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Hall of Fame trainer banned over horse deaths

June 25, 2019

On the recommendation of a special panel convened to review horses' medical, training and racing history, the track's stewards scratched four horses trained by Hollendorfer entered to run on Saturday and Sunday. A three-time victor of the GI Kentucky Oaks (Lite Light, 1991; Pike Place Dancer, 1999; Blind Luck, 2010), Hollendorfer also has three Breeders' Cup victories to his credit, the latest of which was the aforementioned Dirt Mile victory by Battle of Midway, who is also the lone ...

West Indies should learn from 'terrific' Williamson: Lloyd

June 25, 2019

And so he launched the last ball of the 49th over down toward the long-on boundary hoping, he said, "willing it to go up, and up and up", and over the rope for six runs. And the execution was off. India received a scare as they were nearly victims to a major upset but the team showed their quality with the ball to get the victory.

David Ortiz moved out of intensive care, wife says

June 25, 2019

Ferreira-Cruz also faces state charges in New Jersey in connection with two armed robberies in 2017. More details came out after the shooting, leading police to believe that someone placed a hit on the former Major League Baseball star. The 43-year-old Ortiz was not the intended target of the orchestrated attack, Dominican Republic authorities said Wednesday. Ortiz required multiple surgeries and is now recovering at a Boston hospital.

International Olympic Committee begins conference to decide on 2026 Olympics host

June 25, 2019

Italy's economy is struggling, with European Union officials considering how best to sanction Rome over its mismanagement off debt. "We submit with full confidence to your judgment", Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte told voters. The vote was decided Italy had more local support than did the Swedish bid - around 85% versus 60% - which has become crucial as its become more politically challenging to get cities to maintain their bids to host major global events.

Blazers trade Turner to Hawks for Bazemore

June 25, 2019

A tremendously well-respected teammate and one of the NBA's best quotes , Turner should be a positive influence on a Hawks team building around recent first-round picks John Collins , De'Andre Hunter, Kevin Huerter , Cam Reddish and Trae Young .

Manchester United overtake Premier League rivals in Bruno Fernandes race

June 25, 2019

Sporting president Frederico Varandas has asked Pinho to "accelerate the process" which will see Bruno Fernandes switch to one of the Premier League giants. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs to strengthen his squad after United finished sixth last season and Fernandes could be viewed as a potential replacement for Paul Pogba after the Frenchman went public with his desire to seek a new challenge this summer.

Windies all-rounder Russell ruled out of World Cup with injury

June 25, 2019

The explosive player has been nothing like himself this World Cup , grimacing after each ball bowled and limping all over the field and leaking runs. Ambris has featured in six ODIs and averages 105.33. West Indies set to next face India on Thursday. West Indies are all but out of the World Cup as they are languishing at the eighth spot in the 10-team competition with just three points from six games.

Blue Jays walk off losers in Red Sox series opener

June 25, 2019

Home field hasn't been much of an advantage for the Boston Red Sox this season. Boston trailed 5-1 before Andrew Benintendi's RBI single and J.D. Martinez's two-run single in the seventh, and pinch-hitter Rafael Devers' run-scoring single in the eighth tied it.

Edinson Cavani, Luis Suarez Score as Uruguay Cruises Past 10-Man Ecuador

June 25, 2019

Arturo Mina's second-half own goal wrapped things up. "But there were some cases like Suarez, this is the first game he plays after his injury, he played just some training matches". Uruguay leads Group C with three points and Ecuador has zero. "We can nearly be completely happy about this win, but [Matias] Vecino has muscular pain and we will look at the nature of it [on Monday] in Porto Alegre".

Fan taken to hospital after struck by Cody Bellinger's foul ball

June 24, 2019

He has three home runs total in 13 games with the Dodgers this season. A fan at Dodger Stadium was struck in the head by a foul ball off the bat of the Dodgers' Cody Bellinger in the first inning of Los Angeles' game against the Colorado Rockies .

Pakistan to take on South Africa in World Cup clash

June 24, 2019

England will face India, New Zealand and Australia next - all three of which are tough teams to beat. Their fixture against Sri Lanka was washed out. In fact, there is no denying the fact Pakistan is the most unpredictable team in the game.

Mets’ Callaway, Vargas have confrontation with reporter

June 24, 2019

Louis Cardinals at Citi Field, Sunday, June 16, 2019, in New York. After the press conference, Callaway walked past Healey in the clubhouse. This eventually got the attention of Vargas, who Healey said had been getting dressed at his locker and was staring at him for roughly 45 seconds.

Kings hire Joe Dumars as special adviser

June 24, 2019

Dumars joins a slightly depleted Kings front office after the dismissal of assistant general manager Brandon Williams at the start of the offseason. "Joe and I played together in the league and (he) is a legend in our sport", Divac said. He was relieved of his duties in Detroit in 2014 after five consecutive playoff misses, and has acted as the president of the basketball division for Independent Sports & Entertainment since 2017.

