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Frank Lampard: Petr Cech and I sell Chelsea to transfer targets
- September 13, 2020
A defence that conceded 54 Premier League goals last season has also been overhauled with the arrivals of England global left-back Ben Chilwell and former Brazil captain Thiago Silva , while the spending spree is not complete with Edouard Mendy expected to join from Rennes in the coming days to solve a problem position in goal. (more...)
- September 13, 2020
A defence that conceded 54 Premier League goals last season has also been overhauled with the arrivals of England global left-back Ben Chilwell and former Brazil captain Thiago Silva , while the spending spree is not complete with Edouard Mendy expected to join from Rennes in the coming days to solve a problem position in goal. (more...)
McGregor facing attempted sexual assault, indecent exposure charges
- September 13, 2020
His manager, Audie Attar , said in a statement to MMA Fighting , "I am irate and putting out a warning loud and clear: Conor McGregor is not and will not be a target for those seeking to score a headline or a payday". Another report out of France says the alleged incident took place at a bar. On Friday, McGregor revealed that USADA officials came to administer a drug test on his yacht. (more...)
- September 13, 2020
His manager, Audie Attar , said in a statement to MMA Fighting , "I am irate and putting out a warning loud and clear: Conor McGregor is not and will not be a target for those seeking to score a headline or a payday". Another report out of France says the alleged incident took place at a bar. On Friday, McGregor revealed that USADA officials came to administer a drug test on his yacht. (more...)
ENG vs AUS 2nd ODI
- September 13, 2020
And they were 57 for four when leg-spinner Adam Zampa struck twice in quick succession on his way to 4-55. World Cup-winning captain Morgan was passed fit after a dislocated finger meant he missed Australia's five-wicket win in the third Twenty20 global at Southampton on Tuesday - although England still won a three-match series 2-1. (more...)
- September 13, 2020
And they were 57 for four when leg-spinner Adam Zampa struck twice in quick succession on his way to 4-55. World Cup-winning captain Morgan was passed fit after a dislocated finger meant he missed Australia's five-wicket win in the third Twenty20 global at Southampton on Tuesday - although England still won a three-match series 2-1. (more...)
Golf cult hero John Daly confirms cancer diagnosis
- September 13, 2020
Daly said he underwent a procedure to have the cancer removed but was told there is a good chance of recurrence. So, I've got to go back and see him in 3 months. "(My doctor) didn't really say just sit at home. Unfortunately, it's a cancer that keeps coming back. "[The doctor] said there's an 85% chance it comes back", Daly said in a video posted Thursday by Golf Channel . (more...)
- September 13, 2020
Daly said he underwent a procedure to have the cancer removed but was told there is a good chance of recurrence. So, I've got to go back and see him in 3 months. "(My doctor) didn't really say just sit at home. Unfortunately, it's a cancer that keeps coming back. "[The doctor] said there's an 85% chance it comes back", Daly said in a video posted Thursday by Golf Channel . (more...)
Romain Bardet suffered 'small haemorrhage' after Tour de France concussion
- September 13, 2020
It's hard to say you're good enough to win a stage before you've done it. Danish Sören Kragh Andersen pedaled the first stage victory of his career in road cycling around France on Saturday. No attacks came until the closing 10 kilometres, when Belgium's Tiesj Benoot began a frenzy of late moves. The stage started in Clermont-Ferrand, the home of Romain Bardet, but without the local favorite who sustained a concussion in a crash on Friday. (more...)
- September 13, 2020
It's hard to say you're good enough to win a stage before you've done it. Danish Sören Kragh Andersen pedaled the first stage victory of his career in road cycling around France on Saturday. No attacks came until the closing 10 kilometres, when Belgium's Tiesj Benoot began a frenzy of late moves. The stage started in Clermont-Ferrand, the home of Romain Bardet, but without the local favorite who sustained a concussion in a crash on Friday. (more...)
