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Owens-Illinois, Inc. (OI) Upgraded at ValuEngine

July 31, 2017

Finally, Prudential Financial Inc. increased its position in Owens-Illinois by 33.6% in the first quarter. Finally, Citigroup Inc. reduced their price target on shares of Owens-Illinois from $28.00 to $24.00 and set an "underweight" rating for the company in a report on Friday, April 14th.

Wenger tells Sanchez to respect his Arsenal contract

July 31, 2017

I had him on text yesterday saying he would come back as soon as possible", Wenger said after Arsenal's 5-2 Emirates Cup win against Benfica on Saturday. But Wenger himself admitted that Alexis really has flu and his return to training will be delayed for a few days, but he refused to reveal any details of his conversation with the ex-Barca man, who is apparently keen to rejoin Pep Guardiola at Man City.

Wild, Niederreiter agree to 5-year, $26.25 million contract

July 31, 2017

He signed a three-year, $8 million contract on September 11, 2014. "Nino has had a big impact on our club during the last four seasons and we're very happy to know that will continue in the future", general manager Chuck Fletcher said in a release.

Real Madrid exit talk ridiculous - Jonathan Barnett

July 31, 2017

The Wales star has been linked with a possible move to Old Trafford despite manager Jose Mourinho insisting that any such deal would be impossible. Bale is said understood to be the most likely player to be sold. I hope everyone remains, ' he said after Wednesday's friendly. Zidane stated this week: "I want everyone who is here now to stay [at the club] but anything can happen right up until August 31".

International Champions Cup: Barcelona beat Real Madrid

July 31, 2017

What Neymar and his global teammates discussed in the Real Madrid dressing room is not clear, although it appears that a move to Paris Saint-Germain is growing increasingly likely. Decisions are for the courageous and I am the bravest, deciding to leave Barcelona and Juventus. I just want my friend to be happy wherever he is, although if that is here then that's obviously better'.

Inter Milan v Chelsea Lineups; Live ESPN3 Stream and GameCast

July 31, 2017

It overshadowed what had otherwise been an impressive performance by Inter, and in particular Manchester United target Perisic. It seems like he underestimated his own strength, and so did the goalkeeper . Musonda, a 20-year-old winger, came on as a second half sub. Perisic scored after a beauty of a run but then a stunning own goal by Kondogbia gave Chelsea the hope in the final 15 minutes but it was not enough to get them a draw.

Manchester United close in Nemanja Matic, Marouane Fellaini set to leave

July 31, 2017

The reunion between the United manager and his former Chelsea midfielder came at a hefty £40 million price tag - nearly twice the fee The Blues paid Benfica for Matic six years ago. The United manager played down the significance of the photos showing Matic dressed in a club training kit. Mourinho has added striker Romelu Lukaku and centre back Victor Lindelof in the current transfer window but is still hoping to sign two more players ahead of the new season.

Allen Iverson No-Show For Dallas Big3 Game, League Investigating

July 31, 2017

The league says it had no advance warning or information from Iverson. " The league is launching an investigation to gather all the facts and then will make an informed, official statement ", the league said.? Iverson's absence is even more so, as he's one of the league's biggest names and someone that people come out to see.

Rockies acquire Jonathan Lucroy from the Rangers

July 31, 2017

The Rangers acquired him from the Brewers on August 1 previous year. Lucroy has split duty behind the plate all season with Robinson Chirinos , and in some eyes, he has failed to live up to expectations in his first full season in Arlington.

Glover Quin signs two-year extension with Lions

July 31, 2017

During that span, Glover started in all but four games for the Texans. During Saturday's media availability, Quin had stated he was hoping to a get a deal done if the Lions were willing to re-sign him. Lions general manager Bob Quinn calls Quin one of Detroit's team leaders and says he's "been a consummate professional on and off the field". "We are thrilled that he will be a Lion for the next three seasons".

Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre records career hit No. 2999

July 31, 2017

Follow the action LIVE as Beltre attempts to reach the 3,000-hit plateau on Saturday. Beltre's signed through 2018 with Texas, and he's hit 454 career home runs and counting. Beltre's hit tied him with Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente on the all-time list. Al Kaline (3,007) and Boggs (3,010) are next up on the list. Even Orioles players, including Miley, applauded the accomplishment.

Ravens: We've had direct talks with Colin Kaepernick

July 31, 2017

National Football League training camps have started and former 49ers' quarterback Colin Kaepernick still doesn't have a new home. The indications have been that Kaepernick is looking to play and that Baltimore is now weighing the decision of whether or not to bring him on board while starting quarterback Joe Flacco is sidelined with a back injury.

Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix 3rd and final free practice session

July 31, 2017

Had Hamilton made a decision to remain in third position then he would have only been 11 points behind Vettel in the Drivers' Championship standings heading into the summer break, but as it stands he is 14 points off the German. McLaren deliberately forced the Spaniard to take a plethora of grid penalties for new engine parts at the previous race in England in order to ensure his car's reliability at the Hungarian circuit, which presents the team with its best chance of points with its ...

England v South Africa: Hosts close in on victory at The Oval

July 31, 2017

South Africa would have to become only the fourth team to bat through the fifth day to save a Test after being four wickets down overnight. Yet his performance was, if anything, eclipsed by the tour de force on debut of Middlesex's late bloomer Roland-Jones.

Danilo Gallinari Suffers Thumb Injury After Punching Opponent in Face

July 31, 2017

It appeared that Gallinari took a shot to the face from Kok during the free-throw attempt, which set off the Clippers forward. It sounds like there's a chance Gallinari fractured his right hand, in which case, he'd obviously be done for the rest of the EuroBasket tournament.

Christie gets in heckler's face at Wisconsin baseball game

July 31, 2017

Christie is an avid sports fan, and is often seen at Dallas Cowboys games with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. "You're a big shot", Christie can be heard saying to the fan. "He turned around back toward me and got in my face for what seemed like a long time, but was probably only about 30 seconds or a minute. Then he started calling me a tough guy".

West Bromwich Albion FC planning move for FC Barcelona's Thomas Vermaelen

July 31, 2017

West Bromwich Albion have been relatively quiet in the summer transfer window so far and the only signing who has managed to grab the attention is that of Jay Rodriguez from Southampton for a fee of around £11.65million. Vermaelen still has two years left on his Barcelona contract but was allowed to join Roma on loan last season, where his injury problems continued.

There´s no development - Wenger tells Sanchez to respect his Arsenal contract

July 31, 2017

His saga has taken a new turn after he reported sick ahead of his return to pre-season training after returning from an extended break following his participation in the Confederations Cup, where they lost to Germany in the finals. "Your job is to be suspicious, your job is built on mistrust and mine is built on trust, that is why I prefer my side". But captain Mertesacker, speaking after Arsenal's 5-2 Emirates Cup win over Benfica told reporters: "I think everyone wants him to stay ...

World bronze for basketball coach Carly Clarke at U19 championship

July 31, 2017

For Canada's women's basketball program, the bronze in Udine is the first podium finish at any global event since 2012, when the U17 women's team came in third at the World Championships. But their hopes of playing for a gold medal were dashed early by Russian Federation, the best team Canada has seen at the tournament by a substantial margin.

Vikings sign Rhodes to contract extension

July 31, 2017

If you're a Minnesota Vikings fan, this probably won't come as any sort of "news" but cornerback Xavier Rhodes is emerging into one of the superstar cornerbacks in the National Football League today. Overall, it's a good move by the Vikings to lock up Rhodes, who seems to be entering the prime of his career. The 27-year-old Rhodes is coming off his best season, as he registered 52 tackles, 11 passes defended and a career-high five interceptions en route to his first Pro Bowl.

Inter Milan's Kondogbia scores greatest ever own goal in Singapore

July 31, 2017

The Belgian global - who was often overlooked at Stamford Bridge last season - has been in fine form in pre-season, scoring twice against Arsenal and once in the 3-2 loss to Bayern Munich . If not for Frenchman Kondogbia, it would have been an impressive clean sheet for Inter keeper Daniele Padelli . Inter were in complete control until an "amazing" own goal gifted Chelsea a possible way back in the 74th minute when Kondogbia sent in a left footed overhit back pass over Daniele Padelli ...

Lions v Hurricanes Super Rugby semi-final preview

July 31, 2017

But they engineered a rousing comeback to sink a tiring Hurricanes and force an historic first Johannesburg Super Rugby final, against the Crusaders next Sunday morning (NZT), ensuring they are the first side from the Republic since the 2009-10 Bulls to qualify for the Super Rugby decider in consecutive years.

Dani Alves denies Messi tug of war over Neymar

July 30, 2017

I hope he sees things the same way as us. Neymar's father asked PSG to delay formal negotiations with Barcelona over a £450m deal for his son until after 31 July - that is the day when he earns a £23.3m commission for his part in persuading the forward to sign a new contract with the Nou Camp club last October.

Sergio Ramos would 'welcome' Monaco star Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid

July 31, 2017

Neymar started Barca's Clasico friendly against Real Madrid and assisted Gerard Pique's victor in a 3-2 victory on Sunday morning, despite speculation that he could join Paris Saint-Germain. No more and no less than €1m a month to go alongside the €7m a year, an astonishing figure for a player who has only just made his name known on the world stage.Meanwhile, Real Madrid are continuing their pursuit of the French youngster.

