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Major League Baseball unveils condensed playoff schedule at neutral ballparks | Offside

September 18, 2020

After weeks of rumor and speculation, the Major League Baseball officially announced today its plans for a multiple-site bubble playoff model. Commissioner Rob Manfred said on Monday that he hopes that a limited number of fans can attend league championship series games and World Series games, which flies in the face of the entire bubble concept.

WNBA's Maya Moore Marries Man She Helped Free From Wrongful Conviction

September 18, 2020

Just hours after he was released, exhausted but still full of excitement from finally stepping back into the world as a free man, Irons asked Moore to marry him. Gold medalists Breanna Stewart #9 (left), Maya Moore #7, head coach Geno Auriemma, Tina Charles #14, Sue Bird #6 and Diana Taurasi #12 of United States pose with their gold medals after the Women's Basketball competition on Day 15 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 20, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Teenager stuns tennis world with never-before-seen moment

September 18, 2020

Stan had to chaise the result from the first game of the second set, dropping nine of the first ten games to find himself 6-0, 3-1 down. Nishikori had surgery on his right elbow after the US Open past year. Coria will next face local favorite Matteo Berrettini , the No. 4 seed. In the women's draw, former world no.1 Angelique Kerber , the 15th seed, lost 6-3, 6-1 to the Czech Republic's Katerina Siniakova , who now faces Daria Kasatkina of Russian Federation.

Tributes Pour In For 'Beautiful, Decent, And Kind' Champion Jockey Pat Smullen

September 18, 2020

A long-time ally of dual Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Dermot Weld, Smullen retired from race riding because of the illness in 2018. "Pat was one of our greatest stars". "Deep down, I really loved the guy". He was champion jockey in Ireland on nine occasions, enjoying a tremendous partnership with trainer Dermot Weld.

PM Khan Calls a High-Level Meeting with the Cricket Board

September 18, 2020

The PCB said it expects to earn in excess of US$200 million over three years. The previous deal, with Sony-owned Ten Sports, was worth only $12 million a year for a period of five years, between 2015-20. "At the moment nothing has been finalised", the PCB official said. Also, for the first time, all the major domestic tournaments, including the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, the National T20 Cup, the One Day Pakistan Cup and the National U-19 One-Day and National U-19 Three Day tournaments, will be ...

Neymar banned two matches as league opens racism probe

September 18, 2020

As well as Neymar's claim of racist abuse, five players were sent off following a mass brawl deep in stoppage time including the Brazil global, Layvin Kurzawa and Leandro Paredes from PSG and Marseille duo Jordan Amavi and Dario Benedetto .

KSI mocks Logan Paul vs Floyd Mayweather announcement

September 17, 2020

Reports of an agreement between Mayweather and Paul emerged when another prominent YouTube celebrity, Keemstar , tweeted that a fight was on the cards. "[Paul's] now 0-1. He's going to be fighting one of the best in Floyd Mayweather ". Retired boxing icon Floyd Mayweather Jr . is lacing up the gloves.

'Most of Our Players Have Caught' COVID

September 17, 2020

Back In June LSU's football team had a spike of Coronavirus cases with at least 30 of LSU's 115 players having to be quarantined because they tested positive. The Big Ten, however, has been discussing the possibility of allowing its football season to start as early as next month. The university began to report aggregate positive coronavirus on August 15, when students began returning to campus.

Egan Bernal withdraws from Tour de France

September 16, 2020

Defending champion Egan Bernal has withdrawn from the Tour de France ahead of stage 17 , Team Ineos said on Wednesday. It was his first Tour de France stage win, and Bora-Hansgrohe's first of this Tour. This victory is also a very big relief for me and the team, I still can not believe it. "The step I've made this year is so huge and I'm blessed to win today".

