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Troubled coach Smith arrested, violated Civil Protection Order

May 12, 2019

He appeared in Delaware Municipal Court via video conferencing from the Delaware County Jail Friday morning where a pretrial hearing was scheduled for June 5 at 2 p.m. In an audio of the 911 call, Courtney can be heard telling a dispatcher that Zach "came up behind me and tried to get into the school before I did".

Championship play-off report: Aston Villa 2-1 West Brom

May 12, 2019

Villa won a penalty four minutes later when midfielder Jack Grealish was brought down by defender Kieran Gibbs and Abraham, on loan from Premier League side Chelsea , held his nerve to slot the ball in for the victor. Gayle, West Brom's top scorer this season, was sent off two minutes from time for a second yellow card, meaning he will miss the second leg at The Hawthorns on Tuesday.

Madrid Open - Novak Djokovic vs Jeremy Chardy Preview & Prediction

May 12, 2019

The 20-time Grand Slam victor then saved match points in the 12th game before sweeping through the tiebreaker to record his 1 200th career win. "Roger is playing really well on clay so I am really happy", said Thiem. The Serb will now take on Marin Cilic , the ninth seed, who overcame the loss of the first set against Laslo Djere to win in three. Djokovic leads 17-2 in the head to head with the Bosnian and has won the last three showdowns in a row.

Jofra Archer's pace and accuracy provide Joe Root with a 'headache'

May 12, 2019

He showed glimpses of his ability while making ODI and Twenty20 global debuts against Ireland and Pakistan last week. Meanwhile, after the completion of the Cricket World Cup , England will play the home Ashes series against Australia from 1st August to 16th September.

Donald Trump fetes 'unstoppable' Red Sox at White House

May 12, 2019

But the Patriots have not been able to find a date that works yet. On Monday, Zineb Curran, the vice president of corporate communications for the Red Sox , told ABC News that the team supports and respects Cora's decision."We are grateful to our ownership for creating a culture where we discuss these issues openly and encourage individual decision making", he said .

Madrid Masters Day Seven: Djokovic and Nadal accurately priced as favourites

May 12, 2019

Federer got back on serve at 4-4, but started his next game 0-40 and couldn't recover. I anticipate the match to be very competitive , and the market does too, chalking up Djokovic as a marginal [1.90] favourite . But this proved to be a false dawn as Thiem broke again in the next game and he served it out to clinch an epic victory. "It was a good match for me, Stan is not an easy opponent regardless of the scoreline", said Nadal after his 14th quarter-final in the last 15 years in the ...

Ander Herrera thanks Man Utd fans in farewell interview

May 12, 2019

Herrera was asking for a big pay rise to stay at Manchester United but an offer he found acceptable was never made. Earlier, TUKO.co.ke reported that Herrera is reportedly on his way to join French champions Paris-Saint-Germain from Premier League side Manchester United .

Is Aaron Rodgers going to be on Game of Thrones?

May 12, 2019

In fact, reports suggest that Rodgers himself will be featured in the episode. And just in case that tweet wasn't a good enough hint that he's going to be making a cameo , he came out and actually admitted it during an interview on the red carpet before the Kentucky Derby.

Silverstone to host MotoGP until 2021 after another full re-surface

May 11, 2019

Complaints flooded in from Formula 1 drivers about the bumpiness of the new tarmac past year, with Lewis Hamilton even declaring the surface as worst than the Nurburgring Nordschleife. TARMAC have been appointed by Silverstone to resurface their entire world-famous Grand Prix circuit. "We have a globally-renowned company working on the surfacing of the track and we have one of the most respected circuit designers in Jarno Zaffelli working as an expert advisor to Silverstone during ...

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City are prepared for 'crazy' title-race finale

May 11, 2019

I didn't expect it when we were seven points behind against this Liverpool to be in the position we are now. Analytic-phobes look away now but City are more or less matching their expected goals (xG) projection, which is 91.5, while Liverpool are outperforming it: their xG is 77.8.

Arsenal keeper Petr Cech explains ‘remarkable’ Chelsea ‘dream’ after Europa League win

May 11, 2019

It's a final and we will try our best to win". "The club needs to win a trophy, the players as well". "I don't know. If Hazard is thinking that the history here is finished, then in his mind it is finished ". 'I can try to speak to him but it is not easy . I am not in charge of the renewal of the contract so I am not able to answer. "I live in this club, so I come here every single day".

Suarez out of Copa del Rey final after surgery

May 11, 2019

There has been increased speculation the on-loan Sassuolo forward will move back to Italy at the end of the season after struggling for form with the Catalan giants. Uruguay begin their campaign against Ecuador on June 16. Suarez scored 25 goals in 49 matches this season, second only to Lionel Messi on the scoring list.

