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Gonzalo Higuain's brother reveals the striker will stay at Juventus
- July 02, 2019
The 31-year-old registered 36 league goals in the 2015-16 Serie A season for S.S.C. Napoli and now the player is being expected to team up with the Italian coach Maurizio Sarri at Juventus . "With Olivier Giroud leading the line in the Europa League , Higuain's involvement was largely limited to domestic competitions, but he leaves having added another winners' medal to his extensive collection after victory in Baku". (more...)
- July 02, 2019
The 31-year-old registered 36 league goals in the 2015-16 Serie A season for S.S.C. Napoli and now the player is being expected to team up with the Italian coach Maurizio Sarri at Juventus . "With Olivier Giroud leading the line in the Europa League , Higuain's involvement was largely limited to domestic competitions, but he leaves having added another winners' medal to his extensive collection after victory in Baku". (more...)
F1: Ferrari respects 'wrong decision' - English
- July 02, 2019
Ferrari are without a win this season or since the 2018 United States Grand Prix won by Raikkonen and seek to end Mercedes' record run of eight season-opening triumphs and 10 victories in succession. Verstappen muscled his way past Leclerc at Turn 3, lunging down the gap the Ferrari driver had left on the inside. "These are two guys of the future and if they take this victory away from Max that's stealing from Formula One", he said. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
Ferrari are without a win this season or since the 2018 United States Grand Prix won by Raikkonen and seek to end Mercedes' record run of eight season-opening triumphs and 10 victories in succession. Verstappen muscled his way past Leclerc at Turn 3, lunging down the gap the Ferrari driver had left on the inside. "These are two guys of the future and if they take this victory away from Max that's stealing from Formula One", he said. (more...)
Lucy Bronze plays down Phil Neville's 'best in the world' claims
- July 02, 2019
As such, I like the look of the 19/20 ( Ladbrokes ) on offer for Both Teams to Score . "And that's always been the USA mentality and that's something that every veteran player has instilled in all the new players as we've come in". have won 10 of those, including a 3-0 victory in their only World Cup meeting in 2007. "A semi-final defeat would represent failure", he declared. Archive: What happened the last time England played USA? Lucy Bronze is an attack-minded right back - Neville ... (more...)
- July 02, 2019
As such, I like the look of the 19/20 ( Ladbrokes ) on offer for Both Teams to Score . "And that's always been the USA mentality and that's something that every veteran player has instilled in all the new players as we've come in". have won 10 of those, including a 3-0 victory in their only World Cup meeting in 2007. "A semi-final defeat would represent failure", he declared. Archive: What happened the last time England played USA? Lucy Bronze is an attack-minded right back - Neville ... (more...)
Baez hits grand slam, Cubs beat Reds 6-0 behind Quintana
- July 02, 2019
When questioned further about the Puig incident, specifically whether or not he thought that Strop's pitch that hit Puig's thigh was intentional, Bell continued to dodge the line of questioning by telling reporters that they would have to ask the Cubs about that. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
When questioned further about the Puig incident, specifically whether or not he thought that Strop's pitch that hit Puig's thigh was intentional, Bell continued to dodge the line of questioning by telling reporters that they would have to ask the Cubs about that. (more...)
Arsenal Make £40 Million Bid For Crystal Palace Winger Wilfried Zaha
- July 02, 2019
The Daily Mail is reporting that the Eagles are keen to keep hold of the Ivory Coast global and have increased his asking price in an attempt to try and force a transfer. In fact, Palace are so certain that Arsenal will not meet their asking price that, according to The Sun , chairman Steve Parish has told any potential new investors that Zaha will still be at the club next season. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
The Daily Mail is reporting that the Eagles are keen to keep hold of the Ivory Coast global and have increased his asking price in an attempt to try and force a transfer. In fact, Palace are so certain that Arsenal will not meet their asking price that, according to The Sun , chairman Steve Parish has told any potential new investors that Zaha will still be at the club next season. (more...)
Rangers sign prized free agent Panarin
- July 02, 2019
The Blueshirts signed star winger Artemi Panarin to a seven-year deal worth $11.6 million per season, The Post's Larry Brooks reports, beating out the Islanders and Panthers. The rebuild is not over for the Rangers after reeling in the biggest fish in the free-agent pond on Monday. The Rangers didn't immediately announce the terms of the deal. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
The Blueshirts signed star winger Artemi Panarin to a seven-year deal worth $11.6 million per season, The Post's Larry Brooks reports, beating out the Islanders and Panthers. The rebuild is not over for the Rangers after reeling in the biggest fish in the free-agent pond on Monday. The Rangers didn't immediately announce the terms of the deal. (more...)
