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Fulham beat Brentford to secure their place in the Premier League
- August 05, 2020
According to analysis from Deloitte , Fulham's promotion could earn the club an additional $176 million (£135 million) across the next three seasons. Henrik Dalsgaard's header in the third minute of stoppage time was too late for Brentford, which was trying to return to the top division after a 73-year absence. (more...)
- August 05, 2020
According to analysis from Deloitte , Fulham's promotion could earn the club an additional $176 million (£135 million) across the next three seasons. Henrik Dalsgaard's header in the third minute of stoppage time was too late for Brentford, which was trying to return to the top division after a 73-year absence. (more...)
Kang holds on for one-shot win at Drive On Championship
- August 05, 2020
Fourth-ranked Danielle Kang overcame three bogeys in the last six holes to claim a share of the lead after Saturday's second round of the LPGA Drive On Championship. After Boutier rolled in a seven-foot birdie putt at the 14th to join Kang top the leaderboard the battle for the title had boiled down to two women with four play. (more...)
- August 05, 2020
Fourth-ranked Danielle Kang overcame three bogeys in the last six holes to claim a share of the lead after Saturday's second round of the LPGA Drive On Championship. After Boutier rolled in a seven-foot birdie putt at the 14th to join Kang top the leaderboard the battle for the title had boiled down to two women with four play. (more...)
Players Don't Want Break - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer On Europa League Focus
- August 05, 2020
Sources close to the Old Trafford giants have told the PA news agency that there remains a lot of work to do, with the club willing to pursue other alternatives if a deal can not be reached for the England worldwide. Roma boss Paulo Fonseca publically admitted that he would like to retain Smalling's services beyond the end of the current season back in April, telling Portuguese publication A Bola: "He's a great professional and person, it's a pleasure to have him here with us". (more...)
- August 05, 2020
Sources close to the Old Trafford giants have told the PA news agency that there remains a lot of work to do, with the club willing to pursue other alternatives if a deal can not be reached for the England worldwide. Roma boss Paulo Fonseca publically admitted that he would like to retain Smalling's services beyond the end of the current season back in April, telling Portuguese publication A Bola: "He's a great professional and person, it's a pleasure to have him here with us". (more...)
Molina, five other Cardinals acknowledge testing positive for COVID-19
- August 05, 2020
I will do everything in my power to return as soon as possible for fans of the Cardinals, the city of St. Louis and my teammates. Nine-time All-Star catcher Yadier Molina admits he's one of the Cardinals players who tested positive. Per ESPN, "Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred told MLB Players Association executive director Tony Clark on Friday that if the sport doesn't do a better job of managing the Coronavirus , it could shut down for the season". (more...)
- August 05, 2020
I will do everything in my power to return as soon as possible for fans of the Cardinals, the city of St. Louis and my teammates. Nine-time All-Star catcher Yadier Molina admits he's one of the Cardinals players who tested positive. Per ESPN, "Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred told MLB Players Association executive director Tony Clark on Friday that if the sport doesn't do a better job of managing the Coronavirus , it could shut down for the season". (more...)
Man City complete signing of Ferran Torres from Valencia
- August 05, 2020
He will move to the Etihad for a fee of €23 million plus add-ons. He has been on City's radar since Leroy Sane left the club to join Bayern Munich earlier this summer. His old club sent him a touching farewell message to recognise his 13 years associated with the club. Torres scored six goals and had eight assists for Valencia in all competitions last season as they came ninth in La Liga . (more...)
- August 05, 2020
He will move to the Etihad for a fee of €23 million plus add-ons. He has been on City's radar since Leroy Sane left the club to join Bayern Munich earlier this summer. His old club sent him a touching farewell message to recognise his 13 years associated with the club. Torres scored six goals and had eight assists for Valencia in all competitions last season as they came ninth in La Liga . (more...)
Canada’s Bianca Andreescu to defend U.S. Open title
- August 05, 2020
Open, which would have tied him for most wins in that category. Women's world No. 1 Ash Barty previously said she won't play in NY because of similar concerns. She was the only woman in the top 10 who was not on the initial entry list. He added: "This is a decision I never wanted to take but I have chose to follow my heart this time and for the time being I rather not travel". (more...)
- August 05, 2020
Open, which would have tied him for most wins in that category. Women's world No. 1 Ash Barty previously said she won't play in NY because of similar concerns. She was the only woman in the top 10 who was not on the initial entry list. He added: "This is a decision I never wanted to take but I have chose to follow my heart this time and for the time being I rather not travel". (more...)
Thomas finishes strong to claim WGC in Memphis
- August 05, 2020
Thomas carded a five-under-par 65 in Sunday's final round to soar to the top of the leaderboard and he stayed there for his third title of the season - the most on the PGA Tour . "You've got to take an aggressive line on 18, so it is what it is". "I've been fortunate to have a good career so far, but I plan on playing out here for a long time and have a lot of things that I still want to accomplish", Thomas said. (more...)
