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Barcelona coach Valverde: Supercopa is only in Saudi Arabia for money

January 09, 2020

That meant that Barcelona (La Liga victor and Copa del Rey runner-up), Valencia (Copa del Rey winner), Atletico Madrid (La Liga runner-up), and Real Madrid (La Liga third place) constitute the field. That meant Barcelona and Valencia qualified as league champions and Copa Del Rey winners, respectively. Barca and Madrid will pocket €6 million each for their participation in the Middle East, while Atletico and Valencia will make around €3m each.

Doug Pederson reacts to Jim Schwartz's interview with Browns

January 09, 2020

Schwartz is not considered a front-runner for Cleveland's job, but he does have an impressive resume, which includes inheriting an 0-16 team in Detroit and taking it to the playoffs in his third season. All of those interviews could be moved up now after sources told ESPN that the Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with Baylor coach Matt Rhule and the Giants decided on Patriots special teams and wide receivers coach Joe Judge on Tuesday.

William Nylander Adds Three Points In Toronto Win

January 08, 2020

Jets defenceman Luca Sbisa couldn't control the puck inside Winnipeg's blue line and Kapanen was right there to scoop it up and score on Hellebuyck at the nine-minute mark of the first. Connor has seven goals in his past five games. Dermott and Engvall scored in a 35-second span midway through the second period to break a 2-2 tie after Winnipeg had rallied from a two-goal deficit.

Carbery a major doubt for Six Nations

January 08, 2020

The out-half, who played his first full 80 minutes in nearly six months last Friday against Ulster , suffered wrist ligament damage late in the game and will miss out on Sunday's crunch tie in Paris. In addition, Fineen Wycherely will likely not play a part in the game as he failed a HIA assessment in Belfast. Winger Andrew Conway was replaced in the loss to Ulster.

DC United holds talks with Luka Modric

January 08, 2020

According to the report , D.C. was the only suitor to have held exploratory talks with Modric, who is now under contract with Real Madrid through 2021 after getting extended following a standout 2018. Modric guided Croatia to the 2018 World Cup final, before a loss to France . Back in November, Diario AS reported, via El Chiringuito, that the midfield maestro is a primary transfer target of Inter Miami - the American club owned by David Beckham , who have also been linked to Barcelona ...

In Profile: City's Carabao Cup Semi-Final Opponents, Aston Villa

January 08, 2020

Do you think Drinkwater can save his career at Aston Villa? Villa's squad includes England seniors Tom Heaton and Tyrone Mings , and Three Lions youth global Jack Grealish, who captains the West Midlands side. Villa have played two League Cup semi finals in the past decade. On Saturday, Dean Smith's side suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat by Sky Bet Championship side Fulham in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup at Craven Cottage.

Unbeaten Serbia through to ATP Cup quarters

January 08, 2020

World number one Rafael Nadal steered Spain into the ATP Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday despite an uncharacteristically error-ridden performance, with Argentina also powering through. France and South Africa split their singles rubber, which eliminated both sides from contention. Novak Djokovic's Serbia take on Canada on Friday, while Spain are pitted against Belgium.

Arsenal stiker Aubameyang slams transfer speculation

January 08, 2020

But the prolific striker, who was absent from their 1-0 victory over Leeds United in the FA Cup on Monday evening ended the speculation over a high-profile exit. What Bielsa has done for this Leeds side is clear to see and it will be fascinating if they do achieve promotion to the Premier League. All together, we can have a great 2020! The Gabon worldwide wrote, "People like making up stories and they should focus on what's happening on the pitch".

Stokes wraps up tail as England win second Test at Newlands

January 08, 2020

England still needed five wickets after tea. "So we are sitting next to each other in the dressing room and I walked in, gave it to him and he put it in my place", said Stokes. "It's been such a great atmosphere, it nearly felt like a home game". "It's been a great start to the first quarter of the year", said Jeff Rosenburg, Cape Chairperson of the Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (Fedhasa) told Tourism Update .

