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Islanders finally finish off Flyers

September 08, 2020

It's do or die for the New York Islanders tonight, as they face the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 7 of their second round series. Now the two teams head into their final game, Game 7. But Provorov's goal ensured none of that mattered. It was just his second start this postseason after earning the win in Game 4 of the Flyers series on August 30.

Louis Cardinals Legend Lou Brock Dead at 81

September 08, 2020

The guy leads the National League as the all-time greatest base stealer (ever) with a whopping 938 stolen bases through his 19-year career. Brock was key in helping St. The trade for Brock, which had initially stirred doubts among some Cardinals players, is widely considered one of the most one-sided in baseball history.

Australian De Minaur Beats Pospisil To Reach US Open Last Eight

September 08, 2020

I just tried to keep playing my game. But Pospisil roared right back at 6-5 to break, converting his third set point with an resounding cross court forehand victor. "Now I've got just another match awaiting for me". Top seed Novak Djokovic's disqualification on Sunday for striking a line judge with a ball has left Thiem as one of the favourites and the Austrian gave a composed performance to reach the last eight in NY for the second time in his career.

McLaren was "second strongest force" in Italian GP - Seidl

September 08, 2020

The 24-year-old Frenchman finished 0.415 seconds ahead of McLaren driver Carlos Sainz and 3.358 ahead of Racing Point's Lance Stroll of Montreal on an entirely unexpected podium. "I think he has a lot of talent and I don't think he was necessarily treated fairly at Red Bull in the end when he got demoted". With the entire process of entering the pit lane, stopping for 10s, and then leaving costing Hamilton a massive 31.6s in total, the Englishman resumed his race at the back of the field - ...

Man City's Laporte, Mahrez test positive for coronavirus

September 08, 2020

Manchester City players Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte have tested positive for coronavirus, the Premier League club have announced. City said in a statement that both players did not display any symptoms and are now self-isolating in line with protocols established by the league and the British government.

Disqualified Djokovic must embrace ‘bad guy’ role, says McEnroe

September 07, 2020

Former US Davis Cup captain Patrick McEnroe is among those who said that Djokovic should have fronted a press conference. After Djokovic left the Flushing Meadows facility and refused to take part in his press commitments, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) released a statement on his default.

Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood 'axed by England for breaking quarantine rules'

September 07, 2020

These included not meeting anyone outside of the England squad and staff during the team's stay in Iceland . United opens its Premier League season Saturday against Crystal Palace, while City faces Wolves on Monday. He wrote on Instagram: "Following the story which has emerged today regarding my actions in Iceland , I want to make a fully apology". "When I was called up by Gareth for these games, my first reaction was that f enormous pride".

Steelers sign Heyward to reported 4-year, $71.4M extension

September 07, 2020

The 31-year-old had one year left on his six-year, $59 million deal with the team. The Steelers are set to open their season on September 14 on Monday Night Football against the New York Giants. The total deal is five years for $75.1 million. Heyward has been named to the Pro Bowl each of the past three seasons and was also All Pro in 2017.

Newcastle sign Callum Wilson from Bournemouth

September 07, 2020

Scotland winger Fraser is close to completing a free transfer to St James' Park. "It's a massive club with great history". Both have many years of experience in the top-flight and have been standout players for Bournemouth over the past few years.

Dustin Johnson leads by 5 shots entering final round of Tour Championship

September 07, 2020

That gave me a lot of good looks at birdie, which helped me go low". "What was happening is I was just hitting the driver a little bit towards the toe and obviously when you hit it off the toe it does not like to cut". Dustin Johnson believes he's still going to need a low final round to secure FedExCup victory after moving five ahead at the Tour Championship. Johnson began Sunday with a one-shot lead on Im and pulled away quickly, his 312-yard opening drive into the middle of the fairway ...

