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Oduya signs one-year contract with Senators

July 24, 2017

Oduya, who turns 36 on October 1, had nine points (two goals, seven assists) in 52 games with the Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars last season. On the other hand, his best single-season effort came back in 2008-09 with the Devils as he notched a career-high 29 points alongside seven goals and 22 assists.

Vikings' Latavius Murray placed on PUP list

July 24, 2017

Team officials said they were aware Murray needed the procedure when they signed him as a free agent from Oakland. Murray excelled in short-yardage situations last year and signed a three-year, $15 million deal ($8.5 million guaranteed) in the offseason, the richest contract handed out to a running back over the offseason.

Tottenham closing in on potential Kyle Walker's replacement

July 24, 2017

The 22 year old's contractual situation puts some pressure on Hoffenheim and could help Tottenham get a good deal, it's nearly certainly part of the reason Benfica have been interested. Spurs will also benefit from his versatility as the player can play in either of the full-back positions. Fans at White Hart Lane will be encouraged and relieved that Spurs have finally entered the transfer market to strengthen the squad.

Liverpool block Newcastle loan move for Sheyi Ojo

July 24, 2017

Instead, the Red are back and Ojo is still at the club. It's claimed that Villa have now joined Derby County , Fulham and Middlesbrough in attempting to land Ojo on loan this summer, and he will seemingly have his pick of the four Championship rivals ahead of the new season.

Chelsea winger Pedro returns home after suffering concussion on pre-season tour

July 24, 2017

Willian was the first to get on the scoreline following Batshuayi's brilliant swivel and pass. The Spaniard was chasing a through ball when he was clattered by Ospina during the Colombian's follow through, with Pedro taking a blow to the head and neck.

Danilo leaves Madrid training camp ahead of expected Man City move

July 24, 2017

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is confident that Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo will stay the club for the next "two or three years", as reported by Sky Sports . On playing in the Premier League , Danilo said: "It is a competition I always liked, I always wanted". Danilo has predominantly played in the right-back position in the past but it is understood that Guardiola sees the Brazilian playing in a left-back role or that of a holding midfielder.

Juventus sign Federico Bernardeschi on five-year contract

July 24, 2017

After an impressive campaign with Viola, the 23-year-old was soon linked with a big-money transfer to a club competing in the Champions League. Bernardeschi scored 11 times in Serie A last season as Fiorentina finished eighth and it is hoped the move to the Bianconeri will see him take the next step up in his career.

$Pedro suffered multiple fractures on his face - Conte$

Pedro suffered multiple fractures on his face - Conte

July 24, 2017

I think he had a concussion and for this reason our doctor preferred to bring him to the hospital and check him in the right way. "With a mask, and in around 10 days, he can come back to work with us". However, Conte also made a point to add that his side has no "ill-feeling" toward Ospina as a result of the recent incident. I was a player and I know these type of accidents can happen.

F1: Robert Kubica to test Renault RS17 at Hungaroring

July 24, 2017

Robert Kubica will finally get the opportunity to test a new-spec F1 auto next week as Renault has included the Pole in its Hungary test line-up. DAMS Formula 2 driver Nicholas Latifi will drive the auto on the first day of testing. His arm injury, in a rally he entered for fun in Italy, came before the start of the 2011 season. Now, he finally feels like he's ready. The Hungary test decision was not easy for Renault.

Henry Believes Messi Can Still Improve

July 24, 2017

Ernesto Valverde's men opened their pre-season account with a 2-1 victory over Italian champions Juventus, two days ago and will take on Manchester United in Maryland, this Thursday before a "friendly" El Clasico against Real Madrid in Miami three days later.

Larry Fitzgerald Remains Guarded On When He May Retire

July 24, 2017

Fitzgerald explained that, if he does retire, this year, it won't be announced behind a podium and he won't shed any tears. "I really want to be able to play and do things at a high level and being able to walk away and still be someone who can play at a high level", Fitzgerald said Sunday, via the Arizona's team website .

Hunt ruled out of Australia's Bledisloe Cup tests in August

July 24, 2017

But after snubbing Cooper from his initial 39-man training squad, coach Michael Cheika has chosen not to replace Hunt in the camp at Newcastle. The June Test debutant is expected to be sidelined for two months, which means he'll miss Australia's first four Rugby Championship clashes, including the first two Bledisloe Cup encounters in Sydney and Dunedin in August.

Golfer Spieth wins British Open

July 24, 2017

This is his best major finish but he's also finished a tie for third at the Masters, sixth at the US Open and seventh at the PGA in the last seven years. He was feeling it himself. Most players would have simply knocked it back into play but Palmer wasn't most players and he threaded a six-iron onto the green, a shot that proved decisive as he won the Claret Jug for the first time.

