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Sunil Joshi Named New Chairman of Selectors; Harvinder Singh Joins Panel

March 05, 2020

While the BCCI's new constitution doesn't warrant zonal representation, it has stuck with its policy of one member from each of the four zones, with Joshi and Singh representing South and Central respectively. "We picked them (Joshi and Harvinder) because they were clear in their views", said Madan Lal . He is coaching for UP (Uttar Pradesh), and has (coached) with four to five other teams including J&K (Jammu and Kashmir).

Portugal grouped with France in Nations League title defense

March 05, 2020

At yesterday's draw held in Amsterdam , Lady (Un) luck set Hungary to clash with Turkey , Serbia and Russian Federation in the new, upcoming edition of the Nations League starting in September, which might also provide a back door in the qualification to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

NBA tells players to avoid high-fives as coronavirus concerns grow

March 05, 2020

This memo also states that autograph signings should include a unique pen for each player and that they shouldn't share pens, basketballs, or even jerseys. The global death toll topped 3,000 on Monday, with infection numbers rising to about 89,000 in 70 countries. As the rapidly spreading coronavirus hits North America this week , sports organizations are scrambling to issue directives to players and coaches to avoid the sickness, which as of Monday night had killed six people in the USA ...

Red Sox getting third opinion on Chris Sale's elbow

March 05, 2020

The sore elbow limited Sale to 25 starts last season, and the Red Sox had been hoping that this year, he would return to the form which made him a perennial Cy Young Award contender. The results were sent to noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews for a second opinion. I don't want to comment on what he said until we find out from one more opinion on what they think.

Carlo Ancelotti: Everton manager awaits punishment for red card

March 05, 2020

But that is Dominic Calvert-Lewin for you. It wasn't lost on many that De Gea's error bore some similarity to a mistake made by Liverpool's Loris Karius in the 2018 Champions League final against Real Madrid , as the German passed the ball directly into the path of Karim Benzema to open the scoring.

Jose Mourinho wants Tottenham to show more aggression

March 05, 2020

Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo was pleased with his side's performance, although he admitted they had difficulties, particularly during the first half. Wolves were good value for their win, though it came at a cost as Adama Traore suffered more shoulder problems. "We did everything the manager said to do from last week's game [the 2-1 defeat at Chelsea ] when we weren't good enough.

India's teen cricket sensation tops women's rankings

March 05, 2020

Australia's hopes of retaining the Women's Twenty20 World Cup in a blockbuster final on Sunday could fall foul of the Sydney weather, with heavy rain threatening to wash out Thursday's semi-finals. While stopping Verma is the first task, the key for England will be preventing India's batters from stepping up collectively in Sydney. Where are you able to watch reside and reside streaming of semi-final match between India and England? Batting for India has been outstanding with ...

Colin Cowherd: San Francisco 49ers Don't Want or Need Tom Brady

March 04, 2020

The impression drawn from the conversation was that Belichick spoke as if Brady was "still under contract", according to NBC's Tom E. Curran . According to Guregian, "it didn't go well ", and according to Curran it " wasn't particularly productive ".

Spadafora: 'Serie A to continue behind closed doors'

March 04, 2020

Italian sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora told reporters the government is heading towards "this type of measure" after the culmination of a separate meeting among officials. In addition, the Italian Health Minister ordered that all non-professional sporting events, in which teams from high risk areas take part, should be suspended.

Johnny Boychuk needed 90 stitches after skate to face

March 04, 2020

Lou Lamoriello explained today that Boychuk needed 90 stitches from a plastic surgeon to fix a laceration on his eyelid, and is expected to make a full recovery. "I think that's where all our minds are right now for sure". "So I just turned around, and I didn't know really what to do". The 36-year old defenseman is in the fifth season of a seven-year, $42MM deal signed in 2015, and has 11 points in 64 games.

Johnson to skip Tokyo Olympics, cites schedule

March 04, 2020

World number five Johnson, who by current rankings would be eligible for a place amongst the U.S. squad for Tokyo, pulled out of the 2016 Olympics due to concerns over the Zika virus. With Johnson confirmed out, the current lineup would be: Kopeka, Thomas, Cantlay and Simpson. Ahead of the Saudi International, Johnson said: "Representing the United States in the Olympics is something that I definitely would be proud to do, but is it going to fit in the schedule properly?" There are still ...

South Africa recall Du Plessis for India ODI tour

March 04, 2020

After suffering a humiliating whitewash in a three-match Test series in India a year ago, South Africa would be back in this country for a three-match ODI series. The first ODI will be played in Dharamsala on March 12 while the other two will be played in Lucknow and Kolkata on March 15 and 18, respectively.