Leinster beat Munster 13-3 to reach Pro14 final

September 07, 2020

A Sexton penalty on the stroke of half-time sent his side in 10-3 to the good at the interval. The TMO awarded the try after the 22-year-old got in over the line from the back of Leinster's maul. Munster already had injury problems heading into the encounter and their problems compounded as Andrew Conway left the field and their Golden Boot victor Hanrahan kicked two penalties wide playing into the hands of Leinster .

COVID-19 confusion hits Scotland, Croatia tie — UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE

September 07, 2020

The Slovakia match went ahead despite two positive Covid-19 results in the Czech camp, though every player was negative, and after the final whistle the FACR chose to end its preparations for Scotland with immediate effect. Hit by a coronavirus outbreak, the Czech Republic named a new squad Sunday for its next Nations League game with only two of the 23 having played for the national team before.

Adrian Peterson joining Lions on one-year contract

September 07, 2020

Peterson played most of his career in the division with the Vikings before his career went on the long journey that has had stops in New Orleans, Arizona and Washington. The 35-year-old will reunite with Lions offensive coordinator Darell Bevell, who held the same role with the Minnesota Vikings for Peterson's first three National Football League seasons.

Serena headlines day 6 at the US Open

September 07, 2020

Firing 12 aces, Williams suffered two breaks in the opener, responding with three successful return games in sets two and three to move over the top, adding 29 winners and 23 unforced errors to her tally. Frances Tiafoe will make his first appearance in the round of 16 as he beat Marton Fucsovics 6-2, 6-3, 6-2. "It's an incredibly interesting match, because she's actually a US Open champion".

Timo Werner message to new Chelsea FC signing Kai Havertz

September 07, 2020

His arrival follows that of fellow Germany global Timo Werner , as well as Hakim Ziyech , Ben Chilwell , Thiago Silva and Malang Sarr. The Frenchman added: "You need something more to win the title". Some Liverpool fans have given their take on Chelsea signing Havertz, and below are some of the best comments on Twitter. I think he will help me a lot in my position and also maybe on the things that I can improve.

UEFA Nations League: Ruthless Spain thrash Ukraine, Germany held in Switzerland

September 07, 2020

It took the 17-year-old less than two minutes to make a huge impact on global football. At the end of the match, Ramos spoke about the win: "I'm very happy with the result and the three points, it was a very professional performance". Now, attention will turn back to club football where Fati will be working under Ronald Koeman at the Camp Nou this season. "I'm not scared. I'm sure it won't go to his head, he's very humble", he told a news conference about Fati's first Spain start.

Hall of Fame Mets pitcher Tom Seaver passes away at age 75

September 07, 2020

Seaver passed away on Monday from complications of Lewy body dementia and COVID-19, according to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Seaver was dubbed Tom Terrific during his historic run with the Mets from 1967 to 1977, when he won 198 games.

Novak Djokovic defaulted from US Open for hitting lineswoman with ball

September 07, 2020

After several minutes of debate with on-court officials, Djokovic was defaulted from the match. Djokovic's disqualification occurred following an incident near the end of the first set in his last-16 match with Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta .

Lionel Messi Isn't Ex-Barcelona Coach's Favorite Among Players He Has Trained

September 07, 2020

A handout provided by Barcelona shows captain and Argentina striker Lionel Messi in a club jersey yesterday. "I told the club, especially the president, that I wanted to go", said Messi . "It was a massive drama when I told my wife and my sons". Last week, Messi was absent from pre-season training last week as he continued to try to force a move.

Djokovic, Osaka into fourth round at US Open

September 07, 2020

Novak Djokovic sailed into the last 16 of the US Open on Friday as off-court intrigue forced the delay of a men's singles match over issues linked to novel coronavirus (Covid-19). "It's weird. Definitely weird". Nobody could hear it that well because the people are gone (laughter). "Oh, no, that's too much'". Meanwhile, Zverev was spotted by television cameras reclined in his Arthur Ashe Stadium suite, shirtless, looking like a lounger enjoying a day at the beach, when he should have been ...

