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Aston Villa fans react to Anwar El Ghazi display vs Everton

July 17, 2020

Walcott hasn't been a regular scorer for Everton and this was only his fifth goal in the last 57 Premiership matches. Villa were within touching distance of a second successive win after Ezri Konsa put them ahead in the second half. A Villa source has told Football Insider that the club know their chances of keeping hold of Mings will dramatically plummet if they go down this month.

WNBA Will Play Reduced Season

July 17, 2020

The recent proposal specified a July 24 start date. "Despite the disruption caused by the global pandemic to our 2020 season, the WNBA and its Board of Governors believe strongly in supporting and valuing the elite women athletes who play in the WNBA", said Commissioner Cathy Engelbert in a statement.

NFL's Redskins open probe after 15 women allege harassment

July 17, 2020

The Washington Post is preparing a story about the team that is expected to highlight the culture that existed and some of the problems that were created, sources told ESPN. The allegations come two years after the Redskins were accused of exploiting the team's cheerleading squad. Three Redskins employees abruptly left the team over the past week as the Post presented its findings to the club.

Man United Beat Crystal Palace To Keep Champions League Hopes Alive

July 17, 2020

On balance, United probably have an equal chance of qualifying for the Champions League from both of those routes. To complicate things even further, Uefa regulations suggest the Premier League could have eight teams in Europe if that happened and one of them did not finish in the top six or seven - or nine if they both fail to.

Travis Etienne named to national award watch list

July 17, 2020

Michigan State running back Elijah Collins quickly established himself as the best rusher on the Spartans a year ago. That performance included a career-long 61-yard run. Lastly, Utah State's Jaylen Warren may have been in a timeshare last fall, but he made as much of his chances as anyone in the conference. Collins finished the season with 222 carries for 988 yards and five touchdowns and 15 catches for 99 yards.

Breaking down Myles Garrett's new contract extension

July 17, 2020

Through three National Football League seasons, Garrett has accrued 30.5 sacks, which places him seventh on the Browns' all-time list. He returns to a team that finished 6-10 last season and cleaned house, firing its coach and GM. Garrett later said the incident was sparked by Rudolph's use of a racial slur on the field. Retail analyst Hitha Herzog discusses Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett swinging a helmet at Pittsburgh Steelers' Mason Rudolph and how the sports world - and sponsors - ...

NFLPA: 72 players have tested positive for COVID-19

July 17, 2020

With the official start of training camp less than two weeks away - rookies playing for the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs, the two teams playing in the season opener on Thursday, Sept. Close behind are Los Angeles, Arizona and Dallas. Other teams in markets on the low end include the New York Jets and Giants, the Buffalo Bills and the Detroit Lions .

Pelicans’ star Williamson leaves National Basketball Association ‘bubble’ for family emergency

July 17, 2020

The 20-year-old power forward has become the young superstar face of the National Basketball Association despite a knee injury last October that delayed his National Basketball Association debut until January and the coronavirus shutdown that halted his rookie campaign early.

Nicklaus not letting virus stop Memorial Tournament handshake tradition

July 17, 2020

Woods was dialed in then, and he was dialed in again early on Thursday in the opening round of the Memorial Tournament alongside Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka . After tying for 32nd, tying for 41st and tying for 11th, McIlroy took a scheduled week off. The former world No 1 is a five-time victor on the Jack Nicklaus-designed course, more than any player in history, while another victory this time around would see him register a record-breaking 83rd PGA Tour title.

Coronavirus: Sourav Ganguly in home quarantine after brother tests positive

July 17, 2020

They live in the same house. Snehasish Ganguly has been admitted in Belle Vue hospital in Kolkata while the family members and those who came in contact with him in the last few days have been placed under home quarantine. Ganguly, as it has been reported, is also in the running for the ICC Chairman post, though neither Ganguly nor the BCCI have issued any statement regarding this.

All Real Madrid Players Deserve Ballon D'Or: Zinedine Zidane

July 17, 2020

Where can you watch the game live in India? We lost our great opportunity. "If we had beaten Celta, we would have been better off against Atletico. 'That is why we have to be very vigilant and we need everyone to be able to get the Champions League'. Bale has been an unused substitute in Real's last five LaLiga matches and his behaviour, while sitting in the stands during matches, has drawn ire of the fans on social media.

Leicester City vs Sheffield United, Premier League

July 16, 2020

With Aston Villa winning earlier in the day, Bournemouth began the match second from bottom, six points behind fourth-from-bottom Watford. Dean Smith's side kicked off at Villa Park languishing seven points from safety, but Egypt winger Trezeguet scored twice to keep them in with a chance of staying up.

