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Bo Nix named Auburn's starting QB

August 21, 2019

Auburn announced true freshman Bo Nix as its starting quarterback Tuesday, which meant that Gatewood wouldn't be the one leading the Tigers into their massive opener against OR in less than two weeks. 1 dual-threat quarterback in the class of 2019. Nix is the son of former Auburn starting quarterback Patrick Nix, who played 1992-1995. He set Alabama state career records with 12,000-plus yards of total offense and 161 touchdowns accounted for, including 127 passing and 34 rushing.

Ronaldo: I'd be worth €300m in today's market

August 21, 2019

I don't know. What I always say is to enjoy the moment. "The gift is excellent and I have to continue to enjoy it", he is quoted to have said. 'I don't think there are any footballers who have more records than me '. The 34-year-old joined Juventus for a £100million transfer from Real Madrid last season in a four- year deal. The Portuguese has also been more successful as an worldwide player, winning the UEFA European Championships in 2016 and the UEFA Nations League in 2019, while ...

Steph Curry Is Helping Bring Golf Back To Howard University

August 21, 2019

Howard previously fielded a Division II golf team but that was discontinued. Earlier, it was announced that Curry - an avid golfer himself - has committed to sponsor the university's men's and women's programs , something that has been warmly accepted by the folks at Howard.

Chelsea teenager Hudson-Odoi is back in training

August 21, 2019

And Lampard sees the 18-year-old as a key part of his plans in an already-youthful team emerging at Stamford Bridge - starting next month. On Wednesday afternoon, Chelsea shared images of the winger on social media, challenging his team-mates and passing the ball during a training session.

Players should boycott social media to combat racist abuse

August 21, 2019

Sportsmail understands United executives are keen to go a step further and meet their counterparts at Twitter to discuss their concerns. Because Twitter won't do anything about it, Instagram won't do anything about it - they send you an email reply saying they'll investigate but nothing happens.

Joakim Noah Free Agency Rumors: Lakers potential landing spot?

August 21, 2019

Of the four centers the Lakers are seeking out, Howard looks like the best option to fill a starting role. The extremely public breakup of the Lakers and Howard left some ill will on both sides, though it seems both Howard and the Lakers are willing to set aside their differences when discussing a possible reunion.

Tiger Woods not ruling out playing at Presidents Cup

August 21, 2019

The top four players in the global standings - Marc Leishman, Louis Oosthuizen , Adam Scott and Hideki Matsuyama - have a combined 17 appearances in the Presidents Cup and are flanked by four newcomers to the event in Abraham Ancer, Haotong Li, Cameron Smith and C.T.

Patriots cut punter Allen, part of three Super Bowl winners

August 21, 2019

But with former Raiders' punter Marquette King still out there as a free agent, it might be more suitable to go with the someone who knows the system. Oakland is also close to Allen's hometown of Salem, Oregon. Undrafted in 2013, Allen played six seasons in New England. Though, he had himself an excellent Super Bowl-even some thought he would be worthy of the MVP award-in his final game as a Patriot, Allen booted five balls for 215 yards; an average of 43 yards per kick.

Barcelona to Make Loan Offer for Neymar

August 21, 2019

The ESPN report does state that Coutinho's loan to Bayern is seen by those close to Neymar as "a huge setback" as the Brazilian's camp saw Coutinho as the key to making the deal happen, given that Barcelona is unwilling to put up a straight cash offer this summer.

Cristiano Ronaldo`s lawyers admit paying money to settle sexual assault claim

August 21, 2019

Ronaldo has repeatedly denied the allegations. Portugal global Cristiano Ronaldo's lawyers have revealed for the first time in court documents that the football superstar paid an amount to settle allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in a hotel in 2009.

Lue agrees to deal with Clips to join staff

August 21, 2019

Former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue has agreed to a deal to join the Los Angeles Clippers as the top assistant coach on Doc Rivers' staff according to The Athletic's Shams Charania . He was sacked by the Cavs after an 0-6 start to last season's campaign. Lue coached the Cavaliers for three full seasons from 2015-18, a run that included winning the 2016 National Basketball Association title.

Jalen Hurts is officially the starting QB at Oklahoma

August 21, 2019

Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley finally made the announcement Monday, and it's one most everybody expected: Jalen Hurts will be the starting quarterback when the Sooners open the season September 1 against Houston. "I'm sure in the back of Jalen's mind, he would like to see the Oklahoma-Alabama matchup happen", said Maryland coach Mike Locksley to Schroeder, who was Alabama's offensive coordinator in 2018 - and who badly wanted Hurts to transfer to Maryland.