Gayle, Bravo and Sammy up for Lanka Premier League
- September 13, 2020
It is pertinent to mention that Afridi has already been named as marquee player by the team Galle Gladiators - a sister franchise of the Pakistan Super League side Quetta Gladiators. The auction for the LPL will be held on October 1 and the Windies trio are among 150 players teams can bid for. A total of 30 overseas cricketers and 65 local cricketers mean that each team will be allowed to have a maximum capacity of 19 players. (more...)
- September 13, 2020
It is pertinent to mention that Afridi has already been named as marquee player by the team Galle Gladiators - a sister franchise of the Pakistan Super League side Quetta Gladiators. The auction for the LPL will be held on October 1 and the Windies trio are among 150 players teams can bid for. A total of 30 overseas cricketers and 65 local cricketers mean that each team will be allowed to have a maximum capacity of 19 players. (more...)
JUST IN: Crystal Palace sign Michy Batshuayi on loan
- September 12, 2020
Palace manager Roy Hodgson told the club's website: "I am very happy we have secured Michy on a season-long loan". Legit.ng earlier reported that Ola Aina is in his final stage of joining newly-promoted Premier League club Fulham after completing a successful medical. (more...)
- September 12, 2020
Palace manager Roy Hodgson told the club's website: "I am very happy we have secured Michy on a season-long loan". Legit.ng earlier reported that Ola Aina is in his final stage of joining newly-promoted Premier League club Fulham after completing a successful medical. (more...)
Newcastle United FC confirms Saudi takeover bid rejected by Premier League
- September 12, 2020
While Newcastle said the PIF is "independent and autonomous of the Saudi Arabian government", the fund is overseen by MBS and its website operates on a Saudi government domain. They would then be subject to a suitability assessment by the Board. The league maintained decisions on Newcastle have been agreed to unanimously by all board members and not one individual after the club singled out league Chief Executive Richard Masters for criticism. (more...)
- September 12, 2020
While Newcastle said the PIF is "independent and autonomous of the Saudi Arabian government", the fund is overseen by MBS and its website operates on a Saudi government domain. They would then be subject to a suitability assessment by the Board. The league maintained decisions on Newcastle have been agreed to unanimously by all board members and not one individual after the club singled out league Chief Executive Richard Masters for criticism. (more...)
Arteta promoted at Arsenal
- September 12, 2020
Arsenal begin their Premier League campaign but they also remain active in the transfer market with Mikel Arteta eager to add reinforcements and build on his incredible momentum. L'Equipe then asked if that's a final decision, and the forward replied: " From me, yes ". "I knew that I had called Antoine Griezmann to speak about Atletico, for example, by reading somebody who seemed to be better informed than me", the Frenchman criticised. (more...)
- September 12, 2020
Arsenal begin their Premier League campaign but they also remain active in the transfer market with Mikel Arteta eager to add reinforcements and build on his incredible momentum. L'Equipe then asked if that's a final decision, and the forward replied: " From me, yes ". "I knew that I had called Antoine Griezmann to speak about Atletico, for example, by reading somebody who seemed to be better informed than me", the Frenchman criticised. (more...)
PSG in talks with Arsenal over Hector Bellerin
- September 12, 2020
It has also become clear that Mikel Arteta wouldn't be against making using a back three permanent as it's getting reported that the club might let Hector Bellerin who's good in a back four go and make Ainsley Maitland-Niles the first choice right wing back. (more...)
- September 12, 2020
It has also become clear that Mikel Arteta wouldn't be against making using a back three permanent as it's getting reported that the club might let Hector Bellerin who's good in a back four go and make Ainsley Maitland-Niles the first choice right wing back. (more...)
Braves score 29 runs, more than any National League team since 1900
- September 12, 2020
One more run and the Orioles would be off the hook for the most runs allowed in a major league game in the modern era (since 1900). They couldn't quite hit the major league mark of 30, which was set by the Texas Rangers in 2007. That franchise record for runs in a game stood for 63 years. His nine RBI tied an Atlanta record set by Tony Cloninger, a pitcher, in 1966. What makes this even more insane is that the Braves didn't score any runs in the first inning. (more...)