WNBA denies Elena Delle Donne's medical opt-out request

July 16, 2020

Delle Donne was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2008 after being bitten by a tick while in high school. ESPN reports the WNBA's panel of three physicians are complying with CDC guidelines when evaluating high-risk cases, and since Lyme disease doesn't fall under the category of underlying conditions, this is where the conflict lies.

Brock Purdy Named To Davey O'Brien Award Watch List

July 16, 2020

Fields threw for 3,273 yards with 41 touchdowns against three interceptions last season and also rushed for 484 yards and 10 touchdowns. Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger is widely expected to become a Heisman Trophy contender this season. 10. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, the Davey O'Brien Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships and university grants to help high school and college athletes transform leadership on the field into leadership in life.

Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel 'in talks with Aston Martin F'1

July 16, 2020

Asked by Autosport last Friday in Austria about the contract situation he said: "Well, like I've said before, it's flattering that everyone this that a four-time world champion would come to our team, but maybe that's because the auto is a bit quicker now".

Chase Elliott wins All-Star Race in front of 20,000 NASCAR fans

July 16, 2020

With 140 laps split 55-35-35-15 over four stages, Elliott's #9 Chevrolet Camaro machine scooped victory in stages two and three, making an ultimately decisive pass on Team Penske's Ryan Blaney on lap 110 after a brief battle. NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports were allowed to sell 30,000 tickets to the All-Star race, which was moved from Charlotte Motor Speedway for just the second time in the event's history.

Auburn target, top 2021 recruit Jonathan Kuminga chooses pro route

July 16, 2020

Five-star small forward Jonathan Kuminga , the No. 1 player in the 2021 class, will reclassify into the 2020 class and join the G League, he told The Athletic on Wednesday night. Five-star point guard Daishen Nix, five-star power forward Isaiah Todd , and four-star center Kai Sotto have also agreed to six-figure deals with the G League.

Extended preparations played key part in Test win against England: Phil Simmons

July 16, 2020

West Indies quick Shannon Gabriel took nine wickets in the first Test and was awarded the Man of the Match. "It is really good to see how many hearts we've pleased in the Caribbean so far but in order to take it a step further they all want us to win this series".

Gary Lineker comments on Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud following Norwich City heroics

July 16, 2020

They understood they would just have to stay ahead of Man U as the Red Devils dropped points against Southampton. Frank Lampard is looking to wrap up a top-four finish that will make it easier for him to add , with Champions League football holding obvious appeal to ambitious performers.

Black Lives Matter: 30 ex-SA Cricketers issue statement supporting Ngidi

July 16, 2020

Dippenar had responded saying "all lives matter" and Ngidi should also talk about the death of white farmers in the country. However, Ngidi has now received strong support from Cricket South Africa and a group of 31 black former Proteas and five senior coaches.

Derrick Henry closing in on long-term contract with Titans

July 16, 2020

Henry was prepared to play under the franchise tag if they were unable to agree to a contract. This agreement marked a change in plans, as a source said Tuesday that the sides were not expected to reach a long-term deal by Wednesday's 4 p.m.

New Zealand preferred hosts for Rugby Championship - Sanzaar

July 16, 2020

Marinos said further details about the 2020 Rugby Championship will be announced in the near future. Both Australia and New Zealand had significant success in initially slowing the spread of the virus and have restarted professional sports competitions, although concerns have risen over new outbreaks in Australia's Victoria and New South Wales states.

New York Liberty Highlight ESPN Games in the 2020 Season Schedule

July 16, 2020

National telecasts are now scheduled for 24 of this season's games on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 with others anticipated to be added as the season progresses. Players will also wear warm-up shirts reading "Black Lives Matter" on the front and "Say Her Name" across the back throughout the season, according to the AP.

Cam Newton reveals how he learned Carolina wanted to trade him

July 16, 2020

The three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver burst onto the scene as the star of NY after being selected in the first round of the 2014 Draft. Beckham fractured his left ankle in Week Five against the Los Angeles Chargers and missed the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery.

Archer dropped for Old Trafford Test after protocol breach

July 16, 2020

The West Indies defeated the hosts by four wickets to take a 1-0 lead in three-Test series and Paine was particularly impressed by tourist's pace battery. James Anderson and Mark Wood were due to be rested for the match, meaning England could be missing its entire specialist pace attack from the first Test.

