Comeback lifts Yanks to London sweep of Red Sox

LONDON — Gary Sánchez hit a go-ahead, two-run single during a nine-run seventh inning, and the New York Yankees overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Boston Red Sox 12-8 Sunday for a two-game sweep of the groundbreaking, high-scoring trip ...

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Salah strikes to help Egyptians walk into last-16 with perfect record

Egypt's Mohamed Salah curled in a free-kick, his second goal of this year's Africa Cup of Nations, to set his side on the way to a 2-0 win over Uganda last night as they topped their group while their opponents joined them in the last-16. Ahmed Elmohamady ...

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Messi, Aguero will have to sweat against Brazil, says Jesus

Belo Horizonte (Brazil) (AFP) - Argentina forwards Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero will have to sweat if they're going to break down Brazil's watertight defence in their Copa America semi-final, says Selecao striker Gabriel Jesus. Hosts Brazil have yet to ...

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Seedorf wants crowd-pleasing Cameroon victory over Benin

Cameroon coach Clarence Seedorf watches his team draw 0-0 with Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Cameroon coach and former Dutch star Clarence Seedorf hopes the Africa Cup of Nations trophy-holders can deliver a more crowd-pleasing ...

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Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Brooklyn's rise from the ashes

Three years ago, the Brooklyn Nets were as dead as any NBA team has ever been. They had just wrapped a 21-win 2015-16 season. They had no young players of consequence. They had few draft assets; the Boston Celtics owned most of them through ...

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Super Rugby semifinals: Crusaders, Jaguares earn shot at final in contrasting fashion

The 2019 Super Rugby season will be decided in Christchurch for the second straight year, with the Crusaders to host the Jaguares on Saturday evening [AEST]. The weekend's semifinals followed vastly different scripts but the competition again has its two ...

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ESPYS Auction: Announce a pick at 2020 NFL draft in Las Vegas

Here's your chance to join ESPN as a VIP guest at the 2020 NFL draft in Las Vegas. And you won't just be a bystander, you will make your way to the podium to announce a pick. Bid on this experience at eBay.com/ESPN.

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Liverpool 'open door to Philippe Coutinho return'

Liverpool are reportedly open to the idea of welcoming Philippe Coutinho back from his underwhelming spell with Barcelona. The Brazilian playmaker only swapped Merseyside for Catalonia 18 months ago in a £142m deal, which he described as a "dream" ...

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Oregon Project runners Sifan Hassan and Konstanze Klosterhalfen go 1-2 in the Pre Classic's 3000

Sifan Hassan, of the Nike Oregon Project, left, runs toward the finish line to win the women's 3,000-meter race during the Prefontaine Classic at Stanford. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu). 0. By Ken Goe | The Oregonian/OregonLive. Sifan Hassan and Konstanze ...

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Max Verstappen waits hours for Austrian Grand Prix win

“If those things are not allowed in racing, then what's the point of being in Formula One?” Those were the words of Max Verstappen immediately after claiming victory at the Austrian Grand Prix for the second consecutive year in his Red Bull after a contentious ...

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Hyun-Jin Ryu, Clayton Kershaw and Walker Buehler make NL All-Star team

Dodgers starters Hyun-Jin Ryu, Clayton Kershaw and Walker Buehler were named to the National League All-Star team Sunday. They joined outfielder Cody Bellinger, who was elected as a starter by fans, as the Dodgers' representatives for the exhibition in ...

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AFCON 2019: Ighalo blasts Super Eagles' teammates after Madagascar defeat

Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has lashed out at his team-mates, over their “poor” performance in the 2-0 defeat to Madagascar, in their final Group B match at the Africa Cup of Nations. Gernot Rohr's men were humiliated by the island nation, who are ...

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How football is sparking a fresh #MeToo debate in Egypt

After getting kicked off the national squad, Egyptian footballer Amr Warda, accused of rampant sexual harassment, has been reinstated for the African Cup of Nations amid a heated debate about women's rights. In a scandal that emerged online last week, ...

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Yankees Leave London With 'Eye-Opening' Wins Over Red Sox

LONDON — After Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman struck out the Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez with a 101-mile-per-hour fastball, his teammates converged in the infield for their usual victory handshake line. Streamers the colors of the flags of ...

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'Quite a difference' for Novak Djokovic from year ago at Wimbledon

After defeating Kevin Anderson in the Wimbledon final last July, Djokovic beat Juan Martin del Potro in the U.S. Open final in September and Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final in January. The Associated Press. A year ago, Novak Djokovic arrived at ...

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76ers making right call already discussing contract extension with Ben Simmons

With free agency in full swing, it appears the Philadelphia 76ers are already discussing a potential contract extension with All-Star guard Ben Simmons. At the moment, most of the attention surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency has been on ...

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Green, House effect: Rockets re-signing reserves

The Houston Rockets have agreed to deals to keep Danuel House and Gerald Green, sources told ESPN. House is remaining in Houston on a three-year deal worth $11.1 million, according to sources. Green will be back with the Rockets on a one-year deal, ...

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Kenya v Senegal Predictions & Betting Odds – 1st July 2019

Kenya v Senegal Betting Tips – Africa Cup of Nations, 1st July 8.00pm. It is another of the groups at the Africa Cup of Nations which is likely to provide a really exciting finish. This is essentially a battle for second place behind Algeria. Senegal are just going to ...

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Thomas Bryant Reportedly to Re-Sign with Wizards on 3-Year, $25M Contract

Thomas Bryant will return to the nation's capital after agreeing to a three-year, $25 million deal with the Washington Wizards, his agent confirmed to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Bryant spent only one season with the Los Angeles Lakers, who selected him ...

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Arsenal told they'll have to pay £100m to sign 26-year-old – report

Crystal Palace have placed a £100m price tag on Wilfried Zaha to ward off interest from Arsenal, according to reports in the British media. The Daily Mail is reporting that the Eagles are keen to keep hold of the Ivory Coast international and have increased his ...

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Andre Onana Wants Ajax Stay Amid Manchester United Rumours

Andre Onana has been linked with Manchester United, but the Cameroon international goalkeeper is happy to remain an Ajax player for the foreseeable future. Onana wants to build on the tremendous season Ajax enjoyed in 2018/19, when the Eredivisie ...

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Africa Cup of Nations: Salah scores as Egypt maintain perfect record

Cairo: Mohammad Salah scored from a free-kick as host nation Egypt defeated Uganda 2-0 in Cairo Sunday to win Group A at the Africa Cup of Nations with a perfect three-win record. Pre-tournament favourites Egypt will remain in Cairo for the round of 16 ...

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Petr Cech tells Chelsea to hire Frank Lampard this week and opens up on Blues plans

Chelsea were granted permission to speak to Lampard last week by Derby, and have offered their former midfielder and record goalscorer a three year deal worth around £4million a year. But the details of the whole deal have yet to be finalised, with Lampard ...

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Iwobi tips City to defend EPL title

Alex Iwobi has backed Manchester City to defend their Premier League crown and lift a historic third successive title. Pep Guardiola's side completed the domestic treble last month, pipping Liverpool by a single point to add the league to their League and FA ...

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Giannis shoes now on sale

MILWAUKEE (WKOW) — NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo unveiled some new kicks this weekend. After months of anticipation, Giannis' Zoom Freak 1 All Bros edition shoes went on sale Saturday morning. The shoes are flashy and symbolic. “It's got the ...

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Marquise Goodwin officially fastest in NFL, wins $1 million prize at '40 Yards of Gold' competition

The debate is over. Marquise Goodwin is officially the fastest man in the NFL. The San Francisco 49ers wide receiver won the inaugural 40 Yards of Gold competition in Miami on Saturday night, beating out Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson by just ...

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Andrade vs Sulecki results: Kal Yafai cruises to unanimous decision over Norbelto Jimenez

Kal Yafai (26-0, 15 KOs) kept his WBA super flyweight title tonight, outpointing challenger Norbelto Jimenez (29-9-4, 16 KOs) over 12 rounds of action. Yafai won a unaimous decision on official scores of 119-107, 118-108, 117-109. BLH scored the fight ...

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Mo Salah enters stormy waters with support for team-mate following sexual harassment allegation

Beyond the sideshows there came a moment that briefly reminded those present what they are meant to be here for. Mohamed Salah's relationship with the crowd inside Cairo International Stadium is intense enough to transcend description. Nowhere in the ...

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Paul Pogba 'to BEG' Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to sell him before Man Utd's pre-season tour

The France international has voiced his desire to leave Manchester United this summer amid interest from Real Madrid. Share. Comments. By. Hassan Rashed. 02:48, 30 JUN 2019. Sport. Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba hints at move. Manchester ...

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Even for homer-happy 2019, offense is out of control at Coors Field

In 2017, the Denver Post profiled Tony Cowell, the Coors Field stadium engineer who -- inspired by an uncomfortable pair of leather hunting boots -- conceived of a humidor that would bring Coors Field's extraordinary offensive environment to heel. "People ...

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Woodwork foils Ghana as goal drought hits Cup of Nations

Owusu Kwabena rattled the crossbar for Ghana as they drew 0-0 with defending champions Cameroon Saturday in the second successive goalless Africa Cup of Nations match. Ghana's Andre Ayew challenges for the ball with Cameroon's Ngoran Collins Fai ...

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Chile beat Colombia on penalties to reach Copa semis

SAO PAULO: Champions Chile maintained their hopes of a third straight Copa America victory after beating Colombia on penalties on Friday to reach the semi-finals. Chile could have won the game in normal time but had two goals ruled out for marginal ...

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Andrade-Sulecki live undercard results: Jones III dominates Arriagada in shutout win

In progress: Khalid Yafai vs. Norbelto Jimenez, 12 round, for Yafai's WBA junior bantamweight title. Jones II shuts out Arriagada. Lightweight prospect Otha Jones III (3-0, 1 KO), 19, of Toledo, Ohio, won a shutout decision -- 60-54 on all three scorecards ...

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Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo's new shoe hit store shelves Saturday

Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo's new shoe hit the store shelves Saturday morning. At 'Moda 3' in Milwaukee, Giannis' 'Zoom Freak One All Bros' edition went on sale. The store anticipated selling out in just a few hours of the blue and orange ...

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Yankees' Bats Are Too Much for the Red Sox in London

LONDON — Aaron Judge, the Yankees' superstar right fielder, is hard to miss: Listed at 6-foot-7 and 282 pounds, he is one of the largest players in baseball history. Yet as he walked around the London Eye with his parents ahead of the first major league ...

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Sweden end German hoodoo to set up World Cup semi-final clash with Netherlands

Stina Blackstenius scored the winner as Sweden came from behind to stun old rivals Germany on Saturday and set up a women's World Cup semi-final against the Netherlands, who reached the last four for the first time. Sweden had not beaten Germany at a ...

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Benin frustrated by Guinea-Bissau

Benin were frustrated by Guinea-Bissau, who held them to a 0-0 draw in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Group F match at the Ismailia Stadium in Egypt on Saturday night. The draw saw the Squirrels climb up to second place on the group standings ...

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Distraught Luis Suarez left in tears as Uruguay crash out of Copa America against Peru

Luis Suarez was left in tears after he missed a penalty in Uruguay's 5-4 shootout defeat to Peru in the Copa America quarter-final on Saturday. The Barcelona striker failed to convert the first kick of the shootout after the match ended 0-0 after 90 minutes, with ...

