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Packers sign Kenny Clark to four-year, $70 million extension

August 16, 2020

The contract includes a $25 million signing bonus. The Packers' first-round pick in 2016, Clark overtook Mike Daniels as the team's dominant interior disrupter. Going forward, the Packers have made it clear just how vital a presence they view Clark to be for their defense and the franchise as a whole. In addition, kicker Mason Crosby has been activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list and was at Saturday's practice.

Pirates' weekend games postponed after Reds player tests positive for COVID-19

August 16, 2020

Last week the league introduced stricter health and safety protocols in order to mitigate the risks posed to players amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Louis Cardinals . Those games will be made up with a pair of double-headers, one on August 27 in St. Louis and another on September 18 at PNC Park.

Chevy’s struggles keep Penske out of Indy 500 pole shootout

August 16, 2020

Andretti's major concern will be the weight upon the tires and their grip over the warmup and four laps of qualifying. He didn't seem concerned, though, because he was able to turn consistent laps during the later part of Friday practice. The 39-year-old Spaniard managed a four-lap average speed of 228.768mph and was third of the three cars entered by McLaren Arrow SP. The added boost will remain in effect Saturday and Sunday during qualifying that will set the traditional 33-car field.

Renault F1 chief wants harsher punishment for Racing Point

August 16, 2020

Renault's next move in Formula One's copying controversy will call for rivals Racing Point to be disqualified from every race at which its vehicle was protested. Following an initial ruling by the FIA, several teams have appealed against the penalty that has been given. "With others in the past, and the most recent one being that one we accepted previous year, after Suzuka, when we were found to be in breach of the sporting regulations and not the technical regulations - and (we were) ...

Novak Djokovic confirms participation in US Open 2020 and Western & Southern Open

August 16, 2020

The three-time U.S. Open champ and No.1- ranked guys's gamer in the world had actually formerly revealed appointments about taking a trip to the United States due to the limitations put on gamers at the occasion, which begins August 31. Earlier, at the outbreak of the pandemic, Djokovic organized the Adria Tour, a controversial charity tournament held in the Balkans where security measures were not respected and the matches were played with the public in the stands.

Brazilian winger Willian unveiled as an Arsenal player

August 16, 2020

But the 70-cap Brazil star was forced to watch from the stands as Arsenal edged out Chelsea 2-1 in this year's FA Cup final, having been sidelined with an ankle problem. Former Premier League midfielder David Thompson has admitted that he is surprised by Willian's decision to join Arsenal when taking into account the level of ambition Chelsea have shown for next season .

Aman Gupta enters semi-final of US Amateur

August 16, 2020

Mid-Amateur champion Stewart Hagestad . "I told him that if I can forgive him, everyone can forgive him, because I felt bad with the social burden on him with everyone posting on Twitter and Instagram", Pinto said. "That was one of the best matches I've ever played". "I didn't see him touch the sand, so I didn't think I was right to make a decision on it, but my dad saw it and he's going to fight to the death for me".

Atletico rocked as Adams seals Leipzig's place in semi-finals

August 16, 2020

This is the first time that the German team has reached the final four of the competition and in doing so also became the first side without Cristiano Ronaldo to eliminate Diego Simeone's Atletico from UCL knockout stage. 'We did not create many chances but Atletico also did not create many chances and in the end I think we were a bit more risky around the opponent's goal and I think it is good we are in the semi-finals.

How FC Barcelona Could Line Up With Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi

August 16, 2020

Juventus, on the other hand, were knocked out of this season's UEFA Champions League from the pre-quarters on the basis of an away goal. The elimination was so hard for Juventus' bosses that the next day manager Maurizio Sarri faced the axe and was sacked.

Lyon stun Manchester City to reach Champions League semifinals

August 16, 2020

But Lyon had an ace up their sleeve in top scorer Dembele, who put the Ligue 1 side back ahead in the 79th minute. Saturday's (Aug 15) game was just the third in five months for Lyon who finished seventh in Ligue 1 after the season was curtailed early following the coronavirus pandemic.

Lillard scores 61 as Blazers stride towards playoffs

August 16, 2020

Damian Lillard again became the biggest contributor to Rip City's victory after dropping 61 points, five rebounds and eight assists. Depending on how Thursday goes, those heartbreakers - a two-point loss to the Spurs was on December 14, the one-point loss to the Blazers was December 16, and the other two-point loss to the Spurs was January 20 - might be the ones that got away.

Jurgen Klopp named Premier League manager of the season

August 16, 2020

A watan da ya gabata shi ne aka zaɓa gwarzon kocin shekara na ƙungiyar koca-kocai. Klopp joined Liverpool in 2015 after a successful tenure in charge at Borussia Dortmund, and has since helped the Reds win the Premier League , Champions League , UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup.

