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CAC Hasn't Contacted Yet Regarding Head Coach Appointment: Kohli
- July 31, 2019
The ad-hoc body comprising former India captain Kapil, Anshuman Gaekwad and former women's captain Shantha Rangaswamy had earlier appointed W V Raman as the womens team coach in December. Harsha Bhogle feels Kohli got the timing wrong because there are people who are applying for the position of the head coach and he feels it is unfair to show your inclination when the process is on. (more...)
- July 31, 2019
The ad-hoc body comprising former India captain Kapil, Anshuman Gaekwad and former women's captain Shantha Rangaswamy had earlier appointed W V Raman as the womens team coach in December. Harsha Bhogle feels Kohli got the timing wrong because there are people who are applying for the position of the head coach and he feels it is unfair to show your inclination when the process is on. (more...)
De Minaur dominates Fritz to lift Atlanta ATP title
- July 31, 2019
Third-seeded de Minaur, 20, became just the third player to win an ATP title without facing a break point since the tour began keeping stats in 1991. Fritz was only able to win two points on De Minaur's first serve for the match, with the Aussie finishing with a 94 per cent winning rate with 29 points won from his 31 first serves. (more...)
- July 31, 2019
Third-seeded de Minaur, 20, became just the third player to win an ATP title without facing a break point since the tour began keeping stats in 1991. Fritz was only able to win two points on De Minaur's first serve for the match, with the Aussie finishing with a 94 per cent winning rate with 29 points won from his 31 first serves. (more...)
Prithvi Shaw Among Three Players Suspended for Doping Violation
- July 31, 2019
On July 16, Shaw was charged for Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) under the BCCI Anti-Doping Rules (ADR) Article 2.1 and was provisionally suspended pending determination of the charge. The BCCI is prepared to accept Mr Shaw's plea of "No Significant Fault or Negligence" and to assess his fault in the "normal category". BCCI anti-doping rules state: "A first offence that involves a substance that is classified as a specified substance (like Terbutaline ) carries a two-year ban". (more...)
- July 31, 2019
On July 16, Shaw was charged for Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) under the BCCI Anti-Doping Rules (ADR) Article 2.1 and was provisionally suspended pending determination of the charge. The BCCI is prepared to accept Mr Shaw's plea of "No Significant Fault or Negligence" and to assess his fault in the "normal category". BCCI anti-doping rules state: "A first offence that involves a substance that is classified as a specified substance (like Terbutaline ) carries a two-year ban". (more...)
Faf relishing chance to compete in inaugural World Test Champs
- July 31, 2019
Now, every series matters over period of two years - with a final at Lord's. Steve Smith plays a pull shot for Australia. For a long time, there have been attempts to bring additional context to Test cricket beyond the result of individual series. (more...)
- July 31, 2019
Now, every series matters over period of two years - with a final at Lord's. Steve Smith plays a pull shot for Australia. For a long time, there have been attempts to bring additional context to Test cricket beyond the result of individual series. (more...)
Police in Brazil close investigation into Neymar rape allegations
- July 31, 2019
Neymar denies rape charges. The investigation was opened after Brazilian model Najila Trindade alleged the footballer attacked her in a hotel in Paris, France, in May. He also appeared before police in Sao Paulo, where Trindade had filed her complaint at the end of May. "The police are bought, aren't they?" After the allegations emerged in May, Neymar's father had said was a "trap". (more...)
- July 31, 2019
Neymar denies rape charges. The investigation was opened after Brazilian model Najila Trindade alleged the footballer attacked her in a hotel in Paris, France, in May. He also appeared before police in Sao Paulo, where Trindade had filed her complaint at the end of May. "The police are bought, aren't they?" After the allegations emerged in May, Neymar's father had said was a "trap". (more...)
Paris Saint-Germain Drop Neymar Asking Price By €120m
- July 30, 2019
Although the youth academy graduate still needs to agree terms with the Premier League outfit, PSG stand to earn at least €10 million through the deal with a percentage of the resale also part of the agreement between the two clubs. "He's a great player". Instead of leaving, Verratti pledged his future to the Ligue 1 champions after receiving reassurances about their ambitions, a decision he does not regret. (more...)
- July 30, 2019
Although the youth academy graduate still needs to agree terms with the Premier League outfit, PSG stand to earn at least €10 million through the deal with a percentage of the resale also part of the agreement between the two clubs. "He's a great player". Instead of leaving, Verratti pledged his future to the Ligue 1 champions after receiving reassurances about their ambitions, a decision he does not regret. (more...)
Idrissa Gueye seals £29m move from Everton to PSG
- July 30, 2019
That fee could rise up to £36.6 million depending on various add-ons. After four years in the Premier League, three of which were with Everton, Gueye has joined PSG at the request of coach Thomas Tuchel after former sporting director Antero Henrique failed to land him in winter ahead of Leandro Paredes . (more...)
