Monaco leapfrog Galatasaray in race to sign Onyekuru

Super Eagles star Henry Onyekuru is being linked with an imminent move to Monaco. Henry Onyekuru. According to L'Equipe, the Principality club are in the market for offensive players and are on the brink of signing Everton-owned winger Onyekuru.

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Bale's round of golf not a concern for Zidane

(Reuters) - Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says Gareth Bale's personal life is his own business and not something he would get involved in as long as the Welsh forward was training. FILE PHOTO: Jul 26, 2019; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Real Madrid ...

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Ariel & The Bad Guy: Is UFC negligent by booking BJ Penn?

BJ Penn is a UFC Hall of Famer, a former two-division champion who has had many glorious moments inside the Octagon. But those moments happened long ago. Penn, 40, has lost his last seven fights and has just one victory in his last 11 bouts, a skid ...

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Kevin-Prince Boateng 'very happy' with Fiorentina move

The striker arrives from Sassuolo in a €1m deal. "I'm a but tired but very happy to be here in Florence," he told Firenze Viola. “I chose Fiorentina for the project: the club really wanted me and applied so much pressure to sign me. “For me, that was a very ...

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Arsenal still in talks with wantaway captain Koscielny

Laurent Koscielny is still determined to leave Arsenal this summer despite ongoing talks between club and player. The 33-year-old skipper refused to travel on a pre-season tour to the United States after his request to have his contract terminated to allow him ...

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Arreola: I'll retire if I don't win Kownacki fight

Heavyweight Chris Arreola, whose three stoppage losses all came in world title fights, is aiming for one more shot in the twilight of his career, but he said if he cannot defeat rising contender Adam Kownacki in their crossroads fight Saturday he will retire from ...

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Monaco close in on Onyekuru

Solape Lawal-Solarin With Agency Report. Nigeria international Henry Onyekuru looks to be on the move again as a likely return to Everton and the Premier League fades away. The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations bronze winner has failed to lace his boots for the ...

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Kenya slash ticket prices in drive to win CHAN qualifier

French coach Sebastien Migne will be in charge of Kenya when they host Tanzania Sunday in an African Nations Championship qualifier. French coach Sebastien Migne will be in charge of Kenya when they host Tanzania Sunday in an African Nations ...

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Ron Rivera says the Panthers want to decrease Christian McCaffrey's snaps, but not his touches

In 2018, Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey proved his ability to function as a feature back with 1,965 yards and 13 touchdowns on 326 total touches, which makes him both one of the best all-around running backs in football and one of the best ...

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AFL W2W4, Round 20: The finals race is set to be thrown wide open

The top eight race will be thrown wide open in several September-defining clashes this weekend. Here's What To Watch For in Round 20. Editor's Picks. AFL Round Table, Round 20: Are the Pies currently the worst team in Victoria? How the 'Tiger Tidal ...

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African T'Tennis Club Championships Begin in Lagos

The 2019 African Table Tennis Championships is scheduled to begin today at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos. The bi-annual tournament which was hosted in 2017 in Agadir, Morocco, has Egypt's Al Ahly as the defending ...

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Unknown Nigerian passes Bournemouth medical ahead of £13.7m move

Club Brugge winger Arnaut Danjuma has passed a medical ahead of his £13.7 million move to Bournemouth, Sky Sports News understands. Danjuma is a Nigerian-born Netherlands international who came through the ranks at PSV Eindhoven before joining ...

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2019 AFL season: Round 20 preview

There are only four rounds remaining until the finals get underway, with every match this weekend involving at least one team still in contention for September action. It kicks off on Friday night with a clash between North Melbourne and Hawthorn, and the ...

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Derrick Lewis vs Blagoy Ivanov in the works for UFC 244 on Nov. 2 in New York

Derrick Lewis is gearing up for his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) return, and he's going back to the “World's Most Famous Arena.” According to ESPN's Brett Okamoto, “Black Beast” is in talks to face Blagoy Ivanov at the upcoming UFC 244 ...

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Eagles ponder plan to stop Blues' Cripps

What to do with Patrick Cripps? That's been the big question on the lips of West Coast's coaching staff this week as the team prepares to take on Carlton at Marvel Stadium on Sunday. Carlton have become one of the form teams of the competition since David ...

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Basketball, Volleyball Off and Running in Lima

(ATR) Fifteen medals in five sports are on offer Wednesday at the Pan American Games in Lima. USA cruised past Virgin Islands in its opener (Lima 2019). For three of the sports – artistic gymnastics, artistic swimming and squash – it also signals the end to ...

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Zinedine Zidane responds as Gareth Bale's latest act causes outrage in Madrid

The Real Madrid outcast remained in the Spanish capital while his teammates were participating in the Audi Cup in Munich. Share. Comments. By. Alex Richards. 00:33, 1 AUG 2019; Updated 00:38, 1 AUG 2019. Sport. Gareth Bale: Zidane and Pochettino ...

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Sources: Nice to UK's richest man for €100m

French authorities have approved the sale of Nice to Britain's richest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe on Wednesday for just over €100 million, sources have told ESPN FC -- making the Riviera's club the most expensive ever in French football history. Ratcliffe, the ...

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Derrick Lewis-Blagoy Ivanov Heavyweight Clash Nearly Finalized for UFC 244 in New York

A heavyweight showdown between Derrick Lewis and Blagoy Ivanov is nearly finalized for UFC 244 at Madison Square Garden. ESPN.com was first to report the matchup. UFC 244 takes place on Nov. 2 in New York. Lewis fought on the promotion's last card ...

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Aliko Dangote redeems financial pledge to Super Eagles

The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on Wednesday redeemed his financial pledge to the Super Eagles in his Ikoyi office in Lagos. Represented by the Group Managing Director and Chief executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Olakunle Alake, ...

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On your marks, get set, snow - Argentina set to host last of this season's latest volleyball formats

Bariloche, in the Argentinian province of Rio Negro, is set to hold the third and final event in the inaugural season of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Snow Volleyball World Tour as it makes its first stop outside Europe. After successful stages in ...

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Jorge Mendes visits Carrington to finalise Man Utd transfer agreement

Mendes is reported to have held talks with Manchester United chief Ed Woodward and transfer supremo Matt Judge. Share. Comments. By. Aaron Flanagan. 21:08, 31 JUL 2019; Updated 21:13, 31 JUL 2019. Sport. Transfer news: Kean set for Everton as ...

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Arsenal include Nigerian midfielder in squad against Angers, Barcelona

Arsenal have included Nigerian-born Lames Olayinka in their team for the friendly match against Ligue1 side, Anvers on Wednesday, according to allnigeriasoccer. Olayinka could be the only Nigerian player to feature in the rest of Arsenal pre-season ...

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UFC on ESPN 5 predictions: 'Covington vs Lawler' undercard 'Prelims' preview - Pt. 2

Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., hosts a Welterweight uncivil war this Saturday (Aug. 3, 2019) when former teammates Colby Covington and Robbie Lawler duke it out with a potential crack at 170-pound champion Kamaru Usman on the line. UFC on ESPN ...

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2019 ITTF Challenge Plus Nigeria Open: India's Ghosh eyes comeback in Lagos

S. oumyajit Ghosh has been out action for more than a year and the Indian star is heading to Lagos for the 2019 ITTF Challenge Plus Nigeria Open with the sole aim of reclaiming his place in the Indian national team. The Indian star was Aruna Quadri's ...

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Falcons deserve equal pay with Super Eagles, says Oparanozie

Super Falcons captain, Desire Oparanozie has asked that the women's senior national team be paid the same amount of money paid to the men's national team, the Super Eagles. She made the call at the 2019 Ladies In Sports (LIS) Conference held on ...

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Otedola splashes N9m on Super Eagles

Bunmi Ogunyale. Billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Femi Otedola has redeemed his $25,000 (N9,000,000) per goal pledge to the Super Eagles at the 2019 AFCON. The oil baron handed his pledge to national team defender, Kenneth Omeruo and ...

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Tsonga ousts eighth-ranked Khachanov at Washington ATP

France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga defeated his first top-10 rival in nearly two years, ousting Russian second seed Karen Khachanov 6-4, 2-6, 7-5 on Tuesday at the ATP Washington Open. The 34-year-old Frenchman, ranked 70th in the world, outlasted ...

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Brazil police end Neymar rape probe over lack of evidence

SAO PUALO: Police in Brazil probing rape allegations against football superstar Neymar have closed the case due to a lack of evidence, the Sao Paulo attorney general's office said Monday. The police decision was set to be sent to prosecutors on Tuesday, ...

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Barcelona and Real Betis negotiate on Junior Firpo

Barcelona have made an opening offer for Real Betis wing-back Junior Firpo but the club's valuations are still apart, say El Mundo Deportivo. The report claims that the Blaugrana have made an offer of €18m upfront plus €5m in add-ons, while Betis are ...

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UFC Newark: Colby Covington wants to deliver Robbie Lawler's head to American Top Team

When former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington steps into the cage for the main event at UFC Newark on Saturday and stars across the cage into the face of his challenger he'll be reminded that at one time they were teammates, maybe ...

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Ashanti Gold chief happy with preparations ahead of Caf Confederation Cup

Ashanti Gold have been very active in the local transfer window, signing eleven players and a Brazilian coach to strengthen the team for the 2019/2020 Caf Confederation Cup. The Obuasi-based side, who are the sole Ghanaian representatives in the ...

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Bills' McCoy pays $55K to officer hurt in bar fight

PHILADELPHIA -- Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy and his friend, former University of Pittsburgh running back Tamarcus Porter, have been ordered to pay $55,000 to a Philadelphia police officer, who was injured in a 2016 bar fight with the two ...

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Sources: Barber-Robertson close for Oct. 18

The UFC is close to finalizing a flyweight bout between two rising prospects in Maycee Barber and Gillian Robertson on Oct. 18, sources told ESPN. Contracts have not yet been signed, but both sides have agreed to the matchup. The 125-pound contest will ...

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GWS gun Taranto extends AFL contract

GWS midfield young gun Tim Taranto has signed a two-year contract extension taking him through until the end of the 2022 AFL season. The 21-year Victorian was already contracted for next year. Taranto, who leads GWS in disposals this year, has thrived in ...

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James is welcome at Atletico Madrid – Koke

Atletico Madrid captain Koke praised James Rodriguez and said the Real Madrid playmaker would be welcomed at the Wanda Metropolitano. James, 28, is set to leave the Santiago Bernabeu this off-season, with Atletico and Napoli heavily linked with the ...

