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Ashes 2019: No place for Jofra Archer in Nasser Hussain’s England XI

July 23, 2019

I hurt my shoulder a few days before the Test and I wasn't fully fit. I felt I had to give it a go. "That for me just shows he's got a great future ahead of him". Rankin made himself available for Ireland again at the end of 2015. Having been awarded Test status in 2017, Ireland are looking for their first series win after defeats to Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Should Lakers be concerned about LeBron James' workload?

July 23, 2019

It's not hard to think of a reason why the Clippers would do it. This past season, the 26-year-old averaged 6.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. I want to have a 12-year National Basketball Association career , so I wanted to be somewhere I could learn from experienced vets and get the opportunity to contribute right away.

Mark Sanchez Officially Retires From NFL, Lands Gig With ESPN

July 23, 2019

Sanchez, 32, played 10 years in the National Football League, beginning his career by going to back-to-back AFC Championships and playing well enough to inspire his coach, Rex Ryan, to ink a tattoo of Ryan's wife wearing Sanchez's No. Despite a strong start, Sanchez never captured that same success with NY. The back half of his career included stints with the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, and Washington Redskins.

Ferro, Cornet to contest all-French final in Lausanne

July 23, 2019

Cornet got 63 percent of her first serves in play, saved six of her 10 break points and hit two aces. In the victory, Cornet won 59 percent of her first serve points and 42 percent of her second serve points. There was an irony to Ferro's win in that, with coach Stéphane Huet on holiday, this is the first week that she has played a tournament by herself this year.

Harvick races to first win this season at New Hampshire

July 23, 2019

He has four victories at the mile oval to ie the record set by Jeff Burton . "I kind of shoved him up a little higher and tried to get him out of the groove", said Hamlin, who started at the back in a backup vehicle and led 113 laps. "I didn't think we had the best chance to win staying out, but Rodney and those guys made a great call with our vehicle here", said Harvick. "He will be greatly missed".

Russian boxer Maxim Dadashev dies at 28 from injuries sustained in fight

July 23, 2019

Buddy McGirt, Dadashev's trainer, stopped Friday's fight after deeming the boxer had endured too much damage. Matias landed 319 shots on Dadashev during the bout, including 112 to the body. Dadashev vomited on his way back to the locker room and left the arena on a stretcher. "Right now, he's in critical condition, but the doctor told me that he's stable", Dadashev's strength and conditioning coach Donatas Janusevicius, who visited with the fighter on Saturday afternoon, told ESPN on ...

Celtics guard Marcus Smart accepts invitation to US basketball training camp

July 23, 2019

Two others now listed on the roster - Portland's Damian Lillard and Cleveland's Kevin Love - have yet to indicate whether they plan to play. James Harden , Eric Gordon , Anthony Davis , CJ McCollum, Bradley Beal , Tobias Harris , and most-recently Damian Lillard have also withdrawn their commitment within the past week, shortening the original 20-man roster to 13 players, one shy of the cutout of 12 allowed to take part in global competition.

Manchester United target Bruno Fernandes admits he's keen on move to England

July 23, 2019

According to the Daily Mail , PSG have joined the race for the 24-year-old star but are also put off by the buyout clause. The Red Devils are said to be preparing an offer in the region of €62 million, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to add a creative presence to his midfield.

Tottenham beat big-name competition to signing of Championship star

July 23, 2019

United already have a number of left-sided players in their squad, including Luke Shaw, Anthony Martial, the versatile Diogo Dalot and Alexis Sanchez. And Fulham could use some of the cash banked on Sessegnon to sign Spurs midfielder Josh Onomah, while the Cottagers have also shown an interest in winger Georges-Kevin Nkoudou.

Twins turn triple play against Yankees

July 23, 2019

Four of those have come against the Yankees . He allowed five hits and three earned runs. The Rockies will start Jon Gray (9-7, 4.11 ERA) and the Nationals will counter with Stephen Strasburg (12-4, 3.52 ERA). Jorge Polanco , Nelson Cruz and Max Kepler also homered for Minnesota, which increased its major-league-leading total to 187. "We have an unbelievable lineup", Garver said.

