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Lautaro and Lukaku combine to send Inter into final

Августа 18, 2020

Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Europa League semifinal soccer match between Inter Milan and Shakhtar Donetsk at Dusseldorf Arena, in Duesseldorf, Germany, Monday, Aug. Nicolo Barella collected a woeful clearance from goalkeeper Andriy Pyatov and raced down the right flank before crossing for Martinez, whose perfectly-timed header went into the back of the net.

Bencic withdraws from US Open

Августа 17, 2020

Also absent from this year's US Open will be Australia's top-ranked Ashleigh Barty, Ukraine's fifth-ranked Elina Svitolina, seventh-rated Kiki Bertens and past victor Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russian Federation. The Cincinnati Masters - moved to NY because of the pandemic - is due to begin on August 20 and serve as a warm-up event. Similarly, among men, 2019 champion Rafael Nadal, five-time champion Roger Federer, 2016 champion Stan Wawrinka , Fabio Fognini, Gael Monfils and Nick Kyrgios ...

Football Liverpool champion coach Jürgen Klopp will postpone the closure in 2024

Августа 17, 2020

He said: "I'll take a year off and ask myself if I miss football". He added, "If I say no, then that will be the end of coach Jurgen Klopp ". "I take it day by day and I am maturing in my game, I am developing as a player and, like I said, I don't think there is a better place for me to work and keep going at it than here".

Steve Levy, Louis Riddick and Brian Griese named as new MNF crew

Августа 17, 2020

Fowler and Herbstreit will make their NFL debut when they call the first game of the season-opening " Monday Night Football " doubleheader, featuring the Pittsburgh Steelers at the New York Giants . Riddick is newer to calling games, but has been at ESPN since 2013 and done a lot of National Football League studio work there, and he'll be a familiar face to MNF viewers thanks to his work on Monday Night Countdown and the halftime show.

Manchester City to honour Silva with statue at Etihad Stadium

Августа 17, 2020

He is a free agent after his Manchester City contract expired and was given a warm farewell today, including the news there will be a statue outside their stadium and a training ground named after him. Both statues are due to be unveiled next year. Al Mubarak said: "David Silva is a transformational player; a quiet leader who has acted quietly and deliberately and inspired everyone around him, from the youngest academy player to his senior team-mates over the past 10 years".

Gerald McCoy suffers leg injury at Cowboys practice

Августа 17, 2020

Vice president Stephen Jones said McCoy has a ruptured right quad tendon and is out for the year. This only adds to uncertainty at defensive tackle with Dontari Poe , the other veteran free agent addition, now missing camp on the PUP list. He was drafted with the third overall pick of the 2010 draft. "He's a perennial Pro Bowler and he looks great". Hill played 121 defensive snaps in five games past year, posting six tackles and one quarterback pressure, while veterans Maliek Collins (now ...

Barcelona board settles on Koeman; personal terms agreed

Августа 17, 2020

As a result, the club ended the 2019-20 season trophyless, prompting Setien's dismissal and, according to the club, a restructuring of the first-team setup. Reports regarding Lionel Messi's future have swirled in the aftermath of the club's humiliation, with the Argentinian star said to be unhappy with the overall structure of Barcelona as things stand.

WR Bryant to work out for Ravens

Августа 17, 2020

Slater added that Bryant reached out to Ravens coach John Harbaugh before April's draft about a potential workout and planted the seed again recently. One of the highest-profile teams on that list is none other than the Baltimore Ravens who have been looking into getting a big-name wide receiver for Lamar Jackson.

Justin Fields Creates Online Petition to Reinstate Big Ten Football Season

Августа 17, 2020

The Heisman finalist and Big Ten Player of the Year has been very vocal about his competitive drive and desire to play this year at Ohio State , and not in the spring, but during the fall when he and his teammates can compete for a national championship with a ten-game Big Ten schedule.

