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Amazon pulls Washington Redskins merchandise from website

July 09, 2020

Snyder has refused to alter the Washington name since his purchase of the team in 1999, but has apparently had a change of heart. Should the Washington Redskins change their name? FedEx , which owns the naming rights to Washington's home stadium through 2025, formally requesting the name be changed, while Nike pulled all "Washington Redskins " merchandise and reference from its website on Thursday evening.

ATP rankings to be revised due to the impact of COVID-19

July 09, 2020

In normal times, the rankings are based on a "rolling" 52-week template, with the rankings points a player earns each week replacing the ones he earned during the same week the previous year. However, a player can not count the same Tour-level tournament twice in his "Best 18" breakdown. That has not changed. A player's ranking will comprise his "Best 18" results between March 2019 and December 2020.

Evan Fournier, Troy Daniels give us early glimpse of NBA Bubble life

July 08, 2020

In a move that will reportedly cost the National Basketball Association $216 million to move 22 of its 30 teams to three different resorts, the league is eyeing off a July 31st resumption. The Denver guard's Instagram post prompted a number of other National Basketball Association stars and pundits on social media to react to the airplane styled catering.

Lando Norris secures first ever podium place and defeats Lewis Hamilton

July 08, 2020

Seidl said it was proof of the advancements Norris had made entering his second season on the grid. Hamilton was handed a five-second time penalty that dropped him from second place. "But for Lando to actually pull it off like that, it's impressive". It is very close to last year's winning auto and is showing a high pace to match with the strong show-offs in the practices.

Chelsea boss Lampard insists Gilmour selection nothing to do with Jorginho future

July 08, 2020

Jorginho's solitary outing came as a second-half substitute during Chelsea's 3-2 win over Crystal Palace on Tuesday, with Lampard explaining pre-match that his decision to pick Billy Gilmour over the Italy global was purely tactical. hadn't really had a break. I tried to manage the beginning and he came in and played great for us. When you think of Willian and his situation, the impact he is having in all the games at the minute with his speed and how he controls the ball and his ...

John Egan Credits GAA Roots With First Premier League Goal

July 08, 2020

Robbie Brady could get his first game-time for Burnley since the Premier League's restart tomorrow, he's set to be in the Burnley squad for their game against Sheffield United . "I should have scored in the first half early on after there was a little handball". John Egan levelled the scores ten minutes from time after stand-in skipper James Tarkowski had put the Clarets in front, keeping both clubs in the Europa League hunt.

Aston Villa vs Man Utd: Solskjaer set to break EPL record

July 08, 2020

However, the arrival of Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon in January has transformed the Red Devils fortunes as they close in on a top-four spot in the Premier League. "We can still go many games unbeaten if we concentrate on the right things". United have made the net bulge at least three times in each of their last three outings and collectively their front three of Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood have made the net bulge an eye-watering 55 times this season to date.

Trump assails NASCAR’s leading Black driver, knocks ban of Confederate flag

July 08, 2020

Wallace responded to President Trump's tweet Monday afternoon with the following post, which has almost 75,000 retweets and almost 300,000 likes. After Wallace successfully led efforts to have the Confederate flag banned at all NASCAR events , the rope was discovered in his garage stall at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama in June.

Highlights: Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa | EPL Champions Maintain Perfect Home Record

July 08, 2020

It was Liverpool's first game at their home ground since becoming champions, and a banner that read " LIVERPOOL FC - CHAMPIONS AGAIN" was put up at the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand. "We don't want records". "Would you be surprised if I didn't answer?" said Klopp. " Jurgen Klopp teams don't take their foot off the gas", Villa manager Dean Smith said , acknowledging the impact made by Liverpool's three 60th-minute substitutes－Jordan Henderson, Gini Wijnaldum and Roberto Firmino.

