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Yankees acquire Andrew McCutchen from Giants
- August 31, 2018
While his production isn't quite at the level it was with the Pittsburgh Pirates several seasons ago, McCutchen is only five homers away from reaching the 20-home run plateau for the eighth straight season. He could fill that spot for the Yankees, who have been missing slugger Aaron Judge since his wrist was broken by a pitch in late July. The Giants acquired him from the Pirates before the start of the regular season. (more...)
- August 31, 2018
While his production isn't quite at the level it was with the Pittsburgh Pirates several seasons ago, McCutchen is only five homers away from reaching the 20-home run plateau for the eighth straight season. He could fill that spot for the Yankees, who have been missing slugger Aaron Judge since his wrist was broken by a pitch in late July. The Giants acquired him from the Pirates before the start of the regular season. (more...)
Manchester United wanted Chelsea's Willian and Tottenham's Toby Alderweireld
- August 31, 2018
Manchester United now have registered just one win in three in the new league season, leaving them six points behind Liverpool who top the Premier League table and putting Mourinho's position at the helm of the club in serious doubt. "Or information? You never spend time reading, for example, Hegel?" The match at Turf Moor kicks off at 4pm BST on Sunday, but there is no live coverage in the United Kingdom since the game between Watford and Tottenham was selected for TV long before ... (more...)
- August 31, 2018
Manchester United now have registered just one win in three in the new league season, leaving them six points behind Liverpool who top the Premier League table and putting Mourinho's position at the helm of the club in serious doubt. "Or information? You never spend time reading, for example, Hegel?" The match at Turf Moor kicks off at 4pm BST on Sunday, but there is no live coverage in the United Kingdom since the game between Watford and Tottenham was selected for TV long before ... (more...)
Serena To Skip Daughter's Birthday Celebration Due To Her Religious Beliefs
- August 31, 2018
Williams, 36, missed her home Slam past year, giving birth to daughter Olympia shortly after the tournament started. "Criticizing what she wears to work is where the true disrespect lies". "It's easy to play in, kind of aerodynamic with the one arm free", said Williams. "Since You've Been Gone", one of singer/songwriter Kelly Clarkson's hits, could have applied to Serena Williams absence previous year at the US Open . (more...)
- August 31, 2018
Williams, 36, missed her home Slam past year, giving birth to daughter Olympia shortly after the tournament started. "Criticizing what she wears to work is where the true disrespect lies". "It's easy to play in, kind of aerodynamic with the one arm free", said Williams. "Since You've Been Gone", one of singer/songwriter Kelly Clarkson's hits, could have applied to Serena Williams absence previous year at the US Open . (more...)
Palace sink Swans to secure cup passage - Crystal Palace
- August 31, 2018
Crystal Palace started the strongest v Watford , but Pereyra scored first to put Watford in the lead v Palace . Palace wasted a glorious chance to draw in the final seconds of added time when Joel Ward headed wide from a corner after being left unmarked. (more...)
- August 31, 2018
Crystal Palace started the strongest v Watford , but Pereyra scored first to put Watford in the lead v Palace . Palace wasted a glorious chance to draw in the final seconds of added time when Joel Ward headed wide from a corner after being left unmarked. (more...)
Patriots' Rob Gronkowski signs revised contract, report says
- August 31, 2018
Gronkowski still has a base salary of $8 million for the 2018 season. The nine-year veteran would receive incentives of $1.1 million for 70 catches, playing 80 percent of the offensive snaps, nine touchdown catches and 1,085 yards receiving. (more...)
- August 31, 2018
Gronkowski still has a base salary of $8 million for the 2018 season. The nine-year veteran would receive incentives of $1.1 million for 70 catches, playing 80 percent of the offensive snaps, nine touchdown catches and 1,085 yards receiving. (more...)
Nick Kyrgios gets US Open win after umpire’s pep talk
- August 31, 2018
During a changeover, chair umpire Mohamed Lahyani got out of his chair, walked to Kyrgios and gave him what appeared to be a minute-long pep talk. Journalist Ben Rothenberg , who has been biffing with Kyrgios on Twitter as of late, reported that the mics captured Lahyani telling Kyrgios things like " I want to help you " and " you're great for tennis ". (more...)
- August 31, 2018
During a changeover, chair umpire Mohamed Lahyani got out of his chair, walked to Kyrgios and gave him what appeared to be a minute-long pep talk. Journalist Ben Rothenberg , who has been biffing with Kyrgios on Twitter as of late, reported that the mics captured Lahyani telling Kyrgios things like " I want to help you " and " you're great for tennis ". (more...)
Steven Gerrard's nine-man Rangers qualify for the Europa League
- August 31, 2018
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard insists that he will stand by Alfredo Morelos and Jon Flanagan despite their red cards in the Europa League playoff encounter at FC Ufa. "They seem to be challenging certainly me as a manager when it comes down to heart pressure and grey hairs". Gerrard takes his Rangers side to Celtic Park on Sunday in search of a confidence-boosting win over Rodgers' Celtic in a game that will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK. (more...)
