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Kane Williamson gets revenge on Virat Kohli for 2008 semi loss

July 11, 2019

After topping the group, pre-tournament favourites India were stunned by New Zealand in a sensational semi-final at Old Trafford . "They hit ideal line and length and forced us to make errors". "So contributions can come in so many different ways and I think we have seen on the fielding charts he has been right up there and for him to do that and pull off what was a significant turning point in the match was special", Williamson said.

LeBron James Needs To Adjust To Anthony Davis, Chris Bosh Says

July 11, 2019

The Los Angeles Lakers are now in the midst of their worst stretch in franchise history, missing the National Basketball Association playoffs in each of the last six seasons. Bosh even noted that a few years ago, he already knew that Davis will be a good player, and now, the All-Star has already "figured out" how to dominate the competition.

Nigeria v South Africa

July 10, 2019

While there is no doubting the incredible spree SA have enjoyed up till now, we see Nigeria being an opponent just too much for them. "We have to think about that one, but we should be under no illusions that Nigeria are one of the best teams on the continent, they have been stable under Gernot Rohr so it will be a massive and hard game for us".

NFL Supplemental Draft results

July 10, 2019

According to NFL Draft analyst Tony Pauline , Thompson interviewed and tested with the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday. The results of the safety's physical will be shared with the other 31 teams in the draft. The Panthers have never selected a player in the Supplemental Draft and this probably isn't the year that changes. The undrafted players now become unrestricted free agents and can sign with any National Football League team they wish.

Silverstone set to remain home of British Grand Prix

July 10, 2019

David Richards, chairman of Motorsport UK, told the Daily Mail newspaper that "the fundamentals, the financial side" had been agreed and it was just a question of signing off the final details. There has always been talk of a race in the capital, most recently focussed on the Docklands area to the east of the city, and Pringle said that would be a commercial concern for his circuit.

Patrick Mahomes says he loves being in Kansas City

July 10, 2019

As Mahomes and Kimmel laughed, the man explained that the tattoo was the result of a lost bet, in which he'd wagered Kansas City would never draft a franchise quarterback in the first round. Well do that later, Kimmel interjected, adding to Mahomes, if you want to. Before then, he will make a detour to Los Angeles to visit the ESPY Awards, where Mahomes is nominated for both Male Athlete of the Year and Best Football Player of the Year.

Ex-Liverpool star Daniel Sturridge 'reunited with stolen dog'

July 10, 2019

According to reports, no arrests have been made and the footballer told cops he doesn't think the person who handed the dog back was connected to its disappearance. Straight up. 20 Gs. Twenty g's, thirty g's, whatever. He offered "20 or 30" grand to anyone who could bring back his dog: "Whoever brings my dog back, 20 grand, straight up".

Megan Rapinoe accepts Capitol invitation from Democrats; slams Trump again

July 10, 2019

I don't want to fight with my bosses all the time; we don't want to file lawsuits. I think that is a shame. It's going to make people uncomfortable. "I think that I would say that your message is excluding people". The athlete later said that she says "yes" to the invitations extended by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) for the team to visit the U.S.

Frank Lampard returns to Chelsea as Maurizio Sarri's successor

July 10, 2019

Danny Drinkwater and Michy Batshuayi will be given chances to relaunch their Chelsea careers under new boss Frank Lampard , reports say. Despite interest resurfacing from Bavaria, links between Hudson-Odoi and Bayern Munich may be about to end as Chelsea are now negotiating the renewal of their talented forward's present deal.

Manchin introduces bill pressuring US Soccer to increase women's pay

July 10, 2019

A lawsuit was filed by five players in 2016, with another filed by all 28 members of the team in the months leading up to the 2019 World Cup. Manchin, a West Virginia Democrat, was inspired to sponsor the legislation after receiving a letter from West Virginia University's women's soccer coach Nikki Izzo-Brown, asking for his support for the US Women's National Team's pursuit of equal pay, he said in a statement.

Springbok legend James Small dies age 50

July 10, 2019

Cape Town - Legendary Springbok rugby player James Small has died of a suspected heart attack . South Africa World Cup victor James Small has died aged 50. Ruben Kruger died of brain cancer in 2010, while Joost van Der Westhuizen died of motor neuron disease in 2017. He also became the first Springbok to ever be sent off, as a result of dissent towards referee Ed Morison.

No One On US Women's Soccer Team Wants To Visit WH

July 10, 2019

President Donald Trump had previously extended a tentative invite to the team whether or not they won the World Cup, scolding Rapinoe for a perceived "disrespect" in the process. In a series of tweets , Trump responded, "I am a big fan of the American Team, and Women's Soccer, but Megan should WIN first before she TALKS! ".

