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Gerrard claims photos made Brown incident look worse than it was

April 04, 2019

I used to get involved and got sent off a few times and as you get older, you try to switch off and try to focus on the game and scoring goals. "So I will give them the sloppiness in the last 20, but overall, I'm very pleased." Kent knocked Brown to the ground in the wake of James Forrest's winning goal for the Hoops which elicited some spectacular snapshots but referee Bobby Madden and his fellow match officials appeared to miss the incident.

Federer clinches Miami Open title

April 04, 2019

The problems of pressure or people when you achieve a lot when I have or when I finally won the French Open and I finally broke the all-time Grand Slam record, some of the media think, 'What else is there to achieve'. "Some days you just don't feel so well but this is a good phase, a good stretch for me right now". 'I am really excited about the transition I was able to make, ' he said.

Liverpool top table for agents fees at 43 million pounds

April 04, 2019

But, they have the grave task of handling Tottenham and United yet. And after that the Champions League . In the 14 away games Arsenal have played this season, the side has won only five. While the previous leg was a draw, Liverpool would look to win this time. "We like this challenge so we will go to these teams and try to win because at the end we want top four".

March Madness 2019: Texas Tech bet could net $300K

April 04, 2019

Texas Tech's journey wasn't without its bumps, but the Red Raiders' run to the Final Four was one that had materialized from start to finish. What makes their story even more compelling is that the team lost several key players to injuries throughout the season.

Brooklyn Nets HC Kenny Atkinson’s extension draws support from D’Angelo Russell

April 04, 2019

The coach and his staff will receive contract extensions, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski . The Brooklyn Nets have been one of the surprising success stories in the National Basketball Association this season and want to ensure their coaching staff stays in place.

Steph Curry Fixed A Recent Shooting Slump By Getting Contact Lenses

April 04, 2019

For comparison, Curry had been shooting 36.6 percent from 3 after the All-Star break, making 48 of 131 from 3-point range, which was significantly down from his previous nine seasons combined, in which he averaged 46.5 percent after the All-Star Game.

Tottenham Hotspur vs. Crystal Palace - Football Match Report

April 04, 2019

The reigning domestic league champions previously used Wembley Stadium and, more recently, London Stadium to stage this match, which has traditionally taken place during the March global football break. Sarries have staged selected home games at Wembley Stadium and London Stadium over the past decade. Palace boss Roy Hodgson has very few injury worries going into the Premier League match with only defender Mamadou Sakho a long-term absentee.

Yankees' Miguel Andujar Has Labrum Tear

April 04, 2019

The probability of me working through this and getting back on the field [is] there". "The physical tests were good, so that's encouraging". "The good thing is that I feel good, I feel better, and throughout the whole thing, you have to have positive thoughts".

Mickelson sets singer Jake Owen straight

April 04, 2019

Jake Owen has revealed Phil Mickelson told him to take $100 and "go f**k yourself" after he confronted him at a wedding about a boring golf match against Tiger Woods . Mickelson, 48, who won his 44th PGA Tour title earlier this year, has more than $90 million in official career earnings and, according to Golf Digest, earns another $40 million annually in endorsement income.

Roger Federer Wins Miami Open Title After Defeating Isner In The Finals

April 04, 2019

Blessed with vast talent and body capable of enduring the efforts of modern tennis, Roger Federer has been one of the best players in the world at the age of 37, despite the fact he spent two decades on the Tour. "It only kept getting worse", he said. Federer has been the form player in South Florida and his performance against big-serving Isner proved it as the 33-year-old home-nation hero was overwhelmed by the Swiss star's incredible consistency.

Pele taken to hospital in Paris

April 03, 2019

Brazil soccer star Pele was hospitalized in Paris late Tuesday, although he is not in a life-threatening condition, RMC Sport reported on its website. It's a shame he did not play for Santos ( Pele's former club). "It's possible, I scored exactly 1,025, so 1,000 goals is possible for him", Pele said when asked if Paris Saint-Germain superstar Mbappe, now 20, could also reach that milestone.

Mesut Ozil on Arsenal win: 'Happy' to leapfrog Spurs in standings

April 03, 2019

The last matches we have been winning and not conceding goals. "My work is to give everything on the pitch. It was a team effort", Ozil said. But, while Ramsey won't be part of Emery's long-term plans, the future still looks bright for Arsenal, who recorded a 10th consecutive home league victory for the first time since December 1997 to May 1998.

3 takeaways from the Red Sox 10-8 loss to Seattle

April 03, 2019

Mookie Betts hit a solo homer for the Red Sox in the sixth. Boston's starting rotation was hit hard in all four games against the Mariners , as each starter allowed at least six runs. "I feel excited to go up to the plate, so I'm going to try to stay there for 10-15 more years and we'll see how it goes". But the Mariners started hot with two runs in the first on RBI hits from Tim Beckham and Ryon Healy, both surging to start the season.

