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R3 Researcher Predicts Central Bank Digital Currency Will Kick Off In 2018
- April 07, 2018
The central bank, meanwhile, has constituted an inter-departmental group to study the feasibility of a digital currency backed by the RBI. "It has been decided that, with immediate effect, entities regulated by RBI shall not deal with or provide services to any individual or business entities dealing with or settling virtual currencies", the RBI said . (more...)
- April 07, 2018
The central bank, meanwhile, has constituted an inter-departmental group to study the feasibility of a digital currency backed by the RBI. "It has been decided that, with immediate effect, entities regulated by RBI shall not deal with or provide services to any individual or business entities dealing with or settling virtual currencies", the RBI said . (more...)
LeBron James Supports the Idea of More Female NBA Coaches
- April 07, 2018
Hammon joined the Spurs in 2014, becoming only the second female assistant coach in National Basketball Association history but the first to hold the role on a full-time basis-a record that also applies to the three other major sports leagues in the U.S. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
Hammon joined the Spurs in 2014, becoming only the second female assistant coach in National Basketball Association history but the first to hold the role on a full-time basis-a record that also applies to the three other major sports leagues in the U.S. (more...)
Kevin Knox explains his decision to declare for the 2018 NBA Draft
- April 07, 2018
Knox could potentially be a lottery pick, according to many draft analysts. He buried 34.1 percent of his three-point attempts and shot 44.7 overall. He is the second Wildcat to declare for the NBA Draft. His 576 points this past season made Knox one of the top 10 scorers among freshmen for Kentucky. "Kevin came in as one of the youngest freshmen in the country and adapted as well as any player I have ever coached", United Kingdom head coach John Calipari said. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
Knox could potentially be a lottery pick, according to many draft analysts. He buried 34.1 percent of his three-point attempts and shot 44.7 overall. He is the second Wildcat to declare for the NBA Draft. His 576 points this past season made Knox one of the top 10 scorers among freshmen for Kentucky. "Kevin came in as one of the youngest freshmen in the country and adapted as well as any player I have ever coached", United Kingdom head coach John Calipari said. (more...)
Rockies Home Opener Delayed, Fans Try To Keep Warm In LoDo
- April 07, 2018
It can't get much worse than having a massive headline in all-caps reading "THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO COORS FIELD " followed by a giant picture of Citizen's Bank Park in Philly. If you look closely, you can see what appears to be former Rockies infielder Kazuo Matsui on the jumbotron. The paper tweeted an apology for the blunder Friday morning, accompanied by a new photo of the real Coors Field , which was outfitted this season with a fancy new mountain-shaped scoreboard, a new club ... (more...)
- April 07, 2018
It can't get much worse than having a massive headline in all-caps reading "THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO COORS FIELD " followed by a giant picture of Citizen's Bank Park in Philly. If you look closely, you can see what appears to be former Rockies infielder Kazuo Matsui on the jumbotron. The paper tweeted an apology for the blunder Friday morning, accompanied by a new photo of the real Coors Field , which was outfitted this season with a fancy new mountain-shaped scoreboard, a new club ... (more...)
Red Bull's Ricciardo fastest in 1st practice for Bahrain GP
- April 07, 2018
Lewis Hamilton had a bit of a scruffy session, with a lock-up effecting his best lap as he ended up over 1.2s adrift of Ricciardo, while Romain Grosjean enjoyed another strong session for Haas in sixth place, albeit on the supersoft compound tire. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
Lewis Hamilton had a bit of a scruffy session, with a lock-up effecting his best lap as he ended up over 1.2s adrift of Ricciardo, while Romain Grosjean enjoyed another strong session for Haas in sixth place, albeit on the supersoft compound tire. (more...)
Brewers To Place Corey Knebel On Disabled List
- April 07, 2018
All-Star closer Corey Knebel is going to be out for a while. An MRI is scheduled for Friday, with no update yet, but Knebel appears to be facing a lengthy absence. The Brewers' closer situation is very much up in the air, with Josh Hader , Jacob Barnes , Matt Albers and Jeremy Jeffress all having reasonable claims on the position. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
All-Star closer Corey Knebel is going to be out for a while. An MRI is scheduled for Friday, with no update yet, but Knebel appears to be facing a lengthy absence. The Brewers' closer situation is very much up in the air, with Josh Hader , Jacob Barnes , Matt Albers and Jeremy Jeffress all having reasonable claims on the position. (more...)
Marseille Open Talks With Agents Of Leicester City Wing Target
- April 07, 2018
His last outing for PSG came against Avranches in the Coupe de France quarter-finals, where he scored twice. Announcing his departure, Ben Arfa said: "Soon my PSG adventure ends and despite the hard moments, I am happy to have worn this shirt". (more...)
