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Floyd Mayweather responds to Newcastle United acquisition speculation

March 12, 2020

But perhaps most of all, they are known for being the home of Alan Shearer, the all-time leading Premier League goalscorer. Mike Ashley has always been a figure of ire and distrust on Tyneside for a number of years, with the relationship between himself and the club's supporters toxic, to put it mildly.

ACC Tournament handbook: History lessons and shocking numbers

March 12, 2020

The Blue Devils will be favored against whoever they face, and they like their chances against the state of Florida after beating the Seminoles in the regular season. Jordan Nwora was one of the top players in college basketball this season, and his play makes Louisville a contender for the conference title. Game 11: Game 7 victor vs.

Floyd Mayweather's Ex-Girlfriend Josie Harris Reportedly Found Dead at 40

March 12, 2020

PT found Harris unresponsive in her vehicle. Investigators don't believe there's any foul play connected to her death, TMZ reports. Josie Harris and Floyd Mayweather . " I was a battered woman ", she said. The situation is being handled as a death investigation and not homicide. That includes Jackson, who in 2014 filed a civil lawsuit against Mayweather including allegations of battery, false imprisonment and claims that he pointed a gun at her.

Coronavirus: Nottingham Forest players and staff test negative

March 11, 2020

The coronavirus has disrupted sporting activities across Europe, with the Serie A postponing all games till next month, while the Ligue 1 and La Liga have made a decision to play games behind closed doors. The Gunners' statement places upcoming matches against Brighton and Hove Albion (March 14) and Sheffield United (March 22) in doubt. "The Premier League has therefore agreed that tonight's game will be rearranged".

PGA Tour's new rights deal adds ESPN+

March 11, 2020

But the PGA Tour Live subscription video service will move to Disney's ESPN+ streaming service, providing 4,000 hours of live coverage of 36 tournaments. - Amid the latest debate concerning distance in golf, the PGA Tour has delivered one of the most powerful displays both in scope and length in the game.

Rob Gronkowski Is Officially Heading To WWE

March 11, 2020

Now retired from football, he's been linked with potentially coming to WWE to wrestle for several years. "With wrestling, I don't feel like I would be a full-time wrestler, but there is one thing I'm down for", Gronkowski said. ESPN reports that in August, Gronkowski said he would be interested in doing one WWE match a few years down the road, but didn't see himself becoming a full-time wrestler.

McLaren F1 team member in self-isolation after coronavirus test in Melbourne

March 11, 2020

The approach has involved rapid, proactive measures, identifying those affected by the virus, of which the overwhelming majority of cases relate to those travelling into the country by air. Australian Grand Prix authorities on Monday were adamant that Albert Park would welcome thousands of motorsport fans from Thursday when practice sessions and qualifying commence for lower-profile touring auto series.

Wolves condemn UEFA for not postponing Olympiacos clash

March 11, 2020

Arsenal's Premier League match against Manchester City on Wednesday has been postponed after a number of the squad made "close contact" with Olympiakos owner Evangelos Marinakis two weeks ago. "I am following the instructions of doctors". Olympiacos' opponents in the next round of the Europa League are Wolves , who have requested the last 16 match is postponed following the news about Marinakis.

Patriots lead teams with four compensatory picks

March 11, 2020

Picks are assigned to teams through a formula weighting the number of players a team lost via free agency versus the number of free agents it signed. So the Lions never had a chance to score an extra draft pick in 2020. Only the Patriots were allocated more compensatory picks for this year's draft.

Jude Bellingham’s parents meet with Manchester United officials

March 10, 2020

The Championship club are not commenting on Bellingham's visit to United's training ground. The club felt that his presence would be a gamechanger for Bellingham and his parents. Billingham has drawn attention from the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Dortmund, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City. United are keen to convince the youngster that he can progress through the ranks to the first-team.