US Open: Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic withdrawn from doubles

September 07, 2020

Mladenovic was one of seven players who had been operating under enhanced health and safety protocols after being contact traced to French player Benoit Paire , who withdrew last week after testing positive for COVID-19. The match between Frenchman Adrian Mannarino , another of those facing restrictions, and Alexander Zverev was delayed for almost three hours on Friday but Mannarino was eventually allowed to play.

US Open: Adrian Mannarino "happy" to play following new coronavirus restrictions

September 07, 2020

Mannarino - who previously had been in contact with another player that had tested positive for coronavirus - said he was told as he was warming up that the New York State Department of Health had said that he would not be allowed to play Friday and that he should be quarantined in his hotel room and not be able to go on a tennis court.

Djokovic disqualified from US Open after hitting lineswoman with ball

September 07, 2020

Top-seeded Novak Djokovic has been defaulted from his fourth-round match at the US Open after he accidentally hit a line judge with a tennis ball. Djokovic had just lost a game to his opponent, Pablo Carreno Busta , to fall behind 6-5 in the first set.

'Tenet' Brings in Over $20 Million at the U.S

September 06, 2020

Overall internationally, Tenet has exceeded expectations . Few onlookers felt it was possible to gauge how Tenet would open. In other domestic box office news, Disney's The New Mutants, which only brought in $800k on Friday - dropping almost 75% since its debut - will generate $3.5 million through Labor Day.

Gary Lineker reacts to Lionel Messi’s Barcelona decision

September 06, 2020

Carragher went on to suggest teams have found a way to dilute Guardiola's City, as he claimed their 12 defeats last season were evidence that they have lost some of their fear factor. His lawyers sent Barca a burofax on August 25 stating his intention to depart but Messi insisted he had he made his feelings clear to Bartomeu long before.

Brooklyn Nets Hire Former Suns Star Steve Nash As Coach

September 06, 2020

It was some remarks that got blasted non-stop since he made them earlier in the week. I'm not talking about Jason Kidd, his first era when they were building the Brooklyn Nets squad, I'm not talking about Doc Rivers in Orlando. That's why the team kept Vaughn. Nash is third in National Basketball Association history with 10,335 assists and the 2005 and 2006 MVP, one of only 10 players to win it in back-to-back years.

Michael Vaughan predicts Buttler to continue form and England to beat Australia

September 06, 2020

The Twenty20s should have served as preparation for October's T20 World Cup in Australia but the Covid-19 outbreak means the next edition of the global showpiece will take place in India in 2021. "Individually, collectively, we all paid a price for that". "We came here with a very young team because of the circumstances and, gosh, that put hairs on their chest to lose 5-0 in England ".

Kai Havertz thrilled to complete Chelsea move

September 06, 2020

He told Chelsea's official site: "I am very happy and proud to be here". Havertz's move eclipses Werner's short-lived record as Germany's most expensive footballer after he joined Chelsea for 53 million euros in June. The spending spree also signals that Russian billionaire owner Roman Abramovich is still very much invested in his club's fortunes, even if he no longer resides in London.

Coveted free agent Jadeveon Clowney to sign with Tennessee Titans

September 06, 2020

In 2019, Clowney played 13 games in Seattle, where he notched one interception (which he took for a touchdown), two fumble recoveries, 31 tackles and seven tackles for loss. Prior to previous year, the former SC standout had 18.5 sacks combined over the 2017 and 2018 campaigns. Clowney has been one of the best pass rushers in the league over the past four years, making the Pro Bowl three straight years from 2016 to 2018.

Italian GP: Pierre Gasly wins for AlphaTauri after Lewis Hamilton penalty

September 06, 2020

But he had been given a 10-seconds stop-go penalty for taking a pit-stop while the pit-lane was closed after Kevin Magnussen had pulled up and parked his Haas vehicle in the pit-lane. Antonio Giovinazzi received the same sanction. Hamilton, for reasons unclear at this stage, missed the pre-race anti-racism demonstration, and once the race started, what had been looking like a routine win for Hamilton turned on its head on Mercedes' fateful decision.

