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Maurizio Sarri Departs Chelsea To Become Juventus Manager
- June 16, 2019
Sarri's deal at Juventus runs until 2022. Serie A champions Juventus have confirmed the appointment of Maurizio Sarri as their new manager. "In talks we had following the Europa League final, Maurizio made it clear how strongly he desired to return to his native country , explaining that his reasons for wanting to return to work in Italy were significant". (more...)
- June 16, 2019
Sarri's deal at Juventus runs until 2022. Serie A champions Juventus have confirmed the appointment of Maurizio Sarri as their new manager. "In talks we had following the Europa League final, Maurizio made it clear how strongly he desired to return to his native country , explaining that his reasons for wanting to return to work in Italy were significant". (more...)
Mariners trade Edwin Encarnacion, cash to Yankees for pitching prospect
- June 16, 2019
ESPN was the first to report the deal. The 36-year-old DH has slugged an AL-leading 21 home runs this season and recently surpassed the 400-home run mark for his career. He had originally been traded to NY for Nick Rumbelow , back in November 2017. Encarnación is a sizable get for the Yankees , who could benefit from the veteran's power and consistency in their ongoing drive toward the postseason. (more...)
- June 16, 2019
ESPN was the first to report the deal. The 36-year-old DH has slugged an AL-leading 21 home runs this season and recently surpassed the 400-home run mark for his career. He had originally been traded to NY for Nick Rumbelow , back in November 2017. Encarnación is a sizable get for the Yankees , who could benefit from the veteran's power and consistency in their ongoing drive toward the postseason. (more...)
Major League Baseball trade rumors: Yankees send Brad Miller to Phillies for cash considerations
- June 16, 2019
Miller didn't appear in a major league game for the Yankees but hit.294 with 10 home runs and 29 RBIs in 41 games at Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre. In addition to Miller, Roman Quinn is expected to return for the Braves series as well according to Breen . The Phillies have made a trade to acquire a utility man. (more...)
- June 16, 2019
Miller didn't appear in a major league game for the Yankees but hit.294 with 10 home runs and 29 RBIs in 41 games at Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre. In addition to Miller, Roman Quinn is expected to return for the Braves series as well according to Breen . The Phillies have made a trade to acquire a utility man. (more...)
Officer involved in altercation with Masai Ujiri isn't telling the truth
- June 16, 2019
Ujiri was also accused of shouting obscenities at the deputy. The Alameda County Sheriff's Office says that an officer asked for Ujiri's credentials, but he ignored the request and shoved past the officer to get onto the court. A spokesperson for the Raptors mentioned the incident used to be being reviewed and they "are cooperating with authorities". The video does not show Ujiri, or anyone else, hitting the officer. (more...)
- June 16, 2019
Ujiri was also accused of shouting obscenities at the deputy. The Alameda County Sheriff's Office says that an officer asked for Ujiri's credentials, but he ignored the request and shoved past the officer to get onto the court. A spokesperson for the Raptors mentioned the incident used to be being reviewed and they "are cooperating with authorities". The video does not show Ujiri, or anyone else, hitting the officer. (more...)
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer keen on quick conclusion to Aaron Wan-Bissaka saga
- June 16, 2019
Cape Town - Manchester United are expected to return to the negotiating table with an improved offer for Crystal Palace right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Wan-Bissaka could be the solution we are searching for as he has the ability to breath new life into Solskjaer's current squad. Statistically, Aarons has had a better season than Wan-Bissaka. (more...)
- June 16, 2019
Cape Town - Manchester United are expected to return to the negotiating table with an improved offer for Crystal Palace right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Wan-Bissaka could be the solution we are searching for as he has the ability to breath new life into Solskjaer's current squad. Statistically, Aarons has had a better season than Wan-Bissaka. (more...)
‘We need to win all remaining games, says South Africa skipper
- June 16, 2019
Imran Tahir celebrates a wicket against Afghanistan . Faf du Plessis (capt), Quinton de Kock (wk), Hashim Amla , Aiden Markram , Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo , Chris Morris , Kagiso Rabada, Imran Tahir, Beuran Hendricks. (more...)