Giannis Antetokounmpo to miss at least two games

March 10, 2020

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo , knocks down Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis as he drives to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 6, 2020, in Los Angeles. His status for Milwaukee's home game against the Boston Celtics will be determined later this week, according to the team. Milwaukee is the team with the best record in the National Basketball Association, and Antetokounmpo is leading the way, averaging 29.6 points, 13.7 ...

Coronavirus: Ivy League cancels basketball championships

March 10, 2020

The Ivy League instead will award its automatic NCAA Tournament bids to the regular-season champions, the Princeton women and Yale men. "The Ivy League has chose to cancel the League's upcoming Basketball Tournaments and implement highly-restrictive, in-venue spectator limitations for all other upcoming campus athletics events".

Tamim feels honoured with captaincy

March 10, 2020

During the recently concluded home ODI series against Zimbabwe , the 36-year-old Mashrafe Mortaza made his return to the global cricket after the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 . We hope Tamim would serve for a long term", he added. But we finally decided against a short-term appointment. However, now the time has come that the Bangladesh team has no further enhancing.

Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder's final drug test results confirmed

March 10, 2020

Haye is surprised that Wilder exercised a contractual clause for an immediate trilogy fight. Former two division champion David Haye views Tyson Fury vs. 'Of course I've spoken to Bob Arum. 'Pulev is going to knock Joshua out so why would I talk to Eddie, who I love dearly, about a Joshua-Fury fight? Arum on the other hand thinks that a fight won't be happening as he predicts Pulev will defeat Joshua in June.

Tahith Chong: Man Utd winger signs new contract at Old Trafford

March 10, 2020

He has made ten first-team appearances this season, including three substitute appearances in the Premier League . United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a happy man and says there is plenty more to come from the youngster. Goal is reporting that United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has lost confidence in the number 10, and he is willing to let the England global go s the club plan an overhaul in the summer.

Coronavirus: Bahrain F1 GP to be held with no spectators

March 10, 2020

In a statement released on Sunday, the organizers said allowing thousands of global travelers and local fans to interact in close proximity would not be in the interest of best health practices given the present situation. But it has yet to do so with travelers from Italy still granted entry with more stringent health checks. Italian authorities announced a number of restrictions on those living in the north, preventing people from traveling in and out.

Two WVU Hoops Players Honored By Big 12

March 10, 2020

Baylor's Scott Drew was named the top coach by his Big 12 peers. The Big 12 Conference announced its All-Conference men's basketball honors and awards and three West Virginia players earned recognition. 1 team in the AP poll earlier this season. If the Sooners drop their game against TCU this evening, they will slide all the way to the seventh-seed and would play 10-seed Kansas State on Wednesday, instead of Thursday in a "play-in game".

Bills agree to sign cornerback Josh Norman

March 10, 2020

Norman has played the last four seasons with the Washington Redskins and tallied one interception, six passes defensed and 33 tackles over 12 games in 2019. Norman is also a known commodity to Bills general manager Brandon Beane, who worked in the Panthers' front office at the same time. Norman was a Pro Bowler and first-team All Pro in 2015.

Chawrasia Slips on Final Day, Campillo Wins Play-off in Doha

March 10, 2020

Campillo entered the day in the lead and was in control on the back nine, leading by two stood on the 17th tee despite dropping a shot on the previous hole. I missed it there and then I hit a bad putt, I don't normally hit bad putts from off the green. Drysdale's round was bogey free while Winther made seven birdies in his 65, including three in a row to start his round and move into a share of the lead.

Coronavirus: Four major American sports leagues ban media from locker rooms

March 10, 2020

League commissioner Rob Manfred will address league owners on a conference call Monday. "The health and safety of everyone in our communities is of the utmost importance to us", Major League Baseball said in a written statement . "We the entities covering pro and college sports in North America are concerned with the developing global outbreak of coronavirus and the need to contain it".

Some owners hope CBA vote fails, eye 18-game season

March 10, 2020

Players such as Aaron Rodgers , Richard Sherman and Maurkice Pouncey have staunchly opposed the deal, which offers a revenue-sharing increase from 47% to 48.5% once the 17-game schedule kicks in. The current CBA has a year remaining, and the proposal failing to pass would mean the 2020 season is played under the terms of the deal approved in 2011.

