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Iga Swiatek wins French Open title, the first Grand Slam for Poland

October 12, 2020

The Polish teenager Iga Swiatek chose to put off going to university for two years in order to try to make it in tennis - a decision which was richly rewarded on Thursday when she reached the French Open final. "Two years ago I won a junior Grand Slam (at Wimbledon) and now I'm here", she added. It's insane. "I just kept believing in myself". Laver hailed Swiatek's "nerveless performance" in what was only her second tour-level final and tweeted it was "the first of many majors to ...

Inter Milan's Ashley Young tests positive for coronaivrus

October 12, 2020

Those who test negative can continue to train and play competitively. Young's team-mate Alessandro Bastoni tested positive for Covid-19 earlier in the week amid growing fear of rising cases in Serie A . His return to Italy came following a stint with the LA Galaxy , where he scored 53 goals in 58 appearances for the MLS club. Having played three matches, Milan now sit second in Serie A after winning each of their first three league matches while conceding zero goals through those ...

New York Jets say COVID-19 scare was a false positive

October 12, 2020

That's the feeling we now get when watching postponed games, and we're sure some of you feel the same way. Just the fact of we really don't know. The league also moved Pittsburgh-Baltimore to November 1. Vrabel said they're very confident in how they've handled their end of the review. His plan was to get through Saturday with a practice planned to maximize their time back on a field.

Maple Leafs sign Jimmy Vesey to one-year, $900Gs deal

October 12, 2020

TJ Brodie has signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs in free agency, inking a four-year deal worth $5 million per season. He's inked for three more years with an annual cap hit of $3.4 million, according to CapFriendly . Earlier Saturday the team signed forward Travis Boyd to a one-year, $700,000 contract. Mikheyev had eight goals and 23 points in 39 games before suffering a devastating wrist injury in late December.

Patriots-Broncos postponed after latest positive COVID-19 test

October 12, 2020

The NFL moved the team's November 15 home game against the Jets to October 18. -Jets at Chargers moves from Week 6 to Week 11 . -Chargers at Dolphins moves from Week 7 to Week 10 . So, we're all in this together, the entire league is. The Titans last played September 27 because of an outbreak that has now reached 24. Their game against the Buffalo Bills , which was already rescheduled from Sunday afternoon to Tuesday, is now in jeopardy.

Luis Suarez: Maybe Barcelona got rid of me for being Messi's friend

October 12, 2020

Koeman says he was happy with the former Ajax and Liverpool star and maintains he did not have to leave if he did not want to. The defender's agent was believed to be negotiating between the two clubs and there were claims that Manchester City backed out of the talks as they felt Napoli kept asking for more and more money.

Smog fear casts shadow over Pakistan's limited overs series against Zimbabwe

October 12, 2020

The members of the delegation will stay at the hotel till their test reports . Blessing Muzarabani , who had put his worldwide career on hold by signing a Kolpak deal in 2018 with Northamptonshire, has been included in the team's 20-man squad .

Mercedes rule out supplying engines to Red Bull

October 12, 2020

Horner accepts there is an onus on Red Bull to make sure they provide a competitive vehicle for Verstappen, who sits third in the 2020 driver standings behind Mercedes due Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton. "I think Toto in his earlier conference made it clear that Mercedes are not keen to supply an engine". And we can only do that with a competitive power unit.

First NBA broadcast in country in more than a year

October 12, 2020

The state-run network stopped airing National Basketball Association games previous year after Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey sent out a tweet supporting Hong Kong protesters. The NBA did not have an immediate comment to CCTV's decision. Silver has been working to improve relations with China. In February, before the realities of the Covid-19 Pandemic were clear, Adam Silver said that the league was set to lose $300 million this season.

Bad weather prevents Mick Schumacher's Formula One debut

October 11, 2020

He said: 'It was a shame not to be able to leave, we knew the forecast was not pretty, this year, we knew it might be wet, but the product was good, we did meetings, so we got more knowledge from it. It is the closest circuit to Hurth, the birthplace of Michael, about whom nearly nothing has been heard since a ski accident in the French Alps left him with irreversible brain injuries.

Jets confirm false-positive COVID-19 test, will play Cardinals on Sunday

October 10, 2020

Because of the potential positive test result, there are now questions about whether the Arizona Cardinals will be able to fly to the east coast later on Friday as initially scheduled. The NFL on Thursday announced a series of schedule changes due to positive COVID-19 tests from other teams. That game, originally slated to take place Sunday, was rescheduled earlier this week after star cornerback Stephon Gilmore tested positive for the virus earlier this week.

