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Messi, Ronaldo, Van Dijk nominated for UEFA award

August 16, 2019

Van Dijk was voted both the Premier League Player of the Season and the Players' Player of the Year, and was instrumental in Liverpool's sixth European Cup triumph. "Messi is an excellent player who will be remembered not just for his Ballon d'Or wins, but also for being at the top - like me - year after year", he explained in the DAZN documentary "The Making Of".

Murray won't play singles

August 16, 2019

The Brit lost in straights sets to Richard Gasquet 6-4, 6-4 despite a valiant effort. "I will not play in the singles category in the US Open ", said Andy Murray after the match. Murray is already planning on participating in the men's and mixed doubles at the US Open, but is still on the hunt for a partner. It will be exciting and interesting to see how I get on'.

Canada's Andreescu wins Rogers Cup after Williams retires due to injury

August 16, 2019

But it seems that she's just gotten a taste of what it feels like, and what she can do in the tennis world. It had been three years since Gael Monfils has seen the semifinals of an ATP Masters 1000 ( Toronto in 2016), but the Rogers Cup saw him perform at the highest level-until he withdrew from his showdown with Nadal.

Joseph Tsai to buy Brooklyn Nets majority ownership for record sum

August 16, 2019

Tsai, who Forbes estimates has a net worth of $9.3 billion , was reported to have been in talks to purchase Barclays Center and the Nassau Coliseum from Prokhorov back in March. They'll reportedly have a new owner as they continue their attempt to ascend to into the league's elite. Brooklyn Nets principal owner Mikhail Prokhorov speaks to the media concerning the firing of head coach Avery Johnson.

OR men’s basketball signs 5-star center N’Faly Dante

August 16, 2019

And I hope that someday I get to show you around Eugene. At the start of the offseason, the Oregon Ducks men's basketball program looked like it was in a state of disarray. After seeing the damage OR did last March, when it won the Pac-12 tournament and then gave eventual champion Virginia all it could handle, it wouldn't be wise to count Altman's team out even if it does take time to come together again.

Seattle Seahawks QB Wilson, wife Ciara join Sounders ownership group in MLS

August 14, 2019

The Sounders have consistently been one of MLS' most successful franchises, annually averaging around 40,000 fans per game at CenturyLink Stadium, which is shares with the Seahawks . Myerson emailed Nadella, and several other prominent names connected to Microsoft jumped on board including Microsoft CFO Amy Hood and former Microsoft Program Manager Christine Chew .

New Zealand bat in Galle after winning toss

August 14, 2019

New Zealand , meanwhile, could field three frontline spinners, with Todd Astle missing out. 46 - Tim Southee has picked up 46 wickets in only eight Test matches against Sri Lanka . Adding to their frustration was the wash out in Katunayake, a suburb of Negombo City, where just 65.5 overs of play were possible against the Sri Lanka Board President's XI.

Ashes: Langer expects flat and dry wicket at Lord’s

August 14, 2019

Archer is an immensely exciting bowler and on top of the world right now after his heroics in the World Cup. "I can't work miracles but I will try to!" the 24-year-old told reporters on Tuesday. He bowled the most overs in the first Test, but depends on how the game goes and how many overs he bowls. It was good practice. "He´s got the X factor", Buttler said of his fellow World Cup victor.

Klopp confirms Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson out for a couple of weeks

August 14, 2019

Klopp chose to keep hold of the veteran goalkeeper upon returning to Melwood and has now ostensibly offered the Englishman a deal to stay on at the club. "It's a calf injury which takes him obviously out for a while". "I don't want to make now (an) exact prognosis on when he will be back but it will not tomorrow for sure, so now then we have to see".

Manchester City dodge transfer ban for signing youth players, fined $587k instead

August 14, 2019

Like Chelsea , FIFA has found City to be in breach of regulations regarding the recruitment of youth players. "The disciplinary committee took into account the fact that Manchester City FC accepted its responsibility and sanctioned the club with a fine of 370,000 Swiss francs".

