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Urban Meyer Investigation: Ohio State Coach Suspended Three Games, Apologizes

August 24, 2018

Edwards criticized Ohio State for only giving Meyer a three-game suspension for his conduct, calling it "laughable". Meyer came off as you would expect during the news conference Wednesday night. "I am fully aware that I am ultimately responsible for this situation that has harmed the university as a whole, our Department of Athletics and our football program".

Alex Iwobi enjoying Unai Emery’s ‘exciting’ Arsenal makeover

August 24, 2018

But Emery says his team have the capacity to switch things up, adding: "We are working on different situations tactically". Arsenal fans have wanted to see the two experienced and talented goalscorers leading the line in the starting XI and if results continue to go the way they are, Emery may tinker his tactics sooner rather than later and play both stars up top in a bid to turn their fortunes around.

Vikings sign safety George Iloka

August 23, 2018

George Iloka #43 of the Cincinnati Bengals breaks up a pass to Stefon Diggs #14 of the Minnesota Vikings in the first half of the game on December 17, 2017 at U.S. The Vikings got a second chance at landing Iloka after missing out when he was a free agent in 2016. The Bengals' decision Sunday meant that Iloka would be on the street just over two weeks before opening day, a precarious position even for a player who had teams lining up to express interest in bringing the 28-year-old ...

Bertens stuns world number one Halep for Cincinnati title

August 23, 2018

Sunday's first-round action actually provided fans with a great matchup, as well, as Julia Goerges , the No. 10-ranked player in the world beat last year's New Haven finalist, Dominika Cibulkova, 6-3, 6-1 in a match much more competitive than the score indicates.

Kyle Lafferty: Hearts striker 'very close' to Rangers return, says Steven Gerrard

August 23, 2018

He said: "I'm not a huge fan of these plastic pitches and I was really disappointed for Jamie - but I don't want to criticise other people's pitches". "Of course we want to channel it in the right direction but I think with age and maturity I calmed down and simmered a bit, but at the same time still tried to play on the edge, and I think that's where top performances and important performances come".

WarnerMedia Tees Up Global Rights To Tiger Woods-Phil Mickelson PPV Match

August 23, 2018

And while it was reported that the initial winner-take-all fee would be $10 million, Mickelson said the PGA Tour had a role in having it reduced, ostensibly because it pays that amount to the victor of the FedEx Cup playoffs. As for the host site and prize money, Shadow Creek in Las Vegas was confirmed on Wednesday, and so was the dollar figure, with the victor taking home $9 million.

Vinesh Phogat wins Gold in "Dangal" of Asian Games 2018

August 23, 2018

The players were identified by the JOC as Yuya Nagayoshi, 27, Takuya Hashimoto, 23, Takuma Sato, 23 and Keita Imamura, 22. Since the players were wearing their Japan team uniforms, they were accosted on the street in an entertainment district by an ethnic Japanese, who lured them to an establishment where women were waiting for customers.

Pogba’s agent hits back at critics, dares Man United to sell Pogba

August 23, 2018

But it seems supporters have a bigger issue with someone else at the club - chief executive Ed Woodward. Paul Pogba has endured a somewhat fraught relationship with Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho . And there's very little chance he'll stand aside due to a bit of fan protest. United's backline has come in for comprehensive criticism, while Pogba questioned the club's preparation for the game and mentality generally .

La Liga players reject US match

August 23, 2018

But the AFE said on its website following Wednesday's meeting that, unless satisfactory agreements are reached, the players had agreed "to adopt the appropriate measures of force". The players also complained about late kickoffs and about games being played on Friday and Monday nights, which they said was done to accommodate viewers in different time zones overseas.

Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan: 'Unai Emery similar to Arsene Wenger'

August 23, 2018

Cole has played for both Arsenal and Chelsea throughout his career, famously leaving for Stamford Bridge after Jose Mourinho turned his head. The former midfielder quit north London in 2016 following a decade at the club. It's not easy but I think he's doing it in the right way. Parlour claimed that he has been impressed by "winner" Emery since his appointment as Wenger's successor.