Two Hat-Tricks In Two Games On Mad Day For The BBL

January 08, 2020

Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan on Wednesday picked up a hat-trick in the Big Bash League ( BBL ) match between Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Sixers . He returned figures of four for 22. Rashid's spell, however, did give Sydney Sixers some nervy moments in their 136-run chase. Bowling the final over of the first innings against Sydney Thunder, he picked up the wickets of Matthew Gikes, Callum Ferguson and Daniel Sams off consecutive deliveries.

Liverpool agree Nike kit deal

January 08, 2020

The deal will be effective from 1st June 2020 will now see Nike manufacture and supply Liverpool's playing, training and travel wear for the men's, women's and academy squads, as well as coaching staff and Liverpool FC Foundation. According to a report in The Athletic in October, Liverpool hope to bank up to £70 million a year in total under the bumper deal. These include LeBron James , Serena Williams and Canadian rapper Drake.

Anthony Davis Expected To Miss Road Trip Against Mavericks, Thunder

January 08, 2020

Yahoo! Sports' Chris Haynes reports that the six-time All-Star was presented with a four-year, $146 million max contract extension by the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, but Rich Paul, the agent for the 26-year-old big man, told the team that his client meant to enter free agency at season's end.

Big-hitting Tom Banton guides Brisbane Heat to victory

January 08, 2020

Heat scored 119/4 runs in eight overs as the match was cut short due to rain. Watch every single KFC BBL match LIVE & On-Demand on KAYO with FOX CRICKET's unmatched commentary line-up. "Last two games I haven't done well which has been disappointing but I think with the way I bat that's how its going to go sometimes". "He struggled a little bit in the first part of the tournament and tonight he had no demons in regard to what he had to do".

Canterbury batsman Leo Carter hits six sixes in an over

January 08, 2020

Significantly, Garry Sobers and Ravi Shastri had also achieved the feat, however, that came in the first-class cricket . In the 11th over of the match , the score read 104 for 3. Lucky they had just the man for that. As of now, both are placed in the bottom half of the table, with the Knights in the sixth spot, while the Kings are a place above.

Anthony Davis Refuses Lakers Max Extension, Will Go To Free Agency

January 08, 2020

The move is a bit of a blow to Lakers' superstar LeBron James , who has been actively recruiting players since he joined the one-time powerhouse National Basketball Association franchise to join him in City of Angels to bring the team back to its former glory.

‘Phenomenal’: Mikel Arteta sends message to Arsenal fans about forward

January 08, 2020

You can see why he's scored eight goals this season already. "They played well in the first half". 'What they have achieved, to do it consistently every three days with those players, and what they have built there, is powerful. "We thought we were in good condition to repeat what we did in the first half, but it wasn't like that". The Gunners have won both of their last two matches under Arteta, who had suffered a draw and a defeat in his opening two games since being installed as Unai ...

England Test century one of the best days of my life - Sibley

January 08, 2020

We got into that last session needing five wickets and we were still seriously in the game. The four-Test series is now locked at 1-1, with matches in Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg remaining. Crawley clung on to his second important catch of the innings when he palmed the edge from Nortje up into the air and then caught it with one hand while lying on his back.

Blackhawks Skate By Red Wings in Chicago

January 08, 2020

Chicago has won four of five and six of eight. The Blackhawks beat the Islanders , fourth place in the Eastern Conference, handily on December 27 (5-2) and lost to the New Jersey Devils (7-1), second to last in the East, the game before on December 23.

Webb axed by Toulon as club blasts ‘dishonest’ attitude

January 08, 2020

Toulon agreed to release Webb from his contract at the end of the campaign so he could move closer to his family in Wales and the following day it was confirmed the scrum-half had signed a deal to join Ospreys . "The adventure will be cut short", he added. The 31-year-old is contracted to the French membership till the top of the season, however was not included in Toulon's squad for Sunday's Prime 14 win towards Castres.