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Basketball Africa League announces Kigali, Lagos, Cairo host cities

The NBA-backed Basketball Africa League (BAL) unveiled host cities Tuesday for its inaugural season, with Lagos, Cairo, Dakar, Luanda, Rabat and a Tunisian city, Tunis or Monastir, announced as the sites for the regular-season games. Kigali, Rwanda ...

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Transfer Talk: Zinedine Zidane's Paul Pogba pursuit strengthened by Real Madrid form

Real Madrid's dire pre-season form has strengthened Zinedine Zidane's hand as he tries to convince the club's board to do all they can to sign Paul Pogba, Spanish football expert Dermot Corrigan has told the Transfer Talk podcast. Pogba has said he is ...

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Malcom latest: 'Agreement reached' with Zenit St Petersburg, Arsenal 'hold talks' in London

Will Unai Emery get his wish before transfer deadline day? Football.london understands the Arsenal head coach is targeting at least one natural wide man in a bid to bolster his squad ahead of the new season. There already looks to be one through the door, ...

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Pochettino says Spurs should change his job title due to lack of transfer input

Manager vents frustration after 1-0 win over Real Madrid • Zinedine Zidane says Gareth Bale missed game through illness. Guardian sport and agencies. Tue 30 Jul 2019 18.20 EDT Last modified on Tue 30 Jul 2019 19.30 EDT. Share on Facebook · Share on ...

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Scaloni confirmed as Argentina coach for World Cup qualifying

Lionel Scaloni signed a contract extension with Argentina on Tuesday to run until the end of the qualifying period for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said on its website and social media channels. Lionel Scaloni has ...

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Seimone Augustus nearing return for Lynx

Seimone Augustus, who has missed the entire WNBA season, appears to be nearing a possible return from May 30 knee surgery. Augustus has ramped up her activity, but has yet to take part in a full practice. Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve called it a “big week'' for ...

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US Open singles a real possibility for tennis star Andy Murray

Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray says he is "quite close" to being able to play singles matches and a "best-case scenario" could see it happen at Cincinnati in two weeks. The 32-year-old British star, who feared he could be forced into retirement ...

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Two under the radar transfer options Everton could target to replace Idrissa Gana Gueye

This week, Everton said goodbye to one of their star players and fan favourite Idrissa Gana Gueye. The robust midfielder departed for Paris Saint-Germain in a deal reportedly worth in the region of £28m. His departure leaves a significant gap in the Everton ...

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Angers vs Arsenal: Live stream, kick-off time, TV channel and team news for pre-season game

ARSENAL face French side Angers as they prepare for the start of the Premier League. Unai Emery's side have invested heavily this summer and Gunners fans will be excited to see their all of their new signings in action. Arsenal were beaten for the first time ...

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Arsenal hold Laurent Koscielny transfer talks as skipper edges closer to exit

Arsenal have held talks with French club Rennes and Laurent Koscielny in London to try and resolve his future. Gunners captain Koscielny, 33, looks to have played his last game for the club after refusing to join them on their pre-season tour of America this ...

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Football: South Korean fans to sue after Juventus bench Cristiano Ronaldo in Seoul friendly

SEOUL (AFP) - More than 2,000 South Korean football fans will sue a sports agency after superstar Cristiano Ronaldo stayed on the bench when his Juventus side played a friendly in Seoul last week, a law firm said on Monday (July 29). The Portuguese star ...

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Siasia to kidnappers: I have no N50m ransom

Bunmi Ogunyale. Former Super Eagles handler, Samson Siasia has demand help to ensure the rescue of his mother from kidnappers' den. Siasia, in an exclusive chat yesterday appealed to the police and other security authorities to swing into action to ...

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'I cheat because others cheat': Kenya struggles against doping

Iten (Kenya) (AFP) - At first Alex did not want to dope. The Kenyan runner wanted to compete clean, earn an honest living, and lift his family out of poverty through grit and determination. But his resolve crumbled as he realised he could not match his ...

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I can be Eagles next No.9 –Onuachu

Super Eagles and Midtjylland striker, Paul Onuachu, talks about his experience at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations and how prepared he is to fill the void left behind by Odion Ighalo in this interview with Johnny Edward. How would you describe your debut ...

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Enyimba confirm deal for Plateau Utd defender

Enyimba have confirmed they have snapped up right-back Emmanuel James from Plateau United for an undisclosed fee. The reigning Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions have been busy in the transfer window with three earlier signings ...

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Cristiano Ronaldo Is Now Neighbors With UFC Star Conor McGregor

Cristiano Ronaldo just bought a mansion in Marbella and is now neighbors with UFC star Conor McGregor. Ronaldo has been known to have an array of fancy cars, while he also splashes out on properties around the world. And just recently, the Portuguese ...

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Women desperate to score Serena Williams dress designed for 'every body'

She's best known for her bold fashion choices on the court. From fishnet stockings to sporting yellow trainers at the 2019 Met Gala and, of course, her infamous black catsuit. But Serena Williams has just debuted a figure-hugging dress for “every body” from ...

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Develop structures to cash in on Bamako success

Against all the odds, Kenya bagged silver at the Africa Basketball Championships (Afrocan 2019) in Bamako, Mali at the weekend, lifting the profile of a sport that teems with unexploited potential. Perhaps the brilliant run flabbergasted the “Morans” ...

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Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas planned for UFC event in October

One of the UFC's top strawweight prospects is slated to fight in the Octagon for the first time this year. ESPN's Brett Okamoto reported on Monday that verbal agreements are in for decorated Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas to ...

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Onyekuru denied work permit

Johnny Edward. Super Eagles forward Henry Onyekuru is poised for a third-successive loan spell away from his parent club, Everton, after the Nigeria international was denied a work permit by the British Home Office, a report on Liverpool Echo has revealed.

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Kidnappers reduce Siasia mother's ransom from N70m to N50m

The abductors of Samson Siasia's mother, Mrs Beauty Ogere Siasia have reduced their demand for the release of the 79-year-old woman to N50million from initial N70million. Samson Siasia. Samson Siasia's, a former Super Eagles striker and coach, and his ...

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Roos thrashes 'deplorable' Demons

AFL premiership coach Paul Roos has teed off on his former club Melbourne and called the Demons' season "deplorable" following a shocking fall from grace in 2019. Melbourne copped the wrath of club legend Garry Lyon last week, who called their ...

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Cologne sign Tunisian midfielder Skhiri from Montpellier

BERLIN, July 29 (Xinhua) -- Cologne have completed the transfer of Tunisian midfielder Ellyes Skhiri from French outfit Montpellier HSC, the "Billy Goats" confirmed in an official statement on Monday. The newly promoted Bundesliga side reinforced their ...

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Berto pulls out of fight vs. Cruz with torn biceps

Former two-time welterweight world titleholder Andre Berto has suffered a torn left biceps, forcing his return to the ring after a one-year layoff to be called off on Monday. Berto was due to fight Miguel Cruz in a 10-round welterweight bout in the opener of a ...

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Mackenzie Dern Returns at UFC on ESPN+ 19 vs. Amanda Ribas

MacKenzie Dern is set to make her return to competition in her first fight since her pregnancy when she takes on Amanda Ribas at UFC on ESPN+ 19 (UFC San Francisco). News of the strawweight bout was originally reported by ESPN. Mackenzie Dern is ...

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer urged to let Paul Pogba go by former Man Utd star

Paul Pogba has stated his desire to find a new challenge this summer amid reported interest from Real Madrid and Juventus. Share. Comments. By. Hassan Rashed. 01:45, 30 JUL 2019. Sport. Solskjaer has no concerns over fan reaction to Paul Pogba.

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Lakers' Anthony Davis says not winning a title would be one of his 'biggest failures'

Anthony Davis is happy with how his career has gone so far. However, if the recently acquired Laker does not win a championship by the end of it, he will see it as a failure. "I don't think I have a failure that I've had yet," Davis told ESPN as a guest on "That's ...

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Howe confident Arsenal-linked Fraser will stay with Bournemouth

Eddie Howe is confident that Ryan Fraser will stay at Bournemouth, despite rumoured interest from Arsenal. The Scottish international has been linked with a move to the Emirates this summer after an impressive 2018-19 campaign saw him score seven goals ...

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Nik Lentz: Everyone hails BJ Penn as a legend, but he's really just a 'dirtbag' and a 'drug addict'

B.J. Penn will make his return to the Octagon — for better or worse – later this year to face Nik Lentz in Lightweight action. To hear Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White tell it, it will be “The Prodigy's” final fight for the promotion win, lose ...

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Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino dilemma and how they could line up vs Man City in Community Shield

After just a point separated them in the most fiercely-contested of Premier League title battles last season, Liverpool and Manchester City are set to face off once again next weekend. With Pep Guardiola's side lifting both the Premier League and FA Cup, the ...

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Transfer Talk: Arsenal can land Pepe on a 5-year, £72m payment plan

The European transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers and keep up to date with the latest gossip below. Top free agents in 2020 | What do Europe's elite need? Gunners given five years to pay Pepe price. Arsenal look set to ...

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LeBron, the 2018 Building Block, Set This 2019 Table

WWitnesses to a whirlwind NBA summer of superstars maneuvering to align next to fellow superstars, we should remember the bigger picture. It does evoke memories of similarly careful and well-thought-out chess moves LeBron James knows well from his ...

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Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo Says He Was Sad to Leave Real Madrid

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo said on Monday he was sad to leave Real Madrid when he departed the Spanish capital after nine years in the summer of 2018. Ronaldo received the Marca Leyenda lifetime achievement award at a ceremony in Madrid ...

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Gareth Bale's monster transfer falls apart after president pulls the pin

Gareth Bale and his camp are fuming after Real Madrid president Florentino Perez pulled the plug on his mega-money move to China. The Welshman was on the verge of joining Jiangsu Suning on a staggering three-year deal worth more than $1.7 million a ...

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Chargers' Joey Bosa in 'much better place' after disappointing season

Joey Bosa is hoping to bounce back this upcoming season. The Chargers pass rusher dealt with a lingering foot injury for a large part of last year and played in just seven games. When he did play, he wasn't at his best, and the 2017 Pro Bowl player wants to ...

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At AGM, ministry commends kickboxing federation over new constitution

The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development (FMYSD) has commended the Kickboxing Federation of Nigeria for producing its constitution ahead of the deadline given by government to the federations. Speaking during the federation's annual ...