Arsenal vs Benfica: Wenger speaks on Alexis Sanchez's sickness, Lemar's transfer

July 31, 2017

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez will force a move to Manchester City when he recovers from his bout of the flu. Sanchez was absent through illness as Arsenal thrashed Benfica 5-2 in the Emirates Cup on Saturday and has been tipped to leave the club this summer.

Jakub Jankto's agent confirms Arsenal want to sign Udinese star

July 31, 2017

A 21-year-old Czech Republic worldwide, Jankto has just come off the back of a good campaign with Udinese. Jankto has been at Udinese since leaving Slavia Prague for the Italian side in 2014, and is believed to have attracted the interest of several European sides after scoring five goals and creating four others last season.

This Is Why Signing Top Players This Summer Is Difficult - Arsene Wenger

July 31, 2017

The France worldwide came off the bench during a 2-0 win against Sydney FC to strike on his debut and Wenger admitted his delight at his new acquisition's fine start. But we are active, we are working hard and I think we have done well with Kolasinac, we have done well with Lacazette and we are continuing to work ".

Proteas battling to save Oval Test

July 31, 2017

Jones also credited his cameo innings with the bat which relaxed him and said, "If you come to The Oval you'd bite the hand off every time with it being overcast more or less the full day". Philander took 2/17 in 12 overs in between bouts of what was said to be stomach illness on Thursday's rain-marred first day. Live coverage of the third Test between England and South Africa - in association with Sky Ocean Rescue - continues on Sky Sports Cricket and across our digital platforms.

Netherlands women reach Euro semi-finals

July 31, 2017

But the Dutch produced a brilliant counterattack with van de Sanden running into the space down the right before squaring for Vivianne Miedema to score her first goal of the tournament. On the other side, Sweden sweeper Nilla Fischer headed just over the bar from a corner on 25 minutes. Sweden created two good chances just after half-time but Fridolina Rolfo slammed her left-footer past the post and Stina Blackstenius blasted over.

Hardik Pandya can become India's Ben Stokes, says Virat Kohli

July 31, 2017

Although India won by a whopping margin of 304 runs , that too within four days, they had to toil extremely hard to go 1-0 up in the three-Test series in Sri Lanka because of the resistance from the Galle International Stadium pitch that played totally out of character.

Chelsea suffer another defeat as Inter beats team

July 31, 2017

Costa is a great player but he is of Chelsea. "Two years ago Chelsea finished 10th, that can not happen again", Conte said after a 1-2 defeat by Italian football club Inter Milan in the International Champions Cup (ICC), a pre-season tournament also involving Arsenal and Bayern Munich .

Arsenal Doctors Visit Alexis Sanchez To Confirm Sickness

July 30, 2017

Wenger's reasoning has always been that with 30 goals and 19 assists last season, Sanchez is irreplaceable and if Arsenal's long-promised challenge for a title is to materialise, there is no player who could offer them those kind of statistics.

Moses stars as Inter Milan down Chelsea

July 31, 2017

An exciting opening 45 minutes was capped with a goal on the stroke of half-time, with Stevan Jovetic finishing at the second attempt after Thibaut Courtois had saved his penalty. Central defender Antonio Rudiger, signed from AS Roma early in July, came on for his Chelsea debut with more than 30 minutes remaining, while attackers Jeremie Boga and Charly Musonda replaced Morata and Willian, respectively, in the 65th minute.

Seahawks announce top-pick Malik McDowell injured in vehicular accident

July 30, 2017

The team announced the accident in a statement, referring to it as a "vehicular accident". It was later confirmed by the Times that McDowell was injured while riding his ATV in his native MI (he is from Detroit). The team said its medical staff have been talking to McDowell's doctors. Carroll was unable to say whether McDowell's injuries would keep him from playing this season.

Neymar's China event cancellation, training bust-up fuel transfer speculation

July 30, 2017

And at the end, Neymar walked away from his Barça teammates and left the building. The French side's pursuit of Neymar has seen the transfer reported on almost daily by press across the continent, and a deal seems to be closing in after the 25-year-old pulled out of a fan meeting in Shanghai on Tuesday.

Neymar PSG transfer gossip grows after Nelson Semedo Barcelona training fight

July 30, 2017

He is now on tour with Barcelona in the United States and scored the only goal in their 1-0 win over Manchester United in the International Champions Cup on Wednesday. It is also claimed Neymar is aware that a "growing number" of supporters do not want him to stay, with recent media polls in Globo Esporte and the Barcelona-based Sport newspaper revealing that the majority of those asked think he should leave.

Steph Curry, Kyrie Irving mock LeBron James on Instagram

July 30, 2017

Irving reportedly wants to escape James' shadow and lead another franchise. If that ends up being the case, it appears Irving has gotten a head start on moving on from LeBron . The song, "First Day Out" by Tee Grizzley , also featured in both videos. James and Curry have a friendly rivalry, and LeBron's Halloween party shenanigans a year ago made basically anything fair game.

