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Who said what on MS Dhoni-Kedar Jadhav's freakish batting against England

July 02, 2019

All eyes were on Dhoni who has been known as the chase master and is counted among the best finishers in the game. Agarwal has 3964 runs in first class cricket and his highest score is 304* against Maharashtra. Shankar is the second Indian player to be ruled out of the 2019 World Cup after opener Shikhar Dhawan exited with to a thumb fracture, sustained during the game against Australia.

Kevon Looney To Re-sign With Warriors

July 02, 2019

A general view during Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. The best possible scenario for Cousins to receive a competitive offer would be from either the Lakers or Clippers - whichever team doesn't land Kawhi Leonard .

Late bloomer Gatto-Monticone faces Serena in dream Wimbledon debut

July 02, 2019

Barty, who is bidding to become the first woman since Serena Williams in 2015 to win both the French Open and Wimbledon in the same season, said the weight of being No. The 25-year-old Austrian fifth seed does not find grass to his liking - his best showing reaching the last 16 in 2017 - and wilted under the expert serve-and-volley game of the American.

Leicester reject United's £70m bid for Maguire

July 02, 2019

Manchester United will have to pay more than £90 million for Harry Maguire and make him the most expensive defender of all time if they are to sign the Leicester City man this summer. A native of Sheffield, Maguire has spent the last two seasons at Leicester following a £12 million move from Hull City. It would surpass the £89.3m the Red Devils paid Juventus for Paul Pogba in 2016 by £700,000.

"Andy Murray learned a lesson" says Grand Slam legend Wilander

July 02, 2019

I didn't know four or five weeks ago if I'd even be playing on the grass". Should the weather delay proceedings, doubles matches are the first to be postponed, meaning players can find themselves with a heavy schedule. Unusually, it has been to no avail so far, as French Open champion Ash Barty and France's Kristina Mladenovic , a former victor in mixed doubles at Wimbledon , both said thanks but no thanks - albeit with heavy hearts and a big apology, their singles and women's doubles ...

Sri Lanka claim narrow win over West Indies

July 02, 2019

Earlier, West Indies struggled to make an impact with the new ball after winning the toss and the Sri Lankan top order batted well to post a mammoth 338-6. At 21 years, 87 days, Fernando became the third-youngest batter to score a World Cup century, behind Paul Stirling, who was 20 years, 196 days when he scored 101 for Ireland against Netherlands in 2011, and Ricky Ponting, who was 21 and 76 days when he scored 102 against West Indies in 1996.

David Silva set for final season at Man City

July 02, 2019

Should Liverpool claim the Premier League next season, Coady believes they will have to replicate the form they showed last time out, but with champions Manchester City already starting to strengthen, there will be no let-up for Jurgen Klopp's side.

Rating the trade: Senators and Leafs pull off a blockbuster deal

July 02, 2019

And after some time tweaking things to be just so, it finally mirrors what I believe to be the playing style Kyle Dubas believes will win in the National Hockey League. Zaitsev signed a seven-year, $31.5-million contract with the Leafs in the summer of 2016. "When you look at 20-minute guys, not many are out there and we like the fact that we have him under contract for the next five years".

Aston Villa sign full back Matt Targett from Southampton

July 02, 2019

However, Villa face the problem that Southampton do not want to sell their talented left-back and have reportedly promised the player they will reassess his position at the club this summer. "Dean, the gaffer, is building something special here", Targett told the club website . Moraes may have arrived this summer, however, the 22-year-old Brazilian hardly has the experience of playing in such a big league and could benefit by having a player of Austin's knowledge besides him.

Pep Guardiola lauds Liverpool atmosphere at Anfield in Man City title vow

July 02, 2019

The Spaniard became the first manager in England to win all four domestic trophies last season, as he lifted back-to-back Premier League and Carabao Cup titles and added the FA Cup and Community Shield to his illustrious managerial achievements.