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Former LSU WR Drake Davis arrested for alleged domestic dispute

Former LSU football wide receiver Drake Davis was arrested in Baton Rouge early Sunday morning after an alleged dispute with his girlfriend. Davis was taken into custody on a misdemeanor charge by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, WBRZ reported.

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NBA, Tencent announce five-year partnership expansion

BEIJING AND NEW YORK, July 28, 2019 -- The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Tencent Holdings Limited (“Tencent”, HKSE: 0700), the Exclusive Official Digital Partner of the NBA in China, on Sunday announced a five-year expansion of their ...

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Gareth Bale's China move collapses

Gareth Bale's proposed move to Chinese club Jiangsu Suning has fallen through and the Wales international is set to remain at Real Madrid. Bale had been expected to sign a three-year deal worth a reported £1million a week but PA understands that the ...

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Hotel Owners, Transporters, Others Laud Obaseki's Investment in Sports

*Count gains of hosting FIFA female U-20 tournament. Following the Federation International Football Association (FIFA) tour of facilities in Edo State as part of Nigeria's bid to host the 2020 Under-20 Women's World Cup, hotel owners, transporters and other ...

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Okagbare queries AFN over Africa games list

Sodiq Oyeleke. Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare has queried the list of athletes for the 2019 African Games in Rabat, Morocco released by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria. The list came under heavy condemnation over the inclusion of Okagbare and ...

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Ghana to know opponents for 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Monday

The Confederation of African Football will conduct the draw for the eliminators in Cairo. The Black Stars and 25 other top-ranked teams on the continent will preliminary round stage. They will know second-round opponents (for the Group stage). The Format:.

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AITEO violence: Fans call for sanctions against perpetrators

A cross-section of football fans on Sunday urged football authorities in the country to apply more stringent sanctions on clubs whose supporters get involved in violence at match venues. Reacting to the violence which trailed the 2019 Aiteo Cup finals at the ...

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2022 FIFA World Cup: Draw for First Round Holds Today

After Asia got the ball rolling last month, it is now the turn of Africa to set its sight of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar. Just 10 days after Algeria triumphed at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2019 in Egypt, the continent will stage its draw for the first round of ...

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Former LSU wideout Drake Davis arrested again

Former LSU wide receiver Drake Davis was arrested Sunday for allegedly pushing and grabbing his girlfriend, according to ABC affiliate WBRZ in Baton Rouge. According to WBRZ, Davis was arrested at about 3:30 a.m. after a witness claimed an argument ...

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Crystal Palace refusing to sell Wilfried Zaha this summer?

Everton have reportedly been informed by Crystal Palace that Wilfried Zaha is not for sale at any price. The Toffees have been strongly linked with a move for the Ivory Coast international over the last week. Marco Silva's side are believed to have made a ...

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UFC Champ Max Holloway Cites Son, Recent Boxing Deaths As Reasons For Upcoming Medical Testing

At 27, Max Holloway is already No. 2 in total fight time in the history of the UFC featherweight division. The Hawaiian fighter has spent more than four hours in the octagon as a 145-pound competitor. Holloway's three most recent contests, which have taken ...

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Chargers' Joey Bosa would rather forget last season, wants fresh slate

COSTA MESA — Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa mentioned in his opening remarks to members of the media Sunday that he's dealing with soreness. The red flags immediately went waiving in the minds of reporters, and for the fans watching the live ...

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Khedira spotted at Emirates stadium

Sami Khedira was spotted at the Emirates Stadium ahead of Arsenal's pre-season friendly against Lyon on Sunday, amid speculation the Gunners are readying a move for the Juventus midfielder. Skip. The 32-year-old was heavily linked with a move to ...

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Manchester United's transfer policy 'difficult' to follow, says Moyes

The former Red Devils boss believes the club have prioritised marketing ability over skill when it comes to picking new signings. Former Manchester United manager David Moyes believes the club have fallen out of competition for silverware because of their ...

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Hazard close to Messi's level – Eto'o

Eden Hazard is close to being on the same level as Lionel Messi now that he has moved to Real Madrid, says former Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o. Eto'o played alongside Hazard during the 2013/14 campaign and has seen first hand just how good the ...

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Mane visits school he is building in Senegal

Sadio Mane enjoyed the most prolific season of his professional career during the 2018-19 campaign. Skip. The Senegalese forward scored 26 goals in 50 appearances to help Liverpool win their first Champions League title since 2005. Incredibly, 22 of ...

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Premier League won't be two-horse race between Man City & Liverpool, says Klopp

The English top flight was dominated by the two sides last term, but the Reds boss expects more than a two-way tussle in 2019-20. Jurgen Klopp is convinced the 2019-20 Premier League campaign will not be another two-horse race but still believes ...

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Gareth Bale and Zinedine Zidane both fuming after Real Madrid bizarrely pull plug on his Chinese Super League transfer

GARETH BALE and his camp are fuming after Real Madrid president Florentino Perez pulled the plug on his mega-money move to China. The Welshman was on the verge of joining Jiangsu Suning on a staggering three-year deal worth more than £1million a ...

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5 of the biggest takeaways from UFC 240

Proving something was the apparent theme of several fighters at UFC 240. Featherweight champion Max Holloway wanted to prove that he could go all five rounds with someone like Frankie Edgar. Former women's featherweight champion Cris “Cyborg” ...

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Phillip Dorsett impressed with 'detail-oriented' special teams coordinator turned WR coach, Joe Judge

The New England Patriots coaching staff underwent a lot of change this offseason, but one of the biggest on the offensive side comes at the wide receivers coach. The team lost Chad O'Shea to the Miami Dolphins, as he will be the new offensive coordinator ...

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Everton 'in contact' with Lille over transfer for Wilfried Zaha alternative

That's according to journalist Duncan Castles, who claims the Toffees have been in contact with Lille because they aren't banking on signing Crystal Palace ace Zaha this summer. The latter is attracting plenty of attention right now, with Arsenal and Chelsea ...

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Team Nigeria leads in African Cycling Cup

After two days of action at the maiden edition of the All African Track Cycling Championship at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja yesterday, Team Nigeria has amassed a total of 14 gold, 24 silver and 4 bronze medals to lead other countries in the ...

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Joshua will lose rematch to Ruiz – Wilder

Anthony Joshua “gave up” against Andy Ruiz Jr and will lose the rematch but can still rebound, according to Deontay Wilder. Joshua was shocked by underdog Ruiz Jr last month and lost his IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight championships and his immediate ...

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Martinez, Benintendi hit homers, Red Sox pound Yankees 9-5

BOSTON (AP) — J.D. Martinez and Andrew Benintendi homered as the Boston Red Sox again hit balls all over and out of Fenway Park, battering the New York Yankees 9-5 Saturday. The Red Sox have outscored the Yankees 38-13 to win the first three of a ...

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Manchester United transfer news LIVE Harry Maguire and Christian Eriksen latest as Romelu Lukaku drops transfer hint

All the latest Man Utd transfer gossip and breaking news throughout the day as the players return to the U.K.. Share. By. Dominic BoothManchester United Writer. Daniel Murphy. Updated 18:30, 27 JUL 2019. Sport. Manchester United transfer gossip ...

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Farmer coasts to junior lightweight title defense over Frenois

ARLINGTON, Texas - Junior lightweight world titlist Tevin Farmer easily took care of mandatory challenger Guillaume Frenois on Saturday night, winning a lopsided unanimous decision in the co-feature of the Maurice Hooker-Jose Ramirez junior welterweight ...

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AITEO FA Cup: Pillars seek end to jinx

Emma Njoku. Kano Pillars will seek to break a 65-year-old jinx today when they face Niger Tornadoes of Minna, inside the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna, in the epic final of the 2019 AITEO FA Cup. Pillars have never lifted Nigeria's most glamourous ...

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Novak Djokovic's 'bizarre' act that explained why Nick Kyrgios was right

Nick Kyrgios should focus on winning tennis matches rather than picking fights with Novak Djokovic - yet he was also right with one criticism of the world No.1, according to Todd Woodbridge. The Australian tennis great was asked on Sports Sunday why ...

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Don't expect new contract for Colbert until after season

The Steelers took care of the first part of business as usual by signing coach Mike Tomlin to a contract extension earlier this week. It carried on a tradition of the Steelers extending the contract of their head coaches with two years remaining on their contract, ...

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'We have to pay bills' - Klopp not jealous of 'fantasia land' spending from rivals

The Reds boss isn't worried about the hefty sums being thrown around by their opponents at home and abroad, stating he has faith in his squad. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has insisted that he is not envious of the spending habits of rival sides, stating that ...

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Onyekuru weds in Benin

Kelvin Ekerete. Super Eagles striker Henry Onyekuru on Saturday married his fiancee Esty in Benin City, the Edo State capital with a number of his national teammates in attendance. Eagles defenders Kenneth Omeruo and Chidozie Awaziem as well as ...

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Manchester United 'want Juventus star Douglas Costa as part of a swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku'

Juventus are the latest club to enter the race for Man Utd striker Romelu Lukaku and more transfer rumours. Share. Comments. By. Daniel Murphy. 04:00, 28 JUL 2019. Sport. SINGAPORE - JULY 19: Romelu Lukaku of Manchester United (Image: Suhaimi ...

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Bilic praises “excellent” Ajayi after Bournemouth draw

Kelvin Ekerete. West Brom coach Slaven Bilic has praised the impact of Nigeria international Semi Ajayi since joining the club from Rotherham United as the Baggies played a goalless draw against Premier League side Bournemouth in a pre-season friendly ...

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Baker Mayfield Gets Seal of Approval From Stone Cold

Baker Mayfield apparently stunned wrestling legend Steve Austin with his charisma and “alpha” mentality when the two got to know each other this offseason. Austin — known better by his wrestling persona Stone Cold — sang that praises of the Cleveland ...

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Lappalainen scores twice in MLS debut, Impact beat Union 4-0

MONTREAL — Finnish winger Lassi Lappalainen scored twice in his Major League Soccer debut and Orji Okwonkwo also had two goals to help the Montreal Impact beat the Eastern Conference-leading Philadelphia Union 4-0 on Saturday night. Evan Bush ...

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The Yankees and Their Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Week

BOSTON — The Yankees' franchise has been around since 1903, totaling 18,160 regular-season games. And until now, there had never been a week this miserable: 73 runs allowed over the past seven games, the most in any such stretch in franchise history ...

