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Chelsea sign Kepa in world record deal

August 09, 2018

The 24-year-old Croatia global arrives at Stamford Bridge with a big reputation, but there is no official option for Chelsea to make the move permanent after the 2018/19 season. Courtois had stayed away from Chelsea's training ground this week as he tried to force through a move. The 23-year-old has signed a seven-year deal at Stamford Bridge, where he will take over between the sticks from Belgium's Thibaut Courtois .

Manchester United Star Lands Huge Blow On Jose Mourinho

August 09, 2018

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho on Leicester 's light World Cup recovery list: "When I look to Leicester, if I am not wrong, only Maguire and Vardy were in the World Cup, the final phase, because [Kasper] Schmeichel was, but back sooner".

Fantasy Cricket: Dream11 tips for 2nd Test-- England v India

August 09, 2018

Woakes has played just two Test matches this year, picking up 4 wickets which came against Pakistan at Leeds. Root confirmed Wednesday that Pope would bat at number four but that England would delay a decision on whether to play Ali or Woakes instead of Stokes until the morning of the match, with the uncapped Jamie Porter released from the 13-man squad.

Premier League CEO reveals his dislike for Man City's dominance

August 09, 2018

A number of United's players were involved in the latter stages of this summer's World Cup and manager Jose Mourinho has been outspoken about his desire to add more signings to his squad before Thursday's transfer deadline. Arsenal look set to change kit provider next season, according to the Daily Mail . "I speak to clubs who say: 'This is fantastic, we knew what the deadline was and we've worked to that.' But there are other clubs who say they haven't got time and wish we hadn't chose ...

Transfer: Arsenal finally accept £4.4m offer for striker

August 09, 2018

Another midfielder reportedly eyed by West Ham before the transfer window slams shut is Chelsea outcast Danny Drinkwater, who has struggled for first-team opportunities at Stamford Bridge since his switch from Leicester a year ago. Perez has been at the north London club since signing in 2016 for an estimated £17m, although the Spaniard has found it tough to become a regular at the Gunners, making only 21 appearances for the club and spending the 2017/18 season on loan at former side ...

Kepa Arrizabalaga ‘deal agreed’ as Chelsea trigger release clause

August 09, 2018

Upon completing his move to Chelsea , Kepa said: "It's a very important decision for me, for my career, and also for my personal life". The 26-year-old only had a year left on his deal and has been absent from training this week as he looked to push through a move before the transfer window ended for the Blues on Thursday.

GMS Racing tabs HOFer Bill Elliott to race at Road America

August 09, 2018

In an unique coincedence, both Elliotts got their first ever Cup wins on road courses, and both came after finishing second place eight times. The 1988 NASCAR Winston Cup Series champion and current Hall of Famer has been signed to drive the GMS Racing No.

NCAA To Allow 'Elite' Prospects To Hire Agents

August 09, 2018

The rule changes are effective immediately. The NBA and USA Basketball's compliance with the rules is crucial since the NCAA now expects them to change their course of action. The current rule only permits players to maintain eligibility if they withdraw from the draft 10 days after the National Basketball Association combine, while those who take part in the combine and go undrafted are left with the G League or the prospect of playing overseas.

Man City fullback Kyle Walker: The manager wants to go for everything

August 09, 2018

If I felt we could not improve the team I would call my chairman and say: "I leave". Liverpool beat City three times last season - twice in the two-legged Champions League quarterfinal, and their moves in the transfer market should make them serious contenders.

Thomas recalls influence of Tiger's 2000 US PGA win

August 09, 2018

So you've got two very, very solid teams and we have our hands full. And a lot of stretching. But the Englishman dispelled any suggestion he would not be ready to go on Thursday . Open in 1965 and the 74th PGA Championship in 1992. He says pairings would be easier now, a new generation anxious to play alongside their boyhood idol, a more familiar face after prior vice-captain roles while injured.

