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MSK Prasad announces Vikram Rathour as India’s new batting coach

August 23, 2019

Till 2016, he was a senior national selector under Sandeep Patil's chairmanship. Prasad made it clear that the candidates ranked second and third would be used for India A roles or at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). Former India physio Nitin Patel, now with Mumbai Indians, has to fill in the boots left vacant by Patrick Farhart, who left the side after four years.

2 found dead in Todd County home, suspect identified

August 23, 2019

Investigators later identified the suspect as 22-year-old Dylan John Bennett . He is believed to be driving a blue 2018 Hyundai Sante Fe with a Minnesota license plate of BCK-487. If you have any information on his whereabouts, call 911 or contact the Todd County Sheriff's Office. Barry Bennett played 11 seasons with New Orleans, the New York Jets and Minnesota.

Lego celebrates Loyola's Sister Jean with look-a-like statue

August 23, 2019

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt turned 100 years old Wednesday and got the ultimate gift from Lego. "We wanted to create something memorable for Sister Jean", said Greg Nuse, a master model builder at LEGOLAND Discovery Center. "I scout the opponents, and then just tell them who to watch out for", she said back in 2018 during Loyola's March Madness run. "You have to learn to take care of yourself".

Jimmy Garoppolo 'obviously a little frustrated' with dismal preseason display

August 23, 2019

Added Schefter, "This was his first game back, so this is all very new, and I don't think anybody there is alarmed in any kind of way right now". Once you get in a groove like that as an offensive, it's a good feeling. "To get concerned over 10 plays or however many it was, that's pretty irresponsible, " Shanahan said Tuesday. It's the 49ers' third preseason game and likely the last one in which Garoppolo will get a chance for in-game reps before the regular season begins September 8 in ...

Lindsey Vonn 'engaged' to P.K. Subban

August 23, 2019

The former Canadiens star was in the city to celebrate ongoing fundraising efforts for the Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation. The three-time Olympic medalist and four-time world champion is dating National Hockey League star PK Subban.

Sri Lanka offers to play ODIs in Pakistan

August 23, 2019

Pakistan will host Sri Lanka for six limited over internationals starting next month, the two cricket boards said on Friday, another step towards reviving global cricket in Pakistan after years of isolation. Earlier this month, Sri Lanka carried out their security assessment in Lahore and Karachi - the two possible venues for any worldwide cricket in the series - and it threw up "very positive" results.

Caps' Evgeny Kuznetsov test positive for cocaine, gets four-year IIHF ban

August 23, 2019

Kuznetsov, 27, competes internationally for Russian Federation and can not participate in the 2022 Beijing Olympics or the next three world championships. "We are aware of the positive test result and related global sanction that has been imposed on Evgeny Kuznetsov ". The Capitals said in a statement they were "disappointed with this development and take this occurrence seriously".

Naomi Osaka, Kei Nishikori land winnable 1st round matches at US Open

August 23, 2019

A then-20-year-old Osaka prevailed against her idol 6-2, 6-4 in NY to win her first major, but it was overshadowed by controversy. But 23-times Grand Slam singles champion Williams holds a convincing 19-2 lead in their head-to-head battles, with the 2012 Olympics, 2013 French Open and 2015 Australian Open among her final victories over the Russian.

"Arsenal forwards can emulate Liverpool stars", Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

August 23, 2019

It's a big challenge. We are going to play 38 in total, so really to be in this moment with the possibility on Saturday to achieve first position is unbelievable and a really big possibility. His replacement, Spaniard Adrian, was the hero in the UEFA Super Cup penalty shootout but it was his error that allowed Southampton back into the game last weekend.

The Obamas set to purchase $14 million mega mansion on Martha’s Vineyard

August 23, 2019

The property at 79 Turkeyland Cove Road in Edgartown, Mass. - owned by Boston Celtics chief Wyc Grousbeck - has a living room with vaulted ceilings and a stone fireplace, a chef's kitchen and a formal dining room with giant windows, according to the property's Realtor.com listing .

Pat Cummins Becomes Second Fastest Australian to 100 Test Wickets

August 23, 2019

Anderson returned from a month-long stint on the sidelines at Edgbaston after convincing himself, medicos, selectors, coach Trevor Bayliss and captain Joe Root that he had recovered from a calf injury. Root denied that picking Anderson in the first Test was a mistake. Instead, attention turned to the "redemption" of Smith from a tearful press conference previous year to his Test-defining innings which humbled England, just weeks after they were crowned ODI world champions.

FedEx Cup Payout 2019: Tour Championship Favorites and Latest Odds

August 23, 2019

The PGA Tour wanted a format that eliminated two winners on Sunday at East Lake - the Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup. No Australian has won the FedEx since it was introduced in 2007 but this week will be the first edition of its freakish new format.

