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Wolves interested in convincing Liverpool to sell Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

September 20, 2020

Just one day after confirming the signing of the Spain global midfielder, Liverpool have locked up a deal for Jota, who joins on a five-year contract as he becomes the second signing to arrive at Anfield this week. "What Diogo did for us is absolutely fantastic", he said. I think there was no doubt - no doubt about Liverpool being the best team in the league last season by some distance.

Favorites Halep, Muguruza, Svitolina Roll Into Rome QFs

September 20, 2020

Halep was leading 6-2 2-0 when her opponent called it a day because of a lower back problem. "She's a strong opponent who can play quite an ugly game on clay", said former world number one Pliskova. "I really took my chances". "It gives me confidence that even in these conditions with a big hitter I could win in two sets". I'm happy I played the right shots and I stood aggressive.

Van de Beek scores on Man Utd debut but can't prevent defeat

September 20, 2020

United brought Mason Greenwood on at halftime but their task was made more hard when the VAR decided that referee Martin Atkinson should consult the pitch-side monitor and he awarded Palace a penalty for handball against Victor Lindelof. No more goals were scored in the first half, and as a result, Crystal Palace went in with a 1-0 lead. The result keeps the visitors flawless this season with two wins from two while United suffered their first league defeat in 15 Premier League games ...

Leeds win thriller against Fulham

September 20, 2020

They looked comfortable until half an hour later, when ref Anthony Taylor pointed to the spot after Robin Koch fouled. Seven minutes later Costa grabbed his second goal to put Leeds 4-1 up after he was picked up by Bamford who burst down the left.

IPL 2020: Royal Challengers Bangalore have released their new anthem

September 20, 2020

As the new season starts, it's going to be an exciting new chapter to lead the team from the front along with Virat, Mike Hesson, and Simon Katich and we look forward to playing boldly. The franchise will also lend its support to the GiveInida Foundation by donating the proceeds from auctioning the jerseys that players wear during the games.

Twins' Josh Donaldson ejected after hitting home run

September 20, 2020

As he passed the house, Donaldson kicked the dirt on the plate, which was an issue for home plate referee Don Bellino. Bellino ejected him immediately, and Donaldson, realizing he had missed home plate, returned to the plate to touch it and then argued as he kicked more dirt on it.

Calvert-Lewin, Rodriguez star as Everton thrashes West Brom

September 20, 2020

West Brom struggled on their first game back, losing heavily to Leicester and showing that some of the side remains somewhat at Championship level after promotion. Everton took advantage of its numerical advantage after the break as Calvert-Lewin added two more goals to his initial equalizer to complete his hat trick, with Rodriguez whipping over a corner to set up the striker's third goal.

Maximum number of fans at French Open reduced to 5,000 daily

September 20, 2020

The French Open will allow only 5,000 spectators per day following a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the country, the French Tennis Federation (FFT) said on Thursday. After Lyon and Roland Garros, Tsonga grabbed four wins on grass ahead of mediocre North American hard-court swing, heading back to Europe after an early US Open loss and conquering Cassic Challenger and an ATP title in Metz, securing enough points to crack the top-40 and continue his progress.

Manchester United agree five year contract with Alex Telles

September 20, 2020

This appeared to leave the Parisians out of the race for Telles, but their circumstances have now changed. Juan Bernat is out for the foreseeable future with a cruciate injury, and Layvin Kurzawa is banned for six league matches after trouble in the match against Marseille.

WNBA's A'ja Wilson Chokes Back Tears In MVP Acceptance Speech

September 19, 2020

Reeve won the WNBA Coach of the Year Award for the third time after guiding Minnesota to a 14-8 record and its 10th consecutive playoff appearance. Before Thursday, the lowest draft pick ever to win the league's top rookie honor was Tracy Reid, who was drafted seventh in 1998.

2021 world juniors to be held in Edmonton hub

September 19, 2020

International The Hockey Association IIHF has set up a group of experts to evaluate the organization of next spring's World Championships in Belarus and Latvia. These are extraordinary times, and we understand the World Juniors will look different this year while being played in one venue with additional safety precautions.

Shaun Wade, Wyatt Davis opt back in at Ohio State

September 19, 2020

Despite the talent losses to the NFL, Ohio State was the No. 2 team in the preseason AP poll and a widespread pick to win the Big Ten again and head to the College Football Playoff for a second-straight season under coach Ryan Day. We had a sour taste past year with Clemson. "This has been an extremely hard decision to make, but I know it's the right decision for me", Wade said on September 14.