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Paulo Dybala 'makes decision on future' amid Man Utd and Tottenham links

The Argentina star is attracting interest from Premier League clubs after Juventus indicated they may be willing to let him go. Share. Comments. By. Alex Milne. 02:58, 28 JUL 2019. Sport. Steve Bates has news on Tottenham's bid for Juventus star Paulo ...

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Jurgen Klopp explains why Liverpool aren't jealous of Man City's spending power

City have broken their transfer record this summer and European rivals have spent heavily - but the Liverpool boss is currently happy with his lot. Share. Comments. By. Alex Richards. 22:30, 27 JUL 2019; Updated 22:40, 27 JUL 2019. Sport. Liverpool squad ...

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Transfer Talk: Bale's Madrid exit has United bracing for Pogba raid

The European transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers and keep up to date with the latest gossip below. Top free agents in 2020 | What do Europe's elite need? TOP STORY: United bracing for Madrid's Pogba push. Gareth Bale's ...

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Arsenal lose talented teenager to Hamburg - and fail to get buyback clause

18-year-old winger Xavier Amaechi has left Arsenal to join Hamburg on a four-year deal. The German club will pay around £2.25m for the youngster, and the fee could rise depending on performance-related add-ons. Amaechi attracted interest from a whole ...

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Hamilton gets off sick bed to inflict more pain on Vettel

Hockenheim: In times like these for Ferrari, it pays to recall that they still have the most lavish budget in formula one, the most decorated history, and most devoted supporters. A consistent absence of leadership, though, has created a pattern of failure, which ...

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DR Congo beat Kenya to inaugural FIBA AfroCan title in Mali

Democratic Republic of the Congo today became the first winners of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) AfroCan tournament in Mali's capital city of Bamako. DR Congo earned an 82-61 victory at Palais des Sports Salamatou Maiga against a ...

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Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sulked for a WEEK after the Gunners missed out on the Champions League

HEARTBROKEN Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang admits he sulked for a WEEK after missing out on Champions League football. The £60m Arsenal striker had a sensational first full season in England, scoring 31 times in all competitions, including 22 times in ...

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Before Time Away, Patrick Peterson Has Plans For Training Camp

Post-practice Friday, Patrick Peterson stood in the locker room, knowing he had made a pretty over-the-shoulder interception on a deep ball thrown from rookie Kyler Murray. The quarterback was “very special,” Peterson said with a grin. “But he has to look ...

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Manchester United transfer news LIVE Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku updates and Eric Bailly injury latest

We'll bring you all the latest Man United news and transfer gossip doing the rounds throughout the day. Share. By. Dominic BoothManchester United Writer. Updated 20:23, 26 JUL 2019. Sport. Manchester United transfer gossip - Friday, 26 July. The latest ...

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I want to buy Chelsea –Oluwo of Iwo

Traditional ruler, the Oluwo of Iwo land, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, in this interview with SODIQ OYELEKE, talks about his sports life and his wish to acquire English giants Chelsea. Did you indulge in sports while growing up? I've been playing football since ...

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Jurgen Klopp makes promise to Rhian Brewster after youngster stars in pre-season

Jurgen Klopp has assured Rhian Brewster that he will have first-team opportunities next season after the young forward gave an impressive account of himself during Liverpool's pre-season tour. Brewster scored twice against Tranmere and also found the ...

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Can't go far by just surviving in cricket, you've to be a match-winner: Malinga

Late Friday evening, Lasith Malinga brought an end to his illustrious ODI career in front of home fans in Colombo with a wicket off the last ball he bowled - taking him past Anil Kumble's tally of wickets in the 50-over format. With that dismissal, Malinga took his ...

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Arsenal chief explains why Gunners are sending William Saliba back to St Etienne on loan

Arsenal supporters won't get to see their new £27m signing in action for the club until the 2020-2021 season. Share. Comments. By. Alex Milne. 04:15, 27 JUL 2019. Sport. David Anderson has details of Arsenal's loan deal for Dani Ceballos. David Anderson ...

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Diego Costa scores four and is sent off as Atlético thrash Real Madrid in friendly

Diego Costa scored four goals and was sent off as Atlético Madrid thrashed Real Madrid 7-3 in their International Champions Cup friendly in New Jersey. Dani Carvajal was dismissed alongside Costa after a second-half melee as Zinedine Zidane's ...

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Vikings open training camp, looking to put 2018 ending behind them

The first morning walk-through of the Vikings' 59th training camp had just ended Friday when linebacker Anthony Barr walked toward the locker room with a tad more pep in his step than the day the Vikings' 58th regular season sputtered to its disappointing ...

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Ministerial list: Ambode's loss, Mamora's gain

ABOUT the biggest shock in the list of ministerial nominees released by President Muhammadu Buhari during the week was the missing name of the immediate past governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode. Until the list was released early in the week, ...

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Osimhen, Onyekuru battle to replace Ighalo

In a tournament graced by Mohammed Salah, Sadio Mané and Riyad Mahrez, Nigeria's Odion Ighalo won the Africa Cup of nations golden boot award. Egypt, Senegal and Algeria were all pre-tournament favourites, with the expectation that one of the trio of ...

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Suspended Peterson plans to play in preseason

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Suspended Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson is planning on playing in the preseason as he prepares to miss the first six games of the regular season after violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

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AFCON 2019 Budget: Joseph Yamin wants Isaac Asiamah to be dragged to EOCO

Former Deputy Sports Minister, Joseph Yamin says the current Youth and Sports Minister, Isaac Asiamah, should be dragged to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to answer questions on the expenditure of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations ...

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Agent Refuses To Rule Out Summer Move For Chelsea Target

The agent of Juventus defender Daniele Rugani has refused to rule out a move for the player before the end of this summer's transfer window. According to David Torchia, anything can still happen between now and the rest of the transfer window. Daniele ...

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Kenya Morans seek to clinch inaugural Afrocan title against DRC tonight

... • Our objective was to be in the medal bracket, now that we have achieved that, going a step further and win the title will be very important — Owuor. • DRC, on the other hand, stopped Angola 84-78 in the other semi. by DAN OWERRE. Basketball.

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Dani Ceballos 'asked Real Madrid not to include option to buy' in Arsenal loan transfer

The Spanish midfielder will play for the Gunners until the end of next season but there is no option-to-buy clause for the club. Share. Comments. By. Alex Milne. 01:48, 27 JUL 2019. Sport. David Anderson has details of Arsenal's loan deal for Dani Ceballos.

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Harry Wilson, Rhian Brewster and what Jurgen Klopp's transfer decision means for Liverpool's youngsters

With two weeks to go until Liverpool's opening Premier League fixture against Norwich City, Jurgen Klopp's plans for the new season are starting to take shape. For the Reds' most recent pre-season friendly against Sporting Lisbon, he reunited the back four ...

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Patrick Peterson: Cardinals in press coverage more on Day 1 than all of 2018

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Patrick Peterson already made it clear he will enjoy playing under defensive coordinator Vance Joseph. In January during the Waste Management Phoenix Open, he shared the anecdote of an opposing receiver wondering why Peterson ...

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Man Utd Contact Agent Over £27m-rated Player

Three-time European champions Manchester United have contacted the agent of Fulham winger Ryan Sessegnon over a possible move for the player. According to veteran journalist Duncan Castles, Manchester United want to sign Ryan Sessegnon ...

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Manny Diaz opens his first training camp at Miami

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Perhaps luckily for Miami students, Hurricanes coach Manny Diaz is not in charge of how the university's academic side hands out grades. Transcripts would look very different if he ran that part of the school. With a promise that ...

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Still adjusting to celebrity, Coco Gauff eager to get back on court after Wimbledon breakthrough

WASHINGTON — During Venus Williams' first-round match at Wimbledon earlier this month, her final return crashed into the net. Williams' opponent, Cori "Coco" Gauff, put her hands on her head in disbelief. Gauff, 15, had just defeated one of her idols at the ...

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Liverpool face nine games in 29 days over Christmas period

Liverpool face a Christmas fixture headache after Fifa finally confirmed the dates for the Club World Cup in Qatar. It leaves the European champions facing a possible nine games in 29 days. Jürgen Klopp's side will join the tournament at the semi-final stage ...

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Historic clubs being driven into dirt – yet game does nothing

A week before the EFL season gets under way, Bury have four registered first-team players. For a recent pre-season friendly against Nantwich Town, the Shakers submitted a team sheet with 22 players named “Trialist”. Ryan Lowe, their former manager who ...

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Real Madrid vs Atletico Live Stream: How to Watch Online in US

Those in the USA can watch a live stream of Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid without cable via a free trial of PlayStation Vue right here. More information about PS Vue and other live stream options can be found below ...

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Yorkshire spinner Josh Poysden to miss remaining county season

ANI | Updated: Jul 26, 2019 08:17 IST. London [UK], July 26 (ANI): English county Yorkshire's spinner Josh Poysden will miss the remainder of county season as he is suffering from a fractured skull after being hit in the nets session. "I was just throwing at one ...

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Newcastle to deal in released Chelsea midfielder Kyle Scott

The Sun says Scott looks set to join Newcastle for free on a two-year deal. Scott, 21, has been out of contract since being let go by Chelsea last month and joins the Toon on a freebie. The central midfielder is said to have agreed to personal terms and ...

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Kaduna agog for AITEO Cup grand finale

The final matches of the men and women competitions of this year's AITEO Cup will take place at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna on Sunday, setting alight the former administrative capital of northern Nigeria. In the women's final, cup holders, Rivers ...

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Star Lager celebrates Eagles' AFCON 2019 feat with fans

Foremost premium beer, Star Lager during the week continued its celebration of the Super Eagles feat at the just concluded AFCON 2019 by engaging with fans and rewarding them accordingly. Dubbed 'TWALE FOR THE EAGLES' the message is designed ...

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Cycling president, Azzam, arrives for Africa Cup

President of the Confederation of African Cycling (CAC), Mohammed Wagih Azzam has lauded Nigeria for finally putting the Velodrome Complex to use after 16 years of inactivity. History would be made today, as the state-of-the-art cycling arena located ...

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Pochettino apologises to Man United for tough tackling in loss

(Reuters) - Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino apologised to Manchester United for his team's robust tackling in a 2-1 pre-season defeat on Thursday, but said their Premier League rivals were not blameless in the feisty encounter in Shanghai.

