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Avs' Pavel Francouz gets extension, then first career shutout

February 25, 2020

The Los Angeles Kings look for a win after winning three of their last four games. It's always better if you play more and get some games in a row. "Ended up being a bit of a frustrating night for us offensively". Quick made six saves on the penalty kill. "It's good for us". "I didn't play much before that, so it's always tough". "This is why I'm here, in case something happened to him", Francouz said.

Bears release WR Taylor Gabriel, CB Prince Amukamara

February 25, 2020

Last season Amukamara started 15 games for the second straight year, compiling 53 tackles, 10 pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery for a defense that ranked fourth in the National Football League in points allowed (18.6 per game) and eighth in total yards (324.1).

Mbappe is the present and the future - Ronaldo

February 25, 2020

It is no secret that Major League Soccer has become a very interesting league for many players all over the world that at some point want to experience it. Messi gave a revealing interview with Mundo Deportivo this week and was also asked how much Ronaldo's departure has impacted Real. Despite clocking 35 earlier this month, the forward is not slowing down with his goals scoring ability having scored 24 goals in 29 appearances across competitions so far this campaign.

Notre Dame cruises to 16-point win over Miami

February 25, 2020

Harlond Beverly, Isaiah Wong and DJ Vasiljevic all scored 12 points each. Gibbs made consecutive threes to push the advantage to seven points, and the Irish didn't look back, extending the lead throughout the remainder of the half. The team is shooting 38 percent from the field and 34 percent from three-point range. The Miami Hurricanes are averaging 73.2 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 74.6 points on 44.8 percent shooting.

Pakistan to give honorary citizenship to Darren Sammy

February 25, 2020

A day after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that Sammy - one of the first foreign superstars to agree to come and play cricket in Pakistan, would be conferred with the civilian award by President Arif Alvi on March 23 - would be conferred with the award, Zalmi captain reacted to the development on Twitter.

Chelsea defeat Tottenham, Man City beat Leicester

February 25, 2020

It was a particularly cathartic experience for the 33-year-old, who has played only seven Premier League matches this season, with Tammy Abraham largely preferred to him in the starting XI. Klopp said finding the right players to add to his side, who were Champions League winners last season, was hard. I've just got a feeling that Manchester United might squeeze into that fourth place just above Chelsea .

Jesus secures win for Man City

February 25, 2020

The Brazilian was fractionally onside as he collected a pass by former Leicester title victor Riyad Mahrez and he showed great composure to power a shot past Schmeichel. Everybody wants to be in the Champions League because Europe is great and money is everything, and both these teams can qualify this season. Brendan Rodgers admitted he had not got a clear view of the second of those claims, when City goalkeeper Ederson clattered Iheanacho as he narrowly beat him to a ball in the ...

Ervine makes century but Hasan keeps Zimbabwe in check

February 25, 2020

The home side reached 120-2 at tea on the second day after wrapping up Zimbabwe's first innings for 265 runs earlier in the morning with pace bowler Abu Jayed finishing with a career best 4-71. Zimbabwe: Prince Masvaure, Kevin Kasuza, Craig Ervine (captain), Brendan Taylor, Timycen Maruma, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva (w), Tinotenda Mutombodzi, Donald Tiripano, Carl Mumba, Victor Nyauchi, Brian Mudzinganyama, Chris Mpofu, Ainsley Ndlovu, Charlton Tshuma .

Eden Hazard to miss City clash and El Clasico

February 25, 2020

I am a player and I am always open to challenges but right now my challenge is at City and I'm really happy. Manchester City's stars have not been shown the respect they deserve for their trophy-laden spell under Pep Guardiola , says Raheem Sterling .

Tyson Fury Is Doing What to Strengthen His Chin?!

February 25, 2020

Arum who promoted some of the greatest fighters in history from Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Oscar De La Hoya, Floyd Mayweather Jr, and Manny Pacquiao, believes Tyson Fury with his charismatic personality could be the next big star in boxing should he defeat Wilder on February 22, 2020.