Arsenal boss Arteta delighted with Dani Ceballos: We're talking with Real Madrid

July 08, 2020

Ceballos, who joined Arsenal in July past year, missed over two months with a hamstring injury but scored in stoppage time against Sheffield United last week to send Arsenal into the FA Cup semi-finals. "I think it's our responsibility to make him feel this is the right next step in his career". "We are talking to the club", Arteta said ahead of Arsenal's Premier League game against Leicester City later on Tuesday.

Cam Newton confuses fans with 'tired of being humble' post

July 08, 2020

While stomping around his gym, a shirtless, jacked Newton looks directly into the camera and says, "You gonna choose THAT over THIS?!" There's one mother f--kin animal in the jungle and when he roars everything stops. He also won three Pro Bowls in nine seasons. Newton missed 16 games over the past two seasons due to shoulder and foot injuries. Check out the outfit Newton was spotted in upon arriving in New England.

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wary of Jack Grealish threat

July 08, 2020

Fifth spot could prove enough pending the outcome of Manchester City's appeal against their two-year European ban. United are on a 16-game unbeaten run as they look to push into the top four and earn a place in next season's Champions League.

Sen. Kelly Loeffler Rips WNBA Over Social Justice Initiative, League Fires Back

July 08, 2020

In the letter, Loeffler said she thought adding the American flag to jerseys and licensed apparel would be a "common-sense" solution. "In a time when polarizing politics is as divisive as ever, sports has the power to be a unifying antidote", wrote Loeffler.

Eric Dier hit with four-game ban for climbing into Tottenham stands

July 08, 2020

Jose Mourinho says Tottenham are unlikely to appeal the four-match ban handed to Eric Dier for confronting a fan at a match in March. The incident occurred on 4 March in the fifth-round tie following a penalty shootout in which Dier scored, but Spurs eventually lost.

Ryder Cup to move to 2021

July 08, 2020

And apparently, the powers that be finally have accepted that a Ryder Cup without fans is not a Ryder Cup at all. Europe are the current holders of the Ryder Cup, having beaten the United States 17.5-10.5 at Le Golf National in Paris in 2018.

Fernando Alonso Will Return to Formula 1 With Renault Next Year

July 08, 2020

Following his title successes, Alonso quit to join McLaren in 2007 but his relationship there turned sour and he returned to Renault for the 2008 and 2009 seasons. I can't help but think: is an F1 team better off hiring an old talent rather than investing in the future? "The team wants and has the means to get back on the podium, as do I".

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to Juventus’ 4-2 loss to AC Milan

July 08, 2020

Milan coach Stefano Pioli, who could reportedly be sacked at the end of the season, saw his side boost their hopes of European qualification by moving above Roma and Napoli into fifth. I'm 38 years old, I don't have the physique that I had, but I am smart about it. Incredibly, Milan completed the turnaround with their third goal in five minutes as Rafael Leao beat Szczesny at his near post.

Jurgen Klopp: Dream is to have a Liverpool team full of Scousers

July 08, 2020

Jurgen Klopp is hopeful Liverpool will be able to field "a team full of Scousers" within the next decade after seeing Trent Alexander-Arnold and Curtis Jones graduate from the academy. Every day now we are just taking it in and the mood in the camp has just been unbelievable. "We are going to keep going and try to get as many points as we can until the last game of the season", he added.

Frances Tiafoe withdraws from All-American Team Cup after positive coronavirus test

July 08, 2020

Frances Tiafoe of the United States does a socially-distanced interview following his win over Sam Querrey of the United States during the DraftKings All-American Team Cup on July 3, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. "Like all the players, Tiafoe was analyzed prior to or on arrival in Atlanta and has passed each day temperature tests". "Tiafoe has remaining the event site and will not take part in the remainder of the function.

Fifth Golfer On PGA Tour Tests Positive For Covid-19

July 08, 2020

I fully support the Tour's new rule of not allowing anyone on the tournament grounds until testing negative, as protecting others in the field and everyone affiliated with the tournament in the community should be the number one priority as a result of a positive test.

Tucker Carlson: Can Democrats lead a country they 'despise'?