Mason Greenwood is a doubt for Manchester United's trip to Crystal Palace

July 16, 2020

Solskjaer is concerned that United's bid to reach the FA Cup final is being jeopardised by the fixture schedule. "There is a concern, obviously, that they will have had 48 hours' more rest and recovery than us", Solskjaer told a news conference on Wednesday.

Top Premier League managers slam 'disgraceful' decision to overturn Manchester City's ban

July 16, 2020

Pep Guardiola has gone on record to defend his current club after they were cleared of breaching UEFA's Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules, directly answering Tebas' previous criticism of the decision. Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was previously a vocal critic of City's cash-accelerated rise. "I know that for elite clubs, respectful clubs, like Liverpool, Man United and especially Arsenal, it is uncomfortable us being here", said Guardiola in a robust performance at a press ...

WNBA announces virtual 2020 draft

July 16, 2020

The decision comes mere hours after the company announced that it would broadcast the draft on ESPN2 as originally scheduled. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will announce the draft picks live on ESPN, with coverage beginning at 7 p.m. CT junior forward Megan Walker also declared for the draft earlier this month and will also likely be chosen early. The NCAA officially canceled all postseason basketball tournaments on March 12 due to the pandemic.

Rose Parade Canceled, Rose Bowl Game Still In Play

July 16, 2020

The parade has been held every year since 1891 with the exception of 1942, 43, and 45. Tournament of Roses Chief Executive David Eads made the announcement Wednesday morning - saying it's just too risky to host the parade with the looming COVID pandemic.

Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews confirms he had COVID-19

July 16, 2020

The league announced that it recorded 43 positive COVID-19 tests during Phase 2, including Matthews', which proves how important the NHL's two hub cities, Toronto and Edmonton , will be in the success of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Matthews participated in Monday's practice. Matthews took part in the first portion of the opening training camp session in preparation for their best-of-five Stanley Cup qualifying round series against the Columbus Blue Jackets, starting August 2.

Federal judges block "heartbeat" abortion laws in Tennessee and Georgia

July 16, 2020

U.S. District Judge Steven Jones, who also temporarily blocked the law in October of past year, ruled against the state in a lawsuit filed by abortion providers and advocates. Wade decision, in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on January 22, 2019. When the bill cleared the Senate in June, Lee applauded its passage, calling it "the strongest pro-life law" in the state's history.

Dak Prescott extension with Cowboys unlikely before deadline, sources say

July 16, 2020

The superstar QB had been in contract talks with Cowboys brass all offseason about getting an extension done. but the two sides just couldn't meet in the middle. The Cowboys had limiting spending capital to begin with, which is why the likes of Byron Jones and Robert Quinn were allowed to walk in free agency.

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City deserve apology after 'whispering' campaign

July 15, 2020

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was one of many in the game to criticize the decision on Tuesday, arguing the importance of upholding FFP rules. "Whilst Manchester City and its legal advisors are yet to review the full ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the club welcomes the implications of today's ruling as a validation of the club's position and the body of evidence that it was able to present", City said in a statement.

Former US attorney general Sessions loses Alabama nomination to football coach

July 15, 2020

Yet this occasion couldn't have been more different. Convinced that this recusal was responsible for the appointment of Mueller and the resulting two-year investigation, Trump strongly endorsed Tuberville, appeared with the former coach, and repeatedly tweeted insults at Sessions, such as calling his former attorney general a "loser".

White House: Native Americans Are 'Very Angry' at Redskins Name Change

July 15, 2020

Chu and Hall, who are not working with Snyder and haven't heard of any companies in their industry who are, emphasized that the team should work carefully and deliberately to get the new name right. Baseball also has some team names that could come under pressure as well. "I think in a lot of ways, the reference to the burgundy and gold is as big, if not bigger than the name and the image on the helmet", Georgetown adjunct professor of sports marketing and business Marty Conway said.

Patriot League will not have fall sports

July 15, 2020

Notably, however, the league will allow the United States Military Academy and United States Naval Academy to play fall sports. The Patriot League calls the decision 'deeply disappointing, ' but the health and safety of its campuses and communities must be of high priority.

Shaq helps out Florida driver stranded by a blown tire

July 15, 2020

According to a report from WESH2 News in Orlando , O'Neal was seen in a video shared by the Alachua County Sheriff's Office helping a woman after she had an interstate crash on Interstate 75 on Monday. The Alachua County Sheriff's Office released video of the scene in a Facebook post . In the clip, O'Neal, 48, greets officers as they approach the driver on the left side of the road, while the motorist can be heard saying her tire blew out.

