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DeWine Green Lights Contact Sports for Fall

August 22, 2020

DeWine didn't release too many details of the order, as it was still being finalized Tuesday. He announced the state would be issuing an order soon, allowing football, soccer, and field hockey to join the other fall sports in starting their seasons.

Further details of Harry Maguire's arrest in Mykonos released

August 21, 2020

United said in a brief statement they were "aware of an alleged incident involving Harry Maguire in Mykonos last night". Manchester United say they are aware of an alleged incident in Greece involving captain Harry Maguire. "All three, including the football player, are being held in custody, locked up in Mykonos cell". Greek state ERT TV said Maguire's brother and a friend were also arrested.

TAB Betting Blog Bayern Munich to claim Champions League title against PSG

August 21, 2020

Eleven Sports has announced record viewership across its pay-TV and over-the-top (OTT) channels in Portugal during the final stages of the 2020 Uefa Champions League in Lisbon , as well as scoring a 40 per cent uptick in digital subscriptions.

Arsenal closing in on Lille defender Gabriel

August 21, 2020

It's possible that Arsenal's leaders may have promised Gabriel he could forge a title-winning defensive partnership with 19-year-old William Saliba next season. The Brazilian had attracted the interest of several leading clubs following his performances this season, with the centre-back having impressed in helping Lille secure a fourth-placed finish and qualification to next season's Europa League.

Are Bayern Munich and PSG the two most dominant Champions League finalists?

August 21, 2020

Because of the disruption COVID-19 caused in the domestic and tournament schedules, it will mark the first time a continental championship will be decided after one of Europe's five major leagues already has begun a new season. PSG are vying to become the second ever French side to win the Champions League after Marseille in 1993 and the rivalry between the two clubs is incredibly bitter.

Golden Knights Eliminate Blackhawks with 4-3 Win in Game 5

August 21, 2020

Vegas is the first team to advance out of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. When you step back and view the series as a whole, the Golden Knights were even more. Toews gave the Blackhawks a 1-0 lead at 10:32 of the first period. Jonathan Toews, Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane scored, and Corey Crawford made 35 saves for eighth-seeded Chicago.

Washington head coach Ron Rivera says he has cancer

August 21, 2020

Rivera described his cancer as "very treatable and curable". Rivera has largely taken on the role of the face of the team's transition. © Geoff Burke, USA TODAY Sports Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera looks on during drills on day twenty-three of training camp at Inova Sports Performance Center in Ashburn, Virginia.

National Basketball Association playoffs wrap: Lakers, Bucks draw level with comfortable wins

August 21, 2020

In the Eastern Conference, the Bucks are back to 1-1 against Orlando after a 111-96 victory. LeBron James #23, Kyle Kuzma #0 and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers huddle during the first half in game two of the first round of the National Basketball Association playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 20, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

Manchester United Captain Harry Maguire Arrested In Greece Over Mykonos Assault

August 21, 2020

The head of the press office for the Hellenic Police's South Aegean region told the PA news agency that three men from England had been arrested on Mykonos on Thursday. "Contact has been made with Harry, and he is fully co-operating with the Greek authorities". In his first season at Manchester United following his world record move from Leicester City, Maguire has been pivotal in establishing his side's newly found defensive stability.

Canadiens beat Flyers 3-2 in Game 5 to stave off elimination

August 21, 2020

Nick Suzuki scored the game-winning goal with just over nine minutes to go off a great pass by Jonathan Drouin. Jakub Voracek also scored twice, while Joel Farabee also scored. Suzuki then beat Hart off the rush for a goal that looked to have made it 4-2 with 5:26 left in the period, but the sequence was correctly challenged for offside with Drouin into the offensive zone a step early.

Dallas beats Calgary 2-1, pushes Flames to brink of elimination

August 21, 2020

The Flames jumped out to a three-goal lead in a do-or-die Game 6 against the Stars on Thursday night, but then the wheels came off. The team is responding to his play and there is no reason to believe they can't pull off the same feat in Game 6, or if needed, in a Game 7.

2 positive coronavirus tests in NY Mets organization; 2 games postponed

August 21, 2020

The Mets were initially scheduled to face the Miami Marlins on Thursday, then begin a series against the New York Yankees on Friday, but will now focus on additional coronavirus testing and contact tracing. The Marlins, St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds have all had players test positive. The postponements were the latest as Major League Baseball tries to navigate a pandemic that forced the season to be delayed and shortened to 60 games.

Derrius Guice Accused Of Rape In 2016

August 21, 2020

The NFL team released Guice on August 7, two hours after he was arrested on three separate domestic violence charges in Virginia. "To bring up such assertions only after the Virginia charges were initiated certainly calls into question the credibility, nature and timing of what is being alleged years later".

