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Pochettino calls Spurs exit rumours 'stupid' before Arsenal showdown

August 31, 2019

Former England global Gascoigne has followed suit, tipping former side Tottenham to once again secure Champions League football, while the 52-year-old reckons Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will guide his Manchester United side to a top-four finish in his first full season in charge at Old Trafford.

Aphiwe Dyantyi formally charged with doping after B-sample tests positive

August 30, 2019

On Friday, SAIDS confirmed that the "B"-sample was tested at the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accredited laboratory at the University of the Free State which confirmed the "A"-sample results of the presence of no fewer than three banned substances: metandienone , methyltestosterone and LGD-4033.

Tulsa the first test for No. 18 Michigan State’s offense

August 30, 2019

Michigan State hosts Tulsa in the season opener on Friday night. Michigan State tends to play well in these type of games - meaning ones that they are highly-favored and overwhelmingly the better team. The Spartans were No. 1 in the country last season against the run, and they return standouts like Kenny Willekes and Raequan Williams on the defensive line .

Coach reveals why Manchester United sold Alexis Sanchez

August 30, 2019

It is understood United have agreed a 10-month loan deal which does not include an option to buy, with the Premier League club retaining control of the 30-year-old who still has nearly three years left on his contract. "These players are the most vulnerable when they have no confidence anymore because their game is based on feeling free to take the initiative". "I trust the fitness staff and medical staff and that we've done the pre-season work".

England's Mako Vunipola out for 10 days with hamstring injury

August 30, 2019

But he lasted only a few minutes as a replacement before he hobbled off. England coach Eddie Jones has called up Exeter's Ben Moon as a cover for the game against Italy with Charlie Ewels, Matt Kvesic, and Joe Marchant also linked up with the squad despite not being part of the original World Cup squad.

Rory McIlroy targets ranking points at European Masters after FedEx victory

August 30, 2019

There are big tournaments and a lot to play for. He's on a quest to reclaim the No. 1 spot in the World Golf Rankings . The second-highest points earner began at eight under, the third-ranked player at seven under and so on, on a sliding scale down to the players in 26th to 30th who started on level par.

Nice vs Marseille halted by referee because of homophobic banners at stadium

August 30, 2019

In French the term "pedale" means to pedal but is also used as a derogatory term to describe gay people. Two signs including homophobic language were seen in the crowd at Allianz Riviera, leading referee Clement Turpin to stop the game.

Shahid Afridi to visit LoC to 'Express Solidarity With Kashmiri Brethren'

August 30, 2019

He took a dig at the former Pakistan cricketer stating that he refuses to mature after so many years and also went on to say that he is ordering the online kindergarten for Afridi. Pakistan legend Shahid Afridi and former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir continue their bitter feud as the two were once again embroiled in a war of words.

Arsenal's Nacho Monreal Agrees to Join Real Sociedad After North London Derby

August 30, 2019

You know how we worked this summer to rebuild and update because from each summer, version 2.0, 3.0 - now we're version 6.0 MP software. But that could leave them lacking numbers when Spurs counter and the Gunners defence lacked leadership and quality at Liverpool .

Gauff gets US Open showdown vs. Osaka; Townsend stuns Halep

August 30, 2019

It's just insane who you run into in life". Osaka, a 21-year-old who represents Japan, came into last year's U.S. Open having never made a major quarterfinal. 1 Halep. "I was thinking, like, maybe they feel like I'm Golden State in Game 7 or something". Two years ago in the qualifying at the big tournament in Cincinnati, the Belgian was beaten 6-1, 6-0 by a young Australian player just returning to action after a sabbatical.

Lane Johnson to be featured in ESPN The Magazine's 'Body Issue'

August 30, 2019

The Twitter user has since protected her account, but someone managed to get a screengrab of the incident and Yelich's initial response. The physical copy will hit newsstands on September 6 - the last time the magazine will be available in print.

Luis Enrique: Former Spain and Barcelona manager's daughter dies aged nine

August 30, 2019

A special mention for the palliative care team at Sant Joan de Deu. "We will miss you enormously but we will remember you every day of our lives", he added. Watford striker Gerard Deulofeu, a product of the Barcelona youth academy, added: "Rest in peace Xana". Sergio Ramos also responded to Luis Enrique's announcement.

Andy Murray loses in Rafa Nadal Open to Matteo Viola

August 30, 2019

A third consecutive such victory looked on the cards when he took the opening set with two breaks of the Viola serve, but he dropped the second despite twice fighting back from a break down. "After blitzing teenager Imran Sibille and overcoming third seed Norbert Gombos, the 32-year-old Murray succumbed to Viola in a third-set tie-break".

