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Astros ace Justin Verlander done for season

July 28, 2020

Verlander took to social media to deny speculation that he would be out long term. "It's a forearm strain", he told reporters. I'm hopeful that with some rest it will heal and I'll be able to return soon. Last year's Cy Young victor won the team's opener Friday against the Mariners, going six innings and allowing two runs on three hits with seven strikeouts and one walk.

Major League Baseball coronavirus outbreak reveals college football’s vulnerabilities

July 28, 2020

Other outlets have since confirmed the news, although it has yet to be announced officially. So far, no players in the National Basketball Association or NHL have tested positive for the virus which shows just how successful this practice is.

49ers' Raheem Mostert gets an adjusted deal; rookies begin reporting for camp

July 28, 2020

Mostert, who led the 49ers in rushing last season, requested a trade from the team earlier in July after failing to agree to a contract extension. Fellow running back Tevin Coleman is set to be paid $4.55 million this season despite having more than six carries just once in the final five regular-season games and three playoff appearances after Mostert emerged as the team's top back.

SBW set to sign with Roosters - coach

July 28, 2020

The dual-code worldwide is set to be released by Toronto Wolfpack after the Canadian side pulled out of Super League's restart plans due to financial issues brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. "If Sonny wants to play NRL for the remainder of the season and come back to the Wolfpack, how it is done is semantics", Argyle told Channel Nine. However, his tweet suggests he has been given the green light to head Down Under before completing a two-week quarantine period with his family.

CanMNT learns 2022 World Cup path as Concacaf reveals new qualifying format

July 28, 2020

Those are Mexico, the U.S., Costa Rica, Jamaica and Honduras. North American soccer's governing body also confirmed that the second edition of the tournament, the 2022-23 Concacaf Nations League, will begin in June 2022 and conclude with the 2022-23 Concacaf Nations League Finals in March 2023.

LMA awards: Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp named manager of the year

July 28, 2020

Have your say in the comment section below. Klopp won the award ahead of Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa, Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth and last season's victor Chris Wilder of Sheffield United. I remember he was the first British manager I met. We had breakfast together it was so long ago I don't know if he remembers it but for me it was like meeting the Pope! It was absolutely great and from that first season we clicked.

Mike Ditka Against Anthem Kneeling In New Football League, Leave the Country!

July 28, 2020

Mike Ditka is once again not holding back his feelings when it comes to athletes who kneel during the National Anthem. To promote the league, Ditka appeared on TMZ Sports and gave his unfiltered thoughts on kneeling for the National Anthem.

Cristiano Ronaldo scores as Juventus seal Serie A title

July 28, 2020

Still, Juventus moved an insurmountable seven points clear of Inter Milan with two games remaining and can now switch their focus to the Champions League. Morten Thorsby saw red for two bookable offences and Ronaldo had the chance to close the gap on Capocannoniere Ciro Immobile, but blasted his penalty on to the crossbar.

Autumn Tests to be replaced by eight-team tournament

July 27, 2020

After playing each other once, the teams would play-off against the corresponding-ranked side in the other pool. The latter two tests will be played at Twickenham with the venue of the first game still to be decided. Ireland's outstanding Six Nations fixtures against Italy and France are expected to be played on the weekends of 24 and 31 October respectively. The schedule, which will be ratified next month, means England's Premiership clubs will be without their global players for the first ...

Astros' Verlander out at least 2 weeks

July 27, 2020

Houston Astros come into this game after winning game two with a final score of 7-2. Verlander underwent an MRI exam, the results of which were undisclosed. took the mound for the Houston Astros and delivered six innings' worth of work where he struck out six Seattle Mariners and allowed five hits, three walks and two earned runs to help Houston earn a 7-2 win.

Miami Marlins Home-Opener Canceled as 14 Members Test Positive for Coronavirus

July 27, 2020

No reasons were given for the moves, but manager Don Mattingly said those who tested positive would be quarantined in Philadelphia. The Marlins remain in Philadelphia, where their scheduled charter flight to Florida was postponed Sunday night and canceled Monday.

Christian Pulisic, Chelsea book Champions League spot as Premier League season ends

July 27, 2020

He will go for his second cup trophy - he won the German Cup with Borussia Dortmund when he was a second-half sub in 2017 final against Eintracht Frankfurt - when Chelsea faces Arsenal in Saturday's FA Cup final at Wembley. This is the only way that eight Premier League clubs could play in European competitions next season. What if Man City or Chelsea win the Champions League, or Man Utd win the Europa League? - Mount is just the second Englishman to score a direct free-kick for ...