Antonio Brown files second grievance against National Football League over his helmet

August 21, 2019

He wore a helmet in Arizona, so it was possible Brown is comfortable practicing in a different model. Brown's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said Monday that the receiver's helmet concerns are safety related. We've known about Brown's improved health. "I know there's so many player (who are) so superstitious, it's not because of your helmet it's because you're a superior talent", Eisen said Tuesday.

Hamlin wins at Bristol to spoil DiBenedetto's upset bid | Racing

August 21, 2019

DiBenedetto received bad news this week as it was announced he would not be returning to Leavine Family Racing and he was so close to claiming just a taste of redemption at Bristol, but he came up just a little short. "I had plenty of time". "I just worked him over, worked him over". Then Larson jumped to the front on a pass from the bottom lane. His fight to keep a job at NASCAR's top level has left a mark on Hamlin, who recalled the moment his career almost ended in 2002 when his parents ...

New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Chargers

August 21, 2019

Meanwhile, the Saints almost went to last season's Super Bowl - and very well might have if not for league-acknowledged officiating mistakes near the end of regulation in the NFC title game. Taylor directed the first four Chargers drives and was 7 of 10 for 57 yards and an interception. Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson, who have been getting most of the snaps at running back while Melvin Gordon holds out, struggled.

Ex-MLB Players Castillo, Dotel Arrested in Dominican Republic on Drug Charges

August 21, 2019

Dominican Atty. Gen. Jean Alain Rodriguez said police are also actively pursuing the leader of the ring, Cesar Emilio Peralta, also known as "Cesar the Abuser". Dominican officials say a 1,050-kilogram shipment of drugs heading from South America to Puerto Rico was one of several seizures attributed to this ring.

St Louis to become first female-owned MLS franchise

August 21, 2019

Carolyn Kindle Betz, senior vice president of vehicle rental giant Enterprise Holdings, is the leader of the group. The ownership group will be the league's first with a majority female presence and it helps bring an MLS team to a city with deep ties to the attractive game.

WTA title boosts Keys for US Open campaign

August 21, 2019

In the women's singles, Keys rallied from deficits in both sets and defeated Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russian Federation 7-5, 7-6 (5) to seal her second title of the season. Sara Sorribes Tormo (+7, No.89 to No.82): Made a run to the final of an ITF event in Vancouver, where she was ultimately beaten by Heather Watson. Nadal won the Rogers Cup last Sunday and withdrew from the Western & Southern, citing fatigue.

Roger Federer suffers shock upset after he was beaten by Russian qualifier

August 20, 2019

Rublev has struggled with injury in his short career but has enjoyed a strong year. And shockingly fast, too: Federer's quickest defeat on the tour since 2003. He followed this with a convincing second set, where he broke the American twice to close the set 6-1. Barty, the French Open champion and now ranked No.

Barcelona's Dembele Out For Five Weeks With Hamstring Injury

August 20, 2019

Suarez picked up a knock against Athletic Bilbao in the 1-0 La Liga defeat at the weekend while Dembele has a muscle problem. Messi has still not returned to team training having suffered an injury in pre-season after coming back from holiday.

Raiders’ Antonio Brown files new grievance against the National Football League over helmet issue

August 20, 2019

Yes us too. But with every passing day, it feels more and more like the Steelers were the ones who won this trade. That led to Mayock's public frustration Sunday when he said the Raiders had supported their star player but had "exhausted all avenues of relief".

Jimmy Garoppolo Posts 0.0 QB Rating In Return

August 20, 2019

The next was intercepted. You wish you could be out there for more so you could bounce back. Denver's second and third unit took to the field Monday night and once again fell apart in the face of Beathard, who led back-to-back touchdown drives of six plays for 67 yards and seven plays for 70 yards.

Wendy Anderson, wife of Arkansas State football coach, dies

August 20, 2019

Blake Anderson made the announcement on Twitter , saying his wife died after the school announced he would take a leave of absence to be by her side. Further surgery to remove cancer cells allowed her to make a full recovery. Wendy is survived by Blake, their daughter and two sons. Head coach Blake Anderson of the Arkansas State Red Wolves during their game against the Toledo Rockets on January 4, 2015 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama.

Elliott won't be charged for Las Vegas incident

August 20, 2019

Pollard, a fourth-round draft pick out of Memphis, averaged 6.8 yards per carry during a college career in which he was never the primary ballcarrier. Jones subsequently answered a question about Elliott's status from reporters with " Zeke who? " a nod to both the two-time Pro Bowler's ongoing holdout from the Cowboys and Pollard's impressive showing throughout the offseason, training camp, and the preseason.

Baker Mayfield, 'I Can't Believe the Giants Took Daniel Jones'

August 20, 2019

According to Mayfield, however, it seems as if he was trying to make a critique of how quarterbacks as a whole are evaluated and wasn't throwing any shade at Jones himself. And then there's Baker Mayfield . Maybe he's got Odell Beckham's postpartum depression by proxy. The Giants, meanwhile, have the second-lowest odds at 200-1.