Serena Williams in Rogers Cup semis

August 14, 2019

Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam champion, has since apologised and, in their first meeting since, she delivered an impeccable performance at the WTA Premier tournament. I go into every match thinking I can do it, but, you know, sometimes that doesn't happen. I know her game. "So I was just was like "I gotta keep going".

Irsay: Andrew Luck dealing with 'bone' injury

August 14, 2019

As Andrew Luck continues to miss practices with a calf issue, Colts owner Jim Irsay drew notice and caused further alarm Tuesday when he said his quarterback's issue was a bone problem. The report emphasizes the difference between Luck's current calf injury and the shoulder issue that hampered him in the past. Luck ended up missing the entire season and did not throw a football again until the summer of 2018.

National Football League forms social justice partnership with Jay-Z, Roc Nation

August 14, 2019

Additionally, the JAY-Z-led agency will become a co-producer of the Super Bowl halftime show. For Inspire Change to succeed, it must have strong roots within the communities that are most affected by the issues the players want addressed: criminal justice reform; relationships with police; economic growth opportunities; and educational progress.

ECU golf alum Harold Varner III shines at The Northern Trust

August 14, 2019

Sunday was the first time since his last victory, at the Masters in April previous year, that he had entered the final round with the lead. Patrick Reed , the overnight leader held off the challenge from Mexico's Abraham Ancer and to win the Northern Trust by a shot.

National Football League denies former Lions receiver Golden Tate's appeal of 4-game suspension

August 14, 2019

He said he meant to appeal it and felt his case had merit because he was using a fertility drug prescribed by a doctor. His appeal was heard August 6 by an arbiter in NY. Without Tate, the Giants receiving corps looks even more barren, as a wave of injuries struck the team early in training camp, culminating with Corey Coleman tearing his ACL, and Sterling Shepard breaking his thumb.

Murray: I couldn't take a US Open wildcard right now

August 13, 2019

Watch the 2016 US Open live on Eurosport and Eurosport Player! "I also wanted to maybe wait and see how I felt after maybe playing a couple of matches and how I recover the next day". The other member of the Big Three, Rafael Nadal, withdrew from the Masters event, citing fatigue after he won the Rogers Cup in Montreal on Sunday.

Jamie Chadwick secures inaugural W Series title!

August 13, 2019

At the beginning of the year I thought it just might be a great season. As Powell led the field into Clearways and the safety auto peeled into the pit lane with six minutes remaining in the 30-minute race, she cleverly bunched up the field then nailed it onto the straight, establishing a lead over Kimilainen that she would never lose.

Cristiano Ronaldo: Juventus superstar explains why he surpasses the

August 13, 2019

The Portugal worldwide has also won league titles in England and Italy, as well as two major honours at global level: Euro 2016 and the inaugural Uefa Nations League. "I appreciated him a lot as a person and when he became my coach, he was even better, I became an even bigger Zidane fan". The debate as to who is the better footballer out of Messi and Ronaldo often divides opionions of football fans around the world, but the five-time UEFA Champions League victor has offered a more ...

With John Mallee out, could more changes be coming to Phillies' staff?

August 13, 2019

Manuel won 780 games while leading the Phillies to back-to-back National League pennants and five consecutive National League East titles. The Phillies were one-hit and three-hit on their recent 2-5 trip out west and they've struggled mightily with runners in scoring position in recent weeks.

Potter enjoys dream Premier League debut as Brighton coach

August 13, 2019

It might have been only seven but Potter provoked considerable surprise by picking Pascal Gross instead of Leandro Trossard, the solitary change to the XI from the final two friendlies against Birmingham and Valencia. "I trust we will do better in the second game". It is thought that Brighton are comfortable with the recruitment work they have already done this summer but should this opportunity arise on deadline day it could see further transfer incomings.