MSU gets rolling in second half for win at Nebraska

February 25, 2020

Jack took Watts' spot in the lineup and played the first two minutes. "It was fun. I'm sure it wasn't as fun for him". That includes a 91-76 home win in the most recent matchup on March 5, 2019. MSU held a two-point advantage with 15 minutes to play. Nebraska was 7-8 overall and 2-2 in the Big Ten after a win over Iowa in early January before the wheels fell off.

Daytona 500 Crash Sends Ryan Newman to the Hospital

February 22, 2020

He was jockeying for position with eventual victor Hamlin and Ryan Blaney , when his No. 6 auto spun into the wall, flipped onto its roof and was then hit by Corey LaJoie's vehicle. " Ryan Newman has been helped from his vehicle by the AMR safety team, he's been loaded into an ambulance and taken to a local hospital, and that's all the information we can be provided at this time", Fox's NASCAR announcer Mike Joy said during the aftermath.

Virat Kohli's lean patch on New Zealand tour continues

February 22, 2020

Rain washed out the third session, and at the end of the day's play, India reached 122/5 with Ajinkya Rahane , and Rishabh Pant remained not out on 38 and 10, respectively. Agarwal fell for 34 off 84 balls when he tried to play a short ball bowled by Boult and gave a catch to Jamieson, who didn't lose the opportunity. Wagner confirmed on social media that his daughter had been born on Wednesday.

Dallas Cowboys Are Top Quarterback's Ideal Destination In 2020 NFL Draft

February 22, 2020

Tagovailoa entered the 2019 college football season as the projected No.1 overall pick in the draft. "But they're so far down [in the draft]", he replied. Plus, the Cowboys will likely have Dak Prescott under center next season, but Tagovailoa says he would have no problems learning from Prescott. "I'm not trying to bump him".

Davies back at 9 for Wales

February 22, 2020

Those are the only two matches Josh Adams has played against France , and he explained how in tight matches his senior team-mates provide a steady hand on the tiller. At the Principality Stadium , they have not lost in the Six Nations since England beat them in 2017. The last game between the teams was won 20-19 by Wales in last year's World Cup quarter-finals and Les Bleus have not prevailed in Cardiff since 2010.

Karunaratne back to lead Sri Lanka in West Indies ODIs, Thirimanne dropped

February 22, 2020

The first ODI between Sri Lanka and West Indies will be played in Colombo on Saturday. West Indies, recently, announced the squad for their sub-continent tour of Sri Lanka . Opener Danushka Gunathilaka, meanwhile, missed out on selection due to injury, with the selectors instead going with Shehan Jayasuriya . Kusal Perera will keep wickets if Dickwella doesn't play in the first ODI on February 22.

Klopp: Liverpool players 'feel really bad', confirms Henderson injury

February 22, 2020

Liverpool return to Premier League action against West Ham on Monday, yet the disappointment of their loss - compared by Klopp as going "from sunshine to hardest rain" - is a motivating factor as the leaders aim to bounce back. "Yes, we still have options there". "There's a chance for all of them, but there would have been a chance anyway because Hendo wouldn't have played all the games from now until the end of the season".

Elena Rybakina sets up Dubai final with top seed Simona Halep

February 22, 2020

I think that was the key of the match. "I'm happy with these matches". While number two Czech Pliskova strolled in barely an hour to a 6-1, 6-2 defeat of qualifier Kristina Mladenovic, it took number nine Muguruza nearly two and a half hours to get past Russian Veronika Kudermetova 7-5, 4-6, 6-4.

Klopp responds to 10-year-old United fan

February 22, 2020

It is a moment that young Daragh will forever cherish, regardless of him being a United fan. Quite a few social media users seemed to appreciate the Liverpool's manager move, with some admitting that even though they're not fond of the team itself, they can't help but admire the man.

