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Nadal cruises past Fritz to win Acapulco title

March 03, 2020

Nadal wasted no time figuring out Fritz's game in the first career meeting between the two. Miomir Kecmanovic, might have appeared to be on the verge of winning a point in the fourth game, but the Spaniard ripped a insane victor down the line from way behind the baseline.

Arteta: Arsenal transfer plans affected without Champions League

March 03, 2020

Five things to know... Mikel Arteta admits he took a risk making nine changes for the FA Cup win at Portsmouth but claims he was left with no choice as some of his players were struggling to recover from their shock Europa League exit.

Valimaki takes 1st title at Oman Open after winning playoff

March 03, 2020

It's unbelievable. After the ninth hole, when I made a double, I knew that the tenth hole is good and I had to make birdie on that. "I am feeling relaxed because I managed to get the birdies and gave myself that opportunity to win". Starting the day in a six-way connection for the lead, Valimaki rolled in an eight-footer at the 2nd and also got better from an acne at the 4th by birdieing the par-five 7th and also including one more from 12 feet at the following.

Manchester United in pole position to sign Jadon Sancho

March 03, 2020

Jadon Sancho is "very happy" at Borussia Dortmund and the German giants have "enough money" that any interest from Manchester United can be shunned, says the club's chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke. " In my opinion, I don't think he wants to leave ". He added: "We have a very confidential relationship between us and him and his agents". "We will discuss it".

Daniel Sturridge Suspended For Breaking Gambling Rules

March 03, 2020

However, the FA appealed against the findings of an independent commission with a long, drawn-out process finally reaching its conclusion almost two years later. Sturridge, who joined Trabzonspor on a three-year deal in August, had seven goals and four assists for the Turkish Super Lig side in all competitions, last making an appearance in a 2-2 draw with Besiktas last month.

New Zealand v India: Virat Kohli's behaviour questioned by journalist following defeat

March 03, 2020

It was on day two when Williamson was dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah and Kohli was animated as ever in his celebrations. In the end, Ross Taylor (5*) and Henry Nicholls (5*) took the Kiwis over the finishing line and registered seven wickets on day three of the second Test.

Anthony Joshua Confirms Match Against Kubrat Pulev

March 03, 2020

The unified heavyweight champion will defend his WBA (super), IBF and WBO world titles against the Bulgarian in Joshua's London homecoming. Joshua made no reference to Fury or Pulev in his comments on the fight saying only that he was keen to make "history" in what is the first boxing bout at the new home of Tottenham Hotspur.

Lightning captain six to eight weeks

March 03, 2020

The Lightning had just six power play goals since January 2 before Saturday. Tyler Johnson scored his 14th goal of the year after he redirected a shot from Mikhail Sergachev which bounced past Rittich at 13:52. The Flames answered with two goals 52 seconds apart to pull to within one. Andrew Mangiapane , Sean Monahan and Elias Lindholm scored for Calgary, which had a three-game point streak come to an end.

Watson relieved after wining fourth WTA title in Mexico

March 03, 2020

The Canadian will see her ranking climb from No. 190 to around 130 in the next rankings. Watson eventually put the encounter to bed with her tenth match point and revealed afterwards how she dealt mentally with her second-set profligacy.

Lakers Reportedly Impressed By Dion Waiters’ Workout

March 03, 2020

The Los Angeles Lakers have already added Markieff Morris, but they could be in the process of bringing in another veteran scorer. After the Los Angeles Lakers waived Troy Daniels by the March 1 deadline, they have a roster spot available now heading into the 2020 National Basketball Association playoffs.

Patriots' Julian Edelman campaigns for Tom Brady's return with 'Stay Tom' shirt

March 03, 2020

Fallon was greeted with a rousing reception when they showed him on the Jumbotron, but Brady and Edelman understandably endured some boos from the NY fan base. Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) rushes against New England Patriots strong safety Duron Harmon (21) during the second half at Nissan Stadium.