- June 16, 2019
Imran Tahir celebrates a wicket against Afghanistan . Faf du Plessis (capt), Quinton de Kock (wk), Hashim Amla , Aiden Markram , Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo , Chris Morris , Kagiso Rabada, Imran Tahir, Beuran Hendricks. (more...)
Manchester United ‘confident’ of £25m deal for Sean Longstaff
- June 16, 2019
The Red Devils are set to be moving away from signing players at exorbitant rates and give chances to youngsters, primarily home-grown talents whom they can develop. United boss Ole Gunnar Solksjaer will reportedly attempt to sign Longstaff once he has brought in a new centre-back and right-back. Are Liverpool or Manchester United the bigger club in England? The Newcastle man would add energy and discipline to Solskjaer's midfield. (more...)
- June 16, 2019
The Red Devils are set to be moving away from signing players at exorbitant rates and give chances to youngsters, primarily home-grown talents whom they can develop. United boss Ole Gunnar Solksjaer will reportedly attempt to sign Longstaff once he has brought in a new centre-back and right-back. Are Liverpool or Manchester United the bigger club in England? The Newcastle man would add energy and discipline to Solskjaer's midfield. (more...)
Paul Pogba willing to 'go on strike' to leave Man Utd
- June 16, 2019
The reports in Spain reveal that Pogba is well aware of Real Madrid's interest but is not now in a position where he is willing to force through an exit at Old Trafford. But, unsurprisingly, there will be work to do between United and Madrid to make the move happen. "I know Madrid and Zidane want Paul and that may be hard for him to resist", he added. (more...)
- June 16, 2019
The reports in Spain reveal that Pogba is well aware of Real Madrid's interest but is not now in a position where he is willing to force through an exit at Old Trafford. But, unsurprisingly, there will be work to do between United and Madrid to make the move happen. "I know Madrid and Zidane want Paul and that may be hard for him to resist", he added. (more...)
Tyson Fury: Deontay Wilder's a No-Good Liar ... Never Agreed to Rematch
- June 16, 2019
At Tuesday's final press conference he prowled the stage with eyes ablaze like a veteran stand-up, draped in a suit emblazoned with the images of old-time bare-knuckle champions and a pair of sunglasses at rest on his gleaming dome, any and all inhibitions probably stashed next to wherever he had left his dress shirt. (more...)
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- June 16, 2019
At Tuesday's final press conference he prowled the stage with eyes ablaze like a veteran stand-up, draped in a suit emblazoned with the images of old-time bare-knuckle champions and a pair of sunglasses at rest on his gleaming dome, any and all inhibitions probably stashed next to wherever he had left his dress shirt. (more...)
Ukraine U20 vs. South Korea U20 - Football Match Report
- June 16, 2019
The Koreans had taken an early lead in Lodz in central Poland, with Valencia starlet Lee Kang-in converting a fifth-minute penalty awarded following a VAR review after Kim Se-Yun had been fouled right on the edge of the box. Ukraine recovered from an early setback to beat South Korea 3-1 in the Under-20 World Cup final in Lodz. The Koreans nearly levelled when Lee Jae-ik's header was saved by Andriy Lunin , the ball hitting the post on its way to safety. (more...)
- June 16, 2019
The Koreans had taken an early lead in Lodz in central Poland, with Valencia starlet Lee Kang-in converting a fifth-minute penalty awarded following a VAR review after Kim Se-Yun had been fouled right on the edge of the box. Ukraine recovered from an early setback to beat South Korea 3-1 in the Under-20 World Cup final in Lodz. The Koreans nearly levelled when Lee Jae-ik's header was saved by Andriy Lunin , the ball hitting the post on its way to safety. (more...)