McIlroy rules out Premier Golf League move

February 22, 2020

He's not jumping ship and turning his back on either tour. "The more I've thought about it, the more I don't like it, " McIlroy said at Chapultepec Golf Club, site of this week's WGC-Mexico Championship. "There's a lot of information that we're still looking at and whether it's reality or not, but just like everybody else, we're looking into it". For McIlroy, a key sticking point is that the PGL proposal would not allow him the freedom to make his own schedule as it would be mandatory for ...

LeBron James sued over ‘More Than An Athlete’ slogan

February 22, 2020

James started using the phrase in 2018, and it quickly expanded to appear on Nike clothing, his ESPN series and the National Basketball Association 2K video game. Attorney's for Uninterrupted have responded to Game Plan's accusations with the following statement: "The complaint filed by Game Plan today is meritless and contains numerous factual inaccuracies".

Ovechkin scores No. 699, but Caps lose to Canadiens in OT

February 22, 2020

Continuing at that pace, they'll finish with 102 points, but few would expect much of them come playoff time. It was Andersen's second shutout of the season and No. We also know it's only a matter of time before the Caps get out of this funk and starting piling up the points again. We've got to be a little smarter with the puck, I think.

Boston Bruins acquire Ondrej Kase from Anaheim Ducks

February 22, 2020

Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic was first to break the deal on Twitter. He was limited to just 30 games last season due to a concussion and later a season-ending shoulder injury, finishing the year with 11 goals and 20 points. The Kadan, Czech Republic native was originally selected by Anaheim in the seventh round (205th overall) in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Backes, 35, has struggled to find his way into Boston's lineup in 2019-20.

Detroit Pistons reach buyout agreement with Markieff Morris

February 22, 2020

And he might soon be joining his twin brother in Los Angeles, although not as a member of the Clippers. Morris joined the Pistons in the summer when the team was intent on competing for the playoffs in the Eastern Conference. However, Morris also has interest from two other playoff-bound teams in the Houston Rockets and defending National Basketball Association champion Toronto Raptors .

MI looks to sweep season series with Rutgers

February 22, 2020

It was one of the best shooting performances of the season for MI (57% on field goals and 53% from deep), who also dominated the Big Ten's third best rebounding team on the glass 37-21. He wasn't trying to make the home-run play. Whether it was finding open teammates on the perimeter or taking it to the rim himself, Simpson sliced through the defense at will and left IN and head coach Archie Miller guessing the whole contest.

Paco Lopez: Levante won't change against Real Madrid, we'll try to win

February 22, 2020

The La Liga leaders will get a closer look at Sterling on Wednesday, with the sides facing off in a monumental Champions League clash at the Bernabeu. Guardiola said of the interview: "It's normal in the Madrid media to speak about Madrid , that's normal". "I'm completely sure about the commitment of our players", Guardiola said.

Liverpool's Henderson facing fitness race for Premier League title run

February 21, 2020

Klopp said he substituted Sadio Mane at half-time during the 1-0 defeat to Atletico in midweek because he wanted to avoid what he thought was an inevitable red card in the second half. Klopp also accused the players and fans of over-celebrating after the final whistle: "They got a result, the stadium wasn't here to see sensational football, they got the result and so they are happy".

Bencic soars, then crashes in Dubai

February 21, 2020

The best tennis player of Ukraine from Odessa Elina Svitolina , dropping from fourth to sixth place in the updated women's world ranking, could not overcome the first round of the tournament in Dubai (UAE) with a prize Fund of $ 2.9 million.

Wales and France name teams for Saturday's Six Nations showdown

February 21, 2020

The match against Argentina will take place on November 22. Rieko Ioane makes a run against Wales . By the time Wales take on South Africa on November 28 they will have faced every side in World Rugby's top 10 - minus Australia (8th) - during his first year (12 tests) at the helm, plus 11th placed Fiji.

Mercedes trial new steering wheel system

February 21, 2020

Mercedes have been somewhat vague about the applications of its new steering system, which is called "dual-axis steering", or DAS, but the initial understanding is that DAS may allow the driver to alter the toe of the tire at certain points of the track.