Fulham sign former Milan target Robinson

August 21, 2020

But due to Wigan going into administration, their 12-point penalty saw them relegated to the third-tier on the final day of the 2019-20 Championship season. However, Robinson will now get the chance to play in the English top flight instead, revealing it was an "easy decision" to commit to Fulham following a conversation with manager Scott Parker.

Mike D'Antoni doesn't know when Russell Westbrook will be healthy

August 21, 2020

Steven Adams and the Oklahoma City Thunder are in an 0-2 National Basketball Association playoff hole after falling victim to a lockdown defensive effort from the Houston Rockets in Florida on Friday (NZT). When his injury was first announced late last week, it was believed that he would have to miss more than just one game, which is a reality that is still on the table.

Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman suspended after using homophobic slur into hot mic

August 21, 2020

The clip went viral online, leading Brennaman to address the matter during the second game. I am very, very sorry. After the twinbill on Wednesday some players on the Reds also reached out to express their dismay, including pitcher Matt Bowman, according to TMZ .

Deulofeu blasts new Barcelona boss Koeman

August 20, 2020

It's obviously very different, Everton from Barcelona , it's a different world, different players. 'On my part, as a coach, I love working with Messi because he wins games. Koeman said he would stick to his preferred Dutch style of possession-based football, staying true to the club's tradition, but rowed back on suggestions the likes of Luis Suarez , Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba could all be leaving the club.

Claudio Bravo leaves Manchester City after four years

August 20, 2020

Bravo replaced City stalwart, Joe Hart and was seen as Pep Guardiola's number-one shot stopper in his maiden 2016/17 season. The ex-Real Sociedad stopper played 30 times in his first season but finished with the lowest save percentage in the Premier League on 54.1 per cent.

Kenny Clark Signs Four-Year, $70M Extension With Packers

August 20, 2020

Clark reportedly agreed to a four-year, $70 million extension to remain with the team, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter . Reports show Clark will make $37 million in the first two years of the deal, and there's no deferral on the bonus.

MIAA suspends fall sports competitions Featured

August 20, 2020

Less than half of NCAA schools intend to participate in sports this fall, which means there can't be a legitimate championship, Emmert said. The decision to cancel fall sports championships, announced by NCAA president Mark Emmert , has local impact as the 2020 Men's College Cup, the men's soccer national semifinals and final, was scheduled for UCSB's Harder Stadium on December 11 and 13.

Sheffield United sign goalkeeper Ramsdale following Henderson departure

August 20, 2020

The deal represents a big leap of faith from the Red Devils with Henderson's new contract taking the club's spending on goalkeepers alone to '£575k a week'. "I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at Sheffield United for the last two years", read part of his statement. The 23-year-old has said his goodbye to Sheffield United where he spent the past two seasons on loan.

Austin Dillon Tests Positive For COVID-19, Out For Daytona

August 20, 2020

The Richard Childress Racing team announced on Saturday morning that Dillon had tested positive for the novel coronavirus and, according to NASCAR protocols, would enter a period of self-quarantine. Johnson and Davis both missed races as a result. He becomes the third driver to have tested positive. In July, Jimmie Johnson missed the Brickyard 400 due to a positive test.

US eye potential revenge match against Trinidad and Tobago

August 20, 2020

It won 14 of 15 games with one tie at home and split on the road each time with two wins, two losses and a tie. It was Trinidad and Tobago that beat the visiting USMNT 2-1 on October 10, 2017 in the final qualifying match to keep the United States from reaching the Russian Federation 2018 World Cup, missing out for the first time since 1986.

Two players in US Open bubble enter quarantine from tracing

August 20, 2020

According to the USTA, it was the only positive result from the 1,400 tests administered for Tier 1 individuals during testing, which began last Thursday. The virus has largely been brought under control in NY, even as cases have risen elsewhere in the country. "We expected this to happen", USTA CEO Mike Dowse said about the initial positive test during a conference call with reporters Tuesday.

Concacaf draws groups for first round 2022 World Cup qualifying

August 20, 2020

In the preliminary draw , the remaining 30 nations were paired together in the first round of group qualifying with Canada seeded alongside El Salvador, Curacao, Panama, Haiti and Trinidad and Tobago . One thing is certain: "this group of players is hungry for the challenge". "We play our heart out, every game is a cup final, and it (representing Montserrat) means the world".

SEC announces fan health, safety guidelines for football season

August 20, 2020

CT. Mike Leach's Mississippi State team goes on the road to face defending national champion LSU, which is ranked No. 5 in the Amway preseason coaches poll. Georgia is the designated home team in that game, meaning the Bulldogs will play only four games at Sanford Stadium in Athens this fall. Sources told ESPN that a conference call with head coaches and SEC officials last week became heated over the lack of transparency in how the two additional games were selected.