Ben Stokes says he protected gay men in street brawl

August 09, 2018

Stokes and several other England players had gone to Mbargo to celebrate a one-day global win over the West Indies last September. "I was anxious it might be two on to one and I knew one had had a bottle just before this", he said. "They had shown a willingness to use weapons in attacking people and were willing to gang up such that at points, the pair of them were attacking me on my own.

Pornanong singing to keep lead of Women's British Open

August 09, 2018

Hall took the outright lead for the first time in the tournament after a 20-foot putt for birdie at the 16th hole and went down the last with a three-shot lead after Pornanong, ranked No. Golf-loving Wayne long saw this coming. Ariya Jutanugarn was also on three-under-par following a 70, and Kim In-kyung, the defending champion , was on the same mark.

James Anderson narrowly escapes face injury while playing golf after 1st Test

August 08, 2018

Fresh off England's enthralling 31-run victory over India in the first Test at Edgbaston, Anderson chose to treat himself to a round of golf with Stuart Broad but his day out appeared to end in disaster. On the other hand, Stuart Broad set the tone for England in the second innings by dismissing India openers Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan cheaply.

Red Sox Take Charge of AL East, Expose Yankees in Sweep

August 08, 2018

Before the dramatic rally lifted the Red Sox to their sixth four-game sweep of the Yankees at Fenway and fourth since divisional play began in 1969, the Yankees scored four times in the seventh. Red Sox: LHP Drew Pomeranz (1-5, 6.56) is slated to start the opener of a nine-game road trip Tuesday in Toronto. He's now batting.293 with six home runs, 27 RBIs, and an.849 OPS in 39 career games against NY.

Eleider Alvarez stuns Sergey Kovalev to seize WBO light heavyweight title

August 08, 2018

But by the end of the sixth, Alvarez was bleeding from a cut just under his left eye. At that point the referee moved in and called an end to the fight with 15 seconds left in the round. It wasn't until the fourth round when Kovalev tried to exert his power, landing several hard punches that tested Alvarez's chin. Meanwhile, the result derails plans for a light heavyweight unification bout between Kovalev and Dmitry Bivol, who retained his World Boxing Association belt with a unanimous ...

Barcelona refuse to dampen Paul Pogba rumours

August 08, 2018

Willian's future this transfer window has been uncertain, with Barcelona and Manchester United reportedly interested in the 29-year-old's services. "Perhaps he needs to say "congratulations on winning your World Cup medal, but forget about that, because now it's about Manchester United ". During a season, you can have a big match then a smaller match, then one even smaller, then you can lose your focus, you can lose your concentration, then comes a big match again".

Manchester United face 'difficult' year if no more signings - Jose Mourinho

August 07, 2018

There has even been speculation of a swap deal involving wantaway United forward Anthony Martial and Boateng ahead of the 2018/19 campaign. Sportsmail reported last week that the 29-year-old had been offered to United after his move to Paris Saint-Germain collapsed.

Arsenal supporters slam 'dreadful' United States sports mogul takeover

August 07, 2018

The news was announced in a statement to the London Stock Exchange on Tuesday, with the value of each Arsenal share set at £29,420 ($51,360). In October, Kroenke Sports Enterprise UK (KSE) offered around £525m to buy the 18,695 shares held by Mr Usmanov's Red and White Securities Limited.

Anderson's late strike denies Gerrard winning Premiership start

August 07, 2018

Gerrard, who took on his first senior manager's role after coaching the Liverpool Under-18 side last season, could feel hard done by. Aberdeen had no idea against us. Barišić will be well-known to Gers supporters having impressed against the Light Blues for Osijek in the recent Europa League ties, where he netted at Ibrox in the 1-1 second leg.

Kroenke makes £1.8bn offer to buy Arsenal

August 07, 2018

Kroenke bought his first stake in 2007, and became majority shareholder in 2011 when he increased his shareholding to 66.64% after buying out Lady Nina Bracewell-Smith and Danny Fiszman. It added: "The AST is also extremely concerned to note that this purchase is being funded by a loan". He tweeted: 'Incredibly sad day for so many of our fan shareholders that that no longer own a part of this club.