Manchester City Remain Keen On Maguire

July 23, 2019

And Maguire's £80m move would make him the most expensive defender in the world, which would eclipse Liverpool's acquisition of Virgil van Dijk from Southampton in 2018. United will be hoping that Maguire continues to perform as exceptionally as he did last season and solve their back four problems. "As I've said a few times, we're working on one or two cases, but my objective here now is we've got to get ready for the games and training sessions", he said.

Cowboys, Yankees headline Forbes' 50 Most Valuable Sports Teams

July 23, 2019

The NFL's Dallas Cowboys lead the pack, worth $A7.1 billion. It seems to get bigger year after year with the amount of talent that continues to get better and make fans go insane and spend even more money. Valued at $2.15 billion, they did not increase in value in the a year ago. New York's $4 billion value ranks fifth among all sports teams. It is quite a special figure for Real Madrid , especially considering they lost their biggest marketing cash cow, Cristiano Ronaldo, who ...

France's Fekir makes move from Lyon to Betis

July 23, 2019

Fekir , 26, had been heavily linked to a move to Liverpool last summer, but that transfer fell through due to a knee injury concern. Yet he never completed the transfer, as the Reds pulled out of the deal at the last minute for unknown reasons, thought to be potentially related to lingering effects from an ACL tear suffered early in the 2015/16 season.

Miami Dolphins will pay Norton’s full salary following career-ending crash

July 23, 2019

Norton suffered a career-altering injury in early July after doctors were forced to amputate his arm after a auto crash. Second of all, to Jackson Medical Center. Additionally, Norton's medical bills will be covered by the league's health insurance policies, so he won't have as many out-of-pocket expenses as some in a similar situation might.

Shane Lowry's British Open victory a great moment for all of Ireland

July 23, 2019

It wasn't even realistic. Failure to convert a chance to win the US Open in 2016 - Lowry was four ahead with 18 holes to play - left scars that took a long time to heal. Lowry knew he liked Portrush, and the feeling was mutual. The 32-year-old Irish golfer won the tournament on Sunday, finishing at 15 under par. Lowry wears his vulnerability on his sleeve.

Mane to return to Anfield after Community Shield

July 23, 2019

Mane has been in Egypt with the rest of his Senegal teammates at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, leading the Lions of Teranga to the final, where they were undone by Riyad Mahrez's Algeria side. "If I can be half as good with these guys as the older players were with me at Leeds, I will help them as much as I can". "I would rather have one of his team-mates [playing instead], more prepared mentally, and that time down is important".

Yankees Slugger Luke Voit Takes Fastball to the Face, Scores Before Exiting

July 23, 2019

Colorado took a 5-1 lead in the third, knocked out Paxton (5-5) in the fourth and ended New York's five-game winning streak. Encarnación added an RBI single in the seventh as the Yankees reached double digits in runs for the 13th time this year.

Jets agree on Griffin deal, add TE depth

July 23, 2019

With Herndon out, the Jets' other tight ends would have been rookie Trevon Wesco, Daniel Brown, and Eric Tomlinson. In New York, Griffin, playing closer to his hometown of Londonderry, New Hampshire, could find a renaissance season, or he could find just another job that stands between him and the pro athlete-afterlife.

Chelsea manager Lampard conflicted over Ampadu loan to RB Leipzig

July 23, 2019

Ethan Ampadu joined Chelsea in the summer of 2017, moving from Exeter. The 18-year-old Welsh worldwide failed to make a Premier League appearance last season after signing a new five-year deal in September 2018. I have heard a lot about the club and am convinced that the way football is played here suits me very well. "Our opponents play like that for two or three months of the season but I don't know how they do it! Therefore, I am optimistic that I can adapt here quickly".

Seahawks’ Jarran Reed suspended for six games

July 23, 2019

Reed is being disciplined for a 2017 incident in which he was not charged or arrested, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport . He started all 16 games, with 10.5 sacks (he totaled 3.0 over his first two seasons), 12 tackles for loss and two fumble recoveries.

