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The Islamic State Named Its New Leader

November 02, 2019

The group said a successor to Baghdadi identified as Abu Ibrahim al-Hashemi al-Quraishi had been appointed. Analysts dangle additionally named the Saudi Abu Abdullah al-Jizrawi and Abdullah Qaradash, an Iraqi and one in all Baghdadi's correct-hand men, as doable successors alongside with the Tunisian Abu Othman al-Tunisi.

Josh Gordon gets another chance, claimed by Seahawks

November 02, 2019

Last week, the Patriots placed Gordon on injured reserve with a knee injury that he had been dealing with for a few weeks. Instead, New England gave Cleveland a conditional fifth-round pick. Well, today it happened as Gordon was picked up by none other than the Seattle Seahawks who are primed for a Super Bowl run this year. ". He's a big-play guy".

Svitolina Sees Off Late Replacement Kenin In Straight Sets — WTA Finals

November 01, 2019

A succession of double faults undermined Kenin in the opening set but she battled back in the second, pushing the 25-year-old all the way and fighting off five match points before eventually succumbing. "Sometimes you don't play your best tennis so you have to fight through the tough moments and the tough games and that's what I was trying to do. And my grandmother, as well, she would be very sad".

Jimmy Garoppolo’s Postgame Interaction With Erin Andrews Is Going Viral

November 01, 2019

And they've accomplished that largely without their best player, while Drew Brees was rehabbing his injured thumb. "Sometimes I don't even know if it's third down or first down, it doesn't matter". "I tried to give my team everything I could, and in the fourth quarter, I really couldn't go any more". Kittle finished the game with six catches for 79 yards and a touchdown.

Wilfred Ndidi: Super Eagles star beats Chelsea's Kante to EPL top tackler

November 01, 2019

Chelsea head to Vicarage Road after seeing their excellent run come to an end with a 2-1 defeat to Manchester United in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night so Lampard will be keen to get to winning ways at Watford tomorrow. It is what it is". Chelsea had hauled themselves level through Michy Batshuayi after Rashford opened the scoring from the penalty spot. Chelsea succumbed to Marcus Rashford's stunning 73rd-minute free-kick in London, where United moved through to the ...

Trent Alexander-Arnold ‘underestimated’ Marcus Rashford in toughest individual battle

November 01, 2019

Asked about that game against Manchester United and Rashford , the Red told The Athletic : "Yeah, the toughest in terms of a direct opponent and someone getting on top of me in professional football". The England worldwide admits he would love to captain his boyhood club one day and wants to stay as long as possible to achieve that aim. "It is obviously important for me to think that I am there around the same numbers [currently] as Gerrard and Carragher were, because I grew up wanting ...

NCAA board approves athlete compensation for image, likeness

November 01, 2019

The NCAA's decision comes just weeks after the state of California passed a law requiring its universities to allow college athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness. To some, this was a significant concession by an organization that has fought to keep the labor force totally under its heel, but it came only in the face of withering criticism and a threatened onslaught of state and federal laws allowing college athletes to be compensated for their work.

Paris Masters: Novak Djokovic beats Kyle Edmund in third round

November 01, 2019

The 19-time grand slam champion will next face local favourite Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who beat German Jan-Lennard Struff 2-6 6-4 7-6 (6), making the most of his wildcard status in Paris. Dimitrov, who had been struggling since being beaten in the U.S. Open semi-final in September, overcame a second-set wobble to set up a meeting with either world number one Novak Djokovic or Greek seventh seed Stefanos Tsitsipas .

Le'Veon Bell says Steelers tried to trade for him this season

November 01, 2019

Bell's first season in the NY market has been a struggle on the field (the Jets are 1-6 heading into Sunday's game at the winless Dolphins), but he said he is still liking life with his new organization. He has a strong backup in Jamaal Williams. "They want you to be, if you're a Steelers, you're literally playing football 24/7". But Bell's Pro Bowl replacement and bell-cow back James Conner isn't one.