Patriots Fans Will Love New ‘Madden NFL 20’ Update Featuring Tom Brady

August 23, 2019

What probably will surprise you is that Brady actually has 65 receiving yards in his Hall of Fame career. Making jokes: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady joked about this drop from Super Bowl LII on Twitter. Nevertheless, Brady "claims" he's adding something new to his repertoire for this season that will excite fantasy owners: pass-catching ability. Of course, it's easy to make fun of yourself and laugh off your own failures when you're widely viewed as perhaps the greatest ...

Panthers coach Ron Rivera helps Bears evaluate kicker

August 23, 2019

David Montgomery's debut went about as well as the Bears could have hoped. It was just the first half of a preseason game, but Montgomery showed the contact balance and explosiveness the Bears loved, along with receiving ability and even pass-blocking prowess.

Archer strikes early in rain-delayed morning session at Headingley

August 23, 2019

Archer, who was born in Barbados but qualified to play for England in March, showed no sign of being overawed by global cricket when he starred in the World Cup triumph earlier this year and the Test stage does not appear too grand for the 24-year-old either.

Australia batsman Steve Smith out of Ashes with concussion

August 23, 2019

Smith complained of headaches later Saturday and was ruled out of the remainder of the match after displaying concussion symptoms. "Almost unfillable shoes, as he is nearly the best player in the world", Langer said of Smith. Apart from Smith, only one Australian batsman has scored a century (Matthew Wade) and Travis Head and Labuschagne have scored fifties. Khawaja's top score (this series) is about 40 so far but he is a top order player.

Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys expected to have agreement by Week 1

August 23, 2019

According to ESPN's Ed Werder , the team's most recent offer to Elliott would make him the second-highest paid running back in the National Football League, behind only Gurley. Jones has seemingly responded by attempting to make him the second-highest paid player at his position. Gurley, the running back for the Los Angeles Rams , is the highest-paid running back in the league.

Conor McGregor congratulates Nate Diaz, says he'd be 'prepared' for trilogy fight

August 23, 2019

Mixed martial arts fans around the world have been for years. The babyfaced, nearly Golden Retriever-like Sage Northcutt is one example of the UFC's occasional practice of identifying talent and backing it early - something which appeared to backfire in Northcutt's case.

Neil Lennon: Celtic boss looks for 'good advantage' at home to AIK

August 23, 2019

We're not. We're bullish and looking forward to the games. "All the best to Celtic players and hopefully they will reach this record". The way the window has been, though, I won't be holding my breath any time soon. He said: "Obviously the players want to show they have some European pedigree. It gives us a gravitas, opens the season up and gives us European football to look forward to towards Christmas, so it's an important couple of games".

Cricketer Hasan Ali's pre-wedding shoot in Dubai goes viral

August 23, 2019

Shadab Khan was probably the only cricketer present at the event as the other players had to attend the camp back home. Mumbai: Pakistani cricketer Hassan Ali and Indian national Shamia Arzoo's marriage is creating a lot of buzz on social media for some time now.

Wales worldwide King in talks with Gers over loan move

August 23, 2019

Born in Barnstape, King began his career in the youth setup at Chelsea, before leaving to join the King Power Stadium outfit in 2004. Steven Gerrard's Rangers , who finished runners-up in the Liverpool legend's first season at the helm, have won both of their opening two games in the league.

Le’Veon Bell says Sam Darnold can be a top-five QB

August 23, 2019

The way he practices, the amount of reps he took last week and this week ... you can see he's really gearing up for what's going to happen here in a couple of weeks. "It's his body demeanor and the way he's attacking the defense", Gase said. He's not shying away from contact. "It's the moves he's making, the cuts he's making and the reads he's making".

Conor McGregor apologises for punching patron in Dublin bar

August 23, 2019

Speaking to the Irish Daily Star , the man on the receiving end of the punch - who has not been named - has discussed his feelings toward McGregor . "I don't even know Jorge that well to be honest", Conor McGregor continued. "I must get my head screwed on and just get back in the game and fight for redemption, retribution, respect - the things that made me the man I am", McGregor said.

Cardinals closing in on Crabtree deal

August 23, 2019

The Baltimore Ravens released the 31-year-old in February, just one season into his three-year deal. He also led the National Football League with eight dropped passes. But the constant with White was the uncertainty that he'd stay healthy. "He had some unfortunate injuries there in Chicago and trying to kind of reestablish himself, really kind of like his rookie year", Kingsbury said earlier this year.