- August 31, 2018
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard insists that he will stand by Alfredo Morelos and Jon Flanagan despite their red cards in the Europa League playoff encounter at FC Ufa. "They seem to be challenging certainly me as a manager when it comes down to heart pressure and grey hairs". Gerrard takes his Rangers side to Celtic Park on Sunday in search of a confidence-boosting win over Rodgers' Celtic in a game that will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK. (more...)
Modric beats Salah, Ronaldo to top UEFA award
- August 31, 2018
The striker beat competition from 11 nominees for the award in honour of his goal in last season's Champions League quarter-final first leg in Turin. "Our criticism concerns a deep bitterness for this decision, because the award refers to the Champions League and not to the World Cup and I believe that Cristiano Ronaldo has given the best emotions of the last edition and also fantastic goals". (more...)
- August 31, 2018
The striker beat competition from 11 nominees for the award in honour of his goal in last season's Champions League quarter-final first leg in Turin. "Our criticism concerns a deep bitterness for this decision, because the award refers to the Champions League and not to the World Cup and I believe that Cristiano Ronaldo has given the best emotions of the last edition and also fantastic goals". (more...)
Gareth Southgate names England squad for Spain and Switzerland
- August 31, 2018
Luke Shaw's many admirers will be delighted to see his renaissance at Manchester United rewarded with a return to England colours, and with United team-mate Ashley Young's exclusion surely marking the end of his England career, Shaw has a real opportunity to make his mark. (more...)
- August 31, 2018
Luke Shaw's many admirers will be delighted to see his renaissance at Manchester United rewarded with a return to England colours, and with United team-mate Ashley Young's exclusion surely marking the end of his England career, Shaw has a real opportunity to make his mark. (more...)
Real Madrid To Give Number 7 Shirt To The Most Unexpected Player
- August 31, 2018
Real Madrid triggered the buy-back clause in his Olympique Lyon contract on Wednesday afternoon - barely an hour after Mariano had taken part in the club's morning training session. The club has been seeking a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo and while Mariano is nowhere near that level yet, Julen Lopetegui believes there is much more to come from the Dominican global. (more...)
- August 31, 2018
Real Madrid triggered the buy-back clause in his Olympique Lyon contract on Wednesday afternoon - barely an hour after Mariano had taken part in the club's morning training session. The club has been seeking a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo and while Mariano is nowhere near that level yet, Julen Lopetegui believes there is much more to come from the Dominican global. (more...)
Defending Champ Nadal Advances On Emotional Opening Night
- August 30, 2018
Afterward, Nadal weighed in: "We had wonderful moments together playing French Open finals, playing Davis Cup finals, one of the great players". Serena Williams has won the first match of her return to the U.S. Open, he explained that he approaches every point the same. He is 3-1 against Federer in Grand Slam finals and 12-6 overall in championship matches, including wins at Wimbledon and the US Open in 2015. (more...)
- August 30, 2018
Afterward, Nadal weighed in: "We had wonderful moments together playing French Open finals, playing Davis Cup finals, one of the great players". Serena Williams has won the first match of her return to the U.S. Open, he explained that he approaches every point the same. He is 3-1 against Federer in Grand Slam finals and 12-6 overall in championship matches, including wins at Wimbledon and the US Open in 2015. (more...)
Liverpool star Salah lashes out at Egyptian Football Association for ignoring complaints
- August 30, 2018
But what I see is the complete opposite. 'It is not normal that my messages and my lawyer's letters are ignored... "When I ask for something I do it for everyone in the team, last time we went to the national team I slept at 6am and could not go to the restaurant for breakfast or lunch because of all the people that were there". (more...)
- August 30, 2018
But what I see is the complete opposite. 'It is not normal that my messages and my lawyer's letters are ignored... "When I ask for something I do it for everyone in the team, last time we went to the national team I slept at 6am and could not go to the restaurant for breakfast or lunch because of all the people that were there". (more...)
England recall Ali and Curran as Buttler keeps in fourth Test
- August 30, 2018
Thanks to Kohli's heroics and some superb bowling by the pacers, India won only their seventh Test match in England . # Skipper Joe Root is in at number three . England have responded by making two changes, one enforced through injury to Chris Woakes, as Sam Curran and Moeen Ali return and Ollie Pope misses out. (more...)
- August 30, 2018
Thanks to Kohli's heroics and some superb bowling by the pacers, India won only their seventh Test match in England . # Skipper Joe Root is in at number three . England have responded by making two changes, one enforced through injury to Chris Woakes, as Sam Curran and Moeen Ali return and Ollie Pope misses out. (more...)
Champions League group stage draw
- August 30, 2018
Liverpool , Valencia, and Victoria Plzen too have qualified, but their final standings will be decided later today only after the final set of qualifiers is played, following which three of PSV Eindhoven , BATE Borisov , Red Bull Salzburg, Red Star Belgrade , PAOK , and Benfica will occupy the last remaining berths. (more...)
- August 30, 2018
Liverpool , Valencia, and Victoria Plzen too have qualified, but their final standings will be decided later today only after the final set of qualifiers is played, following which three of PSV Eindhoven , BATE Borisov , Red Bull Salzburg, Red Star Belgrade , PAOK , and Benfica will occupy the last remaining berths. (more...)