Prolonged Champions League exile could further hurt Arsenal — Mikel Arteta

March 03, 2020

Both Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette have uncertain futures with the Gunners, while Arsenal legend Perry Groves has named up to nine players who should face the chop this summer. "The damage caused by the club not being in the Champions League for the third season is really big", said Arteta to reporters. "So, we will have to make decisions one way or the other depending on the scenario we find ourselves, whether we are in the Champions League, Europa League or nowhere ...

The Tom Brady-49ers media chatter just refuses to die SF Gate

March 03, 2020

People were left reading Brady's lips and guessing what he said, but it turns out that he wasn't even reacting to Edelman. Until then, he and the Patriots are free to negotiate an extension. And in this case, it was an enormous amount of speculation about nothing of effect. Meanwhile, what we know for sure is that the 49ers have already verbally committed to Garoppolo moving forward.

Tammy Abraham: Frank Lampard says striker is 'relatively positive' about ankle injury

March 03, 2020

However, speaking ahead of the FA Cup fifth-round clash with Chelsea on Tuesday, Klopp said: "I don't think our fans are paranoid". Every player here is in control of their destiny in terms of how they play and how they train. " It will not be the same team that played the second game against Shrewsbury". "We never really think about lesser pressure, we are Liverpool , we are always under pressure", he added.

Stephen Curry progressing in recovery, return in March eyed, Warriors say

March 03, 2020

Curry, Warriors coach Steve Kerr, general manager Bob Myers and the team's training staff had scheduled a meeting Friday to plan for Curry's comeback. Sunday, March 1 had been the goal, with Curry saying last week that he was targeting that date after being cleared for contact. I've done every rehab you can think of by yourself in the gym to work on your conditioning and skill work, and all that type of stuff.

Juventus quarantine entire U23 squad as Coronavirus fears grip Italy

March 02, 2020

Five of this weekend's Serie A matches have been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak in northern Italy . "Football is about the fans, it's enthusiasm, passion, emotion, which is not there when you play behind closed doors", AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli said.

Jared Dudley praises LeBron, Kuzma on Twitter after Lakers win over Pelicans

March 02, 2020

James, a three-time National Basketball Association champion and four-time MVP, shared a post-game moment with Williamson, a day after praising Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant . However, New Orleans went on a 9-0 run to tie the game back up midway through the period. The Lakers outscored the Pelicans 29-19 in the final 12 minutes.

Jaipur to Host Women's T20 Challenge with Four Teams Participating This Time

March 02, 2020

In order to make the competition more exciting and challenging, a fourth team has been added to the tournament. On Saturday, BCCI secretary Jai Shah said in a statement, "the women's game to develop its existing commitment under, the BCCI Women's T-20 challenge by announcing happy".

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson hails Jordan Ayew after winning goal

March 02, 2020

Solly March , the man Murray replaced, had arguably been one of Brighton's most effective players, attempting six shots - more than any other player before his withdrawal. Wilfried Zaha almost doubled the lead in stoppage time but hit the post from a tight angle with the goal unguarded. "That's football, you have to put the ball in the net", Potter said.

S. Korean Im Sung-jae captures 1st PGA Tour title

March 02, 2020

I'd compare it to watching a soccer match over a basketball game: Sure, there's less scoring, but that just means those scoring chances are so much more important. After two years on the PGA TOUR-Latinoamerica tour, Endycott has partial status on the U.S. secondary tour in 2020 and has been making steady progress, making the cut in each of his three events to date and finishing tied for 24th in Mexico.

Bottas fastest on pre-season's last day

March 02, 2020

Red Bull were similarly looking stronger, over eight tenths better than 2019, while Renault appeared to have gained around nearly six tenths in top-line speed year-on-year. "I don't know where everyone else is, but I understand the auto well", he said. "But it's testing so I'm not getting overly excited about it". "We are not yet fast enough to hope to win in Australia ".