Hadwin ready to take major game to 'next level — MCCARTHY

September 16, 2020

It's also the first time the US Open will be played outside of June since 1931. "You have to hit good shots". To this day, it remains the highest 72-hole score to win a major championship. "This one or Oakmont here is either one or two". McIlroy is off diaper duty for this week's rescheduled U.S. Open, which gets underway at Winged Foot Golf Club in NY amid the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday.

Stars take 3-1 stranglehold lead over Knights in National Hockey League playoffs

September 16, 2020

Dallas shouldn't have won this game; Vegas should have easily tied this series based on the first and second period. Well, not exactly the same situation. "He's a fighter. He's a battler". "We'll get together later when we know who's ready to go as a staff and we'll discuss that, who is going in", Bowness said.

Depay set for medicals after Barcelona agree £28m deal

September 16, 2020

Depay was dropped from the starting line-up for Lyon's trip to Montpellier on Tuesday night but came off the bench to score in a 2-1 defeat. Depay has been regularly a part of the playing XI when Ronald Koeman (current Barcelona coach) was in charge of the national team, and if the deal is successful the Dutch striker will join Frenkie de Jong.

Wolves snapping at heels of the elite, Football News & Top Stories

September 16, 2020

Nuno, so far, has spent three years at Wolves , leading them to the Championship title before back-to-back seventh-placed finishes in the Premier League . "He is a fantastic manager". It meant Wolves are the first Premier League side to score two goals inside six minutes on the opening day of the season.

Gareth Bale, Sergio Reguilon, Jadon Sancho, Uros Racic, Chris Smalling

September 16, 2020

Gareth Bale could make a sensational return to Tottenham after the Real Madrid star's agent talked up a reunion. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has endured a frustrating transfer window so far as he's only managed to sign midfielder Donny van de Beek from Ajax having struggled to secure deals for his other key transfer targets.

Dallas Cowboys lose 3 starters in narrow loss to LA Rams

September 16, 2020

National Football League official Tony Corrente defended the offensive pass interference penalty called on Gallup in the closing stages of Sunday night's Cowboys-Rams game, leaving no gray area in Gallup's offense. "It was a huge chance", Prescott said. As we look back at the performance of the offense like we do every week, it is clear that we should always start with the biggest issue.

New Zealand eases quarantine rules for Wallabies

September 16, 2020

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie warned New Zealand Rugby (NZR) on Sunday that his side would refuse to play a test against the All Blacks on October 10 because COVID-19 protocols would not allow them to prepare properly. "Under those quarantine arrangements I can assure you we won't be playing a Test in New Zealand that weekend". She believed they were still coming: "There's no reason for them not to".

Lydia Ko finishes strong to record top 10 finish at ANA Inspiration

September 16, 2020

And she did so in srtyle. But that was the last birdie she made. Korda began to claw her way back with a birdie on the par-5 11th, a gap wedge to 3 feet for birdie on the 12th and a pitching wedge just over the bunker that rolled out to 5 feet for birdie on the 15th, regaining a share of the lead.

Djokovic: cannot guarantee he will never be disqualified again

September 15, 2020

On Aug. 20, after five months of postponed and cancelled tournaments, tennis was finally back on for the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and Women's Tennis Association (WTA). "The rules are clear, so I accepted it, and I had to move on". I'm definitely going to try my best that something like that never happens again, obviously, but anything is possible in life.

Maguire to stay as Man Utd captain despite court case

September 15, 2020

United start their Premier League campaign against Crystal Palace on 19 September after being given an extra week of rest following their involvement in the Europa League in August. "He hasn't been with us long, obviously he was another who was on global [duty], so he's done really well considering he's only trained with us for two days".

Neymar Responds To Alvaro Gonzalez's 'Bad Loser' Jibe With Further Racism Claims

September 15, 2020

Marseille boss Adore Villas-Boas has said he is not entirely sure but he was also quick to state that "racism is unacceptable in football". "My only regret is not hitting that Gonzalez in the face, " Neymar stated on his twitter page. Incredible 3 points today. The world's most expensive footballer at £198 million (S$347.5 million) tweeted: "You are not a man to assume your mistake, losing is part of the sport".

