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Ukraine’s Svitolina loses in first round of WTA Premier tournament

February 20, 2020

She was ranked 192 a year ago but this week entered the top 20 for the first time after winning more matches-16-than any other player on the WTA tour. "It's going to be a big fight". Bencic had seemed to be on the way to an easy victory as she dominated the first set, beginning the match by winning an astonishing 19 consecutive points.

Kings trade Martinez to Golden Knights for pair of 2nd-rounders

February 20, 2020

Of those four (including Martinez), all but Campbell were part of at least the 2014 Stanley Cup-winning team. Expect general manager Rob Blake and team president Luc Robitaille to keep the phone lines open though, as they will likely entertain any offer that can help build the future for their team.

Leicester make ‘initial approach’ over Liverpool’s Lallana

February 20, 2020

Lallana's current contract is set to expire in the off-season, and is now free to negotiate a free transfer . He has started just three Premier League games this season and has not completed 90 minutes in any of them. Lallana, who was named England Player of the Year in 2016, has done well to recover from a spate of injuries , but has fallen down the pecking order in Liverpool's midfield in recent times.

Ireland name team to play England

February 20, 2020

Caelan Doris , who had an unfortunate first cap against Scotland when he was knocked unconscious after four minutes, returns to the bench after completing return to play protocols. Full-back is an all-island affair with Leinster's Jordan Larmour, Munster's Andrew Conway and Ulster's Jacob Stockdale retaining their places. Jordan Larmour, Andrew Conway , Robbie Henshaw, Bundee Aki, Jacob Stockdale, Johnny Sexton (captain), Conor Murray; Cian Healy, Rob Herring, Tadhg Furlong, Iain ...

Brock Boeser out for rest of regular season

February 20, 2020

General Manager Jim Benning says the team will have a better idea on a specific timeline after Boeser, who was hurt on February 8, sees a specialist on Wednesday. He spent Tuesday's practice skating on a line with leading scorer Elias Pettersson (58 points, 24 goals) and second-leading scorer J.T. Miller (57 points, 22 goals).

Browns LT Greg Robinson arrested on marijuana charges

February 20, 2020

TMZ notes that Robinson and Bray weren't attempting to reenter the United States from Mexico but were en route from Los Angeles to Louisiana and ran into a checkpoint. Robinson was the second overall pick of the 2014 draft by the Rams, but didn't pan out as hoped for his first club. He signed with the Cleveland Browns in 2018.

Fords career-high 19 points paces Wisconsin over Purdue

February 20, 2020

Overall, the Boilers had a slight shooting and rebounding advantage, but the Badgers free throws were the difference. The Badgers sealed the game at the free throw line as they were 6-for-6 in the last two minutes of the game. THRIVING WITH THREES: Purdue is 5-0 when it makes 11 or more 3-pointers and 9-12 when it falls short of that total. Out of the timeout they ran a play that worked like a charm: Sasha Stefanovic, Purdue's best three-point shooter, ran along the baseline and then swung ...

Rockets To Sign Jeff Green To 10-Day Contract

February 20, 2020

Signed by the Spurs in free agency last summer to a three-year deal worth nearly $21 million, Carroll has played in just 15 of the team's 54 games and not at all since logging two minutes in a January 8 win at Boston. That year, he was named to the All-Rookie First Team. During the 2010-11 season, he played for the Rockets , and also had stints with the Denver Nuggets (2011-12), Utah Jazz (2011-13), Atlanta Hawks (2013-15), Toronto Raptors (2015-17) and Brooklyn Nets (2017-19).

More playoff teams expected under new NFL CBA, sources say

February 20, 2020

Under the current format, six teams make the playoffs from the NFC and AFC, and the top two seeds from each conference receive a first-round bye. Schefter added there is mounting optimism the CBA could be done in the next week. Their chances of making it three times in four seasons increased on Wednesday based on a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter . The changes are contingent on the National Football League and NFLPA agreeing a new collective bargaining agreement, which is growing likelier, ...