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Rangers lose Kreider to foot fracture

March 04, 2020

Sean Couturier had one goal and one assist, while James van Riemsdyk and Kevin Hayes also scored for the Flyers , who won their fifth in a row. Without Kreider, the road to the postseason just got bumpier for the Rangers . Jakub Voracek compiled four assists, and Scott Laughton had two assists for Philadelphia , which improved to 23-5-4 at home. Carter Hart made 26 saves in the win for the Flyers , who held a 40-28 edge in shots in the win.

Welsh MPs put forward motion to keep Six Nations on terrestrial TV

March 04, 2020

However, the Italy vs England Senior Men's match in Rome is planned to go ahead as scheduled. However, there is no guarantee that the tournament will be completed and there remains a possibility tournament leaders France's home game against Ireland on March 14 could be played behind closed doors or postponed.

Pollard becomes first to feature in 500 T20 matches

March 04, 2020

The first ever Twenty20 match between Sri Lanka and West Indies will be played at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy. When Russel got out West Indies had scored 145 runs, but Simmons sensational innings kept the Windies alive in the game as the 35-year-old batsman remained not out while hitting 67 runs on the board.

Tommy Tuberville, Jeff Sessions heading to runoff in GOP Alabama Senate race

March 04, 2020

The attack is a big slap in the face for Sessions: Not only did the former attorney general say previous year that he's "certainly going to hope" Trump endorses him, but he also claimed the President had told him he would, at the very least, hold his fire as Sessions tries to reclaim his old seat.

Rooney only had eyes for Man United FA Cup reunion

March 04, 2020

The former England captain is United's all-time top scorer with 253 goals and Solskjaer believes his team will have to pay particular attention to the forward-turned-midfielder. "So we need to try more , to improve more , and I think in the next games we will be much better". He was my son Noah's favourite player, not just because what he did as a player but the human being he was in and around the place.

Broncos trading 4th-round pick to Jaguars for CB A.J. Bouye

March 04, 2020

Meanwhile, the newly acquired fourth-round pick gives the Jaguars 11 total selections in April's draft. While there were reports that the Bouye deal didn't slam the door on Harris' return to Denver, it is a lot less likely than it was before Bouye and his $15 million-plus cap hit came into the picture.

Nets' Kyrie Irving has surgery for right shoulder injury

March 04, 2020

Riley Williams III at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. The team likely won't last long in the postseason, but will head into the 2020/21 season with higher expectations, as both Irving and Durant are on track to return to action in the fall.

DAZN to become first global sports streaming platform

March 04, 2020

DAZN (pronounced "da zone") is now available in the USA and eight other countries including Japan and Canada, with differing content offerings in each. By expanding, DAZN is hopeful it can insert to its subscriber foundation and then turn into a player for key rights bargains, which include the NFL Sunday Ticket, once they become obtainable.

Gerard Pique blasts Real Madrid after El Clasico loss

March 04, 2020

Messi has not scored in an El Clasico match since Cristiano Ronaldo left Real for Juventus in 2018. Whether it's because of a lack of practice or that they haven't got the players for it, Barcelona stammer when playing out from Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Real Madrid thrived on their hesitation.

Elinor Barker lands belated gold for Britain in Berlin

March 04, 2020

The points race is not an Olympic discipline in Tokyo and while Barker's gold was a welcome, it has been a sobering week for the British track team that ended with four medals, the same as previous year. Coverage: Live on BBC Two, BBC Four, BBC Red Button, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and app and through Connected TVs. "The plan would have been to have a few more beans at the end but it went as well as it possibly could".

Key Changes In Attack | Predicted 3-4-3 Chelsea Lineup vs Liverpool

March 04, 2020

Liverpool supporters have been mocking a rival fan who has claimed the Reds now can't be seen as a truly great team, simply because they have lost one game of football. "They can express themselves in Europe once they have won the Premier League". Goals from Willian and Ross Barkley knocked Liverpool out of the FA Cup at the fifth round stage and made it three losses in their last four games for Jurgen Klopp's side.

Mako Vunipola advised to self-isolate amid coronavirus fears

March 04, 2020

Billy Vunipola is now out due to injury but Mako appeared set to feature for England this week - having missed the win over Ireland after travelling to Tonga for undisclosed family reasons. "We were excited to have him back, he is a great presence and a very experienced player, but we have great depth in our looseheads and they have been playing well", said Proudfoot.

Wanyama leaves Spurs to make Impact in MLS

March 04, 2020

The Kenyan captain ended his seven-year stay at North London after joining the Canadian club on a free transfer as a Designated Player on a three-year deal, and will link up with the Major League Soccer (MLS) outfit once his medical is completed and global clearance is processed.