Tobias Harris agrees to 5-year, $180 million deal with 76ers

July 02, 2019

Butler will now be on contract with the Heat, starting a 4-year, $142 million max deal which is the most he could get in a sign-and-trade. Stay tuned at All U Can Heat as we'll break down any new developments on this or any other deals that may spring up.

Leeds United sign Jack Harrison and Ben White on loan

July 02, 2019

Jack Harrison is pleased to be back at Elland Road , after rejoining Leeds United on a season-long loan from Manchester City . But the forward found game time hard to come by towards the end of last season as Nuno Espirito Santo's side went on to clinch a seventh-placed finish in the Premier League .

What Will Celtics Starting Lineup Look Like After Acquiring Enes Kanter?

July 02, 2019

Kanter's manager, Hank Fetic, had earlier taken to Twitter to announce his client's decision prior to Charania, providing the financial specifics of the deal. Kanter is a solid offensive big who will help on the boards, but lacks on the defensive side of the ball. This past season he went for 13.7/9.8, first with the Knicks , then with the Blazers after NY had waived him.

Sri Lankans left to play for pride in West Indies fixture

July 02, 2019

Rihanna rallied all day as a guest in the International Cricket Council's box on special invitation by media manager Philip Spooner and came pretty close to missing a flight, but it was in vain as Sri Lanka defeated the regional side by 23 runs at the Riverside ground .

Blackhawks Sign Goalie Robin Lehner

July 02, 2019

Lehner won the Bill Masterton Trophy, awarded annually to a player who best exemplifies the spirit of perseverance. During training camp, Lehner revealed issues with addiction and a previously undiagnosed bipolar disorder. Earlier in the day, the Hurricanes lost Mrazek's partner Curtis McElhinney, who signed a two-year, $2.6 million contract to serve as Andrei Vasilevskiy backup in Tampa Bay.

Walker leads Spurs past Cavs to open the SLC Summer League

July 02, 2019

Each of the Thunder's four scheduled games will air on either NBA TV or ESPNU. Wade, who wear No. 37, will be joined on the 16-man summer league roster by recent Cavalier draft picks Darius Garland (Vanderbilt), Dylan Windler (Belmont) and Kevin Porter , Jr.

Pelicans Acquire Derrick Favors From Jazz

July 02, 2019

Bojan Bogdanovic signed a four-year deal Sunday, with the Utah Jazz, that will pay him $73 million, reported ESPN. In 76 games last season he averaged 11.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game. He then played four seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers before signing as a free agent with the 76ers. The 30-year-old averaged a career-best 18 points last season and became a prime offensive threat after guard Victor Oladipo suffered a season-ending knee/quadriceps injury.

Three reasons to believe Kawhi Leonard is coming

July 02, 2019

Leonard is said to be either taking his talents back to the Toronto Raptors or to Southern California to play for the Lakers or Clippers . Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka did reach out to Leonard's camp in an official capacity after the window opened for teams to communicate with players' representatives.

Senegal 3-0 Kenya: Sadio Mane bags brace after missing a penalty

July 02, 2019

Kenya despite defending very well and frustrating the Senegalese, Ismaila Sarr finally found a way past them in the second half after Sadio Mané had wasted a penalty in the first half. Senegal, meanwhile, kicked off their campaign with a 2-0 win over Tanzania before losing 1-0 to group leaders Algeria. Patrick Matasi also made two great saves, blocking an Idrissa Gueye close-range shot and tipping a Sarr header over via the top of the crossbar.

Verstappen retains Austria win over Leclerc after review

July 02, 2019

A late-call to two-stop the German (after he'd been passed by eventual victor Verstappen) gave him the pace he needed to overtake Lewis Hamilton for fourth on the penultimate race lap, with Vettel going on to finish in that position, just 0.650s behind Bottas.

Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant were set on teaming up before last season

July 02, 2019

The most high-profile free agents this offseason include Kevin Durant , who is coming back from an Achilles injury, Kyrie Irving , and Jimmy Butler , with a host of other players looking to secure the bag ahead of the 2019-20 National Basketball Association season.

Paul Pogba won’t quit United for Real Madrid claims club legend Makelele

July 02, 2019

And Italian newspaper Tuttosport say the World Cup victor will tell his manager that his loyalty warrants a move away. According to the same story, however, Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has informed Pogba and his agent that he will block any bid to force an exit.

Warriors Sign Klay Thompson to 5-Year $190M Max Contract

July 02, 2019

However, the five-time All-Star's 2018-19 season came to a disastrous end when he suffered a torn ACL in Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Raptors. Klay Thompson is staying in the Bay. Along with his shooting ability, Thompson has established himself as one of the league's top defenders. Thompson scored a career-high 60 points on December 5, 2016, for the highest-scoring performance by a Golden State player in more than 42 years.

World cricketers feel ‘something amiss in Indian defeat’, netizens allege conspiracy

July 02, 2019

Jason Roy and Jonny Bairstow gave England solid base at the top as they stitched together a partnership of 160 runs. Indian fans were also devastated. It was India's first loss in the tournament . They refused to let the spinners settle, they played their natural game and went for the kill and it left Kohli in a very hard situation.

Senegal 0-1 Algeria: Africa Cup of Nations 2019

July 02, 2019

They join Nigeria and Egypt, after securing their first back-to-back AFCON victory since 1990. Algeria's forward Mohamed Youcef Belaili scored the victor in the 49th minute, although Liverpool star Sadio Mane's Senegal had 55 percent of the ball possession.

Higuain staying at Juventus, brother claims

July 02, 2019

The pair, of course, were reunited briefly at Chelsea last season, where Higuain could only muster a mere five goals from 18 games. The club also bid farewell to goalkeepers Rob Green and Eduardo, defender Gary Cahill and Kyle Scott following the expiration of their contracts.

Chelsea-bound Frank Lampard to miss Derby County pre-season training

July 02, 2019

Lampard was thought to be the favourite to succeed Maurizio Sarri after the Italian coach quit for Juventus last month. They expect talks to conclude on Monday or Tuesday. Before the first team begins preparations we want to solve the issue of the new manager. Highly-rated Edwards is set to be promoted from the academy coaching set-up to take a place in Lampard's backroom team, which will provide another link between the senior and young players.

Palace slap whopping new price tag on Zaha amid Arsenal interest

July 02, 2019

As speculation began to circulate on Monday, Zaha - who netted 10 goals in the Premier League last term - scored in Ivory Coast's 4-1 Africa Cup of Nations win over Namibia. Now, Zaha's brother Judicael has stated that Zaha would achieve a dream he has held since a young age in making the switch to Arsenal were Palace to let him go, and that he has "given all" to help seal the latter's status as a Premier League contender.

Rangers find a new star winger, game-changer in Artemi Panarin

July 02, 2019

After months of speculation and rumors, UFA superstar winger Artemi Panarin left money on the table to sign a seven-year deal with the Rangers worth $81.5 million on Monday. Ahead of trade deadline in 2018, the Rangers released a letter to fans announcing their intent to rebuild, and then dealt forwards Rick Nash and J.T.

Milwaukee's Antetokounmpo named NBA's MVP at 24

July 02, 2019

The NBA's MVP noted he will play for Greece at this year's basketball World Cup in China starting August 31. Basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo , center, of the Milwaukee Bucks , who was named NBA Most Valuable Player for the 2018-19 is congratulated during the presentation of his new shoe, in Zappeion hall, Athens, on Friday, June 28, 2019.