Here are the 2019/20 PFA Award nominees

September 06, 2020

City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne , the victor of the Premier League Player of the Season award, is also on the shortlist, with Raheem Sterling completing the list. Access exclusive podcasts, interviews and analysis with a monthly or annual membership. Reiten was also nominated for the FWA Footballer of the Year but lost out to Vivianne Miedema who could add to her personal honours tally with the PFA award.

Serena wary of Stephens threat in third round

September 06, 2020

Just get a game. That was certainly a crucial factor in her 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 win against Sloane Stephens on Saturday that felt much more like a semifinal than a third-round match. Many wondered if she had become accustomed to the energy of the adoring crowd and would struggle in its absence. At this stage in her life, Williams is discovering the key to success lies in finding room to allow for the occasional botched letter.

Thiem sees off Cilic to reach fourth round

September 06, 2020

Thiem, who has actually reached 3 Grand Slam finals without success, started to battle with his 2nd serve and Cilic broke for the very first time in the match to increase 4-2 and after that required a fourth set. "With a day off and just a three-setter to play, I'm feeling good". Russian third seed Medvedev - last year's runner-up - eased past J.J. Wolf in straight sets at Flushing Meadows in NY.

Renault to be rebranded as Alpine for 2021

September 06, 2020

Renault has confirmed it will be rebranded as the Alpine F1 Team in 2021 to promote one of the group's other auto brands. The 1.6-litre hybrid powertrains will remain branded as Renault E-tech units, ensuring the vehicle firm retains an identity in F1.

One-Third of Tested Big 10 Athletes With Coronavirus Have Heart Inflammation

September 06, 2020

The Big Ten released its fall football schedule on August 5, with plans for a 10-game season beginning in early September. A new revelation suggests the Big Ten made the right call in canceling its fall sports, but it could worry athletes in general.

Callum Wilson: Striker set to join Newcastle from Bournemouth in £20m deal

September 06, 2020

Steve Bruce needed to improve his attacking options and Callum Wilson should prove to be a quality addition to his attack. The 28-year-old England global is a prime target for Dean Smith but Villa's initial offer has fallen short of the Cherries valuation.

Arsenal re-sign Dani Ceballos on loan from Real Madrid

September 06, 2020

The Spanish global returned to Madrid this summer but with a regular start spot in Zinedine Zidane's side looking unlikely, Ceballos decided another loan move away from the Bernabeu was the best decision. Ceballos will have to complete a mandatory 14 day quarantine period before coming to public after he enters England. Journalist Fabrizio Romano is now one of the most trusted transfer experts in Europe and according to him, the Premier League side have offered not one but two players ...

Abiteboul emphasises Alpine task won’t harm Renault F1 role

September 06, 2020

Abiteboul has been tasked with leading a period of reflection around the creation, organization and implementation of the Alpine auto brand, but says any change to the F1 team to promote Alpine will not be his decision. "The way we want to make use of that platform will be up to the CEO. The contact centre expertise, innovation, and flexibility of the RAC will help us to achieve our ambition to deliver industry leading customer services across all the Groupe Renault UK brands".

Donny Van De Beek Was Wanted By Six Clubs

September 06, 2020

And closer to home, Van de Beek had a couple of Ajax legends to turn to for their opinion on the Red Devils. "They just spent £40 million ($53 million) on a position where they are already strong", he continued. Van de Beek has also been capped ten times by the Dutch national team over the past three years, but has failed to find the net. "You have to have someone who can play the holding role".

Bopanna-Shapovalov enter second round of US Open

September 06, 2020

Shapovalov, 21, took his frustration out on his racket as momentum shifted in the third set, smashing it three times in a row on the court after one point. I worked for the match and I deserved it and I absolutely choked it, which is something that I can admit because I pride myself on being clutch and serving these matches out and playing well when it really matters.