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Andre Harrison overcomes early trouble to earn majority draw against Movlid Khaybulaev at PFL 5

Andre Harrison appeared to be on the brink of his first professional mixed martial arts knockout loss on Thursday in his second and final bout of the Professional Fighters League regular season. LI's Harrison was sent stumbling into the cage after a Movlid ...

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Yorkshire legspinner Josh Poysden fractures skull in training

Yorkshire legspinner Josh Poysden will miss the rest of the season after fracturing his skull in training. Poysden was struck on the side of the head by a ball hit by one of his team-mates at Headingley on Monday. The 27-year-old was taken to hospital and had ...

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Rugby Championship: Winning mentality - Time for All Blacks to prove they've learned tough lesson

In the unlikely event that South Africa beat the All Blacks by 15 points or more tomorrow, Steve Hansen's men will lose their place as the world's top-ranked team, an honour they have held since 2009, but not to the Springboks - to Wales. Significantly, Wales ...

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Ott thrilled to share Stanley Cup experience with area fans

St. Louis Blues' assistant coach Steve Ott doesn't believe in the old Stanley Cup superstition and hopes no one in the area will either. When it comes to the Stanley Cup, the old saying is you don't touch it unless you've won it. “I did,” the 36-year-old Ott ...

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Well-travelled Edmonton heavyweight primed for UFC debut

When someone is willing to pack his bags and fly to Chechnya for a cage fight, it tells you all you need to know about his competitive spirit and passion for the sport. Tanner Boser will take on anyone, anywhere, anytime. No place is too sketchy or too far away.

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Sami Khedira set for Juventus exit? Arsenal interested

Juventus are considering selling midfielder Sami Khedira to make room for new signings, with Florentina, Valencia and Arsenal reportedly interested. Khedira, 32, was scarcely involved in Juve's surge last season, featuring for 977 minutes of football, across ...

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Adeleke's second gold as Mayne makes final

The medals kept coming for the Irish at the European Youth Olympics Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan yesterday, spearheaded by Rhasidat Adeleke who completed a superb sprint double. The 16-year-old clocked 23.92 to win the girls' 200m yesterday, adding to ...

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Mariners to present Ichiro franchise's top award

The Seattle Mariners announced that Ichiro Suzuki, who retired in March after playing his final two games in Japan, will receive the Franchise Achievement Award. The award will be presented during a pregame ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 14, before a game ...

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Scouting Bruno Fernandes - the man who would add unpredictability to Liverpool's midfield

Liverpool faced Sporting CP this week in New York, with the 2-2 draw rounding up their pre-season tour of America. The match in question wasn't particularly thrilling, and with the scores level after 90 minutes, supporters required something of note to grab ...

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Africa Cycling President, Azzam Arrives for Africa Cup

President of the Confederation of African Cycling (CAC), Mohammed Wagih Azzam, has lauded Nigeria for finally putting the Velodrome Complex to use after 16 years of inactivity. History will be made today (Friday) as the state-of -the -art cycling arena ...

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Madrid star Asensio calls injury 'hard to accept' as he laments bad luck

The attacker is facing a long spell on the sidelines but he is confident of recovering from his injury and returning to his top form. Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio lamented his bad luck but has vowed to bounce back after suffering a serious knee injury.

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PFL 5: Chris Wade vs. Akhmed Aliev results & highlights

The Professional Fighters League hosts its last event before heading into the playoff portion of the 2019 season when it hosted PFL5 on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Follow along with FanSided for all the results and highlights right here.

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AITEO Cup Grand Finale Sets Kaduna Aglow

The Final matches of the men and women competitions of this year's AITEO Cup will take place at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna on Sunday, setting alight the former administrative capital of northern Nigeria. The men's final of the National Cup ...

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Time was right to combine Richie Mo'unga, Beauden Barrett -- Steve Hansen says

Steve Hansen has been pondering playing Richie Mo'unga and Beauden Barrett together for 'quite a while', the All Blacks coach said on Thursday, and Saturday's Test against South Africa was just the right time to give it a go. Hansen sprung a surprise when ...

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NBA season-win totals released: Who is worth an early bet?

Caesars Sportsbook released its NBA win totals Thursday for the upcoming season, so it got us thinking about potential early bets that might be worth a wager. Editor's Picks. Bucks, Clippers top Caesars' season-win totals. Our experts -- Joe Fortenbaugh, ...

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Arsenal sign Ceballos, Saliba

New Arsenal signing Dani Ceballos has revealed the prospect of working under Unai Emery was the "turning point" in his decision to join the English Premier League club on a season-long loan from Real Madrid. The 22-year-old Spain international is highly ...

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The NFL is back: What you need to know from every training camp

NFL training camps have officially begun -- and so have the holdouts. So far, five players are not with their teams due to unhappiness with their situations. Elsewhere in the NFL: A Bears running back honors Walter Payton on what would have been his 65th ...

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Ex-Flying Eagles star joins Watford

Watford have announced the signing of former Manchester City youngster, Tom Dele-Bashiru. The 19-year-old midfielder made one first-team appearance after coming through the ranks at the Etihad Stadium, featuring in a Carabao Cup win over Leicester in ...

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Alex Rance door open but Tigers have Friday on their mind

Although Richmond coach Damien Hardwick's mind is focused only on the looming blockbuster against Collingwood on Friday night at the MCG, the question of whether champion defender Alex Rance is a realistic chance of returning from an ACL injury ...

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Teenage Sensation Mati Makes Team Nigeria List to 2019 ITTF Africa Cup

African cadet champion, Taiwo Mati is the surprise inclusion in Team Nigeria for the 2019 ITTF Africa Cup which serves off on August 3 through August 5 at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos. Mati, who also emerged as the ...

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Robert Whittaker-Israel Adesanya UFC fight in Melbourne

Robert Whittaker will be hoping it's a case of third time lucky in Australia, with his UFC middleweight title defence against New Zealender Israel Adesanya finally confirmed for October 6 at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium. At one time the fight had been rumoured ...

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Settlement reached in Grand Rapids Drive player's death

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- The mother of a 26-year-old Grand Rapids Drive player who died in March 2018 after collapsing on the court has settled a lawsuit with the NBA and Detroit Pistons. A document filed Wednesday, July 24 n U.S. District Court in Grand ...

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Icardi to Napoli? I've always had great strikers – Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti said he has always had great strikers as Napoli continue to be linked with Inter outcast Mauro Icardi. Icardi – absent from Inter's pre-season tour – is not wanted by new head coach Antonio Conte as the Serie A club try to sell their former captain ...

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Geelong Cats: Tom Hawkins not thinking retirement yet

GEELONG'S milestone man Tom Hawkins has set his sights on playing for many more years to come, saying retirement isn't on his mind. Hawkins will notch his 250-game milestone in Sunday's AFL clash with Sydney at the SCG. The 31-year-old battled ...

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Football | Kent State DB Qwuantrezz Knight receives immediate eligibility

Persistence paid off for Kent State defensive back Qwuantrezz Knight. After originally having his request for immediate eligibility denied by the NCAA, the Maryland transfer won his appeal and is now eligible to compete for the Golden Flashes in 2019.

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Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Tottenham make approach for Dybala

Wolfsburg midfielder Xaver Schlager is dreaming of a move to Arsenal, despite only joining the Bundesliga side last month. Schlager joined Wolfsburg in June from Red Bull Salzburg, moving from the Austrian champions in a €12 million (£11m/$13m) deal.

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Atletico Madrid demand La Liga revoke Barcelona's Griezmann licence

Atletico Madrid have demanded La Liga prevent Antoine Griezmann from playing for Barcelona next season, according to the Spanish top flight's president Javier Tebas. Updated Updated 24 mins ago. Share. Share on Facebook; Share on Twitter. Griezmann ...

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'Sarri was my manager, not my friend' - Jorginho vows to kick on under Lampard at Chelsea

Chelsea midfielder Jorginho has expressed his desire to turn the page on the Maurizio Sarri era, with Frank Lampard now in charge at Stamford Bridge. Sarri departed the club after just one season in charge, taking over Juventus with Chelsea legend ...

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Ross Lyon: David King would be 'staggered' if Fremantle sacked coach

There's been a lot of heat surrounding Fremantle coach Ross Lyon's future. Lyon is contracted until the end of 2020, but is yet to be offered a contract extension, with rumours swirling that he could part ways with the club. Refresh. Sun Yang shouldn't be ...

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AFL top 100: Round 19 preview - Collingwood versus Richmond

The AFL has certainly got some things right this year. An even competition, in which 14 teams are still mathematically in the hunt for a finals berth and a crunch game every Friday night that can truly be regarded as a blockbuster. So it is this week, with the ...

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WR Sanders (Achilles) participates in 7-on-7 drill

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders on Wednesday continued his quest to return after tearing his Achilles tendon in time to start the team's regular-season opener against the Oakland Raiders on Sept. 9. For the first time ...

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NBA, Pistons Settle Mom's Suit Over G-League Player's Death

Law360 (July 24, 2019, 7:27 PM EDT) -- The National Basketball Association and the Detroit Pistons have settled a wrongful death suit brought in Michigan federal court by the mother of a former player for the Pistons' minor league squad who died of a heart ...

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Transfer Talk: Liverpool downplay interest in Real Madrid's Bale

The European transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers and keep up to date with the latest gossip below. Top free agents in 2020 | What do Europe's elite need. TOP STORY: Klopp rules out move for Bale. Last season's Champions ...

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Copa America: Conmebol ban Messi

Argentine star fined. The Argentine superstar's punishment for his straight red in the third-place playoff against Chile has been confirmed. The Albicelesta captain has been hit with a one-game ban (as per ESPN) for that red card he received in the third-place ...

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Watford sign Dele-Bashiru on six-year deal

Watford have signed former Manchester City midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru on a six-year contract. The Nigerian Under-20 international was picked up by the Hornets after his contract with the Citizens expired. He made his senior debut with City in the Carabao ...

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Helton: Focused on USC, not outside noise

LOS ANGELES - While rumors surrounding USC Trojans coach Clay Helton's job security continue to swell, neither he nor his players are paying much attention to them as they prepare to begin fall camp next week. "I've never worried about the outside noise ...

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PFL Weigh-in Results: Card Updated After Three Fighters Miss Weight

The fifth card of the Professional Fighters League 2019 regular season has undergone some changes after three fighters on the card failed to make weight on Wednesday. Ramsey Nijem, Carlos Silva and Gadzhi Rabadanov all missed weight. Silva checked ...