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Spain vs. Germany: Euro U-21 final prediction, pick, TV channel, live stream, watch online

The 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship concludes on Sunday as Spain and Germany meet in the final. Spain opened up the competition with a loss to host Italy but bounced back brilliantly, beating Belgium and Poland before knocking off France ...

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Arsenal, Liverpool and Man Utd 'locked in three-way battle' for Dortmund star

The Danish winger is a target for all three Premier League clubs and impressed at the under-21 European Championships. Share. Comments. By. Darren Wells. 22:54, 29 JUN 2019. Sport. Transfer update: Alex Richards has the latest as Manchester United ...

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Benin 0 Guinea-Bissau 0: Mounie misses the mark in bore draw

Qualification is still up for grabs in AFCON Group F after Benin and Guinea-Bissau emulated the 0-0 draw between Cameroon and Ghana. Benin and Guinea-Bissau played out Saturday's third consecutive 0-0 draw at the Africa Cup of Nations to leave ...

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Cameroon stay top as Ghana remain winless at Afcon

Morocco's Achraf Hakimi, foreground, is challenged by Ivory Coast's Roger Assale during the African Cup of Nations Group D soccer match between Morocco and Ivory Coast in Al Salam Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on June 28. (AP). Angola and Mauritania play ...

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Sweden end German hoodoo to set up World Cup semi-final clash with Netherlands

Stina Blackstenius scored the winner as Sweden came from behind to stun old rivals Germany on Saturday and set up a women's World Cup semi-final against the Netherlands, who reached the last four for the first time. Sweden players celebrete after Stina ...

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Why Arsenal might be in line to receive a huge financial windfall this transfer window

Arsenal need all the money they can get this summer as Unai Emery looks to rebuild his squad after a disappointing end to the season. The Spaniard has reportedly been given a starting transfer budget of around just £45 million after he failed to secure ...

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AFCON: Cameroon, Ghana cancel each other out in forgettable 0-0 draw

Cameroon and Ghana, two of the most successful teams in Africa Cup of Nations history, cancelled each other out in a forgettable 0-0 draw in their Group F match on Saturday. Ghana nearly snatched the points in the 88th minute when Kwabena Owusu ...

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Copa América: Luis Suárez misses shootout penalty as Uruguay exit to Peru

Luis Suárez missed in the shootout as fifteen-times Copa Copa América champions Uruguay suffered a galling quarter-final exit on Saturday to Peru, losing 5-4 on penalties after they had three goals ruled out in a 0-0 draw after 90 minutes. Suárez spurned ...

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Swiss star Embolo leaves Schalke for Bundesliga rivals Monchengladbach

Swiss forward Breel Embolo has been backed to capitalise on his "fresh start" after joining Borussia Monchengladbach from Schalke. Updated Updated 45 mins ago. Share. Share on Facebook; Share on Twitter. Embolo, who arrived at Schalke from Basel in ...

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Wan-Bissaka completes Manchester United move – reports

Manchester United have completed the signing of right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace in a £50million deal, according to reports. PA understands United will pay £45million up front with £5million in add-ons for the 21-year-old, who will receive a ...

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Ndidi, Etebo knock Keita out of Burundi clash

It seems the treatment Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita endured in the hands of Super Eagles' battling midfield duo Wifred Ndidi and Oghenekaro Etebo is giving the Guinean camp something to worry about. Reports say the Champions League winner might ...

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British women qualify for 2020 Olympics after France World Cup defeat

Paris (AFP) - France's elimination from their own World Cup against the United States on Friday -- 24 hours after England made the semi-finals -- had the knock-on effect of qualifying Great Britain's women for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Of the 12 qualifiers for ...

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Rapinoe lives for Le Grand Moments

By Erin Fish with USA. Most players would hate playing in front of a hostile crowd, with thousands of fans screaming and booing at them, but Megan Rapinoe is not like most players. She thrives on the attention of a big stage, positive or negative, and she ...

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Cameroon hope to dim Ghana's stars

Kelvin Ekerete. Indomitable Lions coach, Clarence Seedorf, has stated that he will go for a direct style of play when Cameroon play Ghana's Black Stars in a potentially explosive clash at the Ismailia Stadium on Saturday (today) at the 2019 AFCON.

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Amuneke laments defeat to Kenya

Kelvin Ekerete. Taifa Stars of Tanzania head coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, has lamented his team's 3-2 defeat to Kenya in their second game of the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday at the June 30 stadium in Cairo. With the loss, Tanzania will need to beat ...

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Omeruo relishes Eagles form

Ebenezer Bajela. Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo, says regular playing time for Spanish side Leganes has rubbed off on the national team following his Man-of-The-Match display against Guinea on Wednesday. The Chelsea player, on loan at ...

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While Argentina make progress, Messi toils at Copa

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - After carrying Argentina on his back so many times Lionel Messi could be forgiven for having an off day but while his team mates earned high praise for Friday's Copa America quarter-final win over Venezuela the captain did not ...

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Lashley keeps Detroit lead; Johnson misses cut

DETROIT -- Cameron Champ played one of the best stretches on the PGA Tour this season, matching the lowest nine-hole score and the longest birdie-eagle streak. Champ had an 8-under 28 on the front nine, shooting under par for six straight holes.

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Aaron Wan-Bissaka's £50m move to Manchester United almost derailed by late transfer demand by Crystal Palace

Aaron Wan-Bissaka's dream £50million move to Manchester United was almost derailed at the eleventh hour on Friday night. Advertisement. The Red Devils were putting the final touches to the transfer when Crystal Palace demanded a 10 per cent sell-on ...

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British women qualify for 2020 Olympics after France World Cup defeat

Paris (AFP). France's elimination from their own World Cup against the United States on Friday -- 24 hours after England made the semi-finals -- had the knock-on effect of qualifying Great Britain's women for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Of the 12 qualifiers for ...

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Messi admits not playing well for Argentina at Copa America

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Only one goal from the penalty spot against Paraguay and a reasonable performance against Qatar: Those were Lionel Messi's best moments playing for Argentina in Copa America ahead of his team's semifinal match against Brazil ...

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I am proud to play for Nigeria — Ola Aina

SUPER Eagles' defender Ola Aina is happy to star for Nigeria at the ongoing 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt. The Former England youth international has 10 caps for the three-time winners and 2013 champions and has played in the Eagles two games ...

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Chelsea's Dasilva joins Bristol City on permanent deal

The signing of Kalas means that the Robins have nearly got the same team back from last season, all minus Lloyd Kelly who was sold to Bournemouth for £13 million and Kasey Palmer, another Chelsea loanee who Bristol City want to sign permanently.

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British women qualify for 2020 Olympics after France World Cup defeat

France's elimination from their own World Cup against the United States on Friday -- 24 hours after England made the semi-finals -- had the knock-on effect of qualifying Great Britain's women for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Of the 12 qualifiers for the women's ...

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Christian Eriksen's family members look for house in Madrid

Christian Eriksen's family members have been seen looking for a house in Madrid, where the Denmark playmaker would like to move this summer. Eriksen, 27, has said that he wants to leave Tottenham Hotspur and cited Real Madrid as the kind of bigger ...

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Inter Milan 'ready for Romelu Lukaku transfer' as they prepare to sell TWO stars to fund move

New Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte has identified the Manchester United striker as one of his leading targets this summer. Share. Comments. By. Hassan Rashed. 23:55, 28 JUN 2019. Sport. Transfer update: Alex Richards has the latest as Manchester ...

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'You can't win without gay players,' says USA's World Cup hero Megan Rapinoe

Coach Jill Ellis is unconcerned at Rapinoe speaking out • France's Corrine Diacre will not quit after 2-1 defeat. Suzanne Wrack at Parc des Princes. Fri 28 Jun 2019 18.50 EDT Last modified on Fri 28 Jun 2019 19.13 EDT. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter ...

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Bafana Player Ratings v Namibia

Soccer Laduma rates the individual performances of the Bafana Bafana players following their slender win over Namibia on Friday evening. Tired of reading? Click through the gallery to see Bafana player ratings against Namibia. Ratings: Darren Keet: 6/10.

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Transfer news LIVE: £65m Man Utd talks, Zaha to Arsenal, Liverpool agree sale, Chelsea

Manchester United in talks to sign Sporting Lisbon star Bruno Fernandes. - Crystal Palace ace Wilfried Zaha wants to join Arsenal. - Liverpool have agreed a deal to sell Rafael Camacho to Sporting Lisbon. - Chelsea are expected to announce the permanent ...

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OFFICIAL - 'Gladbach sign EMBOLO from Schalke 04

Left Schalke 04 after three seasons, Swiss international striker Breel Embolo (22) has officially joined Borussia Monchengladbach, on a 4-year deal. 🤝 #DieFohlen verpflichten Breel Embolo. https://t.co/nQDNiQCAIO pic.twitter.com/1IJXIynwCc.

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Africa Cup of Nations: Morocco's magic moment earns win over Ivory Coast

Morocco reached the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations, and served notice that they are one of the sides to beat, with a 1-0 win over Ivory Coast in Cairo. Youssef En-Nesyri's 23rd-minute goal ensured progress from Group D for Morocco, who join ...

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JP Duminy 'ashamed' of South Africa World Cup flop

JP Duminy has apologised to South Africa fans after the country's "dismal" showing at the World Cup. Faf du Plessis's men have beaten only win-less Afghanistan in their opening seven games, meaning they cannot mathematically reach the last four. "It's been ...

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WATCH: Eden Hazard joins Chelsea FC Foundation Academy training session in Greece

Eden Hazard may be a Real Madrid player now, but his heart remains Blue. He said so himself before his club-record move that made him a Galáctico. We are part of his “family”. And now he's proven it in action, too! Earlier this week, Hazard stopped by and ...

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Dickson pledges to sustain Restoration Cup

Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has assured that the Restoration Cup football tournament would be sustained beyond his tenure. He made the pledge on Thursday in Yenagoa during the draw ceremony of the tournament and presentation of kits to ...

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Brazil and Tite live to play again, but their 'first-goal' problem persists

Gabriel Jesus finally put the ball in the back of the net in a major tournament. It will not count as a goal in the record books -- but it ensured that Brazil beat Paraguay in the penalty shootout to make it through to the last four of the Copa America after regulation ...

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Ray Beltran misses weight, ineligible to win IBF title against Richard Commey

Win or lose, Ray Beltran won't be leaving Temecula with the IBF lightweight belt tomorrow evening. The 20-year veteran weighed in at 136.8 pounds for his fight with Richard Commey and is thus ineligible to claim Commey's title. He also surrenders 20% of ...

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'Phenomenal' Bronze deserves Ballon d'Or, says England boss

Lucy Bronze's performance in England's 3-0 World Cup quarter-final win over Norway was so impressive it had her coach, Phil Neville, renewing calls for the 27-year-old to win the Ballon d'Or. Lucy Bronze can't hide her delight after putting England 3-0 up ...

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Canelo Alvarez 'zeroed in on' September fight with Sergey Kovalev

Though he says there's no offer on the table at the moment, Chris Mannix is reporting that middleweight titleholder and top star Canelo Alvarez is focused on landing a fight at 175 pounds with WBO titleholder Sergey Kovalev in his next outing on Sept. 14.