- April 07, 2018
His last outing for PSG came against Avranches in the Coupe de France quarter-finals, where he scored twice. Announcing his departure, Ben Arfa said: "Soon my PSG adventure ends and despite the hard moments, I am happy to have worn this shirt". (more...)
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Hails Anfield's 'Extraordinary' Atmosphere After Man City Triumph
- April 07, 2018
City's coach was pelted with bottles before the encounter , as Reds fans greeted the champions-elect with a wall of noise and red smoke. The Ox says that this was the best atmosphere he's ever played in. "It got us going and it would probably shake anyone up". Oxlade-Chamberlain scored Liverpool's second against Manchester City . "The manager (Klopp) has been pushing me all season and shouting at me for not taking the game by the scruff of the neck at times and providing those kinds of ... (more...)
- April 07, 2018
City's coach was pelted with bottles before the encounter , as Reds fans greeted the champions-elect with a wall of noise and red smoke. The Ox says that this was the best atmosphere he's ever played in. "It got us going and it would probably shake anyone up". Oxlade-Chamberlain scored Liverpool's second against Manchester City . "The manager (Klopp) has been pushing me all season and shouting at me for not taking the game by the scruff of the neck at times and providing those kinds of ... (more...)
Bear Bryant's Great Grandson Commits to Play for Nick Saban at Alabama
- April 07, 2018
Alabama landed a very special commitment Thursday from in-state native Paul Tyson . Tyson, the great-grandson of former Alabama legendary coach Paul W. "After a great talk with coach Saban I am 100% COMMITED to the University of Alabama", Cheney tweeted. "Them wanting me to commit now, me loving it down here". (more...)
- April 07, 2018
Alabama landed a very special commitment Thursday from in-state native Paul Tyson . Tyson, the great-grandson of former Alabama legendary coach Paul W. "After a great talk with coach Saban I am 100% COMMITED to the University of Alabama", Cheney tweeted. "Them wanting me to commit now, me loving it down here". (more...)
Another youth abducted by militants found dead in JK
- April 06, 2018
On April 2, another man was abducted by four terrorists from his in-laws' house in Hajin. A police officer said the headless body of Manzoor Ahmad Bhat was found at an orchard in Bonmohalla, Hajin, 32 kms from here. Parrey, a resident of Hajin, had joined the LeT ranks previous year. Former chief minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah criticised the silence of spearatist leaders over the incident. (more...)
- April 06, 2018
On April 2, another man was abducted by four terrorists from his in-laws' house in Hajin. A police officer said the headless body of Manzoor Ahmad Bhat was found at an orchard in Bonmohalla, Hajin, 32 kms from here. Parrey, a resident of Hajin, had joined the LeT ranks previous year. Former chief minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah criticised the silence of spearatist leaders over the incident. (more...)
Saints reportedly sign Bears WR Cameron Meredith to offer sheet
- April 06, 2018
They may choose to do so depending on the terms of the offer sheet, which were reported to be in the ballpark of two years and $10 million. Now Pace will be forced to pay Meredith almost double that to keep him on the roster, instead locking him in for two more seasons before he can hit free agency again. (more...)
- April 06, 2018
They may choose to do so depending on the terms of the offer sheet, which were reported to be in the ballpark of two years and $10 million. Now Pace will be forced to pay Meredith almost double that to keep him on the roster, instead locking him in for two more seasons before he can hit free agency again. (more...)
Red Sox 3, Rays 2: (F/12): Ramirez walks it off for Boston
- April 07, 2018
The Red Sox introduced both teams on the baselines before the game in a brief ceremony that also featured a moment of silence for Hall of Famer Bobby Doerr, who was the oldest living major leaguer before he died in November. His answer will be remembered long after the specifics of his seven shutout innings have faded from memory. "The good thing", Cora said, "is we haven't played our best baseball". (more...)
- April 07, 2018
The Red Sox introduced both teams on the baselines before the game in a brief ceremony that also featured a moment of silence for Hall of Famer Bobby Doerr, who was the oldest living major leaguer before he died in November. His answer will be remembered long after the specifics of his seven shutout innings have faded from memory. "The good thing", Cora said, "is we haven't played our best baseball". (more...)
EPL: Manchester United better than Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham - Mourinho
- April 06, 2018
Manchester United are introducing cheaper tickets for young fans as part of the club's drive to improve the atmosphere at Old Trafford. City had become champions of England for the third time - the same as Huddersfield Town and Wolverhampton Wanderers. (more...)
- April 06, 2018
Manchester United are introducing cheaper tickets for young fans as part of the club's drive to improve the atmosphere at Old Trafford. City had become champions of England for the third time - the same as Huddersfield Town and Wolverhampton Wanderers. (more...)
Conor McGregor charged with assault in NY
- April 06, 2018
The bus attack is just one issue clouding Saturday night's events. McGregor responded on with a profane tweet . Pettis , who has lost four of his past six fights, would have to make weight and be approved to fight Nurmagomedov by NYSAC, Helwani reports . (more...)