Xiaomi's Pocophone F1 is coming to France, Hong Kong, and Indonesia next

August 23, 2018

Previous explorations of POCO suggested that India was the starting point for this brand because Xiaomi found it hard to handle the idea that OnePlus somehow DOMINATED the smartphone market across the country. So, if the brand name matters to you, then you can consider OnePlus 6. The performance offered by the OnePlus 5T or even the OnePlus 3T was enough for many.

Kyle Busch not his usual dominant self at Bristol this time

August 23, 2018

It was Busch's first win of the season, and snapped a 58-race winless streak for the driver of the No. 41 Ford. Beginning with a multi-car crash on lap two, the race changed complexion. "That was just me and this team and never giving up and being able to drive up through the field like that", Busch said. "It's all about winning", he said.

Urban Meyer suspended three games by Ohio State

August 23, 2018

The school said that Meyer is suspended through September 2, 2018, and for the games on September 1, 8, and 15 without pay. Trustees discussed the decision to punish Meyer in a marathon meeting of more than 12 hours Wednesday while Meyer awaited the decision.

Wayne Rooney picks Juventus to win Champions League because of Cristiano Ronaldo

August 23, 2018

While Ronaldo remained silent about the incident, he's finally opened up about how surprisingly easy the process was - given the circumstances at his previous club's where he remained patient in order for a player to vacate the club. Juventus have won the European Cup twice, the last coming in 1996, and have been runners-up five times since. The Portuguese put forward that the main reason he joined the Italian giants was to win Europe's elite competition whether "it's this year, next year ...

Decision made: Atletico learn whether they can sign Chelsea defender

August 23, 2018

Los Blancos clearly knows that signing Alonso won't be like eating a cake given that Chelsea is now restricted to sign his replacement until January at the very earliest. We assumed that Chelsea would stand firm over Alonso's future. Real are making a final push for Hazard as they look to replace Cristiano Ronaldo, however the Blues are adamant he's not available at any cost.

Snedeker opens with 59 and closes with victory

August 22, 2018

Pan was tied with Snedeker with three holes to play but stumbled to a double bogey on 18 to finish with a four-under 66. "It's really great to rise to the occasion". Pan caught Snedeker with a birdie on No. 11, but Snedeker matched that to retake the lead at 20 under. Bradley, the second-round leader, bogeyed the par-4 15th in a 68.

Salas takes advantage of Park's mistake to grab LPGA lead

August 22, 2018

But the 29-year-old Californian seems to have the flawless touch for this course, which weaves around and inside the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Amy Yang finished 3rd and only one shot from the playoff but she gained even more admirers with a decision to ignore a ruling from a tournament marshal as to where her ball crossed a hazard at the par-three 7th and drop considerably further back.

Paul Scholes should 'advise Woodward to sell' Paul Pogba - Mino Raiola

August 22, 2018

Ex-United midfielder Scholes said captain Pogba, 25, had a "poor game" and "lacked leadership" in Sunday's 3-2 Premier League defeat by Brighton . Senior figures at Manchester United have acknowledged there is a problem with Jose Mourinho - but they believe executive vice chairman Ed Woodward can fix it.

Novak Djokovic makes history with Cincinnati Masters victory over Roger Federer

August 22, 2018

Djokovic leads a rivalry, which dates to 2006, by a thin 23-22 margin with the Serb winning three of their last four meetings. But another booming Bertens forehand would force a Halep forehand error wide. Yet he remained humble in his speech, mentioning, "It's a very special moment". "Obviously, this time I'm hoping I get my hands on the trophy". Federer coasted to a two-set lead over Anderson in July, but threw it all away and allowed Anderson back into the match , losing two sets to tie ...

England crumble against India's precision attack

August 22, 2018

Burns has a wonky technique that has put England . England captain Joe Root gave credit to India for the way the visiting team played in the match. "We sat down and spoke honestly about how we're going to get this right", said Root. "I'm fully expecting the guys to come back to Southampton refreshed, ready to go and - we hope - take an opportunity to wrap the series up".