‘Don’t blame me for boring races,’ says Hamilton after another F1 procession

June 24, 2019

That reporter had asked Hamilton if he has thought about "showboating" in a desperate attempt to spice up the season. He said he had really enjoyed his battle in Canada after hounding Sebastian Vettel throughout the grand prix, despite only winning because of his rival's five-second penalty.

Faf du Plessis blasts ‘mediocre’ South Africa after World Cup exit

June 24, 2019

Du Plessis said his players were suffering from a chronic lack of confidence. "We are here to play cricket, and like any other side, believe we can win the World Cup", said Sarfaraz in an interview released to the Pakistani media by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

AC Milan and Inter Milan confirm that San Siro will be demolished

June 24, 2019

A timeframe for building the new stadium has not yet been set, but Scaroni hopes it would be ready in time for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Games, should Milan be chosen as host city. He is, however, prepared to bow to the wishes of Milan and Inter and is looking forward to seeing the final proposals. "I'm waiting to see the proposal from Inter and Milan".

No World Cup cards for goalkeepers coming of their line

June 24, 2019

Scotland's Lee Alexander was the latest culprit, with her slight encroachment costing Shelley Kerr's side a place in the knockout rounds when Argentina fought back to draw 3-3 on Wednesday. - unlike during "normal time ", when a sent-off goalkeeper can usually be "replaced" by the team substituting an outfield player for a specialist reserve goalkeeper, substitutions are not allowed in KFPM so an outfield player would have to become the goalkeeper.

U.S. soccer starting lineup vs. Spain

June 24, 2019

Here's how its supporters can follow suit. The 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup runs until July 7. Get national team gear at Fanatics , Dick's Sporting Goods , Amazon , Soccer.com and Lids . Spain is not the United States , though. The match may have been a confidence boost for No. 13 Spain , because it was able to hang with the world's top-ranked team.

Metal hip Murray hails 'special' doubles title

June 24, 2019

The past couple of years have been an emotional time for me, and when it came to the Australian Open I decided I had had enough and was able to speak out about it. "It's a huge honour for me to share the court with him", Herbert told AFP after losing to Roger Federer in the singles semi-final of the ATP event in Halle Saturday.

Rafael Benitez: Newcastle United manager to leave club

June 24, 2019

The Newcastle hierarchy confirmed in a statement: "We have worked hard to extend Rafa's contract over a significant period of time, however it has not been - and will not be - possible to reach an agreement with Rafa and his representatives".

How Manchester United can finally seal Aaron Wan-Bissaka's transfer

June 24, 2019

It is further reported that Fernandes' agent Miguel Pinho was in England last week to hold talks and Solskjaer wants him snapped up before pre-season kicks off next month. PSG, as a result, find themselves in a peculiar position where they are having to get rid of a player they once bought for a world record fee. If Zaha also leaves Palace for big money this summer, it is believed that United could receive close to $20 million of any deal.

Moment Panthers quarterback Cam Newton offers a passenger $1,500 to swap seats

June 24, 2019

Newton was hoping for a seat with more room. Edwards, who lives in Alaska, told CNN he was flying back to the United States from Paris on the same flight as Newton and had run into him a little earlier at the airport. Edwards, who now competes on NBC's "Titan Games", told CNN that he had encountered Newton in the airport and was on his flight from Paris. The offer was rejected, and Newton appeared to be in disbelief.

Evergreen Lopez hands youngster Auger-Aliassime Queen's lesson

June 24, 2019

Murray and Lopez will now face Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury in the final after they overcame the Bryan brothers 7-6 7-6. Yet, he has rolled back the years with his performances this week, both on the singles court, but also in the doubles, where he has been partnering Andy Murray in his return from injury.

Del Potro raises doubts over career after latest injury

June 24, 2019

Del Potro's career has been marked by a succession of serious injuries, the right-hander undergoing multiple wrist surgeries before battling back to reach his career best ranking a year ago. And a crest fallen Del Potro admitted in an Instagram video that the injury could be career ending. "I can not say anything more than that". Del Potro originally fractured the same kneecap last October, forcing him to miss the rest of the season and limiting him to only five tournaments so far this ...

Rafa Benitez to leave Newcastle United, say Premier League club

June 24, 2019

In addition to offering gratitude to Benitez and his support staff "for their efforts over the last three years and their significant contribution to what has been collectively achieved", Newcastle have confirmed that coaches Paco de Míguel Moreno, Antonio Gómez Pérez and Mikel Antia will be following their boss out of the club on 30 June.

Bangladesh v Afghanistan, 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup

June 24, 2019

Afghanistan fought hard and almost pulled off the shock of the tournament so far against India , in the end falling short by just 11 runs. The Mashrafe Mortaza-led side, which is now placed at sixth spot with five points, has batted pretty well so far in the tournament.