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Eric Bailly fearing for his future as Manchester United push for Harry Maguire deal

Manchester United star Eric Bailly fears he'll be the victim of Harry Maguire's proposed move to Old Trafford. Ed Woodward will not attend the China leg of the club's pre-season tour after deciding to remain in the UK to conclude transfer business. United have ...

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Jorginho eager to adapt to new Chelsea role as he reveals truth about Maurizio Sarri bond

The Brazilian-born Italian became a target because he was tagged as Maurizio Sarri's “teachers pet” – the player “Sarri-ball” revolved around, the player who always played, even when other teams seemed to have work out how to stop him. The short pass ...

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World Cup debut beckons to Kenyan women's rugby team

NAIROBI, July 24 (Xinhua) -- Kenya target to get it right on first attempt when they head to Johannesburg, next week for the 2021 Africa Women's Rugby World Cup qualifiers. "Credit to the girls, they have worked hard to reach here. But it is not over because ...

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Yandy Diaz lands on injured list after fouling pitch off left ankle

Infielder Yandy Diaz landed on the 10-day injured list with a bone bruise after fouling a pitch off the inside of his left ankle. DIRK SHADD | TimesTampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash, on left, and trainer Mark Vinson take a look at Yandy Diaz (2) after he ...

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Unai Emery makes it brutally clear there is no way back for Laurent Koscielny at Arsenal

Gunners boss Emery insists Koscielny will stay with the club's Under-23s - even when Arsenal return to London. Share. Comments. By. John CrossChief Football Writer. 04:04, 24 JUL 2019. Sport. Arsenal players learn baseball skills from Washington ...

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Arsenal lose on penalties to Real Madrid - what we learned: Lacazette and Aubameyang star as Bale makes point

Arsenal suffered their first defeat of their pre-season as they lost on penalties to Real Madrid after a 2-2 draw. In a bizarre game which saw two red cards in the first half, Arsenal took a two-goal lead through Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick ...

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'I just think I'm better': Whittaker fires first shot before UFC mega-fight

World middleweight champion Robert Whittaker will make his long-awaited return to the octagon on the first weekend of October at UFC 243 - with the event at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium widely expected to be the biggest crowd in UFC history. Almost 18 ...

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OFFICIAL: Asante Kotoko bolster roster for Africa with the signing of Augustine Okrah

A statement on the club's website red: ''Management has secured the services of talented attacker, Augustine Okrah to strengthen the team ahead of the 2019/20 CAF Champions League, which starts next month.

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D'Tigers crash out of maiden AfroCan

Kelvin Ekerete. D'Tigers have crashed out of the maiden FIBA AfroCan in Bamako after losing 85-80 to Algeria in their round of 16 fixture on Tuesday. The team failed to win a match at the competition. The home-based team tutored by Ogor Odaudu needed a ...

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Tierney not for sale to anyone, warns Hoops boss Lennon

Neil Lennon hopes Celtic have fended off Arsenal's interest in Kieran Tierney - and warned they are ready to fight off any other suitors. Gunners boss Unai Emery lodged two bids - the second which potentially could have reached £25 million (€28m) - for the ...

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One-armed fighter Nick Newell signs with Bellator, set for August debut

Okay let's clarify something right away: Nick Newell isn't really a one-armed fighter. He has two arms ... one of those arms just ends after the elbow. The fact that he's a congenital amputee hasn't stopped him from amassing an impressive 15-2 record, but it has ...

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Cristiano Ronaldo has bizarre brain fart after pitch invader

Cristiano Ronaldo suffered a brain fart when he launched himself into a group of police in China as a pitch invader was hunted down during Juventus' training session in Nanjing. Just days out from Juventus' International Champions' Cup clash with Inter ...

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Real Madrid 2-2 Arsenal LIVE: Gareth Bale and Marco Asensio draw Los Blancos level

Follow all the action from the International Champions Cup clash at FedExField in Maryland. Kick-off at 12am (UK). Share. By. James WhalingSports Journalist. Updated 02:06, 24 JUL 2019. Sport. Arsenal players learn baseball skills from Washington ...

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Falcons GM optimistic about Julio contract talks

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff continued to express optimism about the progress of contract talks with Julio Jones, without putting a timetable on reaching a new deal with the star wide receiver. Jones reported ...

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Former Asante Kotoko striker Abass Mohammed signs for Nigerian champions Enyimba

Mohammed was available for free after terminating his contract with Asante Kotoko in April this year. His previous experience with Medeama in the CAF Confederation Cup makes him a key figure for the Peoples Elephants. Enyimba will face Burkinabe side ...

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Lyon's Nabil Fekir signs for Real Betis

French World Cup-winning midfielder Nabil Fekir has completed a surprising move from Lyon to Real Betis, the La Liga club announced yesterday. "Real Betis and Olympique Lyonnais have reached an agreement for the transfer of midfielder Nabil Fekir," the ...

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AFCON 2021: Rohr wary of Benin, Lesotho, S'Leone

Johnny Edward. Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has dismissed the notion that his team will qualify easily for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, Sports Extra reports. The Eagles were drawn alongside Benin, Lesotho and Sierra Leone in Group L ...

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Iheanacho scores after 10 months

Johnny Edward. Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho scored his first pre-season goal for Leicester City in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Cambridge United. The goal ended Iheanacho's 10-month old goal drought, which dates back to September 2018 when he ...

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Chris Weidman's 205 pound debut will come against Dominick Reyes in October

The light heavyweight debut of Chris Weidman has finally been set. The former middleweight champion will take on #4 ranked Dominick Reyes in the main event of UFC on ESPN 6 in Boston on October 18th. The booking was revealed by ESPN earlier today ...

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Whittaker-Adesanya set for Melbourne fight

The highly anticipated Robert Whittaker vs. Israel Adesanya middleweight title unification bout finally has a home. The fight, which will headline UFC 243, will take place at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia, on Oct. 6, UFC officials announced Tuesday.

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Ronaldo escapes sexual assault charge

The Clark County District Attorney's Office in Nevada announced Monday that it will not bring charges against international soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo over an alleged sexual assault that took place in 2009. "The allegations of sexual assault against ...

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Celtic venture into unknown for visit of minnows

When it comes to preparation it was easier for Neil Lennon to plan for life without Kieran Tierney than it was to ready his side for a little-known team from Estonia. Lennon understands the economic landscape well enough to have suspected, when Arsenal ...

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Real Madrid v Arsenal: International Champions Cup – live!

46 min: And we're off in the second half! Lots of subs to make track of and we've have them over to you in short order. Facebook Twitter · 5m ago 19:55. Half time: Real Madrid 0-2 Arsenal. Well, that was eventful. Arsenal took advantage of a sluggish start and ...

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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. returns August 10th

Okay, so the last two tries didn't really work out, but we might actually finally get to see Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. back in the ring before long. He's reportedly set to return to action on August 10th in Tijuana against Colombian journeyman Evert Bravo. The weight ...

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Gareth Bale: Man Utd, PSG & 10 clubs that the unwanted Welsh winger could sign for

The 30-year-old forward appears destined to leave Real Madrid this summer, but where might he end up? While Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has said that he is content that Gareth Bale is part of his squad, he also claimed that the former Tottenham star ...

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Canelo Alvarez in 'Deep Negotiations' for Disappointing Matchup

According to boxing insider Mike Coppinger of The Athletic, Canelo Alvarez is in serious talks to take on Sergey Derevyancenko in a fall fight. This follows today's BF purse bid postponement. Sources tell @TheAthleticBOX Canelo Alvarez and Sergey ...

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White: Cyborg won't fight Nunes again because she's 'afraid to lose'

Despite her saying otherwise, UFC president Dana White continues to state that Cris Cyborg doesn't want another Amanda Nunes fight. Cyborg, who fights Felicia Spencer at UFC 240 this weekend, is the obvious choice to fight for the 145-pound belt again if ...

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Cristiano Ronaldo won't be prosecuted in 2009 sexual assault case

(CNN) Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will not face sexual assault charges in Las Vegas, the Clark County District Attorney's office said Monday. The allegations, which were first made in 2009, cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, the office said ...

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'Ceballos is a very good player' - Emery praises midfielder ahead of potential loan move

Amid reports the midfielder is set to arrive from Real Madrid, the manager discussed the Spain international. Arsenal head coach Unai Emery voiced his admiration for Real Madrid's Dani Ceballos, who is reportedly poised to join the Premier League side.

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Transfer Talk: Pogba's Madrid move tied to Bale's Bernabeu exit

The European transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers and keep up to date with the latest gossip below. Top free agents in 2020 | What do Europe's elite need. TOP STORY: Bale the lynchpin in Pogba move to Madrid. The rumours ...

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Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander fears the axe after Netball World Cup disappointment

Australia coach Lisa Alexander admits she could face the axe following Sunday's Netball World Cup final loss to New Zealand in Liverpool. Alexander's side went down 52-51 in a dramatic encounter to surrender the World Cup for the first time since 2003 at ...

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It's now time to concentrate on club – Ighalo

Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo announced on Saturday his retirement from international football after winning the Golden Boot at the Africa Cup of Nations. The 30-year-old Shanghai Shenhua striker struck five times as the Super Eagles finished third in Egypt, ...

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Tiger, Brooks and The Beard: The best of an all-too-fast major season

DUBLIN , Ireland — With Shane Lowry having captured the British Open Sunday at Royal Portrush and all of Ireland not nearly finished celebrating, this brings an abrupt and jarring close to golf's 2019 major championship season. So it's our duty to remind ...

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Emery praises versatile Arsenal target Ceballos

Arsenal manager Unai Emery said on Monday that Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos was someone he admired as the Premier League club work on bringing in one player. The Gunners have yet to make a marquee signing in this transfer window, but ...

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Why Cristiano Ronaldo Won't Face Charges and What Comes Next in Rape Case

Juventus and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo will not face criminal charges for allegedly raping a woman in a penthouse at Las Vegas's Palms Casino Resort more than 10 years ago. This development occurred on Monday, when the Office of Clark County ...

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Ivan Rakitic issues fresh update on his future amid Man Utd transfer link

Ivan Rakitic has reiterated his desire to stay at Barcelona amid speculation linking him with a move away from the Nou Camp. The Croatian has been consistently rumoured to be a target for other sides across Europe this summer including Inter Milan and ...

