Sport / 27

Kemba Walker Leads Team USA Over Spain

August 19, 2019

The USA will complete its pre-World Cup tour Aug. 25-28 in Sydney, Australia, including training Aug. 25, 27 and 28, and a final exhibition on Aug. 26 against Canada at Qudos Bank Arena. He had a particularly impressive pass, threading the needle to find Kyle Kuzma for an easy lay-up. Team USA might not win all games by 30 plus points, they should still return home with the trophy.

Cincinnati title lands Medvedev in world top 5

August 19, 2019

However, the 23-year-old Medvedev - who lost the Montreal Masters final to Rafael Nadal in Canada last week and the Washington final to Nick Kyrgios earlier this month - pounced with a ferocious forehand to break Djokovic for 5-3 in the second set and successfully served it out to set up a decider.

Antonio Brown helmet issue: Raiders GM calls out wide receiver

August 19, 2019

We have supported that, we appreciate that. "So from our prospective, it's time for him to be all-in or all-out, OK?" "We're hoping he's back soon", he said. It sounds like Oakland GM Mike Mayock and the organization as a whole is getting fed up with Brown. "Somebody approved it, or he wouldn't have worn it".

UFC: Cormier to take time over retirement call

August 19, 2019

Daniel Cormier has reflected on his fourth-round TKO defeat at the hands of Stipe Miocic and where exactly it leaves him at this late point in his career. Elsewhere, welterweight star Nate Diaz (20-11) defeated Anthony Pettis (22-9) by unanimous decision in his first appearance since losing his rematch against Conor McGregor in 2016.

Zidane: Bale to stay at Real Madrid

August 19, 2019

And following an injury to Eden Hazard in the win, Zidane explained that Bale would not be leaving Madrid. The Los Blancos coach told the postgame news conference at Balaidos that he had spoken to Bale this week, and a player who nearly left for China on a free transfer was now just thinking about the new campaign with Madrid.

Thomas shatters course record for BMW Championship lead

August 19, 2019

They meet today in a 36-hole, all-Southeastern Conference final split over two courses, starting on the renovated No. 4 course and finishing at No. 2 - the site of three men's U.S. A final-round 72 at the BMW Championship was not almost enough for Woods to move into the top 30 of the FedEx Cup standings, meaning he will not qualify to defend his title at the season-ending Tour Championship.

Marcellus Wiley Calls Out Eric Reid For Comments About JAY-Z

August 19, 2019

The player who has supported Colin Kaepernick since the now free-agent quarterback began kneeling during the national anthem to protest systemic racial oppression three years ago used his postgame availability as an opportunity to further explain his issue with the 49-year-old rapper .

Steve Smith targets Headingley return

August 19, 2019

Smith had argued against coming off in the immediate aftermath of the blow and was eager to return as soon as possible but had no complaints about being pulled from the match once his condition became clear. I do not care what people say. Johnson, who had been commentating on Test Match Special when Smith was struck in the neck, recalled his unease at the incident, and said that he had sympathy with the England players - in particular Archer and Jos Buttler - who attracted some criticism ...

Lakers expected to request to speak to Grizzlies C Howard

August 19, 2019

The only time he dropped below that mark was in 2018-19, but should we really count that? A sample size that small doesn't provide enough information on his ability. These three have a mix of length, athleticism and instinct that will make opposing players second-guess themselves when trying to finish down low. The Lakers would add Howard, who is expected to eventually be released by the Grizzlies, to replace DeMarcus Cousins , who suffered a torn ACL last week after joining the team on a ...

Osaka out with knee injury; will undergo MRI

August 18, 2019

A resurgent Kuznetsova earned her third win over a Top 10 player this week and reached the final for the first time this season. Japanese star Naomi Osaka's participation in this month's US Open has been called into question after the defending champion suffered an injury to her left knee which forced her to retire from her Cincinnati WTA quarter-final.

