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Arsenal confident of concluding £72m deal for Lille forward Nicolas Pepe
- July 27, 2019
Napoli have given a strong signal they expect to lose out on Lille's Nicolas Pepe to Arsernal by already targeting an alternative. The 24-year-old, who Lille are resigned to losing this summer, netted 24 goals in a remarkable breakthrough campaign in Ligue 1 last season. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
Napoli have given a strong signal they expect to lose out on Lille's Nicolas Pepe to Arsernal by already targeting an alternative. The 24-year-old, who Lille are resigned to losing this summer, netted 24 goals in a remarkable breakthrough campaign in Ligue 1 last season. (more...)
Mookie Betts belts three home runs in first three at-bats
- July 27, 2019
It scored 12 runs off of him in total, which is the second most any team has scored off of a Yankee pitcher since earned runs became official in 1913. "I thought I threw the ball pretty well, but they didn't miss pitches where I made mistakes", Paxton said. Austin Romine had three hits and drove in a pair of runs for the Yankees , who have lost four of six. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
It scored 12 runs off of him in total, which is the second most any team has scored off of a Yankee pitcher since earned runs became official in 1913. "I thought I threw the ball pretty well, but they didn't miss pitches where I made mistakes", Paxton said. Austin Romine had three hits and drove in a pair of runs for the Yankees , who have lost four of six. (more...)
Pakistan’s Amir retires from test cricket
- July 27, 2019
Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has retired from Test cricket, saying he wants to focus on white-ball cricket. "Pakistan will need him in two Tests in Australia and then three in England", said Akram, who holds the record for most number of wickets in Tests for Pakistan with 414 victims. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has retired from Test cricket, saying he wants to focus on white-ball cricket. "Pakistan will need him in two Tests in Australia and then three in England", said Akram, who holds the record for most number of wickets in Tests for Pakistan with 414 victims. (more...)
Cleveland Browns: Greedy Williams already picking off Baker Mayfield
- July 27, 2019
It was Odell Beckham Jr . day on the first day of Browns training camp, with an aerial show and a great podium interview in which he talked about feeling the love from Browns fans and being at peace with his move to Cleveland. Regardless, Mayfield is coming off of a terrific rookie campaign in which he set the record for most touchdowns thrown by a first-year quarterback in a single season with 27, and with an improved Browns club, he may very well have a shot at being in the running for ... (more...)
- July 27, 2019
It was Odell Beckham Jr . day on the first day of Browns training camp, with an aerial show and a great podium interview in which he talked about feeling the love from Browns fans and being at peace with his move to Cleveland. Regardless, Mayfield is coming off of a terrific rookie campaign in which he set the record for most touchdowns thrown by a first-year quarterback in a single season with 27, and with an improved Browns club, he may very well have a shot at being in the running for ... (more...)
Arsenal Confirm Signing Of Real Madrid Star
- July 27, 2019
We will not qualify for the Champions League and that means no decent transfer budget, in fact, it would probably be even lower because the Saliba money would be due. Did you speak to any of our players about Arsenal before signing? "Well, as you know there are Spanish players here like Nacho Monreal and Hector Bellerin ". (more...)
- July 27, 2019
We will not qualify for the Champions League and that means no decent transfer budget, in fact, it would probably be even lower because the Saliba money would be due. Did you speak to any of our players about Arsenal before signing? "Well, as you know there are Spanish players here like Nacho Monreal and Hector Bellerin ". (more...)
Real Madrid coach Zidane defends quiet Hazard as Diego Costa stars
- July 27, 2019
Atletico were hungry for more and they should have scored another two or three goals but some desperate goalkeeping and defending denied Los Rojiblancos, while Benzema and Hernandez added goals for Madrid late in the game. On the game, he added: "I'm not concerned, but I'm hurt". I imagine tomorrow he will play for a while or start from the beginning", Goal.com quoted Simeone as saying. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
Atletico were hungry for more and they should have scored another two or three goals but some desperate goalkeeping and defending denied Los Rojiblancos, while Benzema and Hernandez added goals for Madrid late in the game. On the game, he added: "I'm not concerned, but I'm hurt". I imagine tomorrow he will play for a while or start from the beginning", Goal.com quoted Simeone as saying. (more...)
Watch Aaron Hicks Make Insane Diving Catch To Seal Yankees’ Comeback Win
- July 27, 2019
Only eight combined home runs were hit as the Yankees won two out of three from Minnesota. Mike Tauchman had an RBI double, then Aaron Judge and Gregorius added two-run doubles. "I knew Kepler hit it pretty well, but what an unbelievable play to end an incredible game", Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. - Playing his second Triple-A rehab game in two nights, Cameron Maybin was 0-for-2 with a walk playing left field for six innings in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's 3-0 win at Columbus. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
Only eight combined home runs were hit as the Yankees won two out of three from Minnesota. Mike Tauchman had an RBI double, then Aaron Judge and Gregorius added two-run doubles. "I knew Kepler hit it pretty well, but what an unbelievable play to end an incredible game", Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. - Playing his second Triple-A rehab game in two nights, Cameron Maybin was 0-for-2 with a walk playing left field for six innings in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's 3-0 win at Columbus. (more...)