BCCI Questions MSK Prasad About Ambati Rayudu’s Mis-management

July 23, 2019

Prior to the World Cup, former Australia opener Matthew Hayden had told IANS that there was no way that anybody other than Rayudu could be India's number four, but the selection committee picked Vijay Shankar instead. "I can give you a small example about Rayudu". "There were certain programmes to see Rayudu comes into the setup". Prasad revealed how the selection committee backed Rayudu even after he had failed a fitness test previous year ahead of England ODI series.

Pacquiao Will Continue To Display "God's Gift" After Thurman Win

July 23, 2019

Icasiano said. The bout between the 29-year-old Spence (25-0, 21 KOs), of DeSoto, Texas, and the 31-year-old Porter (30-2-1, 17 KOs), of Akron, Ohio, was officially announced at a press conference Saturday at MGM Grand. Two judges scored it 115-112 to Pacquiao, while the other gave it 114-113 to Thurman. Pacquiao showed that he still has the hand speed to keep opponents guessing, and though he slowed down by the end of it, he again exceeded expectations at 40 years of age.

Former Yankees closer Mariano Rivera headlines six Baseball Hall of Fame inductees

July 23, 2019

Mussina nearly won a Cy Young (second place in 1999), nearly threw a ideal game (one out away in 2001), and nearly won a World Series (2001 and 2003). It's also hard to be judged by the image people expect of you. Roy Halladay and Chris Carpenter have a long history together. Halladay's Cooperstown plaque says "Harry Leroy Halladay III" with both "Roy" and "Doc" below it, where it also notes the length of his respective tenures in both Toronto and Philadelphia.

De Ligt to delight Juve fans in S'pore

July 23, 2019

I've been thinking a lot about this question while pondering the reactions to Juventus signing Mathijs De Ligt to a contract that features an exit clause worth 150 million euro that is valid starting in 2022. In a deal hammered out by his powerful Italian-born Dutch agent Mino Raiola , De Ligt will earn a basic annual salary of 7.5 million euros that could reach 12 million euros with bonuses, according to reports in Italy.

Spurs Legend Tim Duncan to Join Gregg Popovich's Staff As Assistant Coach

July 23, 2019

The announcement was made on Monday. Duncan didn't even get top billing in the announcement. Hardy began his career as an intern with the Spurs back in 2010. He has always been one of Popovich's favorites, even going back to 1997 in the days leading up to San Antonio taking Duncan with the No. 1 overall pick in that year's draft.

Lakers claim Kostas Antetokounmpo off waivers from Dallas

July 23, 2019

There had been speculation that the Toronto Raptors may have been interested in putting in a claim for the youngest Antetokounmpo brother on the National Basketball Association radar but their claim wouldn't have trumped Los Angeles' given the Raptors' superior record.

Ronaldo will not face rape charges in Nevada - Prosecutors

July 23, 2019

Now, however, detailing a lack of physical evidence, the district attorney's office has announced that Ronaldo will face no charges. In the piece, she stated that she met the soccer player at a Las Vegas nightclub and that she was part of a group that went back to Ronaldo's penthouse at the Hotel Palm Place.

Proteas march into Netball World Cup semi-finals

July 22, 2019

A lucrative cash carrot has been dangled in front of the Proteas netball team after they qualified for their first Netball World Cup in 24 years in Liverpool on Wednesday night. New Zealand coach Noeline Taurua said: "Our country and our clubs all had to be on board to pull the best out and strengthen our competition and it was case of method to madness".

ICC suspension casts doubt over Zimbabwe tour of India next year

July 22, 2019

In turn, Mukuhlani and his board have said they are willing to work with the SRC, following the country's suspension by the ICC, to resolve issues that led to the impasse and have demanded that the Sports Commission make public an audit it conducted into their financial affairs past year.