Warriors waiving Shaun Livingston

July 10, 2019

Livingston reinvented himself as the consummate team-first player who could run the offense and post up smaller guards. Golden State is hard capped due to the D'Angelo Russell sign-and-trade deal with the Nets. ESPN's Bobby Marks said the move, as well as stretching out Livingston's guaranteed salary, will save the Warriors over $1 million, which will help them stay under the tax apron.

Women's British Open: Prize money increased by 40%

July 10, 2019

The Women's British Open has been staged in Scotland in four of the last nine years, at Kingbarns Golf Links (2017), Turnberry (2015), the Old Course, St Andrews (2013) and Carnoustie (2011). Taking place on the Marquess' Course at Woburn, 1- 4th August 2019, the AIG Women's British Open now offers the second highest prize fund of the five Major Championships in the women's game, and comes in the first year of AIG's five-year partnership as title sponsor.

National Football League lineman Malik McDowell fights policeman after getting tased

July 10, 2019

Eventually the frustrated officer announced that McDowell was under arrest, but the former second-round pick resisted and walked into the gas station as the cop unsuccessfully attempted to thwart his progress. One of the officers claimed in the police report that McDowell "grabbed for my gun as I was trying to grab his arm". McDowell then left his vehicle against the officer's orders and entered the convenience store, resisting the smaller officer's efforts to subdue him.

Senate Bill Would Halt Funding for U.S

July 10, 2019

Members of the U.S. women's team are also suing U.S. Soccer, their employer, for paying them less than the men's team . Following the team's triumph at the 2019 Women's World Cup with a 2-0 win over the Netherlands on Sunday, the USWNT players will be honored in a parade up the Canyon of Heroes.

Fox Sports to unveil mic'd-up player conversations during MLB All-Star Game

July 10, 2019

The two teams had a moment of silence for Skaggs in their July 2nd game. The Angels will return home July 12 for their first game at the stadium since Skaggs' passing. Trout, who is the face of the Angels' franchise, has been open about his struggles to process the sudden death of his teammate, but said Tuesday's All-Star Game might be beneficial for the healing process.

Zion's Summer League exit just 'precautionary'

July 10, 2019

Hayes and fellow rookie Nickeil Walker-Alexander, who is also making his first start after Summer League, both impressed in the first half against New Orleans. According to Malika Andrews of ESPN , Williamson confirmed that the knee injury is nothing serious, and that the decision to sit him out is "precautionary".

Paul Pogba: Man Utd midfielder has agenda against him - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

July 10, 2019

He has always wanted to play. "Agents talk all the time and, as I said, we've not had any bids for any clubs. That's all I can say about this matter". Some players will leave before the summer is out but Solskjaer has yet to show the ruthless edge he promised after United tailed off so dramatically towards the end of the season.

Barcelona want Manchester United defender Lindelof, claims player's agent

July 10, 2019

The Catalan giants had hoped to bring in the Ajax captain before being beaten to the punch by Juventus , who are closing in on a deal for the 19-year-old. Despite Lindelof being on Barcelona's transfer wish list, a departure seems unlikely. United remain in the market for another defender after snapping up Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace.

Fury-Wilder rematch fixed for next February, says Fury

July 10, 2019

Fury stopped Tom Schwarz in round two in June in his first fight since a draw with Wilder in December a year ago which the Englishman felt he won. Wilder, who beat Dominic Breazeale in NY in May, will next face Cuba's Luiz Ortiz in a rematch of their 2018 fight.

‘Tough to swallow’: Barty finds Wimbledon title bid is Riske business

July 10, 2019

Barty had not lost a set since the semi-finals of the French Open a month ago and she began with a ideal game of four straight aces. Alison Riske is the talk of the tennis world after sending Ash Barty crashing out of Wimbledon. "I really don't want Wimbledon to end". "I've had more matches this week than the past five months". Riske upset top-ranked Ash Barty in the fourth round but will be playing in her first Grand Slam quarter-final - in her 30th appearance - while Williams is ...

National Basketball Association free agency rumors: Raptors reportedly sign Rondae Hollis

July 10, 2019

The 24-year-old, who joined Brooklyn in a trade after being selected 23rd overall in the 2015 NBA Draft, had developed into one of the team's most versatile defenders. Hollis-Jefferson averaged 8.9 points and 5.3 boards across 59 appearances last season. With OG Anunoby and Johnson already in the rotation, it'll be interesting to see what Nurse does with all of his new options.

Handscomb Will 'Definitely Play' Against England: Langer

July 10, 2019

Peter Handscomb believes Justin Langer's decision to have Australia's players walk around the Edgbaston outfield barefoot has helped bond the squad. "He's a real seasoned pro and he's had an unbelievable 12 months or so in domestic cricket". We went through a major crisis in our cricket. "With his experience, if he plays, then we're confident he'll do a really good job".