Antalyaspor in for Arsenal's Jack Wilshere, may not match asking price

July 24, 2017

Antalyaspor finished fifth in Super Lig last season, but they have signed Jean-Armel Drole, Jeremy Menez and Maicon this term and have targeted a top-four finish and a place in Europe. Cotte has now urged the Hammers to consider a move for Wilshere this summer, saying , "Pablo Zabaleta arrived earlier this summer, I said we needed a goal-scorer and we've got Hernadez to solve that problem".

DEAL DONE! Crystal Palace sign Ajax defender Jairo Riedewald

July 24, 2017

The Netherlands worldwide becomes fellow countryman Frank de Boer's first permanent signing as Eagles boss, having already secured the services of Ruben Loftus-Cheek on a temporary basis from Chelsea . "I look forward to meeting my new team mates and then getting the chance to be out on the training ground and getting ready for the new season". Riedewald operates primarily at centre-back and De Boer is seemingly keen on bringing in further defensive reinforcements for his first season at ...

Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy favored to win PGA Championship

July 24, 2017

In 40 minutes, he nearly squandered his chance, similar to his Masters' fiasco a year ago. Should he win the PGA, Spieth would beat Rory McIlroy , whose most recent of four major wins came at the 2014 PGA, to the grand slam and overtake Tiger Woods as the youngest golfer to own all four major titles.

Eric Bailly given three game ban for Celta Vigo red card

July 24, 2017

The Ivory Coast global was dismissed after putting a hand into John Guidetti's face, with Celta defender Facundo Roncaglia also dismissed for raising his hand to the United centre-back in retaliation. While he was originally banned for just the final of the tournament, he'll now also miss the Super Cup and United's UEFA Champions League opener. The 23-year-old appeared to shove Celta Vigo's Facundo Roncaglia during the closing stages of Manchester United's 1-1 draw with the Spanish ...

Michael Irvin won't face sexual assault charges in Florida

July 24, 2017

Irvin was investigated on allegations of drugging and raping a 27-year-old woman, whom Irvin had considered a longtime friend, at a Florida hotel in late March. "This has been the most hard period my family and I have ever had to endure", Irvin said during a June press conference with his lawyer, Kenneth Padowitz, "to have to live through heinous false allegations".

Penguins ink Dumoulin to 6-year deal

July 24, 2017

The 25-year-old Dumoulin had three goals and 11 assists during Pittsburgh's run to the Cup this spring and hasn't missed a playoff game during the team's sprint to back-to-back titles. He averaged 21:59 of ice time during the playoffs. Dumoulin was acquired by the Penguins in a 2012 draft day trade that saw the Penguins also acquire Brandon Sutter and the eighth overall pick (Derrick Pouliot) from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Jordan Staal.

Adam Peaty breaks another record in 100m breaststroke gold at World Championships

July 24, 2017

The last USA world medal in this event came in 2007, when Brendan Hansen repeated as world champ. According to the Times Live website , Van der Burgh could reportedly receive some financial backlash from SASCOC for his decision since the 100m breaststroke is an Olympic event, while the 50m is not.

Hellebuyck signs one-year, $2.25 million contract with Jets

July 24, 2017

The native of Commerce, Mich., owns a career 39-30-5 record with a 2.71 goals-against average and.910 save percentage in 82 National Hockey League games over two seasons. Hellebuyck split time with MIchael Hutchinson last season, and the Jets allowed 255 goals, fourth-most in the National Hockey League last season.

Video Of Jordan Spieth Ball-Tapping His Caddie Is Going Viral

July 24, 2017

Spieth was behind by a shot after 13 holes when he went birdie-eagle-birdie-birdie to snatch the tournament away from Kuchar. He played well down the stretch. It came up short of a pot bunker near the green, and Spieth pitched over it to about 7 feet. It's a big change, but it makes sense for the tournament that bills itself as the most global one in golf.

When Harmanpreet Kaur was snubbed by Punjab Govt in 2010-11

July 24, 2017

She took to cricket after joining the Gian Jyoti School Academy, 30km from her residence in Moga. Harmanpreet blasted an unbeaten 171 off 115 balls--the highest score by an Indian player, male or female, in a World Cup knockout match--set the platform for a thrilling 36-run semi-final victory over the defending champions at the County Ground in Derby on Thursday.

Pedro travels home after suffering concussion

July 24, 2017

The Spain global clashed with opposition goalkeeper David Ospina as he chased a loose ball in the first half of the match in Beijing and required lengthy treatment from the Chelsea medical staff. "For this reason, our doctor preferred to take him to the hospital and check him in the right way". However, the good news is that Pedro is set to return to training in ten days, but will have to wear a protective mask while he continues to recover from his injuries.

