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MLB, union agree to expanded playoffs for 2020 season

July 24, 2020

ESPN will also have the exclusive rights to 2020 first round Major League Baseball games on national radio and Spanish-language domestic television as well as rights on global television. ESPN reported that player and family housing as well as access to the stadium were issues for the players that were apparently resolved in conjunction with the latest agreement.

Jurgen Klopp’s urging Liverpool fans to keep title party ‘safe and private’

July 24, 2020

Police said £10,000 worth of damage was caused to the Liver Building after a firework landed on a balcony. The Premier League campaign is now being played behind closed doors due to the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier, about 100 fans gathered outside the Main Stand at Anfield for when the final whistle blew on Thursday's Chelsea v Manchester City match, securing Liverpool the title with seven games to spare.

Mohammad Amir clears Coronavirus test before Pak Vs Eng series 2020

July 24, 2020

Mohammad Hasnain, Usman Khan Shinwari, Musa Khan and Imran Khan have all played a part, particularly since Wahab Riaz joined Amir in red-ball retirement a year ago. The three-test series begins in Manchester on August 5, with the last two matches scheduled in Southampton. They are expected to travel to England over the weekend, if their second tests return negative results too.

Former Steelers All-Pro Carlton Haselrig dies at 54

July 24, 2020

Pecora said that Haselrig's health had been in decline in recent years. In 2008, although he was in his 40s, Haselrig chose to try his hand at mixed martial arts. He transferred to Pittsburgh-Johnstown where he focused on wrestling, and the Steelers took a gamble on him in the 12th round of the 1990 draft. "I told him, 'Send Carlton and the toughest player you have into a room and tell him only one will come out, I know which one is coming out, '" Pecora said with laugh.

Trump says he'll throw first pitch at upcoming Yankees game

July 24, 2020

Trump, for his part, said he'd been invited to toss out the opening pitch on August 15 at Yankee Stadium. The president said the two of them would be heading outside to see "some attractive young Little Leaguers outside with a great future ahead of them".

Mikel Arteta updates Arsenal fans on Mesut Ozil situation

July 24, 2020

Mustafi will be a big miss for Arsenal if he is ruled out of the FA Cup final but his absence would open the door for Rob Holding to stake his claim as he'd be the man expected to fill-in on the right side of the back three. Arsenal will end up beyond the Premier League leading 6 for the very first time in 25 years this season, and while Arteta accepts they have actually not sufficed, he is still delighting in the difficulty of bring back the club to leading tier of English football.

Liverpool’s Fabinho burgled during Premier League title celebrations

July 24, 2020

Sir Kenny Dalglish presented the trophy to Liverpool after a 5-3 home win over Chelsea on Wednesday night. The BBC reported that thieves broke into the 26-year-old's empty house in Formby between Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning and stole items of jewellery and a auto.

Birmingham City retire Jude Bellingham's number 22

July 24, 2020

After impressing in the second-tier Championship , Bellingham became the most expensive 17-year-old in football history when Borussia Dortmund paid a fee that could rise to more than $54 million. Although the user deleted the tweet and deactivated the account, Twitter has taken action in this regard, as it violates the company's Hateful Conduct Policy.

NRL clubs interested in SBW after Wolfpack withdrawal

July 24, 2020

It is understood that Captain Josh McCrone is likely to return to Australia in the coming days, while fellow Antipodeans Chase Stanley, Ricky Leutele, Darcy Lussick, Bodene Thompson and Williams, who signed a multimillion-dollar deal with the club previous year, are yet to make calls on their future.

Black Lives Matter: Donald Trump criticises kneeling as MLS stars continue protest

July 24, 2020

If there even was an anthem. Monday's game was the Giants' to start with exhibition activity of the season. Kapler said he needed to convey two messages to the players: the Giants organization supports them and he himself was not delighted with how the region has dealt with police brutality.

19 with 10-game schedule, report says

July 24, 2020

The Pac-12 typically uses a nine-game conference schedule. To shift from a nine-game to a 10-game league schedule, various models had to be run. On July 10, the Pac-12 announced that they were canceling all non-conference games and instead will play a conference only schedule in 2020.

Udinese 2-1 Juventus: Bianconeri miss chance to clinch Serie A title

July 24, 2020

Juventus missed out on the chance to wrap up the Serie A title as they fell to a surprise defeat at struggling Udinese. Matthijs de Ligt put the Bianconeri on the path to glory towards the end of a tepid first half before Ilija Nestorovski's excellent diving header restored parity in the 52nd minute.

Moeen Ali named as England vice-captain for Ireland ODI series

July 24, 2020

England leg-spinner Matt Parkinson has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Ireland with a sprained ankle. The 23-year-old Lancashire bowler, who made his worldwide debut towards South Africa in February, suffered an damage in the course of the filming observe on Monday.