Conor McGregor accepts Dustin Poirier rematch but it 'must happen in 2020'

October 10, 2020

McGregor tweeted that he accepted the UFC offer to fight Poirier , ending his four-month retirement that no one actually thought was real. McGregor revealed himself that he accepted the offer to fight Dustin Poirier , but the one condition is that the bout must take place on either Nov 21 (UFC 255) or December 12 (UFC 256).

IPL 2020: Check out Kedar Jadhav dubious record!

October 10, 2020

Mohammed Shami (1/30) provided the breakthrough for KXIP with the wicket of opener Rahul Tripathi (4) in the second over. While KXIP managed to end Gill's innings in the 18 over, DK continued his merry ways, bringing up his first fifty of IPL 2020 in 22 balls.

MS Dhoni's daughter getsthreats for dad's show

October 10, 2020

In the latest setback, Super Kings suffered a 10-run defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders after appeared to have cruising for a large part of the match. After Dhoni fell to Chakravarthy for 11 (12) in the 17th over, CSK still needed 39 off 21. The equation came down to CSK needing 26 in their final 6 deliveries.

Sancho already knows his preferred destination between Liverpool, Man United

October 10, 2020

However, it was United who managed to convince the striker to join them on a free which saw him put pen to paper on a two-year deal at Old Trafford. "I spoke with Ander a lot, as well as other team-mates, like Angel Di Maria , who I was also with at Paris", Cavani told the club's official website.

Giroud becomes France's second top scorer in Ukraine rout

October 10, 2020

Now only Thierry Henry stands in front of Giroud , who scored twice in the first half against the eastern Europeans to leapfrog Platini in the standings. Giroud's brace moved the Chelsea striker onto 42 worldwide goals, one more than Michel Platini in France's all-time scorers' list, which Thierry Henry tops with 51.

National Football League confirms new start time for Patriots-Broncos game

October 10, 2020

The lab used by the league is near the Jets' facility in Florham Park, New Jersey, so the retest result should come relatively quickly. The Patriots, Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders had no new positive results Thursday morning, according to the person familiar with the results.

MAC releases updated 2020 football schedule

October 09, 2020

For the second and third weeks of the season all games will be played on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. OH begins its season November 4 when it travels to MAC West opponent Central Michigan . Ball State , Bowling Green , Central Michigan, Kent State , Miami (Ohio ) and Northern Illinois will have two home games during the midweek, or "MACtion", portion of the schedule.

Browns win shoot-out with Cowboys, 49-38

October 09, 2020

Chase, who has been fighting a crotch injury, had 71 yards and two scores, and D'Ernest Johnson multiplied his vocation yardage of 26 yards in the principal half alone, proceeding to get done with a group high 95 yards. "I am no stranger to this field so playing on this field and making big plays is not new to me", Garrett said. I think it's just important he gets the surgery.

LeBron James Explains What "Mamba" Jerseys Mean To The Lakers

October 09, 2020

James, who is 3-0 in the NBA Finals in games with a chance to clinch, could be the first player to go 4-0 in series-clinching games. The Los Angeles Lakers now hold a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Miami Heat entering Friday's Game 5.

Chelsea suffer Edouard Mendy injury blow ahead of Southampton clash

October 09, 2020

Kepa Arrizabalaga said he can turn around his Chelsea career despite the Blues' purchase of Edouard Mendy last month. He injured his right thigh in training on Wednesday and has been sent back to London after an examination at a hospital in Rabat.

Lewis Hamilton penalised by stewards for pre Russian Grand Prix infringements

October 09, 2020

He eventually finished the race third as teammate Valtteri Bottas scored his second win of the season. "Never give up. It's a good day", said Bottas, who addressed his critics in more basic terms over the team radio as he took the chequered flag.

Lewis Hamilton Concerned By Mercedes Positive COVID-19 Test

October 09, 2020

Mercedes are keeping the identity of the individual secret but it is understood he is not a high-ranking member of the team. There have been positive tests from those within the F1 "inner circle" before, including a McLaren team member whose positive test in Melbourne in March led to the last minute cancellation of the Australian Grand Prix .

Manchester United player accused of 'throwing tantrum' after transfer chance has passed

October 09, 2020

We know that this has been spoken about a lot and I have not (spoken about it). Here is what the Manchester United fans had to say about his comments. He may well just be their replacement for the France worldwide, albeit one who joined a year early. I perform in Manchester, I have fun and I want to do everything to put the club back where it deserves to be.

Finau withdraws from Las Vegas PGA event after positive Covid-19 test

October 09, 2020

The Shriners Hospitals for Children Open has been hit with a huge blow after fan-favourite Tony Finau was forced to withdraw from this week's PGA Tour event after testing positive for the coronavirus. "I look forward to returning to action as soon as I am able". Finau's positive test result was the first since Scottie Scheffler and Sam Horsfield ahead of the U.S.