- April 06, 2018
The bus attack is just one issue clouding Saturday night's events. McGregor responded on with a profane tweet . Pettis , who has lost four of his past six fights, would have to make weight and be approved to fight Nurmagomedov by NYSAC, Helwani reports . (more...)
White Sox squander lead and lose home opener
- April 06, 2018
For many hitters, getting the green light on a 3-0 count late in a tie ballgame is akin to baseball nirvana. Orioles 5, Yankees 2 -At New York: Adam Jones hit a go-ahead home run, Andrew Cashner pitched six strong innings and Baltimore snapped a five-game losing streak, beating New York. (more...)
- April 06, 2018
For many hitters, getting the green light on a 3-0 count late in a tie ballgame is akin to baseball nirvana. Orioles 5, Yankees 2 -At New York: Adam Jones hit a go-ahead home run, Andrew Cashner pitched six strong innings and Baltimore snapped a five-game losing streak, beating New York. (more...)
Watch Xander Bogaerts Hit Game-Tying Double In Red Sox's Home Opener
- April 06, 2018
It was the ninth straight Red Sox win in an extra-inning game, dating to 2017, when they were 15-3 in extras. Adam Jones sparked a five-run rally in the top of the seventh inning with a two-run homer off Masahiro Tanaka as visiting Baltimore opened a four-game series in NY with a win. (more...)
- April 06, 2018
It was the ninth straight Red Sox win in an extra-inning game, dating to 2017, when they were 15-3 in extras. Adam Jones sparked a five-run rally in the top of the seventh inning with a two-run homer off Masahiro Tanaka as visiting Baltimore opened a four-game series in NY with a win. (more...)
Klopp tells Everton to ditch ´harsh challenges´ in Merseyside derby
- April 06, 2018
Liverpool will check on the fitness of Mohamed Salah after he suffered a muscle problem against Manchester City. Everton will have something to say about that, of course, with three points required if they are to remain on course for a seventh-placed finish come the end of the campaign. (more...)
- April 06, 2018
Liverpool will check on the fitness of Mohamed Salah after he suffered a muscle problem against Manchester City. Everton will have something to say about that, of course, with three points required if they are to remain on course for a seventh-placed finish come the end of the campaign. (more...)
Max Holloway to Khabib Nurmagomedov: 'You don't deserve this'
- April 06, 2018
Max was going", a member of Holloway's camp told MMA Fighting reporter Ariel Helwani. Holloway accepted the fight on just six days notice after suffering an ankle injury that forced him out of UFC 222 just a few weeks ago. At approximately 3.50pm Irish time, Pettis weighed in at 155.2 pounds. Pettis was originally slated to fight Michael Chiesa , but that fight was canceled after Chiesa suffered cuts to his face and head after being on board the bus that McGregor attacked. (more...)
- April 06, 2018
Max was going", a member of Holloway's camp told MMA Fighting reporter Ariel Helwani. Holloway accepted the fight on just six days notice after suffering an ankle injury that forced him out of UFC 222 just a few weeks ago. At approximately 3.50pm Irish time, Pettis weighed in at 155.2 pounds. Pettis was originally slated to fight Michael Chiesa , but that fight was canceled after Chiesa suffered cuts to his face and head after being on board the bus that McGregor attacked. (more...)
Formula 1 2018 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix kicks into action
- April 06, 2018
Vettel, who has also won the title four times, triumphed in Melbourne for Ferrari to take an early lead in the drivers' championship and leave Hamilton cursing his luck. "The vehicle is better but we have to get it in the right window plus we need to catch up looking where others are". "I think in that regard, I don't see why we shouldn't get on with each other". (more...)
- April 06, 2018
Vettel, who has also won the title four times, triumphed in Melbourne for Ferrari to take an early lead in the drivers' championship and leave Hamilton cursing his luck. "The vehicle is better but we have to get it in the right window plus we need to catch up looking where others are". "I think in that regard, I don't see why we shouldn't get on with each other". (more...)
Conor McGregor Charged With Assault
- April 06, 2018
Both are due in court in NY later today. Video footage appears to show the promotion's most-bankable star throwing an object at a bus full of fighters, injuring at least one scheduled to compete on Saturday. Lightweight fighter Michael Chiesa was hospitalised with cuts to his face. White said he had been working on a new mega-deal with McGregor, but those plans have now been scrapped after what White termed "the worst thing ever that's happened" in UFC history. (more...)
- April 06, 2018
Both are due in court in NY later today. Video footage appears to show the promotion's most-bankable star throwing an object at a bus full of fighters, injuring at least one scheduled to compete on Saturday. Lightweight fighter Michael Chiesa was hospitalised with cuts to his face. White said he had been working on a new mega-deal with McGregor, but those plans have now been scrapped after what White termed "the worst thing ever that's happened" in UFC history. (more...)
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