Amir on top of the world despite Pakistan defeat
- June 16, 2019
Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed won the toss and sent Aaron Finch's men into bat and from a hard position, his bowlers did well to restrict Australia to 307 in less than 50 overs. Babar Azam was in superb touch, with 28 of his 30 runs coming in fours, before he mishooked Nathan Coulter-Nile to deep backward square leg. Akhtar Malik, a fan present at Country Ground, Taunton who witnessed the game kept staring at cricketer Asif Ali angrily when he dropped David Warner's catch at 104. (more...)
- June 16, 2019
Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed won the toss and sent Aaron Finch's men into bat and from a hard position, his bowlers did well to restrict Australia to 307 in less than 50 overs. Babar Azam was in superb touch, with 28 of his 30 runs coming in fours, before he mishooked Nathan Coulter-Nile to deep backward square leg. Akhtar Malik, a fan present at Country Ground, Taunton who witnessed the game kept staring at cricketer Asif Ali angrily when he dropped David Warner's catch at 104. (more...)
Aston Villa sign Nigeria U23 star Club Brugge's teammate
- June 16, 2019
According to Belgian daily Het Laatste Nieuws , the Midlands club have worked out an agreement with Club Brugge and have also thrashed out personal terms with the player. The Brazilian striker has been on the radar of a number of clubs across Europe after his displays for the Belgian outfit during 2018/19, where he was able to register an impressive 17 goals and ten assists in all competitions. (more...)
- June 16, 2019
According to Belgian daily Het Laatste Nieuws , the Midlands club have worked out an agreement with Club Brugge and have also thrashed out personal terms with the player. The Brazilian striker has been on the radar of a number of clubs across Europe after his displays for the Belgian outfit during 2018/19, where he was able to register an impressive 17 goals and ten assists in all competitions. (more...)
£67m-rated La Liga midfielder prefers Tottenham Hotspur over Manchester United
- June 16, 2019
That should be fun. But the report says that Lyon are well aware of interest from Real Madrid , Manchester City and Juventus in Ndombele - meaning that Spurs could be forced to miss out if they don't loosen the pursestrings. Liverpool will demand £25m for Dejan Lovren amid rumours that AC Milan are hoping to sign the Croatia centre-back, the Mail reports . Lyon are demanding a high fee because of the interest as they look to generate an auction though Tottenham have still to ... (more...)
- June 16, 2019
That should be fun. But the report says that Lyon are well aware of interest from Real Madrid , Manchester City and Juventus in Ndombele - meaning that Spurs could be forced to miss out if they don't loosen the pursestrings. Liverpool will demand £25m for Dejan Lovren amid rumours that AC Milan are hoping to sign the Croatia centre-back, the Mail reports . Lyon are demanding a high fee because of the interest as they look to generate an auction though Tottenham have still to ... (more...)
Man City boss Guardiola Rubbishes Sabbatical Claims
- June 16, 2019
Manchester City are set to award Oleksandr Zinchenko a new improved five-year contract after a breakthrough season for the Premier League champions. As a result of his success in Manchester, since the end of last season, Guardiola has been repeatedly linked to the Juventus job. "I have two years of contract and, if they do not kick me out, I will continue". (more...)
- June 16, 2019
Manchester City are set to award Oleksandr Zinchenko a new improved five-year contract after a breakthrough season for the Premier League champions. As a result of his success in Manchester, since the end of last season, Guardiola has been repeatedly linked to the Juventus job. "I have two years of contract and, if they do not kick me out, I will continue". (more...)
England's Buttler fit for West Indies game
- June 15, 2019
In that short time , Archer has already established himself as one of the sport's most explosive bowlers, with three-wicket hauls against both South Africa and Bangladesh in the World Cup underlining his quality. Morgan also has some lessons to pass on to Archer when the fast bowler lines up his old countrymen. It remains to be seen if he regains full fitness for the England clash. (more...)
- June 15, 2019
In that short time , Archer has already established himself as one of the sport's most explosive bowlers, with three-wicket hauls against both South Africa and Bangladesh in the World Cup underlining his quality. Morgan also has some lessons to pass on to Archer when the fast bowler lines up his old countrymen. It remains to be seen if he regains full fitness for the England clash. (more...)