'Touch and go' whether Marcus Rashford will play again this season

February 20, 2020

England's first Euro 2020 fixture is against Croatia at Wembley on June 14 but, when asked if Rashford would be fit for the Three Lions, Solskjaer was non-committal. "He had a good chance against Chelsea on Monday that would have been a good start for him at Man United, but unluckily, he did not score, and that I am confident he will take his chances going forward.

Betfred secure sponsorship of Deontay Wilder v Tyson Fury II fight

February 20, 2020

An prompt 3rd battle in between Wilder and also Fury can even more postpone an undeniable clash, however Matchroom Boxing manager Hearn anticipates to return to fresh talks for a battle that would certainly improve any kind of discussion regarding the department's leading champ.

Leipzig sticking to game plan despite Tottenham injuries, says Nagelsmann

February 20, 2020

Tottenham Hotspur host RB Leipzig tonight in the first-leg of the Champions League last-16, and they will have to get a result without Son Heung-min. Spurs are already without Harry Kane , but Son had stepped up in the striker's absence, scoring six goals in the side's last five games. Asked if he almost became Tottenham boss when Pochettino departed, Nagelsmann replied: "Me? No".

Manchester City vs. West Ham United - 2/19/20 Premier League Pick, Odds & Prediction

February 19, 2020

It was more of the same in the second half but the home side had to wait until the hour mark for the second goal as Bernardo Silva turned provider to pick out de Bruyne, who fired past Lukasz Fabianski from close range. we must go there believing we can get something". West Ham boss David Moyes has said that he is resisting the temptation of handing January signing Jarrod Bowen his Hammers debut as he believes it's not the right time as they face Manchester City.

LPGA golf icon Mickey Wright dies of heart attack

February 19, 2020

She won the World Amateur title two years later before dropping out of Stanford in 1955 to start her professional golf career. Wright retired from the tour in 1969 because of foot difficulties and mental fatigue: she was the most significant draw on the LPGA Tour and performed regularly to enable it thrive.

Here Are Your Best Bets For The 2020 WGC Mexico Championship

February 19, 2020

The 35-year-old claimed victory a year ago by five strokes, marking the largest margin of victory at this tournament since Tiger Woods' record-setting win by eight strokes back in 2006. Scott, meanwhile, arrives in Mexico on the back of his first PGA Tour win in nearly four years after triumphing at the Genesis Invitational at the Riviera Country Club, California, last week.

Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal players to show courage in heated Olympiakos atmosphere

February 19, 2020

I am very grateful for the time I spent in the City and I wish only positive things, "he added". Instead, the number insists the Gunners must keep fighting to get higher up on the Premier League table. "If they have to do that every three days, it can be an issue but as well we have to try to adapt and choose the players that can perform in each game".

Ryan Newman is walking around two days after horrific crash

February 19, 2020

Following the terrifying crash, NASCAR and Roush Fenway Racing released a joint statement concerning the status of Ryan's condition at the time. As Newman bounced off the outside wall, he flipped upside down. The team confirmed that Newman is "fully alert and walking around Halifax Medical Center" in the wake of Monday night's violent crash to end the 62nd annual Daytona 500.

Shea Weber: In against Detroit

February 19, 2020

While the Canadiens are clinging to a mathematical hope of post-season play, general manager Marc Bergevin indicated the Canadiens will be sellers in the run-up to the National Hockey League trade deadline on Monday. "I've played with pain before, I'll do it again". "Obviously, there's timelines put in, but at the same time, I don't think that ..." "Feels good to beat them four times", Red Wings center Dylan Larkin said.

Temba Bavuma ruled out of first T20I against Australia #25955

February 19, 2020

The right-hand batsman will remain with the team and receive treatment from the medical staff in the hopes of returning to play in time for the second T20I match in Port Elizabeth. In his short T20I career, the pint-sized opener has been a revelation for South Africa, scoring at an average of 49 with 199 runs in his kitty from 5 T20Is.