- September 12, 2020
One more run and the Orioles would be off the hook for the most runs allowed in a major league game in the modern era (since 1900). They couldn't quite hit the major league mark of 30, which was set by the Texas Rangers in 2007. That franchise record for runs in a game stood for 63 years. His nine RBI tied an Atlanta record set by Tony Cloninger, a pitcher, in 1966. What makes this even more insane is that the Braves didn't score any runs in the first inning. (more...)
Major League Baseball Plans Playoff Bubbles in California, Texas
- September 12, 2020
A few teams have pushed back on the proposal, including the Los Angeles Dodgers. Players throughout Major League Baseball are voicing objections to the quarantines the league wants, saying the less restrictive health and safety protocols they followed for the majority of the 60-game regular season should be sufficient for October, too. (more...)
- September 12, 2020
A few teams have pushed back on the proposal, including the Los Angeles Dodgers. Players throughout Major League Baseball are voicing objections to the quarantines the league wants, saying the less restrictive health and safety protocols they followed for the majority of the 60-game regular season should be sufficient for October, too. (more...)
Rockets’ House leaving bubble after having unauthorized guest in hotel room
- September 12, 2020
The Houston Rockets player has officially been kicked out of the National Basketball Association bubble environment in Orlando, Florida after league officials say he broke COVID protocol by having an unauthorized guest in his hotel room. "The NBA has concluded its investigation of a recent violation of campus health and safety protocols", the NBA said in a statement. House, the Rockets' sixth man, had averaged 11.4 points and 5.8 rebounds in nine playoff games in the NBA's bubble at the ... (more...)
- September 12, 2020
The Houston Rockets player has officially been kicked out of the National Basketball Association bubble environment in Orlando, Florida after league officials say he broke COVID protocol by having an unauthorized guest in his hotel room. "The NBA has concluded its investigation of a recent violation of campus health and safety protocols", the NBA said in a statement. House, the Rockets' sixth man, had averaged 11.4 points and 5.8 rebounds in nine playoff games in the NBA's bubble at the ... (more...)
Arsenal 'set to sell goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to Aston Villa for £15m'
- September 12, 2020
Martinez has also rejected Arsenal's latest contract offer so the Gunners could decide to cash-in while his stock is high but only if they are able to secure a replacement and Raya has emerged as a potential target. The Paraguayan-born Martinez, who is believed to be seeking a number-one position, has two more years of contract with Arsenal, but if transferred to Aston Villa , has a chance to be guaranteed with regular first-team football. (more...)
- September 12, 2020
Martinez has also rejected Arsenal's latest contract offer so the Gunners could decide to cash-in while his stock is high but only if they are able to secure a replacement and Raya has emerged as a potential target. The Paraguayan-born Martinez, who is believed to be seeking a number-one position, has two more years of contract with Arsenal, but if transferred to Aston Villa , has a chance to be guaranteed with regular first-team football. (more...)
Mount's unhappiness over Havertz signing is a 'fabrication', says Chelsea manager Lampard
- September 12, 2020
They are expected to be significantly stronger this season thanks to the signings of Timo Werner , Kai Havertz , Ben Chilwell , Hakim Ziyech and Thiago Silva , with some pundits tipping them to take Liverpool's title. We want to improve but we won't jump too far ahead of ourselves. Lampard has spent more than any other Premier League manager since the end of last season as he aims to close the gap on champions Liverpool. (more...)
- September 12, 2020
They are expected to be significantly stronger this season thanks to the signings of Timo Werner , Kai Havertz , Ben Chilwell , Hakim Ziyech and Thiago Silva , with some pundits tipping them to take Liverpool's title. We want to improve but we won't jump too far ahead of ourselves. Lampard has spent more than any other Premier League manager since the end of last season as he aims to close the gap on champions Liverpool. (more...)