Joshua decides Andy Ruiz rematch next week

June 24, 2019

Joshua and Ruiz are busy finalising their rematch after the Mexican-American's upset win in NY that gave him the WBO, IBF and WBA belts. "The rematch is going to be the same". Joshua, 29, was sent to the canvas four times by an opponent who took the fight at short notice after Joshua's original opponent Jarrell Miller failed drugs tests.

Senegal sweep Tanzania aside in mismatch

June 24, 2019

Powerful Senegal will launch their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations campaign against Tanzania in Cairo Sunday without Liverpool star Sadio Mane, but coach Aliou Cisse is unconcerned. "We are challengers. The favourites are the teams that have won this tournament in the past". "We would have preferred to have him playing". "When you go into such a tournament, you must get a positive result to be assured of doing well and that is what we will target against Senegal ".

Reavie wins Travelers Championship for second PGA TOUR title

June 24, 2019

Keegan Bradley had been chasing Chez Reavie all afternoon in the final round of the Travelers Championship Sunday at the TPC-River Highlands. Chez Reavie ended an 11-year wait for a second PGA Tour win, securing the Travelers Championship title by four strokes on Sunday.

Faltering England Still the Team to Beat at World Cup, Says Langer

June 24, 2019

The three teams we've got coming up are good teams and we know what we're going to get from those three teams, ' said Bayliss. Normally, on a wicket like this one, which wasn't the easiest to play big shots on, we're still busy and knocking singles around into the gaps.

Raptors coach Nick Nurse jams with Arkells at Toronto concert

June 24, 2019

Leonard hasn't tipped his hand to whichever way he is leaning in free agency and while many other free agents have numerous links and rumors associated with their plans, nobody in the media really knows what Kawhi plans to do. Kawhi Leonard will decline his 2019-20 player option with the Toronto Raptors and become an unrestricted free agent, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports .

Roger Federer primed for Wimbledon charge after sealing 10th Halle Open crown

June 24, 2019

Only Rafael Nadal had previously achieved the feat in the Open era. In a press conference in Halle , Roger Federer commented on Matteo Berrettini's progress. The Halle Open is a warm-up tournament for Wimbledon which begins on July 1. Things got easier in the latter stages as he thrashed Andy Murray's new doubles partner Pierre-Hugues Herbert in the semi-finals before dispatching Goffin on Sunday.

Chelsea ace Abraham: I want to stay and play for Lampard

June 24, 2019

The striker had been on loan at Bristol City for the 2016-2017 season and then, in the following campaign, in the Premier League at Swansea City, before he dropped back down to re-establish himself at Aston Villa last season. "There will never be a better time to play the youngsters", he added. There has been speculation that Chelsea might refuse to sell him because of the prospect of a transfer ban hanging over the club.

Ruiz: Joshua not a good boxer

June 24, 2019

The 29-year-old took to the streets of California, where he was born, in an open-top vehicle to celebrate winning the IBF, WBA and WBO titles following his seventh-round stoppage victory at Madison Square Garden. It would also be foolish to count out Ruiz however, who was streaks ahead of Joshua in a technical sense. You know a lot of people, and I'm speaking to Joshua too, because he was overlooking me and saying.

Pete Alonso Breaks Mets Rookie Home Run Record

June 24, 2019

Alonso's homer also matches the Mets' single-season record for a rookie. The only catch is that Strawberry accomplished this feat over the course of 122 games, hitting his 26th home run on September 28th against the Pittsburg Pirates, which was the third to last game of the 1983 season.

Kawhi Leonard Will Decline Option, Become a Free Agent

June 24, 2019

Nurse made good on an invite extended by the band following the Raptors' June 13 series-deciding victory over the Golden State Warriors to capture the 2019 National Basketball Association title. "That was a great job by a great team, so we'll think about that". Trudeau extended an invitation to the National Basketball Association champions for a visit to Parliament Hill and Raptors head coach Nick Nurse said details are being worked out.

Wayland's Phil Regan, 82, headed back to the Major Leagues

June 24, 2019

The Mets tried tossing Eiland and Hernandez overboard yesterday as if replacing them with 82-year old Phil Regan and the returned Ricky Bones will magically make a group of bad pitchers start to perform better. Lucie of the Florida State League. A shakeup in NY has returned Phil Regan to the major leagues at age 82. He also was the West Michigan Whitecaps manager in 2002, and before that, he managed the Baltimore Orioles in 1995 and was the Chicago Cubs' pitching coach in 1997.

Simon grinds down Medvedev to reach Queen’s final

June 24, 2019

The second set was equally close, with both pairs fending off break points until Salisbury and Ram finally secured the first break of serve in the match. He is the first wildcard to win the title since Pete Sampras 20 years ago. Murray has already said that he will make a return to Wimbledon this Summer.