Folau code of conduct hearing into day two

May 11, 2019

Yet despite being hauled before RA and Waratahs' executives for "discussions" about the post previous year, Folau was given no sanction. It is D-Day for Israel Folau and Rugby Australia - but what will his future entail? The Australian newspaper reported RA chief executive Raelene Castle wrote to players last month telling them that the organisation respected their religious beliefs.

Neymar banned for three matches for lashing out at fan

May 11, 2019

The French football federation's disciplinary commission added a suspended two-match ban to its punishment. But PSG are unhappy with the ruling and are looking to get the decision overturned. PSG clinched its sixth Ligue 1 title in seven years on April 27 but has not advanced past the Champions League's round of 16 in Neymar's two seasons in Paris, with the Brazilian striker missing both games against Manchester United this season and one of two round-of-16 matches against Real ...

Seahawks release Baldwin, Chancellor

May 10, 2019

Baldwin is widely expected to retire. The news was expected for the 31-year-old Chancellor, who sat out all of last season with a neck injury that was described as career ending. "There is a real chance that Baldwin, one of the Seahawks' best and most popular players, has played his last National Football League down, a source said Friday".

Liverpool players push bodies to limit for Premier League finale

May 10, 2019

City like to be on the front foot, too: they've scored the first goal in a whopping 83 percent of their games, with Liverpool trailing (just 68 percent) and the rest of the division in the dust. "It was a week of miracles, of big football moments, and from our point of view if there could be a big football moment on the weekend, that would be nice", he said .

Oleksandr Usyk pulls out of heavyweight debut

May 10, 2019

Usyk, the consensus 2018 fighter of the year, suffered a torn right biceps on Monday during a training session, forcing him to withdraw from his first fight at heavyweight, manager Egis Klimas told ESPN on Tuesday. Usyk and Takam were set to be the main event of a card that was set to air on DAZN, which now may be up in the air due to the World Boxing Super Series winner's bicep injury.

Gautam Gambhir denies Atishi’s allegations

May 10, 2019

On Thursday, after AAP levelled the allegations against him, Gambhir in a series of tweets slammed AAP chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a series of tweets and accused him of outraging a woman's modesty. Atishi, stay strong. I can imagine how hard it must be for u. "It is precisely this kind of forces we have to fight against", the Delhi chief minister tweeted.

Federer survives match points to beat Monfils

May 10, 2019

Yes, Thiem has played a lot more clay events in recent years than Federer (and indeed, pretty much everyone), and yes, Thiem's level this season has been strong, but I am struggling to make a case for Thiem at the prices. Monfils even had match points at 6-5, but Federer smashed his way back to deuce. He won the Rotterdam title in February. Losing just four points on first serve, Rafael Nadal played some of his best tennis of late thumping American Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 6-4.

Will Barton-Seth Curry confrontation results in four technical fouls

May 10, 2019

I can't be letting people put their fingers in my eyes. The Trailblazers would stay in the lead for most of the game and rarely looked in danger and that was because they got production from every player who played extended minutes. "I ain't trippin off that". Hopefully no suspension for that. "I think if I [did something to get] suspended, I would probably have gotten ejected". In what was the first blowout of the series, the Nuggets stifled the backcourt duo of Damian Lillard and CJ ...

World Number One Osaka Survives Scare To Reach Last 16 In Madrid

May 10, 2019

But for now, I feel fine, so I think it's good. "This match was on my racket because she (Sorribes Tormo) doesn't really have the game", Osaka told a news conference. Stephens, who announced her engagement to U.S. soccer worldwide Jozy Altidore last week, goes on to face former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka. I think everything went very well for me today.

Nadal on the up again, Ferrer ends career in Madrid

May 10, 2019

Felix had great results on clay Challengers previous year and played well against Denis Shapovalov in the first round here to set Nadal clash where he had no chance, losing serve four times from ten opportunities offered to Rafa and creating nearly no damage on the return.

Kyler Murray's contract makes National Football League decision look even better

May 10, 2019

Rookie mini-camp for the Cardinals begins on Friday. The deal also included a signing bonus of more than $23.59 million, and the salary-cap hit was set at $6.39 million. But after his outstanding season at Oklahoma, Murray chose to only pay professional football. He also ran for 1,001 yards and capped off his final collegiate season by winning the Heisman Trophy.

Solskjaer says Manchester United will 'recruit smart' this summer

May 10, 2019

James Garner , Dylan Levitt, Arnau Puigmal, Tahith Chong , Angel Gomes and Mason Greenwood have all trained with the first team this week so it looks as though they could feature against Neil Warnock's men at Old Trafford. He has become one of the leaders in the Red Devils squad and insisted last week that the club's players needed to take responsibility for their poor season and the sacking of Jose Mourinho .