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo out, Eric Bledsoe doubtful vs. Nuggets

March 10, 2020

On defense, we don't point, we don't talk, we don't match. Barton averages 14.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game and is one of five Nuggets with a PER above the league average of 15 (17.17). Milwaukee is the team with the best record in the National Basketball Association, and Antetokounmpo is leading the way, averaging 29.6 points, 13.7 rebounds and 5.8 assists.

Jofra Archer focused on England return as scan shows injury progress

March 10, 2020

The pace bowler suffered the injury during England's tour of South Africa , featuring in just the first of four Test matches before withdrawing from the Twenty20 series against the Proteas. Archer, England's highest wicket taker at last year's one-day global World Cup, was signed by the Royals in 2018 for 800,000 pounds ($1.04 million) and the Rajasthan side retained him in 2019 and this season.

‘PCB not to insist on hosting Asia Cup’

March 10, 2020

A few days back, Mani had disagreed with Ganguly who had said that India can't play in Pakistan - the designated host country - due to security concerns and that the Asia Cup will be held in the UAE. "We have to keep in mind the interests of associate members of the Asian Cricket Council. Thus, we have decided not to force organizers to hold the Asia Cup in Pakistan", he added.

Kentucky guard Ashton Hagans to take time off for 'personal reasons'

March 10, 2020

We're going to fight, we're going to find a way to win. "This team has a will to win", Kentucky junior Nick Richards said. Asked about the incidents at his pre-Florida news conference, Calipari downplayed any concern but did not mention Hagans was not making the trip to Gainesville.

Barcelona-Napoli UCL tie to be staged behind closed doors

March 10, 2020

Barcelona officials attended an emergency meeting with the Spanish health and sports ministries, and Catalan public health body on Tuesday, and came to a unanimous decision regarding a proposed shut-out of fans for the fixture. Barcelona's Champions League clash with Napoli could be staged at an empty Nou Camp. There has been no official decision made, but both clubs in regular contact with city officials, and a final ruling is expected to be made in the coming days.

COVID-19: Cricket South Africa dispels fears about ODI series

March 10, 2020

Cricket South Africa is not overly anxious about their players travelling to India for the upcoming ODI series amidst coronavirus fears, saying the risk factor is "low" in Delhi, the first destination for the team. CSA added, "We have also been liaising with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the South African Embassy in India and Indian security and risk experts.

Sri Lanka Cricket Announces Test Squad With Only Change

March 10, 2020

SLC have declared that they will name a replacement for him before the first Test begins on Thursday 19 March. Apart from the exclusion of Thirimanne, Sri Lanka have retained the same team that won 1-0 against Zimbabwe, a couple of months back.

PSG v Dortmund Champions League tie behind closed doors

March 10, 2020

Dortmund arrive in Paris with a 2-1 lead from the first leg, with 19-year-old Norwegian phenomenon Erling Haaland scoring both goals for the German side in that game. France, with more than 1 100 cases and 19 deaths, has banned gatherings of more than 1 000 people to try and slow the spread of COVID-19, the health minister said.

Titans' A.J. Brown: Tom Brady would be 'insane' free agency catch

March 10, 2020

Brady , who will be 43 when the regular season begins, has been quiet about the questions regarding his 2020 season. Schefter agreed with insider Jeff Darlington that it's more likely than not that Brady will go elsewhere in free agency. So anyone who is telling you they know, they don't know'". Brady's LA-based production company reveal could lend credibility to the hunches of sports media talking heads like Mark Schlereth, who recently appeared on The Herd to say he believes Brady to be ...

Coronavirus: Indian Wells cancelled over outbreak in Southern California

March 10, 2020

California has reported 114 cases of the virus, including someone being treated at a hospital in Rancho Mirage in Riverside County. The tournament - considered tennis' "fifth Grand Slam" - is the highest-profile global sporting event to be canceled over concerns about the spread of the disease.