NHL, NHLPA targeting January 1 as start date for next season

October 09, 2020

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman hinted at a potential new target date for the 2020-21 season at his state of the league news conference prior to the end of the 2020 Stanley Cup Final between Tampa Bay and Dallas. At the moment, there are still plenty of unknowns concerning how exactly the National Hockey League will return now that the post-season in the Edmonton bubble has been completed.

England's Hatton shares lead at Wentworth

October 09, 2020

Hatton carded an eagle, five birdies and a solitary bogey at Wentworth to finish six under par, two shots ahead of Scottish Open victor Aaron Rai, Matthias Schwab, Scott Hend and JB Hansen. Reed, making his first appearance since finishing tied-13th at last month's U.S. Open, said it was a treat to compete on the European Tour. "Such a relief being able to practice how I want to", Hatton said.

Doc Rivers suggests Sixers will not trade Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons

October 09, 2020

I was ready to take a break and it just depended on the team that was available and if I thought that that team in my opinion was ready to win". General Manager of the 76ers, Elton Brand, says he is excited to have a leader like Rivers. "But I just have confidence that we can get this team to winning, and being the victor". With Simmons and Embiid leading the way, the 76ers have made the playoffs in each of the past three seasons, but a combination of injuries, inconsistency, and at times ...

WNBA Legend Cappie Pondexter Arrested In L.A., Friends Concerned

October 09, 2020

A spokesperson for the LAPD told the Chicago Sun-Times that Pondexter was "actually not missing any longer". The post Concern grows over WNBA player Cappie Pondexter who was arrested, then goes missing appeared first on TheGrio . Pondexter was previously arrested on suspicion of public drunkenness in Beverly Hills in 2019. Previous media reports had said the 37-year-old former guard was missing earlier this week.

Arsenal manager Arteta: Partey provides versatility and character

October 09, 2020

The Gunners had been heavily linked with a move for Partey throughout the season to a point but in the end, the club managed to meet Atletico 's asking price at the last minute and secured the £45m deal. Even though Covid-19 posed financial problems for clubs around Europe, Arsenal were able to economically dig deep and make the Partey deal possible.

Russell Westbrook Tipped NBA Bubble Housekeepers $8,000 After His Exit

October 08, 2020

Housekeepers in the National Basketball Association bubble should be excited Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook gave out of the kindness of his heart. Houston Rockets' Russell Westbrook yells as he runs onto the court before an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday, Sept.

Australian Women's Team Equals World-record for Most Consecutive ODI Victories

October 08, 2020

The uncertain wait over when Lanning's lineup will get the chance to break the record starts now, with doubts over a tour to Australia by India's women's squad this southern hemisphere summer and a trip to New Zealand because of travel restrictions in place for the COVID-19 pandemic .

Injured KKR pacer Ali Khan ruled out of IPL 2020

October 08, 2020

Dinesh Karthik has caught 103 catches in IPL so far behind the wicket. Ali Khan was very much excited and emotional on his selection in the KKR team for the IPL as it was the coach of the KKR team who revealed the news of Ali Khan being included in their team .

Ivey rescinds evacuation as Delta stays west; coast open to visitors

October 08, 2020

Significant flooding is likely Friday and Saturday - central Gulf Coast into Lower Mississippi Valley then further inland, heavy rainfall is expected in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic this weekend. This year has tied 1916 for nine tropical systems that made landfall in the U.S., AccuWeather said. Hurricane Delta is better organized Thursday morning and "a hint of an eye developing in the overcast", the National Hurricane Center said in its 10 a.m.

Smith becomes latest IPL skipper hit for slow over-rate

October 08, 2020

Buttler lauded Suryakumar Yadav for his match-winning innings against RR. Bumrah, who was having a rather ordinary tournament, was back to his destructive best, claiming a four-wicket haul as his side inflicted a 57-run defeat on Rajasthan on Tuesday.

Stephon Gilmore has tested positive for Covid-19

October 08, 2020

He was eventually placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list last Saturday. The other bus was for players who had not been in close personal contact with Newton. However, the news of Gilmore's test has let to the team pulling the plug on in-person activities on Wednesday. The results of Thursday's tests are just as important as Wednesday's results.

Calvert-Lewin not fazed by his dream England call-up

October 08, 2020

No player in the Premier League has scored more than Calvert-Lewin's tally of six so far - he's level at the top of the scoring charts with Tottenham's Son Heung-min. Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden were also sent home from worldwide duty last month after breaking Covid-19 rules in Iceland . Calvert-Lewin has progressed immensely under Carlo Ancelotti.