Jimmy Garoppolo tells Erin Andrews being 8-0 'feels great, baby'

November 01, 2019

Between the Cardinals starting off hot with an early touchdown in the first quarter to Arizona rallying in the fourth quarter by scoring 11 unanswered points, the 49ers realize this could have easily gone the other way. With 14 seconds to play in the opening quarter, San Francisco was at the Arizona 30 and Jimmy Garoppolo hit tight end George Kittle, who broke two tackles to scamper in for the touchdown and even the score at seven.

New Zealand beat Wales 40-17 to finish 3rd at World Cup

November 01, 2019

The All Blacks scored two tries in the opening 12 minutes and Wales never really threatened to make it hard for Steve Hansen's side, who eased the pain of semi-final defeat to England . Outside-half Richie Mo'unga maintained his ideal conversion record with a fourth kick to make it 28-10. The cut-and-thrust, running rugby continued in the second period, Ben Smith surging deep into Welsh territory before Sonny Bill Williams provided a flawless offload for centre partner Ryan Crotty to ...

Baseball Fan Hit by Home Run Ball, Doesn't Drop Beers

November 01, 2019

I've met lifelong friends on a team and learned a little about pitching along the way. "It was a pleasure to play in Houston", he said. "Technically, I'm unemployed", he said Wednesday night, per MLB Network's Hazel Mae. The previous Nationals record was set during Washington's Game 2 rout of the Astros , which earned a 24.0 on Fox. With the home run coming from a Houston Astros player, Adams prioritized his beverages over catching the ball, and he was lauded for appearing to save ...

Vince stars in England T20 victory over NZ

November 01, 2019

With a 48-hour turnaround until Sunday's second T20 in Wellington, New Zealand don't have long to address their issues. Part of that was due to a somewhat slow-paced pitch, with England also struggling at times to accumulate, with an 18-run Scott Kuggeleijn over the majority of their early returns as they initially struggled to find the middle.

Avs' Gabriel Landeskog out indefinitely with injury

November 01, 2019

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog is out indefinitely because of a lower-body injury. Landeskog played in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames and spoke to the media afterward. J.T. Compher stepped up for Rantanen and Andre Burakovsky will likely take the left wing in lieu of Landeskog's injury, but the Avs have spread the wealth in terms of production from players who may not typically record the stats they have at this point in the season.

Messi back in Argentina squad after lengthy ban

November 01, 2019

The striker was then handed a three-month suspension for comments he made after the game, in which he accused CONMEBOL, the governing body of South American football, of corruption. Tottenham's Giovani Lo Celso also regains his place, having missed out on the last worldwide round due to injury. There is also good news for Atlanta United starlet Ezequiel Barco, who won a place in the Under-23 squad coached by Fernando Batista which will continue their preparations for next year's Olympic ...

Barcelona's players offered to change contracts to sign Neymar, says Gerard Pique

November 01, 2019

Gerard said that at the end of the day, the players wanted to help Barcelona by going along with what the club had planned in order to avoid the Financial Fair Play problem but a few other problems cropped up because of which the plan to bring Neymar back was cut short.

Trusox India ropes in Rohit Sharma as brand ambassador

November 01, 2019

We never thought about captaining the team. I have captained the team for some time before; the experience has been very good. "Whenever I get the chance to be captain, I accept it with happiness and try to set an example", he explained. Questions continued to be posed to BCCI as to how the players will be able to play a complete 40-over contest as Bangladesh players were seen training at the Arun Jaitley Stadium wearing masks to protect themselves from the polluted air.

Gerrit Cole moves on from Astros: "Technically, I'm unemployed"

November 01, 2019

Baseball's original miracle team, the 1914 Miracle Boston Braves, were in last place at midseason, went 68-19 the rest of the way and swept the heavily favored Philadelphia Athletics in the World Series . "Let's be honest, there's 28 other teams that would love to have our misery today", Hinch said after the loss. We expect loyalty from players but rarely, if ever, ask that of the owners.

New technical, sporting & financial rules for 2021 revealed

November 01, 2019

Ross Brawn (left) a news conference introducing new rules and regulations for 2021. All aspects of the new technical regulations are aimed at creating closer racing: both in a wheel-to-wheel sense and in terms of the spread of competition.