Man City complete Danilo signing from Real Madrid on five-year deal

July 24, 2017

I listen, just like everyone else, but the only thing I'm concerned with is what he wants to do with Real Madrid. Firstly, he's 27 years old, and so it's probably safe to say he's in his prime right now and isn't really likely to improve dramatically with Guardiola's influence - after all, his former boss at Tottenham, Mauricio Pochettino, already improved Walker's game hugely and is recognised more as a defensive coach than Guardiola has ever been.

Chelsea's Pedro returns home with concussion

July 24, 2017

The club had hoped the former Barcelona player would be able to link up with the squad in Singapore on Sunday ahead of next week's International Champions Cup clash with Bayern Munich. The 29-year-old had left the field at Bird's Nest Stadium groggy and hobbling, with visible cuts to his face and head. "What a shock! Fortunately everything is ok", Pedro tweeted after he was rushed to hospital.

Jordan Spieth wins British Open for third major title

July 24, 2017

Indeed, it was nervy from the very first shot for Jordan Spieth , and microphones on the course picked up as much. The 21-year-old Chinese golfer became the fourth player to shoot 63 in the final round of a major, after Jodie Mudd (Birkdale, 1991), Payne Stewart (Royal St.

Tim Tebow hits fourth home run with St. Lucie Mets

July 24, 2017

After a so-so star in the minors, Tebow got called up to the St. Lucie Mets . Since then, Tebow has hit.317 and racked up a slew of home runs. He showed no signs of cooling down on Sunday when he hit his seventh home run of the season, the fourth since returning to the Sunshine State.

$Chelsea's Pedro suffered multiple fractures in collision - Antonio Conte$

Chelsea's Pedro suffered multiple fractures in collision - Antonio Conte

July 24, 2017

I hoped it would be only concussion. "He has had a multiple fracture, but with a mask, he could come back to work with us in 10 days". The defender posted the messages ahead of the Blues' 3-0 win over Arsenal at the Bird's Nest in Beijing on Saturday and the 21-year-old was jeered during the pre-season friendly.

India Women Were Outstanding In The Tournament: Sunil Gavaskar

July 24, 2017

But even in disappointment, Raj chose to focus on her team's "special journey". And Knight said: "I can't stop smiling". He wrote: "Our women cricketers gave their best today". "We won tight games and that was something we wanted to work on". It was a very fearless innings from Punam. Why don't you support the women's game more, the administrators would be asked.

F2 racer Matsushita to test for Sauber

July 24, 2017

Now in his third year in F1's feeder series, Matsushita has been linked to a Sauber drive in 2018 if the planned Honda engine deal goes ahead. Matsushita is looking forwards to his opportunity to test, as it will be the first time that he does so.

Red Sox call up top prospect Rafael Devers from Triple-A

July 24, 2017

Richard Rodriguez struck Rafael Devers out with the bases loaded to end the game for his fourth save of the season. Devers, 20, started the 2017 season with the Portland Sea Dogs, where he batted.300 with 18 home runs in 77 games. Devin Marrero, Tzu-Wei Lin and Brock Holt have rotated at third base throughout the season. Boston was rumored to be seeking veteran third baseman Todd Frazier in a trade with from the Chicago White Sox, but he was dealt to the New York Yankees last week.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. taking Talents to NBC After Season

July 24, 2017

Earnhardt has signed a long-term contract with NBCUniversal, SportsBusiness Daily reports, citing anonymous sources. Earnhardt, NASCAR's 14-time most popular driver, announced in April he would retire at the end of the current season.

Derrick Rose 'leaning toward' signing with Cavs

July 24, 2017

Rose's meeting comes in the wake of the Kyrie Irving trade request , after the 25-year-old point guard met with the Cavaliers to tell them that he didn't want to play with LeBron James anymore and gave them a list of four preferred teams .

JLT report shows how much injuries costs the Premier League

July 24, 2017

Every year, English top flight clubs fork out an absolute fortune in wages to players who are unavailable for selection in matches because of injury. Relegated Sunderland was worst hit in player terms with 58 injuries. City finished third in the final league table, 15 points behind champions Chelsea. Over the last six seasons there has been a steady increase in the cost of injuries as players become more and more expensive and the Premier League becomes more and more competitive.

Oz players remain committed to revenue sharing

July 24, 2017

Warner and fast bowler Pat Cummins took to social media to vent their frustrations with how negotiations are unfolding, both saying they want to get back on the field to play the game. In order to avoid such a scenario, a basic agreement must be reached in the next three weeks, as mid-August would be both the latest time at which the Bangladesh tour could be cancelled and also about the same time that commercial partners - both of CA and its host broadcasters Channel Nine and the Ten Network - ...

Stade Rennais eyeing Sofiane Feghouli

July 24, 2017

Feghouli struggled in his debut season in London and the Hammers would be open to a deal according to L'Equipe . Former Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray are also reportedly interested in a deal for the player, and have already put in a £4.5 bid in an attempt to try and secure the winger's services, report the Sun .