No US Open for Andy Murray

August 18, 2019

But it was fine - I'm glad Jamie got through". "It's wonderful to have a guy who has won three Grand Slams, been ranked number one and may be the fiercest competitor coming to Winston-Salem". Murray - who at one point had toyed with the idea of playing singles at the US Open - is scheduled to feature in two events in China in September, Zhuhai and Beijing.

Kevin De Bruyne confused by VAR handball rules after Manchester City draw

August 18, 2019

He thought I was upset with him, I am animated but I was a player, I know what it's like. Aguero had earlier put City 2-1 up against Tottenham after Raheem Sterling's opener had been cancelled out by Erik Lamela . "It's a penalty when Rodri went down but VAR in that moment was taking a coffee". "It will never be comparable with what happened that we all lived together last season".

$Chargers' safety Derwin James to miss 'significant' time with right foot fracture$

Chargers' safety Derwin James to miss 'significant' time with right foot fracture

August 18, 2019

If Los Angeles can weather James' absence as well as they did Bosa's, they will be happy. He's expected to be sidelined around three months. He has shown out during training camp and will definitely be a player that will be getting some action on Sunday's.

FC Barcelona Boss Drawn On Neymar Rumours Again

August 18, 2019

Neymar is yet to play for the Ligue 1 champions this season after indicating that he wants to leave. But he's also had many gaffes, along with poorly-timed injuries. Over time, I have got to know him. "Honestly, I think he is a good kid at heart. On the pitch, he is an extraordinary player". In the background of these quotes is still the drama over what happens with Neymar .

Former No. 4 overall pick RB Cedric Benson dies in motorcycle crash

August 18, 2019

Hours before, Benson posted an image of the vehicle on his Instagram story saying, "My Saturday evening!" Benson's death was reportedly the result of a motorcycle accident in Austin, Texas that also claimed the life of an unnamed woman. Benson spent the 2012 season with the Packers, where he suffered a foot fracture during his final professional season. County Court-at-Law Judge Kim Williams sentenced Benson to two days in jail and credited him for the two days he served after his arrest.

Watch Bryce Harper Absolutely Crush Epic Walk-Off Grand Slam Vs. Cubs

August 18, 2019

After trotting to first while watching his blast, Harper sprinted the rest of the way in anticipation of the celebration. It was an eventful Thursday for Bryce Harper , who put fans in Philadelphia through a rollercoaster of emotions. Ian Happ led off the fourth with a triple and scored on David Bote's double. Schwarber snapped an 0-for-10 skid with a solo homer to centre in the fifth for a 5-0 advantage.

Jets linebacker Avery Williamson suffers torn ACL

August 18, 2019

NFL Network first reported that Williamson tore his ACL. Williamson, one of the key pieces of the Jets' defense, was still in the game with 3:52 left in the first half with mostly backups when cornerback Tevaughn Campbell dived for a pass from Matt Ryan to Brian Hill in the end zone and hit into the linebacker's knee.

Bill Belichick Pumps Brakes On Josh Gordon Patriots Hype In Statement

August 18, 2019

It's terrific news for a group that now has a slew of injuries at the position, but more importantly, it allows Gordon to start getting back to work as the Patriots continue preparing for the 2019 season. Gordon was acquired by the Patriots in a trade with Cleveland last September. So, having Gordon reinstated and joining the team immediately will definitely help.

Josh McCown ends his retirement to sign deal with Eagles

August 17, 2019

McCown, who previously played for the New York Jets , announced his retirement from the National Football League this summer. Josh McCown's retirement lasted two months. Most recently, McCown spent the past two seasons with the New York Jets and was a mentor for Sam Darnold in 2018. Wulf: The Eagles have locked in their three quarterbacks for the season.