FIFA’s Wenger wants offside law changed to reduce VAR criticism

February 19, 2020

Wenger will recommend the change during the world soccer's lawmaking body IFAB's annual general meeting in Belfast on February 29. 'It is not up for approval to come into the Laws of the Game, ' he told ESPN . The current rule states a player is in an offside position if: Any part of the head, body or feet is in the opponents' half (excluding the halfway line) and any part of the head, body or feet is nearer to the opponents' goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent.

Kohli to reassess plans after three more years of all-format grind

February 19, 2020

Boult's last global appearance was against Australia in the Boxing Day Test previous year. "Having some time away from the game and having my second son a couple of weeks ago came at quite a good time", he said. However, the fast bowling attack has been bolstered by the inclusion of experienced Ishant Sharma, who was last week declared fit and has now joined the team in Wellington.

2020 'about making progress' in the push to rebuild Williams, says Claire

February 19, 2020

As such, our 2020 campaign is about making progress. No, the FW43 is unlikely to win any races or even take a podium, but, with any luck it'll be fighting with other midfield cars, not just parading around at the back. Chief engineer Adam Carter made clear that the team's resources were exploited as efficiently as possible. "The team at the factory have been working incredibly hard on the development of the auto for the 2020 season", added Design Director, Doug McKiernan .

India Tests: Trent Boult serves a warning to Virat Kohli

February 19, 2020

India bowler Jasprit Bumrah copped criticism for his lean run during the three ODIs against New Zealand . The current No. 1 Test batsman has scored 735 runs from 13 innings including two centuries and three half-centuries at an average of 66.81.

I'm Athlete of The Decade - NOT LeBron James

February 19, 2020

Read also | The Lesson Conor McGregor Learned From LeBron JamesI love LeBron James , but when it comes to the athlete of the decade, it's me! Arrived in the league with a hype never seen before, LeBron James can now easily say that he fully lived up to the expectations that surrounded him when he left high school.

[Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl named National Hockey League first star of week]

February 19, 2020

Draisaitl, who entered the game leading the National Hockey League with 90 points, became the first player to have 10 game-winning goals since Jari Kurri tallied the same number in 1986-87. The Hurricanes took the lead 12 seconds into the game when they won a face-off in the Oilers end. Yamamoto scored after Draisaitl's shot deflected off Joel Edmundson during an Edmonton power play, and Archibald tallied after a Carolina turnover.

Beilein, Cavs planning to part ways

February 19, 2020

Assistant coach JB Bickerstaff would be promoted to head coach, and not in an interim capacity, Wojnarowski reports. Beilein left the University of MI last summer to sign a five-year deal with the Cavaliers. Beilein will reportedly say his goodbyes on Wednesday. However, Cleveland suffered its worst home loss in 50 years in Drummond's debut before snapping a 12-game home losing streak with a win in the final game before the All-Star break.

Neymar back from injury for Dortmund clash

February 19, 2020

The prolific Norwegian took his tally to 11 goals in seven matches on his Champions League debut for the Bundesliga side. Suddenly forced to chase the game, PSG surged forward with its all-world front three of Neymar , Mbappe and Angel Di Maria.

TE Greg Olsen signing one-year deal with Seahawks

February 19, 2020

Prior to the 2011 season, the Bears traded Olsen to the Carolina Panthers, where Olsen played until this past season. Ironically enough, Olsen had closer relationships with the Redskins and Bills coaching staff, with both Sean McDermott and Washington's Ron Rivera spending extensive time with the Panthers like Olsen, but the tight end opted for the Seahawks instead.

Miguel Andujar ready to do whatever it takes for Yankees playing time

February 19, 2020

Judge confirmed that he deleted a social media post congratulating Altuve not long after learning about the result of the Major League Baseball investigation, which backed up statements made by Mike Fiers to The Athletic in November. Judge finished second to the Astros' José Altuve in that year's voting for AL MVP. "I just don't think it holds any value with me". Would his Yankees have advanced to the World Series that year? "But, no, he's good to go and we expect him to hit it running".