Scheffler out of US Open with a positive coronavirus test

September 15, 2020

Horsfield said he was asymptomatic and feeling well, but based on CDC guidelines he will notify those with whom he has had close contact and self-isolate until he returns a negative test. Koepka and Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell previously pulled out of the Travelers Championship after their caddies tested positive for coronavirus.

Easy to follow when you have a captain like Virat Kohli

September 15, 2020

AB de Villiers has lavished high praise on Virat Kohli saying the Royal Challengers Bangalore captain leads by example and makes it easier to follow as he is always leading from the front. Sometimes injuries happen and you are out for six or seven months. "I think everyone wants to play in front of big stadiums, there is a sort of adrenaline that pumps into you when the crowd gets very loud especially in the Chinnaswamy, when the RCB crowd gets going, it gets hard to stop the RCB side".

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang signs new three-year Arsenal contract

September 15, 2020

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta now has a very big squad that will have a lot of players that will want to take part in matches and we today take a look at two players that will give him squad choosing headache when they become fit to play.

Tom Brady offers honest assessment of his Buccaneers debut

September 15, 2020

Saints: Two-time All-Pro WR Michael Thomas appeared to be limping in the fourth quarter of a game in which he had just three catches for 17 yards. Every team's going to wish they did things better, ' Brady said. Howard in the corner of the end zone for a 9-yard touchdown to make it 24-14, before a 38-yard field goal by Ryan Succop brought the Bucs within one score.

Kylian Mbappe wants to play in Premier League or LaLiga in 2021

September 15, 2020

But the 21-year-old is apparently planning to leave. Kylian Mbappe joined PSG from Monaco in 2018 for a reported fee of around €145m. United are watching left-back Sergio Reguilon of Real Madrid and Vitali Mikulenko of Dynamo Kiev this summer due to uncertainties in position and Teles is also highly connected.

OR air quality remains poor Tuesday; chance of showers expected in Portland

September 15, 2020

Over the weekend, Vancouver's air quality was one of the worst in the world . Air quality advisories are in place across B.C. Wildfire smoke lingering over much of B.C. The running coach at Rackets and Runners completed a 15-kilometre run on Saturday with about 15 other people. But moving forward, they will decide whether to run depending on how fellow runners are feeling.

Pau Gasol, Wife Honor Kobe Bryant's Family With Newborn Daughter's Name

September 15, 2020

Former Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol found a touching way to honor his late friend, Kobe Bryant , and daughter, Gianna Bryant , following the birth of his daughter. The two played together on two championship teams, and their families developed a close friendship that's remained throughout the years. Later that day he shared another photo of Gasol and Bryant on the court, with a heartfelt message about his teammate.

Hedge fund billionaire Steve Cohen reportedly reaches deal to become Mets owner

September 15, 2020

The final sale price is thought to be between $2.4 billion and $2.45 billion, sources told Joel Sherman of the New York Post . The agreement purportedly values the franchise at $2.42 billion, which would establish a new Major League Baseball record.

"Too nice" Albon will take strength from F1 podium

September 15, 2020

Twice before during his career he had been on course to take a podium only for lady luck to desert him, with collisions with Lewis Hamilton in last years Brazilian Grand Prix and this year's Austrian Grand Prix ending his chances of a top three finish.

Bale offer ready, Sancho fears, United make Reguilon demand to Real

September 15, 2020

Manchester United are still some way from reaching an agreement to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund. United's need for a right-winger is obvious and Sancho's desire for the move makes it a match made in heaven on paper. Donny van de Beek has already arrived in a £40m deal from Ajax to the delight of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer while Dean Henderson will compete with David De Gea back from his brilliant loan at Sheffield United , so United are stronger ahead of their Premier League opener ...