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Surplus To Requirements: Gareth Bale And 5 Other Stars Who Longer Fit

Zinedine Zidane's comment on Gareth Bale's future at Real Madrid - or lack thereof - has generated a lot of talk and much criticism of the Real Madrid Coach's take on the situation. We hope he leaves soon. It would be best for everyone. We are working on his ...

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Liverpool-linked Fekir completes transfer to Real Betis

After nearly moving to Anfield in the summer of 2018, the France playmaker will head to Spain to compete in La Liga. France international Nabil Fekir has completed his move from Lyon to Real Betis, the Liga club have announced. Fekir, who nearly ...

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GOtv boxing: Agbaje shines as Babatunde crush Ghanaian foe

'Tana Aiyejina. Featherweight boxer Taiwo Agbaje was the star man as he defeated the highly-experienced Waidi Usman to claim the GOtv Boxing Night 19 top prize of N1m and the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy for the best boxer on Sunday in ...

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Juventus 'planning player-plus-cash move for Neymar as they aim to beat Barcelona to the Brazilian's signature'

Juventus are lining up a stunning move for wantaway Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar, according to El Mundo Deportivo. The Serie A champions are willing to offer cash and players for the Brazilian in the hope they can beat Barcelona to his signature.

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Nabil Fekir seals Real Betis transfer to end Arsenal and Liverpool speculation

Nabil Fekir has sealed his move to Real Betis - ending speculation over a potential switch to Arsenal or Liverpool . Liverpool came very close to landing Fekir from Lyon last summer only for the deal to fall through late in proceedings. Arsenal have been linked ...

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Of Chelsea Nigeria, Arsenal Nigeria, Man U Nigeria, et al

Soyombo Opeyemi. The 'mathematical' and cerebral Segun Odegbami deserves plaudits for his virtual coverage of the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt 2019. In his “AFCON 2019 – Daily Diary” titled, “The Fly on the Wall – Day 23”, the ex-Green ...

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FIFA takeover: CAF executive member threatens court action

Sodiq Oyeleke with agency report. An executive committee member of the Confederation of Africa Football, Hasan Bility, has threatened to challenge the decision of FIFA to take over the administration of the Africa football body, in Swiss-based Court of ...

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Zinedine Zidane hits back over Gareth Bale, Dani Ceballos set for Arsenal loan

Zinedine Zidane has denied disrespecting Gareth Bale, and claimed the Welsh winger was left out against Bayern Munich because he did not want to play. “I have not disrespected anyone,” the Real Madrid head coach told a press conference before the ...

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Antoine Griezmann names the Arsenal star he wants to join Barcelona and makes Liverpool confession

New Barcelona signing Antoine Griezmann insists he would 'love' to play with Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette and says Liverpool 'deserve' to win the Premier League. Griezmann shares a dressing room with fellow France international Lacazette while ...

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Transfer Talk: Celtic playing hardball with Arsenal in Tierney deal

The European transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers and keep up to date with the latest gossip below. Top free agents in 2020 | What do Europe's elite need. TOP STORY: Tierney to pricey for Arsenal's tastes? Kieran Tierney's ...

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British kid enjoys holiday beach kickabout with Barcelona captain Lionel Messi

Bored Mackenzie O'Neill went for a beach kick about on his own – and ended up going head-to-head with £135million Barcelona captain Lionel Messi. The 11-year-old was on holiday with his family in Antigua when Messi's dad Jorge spotted him and invited ...

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Unai Emery confirms Arsenal are close to completing Dani Ceballos loan transfer

Arsenal are set to finalise the loan signing of Dani Ceballos from Real Madrid by the end of the week. Share. Comments. By. John CrossChief Football Writer. 23:12, 22 JUL 2019. Sport. Transfer profile: Dani Ceballos. Transfer profile: Dani Ceballos.

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No Charges for Cristiano Ronaldo in Las Vegas Sexual Assault Case

The district attorney's office in Las Vegas announced Monday that it would not prosecute an allegation of sexual assault made against the soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo. “Based upon a review of the information presented at this time, the allegations of sexual ...

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MLS Week 20: Zlatan vs LAFC

The LA derby opened the week 20 schedule with Zlatan Ibrahimovic delivering on his opinion that he's the best player in MLS over leading scorer Carlos Vela. Ibrahimovic scored all three goals in the Galaxy's 3-2 home win over LAFC on Friday. The Galaxy ...

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Manny Pacquiao turns back the clock in victory over Keith Thurman

Writing about Manny Pacquiao, Bart Barry recently proclaimed, "There has been no one like him since his debut in 1995, and that phrase may hold-up still in the year 2050." On July 20, at age 40, Pacquiao added to his legend by outpointing previously ...

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Disappointed Pumas turn attention to Wallabies

A stewing Argentina team missing veteran hooker Agustin Creevy will land in Australia with words of praise from the All Blacks still ringing in their ears. The Pumas face the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday hoping to bounce back from a gutting 20-16 Rugby ...

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AFCON Best 11: Those who judge never understand- Ighalo

AFCON 2019 top scorer, Odion Ighalo has taken a swipe at those who wrote him off as not worthy of being Eagles top striker at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, berating them as lacking understanding.

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Sacking Rohr won't solve Eagles' problem – Eguavoen

Ex international, Augustine Eguavoen has revealed that plans to sack Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr won't put an end to the problems affecting Nigerian football. Rohr, AFCON. Nigeria's coach Gernot Rohr reacts during the 2019 Africa Cup of ...

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Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship: Sathiyan and Archana table-toppers

The Singaporean pair had beaten A Sharath Kamal and Sreeja Akula in the semifinal, the only gold missing from Sharath's closet in this meet. Share Via Email. Published: 22nd July 2019 08:08 AM | Last Updated: 22nd July 2019 08:08 AM | A+A A-. India's G ...

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Man City 'offered Bayern Munich star' in part-exchange for Leroy Sane

Manchester City have reportedly been offered Bayern Munich left-back David Alaba. The German giants are willing to let the Austrian leave this summer if they can use him in a part-exchange deal. According to Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo, Alaba ...

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Real Madrid's new plan to sign £180m-rated Paul Pogba from Man Utd

Real Madrid have hatched a new plan to sign Paul Pogba - being patient. Through the player himself and his outspoken agent Mino Raiola, Real have put pressure on Manchester United to sell their star midfielder. But the Old Trafford club's response has ...

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Man City 'offered Bayern Munich star' in part-exchange for Leroy Sane

Bayern Munich have made it clear they want to sign Sane from the Premier League champions this summer. Share. Comments. By. Martin Domin. 03:17, 22 JUL 2019; Updated 03:20, 22 JUL 2019. Sport. Guardiola plans penalty practice after City's Shanghai ...

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Renard quits Morocco after AFCON flop

Having led both Zambia and Ivory Coast to Africa Cup of Nations glory during his coaching career and had a successful start to his Morocco tenure, much was expected of Herve Renard in this year's tournament in Egypt. But Morocco endured a disappointing ...

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Andy Ruiz: I'm More Comfortable With Joshua Rematch in US

Heavyweight contender Andy Ruiz is still negotiating the details of his rematch with Anthony Joshua. Last month, Ruiz pulled off a shocker when he stopped Joshua in seven rounds. He dropped Joshua four times before the contest was waved off at Madison ...

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Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship: G Sathiyan-Archana Kamath grab gold in mixed doubles

Cuttack: Indian mixed doubles pair of G Sathiyan and Archana Kamath defeated Singapore`s Pang Yu En Koen and Goi Rui Xuan 3-0 in the final and won the gold medal in the 21st Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships at the Jawaharlal Nehru ...

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Arsenal 'face competition from European giants' from Wilfried Zaha

Arsenal will reportedly face competition from Bayern Munich for Wilfried Zaha. The Gunners have made the Crystal Palace winger one of their main targets this summer. The north Londoners are believed to have made a bid in the region of £40million which ...

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Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Bale offered £1m a week in China

Juventus head coach Maurizio Sarri expects the Serie A champions to make more signings before the transfer window closes. It has been a busy off-season for Juve, who have signed Matthijs de Ligt, Aaron Ramsey, Adrien Rabiot, Luca Pellegrini, Merih ...

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Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Bale wanted by two Chinese Super League teams

Paris Saint-Germain star Julian Draxler has insisted his future in the French capital is not intrinsically linked to whether Neymar stays with the Ligue 1 champions. The German international has been the subject of much transfer speculation this summer, with ...

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Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk fires warning to title rivals Man City

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has fired a warning to English Premier League champions Manchester City, asserting that the Reds will be even better this season. Liverpool lost the EPL title to City by just one point last term, but the Reds' 97-point tally was ...

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Lucas backs 'amazing' Leonardo to do right by PSG amid Neymar uncertainty

Lucas Moura expects Leonardo to do right by Paris Saint-Germain amid the uncertainty surrounding the future of Neymar. Brazil star Neymar is keen to leave Parc des Princes, with a return to Spain via Barcelona or Real Madrid considered his most likely ...

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Pacquiao win sends PH into festive mood anew

MANILA, Philippines — In a remote village in Hermosa, Bataan province, boxing champion Manny Pacquiao's win over American boxer Keith Thurman was celebrated with loud cheers. About 100 Aeta people in Pastolan Village gathered in front of the ...

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Transfer Talk: Perisic the piece to push through Lukaku's Man Utd exit?

The European transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers and keep up to date with the latest gossip below. Top free agents in 2020 | What do Europe's elite need. Inter consider Perisic-plus-cash offer for United's Lukaku. Ivan Perisic ...

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Iwobi ready to fight for place in Arsenal

Sodiq Oyeleke. Alex Iwobi has revealed that he would like Arsenal to sign “World-class” Wilfried Zaha. The Gunners have been linked with a move for the Crystal Palace talisman for much of the summer transfer window, but no move has yet come to fruition.

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Sundqvist agrees to four-year contract with Blues

Oskar Sundqvist agreed to terms on a four-year, $11 million contract with the St. Louis Blues on Sunday. It has an average annual value of $2.75 million. The 25-year-old forward, who was a restricted free agent, avoided a salary arbitration hearing scheduled ...

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Why Man Utd manager Solskjaer will reject chance to sign Real Madrid's Gareth Bale amid Zinedine Zidane row

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will reject the chance to offer Gareth Bale an escape route from Real Madrid this summer, according to reports. Bale has won four Champions League trophies and a La Liga title at Real Madrid but his six-year spell at the Bernabeu ...