SA vs AUS: Australia return to face South African crowd

February 21, 2020

All eyes will be set on the nail-biting clash between Quinton de Kock and David Warner , as the former has been thriving and is in dazzling white-ball form along with becoming South Africa's limited-overs captain . "Obviously it's a little bit different". While Warner wasn't expecting the same hostilities during this tour as he experienced in 2018, he said if the South African fans target his wife again it will only be a bad reflection on themselves.

Maple Leafs' Andreas Johnsson out 6 months after knee surgery

February 21, 2020

I just have to find that energy, that bite, that jam that we had tonight and be able to carry it constantly. The Penguins defeated the Maple Leafs 5-2 in Pittsburgh on Tuesday in the front end of the home-and-home set. It was such a terrible performance that it left Keefe angry. "He fought, he looked solid there". "But the best teams in the league, they do it". We have actually been stating a great deal of that on this website for some time.

ACO/IMSA rule convergence led to Aston Martin dropping Hypercar plan

February 21, 2020

With each Formula One driver taking the wheel of the first verification prototype (VP) that made its public debut at last year's British Grand Prix - Aston Martin Valkyrie VP1 - both VP2 and VP3 were fittingly given their first turn at the world-famous home of British motorsport too at the hands of Aston Martin high-performance test driver Chris Goodwin and Aston Martin Racing WEC drivers Darren Turner and Alex Lynn, signalling the next step in the car's physical development ...

PGA official shuts down Patrick Reed cheating questions at WGC-Mexico event

February 21, 2020

The American made a bogey but was subsequently handed a two-stroke penalty upon the completion of his round. Reed was penalised two strokes at an event in the Bahamas in December, when replays showed him removing sand from behind his ball.

Expanded NFL playoffs would have benefited Steelers over past decade

February 21, 2020

One team per conference would be granted a bye instead of two like in the current format. While a final deal has yet to be struck, it sure seems like numerous major pieces are already in place for a new CBA to be agreed to soon. Commissioner Roger Goodell suggested back in 2015 that increasing the postseason field to seven teams in each conference was in the works. Several changes are reportedly part of the new agreement, including but not limited to a switch to a 17-game regular season ...

Clemson, Georgia to meet in 2021 opener in Charlotte

February 21, 2020

Other non-conference opponents for Georgia in 2021 include UAB (Sept. 11) and Charleston Southern (Nov. 20) at home and a road game at in-state rival Georgia Tech on Nov. " UGA is a great football program and we know that Charlotte will provide a first-class experience for everyone involved". Clemson and Georgia have met in football 64 times, with UGA leading the series 42-18-4.

Adrian Peterson to return to Washington for 2020 National Football League season

February 20, 2020

He carries a $3.1 million salary-cap hit. The seven-time Pro Bowler has added 37 catches, 350 yards and a further score through the air and will remain with the rebuilding team, who have second-year pro Dwayne Haskins at quarterback. Washington has ushered in some significant changes with the arrival of head coach Ron Rivera. Sports Washington's Ethan Cadeaux gives his take on Adrian Peterson staying with the Redskins .

Nets' Kyrie Irving aggravates shoulder, set to see specialist

February 20, 2020

Irving hasn't played since February 1. Irving, who initially suffered a right shoulder impingement on November 4, missed 26 games after trying to play through the injury. The Nets are 7th in the East right now and have managed to stay above water even when Irving wasn't playing, but the possibility of losing Kyrie for an extended chunk of time is far from ideal.

How new NCAA transfer proposal could help Syracuse football this season

February 20, 2020

The NCAA's willingness to expedite the issue comes one day after the ACC announced its member schools supported a measure to allow all athletes, including those in high-profile sports such as football and basketball, to transfer once without having to sit out a year.

Lightning top Avs in OT for franchise-best 11th straight win

February 20, 2020

The Lightning won 4-3 in overtime. Cameron Gaunce and Alex Killorn scored 16 seconds apart during the Bolts' three-goal second period before Colorado came back to force overtime. Tampa Bay is just the second National Hockey League franchise to record a pair of double-digit winning streaks a single season, joining the Boston Bruins , who did it in 1929-30 and 1970-71.