July 08, 2020

And that sales opportunities to the most simple of all queries: "Can you definitely guide a country that you dislike?" "There's no longer a question about that". "Most individuals just disregard her". "This is shameful. Former Lt. Col. Duckworth lost both of her legs in the service of her country, earning a Purple Heart, before she became a US Senator", tweeted University of Alabama law professor and MSNBC contributor Joyce White Vance.

Man Utd Agree Terms With Borussia Dortmund Star

July 08, 2020

This shouldn't come as too much of a shock, though, given what a top talent the Borussia Dortmund man has become in the last few campaigns. The 20-year-old has contributed an impressive 20 goals and 20 assists in his 44 appearances in all competitions this season while he's also cemented himself as a regular in Gareth Southgate's senior England squad.

Man United legend makes an honest prediction about their top-four chances

July 07, 2020

The England global scored United's second in their 5-2 win over Bournemouth last time out and, in doing so, he didn't just end a five-game mini goalscoring drought but also became the club's first academy graduate to reach 20 goals since Paul Scholes did so in 2003.

Formula One season to start with two races in Austria

July 07, 2020

The eight European races announced are headed by a pair of races at the Red Bull Ring in Austria on 5 July 5 and 12 July . Speaking to the official F1 website, CEO Chase Carey was clear that procedures were now in place so even if a driver got ill, or a team pulled out like McLaren did in Australia, that would not force the event to be stopped.

Tottenham keeps pace with Arsenal thanks to tepid win over Everton

July 07, 2020

In Mourinho's eyes his goalkeeper's anger was proof that his players are ready to grow up. Mourinho has said that he likes the 18-year-old very much, and that the teenager - who has yet to play for the Spurs first team - works hard. Son and Lloris looked to have buried the hatchet when they hugged at the final whistle after Tottenham secured their second win since the coronavirus hiatus.

8-year-old girl fatally shot near Rayshard Brooks' memorial site

July 07, 2020

Bottoms said she is not experiencing any symptoms from the virus. Bottoms went on to say this incident can not be blamed on police officers, adding that it's time to fight what she called "the enemy within". "At some point", the chief continued, "someone in the group opened fire on the vehicle, striking it multiple times, striking the child who was inside".

'We'll be waiting for them' - Mourinho hits back at Arsenal

July 07, 2020

This story has echoes of Teddy Sheringham's decision to leave Tottenham for Manchester United . With Champions League qualification looking beyond both clubs, finishing above their bitter rivals might be as much as Spurs or Arsenal fans have to celebrate at the end of the season.

Ghaiyyath defeats Enable in Eclipse

July 07, 2020

Enable ($2 favourite) settled fourth with cover and made inroads into Ghaiyyath's advantage but was never closer than 2.25 lengths at the finish with Japan ($7) a further head away in third. Trained by John Gosden, Enable , the 2018 Breeders' Cup Turf victor at Churchill Downs went off at 3-5 odds in US pools. "We know Ghaiyyath and as I warned everybody it is a great front-runners track, Sandown ".

Lewandowski passes 50-goal mark as Bayern win 20th German Cup

July 07, 2020

They have won the cup the highest number of times. Now Bayern are targeting the reorganised Champions League in August as they bid to repeat the treble-winning season under Jupp Heynckes in 2013. Some matches, such as the socially distant local cup finals in Hungary and Denmark, hope that fans can return in the near future. Also awarded the man of the match for his fantastic performance, Lewandowski said, "In the second half we showed that we are the better team and wanted to be cup ...

Eagles’ DeSean Jackson posts anti-Semitic message, says he doesn’t hate Jewish community

July 07, 2020

There was obvious backlash to the post from people including former Philadelphia Eagles president Joe Banner , who is Jewish. The passage included a supposed quote from Hitler, though Hitler never actually said the quote. Former Eagles president Joe Banner , who is Jewish, took ot Twitter and stated that if a White player said anything remotely as insane as Jackson did, they would be facing serious consequences.