Duane Vermeulen leads strong Springbok team to face New Zealand
- July 27, 2019
Hansen's team was announced this morning with Barrett at fullback and Mo'unga at first-five - a dual playmaker system like the one he implemented a year ago with Barrett at 10 and Damian McKenzie at the back . Loose forward Vaea Fifita gets another chance to impress, as does Dalton Papalii both of whom are on the bench . Asked whether he expected a bit more from his forwards this week after his side were held scoreless in the second half last weekend, Hansen said: "The issue they've got ... (more...)
- July 27, 2019
Hansen's team was announced this morning with Barrett at fullback and Mo'unga at first-five - a dual playmaker system like the one he implemented a year ago with Barrett at 10 and Damian McKenzie at the back . Loose forward Vaea Fifita gets another chance to impress, as does Dalton Papalii both of whom are on the bench . Asked whether he expected a bit more from his forwards this week after his side were held scoreless in the second half last weekend, Hansen said: "The issue they've got ... (more...)
Rohit Sharma Wrote A Heart-Winning Message For Lasith Malinga On Twitter
- July 27, 2019
Sri Lanka players make a Guard of honour with their cricket bats for Lasith Malinga. "I feel it's the right time for me to retire from ODIs ". Rohit Sharma , the captain of Mumbai Indians, labelled Malinga as the "biggest match-winner" for the franchise. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
Sri Lanka players make a Guard of honour with their cricket bats for Lasith Malinga. "I feel it's the right time for me to retire from ODIs ". Rohit Sharma , the captain of Mumbai Indians, labelled Malinga as the "biggest match-winner" for the franchise. (more...)
Guide to golf's $10 million WGC
- July 27, 2019
Who is missing? Top 50 golfers skipping the event are Tiger Woods, British Open victor Shane Lowry , Rickie Fowler, Francesco Molinari and Bernd Wiesberger. Johnson, the man below him in the world rankings, didn't fare as well at Portrush, finishing tied for 51, but arrives at TPC Southwind as the defending champion after winning previous year. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
Who is missing? Top 50 golfers skipping the event are Tiger Woods, British Open victor Shane Lowry , Rickie Fowler, Francesco Molinari and Bernd Wiesberger. Johnson, the man below him in the world rankings, didn't fare as well at Portrush, finishing tied for 51, but arrives at TPC Southwind as the defending champion after winning previous year. (more...)
Coleman has torn ACL
- July 27, 2019
Injury Update: Wide Receiver Corey Coleman suffered a torn ACL during Thursday's practice. The New York Giants lost not one, but two, receivers in their first full practice of training camp on Thursday. In 15 games over eight seasons, Dez Bryant tormented the Giants to the tune of 64 receptions for 1,000 yards and seven touchdowns. Coleman showed NY enough to get a one-year restricted free-agent tender of just over $2 million in March. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
Injury Update: Wide Receiver Corey Coleman suffered a torn ACL during Thursday's practice. The New York Giants lost not one, but two, receivers in their first full practice of training camp on Thursday. In 15 games over eight seasons, Dez Bryant tormented the Giants to the tune of 64 receptions for 1,000 yards and seven touchdowns. Coleman showed NY enough to get a one-year restricted free-agent tender of just over $2 million in March. (more...)
Patriots experimenting with quarterback Danny Etling at receiver
- July 27, 2019
The New England Patriots struck gold in 2009 when they drafted Kent State quarterback Julian Edelman in the seventh round and converted him to wide receiver. The quarterback-to-receiver transition has been done before (see: Edelman), but Etling would have a tough path. "I don't really try to count roster projections or anything like that", he said. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
The New England Patriots struck gold in 2009 when they drafted Kent State quarterback Julian Edelman in the seventh round and converted him to wide receiver. The quarterback-to-receiver transition has been done before (see: Edelman), but Etling would have a tough path. "I don't really try to count roster projections or anything like that", he said. (more...)
Chelsea FC could hijack Arsenal’s bid for Wilfried Zaha
- July 27, 2019
Zaha wants to leave Crystal Palace ahead of the new season and his choice has been to join Arsenal , but the Gunners are struggling to cobble together the funds needed to sign him. "If Manchester United are having to pay £90m for a centre-half, which is what they've been quoted for [Harry] Maguire, then this £70/80m price tag being put on Zaha is well worth it in light of the market we're operating in today". (more...)
- July 27, 2019
Zaha wants to leave Crystal Palace ahead of the new season and his choice has been to join Arsenal , but the Gunners are struggling to cobble together the funds needed to sign him. "If Manchester United are having to pay £90m for a centre-half, which is what they've been quoted for [Harry] Maguire, then this £70/80m price tag being put on Zaha is well worth it in light of the market we're operating in today". (more...)
Team India caught in Virat-Rohit Cold War
- July 27, 2019
Everyone voices his opinion. " It's not that we agree on everything ". A recent social media activity of Rohit though has added fuel to the reports of the rift between him and his skipper. Cricket is a team game and only a united team can uphold the true team spirit. Virat Kohli had further probed, "I have played with you for nearly ten years now and I know 2011 was a miss for you and I know how much you felt that you should have been there in lifting the cup with all of us and in ... (more...)