76ers storm past Raptors, force Game 7

May 10, 2019

The Australian 22-year-old swept away days of personal attacks to be at his dominant best and keep the Philadelphia 76ers alive in the National Basketball Association playoffs with a 112-101 victory over the Toronto Raptors. J was wearing the uniform (a 1982 40-point loss to Boston). Leonard paced the Raptors with 14 first-half points, but Toronto shot just 3 of 17 from beyond the 3-point arc before the break.

Manchester United to battle Bayern Munich for Paulo Dybala

May 10, 2019

Manchester United will vie for massive signings this summer , in order to bolster their squad for next season. United would also have to sell one of their star attackers, perhaps Romelu Lukaku, to make the deal possible, as per the abovementioned publication.

Salah back for Liverpool's final charge at the title

May 10, 2019

Klopp said left back Andrew Robertson and captain Jordan Henderson should be fit to play after knocks during the game against Barcelona , but striker Roberto Firmino will miss out again. Klopp was rather less forthcoming, however, when asked whether this Sunday could be Daniel Sturridge and Alberto Moreno's final home game for the club.

Celtic linked with bid for Jose Mourinho, other clubs also keen

May 10, 2019

Celtic are seeking a permanent replacement for Brendan Rodgers, who left the club earlier this season to join Leicester City. A move to Celtic would offer the Portuguese a chance to add to his trophy haul, with Saturday's 3-0 victory at Aberdeen sealing the club's eighth consecutive league title.

Indian Premier League: Delhi Capitals beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by two wickets

May 10, 2019

With DC requiring two runs to win off the last three balls, Mishra was desperate to get off strike. They will play against Chennai Super Kings in Vizag again to decide the second finalist of IPL 2019 who will play against Mumbai Indians on May 12.

Australia paceman Jhye Richardson out of World Cup

May 10, 2019

He is being replaced with Kane Richardson in the 15-man squad for the cricket's biggest tournament. Richardson dislocated his shoulder during Australia's five-match one-day worldwide series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates, but was named in their 15-man World Cup squad subsequently, with the hope that he'd be able to recover in time for the premier event in England and Wales.

Australia set for marathon home summer

May 10, 2019

Sadly for Aussie fans, with the men's team in India for the ODIs, and with the hosts celebrating Republic Day on January 26, there will be no global men's fixture on Australia Day. Allan Border Field will be the host venue for the first worldwide matches of the summer to be held in Queensland in early October, as the world champion Australian Women's team step up their preparations for the 2020 ICC Women's World Cup in Australia from February next year.

Oakland's Mike Fiers no-hits Reds in 2-0 victory

May 10, 2019

Additionally, the right-hander entered the game with a 6.81 ERA. More importantly, Fiers received two brilliant defensive plays behind him. He has made a name for himself with a series of outfield assists while also displaying above-average speed on the basepaths.

Hamilton tightens the gloves for battle with Bottas

May 10, 2019

Ferrari knows that the gaps in both the constructors' and drivers' championships can not get much bigger if it is to have a realistic chance of turning things around in the title chase: and the only way to ensure it remains master of its own destiny is to go out there and produce a flawless weekend.

Warriors' Kevin Durant out for rest of Rockets series

May 10, 2019

Stephen Curry , himself with a finger injury, and the struggling Klay Thompson will now have to carry the load against the Rockets if the Warriors want to reach the Western Conference finals. Durant will be re-evaluated next week. Only Draymond Green could fall down while drawing an offensive charge and receive a technical foul by the time he got up.

Charlie McAvoy suspended 1 game for Josh Anderson hit

May 10, 2019

McAvoy is a first-time offender and despite the bad hit, the fact that he was assessed a minor on the play, coupled with the importance of the playoffs, a one-game suspension is just right for this situation. But the 22-year-old D-man is bound and determined to use the down time as a positive in the middle of a Stanley Cup run that's approaching a month-plus grind of intense, every-other-day hockey.

Bruins to open Eastern Conference finals on Thursday

May 10, 2019

The man advantage wasn't always advantageous for Boston in the second round, giving up numerous shorthanded chances to the Blue Jackets, but the Bruins seemed to tap into their risky power play they held during the regular season for Game 1.

NBA Playoff Betting Preview and Free Pick: Sixers-Raptors Game 5

May 10, 2019

Embiid looked like he was limping to the end of a season in which he had once displayed dominant form. Game 5 between the Sixers and Toronto Raptors is set for 8 p.m. Between the Sixers' strong duo, Tobias Harris , and Jimmy Butler , who's always ready to step up in a big game, I think Philadelphia gets the job done and pulls off the upset against the Raptors.