Joe Burrow Feels He Has 'Leverage' Entering Draft

February 20, 2020

The former No. 1 overall pick joins a chorus of people telling the presumptive No. 1 to avoid the Bengals. Understand Bengals fans and players alike know all too well the team has to play better to change the narrative and earn respect. The LSU quarterback danced around the subject Monday, saying "if they select me , they select me". Most NFL draft prospects have no control over which team selects them, and the NFL's rookie pay scale ensures that contract negotiations are a fairly ...

Charlie Strong Lands Job with Alabama, Nick Saban

February 20, 2020

The Alabama defense was one of the worst ever under Saban last season, being the main reason the Crimson Tide lost two games to LSU and Auburn. Additionally, Low reported that Strong received interest from several SEC programs looking to add him in a coordinator and/or analyst position.

Pak Cricket Board suspends Umar Akmal pending anti-corruption investigation

February 20, 2020

All-rounder Anwar Ali will replace suspended batsman Umar Akmal in the Quetta Gladiators line-up for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 following the event's technical committee's approval, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Thursday.

Injured top seed Nick Kyrgios out of Delray Beach

February 20, 2020

I think it was a great match. He went back to activity in January and also has actually now made his very first tour-level win in 10 months. Garin jumped ahead 6-2 in the tiebreaker to set up four match points, and he finally put away the match on the last of those four.

NBA Free Agency Rumors: Lakers 'Had Hoped' To Sign Reggie Jackson

February 20, 2020

Jackson signed a five-year, $80 million contract with the Pistons in 2015. He played in the first two games of the season then missed almost two months with a back injury. The Los Angeles Lakers have been rumored to be interested in several buyout candidates but they still have a practical issue in the way: they have a full roster and would have to waive someone on their current team, which has leaned on team chemistry all season long.

Heung-min Son injury leaves downcast Jose Mourinho a broken man

February 20, 2020

It is a massive blow to Spurs, who could be without Harry Kane for the rest of the season, leaving Mourinho without a recognised senior striker. Son suffered the injury in Tottenham's 3-2 win over Aston Villa at the weekend, as he scored yet another victor - deep into stoppage time.

India back fearless T20 young gun Verma

February 20, 2020

Kaur is still not over the disappointment of missing the ODI world title in 2017 and said the T20 World Cup trophy would go a long way in making up for that debacle. Off spinner Molly Strano has replaced Vlaeminck in the squad. "The medical staff are working through [it] but anything that requires a moon boot isn't overly great", Ellyse Perry said.

Roger Federer withdraws from French Open after knee surgery

February 20, 2020

It means he will now miss the current swing of hard court tournaments in Dubai and the United States of America, plus the French Open , which was to be his token clay court outing of the year. As per a report in Reuters, Roland Garros was expected to be Federer's only appearance on clay this season. Roger Federer said he had meant to avoid surgery if possible, but the knee problem refused to go away.

Barcelona sign Braithwaite in €18m transfer from Leganes

February 20, 2020

Barcelona announced the news on Thursday morning and confirmed that the 28-year-old has signed a four-and-a-half year deal with the club. It is fair to say Barcelona's signing of Martin Braithwaite has raised a few eyebrows. Last week, Barcelona said that Dembele will be out for approximately six months for thigh surgery. As per La Liga's rules, the player Barcelona approached must have been a free agent or playing in Spain , which subsequently gave way to rumours linking Willian ...

Reinier Jesus: Real Madrid signing cries during unveiling

February 20, 2020

The 18-year-old completed a €35 million (£29m/$38m) move to Santiago Bernabeu from Flamengo on January 20, committing to a six-year contract with the 13-time European champions. Reinier Jesus is expected to play the remainder of the season with Real Madrid Castilla under the guidance of Raul Gonzalez. He is a proven victor, owning a league title and a Copa Libertadores medal with Brazil last season, Goal .com reported.

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