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Brazil v/s Mexico, Belgium v/s Japan- matches, schedule on July 2
- July 03, 2018
Japan played with a more attacking identity and a lot more freedom. My friend Vincent Kompany put him on the phone and Romelu told me he was a big Chelsea fan and I was his idol - he had my name on the back of his shirt, and a poster of me on his wall. (more...)
- July 03, 2018
Japan played with a more attacking identity and a lot more freedom. My friend Vincent Kompany put him on the phone and Romelu told me he was a big Chelsea fan and I was his idol - he had my name on the back of his shirt, and a poster of me on his wall. (more...)
Putin congratulates Russian Federation for World Cup win over Spain
- July 03, 2018
The last addition to the elite group of 12 nations who have contested World Cup finals was France when they won the title for the first time in Paris in 1998. "That doesn't worry me, I don't think it's something for right now", said Hierro, when asked about his future in the role. Iniesta's farewell was frustratingly brief. (more...)
- July 03, 2018
The last addition to the elite group of 12 nations who have contested World Cup finals was France when they won the title for the first time in Paris in 1998. "That doesn't worry me, I don't think it's something for right now", said Hierro, when asked about his future in the role. Iniesta's farewell was frustratingly brief. (more...)
Wimbledon Roger Federer unveils new sponsor no Nike
- July 03, 2018
But on Monday, Federer was spotted wearing an all white Uniqlo outfit during his first appearance at this year's Wimbledon tournament. Roger Federer boosted his bank balance by a reported $446 million on Monday night, marking his 20th straight Wimbledon appearance with a new clothing deal. (more...)
- July 03, 2018
But on Monday, Federer was spotted wearing an all white Uniqlo outfit during his first appearance at this year's Wimbledon tournament. Roger Federer boosted his bank balance by a reported $446 million on Monday night, marking his 20th straight Wimbledon appearance with a new clothing deal. (more...)
All 12 boys and football coach trapped in Thailand cave 'found alive'
- July 03, 2018
The boys are between the ages of 11 and 16 and had set out to explore the Tham Luang caves with only minimal food and lighting. Osottanakorn said the rescuers had managed to reach Pattaya Beach and found that it was also flooded. Meanwhile, other efforts to access the cave such as through drilling, and finding alternative passages, as well as draining water out of the cave, will continue. (more...)
- July 03, 2018
The boys are between the ages of 11 and 16 and had set out to explore the Tham Luang caves with only minimal food and lighting. Osottanakorn said the rescuers had managed to reach Pattaya Beach and found that it was also flooded. Meanwhile, other efforts to access the cave such as through drilling, and finding alternative passages, as well as draining water out of the cave, will continue. (more...)
England vs Colombia: Five players volunteer to take penalties in shootout scenario
- July 03, 2018
Let them play. I think they're enjoying having that freedom. In a tournament full of surprises, Gareth Southgate's young England team are the only former champions left in the lower half of the draw following the shock exit of Spain. " Colombia are a better team on paper, I think England will lose", Pascarella added. 'I have the confidence in my ability to step up and take one. (more...)
- July 03, 2018
Let them play. I think they're enjoying having that freedom. In a tournament full of surprises, Gareth Southgate's young England team are the only former champions left in the lower half of the draw following the shock exit of Spain. " Colombia are a better team on paper, I think England will lose", Pascarella added. 'I have the confidence in my ability to step up and take one. (more...)
Paul George's contract could keep him in OKC for seven years
- July 03, 2018
George was traded to OKC nearly exactly a year ago after informing the Indiana Pacers that he would not re-sign with them, instead preferring to join his hometown Lakers in free agency. "I'm here to stay". "David Griffin, the Cleveland Cavaliers " former GM, was among those suggesting as much Saturday on NBA TV. Earlier in the day, the Lakers announced they had waived center Thomas Bryant and they reportedly agreed to guarantee center Ivica Zubac's $1.5-million contract for next ... (more...)
- July 03, 2018
George was traded to OKC nearly exactly a year ago after informing the Indiana Pacers that he would not re-sign with them, instead preferring to join his hometown Lakers in free agency. "I'm here to stay". "David Griffin, the Cleveland Cavaliers " former GM, was among those suggesting as much Saturday on NBA TV. Earlier in the day, the Lakers announced they had waived center Thomas Bryant and they reportedly agreed to guarantee center Ivica Zubac's $1.5-million contract for next ... (more...)
LeBron's Space Jam 2 Gets a Boost With His Move to LA
- July 03, 2018
The NBA has been been mulling over the one-and-done rule for quite some time now, with suggestions being that it could be gone by 2021. In his two decades playing for the Lakers, Bryant was the king of Los Angeles, but now, there's a new king in town. (more...)
- July 03, 2018
The NBA has been been mulling over the one-and-done rule for quite some time now, with suggestions being that it could be gone by 2021. In his two decades playing for the Lakers, Bryant was the king of Los Angeles, but now, there's a new king in town. (more...)