Alex Telles agrees deal with Man Utd

September 19, 2020

Luke Shaw is Solskajer's first choice left back. The 27-year-old Brazilian has been targeted by United after they missed out on Sergio Reguilon, who has joined Tottenham Hotspur from Real Madrid . Although Kurzawa only has five more matches of his suspension left, assuming PSG can afford the cut-price €20 million it nearly seems like a "no brainer" that they would go back in for a player whom they had clearly chosen to sign before, presumably at double the price - his €40 million release ...

Whirlwind Bayern dismantle Schalke 8-0 in season opener

September 19, 2020

Continuing from where he stopped some few weeks back, it was Gnabry who opened the flood gates of goals for Bayern Munich a few minutes into the game before Goretzka made it 2-0 within 20 minutes after being set up by Thomas Muller . However, Bayern picked up where they left off 26 days after winning the Champions League final in Lisbon. Hansi Flick's side won the treble last season and have now now scripted several records in gameweek 1.

Yankees hit 5 home runs in an inning for 1st time

September 19, 2020

With this victory, NY has won eight consecutive games and remain as the second best team in the AL East, just three games back of Tampa Bay for first. Per YES Network, last year's Yankees hit 16 homers in a series to match the 2019 Nats and the 1977 Red Sox, who did their damage against. the Yankees in June of that year.

Djokovic, Nadal into last eight as Italian Open prepares for fans

September 19, 2020

The 12-time French Open champion is returning to competition, having not played since winning in Acapulco in February, opting to skip the USA hard court tour because of coronavirus concerns. Defending champion Pliskova saw off Anna Blinkova in straight sets while fourth seed Svitolina overcame two-time major victor Svetlana Kuznetsova 7-6 (7) 6-4.

240,000 people placed into lockdown in Wales

September 19, 2020

Restaurants, pubs, cafes and all other hospitality premises will have to close at 11pm. We can bring coronavirus under control if everyone pulls together and follows the rules we have put in place. In Caerphilly, where local lockdown measures were imposed last week , there were 36 new reported cases. However Mr Gething said cases are starting to "level off" after measures were brought in.

Havertz: ‘I’ve always dreamt of playing for Chelsea’

September 19, 2020

Havertz, who made his debut in Chelsea's 3-1 Premier League win at Brighton on Monday, is regarded as one of the top young players in Europe and is a versatile midfielder. "I played as a right-winger, as a No.10, as a No.6, No.8 and sometimes as a striker as well". It was really important that he gave me the feeling that the system he wants to play will fit me very well.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer criticises England for calling up Mason Greenwood

September 19, 2020

Van de Beek looks a smart signing and, at £34.8m, relatively good value, even if Liverpool have just signed European Cup victor Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich for only £20m, but United will need a lot more than just the Dutchman if they are to capitalise on last season's third-place finish and seriously bridge the gap to Liverpool and Manchester City this term.

Staal traded to Sabres by Wild for Johansson

September 19, 2020

He had 19 goals and 47 points in 66 games with the Wild, adding a goal and four assists in four play-in games once the season resumed following the onset of COVID-19. "We've added a phenomenal player and person, and I'm very excited about it". "Looking around the league and (to) be able to target and identify a player like Eric was really important", Adams said.

College basketball season to begin November 25

September 19, 2020

The start of practice will be six weeks prior to the initial start date, on October 14th. and the NCAA will also allow basketball programs to have eight hours of on-court work each week instead of four starting on September 21st. The season was to open with the Champions Classic in Chicago, featuring Kansas , Duke , Kentucky and Michigan State , and was pushed back because of the pandemic.

Cardinals' Shildt gets 1-game ban for benches-clearing incident vs

September 19, 2020

Keston Hiura hit a two-run homer in the first inning for Milwaukee . The veteran backstop was not ejected, but Brewers manager Craig Counsell and Cardinals manager Mike Shildt ended up getting tossed in the aftermath of the catcher's interference.

Sergio Aguero could be out for two months, says Pep Guardiola

September 19, 2020

But that will also be missed with Aguero, who scored 23 goals last term, still not back in full training. Chelsea, meanwhile, has spent more than $250 million on new players, while Liverpool is on the brink of signing Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara a player Guardiola knows well from his time at Bayern.

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo wins second straight NBA MVP award

September 19, 2020

The only other player to ever do so is Michael Jordan. "It's been a long journey", Antetokounmpo added. He received 85 first-place votes from a global panel of sports reporters and broadcasters. The Bucks reportedly plan to extend that offer as soon as they can - after the 2019-20 season officially ends. A small market that may not have the easiest means to build a championship-caliber roster, it's not hard to imagine Antetokounmpo would leave for another team.

Dylan McCaffrey to transfer from MI after Joe Milton wins QB job

September 19, 2020

And one MI player wants out. McCaffrey, a junior, has announced he is opting out of the 2020 season, which is set to kick off on October 24. McCaffrey had been competing for the starting job with Joe Milton and Cade McNamara but reportedly fell behind in that competition.