Country Legend Charlie Daniels Dies At 83

July 07, 2020

A fiddler, guitarist, singer and songwriter, Daniels founded The Charlie Daniels Band in 1972 and maintained a busy tour schedule for decades with more than 100 dates each year. "I'm in competition to be better tonight than I was last night and to be better tomorrow than tonight". Daniels repeatedly traveled across the world to play for US troops in Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kosovo, Korea, Kuwait and Guantanamo Bay.

National Hockey League players will play in the next two Winter Olympics: report | Offside

July 07, 2020

The NHL and NHL Players' Assn. on Monday announced they had reached a tentative agreement on a detailed Return to Play plan that would relaunch the season on August 1 , and at the same time said they have a Memorandum Of Understanding to extend their existing collective bargaining agreement by four years, through the 2025-26 season.

Keisha Lance Bottoms, Atlanta mayor, has coronavirus, she says

July 07, 2020

In a tweet , Mayor Bottoms said that she has had no symptoms and that the virus had "literally hit home". In a later interview with U.S. cable network MSNBC , she said that she decided that her family members should get tested because her husband "literally has been sleeping since Thursday".

President Trump "is enabling the virus", NY governor claims

July 07, 2020

Gov. Cuomo said Monday he had no choice but to cancel the beloved fair in Syracuse because the risks are "too high" of triggering a new coronavirus outbreak, as the contagion resurges across most parts of the country. While fair management continued to plan for a 2020 fair, the decision by the Governor comes as no surprise. "Not knowing doesn't mean you don't have a problem", Cuomo said.

Haider Ali tests negative for COVD-19 for second time #119729

July 07, 2020

Root will self-isolate for seven days after the birth before joining up with the England squad ahead of the second Test at Emirates Old Trafford, which begins on July 16 - the final Test, also at Emirates Old Trafford, starts on July 24. Pakistan will also take on England in a three T20 worldwide series in August. Further, PCB has granted their veteran batsman Shoaib Malik to join the squad in late July, approving his break to spend time with his family in the UAE.

Former Penn State basketball player transferred after coach made 'noose' comment

July 07, 2020

Chambers is how apologizing - saying it was never his intention to offend. Bolton ended his Twitter post about Chambers by assessing the status quo power structure in college sports. "It is our obligation to embrace all in our community regardless of differences - the color of their skin, their ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or gender should not matter".

Braves veteran outfielder Nick Markakis opts out of season

July 07, 2020

The five-time All-Star became the latest player to opt out, posting Saturday, July 4, 2020, on Twitter that he would not participate in the 60-game season that is scheduled to begin July 23. ... "I love the game". Smith and Toussaint are asymptomatic while Kozma, who is a member of the club's satellite roster, has experienced symptoms. Houston's Dusty Baker, who at 71 is the oldest Major League Baseball manager, added that "I admire Freddie Freeman and his group for coming out saying what ...

Stunning Serpentine win in Derby at Epsom

July 07, 2020

It is a race with which his family have a special tradition after his father, Ian - who he succeeded at Park House Stables - won the Derby with Mill Reef in 1971. I'm lucky I was on the horse today. "I'm not the lightest in the world, but Aidan knows I'm as fit as a fiddle and I'm extremely grateful to him and the owners for the faith they've shown in me".

Dodgers' Price opts out of 2020 season

July 07, 2020

He cited health concerns in opting out of the coming season. "After considerable thought and discussion with my family and the Dodgers, I have decided it is in the best interest of my health and my family's health for me not to play this season", Price said on Twitter.

Tottenham's Hugo Lloris And Son Heung-Min Fight Moments Before Half

July 07, 2020

At the break, Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris rushed over to his forward Son Heung-Min and started getting in his face, shouting at Son. Tottenham struggled to break down their visitors in the opening stages but a 21st-minute effort from Lucas Moura nearly brought about the opener as his 25-yard effort skimmed the left-hand post.

Jadon Sancho: Man United reportedly agree 5-year deal with the winger

July 06, 2020

Sancho has developed into one of the most exciting young talents in world football since joining Dortmund from Manchester City in 2017 having failed to make the breakthrough under Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium. Sancho , 20, has been a long-term target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's United with the Reds in desperate need of a right-sided attacker to add to their already flourishing attacking line.