Fritz Pollard Alliance 'troubled' by allegations against Jets owner Woody Johnson

July 24, 2020

Johnson is the heir to the Johnson & Johnson fortune and he's one of the owners of the New York Jets. Johnson reportedly made the overture over objections from his deputy, Lewis Lukens, who warned it poses ethical questions over the use of America's highest office for personal gain, according to the New York Times , which first reported the development Tuesday.

Mikel Arteta to field strongest Arsenal side against Watford

July 24, 2020

Arsenal have been dealt a blow as Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Shkodran Mustafi is expected to miss the FA Cup final against Chelsea next weekend. I can't remember our goalkeeper making saves", he said. "We will get there". A plane trailing a banner reading "Back Arteta Kroenke Out" was flown over Villa Park during the match, but Arteta pleaded with Arsenal fans to trust he has the support of the US-based owner.

'Noose' in Bubba Wallace's garage there since 2019

July 24, 2020

The FBI concluded Tuesday that Wallace "was not the target" of a hate crime , pointing to photographic evidence that the noose found in his garage stall was a garage door pull and had been there "as early as last fall". No federal crime was committed, authorities determine. He holds no ill-will toward NASCAR. "NASCAR was anxious about Talladega". "When the whole world is laughing at you, go crying to knucklehead Don Lemon ".

Hackers nearly sabotage Premier League transfer deal after accessing director's email

July 24, 2020

The football club's Managing Director fell victim to a spearphishing attack which allowed fraudsters to use his credentials as part of a scheme created to help them steal nearly £1 million by redirecting payments part of an agreed a transfer with a European club.

Manchester United need "three or four" signings in order to challenge

July 24, 2020

However, we just have to avoid defeat at the King Power Stadium at the weekend to ensure a top-four finish. United are now placed fifth with 62 points, same points as fourth placed Leicester City with same goals difference so goals will matter against the Hammers.

Spurs the 'favourites' to sign Hojbjerg despite Everton and Arsenal interest

July 23, 2020

Everton had a bid accepted worth £25million for the 24-year-old earlier this week and there were signs that the former Bayern Munich star could be on his way to Merseyside - instead of north London. It's claimed that Spurs have now held talks with Southampton about signing Hojbjerg, and he is now expected to join Tottenham. Spurs want to sign Hojbjerg from Tottenham and have been trying to include Walker-Peters, who is on loan at St.

Emery Appointed Chukwueze’s New Coach At Villareal

July 23, 2020

Emery began his managerial career with third division Lorca, whom he led to promotion before then guiding Almeria to the Primera Division. Emery's biggest successes have come with Spanish clubs. Emery was hired by Arsenal a little over two years ago as Arsene Wenger's successor. Former Villarreal boss Javier Calleja left the club last week after leading them to a fifth-place finish in La Liga , ensuring qualification for next season's Europa League.

Indy 500 capacity dips to 25% for August 23 racing classic

July 23, 2020

The first race under new track owner Roger Penske was scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, but the outbreak of the virus caused it to be rescheduled for August 23. While the speedway does not announce official attendance figures, the sprawling facility with its infield lake and golf course can hold about 300,000 people, surpassing Ascot Racecourse as the largest sports facility in the world.

Law leads on European Tour's return at crowd-free British Masters

July 23, 2020

The British Masters is the first event of an improvised U.K. Swing for the European Tour, which had been suspended since the Qatar Masters wrapped on March 8. My expectations are practically none, I just wanted to have fun with my son Thomas, who is on my bag this week'. "When I had my success from 1999 to 2005 he was only seven, so he can't remember".

Mike Tyson to make boxing comeback at the age of 54

July 23, 2020

The Tyson-Jones fight is the first event of a series produced under Mike Tyson's new Legends Only League , a sports venture owned by Tyson and Eros Innovations, an investment group affiliated with Eros International. He was arrested for rape in 1991 and convicted in 1992, serving three years in prison before his 1995 release and return to the ring. When he faced Kevin McBride in what was believed to be his final bout, "Iron Mike" retired on his stool after the sixth round in a competitive ...

Washington pushes most high school sports to spring

July 23, 2020

The State of Washington is the fourth state to move high school football to the Spring due to the coronavirus pandemic. Under the governor's phased reopening, football wasn't even going to be allowed until Phase 4. High-risk sports include football, boys and girls volleyball and boys soccer. The board said if school districts opt not to participate, a spring opportunity will be provided.

Draisaitl, MacKinnon, Panarin selected as finalists for MVP

July 23, 2020

That award, which was formerly known as the Lester B. Pearson Award, is presented annually to the most outstanding player in the league as voted by the members of the NHL Players' Association. The 24-year-old Canadian had 35 goals and 58 assists for 93 points, which ranked fifth in the league, and 43 more than his closest teammate. MacKinnon's dominant season saw him lead the Avalanche in scoring by a whopping 43-point margin as the club dealt with injuries to key players.