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2019 AFCON : FG hails Super Eagles on qualification for knock-out stage

Abuja – The Federal Government has hailed the Super Eagles for being the first team to qualify for the round of 16 at the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt. AFCON : Nigeria's Kenneth Omeruo scores their first goal. The Super Eagles of ...

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'Phenomenal' Bronze deserves Ballon d'Or, says England boss

Le Havre (France) (AFP). Lucy Bronze's performance in England's 3-0 World Cup quarter-final win over Norway was so impressive it had her coach, Phil Neville, renewing calls for the 27-year-old to win the Ballon d'Or. That England ran out such comfortable ...

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Beltran misses weight, can't win Commey's title

Ray Beltran will not have a chance to become a two-time lightweight world titleholder, at least not on Friday night. Due to challenge Richard Commey for his 135-pound world title, Beltran badly missed weight at Thursday's weigh-in, coming in at 136.8 pounds ...

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Waterford FC star facing deportation leaves voluntarily

A League of Ireland soccer star has left the country voluntarily after he failed to stop his planned deportation back to Nigeria following his conviction for a serious criminal offence. Ex-Bohs striker, Ismail 'Izzy' Akinade was a key player for Waterford FC and the ...

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Phil Neville hails Lucy Bronze as 'best player in the world'

England boss Phil Neville again hailed the “phenomenal” Lucy Bronze as the best player in the world after the right-back starred in the 3-0 World Cup quarter-final win over Norway. Bronze set up Jill Scott's opener and was also involved in the build-up to the ...

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Lucy Bronze: How England's Women's World Cup star defied odds to reach top

When Lucy Bronze was 11, a burgeoning football career almost came to an end when she was told she had to stop playing with her local team because she was a girl. Sixteen years on, she produced a player-of-the-match performance against Norway, ...

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Pictures of Aaron Wan-Bissaka in Man Utd kit leaked ahead of £50m transfer

Wayne Rooney tells right-back to 'play with no fear' as switch from Crystal Palace to be announced on Friday. Share. Comments. By. Gareth Bicknell. 00:49, 28 JUN 2019; Updated 00:58, 28 JUN 2019. Sport. Transfer round-up: David Maddock gives us the ...

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Cristiano Ronaldo convincing Matthijs de Ligt to join Juventus proves big Man Utd problem

Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United for Real Madrid in the summer of 2009 and, nine years on, then made the move to Juventus last summer. But if anybody thought Los Blancos were signing a player past his prime they were mistaken. The Portugal ...

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Madagascar continue fairytale debut at AFCON

Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) debutants Madagascar took a giant stride towards the next round as Marco Ilaimaharitra hammered home a late free kick to beat Burundi 1-0 in their Group B match on Thursday. AFCON. Madagascar advanced to four points ...

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'He doesn't live up to the hype' - Paul McGrath gives his verdict on Paul Pogba's Manchester United future

Manchester United legend Paul McGrath believes the club may be forced to sell record signing Paul Pogba this summer, unless he changes his attitude and fully commits to the cause. Speaking to Independent.ie as he promoted his charity golf day in August, ...

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US aims to thrive under pressure in World Cup showdown with France

For three weeks and 45 games this Women's World Cup has been a story in search of a theme, a plot in need of a twist. There have been few heroes or villains and little surprise or drama. Even the tournament mascot has stopped showing up at games.

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Phil Neville hails 'badass' England players after win over Norway

Manager Neville stunned by his players' attitudes • David Beckham gave a team talk before quarter-final. Louise Taylor at Stade Océane. Thu 27 Jun 2019 19.16 EDT Last modified on Thu 27 Jun 2019 19.45 EDT. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter ...

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First pictures of Aaron Wan-Bissaka in Man Utd shirt leaked as fans wait on announcement

The 21-year-old will become the Red Devils' second signing of the summer after Daniel James in a deal costing in the region of £50million, which consists of £5m in appearance-based add-ons. The right-back enjoyed an excellent season for Crystal Palace ...

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Atlanta United vs. Montreal Impact | 2019 MLS Match Preview

A pair of Eastern Conference foes coming off very different midweek results square off at Mercedes-Benz Stadium when Atlanta United host the Montreal Impact Saturday evening. Atlanta United (8-6-2) are looking to bounce back from a 3-2 loss to Toronto FC ...

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How Do Teams on the Free-Agency Sidelines Feel About Kawhi Leonard? | Crossover Podcast The Underdog Warriors?

The chase for Kawhi Leonard is in full swing, with teams lining up to pay for his services. There are also teams on the sidelines watching as this goes down. How do they feel? Chris Mannix discusses on the Crossover podcast. By Chris Mannix. June 27, 2019.

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Olunga goals keep Kenya in hunt for last-16 place

Michael Olunga scored twice as Kenya edged neighbours Tanzania 3-2 in Cairo Thursday to keep alive hopes of reaching the second round in the Africa Cup of Nations. Kenya's Michael Olunga celebrates scoring his team's first goal. 1 See gallery. Tanzania ...

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Yobo rejoices over Eagles back-to-back wins

Former Super Eagles captain, Yobo Joseph has expressed satisfaction with the team's performance at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations and observed that the Eagles would come up stronger at the latter part of the tournament. Joseph Yobo. Reacting to the ...

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Manchester United transfer news LIVE Aaron Wan-Bissaka fee agreed and Bruno Fernandes latest

All the latest Manchester United transfer gossip and breaking news as transfer fee for Aaron Wan-Bissaka agreed. Share. By. Liam Corless. Updated 15:07, 26 JUN 2019. Sport. Aaron Wan-Bissaka: Player Profile. A short look at Manchester United target ...

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NWF extends Gov. Dickson classics days

The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) has extended the ongoing third Governor Dickson National Wrestling Classics in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State by two days, according to the President of the body, Daniel Igali. The competition earlier scheduled to end on ...

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Roger Federer Was "Great Draw' On 1999 Wimbledon Debut, Says Legend's First Ever Opponent

Jiri Novak could breathe a sigh of relief as the scoreboard said he had beaten a certain Roger Federer of Switzerland 6-3, 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 after two hours and 18 minutes in the first round in 1999. Agence France-Presse. Read Time : 3-min. 0Shares.

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'Married in front of Messi' - Football fan dictates wedding around Barcelona star

A football fan in India has deliberately waited nearly a year to hold his wedding to ensure the date coincided with Lionel Messi's birthday. Shibu Cletus got married on June 24, the same day Messi turned 32, with the football fanatic telling his fiance and her ...

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Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Mohamed Salah-led Egypt reach last 16 with easy win over Democratic Republic of Congo

Cairo: Mohamed Salah scored his first goal of the Africa Cup of Nations as hosts Egypt secured a place in the last 16 on Wednesday with a 2-0 win over the Democratic Republic of Congo. Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Mohamed Salah-led Egypt reach last 16 ...

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Eagles Boost Fans' Interest in AFCON 2019 Broadcast

The Super Eagles' lone goal victory over Guinea and subsequent qualification for the Round of 16 in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt has re-energised the interest of the Nigerian football community in the championship. Nigeria's defender Kenneth ...

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Nigeria book place in next round of Afcon

Zimbabwe's Ovidy Karuru, (left), and Uganda's Bevis Kristofer Kizito Mugabi fight for the ball during the Group A soccer match between Uganda and Zimbabwe at the Africa Cup of Nations at Cairo International Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on June 26. (AP).

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Magufuli: We can beat Kenya

DAR ES SALAAM. Leo hakuna kulala! (There's no sleeping in Dar es Salaam tonight!) From 11pm Thursday night, Tanzania's Taifa Stars will clash with neighbours, Kenya's Harambee Stars, in an explosive Group 'C' battle at the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Florida football: Gators land 4-star defensive end for 2020

The Florida football team added another big recruit to its class of 2020 on Wednesday. This time, it's a four-star defensive end who has committed. The Florida football class of 2020 recruiting class just keeps getting better and better. Wednesday, four-star ...

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Afcon 2019: Nigerians celebrate Round of 16 berth

Kenneth Omeruo's header earned Nigeria a 1-0 win over Guinea in their second Group B fixture, which secured their spot in the knockout round of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. eagles-afcon. (Top L to R) Nigeria's goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi, Nigeria's ...

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Pote bags brace as Benin hold Ghana

ISMAILIA, Egypt: Veteran Benin forward Mickael Pote scored after 104 seconds and again in the second half as 10-man Ghana were held to a 2-2 draw Tuesday in a lively Africa Cup of Nations match. Between the Pote goals, brothers Andre and Jordan Ayew ...

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John Terry convinced Frank Lampard will succeed at Chelsea

John Terry believes Frank Lampard is Chelsea's 'greatest-ever player' and is convinced he will go on to be a great fit for the club as manager. Terry, who played alongside Lampard for club and country, is adamant the timing is 'perfect' for his former ...

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Internazionale to step up efforts to sign Romelu Lukaku with £62.8m offer

Internazionale are preparing their first bid for Romelu Lukaku as they attempt to sign the forward from Manchester United this summer. The Italian club met with the Belgian's representative, Federico Pastorello, on Wednesday and were told that Lukaku wants ...

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Newcastle are a giant club in danger of falling into the abyss

What club would let go of a world-class manager who's won the Champions League and was willing the club to greater heights? A man loved by the fans with proven success both globally and within the Premier League? There is only one answer – a club run ...

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AFCON 2019: Kenya earned my respect — Amuneke

Tanzania coach Emmanuel Amuneke wants his side to avoid mistakes when they take on Kenya in their second Group C game at the on-going Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) today. Amuneke leaves Al Khartoum over unpaid salaries. Amuneke. The Taifa ...

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USA's fearless Rapinoe takes on France, and her own president

Fearless and ferocious, Megan Rapinoe finds herself facing battles on and off the field as US co-captain at the women's World Cup. Veteran Megan Rapinoe's calmness under pressure helped her fire the USA to a headline-grabbing. 1 See gallery. Rapinoe is ...

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Isaiah Thomas Hoping To Return To Old Form After Full, Healthy Offseason

This past season was a roller coaster for the Boston Celtics to say the least. When Isaiah Thomas returned to Boston on March 18, it reminded Celtics fans everywhere of the team's culture from just two seasons prior and why they missed the undersized point ...

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Africa Cup of Nations: What to look out for on day seven in Egypt

Nigeria became the first team to qualify for the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday while hosts Egypt joined them with a 2-0 win over DR Congo later in the day. Kenneth Omeruo scored the only goal as three-time winners Nigeria beat Guinea ...

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Phils' Kapler fined for kicking dirt at ump's shoes

Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler was fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball for kicking dirt at an umpire's shoes Saturday during a game with the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park. Kapler came out in the fourth inning to argue ...

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Zimbabwe squander chances in draw with Uganda

Two glaring misses by Knowledge Musona cost Zimbabwe as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Uganda in an entertaining match at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday. Uganda followed up their surprise 2-0 win over Democratic Republic of Congo in their ...

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Fifa Women's World Cup: Megan Rapinoe's Trump protest is a right all athletes should enjoy

US women's national soccer team star Megan Rapinoe doesn't take a knee during The Star Spangled-Banner any more, that would be against US Soccer Federation rules, but she has found a quiet way to continue protesting regardless. During the US ...