De Bruyne admits City 'not good enough' in Champions League

August 16, 2020

The result also means that, for the first time the first since 1991 no team from England , Spain or Italy will compete in the last four of Europe's premier club competition. In the second half, the English side cranked up the pressure, and the pressure eventually told, as Kevin de Bruyne coolly slotted home to level the score before substitute Moussa Dembélé scored two goals to see Lyon through.

Pep Guardiola condemned to 3 consecutive quarter-final losses in Champions League

August 16, 2020

Most then expected to City to go on and win the game easily, however the Ligue 1 side, who haven't qualified for Europe next season after finishing seventh, once again took the lead. Guardiola , who surely made a mistake not replacing Vincent Kompany's leadership and presence when he left, already knows this side is in need of refreshing.

Stars face pivotal Game 4 against Flames

August 16, 2020

Outplayed now in five of their last six periods against the Stars, the Flames spent the bulk of the evening on their heels, helping Talbot repel a barrage that had them out-chanced 27-6 according to Natural Stat Trick. This one wasn't as physical as the previous two games, nor was there as much pushing and shoving after every whistle. After a scoreless first period, Backlund scored his third of the playoffs.

LeBron James Helps Turn Dodger Stadium Into Massive Voting Hub

August 16, 2020

One of those people is none other than LeBron James who recently formed a group called " More Than A Vote " which seeks to help people get to the polls in a facilitated fashion. 13, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. "This is exactly why we created More Than a Vote ". This summer, the venue has already hosted the county's largest COVID-19 testing site as well as food distributions and virtual high school graduations.

Serena Williams shocked by Shelby Rogers in Lexington

August 16, 2020

Serena, who will be 39 next month, advances to the tournament quarterfinals. The suspension of tennis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic meant that until this week, Serena had not competed on the tour since February. "She's played great all week", Tennis Channel analyst and former touring professional Paul Annacone said on the network's post-match studio show. "This was right up there", Serena said.

Alvin Gentry fired as Pelicans head coach

August 16, 2020

In Gentry's five seasons, the Pelicans went 175-225 although often beset with injuries. The Pelicans made the playoffs in Gentry's third season, sweeping Portland in the first round before falling to eventual champion Golden State in the second.

Cincinnati Reds player tests positive, 2 games against Pirates postponed

August 15, 2020

The Reds are the third team to have a game postponed because someone on their roster tested positive, joining the Marlins and Cardinals . Last week the league introduced stricter health and safety protocols in order to mitigate the risks posed to players amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

US Open champ Bianca Andreescu says she will not defend title

August 15, 2020

With Spaniard Rafael Nadal having already pulled out of the Grand Slam in wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Andreescu's decision means both champions will not feature in this year's edition. The 20-year-old Ontario native won't have a chance to defend her title, however, as she's opted out of the 2020 US Open , which starts on the last day of August.

Bruno Fernandes: Man Utd player rejects Eric Cantona comparisons

August 15, 2020

Cantona had a huge impact when arriving from Leeds midway through the 1992-93 season and helping Sir Alex Ferguson's side to a long-awaited league title. It was just the latest key impact made by the Portugal global, who has taken to life under Solskjaer like a duck to water. I was lucky to play in my first league game, then we had the February Premier League break.

Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask opts out of National Hockey League season

August 15, 2020

Read the full statement below. General manager Don Sweeney said during a conference call 80 minutes before the game that Rask left the NHL's bubble in Toronto to be with his wife and three young children, including a newborn. "We've got to play our best hockey if we want to be that team". "There's no fans, so it's kind of like an exhibition game", he said. Obviously, there are some scrums after the whistle.

300-1 shot makes history with win

August 15, 2020

Ridden by Limerick jockey Chris Hayes, the history maker settled into a better rhythm in Foxrock but a victory looked improbable until the closing stages. Despite his huge odds at Leopardstown, British bookmaker William Hill took 86 bets on He Knows No Fear while another bookmaker, Paddy Power, said "almost 100 plucky punters lived up to their horse's name and somehow managed to pinpoint the victor", said.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni announces retirement

August 15, 2020

He is India's most successful captain in limited-over internationals, having won three ICC trophies - the 2007 World T20 World Cup, that 2011 World Cup win on home soil and the 2013 Champions Trophy. Dhoni has amassed 1617 runs in 98 T20Is at an average of 37.60, including two half-centuries . More importantly, he led India to glory in the inaugural World T20 in 2007.

Russell Westbrook to Miss Start of Playoffs

August 15, 2020

He returned against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, collecting 20 points, six assists and five rebounds in 28 minutes of defeat. The Rockets sent Chris Paul to OKC last summer in exchange of Russell Westbrook . For now, it remains to be seen how bad this injury truly is, although Westbrook has been lights out for the Rockets this season and his presence will certainly be missed against a team like the Oklahoma City Thunder , who won't be very easy to knock off.