Serena Williams’ daughter Olympia becomes youngest pro sports team owner

July 23, 2020

While you may be asking what role Olympia will play, she is joined by her mom and a large group of founders including Uzo Aduba, Natalie Portman , Eva Longoria , and some others. The "Angel City" group has a sporting partnership already with the LA84 Foundation, a non-profit company formed after the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics that promotes youth sports.

Fans required to wear masks at all games, league says

July 23, 2020

The NFL already has rules in place, requiring players, coaches and staff to wear face masks except for when they interfere with specific athletic activities. That's because there may be no fans in the seats cheering for them.So much for having a home-field advantage.The coronavirus pandemic could force several National Football League teams to play without fans in their home stadiums.

Forget Grealish it’s time Manchester United make a move for Szoboszlai

July 23, 2020

Of course, the hard-work never stops, the current United squad is far from ready to help fulfil Solskjaer's lofty ambitions and topple the Manchester City and Liverpool hegemony in the Premier League . Manchester United are expected to be busy in the summer market with the Red Devils amongst the few clubs with the resources to capitalise on the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic, their list of prospective targets believed to include the likes of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon ...

'Washington Football Team' temporary name of NFL club

July 23, 2020

Washington , which earlier this month announced plans to retire the controversial Redskins name and logo at the conclusion of a "thorough review," hopes to remove all references to its past from physical and digital spaces by the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 13.

The ‘Kraken’: Seattle NHL franchise unveils long-awaited team name

July 23, 2020

Seattle's incoming National Hockey League franchise has picked "Kraken" as its team name , eschewing more traditional options and going with a monicker that generated some of the most heated debates among local fans. A single tentacle, as well as the Kraken's red eye, can be seen from within the logo as well. As part of the application, the ownership group is financing a $660-million arena renovation, with the goal being to have the building ready for the team to join the National Hockey ...

Jets owner investigated for alleged offensive remarks

July 23, 2020

CNN's story is directly focused on Johnson, and echoes those claims. "We are aware of the report and would refer you to the State Department", the National Football League said in a written statement. It is unclear why Trump reportedly believed the United Kingdom government could fulfill his request; the British Open is organized by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St.

Frank Lampard speaks out on making more signings amid Kai Havertz reports

July 23, 2020

Leverkusen are holding out for as much as €90 million for the attacking midfielder but the Blues are hopeful of agreeing a deal that includes a number of add-ons. The London club were unable to sign players last summer as they served a Federation Internationale de Football Association transfer ban for breaching rules on signing young players, but appear keen to make up for lost time during the upcoming window.

ATP cancels first tournament since coronavirus lockdown

July 23, 2020

At the moment, Cincinnati and the US Open (both set at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center) are still ready to host the players, although we have to wait for the official news in the upcoming days. Last week world number three Dominic Thiem said that the tournament was "on shaky legs". It will be followed by a tournament in Prague the same week as a new hardcourt event in Kentucky featuring Serena Williams.

Jordan Brand NBA Statement Edition Jerseys 2020-21 Season - SBD

July 23, 2020

Nike announced on Tuesday that the special alternate jerseys will have the Jordan Brand's Jumpman logo on the right shoulder of the jersey and left leg of the shorts starting next season for every team in the National Basketball Association.

Marquez MotoGP return date uncertain after arm surgery

July 23, 2020

Repsol Honda Team rider Marc Marquez during the third MotoGP free practice session of the Spanish Grand Prix at the Jerez racetrack in Jerez de la Frontera on 18 July 2020. The possible nerve [damage] situation, as the doctor informed, was okay. Marc Marquez has been declared fit to ride ahead of Sunday's second round of the MotoGP season.

Man Utd boss Solskjaer confirms more games coming for Greenwood

July 23, 2020

Manchester United vs West Ham is live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event from 5pm; Kick-off 6pm. Now, we'd be OK with a draw, but we'll be going there to win. After their sluggish show at Wembley, Solskjaer's men made a more enterprising start this time and West Ham keeper Lukasz Fabianski was tested twice inside the first four minutes.

Giants Jewish Manager Gabe Kapler Kneels During National Anthem

July 23, 2020

Where they used to stay out of political matters and encourage their players to do so as well, now we are seeing a shift where these leagues refuse bow down to angry guys on Twitter who don't understand why these players feel the need to protest the systematic racial injustice that still plagues this country.

Nine arrested as Liverpool fans defy police warnings to gather at Anfield

July 23, 2020

Liverpool has suffered defeats to Manchester City and Arsenal since wrapping up the title, and Wednesday's opponent Chelsea, now third in the table, still has plenty to play for with a Champions League spot at stake. Just like four weeks ago, when Chelsea's victory over Manchester City clinched the trophy for Liverpool, fans could not resist gathering outside Anfield.