Washington makes Jason Wright NFL’s first black team president

Августа 17, 2020

Washington owner Daniel Snyder said he could not envision a better leader for the franchise "for this important time in our history" and said the goal is for the team to rise to championship status both on and off the field. We're not sold that there will be a full NFL season this year considering that there is very little that the league can do to keep players, coaches, and staff socially distant or bubblized like the National Basketball Association.

Homeless Florida man lives in stadium’s luxury suite for 2 weeks

Августа 17, 2020

Cops say surveillance cameras captured the 39-year-old moving around Al Lang Stadium freely ... eating and drinking things from the concession area, as well as snagging Rowdies clothes and memorabilia from the team store. 'Clearly it appeared someone had been living there. 'So he was wearing the merchandise and just helping himself to the food'. He made his way somehow into the empty stadium and lived in a luxury suite which apparently was of someone else and guess who? The stadium holds ...

Joe Hart undergoing Tottenham Hotspur medical now, claims journalist

Августа 17, 2020

Hart was then permanently sold to Burnley in the summer of 2018 for around £3.5m . Lloris , who is also 33, has two years remaining on his current Tottenham contract. The main reason for Hart being attractive to Spurs appears to be the fact he is homegrown and helps with meeting certain squad requirements. On paper at least, there will be enough matches for them all to play.

Rizwan guides Pakistan to 236 all out against England in 2nd Test

Августа 17, 2020

It was another failure for the left-hander in the series after he managed scores of four and 10 in the first test. Dom Sibley (2 not out) and Zak Crawley (5 not out) will continue the innings if play is possible on the fifth day. Rain meant there was no participate in at all on the third day of the 2nd Check in between England and Pakistan at Southampton on Saturday in a match now plagued by stoppages for bad weather conditions.

Sevilla through to Europa League final in comeback win

Августа 17, 2020

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side went out of Europe on Sunday night after they let an early lead slip against Spanish side Sevilla . The missed chances came back to bite United as Luuk de Jong capitalised on a defensive lapse to score a victor, and end United's season.

Gary Kirsten Says "A Privilege" To Have Worked With MS Dhoni

Августа 17, 2020

Thanks MS for many fond memories with the Indian Cricket Team. "I hope the BCCI retire the #7 jersey in white ball cricket". Former India batsman Mohammad Kaif agreed, tweeting: "Can't imagine any one else wearing a No. Dubbed "Captain Cool" because of his unflappable style, he will continue to lead the Chennai Super Kings in the new season of the Indian Premier League, starting in the United Arab Emirates next month.

Man City legend Vincent Kompany announces playing retirement

Августа 17, 2020

He had previously been in a role as co-manager to Frankie Vercauteren. Kompany played 15 of Anderlecht's 29 league games last season before the Belgian Pro League season was cut short due to Covid-19. RCSA have confirmed the Kompany has signed a four-year contract to lead the new ambitious project for the record 34-time league champions. "He stops his playing career and takes over from Franky".

Kuemper shines to lead Coyotes past Avalanche in Game 3

Августа 17, 2020

If Arizona can't put more pressure on Grubauer this series will be over before you know it. "We're going to need everyone". I think it's really important to get goals like that at the end. "If we can minimize his workload by playing a little bit more offensively, a little bit more on our toes, little bit more on the forecheck and creating turnovers, it's going to be a harder game for (the Avalanche) and make it easier on him".

Halep beats Mertens to win WTA Prague Open

Августа 17, 2020

Speaking after her victory over Elise Mertens in the Prague Open final, the 28-year-old Romanian said "she just needed her time" to make a decision. World number 48 Brady took an hour and 42 minutes to see off her opponent 6-3 6-4 to win the tournament on home soil without dropping a single set.

Pochettino prime candidate to replace Setien as Barca boss

Августа 17, 2020

Former Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri and ex-Spurs coach Mauricio Pochettino are being considered, with both having taken their former sides deep into the competition. He is now in charge at Qatari side Al Sadd. Barca's players are thought to be keen to work with club legend Xavi , but the former midfielder has signed a new deal with Al-Sadd and has hinted that he would be unwilling to take over with the club in its current condition.

