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West Indies labouring to 126-4 after 25 overs
- July 01, 2019
With tailenders Sheldon Cottrell and Oshane Thomas at the crease, all the momentum went out of the chase, and the West Indies fell short by 24 runs, finishing on 315-9. "Angelo put his hands up and said "OK I will bowl two overs". The Widies struck their first breakthrough in the 15th over when Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne was caught behind by Shai Hope through Jason Holder's delivery and left for 32 runs. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
With tailenders Sheldon Cottrell and Oshane Thomas at the crease, all the momentum went out of the chase, and the West Indies fell short by 24 runs, finishing on 315-9. "Angelo put his hands up and said "OK I will bowl two overs". The Widies struck their first breakthrough in the 15th over when Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne was caught behind by Shai Hope through Jason Holder's delivery and left for 32 runs. (more...)
Cori Gauff, 15, Defeats Venus Williams at Wimbledon
- July 01, 2019
Gauff will face a tough test in the second round, where she meets Magdalena Rybarikova of Slovakia, who pulled off a shock of her own by seeing off 10th seed Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets in their first-round match. "She used her powerful serve and all-court game to overwhelm her 39-year-old opponent", the Guardian reported . "And I was just telling her that she's so inspiring". (more...)
- July 01, 2019
Gauff will face a tough test in the second round, where she meets Magdalena Rybarikova of Slovakia, who pulled off a shock of her own by seeing off 10th seed Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets in their first-round match. "She used her powerful serve and all-court game to overwhelm her 39-year-old opponent", the Guardian reported . "And I was just telling her that she's so inspiring". (more...)
Chelsea make Kovacic move from Real Madrid permanent
- July 01, 2019
Kovacic joined Chelsea from Real Madrid last summer on a season-long loan, but now looks to have signed permanently - despite the club's transfer embargo. "He already possesses extensive experience at club and global level and we are sure he will be a big success with Chelsea over the next five years". (more...)
- July 01, 2019
Kovacic joined Chelsea from Real Madrid last summer on a season-long loan, but now looks to have signed permanently - despite the club's transfer embargo. "He already possesses extensive experience at club and global level and we are sure he will be a big success with Chelsea over the next five years". (more...)
Sixers To Re-Sign Tobias Harris To Five-Year, $180M Deal
- July 01, 2019
Looking back at the last two seasons, and how the Sixers have been able to emerge as a serious contender in the Eastern Conference, there's no way any of this happens without Simmons part of the picture. The Horfords soon will join the ranks of the Celtics' rivals, but memories of the bond they formed with the region shouldn't fade until Anna Horford publishes her first pro-Sixers tweet. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
Looking back at the last two seasons, and how the Sixers have been able to emerge as a serious contender in the Eastern Conference, there's no way any of this happens without Simmons part of the picture. The Horfords soon will join the ranks of the Celtics' rivals, but memories of the bond they formed with the region shouldn't fade until Anna Horford publishes her first pro-Sixers tweet. (more...)
Mavs re-sign Porzingis on five-year deal, also bring back Powell
- July 01, 2019
Dallas acquired Porzingis in a trade with the New York Knicks during the season. The Mavericks sent a package that included Dennis Smith Jr . and two future first-round picks to NY for Porzingis, with hopes the Latvian big man could provide a 1-2 punch with Rookie of the Year Luka Doncic for years to come. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
Dallas acquired Porzingis in a trade with the New York Knicks during the season. The Mavericks sent a package that included Dennis Smith Jr . and two future first-round picks to NY for Porzingis, with hopes the Latvian big man could provide a 1-2 punch with Rookie of the Year Luka Doncic for years to come. (more...)
Arsenal receives a blow in its pursuit of Wilfried Zaha
- July 01, 2019
Arsenal fans want Wilfried Zaha at the Emirates Stadium but are not happy about the possibility of Aubameyang being sold in order to fund this deal. He has scored 32 Premier League goals in 163 appearances for Palace since his move back to the club from Manchester United in 2013. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
Arsenal fans want Wilfried Zaha at the Emirates Stadium but are not happy about the possibility of Aubameyang being sold in order to fund this deal. He has scored 32 Premier League goals in 163 appearances for Palace since his move back to the club from Manchester United in 2013. (more...)
Leafs trading Brown, Zaitsev to Sens for Ceci on Monday
- July 01, 2019
Ceci just completed a one-year, $4.3 million deal with the Sens, and he could be in line for another one-year deal to pave the way to unrestricted free agency next summer. Harpur's salary cap hit is $725,000 next season. This past season, Zaitsev notched three goals and 14 points, and paying him $4.5-million per season for another five years wasn't going to work for Toronto. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
Ceci just completed a one-year, $4.3 million deal with the Sens, and he could be in line for another one-year deal to pave the way to unrestricted free agency next summer. Harpur's salary cap hit is $725,000 next season. This past season, Zaitsev notched three goals and 14 points, and paying him $4.5-million per season for another five years wasn't going to work for Toronto. (more...)