Jose Mourinho confident of winning trophies at Tottenham ahead of Leipzig tie

March 10, 2020

I'd say we were psychologically more down with the other injuries because this one, when you've got four or five injuries, to have six or seven is the same. "It's not me winning, it's me helping the club and the players to do it". Mourinho has a stellar coaching CV having won 25 trophies at Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Manchester United and he is confident that he will also end Tottenham's wait for silverware.

Bolts strike down league-leading Bruins, 5-3, in Boston

March 10, 2020

Tampa Bay ranks second in the National Hockey League averaging 3.5 goals per game, led by Nikita Kucherov with 32. Bruins Win Four In RowThe Boston Bruins (43-13-12) ended a three-game road trek with a flawless 3-0-0 record after notching their four consecutive triumph with a 2-1 overtime win against the Florida Panthers at BB&T Center on Thursday.

Not just fielding, could’ve been better in all departments: Shikha

March 10, 2020

They're joined by fast bowler Megan Schutt , who took four wickets in the final against India to finish as leading wicket-taker with 13, and left-arm spinner Jess Jonassen. Australia were dealt with major blows when star all-rounder Ellyse Perry and pacer Tayla Vlaeminck were ruled out of the tournament and Lanning said the absence of the duo affected the team's plans .

National Hockey League to close locker rooms to media because of coronavirus

March 10, 2020

According to ESPN , the new policy is based on a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and it could go into effect as soon as Saturday. The Coronavirus has already caused a number of disruptions across other leagues and levels of sport. According to the Associated Press, the International Ice Hockey Federation women's world championships have been canceled due to coronavirus concerns.

No. 5 San Diego State advances to MWC title game

March 10, 2020

San Diego State's only blemish on the season was a 66-63 loss to conference foe UNLV on February 22. They rallied from a second-half deficit on February 25 to beat Colorado State, then bridged a double-digit gap in the February 29 finale at Nevada.

'Sad to play' in empty stadium, says Juventus chief

March 10, 2020

The world's most famous player pretended to greet invisible supporters by pantomiming high-fives as he arrived at his latest match, which was being played behind closed doors because of the novel coronavirus devastating Italy . Conte threw on Christian Eriksen as Inter sought a way back into the game and he sent a rising drive narrowly over Szczesny's crossbar, but the visitors' evening took another turn for the worse when Daniele Padelli was sent off from the bench following Brozovic's ...

Injury Report: Stephen Curry ruled out vs. Sixers with the flu

March 10, 2020

Against the Toronto Raptors , Stephen Curry made his long-awaited return to the court after missing four months due to injury. "It has seasonal flu". The NBA, in its Saturday evening memorandum, additionally stated groups promptly require a procedure to disperse hand sanitizer to all gamers and also group personnel and also to make certain that supply does not go out.

Jono Carroll Promises To Break Scott Quigg's Heart Ahead Of Manchester Showdown

March 10, 2020

Quigg took on the Dubliner in what was his first fight in 17 months after over a year out with a jaw injury. And Carroll, an ex-IBF world super-featherweight title challenger, was just better all-round, exclusively live on Sky Sports and DAZN, winning nearly every second of every round before the towel was thrown in by Joe Gallagher in the penultimate of 12 rounds.

BNP Paribas Open Cancelled Amid Coronavirus Concerns

March 10, 2020

Indian Wells organizers were prepared to look at the possibility of holding the tournament on another date, said tournament director Tommy Haas. World No 2 Rafael Nadal says he is in California and is deciding what to do next while sharing his sadness for those affected by the virus around the world.

Joey Logano Wins a Wild Race in Phoenix Featured

March 09, 2020

This has been a dominant race for Harvick as he has won the race five times in his career . Logano said he changed his driving style because he was expecting contact from Harvick. "Our Jimmy John's Ford was better...we just didn't get the control of the race and he was able to get by us on that restart where I got hung up".