- August 05, 2020
Thomas carded a five-under-par 65 in Sunday's final round to soar to the top of the leaderboard and he stayed there for his third title of the season - the most on the PGA Tour . "You've got to take an aggressive line on 18, so it is what it is". "I've been fortunate to have a good career so far, but I plan on playing out here for a long time and have a lot of things that I still want to accomplish", Thomas said. (more...)
England v Ireland: Josh Little accepts code of conduct breach
- August 05, 2020
Andrew Balbirnie and Harry Tector looked to settle things down, and saw off both opening bowlers before the former fell to an innocuous delivery from James Vince - who was bowling for the first time in his white ball worldwide career, and for just the seventh time in List A matches. (more...)
- August 05, 2020
Andrew Balbirnie and Harry Tector looked to settle things down, and saw off both opening bowlers before the former fell to an innocuous delivery from James Vince - who was bowling for the first time in his white ball worldwide career, and for just the seventh time in List A matches. (more...)
Oliver Farr: Welsh golfer seals best European Tour finish at Hero Open
- August 05, 2020
The 2017 Qualifying School victor picked up a shot to earn a one-one stroke advantage stepping onto the tee of the par-three final hole. However, Horsfield was not to be denied. "It's insane", Horsfield, whose first victory came in his 65th European Tour appearance, told reporters. Despite that disappointment, Detry insisted that he was pleased with his week's work in Birmingham , and will now have an eye on U.S. (more...)
- August 05, 2020
The 2017 Qualifying School victor picked up a shot to earn a one-one stroke advantage stepping onto the tee of the par-three final hole. However, Horsfield was not to be denied. "It's insane", Horsfield, whose first victory came in his 65th European Tour appearance, told reporters. Despite that disappointment, Detry insisted that he was pleased with his week's work in Birmingham , and will now have an eye on U.S. (more...)
Rafael Nadal: US Open defending champion will not play 2020 competition
- August 05, 2020
Ashleigh Barty, the world's No. 1 women's singles player, announced last week that because of the pandemic, she would not compete in the tournament, which starts August 31. Nadal, 34, defeated Russia's Daniil Medvedev in a five-set thriller in last year's final at Flushing Meadows, and could have eyed the chance to equal Roger Federer's all-time haul of 20 Grand Slam titles in NY this year. (more...)
- August 05, 2020
Ashleigh Barty, the world's No. 1 women's singles player, announced last week that because of the pandemic, she would not compete in the tournament, which starts August 31. Nadal, 34, defeated Russia's Daniil Medvedev in a five-set thriller in last year's final at Flushing Meadows, and could have eyed the chance to equal Roger Federer's all-time haul of 20 Grand Slam titles in NY this year. (more...)
Nick Kyrgios won’t compete at the US Open amid coronavirus concerns
- August 05, 2020
Reading an open letter on his video, Kyrgios said the global economy and tennis could rebuild, "but we can never recover lives lost". "In the National Basketball Association for example, which I think will be a similarish set-up for us, players have broken it so we should be preparing for that and that is where it is really important, I think, the repercussions should be quite serious because you end up putting the whole tour and event at risk". (more...)
- August 05, 2020
Reading an open letter on his video, Kyrgios said the global economy and tennis could rebuild, "but we can never recover lives lost". "In the National Basketball Association for example, which I think will be a similarish set-up for us, players have broken it so we should be preparing for that and that is where it is really important, I think, the repercussions should be quite serious because you end up putting the whole tour and event at risk". (more...)
TCU coach Gary Patterson apologizes for slur during scolding
- August 04, 2020
TCU chancellor Victor Boschini told TCU360.com that Patterson had said the racial slur while "trying to ask the players not to use it anymore". Jordan said that when he confronted Patterson about calling him out in front his teammates, the coach allegedly said, "You're a f--ing brat, I'll send you back to Pitt". (more...)
- August 04, 2020
TCU chancellor Victor Boschini told TCU360.com that Patterson had said the racial slur while "trying to ask the players not to use it anymore". Jordan said that when he confronted Patterson about calling him out in front his teammates, the coach allegedly said, "You're a f--ing brat, I'll send you back to Pitt". (more...)
Major League Baseball postpones another series due to COVID-19 outbreak
- August 04, 2020
Second baseman Isan Diaz, who consistently tested negative throughout the week, opted out of the season. The St. Louis Cardinals also reported two positive cases on Friday, resulting in their series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers being postponed . (more...)
- August 04, 2020
Second baseman Isan Diaz, who consistently tested negative throughout the week, opted out of the season. The St. Louis Cardinals also reported two positive cases on Friday, resulting in their series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers being postponed . (more...)
Pakistan announces 16-member Test squad for England series
- August 04, 2020
Captain Azhar Ali and vice-captain Babar Azam will be among the players in focus for Pakistan, up against a side that last week completed its first come from behind three-Test series win on home soil since 1888, with players like Ben Stokes and Stuart Broad performing splendidly against the West Indies to make massive gains in the player rankings. (more...)