Walker, Mitchell Lead Team USA over Australia 102-86

August 23, 2019

Team Shamrock has made plenty of headlines playing with the USA men's basketball team this summer as they prep for the FIBA World Cup. Many took to social media to vent their anger, with some comparing the match to the ill-fated Fyre Festival, a fraudulent luxury music festival in the Bahamas made into a popular Netflix documentary.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer press conference before Manchester United v Chelsea

August 22, 2019

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has staunchly defended Mason Mount and Tammy Abraham after criticism from Jose Mourinho in the wake of the Blues' 4-0 hammering at Manchester United . Speaking in a press conference ahead of the Blues' UEFA Super Cup meeting with Liverpool tomorrow night, Lampard confirmed that N'Golo Kante, who was only fit enough to be introduced off the bench on Sunday, actually picked up a fresh fitness problem during his 20-minute cameo.

Rain delays start of second Sri Lanka-New Zealand Test

August 22, 2019

The Dimuth Karunaratne-led Sri Lanka lead the series 1-0, having won the first encounter by six wickets in Galle last week. Karunaratne - as he often does - lived dangerously early on, on a pitch which offered early movement before slowly favouring the batsmen as the session progressed.

Kubo: I'm ready to make Real Mallorca debut

August 22, 2019

Kubo , 18, joined Madrid in June from FC Tokyo on a five-year deal, after previously spending four years in Barcelona's youth ranks until the Catalan club was found guilty of signing underage foreign players and he was forced to leave. Liga clubs are allowed three non-EU nationals and those places are occupied by Éder Militão, Vinicius and Rodrygo, although the Brazilian forward has been playing for Castilla so far this season.

US Open draw: Williams drawn to play Sharapova in first round

August 22, 2019

Sharapova has lost the last 18 meetings with Williams. Williams is a 23-time Grand Slam victor and lost in last year's final in controversial fashion to Osaka. If you can't make it to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York, you can still get in on the action - from your couch.

Ribery joins Fiorentina after leaving Bayern

August 22, 2019

Ribery has reportedly agreed a two-year deal worth up to 4.5 million euros ($4.9m) plus bonuses. However, his next move takes him to Serie A, with Fiorentina confirming his arrival on their official Twitter account on Wednesday. He even spoke about the city, which is handsome". He also previously played for Turkish club Galatasary and French clubs Brest and Metz. "I am here with my family".

Patriots safety Patrick Chung indicted on cocaine charge

August 22, 2019

When the paper asked for a booking photo of Chung, they were told by Meredith Police Chief Kevin Morrow that Chung "was not arrested and there is no photo to provide". "We are aware of the reports regarding Patrick Chung ", the organization tweeted . A Belknap Superior Court jury returned an indictment earlier this month charging the 32-year-old National Football League veteran with cocaine possession.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. still plans to run Darlington Xfinity race

August 22, 2019

The race vehicle driver, who was involved in a plane crash last week , shared that while he may still be injured, he plans on competing at next week's Darlington Raceway event. Earnhardt Jr. responded, "Yes". It's clear he really wants to race. The cause of the accident, it said, was the airplane experiencing a hard landing, which led to it bouncing off the runway, where it caught fire.

Former Bears first-round pick Kevin White released by Cardinals

August 22, 2019

Crabtree visited the team earlier this month, but the sides couldn't agree on a deal. Crabtree, 31, spent last season with the Baltimore Ravens , catching 54 passes for 607 yards and three touchdowns over 16 games. They had given him a contract offer but he turned it down. White fractured his left leg in both 2015 and 2016, and his shoulder in 2017. White was unable to do that.

Former Nottingham Forest and Ghana star Junior Agogo dies aged 40

August 22, 2019

Former Ghana worldwide striker Junior Agogo has tragically passed away at the age of 40. Junior Agogo sarcastically asks while conducting the interview. Junior Agogo is now being taken care of by his mother. The output earned him a move to Bristol Rovers where he spent the next three years clocking up more than 100 appearances, netting 41 times in the process before signing for Nottingham Forest on an undisclosed fee.

Why this photo of Steve Smith is a massive deal

August 22, 2019

Smith, whose two centuries in the first Test were pivotal in Australia taking a 1-0 lead, returned to bat on Saturday despite the blow to the side of the head that felled him. "I'm confident they'll do that". Provided he pulls up ok from the low-intensity activity, Smith will soon gradually step things up with more vigorous exercise than basic cricket drills.

Maddy Freking compared to Mets' Noah Syndergaard at LLWS

August 22, 2019

They added four more in the bottom of the fifth before Coquitlam got on the board with one of their own in the top of the sixth and final inning. Curley Martha and Nathan Castillo each had two hits and drove in a run for the Caribbean representatives from Curacao.