American teen Gauff, 15, turfs idol Venus Williams out of Wimbledon

July 02, 2019

Gauff, who was born on March 13, 2004, secured her spot at the fabled tennis championships with a win in the final qualifying round at Roehampton on Thursday. Gauff is the 12th youngest overall to play in the Wimbledon main draw , but the youngest to come through qualifying. Williams , whose exploits along with her younger sister Serena inspired Gauff to take up the sport, made no secret of how far Gauff could go.

Neville irritated with Americans over World Cup hotel visit

July 02, 2019

It's not something that England would do. Every single meeting, every single training session, every five-a-side we've had, we've spoken about winning. "For her to say that about us is awesome for this squad". "In terms of our fitness as a team in comparison to 2015, the game has moved on so much since then".

Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs dies at age 27

July 02, 2019

Skaggs died earlier in the day in Texas, the Angels said on Twitter. It's unclear if the cause of his death is known. Skaggs was drafted by the Angels with the 40th pick in the first round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft. "There are no other details at this time, please keep Tyler's family in your thoughts and prayers". No foul play is suspected. "I am deeply saddened by today's tragedy in Texas", Manfred said.

Ex-Pirates slugger Bobby Bonilla made another $1.19 million

July 02, 2019

Bonilla last played for the Mets in 1999 and his final game in the majors came in 2001 as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals. The payments stem from an agreement the Mets and Bonilla reached to buy out his contract in 2000. "The Syracuse Mets have to pay Bobby Bonilla $1M every year through 2043", Troy Nunes is an Absolute Magician blogger Sean Keeley joked when the Mets purchased Syracuse's minor league baseball team last year.

Park claims share of lead in Arkansas

July 02, 2019

Ciganda fired a 66 and the leading duo had a two-stroke lead over a group of seven players that included overnight leader Park In-bee (69) and world No. "But then again, it would feel nice to be the No. 1". The only Par-5 she did not birdie was the seventh but made up with a birdie on ninth for a bogey free 68 and she has not dropped a shot in 36 holes.

Verstappen ends Mercedes run in Austria

July 02, 2019

Valtteri Bottas finished third for Mercedes with championship-leading team mate Lewis Hamilton , victor of the previous four races, fifth and behind Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel . Dr Helmut Marko agrees: "It wasn't an incident, it was racing". "Trying to compare the three of them, they are three very different incidents". The matter was only settled two weeks later at the French Grand Prix when stewards decided the new evidence Ferrari submitted did not warrant a review.

Raptors president 'confident' Leonard will return to champs

July 02, 2019

The Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers , however, will be trying to convince the SoCal native to come home. The Athletic reported earlier this week that Leonard and his team of representatives have set up a tentative meeting with the Clippers for July 2.

Marcus Rashford signs new four-year deal at Manchester United

July 02, 2019

The England global scored 13 goals in all competitions last season to equal his best return since breaking into the senior squad four years ago. Rashford had been heavily linked with moves to Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona earlier this summer, but that speculation has now come to an end with the attacker committing to his boyhood club until 2023.

Rangers sign Artemi Panarin to 7-year, $81.5M deal

July 02, 2019

Early reports are that he signed for the maximum seven years for a total of $81.5 million. Panarin was arguably the best player on the free-agent market this summer. After Panarin said he wouldn't talk about a new contract until the offseason, the Columbus Blue Jackets were pushed into an awkward position: get what they could for the star Russian at the trade deadline or make a playoff push and possibly get nothing after the season.

LeBron Reportedly Gifting AD with #23 Jersey Next Season

July 02, 2019

It's genius really. He looks like the good guy by giving away his number 23 and ultimately ensures his Lakers 6 will be a top seller next year, too. The moves will give the Lakers enough wiggle room to sign another maximum-salaried free agent.

Adrien Rabiot arrives in Turin ahead of Juventus move

July 02, 2019

Rabiot becomes the latest in a series of high-profile Juventus free transfers including Dani Alves , Fabio Cannavaro, Andrea Pirlo, Emre Can and Sami Khedira . Barcelona, Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool are some of the clubs that have been linked with the player in the past. Juve , who appointed Maurizio Sarri as Massimiliano Allegri's successor, have already added ex-Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey to their squad ahead of the 2019-20 campaign, the Wales ...