Dwight Howard will return to the NBA Dunk Contest this year

January 08, 2020

Regardless, the Lakers made a decision to give Howard a chance which is something he appreciated immensely. Howard did what he could to top himself the following year to no avail, and since then, he's spent time bouncing from team to team before finding himself on the Lakers this season for the second time in his career.

Trump and Bloomberg to air duelling Super Bowl ads

January 08, 2020

Michael Bloomberg is making his first Minnesota appearance as a presidential candidate with a stop at a soybean farm Wednesday. "Trump is reportedly running a 30-second ad. The 54th Super Bowl on February 2 in Miami will be broadcast on the Fox network. In March, voters from 13 USA states will pick their preferred Democratic White House candidate in an electoral bonanza known as Super Tuesday.

Rashford: Man Utd still in semi-final tie

January 08, 2020

City manager Pep Guardiola may use the game as an opportunity to provide opportunities to fringe players. The City passing machine clicked into gear after the 10-minute mark and United simply had no answer for the movement of Pep Guardiola's classy four-man forward line.

Red Sox used replay room to illegally steal signs in 2018

January 08, 2020

According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal and Evan Drellich, there are said to be three people involved with the Red Sox that say Boston players would visit the replay room to decipher their opponents' sign sequence and then relay the information to the dugout.

XFL Reveals New Rules Including "Shootout" Overtime Format

January 08, 2020

Here's a quick breakdown of some of the most notable XFL rules. The play clock will be 25 seconds instead of 40, and players only need to get one foot in pounds for possession. A kickoff created to discourage touchbacks and increase the likelihood of a return: The ball will be kicked off from the 30-yard line, but the coverage and blocking teams will line up at the receiving team's 35- and 30-yard lines, respectively.

Tottenham midfielder Sissoko out for three months

January 08, 2020

The France worldwide suffered medial collateral ligament damage in the 1-0 Premier League defeat to Southampton on New Year's Day and missed the 1-1 FA Cup draw with Middlesbrough last Sunday. Defeats against two of its former clubs - Manchester United and Chelsea - as well as the defeat of the Saints and a 3-1 defeat in the Champions League at Bayern Munich saw the momentum of Mourinho's appointment fade.

Mike McCarthy and Jerry Jones' Cowboys infatuation 'like love at first sight'

January 08, 2020

The Giants have requested to interview former Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett, in the aftermath of Matt Rhule taking the Carolina Panthers head coaching job Tuesday, rather than interview with owner John Mara, and Dave Gettleman in New Jersey.

Multiple Sixers react to Joel Embiid's toughness to return vs. Thunder

January 08, 2020

Talking to reporters postmatch, the 25-year-old center admitted that he felt his "finger snapping" but knew he could play after X-rays showed nothing. "For him to go back in and come back out and play, I was shocked (he) was able to come back out and play", Brown said . It's a big game. "I'm glad he came back out".

Predators hire Hynes to replace Laviolette

January 08, 2020

The Predators, who now sit sixth in the Central Division and five points back of the Winnipeg Jets for the final wild-card spot, will host the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. Hynes was head coach in the AHL of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for five seasons after being an assistant coach. The native of Warwick, Rhode Island, was coach when the Americans won the 2004 World Junior Championship, their first medal there since 1997.

Australia bushfire crisis: Ashleigh Barty to donate Brisbane prize money

January 08, 2020

Pliskova has also jumped on the bushfire donation bandwagon and will donate $200 for every ace she serves in Australia. The first I saw of it was actually flying home ... Tennis star Nick Kyrgios burst into tears when discussing the bad Australian wildfires. And as Simona was saying, I'm not going to raise a lot of money even if I have to rely on my service! Sooo I will donate 50$ for every drop-shot victor that I'll make at the Australian Swing.

What Blake Griffin's surgery means for the Pistons this year and beyond

January 08, 2020

Griffin was the first-overall pick in the 2009 National Basketball Association draft by the Los Angeles Clippers and started his professional career with a stress fracture in his left knee. After that, he has two seasons and about $75 million remaining on his contract, with the final year of the deal being a player option. Given the state of the Pistons, who sit at 11th in the East with a 13-24 mark though 37 games, the expectation is Griffin will likely be sidelined for the remainder of the ...

