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Former England captain Ian Botham to join House of Lords
- August 03, 2020
He also selected his own brother Jo, who dealt his older sibling a major blow in resigning from his Cabinet citing "the national interest". Johnson also picked Conservative former chancellors Ken Clarke and Philip Hammond for peerages, after he stripped them of the Tory whip after they defied him over Brexit. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
He also selected his own brother Jo, who dealt his older sibling a major blow in resigning from his Cabinet citing "the national interest". Johnson also picked Conservative former chancellors Ken Clarke and Philip Hammond for peerages, after he stripped them of the Tory whip after they defied him over Brexit. (more...)
Man Utd refuse to be rushed by BVB in Sancho push
- August 03, 2020
United failed in bids to sign Sancho both in 2017 and 2019, but reports indicate they will finally get their man. Borussia Dortmund will reportedly accept an initial fee of £60 million for the England winger. The England youngster scored 20 goals and registered 20 assists in 44 appearances for Dortmund this season. Certain players can get overawed. "For me from the outside, it looks like he's got the mentality to come to this place and not bother him". (more...)
- August 03, 2020
United failed in bids to sign Sancho both in 2017 and 2019, but reports indicate they will finally get their man. Borussia Dortmund will reportedly accept an initial fee of £60 million for the England winger. The England youngster scored 20 goals and registered 20 assists in 44 appearances for Dortmund this season. Certain players can get overawed. "For me from the outside, it looks like he's got the mentality to come to this place and not bother him". (more...)
Canadiens outlast Penguins in OT to take series opener
- August 03, 2020
The consensus seems to be that Montreal's fortunes against the Penguins heavily rest with Price's play, and he was stellar in the first period, stopping all 18 shots he faced. © Provided by Associated Press Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) makes a save as Canadiens defenseman Brett Kulak (77) takes down Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Conor Sheary (43) during second-period NHL Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, August 1, 2020. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
The consensus seems to be that Montreal's fortunes against the Penguins heavily rest with Price's play, and he was stellar in the first period, stopping all 18 shots he faced. © Provided by Associated Press Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) makes a save as Canadiens defenseman Brett Kulak (77) takes down Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Conor Sheary (43) during second-period NHL Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, August 1, 2020. (more...)
Jets’ Patrik Laine, Mark Scheifele do not participate in practice
- August 03, 2020
Mangiapane added an empty netter in the final minute to put the game out of reach. Laine appeared to sustain the injury after a physical play along the boards that began with him delivering a high hit to the Flames' Mark Giordano . Laine finished his shift, was caught on camera speaking to a trainer about his hand, and then went back to the Jets' locker room and didn't return. Scheifele, 27, posted 73 points (29 goals, 44 assists) in 71 games with Winnipeg this season, tied for most on the ... (more...)
- August 03, 2020
Mangiapane added an empty netter in the final minute to put the game out of reach. Laine appeared to sustain the injury after a physical play along the boards that began with him delivering a high hit to the Flames' Mark Giordano . Laine finished his shift, was caught on camera speaking to a trainer about his hand, and then went back to the Jets' locker room and didn't return. Scheifele, 27, posted 73 points (29 goals, 44 assists) in 71 games with Winnipeg this season, tied for most on the ... (more...)
IPL 2020 to be held from September 19
- August 03, 2020
There will be ten double-headers in total. The statement said the governing council discussed health procedures for the eight teams but did not say whether the players would have to undergo quarantine in the UAE before the tournament starts. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
There will be ten double-headers in total. The statement said the governing council discussed health procedures for the eight teams but did not say whether the players would have to undergo quarantine in the UAE before the tournament starts. (more...)
Premier League start date 'too early' for Chelsea - Lampard
- August 03, 2020
The 2020-21 start date was confirmed last month but Chelsea face Bayern Munich on Saturday in a rescheduled Champions League round of 16 tie. Chelsea boss Frank Lampard believes starting next season on 12 September is "too early" given his side's schedule. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
The 2020-21 start date was confirmed last month but Chelsea face Bayern Munich on Saturday in a rescheduled Champions League round of 16 tie. Chelsea boss Frank Lampard believes starting next season on 12 September is "too early" given his side's schedule. (more...)
Orlando’s Jonathan Isaac goes down with scary left knee injury
- August 03, 2020
After the Orlando Magic's big win yesterday, Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report chose to ask Isaac about his decision. Isaac's reaction to the racial fight was not the only one in the National Basketball Association, since the San Antonio Spurs coach and American coach, Gregg Popovich , and his assistant, Becky HammonThey also didn't kneel when the American anthem played in the minutes leading up to the Sacramento matchup. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
After the Orlando Magic's big win yesterday, Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report chose to ask Isaac about his decision. Isaac's reaction to the racial fight was not the only one in the National Basketball Association, since the San Antonio Spurs coach and American coach, Gregg Popovich , and his assistant, Becky HammonThey also didn't kneel when the American anthem played in the minutes leading up to the Sacramento matchup. (more...)