- July 30, 2019
That fee could rise up to £36.6 million depending on various add-ons. After four years in the Premier League, three of which were with Everton, Gueye has joined PSG at the request of coach Thomas Tuchel after former sporting director Antero Henrique failed to land him in winter ahead of Leandro Paredes . (more...)
US Soccer: Women's Team Is Paid More Than Men's
- July 30, 2019
Any apples to apples comparison shows that the men earn far more than the women. She is the first women's national team coach to have won two women's World Cup titles. Maybe they had no choice: A player capable of making the US men's national team might be lavishly compensated in a pro league somewhere even if he's not starting whereas the weaker commercial demand for the women's sport requires women players to demand that the USA soccer federation to kick in with guaranteed professional pay ... (more...)
- July 30, 2019
Any apples to apples comparison shows that the men earn far more than the women. She is the first women's national team coach to have won two women's World Cup titles. Maybe they had no choice: A player capable of making the US men's national team might be lavishly compensated in a pro league somewhere even if he's not starting whereas the weaker commercial demand for the women's sport requires women players to demand that the USA soccer federation to kick in with guaranteed professional pay ... (more...)
Dallas Cowboys bring back RB Alfred Morris with Zeke out
- July 30, 2019
Jones pointed out that Smith became the first-ever rushing champion to be a member of a Super Bowl team after the Cowboys beat the Bills in 1993. The Cowboys continue to speak with his agent regarding a contract extension, and they have swapped proposals, but sources indicate that nothing is close at the moment. (more...)
- July 30, 2019
Jones pointed out that Smith became the first-ever rushing champion to be a member of a Super Bowl team after the Cowboys beat the Bills in 1993. The Cowboys continue to speak with his agent regarding a contract extension, and they have swapped proposals, but sources indicate that nothing is close at the moment. (more...)
New Zealand includes 4 spinners in squad for Sri Lanka tests
- July 30, 2019
The team has their schedule jam-packed as they are slated to play against England after the conclusion of Sri Lanka series. They are joined by Mitchell Santner , who played his last Test in December 2017 before being sidelined by injury, and legspinner Todd Astle who made his debut in Colombo seven years ago. (more...)
- July 30, 2019
The team has their schedule jam-packed as they are slated to play against England after the conclusion of Sri Lanka series. They are joined by Mitchell Santner , who played his last Test in December 2017 before being sidelined by injury, and legspinner Todd Astle who made his debut in Colombo seven years ago. (more...)
Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali to marry Indian woman
- July 30, 2019
Hasan Ali , who played four games out of Pakistan's nine in the World Cup, has featured in nine Tests, 53 ODIs and 30 T20 Internationals. These include son Akbar Ali, wife Rahisha, son-in-law Altaf Hussain, daughters Bilkis and Mumtaz and other members of the family. (more...)
- July 30, 2019
Hasan Ali , who played four games out of Pakistan's nine in the World Cup, has featured in nine Tests, 53 ODIs and 30 T20 Internationals. These include son Akbar Ali, wife Rahisha, son-in-law Altaf Hussain, daughters Bilkis and Mumtaz and other members of the family. (more...)
Mets get struggling Austin Bossart in Jason Vargas trade
- July 30, 2019
In light of the left-hander's clubhouse altercation, Klentak said he and the Phillies did their due diligence on Vargas and came away satisfied. Vargas could take that spot on regular four days' rest. "I don't think this is a time to get into that, but I think anybody that knows me or has played with me through the duration of my career, there has never been a situation like that, so think it just happened out of the blue would be foolish". (more...)
- July 30, 2019
In light of the left-hander's clubhouse altercation, Klentak said he and the Phillies did their due diligence on Vargas and came away satisfied. Vargas could take that spot on regular four days' rest. "I don't think this is a time to get into that, but I think anybody that knows me or has played with me through the duration of my career, there has never been a situation like that, so think it just happened out of the blue would be foolish". (more...)
Floyd Mayweather vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov: UFC wouldn't allow it, Michael Bisping says
- July 30, 2019
Pierre again", White said. White was then asked what exactly McGregor said in regards to the UFC president's comments. "That p-- me off that you said he's too big for me", McGregor said, according to White. However, former UFC middleweight champion Bisping believes the mixed martial arts company is unlikely to want to set a precedent by allowing the lightweight title holder to fight the retired unbeaten five-weight world champion in the boxing ring. (more...)
- July 30, 2019
Pierre again", White said. White was then asked what exactly McGregor said in regards to the UFC president's comments. "That p-- me off that you said he's too big for me", McGregor said, according to White. However, former UFC middleweight champion Bisping believes the mixed martial arts company is unlikely to want to set a precedent by allowing the lightweight title holder to fight the retired unbeaten five-weight world champion in the boxing ring. (more...)