Giannis Antetokounmpo confirms his participation in the 2019 Basketball World Cup
- July 02, 2019
The shoe was developed to match the Milwaukee Bucks star player's range in movement on the court, like his "lethal" left step for example that's long enough to enable him to have an nearly two-step advantage according to Nike's Senior Creative Director of Basketball Footwear Ross Klein. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
The shoe was developed to match the Milwaukee Bucks star player's range in movement on the court, like his "lethal" left step for example that's long enough to enable him to have an nearly two-step advantage according to Nike's Senior Creative Director of Basketball Footwear Ross Klein. (more...)
15-year-old Cori Gauff downs Venus Williams at Wimbledon
- July 02, 2019
On Monday, it turned into a fairytale for the USA teenager as she pulled off one of the greatest upsets in the championships' history , beating the seven-times grand slam victor in straight sets. "This is the first time I have ever cried after winning". Gauff's next opponent is Magdalena Rybarikova. 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 ... (more...)
- July 02, 2019
On Monday, it turned into a fairytale for the USA teenager as she pulled off one of the greatest upsets in the championships' history , beating the seven-times grand slam victor in straight sets. "This is the first time I have ever cried after winning". Gauff's next opponent is Magdalena Rybarikova. 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 ... (more...)
Top US baseball star Tyler Skaggs found dead aged 27
- July 02, 2019
Monday night's game was postponed in the wake of Skaggs' death. The left-hander had just pitched on Sunday (NZ time), allowing two runs in 4 ⅓ innings in a 4-0 loss to Oakland. The pitcher had a career record of 28-38 with a 7-7 record this season. The Angels were in Dallas for a three-game series against the Rangers . Skaggs played five years in the Angels organization after breaking into the big leagues with the Arizona Diamondbacks . (more...)
- July 02, 2019
Monday night's game was postponed in the wake of Skaggs' death. The left-hander had just pitched on Sunday (NZ time), allowing two runs in 4 ⅓ innings in a 4-0 loss to Oakland. The pitcher had a career record of 28-38 with a 7-7 record this season. The Angels were in Dallas for a three-game series against the Rangers . Skaggs played five years in the Angels organization after breaking into the big leagues with the Arizona Diamondbacks . (more...)
Canadiens offer sheet to Hurricanes' Aho shakes up NHL | AP sports
- July 02, 2019
Carolina has seven days to make a decision. The longer Carolina waits, the more it will hurt Bergevin as far as making another move and Hurricanes GM Don Waddell isn't in the mood to help the Canadiens right now. Signing bonuses would reportedly make up most of the deal. Aho's actual salary will be between $700K-$750K per season. "I know they expect a lot from their team". (more...)
- July 02, 2019
Carolina has seven days to make a decision. The longer Carolina waits, the more it will hurt Bergevin as far as making another move and Hurricanes GM Don Waddell isn't in the mood to help the Canadiens right now. Signing bonuses would reportedly make up most of the deal. Aho's actual salary will be between $700K-$750K per season. "I know they expect a lot from their team". (more...)
And long-term cap outlook with and without Kawhi Leonard
- July 02, 2019
Ujiri says he and Leonard have had multiple talks the past several days, discussions he called "positive ". Leonard is their priority, and Los Angeles is widely reported to be very much in the mix to acquire him, but adding Butler is where things get more hard. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
Ujiri says he and Leonard have had multiple talks the past several days, discussions he called "positive ". Leonard is their priority, and Los Angeles is widely reported to be very much in the mix to acquire him, but adding Butler is where things get more hard. (more...)
Marcus Rashford: Manchester United failures hurts me everyday
- July 02, 2019
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 the trip. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
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 the trip. (more...)
New York Rangers agree to contract with star winger Artemi Panarin
- July 02, 2019
General manager Jeff Gorton dealt Jimmy Vesey to the Buffalo Sabres for a third round pick in the 2020 Draft to free up $2.275 million in cap space before signing Panarin to a deal with a reported $11.642 million AAV. First, Kaapo Kakko , now Artemi Panarin . That's $11.642 million per year. The Rangers didn't immediately announce the terms of the deal. Panarin had been rumored to be heading to Florida, the New York Islanders and possibly returning to the Columbus Bluejackets. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
General manager Jeff Gorton dealt Jimmy Vesey to the Buffalo Sabres for a third round pick in the 2020 Draft to free up $2.275 million in cap space before signing Panarin to a deal with a reported $11.642 million AAV. First, Kaapo Kakko , now Artemi Panarin . That's $11.642 million per year. The Rangers didn't immediately announce the terms of the deal. Panarin had been rumored to be heading to Florida, the New York Islanders and possibly returning to the Columbus Bluejackets. (more...)