Another Irish woman nominated for Puskas Award

August 20, 2019

Barcelona Superstar Messi makes the shortlist for a clever chip during a meeting with Real Betis . Speaking about his goal last season, Townsend said: "Everything about the game, the opponent, the strike, it was perfection". Ibrahimovic's goal was the 500th of his career and came during the 43rd minute of the Galaxy's 5-3 road loss to Toronto FC on September 15 at BMO Field.

Mickelson evacuated from hotel fire before BMW Championship final round

August 20, 2019

Even by Phil Mickelson's standards, his preparations for Sunday's final round of the BMW Championship at Medinah , outside Chicago, were a little too exciting for comfort. Turns out my clubs acted as a fire retardant. " I can't get back into my room and may miss my tee time because I am without clubs and clothes ". He told her at one point, "I tweeted it".

Ashes 2019: Smith call a 'no-brainer' for Langer

August 20, 2019

Their other batsmen have not looked convincing - experienced opener David Warner has totalled just 18 in his four innings - with Smith being the lynch-pin. He added 12 runs before being out. Smith, who became the first concussed cricketer to be substituted out of an global match, was spotted in good spirits playing cards on the team bus to Leeds and walking around the city on Monday.

Liverpool midfielder Wijnaldum impressed by Arsenal market work

August 20, 2019

It's in defence that Emery still has plenty of issues to resolve and that will likely come to the fore when they face Liverpool at Anfield this weekend. I know my past is to work hard, the present and future is going to be the same. Premier League fantasy: Sign up now! "We want to win and we want to win as much and as often as possible".

Steve Smith: Australia batsman ruled out of third Ashes Test

August 20, 2019

While Australia had won the first test at Edgbaston by 251 runs, the way England fought back in the second test at Lord's indicated how close the Ashes series would be. He said afterwards they made him claustrophobic and uncomfortable. Roberts and Walsh have famously said they never thought it necessary to sledge or go verbal when they had the ball in their hand to do the talking.

Boston's Sale likely avoids Tommy John

August 20, 2019

Sale has struggled all season, going 6-11 with a with a career-worst 4.40 ERA in 25 starts. However, Sale is averaging 13.3 strikeouts per nine innings, which is the best in Major League Baseball. "I'm concerned about it, contract or no contract, whenever a pitcher has an elbow", team president Dave Dombrowski said overt the weekend. In a sea of bleak news and poor performance, the Boston Red Sox finally have a ray of hope in this season that is all but lost at this point.

Erasmus unlikely to look outside his current squad

August 20, 2019

Kolisi, the Boks' first black test captain and a key figure for the side on and off the pitch, missed the entire worldwide season with a knee injury but was able to prove his fitness with a solid display against the physical South Americans .

England's McConnochie to miss Wales clash with muscle strain

August 20, 2019

Eddie Jones, England Rugby Head Coach added: "It was great to see so many passionate fans turn out in such high numbers to see the team and it's a welcome reminder for the players to know who they represent when they step onto the pitch". England managed to deny Adams but having probed deep into the 22 Biggar kicked cross-field again this time to the left wing and George North was there to collect it and touch down for his 38th try in Test rugby.

Earnhardt makes first public comments after plane crash

August 20, 2019

He concluded by saying, "Lastly, Amy and I continue to be very appreciative of the privacy extended to us to process everything". Federal Aviation Administration officials had said the plane caught fire after landing. Earnhardt's sister took to Twitter shortly after the reported plane crash, confirming that the family was safe. NASCAR gave free tickets to the first responders who answered the call when retired NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr .

Medvedev shocks world number one Djokovic

August 20, 2019

At three games all in the second set and 0-30 down on serve, Medvedev begin powering down second serves to reel off four successive points, including a second-serve ace, before breaking Djokovic in the next game with a down-the-line victor.

Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott angry at Jerry Jones over 'Zeke who?' quip

August 20, 2019

There are at least two people who didn't find Jerry Jones' joke about Ezekiel Elliott amusing on Saturday night. Following Tony Pollard's impressive preseason outing versus Los Angeles Rams ' backups on Saturday, the Dallas Cowboys' owner quipped " Zeke who? ".

Several Yankees including manager Aaron Boone thrown out of game against Indians

August 20, 2019

The chaos ensued after NY was upset with how home-plate umpire Ben May was calling the strike zone. And both Boone and Brett Gardner said they have yet to hear from Major League Baseball about whether banging a bat on the roof of the dugout is cause for being tossed, but Boone said he would talk to the veteran outfielder about not doing it during tense moments, as he did on Saturday .