Ex-NFLer Richie Incognito accused of threatening Arizona funeral home staff

August 22, 2018

Incognito tweeted news of his father's death over the weekend. USA media reports said Incognito, who on Sunday confirmed on Twitter that his father had died , allegedly threatened staff at the funeral home and damaged property inside the business.

Simona Halep shocked by Kiki Bertens in Cincinnati final

August 22, 2018

Asked if this was the tournament where she wants to win the most, Halep said: 'Well, I think I played two finals here. "I can not find the words for this moment", said Bertens , who becomes the first Dutch victor at a singles WTA/ATP hardcourt tournament since 2006.

Frampton sets up title shot, Barnes floored

August 22, 2018

Trainer Jamie Moore said at yesterday's press conference he believes the 31-year-old from Tigers Bay is now in the prime of his career, and Frampton is determined to prove him right. A bronze medal victor at the 2006 Commonwealth Games and a 2012 London Olympian, Jackson only turned professional five years ago. Everything's flipped for me.

Pandya rocks England as India takes control

August 22, 2018

Kohli scored 134 runs in the year 2014 while Joe Root scored 518 runs with two tons and 3 half-centuries to his name. "Even as a team as a batting unit, before this Test match, collectively we hadn't scored too many runs", he said. This is their first hundred partnership and came in 195 balls. # Buttler and Stokes continue to manage a stable partnership. If ever there was a way to strike back from a desperate situation, this was it.

How Daniel Murphy's arrival impacts Addison Russell and the Cubs infield

August 22, 2018

Louis bench. A tsunami of reports indicate that Matt Adams is heading to the Cardinals and Daniel Murphy to the Cubs . Carpenter was quick to welcome Adams back to the team on Tuesday, joking he would "bathe" his former teammate in salsa.

Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp: Nobody thinks about Virgil van Dijk's price tag now

August 21, 2018

Liverpool secured their second win of the season beating Crystal Palace 0-2 at Selhurst Park. Taking advantage of their numerical superiority, Jurgen Klopp's side made sure of extending their 100 percent start to the Premier League season, thanks to Sadio Mane's goal in stoppage-time.

Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen linked with emergency Man City move

August 21, 2018

It is not certain Muric will be recalled from his loan and if City opted not to bring him back but manager Pep Guardiola decided he wanted a third goalkeeper as cover for Ederson , the club could seek to apply for an emergency loan. Bravo had a terrible first season in English football but did improve his rapport with City fans last season through his penalty-saving heroics against Wolves and Leicester City on route to the Carabao Cup triumph.

Hazard happy to sit tight as Chelsea block Real move

August 21, 2018

The boss has lured the likes of Jorginho , Kepa Arrizabalaga and Mateo Kovacic to the club in the window, although the latter will return to Real Madrid at the end of the campaign. Joao Santos believes the player's quality has shone through in his first three appearances for the Stamford Bridge club. He played down talk of Chelsea contesting the title, despite winning their first two games of the season, saying his side needed to learn to keep up their tempo.

Adrian Peterson signing with the Redskins

August 21, 2018

But despite his accolades - Peterson, a four-time all pro selection and 2012 NFL MVP, is 12th on the all-time rushing yards list - he remained unsigned after posting only 529 rushing yards in 10 games previous year. "I'm excited", Peterson said in a statement. "We've had very [unlucky] situations with our running backs", Gruden explained. Other than Peterson, the Redskins have Rob Kelley , Chris Thompson , and Kapri Bibbs as the main figures left in Washington's backfield, though, none ...

Bertens Tops Kvitova, Advances To Finals In Cincinnati

August 21, 2018

I played three match in a row last week, a three-setter, three-setter, and then finish with a tight match against Rafa. The Serb followed up a third-round victory over holder Grigor Dimitrov earlier in the day with a 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory over Canadian Milos Raonic .