FDA authorizes quick, low-cost saliva-based COVID-19 test

Августа 17, 2020

In a major development, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved SalivaDirect, a novel test that can detect a COVID-19 infection using nothing but your saliva. The researchers partnered with the National Basketball Association because its players and on-court staff are regularly tested, they're in close contact with each other and they don't wear face coverings.

Champions League: Manchester City crash out of the competition

Августа 17, 2020

OL were superb in victory over Manchester City on Saturday and Garcia has since highlighted the work of Rongoni. "Life is how you stand up again and next season we will try again", he added. It was Cornet's fourth goal in three games against City and it left Guardiola's side with plenty to do to if they were to avoid another Champions League disappointment.

Jim Herman Edges Billy Horschel To Capture Third Career US PGA Title

Августа 17, 2020

But Herman, who started the day tied for fifth after carding a nine-under 61 in Saturday's action, kept his hot streak going at Sedgefield Country Club, firing two birdies and an eagle in the first five holes of the final round. He followed that up with a career-low 61 on Saturday to get into striking distance before taking the victory. "You weren't going to be able to just get around 18, four under wasn't going to do it today".

Premier League breaks silence on Newcastle takeover collapse

Августа 17, 2020

The Premier League have revealed they are reviewing their owners' and directors' test in the wake of criticism of their handling of the collapsed Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle. The assassination and dismemberment of Khashoggi in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul in late 2018 has been linked to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who oversees the fund, by Western intelligence services and USA lawmakers.

Guardiola: One day we will break this gap to the semis

Августа 17, 2020

City looked disjointed from the start after the 49-year-old opted to go with three central defenders, including full-back Kyle Walker. Lyon didn't really create chances but we need to learn. Barring Aymeric Laporte, Manchester City have a dearth of quality in central defence. Eric Garcia did run back to make the sliding tackle that prevented Ekambi from shooting.

Bo Horvat's playoff legend growing for underdog Canucks

Августа 17, 2020

Bo Horvat and rookie Quinn Hughes are tied for the team-lead in points with eight. It's the best type of hockey you can play. It's that honesty in addressing his faults that has made Horvat as good as he is today, but the biggest improvement hasn't come offensively.

Jazz guard Mike Conley leaves bubble for birth of son

Августа 17, 2020

No timeline was given for Conley's return. Conley has averaged 18.0 points, second on the Jazz, and 5.0 assists a game in six appearances since the National Basketball Association resumed the regular-season July 30 after shutting down March 11 when Utah's Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19.

Primoz Roglic devastating seated attack dropping Bernal at the Dauphine

Августа 17, 2020

As a result of Roglic's abandonment, the overall lead now passes to Groupama-FDJ's Thibaut Pinot, who has an advantage of 10 seconds over Guillaume Martin of Cofidis. The Tour de France leadership headaches that were expected to dog team boss Brailsford have already worsened, with Ineos struggling to settle on any one of their Grand Tour-winning trio as clear leader for the Tour, which is scheduled to start in Nice on August 29.

Vlade Divac steps down as Sacramento Kings' general manager

Августа 17, 2020

This season they finished 31-41 in suffering their 14th consecutive losing season. There was a point this season where it looked like the Kings were finally heading in the right direction as a franchise after being a walking disaster for years.

Kei Nishikori tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of U.S. Open

Августа 17, 2020

In a statement on his official app, Nishikori said: "Hi everyone, I have some unfortunate news today". "We were preparing to fly to NY tomorrow however will certainly now remain in Florida". Nishikori has pulled out of the Western and Southern Open but is still on the entry list for the US Open. The Swiss, who reached the semi-finals of the US Open a year ago, is the latest top-10 player on the women's side to skip the major, joining Australian Ash Barty (one), Canadian Bianca Andreescu ...