- August 04, 2020
Captain Azhar Ali and vice-captain Babar Azam will be among the players in focus for Pakistan, up against a side that last week completed its first come from behind three-Test series win on home soil since 1888, with players like Ben Stokes and Stuart Broad performing splendidly against the West Indies to make massive gains in the player rankings. (more...)
Jacksonville Jaguars activate Gardner Minshew off coronavirus list
- August 04, 2020
As mentioned last week, being placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list could mean a player contracted COVID-19 or was simply in contact with a person or people who had the coronavirus. With Minshew and Wingard activated, that leaves 10 players on the list, which is still the most of any National Football League team. That was impressive enough for the team to give him a shot to start again in 2020 and prove himself to be a franchise signal-caller. (more...)
- August 04, 2020
As mentioned last week, being placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list could mean a player contracted COVID-19 or was simply in contact with a person or people who had the coronavirus. With Minshew and Wingard activated, that leaves 10 players on the list, which is still the most of any National Football League team. That was impressive enough for the team to give him a shot to start again in 2020 and prove himself to be a franchise signal-caller. (more...)
Israel Folau’s refusal to take the knee overshadows Super League’s restart
- August 04, 2020
Similarly to the NBA, Premier League , Formula1 and all other sports across the globe, the return of the English Super League saw players from every team take a knee in protest against racial injustices - although Folau had other ideas. However, Folau isn't alone in deciding to keep his feet. Former Wallabies player Israel Folau was plunged into controversy past year when Rugby Australia sacked him for writing on social media that "hell awaits" gay people. (more...)
- August 04, 2020
Similarly to the NBA, Premier League , Formula1 and all other sports across the globe, the return of the English Super League saw players from every team take a knee in protest against racial injustices - although Folau had other ideas. However, Folau isn't alone in deciding to keep his feet. Former Wallabies player Israel Folau was plunged into controversy past year when Rugby Australia sacked him for writing on social media that "hell awaits" gay people. (more...)
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, partners buy XFL for $15M
- August 04, 2020
The pro wrestling icon turned blockbuster movie star is the headliner of the professional football league's purchasing group, which is taking over from the ashes left behind by Vince McMahon's re-boot. "Of all the stories I tell about The Rock, I think my favorite one is he was actually at his ex-wife's wedding", says Foley, who wrestled with Dwayne for years in the WWE . (more...)
- August 04, 2020
The pro wrestling icon turned blockbuster movie star is the headliner of the professional football league's purchasing group, which is taking over from the ashes left behind by Vince McMahon's re-boot. "Of all the stories I tell about The Rock, I think my favorite one is he was actually at his ex-wife's wedding", says Foley, who wrestled with Dwayne for years in the WWE . (more...)
Legendary goalkeeper Casillas retires from football
- August 04, 2020
Spain's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Iker Casillas announced his retirement on Tuesday, after being sidelined for more than a year with a heart problem. Real captain Sergio Ramos reacted to the news by posting: "Soccer thanks you, friend". He has been an worldwide with Spain on 167 occasions and has won one World Cup, two Euro Cups and one U-20 World Cup. (more...)
- August 04, 2020
Spain's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Iker Casillas announced his retirement on Tuesday, after being sidelined for more than a year with a heart problem. Real captain Sergio Ramos reacted to the news by posting: "Soccer thanks you, friend". He has been an worldwide with Spain on 167 occasions and has won one World Cup, two Euro Cups and one U-20 World Cup. (more...)
Cristiano Ronaldo Bugatti Centodieci To Cost $11 Million
- August 04, 2020
Say hello to the world's most expensive auto - the Bugatti Centodieci . So, we can be rest assured, more will not be needed on the road. Costing a staggering $9.4 million, the Bugatti Centodieci will take pride-of-place in Ronaldo's incredible collection. (more...)
- August 04, 2020
Say hello to the world's most expensive auto - the Bugatti Centodieci . So, we can be rest assured, more will not be needed on the road. Costing a staggering $9.4 million, the Bugatti Centodieci will take pride-of-place in Ronaldo's incredible collection. (more...)
Pelosi says GOP condescends to jobless by plan to trim benefits
- August 04, 2020
Pelosi and her fellow Democrat in the Senate, Chuck Schumer, said the talks had been productive, and Schumer said he believes there is a desire to quickly complete legislation meant to blunt the economic pain from the global pandemic. "There are cases where people are underpaid", Mnuchin said. "This has never been done in the history of time". Republicans in the Senate last week unveiled their $1 trillion coronavirus relief bill, called the HEALS Act , which stands for the package's focus ... (more...)
- August 04, 2020
Pelosi and her fellow Democrat in the Senate, Chuck Schumer, said the talks had been productive, and Schumer said he believes there is a desire to quickly complete legislation meant to blunt the economic pain from the global pandemic. "There are cases where people are underpaid", Mnuchin said. "This has never been done in the history of time". Republicans in the Senate last week unveiled their $1 trillion coronavirus relief bill, called the HEALS Act , which stands for the package's focus ... (more...)
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