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Frank Lampard will need support of Chelsea board if youth policy is to bring reward

The 41-year-old will have to make most of club's young talent when he takes reins as manager, writes Oliver Kay. Lampard needs to give opportunities to Chelsea's talented young players, such as Loftus-Cheek and Abraham, but will hope for patience from ...

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Knicks Rumors: Vince Carter Considered Signing with NY Before Joining Hawks

Vince Carter gave "serious consideration" to signing with the New York Knicks last offseason before reaching an agreement with the Atlanta Hawks, per Ian Begley of SNY.tv. The 42-year-old Carter is a 21-year NBA veteran, an eight-time All-Star and arguably ...

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NY Jets coach praises Australia's Holmes

The running backs coach for the New York Jets, Jim Bob Cooter, has described Valentine Holmes as a unique, intelligent talent "ahead of the curve" in his transition from the NRL to NFL. The glowing review comes as Holmes competes during the Jets' ...

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Africa Cup of Nations: Benin Hold Ghana to 2-2 Draw After Bizarre Red Card

Ismailia: Underdogs Benin hit back to secure a 2-2 draw with 10-man Ghana after the Black Stars had a player sent off for time-wasting in bizarre circumstances at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday. Mickael Pote gave Benin a shock second-minute lead in ...

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Africa Cup of Nations: Cameroon Begin Title Defence with Win Over Guinea-Bissau

Ismailia: Stephane Bahoken scored two minutes after coming off the bench to seal a 2-0 win for defending champions Cameroon over Guinea-Bissau Tuesday in the Africa Cup of Nations. There was little to excite the small crowd in Egyptian city Ismailia until ...

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JDT needs to overcome Melaka to confirm their sixth Super League title

KUALA LUMPUR: The Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) team needs to win against Melaka on Wednesday, to confirm their sixth consecutive Super League title. Following the defeat of their nearest challenger, Pahang, 2-5 by Selangor at the Shah Alam Stadium ...

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Man Utd Target Will Join Real Madrid On One Condition

Paris Saint Germain (PSG) attacker Neymar has set his sights on leaving the club this summer having already told senior club officials about his desire to exit the French capital outfit after two seasons. Spanish champions Barcelona are said to be closing in on ...

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Bucks' Horst wins Executive of the Year, heads back to work

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst took a break from his busy schedule Monday night to collect the 2018-19 NBA Executive of the Year Award. Horst won the honor during the league's awards show in Santa Monica, California, four ...

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Watch: Blackstenius gives Sweden last-16 women's World Cup victory over Canada

Stina Blackstenius scored the only goal of a cagey match as Sweden beat Canada 1-0 in Paris on Monday to reach the women's World Cup quarter-finals. FIFATV. 7.8M subscribers. Subscribe · Sweden v Canada - FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019™.

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US vs. France the World Cup battle fans have waited for

PARIS — It wasn't just the fans who were looking forward to a quarterfinal clash between France and the defending champion United States at the Women's World Cup. Megan Rapinoe clearly was, too. “I hope it's huge and crazy. That's what it should be,” ...

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Why Kieran Tierney's future is about more than money

It is going to cost Arsenal substantially more than £40 million in fees and wages to buy the most valuable Celtic fan in Glasgow. First things first: they are attempting to sign Kieran Tierney because he might develop into one of the best left backs in Europe.

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Bucks' Horst wins Executive of the Year, heads back to work

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst took a break from his busy schedule Monday night to collect the 2018-19 NBA Executive of the Year Award. Horst won the honor during the league's awards show in Santa Monica, California, ...

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Women's World Cup: Clash between the US and France is on

PARIS — It wasn't just the fans who were looking forward to a quarterfinal clash between France and the defending champion United States at the Women's World Cup. Megan Rapinoe clearly was, too. "I hope it's huge and crazy. That's what it should be," ...

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Cameroon starts African Cup with win, Ghana upstaged

Cameroon had to work hard on Tuesday to open its title defence with a 2-0 win at the African Cup of Nations in Egypt and Ghana was the latest team to be upstaged by an underdog. Cameroon found it difficult to break down Guinea-Bissau until defender Yaya ...

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Disappointing! Ghanaians react after 2-2 deadlock with Benin in Afcon 2019 opener

Many Ghanaians were left crestfallen by the Black Stars' inability to begin their continental campaign with a win. There was nothing but disappointment among Ghanaians as the Black Stars were held to a 2-2 stalemate in their Africa Cup of Nations opening ...

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The inside story of Liverpool's transfer window and current state of play for Jurgen Klopp and Michael Edwards

It's just over three weeks since Liverpool were crowned kings of Europe for a sixth time. In a weekend that will go down in history as one of the club's best-ever, around 750,000 people descended on to the city streets to welcome home their heroes less than ...

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10-man Ghana open AFCON campaign with disappointing draw with Benin

Benin took advantage of John Boye's red card to secure a 2-2 Africa Cup of Nations draw against Ghana at the Ismailia Stadium. Updated Updated 4 mins ago. Share. Share on Facebook; Share on Twitter. Mickael Pote had handed Benin a surprise lead after ...

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Rohr to start Akpeyi against Guinea Uzoho is now No.3

Gernot Rohr has dropped a massive hint that he will start Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi in this afternoon's Africa Cup of Nations match vs Guinea and has confirmed that Francis Uzoho is now the Super Eagles third choice goalkeeper. Despite ...

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World Cup exit shows Canada will miss the remarkable Christine Sinclair

PARIS — Christine Sinclair has put Canadian soccer on her shoulders for close to 20 years. So when Janine Beckie and not the talismanic captain walked to the penalty spot Monday in Canada's Women's World Cup loss to Sweden with a chance to tie the ...

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Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Buffon set for shock Juventus return

Manchester City and Manchester United have told Leicester they are prepared to pay £65million ($82.4m) for Harry Maguire, according to Sky Sports. Both clubs have been in talks with the Foxes for several weeks but have yet to reach an agreement. Maguire ...

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Copa America Remains Wide Open Entering Quarterfinals

After 13 days of group stage action in Brazil, which featured a mixed bag of quality and entertainment, Copa America is finally ready for the quarterfinal stage and the promise of knockout, go-big-or-go-home South American drama. Make no mistake about it: ...

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Valentine Holmes 'ahead of the curve' in NFL transition

New York Jets running backs coach Jim Bob Cooter has described Valentine Holmes as a unique, intelligent talent “ahead of the curve” in his transition from the NRL to NFL. The glowing review comes as Holmes competes during the Jets' off-season program ...

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Cameroon begin AFCON title defence with victory

Stephane Bahoken scored two minutes after coming off the bench to seal a 2-0 win for defending champions Cameroon over Guinea-Bissau Tuesday in the Africa Cup of Nations. There was little to excite the small crowd in Egyptian city Ismailia until the ...

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Canadians crash out of Women's World Cup in round-of-16 loss to Sweden

PARIS — Canada's World Cup campaign ended in the round-of-16 Monday with a disappointing 1-0 loss to Sweden that saw the Canadians miss a chance to tie the game from the penalty spot. Fifth-ranked Canada, which came to the tournament with hopes ...

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Football: Superstar Salah seeks first goal at Cup of Nations in Egypt

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi of Egypt greets Liverpool star Mohamed Salah during a visit to the national squad in Cairo ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations in the country. (Photo: AFP/Egyptian Presidency). 25 Jun 2019 09:37AM ...

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Superstar Salah seeks first goal at Cup of Nations in Egypt

CAIRO: Superstar Mohamed Salah gets a second chance to score his first goal at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations when hosts Egypt face the Democratic Republic of Congo in Group A on Wednesday. The recent Champions League winner with Liverpool was ...

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Ceres-Negros, Hanoi tangle for ASEAN zonal finals

by Jonas Terrado. Ceres-Negros tries to secure a place in the ASEAN Zonal Finals when it faces Hanoi FC in the second leg of their semifinal duel in the AFC Cup at the Hang Day Stadium in Vietnam. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. local time (8 p.m. Manila time) with the ...

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Coutinho: Brazil yet to hit peak form

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Brazil's 5-0 victory over Peru on Saturday has provided the five-time world champions with renewed confidence as they prepare for the Copa America knockout phase, midfielder Philippe Coutinho said on Monday.

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Ivory Coast starts with win in African Cup's toughest group

Ivory Coast began its campaign in the African Cup of Nations' toughest group with a 1-0 win over South Africa on Monday. Mali provided the biggest victory so far at the tournament in Egypt by beating debutant Mauritania 4-1. In Cairo, the Ivorians edged an ...

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ESPN survey: MLB fans back more safety netting

Major League Baseball fans support installation of more safety netting at ballparks by an overwhelming majority in a survey commissioned by ESPN. Fans agreed by a margin of 78 percent to 22 percent that netting is a good idea because it protects fans who ...

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Women's World Cup: US survives tough challenge from Spain

The U.S. didn't so much win its Women's World Cup game with Spain on Monday as it did escape it. The Americans entered the elimination rounds of the tournament unchallenged, unscored upon and unbeaten. In 90 intense minutes, Spain ticked off the first ...

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Qatar future bright after tough Copa America debut

Porto Alegre (Brazil) (AFP). Qatar may have fallen at the first hurdle in their South American adventure but the 2022 World Cup hosts showed enough in Brazil to suggest the future is bright for the Maroons. They arrived at the Copa America as an unknown ...

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Jose Aldo Signs New 8-Fight UFC Contract, Postpones Retirement

Retirement apparently isn't on the horizon for UFC star Jose Aldo. UFC President Dana White confirmed to ESPN.com's Brett Okamoto that Aldo signed a contract extension, with Aldo's coach Andre Pederneiras telling Okamoto the eight-fight deal was signed ...

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Enfin, MMA en France: France legalizing MMA starting in 2020

At long last, France is set to have legalized mixed martial arts. Roxana Maracineanu, France's minister of sport, announced today on Twitter that MMA will be legalized starting Jan. 1, 2020. Au 1er Janvier 2020, le #MMA existera donc officiellement en tant que ...

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Brazil's Coutinho owns up to poor Barcelona season

Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho admitted on Monday he had a poor season with Barcelona over the last 10 months but insisted it would serve as a "lesson" for the future. Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho speaks during a press conference in Porto Alegre ...

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Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Trippier in £25m Juventus & Napoli transfer battle

Alexis Sanchez needs regular match action either at Manchester United or elsewhere, says Chile great Ivan Zamorano. Sanchez left Arsenal for United in January 2018 but has struggled to find his best form at Old Trafford, starting just nine Premier League ...

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Cameroon fully focused despite pay dispute, says Seedorf

... • All teams in the world at some point in their history experience such troubles — Seedorf. • Cameroon, who won a fifth Cup of Nations title two years ago, meet Guinea Bissau in Group F at Ismailia today, followed by matches against Ghana and Benin at the ...

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Mali mash up Mauritania's Cup of Nations debut

Africa Cup of Nations newcomers Mauritania endured a brutal introduction to the tournament on Monday night in Suez with a 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Mali. Abdoulaye Diaby gave Mali the lead in the 37^th minute with a strike from outside the Mauritania ...