Conor McGregor takes to Twitter to troll Paulie Malignaggi

April 03, 2019

White said recently: "I think that there's some things that Conor wants and I think that Conor wants to get together face to face, he and I, and we probably will in the next couple of weeks and we'll get this thing figured out". So if he's anything like that, I worry for him for Saturday night, because anybody can win that fight. "I shouldn't just beat Lobov; I should put him in the hospital".

IPL: Kohli to bring new players who can win games for RCB

April 03, 2019

The Virat Kohli-led side is yet to open its account and has just 10 games in hand to turn things around in the tournament. He went on to reach his 12th fifty in the IPL , and his first this season. AB de Villiers and Parthiv Patel looked to bail their side out but Gopal struck twice back to back to have Bangalore at 73 for three. Even though the match was marred by a NO ball controversy.

Lonzo Ball sues Big Baller Brand co-founder Alan Foster for fraud

April 03, 2019

Ball says Foster took out substantial loans that were supposed to be for the goal of acquiring or refinancing assets. The lawsuit also says that when Ball asked Foster about what was going on, Foster threatened to spread false reports about the National Basketball Association star and his family.

McDowell resurrects career with Dominican Republic win

April 03, 2019

McDowell's 69 on Sunday saw him finish at 18-under-par 270 for his fourth victory on the PGA Tour, his first since his OHL Classic win at Mayakoba over three years ago. His win in the Dominican Republic ended a tough streak for the 2010 U.S. Open champion. "I said on Wednesday that I was down here on a mission and motivated and that attitude was going to be very important this week".

Horner taunts Renault, and Abiteboul isn't laughing

April 03, 2019

They said Ricciardo felt it would be risky to try to replace the steering wheel in these circumstances. I feel for them. "It would have been really nice to reward myself and the team with those points, but we just need to bounce back another time".

Raheem Sterling calls Leonardo Bonucci's comments on Moise Kean abuse 'laughable'

April 03, 2019

The youngster's celebration after scoring, however, infuriated the Sardinian crowd who had jeered the teenager throughout after he was booked for diving in the first half. Roberts, who was an global for Grenada, said players should not feel they had to take the lead because administrators were not doing enough. Monkey noises could also be heard among the crowd.

Kristaps Porzingis' attorney calls rape allegation 'completely meritless'

April 03, 2019

The alleged attack took place on the same night that the Porzingis suffered an ACL tear. There have been conflicting reports of whether the Knicks and Mavericks discussed the rape allegations while negotiating a trade for Porzingis in January.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Manchester United were architects of our own downfall

April 03, 2019

Wolves have won more points against "big six" sides in the Premier League this season than any of the other 14 teams, taking 13 from games against United, Liverpool , Manchester City , Chelsea , Arsenal and Tottenham . The match took a major turn in a matter of minutes in the second half when Young was shown two yellow cards moments apart by referee Mike Dean and was sent off leaving United to finish the match with 10 men.

Russell Wilson puts Seahawks on the clock for new contract

April 03, 2019

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson will enter the final year of his deal this season. The request comes months after Wilson said he would be fine playing through 2019 without a new contract. Wilson's contract value averages $21.9 million annually, which was narrowly behind Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers' $22 million annual average at the time he signed it.

Delighted Norris celebrates first points finish for McLaren

April 03, 2019

Carlos Sainz was moments away from causing a major upset on lap four of the Bahrain Grand Prix , as his McLaren bore down on the Red Bull of Max Verstappen with an incredible speed differential into Turn 4. "I have been here for 18 years, so I think to be ninth or tenth again, I'd rather not be here". " I'm really happy and pleased to have scored my first points but also for McLaren after all of the team's hard work over the winter ." added Norris.

The 2019 NFL Draft Hats Are Bad

April 03, 2019

The hats are now on sale via NFL Shop and will run you $37.99 for a fitted hat and $34.99 for a snapback. For their part, the New England Patriots have gone for a more reserved design. They're going to have to wear some ugly looking hats. Just who will the Houston Texans be selecting in the 2019 NFL Draft, as the three-day event starts on Thursday, April 25 and rolls through Saturday, April 27 in Nashville, Tennessee? This hat for the Broncos has a somewhat vintage look to it but it's ...

Solskjaer bemoans sloppy mistakes in Wolves loss

April 03, 2019

The boys did what they should but we conceded from sloppy mistakes and didn't score. Just as when the sides met in the FA Cup last month, the game ended 2-1 to the hosts and once again Jota found the net for Nuno Espírito Santo's side, this time in the Premier League .

