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20-goal playmaker ‘expects’ to make Manchester United transfer

July 09, 2019

The Portuguese global is calm over the Old Trafford switch and expects a swift resolution to seal his move away from Sporting Lisbon. Not all Portuguese newspapers have stories on Bruno Fernandes today. Confident of donning the red of Manchester United. United are yet to file a bid to Sporting CP, but are understood to be "formulating a proposal".

Transfer: Liverpool beat four clubs to sign EPL record-breaking midfielder

July 09, 2019

If, as expected, Liverpool win the race to sign Elliott, they will have to negotiate a compensation package with Fulham as the England Under-17 worldwide is regarded as a highly prized prospect. "His attitude and his belief in himself at such a young age is frightening". And Murphy - who played for Liverpool for seven years before a five-year stint with Fulham later in his career - is confident Elliott can realise his potential on Merseyside.

Piers Morgan calls Meghan Markle 'absurd' for no photos at Wimbledon request

July 09, 2019

While Meghan welcomed baby Archie in Windsor, Adam's also had a baby with his actress wife Troian Bellisario in October. Archie's christening was reportedly attended by around 25 close family members and friends. 'We're happy. I promise you they're happy'. "They feel so fortunate to have enjoyed this special moment with family and Archie's godparents". The gown is a tradition for royal baby christenings, and was also also donned by George, Charlotte and Louis.

Park takes one-shot lead over Monday qualifier at Thornberry LPGA event

July 09, 2019

The Korean-American Noh played the opening two rounds alongside an amateur whom she beat by 73 shots and Saturday she went toe-to-toe with the top ranked player in the world. And she has been trying to Monday qualify for LPGA Tour events, without much success. Making the three-foot putt for birdie on 18 clinched the victory for Feng, 29, but it was her ball-striking that really won the tournament for her.

Dettori continues love affair with 'awesome' Enable in Eclipse

July 09, 2019

Owner Prince Khalid Abdullah may be a man content to live a private life away from the glitz and the glamour attached to her latest victory, but his pride and joy is fast becoming a horse of the masses, thanks to her sparkling CV and sheer ability to light up the racetrack.

Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers

July 09, 2019

Jordan Zimmermann (0-6) allowed seven runs on a career-high 13 hits in 3 1/3 innings. The Tigers lost for the 14th time in 16 games, falling to 6-25 since June 1. Betts got halfway to the cycle in the second, hitting a two-run double that gave Boston a 4-0 lead. Tyler Thornburg's rehab assignment came to an end Monday, and the Boston Red Sox now must decide what their next move will be with the relief pitcher.

Money Ball: Mets' Alonso wins HR Derby, $1M, tops Vlad Jr

July 09, 2019

Even after his historic performance, Guerrero Jr. was tied by Pederson, who also hit 29 homers in the second round, initiating a tiebreaker to see who would advance to the championship round. For rookies Alonso and Guerrero, a win would almost double their yearly pay. In a second-round that featured a playoff and two swing-offs, he hit 40 homers and advanced to the finals .

Pliskova falls to Muchova at Wimbledon

July 09, 2019

The loss ends a 15-match winning streak for Barty, who was coming off wins at the French Open and the Birmingham Classic. In the opening service game, the top-seeded Barty won all four points with aces. In the past, there were no tiebreakers in deciding sets. Two of the stars of women's tennis were beaten at Wimbledon today. Yet Riske broke in the fourth game of the second set and then again in the eighth as Barty struggled to execute in the face of relentless pressure from the American.

Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich shatters boat window during batting practice

July 09, 2019

The victor of this year's event at Progressive Field in Cleveland , Ohio, will earn a $ 1 million prize , an amount which easily surpasses past Home Run Derby awards. Alonso took home $1 million - the largest prize in Derby history - but Guerrero's performance will be the one everyone remembers. For most of this year's participants, the winner's share would mark a major increase in their 2019 pay.

Jonathan Lucroy Hospitalized After Devastating Collision at Home Plate

July 09, 2019

Angels manager Brad Ausmus said postgame that baseball should take a hard look at the play and determine if Marisnick needs to be suspended. It is still not clear if Marisnick will face a suspension from the league, but it clearly pissed off a lot of people who witnessed it.

India v New Zealand

July 09, 2019

Although New Zealand have had longer-term issues with their second opener, Guptill's generally good form in between the last two World Cups has largely allowed New Zealand to build a platform before the likes of Taylor come in and build happily upon those starts .

Williams crushes Suarez Navarro to reach quarter-finals

July 09, 2019

Serving for the triumph, Williams sealed the deal with a service victor in the eighth game, setting the quarter-final clash with Alison Riske who took down world no. The incident occurred during a practice session before this year's tournament at the All England Club. Williams' fine comes a day before she will face off against Alison Riske in the quarterfinal.