Start of Indian summer offers true test of England's white-ball aspirations
- July 03, 2018
Mumbai Indians all-rounder Krunal Pandya and Chennai Super Kings medium pacer Deepak Chahar on Sunday (1st July) earned their maiden India call after star pacer Jasprit Bumrah and Washington Sundar were ruled out of the T20I series. "I think we have to be open to what might be the best combination down the line". "Obviously, you want to perform well as an individual, but I haven't set any benchmarks or targets to come here and do something special just because the last tour here didn't go ... (more...)
- July 03, 2018
Mumbai Indians all-rounder Krunal Pandya and Chennai Super Kings medium pacer Deepak Chahar on Sunday (1st July) earned their maiden India call after star pacer Jasprit Bumrah and Washington Sundar were ruled out of the T20I series. "I think we have to be open to what might be the best combination down the line". "Obviously, you want to perform well as an individual, but I haven't set any benchmarks or targets to come here and do something special just because the last tour here didn't go ... (more...)
Star plans to re-sign with Warriors
- July 03, 2018
Adding Cousins to their already historically loaded roster makes them the unquestioned winners of the summer, despite James' move to Hollywood. Thompson will be an National Basketball Association free agent next season. Meanwhile, James created a frenzy on Saturday without saying a word. "Process that", Philadelphia star Joel Embiid wrote on Twitter. Durant was set to become a free agent this week. (more...)
- July 03, 2018
Adding Cousins to their already historically loaded roster makes them the unquestioned winners of the summer, despite James' move to Hollywood. Thompson will be an National Basketball Association free agent next season. Meanwhile, James created a frenzy on Saturday without saying a word. "Process that", Philadelphia star Joel Embiid wrote on Twitter. Durant was set to become a free agent this week. (more...)
History maker Andres Iniesta confirms Spain retirement after Russian Federation defeat
- July 03, 2018
President Vladimir Putin congratulated Russia's World Cup team for its win over Spain in a phone call to the manager, the Kremlin said on Sunday, as the host country marked the surprise victory with raucous street celebrations. Though Spain completed a World Cup game record of 1,029 passes, it rarely threatened Akinfeev's goal. Spain led in the 12th minute when Ramos helped force Russia's Sergei Ignashevich into an own goal when his back was turned to the play. (more...)
- July 03, 2018
President Vladimir Putin congratulated Russia's World Cup team for its win over Spain in a phone call to the manager, the Kremlin said on Sunday, as the host country marked the surprise victory with raucous street celebrations. Though Spain completed a World Cup game record of 1,029 passes, it rarely threatened Akinfeev's goal. Spain led in the 12th minute when Ramos helped force Russia's Sergei Ignashevich into an own goal when his back was turned to the play. (more...)
Andy Murray maddened by Wimbledon, FIFA World Cup 2018 timing clashes
- July 03, 2018
Unusually for a British player, grass has been Edmund's least successful surface and he goes into the tournament having won only one match at Wimbledon - not that that proved a hindrance for Johanna Konta previous year. It feels a little bit odd coming into the tournament this year. But he still has no real idea how he might fare here, particularly given it is a year since he last played best-of-five-set tennis. (more...)
- July 03, 2018
Unusually for a British player, grass has been Edmund's least successful surface and he goes into the tournament having won only one match at Wimbledon - not that that proved a hindrance for Johanna Konta previous year. It feels a little bit odd coming into the tournament this year. But he still has no real idea how he might fare here, particularly given it is a year since he last played best-of-five-set tennis. (more...)
David Warner refutes rift rumours with Steve Smith
- July 03, 2018
Bancroft, who is set to return to competitive cricket by participating in Northern Territory's Strike League beginning on Sunday, feels he has left behind the dark episode of Newlands and is now ready to represent the Australian cricket team at the highest level once again. (more...)
- July 03, 2018
Bancroft, who is set to return to competitive cricket by participating in Northern Territory's Strike League beginning on Sunday, feels he has left behind the dark episode of Newlands and is now ready to represent the Australian cricket team at the highest level once again. (more...)
Molinari dominates Quicken Loans for first PGA Tour win
- July 03, 2018
He played holes 10 through 14 on the TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm course in 6-under to finish at 21-under par for the tournament, leaving everyone else - including Tiger Woods - in the dust. Woods also made some messy bogeys and even pars, most notable among them probably a ugly 3-foot birdie opportunity he lipped out Sunday on the short par-4 14th. (more...)
- July 03, 2018
He played holes 10 through 14 on the TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm course in 6-under to finish at 21-under par for the tournament, leaving everyone else - including Tiger Woods - in the dust. Woods also made some messy bogeys and even pars, most notable among them probably a ugly 3-foot birdie opportunity he lipped out Sunday on the short par-4 14th. (more...)
Lakers add Rajon Rondo surprise to fascinating roster
- July 03, 2018
The Laker experiment this season is going to be fascinating to watch. Less than 24 hours after LeBron James agreed to a deal with the Lakers, Los Angeles also added JaVale McGee and Lance Stephenson . Rondo gives the Lakers experience at point guard, where the Lakers relied on Ball and even Ingram when Ball was injured. Now Rondo could potentially serve as a terrific mentor for Ball, who averaged 10.2 points, 7.2 assists and 6.9 rebounds as a rookie, but shot just 36 percent overall ... (more...)