Gameday: Detroit Lions vs. Cleveland Browns in final preseason matchup

August 30, 2019

The move puts Eric Kush on the bubble. While some causal fans will take this one off, the diehards will be watching because this an important game for guys fighting for their National Football League lives because only 53 players make the final roster.

Ocon to drive for Renault next season

August 30, 2019

A contender to join Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in 2020 before the team confirmed it was keeping Valtteri Bottas , Ocon will now slot in alongside Ricciardo on an initial two-year Renault deal. After a winless season, Bottas bounced back this year with two wins and seven other podium finishes to emerge as Hamilton's main rival as the Briton bids for a sixth title.

Paine turns to Lyon and Starc for solving Stokes riddle

August 30, 2019

Seamer Peter Siddle, who played the first two Tests, will get the chance to stake a claim as will left-arm paceman Mitchell Starc, who is still yet to feature in the Ashes series. Reflecting on the loss, Paine added: "You've just got to address it". England spinner Jack Leach has revealed a freakish superstition of all-rounder Ben Stokes , having stolen his protective box for his match winning innings against Australia earlier this week.

Belgian GP: Vettel leads the way as Ferrari dominate opening practice

August 30, 2019

Whereas Hamilton and Mercedes revelled in delivering a tactical master-class in Hungary, Ferrari have been once more left trailing and can pin their hopes on their better energy and straight-line pace paying off. The Canadian might be in some trouble, however, after one side of his engine cover disintegrated on the Kemmel Straight, requiring a Virtual Safety Car to clear the debris.

Shrewsbury Town and AFC Telford offer condolences as Bury expelled by EFL

August 30, 2019

Bury's historic rivals Bolton - one of the founders of the Football League but who have been in administration since May - won some breathing space on Tuesday when they were given 14 days to find a buyer. A statement from the club's administrator said: "I have every sympathy for the staff, players and fans who have been forced to stand by while their club was taken to the brink".

Brown tells Roethlisberger to 'shut up already'

August 30, 2019

Upon seeing a clip of that interview, Brown tweeted that he never considered himself friends with Roethlisberger. "I pull the ball back and throw the ball to Antonio, who is supposed to be running a real flat, down-the-line kind of route", Roethlisberger said in his weekly radio show .

The FIBA Basketball World Cup Is Starting, Can Someone Stop Team USA?

August 30, 2019

The Americans are the current holders of the World Cup and everyone expects the country to retain the title. That would push the USA above Yugoslavia as the only team with 6 trophies from the FIBA Basketball World Cup. The USA starts in a relatively modest group that also includes Turkey, the Czech Republic, and Japan. None of the teams has the talent to beat the Americans and the expectations are that the favorite should comfortably reach the knockout round.

Rangers hoping for clean break as sectarian singing stalks club again

August 30, 2019

The 22-year-old on-loan Liverpool winger suffered a knock in the Gers' goalless first-leg draw with the Legionaries in Poland . 'Rangers has today informed UEFA's control, ethics and disciplinary body that the club will not be requesting tickets for its next European away match, ' said the club statement.

Etienne's 3 TDs lead No. 1 Clemson past Georgia Tech, 52-14

August 30, 2019

Lawrence might be the current favorite on Clemson's roster to win the Heisman Trophy. It was not the flashy return that most of college football expected out of Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence . He immediately delivered on Thursday by displaying his explosiveness on a 90-yard touchdown run. It committed four turnovers and gave up more than 500 yards of offense.

Garmin releases new Fenix 6 smartwatches, featuring solar-charging

August 30, 2019

The new smartwatch series also includes the Fenix 6X Pro Solar , which is the company's first smartwatch support solar charging. But it is not just entirely solar, though. A barometer can provide weather alerts and theres an automatic accident detection. It rolls all of these capabilities into a feature called Body Battery, which considers things like heart rate variability and sleep quality to let users know when they should be resting or when they should be good for a workout.

Carli Lloyd Gets Her Goal in Philadelphia as USWNT Cruises Past Portugal

August 30, 2019

She found the back of the net again Thursday night in the USWNT's friendly victory over Portugal for her 114th global goal. Tobin Heath scores off a cross from Christen Press. While Lloyd was sharing an interest in the NFL, Galanis said that she was unable to fully commit to playing immediately because she would be playing with the national team at the same time.

Arsenal shock as Nacho Monreal edges closer to the exit

August 30, 2019

It appears as if Nacho Monreal's six-year association with Arsenal may well come to an end in the coming days. In the absence of both Tierney and Sead Kolasinac , Monreal has started all three of Arsenal's Premier League games this season, but he is expected to plummet down the pecking order when the two left-backs return.