Fernando Torres retires from football, Liverpool, Atletico, Chelsea, Spain

June 24, 2019

The 35-year-old former Atletico Madrid , Liverpool , Chelsea and AC Milan forward told a news conference that he would bring down the curtain on his career after his Sagan Tosu hosted the Vissel Kobe side of his fellow World Cup winners on August 23.

Andy Murray marks Queen's comeback with doubles title

June 23, 2019

Murray was in good form during his lengthy interview with Amazon Prime as he asked Lopez if he would wear a skirt to join him in the Wimbledon mixed doubles. However, his brilliance was epitomized when he fired an unstoppable forehand victor off a Kontinen serve to secure a break point and they moved 6-5 ahead when Peer fired long.

Pavan beats Fitzpatrick in playoff to win BMW International Open

June 23, 2019

An elite field had gathered at Golfclub München Eichenried and two time Major Champion Kaymer took big crowds with him as he moved to five under, just one shot behind Andrea Pavan . He was under par for the front nine but bogeyed the par 4 10th and 13th holes to finish one under overall. "This hole (18th) is not the best for me without driver but I managed to make birdie and it's been unbelievable".

Super Falcons refuse to leave hotel in France after World Cup exit

June 23, 2019

The bonuses amount to about $5,600 USA but the players allege that they have only been paid half of that. They will also have to play Germany, to whom they lost 0-1 in a group phase match in Germany eight years ago. Federation Internationale de Football Association had stepped in on Sunday morning after the players missed their transport to Paris and subsequently their flights, and the NFF were advised that any further expenses incurred by the team's continued stay would be deducted from ...

Peru 0 - 5 Brazil | 22 Jun 2019

June 23, 2019

Arthur , who is younger than Coutinho and Neymar but has played with the latter for Brazil , had no doubts when asked about the possibility of the transfer. Goals from Casemiro , Roberto Firmino and Everton put Tite's charges in a comfortable position before the break. "It's not up to us now, that's the uncomfortable situation", Peru manager Ricardo Gareca said.

Artem Lobov, Paulie Malignaggi Bitter feud ends in bare knuckle brawl

June 23, 2019

Lobov, meanwhile, was cast away from the UFC in late 2018, but rebounded with a hard-fought decision win over fellow UFC alum Jason Knight at BKFC 5 in April. "I felt a pain that I'm pretty familiar with", Malignaggi said. Having lost the fight, Malignaggi said that he is one-and-done with bare knuckle boxing.

Cameroon beats New Zealand to reach round of 16

June 23, 2019

The forward's goal was disallowed for offside following a VAR review, leaving her close to tears amid more protests. "That wasn't a World Cup tie in terms of behaviour", Neville told BBC Sport . "In the end they should actually count their lucky stars it wasn't five or six". A team that are refusing to play. It does nothing to enhance the reputation of women's football when players do not seem to understand the offside law and how VAR is used.

White nets double as England top Group D

June 23, 2019

His side were deserving winners despite Neville making eight changes following last Friday's 1-0 win over Argentina , with White among the players returning. England, in contrast, progress with three wins out of three, despite Neville ringing the changes once again as his side returned to the Cote d'Azur after edging out Argentina in Le Havre.

Ashleigh Barty to become world No 1 after winning Birmingham title

June 23, 2019

The French Open champion will replace Japan's Naomi Osaka at the top when the rankings are released on Monday. Racing out to three match points, the 23-year-old became World No.1 off a high second serve the German put wide. The world number 19 consolidated that breakthrough to lead 3-0, the winners flowing from her racket, although Barty managed to prevail in a baseline duel and hit back in the fifth game.

Celtics Share Photos From This Past Year, Glaringly Omit Some Players

June 23, 2019

If Baynes is moved without the Celtics taking salary in return, Boston would be in position to offer almost the max - just over $32 million per season - to a player with seven or more years of experience. With point guard Kyrie Irving expected to leave and Gordon Hayward's name in the trade rumor mill, the Celtics are in likely to be in the market for key pieces.

Liverpool FC are interested in re-signing Philippe Coutinho

June 23, 2019

Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp would not be against bringing back Coutinho, who played his best football at Anfield before leaving for Barça. But with the Reds not interested, that may now lead to the player heading elsewhere. It's fair to say Liverpool had a monumental 2018/19 campaign . The Reds also notched up 97 points in the Premier League - the third-highest total in the competition's history - sweeping aside nearly everything before them.

Nashville Predators trade PK Subban to the New Jersey Devils

June 23, 2019

Within the past decade or so, the Predators have continuously iced a highly competitive roster, thanks to their GM's willingness to make, at times, unpopular yet necessary changes in personnel - the latest his decision to part with former Norris Trophy victor P.K.

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