a dogged Denmark in the last-16, but Modric insisted they would not be exhausted for the last-four clash against England at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Wednesday. "If we had England's money, who knows where we'd be in our country?" " Thank you for your support, I'm happy to see so many people here". The bloody days of civil war are long gone; the children with fractured innocence are now carrying the flag of Croatia in the World Cup semifinal.

‘Moja Domovina!’: Croatia celebrate after defeating Russian Federation by singing patriotic songs

July 11, 2018

But we have top centre-backs. "It's going to be a hard task for all of us". "This is really a big day for Croatian sport and football, it is a success that we will remember for generations". "They are really good at set-pieces and their tall players are risky at corners". About 10,000 Croatia fans are expected among 80,000 people in Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium, including Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic.

Anderson stuns Federer in epic marathon match

July 11, 2018

The 36-year-old is also on a streak of 32 consecutive sets won at the tournament, just two off his record. Djokovic is a three-time victor at Wimbledon , having won the title in 2011, 2014 and 2015. 1 player. Toni Nadal again heaped praise on Roger Federer and his nephew Rafael Nadal for their achievements and contributions to the game of tennis over the last two decades.

Kim sets 54-hole mark at 24 under at LPGA Classic

July 11, 2018

Lydia Ko struggled for accuracy in the final round of the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic. Kim won the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic by nine strokes over Spain's Carlota Ciganda at Thornberry Creek at Oneida in Oneida, Wisconsin, on Sunday (local time).

Roger Federer stunned at Wimbledon by Kevin Anderson

July 11, 2018

Anderson's big serve and power seemed to bother Federer , who never seemed quite right. Federer, the defending champion, has been his usual dominant self. He won the match, 2-6, 6-7, 7-5, 6-4, 13-11. While Anderson is known for his booming serve, it's Federer's serve that has proved impenetrable at this year's Championships - the Swiss is yet to drop serve and has held in his past 81 service games, dating back to the first set of his semi-final against Czech Tomas Berdych last year.

England have potential for much more, says Southgate

July 11, 2018

England have been rewriting history in Russian Federation, and Southgate is hoping there will be more to come as they play their most important World Cup game since losing to West Germany on penalties in the semi-finals of Italia '90.

Kevin Na wins The Greenbrier

July 11, 2018

Na carded a 19-under 261 with 7 birdies and 1 bogie to claim US$1.31 million for the victory in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia . Brandt Snedeker (who climbed 18 spots on the strength of a final-round 64) and Jason Kokrak (67) tied for third at 12 under.

Croatia fear England’s Sterling in World Cup semi-final

July 11, 2018

That will please Ian Wright, who has become the latest to defend the Manchester City forward. He would have knocked that one in over the top, he's got a great touch. "Against a better team like Croatia , it is important Raheem makes the right decisions". Barnes, who started his career at Watford before moving to Liverpool and also later had a spell with Newcastle, feels the current England players will leave Russian Federation better prepared for the challenges ahead.

Hsieh stunned at ‘amazing’ win over Halep

July 11, 2018

This means that nine out of the top 10 seeded players at Wimbledon have crashed out in the first week of the championship. The latest in a string of unseeded players whose stunning Wimbledon upsets are sending Wikipedia servers into overdrive, Hsieh (pronounced "Sh-eh") is virtually unknown to the casual tennis fan.

England aim to join France in World Cup final

July 11, 2018

But when England face Croatia in Russian Federation on Wednesday, there may only be only a few thousand England supporters present. The number of signatories to the petition, on the United Kingdom government and Parliament website, means it will be considered for debate in the House of Commons.

Liverpool open Xherdan Shaqiri transfer negotiations with Stoke City

July 11, 2018

The 26-year-old winger has a clause in his contract which means he can leave for around £13.5 million if a club pays up. Stoke are resigned to losing the Switzerland worldwide, who understandably wants to stay in the Premier League after last season's relegation into the Championship .

These are the semi-final matchups at the FIFA World Cup (SCHEDULE)

July 11, 2018

However, the game was mostly dominated by Belgium with 63 per cent of possession but Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kante impressed in midfield for Didier Deschamps's side. Asked what Macron said, Mbappe replied: "President Macron said that he would see us in the semifinals, and that he was going to come back to see us with the World Cup ".

Mahrez set to make long awaited Man City transfer

July 11, 2018

With that in mind as City look to compete on multiple fronts again next season, adding the Leicester ace could perhaps make real sense for the defending champions to ensure that they remain at the top of the tree. The 27-year-old said his transfer request had "gone" in May but left his future open. Mahrez joined Leicester City in 2014 from French side Le Havre for a fee believed to be in the region of £400,000.