Luis Suarez injury confirmed by Barcelona

August 17, 2019

The veteran forward, who will retire at the end of the season, had only been on the pitch for a minute when he met Ander Capa's cross with an acrobatic volley to net an 89th-minute victor at San Mames . This trio will complement each other as Griezmann , apart from being a pretty decent goal scorer has the knack of getting back and defending when his side is not in possession; Dembele brings electric pace to the trio combined with brilliant dribbling skills while Luis Suarez remains a ...

Ashes 2019: Archer strikes as England fight back

August 17, 2019

But the 24-year-old, coached at Sussex by former Australia paceman Jason Gillespie, has played just 28 first-class matches and Langer was looking to his batsmen to wear Archer down in a way that's not possible in a one-day worldwide, where bowlers are restricted to a maximum of 10 overs.

Raiders hope to see Antonio Brown on field soon

August 17, 2019

I can't be on my feet". According to one of the Raiders' trainers who was overheard on the show, Brown's feet seem to be recovering well. Once Brown returns from his injury, he has an opportunity to ingratiate himself within the community even more, as long as he can put up some big results on the field.

Kevin Durant was tricked by doctors

August 17, 2019

If someone would have told me, 'Man, Kevin Durant's gonna come to the Warriors and you guys are going to win two championships and then have a shot at winning a third, would you take that?' In a heartbeat. "So I found out when everybody else found out, which is exactly how it should be". Green isn't alone with his feelings, as Warriors All-Star guard Klay Thompson also said something similar earlier this offseason when discussing people writing the Warriors off as legitimate ...

XFL makes Landry Jones its 1st signing

August 17, 2019

Jones was with the Steelers from 2013-2017, before they decided they wanted to upgrade behind Roethlisberger. For his career he has completed 108 of 169 passes for 1,310 yards, eight touchdowns, and seven interceptions. He floated around the NFL , landing with the Jacksonville Jaguars and then Oakland Raiders before finding himself out of the league. The XFL will select seven other quarterbacks before its inaugural draft in October, and head coaches of the league's eight teams will pick ...

Alibaba's Tsai nears deal to buy rest of NBA's Brooklyn Nets

August 17, 2019

Tsai, the co-founder of Alibaba, one of the world's largest e-commerce companies, bought a 49% stake in the Nets from Prokhorov in 2018 for $1 billion, with the option to buy the remainder of the team in the future. But sources tell The Post that's all it is, pick-up games with friends, and not a sign that Anthony is Brooklyn-bound. The Nets signed Durant for $164 million despite the superstar forward's Achilles tendon injury that might keep him sidelined for a year.

Barcelona: ‘Initial agreement’ to loan Coutinho to Bayern

August 17, 2019

Yet the 27-year-old was too often a bystander in games and some suggested his style and positioning clashed with Lionel Messi. At Bayern , the Brazilian will provide welcome reinforcement in attack following the departure of Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery at the end of last season.

BMW Championship: How to watch Tiger Woods' opening round on Thursday

August 16, 2019

I need reps and I just haven't put in a lot of reps. "As I've said before, the forces have got to go somewhere, and unfortunately when I make any kind of tweaks and changes to my swing, it's like a new body part is aching", he said. That is where Woods won his 80th PGA Tour title last year , holding off the likes of Rory McIlroy , Justin Rose and Rickie Fowler to win for the first time in five years.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. OK After Plane Crash in Tennessee

August 16, 2019

Mr Earnhardt Junior finished second on the race which took his father's life, in way was his second season as a racer. ESPN reported that Earnhardt said he and his family were all right in a text message. He described the aircraft as "pretty much destroyed". The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will be investigating the crash. Earnhardt reportedly was flying to Bristol, Tenn., to announce Saturday night's NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series Bass Pro Shops/NRA Night Race.

Emery confirms Ozil and Kolasinac are 100% ready for Arsenal return

August 16, 2019

Arsenal will play their first home Premier League game of the season against Burnley on Saturday lunchtime. "They came back training with us on Tuesday, they came to start training with us, we had it off. "We think their mentality is good and their focus is with us". They also recruited Dani Ceballos on a season-long loan, left-back Kieran Tierney from Celtic, and William Saliba from Saint-Etienne.