Trent Williams Says Redskins Docs Misdiagnosed His Cancer, I Almost Died

November 01, 2019

I was told it was something minor, so I didn't really question it. Williams says other than some lingering effects on his scalp due to the surgeries, he's relatively fine now. You know, if I'm being told by the very people who, you know, I put my career in the hands of telling me I'm fine, then I'm fine. Earlier this offseason, Williams went to go get what he thought was a cyst removed, but that's when he discovered how incredibly serious the situation actually was.

Josh Gordon being released by New England Patriots on Thursday

November 01, 2019

Gordon's tenure in New England won't be a labelled a bust - but he didn't manage to be Randy Moss 2.0 either. The move will mean that Gordon will be available to other teams on the waiver wire. Here's a case for Gordon landing with the Miami Dolphins , who have the 13th-highest priority. The star wide out missed all of 2015 and 2016 due to violation of the league's substance abuse policy.

WWE Saudi Arabia To Host First Women's Match

November 01, 2019

With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that Fury won his WWE debut with a right-handed jab. Tyson Fury spoke with the media at Wednesday's WWE Crown Jewel press event in Saudi Arabia , and revealed that he has a big finishing move he plans on using to put Braun Strowman away in his WWE in-ring debut today.

Tyson Fury Wants WWE Match With Cain Velasquez

November 01, 2019

It is understood the British fighter would pocket £12m an amount higher that what Brock Lesnar earns in a year. Fury faces Strowman on Raw. Fury, who has always been known for his showmanship, looks to have taken a page from the likes of Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather in the past by agreeing to participate in an "angle", or storyline, on World Wrestling Entertainment ( WWE ) programming after the brief confrontation ringside led to the boxer being restrained by several WWE officials.

Ovechkin calls out Maple Leafs then scores victor in Capitals' overtime victory

October 31, 2019

On Tuesday, Babcock and his message might have been thrown a lifeline by one of the game's greats. But we know this. "When we get a chance to take it to another level, we all came together and it worked". Carlson slapped home his first goal of the game at 10:47 of the first period from the right circle on a cross-ice pass from Ovechkin to tie the game.

MLB's Torre says "right call" on interference

October 31, 2019

The baseball used for the strikeout - the final out of the Nationals' Game 7 victory - the franchise's first World Series title - is likely worth $500,000, said Ken Goldin, founder of Goldin Auctions in New Jersey. However, the play was not reviewable, according to Torre, who said it was a "judgment call", which umpires can not review. "Torre said Turner was called out because he interfered with Gurriel trying to catch the ball by running into Gurriel's glove".

Astros slugger Alex Bregman's grandfather dies before World Series Game 7

October 31, 2019

Soto carried his bat to first base after his homer, matching what Bregman did after homering in the first . Astros manager AJ Hinch wasn't a fan of the initial celebration or its successor. Martinez, who was ejected after his outburst of a controversial call at first base, echoed the Astros skipper's sentiments. "And the fact that Soto did it, I'll be quite honest with you, I didn't like it when he did it, as well".

Nationals beat long odds to win World Series

October 31, 2019

I learned a lot more about the game from [manager] A.J. That's right, it was a pleasure to play in Houston . Speaking after the game, Hinch said his decision to opt for pitcher Will Harris, which ultimately led to the Nationals seizing the lead, was "a decision I'll have to live with".

Injured Toronto FC striker Jozy Altidore sits out MLS Eastern Conference final

October 31, 2019

But Toronto FC dug itself out of a hole in Atlanta on Wednesday and found itself in the MLS Cup final for the third time in four years. It simply doesn't get much better than this. Toronto fans are well acquainted with Seattle 'keeper Stefan Frei . Both of the previous MLS Cup bouts took place at BMO Field, with Seattle winning on penalties in 2016 before TFC won the title 2-0 in 2017.

‘Dreadful’ Sri Lanka would not ‘have beaten a club side’ - Mark Waugh

October 31, 2019

As a result, D'Arcy Short has been called up in the national squad as a replacement for Maxwell for the final T20I against Sri Lanka on Friday. The home team won the first match emphatically in Adelaide on Sunday, thrashing the visitors by 134 runs with David Warner smashing a century.