Two things delaying Jadon Sancho’s move to Man Utd revealed

August 20, 2020

United have been given permission by Dortmund to speak to Sancho and his representative, although direct contact between the two clubs has been limited as a result of the impasse with the player's camp. The 20-year-old scored 17 goals and made 16 assists in 32 Bundesliga appearances for the German side last season. The former Man United coach noted that Erling Haaland is a flawless signing that would have complemented the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer attack, noting that the Red Devils would ...

Steve Bannon, 'We Build the Wall' organizers arrested, charged with defrauding donors

August 20, 2020

Former White House chief strategist and ex-Breitbart News executive chairman Steve Bannon is being charged with fraud by NY prosecutors for his role in an online fundraising scheme that promised to collect private donations to build a wall along the U.S.

Leeds United agree new contract with Marcelo Bielsa

August 20, 2020

The fixture between Leeds and Derby has become the subject of increased rivalry in the past two years, following "Spygate" - when a member of Leeds staff had been found watching Derby train from a public footpath. It seems likely Arteta does want to replace the England Under-21 worldwide in the Arsenal squad and once he has done so, Leeds United could well land their man.

FIFA Cancels International Round of Football Fixtures

August 20, 2020

The October window this year will be kept free for national teams to use for friendlies if conditions allow for them, before match days three and four of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations preliminaries will be staged from 9-17 November. The window for global fixtures from 31 August to 8 September this year has also been moved to 24 January to 1 February, 2022 for all confederations except UEFA , this also applies to the women's game.

Gabriel: Napoli make big salary offer to Arsenal target

August 20, 2020

The Brazilian U20 global will be an exciting addition to Arteta's squad as he's developed into one of the most highly-rated defenders in European football following an excellent campaign in Ligue 1 . We've always said, "Look, if we have an agreement with two clubs or three clubs and the agreements are the same then we are not going to create a bidding competition", and that choice, I don't think I'm giving up too much if I tell you that that choice is probably today or tomorrow.

Man Utd Premier League fixtures: Delayed start, Jose showdown, derby days

August 20, 2020

City lost to Lyon in the Champions League quarterfinals on Saturday, while United lost to Sevilla in the Europa League semifinals on Sunday. A home game against Crystal Palace is a nice way to start the season. Despite a strong finish seeing them end up in third place, United were still a painful 30 points adrift of rivals and champions Liverpool last season.

Brooks Koepka withdraws from Northern Trust over knee, hip injuries

August 20, 2020

Koepka, who has been battling hip and knee issues, was 97th on the season-long FedExCup points list and would have needed a good finish at this week's Northern Trust to finish inside the top 70 and advance to next week's BMW Championship. Koepka - the seventh-ranked golfer in the world after beginning the year at No. 1 - finished seventh at the RBC Heritage in late June after the PGA Tour's restart and tied for second at the WGC-FedEx St.

Avalanche rout Coyotes to take commanding 3-1 series lead

August 20, 2020

Their defense closed in around goalie Philipp Grubauer , shut down the Coyotes' shooting lanes. Finally , a laugher in what otherwise had been a nail-biting type Stanley Cup playoff series for the Avalanche and Arizona Coyotes . Coming off a big win in Game 3, the Coyotes are now one game from having their playoff bubble popped. "I didn't talk to them (players) after the game, I'll try again tomorrow".

Chong set to leave United for loan spell in Bremen

August 20, 2020

Chong extended his contract with Manchester United earlier this year until 2022, but cannot yet count on regular playing time. Chong joined United from Feyenoord in 2016 and has been limited to just 16 appearances in all competitions since being promoted to the first team in 2018.

Juventus manager, Pirlo makes promise to Cristiano Ronaldo

August 20, 2020

Although, the Premier League side allegedly aim to include 22-year-old centre-back Merih Demiral in a potential deal, but the Old Lady are not willing to let the Turkey worldwide leave. Reports also have it that the club is also considering making Ronaldo available for £54 million as financial crisis continues to distraught their plans.

Lautaro Martinez and Romelu Lukaku star in Europa League rout

August 20, 2020

Shakhtar were unable to put up resistance whereas Inter were not done with scoring, as Martinez set up for Lukaku, who tapped home for 4-0 four minutes later. After Inter suffered from splits in the squad around the departure of former captain Mauro Icardi in 2018-19, the obvious chemistry between Martínez and Lukaku is a welcome change ahead Friday's final against Sevilla.

Cincinnati Reds Announcer Thom Brennaman Makes Anti-Gay Slur On Live Mic

August 20, 2020

Brennaman was pulled off the air shortly thereafter. Shorty after his apology and home run call, Brennaman went off the air and turned it over to FOX Sports Ohio to continue broadcasting the intra-league game as the MLB forges on during the coronavirus-stricken, wacky 2020 season.