Celtics Agree To Two-Year Deal With Enes Kanter

July 02, 2019

Kanter's contract is for two years and $10 million, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania . Kanter reportedly considered re-joining the Trail Blazers , but felt pressured by the team. ET but contracts can't be officially signed until the July moratorium ends on July 6. The Celtics lost Horford and Kyrie Irving to free agency, but did well to replace those two All-Stars with Kemba Walker and now Kanter.

Manchester United set price tag for Real Madrid target Paul Pogba

July 02, 2019

Although club talisman Paul Pogba has played an instrumental part for Manchester United over the past season or so, he has also come under heavy criticism by some of the fans and the media as well. Pressed further on whether Madrid president Florentino Perez could put a deal in place, Makelele added: " Florentino can get what he wants ". " Right now, it is impossible, as he is the image of the club and the country ".

Wissam Ben Yedder: Man Utd agree personal terms with Sevilla forward

July 02, 2019

Manchester United are understood to "have everything agreed" with respect to securing the services of Wissam Ben Yedder from Sevilla this summer. So far, Manchester United has declined the offer, at least during this stage of the transfer window, but new Nerazzurri coach Antonio Conte wants to have the former Everton and Chelsea striker in Lugano by July 7th, when Inter's pre-season training camp kicks off.

Dodgers' Ryu will try again to conquer Coors Field

July 02, 2019

He walked five - one intentionally - and struck out two. The Dodgers hit six home runs in their 12th straight win over Colorado. Bellinger and Muncy homered on consecutive pitches off Colorado starter Peter Lambert in the second inning to give Los Angeles a 2-0 lead.

Heat trade Whiteside to Trail Blazers

July 02, 2019

Whiteside was a marquee free agent in the summer of 2016, when he signed a four-year, $98 million deal with the Heat. Here is a look at the Blazers roster and projected starting lineup after the trade. Hassan Whiteside got what he wanted, as he reportedly asked for a trade upon opting into his deal, even though some reports say he didn't ask . The Athletic also estimated Nurkic could return between January and February of 2020.

Wawrinka means business as he opens with easy victory

July 02, 2019

Wilander was talking in a pre-Wimbledon interview for Eurosport when he said, "I think this is it - Wimbledon is his best chance, in my opinion this is the only one that he has a chance to win". The world number one will play American Denis Kudla, who beat Tunisian Malek Jaziri, in the second round. "Coming off from the surgery, being unable to have consistency with results, this was a huge springboard for me, the win at Wimbledon previous year", said Djokovic.

One-year, one-way contract for goaltender Keith Kinkaid

July 02, 2019

Waddell said Saturday that Aho had been offered an eight-year contract by the team and that the team hoped to have a new contract in place by September and the start of training camp. Sebastian Aho played a huge part in that. Waddell added there's no reason to match immediately because it would help the Canadiens sign other players, according to NHL.com's Tom Gulitti .

Renard guides Morocco past Ivory Coast in Afcon thriller

July 01, 2019

One was enough. Amrabat weaved infield from the left wing leaving defenders in his wake before timing a pass perfectly to put En-Nesyri clear for the goal. "It may be a tear", he said without giving more details about the injury. The final game of the day takes part at the same venue , Cairo's Al Salam Stadium.

Sri Lanka survive scare to beat West Indies in World Cup

July 01, 2019

Brief scores: Sri Lanka 338/6 ( Avishka Fernando 104, Kusal Perera 64; Jason Holder 2/59) bt West Indies 315/9 (Nicolas Pooran 118, Fabian Allen 51; Lasith Malinga 3/55) by 23 runs . "We knew we had to make up two overs (so) I said to the captain , 'I have a bit of experience. He did the job", captain Dimuth Karunaratne said.

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