Inter Milan strike personal terms with Real Madrid midfielder Modric

August 07, 2018

Real Madrid have identified Miralem Pjanic as a top target should Luka Modric move to Inter Milan this summer. "We are calm and counting on him, we hope he returns to enjoy Madrid, I have no doubt that he will stay", Vazquez said. "He's made it concise and clear". 'I told him he was a player I'm passionate about, I love him and he knows it. " Luka Modric is an extraordinary player and we're waiting for him with open arms".

Zverev reaches ATP Washington semis; Murray withdraws

August 07, 2018

The returning Scot also announced his withdrawal from next week's Rogers Cup in Toronto in order to recover. The No. 1-seeded Zverev defeated 10th-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-4 in the semifinals Saturday. But despite that three-hour battle, the 31-year-old was expected to face Australian De Minaur again today (1.20am United Kingdom time) for a place in the final four.

Daniel Ricciardo thanks Red Bull for the last 5 years

August 07, 2018

It added that the Perth native felt unloved by Red Bull after they made Dutchman Verstappen their de facto No. 1 driver by rewarding him with a massively improved deal last season. The move comes as a shock since the 29-year-old Australian was inching closer for a new deal with Red Bull . Ricciardo has also signed for Renault Sport Formula One Team for the next two seasons.

Group rallies in support of OSU football, Urban Meyer

August 07, 2018

Meyer was put on administrative leave last week after a report surfaced containing text messages that suggested Meyer was aware of 2015 domestic violence allegations against former Ohio State receivers coach Zach Smith . Considering the issue at hand is domestic violence, that's an extremely awful look. Meyer added that there were "more questions to be answered" and he pledged to "cooperate fully" with investigators hired by OSU.

Paul Pogba's Manchester United future unsettled by Jose Mourinho's criticism

August 07, 2018

Pogba is viewed as an essential part of United's future plans and while there are some tactical disagreements between the World Cup victor and his manager, Mourinho is standing firm on his decision not sell Pogba for any price. Pogba has three years left on his current deal in England, but many believe he will leave the club before 2021. With that out of the way he's coming good though we all know he can do even better.

AC wanted me more than Chelsea, says Higuain

August 06, 2018

Talking about his new team, Higuain said that Milan struck him the most as they have all the qualities that a football player would like to have in his team. Gonzalo Higuain of Juventus FC celebrates at the end of the serie A match between FC Internazionale and Juventus at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 28, 2018 in Milan, Italy.

Liverpool face fitness concerns in defence for West Ham opener - Jurgen Klopp

August 06, 2018

But the deal collapsed amid concerns from Liverpool over issues with his medical. That opens the door to Chelsea who, according to France Football , are set to make a fresh move following their 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Community Shield.

Browns trade WR Corey Coleman to Bills for draft pick

August 06, 2018

Coleman has performed quite well of late in Browns camp, finally starting to show the potential that led the team to select him in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft . The good news is that he can take away any worries about him by having a great start to the season. "Corey, he's speed", Beane said. "He's not going to automatically get anything, he's going to have to come in here and compete and that's what I told him".

Courtois could leave Chelsea if he is not motivated, says Sarri

August 06, 2018

I want only players with high level of motivation. Agent Christophe Henrotay has called on Chelsea to grant such a wish, though Blues boss Maurizio Sarri stated that he wanted to hear it directly from Courtois , who was expected to report back for training on Monday ahead of games against Lyon and Huddersfield.

Everton reportedly agree deal for Yerry Mina

August 06, 2018

Manchester United have finally made progress in their protracted pursuit of Toby Alderweireld , after arriving at a compromise with Tottenham over a £60 million fee, reports the Mirror . The news comes at the same time as a new report from The Sun, which explains that a deal for another central defensive target, Yerry Mina of Barcelona , has collapsed.

Transfer: Wilfried Zaha confirms to teammates he is moving to Chelsea

August 06, 2018

Do you think Zaha would be a good signing for Chelsea? An attacker is on the agenda for the Chelsea boss as Willian appears to be pushing for a move away from west London and Zaha could be viewed as the ideal replacement for the Brazilian global.