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EXCLUSIVE: 'We refused to play' – Migne admits Kenya were scared in Afcon opener against Algeria

Kenya coach Sebastien Migne has admitted that his side were stricken with fear during their Africa Cup of Nations opener against Algeria on Sunday. First half strikes from Baghdad Bounedjah and Riyad Mahrez condemned the Harambee Stars to a 2-0 ...

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USA lean on mental toughness to top Spain

One aspect of the beautiful game that goes largely unnoticed is one of the single most important parts of the sport: the mental side. During the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019™, the USA squad have already been put through some stern examinations ...

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Liverpool FC star Mo Salah urged to sign for FC Barcelona

Mohamed Salah has been encouraged to sign for FC Barcelona if he gets the chance to move to Spain by Samuel Eto'o. The Egypt international is widely regarded as one of European football's top attacking talents and he has been earning plenty of praise ...

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ESPN survey: MLB fans back more safety netting

Major League Baseball fans support installation of more safety netting at ballparks by an overwhelming majority in a survey commissioned by ESPN. Fans agreed by a margin of 78 percent to 22 percent that netting was a good idea because it protects fans ...

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EXCLUSIVE: 'We refused to play' – Migne admits Kenya were scared in Afcon opener against Algeria

The Harambee Stars were hoping for a flying start, but a poor performance saw them end the game with nothing but red faces. Kenya coach Sebastien Migne has admitted that his side were stricken with fear during their Africa Cup of Nations opener against ...

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Mali thump debutants Mauritania to top group

Mali recorded an impressive 4-1 victory over Mauritania in their first 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Group E match at the Suez Stadium in Egypt on Monday night. The Lions of Chinguetti, who were making their debut in the finals, were able to contain the ...

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Paper Round: Man Utd reject Pogba-Neymar swap offer from PSG

A Paul Pogba-Neymar swap, Rafael Benitez's Newcastle exit, Arsenal's interest in Kieran Tierney and Harry Maguire's potential Manchester City move all feature in Tuesday's Paper Round. Ney bother. Manchester United have turned down an offer to offload ...

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Africa Cup of Nations: What to look out for on day five

Two-time winners Ivory Coast edged past South Africa to make a winning start to their Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Monday. Tunisia had to settle for a point against Angola, while Mali defeated tournament debutants Mauritania. But what can we expect ...

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Who will make up the 2019 Hockey Hall of Fame class?

The 2019 Hockey Hall of Fame class will be announced on Tuesday afternoon and following a year where there were two locks in Martin Brodeur and Martin St. Louis, it's pretty wide open for 2019 outside of Hayley Wickenheiser. There are a few first-year ...

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World Cup: Pastor blames false Super Falcons semi-final prophesy on 'deceitful spirit'

An Ebonyi-based pastor, Simeon Ononogbu, has blamed the failed prediction that the Super Falcons would reach the semi-final of the FIFA Women's World Cup in France on 'deceitful' spirit. The News Agency of Nigeria reported that Ononogbu, ...

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Ex-Mizzou coach Pinkel: Cancer has recurred

Former Missouri football coach Gary Pinkel is again receiving treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma after a recurrence of the cancer, he told KMIZ-TV on Sunday. Pinkel, 67, was first diagnosed with the disease in May 2015 and retired after the season that fall.

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Norway, Germany reach quarter-finals

PARIS: Germany cruised through to the quarter-finals of the women's World Cup on Saturday while Sam Kerr was one of two Australian players to miss from the spot as Norway dumped out the Matildas on penalties. Norway won 4-1 in a shoot-out following a ...

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Super Rugby: Matt Proctor, Sam Lousi in selection mix for Hurricanes v Crusaders

The Hurricanes' pectoral pair are in the selection mix for their side's semifinal showdown in Christchurch. Centre Matt Proctor injured a pectoral (chest) muscle against the Sharks on June 2, while lock Sam Lousi has not played this year after undergoing ...

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Makokha and Too bags bronze medal at the Africa beach volleyball event in Cape Verde

... • Makokha observed the performance not only puts the country on the Africa map but also will have a positive impact on the rankings. • While the men's pair of Ibrahim Odouri and James Mwaniki won against Sierra Leone 2-1(16-21,21-12,15-11) to place ...

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Goulon's long-range wonder goal

FREE-KICKS are very rarely aimed at goal from within your own half, let alone scored. When Pahang earned a free-kick in stoppage time on Saturday, just a few metres inside their own half, French defender Herold Goulon launched an outrageous attempt ...

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Rohr hails improved Aina

Johnny Edward. Gernot Rohr has showered plaudits on Ola Aina for his outstanding performance in Saturday's 1-0 win against Burundi in their AFCON 2019 Group B fixture in Alexandria. Aina took the place of the injured Jamilu Collins at left-back and was ...

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AFCON: Senegal start with win despite missing Mane

Senegal reinforced its status as one of the favorites to win the Africa Cup of Nations by starting its campaign in Egypt with a 2-0 win over Tanzania on Sunday. Senegal didn't miss forward Sadio Mane, who was suspended for the game, as it opened with a ...

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Cricket World Cup 2019: In hopes of an ecstatic crescendo, Pakistan hit the high notes and low

LONDON: In a qawwali – that centuries-old Sufi form of devotional music – the first song is always a Hamd. Praise. Then comes the Naat. Poetry. On the best of days, down the decades, Pakistan cricket teams have been able to mesmerise all those watching ...

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'Cry at beginning, smile at end': Marta makes emotional Brazil plea

Le Havre (France) (AFP) – Brazil star Marta issued an emotional appeal to her heirs on Sunday, telling them they are responsible for the survival of the women's game in her football-obsessed country. The 33-year-old Marta, nicknamed 'Pele in a skirt' by the ...

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Football: Stunning free-kick goal gives Pahang advantage in Malaysia FA Cup semi-final

KUANTAN: FA Cup defending champions Pahang have a two-goal advantage after their first leg semi-final with Perak, scoring a 3-1 win at the Darul Makmur Stadium in Kuantan on Saturday (Jun 22). Playing on their home turf, Herold Goulon put the Tok ...

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Weekend winners: As Barty's aura grows, Federer's remains undiminished

A reflection on historic, and promising, title runs in Birmingham and Halle for the Australian and Swiss. By Steve Tignor. June 23, 2019. MORE TO WATCH. WATCH My Tennis Life: McDonald post op update · WATCH My Tennis Life: Vandeweghe heads to ...

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Sergio Agüero guides Argentina past Qatar to reach Copa América last eight

An early goal from Lautaro Martínez and a late second from Sergio Agüero gave Argentina a 2-0 win over Qatar on Sunday, a deserved victory that takes them into the Copa América quarter-finals to face Venezuela.

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2019 AFCON: Mahrez scores as Algeria enjoy 2-0 win over Kenya

Cairo – Riyad Mahrez led Algeria to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Kenya as they opened their Africa Cup of Nations finals campaign on Sunday in Cairo. It was a competent display in this Group C match.

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Super Eagles pick three points off Burundi

NFF dedicates victory to President Buhari. Nigeria got off to a winning start at the 32^nd Africa Cup of Nations finals after Odion Ighalo came off the bench to score the only goal of an engaging duel at the Alexandria Stadium. In the event, the Super Eagles ...

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Super Falcons eliminated from World Cup

African champions Nigeria were eliminated from the 8^th FIFA Women's World Cup finals on Saturday after a three-goal defeat to two –time champions Germany in the Round of 16 in Grenoble. Despite starting brightly and showing much endeavour, pace and ...

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It wasn't pretty, but France slide past Brazil and into quarters

LE HAVRE, France -- In a packed Stade Océane, full of passion first, of tension then and of pure joy at the end, France have qualified for the World Cup last quarter finals after their win against Brazil in extra time. Women's World Cup: Knockout round ...

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Samuel Eto'o Says Barcelona 'Would Be Better For' Mohamed Salah Than Real Madrid

Mohamed Salah should choose Barcelona over Real Madrid if he opts for a transfer away from Liverpool, according to Samuel Eto'o. The latter played for both giants of La Liga but believes Salah belongs at the Camp Nou despite links with Los Blancos. Eto'o ...

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Failed Prophesy: Ebonyi Pastor blames “deceitful spirit'' for prediction on Super Falcons

Aakaliki – A Popular Ebonyi-based Pastor, Rev. Simeon Ononogbu, has blamed “deceitful” spirit for the failed prediction that the Super Falcons will reach the semi-finals of the FIFA Women World Cup in France. Nigeria's woman football team players pose ...

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Unai Emery to make Wilfried Zaha transfer plea to Arsenal board

Unai Emery is set to ask Arsenal's board to break the bank to land his top transfer target this summer window. Share. Comments. By. Rich JonesSports writer. 00:54, 24 JUN 2019. Sport. Transfer profile: Wilfried Zaha. Transfer profile of Crystal Palace forward ...

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'Ridiculous': Controversial rule at centre of Cricket World Cup drama

The 'soft signal' has sparked controversy at the Cricket World Cup after South Africa's Imran Tahir claimed a catch that was called not out on the field. The veteran bowler thought he had claimed Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman in the deep for just 28 runs at ...

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Philippe Coutinho reveals stance as he responds to Neymar transfer rumours

Philippe Coutinho has praised "incredible" Neymar - and admitted he can benefit any side amid rumours he will return to Barcelona . Neymar is said to be pushing for a move to head back to the Nou Camp and recent comments from the Paris Saint-Germain ...

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Copa America starts anew in quarters, says Argentina's Messi

Argentina will start from afresh in the Copa America after averting disaster with Sunday's 2-0 victory over Qatar that sent them into the knock-out stages, star Lionel Messi said. Lionel Messi says Argentina must improve if they are to have an impact on the Copa.

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Amuneke set for Senegal tie

Kelvin Ekerete. Tanzania head coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, has stressed that their opening match of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations against Senegal will be tough but he is confident his players will deliver the goods when they face off at the 30 June stadium ...

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How Eagles fared against Burundi

Sports Extras JOHNNY EDWARD rates how the Super Eagles fared in their 2019 AFCON 1-0 win against Burundi. Daniel Akpeyi: The Kaizer Chiefs keeper made four brilliant saves in the first half to justify his inclusion in the starting line-up. He was almost ...

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Nigeria stage sit-in at WWC over unpaid bonuses

Nigeria players are staging a sit-in protest, refusing to leave their hotel in France until all of their outstanding bonuses are paid, following the team's elimination from the Women's World Cup on Saturday. Players told ESPN they are owed bonuses from two ...

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Cavani relishing chance to play at "special" Maracana

RIO DE JANEIRO, June 22 (Xinhua) -- Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani said Saturday it would be a special feeling to play at the Maracana stadium in the team's final Copa America Group C clash with Chile on Monday. One of Uruguay's most famous victories ...

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Sarri revolution turns Ronaldo into CR9

Juventus Coach Maurizio Sarri visited Cristiano Ronaldo on vacation to discuss the new centre-forward role for CR7, which papers are already nicknaming CR9. Multiple sources including La Stampa, Corriere della Sera, Gazzetta dello Sport and more all ...

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GOtv Boxing selection thrills female boxers

The four female boxers billed to fight at GOtv Boxing Night 19 have commended the event sponsors for including them in the event, which holds on July 14 at the National Stadium, Lagos. The boxers Mariam Yusuf, Rodiat Yusuf, Cynthia Ogunsemilore and ...