- July 03, 2018
The Laker experiment this season is going to be fascinating to watch. Less than 24 hours after LeBron James agreed to a deal with the Lakers, Los Angeles also added JaVale McGee and Lance Stephenson . Rondo gives the Lakers experience at point guard, where the Lakers relied on Ball and even Ingram when Ball was injured. Now Rondo could potentially serve as a terrific mentor for Ball, who averaged 10.2 points, 7.2 assists and 6.9 rebounds as a rookie, but shot just 36 percent overall ... (more...)
Federer marks 20th Wimbledon with '$300 million' windfall
- July 03, 2018
Uniqlo, which outfitted Novak Djokovic before the Serbian tennis star signed a deal with Lacoste previous year, announced Federer as its new "Global Brand Ambassador" on Twitter. Gone was the iconic Nike swoosh from his bandana and the RF logo that usually appears on his jacket was also missing. "I think that might help me, the big-time match play that I've had over the course of my career", Federer added. (more...)
- July 03, 2018
Uniqlo, which outfitted Novak Djokovic before the Serbian tennis star signed a deal with Lacoste previous year, announced Federer as its new "Global Brand Ambassador" on Twitter. Gone was the iconic Nike swoosh from his bandana and the RF logo that usually appears on his jacket was also missing. "I think that might help me, the big-time match play that I've had over the course of my career", Federer added. (more...)
Serena Williams Speaks Out About Unfair Drug Testing
- July 03, 2018
It was a tough draw for the fourth seed as Vekic is a threat on grass but Stephens put in an erratic display in her first match on the surface this season. "It was really special for me". "I think I would be very ungrateful if I sat here and said it was too low, to be honest". It also came to light that the 23-times Grand Slam champion had already been tested five times by USADA this year while other American players have had been tested once or not at all. (more...)
- July 03, 2018
It was a tough draw for the fourth seed as Vekic is a threat on grass but Stephens put in an erratic display in her first match on the surface this season. "It was really special for me". "I think I would be very ungrateful if I sat here and said it was too low, to be honest". It also came to light that the 23-times Grand Slam champion had already been tested five times by USADA this year while other American players have had been tested once or not at all. (more...)
Last-gasp Chadli strike completes incredible Belgium comeback win over Japan
- July 02, 2018
Genki Haraguchi broke the deadlock for Japan three minutes into the second stanza with a low strike from the right side of the box following a quick counter-attack. Belgium started off their World Cup in great fashion as they thumped Panama 3-0 courtesy of Dries Mertens and a Romelu Lukaku brace. Unfortunately for Japan , the lead would prove short-lived. (more...)
- July 02, 2018
Genki Haraguchi broke the deadlock for Japan three minutes into the second stanza with a low strike from the right side of the box following a quick counter-attack. Belgium started off their World Cup in great fashion as they thumped Panama 3-0 courtesy of Dries Mertens and a Romelu Lukaku brace. Unfortunately for Japan , the lead would prove short-lived. (more...)
Is there pressure on Luke Walton coaching LeBron James?
- July 02, 2018
While his wife and children were out of town for an AAU tournament, James was at his OH mansion pondering his next career move and how to top the champion Golden State Warriors , Jenkins writes. That made things tough for an organization that wanted to continue to make moves to improve the team all while saving themselves in case you did in fact decide to leave again. (more...)
- July 02, 2018
While his wife and children were out of town for an AAU tournament, James was at his OH mansion pondering his next career move and how to top the champion Golden State Warriors , Jenkins writes. That made things tough for an organization that wanted to continue to make moves to improve the team all while saving themselves in case you did in fact decide to leave again. (more...)
This is LeBron James' ultimate chance to rewrite his legacy
- July 02, 2018
But James wanted to head west, was reportedly and understandably enthralled about working with Lakers executive Magic Johnson, and about suiting up for one of the most iconic franchises in all of sport. In Philadelphia, the 33-year-old James could move into a new phase of his career, serving as a mentor on a rising team rather than a savior for his hometown squad in Cleveland. (more...)
- July 02, 2018
But James wanted to head west, was reportedly and understandably enthralled about working with Lakers executive Magic Johnson, and about suiting up for one of the most iconic franchises in all of sport. In Philadelphia, the 33-year-old James could move into a new phase of his career, serving as a mentor on a rising team rather than a savior for his hometown squad in Cleveland. (more...)
Neymar gives us the 2018 World Cup flop we truly deserves
- July 02, 2018
In the searing heat of the Samara Arena, El Tri wilted in the second-half with Neymar brilliantly combining with Willian to tap home his second goal of the competition before substitute Firmino came off the bench to wrap up the contest. (more...)
- July 02, 2018
In the searing heat of the Samara Arena, El Tri wilted in the second-half with Neymar brilliantly combining with Willian to tap home his second goal of the competition before substitute Firmino came off the bench to wrap up the contest. (more...)
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