Ingram, Williamson lead Pelicans past Cavaliers 116-104

March 02, 2020

For the Pelicans, Friday is in many ways a must-win type of contest. For the first time in two weeks, the Pelicans return home to kick off a three-game homestand against the Cavaliers . "They move the ball so well and we were scrambling and running around". This win was thanks in large part to another efficient performance from Pelicans rookie sensation Zion Williamson , who finished with 24 points on 11-of-16 shooting, along with three rebounds, a couple of assists, and two steals in 30 ...

Vinicius Jr breaks Messi's record with crucial El Clasico goal

March 02, 2020

The visitors who have lost five games this season before this tie had their own superb chance in the sixth minute through Arturo Vidal who got an assist from Frenkie De Jong, but his effort was parried away. "I don't say that as a criticism of them". We all have problems in our clubs. Gerard Pique acknowledges the Barcelona fans after a defeat he described as "a missed opportunity".

Kentucky Outlasts Auburn in Rupp Arena to Clinch the Regular Season Title

March 02, 2020

Without the inside game, Auburn regressed in scoring from the first matchup. "We knew coming into all away games that we're not going to get the whistle, but last game we played against them we had 40 free throws, so we knew that was going to be a big factor in the game", McCormick said.

Qatar MotoGP: Opening race of 2020 season cancelled over coronavirus restrictions

March 02, 2020

Hours after MotoGP's governing body the FIM cancelled the Qatar race, Thai health minister Anutin Charnvirakul released a statement confirming the postponement of the Buriram event. The news follows the Asian nation's deputy prime minister admitting that there was no way the event could proceed on its planned date of March 20-22 amid the escalating crisis surrounding the COVID-19 virus.

Tiger Woods will miss Arnold Palmer Invitational

March 02, 2020

Woods, who is chasing a record 83rd job get on the PGA Tour , has not played given that ending last at 11-in excess of par 295 between gamers who built the minimize at the Genesis Invitational at Riviera in California two weeks ago. Koepka is playing Bay Hill for the second straight year. "There are some things I can push and some things I can't". After winning The Masters last April, Woods failed to make the cut at the PGA Championship a month later.

Man City suffered in EFL Cup triumph - Rodri

March 02, 2020

Including the Community Shield, City have now won eight of the last nine competitions they have entered and head coach Guardiola does not expect any team to match that level of dominance. It became a game of attack versus defence, with Villa pinned back, and it took a stunning Orjan Nyland save to keep out Rodri's downward header. City continued to dominate as they sought a third goal and Villa were agonisingly close to forcing extra time when Bjorn Engels saw his header from a corner ...

Maria Sharapova: Interesting facts about the tennis champion

March 02, 2020

It still is great", said top-ranked Djokovic in Dubai, where he made the quarter-finals on Wednesday". She has the 15th-most career WTA titles in the Open era, and only three active players have more: Serena (73), Venus Williams (49) and Kim Clijsters (41).

Kvitova Back in Doha Final After Barty Win, Sabalenka Next

March 02, 2020

Meanwhile, in the doubles event, Su-Wei Hsieh and Barbora Strycova won the title after a 6-2, 5-7, (10-2) win over Gabriela Dabrowski and Jelena Ostapenko in the final. The Belarusian ninth seed's win over the eighth-seeded Czech, who was Qatar champion in 2018, will see her rise to 11 in the world rankings on Monday.

Norwich boosts hopes of survival

March 02, 2020

Norwich remain bottom of the table but are now only four points from the safety zone - three adrift of Watford and West Ham United with Aston Villa another point ahead. "It was a disappointing evening for us, we shouldn't have lost this game but unfortunately it happens,"Iheanacho said after the game". 'But we continue to work, there's no magic formula you've just got to keep your confidence.

'El Clasico more important for Real Madrid than Barcelona'

March 02, 2020

The Portugal global was spotted in one of the Bernabeu's executive boxes taking in the Clasico action as Madrid looked to climb above their arch-rivals and reclaim first spot in La Liga. "For Madrid this is a vital game, a lot more than it is for us, for sure". Victory was then assured by Mariano, who jumped off the bench to score with his first touch and seal a 2-0 win that puts the Blancos one point clear at the summit.