Temple launches COVID-19 dashboard, reports 2 active student cases

August 20, 2020

Notre Dame's football season may have taken a step closer to an untimely conclusion on Tuesday, barely a week into preseason camp, following a spike in COVID-19 cases on campus. This advisory provides all the information the University will share about the cases. However, cases are still being seen at schools across the country.

UAE- Australia skipper Finch fears for mental health of players in 'bio-bubbles'

August 20, 2020

Finch is targeting to end his career on a high note by performing well both individually and team-wise enabling them to reach the finals when the 2023 World Cup happens in India. "The first month or so that we were in lockdown, I didn't miss playing at all", he said . "There's been so much time and effort put in by thousands of people to give us the opportunity to play global cricket again".

What does the future hold for Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi?

August 20, 2020

The first scenario predicted by Marca is that the Argentine will say adios to Barcelona in a matter of days. Neither Setien nor his predecessor Ernesto Valverde dared enough to give more minutes to the likes of Ansu Fati and Riqui Puig, with the 21-year-old midfielder not even making an appearance in the Champions League this season.

Chiefs to allow 16,000 fans at September 10 National Football League opener vs. Texans

August 20, 2020

Arrowhead Stadium can normally seat over 76,000 fans. On Monday, the Chiefs announced plans for a reduced capacity for 22 percent when they face the Texans in the September 10 season opener at Arrowhead Stadium. Vendors at Arrowhead will not accept cash, which will minimize contact between guests and staff. Smoking and spitting will be prohibited. On Sunday, Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam said they hope to have fans in the stands at FirstEnergy Stadium this season, and cited 20 ...

Hornets suspend radio broadcaster for 'mistyped' racial slur

August 20, 2020

This is where things get weird. Shot-making in the Jazz-Ni****s game is awesome! " Murray and Mitchell going back and forth what a game! ". The Hornets are now investigating the matter. I take full responsibility for my actions. "I'm truly sorry that this happened and I apologise to those I offended". John Focke , announcer for National Basketball Association team the Charlotte Hornets, has issued an apology after tweeting out a racial slur during a game this week, claiming the incident ...

Mbappe, di Maria elated as PSG reach Champions League final

August 20, 2020

Just before the half-time, Di Maria doubled the lead for his team with a close-range left-footed finish past goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi. The winners will have a last date with Paris Saint-Germain, who beat German side RB Leipzig in the very first semi-final to reserve what will be their very first look in the Champions League last.

What Jon Jones’ move to heavyweight means for UFC, Stipe Miocic

August 19, 2020

And as he says, with his brothers Arthur and Chandler recognized star athletes in the National Football League, the move could go one further step to unlocking his undeniable athletic potential. And even if that blockbuster showdown can't be made, seeing the towering, long-limbed Jones go toe-to-toe with Cameroonian powerhouse Francis Ngannou would have even the most skeptical of fight fans licking their lips.

All 10 teams sign up to 2021-25 Concorde Agreement

August 19, 2020

FIA president Jean Todt said that in a time of "unprecedented global challenges" from the coronavirus pandemic he was proud of how the sport's stakeholders had worked together. Since then the team has entered 873 grands prix, won 182 races, eight Constructors' World Championships and 12 Drivers' World Championships. Announcing their signatory to the new document McLaren chief excutive Zak Brown said: "Formula 1 has taken another important stride on the road to a sustainable, strong future ...

Koepka withdraws from Northern Trust, ends season

August 19, 2020

He'll also miss the Tour Championship, where he tied for third a year ago. Koepka started the year ranked No. 1 the world, but he has not won in more than a year. The news caps a somewhat disappointing season for Koepka, who has been struggling with the left knee injury that sidelined him for three months last season.

Neymar could miss UEFA CL final for swapping shirts after PSG win

August 19, 2020

The only question is whether Neymar will play in Sunday's final against Bayern Munich or Lyon after he broke UEFA's COVID-19 protocols for swapping jerseys with RB Leipzig defender Marcel Halstenberg after the game in Lisbon . Mbappe also reflected on his relationship with his goalscoring partner, Neymar , after the pair have scored a combined total of 60 goals this season.

Cricket South Africa crisis deepens as interim CEO Faul steps down

August 19, 2020

The CSA will not rush to appoint a replacement, however, leaving the role vacant until the end of the term. The CEO of the Titans, Faul is reportedly discontent with the manner in which the board conducts its business. Nenzani has been leading Cricket South Africa since 2013. The board confirmed that Faul had left a detail transitional plan for the ending of his secondment to Cricket South Africa.

Ben Shelley - Notes from Game 4: Hurricanes vs. Bruins

August 19, 2020

It was just the second time in 10 situations that the Carolina franchise lost a Game 4 when trailing a series by 2-1. Breaking down each of Boston's goals, Haydn Fleury got beat terribly, leading to Jake DeBrusk's chance on the first goal, then Jake Gardiner got outworked along the boards and Connor Clifton capitalized with a great shot to tie it.

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