Sadio Mane wins CAF African Player of the Year award

January 07, 2020

They were announced as the winners at the awards ceremony holding in Albatros Citadel Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghada, Egypt tonight. He has scored 15 goals so far in 2019-20, with Liverpool 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

Worcester Provide Positive Update On Fatialofa Following Surgery

January 07, 2020

A club statement said: "The operation was a success and Michael is stable, but he remains in a serious condition". " Michael Fatialofa will spend a second night at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, where his condition is still being evaluated", reads a statement on the Worcester website.

West Virginia Mountaineers at Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Pick

January 07, 2020

WVU (11-2) will be back in action on Monday when they head to Stillwater, Oklahoma to face off against the Oklahoma State Cowboys (9-4). "We go 12 for 22 from the free throw line", said a frustrated Huggins after the game. They started the game ranking fifth in field goal percentage (36.2 percent) and They were also third in 3-point defense (24.9 percent) and limited the Cowboys, a team that entered the day averaging 31.3 percent on 3-pointers, to just 5 percent (1 of 20) from 3-point range, ...

Liverpool youngster Brewster joins Swansea on loan

January 07, 2020

Swansea confirmed Brewster would be available for Sunday's derby clash with Cardiff as he looks to help guide the club back into the Premier League. Brewster will be working under Steve Cooper at Swansea with Cooper having been the manager of England Under-17s when they won the World Cup in 2017.

Double delight for Djokovic as Serbia seal progression

January 07, 2020

For instance, if Lajovic would have gone to a third-set tie-break with Harris, Djokovic would have trotted back on court and stood alongside his teammates to root for his countryman. "It was a very positive victory against an opponent for who I have a lot of respect", said 19-time Grand Slam victor Nadal. "I grew up with Viktor, the last one we played was really tough because we had match points against Russian Federation in the quarters of the Davis Cup and we lost".

Titans-Patriots: a look at offensive snap counts

January 07, 2020

We wanted it", said Henry CBS after the game. The Titans responded by driving 12 games and 80 meters. On Houston's next drive, Watson evaded a sack by wriggling away from one defender and bouncing off another before rolling out to find Taiwan Jones for a 34-yard reception to set up first-and-goal.

Great Britain beat Moldova in the ATP Cup

January 07, 2020

The famous Henman fist-pump was much in evidence on Tuesday as Great Britain overcame Moldova in dominant style. Bulgaria won that tie 2-1 and beat Moldova by the same score Sunday to leave them in a commanding position in Group C.

Arsenal and Tottenham face-off for Thomas Lemar loan deal

January 07, 2020

AS back up those claims today and say that both clubs are keen on Lemar, with the Premier League his "most likely destination" at this point. According to WhoScored , the 24-year-old has made nine starts and six substitute appearances in La Liga for Atletico so far this season, and has also played 182 minutes in the Champions League.

1st T20 between Sri Lanka and India Abandoned

January 07, 2020

To that end, India will again keep a close eye on the performances of Shikhar Dhawan and Jasprit Bumrah, among others. Just like Guwahati, the team management and other Indian cricket fans would focus on comeback man Jasprit Bumrah who is making his return to global cricket.

Harrell's 34 points pace Clippers NBA win over Knicks

January 07, 2020

George, who missed Saturday's 26-point loss to Memphis with left hamstring tightness, posted his seventh 30-point game this season. "We saw Lou and Montrezl lead the way". Harrell and Williams combined for 14 points in the fourth quarter, keeping the Clippers steady after George picked up his sixth foul with seven minutes to play, only eight seconds after earning his fifth foul.

Aston Villa transfer plans after Drinkwater revealed as Smith prioritises one signing

January 07, 2020

Aston Villa had contacted Chelsea over a possibility to sign the Belgium global on a short-term contract this month following Wesley Moraes' knee ligament injury. Also the two we've got here, Kalinic and Nyland. Adebayor's camp know this - and have spotted what they believe is an unlikely opportunity for him to return to the Premier League at a late stage in his career.