Benfica sign Vertonghen after Spurs exit, Football News & Top Stories

August 15, 2020

With Hojbjerg in the team, Mourinho's side will have a better chance of finishing in the top four of the Premier League table next season. This past season saw the 24-year-old feature with utmost regularity, racking up 41 appearances across all competitions.

Mike Tyson’s Return To Boxing Postponed

August 15, 2020

The California State Athletic Commission, who are licensing the bout confirmed that the Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr match scheduled to take place in Los Angeles as an eight-round exhibition match. In addition, drug testing became the new concern once the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) entered negotiations to administer random drug testing for the fight.

Barcelona star Lionel Messi approves Quique Setien replacement after Bayern Munich defeat

August 15, 2020

Bayern overwhelmed a broken-looking Barca, but Setien's side collapsed in a manner perhaps never seen. Following that Ivan Perisic, Serge Gnabry and Muller added further goals to put Bayern 4-1 up at the break. Rummenigge said on Tuesday that because of the coronavirus pandemic Bayern Munich "cannot make any further investments of this magnitude in these hard economic times, which are also hard for us".

BBC to broadcast Women's Community Shield double-header at Wembley

August 15, 2020

The first game will feature Women's Super League (WSL) champions Chelsea and FA Cup holders Manchester City in the women's edition, which returns for the first time since 2008 when Arsenal defeated Everton 1-0. Fans will not be allowed in to attend the games however. Pilots involving snooker, county cricket and horse racing in the United Kingdom were halted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the end of July due to fears over a second wave of Covid-19.

FIFA, AFC matches of BD postponed till 2021

August 15, 2020

Bangladesh may well not play any more worldwide match in 2020 after Federation Internationale de Football Association and AFC jointly chose to postpone all qualifying matches in Asia for the 2022 World Cup and 2023 Asian Cup to next year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Australia name uncapped trio for next month's tour of England

August 15, 2020

Cricket Australia received government exemptions for the squad to travel to the United Kingdom this week for the six-game tour which will be played under strict biosecurity arrangements, with live coverage on Sky Sports. Both venues have hotels on site. Australia coach Justin Langer said it was "vital for cricket that we do everything we can to keep the game going in these tough times".

Fernandes chasing Europa glory with United

August 15, 2020

Brown, part of the Champions League-winning sides of 1999 and 2008, echoed those sentiments and believes success in Germany can be the catalyst to bigger things. "(United) are obviously a top team with great strength, but these are the semifinals of the Europa League , and the only thing that will help us through any difficulty or situation that we come across at this high level is ambition, excitement and the desire to compete", Lopetegui said.

Chiefs, Travis Kelce agree to four-year, $57M extension

August 15, 2020

He has four consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons, earned two first-team All-Pro nominations, and has been named to five straight Pro Bowls. As things stand, Kelce, Patrick Mahomes , and Tyreek Hill - the KC's top three playmakers - are under contract for the next three seasons.

WTA tennis tournament in Lexington remains without representatives of Belarus

August 15, 2020

Gauff rallied from a break down in the first set, then blew a 5-3 lead by being broken in back-to-back service games. Teenage sensation Coco Gauff pulled off another impressive win at the ongoing inaugural Top Seed Open , upsetting No.2 seed Aryna Sabalenka to reach her first WTA quarterfinal of the year.

Cardinals could return Friday at White Sox

August 15, 2020

The Cardinals also will make up the three-game series with the Chicago Cubs , originally scheduled for August 7-9 at Busch Stadium, by playing three doubleheaders at Wrigley Field, on August 17 and 19 and September 5. Major League Baseball has finalized a schedule that will have the Cardinals playing a total of 58 games this season, with a minor effect on the Twins .

Coyotes Smothered By Avalanche, Drop Game One

August 15, 2020

J.T. Compher scored from the same spot just 10 seconds later, and Mikko Rantanen capped a great play with MacKinnon and Gabe Landeskog 1:13 later to clinch it for the No. Kadri got it started after Stepan was hit with an interference penalty on Pierre-Edouard Bellemare on a call the Coyotes didn't agree with. "It's leadership in the locker room", Avs coach Jared Bednar said.

Dallas Fans Booed & Threw Objects As Players Kneeled During National Anthem

August 15, 2020

Cannon, 22, a United States worldwide, said the MLS were aware of what both teams planned to do prior to kick-off in a game Nashville ultimately won 1-0. MLS has said it supports players' right to peacefully protest during the anthem, saying it "stands by the ideals of freedom of speech and the right to peaceful protest that are the hallmarks of the United States and Canada".