Renault continues protests against Racing Point after F1 British GP
- August 03, 2020
Racing Point has always maintained that while the vehicle was designed based off the concept of last year's Mercedes , it was done so within the regulations. A decision from the sport's ruling body, the International Motoring Federation (FIA), on the first two Renault protests is expected next week. Renault has so far protested twice against the legality of the Racing Point. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
Racing Point has always maintained that while the vehicle was designed based off the concept of last year's Mercedes , it was done so within the regulations. A decision from the sport's ruling body, the International Motoring Federation (FIA), on the first two Renault protests is expected next week. Renault has so far protested twice against the legality of the Racing Point. (more...)
Cespedes opts out of season after skipping game, leaving hotel
- August 03, 2020
Van Wagenen said Céspedes has not reached out to management with an explanation for his absence. " Mets had no idea that Yoenis Cespedes was opting out of the season", he wrote, "Cespedes' agent called the Mets and told them near the end of the game". (more...)
- August 03, 2020
Van Wagenen said Céspedes has not reached out to management with an explanation for his absence. " Mets had no idea that Yoenis Cespedes was opting out of the season", he wrote, "Cespedes' agent called the Mets and told them near the end of the game". (more...)
Coronavirus crisis: Nick Kyrgios withdraws from US Open with emotional plea
- August 03, 2020
Open in NY due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic . An emotional Nick Kyrgios pulled out of the US Open Sunday, for "the hundreds of thousands of Americans who have lost their lives", while pleading with players who attend to not be selfish and act responsibly. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
Open in NY due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic . An emotional Nick Kyrgios pulled out of the US Open Sunday, for "the hundreds of thousands of Americans who have lost their lives", while pleading with players who attend to not be selfish and act responsibly. (more...)
Harrington, Molinari withdraw from PGA Championship
- August 03, 2020
The withdrawl of Molinari, the 2018 British Open champion who is No. 33 in the world, means the PGA Championship will have only 95 of the top 100 in the world. The event will be the first of three majors to take place this year. Joining Molinari and Waring in being absent for the tournament are No. 36 Lee Westwood of England, No. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
The withdrawl of Molinari, the 2018 British Open champion who is No. 33 in the world, means the PGA Championship will have only 95 of the top 100 in the world. The event will be the first of three majors to take place this year. Joining Molinari and Waring in being absent for the tournament are No. 36 Lee Westwood of England, No. (more...)
F1 Drivers to Compete in F1 2019 Game Amid Season Cancelation
- August 03, 2020
Organizers are hoping to run similar races on each weekend of the already suspended Vietnam, China, Holland, Spain and Monaco grands prix. "In order to guarantee the participants safety at this time, each driver will join the race remotely". (more...)
- August 03, 2020
Organizers are hoping to run similar races on each weekend of the already suspended Vietnam, China, Holland, Spain and Monaco grands prix. "In order to guarantee the participants safety at this time, each driver will join the race remotely". (more...)
'Lucky and unlucky,' says Verstappen after chasing three-wheel Hamilton
- August 03, 2020
British star Hamilton had seemingly been cruising to victory on home soil before being forced to endure a tense finish. Red Bull chose to pit at the end of that lap and switch to softs with a free stop allowing Verstappen to chase the fastest lap, but with Lewis Hamilton also getting a puncture and limping to victory on the final lap, the Dutchman would have won without that stop if he avoided a similar tire failure. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
British star Hamilton had seemingly been cruising to victory on home soil before being forced to endure a tense finish. Red Bull chose to pit at the end of that lap and switch to softs with a free stop allowing Verstappen to chase the fastest lap, but with Lewis Hamilton also getting a puncture and limping to victory on the final lap, the Dutchman would have won without that stop if he avoided a similar tire failure. (more...)
LeBron James Speaks Out After Lakers Lose To The Raptors
- August 02, 2020
Nurse said in that moment he thought of Colin Kaepernick, who first kneeled in an National Football League game almost four years ago. Kyle Lowry had 33 points and a career-high 14 rebounds and the defending National Basketball Association champion Toronto Raptors restarted their season by beating the slow-starting Los Angeles Lakers for the 11th straight time , 107-92 on Saturday night. (more...)