Ohio Valley Conference postpones all fall sports

Августа 17, 2020

As part of the announcement, the conference addressed that decisions regarding winter sports (men's and women's basketball, men's and women's indoor track and field) would be made at a later date. The decision by the OVC Board of Presidents also includes the fall schedules for men's and women's golf and men's and tennis along with the non-traditional seasons for baseball and softball.

Dodgers pitcher Kelly has suspension reduced

Августа 17, 2020

Kelly, who was suspended for eight games after throwing at Alex Bregman and Carlos Correa last month, said he is angry that the players ratted out their teammates and coaches after being promised immunity from punishment. Because what they're doing right now, there's no thinking involved. While Kelly wasn't on the Dodgers in 2017 when they were defeated by the Astros in the World Series, he was a member of the Boston Red Sox, who also lost to Houston in the postseason that year.

Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel needs special transport after horror crash in Italy

Августа 17, 2020

Cyclist Remco Evenepoel receives first aid after falling during the Tour of Lombardy race, from Bergamo to Como, Italy . "We didn't see the fall ourselves, we only heard about it on the race radio", Evenepoel's Deceuninck-QuickStep director sportif Davide Bramati told Sporza afterwards.

Graeme Souness suggests Manchester City to bid for a Barcelona player now

Августа 17, 2020

Messi also cut a desolate figure last month after his side were pipped to the LaLiga title in by arch rivals Real Madrid , which was their first league title since 2017. However, City would likely face competition from across the globe, including from Inter Milan , whose former director Massimiliano Mirabelli has claimed Messi's signing "is more than a dream" for the club.

Capitals vs. Islanders - Game Recap

Августа 16, 2020

The Capitals started fast, as Ovechkin scored 56 seconds in. Jakub Vrana coughed up the puck at the offensive blue line, springing Nelson for his breakaway goal the shift after Ovechkin tied it. A strong shift by Casey Cizikas and Lee (who took Martin's spot on the fourth line for a shift), led to the insurance goal by Clutterbuck. "I just missed the net", Ovechkin said.

Game 22: Red Sox at Yankees lineups and notes

Августа 16, 2020

An X-ray was negative, but an injured list stint is possible after more examination, according to the team. "He was pretty sore", Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. In an 11-7 loss, he issued six walks (one shy of his career-high) while allowing four runs on three hits in three innings. NY averaged 9.2 hits with 3.8 extra base hits per game last season.

Lewis survives four-way playoff to win Ladies Scottish Open

Августа 16, 2020

Ko picked up birdies on the 3rd, 5th, 7th and 13th while finding par on all other holes. Stacy Lewis from the United States shared the lead with Munoz heading into Saturday but recorded 70 by the end of the day to fall one shot behind. Lewis had been frustrated by the pace of play on Saturday and admitted it was a similar story in the final round, but added: "A little bit, but I did a better job of (dealing with) it".

Huge crash in MotoGP, Rossi escapes a serious injury

Августа 16, 2020

When asked about the incident, Rossi said: "It was so scary, was terrifying". "I consider myself to be very lucky". " Zarco is very wide and braking in the face of Franco, maybe to not let Franco overtake in braking". "But I think more is the [lack of] respect between the riders". "We risk a lot, especially me and Maverick ". Rossi , who finished fifth, said he had spoken with Zarco who explained that he did not brake on objective to catch Morbidelli off guard.

Qualifying 'one of the better sessions' for Vettel despite narrow Q3 miss

Августа 16, 2020

Vettel said he could not find an answer to some of the problems he faced with his vehicle despite taking a new chassis for this weekend's event. "It's up and down, to be honest". "This morning I was, the beginning of qualy was OK, but then it fell out, session after session in qualy". "It's quite simple, we didn't have anything to lose", Vettel said after Sunday's race in Barcelona , justifying the call to switch to a one-stop strategy.