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Harry Kane marries childhood sweetheart

England captain and Tottenham Hotspur star, Harry Kane, is now a married man. The 25-year-old professional footballer has tied the knot with his childhood sweetheart Kate Goodland – with whom he has daughters Ivy, two, and Vivienne, 10 months – and ...

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Brazil ease the pressure of a Copa on home soil with comfortable win over Peru

Those feared boos from the Sao Paulo crowd never came; there is little space for criticism when the home side establishes a 3-0 lead soon after the half-hour mark. Brazil's 5-0 win over Peru turned into a procession, a victory by the biggest margin seen so far ...

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Juventus In Pole Position To Sign Kieran Trippier

Italian Serie A giants Juventus are the favourites to sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Kieran Trippier according to the latest reports from the British media. North London giants Tottenham Hotspur are open to the idea of selling Kieran Trippier this summer and ...

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At Goretti Playground dedication, Zion Williamson connects with New Orleans' 'family environment'

Two of the pillars of the Pelicans franchise, its coach and the team's future superstar, might have taken different paths toward NBA stardom, but they share a common thread: the spark for their love of the game was lit on outdoor basketball courts. For coach ...

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Federer looks ahead to life after tennis

HALLE WESTFALEN, Germany - Roger Federer said Saturday that he is still unsure of what he will do when his playing days are finally up. Federer, 37, is aiming for a ninth Wimbledon title and a 21st major next month, but admitted that it will soon be time to ...

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Naija Team, strong or mediocre

Onoshe Nwabuikwu. I know 'mediocre' is not exactly the opposite of 'strong'; I'm only playing on the hashtag, #Team9jaStrong, used by supporters of Nigeria's national football teams. Anyhow, my other options aren't much better. Or how about Team9jaStrong ...

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Man Utd under pressure from Adidas to sign a superstar replacement for Paul Pogba if he leaves

Adidas have told Manchester United they would prefer the club to keep Paul Pogba, but if he leaves then a marquee signing must be brought in to replace him. The French midfielder is being chased by both Real Madrid and Juventus and recently announced ...

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Manchester United 'set to move for Christian Eriksen after his dream switch to Real Madrid broke down'

Manchester United are primed to make a move for Tottenham playmaker Chistian Eriksen after the Dane's transfer to Real Madrid broke down, according to reports. Eden Hazard's £130million capture by Madrid means that Eriksen is no longer of interest to ...

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Football shorts: Alexis Sanchez hits winner as Chile reach last eight

Alexis Sanchez's second goal of the Copa America proved the winner as Chile beat Ecuador 2-1 in Salvador, Brazil, to qualify for the quarter-finals with one group match to play. The holders went in front through Jose Fuenzalida's powerful strike after eight ...

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Former champions Norway, Germany advance to Women's World Cup quarterfinals

NICE, France – Ingrid Engen hit the decisive penalty kick and Norway beat Australia in a shootout Saturday night to advance to the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup. Australia captain Sam Kerr, who was frustrated by Norway most of the night despite ...

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Madagascar impress in draw with Guinea

Africa Cup of Nations debutants Madagascar secured a first ever point at the tournament on Saturday after an entertaining 2-2 draw against Guinea in their Group B opener in Alexandria. Guinea started without influential midfielder Naby Keita after his recent ...

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Mohamed Salah: His 6 Best Liverpool Moments Since Arriving Two Years Ago

The £34m purchase of ​Mohamed Salah has turned out alright for Liverpool, some might say. The Egyptian king has helped turn the Reds into the only serious contenders for Manchester City's Premier League crown, fuelled their charge to Champions ...

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Salary Cap-Related Trades Overshadow 2nd Day of NHL Draft

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The traditional team-by-team roll call to open the second day of the NHL draft hadn't yet begun when the league's looming salary-cap crunch began overshadowing the final six rounds Saturday. Norris Trophy-winning ...

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Fox analysts draw criticism for racial tropes used during Nigeria-Germany match

Germany asserted itself as one of the Women's World Cup favorites on Saturday with a 3-0 dispatching of Nigeria, but one of the biggest takeaways for many fans came from the broadcast booth. Fox broadcasters Lisa Byington and Cat Whitehill received ...

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Pelicans open Zion Williamson era on draft night

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The Pelicans have officially begun the Zion Williamson era — just days after agreeing to trade away their last No. 1 overall draft choice. Based on the celebrating crowd jammed into a downtown promenade on Thursday night, ...

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Debutants Madagascar hold Guinea in Nations Cup

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (Reuters) - Rank outsiders Madagascar drew 2-2 with Guinea in their first-ever match at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday after taking a shock second-half lead in the second surprise of the day at the tournament. Soccer Football ...

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UPDATE 4-Womens World Cup Summaries

Jun 22 (OPTA) - Summaries for the Womens World Cup on Saturday (start times are GMT) 8th Finals ................................................................. Germany (2) 3 Scorers: A. Popp 20, S. Däbritz 27pen, L. Schüller 82 Yellow card: Popp 32, Huth 57 Subs used: Simon ...

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NFF denies Kalu's heart attack reports

Kelvin Ekerete. The Nigeria Football Federation has denied reports on social media platforms alleging that enterprising winger Samuel Kalu suffered a heart attack in the Super Eagles camp in Alexandria on Friday. According to reports, the Bordeaux ...

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Mbachu backs Falcons to beat Germany

'Tosin Oluwalowo. Former Super Falcons forward, Stella Mbachu, has expressed confidence in the ability of the Nigerian women's team to beat Germany when both sides meet in the round of 16 of the Women's World Cup on Saturday. Nigeria were drawn ...

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Sean O'Malley forced out of UFC 239 due to still having ostarine in system

Sean O'Malley has already served a six-month USADA suspension for a positive test for ostarine, which was deemed to be consistent with a supplement contamination. But it appears that he is still having issues with it being in his system. Tonight, O'Malley ...

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FIFA to take over the running of African football

CAIRO (Reuters) – FIFA are to take over the running of African football in the wake of corruption scandals consuming the Confederation of African Football (CAF), it was announced on Thursday. The CAF executive committee took the unprecedented decision ...

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Japan and Qatar not just making up Copa America numbers

Rio de Janeiro (AFP). Japan and Qatar's participation in the Copa America may have raised eyebrows in some quarters but the two Asian nations have already proved they didn't turn up in Brazil just to make up the numbers. Qatar began their Group B ...

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The next peak Mohamed Salah must scale at Liverpool is his biggest challenge yet

Mohamed Salah was breaking ground at Liverpool before he'd even kicked a ball at Anfield. It's two years to the day since the Reds made him the most expensive signing in their history, snaring a pacy wideman with rough edges and an eye for goal for ...

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New heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz shocked boxing world; now he gets a hero's welcome Saturday

Walking the streets of Imperial on June 1 felt a lot like navigating through Rio de Janeiro whenever Brazil plays in a World Cup final. There were few people on the streets. Most were huddled around televisions. And when something big happened, you could ...

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Report: Sean O'Malley ineligible to compete at UFC 239 after banned substances 'resurface'

The return of “Sugar” Sean O'Malley will have to wait even longer. According to a recent Instagram post from O'Malley himself, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) is issuing a temporary suspension for the 24-year-old after recent USADA testing ...

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Messi rescues Argentina as Paraguay pay penalty

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (AFP) — A Lionel Messi penalty salvaged a 1-1 draw for Argentina against Paraguay on Wednesday as the two-time world champions once again struggled at the Copa America. Messi swept in a 57th-minute spot-kick at Belo ...

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Bruno Silva Says He Was Forced Out Of UFC Fight Night Greenville Due To USADA Test Failure

Bruno Silva releases statement on USADA failure. At Saturday's UFC Fight Night in Greenville, South Carolina, Bruno Silva was scheduled to face Deron Winn. However, Silva was forced out of the fight days before the event for an undisclosed reason.

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World Cup winner rejected £205000-a-week offer to join Manchester United

Manchester United offered this World Cup winner a huge salary, but the star decided to join these European giants on a lower wage in order to play Champions League football. According to German newspaper Bild (subscription required), Manchester United ...

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Hosts Egypt beat Zimbabwe in AFCON opener

It's quite common for an opening match at a major tournament to not quite match the entertainment value of the opening ceremony before it, and Friday's game in Cairo was no exception. The opening 10 seconds seemed to threaten a walkover, when ...

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Relief for host Egypt after opening African Cup with win

Egypt opened the African Cup of Nations by beating outsider Zimbabwe 1-0 in Cairo on Friday, providing relief for Mohamed Salah, the host nation and the continent's soccer bosses. Midfielder Trezeguet scored the goal just before halftime, when he weaved ...

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Williamson welcomed to New Orleans by a grateful franchise

METAIRIE, La. — Zion Williamson and his family were met with applause and traditional New Orleans jazz as they walked into the Pelicans' headquarters. The practice gym was filled with team employees and executives eager to welcome the player who has ...

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Afcon 2019: Meet the 'animals' competing for the Africa Cup of Nations

The Africa Cup of Nations is underway in Egypt, with 24 countries - all with different monikers - clashing on the field over the next three weeks. Nicknames mean a lot in African football - not only do they give identity to the fans, they also help motivate players.

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2019 AFCON: Femi Kuti, others thrill at colourful opening ceremony in Cairo

The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was heralded with a spectacular and colourful opening ceremony inside the jam-packed 75, 000 capacity Cairo International Stadium in Egypt. The Egyptians did not disappoint with a well choreographed and ...

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Tottenham 'demand one Real Madrid player' to allow Christian Eriksen transfer

Spurs will reportedly let Christian Eriksen go if they get a specific player in return from Real Madrid. Share. By. Rich JonesSports writer. 22:27, 21 JUN 2019. Sport. Click for Sound. Video Loading. Video Unavailable. Click to playTap to play. The video will start ...

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Report: Juventus now in the hunt for de Ligt with PSG stalling

According to a number of reports including Italian journalist Gianluca di Marzio and Dutch paper De Telegraaf, young Ajax defender Mattijas de Ligt is in talks with Juventus and is closing in on a lucrative deal with the Italian champions. Di Marzio reports that ...

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French GP: Hamilton dices with danger; Vettel attacks F1 culture

Valtteri Bottas left Lewis Hamilton and his other F1 rivals trailing to set the pace in an impressive performance during Practice Two at the French GP. Hamilton was investigated for a near miss with Max Verstappen but stewards cleared the world champion of ...

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Germany coach wants "step by step" at FIFA Women's World Cup

GRENOBLE, France, June 21 (Xinhua) -- Germany coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg on Friday expressed her hope on the team moving forward step by step ahead of FIFA Women's World Cup round of 16 match against Nigeria. The world's second-ranked ...

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Live Update: 65 Minutes, Egypt 1- Zimbabwe 0

65 min: Karuru, who has had a fine game, does well to dig out a cross from the left. But El Shenawy snaffles it. Zimbabwe, though, are spending more and more time in Egyptian territory. The hosts aren't safe yet … 64 min: A freekick on the right gives ...