Vijay Shankar goes out, Mayank Agarwal comes in
- July 01, 2019
India skipper Virat Kohli had informed at the toss Sunday during the England game that the all-rounder had a toe niggle and the signs weren't too good. Rishabh Pant was handed his World Cup debut, who batted at No. 4 and scored 32 runs on Sunday. Karnataka opener Agarwal, who made his Test debut against Australia previous year, is yet to play an ODI. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
India skipper Virat Kohli had informed at the toss Sunday during the England game that the all-rounder had a toe niggle and the signs weren't too good. Rishabh Pant was handed his World Cup debut, who batted at No. 4 and scored 32 runs on Sunday. Karnataka opener Agarwal, who made his Test debut against Australia previous year, is yet to play an ODI. (more...)
Key Man United man on brink of signing new contract
- July 01, 2019
Both Solskjaer and the Red Devils hierarchy are confident the academy graduate will ignore attempts from Barcelona to lure him away from Old Trafford, whilst Ed Woodward has discussed the club's plans for the remainder of the transfer window in a leaked email to staff. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
Both Solskjaer and the Red Devils hierarchy are confident the academy graduate will ignore attempts from Barcelona to lure him away from Old Trafford, whilst Ed Woodward has discussed the club's plans for the remainder of the transfer window in a leaked email to staff. (more...)
Manchester United fans welcome Aaron Wan-Bissaka with personal song
- July 01, 2019
Manchester United need reinforcements without a question after a disappointing end to the 2018-19 campaign, which saw them finish sixth in the Premier League . That fee is certainly within the grasp of United and the 28-year old could prove good value for money. Manchester United fly out to Australia on a pre-season trip in a week's time and the newspapers claim that Solskjaer has told Ed Woodward (Manchester United Executive Vice-Chairman) to make sure Longstaff if signed in time to make ... (more...)
- July 01, 2019
Manchester United need reinforcements without a question after a disappointing end to the 2018-19 campaign, which saw them finish sixth in the Premier League . That fee is certainly within the grasp of United and the 28-year old could prove good value for money. Manchester United fly out to Australia on a pre-season trip in a week's time and the newspapers claim that Solskjaer has told Ed Woodward (Manchester United Executive Vice-Chairman) to make sure Longstaff if signed in time to make ... (more...)
Ruthless Australia Consign New Zealand to Second Straight Defeat
- July 01, 2019
Kane Williamson (40) and Taylor then combined to steady the innings before Starc induced an edge off Williamson's bat. Boult dismissed Khawaja, Mitchell Starc and Jason Behrendorff in successive deliveries but Australia , who had been reeling at 92-5 in the 22nd over, managed to post a competitive 243-9 after electing to bat. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
Kane Williamson (40) and Taylor then combined to steady the innings before Starc induced an edge off Williamson's bat. Boult dismissed Khawaja, Mitchell Starc and Jason Behrendorff in successive deliveries but Australia , who had been reeling at 92-5 in the 22nd over, managed to post a competitive 243-9 after electing to bat. (more...)
Lampard to conclude Chelsea return
- July 01, 2019
It was confirmed earlier on Monday that Lampard was excused from the start of Derby's pre-season training camp. Willian speaking to football. london and quoted by Goal, believes Lampard will be up to the challenge of dragging the Blues back into contention for the Premier League title, despite his inexperience as manager. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
It was confirmed earlier on Monday that Lampard was excused from the start of Derby's pre-season training camp. Willian speaking to football. london and quoted by Goal, believes Lampard will be up to the challenge of dragging the Blues back into contention for the Premier League title, despite his inexperience as manager. (more...)
L'Equipe: Tottenham agree 72 million euro deal for Ndombele
- July 01, 2019
While the transfer fee is agreed, Tottenham have though not yet finalised personal terms with the player. Despite that scaremongering, the French global "could be confirmed as a Spurs player as early as next week". Should the World Cup victor leave in the near future, the Premier League outfit could then attempt to swoop in and steal Ndombele. He has never really made himself an indispensable starter at the club, and it would have been fairly unsurprising if Mauricio Pochettino had ... (more...)
- July 01, 2019
While the transfer fee is agreed, Tottenham have though not yet finalised personal terms with the player. Despite that scaremongering, the French global "could be confirmed as a Spurs player as early as next week". Should the World Cup victor leave in the near future, the Premier League outfit could then attempt to swoop in and steal Ndombele. He has never really made himself an indispensable starter at the club, and it would have been fairly unsurprising if Mauricio Pochettino had ... (more...)