Gattuso and Bakayoko in sideline spat at San Siro

May 10, 2019

Spanish winger Suso opened for Milan on 37 minutes with the game springing to life in the second half with Fabio Borini tapping in the second on 67 minutes. We wear a glorious shirt and have to do the right things. I waited seven or eight minutes, he still had not put on his shin pads so I made that choice.' Bakayoko joined Milan on a season-long loan from Chelsea in August, 12 months after moving to Stamford Bridge in a £40million transfer from Monaco.

Federer impresses on return to clay

May 10, 2019

Top-ranked Novak Djokovic advanced to the third round of the Madrid Open with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Taylor Fritz on Tuesday. Dominic Thiem , on a high after winning the Barcelona Open, moved into round three when Reilly Opelka retired after losing the first game of the final set.

Ronaldo Calls Out Double Standards Over Messi When Barcelona Lose

May 10, 2019

In fact, Ronaldo claimed that he wasn't surprised that the Reds emerged victorious from the match. He added: "Although you would like more for a semi-final, and we could have had more, we haven't and we have just got to deal with that". "The level of the Premier League I think is clear", said Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri, whose turbulent first season in England could finish on an unexpected high with a top-four place already secured.

Brighton will delay Man City title celebration

May 10, 2019

They add that further tests are required on Thursday, but "the player and Liverpool medical staff believe there is no serious damage". Liverpool's game against Wolverhampton will air on NBC while Manchester City's match at Brighton & Hove Albion is on NBCSN.

Three UK players set to attend NBA Draft Combine in Chicago

May 10, 2019

The New York Knicks , Cleveland Cavaliers and Phoenix Suns have the best chance (14 percent) of landing the Duke megastar, thanks to the flattened lottery odds as part of a revamped system for deciding the order of the June 20 draft.

From Brazil: Official statement denies Arsenal agreement

May 10, 2019

Edu played four seasons at Arsenal, from 2001 through 2005, and played a key role in Arsenal's Invincibles era, especially the undefeated 2003-2004 season. Once in place, Edu will work alongside Sanllehi overseeing all technical aspects of the club, from player recruitment and contract renewals to coaching practises and the academy.

Solskjaer 'exasperated' by Man United winger Martial's attitude

May 10, 2019

Graham Roberts has suggested on Twitter that Tottenham Hotspur should not sign Anthony Martial from Manchester United in the summer transfer window. The graphic showed Martial's goals to games ratio from his first four years at Old Trafford and compared it to former United stars Ryan Giggs, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo.

White House suffers embarrassing typo as it welcomes baseball's World Series champions

May 09, 2019

More than half of that $91 billion is based on the White House's estimates for costs FEMA could incur in years to come. If that doesn't end up being the play of the year, I can't wait to see what tops it. But Cora doesn't want the visit to the White House to be about him or to focus on his home land. Trump has always been a racial lightning rod, from his tepid response to the violence of white nationalists to his stark anti-immigrant rhetoric throughout his time in office and campaigning.

Officially ruled out for Game 6 in Houston

May 09, 2019

Many feared the worst and believed Durant may have suffered an Achilles injury, but ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported last night the team had ruled that out as a possibility. Durant has taken over the playoffs for the two-time champions. If that's the timetable, that could keep Durant out for the entirety of the Western Conference Finals if they're able to push past the Houston Rockets.

Addison Russell rejoins Cubs after 40-game Major League Baseball domestic violence ban

May 09, 2019

It's unclear what the corresponding roster move will be to make room for Russell, but David Kaplan has indicated that perhaps Ben Zobrist and/or Daniel Descalso will be moved to the IL. He helped the Cubs win the World Series three years ago, batting.238 with 21 homers and 95 RBIs in 151 games as the team snapped a 108-year championship drought.

Cart for Daly at US PGA Championship

May 09, 2019

The 53-year-old American has been allowed to use a cart at the Bethpage Black course due to his injured right knee which he says makes it extremely hard to walk down hills. "The whole thing (stinks)", Daly said. Brooks Koepka does not sound too concerned about whether he wins the PGA Tour's Byron Nelson tournament this week as long as leaves the Big D for the Big Apple with his game in good shape.

Streaking Red Sox hit with David Price injury

May 09, 2019

The Boston Red Sox (16-18) had a chance to reach the.500 mark for the first time in 2019, but saw that opportunity slip away for now with a 4-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles . Cora explained over the weekend the is skipping the White House visit because he is unhappy with the way Trump has handled the aftermath of Hurricane Maria , which ripped through Cora's home country of Puerto Rico in September 2017.

Mumbai Indians training like no other team for IPL 2019 finals

May 09, 2019

The CSK management will be anxious about the form of several of their batsmen. Suresh Raina and Shane Watson played ill-advised shots against the spin on a slow turner, and CSK simply could not build any momentum. Who will prevail: the experienced, or the exuberant? That may get you to a score of 150-160 which can be a match-winning score. Faf du Plessis , Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni hold the key to the defending champions doing well with the bat.

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