Want to see how Western students started an outbreak? Look at this

September 19, 2020

At least 28 Western students have tested positive for COVID-19 since last week, an outbreak fuelled primarily by off-campus social activities, Middlesex-London Health Unit medical officer of health Chris Mackie said Thursday . Access to libraries and other University buildings is being restricted. Not to attend parties. "A big part of that is avoiding large gatherings, particularly house parties, and practicing proper physical distancing", he said.

Michael Chandler signs with UFC; set as UFC 254 lightweight title alternate

September 18, 2020

Chandler, who is a former Bellator Lightweight Champion, will be the backup for UFC 254's main-event fight between lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and interim champion Justin Gaethje . For nearly exactly 10 years Chandler has been one of Bellator's most recognizable stars, making an early impact in the promotion by winning their Season 4 lightweight tournament with victories over the likes of Marcin Held, Patricky Freire and then Eddie Alvarez in the final.

Wolves set to sign Liverpool defender Ki-Jana Hoever in £10m deal

September 18, 2020

The Premier League champions have identified the Portugal worldwide as an ideal signing to provide much-needed cover for their forward line heading into the hectic 2020-21 season. The 18-year-old Dutch youth worldwide has appeared four times for Jurgen Klopp's senior side in the cups. Jota wants to play Champions League football next season, and both the clubs are negotiating to reach an agreement.

German side socially distances from opponents in 37-0 thrashing

September 18, 2020

The Holdenstedt team, according to Ripdorf president Patrik Ristow, had been in contact with an individual infected with Covid-19 during a previous match against Eddelstorf. Holdenstedt were therefore left to run rampant while their opponents watched on from a safe distance, scoring goal after goal in the absence of opposition.

COVID outbreak prompts Western University to end non-academic activities

September 18, 2020

It was an unexpected but needed boost that "coincided seamlessly with losing what summer business we did have", she said. Western University has chose to hit the pause button on things like sports and in-person club meetings as it deals with a growing number of students with COVID-19.

Donald Trump Pushes Pac-12 College Conference to Reopen Football

September 18, 2020

Not exactly, but there was significant movement Wednesday in that direction. "Quite the contrary. That has been a misrepresentation of the facts, but what is accurate, and I appreciate the frame of your question, that the NCAA has made progress the (Big Ten), which will be resuming at least based on their announcement, on October 23".

Luis Suarez: Ronald Koeman unsure if Uruguayan forward will stay at Barcelona

September 18, 2020

He went off after an hour. The Argentinian made global headlines last month for declaring his intention to leave Barcelona , where he has spent his entire career, although he eventually chose to stay because he did not wish to face a legal battle with the club.

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carrol points out his Croatian heritage to journalists

September 18, 2020

On option plays and straight-up designed quarterback runs, the Patriots averaged 5.3 yards. Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels' new-look attack takes its show on the road Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks (8:20 p.m. I want to be the best in the world to ever do this. The goal is not to put anybody in harm's way. "He was a very disruptive player against us". In 2015, Carrol with Seattle and Belichick with the Patriots squared off in Super Bowl XLIX in what was the battle of ...

Tottenham boss Mourinho: I want Ndombele here; his attitude is better

September 18, 2020

There is not a divot big enough to have prevented Harry Kane from putting the penalty into the top corner to level the scores. "Many of the players didn't even have a pre-season and we are using these matches also for the evolution of the players and the team", said Mourinho.

Spurs boss Mourinho to finally sign Gareth Bale

September 18, 2020

Speaking before last night's developments - with reports Bale was poised to head to London to complete the deal - his agent Jonathan Barnett suggested a move was imminent. "I tried to sign him for Real Madrid, which was not possible during my time there". 'But the president followed my instinct and knowledge and the season I left he brought Gareth to the club.

EPL: Werner lists reasons why he snubbed Liverpool for Chelsea

September 18, 2020

Havertz arrives with a reputation as an attacking midfield talent and believes he has signed for the flawless manager in Frank Lampard , the Chelsea boss the fifth-highest scoring player in Premier League history and regarded as the greatest goalscoring midfielder of his generation.

Claim From Norway: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Tells Jadon Sancho Of Deal Belief

September 18, 2020

That would make the 30-year-old a much cheaper alternative to Sancho and it would allow United to save their funds to sign the England global next summer when Dortmund might be more willing to negotiate. It's, for this reason, that one Man United fan, Matthew Kelley, has started a fundraiser to sign Sancho. "I need it this summer". Arsenal are taking strides forward under Mikel Arteta and news that Pierre Emerick-Aubamayang has signed a new contract was a massive boost for them.