Phillies - Yankees game postponed amid COVID-19 outbreak

July 27, 2020

The Phillies are scheduled to host the New York Yankees on Monday. Under baseball's return to play protocol, players and team officials who are tested are supposed to self-quarantine until test results are reported, although that can't happen when teams are playing games.

Redskins will be called the 'Washington Football Team' for 2020 season

July 27, 2020

This update is only a short-term solution until a permanent name is adopted. Washington will keep their traditional burgundy and gold colour scheme, but will remove the Indian head logo on their helmets as well as any displays at their home stadium of FedExField.

Sho No! Angels' Ohtani doesn't record out in return to mound

July 27, 2020

It was his first appearance on the mound since September 2, 2018, after not pitching last season following Tommy John surgery. He didn't pitch in 2019 following Tommy John surgery. Mark Canha , batting fifth, dropped a two RBI single to right center to put Oakland up 3-0, a lead they would never relinquish. The sixth batter singled in another run.

National Football League and players appear close to agreement on 2020 season

July 27, 2020

The league's proposal was ratified in a 29-3 vote of player representatives on Friday afternoon, the NFLPA said in a statement . The San Francisco 49ers and the other 31 NFL teams across the league may each be allowed only 80 total players on their roster at the start of training camp.

David Silva wants to cap Manchester Stay with Champions League glory

July 27, 2020

David Silva gets a standing ovation from the bench as he is substituted during Sunday's game. The 34-year-old will be seen for the last time in action in the Premier League as Manchester City will lock horns with Norwich City at the Etihad Stadium later today.

Marlins postpone home opener after coronavirus outbreak

July 27, 2020

That comes after four players received positive test results during the team's trip to Philadelphia. The game finished before 5pm, leaving the Marlins plenty of time to fly back to Miami, but the team chose to postpone their departure until Monday morning and stay the night in Philadelphia due to concerns about a possible outbreak on the team.

Enable wins King George at Ascot for unprecedented 3rd time

July 27, 2020

She finished runner-up in the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at ParisLongchamp in October, when attempting to become the first triple victor of the race, and also had to settle for second behind Ghaiyyath on her reappearance this month in the Coral-Eclipse Stakes at Sandown.

Marlins home opener called off after team COVID-19 outbreak

July 27, 2020

Four Marlins players, including scheduled starting pitcher Jose Urena, sat out Sunday's game in Philadelphia after testing positive. Baseball's operations manual states that players and staff members can't travel or access team facilities after teating positive until they have completed two negative tests mpre than 24 hours apart, take an antibody test and get cleared by a team doctor and an MLB committee.

Lee Westwood 'not comfortable' travelling to America

July 27, 2020

The decision means the Masters champion, who is one win shy of a record-breaking 83 PGA Tour victories, will go into the year's first major having played just one event since the PGA Tour returned in June from its three-month Covid-19 hiatus.

Lovren departs Liverpool to sign for Zenit on permanent deal

July 27, 2020

The Croatia global has ended a six-year spell at Anfield after making just 15 appearances this season, falling to fourth-choice centre-back in the pecking order behind Virgil Van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joël Matip. If 20 players could play, it would be nice, but there are only 11 places. While Lovren is happy to be taking on a new challenge, he will be missed by those he leaves behind at Anfield - particularly Mohamed Salah .

Jan Vertonghen confirms Spurs exit

July 27, 2020

Vertonghen is leaving Spurs now, and he has sent a message to the fans on Twitter , and has stated that it is "a sad day". I will miss the friends I've made here, the staff that make the club run, playing at the unbelievable new stadium & of course you fans.

David Silva's last dance

July 27, 2020

The 34-year-old called time on his Premier League career this afternoon after ten years at the Etihad Stadium. As a result, he matched Henry's record of 20 assists in a single Premier League season, which the former Arsenal striker set in the 2002/03 campaign.

Lukaku-inspired Inter beat Genoa to put pressure on Juventus

July 27, 2020

The coach said that everyone in the world would want Messi in their side but added that the move is not possible for his side at present. "We need to finish this season in the best way". "I'm happy, but as a team we can still do more", Lukaku said. Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Inter finally returned to winning ways. In another game of the day, Sassuolo had four goals disallowed for offside by VAR in their 2-0 loss away at Napoli .

The quickest ever knockout in women's boxing: Just seven seconds!

July 27, 2020

Seniesa didn't need much to win and came out with everything against Adkins , who was surprised by the speed and the power of the champion's hands. Seniesa Estrada believes she should be mentioned as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in women's boxing .