Manchester United Dealt Napoli Blow Over Transfer Of Nicolas Pepe
- July 30, 2019
The 24-year-old contributed 23 goals and 12 assists for Lille across all competitions last term and his efforts were only bettered by Kylian Mbappe comparing the players in the French top-flight. Also we have a very good team. The Norwegian manager has to spend on players in the summer and bring in more reinforcements despite signing Daniel James and Aaron Wan Bissaka. (more...)
- July 30, 2019
The 24-year-old contributed 23 goals and 12 assists for Lille across all competitions last term and his efforts were only bettered by Kylian Mbappe comparing the players in the French top-flight. Also we have a very good team. The Norwegian manager has to spend on players in the summer and bring in more reinforcements despite signing Daniel James and Aaron Wan Bissaka. (more...)
Dead body discovered in home of African Premier League star
- July 30, 2019
Elena's dad immediately notified the police, Italian newspaper Gazzetta reported. Imagine being told by your father that your house is home to a lifeless body. Investigators in the Egyptian city went to the scene to carry out the pertinent investigation and to identify the body. It is still a huge question if Mohamed Elneny has anything to do with it. (more...)
- July 30, 2019
Elena's dad immediately notified the police, Italian newspaper Gazzetta reported. Imagine being told by your father that your house is home to a lifeless body. Investigators in the Egyptian city went to the scene to carry out the pertinent investigation and to identify the body. It is still a huge question if Mohamed Elneny has anything to do with it. (more...)
Giants' Tate gets 4-game ban for fertility drug
- July 30, 2019
Tate, who said the banned substance was a prescribed fertility medication, has scheduled an appeal for August 6 and a resolution is expected before the start of the regular season, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter . Darius Slayton is now dealing with a hamstring injury. The Tate suspension is the latest blow. Tate, who already has two children, Londyn and Golden IV, with his wife, Elise, wrote in a statement posted on Twitter on Saturday: 'This past April, during the off-season, ... (more...)
- July 30, 2019
Tate, who said the banned substance was a prescribed fertility medication, has scheduled an appeal for August 6 and a resolution is expected before the start of the regular season, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter . Darius Slayton is now dealing with a hamstring injury. The Tate suspension is the latest blow. Tate, who already has two children, Londyn and Golden IV, with his wife, Elise, wrote in a statement posted on Twitter on Saturday: 'This past April, during the off-season, ... (more...)
Aussie de Minaur downs Opelka, will face Fritz in Atlanta ATP final
- July 30, 2019
De Minaur lost just seven first-serve points throughout the week (winning 116 of 123) and became the youngest victor in the tournament's history. De Minaur will play in his fifth career ATP final on Sunday with his lone title coming earlier this year at the Sydney International. (more...)
- July 30, 2019
De Minaur lost just seven first-serve points throughout the week (winning 116 of 123) and became the youngest victor in the tournament's history. De Minaur will play in his fifth career ATP final on Sunday with his lone title coming earlier this year at the Sydney International. (more...)
Cameron Bancroft named in Australia’s Ashes squad
- July 30, 2019
The championship will run for the two years where nine top-ranked teams will play each other in the home and away series. The player who pipped Carey was Matthew Wade , who finally got the rewards for trying hard to get back into the national side. (more...)
- July 30, 2019
The championship will run for the two years where nine top-ranked teams will play each other in the home and away series. The player who pipped Carey was Matthew Wade , who finally got the rewards for trying hard to get back into the national side. (more...)
Rory McIlroy falters as Brooks Koepka charges to Memphis win
- July 30, 2019
These last few years have been unbelievable, it's been an incredible run, I'm playing some good golf and I'm excited for what the future holds", Koepka said. It was a familiar tale for the Irishman, who has struggled to convert promising positions into tournaments wins throughout 2019, with his win The Players Championship in March and at the Canadian Open last month high points in a season of near misses. (more...)
- July 30, 2019
These last few years have been unbelievable, it's been an incredible run, I'm playing some good golf and I'm excited for what the future holds", Koepka said. It was a familiar tale for the Irishman, who has struggled to convert promising positions into tournaments wins throughout 2019, with his win The Players Championship in March and at the Canadian Open last month high points in a season of near misses. (more...)
Jofra Archer reveals enduring an ‘excruciatingly painful’ World Cup
- July 30, 2019
Siddle's faith stems from the number of Australian players in the 17-man squad who have experienced playing in England. The demands of an intense five-match series against Australia so close on the back of the once-in-a-lifetime World Cup glory at Lord's are sure to be considerable, but Root put on a stoic front as he surveyed the coming challenge. (more...)
- July 30, 2019
Siddle's faith stems from the number of Australian players in the 17-man squad who have experienced playing in England. The demands of an intense five-match series against Australia so close on the back of the once-in-a-lifetime World Cup glory at Lord's are sure to be considerable, but Root put on a stoic front as he surveyed the coming challenge. (more...)
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