Pelicans F Zion Williamson Lands on NBA's All-Rookie team

September 18, 2020

Davis placed fifth in first-team votes but slipped to seventh in total voting points by being left off a number of ballots. He came off the bench in 68 games (and started in four) this season, quickly finding a role as an explosive spark who could attack in transition and spot-up at the three-point line.

French Open reduces daily capacity to 5,000 fans at Roland Garros

September 18, 2020

Osaka vowed that her fans would "see me sooner than later". Osaka joins defending champion Ash Barty in skipping the French Open, which opens on September 27 in Paris. 21. Roger Federer had knee surgery in June, eliminating him from both the US Open and French Open. The newly crowned US Open champion made the announcement on social media on Friday, saying there wasn't enough time to recover between events.

Tom Brady says little about Bruce Arians’ criticism of his play

September 18, 2020

Brady had a less than ideal debut with the Bucs on Sunday, throwing two interceptions in a 34-23 road loss to NFC South rivals the New Orleans Saints . "It's B.A. being B.A. All we can worry about is getting to practice, work, get better [and] try to fix our mistakes so we can go out there and try to win football games".

IPL 13: RCB include message for Covid-19 frontline workers on jersey

September 18, 2020

The tournament will begin with the match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. "It would be a odd feeling, I can not deny that" Virat Kohli said during the virtual press conference. Of course, the empty stadiums will give us a unusual feeling. "But the feeling has changed little bit after the training sessions and practices games", he said.

US Open at Winged Foot could have gone West

September 18, 2020

When the 1997 PGA Championship was played at Winged Foot, Woods finished T29. A narrative is being pushed that we might see an over par winning total given that only one of six previous US Opens there has been won under-par, but I think that concern is being overhyped.

Bucks’ Giannis unanimous first-team All-NBA choice

September 18, 2020

He passed 15-time All-NBA Team selections Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan on Wednesday. This is the second straight year Antetokounmpo has been named to the first team. His dominant season saw him lead the National Basketball Association in assists for the first time in his career. Lillard and Leonard have earned their fifth and fourth All-NBA Team selections, respectively.

Tottenham Making Gareth Bale Progress But Announcement Not Imminent

September 18, 2020

According to the latest reports, the Welshman is on the brink of securing a loan move to his former club with big-spenders Manchester United also keen. The winger still has an emotional attachment to Tottenham after joining the club from Southampton as a teenager, where he developed from a leftback into one of the world's most explosive attackers.

Big Ten Reverses Decision, Allows Football to Play This Season

September 18, 2020

Sources told ESPN the conference is looking at an 8 or 9 game season, with the conference championship going down on December 19 - one day before the college football bowl selection special. Scott issued a statement by mid-afternoon in which he said, in part, "that state public health officials will allow for contact practice and return to competition, and that there are no state restrictions on our ability to play sports in light of our adherence to strict health and safety protocols ...

Mariners-Padres series moved to San Diego over air quality concern

September 18, 2020

He said players had some reservations about plans to play. "But I don't think anybody was really prepared for it". "Everybody was reading the reports on the air quality and we all wanted to be safe". Smoke conditions during the games reached a level of very unhealthy on the air quality index, even with the T-Mobile roof closed. The wildfire crisis across California, Oregon and Washington has sent thick smoke and ash into the skies.

NBA Playoffs: Lakers-Nuggets Regular Season Games Review

September 18, 2020

The series starts Friday, with the Lakers coming off another long rest and the Nuggets facing another quick turnaround after making National Basketball Association history by erasing a 3-1 deficit for the second time in this postseason .

IPL 2020: 'Challenging MS Dhoni to handle Chennai Super Kings' experienced players

September 18, 2020

As far as Rohit's worldwide career goes, he has donned the Indian jersey in 224 ODIs, 108 T20Is, and 32 Tests so far, becoming one of the best openers in white-ball cricket. "What he did for MI can not be compared and he can not be replaced", Rohit said. India's white-ball vice-captain also felt that correct reading of conditions would be crucial to his team's fortunes.

Liverpool set to complete €30m deal for Thiago Alcantara

September 18, 2020

However, the 29-year-old has just one year left on his current contract and has been strongly linked with a move to the Premier League this summer after informing Bayern he wants to leave the club in search of a new challenge. It's important to remember how many key players were omitted from Jurgen Klopp's squad during the opening day victory against Leeds United . Fortunately, a deal has been agreed meaning that Liverpool don't have to pay as much - and as much upfront - as Bayern had ...

Dillian Whyte vs Alexander Povetkin 2 Goes Down On November 21st

September 18, 2020

One thing is for sure, if he clocks Whyte again, Povetkin will likely get another World Title fight in 2021 with someone. "I'm excited to announce our latest shows as we continue to bring boxing back during these unprecedented times", said promoter Hearn on Tuesday.

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