- July 27, 2019
Everyone voices his opinion. " It's not that we agree on everything ". A recent social media activity of Rohit though has added fuel to the reports of the rift between him and his skipper. Cricket is a team game and only a united team can uphold the true team spirit. Virat Kohli had further probed, "I have played with you for nearly ten years now and I know 2011 was a miss for you and I know how much you felt that you should have been there in lifting the cup with all of us and in ... (more...)
Tottenham ready to pay 90 million euros for Paulo Dybala
- July 27, 2019
While a deal for Lo Celso is likely to be struck, it remains to be seen whether Juventus agree to let Dybala go for the touted £80 Million fee. This has led to the forward being linked to multiple clubs across Europe. Spurs are huge admirers of the Argentina striker and enquired about him earlier in the window while negotiations with Real Madrid over Eriksen were simultaneously ongoing. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
While a deal for Lo Celso is likely to be struck, it remains to be seen whether Juventus agree to let Dybala go for the touted £80 Million fee. This has led to the forward being linked to multiple clubs across Europe. Spurs are huge admirers of the Argentina striker and enquired about him earlier in the window while negotiations with Real Madrid over Eriksen were simultaneously ongoing. (more...)
Kawhi Leonard was close to choosing Lakers
- July 27, 2019
Clippers Coach Doc Rivers , one of the architects of the turnaround, amended MacLean's declaration with an eye toward next June. If he touched the ball enough in OKC, he'll be fine with the Clippers. The Clippers did it by impressing Leonard in their free-agency pitch meeting. "We didn't recruit", Frank said. Even if we do win, who knows how the Clippers will change? Nobody believed him, especially because he also said Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was his "idol" too. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
Clippers Coach Doc Rivers , one of the architects of the turnaround, amended MacLean's declaration with an eye toward next June. If he touched the ball enough in OKC, he'll be fine with the Clippers. The Clippers did it by impressing Leonard in their free-agency pitch meeting. "We didn't recruit", Frank said. Even if we do win, who knows how the Clippers will change? Nobody believed him, especially because he also said Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was his "idol" too. (more...)
Tour de France 2019
- July 27, 2019
He overtook Ineos teammate Geraint Thomas , the defending champion, in the standings to become Alaphilippe's main challenger in the next two daunting mountainous stages. Meanwhile, the weight of the downpour caused mudslides which effectively closed the roads. "What a day. The landslide was 20-metres long and 50-cm thick so the organizers and the race jury made a decision to stop the race", Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme told Reuters . (more...)
- July 27, 2019
He overtook Ineos teammate Geraint Thomas , the defending champion, in the standings to become Alaphilippe's main challenger in the next two daunting mountainous stages. Meanwhile, the weight of the downpour caused mudslides which effectively closed the roads. "What a day. The landslide was 20-metres long and 50-cm thick so the organizers and the race jury made a decision to stop the race", Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme told Reuters . (more...)
Federation Internationale de Football Association 20: Ea Sports Presents the Champions of the Official Cover
- July 27, 2019
Last season the Belgian picked up a Europa League winners medal and was named Premier League fans' Player of the Year. Real Madrid's Eden Hazard said that he believes the man replacing him in the Chelsea midfield, American wunderkind Christian Pulisic , can be the next great player at Stamford Bridge. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
Last season the Belgian picked up a Europa League winners medal and was named Premier League fans' Player of the Year. Real Madrid's Eden Hazard said that he believes the man replacing him in the Chelsea midfield, American wunderkind Christian Pulisic , can be the next great player at Stamford Bridge. (more...)
Liverpool sign off on U.S. tour with stalemate against Sporting Lisbon
- July 27, 2019
Liverpool's first couple of tour matches had the unwanted distinction of being less entertaining than the open coaching sessions - like they were on a U.S. Loris Karius was shipped off after a poor preseason campaign, and even though Mignolet is due to spend a second campaign on the bench, he still needs to stay on the gaffer's good side. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
Liverpool's first couple of tour matches had the unwanted distinction of being less entertaining than the open coaching sessions - like they were on a U.S. Loris Karius was shipped off after a poor preseason campaign, and even though Mignolet is due to spend a second campaign on the bench, he still needs to stay on the gaffer's good side. (more...)
Zion's shoe deal richest ever for rookie
- July 27, 2019
In the wake of the huge announcement, we now have some more details on how much Zion Williamson's shoe deal is worth - and its historical context. "There's a lot of value in being in the Nike family, and being under the Jordan Brand". Just a minute into the game, Zion's Nike shoe tore, he fell to the floor injured and was ruled out for the rest of the game. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
In the wake of the huge announcement, we now have some more details on how much Zion Williamson's shoe deal is worth - and its historical context. "There's a lot of value in being in the Nike family, and being under the Jordan Brand". Just a minute into the game, Zion's Nike shoe tore, he fell to the floor injured and was ruled out for the rest of the game. (more...)
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