Bridgestone Invitational: Justin Thomas wins by four shots

August 06, 2018

At least Jason Day's bid lingered into the back nine, rattling off three consecutive birdies starting at the 10th hole to move to within two strokes of Thomas before a bogey at No. Thomas had not had a score better than 67, and he had not finished higher than a tie for 28th in his two previous appearances at Firestone. Then he went out and made nine 3s on his first 11 holes and looked for a while like 59 or 58 was in play.

Curran behind England win in 1st Test, says Nasser Hussain

August 06, 2018

In the same innings, Shikhar Dhawan's 26 remained the second best score for India before their innings ended at 274 all out. "I don't believe it was a correct decision", he said. Hello, Denzil Pinto and the Sport360 team are in place to provide you with the latest news, comment and analysis on all things cricket . First he trapped Kohli, who was looking risky after scoring a fluent half century, with a attractive delivery that rapped him on the pads and followed that up by ...

Paul O'Connell Seals Coaching Role With French Top 14 Club

August 06, 2018

O'Connell won 108 global caps for Ireland between 2002 to 2015, the last of which came against Argentina at the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England. "This is a major asset for the club and it shows the ambitions and goals of Stade Francais". O'Connell said: "I'm really happy to be in Paris and to be able to work at this great club alongside Heyneke Meyer". O'Connell's first foray into coaching came with the Irish Under 20's as an assistant coach to Noel McNamara, joining the set-up in December ...

Anthony Martial offered in exchange for Bayern Munich star — SWAP DEAL

August 05, 2018

Speaking to MUTV , Mourinho said: "My CEO [Ed Woodward] has known what I want for quite a long time". "He knows what I want, I know that he tries to do the best for me and I still have a few days to wait what is going to happen". German worldwide Boateng, 29, has been strongly linked with PSG during this window after reports surfaced that Bayern was willing to listen to offers for the centre back.

Former Chelsea boss Mourinho backs Sarri to succeed

August 05, 2018

Mourinho left Chelsea for the second time midway through the 2015/16 campaign after winning his third Premier League title the season prior. Guardiola praised Sarri last season when Man City met Napoli in the group stages of the Champions League and has now backed the 59-year-old to revolutionise the English game, stating that he will from the Italian's methods.

Everton furious at Barcelona star Yerry Mina after twist in saga

August 05, 2018

According to Goal , Everton have pulled their offer for Barcelona defender Yerry Mina - and Manchester United are doing the same after pushing for Toby Alderweireld . COMPARISON: Alderweireld vs Maguire - Who Should Man United Sign? The 23-year-old shone for Colombia at the 2018 World Cup, scoring twice with powerful headers as he first got them out of the group stage and then took their Round of 16 clash against England to extra time.

Woods-Mickelson match set for Thanksgiving

August 05, 2018

It's unclear what the purse money would be, but it's been rumored $10 million could be up for grabs. Golf.com reported last month that the two sides were in negotiations for a "winner-take-all" match in which Mickelson said, " It's a ridiculous amount of money ".

Gayle deal alive as West Brom reopen Rondon talks with Newcastle

August 05, 2018

Asked by the Gazette about Gayle's future at the club after Wednesday night's 4-0 defeat to Braga, manager Rafa Benitez said: "It seems that Dwight will stay". Talks broke down between the two clubs, with Newcastle keen on Rondon but were unable to spend the £16 the Baggies are demanding due to Mike Ashley's tight pockets.

Former Viking Randy Moss inducted into Hall of Fame

August 05, 2018

Eisen and Mariucci will remain to anchor the network's live coverage of the enshrinement ceremony at 7 p.m. "They're encouraging enshrinees to keep it to 30 minutes", my colleague Paul Domowitch wrote on Twitter . Sherman presented Owens with his gold Hall of Fame jacket, brought to town by a friend who traveled in from Canton. Owens followed through on his pledge to snub the Hall of Fame's induction ceremony .