Draymond Green Says NCAA 'Did The Right Thing' Reversing Rich Paul Rule

August 16, 2019

He was recently interviewed by ESPN's Rachel Nichols , where he said that Paul has already proven his capabilities as an agent, adding that he's one of the people who should be exempted from the said rule. This idea that this had anything to do with Rich Paul was just amusing to me, because in reality it had more to do with the Christian Dawkins type guys, who have no business in advising these players.

Packers 'not good enough' in loss to Ravens

August 16, 2019

According to Packers .com, overall, Green Bay has won the first preseason game for five straight years. Originally scheduled programming for Thursday night had Aaron Rodgers making his preseason debut in the Packers' tilt with Lamar Jackson 's Ravens .

Real Madrid's new star Eden Hazard injured on eve of La Liga

August 16, 2019

Mathias Pogba, a Guinea worldwide who plays in Spain's lower leagues, is not certain that the midfielder will remain at Old Trafford for the remainder of the season. "The situation is very sensitive right now but each player has his personal goals, he will leave if he has to leave", he added. "I'm with these players until death and we want to have a great season".

Salah hits back at Guardiola over Champions League comments

August 16, 2019

It genuinely does not concern me because it can be corrected by a little bit of money on the stadium and good decisions in the boardroom and good decisions in the recruitment department. Neville replied by saying: "Maybe not, but I think they'll win a league before Liverpool ". MLS side DC United are believed to have shown an interest in signing German playmaker Mesut Ozil from Arsenal , while Liverpool centre-back Dejan Lovren is said to be close to sealing a move to Italian giants Roma ...

Lampard praises players after Super Cup loss

August 16, 2019

The Senegal star then put Liverpool in front in the 95th minute, only for a Jorginho penalty to restore parity again. "But sometimes football comes down to little moments of luck". Lampard's first home game as the Chelsea manager will, Abraham believes, be the ideal opportunity to banish the disappointment of the opening week.

It’s official: Ravi Shastri continues as India coach, gets two-year extension

August 16, 2019

The Kapil Dev-led Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) has made a decision to retain Ravi Shastri as Team India's head coach. After the final tally, Ravi Shastri came first followed by Hesson and Moody at second and third place respectively. Earlier this year, India won their first-ever Test series and bilateral ODI series in Australia. Since he came back in July, 2017 replacing Anil Kumble, whose differences with Kohli came out in the open, Shastri's coaching record has been phenomenal.

DeMarcus Cousins to schedule surgery after testing confirms torn ACL

August 16, 2019

One thing that was great about Cousins is that he has proved to be a complementary piece alongside other members of the Lakers . Update #2, 5:25 pm: There is no timetable yet for Cousins' recovery from a torn ACL but his availability in 2019-20 is in question.

PSG’s Leonardo: "Neymar made mistakes"

August 16, 2019

He spent many fruitful years in Catalunya, winning the league title and Champions League. All the expectations of Coutinho's possible return to the Premier League were dashed to the ground when the English transfer window shut on August 8.

Video Surfaces Of Conor McGregor Assaulting Older Man In Bar

August 16, 2019

Unclear if words were exchanged between the two, Conor took a shot with the other drinkers, then unexpectedly threw a punch at the man, hitting him in the face. McGregor was charged with three counts of assault and one count of criminal mischief as a result of the incident. "I don't even care if it's a big decision, it's not the same; you can't be content with a decision, you got choked on your face".

Nick Kyrgios To Face Suspension After Spitting At Umpire

August 16, 2019

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios smashed two rackets during another meltdown before losing in three sets Wednesday night in the round of 32 at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati. Aussie tennis great Mark Woodforde told 5AA radio station: "What was frightening for me was the kids after the match leaning over the fence around centre court wanting Kyrgios' shoes, they were wanting the mangled rackets.that shouldn't be happening after the display he displayed".