These four names are in the frame for vacant Newcastle job
- July 01, 2019
The two-time Premier League victor has been out of the game since he ended his 22-year reign at the Gunners. The 37-year-old Arteta, who now serves as assistant manager to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, had been strongly linked with the managerial role at Arsenal last summer before Unai Emery was eventually appointed. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
The two-time Premier League victor has been out of the game since he ended his 22-year reign at the Gunners. The 37-year-old Arteta, who now serves as assistant manager to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, had been strongly linked with the managerial role at Arsenal last summer before Unai Emery was eventually appointed. (more...)
India are the team to beat at World Cup, says Clive Lloyd
- July 01, 2019
Unbeaten India are cruising towards the semi-finals, with five wins from six games plus one washout. Kohli said that he's confident about Shankar's performance. "All these people are professionals". Sometimes in cricket this happens because of injuries and niggles. They have a very good side but I think they are struggling. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
Unbeaten India are cruising towards the semi-finals, with five wins from six games plus one washout. Kohli said that he's confident about Shankar's performance. "All these people are professionals". Sometimes in cricket this happens because of injuries and niggles. They have a very good side but I think they are struggling. (more...)
Afcon 2019: Madagascar defeat is a wake-up call for Nigeria - Ighalo
- July 01, 2019
Super Eagles and Levante of Spain winger Moses Simon has stated that the competition for places in the Super Eagles team at the AFCON is real and that alone is the basis to want to justify your inclusion into the team once called upon to play . (more...)
- July 01, 2019
Super Eagles and Levante of Spain winger Moses Simon has stated that the competition for places in the Super Eagles team at the AFCON is real and that alone is the basis to want to justify your inclusion into the team once called upon to play . (more...)
Liverpool's Henderson Gets Champions League Trophy Tattoo On His Thigh
- July 01, 2019
As expected, Liverpool fans love Henderson's tattoo. It means Henderson will now go down in Liverpool's history. After dropping off midway through last season, the Light Blues need to make sure they avoid looking flat for spells. Magpies owner Mike Ashley is on the hunt for Rafa Benitez's replacement, with sources in the north east claiming Newcastle are "confident" of securing Rangers manager Gerrard to succeed his former Liverpool mentor. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
As expected, Liverpool fans love Henderson's tattoo. It means Henderson will now go down in Liverpool's history. After dropping off midway through last season, the Light Blues need to make sure they avoid looking flat for spells. Magpies owner Mike Ashley is on the hunt for Rafa Benitez's replacement, with sources in the north east claiming Newcastle are "confident" of securing Rangers manager Gerrard to succeed his former Liverpool mentor. (more...)
Maple Leafs hire Dave Hakstol as assistant coach | AP sports
- July 01, 2019
On December 18, 2018, Hakstol was sacked after his team started the 2018-19 campaign with a 12-15-4 (.451) record. Mr. Hakstol was most recently a member of Canada's coaching staff at the world championships in Slovakia. Drafted by Edmonton in the second round in 2010, he has appeared in 201 National Hockey League regular-season games. A second-round selection of the Edmonton Oilers in the 2010 draft, he debuted with Edmonton in 2013 and spent two seasons there before being traded to Toronto ... (more...)
- July 01, 2019
On December 18, 2018, Hakstol was sacked after his team started the 2018-19 campaign with a 12-15-4 (.451) record. Mr. Hakstol was most recently a member of Canada's coaching staff at the world championships in Slovakia. Drafted by Edmonton in the second round in 2010, he has appeared in 201 National Hockey League regular-season games. A second-round selection of the Edmonton Oilers in the 2010 draft, he debuted with Edmonton in 2013 and spent two seasons there before being traded to Toronto ... (more...)
Bucks Agree To 2-Year Deal With Robin Lopez
- July 01, 2019
It's possible that no single player changed his future more over the course of the past 12 months than Lopez did by signing with the Bucks. The Athletic's Shams Charania reported on Sunday evening that Milwaukee has expressed strong interest in Robin Lopez . (more...)
- July 01, 2019
It's possible that no single player changed his future more over the course of the past 12 months than Lopez did by signing with the Bucks. The Athletic's Shams Charania reported on Sunday evening that Milwaukee has expressed strong interest in Robin Lopez . (more...)
Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers working toward supermax contract extension
- July 01, 2019
Lillard has two years and roughly $61 million left on his current deal. Lillard is now under contract through the 2020-21 season after he signed a five-year contract extension in 2015. The four-time All-Star is also a four-time All-NBA performer. In 58 games with the Knicks in 2018-19, Hezonja averaged 8.8 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
Lillard has two years and roughly $61 million left on his current deal. Lillard is now under contract through the 2020-21 season after he signed a five-year contract extension in 2015. The four-time All-Star is also a four-time All-NBA performer. In 58 games with the Knicks in 2018-19, Hezonja averaged 8.8 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. (more...)
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