UFC Uruguay: Mike Perry suffers brutally broken nose against Vicente Luque

August 13, 2019

In the end, the judges saw it as a split decision in favour of Luque - moving his UFC record to 10-2, with this fight, in particular, standing as a truly memorable feather in his cap. The injury was so bad Perry was taken to hospital for a CT scan because "he was apparently having some trouble breathing after the fight for obvious reasons", MMA Fighting reporter Damon Martin tweeted .

Why Anthony Joshua, Andy Ruiz rematch was moved to Saudi Arabia

August 13, 2019

The New York venue was in the running to host the rematch, as was Cardiff's Principality Stadium, however Diriyah, where the first Saudi State was established in 1745, saw off the competition. 'In the second round I heard the crowd booing, someone told me there was a fight going on in the arena, that's why, ' he said. Only last month Amir Khan trounced Australian Billy Dib at the King Abdullah Sports City arena, with the former world champion making £7m for the four round win.

Arsenal defender, Tierney tipped to join Real Madrid, Barcelona

August 13, 2019

They sold their left back to Arsenal, so they have a hole there. "He could have a fantastic couple of seasons and end up at Barcelona or PSG or wherever", Brown told The Herald . Tierney was back at Celtic's Lennoxtown training centre on Sunday to say goodbye to his team-mates after travelling to London while they were in Romania for their 1-1 first-leg draw against Cluj.

Six candidates short-listed for India's head coach's job Shastri also in fray

August 13, 2019

Hesson coached the Black Caps for six years, highlighted by their memorable run to the 2015 Cricket World Cup final in Melbourne, a semifinal finish at the 2016 World Twenty20 in India and a home test series win over England in April 2018 which boosted them to third on the world rankings.

Cowboys QB Prescott turns down $30million-per-year offer

August 13, 2019

Quarterback Dak Prescott reportedly rejected the team's offer for a contract extension worth $ 30 million annually, and is instead looking for a deal in the $40 million-per-year range, though that figure has already been called into question .

Sebastian Telfair was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison

August 13, 2019

I can go play in China for six years and take care of my family". I'm waiting for my daughter right now to get her period. Real mental illness because I wasn't around... The arresting officer stated in his testimony that "the smell of marijuana was present, as was a lit marijuana cigarette in the car's console". The guard spent one season in Boston, averaging 6.1 points and 2.8 assists in 78 games.

Back-in-action Murray ready to go it alone in Cincinnati

August 13, 2019

Murray returned to doubles play in June, winning the Queen's Club title with partner Feliciano Lopez , who he also partnered to the last 16 in Montreal last week and will team up with again in Cincinnati. If Murray's comeback to the singles circuit does not go according to plan, the 32-year-old said he would be willing to drop down to ATP Challenger events.

Manchester United target spotted at Bayern Munich for medical ahead of transfer

August 13, 2019

The Inter Milan star was spotted in Munich for a medical ahead of his move, Bild report, and is completing the formalities before a transfer that was reported to have been for a €5M loan and €20M buy option. "Bayern are one of the biggest clubs in Europe". He also helped Croatia to the 2018 World Cup final, which they lost to France. Do you think Perisic will be success at Bayern? The Bundesliga holders were in the market for a new wide player following the summer departures of ...

Sterling 'Considering £100m Offer' From Nike To Wear Air Jordan Boots

August 13, 2019

The Telegraph reports that Sterling, whose contract with Nike runs out at the end of the season and is one of the most sought-after footballers commercially, could become the first major player to sign a deal with the Nike subsidiary. The 24-year-old is in the final year of his current deal with Nike. Jordan brand is a subsidiary of Nike and moved into football a year ago with the launch of a stunning " Jordan X PSG" range.

Antonio Brown loses helmet grievance against the NFL

August 13, 2019

If Brown follows through on his threat and retires from football or voluntarily sits out of team activities, he would void a three-year, $50 million contract that is set to pay him $30 million in guaranteed money over the next two seasons.