Mario Balotelli finally joins Brescia after spell with Marsielle

August 20, 2019

The Italian worldwide returns to Serie A after a three-year spell in France where he represented Nice and, for the second half of last season, Marseille . Brescia have been promoted back to the top flight for the first time since being relegated in 2011. He has only played on the odd occasion for them since he chose to move from AC Milan to Liverpool.

Poch: Short transfer window a 'massive mistake'

August 20, 2019

But the Spurs chief might be happy to lose Danish star on a free transfer in 2020, as they are unable to land a replacement until January at the earliest. Tottenham broke their transfer record to sign French midfielder Tanguy Ndombele from Lyon for £53.8m this summer, as well as bringing in Argentina midfielder Giovani Lo Celso on loan from Real Betis.

Arsenal defender Sokratis: Good guy Luiz also speaks Greek!

August 20, 2019

In the end, we know that it's hard and we respect Liverpool a lot. When you have Mane, Salah and Firmino coming at you and you make a mistake then it is all over, they will pounce and take advantage, it is what they have been doing for the last 12 months and Luiz, Sokratis and co have to be on top of their game, they can not give those guys an inch, in fact, not even a millimetre, they are absolutely fearsome and prey on weakness and mistakes.

Bayern Munich sign Coutinho on loan from Barcelona

August 20, 2019

He said Philippe was a worthy successor, " Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said on Tuesday (NZT) at the Brazil playmaker's presentation in Munich. "I was presented with an ambitious project, I'm an ambitious guy, and I talked to Thiago, Rafinha and Lucio , and I've heard a lot of good things, they really helped me a lot".

Wolves set up Torino clash in playoffs

August 20, 2019

Nuno Espírito Santo and almost 30,000 fans watched with glee as a youthful Wolves side completed an 8-0 aggregate win thanks mainly to a devastating 10-minute spell in the second half. The hosts were happy to let Pyunik have the ball and with little troubling John Ruddy there was no fear of their advantage being cut. The closest Wolves came to adding to their lead in the first half was when Vinagre drilled over from distance.

Leicester City star accelerates past Jeremy Clarkson with his banter

August 20, 2019

The draw gave Lampard his first point as a Premier League boss after leaving Derby County in the summer, after a 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Manchester United last week. But having dominated the first quarter of the game, they faded - particularly in the second half - and Leicester grabbed a deserved point. Lampard said it will take time for his team to get to where he wants them to be, but insisted he knew there would be setbacks along the way.

Naomi Osaka’s knee injury lends uncertainty to US Open

August 19, 2019

After losing the opening set, reigning US Open champion Osaka rebounded strongly to win the second set against Kenin before she was forced to withdraw from the match while trailing at 4-6, 6-1, 0-2 in the last-four clash of the women's singles event.

Preseason AP Top 25 Poll

August 19, 2019

They were the No. 10 team entering last season before starting 2017 as the No. 6 team in the country. Clemson, Alabama and Georgia took the top three spots. 7 in Jim Harbaugh's second season of 2016. At No. 23, Iowa State joins OU and Texas. Clemson received 52 of the 62 first-place votes while Alabama, ranked No.

Early End of Season for Tiger Woods

August 19, 2019

Thomas said: 'I've never slept on a Wednesday lead before, so that's going to be freakish. The playoff event will decide the 30 season points leaders who qualify for next week's showdown at East Lake in Atlanta. "It's going to come down to the top eight guys, myself and my vice captains about who are the next four slots", Woods said, "and whether that's me and three other guys, or it's just four other guys".

Ashes 2019: England named unchanged squad for third Australia Test

August 19, 2019

Cricket Australia created history when they announced Marnus Labuschagne as the first "concussion substitute" after Steve Smith was ruled out due to a concussion for the rest of the second test match at Lord's. Batsmen Jason Roy and Joe Denly both keep their places, despite their struggles with the bat in both Tests. Wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow seemed to find some form at Lord's with scores of 52 and an unbeaten 30, and he kept well to Archer during his hostile spells.

Ashes 2019: MCC member thrown out for Steve Smith sledge

August 19, 2019

But while CA seems to make it a compulsion to wear neck guards, their superstar Steve Smith doesn't seem to be huge fan of the neck guards. The immediate assessment can take place on the field, but a full test must take place in a quiet environment such as the dressing room.

Former Santos president explains how he stopped Neymar from joining Real Madrid

August 19, 2019

With only a fortnight to go until the transfer window closes, the countdown is on... Los Blancos are now fighting it out with Barcelona for the Brazilian's signature, but this is not the first time that the capital club have showed an interest in Neymar .

Paxton Lynch exits preseason game after huge hit from Holton Hill

August 19, 2019

Shead logged a lengthy 88 yards on the return. Vikings running back Dalvin Cook sat out of the team's first preseason game against the Saints. After the penalty, Jaron Brown then dropped a pass on third down from Wilson that would have kept the drive going.

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