Leicester manager Rodgers takes responsibility for Everton loss

July 06, 2020

They paid the price for a awful start as Everton took the lead after just ten minutes. The Toffees grabbed the lead in the 10th minute when Brazilian striker Richarlison slotted home. Iheanacho's effort was not enough for Brendan Rodgers " side to secure a point in the game, and, as they look ahead to to Saturday's visit of Palace to King Power Stadium, the Nigerian admits they "need to do more' in future games.

Chiefs to sign QB Patrick Mahomes to 10-year contract extension

July 06, 2020

That means Mahomes will be in with the Chiefs until he's 36 years old, well through the prime of his career. That's in addition to the two remaining years Mahomes had on his contract, making it 12 total years of Mahomes in Kansas City. He joined Tom Brady (Super Bowl XLIX) and Terry Bradshaw (XIV) as the only players to win Super Bowl MVP despite throwing multiple interceptions. He was named the NFL's MVP after the 2018 season when he led the National Football League with 50 touchdown passes ...

EPL: Arteta reveals what Arsenal must do to qualify for Champions League

July 06, 2020

Campbell told Stadium Astro : "He's got to settle down and have a conversation with the manager and he needs to have a clear understanding of what they're looking to spend, who they're trying to get in". The German worldwide has missed the last three games due to a back injury and the club has today revealed that he is being assessed ahead of the game against The Foxes.

Lionel Messi: Barcelona striker will 'end his career' at club - Bartomeu

July 06, 2020

However, with four matches to the end of the 2019/2020 season, Real Madrid will face Deportivo Alaves, Granada, Villarreal , and Leganes before they could seal their 34th La Liga title. Earlier in the day Real Madrid won a controversial game 1-0 away to Athletic Club Bilbao thanks to a 71st minute Sergio Ramos penalty given after the referee Gonzalez Gonzalez consulted the VAR.

Trump calls on black NASCAR driver to apologize over noose protest

July 06, 2020

Under COVID-19 restrictions, drivers do not have access to the garage area. Although NASCAR has said that the noose was a garage door pull down, the incident took on greater significance as the nation grapples with renewed tensions over racism ahead of the November 3 presidential election that has also rocked NASCAR and other sporting leagues.

Dean Smith backs struggling Aston Villa to achieve ‘Mission Impossible’

July 06, 2020

The games continue to come thick and fast in the Premier League, with another full midweek round of fixtures taking place over the next few days. The 1-0 loss at Wolverhampton Wanderers last week was its 19th of the campaign, with Villa seeking its first win since the league restarted following the COVID-19 stoppage.

Tiafoe tests positive for COVID-19, withdraws from Atlanta event

July 06, 2020

The very first US tennis match to be performed with an viewers due to the fact the start out of the pandemic experienced a COVID-19-contaminated participant, according to a report. Event director Eddie Gonzalez said Tiafoe was tested on arrival in Atlanta and that the American had passed daily temperature tests. "Sure everyone wants a pay day but this is poor leadership all round".

Wolff fires 64 to lead Rocket Mortgage Classic by 3 strokes

July 06, 2020

World No. 10 Bryson DeChambeau (67) and career journeyman Ryan Armour (67) were in a share of second place at 16-under while second-round co-leader Chris Kirk (70) was among a group of four golfers a further two shots adrift. It's one thing for athletes to ask not to be heard using foul language, but expecting TV crews to stand clear of showing any moments of anger or frustration just isn't realistic or what fans want.

Former MLB Pitcher Tyson Brummett Dead at 35 After Plane Crash

July 06, 2020

The witness said the plane spiraled out of his view and moments later he heard the impact. Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Tyson Brummett has died at the age of 35 in a plane crash. "Please send all the prayers to the families involved". Brummett was drafted in the fifth round by the Phillies in the 2007 MLB draft and spent five years in the team's minor league system, making one appearance in the majors.

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