Browns linebacker Mychal Kendricks charged with insider trading
- August 30, 2018
Kendricks, 27, released a statement on Wednesday saying he "deeply regrets" participating in insider trading four years ago. I invested money with a former friend of mine who I thought I could trust and who I greatly admired. For instance, Kendricks purchased about $71,000 worth of call options for Move, and sold those options after the merger announcement for about $350,000 - a 393% increase. (more...)
- August 30, 2018
Kendricks, 27, released a statement on Wednesday saying he "deeply regrets" participating in insider trading four years ago. I invested money with a former friend of mine who I thought I could trust and who I greatly admired. For instance, Kendricks purchased about $71,000 worth of call options for Move, and sold those options after the merger announcement for about $350,000 - a 393% increase. (more...)
Midfielder "Everton" will continue his career in Aston Villa FC on loan
- August 30, 2018
The Democratic Republic of Congo worldwide struggled to nail down a spot in Everton's starting XI since returning last December and the move offers him a chance to regain his form and help Villa return to the Premier League . Kodjia endured an injury-ravaged campaign last season after a prolific debut campaign at Villa and looked back to his best as he equalised before half-time and then looped home a header in the 95th minute to rescue a point. (more...)
- August 30, 2018
The Democratic Republic of Congo worldwide struggled to nail down a spot in Everton's starting XI since returning last December and the move offers him a chance to regain his form and help Villa return to the Premier League . Kodjia endured an injury-ravaged campaign last season after a prolific debut campaign at Villa and looked back to his best as he equalised before half-time and then looped home a header in the 95th minute to rescue a point. (more...)
Jets Trade Teddy Bridgewater To Saints
- August 30, 2018
Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will be making a return to U.S. Bank Stadium this season. The 2014 first-round pick dislocated his knee and tore his ACL during a practice with the Vikings in August 2016. So far, he's looked good during the preseason, completing 28-of-38 passes and throwing two TDs. Though the former Vikings first-round pick played exceptionally well for NY, the team had a veteran backup in Josh McCown and the quarterback of the future in No. (more...)
- August 30, 2018
Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will be making a return to U.S. Bank Stadium this season. The 2014 first-round pick dislocated his knee and tore his ACL during a practice with the Vikings in August 2016. So far, he's looked good during the preseason, completing 28-of-38 passes and throwing two TDs. Though the former Vikings first-round pick played exceptionally well for NY, the team had a veteran backup in Josh McCown and the quarterback of the future in No. (more...)
Aaron Rodgers, Packers Agree To Four-Year, $134M Deal
- August 30, 2018
But Ryan also has $100 million in guarantees , and all of that is as a practical matter fully guaranteed. Maybe Rodgers new deal will give him some spare change to repay Adams. Rodgers' deal surpasses quarterback Matt Ryan's contract extension from this past offseason. "Thank you to our incredible fan base for inspiring us players to be better year after year". (more...)
- August 30, 2018
But Ryan also has $100 million in guarantees , and all of that is as a practical matter fully guaranteed. Maybe Rodgers new deal will give him some spare change to repay Adams. Rodgers' deal surpasses quarterback Matt Ryan's contract extension from this past offseason. "Thank you to our incredible fan base for inspiring us players to be better year after year". (more...)
Premier League rumors: Manchester United firing Jose Mourinho?
- August 30, 2018
A goal from Harry Kane and two from Lucas Moura in the second half handed Spurs all three points and sent Manchester United crashing to their second straight Premier League defeat of the season. Mourinho won a Champions League title with both Porto and Inter Milan before winning a trio of domestic trophies with Spanish giants Real Madrid. According to The Times , the 22-year-old is of the belief he will outlast Mourinho at United and is therefore giving serious consideration to ... (more...)
- August 30, 2018
A goal from Harry Kane and two from Lucas Moura in the second half handed Spurs all three points and sent Manchester United crashing to their second straight Premier League defeat of the season. Mourinho won a Champions League title with both Porto and Inter Milan before winning a trio of domestic trophies with Spanish giants Real Madrid. According to The Times , the 22-year-old is of the belief he will outlast Mourinho at United and is therefore giving serious consideration to ... (more...)
Rodgers, Packers agree to record-breaking extension
- August 29, 2018
The Green Bay Packers and star quarterback Aaron Rodgers have agreed to terms on a record-breaking four-year extension worth $134 million, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network . Rodgers, a six-time Pro Bowler and the Super Bowl XLV MVP, has been with the Packers since they drafted him with the No. 24 pick in 2005. The 34-year-old, who sits first all-time with a 103.8 passer rating, said earlier this year he plans to play several more seasons in the NFL . (more...)
- August 29, 2018
The Green Bay Packers and star quarterback Aaron Rodgers have agreed to terms on a record-breaking four-year extension worth $134 million, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network . Rodgers, a six-time Pro Bowler and the Super Bowl XLV MVP, has been with the Packers since they drafted him with the No. 24 pick in 2005. The 34-year-old, who sits first all-time with a 103.8 passer rating, said earlier this year he plans to play several more seasons in the NFL . (more...)
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