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Tour de France: Alaphilippe extends lead as Frenchmen shine in Pyrenees
- July 21, 2019
Given the doping-stained history of cycling and the Tour, Alaphilippe also immediately faced a question in his winner's news conference about the believability of his performance, which he batted away, seemingly unruffled. I pushed my limits. Bernal was fifth on the Tourmalet and is fourth overall, 3 minutes behind Alaphilippe. He said: "I just gave everything, especially the first part, I went full gas". (more...)
- July 21, 2019
Given the doping-stained history of cycling and the Tour, Alaphilippe also immediately faced a question in his winner's news conference about the believability of his performance, which he batted away, seemingly unruffled. I pushed my limits. Bernal was fifth on the Tourmalet and is fourth overall, 3 minutes behind Alaphilippe. He said: "I just gave everything, especially the first part, I went full gas". (more...)
BRITISH OPEN: Stanley fires back after playing partner rips him
- July 21, 2019
Players on the PGA Tour have a habit of not shouting "Fore" but MacIntyre did not mince his words as he confronted Stanley. However, Stanley has put forward his case, claiming that there were already a lot of people to shout "fore" including his own caddie, who also yelled on the first occasion he had hit a shot towards the crowd three holes earlier. (more...)
- July 21, 2019
Players on the PGA Tour have a habit of not shouting "Fore" but MacIntyre did not mince his words as he confronted Stanley. However, Stanley has put forward his case, claiming that there were already a lot of people to shout "fore" including his own caddie, who also yelled on the first occasion he had hit a shot towards the crowd three holes earlier. (more...)
Arsenal beat Tottenham to sign Ligue 1 star
- July 20, 2019
The deal was close to completion once before, only for Tottenham Hotspur to come in at the last minute in an attempt to hijack their north London rivals' deal. Ceballos has not travelled with the squad, however, as he is still on holiday due to his involvement with Spain Under-21s at the European Championship earlier in the summer. (more...)
- July 20, 2019
The deal was close to completion once before, only for Tottenham Hotspur to come in at the last minute in an attempt to hijack their north London rivals' deal. Ceballos has not travelled with the squad, however, as he is still on holiday due to his involvement with Spain Under-21s at the European Championship earlier in the summer. (more...)
Etzebeth to lead Boks against Wallabies in Rugby Championship opener
- July 20, 2019
Folau Fainga'a, 1. James Slipper. "A lot of our game is based on connection, on and off the field, so while a team is made up of 15 players on the field, we're about 23 guys being connected and committed". Fellow looseheads Sio (adductor) and Tom Robertson (ankle) were sent home midweek from Johannesburg while his Brumbies teammate Alan Alaalatoa (foot) was also ruled out. (more...)
- July 20, 2019
Folau Fainga'a, 1. James Slipper. "A lot of our game is based on connection, on and off the field, so while a team is made up of 15 players on the field, we're about 23 guys being connected and committed". Fellow looseheads Sio (adductor) and Tom Robertson (ankle) were sent home midweek from Johannesburg while his Brumbies teammate Alan Alaalatoa (foot) was also ruled out. (more...)
Arsenal 'haven't made a bid anywhere near' valuation of Wilfried Zaha
- July 20, 2019
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson says he is unaware of Wilfried Zaha telling the club he wants to leave and expects the forward to stay at Selhurst Park this summer . Arsenal, meanwhile, are expected to make a concerted "push" for the winger's signature over the coming days. "He has not spoken to me". "But the bottom line is, when Manchester United come calling and they're prepared to pay what the club feel is the market value of the player, then all we can do is wish him well". (more...)
- July 20, 2019
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson says he is unaware of Wilfried Zaha telling the club he wants to leave and expects the forward to stay at Selhurst Park this summer . Arsenal, meanwhile, are expected to make a concerted "push" for the winger's signature over the coming days. "He has not spoken to me". "But the bottom line is, when Manchester United come calling and they're prepared to pay what the club feel is the market value of the player, then all we can do is wish him well". (more...)
Emery talks up leadership role for Holding amid Koscielny doubt
- July 20, 2019
Heading into his 4th season with the club, Granit Xhaka is the new favourite to take over the Arsenal captaincy, according to The Telegraph . Emery had labelled him an "important player" earlier this week but has now openly admitted Koscielny could leave. (more...)
- July 20, 2019
Heading into his 4th season with the club, Granit Xhaka is the new favourite to take over the Arsenal captaincy, according to The Telegraph . Emery had labelled him an "important player" earlier this week but has now openly admitted Koscielny could leave. (more...)
Pogba and Madrid? There's nothing to be said
- July 20, 2019
According to Spanish media outlet Marca , Real, the only club seriously interested in Pogba , have chose to back away from the deal due to United's €200m valuation of the player - a clear indication that they have no interest in selling their talisman this summer. (more...)