Allegri admits it will be hard for CR7 to play against Ajax

April 03, 2019

Ronaldo limped out of Portugal's 1-1 Euro 2020 qualifying draw against Serbia on Monday with an injury to his right thigh, which will definitely rule him out of Sunday's Serie A game versus Empoli . Minutes after his goal, Kean almost scored again, denied only by a reflex save from onrushing goalkeeper Bartlomiej Dragowski. "There are still nine days to go, so we still have time to evaluate things together".

Steven Adams, Thunder team-mates and fans revel in Russell Westbrook's hot display

April 03, 2019

All in all, it's Westbrook's 31st triple-double of the season which ties him with Chamberlain for the third most triple-doubles in one season. He tagged Westbrook as an "incredible" player on his post while giving the recently departed rapper Nipsey Hussle a shout-out.

Bryce Harper Welcomed Back To Washington With Loud Boos

April 03, 2019

The Phillies swept a three-game series with the Atlanta Braves to open the 2019 season with Harper slugging two long home runs at Citizens Bank Park in the process. "It was fun to compete against him", Scherzer said of Harper. "I'm sitting there like, 'I'm going to be a National ". The rivalry brewing between the Phillies and Nationals is already great and figures to get even better throughout the year.

Declan Rice responds to Manchester United speculation

April 03, 2019

Rice has been in impressive form for West Ham this term and appeared twice for England during the recent global break, having switched his worldwide allegiance from the Republic of Ireland . After a decade of service at the club, Manchester United and Ecuador captain Antonio Valencia looks likely to leave the Red Devils at the end of their current season, and Major League Soccer could be his next destination.

Spurrier ‘feels bad for players’ of suspended Alliance of American Football

April 03, 2019

Ebersol and Polian expected a multi-year process to develop the league into a working feeder system for the NFL , but Dundon has wanted that process to be more swift. However, the NFLPA had not been cooperating with the AAF, not allowing players on practice squads or futures contracts to play in the league for fear of injury.

Alex Ovechkin Reaches Eighth 50-Goal Season

April 03, 2019

Ovechkin joins hockey legends Wayne Gretzky and Mike Bossy as only the third NHL player to record eight 50-goal seasons. The last to do so was Jaromir Jagr , who was 34 when he scored his 50th in the 2005-06 season. "I think it goes under the radar a little bit how many games he's played", Washington right wing Tom Wilson said. That gave the Caps three two-goal scorers in Oshie, Backstrom and Ovechkin.

Aaron Ramsey and Alexandre Lacazette send Gunners third

April 03, 2019

Unai Emery certainly seemed impressed with the 30-year-old's performance and said after the game that he's now playing the way he wants him to. The last matches we have been winning and not conceding goals. "We want to take all the points to get into the top four". The Wales global will trade the Premier League for Serie A in the summer after he signed a four-year deal with Juventus in February.

Conor McGregor challenges Mark Wahlberg to a fight for 'rightful' UFC shares

April 03, 2019

It comes just days after McGregor announced his retirement from MMA. The former champ sure doesn't seem to be anxious about any of that though and is just having fun online. "The guy's never been disrespected, definitely not by me". Another UFC fan then advised McGregor to watch the 2010 thriller "Four Brothers", starring Wahlberg as a hotheaded hockey player.

Ernie Grunfeld fired by Wizards amid disastrous season

April 03, 2019

The Wizards have made the playoffs eight times during that time span, and won a playoff series four times. He was hired prior to the 2003-04 season and the team was 568-724 during his tenure. Grunfeld was the Knicks' general manager from 1989-99, when he was demoted and left for the Bucks. Two of the team's biggest stars - point guard John Wall and center Dwight Howard - both missed a big chunk of the season.

Lakers Announce New Decision On LeBron James

April 03, 2019

LeBron James' first season with the Los Angeles Lakers is officially over, meaning that James will finish with a career-low 55 games played. "So when you see him hitting pull-up 3s, I think as a teammate you get a little extra excited".

Eagles Reportedly Interested In Browns RB Duke Johnson

April 03, 2019

The Browns are expected to start Nick Chubb - who impressed as a rookie - at running back next season and Johnson was pushed further down the depth chart when the team signed Kareem Hunt in February. "I don't know why we would ever want to, like, just voluntarily give up a good football player". Will it be good for Cleveland to lose one of their best players? All these guys that are here will have a role.

Hataoka wins third LPGA title at Kia Classic

April 03, 2019

Tied with Suwannapura for the second-round lead, Sung Hyun Park shot 71. American Danielle Kang, Spaniard Azahara Munoz and Koreans Jin Young Ko, Sung Hyun Park and Inbee Park were tied at 15 under, three ahead of Ko. "Didn't really look like she was feeling the pressure, especially in the way she played the last hole". "Just unfortunate day with the putter", she said.