Former NBA Point Guard Sebastian Telfair Sentenced 3.5 Years for Gun Possession

August 13, 2019

At his hearing Monday in Brooklyn Supreme Court, a reportedly agitated Telfair said : "Please don't take me from the society right now". "I kind of ruined my career with that", Telfair said then. In total, they found three loaded pistols, a gas-operated submachine gun, extended magazines, ammunition and the ballistic vest. Telfair was one of the most highly touted high school recruits in the nation, but he forewent his college eligibility to declare for the 2004 NBA Draft.

Liverpool will be without Alisson for the "next few weeks"

August 13, 2019

Alisson suffered a calf injury while taking a goal kick during last Friday's opening 4-1 Premier League win over Norwich City . Liverpool have been bare in the goalkeeping department, and needed to take Andy Lonergan, the former Preston and Middlesbrough man, on their United States tour due to Caoimhim Keheller (wrist) and Vitoslav Jaros (elbow ligaments) being injured.

Ruiz, Joshua promoters talk December 7 rematch

August 13, 2019

Of Joshua surrendering home advantage for a hard return bout, Hearn says: 'He knew it would make it easier to satisfy Ruiz but more importantly he knows he will get more credit for not imposing his right to box at home'. Many of these we spoke to. Hearn and Khalil noted that other major sports events have recently been held in Saudi Arabia, including the European Golf Tour and the Italian Super Cup in soccer.

$500,000 worth of items stolen from Alex Rodriguez's vehicle in San Francisco

August 13, 2019

The unfortunate circumstances come a week after Rodriguez received a positive response from the crowd at Yankee Stadium when he broadcast a Sunday night game between the Yankees and Red Sox on August 4. Sunday while it was parked about three blocks from Oracle Park, the San Francisco Chronicle reported , citing law-enforcement sources. The Chronicle has reported that an " epidemic " of automobile break-ins had beset San Francisco in recent years.

Toronto winner Andreescu pulls out of Cincinnati WTA

August 13, 2019

She even discerns that it's Williams's back that's giving her problems. While she remains grounded in her work ethic and her ability to come back from injury, her victory at the Rogers Cup has given her a boost ahead of the U.S. Winning the Rogers Cup rocketed Andreescu up the WTA Tour rankings to No. 14 on Monday. I went to a Toronto FC game. Then she's scheduled to play an exhibition match at the Aurora Games in Albany, N.Y., before tuning up for the next Grand Slam.

Celtics The 2019-20 Boston Celtics schedule is announced

August 13, 2019

Immediately after taking on Toronto in Boston, the Celtics will travel to NY for their first game against the Knicks. The Raptors will have 13 back-to-back games this season, one more than previous year. last season. One that many players don't necessarily make in their second or third seasons. Terry Rozier, now in Charlotte, will make his regular season return to Boston Dec.

Jones hits out at 'ridiculous' Barrett red card

August 13, 2019

The 32-year-old was involved in a scuffle with Mike Brown during a social event at the squad's training camp in Treviso a fortnight ago. Piers Francis is included but there is no place for Brad Shields. Ludlam was particularly impressive in the 33-19 win at Twickenham that prevented Wales replacing world champion New Zealand as rugby's top-ranked side.

Henry Onyekuru signs 5-year 20 Million Euros Monaco deal

August 13, 2019

French giants AS Monaco have announced the departure of former Super Eagles star Michael Emenalo after spending nearly two years with the club. Onyekuru who scored 28 goals in 57 appearances for Eupen between 2015 and 2017, equally scored combined 23 goals for the two clubs he served on loan viz; nine goals for Anderlecht and 14 goals for Galatasaray.

Decision on neutral venue for Davis Cup to be taken after Eid

August 13, 2019

Notably, there is no clarity regarding the participation of Indian athletes in Asia-Oceania Zone Group 1 Davis Cup encounter scheduled to be played on 14 and 15 September in Islamabad owing to high political tension between India and Pakistan.

Raheem Sterling happy with ‘great’ start to Manchester City’s season

August 12, 2019

The visitors led at the break thanks to Gabriel Jesus' opener, but moved through the gears after the break as Sterling scored twice in 14 minutes. I didn't like the way Guardiola's team played against us, City used tactical fouls to stop us.