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal advance to Paris Masters third round

October 31, 2019

The Spaniard is on a 12-match winning streak and exuding confidence in his game, continually finding ways to step up in the crucial moments of a set.But Nadal knows he can't rely on his past success against Wawrinka for their latest clash. Italian Matteo Berrettini's chances were dented when he was beaten 6-4 6-3 by Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, a result that officially secured German Alexander Zverev's spot at the season-ending showdown.

Nets defend guard Kyrie Irving amid alleged turbulence

October 31, 2019

To be fair, many agree Morey did something head-scratching. When Kevin Durant makes it back, he'll find that the groundwork has been laid for a victor, by his buddy Kyrie Irving . As Kyrie Irving gets accustomed to playing in Brooklyn, his teammates are getting used to him, too. Or that his personality, which is so painfully hit-or-miss it nearly scared teams off this summer, is not that of a player you want leading your franchise to a title.

Liverpool will face Aston Villa in Carabao Cup quarter-finals

October 31, 2019

Liverpool won the match in penalties to make their way to the final 8. Instead, he chose to complain over Liverpool's fixture pile-up and the congestion it has caused. I've said it already, Federation Internationale de Football Association told us the Club World Cup will be there and we have to come there. The Carabao Cup , what we did against Arsenal, if they don't find an appropriate place for us - not 3am on Christmas Day - then we don't play it.

Stephen Curry leaves game after landing hard on left hand

October 31, 2019

A grimacing Curry was down for an extended period before he rose and left the game, Willie Cauley-Stein replacing him in a game that the Warriors were getting blasted, 83-54. "Where we are, we might as well throw them into the frying pan". He checked in for the first time at the 8:23 mark of the first quarter. The 31-year-old entered Wednesday's matchup averaging 24 points per game but was connecting at only a 26.7% clip from downtown.

Coach Kumble resigns after controversy, big statement on Kohli and Team India

October 31, 2019

India's record in the four years preceding November 2014 (from December 2010), read thus: Played 38, Won 14, Lost 16, with the preceding 12 months' results reading: lost 3-1 to England, lost 1-0 to New Zealand, lost 1-0 to South Africa. "That was one of the reasons that the crowd could come in irrespective of the time of the day". India will also host Bangladesh for a two-match Test series.

Māori or Pacific Island heritage needed in All Blacks coaching set-up - SBW

October 31, 2019

The Wolfpack, who won promotion to England's Super League earlier this month, are prepared to pay Williams A$9 million (S$8.4 million) over two years, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. McDermott is hoping to sign at least four new players after winning promotion, including a high-profile name. Williams, meanwhile, called for a candidate with Pacific island or Maori blood to be considered for the All Blacks coaching set-up.

Westbrook, Paul face former team in OKC’s 116-112 loss to Houston

October 31, 2019

While he failed to get going from the field, it was aggression from Harden that resulted in his knocking down 21 of his 22 free throw attempts on the night. "We picked up our defensive intensity, " Harden said. The Rockets opened the third quarter with a 17-4 run to erase a 10-point halftime deficit and take a 69-66 lead with about seven minutes left in the quarter.

When Glenn Maxwell did a Dhoni against Sri Lanka

October 31, 2019

Coming in at first drop, Maxwell plundered 62 runs from 28 balls all around the city of Churches, while David Warner made an unbeaten century and Aaron Finch made 64, before the bowlers did the job with the ball to limit the tourists to just 9/99.

PGA: Tiger Woods Ties Sam Snead for Most Wins All Time

October 31, 2019

His first came 23 years ago this month in Las Vegas when he was just 20. McIlroy was likely referring to himself, Koepka and the other members of the world's top five - Dustin Johnson, Justin Thomas and John Rahm. This, like most of the time with Woods, is in the news for golf because it's big. It was a lot closer than what people probably thought. "I've been very fortunate to have had the career I've had so far".

Curry leads Warriors to first win, 134-123 over Pelicans

October 31, 2019

For the Warriors , though, Stephen Curry scored a team-high 26 points and added 11 assists, while D'Angelo Russell scored 24 points and added seven rebounds and eight assists, as well. De'Aaron Fox added 20 points and nine assists, and Harrison Barnes and Nemanja Bjelica each scored 12. "We won't get discouraged at all". Veteran guard E'Twaun Moore did not play for a third straight game despite being healthy.