India Lead by 438 Runs, Kohli Ente

August 21, 2018

If England , who lead the five-match series 2-0, are to salvage anything from this match, they must pull off the highest fourth-innings run-chase in Test cricket, or bat for two more days to earn a draw. The sullen mood in the home dressing room was not helped by the injury to Bairstow, the wicketkeeper who sustained what England described as a "small fracture" on the middle finger of his left hand going for what appeared a regulation take in the 44th over of India's second innings.

Alabama, Clemson At The Top

August 21, 2018

For the second consecutive season, Oklahoma is ranked No. 7 in the preseason Associated Press college football poll. Alabama is making its sixth appearance at No. Reigning national champ Alabama tops the poll. It was the highest preseason rank since the team opened at No. 6 in 2004. Miami was the highest-ranked team from the state of Florida with the Hurricanes coming in at No.

Paul Pogba criticizes Manchester United attitude

August 21, 2018

United face a tough test next when they host Tottehham Hotspur on Monday but the good news for Mourinho is that the fixture list has been kind to his team. The Norwegian branch of the Brighton and Hover Albions supporter club said: "Congrats So Proud of you all today, and lucky to be present when you scored".

A Nun Throws a Terrific First Pitch at a White Sox Game

August 21, 2018

Sobieck is a nun working at Marian Catholic High School in Chicago. He told MLB.com: 'I was just lucky to be back there. It features the exact same wardrobe she wore for the now famous first pitch at Guaranteed Rate Field . "So I had to do a little something to put me in motion". Sister Jean's time in the limelight has come and gone, however, and no it's time for the emergence of a new, equally awesome Chicago nun: Sister Mary Jo Sobieck.

Sooners No. 7 in preseason AP poll, Cowboys unranked

August 21, 2018

College football's "week zero" arrives later this week and, to celebrate the start of the 2018 season, The Associated Press released its first Top 25 offering of the campaign on Monday. Those are the only preseason ranked teams on West Virginia's schedule. The AP poll is a historic poll of record. The Sooners, who have finished in the AP's top five each of the last three seasons, are one of four Big 12 teams in this year's preseason AP poll.

Redskins' running back options: Two legends, one ex-Giant

August 21, 2018

After playing 10 seasons in Minnesota, Peterson signed with the New Orleans Saints before the 2017 season and played in four games, rushing 27 times for 81 yards, before being traded to Arizona. "Like I said, we have had very [unlucky] situations with our running backs with obviously Guice and Marshall and Samaje". Washington is eyeing a veteran running back after injuries already began piling up in the Redskins backfield.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah, Luka Modric nominated for UEFA award

August 20, 2018

Modric was once again instrumental in steering Madrid to the Champions League crown for the fourth time in the past five years, and built on that display by winning the Golden Ball award at this summer's World Cup in Russian Federation. Most impressively, however, was Modrić's performances at the World Cup. Modric won the Golden Ball for captaining Croatia to the final, where his team lost to France.

Kevin De Bruyne suffers a major injury in training

August 20, 2018

The news broke yesterday that De Bruyne had sustained the injury in training, and he turned up on crutches at the premiere of City's " All or Nothing " Amazon documentary last night. He wrote: "However, if there is one team that can cope with losing a player of his ability, it is Manchester City as they have a lot of quality in their ranks".

Nun Throws Out Epic First Pitch at Chicago White Sox Game

August 20, 2018

Sister Jean gained world-wide notoriety and has made a few appearances herself at Wrigley Field. There weren't any angels in the outfield at the White Sox game over the weekend - but there was a nun on the pitcher's mound. She had a mitt and a ball. "So I had to do a little something to put me in motion". This is Sister Mary Jo Sobieck, and she just authored one of the most epic first pitches we've seen this season or any other season.

Arsenal confident of tying down Ramsey

August 20, 2018

Interest in Arsenal's contract rebel Aaron Ramsey is increasing with Barcelona , Lazio and the Chinese Super League all circling. Barcelona and Serie A outfit Lazio are among the teams to have been linked with the Wales worldwide, while there is also understood to be serious interest from a number of Chinese Super League clubs.