Tiger confirms he will play in US PGA playoff opener

August 15, 2020

Woods now sits 47th in the FedEx Cup standings despite only playing in five tournaments this season. When Woods tees it up at The Northern Trust in only his fifth tournament of 2020, he will also be seeking an 83rd PGA Tour victory that would eclipse Sam Snead on the all-time list.

F1 champion Hamilton raises clenched fist in fight against racism

August 15, 2020

Hamilton twice gave the raised-fist, black power salute after winning the race, as he climbed out of his auto and standing on the podium. The gesture rose to fame when U.S. With that, the Finn retains his lead in the Driver Standings, but it's still too premature to come up with any predictions for the 2020 season yet because we are still on the second race of this year after numerous cancellations and postponements brought about by the Coronavirus pandemic, and he is only six points ahead ...

Cowboys Sign Everson Griffen To One-Year, $6M Deal

August 15, 2020

Griffen has spent all 10 years of his career in Minnesota. There was initially a thought that the cash-strapped Vikings would bring him back on a cheaper deal, but obviously that did not come to fruition. Prior to the 2019 league year, the club renegotiated with Griffen to give them salary cap space for the just-finished season. On paper at least, Griffen transforms the Cowboys' defensive front into a potentially fearsome and imposing attack as he's set to join Demarcus Lawrence , Gerald ...

Serena Williams knocked out in Lexington

August 15, 2020

For the first time in my career, I came here to win some matches and see what happens. I honestly didn't come here to win. I have been practising in much hotter conditions than this. "This was a real match with real points and real consequences", said Venus, who owns seven Grand Slam singles titles, 16 fewer than Serena's 23. Venus is 40, and Serena turns 39 next month, making their combined age the highest in a WTA match since 2004, when Martina Navratilova, 47, played Amy Frazier, 31.

Perez to make F1 return after negative Covid-19 test

August 15, 2020

Sergio Perez will return for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix after returning a negative coronavirus test. The Mexican's current deal at Racing Point runs until the end of 2021 but reports suggest there is an exit clause in his contract that could be triggered to make way for Vettel.

Rain delays second day of England-Pakistan 2nd Test

August 15, 2020

More often than not, throwing away starts after working his way towards a pretty 25 or 30, Rizwan stepped up and changed gears. Singles and twos kept the scoreboard ticking as he reached his second Test fifty. Babar's exit left Rizwan, in the company of tail-enders, who were asked to hang around for support. "Azhar Ali (is) a young captain in terms of Test matches but an experienced player in terms of Test matches that he's played".

Guillermo Varela reacts to defeat to Manchester United

August 15, 2020

However, in the 95th minute, Manchester United were awarded a penalty after Anthony Martial was fouled in the box. It's the third time United has reached a semifinal this season, but it lost the previous two. "He is really good, and one player can not shut him down, so we must work well together as a team to succeed". It has been particularly apparent this week as the Norwegian prepares his team for the start of the Europa League mini tournament in Germany.

Neymar perseverance pays as PSG pulls off great escape

August 15, 2020

It took a whirlwind 149 seconds for Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League fortunes to take a dramatic turn on Wednesday , a last-gasp victory over Atalanta ensuring the club could yet shed its status as the competition's most high-profile underachiever.

Sports world reacts to great Blazers-Nets game

August 14, 2020

PT. The Blazers now have the No. 8 seed and only need to beat the Grizzlies once to advance, while Memphis, the No. 9 seed, needs to win twice. Minutes earlier, in the frenetic back-and-forth play between the Blazers and Nets, Portland center Jusuf Nurkic saw a loose ball rolling toward the sideline.

Penguins axe aides but keep Sullivan after bubble flop

August 14, 2020

On Wednesday, the team dismissed all three assistant coaches , opting to not renew their contracts that had expired in June but were extended given the NHL's hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic. Martin joined the organization in 2013 after decades of head coaching experience and has been part of championships at basically every level and tournament.

Ajeti leaves West Ham for Celtic

August 14, 2020

The 23-year-old has now explained why he made a decision to swap the London Stadium for Celtic Park after just one year at the Hammers , and why another former Premier League star had a big hand in the deal. Ajeti has now left London Stadium without a goal to his name in any competition, with the Switzerland worldwide joining Scottish champions Celtic .

Ferrari pledge full support to struggling Vettel

August 14, 2020

Vettel now sits 13th in the F1 drivers' championship with just 10 points to his name, which is less than a quarter of teammate Charles Leclerc's total. "At the moment it's not been the cleanest run". "There's not much I can do other than doing my job and working together with the guys around and my auto to make sure we get the best package together".

Serena Williams downs Bernarda Pera for winning comeback — WTA Lexington

August 14, 2020

This week's tournament - the first WTA event in the United States since the Covid-19 pandemic - is taking place without spectators. There were too many errors from Serena, and Venus made her pay, winning the first set point she manufactured courtesy of a powerful serve that the favourite could not return.

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