Bucks, Korver agree on one-year deal

July 22, 2019

The 6-7 Korver is 38 now and his days as a regular starter are behind him, but he can still knock down the 3. Just a few weeks after being waived by the Phoenix Suns , veteran sharpshooter Kyle Korver is reportedly on the verge of pursuing his first championship ring with the Milwaukee Bucks .

Tour de France: Alaphilippe extends lead as Frenchmen shine in Pyrenees

July 22, 2019

Given Adam's struggles and Simon's form off the back of his eighth place in the Giro d'Italia, some will ask why their roles were not reversed here, but Simon suggested his stage victories were a product of not being the team leader. "I feel for QuickStep team, they have one of the best riders but they don't have the team to defend". "It is odd because past year and even before, no-one expected me to even be top 10 and now it's disappointment that I am only second", said Thomas.

David De Gea Wants To Become Manchester United Captain Next Season

July 22, 2019

De Gea did not have the best of times last season as United finished 6th in the Premier League with a healthy 32 points gap between the Red Devils and champions Manchester City. The Manchester United stars were noticeably leggy and lethargic which in turn resulted in poor performances as well as the campaign ending with the players failing to qualify for Champions League football.

James Harden downplays reports of tension with Chris Paul: 'We're good'

July 22, 2019

Paul and Harden were teammates for two seasons in Houston . "The negative media stuff and all that stuff that was going on and running, it wasn't true". "It's a new chapter, but I know he's excited". While the process was extremely public, it wasn't upsetting according to Harden because he knew the truth all along.

England captain Eoin Morgan calls World Cup final result ‘unfair’

July 22, 2019

Morgan had remarked in the post-match conference that Allah was with England on the said day, July 14. The England skipper admits that he is "a little bit" troubled by the fact that his side had won. Morgan also revealed that his on-going back issues - which flared up in the build-up to the tournament and again in the win over the West Indies - could affect his decision, adding that he would only carry on at the top level if he felt able to lead the side rather than play for another ...

Zaha signing will add more stress - Iwobi ready to consider Arsenal future

July 22, 2019

The two clubs are some distance apart in their valuations of Zaha , but Arsenal boss Unai Emery is still keen on him. All eyes will be on whether the Eagles change their stance in the face of a specific request from Zaha to be allowed to leave.

What Griezmann said now after Joining Barcelona will melt your hearts

July 22, 2019

Griezmann also revealed his initial reaction after the move was completed, adding: "Well, I called my father and I started to cry with happiness because I was there, everything was done". Alain was evidently thrilled by the move, and couldn't hide his excitement when talking about his son playing alongside Lionel Messi . "I want to catch him doing things in training that I will try to repeat or do in my own way and get to know him on and off the pitch".

Golfers in war of words after caddie's mom hit by stray ball

July 22, 2019

An unrepentant Kyle Stanley has fired back at Bob MacIntyre after being castigated by his playing partner following the second round at the Open . "Playing partner doesn't shout 'fore, ' the ball is going in the crowd", MacIntyre said .

Lowry weathers storm to win British Open and first major

July 22, 2019

That approach paid off in February, when Holmes came from behind to win the Genesis Open, but it took a five-and-a-half-hour final round to stage that comeback. Open. "It turned into a two-horse race between me and Tommy towards the at the end which was quite nice because I could keep an eye on him". "It's always between two clubs: there's a miss short, there's a miss long".

Liverpool beaten by Dortmund in Indiana

July 22, 2019

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain provided the sharpness and dynamism Jurgen Klopp will have been delighted to see despite Liverpool suffering a 3-2 preseason defeat to Borussia Dortmund . Nathaniel Clyne's very pre-season attempt to clear a third-minute cross allowed Alcacer to smash the opener past Simon Mignolet , and Dortmund - who made nine changes at half-time - then scored two quick goals after the restart.

Lowry surges into Open lead as Woods set to miss cut

July 21, 2019

McIntyre recently made the move from the Challenge Tour to the European Tour, so this without a doubt the most significant result as a pro for this rising star. British Open leader Shane Lowry has teed off in the final round. Of course, that means he'll also have to deal with all the support that Lowry will receive Sunday.