NBA Coaches Will Be Able to Challenge Plays During Games Next Season

July 10, 2019

So expect changes on that front for 2020. The NFL has a red flag to announce a request for a replay review, and now the National Basketball Association will have a twirling index finger for the 2019-20 season. Players have leverage. They have economic power of their own ", Silver said. "The sense in the room was we should revisit those rules, think about what does make sense for our teams so that ultimately we can create a level playing field".

Former bowler backs Black Caps cautious approach to semi-final

July 10, 2019

On a sluggish pitch, the Kiwi batsmen struggled to accelerate and were bogged down for the most part. Also, there will be a cloud cover throughout the day and more rains are expected around 9.30 PM IST. Once the spinners came on there was more turn than expected and New Zealand continued to find it hard to score. That brought together Williamson and Taylor but even the two experienced hands could not turn the tide, a watchful stand of 65 in exactly 17 overs yielding only five fours.

Knicks Roster & Starting Lineup if Marcus Morris Signs

July 10, 2019

San Antonio's offseason took another wild turn today as Adrian Wojnarowski and Marc Spears are reporting that Morris is re-considering that deal and may not become a Spur after all. Free agent forward Marcus Morris averaged 13.9 points and 6.1 rebounds with the Celtics last season. If Morris backs out of a Spurs deal, there will be some roster carnage left in his wake.

Maybe I’m super strong - Serena Williams baffled by Wimbledon fine

July 10, 2019

Williams reached the Wimbledon semifinals Tuesday by gutting out a 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 win over 55th-ranked Alison Riske . "It's going to be a huge challenge but I'm really looking forward to it". Williams' potential opponents in the final are No. 7 Simona Halep and No. 8 Elina Svitolina , who meet in the other semifinal. Halep was broken in her first service game as Zhang raced to a 3-0 lead in the first set, and the Romanian faced four more break points at 4-1.

Ugly day in Daytona for Haley's first victory

July 10, 2019

The red flag remained for more than two hours, and Justin Haley was declared the victor of his first career Cup race. "I was really focused on the Xfinity race". and finishing second with a back-up vehicle is pretty good". Justin Haley, right, gets a hug from one of his crew members after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, July 7, 2019, in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Neymar can leave if we get an offer: PSG Director Leonardo

July 10, 2019

But one thing is concrete today: he still has three years of contract with us. He added: "We couldn't postpone them and he will return (to PSG ) on July 15". It's as simple as that. The 27-year-old has been linked with a move back to former club Barcelona. Neymar has scored 34 goals in 37 league appearances for PSG to help them to consecutive Ligue 1 titles, but he has also been involved in a number of disciplinary incidents, including being banned for three games for lashing out at a ...

National Football League will cover Kendrick Norton's medical costs after arm amputation

July 10, 2019

He'll need to continue to lean on the love and support of family and friends - and even the generosity of some strangers along the way. The accident ends Norton's National Football League career and the focus has turned to getting Norton recovered to resume his life.

Bangladesh sack coach Steve Rhodes after lacklustre World Cup

July 10, 2019

The Bangladesh team will fly on July 23 for the three-match series that will be played on July 26, 28 and 31 in Colombo. He was contracted with Bangladesh until the ICC World Twenty20 in Australia next year but his inability to give the team the expected results appear to have cost him his job.

Man United ready to offer Harry Maguire £250,000 a week

July 10, 2019

United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told Lukaku that he can leave Old Trafford if the club receives the right offer. After his agent, Mina Raiola, last week said that he is "in the process" of sealing a transfer for Pogba, the so-called "super agent" has again been speaking to the media about Pogba's desire to leave United this summer as Real Madrid and Juventus are waiting in the wings.

Justin Verlander blasts MLB, Rob Manfred over alleged juiced baseballs

July 10, 2019

Rob Manfred , MLB commissioner , stated his intention to pursue a move into esports earlier this year after seeing the National Football League (NFL), National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Hockey League (NHL) all steal a march in the sector.

Manchester United 'pursue Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko'

July 09, 2019

The 24-year-old midfielder is back at Stamford Bridge, after spending last season on loan at AC Milan. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to continue his summer rebuilding and fancies the Frenchman, RMC Sport have reported - but Arsenal are also eyeing a move, says the Star .

Women's WC final viewers top men's final in U.S.

July 09, 2019

The Women's World Cup Trophy is coming back home to America - again. The U.S. women's soccer team players are each returning from France with a fraction of what their male counterparts would have gotten if they had won in Russian Federation previous year and rapper Snoop Dogg has joined the voices calling for them to get equal pay.