Davis Cup: Ecuador stun Japan to reach Finals week in Madrid

March 09, 2020

Underdogs win 3-0 in qualifier to book flights to Madrid for November event. The matches were played in an empty stadium amid fears about the spread of the coronavirus. Gonzalo Escobar and Diego Hidalgo outplayed Ben McLachlan and Yasutaka Uchiyama 7-6 (7/3), 6-3 to give Ecuador, without a singles player in the world top 150, a shock victory.

Over 2 dozen horse racing professionals charged in drug scam

March 09, 2020

Charges brought against 27 individuals, who include trainers and veterinarians, allege a doping and misbranding conspiracy. Maximum Security also crossed the line first in last year's Kentucky Derby but was disqualified after stewards ruled the colt had impeded the path of two other horses in the final turn.

Matthew J Watkins: Ex-Wales centre dies at the age of 41

March 09, 2020

He leaves his spouse Stacey as well as kids Si ôr as well as Tal. And Newport RFC tweeted: "We are all extremely saddened to learn of the passing of ex-B&A and Wales worldwide, Matthew J Watkins ". In the meantime, Gloucester tweeted: "Everyone at Gloucester Rugby are saddened to listen to the information that our former participant, Matthew J Watkins , has handed away on the age of 41".

All sport in Italy suspended until 3 April amid coronavirus outbreak

March 09, 2020

Italian sports minister, Vicente Spadafora , has called for Serie A games to be suspended, following reports that several regions in northern Italy will be placed on lockdown. Italy on Saturday reported its biggest daily increase in coronavirus cases since its outbreak began on 21 February. Among the games scheduled this afternoon is the clash between Juventus and Internazionale of Milan - two of the world's biggest clubs, now second and third in the league table, in a match ...

Assam Boxer Lovlina Borgohain gets Tokyo Olympic 2020 Ticket

March 09, 2020

Pooja Rani (75kg) and Vikas Krishan (69kg) became the first set of Indian boxers to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics by advancing to the semifinals of the Asian Olympics Qualifiers. I had told my coaches about it before the bout. "I think I was pretty consistent in all three rounds", Panghal said. Panghal will now face Hu Jianguan of China in the semi-finals.

Wisconsin celebrates, Terps can now only share Big 10 regular season title

March 09, 2020

The Big Ten Tournament will start on Wednesday, March 11 and run through Sunday, March 15. Both Iowa and IL have byes in Wednesday's play-in round. Wisconsin, which is ranked No. With their 80-69 win against Ohio State, Michigan State Men's Basketball earned a share of the Big Ten Regular Season Title which they share with Wisconsin and Maryland.

LA Rams New Logo Reportedly Gets Leaked Online And It’s Pretty Terrible

March 09, 2020

Yahoo's Charles Robinson shared a photo on Twitter of the hat and said that is the team's new logo. Rams quarterback Jared Goff will be sporting a new look in 2020. These elements will tie to our deep roots in Los Angeles while also providing a sleek, modern look that fits with our new, world-class home. We are excited to share all of this with you over the coming months and see our players run out of the SoFi Stadium tunnel for the first time in our new uniforms as we kick off this next ...

Sachin Tendulkar engages in hilarious 'boxing' match with Irfan Pathan's son

March 09, 2020

Zaheer Khan, Munaf Patel and Pragyan Ojha took two wickets each as India Legend restricted the West Indies Legends to 150/8 in 20 Overs. India Legends , courtesy their first win, have moved to the top of the table and will look to continue with the momentum when they take on Sri Lanka Legends on Tuesday.

Australia wins fifth women's T20 World Cup title

March 09, 2020

On International Women's Day , Australia women displayed an all-round performance to defeat India by 85 runs and win their fifth title here at the Women's T20 World Cup. "Every year we are improving". Australia playing XI: Alyssa Healy (w), Beth Mooney , Meg Lanning (c), Jess Jonassen, Ashleigh Gardner, Rachael Haynes, Nicola Carey, Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham, Delissa Kimmince, Megan Schutt.

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