OJ Simpson... Is on Twitter?
- June 15, 2019
Simpson's first tweet was a video of him explaining that his is the real O.J. account, not one of those fake accounts that have surfaced all over Twitter . Seriously! Ch-ch-check out just a sample of the reactions (below)! And it is at least a little curious how he chose to join in the same week as the 25th anniversary of the death of his wife Nicole Brown Simpson , as well as Ronald Goodman - deaths for which Simpson was so infamously acquitted of murder several years later. (more...)
- June 15, 2019
Simpson's first tweet was a video of him explaining that his is the real O.J. account, not one of those fake accounts that have surfaced all over Twitter . Seriously! Ch-ch-check out just a sample of the reactions (below)! And it is at least a little curious how he chose to join in the same week as the 25th anniversary of the death of his wife Nicole Brown Simpson , as well as Ronald Goodman - deaths for which Simpson was so infamously acquitted of murder several years later. (more...)
Sri Lanka vs Australia
- June 15, 2019
Ball-tracker showed the ball would have gone on to hit the stumps but because the ball pitched from outside the line of the stumps, the decision was referred back to the umpire's original decision. Australia: Aaron Finch (capt), David Warner , Steven Smith, Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh , Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins , Mitchell Starc , Kane Richardson , Jason Behrendorff . (more...)
- June 15, 2019
Ball-tracker showed the ball would have gone on to hit the stumps but because the ball pitched from outside the line of the stumps, the decision was referred back to the umpire's original decision. Australia: Aaron Finch (capt), David Warner , Steven Smith, Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh , Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins , Mitchell Starc , Kane Richardson , Jason Behrendorff . (more...)
Shikhar Dhawan’s Positive Mindset Will Help Him in Speedy Recovery - Kohli
- June 15, 2019
Many names like Ambati Rayudu, Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane popped up but finally, it was Rishabh Pant who went to England to join the team. Hopefully he'll be available for the later half and the semi-finals. "As soon as you enter the field, it's calm and relaxed". Faced with an "intimidating atmosphere", Indian captain Virat Kohli promised the marquee World Cup clash with Pakistan will bring the best out of his players. (more...)
- June 15, 2019
Many names like Ambati Rayudu, Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane popped up but finally, it was Rishabh Pant who went to England to join the team. Hopefully he'll be available for the later half and the semi-finals. "As soon as you enter the field, it's calm and relaxed". Faced with an "intimidating atmosphere", Indian captain Virat Kohli promised the marquee World Cup clash with Pakistan will bring the best out of his players. (more...)
Man City Given Favorable Start to 2019-2020 Premier League Schedule
- June 15, 2019
Amazon, the market's new entrants, will show two rounds of midweek fixtures in December, including the Merseyside derby at Anfield and Spurs' visit to Manchester United , and the second, the traditional full programme on St Stephen's Day, features Wolves v City and Leicester v Liverpool . (more...)
- June 15, 2019
Amazon, the market's new entrants, will show two rounds of midweek fixtures in December, including the Merseyside derby at Anfield and Spurs' visit to Manchester United , and the second, the traditional full programme on St Stephen's Day, features Wolves v City and Leicester v Liverpool . (more...)
Root century helps England see off Windies
- June 15, 2019
Root is only the second England batsman to notch two tons in the same World Cup after Kevin Pietersen, who reached three figures against Australia and West Indies in the Caribbean in 2007. After Bairstow fell for 45, Root and Chris Woakes added 104 for the second wicket. Morgan had suffered a back spasm and was unable to bat for 28 minutes at the start of England's innings because he was off the field for that time. (more...)
- June 15, 2019
Root is only the second England batsman to notch two tons in the same World Cup after Kevin Pietersen, who reached three figures against Australia and West Indies in the Caribbean in 2007. After Bairstow fell for 45, Root and Chris Woakes added 104 for the second wicket. Morgan had suffered a back spasm and was unable to bat for 28 minutes at the start of England's innings because he was off the field for that time. (more...)
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