Avery Bradley further bolsters Lakers supporting cast, Pelinka avoids errors of 2018

July 09, 2019

National Basketball Association insider Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Bradley is planning on signing with the Lakers. The second year of the deal is a player option. The 28-year-old guard is a career 36.4 percent 3-point shooter. After Bradley's production dipped with the Los Angeles Clippers, Bradley went to work upon arriving in Memphis part way through the 2018-19 season.

Winks and Davies agree new deals with Tottenham

July 09, 2019

Currently, we stand as the only English top-flight side that are yet to sign any new players, whereas most clubs have at least added one name to their books, or seven in the case of the recently promoted Norwich City and five for Aston Villa.

Mings joins Villa for reported £20m

July 09, 2019

And there are some big deals going on at Villa Park with the club chiefs not afraid to whack their own chequebook out. Mings played 18 times, scoring twice and becoming a fans' favourite. " I think everybody could see the connection that he made with the club as a whole and it is excellent news that we can continue the relationship in the Premier League".

How to Watch U19 Basketball World Cup Final in US

July 09, 2019

He's averaging 18.3 points and 13 rebounds per contest in the tournament, ranking seventh and first, respectively. The most recent three were won by an average margin of 10 points. It also was impressive in turning Lithuania's 22 turnovers into 28 points, as well as recording 50 points in the paint and 54 points off of the bench.

Federer cruises into Wimbledon quarterfinals

July 09, 2019

French Open champion Barty, 23, claimed the first set but her opponent fought back to clinch the next two and send the Australian out. The legendary Swiss tennis player Roger Federer in the third round of Wimbledon , defeated Frenchman Luc Puja in three sets - 7:5, 6:2, 7:6.

South Florida's Coco Gauff loses to Halep in 4th round at Wimbledon

July 08, 2019

Fans, most of whom probably hadn't heard of Gauff until last week, rose and roared as she fended off the initial two match points she faced against 2018 French Open champion Simona Halep . "It's a fantastic story really, to have those three guys just basically dominating nearly in the same era, in the same era", she said. If she reaches the quarter-finals, Gauff stands to earn £294,000, not to mention millions more in sponsorship and endorsements as her status grows.

Rafael Nadal, Rafael Nadal cruise into fourth round at Wimbledon

July 08, 2019

That saw Barty shunted to the outpost on Two and Nadal was quizzed on it after his match by a journalist, who suggested that because the Australian was the world number one she might have been picked to play on Centre. Federer was off to a flawless start, losing one point on serve in the entire first set and securing breaks in games four and six for a 6-1 in no time at all.

Trevor Bayliss confident fearless England up for the chase

July 08, 2019

Root is one of eight players in the current England squad to have featured the last time they reached an global final, three years ago, and he feels that knowhow could be vital for the hosts against Australia . 'There has been a lot of talk about Test cricket and, if the call comes, then great but if it doesn't then so be it. In his first game in Australian colours in more than three years, Pattinson claimed 3-30 against Sussex as they went to stumps at 5-118 on a day shortened by rain.

Wimbledon 2019: Johanna Konta into quarter-finals after beating Petra Kvitova

July 08, 2019

Yet for this teenager, who can only enter 10 professional tournaments between her 15th and 16th birthdays, it is the social media messages from Michelle Obama and Jaden Smith that have given her the biggest smile. They have twice met on grass, the latter occasion coming in Birmingham past year, with Kvitova winning in straight sets. "I'm going to be coming up against a very inspired and tough Petra", Konta said.

The Coco bubble pops at Wimbledon as Simona Halep ousts Cori Gauff

July 08, 2019

Williams will play Barty in the last eight if both come through Monday's matches. Halep broke Gauff five times and took advantage of 29 unforced errors. The round of 16 starts at 11 a.m. local time (6 a.m. ET) for the women's tournaments, while the men's tournament gets underway at 12:15 p.m. local time (7:15 a.m.

Arsenal could lose out on long term target as competition grows

July 08, 2019

Neil Lennon is thought to be close to signing a replacement for Tierney in the shape of Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo to open the door for the Scotland worldwide to move to Arsenal . Tierney has been widely touted as Emery's first choice target in recent weeks but the Express says Arsenal are refusing to meet Celtic's £25m valuation after seeing an opening £15m rejected by the SPL Champions.

5 teams who should target Russell Westbrook

July 08, 2019

The Rockets would be the biggest blockbuster landing spot for Westbrook, as he'd join his former teammate, James Harden , in Houston. The Miami Heat are a team to watch if the Oklahoma City Thunder decide to trade star point guard Russell Westbrook , according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN .

Wimbledon 2019 - Coco Gauff’s dream run ended by Simona Halep

July 08, 2019

I have been a very hard worker on court. She became the youngest player to reach the round of 16 at the All England club since 15-year-old Jennifer Capriati in 1991 by staving off two match points in the second set of an eventual 3-6, 7-6 (9-7), 7-5 win over Polona Hercog of Slovenia on Friday.

Andy Murray and Serena Williams win at Wimbledon

July 08, 2019

But first up for the defending champion and 16-time major victor is 21-year-old Ugo Humbert from France who is playing in his first Wimbledon. Honestly I felt very comfortable this afternoon out there. The 19th-seeded Konta beat 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, her fourth victory over the American in four matches this year. Fun is not the word you usually associate with Grand Slam matches on Centre Court.

Ash Barty at Wimbledon

July 08, 2019

Riske, who will marry Stephen Amritraj, the son of former Indian Davis Cup player Anand, after Wimbledon , goes on to face either seven-time champion Serena Williams or Carla Suarez Navarro for a place in the semi-finals. The pressure told in her next service game, though, as Riske sent yet another victor down the line to break, and a final backhand wide from Barty brought the curtain down on her campaign.

Serena Williams fires Wimbledon warning after Andy Murray mixed doubles win

July 08, 2019

I like when people have a attractive game and they do the right techniques. While Novak Djokovic and Angelique Kerber are the defending champions when it comes to men and women respectively, neither of them is now the favourites to win.

Hurricanes match Habs offer sheet to Aho

July 08, 2019

The Canadiens shocked the National Hockey League just hours into the opening of the free-agent market by offering a five-year contract worth an average of US$ 8.454 million per year to Aho. He added five goals and 12 points in 15 playoff games during the Stanley Cup playoffs where the Hurricanes were swept by the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference finals.

Sri Lanka vs India - Highlights & Stats

July 08, 2019

The opposition knows that you either get him out before he gets to 10, or the next pit stop is probably 100. "I think every time he (Rohit) gets a start, he keeps scoring big runs. He really is the leader of the Indian attack. "We saw it against England when they were cutting loose, and against Sri Lanka again, when they were trying to attack.

Brazil banking on defense in Copa America final with Peru

July 08, 2019

It was only the second red card of Messi's career, the first also coming while playing for Argentina on his debut against Hungary in 2005. Messi boycotted the medal ceremony after Argentina beat Chile in the third-place game on Saturday.

Marotta: As it stands, Icardi is not going to Juventus

July 08, 2019

Icardi was stripped of the captaincy at Inter Milan midway through last season and dropped from the team for several months, after falling out with the club. "Nainggolan and Icardi? We need clarity and transparency". "I know how good Dybala is, but suggesting an exchange with Icardi is something of a utopia".

India vs Sri lanka

July 08, 2019

India's new-ball bowler Jasprit Bumrah extended his lead at the top from 21 points to 56 points after grabbing 17 wickets in the nine league matches at the World Cup, with Boult remaining in second place after a memorable league phase that included a hat-trick against Australia, the first ever in ODI cricket at Lord's.

Liverpool looking to extend Klopp's contract

July 08, 2019

A proposed new deal would see his pay packet rise to £10m per year from £7m per year, with a six-year deal that would cost the club £60m. 'He felt again at the recent celebrations [after winning the Champions League] what a great club Liverpool is and that he is in the right place at the right time.

Sir Alex Ferguson wants to see Harry Maguire at Old Trafford

July 08, 2019

In his last two seasons with with the Foxes, as well as his memorable campaign at the World Cup with England, Maguire has grown into one of the most reliable centre-backs in world football. City offered a similar bid in May, putting £50m plus a selection of fringe players on the table. Their last offer of £70m plus Marcos Rojo was turned down by Leicester City who are not bulging on their asking price.

Usman Khawaja ruled out of World Cup with hamstring strain

July 08, 2019

Top-order batsman Khawaja suffered the left hamstring injury in Australia´s surprise 10-run defeat by South Africa at Old Trafford on Saturday. Head coach Justin Langar on Sunday confirmed that Khawaja will miss Australia's semifinal clash against England to be played on Thursday and will be out of action for at least three to four weeks, reports ESPNcricinfo.

Here's what MS Dhoni said about retirement ahead of 38th birthday

July 08, 2019

This was evident as fans wished him a happy birthday on social media. India atop the points table in the ongoing World Cup and will face fourth-positioned New Zealand in the semi-final on July 9. Everyday spent with you is a chance to learn and grow. The video also features a quote of the world's best cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar , who said: "Dhoni was the best captain I have played under".

Frazier -- Arrieta went 'overboard' on skull remark

July 08, 2019

It's been that way for a few weeks. But it was a pitch that carried greater effect than that for the Phillies . Now, though, it looks possible Arrieta will have to undergo a season-ending procedure, according to Rosenthal and Gelb. The struggles of the Phillies' staff have helped lead to a mediocre 46-43 record for the club in the wake of an ultra-aggressive offseason. Despite a 50.9 percent groundball rate, Arrieta has yielded home runs on 20.2 percent of fly balls - roughly a 6 percent ...