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FIFA takes over African football

CAIRO. — FIFA has appointed its secretary-general Fatma Samoura as “FIFA General Delegate for Africa” for a six-month period from August 1 to January 30, 2020, renewable with the agreement of both organisations. The agreement, announced in a joint ...

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Gary McAllister: Steven Gerrard wants to repay Rangers board by delivering silverware at Ibrox

EVERY season of Steven Gerrard's playing career with Liverpool was defined by success and silverware. His first as a manager at Rangers, then, would have left him somewhat unfulfilled and frustrated. The job that Gerrard did at Ibrox last term can't be solely ...

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Egypt 2019…Africa's soccer fiesta begins

For 29 days, the best footballers in Africa will converge on four Egyptian cities of Cairo, Ismailia, Suez and Alexandria, for the biggest soccer showpiece on the continent. The football stars in the colours of their countries will aim to outshine one another at the ...

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Collingwood confident they can cover loss of Jaidyn Stephenson

Collingwood are keeping the Western Bulldogs guessing until the last minute as to who will replace suspended forward Jaidyn Stephenson, with Josh Daicos, Ben Reid and Ben Crocker all under consideration. With Jamie Elliott still unavailable due to a ...

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Lionel Messi says it would be 'crazy' to see Argentina out of Copa

BELO HORIZONTE: With Argentina on the brink of another embarrassing elimination, Lionel Messi knows his team needs to improve. And quickly. Argentina must beat guest Qatar on Sunday to have any realistic chance of avoiding its worst Copa America ...

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Women's World Cup: Stars Turn Up and Viewers Tune-in But VAR Steals Headlines

Paris: While FIFA rejoice at global television viewing figures for the women's World Cup, there have been too many empty seats inside stadiums and on the field VAR is stealing headlines. The latest came in the wake of the retaken penalty for Argentina that ...

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Mohamed Salah, Hosts Egypt Set for Africa Cup Bow In Stifling Heat

All eyes will be on Mohamed Salah on Friday as the Egypt star looks to help the Africa Cup of Nations hosts launch their bid for a record-extending eighth title. Agence France-Presse. Read Time : 3-min. 0Shares. Mohamed Salah, Hosts Egypt Set for Africa ...

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College sports roundup: Oduduru finalist for college track's top honor

Texas Tech sprints star Divine Oduduru on Thursday was named one of three men's finalists for the Bowerman Trophy, another first for the Tech track and field program. The Bowerman has been presented annually since 2009 to college track and field's ...

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The beauty and frustrations of African football

African football can be as exciting on the field of play as it's frustrating off it. With the 32nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations finals kicking off in Cairo tonight, followers of the game will brace themselves for dramatic moments on the sidelines. And these ...

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Women's World Cup roundtable: No one is underestimating Sam Kerr and Australia

Sixteen teams remain in the Women's World Cup. But before Germany-Nigeria and Norway-Australia kick off the Round of 16 on Saturday, ESPN's experts debate what we've seen so far in France and weigh in on the biggest storylines -- VAR, anyone?

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AFCON 2019: 7 facts to know about tournament

Harambee Stars already held their first training session in Egypt on Wednesday, June 19, ahead of their opening match of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations against Algeria. READ ALSO: AFCON 2019 matches to observe 6 minutes break due to extreme heat.

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Kola Abiola's insinuations on June 12

Lately, I have been coming across lots of interviews and analysis from different stakeholders about the epic battle against the annulment of Saturday June 12, 1993 presidential poll, and the subsequent declaration of June 12 as Democracy Day through the ...

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Despite Migne's low expectations, Stars could go beyond group stage

IN CAIRO, EGYPT. Kenya's Harambee Stars are notoriously poor competitors at the Africa Cup of Nations. In their past five outings, Kenya have crashed out in the preliminary rounds and have only two wins to show from 15 matches played. History, they say ...

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Moshood Abiola Stadium: Budgetary allocation not enough for maintenance – Ministry

Permanent Secretary Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Olusade Adesola, has decried the state of the newly-named Moshood Kasimawo Abiola Stadium saying the entire annual budgetary allocation for the ministry cannot take care of the ...

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USA advance with Sweden win, Cameroon snatch dramatic last 16 spot

The United States made it a perfect three wins out of three at the Women's World Cup on Thursday by beating Sweden 2-0 to top Group F, while Ajara Nchout fired Cameroon into the last 16 with a last-gasp winner. Horan stabbed the Americans in front early ...

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NBA Draft Updates: Live Pick-by-Pick Analysis

Williamson was taken No. 1 overall as expected, but now anything can happen. Stay here for live updates. Benjamin Hoffman. By Benjamin Hoffman. Right Now. The lottery picks are in, with a few surprises, like Rui Hachimura at No. 9. Duke's Zion Williamson ...

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Messi focussing on positives as Argentina's Copa hopes hang by thread

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) - Lionel Messi was looking at a glass half full after his penalty kept alive Argentina's hopes of reaching the Copa America knock-out stages following a 1-1 draw with Paraguay. Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi's 57th-minute penalty ...

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Dire AFL season forces Demons to reset

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has hit the reset button on the Demons' disastrous AFL season. Beset by injuries and poor form, one of the top pre-season fancies for this year's premiership limped into their bye with their finals hopes in tatters with a 3-9 ...

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Afcon: Are Mohamed Salah's Egypt primed to disappoint at the Nations Cup?

The Pharaohs are being touted as the Africa Cup of Nations favourites, but it won't be that simple… After an absence of seven years—a period overshadowed by civil war, insurrection and political turmoil—Egypt returned to the Africa Cup of Nations in 2017 ...

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Messi says it would be 'crazy' to see Argentina out of Copa

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (AP) — With Argentina on the brink of another embarrassing elimination, Lionel Messi knows his team needs to improve. And quickly. Argentina must beat guest Qatar on Sunday to have any realistic chance of avoiding its worst ...

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Kyoung-Hoon Lee delivers a bogey-free 6-under 64 in the first at the Travelers Championship

In the opening round of the 2019 Travelers Championship, Kyoung-Hoon Lee sinks a 21-foot birdie putt on the par-4 17th hole. Kyoung-Hoon Lee hit 16 of 18 greens in regulation during his first round at the Travelers Championship, and had a good round of ...

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'We love him a lot' - Juventus sporting director speaks out about Paul Pogba transfer speculation

Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici says the club “love” Paul Pogba amid speculation linking the Manchester United midfielder with a return to Turin. There has been intense speculation about the 26-year-old's Old Trafford happiness and last weekend ...

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2019 FIFA Women's World Cup Round of 16 full fixtures

FIFA has confirmed the pairings for the Round of 16 games at the ongoing Women's World Cup in France, following the completion of the group phase on Thursday. The hosts will take on former champions Brazil, while Spain will clash with the USA. Africa will ...

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Frank Bruno sends message to Anthony Joshua as he deals with first career defeat

Frank Bruno is no stranger to setbacks in heavyweight boxing. The former world champion took four attempts to finally taste glory in the sport's premier division, conquering Oliver McCall on the biggest night of his career in 1995. Fast forward 24 years, ...

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Chelsea to confirm Petr Cech return as Frank Lampard moves closer to manager's job

Petr Cech called time on his playing career at the end of last season and is now set to return to Chelsea as Sporting Director. Share. Comments. By. Darren Lewis. 22:30, 20 JUN 2019; Updated 22:32, 20 JUN 2019. Sport. Transfer latest: James Nursey rounds ...

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Roughead returns for Hawks' AFL clash

Hawthorn veteran Jarryd Roughead will return for his first AFL match since the key forward was dropped after round seven. Roughead has played in the VFL since, but the Hawks hope the four-time premiership forward and former captain will bolster their ...

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White leads England to victory, Scotland suffer World Cup heartache

Two goals by Ellen White saw England beat Japan 2-0 and secure top spot in their group at the women's World Cup on Wednesday, but Scotland were eliminated from the tournament in dramatic, heartbreaking fashion. England forward Ellen White celebrates ...

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After 3 World Cup Games, England Sees Itself With a Few More to Run

NICE, France — Georgia Stanway was still wide-eyed with adrenaline, still trying to catch her breath from the game, still wearing her purple substitute's bib. She had left the field only a few minutes earlier. There had been no chance to parse England's smooth ...

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Salah among world's best three players – Elmohamady

Mohamed Salah deserves to be recognised as one of the best three players in the world, according to Egypt captain Ahmed Elmohamady. Salah enjoyed another fine season with Liverpool, scoring 27 goals in all competitions to help his club win the ...

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Women's World Cup on TV: Netherlands and Canada square off for first place

What to watch for in the Women's World Cup soccer tournament on Thursday: GROUP E. Advertisement. CAMEROON VS. NEW ZEALAND. Where: Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier. Time: 9 a.m. PDT. TV: FS1. The buzz: New Zealand is playing in its fifth ...

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Williamson and de Grandhomme entwine to craft a classic

South Africa and New Zealand. New Zealand and South Africa: World Cup. Rain break. Dropped Catches. Missed Run-out. Missed appeal. Hit-wicket. Euphoria. Heartbreak. We're destined to do this forever. This World Cup had been crying for a contest that ...

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Manchester United add £50m-rated Bournemouth star David Brooks to transfer wishlist

Manchester United are keeping tabs on Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks and could move for the youngster this summer – though will need to fork out as much as £50million. Red Devils manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is plotting a major rebuild of ...

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Transfer Roundup: Neymar to cost $337 million? Could Jorginho follow Sarri to Juve?

Will he stay or will he go? That's the main question surrounding Neymar this summer. If reports out of France – and there are many – are to be believed, Neymar will have to stay. [READ: Landon Donovan to lead USL franchise]. Le Parisien reported on ...

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With Anthony Davis and possibly Kawhi Leonard, Lakers and Clippers make Staples center of NBA universe

While the basketball world wonders who might be the third player to form the Lakers' newest constellation of stars, the Clippers are patiently waiting for their moment in the spotlight. It's a position they are accustomed to being in and one they've thrived in ...

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Plenty of room for improvement as Matildas turn attention to Norway

Nothing but a complete performance – in defence, midfield and attack – will be enough in the World Cup knockout stage. Richard Parkin in Grenoble. @rrjparkin. Wed 19 Jun 2019 20.29 EDT Last modified on Wed 19 Jun 2019 20.31 EDT. Share on Facebook ...

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Jamie Carragher's sparks excitement with Kylian Mbappe to Liverpool transfer tweet

Jamie Carragher sparked mass excitement - and then mass disappointment - among Liverpool fans on Twitter on Wednesday night. The Reds legend, who works as a pundit on Sky Sports, re-tweeted a post that read: "BREAKING NEWS: Liverpool agree fee ...

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Assessing Real Madrid's first group of summer signings and who could come next

Argentine soccer writer Ezequiel Fernandez Moores once told me that we love the sport because it is a “factory of hope that renews itself every Sunday.” I thought about this quote as I saw tens of thousands of fans queuing up for hours to watch Eden Hazard's ...

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Joao Felix signing for Atletico Madrid is a massive miss for Premier League clubs

What a signing Joao Felix will be for Atletico Madrid. In fact, the striker would be a great addition to any club, which displays the massive miss by all of the big six in the Premier League not to sign him. Two Portuguese internationals that were the talk of the ...