❌ Kieran Tierney to miss Arsenal's clash against Manchester City

October 08, 2020

However, if Ryan continues to test negative for the next two weeks, it seems like a fugitive exercise. 'I have adhered to all regulations and made sure I was socially distancing from my team mates in the hotel. Armstrong was the only player in the Scotland squad to test positive for the virus despite having initially tested negative after reporting for global duty on Monday.

Podoroska makes French Open history

October 08, 2020

The teenager made her Grand Slam debut at the 2019 Australian Open and has played all six majors since, reaching at least the third round in four. However, a crushing forehand victor by Swiatek in the following game resumed the onslaught and she romped to her fifth straight-sets victory in a row on the Paris clay.

Patrick Mahomes Staying Away From Fiancee After COVID Scares

October 08, 2020

Gilmore is the third Patriots player to be placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, joining teammates Cam Newton and Bill Murray . Images of Mahomes and New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore's postgame embrace surfaced on social media Wednesday after Gilmore tested positive for COVID-19.

Jadon Sancho Will Remain United's Top Transfer Target

October 08, 2020

Manchester United's search for a striker ended with the signing of veteran free agent striker Edinson Cavani, while Arsenal secured midfielder Thomas Partey from Atlético Madrid before the summer transfer window closed on Tuesday (NZ time).

Denny Hamlin survives wreck-marred Talladega race in triple OT

October 08, 2020

The last four in the standings are Kyle Busch , Clint Bowyer, Aric Almirola and Dillon. "You're on top one week with a win and everything's fantastic", Busch said. "That's how I drive every race, every time I set foot in a race auto". The final finishing order showed Jones, himself looking for a job for 2021, finishing second to teammate Hamlin for Joe Gibbs Racing in a 1-2 for Toyota.

Italian karter who threw bumper at rival says he's quitting

October 08, 2020

YouTubeLuca Corberi incident: What happened? The motor racing world was left in shock at the weekend when video footage of 2 events at the FIA World Karting Finals in Italy emerged. A Luca Corberi Twitter account does exist but appears to be fan-run. The FIA's official accounts did not offer an immediate response to the incidents beyond publishing the results of the race.

Turkish Grand Prix abandons plans to have fans

October 08, 2020

But amid growing concerns in Europe about the rise in coronavirus infections, it has now been decided that the public will not be allowed in. "In accordance with the recommendation of the Istanbul Provincial Pandemic Committee the Turkish Grand Prix 2020 race is to be held without spectators", it was announced in a brief statement.

Biden basket vs Trump trade: Picking a presidential stock portfolio

October 08, 2020

The debate is taking place at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. The other thing is that a lot of people are voting and they're going to be voting more in October as these debates go on. How many times will Donald Trump say "China"? "All he thinks about is the stock market". The early months of Biden's third White House bid were marked by uneven debate performances and winding town halls in Iowa and New Hampshire.

Roy Williams, Coach K and others honor Georgetown basketball legend John Thompson

October 08, 2020

Thompson, who also coached the U.S. Olympics men's basketball team to a bronze medal, retired in 1999. In 1984, he led Georgetown to the National Championship. "I told Ronny I'd love to have his dad come down here and, if he had the opportunity, we'd pay for the trip". "This is my way of bringing attention to a rule a lot of people were not aware of - one which will affect a great many individuals".

Mercedes expands electric EQ range by six

October 08, 2020

The German manufacturer, which also competes in Formula E, also outlined its full commitment to electrification, including a range of new vehicles. Mercedes-Benz showed off teasers of its upcoming lineup of electric vehicles early October, with the cars set to be fully unveiled next year.

Manchester United competing with Arsenal for Amad Traore

October 08, 2020

When Traore was initially linked to United it was believed that he would not be an alternative to Jadon Sancho, and the arrivals of Facundo Pellistri and Ousmane Dembele - should either or both join - are not necessarily obstacles for a move for the England global later down the line.

Breanna Stewart returns from Achilles injury to win WNBA title, Finals MVP

October 08, 2020

Between her two WNBA titles and four college titles at UConn, Stewart is proving to be an undeniable "winner". "She's continuing to be better and pick up her level of play". "I wasn't sure if I was ever going to back to where I was". To be able to be here, to be able to see myself playing like this and having so much potential going forward, it's exciting.

No structural issues for Zack Greinke; Houston Astros eye his playoff help

October 08, 2020

Valdez didn't allow the A's much else, and those two homers couldn't overcome the. He walked three batters and struck out just one in that start. Travis d'Arnaud broke a seventh-inning tie with a home run as Atlanta erupted for six runs in the frame en route to a victory over Miami in Game 1 of their National League Division Series in Houston.

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