Mavericks add more backcourt depth with Delon Wright sign-and

July 08, 2019

The Grizzlies will get two second-round picks in the trade, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been announced. The 6-foot-5 Wright has a chance to be a solid complement to Doncic because of his versatility on defence. Wright was acquired by the Grizzlies in the trade deadline-day deal of Marc Gasol to the Toronto Raptors in 2018-19.

Kate makes tribute to Diana at Archie's christening

July 08, 2019

Aunt and Uncle Prince William and Kate Middleton also joined in the professional portrait. He wore off white, the same christening gown his cousins George, Charlotte and Louie wore on their big days, a replica of the gown Queen Victoria's children were baptised in.

Indians' Carlos Carrasco diagnosed with Leukemia

July 08, 2019

The Cleveland Indians have identified the specific type of leukemia that right-hander Carlos Carrasco was diagnosed with and said he has been cleared to resume workouts. Carrasco is being treated for leukemia. The Indians previously said Carrasco was "stepping away from baseball activities to explore the optimal treatment and recovery options" and that they expected him to return "at some point this season".

Transfer: Man Utd "agree deal" with Ajax for De Ligt

July 08, 2019

Repeat up to 5 times to receive maximum €/£100 bonus. Exchange bets excluded. Full T&Cs Apply. "There's a chance where Ajax will lose a little bit of patience and say 'hang on a minute, PSG agreed, United agreed". "In that case we stop talking to Juventus and De Ligt can choose between the clubs that we actually have an agreement in place", Laurens told ESPN.

Wolff, Morikawa, DeChambeau Share 3M Lead

July 08, 2019

DeChambeau's eagle catapulted him to the top of the leaderboard, but Wolff was not to be denied as he rolled in a 26-foot putt to move back in front. Morikawa, 22, from La Canada Flintridge and Cal, birdied five of the first seven holes in his 64, while 36-hole leader DeChambeau, from Clovis, followed his 62 with a 70, regaining a share of the lead with a six-foot birdie putt on the final hole.

Netherlands coach Wiegman hopes to topple United States and Ellis

July 08, 2019

With the victory, the United States won its fourth FIFA World Cup, the most-ever, and joined Germany as the only team to repeat as champions in Women's World Cup history. The women's team and U.S. Soccer tentatively agreed in June to mediate the lawsuit once the World Cup was over. "It's the best role you can be in".

Jose Mourinho rejects record £88m to become Guangzhou Evergrande's next manager

July 08, 2019

Guardian reports that Mourinho, out of a job since he was removed from his post as Manchester United manager in December '18, has turned down an offer to manage the Chinese Super League side due to family reasons. He recently declared that he would be willing to consider managing a national team, although he declined the chance to manage China, according to reports .

Oklahoma City Thunder: 5 potential Russell Westbrook trades

July 08, 2019

George has two years and $68 million remaining on his contract. Leonard, 28, and George, 29, are among the very best two-way players in the league, and adding them to a roster that outperformed expectations in making the playoffs last season would appear to make the Clippers instant title contenders.

Mets affiliate's fireworks show goes very wrong - again

July 08, 2019

As of Friday morning, the team has not released comment about the fire. Photos posted to social media show smoke billowing from the blaze as it consumed trees beyond the outfield wall at First Data Field in Port St. "They set a fire outside the stadium". The fire was extinguished quickly and no injuries were reported, according to the St. Lucie County Fire District.

National Hockey League players A.J. Greer, Sonny Milano arrested in NYC brawl

July 07, 2019

It's unclear what his gripe might've been, but he reportedly suffered jaw and rib pain, as well as injuries to his neck and bicep. and refused medical attention after calling cops. The 23-year-old Milano, a left wing, is a NY native who has 24 career points (15 goals, nine assists). Milano, 23, from Massapequa, New York, was drafted in the first round by the Blue Jackets in 2014 and played in eight games last season.

Women’s World Cup success offers springboard for future

July 07, 2019

The FIFA Council will choose the host in March 2020. "When I am told that some people criticize FIFA, well, you can criticize FIFA for many things and certainly many times you are right to criticize FIFA, but we try to do the best especially in sensitive cases like this".

Marler in England World Cup training squad after reversing retirement plan

July 07, 2019

Danny Cipriani has made the cut, with his Gloucester half-back team-mate Willi Heinz also included, but Dan Robson and Mike Brown miss out. However, the 28-year-old signalled his intention to resume global duty this year and following conversations with coach Eddie Jones , has been included in England's final training squad before the World Cup.

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