Alex Morgan set for blockbuster move to Tottenham
- September 12, 2020
The 31-year-old, who has two Women's World Cup titles with the U.S. and scored over 100 goals for her country, gave birth to her daughter Charlie in May and has recently started training with Orlando Pride. Orlando Pride said they were not commenting on the reports. Morgan was accused of "disrespecting" England when she made a tea-sipping gesture after putting the United States 2-1 ahead in their World Cup semi-final past year. (more...)
- September 12, 2020
The 31-year-old, who has two Women's World Cup titles with the U.S. and scored over 100 goals for her country, gave birth to her daughter Charlie in May and has recently started training with Orlando Pride. Orlando Pride said they were not commenting on the reports. Morgan was accused of "disrespecting" England when she made a tea-sipping gesture after putting the United States 2-1 ahead in their World Cup semi-final past year. (more...)
Roglic imperial on Tour de France Stage 13 won by Martinez
- September 12, 2020
Dani Martinez, of Education First, mowed down Maximilian Schachmann in the final stretch and then held off the German's Bora-Hansgrohe teammate Lennard Kämna to seal victory. "The Tour is not finished yet, there is still a lot of things that can happen, a lot of riders are still in the mix", said Roglic. "When i saw that final climb I thought "pfffft, this is going to hurt". (more...)
- September 12, 2020
Dani Martinez, of Education First, mowed down Maximilian Schachmann in the final stretch and then held off the German's Bora-Hansgrohe teammate Lennard Kämna to seal victory. "The Tour is not finished yet, there is still a lot of things that can happen, a lot of riders are still in the mix", said Roglic. "When i saw that final climb I thought "pfffft, this is going to hurt". (more...)
Formula One: Bottas leads the way in Tuscan Grand Prix practice
- September 12, 2020
After four weeks, he was seeking his fifth "fastest on Friday" tag. Leclerc was third fastest in the opening practice, three tenths adrift from pacesetter Valtteri Bottas, a good result that belied the Scuderia's recent form and that even surprised the Monegasque himself. (more...)
- September 12, 2020
After four weeks, he was seeking his fifth "fastest on Friday" tag. Leclerc was third fastest in the opening practice, three tenths adrift from pacesetter Valtteri Bottas, a good result that belied the Scuderia's recent form and that even surprised the Monegasque himself. (more...)
Zverev rallies by Carreno Busta to reach U.S. Open final
- September 12, 2020
None of the remaining men in the draw has won a Grand Slam title. The 23-year-old Hamburg native is the first German man to reach the Flushing Meadows final since Michael Stich in 1994 and the first man to rally from two sets down in a US Open semifinal since Novak Djokovic broke Roger Federer's heart with a pulsating five-set rally in 2011. (more...)
- September 12, 2020
None of the remaining men in the draw has won a Grand Slam title. The 23-year-old Hamburg native is the first German man to reach the Flushing Meadows final since Michael Stich in 1994 and the first man to rally from two sets down in a US Open semifinal since Novak Djokovic broke Roger Federer's heart with a pulsating five-set rally in 2011. (more...)
Messi trains with Barcelona
- September 12, 2020
With Lionel Messi's aborted bid to leave Barcelona still raw, club president Josep Maria Bartomeu may be counting his days after a campaign group announced they were racking up signatures in an attempt to force a vote of no confidence. Six-time Ballon d'Or victor Messi scored 25 LaLiga goals and 31 across all competitions for Barca last term. With a new President in place and the fact that his family lives in the city may have been the reasons behind Messi making a U-turn. (more...)
- September 12, 2020
With Lionel Messi's aborted bid to leave Barcelona still raw, club president Josep Maria Bartomeu may be counting his days after a campaign group announced they were racking up signatures in an attempt to force a vote of no confidence. Six-time Ballon d'Or victor Messi scored 25 LaLiga goals and 31 across all competitions for Barca last term. With a new President in place and the fact that his family lives in the city may have been the reasons behind Messi making a U-turn. (more...)
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