Report claims Tottenham ‘in the dark’ over Christian Eriksen’s plans

August 30, 2019

While Manchester United have outrightly rejected all the advancements for Paul Pogba and are not ready to listen to any offer south of €200 million, Tottenham Hotspur's Christian Eriksen is still on their agenda. Tottenham have had an indifferent start to the new season and the confusion over several players long-term futures can not be helping matters. As The Mirror point out, neither Mauricio Pochettino or Daniel Levy can confirm whether Eriksen will even be at the club next week - ...

Bills opponents: Patriots OL David Andrews has serious health issue

August 30, 2019

The Athletic , which cited unidentified league sources, initially reported that the longtime starter and captain since 2017 was expected to miss "significant time" because of the condition. By comparison, Andrews' backups, Ted Karras and James Ferentz , are entering their fourth season but have combined to start only five games in their National Football League careers.

All Blacks omit Owen Franks from Rugby World Cup squad

August 30, 2019

Hansen said: "This Rugby World Cup looks like being the most fiercely-contested yet with a large number of teams all believing they can win". "We believe the game requires us to have big, mobile No 1s and No 3s", Hansen said of the selection panel's rationale for dropping the tighthead.

Jesse Puljujarvi leaving the Oilers for Finland

August 30, 2019

In 139 regular-season games with the Oilers, Puljujarvi has scored 17 goals and accumulated 37 points. A season-ending hip injury shortened his 2018-19 campaign, with Puljujarvi having amassed only nine points in 46 games last season. More than a half-dozen players remain from Puljujarvi's time with Karpat four years ago, and former Oilers teammate Jussi Jokinen is also on the roster.

West Indies greats praise Bumrah

August 30, 2019

Anjinka Rahane had earlier laid the ground work for India when he struck his 10th Test hundred, 102 off242 balls with five fours. West Indies captain Jason Holder is the next highest ranked Caribbean test bowler despite falling to number 11.

Yamashita misses out on Japan squad for Rugby World Cup

August 30, 2019

Joseph said one of his biggest challenges has been managing expectations since that impressive result. Japan coach Jamie Joseph promised the hosts would "give 150 per cent" to achieve their target of reaching the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, after naming his 31-man squad yesterday.

Clemson players to watch vs. Georgia Tech

August 30, 2019

And Collins' first test as the skipper at Georgia Tech is a mighty one. Tech defensive coordinator Andrew Thacker understands the challenge they'll face in Lawrence. Last Thursday, ACC Network became the latest college sports network to launch from a major college conference. Before you create your college football predictions , be sure to find the Clemson vs.

Kane confused by penalty call against Newcastle - should it have been given?

August 30, 2019

James Park in their fourth game of the Premier League season this coming Saturday. "I have managed 900-odd games and over the years you would think there would be some sort of respect but I go back to the fact that whoever took over from Rafa Benitez was going to get the abuse".

Doug Gottlieb Defends Andrew Luck Retirement Tweet, 'I'm a Smart Ass'

August 30, 2019

A three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback and Super Bowl XXVII MVP, Aikman led the Dallas Cowboys through 12 seasons, having been chosen as the top overall draft pick in 1989. Gottlieb's reply came after likening Luck's retirement to the "most millennial thing ever" in his viral tweet. More broadly, Aikman is no fan of FS1.

Carli Lloyd received offer to kick in National Football League preseason game, trainer says

August 30, 2019

With regular holder Sam Koch taking the snap and holding, Lloyd booted a 55-yard field goal cleanly through. Eagles kicker Jake Elliott was impressed. It would be a transcendent moment in the world of sports to see a woman play in the NFL and that's not lost on Lloyd , who is now fighting for equal pay for the Women's National team alongside her teammates.

Royals owner David Glass discussing sale of team

August 30, 2019

The Royals have been owned by businessman David Glass - who made his fortune as an executive with Wal-Mart - since 2000. The Kansas City Royals soon may be under new ownership. That would more than double its current local TV rights fee. Manager Bob Melvin actually called it that, and rightfully so: The Royals used two position players to pitch the final three innings, and the A's crushed low velocity into the cheap seats as they set season highs for runs and hits.

Nissan helps you cheat at golf

August 30, 2019

ProPILOT 2.0 engages with the vehicle's navigation system to help manoeuvre the auto according to a predefined route on designated roadways. An overhead camera detects the position of the ball and hole and a complex computer system then transmits routing information to the ball.

Houston Texans: Miami Dolphins still front runners for Clowney

August 30, 2019

He's had 18.5 sacks in the last two seasons. I can't imagine expending the franchise tag on a slot receiver. Once they didn't, Clowney's only options were to sign his franchise tender or go the Le'Veon Bell route and not play in 2019. Even with those additions, they've played most of the preseason with four of their starting offensive linemen out of the lineup. Add another talented player such as Clowney into the mix, and the two meetings with Washington would easily become a little more ...