Chelsea to hold talks with Eden Hazard over future tomorrow

August 05, 2018

Key player: Jorginho - The Brazil-born Italy worldwide seemed bound for Manchester City until Chelsea appointed his Napoli manager , Sarri. Alongside Richarlison , Gylfi Sigurdsson is arguably the most talented player on the roster (h should be, considering he cost $52 million last summer), but for the last few seasons he's been the common denominator in a number of teams without any semblance of midfield balance.

Woods gets 1 last crack at Firestone for WGC final edition

August 05, 2018

Woods has won the event eight times and made qualifying one of his goals for the season as the tournament moves from Firestone Country Club in Akron to Memphis next year. That year he was also tied 4th at the Masters and tied 6th at the Open. He has won eight times at Firestone, including the last of his 79 PGA Tour wins in 2013.

Jose Mourinho explains why he will refuse to sell Eric Bailly

August 04, 2018

Besides him, United are also understood to hold an interest in Spurs' Toby Alderweireld , although the final transfer value remains a concern in signing either player. "I am not a big fan of some player to start the Premier League with one club and a couple of weeks later the transfer window is still open and he moves to another club and he plays against his former club".

Urban Meyer says he mishandled his answer on Zach Smith allegations

August 04, 2018

In an interview with ESPN's Sportscenter on Friday, Smith again denied allegations made by his ex-wife of abuse, and added that Meyer had threatened to fire him in 2015 if it came to light that he had, in fact, hit his wife. Zach Smith's ex-wife said this week that she had shared texts with Meyer's wife detailing years of domestic violence. Zach Smith said Urban Meyer confronted him, saying: "What the hell's going on?" Zach Smith was sacked last week by Meyer, a few days after ...

Lallana confident Liverpool will win trophies

August 04, 2018

Liverpool ended the speculation by finally signing Alisson after the World Cup , agreeing a deal with Roma which could eventually see the Serie A side collect £65million (A$103m). "Each player in the world needs training and time to adapt to his teammates". Klopp was full of praise for Shaqiri after his United goal last month, saying: "For Shaq, in the moment he signed he wanted to stay immediately at Liverpool and train with us".

India v England, 1st Test: Day Two in pictures

August 04, 2018

His innings followed the 20-year-old Surrey left-arm swing bowler's Test-best return of four for 74 on Thursday. India's first-innings total of 274 owed nearly entirely to Kohli , who made 149 while adding 92 runs with the tail, of which eight runs combined came from Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav.

Frustrated Sarri Plans Talks with Willian Over Late Return

August 04, 2018

Willian trained alone at Cobham on Wednesday afternoon and is expected to be available for Chelsea's clash with Manchester City in the Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday, though he is unlikely to start. "There is no Willian problem". However, it doesn't look like the Brazil global will be going anywhere before next week's deadline after Antonio Conte's departure prompted the arrival of former Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri .

Donald Trump Criticizes LeBron James on Twitter

August 04, 2018

Or we could go over how James has been one of the savviest businessmen in the National Basketball Association, but the real story here is that Trump occasionally watches CNN . James received publicity during the week for opening his new school in Akron, Ohio. The public school is considered the first of its kind and will serve low-income and at-risk students in Lebron's hometown.

Johnny Manziel to start CFL game Friday

August 04, 2018

After seeing limited action during the CFL preseason, Johnny Football did not see action with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats during the regular season . "I feel fortunate enough this week to be going against a team, a defence that I've seen more than any other defence since I've been in the CFL", Manziel told reporters in Montreal on Tuesday.

Maurizio Sarri: 'Chelsea only need one more player'

August 04, 2018

We saw it against in preseason against Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich. "Congratulations to him [for his new contract] and thanks to him for his trust to stay with us for longer". "I don't know the hunger we have", he said on the eve of the FA Community Shield clash with FA Cup winners Chelsea . He has not been able to work with the likes of Eden Hazard and N'Golo Kante so this should be seen as another pre-season work-out - even if winning the Community Shield will prove Sarri can ...

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