- July 20, 2019
According to Spanish media outlet Marca , Real, the only club seriously interested in Pogba , have chose to back away from the deal due to United's €200m valuation of the player - a clear indication that they have no interest in selling their talisman this summer. (more...)
McIlroy misses halfway cut despite shooting 65 at British Open
- July 20, 2019
J.B Holmes of Campbellsville (Ky.) is atop the leaderboard at 5-under par, Shane Lowry of Ireland sits at 4-under and 14 others are tied at 3-under. There was Rory McIlroy , after 8 p.m. local time, standing in the 18 fairway, and it was not clear if he was there to produce a golf shot or a movie. (more...)
- July 20, 2019
J.B Holmes of Campbellsville (Ky.) is atop the leaderboard at 5-under par, Shane Lowry of Ireland sits at 4-under and 14 others are tied at 3-under. There was Rory McIlroy , after 8 p.m. local time, standing in the 18 fairway, and it was not clear if he was there to produce a golf shot or a movie. (more...)
Tamim says Sri Lanka series will be 'very challenging'
- July 20, 2019
Tamim Iqbal will lead the side in the absence of Mashrafe, according to reports. Moreover, the veteran cricketer will be out of action for about a month. Bangladesh finished at the eighth position in the World Cup as the side managed to win just three matches in the tournament. "It seems this is my last tour of Sri Lanka as a member of the Bangladesh team", Mashrafe said. (more...)
- July 20, 2019
Tamim Iqbal will lead the side in the absence of Mashrafe, according to reports. Moreover, the veteran cricketer will be out of action for about a month. Bangladesh finished at the eighth position in the World Cup as the side managed to win just three matches in the tournament. "It seems this is my last tour of Sri Lanka as a member of the Bangladesh team", Mashrafe said. (more...)
Ibrahimovic walks the walk with LA derby hat-trick
- July 20, 2019
Ibrahimovic had goals in the eighth, 56th and 70th minutes as the Galaxy improved to 2-0-2 all-time against their northern neighbors who play 12 miles up the Harbor Freeway in downtown Los Angeles. He completed his second MLS hat-trick 14 minutes later with a powerful drive from 20 yards - his 16th league goal of the season. Right foot, header, left foot - the ideal hat-trick. (more...)
- July 20, 2019
Ibrahimovic had goals in the eighth, 56th and 70th minutes as the Galaxy improved to 2-0-2 all-time against their northern neighbors who play 12 miles up the Harbor Freeway in downtown Los Angeles. He completed his second MLS hat-trick 14 minutes later with a powerful drive from 20 yards - his 16th league goal of the season. Right foot, header, left foot - the ideal hat-trick. (more...)
Guardiola confirms City are in the market for a defender
- July 20, 2019
The Citizens are in the market for a new defender after club captain Vincent Kompany departed the Etihad following 11 seasons at the club. City has been linked with Leicester City's Harry Maguire, and while Guardiola refused to discuss the England worldwide specifically, he acknowledges that they are looking at transfer targets. (more...)
- July 20, 2019
The Citizens are in the market for a new defender after club captain Vincent Kompany departed the Etihad following 11 seasons at the club. City has been linked with Leicester City's Harry Maguire, and while Guardiola refused to discuss the England worldwide specifically, he acknowledges that they are looking at transfer targets. (more...)
Missouri man fined $500 for aiming laser at Tom Brady
- July 20, 2019
According to the outlet, Dwyan Morgan, 64, was charged with disturbing the peace for using a green laser pointer to distract Brady at Arrowhead Stadium during the fourth quarter of the game in January. Morgan's probably still bitter New England went on to win that game, 37-31 in overtime, and then won the Super Bowl. The fine may have been small, but Morgan also has to deal with the fact that he has been banned forever from entering Arrowhead stadium. (more...)
- July 20, 2019
According to the outlet, Dwyan Morgan, 64, was charged with disturbing the peace for using a green laser pointer to distract Brady at Arrowhead Stadium during the fourth quarter of the game in January. Morgan's probably still bitter New England went on to win that game, 37-31 in overtime, and then won the Super Bowl. The fine may have been small, but Morgan also has to deal with the fact that he has been banned forever from entering Arrowhead stadium. (more...)
Mikel Retires From National Team
- July 20, 2019
TUKO.co.ke earlier reported that Super Eagles coach Rohr has hinted that the search for replacement of former captain John Obi Mikel will commence immediately. "The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations marks my last championship for the national team with Super Eagles". "My national career started in 2003, under 17 World Cup and I'm grateful to the national team for placing me on the world arena and allowing me to show my skill and have an incredible national and worldwide career". (more...)
- July 20, 2019
TUKO.co.ke earlier reported that Super Eagles coach Rohr has hinted that the search for replacement of former captain John Obi Mikel will commence immediately. "The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations marks my last championship for the national team with Super Eagles". "My national career started in 2003, under 17 World Cup and I'm grateful to the national team for placing me on the world arena and allowing me to show my skill and have an incredible national and worldwide career". (more...)