Serena Williams into Wimbledon semi-finals with win over Camila Giorgi

July 11, 2018

Serena Williams continues to close in on a record-equalling 24th grand slam singles crown after advancing to her 11th Wimbledon semifinal. She said simply: "I don't follow tennis , women's tennis, and I don't follow tennis". Ostapenko won last year's French Open. She has bounced back in 2018, winning more than 75 percent of her matches and a title while racking up 10 wins vs.

Lakers announce LeBron James has signed

July 11, 2018

He is the best player in the world". Klutch Sports tweeted a picture of LeBron signing the deal alongside his agent, Rich Paul, and Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka. "It's a huge step closer to returning the Lakers to the playoffs and to the NBA Finals". A news conference with Pelinka has been scheduled for Wednesday in El Segundo .

Croatia vs. England - Football Match Preview

July 11, 2018

Deschamps now has the chance to become the third person to win the World Cup as a player and a coach, after Germany great Franz Beckenbauer and Brazil's Mario Zagallo. "We had to believe and we know how talented we are as a squad", he added. The final touch before the ball went in appeared to have come off Marouane Fellaini, but Umtiti deserves credit for rising above the Manchester United man and coming up with the header.

Russian Federation v Croatia 07 July 2018

July 11, 2018

While the hosts went a goal up after 14 minutes through Fyodor Smolov , a pair of quickfire goals from Nikola Kalinić and Marcelo Brozović would push Croatia into the lead after 60 minutes. And nearly immediately afterward, Croatia had their victor. Domagoj Vida ( Croatia ) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.

Del Piero: Ronaldo ideal for Juventus - and vice-versa

July 11, 2018

The multiple Ballon d'Or victor made noises to the effect that he may leave Real Madrid after nine years, following their third successive Champions League win in May. " Real Madrid would like to express its gratitude to a player who has proved to be the best in the world and who has marked one of the brightest times in the history of our club and world football", the Spanish club said in an official statement.

England's route to the semi-finals at the 2018 World Cup

July 11, 2018

In addition to touching on England's preparations for the nation's biggest game in almost three decades, Southgate took the time to praise World Cup hosts Russian Federation. Brazil vs Belgium was another surprise of this World Cup . He went on to score 41 goals in 72 internationals. Thousands of supporters in Russian Federation and millions at home will watch nervously as the team face Croatia for the right to play in Sunday's final - and potentially end 52 years without a major ...

Barcelona eye move for Chelsea star Eden Hazard

July 11, 2018

At 27, he has not hidden his ambition to finally make an impact on the Champions League , which Chelsea missed out on after a disappointing fifth-placed finish in the Premier League last season. World Cup knockout football is not easy, but we have a great atmosphere and this team never gives up. "For now, it's the World Cup . As I've said 100 times before, I'm very happy at Chelsea ".

Giroud hopes 'living legend' Henry manages France some day

July 10, 2018

Deschamps values Giroud's work as the first line of the French defense, harassing the opponent when it has the ball in its half, and as a third center back to defend set pieces, which have played such an important role in the World Cup. "He is very good in this World Cup with a good defense in front of him", Giroud said. France may be heading to the World Cup final, but Olivier Giroud is still making unwanted history in front of goal.

Manchester City seal £60m deal with Leicester for Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez

July 10, 2018

Mahrez, who was a key player in Leicester's 2016 title-winning side, told Manchester City's official website: "I am so pleased to have joined City, a side playing great football under Pep Guardiola ". Leicester said in a statement the deal was a "club-record fee". "Over the past few years, he has established himself as one of the Premier League's most exciting players.

Trophy challenges and lofty ambitions motivated Emre Can move to Juventus

July 10, 2018

The signing also strikes a blow for the profile of Serie A against La Liga, which has now lost two of its three most famous players in the previous year after Paris Saint-Germain signed Neymar from Barcelona last August. Real Madrid announced the move Tuesday. Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or victor, will now have the chance to win a European league title with a third club after completing a shock move to Turin.

Is It Time To Rename Southgate Station Gareth Southgate Station?

July 10, 2018

We put tasty treats on each of the country's flags and after some unwanted interference from a feline friend, Tilly made her choice (which you can see in the video below). "We've talked, touched briefly, certainly, on the team which won [in 1966]", he said. Why wouldn't you feel confident? We should be grateful of the side of the draw we're on and grateful for the spirit and performances they're putting in.

Ligue 1: Gianluigi Buffon ready to fight for PSG place

July 10, 2018

I am going to bring all my energy, all my experience and all of my thirst to win to help my new club achieve all the great objectives it has set out for the future. "I think it's not PSG's obsession, but it's clearly a very interesting title to get", added Buffon. The PSG ace is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world but failed to inspire his country in Russian Federation this summer.

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