Root's England eager to bounce back in second Test

August 16, 2019

The final XIs will not be known until the captains meet in the middle, with Jack Leach and Sam Curran possibly fighting for one spot in the home team while Australia choose between Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood for the final seam bowling role.

Multiple Titans held out of first joint practice with Patriots

August 16, 2019

Football players are usually some of the more excitable people you will find. "We learn a lot from the way they practice, the way they operate". Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty never played in the postseason through eight years with the Titans before finally joining his twin brother, Devin, in the New England secondary last season.

Former cricketer VB Chandrasekhar passes away

August 16, 2019

V.B. Chandrasekhar represented India in seven ODIs and his highest score in an inning is 53. He also donned the roles of a national selector, state coach and commentator and was very active with his TNPL team and was very much a part of the set-up till their last game earlier this week.

Rishabh Pant's Shot Selection In 3rd ODI Against West Indies Upsets Fans

August 16, 2019

West Indies scored 240 for seven in their allotted 35 overs batting first in an innings interrupted by rain. India were asked to chase 255 runs in 35 overs in a rain-affected encounter in Port of Spain. Gayle and Kohli, who have been playing alongside each other at Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League for a number of years, did their special handshake before Gayle left the field.

Lampard sees positives as Chelsea miss out on Super Cup

August 16, 2019

The Spaniard, only in the side because of an injury to number one goalkeeper Allison Becker, saved Tammy Abraham's penalty to give Liverpool a 5-4 shootout win against Chelsea after the showdown between Champions League and Europa League winners had finished 2-2 in Istanbul on Wednesday.

Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties in Istanbul to win Super Cup

August 16, 2019

Prior to saving Abraham's penalty in the shootout, he conceded a spot-kick for bringing down the England global to hand Chelsea an equaliser in extra-time after Sadio Mane's double put Liverpool in front. "I told him Southampton on Saturday, and he laughed and said, 'Congratulations'". Both Klopp and Virgil Van Dijk have come out with praise for him after this performance.

Team USA basketball embarrassed by Jeff Van Gundy-led Select Team

August 16, 2019

It's going down in just a few weeks from now and Team USA is preparing for what will be a hard tournament as they've had numerous top tier players dropout. The Select Team was able to completely overpower head coach Gregg Popovich's squad and it's clear that some changes need to be made. Per the Lakers' Mike Trudell, a closing lineup of Kemba Walker , Donovan Mitchell , Harrison Barnes , P.J.

Jon Gruden Expects Antonio Brown To Be Ready For Week 1

August 16, 2019

Feel sorry for me later. " Stefano Tedeschi - who goes by the name "The Sports Chef" - filed suit in Osceola (Florida) County on July 30, claiming that Brown's balance of $38,521.20 remains unpaid". Brown explained that he sustained the injury while receiving cold therapy treatment in France, confirming what many outlets previously reported. Although Brown's predicament did give Jon Gruden a chance to check out other receivers on the roster, namely breakout rookie Keelan Doss, the coach ...

Mike Tyson reveals that he burns through $40,000 of weed each month

August 16, 2019

The 420-acre area (yes, of course) will include a convention center, a lazy river, a cannabis-centric wellness center, and festival grounds. The USA Today reports that Mr Tyson made the disclosure during a recent episode of his podcast " Hotboxin with Mike Tyson ".

Transfer: Manchester United to pay Sanchez to leave Old Trafford

August 16, 2019

The total bill for signing Sanchez could potentially cost United up to £560,000 per week, once all aspects of the four-and-a-half-year deal are factored in. As a club, for United to suddenly lose 20 or so goals that he nets, that's a big loss and they should have replaced him - his goals will be missed. "We've had a behind closed doors game, he's training, a few extras".

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".

Information