Violence breaks out at EDL founder Tommy Robinson's Sunderland book signing

July 30, 2017

No matter who takes the field, this fixture will provide a stronger-edged atmosphere for both sides compared to their previous pre season encounters, and the Stadium of Light faithful will be hoping their side can emulate the victory over Saturday's visitors in a similar fashion to the last time these two met at Celtic Park, with the Wearsiders taking away a 2-1 victory that day.

England set SA towering target to win third test

July 30, 2017

England were 74 for one in their second innings, a lead of 252 runs at stumps on a gloomy third day where rain meant only 32 overs out of scheduled 98 were bowled. The Middlesex seamer completed a memorable debut five-fer with the wicket of Temba Bavuma , who had notched his eighth Test 50 before being caught behind by Jonny Bairstow.

Toby Roland-Jones's dream debut spell proves too good for South Africa

July 30, 2017

His gutsy 52 was the cornerstone of the Proteas' 175 all out. South Africa are now 227 runs adrift after allrounder Ben Stokes's century against an attack without the ill Vernon Philander propelled England to 353 in their first innings.

Flores takes lead at Canadian Open

July 30, 2017

Vegas was cruising along the Glen Abbey Golf Course in Oakville, Ontario, until his hiccup at the par-four 11th but he charged home with four birdies over the next seven holes for a six-under-par 66 before the weather-hit opening round was suspended due to darkness.

Chelsea make move to sign Celtic sensation Karamoko Dembele

July 30, 2017

Chelsea are keen on Celtic starlet Karamoko Dembele and have already put wheels in motion to sign the winger, according to The Sun . It is now reported that the players' talent has not gone unnoticed by Italian Chelsea boss Antonio Conte, who wants to bring in the youngster to the academy.

America's King breaks women's 50m breaststroke world record

July 30, 2017

A strong performance saw the USA win the men's event in 3:27.91, with Caleb Dressel securing his seventh gold medal of the Championships. The 20-year-old Dressel has now matched United States swim legend Michael Phelps' record of seven gold medals from a single worlds set at the 2007 championships in Melbourne.

Rhodes, Vikings finalizing extension

July 30, 2017

Rapoport adds the deal includes $41 million in guarantees along with a $12 million signing bonus. It makes Rhodes a top-paid corner with a $14 million average through the first three years , just behind Washington's Josh Norman ($15 million) and L.A.'s Trumaine Johnson ($16.7 million franchise tag).

Chelsea willing to meet Bayern Munich demands to sign Renato Sanches

July 30, 2017

He has completely fallen down the pecking order and Bayern CEO Karl Heinz-Rummenigge recently confirmed that if the £43m valuation for him was met they would be prepared to sell him. 'He is young and strong, so I understand that he wants to play consistently and there is a lot of competition for places at Bayern. "It's a great club and I'd have another friend".

Liverpool legend explains why Alli is better than Coutinho

July 30, 2017

The newspaper claims that French outfit Paris Saint-Germain are ready to splash out a world record fee around £200million for Neymar which has led Barcelona to turn their attentions to Alli this summer. Alli now has five years remaining on his current contract with Spurs. The England worldwide, who has 19 global caps under his belt, signed a new contract in September 2016 which will keep him at the London club till 2022.

White Sox trade Cabrera to Royals

July 30, 2017

Cabrera is in his 13th big league season, which includes 2011 with the Royals , when he set career highs in doubles (44), homers (18), RBI (87) and stolen bases (20). The White Sox were the sixth team Cabrera played for in his 11 years in the majors. Cabrera then spent two years with the Toronto Blue Jays before arriving in Chicago.

Barcelona eye star Premier League trio to replace Neymar

July 30, 2017

In the past I read a lot of stories about Hazard with Real Madrid. And both players insisted that only Neymar could end the transfer talk. "We have to support him with the decision he makes". "For those of us who are training however, it's nothing". Ligue 1 giants PSG are reportedly willing to activate Neymar's €222million buyout clause in a deal which would see him become the most expensive player in the world.

Chargers rookie Mike Williams placed on PUP list to start season

July 30, 2017

Bryant lives nearby in Newport Beach and offered a few words of wisdom as the Chargers return to Los Angeles for the first time since the team's inception in 1960. The Los Angeles Chargers put the Clemson product on the active/physically unable to perform list on Saturday, along with safety Darrell Stuckey and cornerback Jason Verrett .

Kyle Busch wins Coors Light Pole at Pocono

July 30, 2017

Truex Jr. turned a lap of 178.866 miles per hour in the final round of qualifying in his No. 78 Furniture Row Racing Toyota. In Busch's five poles this season, Truex Jr. He started first earlier this season at the 2.5-mile track but ended up finishing ninth. Qualifying was held on the same day as Sunday's race for the first time all year.

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