Antonio Conte hails Cesc Fabregas as 'great example' to Chelsea squad

July 24, 2017

He scored 20 goals in 43 appearances last season as Real retained their Champions League crown while edging Barcelona to the Spanish title. We all did. "He is a really good player who can play in this position in midfield but also he could play No.10", Conte told the Daily Mirror . "He is a great example to other players with his commitment and his behaviour every day during training sessions".

Real Madrid boss Zidane confident 42-goal forward will stay

July 24, 2017

The versatile Brazilian defender, who can play on either flank as well as at center back, signed a five-year contract to increase City's threadbare options at full back. Also City director of football Txiki Begiristain added, "Danilo is a fine player who offers great versatility to our squad". Danilo is leaving Madrid two years after joining from Porto, having won back-to-back Champions League titles and the Spanish title once.

Mourinho rules out United move for Bale

July 24, 2017

Inevitably, once a young star has announced himself onto the world stage, links with moves to some of European football's biggest clubs quickly emerge. "I'm impressed with [Romero] but I'm also impressed with David", Mourinho said. I think it was clear that Bale likes Madrid, likes the challenge, likes the situation.

British Open 2017: China's Haotong Li almost matches Branden Grace's major record

July 24, 2017

Birdies at 8, 9 and 12 around the turn were followed by four more in the final four holes to leave him on six-under and the first Chinese player to place in the top five in a major. "It's kind of a dream come true, you know, since I start playing golf", the report quoted Li as saying. And he had a nice attitude. "The shot on 18 was just phenomenal".

Chargers' Mike Williams says "everything's good", doesn't need back surgery

July 24, 2017

Williams is, however, likely to start training camp on the physically unable to perform list (PUP). And according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport , back surgery is now off the table for Williams, as he is improving following a second epidural.

Blast in Lahore near office of Punjab CM, six injured

July 24, 2017

Several motorcycles and at least one vehicle have been reported damaged in the explosion. State of emergency has been imposed in nearby hospitals and all ten injured have been shifted to General Hospital. As per reports, an anti-encroachment drive was on in the area and riot police were deployed fro the goal. Identity of those killed in the explosion has not yet been ascertained as of yet.

Oil tankers go on strike from today

July 24, 2017

Oil tankers carrier operators have called off the strike while oil tankers owners association has chose to observe countrywide strike. The strike has been pressurized by the oil marketing companies as several feared that after the incident of Ahmadpur Sharqia, the license of Shell Company might be cancelled.

Spieth rides rollercoaster to win Open

July 24, 2017

It hurts". "You work so hard to get to this position, you don't get many opportunities". What chance he won't win? But after a long week, you got the sense they were ready to get home - and ready to let loose. To settle a victor, the players knotted across the leaderboard would play holes No. 1, 2, 17, and 18. "He played well down the stretch". "It was a humbling experience that I thought at the time could serve me well going forward".

Schooling to swim in tonight's 50m fly final

July 24, 2017

National swimmer Quah Zheng Wen is competing at the world championships as well, in the 100m and 200m butterfly, as well as the 50m, 100m and 200m backstroke events. 'It's a lot faster than I've been in heats. I got to go back and look at the race video, I don't know where I was, especially after that last stroke.

Brickyard 400 leaders Kyle Busch, Martin Truex Jr

July 24, 2017

You'd totally expect the two of them to be competing for the victory in the final stage at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Despite Furniture Row Racing and Joe Gibbs Racing's alliance, both Busch and Truex admitted they had no choice but to race each other for the lead on restart so late in the race.

Danilo Seals Manchester City Transfer From Real Madrid

July 24, 2017

Guardiola's presence was a factor in Danilo's decision, and he added: "Of course, he's been very important because I love his playing style and he's convinced me in the talks we have had". "We feel he has all the attributes needed to succeed at City and we look forward to helping him develop during his time here". Bale was spotted speaking with Romelu Lukaku shortly after the match but the 28-year-old says he was merely wishing the striker good luck following his reported £75million move ...

Kyle Busch, Martin Truex Jr. Crash Out of Lead at Indianapolis

July 24, 2017

What you wouldn't expect is that that duo would end up colliding, taking the two best cars out of the race and leaving Truex's 78 sporting huge flames before he thankfully hopped out of the vehicle. He had a great vehicle and we did as well, but that's racing". Truex took full responsibility for the incident. Both drivers emerged from the wreck OK.

Chelsea's Pedro returns to London after suffering concussion

July 24, 2017

Manager Antonio Conte said the Spain worldwide will remain on the club's pre-season tour, with Chelsea due to travel to Singapore on Sunday. Pedro was taken to hospital for tests and overnight observations, but Antonio Conte reassured that all was okay and that the Chelsea winger would rejoin the tour immediately afterwards.

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