Edu wants Arsenal to channel Invincibles spirit to restore glory days

July 21, 2019

Speaking to reporters following Arsenal's 3-0 win over Fiorentina at the International Champions Cup on Saturday, Emery said: "I am patient because we want to choose the best solution". Emery says that, even with business being done behind the scenes, his current focus is preparing his current squad, both young and old, for that Newcastle match in three weeks time .

Arsenal will have new captain

July 21, 2019

Arsenal missed out on their chance to qualify for next season's Champions League after they finished in fifth place in the Premier League and also lost the Europa League final 4-1 to Chelsea FC back in May. These are the qualities and more [we want]. "We are waiting for two, three, four players to help us and also with everybody creating a new way with a lot of positive things we worked on past year".

India tour of West Indies: Shikhar Dhawan, Wriddhiman Saha back in squad

July 21, 2019

Without divulging much on the World Cup winning captain's future plans, Prasad said that a legend like Dhoni knows when to retire but the future course of Indian cricket will be charted by the selectors. Just a few days ago, speculations were rife that the former India skipper would retire from global cricket in the wake of the latest criticism at the World Cup .

Eagles Bring Back Darren Sproles

July 21, 2019

Sproles was supposed to retire after the 2017 season but spent a good portion of the year on injured reserve with a torn ACL and didn't want his distinguished career to end on that note. Of note, by signing Sproles, the Eagles only have one roster spot remaining on their 90-man unit. Obviously, there would be nothing better than to see Sproles prove the doubters wrong by putting together a meaningful 2019 campaign by contributing on both offense and special teams.

Zidane: "Pogba? We know what we want and we're working on it"

July 21, 2019

Zidane also suggested there had been no deal agreed to sell James Rodriguez, amid reports linking him with a move to rivals Atletico Madrid or Italian club Napoli. According to Zidane , we'll find out very soon indeed. The Welshman joined Real Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur back in 2013 for a reported transfer fee of €101 million but somehow, he has never been able to come out of the shadows of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Juventus offer 3 players as part of Pogba deal

July 20, 2019

When asked what advice he would give the youngsters trying to establish themselves in the first team, Robson said they should "enjoy yourself and keep your feet on the ground". He is one of my closest friends, I have been here with him since 16, so he is like family to me. 'I might steal his phone so he doesn't speak to anyone!' he said following United's 4-0 win over Leeds in Perth.

Isi Naisarani set for Australia debut in Rugby Championship opener against Springboks

July 20, 2019

New Zealand begin their quest for a third consecutive Rugby World Cup against old rivals South Africa in a titanic opening Pool B clash in Yokohama on September 21. "It's wonderful how these things can happen and glad he's had a real good run of it in Super Rugby". Springbok team: 15. Warrick Gelant, 14. They troubled the hosts when they applied width and should've scored a second try close to half-time when Dane Haylett-Petty, who dotted down for the first, knocked-on with the tryline ...

Arsenal to seal Saliba transfer despite late Spurs interest

July 20, 2019

Arsenal were reportedly "always confident that Saliba would stand by his word and join them" and were told the move had gone through by St-Etienne on Thursday evening. Talks have progressed well with the Spanish giants and they could even be concluded in person when the two teams meet in Washington on Wednesday night in the International Champions Cup.

Wilfried Zaha: Arsenal target tells Crystal Palace he wants to leave

July 20, 2019

ARSENAL target Wilfried Zaha has told Crystal Palace he wants to leave. Arsenal saw an opening bid for Zaha rejected earlier this summer, although their £40 million offer was someway below Palace's valuation of their prized asset, believed to be around £80m .

City's China visit mere survival: Guardiola

July 20, 2019

Speculation regarding Leroy Sane's future at the Etihad Stadium has also been a hot topic of discussion in recent weeks, with Bayern Munich mooted as his most likely next destination . Kevin De Bruyne stayed on the bench but is eyeing the captain's armband after Vincent Kompany left to become player-manager at Belgian side Anderlecht.

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