Rose introduced as Knicks president: 'I ask for your continued patience'

March 04, 2020

We will have all the resources necessary to create a great organization - one that supports our efforts to build a winning culture and gives Knicks fans, and the city of NY, the team you deserve. Instead, the Knicks - who dealt budding star Kristaps Porzingis with the intention of hitting big during free agency - signed a package of role players highlighted by Julius Randle .

Blue Jackets rally in 3rd period

March 04, 2020

The team is 1-4-5 in their last ten and are in danger of slipping out of the Metropolitan Division race altogether, as the New York Rangers push hard. It was the Blue Jackets' first regulation win since February 7 and their second victory in 11 games. TOP PERFORMERS: Zachary Werenski leads the Blue Jackets with a plus-12 in 58 games played this season.

Marincin's first goal helps Leafs defeat Canucks

March 04, 2020

Toronto scored on its first shot, a 35-footer from fourth-liner Frederik Gauthier at 2:45 that went cleanly past the stick side of Demko, who may have been slightly screened by teammate Oscar Fantenberg. Hyman followed soon after with an empty-netter, his career-high 21st goal of the season, to seal the win. Game Ball: Martin Marincin (RD, #52) - This is Martin Marincin's world, we're just living in it.

Tokyo Olympics Could Be Postponed Says Japan's Olympic Minister

March 04, 2020

The Olympics were last canceled in 1944 when, ironically, Tokyo was supposed to host. The virus-officially named as Covid-19-which has initiated from the city of Wuhan, China in December past year, has already killed more than 3,000 people across the world and has infected more than 80,000.

Predators to host Draisaitl and the Oilers

March 04, 2020

LAST 10 GAMES: Oilers: 5-3-2, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.8 assists, 3.1 penalties and seven penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game with a.922 save percentage. He's now 11 points up on David Pastrnak for the National Hockey League scoring lead and 13 points up on his teammate Connor McDavid . "He is playing really well right now".

Man Utd target Sancho doesnt want to leave Dortmund - Watzke

March 04, 2020

The sensational Englishman has been tearing up the Bundesliga , reaching double figures in both goals and assists, as if the legendary Norwegian needed more convincing to sign him. "That's the most important thing for me now". "It's not a question of money", said Watzke, speaking to BBC Sport . "We have enough money. I've got Martial, I've got Rashford, I've got Bruno Fernandes" and you've got to get them all in the team.

An NCAA Tournament with empty arenas? It can't be ruled out

March 04, 2020

It added that NCAA schools "have the primary responsibility for ensuring that actionable plans are in place to guide local response to a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 among school personnel or a related exposure incident at an on-campus event".

New Zealand demolish Wales to kick off Los Angeles Sevens

March 04, 2020

It was du Preez's try and conversion after the buzzer that sent the match to golden point. The United States, aiming for a hat-trick of victories in their home leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series, made a strong start to reach the quarter-finals in Los Angeles.

Islanders to play all home games at Nassau Coliseum next season

March 04, 2020

The announcement was made by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo at a press conference on Saturday, Feb. 29. The Coliseum was renovated after the Islanders' move to Barclays Center following the 2014-15 season, and the capacity for hockey decreased to 13,917 from 16,234.

Clippers' Ballmer deep in talks to buy Forum

March 04, 2020

The previous home of the Los Angeles Lakers is near to becoming the new property of the Los Angeles Clippers . Although sources tell Arnovitz that an agreement is "imminent", the Clippers wouldn't confirm or deny the report. The backdrop: The Forum was home to the Lakers from 1967 to 1999, an era in which the franchise won six National Basketball Association titles and built a modern sports dynasty led by Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Everton Boss Ancelotti Hit with FA Charge over Ref Rage

March 04, 2020

Everton produced a much-improved performance in the second period, and thought they'd snatched all three points right at the death when Calvert-Lewin struck again, only for his deflected effort to be ruled out following a lengthy VAR review.

Brewers close to signing Yelich to more than $200M extension

March 04, 2020

Both sides believe that the deal, which will run through the 2028 season and includes a mutual option for the 2029 season, will get done, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. The 28-year-old was the runner-up in MVP last year after winning it in 2018. The six-foot-three, 195-pound outfielder captured the NL MVP award the season prior after posting a.326 batting average, .402 on-base percentage and.598 slugging percentage, as well as 36 home runs and 110 RBI.

Knicks Exchange Barbs With Super-Fan Spike Lee

March 04, 2020

Before Monday night's game between the Rockets and Knicks at Madison Square Garden, a video circulated of Lee getting into a confrontation with arena security after he apparently tried to use the employee entrance instead of the standard VIP entrance.