Babul Supriyo Among 11 Whose Phones Stolen At Arun Jaitley's Funeral

August 30, 2019

Modi had spoken with Jaitley's wife Sangeeta and son Rohan on Saturday soon after Jaitley passed away on Saturday and they told him to carry on with his foreign trip. Some days ago, we lost our former external affairs minister Behen Sushma Ji. The city's premier cricket stadium will be called Arun Jaitley Stadium. Due to his health complications, Arun Jaitley had also opted out of the Modi 2.0 Cabinet, despite being the top troubleshooter in the previous BJP government.

NFL, Oakley to Partner for Four Years

August 30, 2019

Oakley develops products and technologies created to meet the performance demands of the world's best athletes, but also makes those same innovations available for athletes of all levels. He is the face of the brand and fronted Oakley's I See Prizm campaign. Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes became the first-ever National Football League player to sign an endorsement deal with Oakley back in March of 2019.

Fans relieved as Manchester United finally get rid of Alexis Sanchez

August 30, 2019

Manchester United signed Sanchez in a swap deal from Arsenal in the the 2018 January transfer window following months of speculation. The Chile worldwide, who joined United from Arsenal in January 2018, struggled to find his best form at Old Trafford and, despite manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer having backed Sanchez to come good, has returned to Serie A with Inter .

Tottenham fans urge Pochettino to start Lo Celso against Arsenal

August 30, 2019

Pochettino's men have so far managed to pick up only a single win and if they aren't careful, there is a very pragmatic chance that the Arsenal game is their third game in a row in which they drop points. The 26-year-old added that he does not expect either team to step off the gas this season and said Spurs have to match the relentless approach of the top two to keep up.

Justin Verlander Had To Be Restrained After Ejection Tuesday Vs. Rays

August 30, 2019

Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak went two for three with a home run, two RBIs and a walk in Toronto's 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves. Verlander is now 16-5 with an American League-leading 2.69 ERA. As the play was developing, I told him I thought it was a strike. Went back a forth a little bit. After that start, the Astros denied a newspaper reporter access to the clubhouse until after Verlander finished his postgame session with the media, and he later tweeted that he didn't want to ...

Arrest warrant issued for former Warrior DeMarcus Cousins

August 30, 2019

Cousins' ex-girlfriend and the mother his 7-year-old son filed a police report Friday, about two hours after she alleged Cousins threatened to "put a bullet in your (expletive) head". Cousins married Morgan Lang this past weekend in Atlanta. "We are in the process of gathering information and will reserve further comment at this time".

Ind vs SA T20 series: No Dhoni, but Hardik is back

August 30, 2019

Hardik Pandya made his comeback to the T20I side. The selection committee which met on Thursday (August 29) evening, preferred to largely stick with the same winning squad which whitewashed West Indies 3-0 in a T20 series recently. Dhoni play in T20I series vs South Africa: The legendary wicket-keeper batsman had last played a T20I against Australia in February. The 38-year-old was conferred with a honorary Lieutenant Colonel rank in 2011.

Nadal sends Millman to US Open exit

August 30, 2019

Where can I get tickets for Thanasi Kokkinakis vs Rafael Nadal? . Greek eighth seed Tsitsipas struggled with cramps and accused umpires of having "preferences" after he fell to a 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 7-6 (9/7), 7-5 defeat by Next Gen rival Andrey Rublev in a gruelling four-hour slog.

Florida State game moved due to Hurricane Dorian

August 30, 2019

FSU and Boise State students will be admitted for free with ID. Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that Florida State is moving its football game against Boise State to Tallahassee. Harsin is looking forward to a big crowd for the game against the Seminoles. Hurricane Dorian is bearing down on northeast Florida, and is expected to make landfall as a Category 4 storm as early as Monday.

American Taylor Townsend Upsets No. 4 Simona Halep at U.S. Open

August 30, 2019

Simona Halep escaped the first round of the US Open for the first time in three tries, but the second round didn't go as well. Townsend has to this point been unable to deliver on the potential she displayed as a junior, but she continued on the attack and punished the Halep second serve, breaking to love in game five.

Audio surfaces of DeMarcus Cousins allegedly threatening to shoot ex-girlfriend

August 30, 2019

In a statement to ESPN reporter Ohm Youngmisuk , the Lakers said they are aware of the allegation and are taking the claim seriously. In fact, West recorded the alleged threat and claims she played the audio for court officials. The NBA has begun its own investigation, NBA spokesman Mike Bass said in a statement to The Athletic. We've reached out to Cousins for comment - so far, no word back.

Carmelo Anthony to join the New York Knicks for informal scrimmages

August 30, 2019

Not only have Durant and Irving pushed for the Nets to sign Anthony, Brooklyn general manager Sean Marks has already hosted the 35-year-old veteran for an informal workout. Anthony has played with three different teams over the last three seasons. Anthony will reportedly do the same with the Knicks, his former team today.

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