Travis Pastrana returning to NASCAR at Kansas Speedway

July 27, 2020

After Thursday , seven races will remain before the Field of 16 is set. The race endured 11 cautions and 47 caution laps. NASCAR's new "choose rule" is coming straight out of the short track race book. "We look forward to one of the NFL's top defensive players having a role at Kansas Speedway, and we also want to wish him and the rest of the Chiefs the best of luck in defending their title in 2020".

Premier League Final Day Tips: No Thriller For Villa

July 27, 2020

Bournemouth also had an opportunity to overtake Villa if the Claret and Blue had lost to the Hammers while they were successful against Everton at Goodison Park. Everything at the club is based around staying in the Premier League and I'll speak to the people that I need to speak to. United finally broke the deadlock against the Foxes on 71 minutes through penalty from Bruno Fernandes.

Kyle Busch wins NASCAR trucks race after earlier Xfinity DQ

July 27, 2020

The 2nd place finisher, Austin Cindric has been handed the win. The disqualification continues a rough 2020 campaign for the reigning Cup Series champion, who has yet to win a race in his primary gig and now sits outside the top ten in points.

Trezeguet reflects on first season with Aston Villa after securing PL safety

July 27, 2020

David Moyes reflected upon a satisfactory conclusion to West Ham United's Premier League campaign but was left with little doubt that his side need to positively push on come the new season. A win will guarantee safety for Villa if Watford fail to win at Arsenal. "It feels better than when we went up through the playoffs". A graphic showing the EPL table after the end of the 2020/2021 season.

Julian Savea returns to Hurricanes

July 27, 2020

He will fill the place of Ben Lam , who is moving to France. "He's been working pretty hard by the sounds of it". Barrett included that while he was dissatisfied at the Hurricanes' fans responses, he was usually unpleasant with all booing at rugby video games.

Seahawks Acquire All-Pro Safety Jamal Adams In Trade With Jets

July 27, 2020

The Jets get safety Bradley McDougald , first-round picks in 2021 and 2022, and a third-round selection in 2021. Last season Adams recorded 75 tackles, 6.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and one interception, which he returned 61 yards for a touchdown.

IPL 2020 to be held in UAE

July 27, 2020

And luckily, things worked in their favour after ICC officially postponed the global event. Earlier, reports had come in that IPL 2020 can start from September 26th. Also Read - Manchester Weather Forecast, England vs West Indies 3rd Test Day 1: Will Rain Play Spoilsport at Old Trafford, Manchester? Team India will head to a Tour of Australia after that.

Sonny Bill Williams heads 'home', but NRL destination is still unconfirmed

July 27, 2020

Trent Robinson has all but confirmed Sonny Bill Williams will join the Roosters in the coming weeks. "It's been a insane few days in our household", Williams, who is yet to officially sign with the Roosters, tweeted on Friday night. What do Sonny Bill Williams , Shaun Lane, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad and Tautau Moga all have in common? Along with the Roosters, the Warriors and the Canterbury Bulldogs are also interested in the New Zealand global, but it is understood Williams is only keen ...

Liverpool boss Klopp hails character of Premier League champions

July 27, 2020

I think for all of us, for this handsome club, it's outstanding, and it should spur us on to try even harder to retain the title", he told BT Sport. It's going to be very tough. Liverpool recovered after the concession of that opening goal, with Virgil van Dijk hitting back before the break as they went in at the interval 1-1 at St James' Park.

ACC reportedly discussing 11-game college football schedule with late start

July 27, 2020

They had an annual series with MI and repeatedly loaded their schedule with Big Ten teams. The ACC is expected to formally adopt a new football schedule by the end of the month - and one is emerging as the favorite per multiple reports.

Juventus win Serie A title for ninth consecutive season

July 27, 2020

Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt had put the defending champions ahead three minutes before the break in Udine. Ilija Nestorovski equalised before Seko Fofana scored a dramatic 92nd-minute victor, leaving Juve six points clear with three games remaining.

U.S. removes quarantine for golfers at PGA Tour events

July 27, 2020

I can control me not getting the virus and take all the measures I can, but somebody might pass it on. According to the memo sent by PGA Tour executive Tyler Dennis, players, caddies and essential personnel are now exempt from quarantine rules "as these groups are subject to COVID-19 testing and screening through the Tour's rigorous health and safety protocols throughout a tournament week".