Naomi Osaka sees off Maria Sakkari challenge to advance in Brisbane

January 07, 2020

Thankfully, her off-season had some highs, like meeting Beyoncé and Jay-Z who, as Osaka puts it , are very angelic. "She just smelled expensive and handsome and she was soft and she hugged me", Osaka told the WTA , laughing. The Belgian has also worked in the past with Kim Clijsters, Sabine Lisicki, Simona Halep, Petra Kvitova, Sara Errani, Jo Konta, and Angelique Kerber.

Marcus Stoinis fined $7,500 for homophobic slur during Big Bash League

January 07, 2020

Meanwhile, Stoinis has apologized for his behavior, reasoning that he got carried away with the moment. "I realized immediately I was in the wrong and I apologize to Kane and to the umpires". "There is no place for it in the game", added Carroll. He had done so to his Brisbane Heat team-mate Cameron Gannon during their Sheffield Shield clash between Victoria and Queensland.

James and Davis power Lakes past Pistons Sunday

January 07, 2020

The Lakers improved to 29-7. LeBron James did much of what he usually does, starting with the zip for a possible 21-point, 14 rebound and 11 assist line of stats that propelled the Lakers ahead of another inferior opponent. "Those guys took a lot of pride in protecting our rim, 20 points is pretty special, the guys did a great job". Derrick Rose led Detroit with 28 points off the bench.

Joe Judge to interview with Giants for head-coaching position

January 07, 2020

Matt Rhule said last week he plans to remain in Waco as Baylor's head coach, but plans change. But it's the Bears' quick turnaround from the Art Briles tenure that has likely sparked interest among National Football League teams. As for the Giants' competition for Rhule with the Panthers , CBS' Jason La Confora says the feeling among National Football League executives is that it is Giants or stay put at Baylor for Rhule, so he may just be testing the water with the Panthers.

Djokovic secures Serbia's place in ATP Cup quarterfinals

January 07, 2020

Visibility in Melbourne, which hosts the opening Grand Slam of the year this month, is less than 1km (0.62 miles) in some parts of the city and surrounding areas, according to Victoria's Bureau of Meteorology . "But obviously it is hazardous". It will be a big experience, especially at the beginning of the year and I am really looking forward to it. "Hopefully it won't be an issue but if it is we will definitely need to have that conversation about whether it is risky to be out there".

Playing against Leeds is like going to the dentist — Mikel Arteta

January 07, 2020

Leeds controlled the ball for nearly two-thirds of the opening period and fired in 15 shots to Arsenal's three but failed to score as the home side's stand-in goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez - and the crossbar - kept the ball out. "We had to react". Arteta may have to prepare his Arsenal side for two games against Leeds next season as Bielsa has the Whites in a strong position to win promotion to the Premier League .

Australian Barty donates Brisbane win to help with fire

January 07, 2020

The first thing I saw was flying home (from the Fed Cup last November) ... to the east coast and we could see some of the smoke and some of the fires. "First of all, the reason that there is smoke in the air is the most destructive at the moment for our country", she said. "This is a really tough time.

Gondrezick, No. 19 W. Virginia women win Big 12 opener 74-63

January 07, 2020

Past year I didn't play West Virginia because I was injured. A respectable 5-point underdog at BetOnline on the road against the No. 22 Red Raiders, Mike Boynton's bunch shot a season-low 28.8% from the field in losing their fourth game out of six.

Duke's Wendell Moore Jr. undergoes successful surgery on broken hand

January 07, 2020

A quick look at the numbers suggests that more dynamic Hurricane offensive performances are to come. Duke outshot Miami , shared the ball better in a more efficient offense and dominated on the boards. Goldwire got the Blue Devils into their offensive sets consistently and handled the 2-3 zone that Miami implemented easily. Early on, the game was tight, as Duke and Miami traded the lead seven times in the first seven minutes.

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