Hazard confirms he won't leave Chelsea, Football News & Top Stories

August 20, 2018

Morata only scored one top-flight goal after the turn of the year as speculation over his Chelsea future intensified amid links with Serie A and LaLiga. Maurizio Sarri could hardly have asked for more from his first half an hour in the home dugout at Stamford Bridge. "It's better for me". That was despite suggesting towards the end of last season we could extend the five-year contract he signed in February 2015, but was delaying because he was "waiting for good players" to sign.

Naholo excels as All Blacks blitz sinks Wallabies

August 20, 2018

Don't put your house on that. I'm not going to say "We're building for something" because we've done that work now, we've got to get that mentality that says every moment counts in every game. Swooping on a handling error by winger Dane Haylett-Petty at midfield, Barrett toed the ball forward three times in an exhilarating sprint before collecting it a metre from the line and diving over to put his side 17-6 up.

One victor, one loser as Fulham face defeat against Tottenham

August 20, 2018

The club is not going to put pressure on me. The win makes it two wins from two games for Mauricio Pochettino's side after they beat Newcastle United last weekend. "But of course we need to improve". The Construction Enquirer has reported that Tottenham have spent more on the wage bill for the construction team, £3.8m a week, compared to the £2.4m they spend on the playing staff.

Sloppy Manchester United lose to Brighton

August 20, 2018

The side were lacking sharpness and cohesion too in an affront to the fans from Manchester who had made a six hour journey south. Both signed by Mourinho for a combined fee of £60 million, they have started the season as first choice but it would be no surprise if they were both sat in the stands when Tottenham turn up at Old Trafford on August 27.

Pereira earns first Brazil call-up, Jesus left out

August 20, 2018

Tite has named a 24-man group for the upcoming friendlies against United States and El Salvador in the USA next month, and he has omitted eight of his World Cup squad . Since then, he has played eight times for their U20 squad , as well as picking up another cap for their U23 side. Danilo , Fernandinho , Paulinho, Cassio and Pedro Geromel were the other members of the Selecao's World Cup squad to miss out.

Valverde still amazed by Barcelona ace

August 20, 2018

Messi cleverly sent his free kick underneath Alaves' wall to open the scoring in the 64th minute of Barcelona's 3-0 win at Camp Nou Stadium on Saturday. While Sergi Roberto quipped: "Leo is still up to his tricks". The Argentine superstar also scored Barcelona's 5,000th goal on February 1, 2009, at Racing Santander.

IndyCar race halted as Wickens crashes into fence

August 20, 2018

Lap 9 of the Indycar Series race at Pocono Raceway saw a huge crash. "We were able to roll off instantly (to start the weekend) competitive and strong". He's hurt. He's awake and alert and at least he's alive", he said. Bourdais raised concerns about the quality of the repairs and condition of the fence before he got back in the auto.

Eden Hazard confirms Chelsea stay - Premier League 2018

August 20, 2018

A lot has been said, but at the moment I'm happy. We did very well in the last 25 minutes today, but I think that we have to work, we have to improve in the defensive parts, and I am not talking about only the defenders. In that 15 minutes we were not able to do this. Speaking after the win, Hazard said : "Everybody knows what I have said after the World Cup". We moved the ball very quickly, we played vertical balls.

Deontay Wilder crashes Tyson Fury's weigh

August 19, 2018

A date and venue for the event will be announced shortly. Fury is now planning "a couple of weeks" of holiday before returning to training with his world title fight less than three months away. Wilder fired back: "You can run around like you're a preacher but I promise you, when you do step in this ring I will baptise you!" "I needed the rounds, and I had plenty left in the tank".

Jose Mourinho refuses to criticise Man Utd players after Brighton defeat

August 19, 2018

But its rich that he is talking about class, I am specifically thinking of some of the spats with Arsene Wenger, that wasn't very classy. Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward was seen scowling towards the pitch after the final whistle having watched his side lose 3-2 to Brighton on Sunday afternoon.

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