Carragher warns dithering Man Utd: Liverpool primed to sign Sancho

September 06, 2020

United have been speaking with BVB for months over a deal for the England global, but are unhappy with the Germans' £105m valuation. Manchester United have been linked with Jadon Sancho even before the start of the summer transfer window and the latest reports going on in the media are now looking positive for the Red Devils.

Owen Farrell red-carded for 'horrific' high challenge

September 06, 2020

Leo Cullen's side host the reigning European champions on 19 September at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. "I watched it live but have not watched it on the video", said Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall. "He works really hard on all parts of his game and he has improved in that area. We hope the player he hit is OK". Farrell doesn't exactly have the best of reputations when it comes to his tackle technique with the outhalf infamous for leading with his shoulder far more often than not.

Quite nice not to be abused: Warner

September 06, 2020

So it just shows you the importance of communicating, and it was nice to have that", he added. "Over the last few years especially, a lot of the talk has been about the batting lineup and how phenomenal it is". He also acknowledged how thankful Australia were to be in action at all amid the Covid-19 pandemic. "We love playing against England and it is better still when we win, but first of all it is great to be over here and playing".

Nuggets make almost all their shots early, beat Clippers in Game 2

September 06, 2020

You can also stream the game with Sling . "They got into us the entire game". It only took a few plays for Denver coach Michael Malone to like what he was seeing Saturday night. "We've shown that we're a very resilient group that can execute and find ways to win in close games down the stretch. It's great to be able to tie the series up and have that life and belief going into the next game".

No. 1 woman Karolina Pliskova knocked out of US Open

September 06, 2020

The remaining top seeds in the women's draw, which was already missing six of the top 10 ranked players heading into the major tournament, are No. 2 Sofia Kenin, No. Mladenovic served for the match again but could not find the ingenuity that had swept her into such an imposing lead. "It's just great to be playing without that extra pressure I had on myself before", Pironkova said.

Manchester United 'may have to settle for Sergio Reguilon loan deal'

September 06, 2020

Reguilon came through the youth ranks at Real Madrid and made 31 appearances in La Liga for Sevilla last term. Despite having his heart set on making a return to Madrid, Zinedine Zidane has reportedly added Reguilon to his list of players he wants sold.

Trump to present Holtz with Presidential Medal of Freedom

September 06, 2020

Trump added that he received "letters from every football coach nearly in the nation", including University of Alabama coach Nick Saban, urging the president to give the medal to Holtz, per Yahoo Sports . Holtz spent 34 years coaching both college and professional football teams. He also briefly was the head coach of the New York Jets of the NFL. Holtz coached the Gamecocks from 1999-2004, going 33-37.

Texans, Deshaun Watson Reach Four-Year, $160M Extension

September 06, 2020

His new contract also puts him near the top of the National Football League in terms of average base salary for the next several years, surpassing Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson for second place. Watson also rushed for 551 yards and 5 TDs, and at season's end, he was named to his first Pro Bowl . In three seasons, he has appeared in 38 games (37 starts) and been selected to two Pro Bowls.

Serena Williams advances to round three at US Open

September 05, 2020

Williams, the tournament's third seed, is seeking a 24th singles Grand Slam title that would equal Margaret Court's record. Anisimova reached the semi-finals of the French Open last summer but pulled out of the US Open following the sudden death of her father and coach Konstantin.

Miami Dolphins release quarterback Josh Rosen

September 05, 2020

According to Adam Schefter, there weren't any teams willing to move pieces for him. With that being said, it's been reported that the Dolphins were looking to trade Rosen, this week. 1 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Though there wasn't a clear path for Rosen to become the Dolphins' starter again, it is somewhat surprising the team decided against developing Rosen - with his cheap $750,000 salary - as a backup.

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