Bucks tell Giannis Antetokounmpo they will spend to build around him

September 15, 2020

We're definitely going to be there in a couple years, soon. The team opened the 2019-20 season with aspirations of bringing an National Basketball Association title to Milwaukee for the first time since 1971 and posted the NBA's best record but were eliminated by the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference semifinals in five games.

When and where to watch Dominic Thiem vs Alexander Zverev

September 15, 2020

Thiem joked after his straight-sets semi-final victory over Daniil Medvedev that if he loses, he might have to contact a multiple-Slam victor who lost four finals before winning his first, and then going on to win two more. "It's huge pressure for both of us". Despite having her first child two years ago, Bulgarian Pironkova made a surprise run in her first tournament in three years, leading former world No.

AG reported hitting deer, but hit man — South Dakota agency

September 15, 2020

Ravnsborg reported to the local county sheriff that he'd hit a deer Saturday after getting into a collision at around 10:30 p.m., the South Dakota Department of Public Safety said. 'As Governor Noem stated, I am fully cooperating with the investigation and I fully intend to continue do so moving forward. "I don't know if cousin Joe was laying on the highway for 22 hours or if they had bagged him up before that", Nick Nemec said.

Giants-Padres games postponed after positive SF virus test

September 15, 2020

Clevinger, who is under team control for the next couple of seasons, was topping out at 98 miles per hour in the first inning and allowed just two hits in a 99-pitch shutout. Dickerson had half-dozen more tests and, despite an emotional and physical ordeal, was back on the field Sunday, getting the first hit off Clevinger in the first inning.

How Virginia Tech decided it needed to postpone the opener against Virginia

September 14, 2020

Not all of those who tested positive were athletes. Paulina Dedaj is a writer/ reporter for Fox News. Reigning Coastal Division champion Virginia is set to open its season at Clemson on October 3 now. It would appear that the only possible date that would work would be the weekend of December 12, given the open dates on the schedule for the two. It's not clear what prompted the postponement but Virginia Tech announced that all football practices will be canceled for the next four days.

Michael Gallup called for bad pass interference to cost Cowboys

September 14, 2020

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott then connected with running back Ezekiel Elliott with a 19-yard touchdown pass to tie the score 2:27 into the second quarter. Third-down efficiency on both sides of the ball contributed as much to this loss as anything. Aaron Donald had a relatively quiet night statistically in the Los Angeles Rams' opening night win against the Dallas Cowboys , notching only four tackles and one sack.

Frank Lampard calls Jurgen Klopp comments 'slightly amusing'

September 14, 2020

Speaking to Metro , Berbatov predicted a 4-0 scoreline to Chelsea FC and said: "First game for Lampard's new signings, everyone will expect them to win, and I am no different". "When you see the injection of players and what they can bring - they have all brought personality with them already - that should bring a level of competition that lifts the squad to new levels.

Canadian Bouchard loses Istanbul final in three sets to Romania's Tig

September 14, 2020

It was the second three-set match in a row for Bouchard, who beat top seed Svetlana Kutznetsova of Russian Federation on Thursday. Genie Bouchard continued her climb up the WTA Tour rankings Saturday when she defeated Spaniard Paula Badosa 6-3, 6-2 in the semifinals of the TEB BNP Paribas clay-court tournament in Istanbul .

Tampa Bay takes on NY with 2-0 series lead

September 14, 2020

But at the end of the day, it's just a single game, and all it will take to even the series and hit that reset button will be a NY win on Wednesday to tie the series up at a game apiece. Brock Nelson leads the Islanders with 26 goals and has 54 points. Tampa Bay killed all four of the Islanders' power-play chances and has an 81.1 percent penalty kill rate during the playoffs .

Colin Kaepernick blasts NFL’s social justice initiatives, handling of Eric Reid

September 14, 2020

While we all know that Kaepernick has been blackballed, but Eric Reid just played productively last season and no one has called him. There was also a close-up of Kaepernick's face showing a solemn expression as he knelt, and at another point, an National Football League player was shown walking with a man wearing a shirt with an image of a black fist emerging from Kaepernick's Afro.