Unai Emery: Villarreal appoint former Arsenal boss on three-year deal

July 23, 2020

But the 48-year-old only lasted a year-and-a-half at the Emirates, losing the Europa League final against Chelsea and finishing fifth in the Premier League before losing his job in November last year. "After a brief spell at Spartak Moscow , Emery returned to Spain in 2013 to take the reins at Sevilla". Emery replaced Arsene Wenger as Arsenal manager in May 2018 and led the club to the Europa League final and a fifth-place finish in the Premier League.

West Brom promoted to Premier League afer last day drama

July 23, 2020

Kenyan left back Clarke Oduor was on the pitch for less than five minutes, but his goal in the 91 minute for Barnsley was not only important for his club, but miles away for West Brom who earned promotion back to the English Premier League courtesy of that goal.

Holder dislodged by Stokes as top all-rounder

July 23, 2020

He is the first Englishman to get to the summit since Andrew Flintoff 14 years ago and the Test vice-captain has also risen to joint-third in the batting standings alongside Australia's Marnus Labuschagne following his rich form since worldwide cricket returned behind closed doors a fortnight ago.

Donald Trump tried to interfere with The Open, claims report

July 23, 2020

As president, Trump is exempt from the federal conflict of interest law that prohibits government employees from taking part in "government matters that will affect your own personal financial interest". In 2017, Martin Gilbert, the chief executive of Scottish Open sponsor Aberdeen Asset Management, told reporters that 'politics aside, Trump would be an ideal venue - but you can't put politics aside'.

Giants manager Kapler kneels during national anthem at Oakland game

July 23, 2020

Mike Yastrzemski , Austin Slater , Jaylin Davis and Antoan Richardson were the Giants players who took a knee. "So I told them that I wanted to use my platform to demonstrate my dissatisfaction with the way we've handled racism in our country".

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to reject Arsenal contract offer after making worrying demand

July 23, 2020

The Spaniard has praised the influence of his compatriot since Arteta's arrival as head coach in December, revealing how the "mister" has got the best from him in an "unusual" deeper role at the heart of the side's midfield. I have to return to Real Madrid and they have to make a decision because I have a contract there for the next three years. - ° (@mikaelhajje) July 22, 2020The amount of people who are saying don't give him a contract.

SC to hear BCCI appeal after two weeks

July 23, 2020

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would hear issues relating to the Board of Control for Cricket in India after two weeks. Among the other amendments passed by the BCCI general body previous year were modifying disqualification criteria, giving more powers to the BCCI Secretary, no say of the court if the board wants to alter its constitution.

Jurgen Klopp: Stay home now but get ready to party Liverpool fans

July 23, 2020

Klopp was on stage with his squad when captain Jordan Henderson lifted the Premier League trophy - the first Reds captain to lift the top-flight title since 1990. Who knows if Chelsea boss Frank Lampard could've gotten more than 30 minutes out of Christian Pulisic, but we bet he wishes he did. Liverpool actually ended up struggling to deal with Chelsea's attacking threat all evening, but they still came out victorious.

Jets owner Woody Johnson investigated for alleged racist, sexist comments

July 23, 2020

Robert Wood "Woody" Johnson , the top envoy since August 2017 to one of the United States' most important allies, made racist generalizations about Black men and questioned why the Black community celebrates Black History Month, according to exclusive new information shared with CNN by three sources and a diplomat familiar with the complaints to the State Department inspector general.

Solskjaer urges Man Utd to seize 'fantastic opportunity' in Champions League push

July 23, 2020

Arsenal ranks 10th in the Premier League table with 53 points, after losing to Aston Villa Tuesday on a goal by Mahmoud Trezeguet. The defeat denied Chelsea an opportunity to make sure of a top-four finish and left them needing to pick up a point from their last match at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday to be sure of qualifying for next season's Champions League.

Hearing addresses body camera video, gag order in George Floyd case

July 23, 2020

Even though the gag order was vacated, Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill said he still expects all attorneys in the case to follow the rules on disclosure of information. Speaking to reporters after the hearing, Walker said: "The media coalition's view is that there's a lot of stuff already out there and the public is entitled to a complete picture ...

Serena Williams to help fund LA women's soccer team

July 23, 2020

Olympic gold medallists and World champions Lauren Cheney Holiday and Abby Wambach are among 14 former national team players in the ownership group , which has named itself "Angel City". "I was like, 'Wow, this would be a different world.′ It wasn't unusual to them at all", Portman said. Thirty-eight-year-old Williams is continuing her crusade to promote and support women in sport by heading the star-budded lineup of investors behind the new NWSL team.

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