Man City midfielder De Bruyne tribute to departing teammate David Silva

July 26, 2020

First- half objectives from Gabriel Jesus and Kevin de Bruyne set Manchester City on course to success, however things might have been various had Onel Hernandez's opener not been eliminated by VAR prior to Teemu Pukki rejected the Canaries' finest opportunity.

EPL: Man Utd to bring back Alexis Sanchez, Smalling

July 26, 2020

Smalling's loan was set to originally expire in June, however, the two clubs reached an agreement to extend the deal until the first week of August. However, purchasing him outright is from next season, so does not fully decide whether Sanchez will be allowed to play the Europa League for Inter.

Winning FA Cup not good enough for Arsenal — Arteta

July 26, 2020

Arteta has seen a string of players pick up injuries since the restart, with Bernd Leno, Gabriel Martinelli and Pablo Mari all missing the closing weeks of the campaign. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Earlier in the month, Arteta said some of his squad had played "crazy minutes" because of the condensed schedule and he feels it will be hard for all clubs to properly prepare for next season with a shortened summer break.

Harry Kane admits Tottenham have not been good enough and must improve

July 26, 2020

It was not done in style after a nervy draw on Sunday at Selhurst Park, where Harry Kane's goal was cancelled out by Jeffrey Schlupp, with Mourinho admitting he was "ultra pragmatic" after he found out Wolves were losing at Chelsea. "We're going to do what is possible and hopefully next season we can give the fans a very good season". Are we going to pay £100 million ($125m) for a player? No.

Alfredo Morelos: No offer made after Lille talks with Rangers

July 26, 2020

Last year Rangers managing director Stewart Robertson reportedly told the Oceania Rangers Supporters Association (ORSA) convention in New Zealand that the club rated Morelos at at least the same value as Moussa Dembele, who left Celtic for Lyon in a £19.7m deal in August 2018.

Trade! Jets Send Jamal Adams to the Seahawks in a Blockbuster

July 26, 2020

The Rams don't take calls on Aaron Donald the Patriots don't take calls on om Brady, you know what I mean? Along with his trade request, Adams also provided a list of teams to which he would welcome a move, including the Seahawks . Now, with the Jets looking at a future without Jamal Adams and with former Dolphins head coach Adam Gase still at the helm, it is hard to envision NY enjoying a successful 2020 season.

Guardiola hopeful of Aguero regaining full fitness for Real Madrid clash

July 26, 2020

The second leg of Manchester City and Real Madrid's Champions League last 16 tie is due to take place at the Etihad on 7 August and that remains the case despite the announcement of new quarantine measures by the United Kingdom government on Saturday.

WNBA Players Leave Court During National Anthem

July 26, 2020

Former Mesa Ridge star Kylee Shook made her WNBA debut on Saturday afternoon, when the New York Liberty faced the defending champs Seattle Storm , in the first game of the restarted WNBA season. "We will be a voice for the voiceless", she said . Players from both teams were also seen sporting Black Lives Matter t-shirts. The Los Angeles Times' Brad Turner reported that players from several National Basketball Association times intend to kneel during the opening night of the league's ...

EPL top four: Michael Owen predicts how it’ll end between Chelsea, Wolves

July 26, 2020

They are now in fourth spot in the Premier League table but third-placed Manchester United will make the trip to fifth-placed Leicester City. Wolves will be looking to become the latest side to exploit Chelsea's backline and they head into the game with a bit of momentum on their side after recovering from a recent blip.

WTA, ATP tennis cancel all tournaments in China over coronavirus

July 26, 2020

The ATP has officially announced that there won't be any Tour events taking place in China this year after the Chinese government mandated that no global sporting events will take place in the country for the remainder of the year. He also stated that WTA respects China's decision . The WTA Tour is now planning to resume its 2020 season with the Palermo Ladies Open in Italy on 3rd August.

Michail Antonio Plays - West Ham Team vs Aston Villa Confirmed

July 26, 2020

Villa put themselves in the catbird's seat with a well-earned 1-0 victory over Arsenal on Tuesday. However, Villa face West Ham tonight and a win will give them guarantee of staying up this. Bournemouth have 31 points with a goal difference of -27. The highest Villa can finish is the 17 place they now occupy. They are able to field former Villa loanee and Holte End favourite Robert Snodgrass , though he is yet to feature since the restart.

Predicted Manchester United starting line-up vs Leicester City

July 26, 2020

As things stand, Manchester United are third in the Premier League table and a point ahead of Brendan Rodgers' men heading into the final round of games in the English top flight. "We want to go to the next level". "For a long, long spell now we've been the third-best team, we just, in the start of the season, we were too inconsistent".

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