Pochettino: I'd have probably left Spurs if we'd won the Champions League
- July 20, 2019
I'm a happy man, working with 25 players, always. Pochettino continued: "Maybe if it was a different result after the final you can think, "OK, maybe this is a moment to step out of the club , leave the club and give them the possibility of a really new chapter with a new coaching staff". (more...)
- July 20, 2019
I'm a happy man, working with 25 players, always. Pochettino continued: "Maybe if it was a different result after the final you can think, "OK, maybe this is a moment to step out of the club , leave the club and give them the possibility of a really new chapter with a new coaching staff". (more...)
FA contact Huddersfield over new logo
- July 20, 2019
Indeed, many people smelt the same rat. Another said: "Congratulations on officially winning Paddy Power's 2019 pageant show". The operator and club released images of the team's kit on July 17, with the shirt featuring a large diagonal sash bearing the company's logo. (more...)
- July 20, 2019
Indeed, many people smelt the same rat. Another said: "Congratulations on officially winning Paddy Power's 2019 pageant show". The operator and club released images of the team's kit on July 17, with the shirt featuring a large diagonal sash bearing the company's logo. (more...)
Klopp relaxed over contract talks
- July 20, 2019
Liverpool are now in the United States for their pre-season camp and are set to play friendlies against Borussia Dortmund , Sevilla and Sporting Lisbon over the space of five days. "I don't think they would have had 98 points if we wouldn't have been around - and we would not have had 97 points if Man City wouldn't have been around". (more...)
- July 20, 2019
Liverpool are now in the United States for their pre-season camp and are set to play friendlies against Borussia Dortmund , Sevilla and Sporting Lisbon over the space of five days. "I don't think they would have had 98 points if we wouldn't have been around - and we would not have had 97 points if Man City wouldn't have been around". (more...)
Chiefs: Hill to return to team at start of training camp
- July 20, 2019
I full respect and accept the NFL's decision. The Kansas City Chiefs have suspended Tyreek Hill after an audio recording of a conversation with his fiancée regarding their son's broken arm went public. "The club fully fully supports the conditions for return laid out by the league and will continue to monitor any new developments in the case. We are glad to welcome Tyreek back to the team". (more...)
- July 20, 2019
I full respect and accept the NFL's decision. The Kansas City Chiefs have suspended Tyreek Hill after an audio recording of a conversation with his fiancée regarding their son's broken arm went public. "The club fully fully supports the conditions for return laid out by the league and will continue to monitor any new developments in the case. We are glad to welcome Tyreek back to the team". (more...)
Oilers land James Neal for Milan Lucic in trade with Flames
- July 20, 2019
The Oilers have reportedly linked up on a deal with their provincial rivals, the Calgary Flames, on a deal to swap Lucic for James Neal . The deal, which has been confirmed by multiple reliable National Hockey League insiders, will reportedly include some salary retention by the Oilers on Lucic's contract, and includes a conditional draft pick. (more...)
- July 20, 2019
The Oilers have reportedly linked up on a deal with their provincial rivals, the Calgary Flames, on a deal to swap Lucic for James Neal . The deal, which has been confirmed by multiple reliable National Hockey League insiders, will reportedly include some salary retention by the Oilers on Lucic's contract, and includes a conditional draft pick. (more...)
Arsenal interested in Gremio forward Everton Soares
- July 20, 2019
Everton impressed whilst on show at the Copa America and ended up as top scorer with three goals, taking home the golden boot. It appears the move has taken its next step towards completion, as journalist Emanuele Guilaneli claims that the Gunners have already agreed an initial €28m fee with Gremio , which could rise up to €40m through performance-related bonuses. (more...)
- July 20, 2019
Everton impressed whilst on show at the Copa America and ended up as top scorer with three goals, taking home the golden boot. It appears the move has taken its next step towards completion, as journalist Emanuele Guilaneli claims that the Gunners have already agreed an initial €28m fee with Gremio , which could rise up to €40m through performance-related bonuses. (more...)
Former Giants Player Mitch Petrus Dies Of Heatstroke At 32
- July 19, 2019
Pulaski County Coroner Gerone Hobbs ruled heat stroke as the official cause of death. There had been a heat advisory in effect for much of Arkansas on Thursday. The area has been under a heat advisory, with temperatures into the 90s. "Our thoughts go out to Mitch's family and friends". The Razorbacks honored their former collegiate star on Twitter , writing, "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mitch Petrus". (more...)
- July 19, 2019
Pulaski County Coroner Gerone Hobbs ruled heat stroke as the official cause of death. There had been a heat advisory in effect for much of Arkansas on Thursday. The area has been under a heat advisory, with temperatures into the 90s. "Our thoughts go out to Mitch's family and friends". The Razorbacks honored their former collegiate star on Twitter , writing, "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mitch Petrus". (more...)
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