Phillies to face Marlins on the road

September 14, 2020

The Marlins acquired Sanchez and catcher Jorge Alfaro for catcher J.T. Realmuto, who did not play after getting banged up Saturday. "I held my head high, knowing I could beat the Phillies". Zach Eflin (2-1) was to start the second game for Philadelphia, the next-to-last game of the major leagues' first seven-game, regular-season series since 1967.

Khan set to become first American in IPL

September 14, 2020

With the presence of flawless T20 players, this KKR side can prove to be headache for any of the teams in the tournament. However, now, IPL is all set to begin in Dubai this year and ahead of it, Shah Rukh Khan tweeted and cheered for his team.

Big Ten presidents to reconsider fall football

September 14, 2020

The Detroit Free Press first reported that Sunday's meeting would not end in a vote. "The council is expected to vote sometime this week". While some Big 12 and Atlantic Coast Conference teams began their seasons Saturday, and more will next week, the Southeastern Conference is not scheduled to kick off until September 26.

Islanders vs. Flyers, 9/5/2020 NHL Playoffs Predictions & Betting Odds

September 14, 2020

Isle Have Another: Bailey leads the Isles with 15 points (3 goals, 12 assists) in 14 games during this postseason, making him the first NY player since Ray Ferraro in 1993 to average at least a point per game during the playoffs. The Flyers won the previous meeting 5-4 in overtime. Forward Brayden Point has stepped up in Stamkos' absence to lead Tampa Bay with 18 points (six goals, 12 assists) followed by forward Nikita Kucherov's 16 (four goals, 12 assists).

Alcantara has agreed personal terms with Man United, Hoeness claims

September 14, 2020

It seems a long time ago, but Liverpool were linked with a move for Kylian Mbappe as recently as April. However, rumours later suggested United were also in the race for the 29-year-old, whose deal with the Bundesliga champions expires in June 2021.

Jurgen Klopp hails impact of Mo Salah after Leeds victory

September 14, 2020

Liverpool again managed to take a lead as Virgil van Dijk scored a goal in the 20th minute. In the second half, Mateusz Klich put the ball in the net for Leeds United in the 66th minute, bringing the scoreline to 3-3. "He's hungry, he's started the season hungry and I'm happy because of this". "I scored a penalty in the Champions League final, so it was a little bit easier, especially with no fans".

Latest score, goals and updates from Premier League fixture today

September 14, 2020

In that situation to put us two up he showed great composure. 'It's a great start for him and his two goals are very good for the team. "He trains and works intensely and he is a natural goalscorer - he is still quick, I suspect he will have another great season".

Player who claimed Everton offer has reportedly undergone medical at West Brom

September 14, 2020

The Baggies are yet to announce the 36-year-old Serbia player's arrival after his exit from Zenit St Petersburg. Baggies boss Bilic is keen to recruit a striker who is adept at holding the ball up who can put pressure on opposition centre-backs as well as supply a regular amount of goals for the team.

Stewart Cink rallies to win Safeway Open

September 14, 2020

Stewart Cink stormed to his first title since the 2009 Open Championship as the veteran landed a remarkable two-shot victory at the Safeway Open. The 1995 Tech graduate and three-time All-American had finished 144th in FedEx cup points last season (2019-20) and had just one top-10 finish (Houston Open).

Dominic Thiem claims U.S. Open title after thrilling fightback

September 14, 2020

This was Zverev's debut in a Grand Slam final. Thiem suffered the injury during the second set tie-break of his semi-final win over Daniil Medvedev, although he still managed to win through in straight sets 6-2, 7-6, 7-6. He forgot about losing his serve for the match at 6-5 in the fifth, and about losing two championship points in the tiebreaker at 6-4, when, looking like a cramp and a crumple waiting to happen, he summoned two last favorable points.

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