Wawrinka means business as he opens with easy victory
- July 02, 2019
Unfortunately for the home crowds, Andy Murray will not be competing in the singles competition this year, although they will get to catch a glimpse of him in the men's doubles, where he will be competing with Frenchman Feliciano Lopez, with whom he won at Queen's last month. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
Unfortunately for the home crowds, Andy Murray will not be competing in the singles competition this year, although they will get to catch a glimpse of him in the men's doubles, where he will be competing with Frenchman Feliciano Lopez, with whom he won at Queen's last month. (more...)
WIMBLEDON ’19: What to know, from Murray’s return to ‘FAA’
- July 02, 2019
So I would never expect a top singles player to enter the doubles here because playing potentially 10 sets in one day is just too much. But she's arguably the best player ever. Murray, though, is more focussed on coming through Wimbledon first - an arena where he won two of his three Grand Slam singles titles and the first of his two Olympic singles crowns. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
So I would never expect a top singles player to enter the doubles here because playing potentially 10 sets in one day is just too much. But she's arguably the best player ever. Murray, though, is more focussed on coming through Wimbledon first - an arena where he won two of his three Grand Slam singles titles and the first of his two Olympic singles crowns. (more...)
Lakers ship 3 to Wiz, open max space
- July 02, 2019
Signing Leonard would immediately make the Lakers the next superteam in the National Basketball Association, with few comparisons existing throughout the history of the league. 6 and it is believed that's what he'll return to next season. A trade deal for Davis will be completed on July 6, when free agent contract signings can be announced, but details about the move revealed Thursday indicated the Washington Wizards are now involved in the transaction. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
Signing Leonard would immediately make the Lakers the next superteam in the National Basketball Association, with few comparisons existing throughout the history of the league. 6 and it is believed that's what he'll return to next season. A trade deal for Davis will be completed on July 6, when free agent contract signings can be announced, but details about the move revealed Thursday indicated the Washington Wizards are now involved in the transaction. (more...)
Wayward Osaka sent packing from Wimbledon
- July 02, 2019
Nadal, who recently won his 12th French Open title, said he thinks it's unfair that Wimbledon is the only tournament that uses its own seeding system. The Atlanta native who lives in Florida and has trained in France, became the youngest player to qualify for Wimbledon in the Open Era by winning her third qualifying round. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
Nadal, who recently won his 12th French Open title, said he thinks it's unfair that Wimbledon is the only tournament that uses its own seeding system. The Atlanta native who lives in Florida and has trained in France, became the youngest player to qualify for Wimbledon in the Open Era by winning her third qualifying round. (more...)
Inter Milan set to increase on previous bids for Romelu Lukaku
- July 02, 2019
Should they decide to, and someone come up with the right offer, then they've already lined up his replacement. Sporting director Monchi is not willing to let him leave and is keen to let Ben Yedder know he's a crucial part of Sevilla's plans. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
Should they decide to, and someone come up with the right offer, then they've already lined up his replacement. Sporting director Monchi is not willing to let him leave and is keen to let Ben Yedder know he's a crucial part of Sevilla's plans. (more...)
Miami trading Hassan Whiteside to Portland
- July 02, 2019
Last night carried rumblings that the Portland Trail Blazers would make a big trade to secure another talented big man to help fill out the roster in the absence of the injured Jusuf Nurkic . For the Heat, this trade is all about addition by subtraction. First, the move saves the Heat money, which in turn should help them complete the sign-and-trade with the Philadelphia 76ers that will land Jimmy Butler in South Beach. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
Last night carried rumblings that the Portland Trail Blazers would make a big trade to secure another talented big man to help fill out the roster in the absence of the injured Jusuf Nurkic . For the Heat, this trade is all about addition by subtraction. First, the move saves the Heat money, which in turn should help them complete the sign-and-trade with the Philadelphia 76ers that will land Jimmy Butler in South Beach. (more...)
11 hours ago Tottenham fullback Serge Aurier fears AFCON campaign over
- July 01, 2019
Ivory Coast were outplayed by Morocco in their second Group D clash and Aurier said their opponents looked much fresher. "This is a special game for me", said Renard, the only coach to win the Cup of Nations with two countries, Zambia and the Ivory Coast . (more...)
- July 01, 2019
Ivory Coast were outplayed by Morocco in their second Group D clash and Aurier said their opponents looked much fresher. "This is a special game for me", said Renard, the only coach to win the Cup of Nations with two countries, Zambia and the Ivory Coast . (more...)
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