Michigan State favored against Texas Tech in Final Four

April 03, 2019

ET tipoff from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. "Coach Izzo is one of my idols", Beard said. "Sometimes I'm trying to look at what I can do better than what I did". He fired a long strike to Diakite, whose 10-footer fell through just before the buzzer sounded to force overtime. Who wins Texas Tech vs. Michigan State? And Tech started behind everyone else headed to the Final Four - not in seed, but in preseason perception.

Mick Schumacher on track as test begins

April 03, 2019

Mick Schumacher has followed his famous father into the seat of an F1 Ferrari . Former two-time world champion Fernando Alonso, meanwhile, also took part in Tuesday's sessions, the second McLaren auto being used for a Pirelli tyre test.

LeBron James to Have Personal Basketball Court on 'Space Jam 2' Set

April 03, 2019

This season snaps an eight-year run of NBA Finals appearances for James, who captured two titles with the Miami Heat and another with the Cleveland Cavaliers , whom he left as a free agent to join the Lakers last July. For instance, he will be shooting for "Space Jam 2" this summer , which is part of the reason he can't participate in the World Cup , even though he loves coach Gregg Popovich.

Federer wins 101st title, beating Isner in Miami Open final

April 02, 2019

Roger Federer struck 17 winners as his sublime groundstrokes and elegant backhand was on display all through the one hour and three minutes duration of the match. It's absolutely incredible what you're doing. 'We are so lucky to have to you still playing the game. "It has been a super long journey for me here", Federer told the crowd.

Wide Receiver Odell Beckham Jr.: Browns Trade 'Was Definitely a Shock'

April 02, 2019

For once, I've got nothing to knock Mayfield for on this one. "Nothing fancy", the Browns said at the time. "I think this moment is going to be more iconic than we all realize", Beckham said . He is going to be a great presence for us in this locker room". The Beckham trade capped off what had already been an aggressive off-season on the part of general manager John Dorsey.

Alliance of American Football suspending operations, reports say

April 02, 2019

The news comes a few weeks after the league was bailed out by a $250 million investment by Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon. "It's pretty fluid. "We don't know what they [the NFLPA] are going to do, if they will do it". No word yet on whether or not the NFLPA plans to help out the AAF, but it has been reported that they are concerned about the possibility of players getting injured and violating the current CBA by sending players to play in the upstart league.

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale has character to deal with jeers - Zidane

April 02, 2019

Have your say in the comments section below. " Luca is here on his own merit", Zidane said. Madrid face Valencia on Wednesday in LaLiga, after needing an 89th-minute victor from Karim Benzema to beat Huesca 3-2 on Saturday and make it two wins from two since Zidane's return.

Nebraska hires former Chicago Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg

April 02, 2019

Hoiberg's charge at Nebraska is to elevate a program whose most recent regular-season conference championship came in 1950. The University of Nebraska and Hoiberg have agreed to a 7-year, $25 million deal. But conversations with Hoiberg and Nebraska have been going on for weeks, according to a source. "I had the opportunity to coach (an exhibition) at Pinnacle Bank Arena with the Bulls, and I have seen first-hand that the facilities are as nice as any in the country", Hoiberg said.

What sparked ugly scenes allegedly involving England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford

April 02, 2019

A spokesman has said they will offer no further comment on the matter until they have established the content of the video. In a video shared on social media, the 25-year-old England global appears to be involved in a physical altercation outside of a pub in Sunderland.

Hamlin overcomes 2 pit penalties at Texas for 2nd win of '19

April 02, 2019

His career-long winless streak is 65 races since Dover in June 2017. The performance followed a poor weekend at Martinsville Speedway in which Johnson finished 24th, two laps off the lead. The JGR driver was running in fifth after he ran wide and lost places, having led 66 laps, and in his attempt to regain ground he hit the Turn 2 wall with 49 laps remaining.

Brewers' Yelich ties MLB record, hits walk-off winner against Cardinals

April 02, 2019

Yelich become the first league MVP to win the award and then homer in his first four games to start a season. Williams picked up where he left off last season, when he was the only major leaguer to make 10 starts of at least six innings without allowing a run.

FA decides not to punish Neil Warnock for angry stare-off incident

April 02, 2019

The momentum was on our side, we kept going and just before the end got it". Cardiff will continue their survival battle away at Premier League title challengers Manchester City on Wednesday night. We're having too many honest mistakes. "I don't think things will change now until Mike Riley goes, which is very unlikely because he's got himself rooted so far in".

Man on life support after fight in Dodger Stadium parking lot

April 02, 2019

Reyna said she watched as a man then approached her husband and started cursing at him before she heard the sound of a crack and the screen went black. "In addition to parking enforcement, LAPD officers will be patrolling the area to enforce the no tolerance policy for drinking in public or in the parks", the department said.

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