- August 02, 2020
Nurse said in that moment he thought of Colin Kaepernick, who first kneeled in an National Football League game almost four years ago. Kyle Lowry had 33 points and a career-high 14 rebounds and the defending National Basketball Association champion Toronto Raptors restarted their season by beating the slow-starting Los Angeles Lakers for the 11th straight time , 107-92 on Saturday night. (more...)
Smart: Giannis charge overturned because refs 'didn't want' him out
- August 02, 2020
Smart believes officials simply did not want to see Antetokounmpo foul out. "We'll just call that spade a spade and that's just what it is". The play, which came at the 1-minute, 28-second mark of the fourth quarter, would have given the ball back to the Celtics with the score tied at 107. (more...)
- August 02, 2020
Smart believes officials simply did not want to see Antetokounmpo foul out. "We'll just call that spade a spade and that's just what it is". The play, which came at the 1-minute, 28-second mark of the fourth quarter, would have given the ball back to the Celtics with the score tied at 107. (more...)
Hamilton's "heart almost stopped" after puncture
- August 02, 2020
If the team had opted to keep him on track, Verstappen would also have caught Hamilton, but instead finished just under six seconds down. Charles Leclerc also made the podium, while Daniel Ricciardo claimed fourth place and Land Norris fifth after Carlos Sainz also suffered tyre problems, making a late dash to the pits on three wheels. (more...)
- August 02, 2020
If the team had opted to keep him on track, Verstappen would also have caught Hamilton, but instead finished just under six seconds down. Charles Leclerc also made the podium, while Daniel Ricciardo claimed fourth place and Land Norris fifth after Carlos Sainz also suffered tyre problems, making a late dash to the pits on three wheels. (more...)
Raptors kneel before national anthems with focus on ending systemic racism
- August 02, 2020
Raptors head coach Nick Nurse told reporters this week that he anticipated that his team would kneel for both the US and Canadian national anthems , prior to Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Kelly Olynyk scored all 20 pf his points in the fourth quarter, Duncan Robinson scored 17, Goran Dragic had 13 points and Kendrick Nunn added 11 for the Heat (42-24). (more...)
- August 02, 2020
Raptors head coach Nick Nurse told reporters this week that he anticipated that his team would kneel for both the US and Canadian national anthems , prior to Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Kelly Olynyk scored all 20 pf his points in the fourth quarter, Duncan Robinson scored 17, Goran Dragic had 13 points and Kendrick Nunn added 11 for the Heat (42-24). (more...)
Lions place Stafford on reserve/COVID-19 list
- August 02, 2020
As revealed by the National Football League transaction wire, Stafford was played on the Lions' reserve/COVID-19 list. Teams can not announce positive test results for players. Stafford, 32, was on track for one of the best campaigns of his career over the first eight games of the 2019 season before suffering a back injury that sidelined him for the rest of the year. (more...)
- August 02, 2020
As revealed by the National Football League transaction wire, Stafford was played on the Lions' reserve/COVID-19 list. Teams can not announce positive test results for players. Stafford, 32, was on track for one of the best campaigns of his career over the first eight games of the 2019 season before suffering a back injury that sidelined him for the rest of the year. (more...)
PGA Tour: Surging Troy Merritt takes lead at Barracuda Championship
- August 02, 2020
I definitely have been getting off to really good starts my first three rounds, and just got to keep that going tomorrow". Branden Grace has been ruled out of next week's US PGA Championship after testing positive for coronavirus during the Barracuda Championship . (more...)
- August 02, 2020
I definitely have been getting off to really good starts my first three rounds, and just got to keep that going tomorrow". Branden Grace has been ruled out of next week's US PGA Championship after testing positive for coronavirus during the Barracuda Championship . (more...)
Conor McGregor confirms "I accept" tweet was not meant for Khamzat Chimaev
- August 02, 2020
Whether or not the tweet was meant for Chimaev, however, it does not mean that the fight will come to fruition. "That was (for) Khamzat", White told reporters, including MMA Junkie, after UFC on ESPN+ 31 weigh-ins. I don't see somebody that can stop me. He then addressed McGregor again, telling him, "Call your uncle @danawhite I will be ready". Earlier this week, Chimaev said on his account that he was very bored at the moment, and he wanted to get a new fight sooner rather than later. (more...)
- August 02, 2020
Whether or not the tweet was meant for Chimaev, however, it does not mean that the fight will come to fruition. "That was (for) Khamzat", White told reporters, including MMA Junkie, after UFC on ESPN+ 31 weigh-ins. I don't see somebody that can stop me. He then addressed McGregor again, telling him, "Call your uncle @danawhite I will be ready". Earlier this week, Chimaev said on his account that he was very bored at the moment, and he wanted to get a new fight sooner rather than later. (more...)
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