Roger Federer one win away from recording 100 Wimbledon wins

July 09, 2019

Novak Djokovic , Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal - The vanquishing trio finish top of the line to make it to the last 8 in the knock - out stage at the quarter finals. At this year's tournament, he has fired 100 aces, been broken just once, winning 71 of 72 service games. They also want to get a glimpse of the holy trinity - Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

Southampton's Mario Lemina attracting interest from Arsenal and Manchester United

July 09, 2019

Along with United and Arsenal , Leicester have also expressed an interest in Lemina, although none of the Premier League trio have been willing to meet Southampton's valuation as of yet. Min odds 1/2 (1.5). He said: "I still have another three years of contract". 'The last four months have not been easy for me, with my injury. So why not leave? "We have very good discussions with the club".

Daniel Sturridge pleads for help after his dog goes missing

July 09, 2019

Sturridge has previously posted pictures and videos of his dog Lucci, a Pomeranian who also has his own Instagram account . I want to know why they took bags from upstairs. The striker has been looking for a new club after his contract with Liverpool wound down at the end of last season. The striker is now in LA during the off-season, however the former England worldwide isn't relaxing.

Floyd Mayweather Dropped By Crossover, Twitter Mourns His Ankles

July 09, 2019

To his credit, Floyd seemed to take it well. "Bone Collector just destroyed Floyd Mayweather's ankles" another said, a reference to Williams' nickname, the "Bone Collector" for his injuries he inadvertently inflicts on opposing players trying to stop him.

Djokovic, Federer and Nadal hit top form at Wimbledon

July 09, 2019

If Federer handles Kei Nishikori in the quarter-finals, he will log his 100th Wimbledon win from 112 matches. Third seed Rafael Nadal continued to breeze through the Wimbledon draw with a sharp three-set victory over Portugal's Joao Sousa in the last 16.

Jon Rahm joins illustrious Seve Ballesteros club with second Irish Open victory

July 09, 2019

Rafa Cabrera-Bello (63) will join Rock in the last group, one shot off the lead along with Eddie Pepperell (66). Both Andy Sullivan and Bernd Wiesberger birdied the final hole to get to 14-under, and Rahm matched that feat, rolling in his eighth birdie of the day from 10 feet to get to 16-under and distance himself from the rest of the field.

Daly withdraws from British Open; was denied use of cart

July 09, 2019

Reacting to the R&A's decision, Daly said on Twitter he was "quite disappointed" and he "could not disagree more with their conclusions". Three days earlier, club officials denied the 53-year-old Daly the use of a cart for this month's competition, declaring walking " an integral part of the Championship " and reiterating longstanding policies against cart use on the Royal Portrush Golf Club terrain.

Serena fined $10K for Wimbledon court damage

July 09, 2019

She then returns to Centre Court to partner with Britain's Andy Murray in the mixed doubles. The seven-time Wimbledon champion, playing just her sixth tournament of 2019, defeated Carla Suarez Navarro on Monday to reach the quarter-finals.

Halep holds off Zhang to return to Wimbledon semis

July 09, 2019

Romania's Simona Halep returns against China's Shuai Zhang during their women's singles quarter-final match on day eight of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 9, 2019.

Megan Rapinoe Quotes Nipsey Hussle After World Cup Soccer Win

July 09, 2019

We'll have more on the USA women's team's history-making games after headlines. As Buzzfeed reported Sunday, "women's soccer games have generated more revenue than the men's over the past three years". Asked how she felt about fans booing Infantino, Rapinoe responded , "A little public shame never hurt anybody". If the pay scale was based exclusively on performance and not how much revenue the team brings in, then the women probably would be making far more than the men.

Arsenal set to sign St Etienne defender William Saliba

July 09, 2019

William Saliba ( ASSE) va s'engager avec Arsenal. Yahoo Sport France have also revealed some key details of the agreement. The Standard has claimed that the deal won't damage Arsenal's transfer budget too much and will see the 18-year-old remain in Ligue 1 for a season on loan.

Ex-Patriots LB Bruschi 'much better' after stroke

July 09, 2019

On his social media, he explained that he lost feeling in his arms and started slurring his speech during the incident and was educating his social media followers about the signs of a person having a stroke. He retired after surgery but later returned and played three more seasons for the team. Bruschi's family said on Friday that he was taken to Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, Massachusetts.

New Zealand opt to bat against India in WC semi-final

July 09, 2019

Black Caps coach Gary Stead: 'People aren't expecting us to win and from my point of view that's a good place to be in'. The Black Caps finished fourth in the group and only made the semi-finals on net run-rate having finished level on points with Pakistan.

Businesses react to Kawhi Leonard's decision to sign with Clippers

July 09, 2019

Leonard stunned the National Basketball Association universe when it was announced Saturday that he would be joining the Los Angeles Clippers . Who knows if The Board Man and PG-13 are coffee drinkers, but the posts have since been taken down on their official Instagram page , with dozens of fans now trolling every one of their recent posts making fun of the company for their ovatious PR stunt (That is apparently working).

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