Clippers to land bought-out Reggie Jackson, sources say

February 19, 2020

After being traded by the Clippers , Moe Harkless is viewed as an ideal fit, but it is unclear if the New York Knicks will actually buy him out. In all 82 games last season, he scored 15.4 points per game to bring his career average up to 12.9 points per game entering the season.

Juventus Back Top As Lazio Topple Inter Milan To Go Second

February 19, 2020

Lazio were without Milinkovic-Savic in their 1-0 win over Parma last weekend due to suspension and the Serbia global nearly made a significant impact within nine minutes of his return, producing a venomous 20-yard drive that hit the crossbar.

SC Amiens vs. Paris Saint-Germain - Football Match Report

February 19, 2020

French forward Serhou Guirassy scored the opener for Amiens in the fifth minute. Cote d'Ivoire prospect Nianzou Kouassi opened his French top-flight account with a brace as PSG played to a 4-4 draw with Amiens on Saturday. Kouassi, a 17-year-old defender, scored his first two league goals from Julian Draxler and Angel di Maria corners and Icardi finished from Juan Bernat's low cross.

Promoters of IPL franchise buy CPL side St. Lucia Zouks

February 18, 2020

However, in a bid to take St Lucia Zouks franchise to the next level, KPH Dream Cricket Private Limited, who are the owners of Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in the IPL, bought the CPL team St Lucia Zouks. "We are hugely excited to welcome this ownership team to the CPL family and we are looking forward to seeing where they take the Zouks during the upcoming season and beyond".

Hamlin and Newman contrast risk and reward at Daytona 500

February 18, 2020

The win for Joe Gibbs Racing came as Ryan Newman was wrecked as the leader and crossed the finish line with his auto on its roof, engulfed in flames. Blaney said he was trying to push Newman ahead of Hamlin to try to get a Ford to victory lane instead of the Toyota, but it "just kind of played out in [Hamlin's] favor".

President Trump pardons former 49ers owner convicted in gambling fraud scandal

February 18, 2020

Former San Francisco 49ers owner Edward DeBartolo speaks during a ceremony for receiving his hall of fame ring during halftime of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the New England Patriots in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov.

Could Teddy Bridgewater command $30 million per year in free agency?

February 18, 2020

Robert Kraft has appeared to resign himself to the reality that Brady will test the waters of free agency and the Patriots are already facing some stiff competition, as the Raiders are reportedly prepared to offer him $60 million over the course of two years.

SpaceX plans Monday morning Starlink launch from Florida

February 18, 2020

Video published on Twitter. On Monday morning, SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket as part of its fifth Starlink satellite mission - but the landing was a bit rough. The lower sending height SpaceX utilized February 17 is around 70 kilometers beneath the drop-off point utilized for the three latest missions and in excess of 200 kilometers underneath last May's originally committed Starlink organization.

Floyd Mayweather flaunts shoe closet after 50 Cent claimed he is broke

February 18, 2020

But if 50 Cent is right about Mayweather's financials - perhaps the retirement will be short lived. "We're good", 50 mentioned of his curler coaster relationship with Floyd. Late previous year Mayweather flaunted his apparent worth by buying his daughter a $262,000 Mercedes Benz G63 for Christmas. "I think he got to right now because the money's gone", Jackson said to host Ebro on Hot 97.

Gerrard ‘interested’ to see if Man City get Premier League punishment

February 18, 2020

Liverpool are top the Premier League, 25 points clear of Manchester City , the largest gap at the top of the table in top-flight English footballing history. It's a remarkable achievement considering the fact that EPL is amongst the most competitive sports leagues of the world. Liverpool have scored 20 straight wins at home so far, tying up with the EPL record.