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Shelley Kerr says Scotland 'devastated' after cruel World Cup exit

'We feel very hard done by,' says coach after 3-3 Argentina draw • Neville looks forward as England beat Japan to reach last 16. Louise Taylor at Stade de Nice and Sophie Lawson at the Parc des Princes. Wed 19 Jun 2019 18.56 EDT Last modified on Wed ...

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Scotland gives up 3-0 lead in controversial draw with Argentina that ends their Women's World Cup hopes

Scotland's men's football team have long been known for heartbreaking exits from big tournaments — now the country's women's team have been knocked out of the World Cup in the most dramatic fashion thanks to the latest VAR drama.

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Liverpool's Mohamed Salah poised for the biggest test of his career

To Liverpool supporters, Mohamed Salah is their Egyptian King but back in his homeland the Reds ace operates on an even higher plane. Collectively the Egyptian national team are nicknamed 'The Pharaohs' so in a squad in which everyone is afforded ...

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Top NPFL Teams Crash out of AITEO Cup in Round of 32

Duro Ikhazuagbe. The ongoing 2019 AITEO Cup lived up to expectation Wednesday as several top Nigeria Professional Football League teams crashed out of the competition. Enyimba FC, Rangers International FC, Sunshine Stars, Nasarawa United, Akwa ...

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Aaron Wan-Bissaka sent warning from fans as Man Utd 'agree £55m transfer fee'

Crystal Palace right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka looks set to complete a big-money move to Manchester United in the transfer window. Share. Comments. By. Jake Polden. 00:34, 20 JUN 2019; Updated 01:06, 20 JUN 2019. Sport. Transfer update: Neil ...

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FIFA Takes Control of Soccer in Africa, Where the Sport Is in Chaos

Faced with a crisis that threatens to overwhelm the governing body of soccer on the African continent, FIFA is taking the unprecedented step of sending its top administrator, its secretary general Fatma Samoura, to run the stricken organization.

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Scotland eliminated from World Cup in cruellest circumstances

Argentina's Florencia Bonsegundo converted a retaken penalty in stoppage time to seal a staggering comeback from three goals down to draw 3-3 with Scotland, a result that has eliminated Scotland in “farcical” and cruel scenes. Kim Little, Jen Beattie and ...

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Women's World Cup: Goalkeepers and VAR taking center stage in France

(CNN) Talking to the BBC at half-time with his side 1-0 up, England coach Phil Neville said that his team was facing the best goalkeeper at the Women's World Cup. The evidence over 90 minutes to back up the Englishman's claim was compelling. Japan may ...

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Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Lampard open to Chelsea job, Felix signing expected

The former midfielder is the favourite to take over at Stamford Bridge. Frank Lampard has told his Derby players that he will leave the club if the right offer comes from Chelsea, according to the Mirror. The former midfielder is widely expected to take over as ...

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How to Watch The African Football Africa Cup of Nations (CAF AFCON) on Roku, Fire TV, & Apple TV

This year 24 teams will take part in the 2019 African Cup of Nations (CAF AFCON) in Egypt starting June 21^st, 2019. This year cord cutters will be able to stream every match in Arabic on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, iOS, and Android thanks to Sling TV and ...

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Expanded Cup of Nations has new look but clouded by concerns

CAIRO (Reuters) - The African Cup of Nations gets underway in Egypt on Friday sporting a fresh new look but the 32nd edition is clouded like none before by security concerns and the foibles of the game's administrators. FILE PHOTO: Football Soccer ...

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Man Utd receive transfer boost in battle to keep David de Gea

Transfer update: Simon Bird rounds up the latest rumours as Man Utd linked with a host of England youngsters. Share this video. Watch Next. We pay for stories! Send your videos to video@trinitymirror.com. Get the biggest Manchester United FC stories by ...

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Cubs' Kimbrel throws 1-2-3 seventh in Triple A

CHICAGO -- New Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel took his first step toward returning to the majors Tuesday, throwing a 1-2-3 seventh inning for Triple-A Iowa. The right-hander threw eight pitches total -- four fastballs and four curves. "I heard that he did ...

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Marta dedicates World Cup record to 'anyone fighting for equality'

Marta secured her place among the legends of football on Tuesday after the Brazilian become the World Cup's all-time leading scorer in the 1-0 win against Italy in Valenciennes. Marta (right) celebrates her record-breaking goal with midfielder Thaisa.

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Chinese club reportedly offers $15M contract to Newcastle's Benitez

It would be peak Newcastle United of recent seasons to lose their coach to a squabble over the sort of players the manager wants to sign. Rafa Benitez's contract expires at the end of this month, and he makes decent money at St. James' Park, but his $6 ...

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Michigan QB Brandon Peters Announces Graduate Transfer to Illinois

Michigan quarterback Brandon Peters announced his graduate transfer to the University of Illinois via Instagram on Tuesday. Peters began his Michigan career during the 2017 season, appearing in six games and completing 52.8 percent of his passes for ...

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BC Lions look to get running game out of neutral and into top gear — or at least into first gear

The B.C. Lions' ground game spent most of the home-opener spinning its wheels against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, but running back John White is hoping to kick it into high gear this week against Edmonton. Forgive the hackneyed and hoary horsepower ...

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Manchester United 'handed boost as Paris Saint-Germain drop David de Gea interest'

De Gea's contract at United will expire next summer and PSG have been strongly linked with a swoop for the goalkeeper, who has recently lost his position as Spain's number one. However, according to The Sun, the French champions are now lining up a ...

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Sources: Shevchenko-Carmouche rematch set

Less than two weeks after a dominant defense of her flyweight championship, Valentina Shevchenko already has agreed to her next bout, sources told ESPN. Shevchenko (17-3) will seek her second title defense against Liz Carmouche (13-6) in the main ...

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Michel Platini, a soccer great now mired in corruption

Affectionately nicknamed Le Roi, or The King, Michel Platini bestrode the soccer field with inimitable elegance as the world's best player of the early 1980s, helping to bridge the gap between the eras of Pele and Diego Maradona. Repeatedly voted Europe's ...

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Marta on the spot as Brazil through with 1-0 win against Italy

Marta's second-half penalty sent Brazil into the last 16 of the Women's World Cup with a 1-0 win against Italy on Tuesday that ensured they finished as one of the best third-placed sides. Marta, the only player to score at five different World Cups, converted a ...

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Oliseh sad, proud of Super Falcons

Nigeria legend Sunday Oliseh has heaped praise on the Super Falcons despite bowing to a 1-0 loss against France in their final Group A game at the Women's World Cup. Oliseh. Thomas Dennerby's ladies held the hosts until the 79th minute when VAR ...

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Aston Villa set to sign Manchester United defender

Newly promoted Premier League club, Aston Villa are set to sign Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe on a permanent basis. Villa are preparing a deal worth around £8million with add-ons on top. The 21-year-old center back made 30 league ...

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Phil Neville Had to Win Over England. Can England Now Win for Him?

NICE, France — Before the England women's soccer team's first game at this World Cup, Phil Neville was trying to decide what to wear. Neville, the team's coach, had occasionally opted for the comfort of full training gear, but he was conscious that with an ...

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David De Gea set for Manchester United stay as PSG turn their attentions to Gianluigi Donnarumma

David De Gea now looks likely to stay at Manchester United for next season as suitors Paris Saint-Germain have turned their attentions elsewhere, according to reports. The Spanish goalkeeper has just one year left on his contract and it was expected that ...

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Women's World Cup odds, predictions 2019: Betting lines, expert picks for England vs. Japan

Japan and England have already qualified for the round of 16 in the 2019 Women's World Cup. But supremacy in Group D is on the on the line when the old rivals meet on Wednesday in Nice at 3 p.m. ET. Japan (1-0-1) responded to a tie with Argentina in its ...

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Iwobi reveals Mikel's new AFCON role

Alex Iwobi has suggested that Chelsea icon Obi Mikel will likely be deployed as a central midfielder at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has been trying out different formations in the training sessions and gave a hint at what his ...

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Super Rugby XV of the regular season

OPINION: The Super Rugby regular season is over, so there's no better time to decide who's made the team of the season. It's been a bit of a slow season, with some really one-sided results not helping. I've tried to assess players based on their contributions ...

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Brazil great Marta makes history with 17th World Cup goal

(CNN) Brazil great Marta put her name in the record books once again, scoring from the penalty spot against Italy to become the most prolific scorer in World Cup finals history. Her 17th Women's World Cup goal secured a 1-0 win and saw her overtake ...

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Women's World Cup odds, predictions 2019: Betting lines, expert picks for Scotland vs. Argentina

Scotland and Argentina get one last chance to advance to the knockout stage of the 2019 Women's World Cup when the two countries meet in their final Group D match on Wednesday at Parc de Princes. Argentina (0-1-1, one point) is third in the group and ...

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Aston Villa fans react to Ethan Ampadu speculation

Chelsea youngster Ethan Ampadu is reportedly on the radar of Aston Villa. Ethan Ampadu of Chelsea looks on during the training session of Chelsea prior to the UEFA. Aston Villa fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to speculation linking the club ...

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England will go for the jugular against Japan in World Cup show of strength

England will pick their strongest team for their final World Cup group game against Japan, even though they have already qualified for the last 16, to send out a “statement” to the rest of the tournament. Phil Neville, the head coach, said it was important to ...

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Arsenal name Ljungberg as Emery's new assistant coach

... • Ljungberg, who returned to Arsenal to coach the Under-23 side last year, was part of 'The Invincibles' side that won the north London club's last league title in 2004. • Ljungberg will be tasked with helping Emery guide Arsenal back to the Champions ...

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Star Lager Set to Bring Shining Moments to AFCON 2019

With the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicking off in Egypt on Friday, Star Lager beer has concluded plans to thrill fans with unforgettable moments. At a media parley held at Warehouse Kitchen on Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase One, Star Lager beer reeled out ...

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William Saliba scout report: The lowdown on Arsenal's likely first summer signing

Arsenal manager Unai Emery is hoping to make improvements to his squad this summer after a disappointing end to the season. After failing to qualify for next season's Champions League, the Gunners boss will reportedly have only £40-45m to spend on ...

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What do the Matildas need to do against Jamaica to make sure of a spot in the knockout stage?

The Matildas take on Jamaica in the final game of group C on Wednesday morning at 5:00am (AEST), with a spot in the round of 16 on the line. To get through the group and escape the ignominy of failure to do so, the Matildas can finish first, second or third.

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4 shot, 3 arrested at Raptors' parade, police say

TORONTO -- Four people were shot and wounded at a rally Monday for the NBA champion Toronto Raptors, and three people were arrested, police said. Droves of Raptors fans ran from the shooting in a stampede from the City Hall square, which was packed ...

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After Anthony Davis trade, can Lakers GM Rob Pelinka be trusted to fill roster?

The hangover hit quick. Hours after LeBron James agreed to join the Lakers last summer, with fans throughout Los Angeles still raising toasts to the King, he was followed into town by a misfit court. Advertisement. Showing up first was Lance Stephenson.

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Copa America 2019: Latest Group Results, Tables and Schedule After Monday

The 2019 Copa America is now fully underway after the final set of teams completed their first match of the tournament. Ten of the 12 teams were in action over the first three days of this event, leaving only Japan and Chile to get things started in Brazil.

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