National Basketball Association fines Timberwolves $25000 for resting D'Angelo Russell vs. Nuggets

March 02, 2020

The Timberwolves sat D'Angelo Russell for a February 23 loss to the Denver Nuggets, though Russell was allegedly fully healthy. The NBA "deemed Russell a healthy player under the policy that was designed in part to minimise star player absences from nationally televised games".

Senators’ Bobby Ryan Records Hat Trick Following Return From Alcohol Abuse Program

March 02, 2020

Following a rocket to the net from Senators defenceman Nikita Zaitsev, Ryan was able to get the right deflection to double Ottawa's lead at the time. You can't write that the way it went. Balcers scored when he picked up a Chris Tierney rebound. Connor Brown hit the 40-point plateau with a goal and an assist in the game.

Pep Guardiola hails Sergio Aguero after Real Madrid victory

March 02, 2020

The idea of the Champions League being denied his extraordinary talents over the next two seasons, in the event City's ban is upheld, seems unthinkable for a player who, at 28, is at the peak of his powers. "The guys who don't play are guys who say they can't face it, "the world is against me". I don't believe too much in trying to seduce them to become better players.

Morning Roundup: Tommy Fleetwood looking for first win on USA soil

March 02, 2020

Open champion Gary Woodland , who had a 74. Victory in the U.S. hasn't happened yet but the Englishman is in position to change that on Sunday. Fleetwood, ranked No. But he considered his two most essential shots on Saturday have been putts that dropped on the 10th and 15th holes. And both were for bogey. Fleetwood's third-round effort was one of the cards of the day in testing conditions at the par-70 Florida layout.

Wolves Come Back From Behind To Beat "Nice" Tottenham Hotspur

March 01, 2020

I think we are too good, I think we are too nice. " I don't think it was a fair result . That was the only thing that made a difference". "We recovered 11 points distance to fourth, then when we got to one point everything changed for us, but we have to keep fighting like we did today".

Mekhi Becton runs a 5.11 40-yard-dash

March 01, 2020

Cincinnati Bengals receiver John Ross III's National Football League blend-report 4.22-2nd mark set in 2017 still stands. His second time was 4.31. The former Crimson Tide wide receiver had 98 catches for 1,716 yards and 24 touchdowns during his college career.

Italian Serie-A matches postponed over coronavirus fears

March 01, 2020

All five fixtures have been rescheduled for Wednesday, 13 May. The club's statement added, "The precautionary decision was made due to the new cases of COVID-19 that emerged at U.S. Brescia. Currently, Juventus lead Serie A with 60 points, followed by Lazio (59 points) and Inter (54 points, one game less). Still to be decided: Sampdoria v Hellas Verona.

Fernandes and Ighalo can help lift United to Champions League finish - Solskjaer

March 01, 2020

Manchester United and England have received a huge boost with Marcus Rashford due to return for the final weeks of the season. Ighalo, who has enjoyed his short time with United so far, has promised to give his all if he is handed another chance in the team.

Tottenham’s Dele Alli hit with FA charge for virus post

March 01, 2020

Alli has already apologised for the video , using the Chinese social media site Weibo. "It is further alleged that the post constitutes an "Aggravated Breach," which is defined in FA Rule E3 (2), as it included a reference, whether express or implied, to race and/or color and/or ethnic origin and/or nationality".

Novak Djokovic Plays Ridiculous Return Shot While Doing The Splits

March 01, 2020

That gave me an opportunity to get into the points. Reflecting on his latest triumph, Djokovic told ATP : "I think this has been one of the best starts of all the seasons I had in my career". "I'm just grateful that I'm playing well, feeling well", Djokovic said. Djokovic had few problems serving it out, quickly earning three match points and needing just one as a backhand victor led to him embracing Tsitsipas before letting out a passionate celebration on court as his fantastic form ...