Deaf South Korean tennis player Lee notches landmark win

August 22, 2019

At his post-match press conference, his fiancee helped out a Korean translator. The win at Winston-Salem was the first step of a major journey for the World No.212, and he will third seed Hubert Hurkacz of Poland in the second round. "I am excited, nervous and will do my best". Britain's Murray, who in January feared that his hip trouble would end his career, accepted a wild card into this week's tournament.

Carli Lloyd drills 55-yard FG at Eagles practice

August 22, 2019

Lloyd drilled the kick through the uprights without any trouble at all. Carli Lloyd #10 of the United States reacts in the first half after scoring a goal against Japan in the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 Final at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada.

Bill Guerin, 4-time Stanley Cup champion, named Wild GM

August 22, 2019

The Wild have found their new general manager. Selected by the Devils with the No. 5 pick in the 1989 NHL Draft, Guerin had 856 points (429 goals, 427 assists) in 1,263 games with the Devils, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars, St.

Andy Murray considering to step down from ATP Tour to build level

August 22, 2019

Twelve months ago, Evans lost in the second round of the Rafael Nadal Open in Mallorca - the second-tier event that Murray is considering as the next staging post for his singles comeback - and then moved on to another Challenger tournament in Cassis, one of many lovely seaside towns strung out along the French Riviera.

Baker Mayfield says he's cleared the air with Daniel Jones

August 22, 2019

In the magazine, Mayfield said he "could not believe" the Giants would spend the No. 6 pick on Jones, who had a 17-19 record at Duke . "Either you have a history of winning and being that guy for your team", he says, "or you don't ". Mayfield said that the "higher-ups" at OU asking him to apologize for it was "just jaw-dropping" to him. "This Browns team I think is gonna implode this season", he said.

American teen Anisimova out of US Open after father's death

August 22, 2019

Open on Tuesday because of the recent death of her father and coach, Konstantin. Anisimova is ranked 24th by the WTA, climbing rapidly after beginning the year as the world No. In 2017, she won the Junior US Open , signaling that a bright future was ahead as she emerged as one of the most talented tennis players of her age.

Virat Kohli one Test win away from equalling MS Dhoni’s captaincy record

August 22, 2019

Virat Kohli is just one win away from becoming India's joint most successful captain in Test cricket . India whitewashed Windies in both the T20I and ODI series and are expected to do the same in the two-match Test series , which will also see the two teams beginning their campaign in World Test Championship.

Madison Keys digs deep to claim Cincinnati crown

August 22, 2019

Kuznetsova denied Barty a chance to reclaim the world number one ranking , which the Australian would have done by reaching the final. "I don't know how I turned it around, I was so exhausted after the first set and I thought I might not be able to keep up the intensity", said Medvedev, who has competed in 15 hardcourt matches since July 30.

Greenwood is United's best finisher - Solskjaer

August 22, 2019

The reason is simple - he leads the line for Manchester United from the centre-forward position, with the number nine on his back. He reached the "half-century" mark after four years at the club, so it is only natural to take a slight retrospective of what he has done so far and what should be expected of him in the future.

Women to get gender-neutral rugby World Cup from 2021

August 22, 2019

Looking ahead to Rugby World Cup 2021, New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew commented: "This is great leadership from World Rugby at a time that rugby is eager to embrace and celebrate true inclusivity and equality across the game".

National Basketball Association rookies say Cam Reddish will have best career of 2019 class

August 22, 2019

Barrett, and Cam Reddish for the 2019-20 Season. In the 10 years of the survey, the rookies have tabbed the eventual Rookie of the Year only once. People already call him the next LeBron James and some even thinks Williamson is better. While Williamson was the favorite to win ROY, second overall pick Ja Morant finished second in the voting while R.J. Barrett, the third overall pick, and Cam Reddish, the 10th overall selection, rounded out the top five.

XFL officially announces team names, logos

August 21, 2019

The XFL put out this press release following the announcement of XFL team names and logos . Seattle Dragons team president Ryan Gustafson said the team's uniforms will be announced ahead of the league's draft in October, according to 710 ESPN Seattle's Maura Dooley .

Arsenal Defender Hints He Will Prefer Facing Liverpool Forwards to Burnley Counterparts

August 21, 2019

But he remained patient and eventually chose Arsenal. "It's hard to replace a guy ( Arsene Wenger ) who managed the team for more than 20 years", Arshavin told Sky Sports . I think this year will be different, but we have to improve of course from the work we do with the coach and his staff . He said: "For me it was a regular game - nothing special".

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.

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