Elliott delighted with Tiger Roll return as he gears up for Cheltenham

February 18, 2020

Tiger Roll left the connections very satisfied with a fifth credited on his return when stable partner Cracking Smart was left with a surprise victor of Ladbrokes Ireland Boyne Hurdle in Navan. Tiger Roll is 6-4 favourite for Cheltenham's Cross-Country race and 6-1 to achieve an unprecedented third consecutive success in the National on 4 April.

Daytona 500: Ryan Newman condition 'not life threatening' after Denny Hamlin win

February 18, 2020

In the final minutes of one of NASCAR's most iconic races, the Daytona 500 , Hamlin narrowly missed Newman's spinning vehicle, which was tapped by Ryan Blaney . Newman was leading the race exiting the final corner of the final lap, but was sent into wall after a push from Ryan Blaney turned him sideways.

Tributes paid to United Great Harry Gregg

February 18, 2020

Gregg kept a clean sheet on his return to action two weeks after the disaster. He played 247 times for the club, including in a victory in an FA Cup match against Sheffield Wednesday 13 days after the air crash in February 1958. Among the dead were players Geoff Bent, Roger Byrne, Eddie Colman, Duncan Edwards, Mark Jones, David Pegg, Tommy Taylor and Liam Whelan, as well as Manchester United staff Bert Whalley, Tom Curry and Walter Crickmer.

BCCI announces schedule for VIVO IPL 2020

February 18, 2020

Meanwhile, players from all the eight teams will feature in the IPL 2020 All Star match . The IPL will run six days longer than past year, it added, with the extra days necessitated by the decision to do away with double-headers on Saturdays, limiting them to only Sundays.

Final F1 2020 vehicle revealed as Racing Point launch new RP20

February 18, 2020

In what will prove the second and final season under the Racing Point name, before the Silverstone outfit is rebranded as Aston Martin for 2021, Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll will spearhead their attempt to improve on seventh place in last year's Constructors' Championship.

Lionel Messi: FC Barcelona captain makes sporting history at 20th

February 18, 2020

Messi did not travel to Berlin for the prize and sent a message of thanks by video. With the votes tied between Hamilton and Messi for the Sportsman of the Year award, it meant joint winners would be announced for the first time in the award's 20-year history.

Evander Kane criticizes National Hockey League department of player safety after suspension

February 18, 2020

With just under seven minutes left in regulation in the Sharks' 3-2 win over Winnipeg, Kane issued a check on Pionk deep in the Jets' defensive zone. Kane was assessed a two-minute elbowing minor and Pionk, who was slow to get up, remained in the game.

La Liga allow Barcelona to make emergency striker signing

February 18, 2020

Barca had allowed youngster Carles Perez to leave for AS Roma in January on loan in spite of Suarez being ruled out for four months. The rules also stipulate that any new signing must either be now registered at a club in Spain or a free agent, however they will not be permitted to play in the Champions League.

Trent Boult challenges Virat Kohli ahead of Wellington Test

February 18, 2020

The Black Caps have included uncapped fast-bowler Kyle Jamieson in the team after his impressive show in the three-match ODI series. The Basin Reserve track will have a lot for the seamers and in conducive conditions, a wily customer like Boult will prove to be a handful for the travellers.

Manchester United's Maguire should have seen red, says Lampard

February 18, 2020

But the course of the game could have been very different had Maguire not escaped unpunished for kicking Batshuayi after the two collided in front of the dugouts. It appears Man Utd will deploy a back three with Eric Bailly and Luke Shaw starting alongside Harry Maguire. Anthony Martial found the net too as United sealed their first league double over Chelsea for 32 years.

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts as Juventus failed to beat Zlatan Ibrahimović’s AC Milan

February 18, 2020

The hosts nearly got off to the flawless start with a dipping 30-yard effort from Milinković-Savić which rattled the crossbar. And the turnaround was completed 20 minutes later. Dybala curled the resulting free kick into the left side of the net from just outside the area. Inter lacked energy after Sunday's spectacular 4-2 comeback win against bitter city foes AC Milan in their league derby and Napoli bossed the midfield in the first half.

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