Joel Embiid, Karl-Anthony Towns Get Into Fight During Game

October 31, 2019

Towns tried to put Embiid in a headlock and appeared to throw a punch, while one still frame showed the Sixers star with his thumb in his Timberwolves rival's eye. Embiid and Towns have been deported, and the National Basketball Association will likely take more discipline. Andrew Wiggins scored 19 points for Minnesota.

Stephen Strasburg goes from shutdown to World Series MVP

October 31, 2019

Turner hit a slow blooper in the infield, and the throw to first reached the first baseman's glove as it reached Turner's backside. Greinke had only thrown 80 pitches and was mowing through Washington otherwise. "I hope D.C.'s ready for us to come home!" 'It should never be that long. He was mixing up his pitches, had the Washington Nationals completely off balance, and was dealing.

Ex-Ranger Josh Hamilton Arrested For Allegedly Injuring His Child

October 31, 2019

According to the affidavit obtained by Steele, Hamilton's daughter told authorities that he repeatedly hit her and afterward said, "I hope you go in front of the (expletive) judge and tell him what a bad dad I am so I don't have to see you anymore".

Baker Mayfield Snaps At Reporter For Asking "The Dumbest Question"

October 31, 2019

Mayfield and Grossi have a bit of a history going back to before the Browns selected the former Heisman Trophy victor No. 1 overall in the 2018 draft. The Browns (2-5) will travel to Denver this weekend for a matchup with the 2-6 Broncos. "Everybody wants to hear the truth until they actually get it", Mayfield wrote .

Tyson Fury Says He'd Want To Face Brock Lesnar Next In WWE

October 31, 2019

Fury even suggested he could venture into mixed martial arts before 2019 is out, telling reporters: "I might have an MMA fight before Christmas if I'm not busy, I just need to find someone who's prepared to fall over". A similarity to previous shows is that wrestlers John Cena, Daniel Bryan and Kevin Owens who had indicated to WWE officials that they would not be a part of any events in Saudi Arabia, none of them are booked on the show.

Richard Keogh Reportedly Sacked By Derby After Refusing Ultimatum

October 30, 2019

Keogh has reportedly instructed his lawyers in the matter and the Professional Footballers' Association is also involved. The Championship club said in a statement that Keogh's contract had been "terminated with immediate effect for gross misconduct".

Adrian Mannarino snaps Daniil Medvedev's impressive streak — ATP Paris

October 30, 2019

Medvedev's run of finals dated back to July, during which he had claimed the Cincinnati and Shanghai Masters titles and lost an epic US Open championship match to Rafael Nadal. If Zverev reaches the final in Paris , he will qualify for next month's Nitto ATP Finals in London. Struff, ranked 36th, will next face either former Bercy victor Jo-Wilfried Tsonga or Italian tenth seed Matteo Berrettini in the last 16.

WTA Finals: Bianca Andreescu retires against Karolina Pliskova

October 30, 2019

Svitolina is the first player through to the semi-finals, having also beaten world number two Pliskova in straight sets on Monday. "I was just ready that she was going to call physio because so far I think she has been calling physio in every match".

Washington Nationals manager ejected as they force decider

October 30, 2019

FiveThirtyEight's statistical projections perfectly capture the task facing the reigning National League champions. The Nationals and Astros are giving us a postseason series for the ages. In Game 6, it was the Nationals third baseman, Houston native Anthony Rendon , who nearly single-handedly gave Washington the offensive spark it needed with five RBIs in the game.

Granit Xhaka Removes Arsenal Instagram Profile Picture After Controversy With Fans

October 30, 2019

Sokratis Papastathopoulos and David Luiz had set up what looked set to be a comfortable evening's work for Arsenal , but goals from Luka Milivojević and Jordan Ayew either side of the interval (followed by the questionable intervention of VAR) eventually saw Unai Emery's men forced to settle for a point.

Tarasenko Out for Five Months

October 30, 2019

These five months are the time given for re-evaluation, meaning that he can be out for even longer. However, their road to the postseason just got a lot more hard, as the team announced Vladimir Tarasenko will miss the next five months .

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