Mets work more magic, rally past Nats for 8th win in row

August 12, 2019

Guillorme entered with a.192 average in 56 major league games. Trailing 6-3, the Mets rallied against closer Sean Doolittle to win for the 14th time in 15 games at pulsating Citi Field - New York had been 0-44 this year when trailing after eight innings.

Red Bull promotes Alex Albon - demotes Pierre Gasly!

August 12, 2019

The switch-around marks a meteoric rise for Albon, who was racing in Formula Two past year and seemed destined for a future with Nissan in the all-electric Formula E series before Red Bull stepped in. Albon has acquitted himself well in F1 so far, scoring five top-ten finishes in 2019, including an impressive P6 in Germany. With Daniil Kvyat having a podium finish to his name this season, as well as nearly double the points, the Russian may feel quite hard done by that he wasn't the ...

Giggs Believes Lukaku Cannot Be Faulted For Wanting Out Of Man United

August 12, 2019

There's a group of young players together and we can start to become what we decide to become. Rashford is still a youngster himself, despite having 170 club appearances and 32 global caps to his name, and is aware of the need to take his game and that of those around him to greater heights.

Federer, Nadal elected to ATP Player Council

August 12, 2019

The 33-year-old Spaniard, an 18-time Grand Slam singles victor, confirmed the choice by the pair of icons at the ATP Montreal Masters after reaching the quarter-finals by beating Argentina's Guido Pella 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday. Other members of the council are Kevin Anderson, John Isner, Sam Querrey, Bruno Soares, Lu Yen-hsun, Vasek Pospisil and Colin Dowdeswell. Probably I can give a different perspective of how the game have to be or things that we can add.

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah comforts young fan floored by streetlamp

August 12, 2019

The duo took a photo together with Louis in his Liverpool kit and bloodied face as Salah asked the youngster: " Why are you running like that? ". Louis, who appeared on the daytime show with his little brother Isaac and their step-father Joe Cooper, told presenters Kate Garraway and Richard Madeley that he'd lost consciousness momentarily after smashing into the post.

Steelers WR Coach Darryl Drake Passes Away

August 12, 2019

And players who had interacted with Drake, both with the Steelers and in his previous two jobs with the Cardinals and Bears expressed their feelings on the passing of the longtime receivers coach. Drake was well-liked by the Steelers, where he was remembered for his one-liners in practice, including "don't drag the toe, click it" when coaching wide receivers to stay in bounds during drills.

Unai Emery not sure of Ozil and Kolasinac’s return

August 12, 2019

On the other hand, Kolasinac's wife is so scared that she has travelled back to Germany until everything calms down. " It was thought that originally the robbers wanted their watches but now they have been told that they want everything the pair have ", an unnamed source told The Sun .

After acquiring kicker/punter from Ravens, Vikings cut LS McDermott

August 12, 2019

According to ESPN.com, a total of four teams called the Ravens over the weekend to inquire about possibly trading for Vedvik. Born in Stavanger, Norway, Vedvik attended high school in McPherson, Kansas as an exchange student for his junior year before returning to Norway for his senior year.

Moriya Jutanugarn leads Ladies Scottish Open

August 12, 2019

Hur Mi-jung poses with her trophy after winning the Ladies Scottish Open in North Berwick, Scotland on Sunday. "In the first round, after I made two bogeys after one birdie, I was mad and he told me on the fourth tee box, "come on, MJ, you can win this tournament", said the victor.

Kyle Kuzma makes first cut for USA Basketball roster for World Cup

August 12, 2019

Two standouts from the Select Team over the past week in Las Vegas , San Antonio Spurs guard Derrick White and Sacramento Kings big man Marvin Bagley , were promoted to the senior roster. Popovich and his staff had high expectations for Mitchell coming into the week, and he has been the best player on the floor at times. "This is just the beginning of a long journey".

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