NFL, NFLPA still debating COVID-19 protocols By

July 15, 2020

The NFL and NFLPA didn't reach any agreements during a bargaining session on Monday. But of far more fast concern are the guidelines underneath which players and workers will report and operate if teaching camps and the season commence on time as is now prepared.

Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup match schedule, opening venue determined

July 15, 2020

The 21st FIFA World Cup final witnessed France lifting their second World Cup after beating Croatia 4-2 on July 15 at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. The tournament will begin on November 21 and fans will be able to enjoy a feast of live football with four group matches to be held every day until the end of the group stage on December 2 - and the first game of the day will be a 10am kick-off for United Kingdom fans.

Tiger Woods praises the "fantastic" Black Lives Matter movement

July 15, 2020

The season officially ends with the Tour Championship in the first week of September. "In the end, the players - you know, you can't have a dance without the dancing girls, and so you just - and I can understand where some might be very hesitant".

Former USC starting QB Daniels eligible for 2020 at Georgia

July 15, 2020

In 2018, Daniels threw for 2,672 yards with 14 touchdowns and 10 interceptions for USC. On May 29, the former five-star recruit announced his intention to transfer to the Bulldogs. Daniels joins an interesting mix at Georgia to replace three-year starter Jake Fromm at quarterback. UGA has a combined 36-7 record over the last three seasons with three SEC East titles, one outright SEC title and a College Football Playoff appearance.

Texans' Kenny Stills charged with felony after arrest at Breonna Taylor protest

July 15, 2020

Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills was arrested Tuesday along with 86 other people who were protesting Breonna Taylor's death at the hands of the Louisville police . YBN Cordae was reportedly amongst a group of around 100 people who were arrested during the protest and the rapper's arrest was captured on camera.

Woods cautious about return ahead of Memorial

July 15, 2020

Justin Thomas joins DeChambeau at the top of the odds board after turning in a second-place finish at last weekend's Workday Charity Open. I wasn't hitting the ball very far, wasn't playing very well, and consequently I finished dead last.

Cam Newton opens up about replacing Tom Brady in New England

July 15, 2020

Anytime you can do both of those things, it's hard to get ready for a certain thing, so he always keeps you off guard. "I believe Jarrett is going to be the starter from the people that I talk to, the people that I trust: the players, people tied to the team, team captains", Zolak predicted.

Hemang Amin To Be Appointed As BCCI Interim CEO

July 15, 2020

After Rahul Johri's decision to step down as theBCCI CEO, the Indian cricket board has chose to appoint Hemang Amin as the interim CEO of the board. But this time around the board will looking for the new candidate itself. Recent reports suggest that the nomination process for appointing the next CEO is likely to be decided in the impending Apex Council meeting (on July 17).

Premier League summer transfer window dates confirmed - Premier League official announcement

July 15, 2020

That domestic extension allows both permanent and loan deals between Premier League and EFL clubs, however top tier teams can not make deals with each other. The window to be open for ten weeks in total. An October 5 deadline is in line with other major European leagues, but it only uses 10 of the available 12 weeks.

'Sorry, I let you down': Leclerc selfish lunge piles on Ferrari misery

July 15, 2020

Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto refused to lay the blame on either driver, although he said it was "the worst possible end to a weekend that was already very disappointing". Leclerc attempted to overtake Vettel at the third corner but instead collided with the German. " Excuses are not enough in times like this and I'm just disappointed in myself".

Saudi permanently revokes licence of Qatar's beIN

July 15, 2020

Instead came the surprise announcement from the Saudi General Authority for Competition (GAC) stating that beIN Sports' licence to broadcast was cancelled permanently and Qatar fined 10m million Saudi riyals (£2.1m). Saudi Arabia's takeover attempts at Newcastle were plunged into deeper uncertainty on Tuesday night as state officials announced the permanent banning of one of the Premier League's biggest TV rights holders.

Penguins sideline nine players over potential exposure to virus

July 15, 2020

Also in the statement, the Penguins said they learned of the possible secondary exposure on Sunday. As the league transitions to the start of phase three and training camps, the league says they will continue to give regular updates on the number of tests administered to all players and the results.

How Chelsea could line up against Norwich City with Kante ruled out

July 15, 2020

The 74% possession Chelsea had in their 3-0 loss to Sheffield United suggested they are missing the midfield engine. Lampard singled Giroud out for praise after the final whistle , highlighting the 33-year-old's unique attributes in and around the penalty area.

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