India, Pakistan to clash at neutral Asia Cup venue

March 01, 2020

Pakistan is ranked No.1 in ICC rankings, while India is fourth, followed by Afghanistan seventh, Sri Lanka eighth and Sri Lanka ninth. Earlier, Ganguly reportedly said Dubai would be the venue for the next Asia Cup . There is no way that an Indian team can visit Pakistan to even participate in a multi-nation event like the Asia Cup. Since 2012-13, India and Pakistan haven't faced each other in bilateral series owing to political tensions between the two nations.

Tua Tagovailoa felt 'uncertain' about Dolphins after NFL Combine meeting

March 01, 2020

According to the Sun-Sentinel's sources, the Dolphins weren't all that excited. Tagovailoa says all the medical evaluations he's received from his doctors have been positive and he expects to play in the 2020 season. While the report suggests that Tagovailoa still believes the franchise has a great owner in Steve Ross and all signs point to him still wanting to play in Miami, this is certainly a report that's hard to ignore.

Bayern Munich, Hoffenheim Players Conclude A Goal Fest In Bizarre Manner

March 01, 2020

The game eventually restarted from 77 minutes, with fans told it would be abandoned if the banner appeared again leading the game to be played out in a freaky manner. Bayern continued to cruise and by the 62nd minute it was 6-0 with Phillipe Coutinho netting a double, while Leon Goretzka got the sixth. But why were Bayern Munich and Hoffenheim players just passing the ball to each other in the final 15 minutes? Zirkzee played the full ninety minutes and will be very happy with his ...

LA Lakers win seventh game in a row with LeBron James sidelined

March 01, 2020

James, a 16-time All-Star, is scoring 25.5 points per game this season, and he tops the National Basketball Association with an average of 10.6 assists per game. James, who missed 27 games last season nursing the tender groin he hurt Christmas Day 2018 at Golden State, scored a season-high 40 points in Tuesday's home victory against Zion Williamson and the Pelicans .

Klaasen Century Sets Up South Africa Win Over Australia

March 01, 2020

A maiden worldwide century by Heinrich Klaasen lifted South Africa after they made a poor start in the first one-day global against Australia at Boland Park on Saturday. Aaron Finch (10) and David Warner (25), both were sent back by Lungi Ngidi, who finished with figures of 3/30. Mitchell Marsh added 41 runs for the fourth wicket with Smith but was castled by a beauty from Ngidi for 16, and a few minutes later, Smith was trapped leg before wicket by Anrich Nortje.

Serie A matches postponed as Italy looks to deal with cornonavuris fears

March 01, 2020

The other matches that have also been postponed are Milan-Genoa, Parma-Spal, Sassuolo-Brescia and Udinese-Fiorentina. As a effect, the Coppa Italia final which was scheduled for the same day, has been moved to Wednesday, 20 May on the following week.

Joel Embiid will be out for at least a week

March 01, 2020

The Sixers embark on an aggressive four-game West Coast swing starting Sunday that includes contests versus the Clippers, Lakers, Kings and Warriors. "It's a painfully obvious bind", Philadelphia coach Brett Brown said. Tobias Harris finished with 34 points on Thursday night, while Shake Milton and Al Horford added 19 points and 15 points respectively.

EPL: I was angry watching Man Utd - Ighalo

February 29, 2020

The Nigerian worldwide said: "I feel very emotional because it has not really struck me that my sister is gone forever and I am never going to see her again. "I tried to send him in because it's cold". Solskjaer described the £47 million signing as a "box-cutter" style of playmaker and admitted that his enthusiasm and attitude has proved infectious in his short time with the club, as Fernandes proved when he was substituted against the Belgians.

Rishabh Pant brutally trolled for yet another poor show against New Zealand

February 29, 2020

India lost three wickets for the addition of 109 runs in the extended second session. But Vihari played one shot too many as Wagner bowled a slow bouncer to take him out of equation. Hanuma Vihari on Saturday said poor shot selection led to India getting bowled out for a below-par 242 against New Zealand on a "fair pitch", dealing a blow to their hopes of a comeback in the two-Test series.

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