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Akor inspires big win by Sogndal

Flying Eagles striker Jerome Akor scored a brace and could even have grabbed a hat-trick but for a missed penalty in the last minute as Sogndal thrashed Tromsdalen 5-2 today. Akor, 19, scored in the 31^st and 61^st minutes to open his goals' account in ...

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Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship: Fifteen Indian paddlers move into main draw

Exactly half the number of 24 that forms part of the main draw, with eight seeded players having been given direct entry, will be Indians. Share Via Email. Published: 21st July 2019 08:17 AM | Last Updated: 21st July 2019 08:17 AM | A+A A-. Indian players in ...

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Tottenham vs Juventus: Prediction, TV channel, LIVE stream, h2h, UK kick-off time, tickets, odds, lineups

Juventus vs Tottenham 2019 International Champions Cup Venue: Singapore National Stadium Date: Sunday, July 21, 2019. Kick-off time: 12:30pm BST. Tottenham begin their pre-season campaign with an eagerly-awaited clash against Juventus on Sunday ...

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Johnson-Holmes hoping for free chicken schnittys after blur of a debut

Johannesburg: Wallabies prop Harry Johnson-Holmes says his 31-minute cameo off the bench on Test debut was mostly a blur and also hopes he gets a few free chicken schnitzels from the Lord Dudley Hotel after the story of his surprise midweek phone call ...

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Bayern Munich 3 Real Madrid 1: Eden Hazard's debut ends in International Champions Cup drubbing

Eden Hazard may have earned his dream move to Real Madrid this summer, but the former Chelsea star's Los Blancos debut ended with a nightmare result in Houston, Texas. Bayern Munich ran out 3-1 winners in the International Champions Cup clash, with ...

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Arsenal fans at odds with owner

ARSENAL FANS are frustrated with the club management which has forced thousands of them to s… Better against Mexico. “We have to pick ourselves up and try to give a better performance against Mexico,” said Tri… Carter starts World Champs campaign.

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Longshot Shane Lowry Closing In On First Major Title At Open Championship

Irishman Shane Lowry shot the lowest round of the tournament at Royal Portrush Saturday, carding an 8-under 63 to take a four-shot lead into the final round of the Open Championship. The fans in Northern Ireland have been amazing, and especially ...

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Pacquiao-Thurman live undercard results: Nery stops Payano with brutal body shot

In progress: Bantamweight Luis Nery stopped Juan Carlos Payano with a tremendous body shot in Round 9. Caleb Plant, left, sent Mike Lee three times to the canvas en route to a TKO victory in Round 3. Stewart Cook/Fox Sports/PictureGroup. LAS VEGAS ...

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'NZ were broken but proud after World Cup final'

WELLINGTON: Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum said Kane Williamson's team was low after the narrow defeat to England in the ICC 2019 World Cup final, but lauded their effort in getting there. McCullum knows what it's like to lose a World ...

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PSG provide update on Barcelona's transfer pursuit of Neymar

Paris Saint-Germain have given the latest on Neymar's transfer situation as Barcelona look to hand the Brazilian a return. Share. Comments. By. Rich JonesSports writer. 02:43, 21 JUL 2019. Sport. Neymar steals the show at five-a-side tournament in Sao ...

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What Premier League Team Is Interested in Aaron Long? Let's Figure It Out

It looks like the Aaron Long Premier League transfer rumors are done for now. According to ESPN, the New York Red Bulls have rejected offers for Long and have refused to counter. Expect Long to go the Miguel Almiron route: finish the season in MLS, then ...

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Larson staying with Ganassi for final year of deal

Kyle Larson put an end to any speculation about him and his ride for next season. Larson said he'll be back with Chip Ganassi Racing, which has him under contract through next year. "I like being at Chip's place. He's an amazing boss and gave me my shot.

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Transfer Talk: Tottenham jump queue to sign Sessegnon

The European transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers and keep up to date with the latest gossip below. Top free agents in 2020 | What do Europe's elite need. TOP STORY: Spurs closing in on Sessegnon. Ryan Sessegnon is set to ...

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Manny Pacquiao vs Keith Thurman LIVE results: UK fight start time, undercard, TV channel and live stream

Manny Pacquiaon will attempt to roll back the years when he takes on the undefeated Keith Thurman tonight. The ring legend is fighting for the 71st time as a professional and shows no sign of slowing down at the age of 40. Thurman is 10 years Pacquiao's ...

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From schnitzels to Springboks for Wallaby

Summoned to South Africa while in the middle of eating a schnitzel at a Sydney pub, Wallabies prop Harry Johnson-Holmes got his first taste of Test rugby in Johannesburg. The 22-year-old got a phone call on Tuesday night from Australia coach Michael ...

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Virgil van Dijk on why Liverpool are going nowhere – and the swap deal that didn't happen

Virgil van Dijk has fired an early warning to Manchester City that Liverpool are planning another tilt at wresting the Premier League title from their grasp. The Reds earned 97 points last season, their highest-ever tally but still one fewer than City, who clinched ...

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Juventus vs Tottenham LIVE stream, TV channel info and UK time: How to watch International Champions Cup online

Tottenham begin their pre-season campaign with an eagerly-awaited clash against Juventus on Sunday. The International Champions Cup encounter in Singapore kicks off an intriguing run of fixtures for Spurs, who take on Manchester United in Shanghai ...

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Columbus Crew v Montreal Impact ⇔ Football Match Review ≡ Predictions, results, odds

What a hot football game will start right now! This day is 20 July and we will behold the football scramble between Columbus Crew and Montreal Impact! The football play is taking place in the leaguea Major League Soccer in USA. The broadcast is organized ...

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I might have to leave Arsenal if they sign Zaha - Iwobi

The Nigeria international says he'll fight for his place if the Ivorian joins, but won't sit on the sidelines. Arsenal wide-man Alex Iwobi claims he may be forced to quit the club if they fulfill their ambition of signing Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace. The Gunners ...

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The Anatomy Of A New Sports Rivalry: Assessing Four Factors Driving The Intensity Of The LAFC, LA Galaxy Derby

El Trafico is En Fuego. Friday night offered more evidence to this effect. In one of the more thrilling and intense regular-season live sporting events I've attended in decades, the L.A. Galaxy beat their cross-town rivals, LAFC, by a 3-2 score. Each team's star ...

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Benfica Cruise Past Chivas 3-0 in 2019 International Champions Cup Friendly

Benfica beat Chivas during Saturday's International Champions Cup action, cruising to an easy 3-0 win. Raul de Tomas provided the Portuguese side with a dream start after just four minutes, and Rafa Silva and Haris Seferovic added to the advantage in the ...

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Mason Mount eyes Chelsea shot under Frank Lampard after doing essays on icon aged 11

MASON MOUNT wrote essays on Frank Lampard for his homework at the Chelsea Academy. He based his game on the Stamford Bridge legend — and now can see a path to the first team under new boss Lamps. Mason Mount used to write essays on ...

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Mauricio Pochettino closes in on Fulham's Ryan Sessegnon as Tottenham lead transfer fight

The Champions League finalists have already splashed out £65million on Tanguy Ndombele and Jack Clarke this summer. And Express Sport understands they are now in pole position to land Sessegnon who they see as a long-term replacement for Paris ...

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'It has not moved' - No concrete offers for Neymar, insists Leonardo

The Brazil superstar has been heavily linked with a return to Barcelona but the sporting director is adamant no offers have been tabled for him. Paris Saint-Germain have not received a "concrete offer" for Neymar, the club's sporting director Leonardo said.

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Commonwealth TT C'ship: Indian women's, men's team win title

ANI | Updated: Jul 20, 2019 07:42 IST. Cuttack (Odisha) [India], July 20 (ANI): Both the women's and men's Indian team displayed an impressive performance to win the 21st Table Tennis Championship">Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship at the ...

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Why Paul Pogba only wants to sign for Real Madrid as transfer saga continues

Paul Pogba will wait patiently for his move to Real Madrid - because he is desperate to work with Zinedine Zidane. The Manchester United star flew with his team to Australia for their pre-season tour and has so far been an integral part of Ole Gunnar ...

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Cancer survivor Casey O'Brien looking to play Gophers football

CHICAGO – With radio interviews going on all around him, Casey O'Brien unbuttoned his crisp white shirt right in the middle of a hotel conference room, tugging it aside to reveal a raised, red line. The scar is a souvenir from a port in his chest that delivered ...

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Rohr lacks talent to coach Nigeria — Akpoborie

Former Nigeria international Jonathan Akpoborie said coach Gernot Rohr lacks the talent to lead the Super Eagles and does not deserve an all-expenses paid refresher training programme in Europe. *Akpoborie. South South stakeholders to honor Pinnick in ...

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Lopez-Nakatani live undercard: Hernandez Harrison stops De Angel in junior middleweight bout

Last fight: Dusty Hernandez Harrison stops Juan De Angel in junior middleweight bout. Next: Maxim Dadashev vs. Subriel Matias, 12 rounds, IBF junior welterweight eliminator<. Hernandez Harrison dominates, stops De Angel. It was a triumphant ...

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Stars coach Migne faces former boss LeRoy as he seeks to prove a point

... • Kenya have been placed in Pool 'G' of the qualifying campaign alongside seven-time champions Egypt, Togo and unheralded Comoros. • The qualifiers will present Migne the platform to right the wrongs made in the Afcon which came to a close yesterday.

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Gophers football player, cancer survivor delivers emotional speech at Big Ten luncheon

CHICAGO — Reverberations from Gophers football player Casey O'Brien's speech on being a four-time cancer survivor began with a 75-second standing ovation at the Big Ten kickoff luncheon Friday, July 19. O'Brien's 13-minute message about gratitude in ...

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FG welcomes Eagles from AFCON 2019

The Federal Government on Friday lauded the bronze medal-winning effort of the Super Eagles, as a team led by the Secretary to the Federal Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, received the Nigeria delegation to the finals in Egypt, on arrival at ...

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Pacquiao, Thurman make weight for Saturday

LAS VEGAS -- Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman had just made weight when they moved toward each other for the traditional staredown for the cheering fans and photographers on Friday afternoon inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena. It was hard not to ...

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British Open 2019: Tee times, pairings, TV, streaming and more for third round

Seventy-three golfers made the cut to advance to the third round of the 2019 British Open, but neither Tiger Woods nor Phil Mickelson were among them. Rory McIlroy's comeback also fell short after a rough start in Round 1 hampered his score. J.B. Holmes ...

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Argentina World Cup-winning coach Bilardo in intensive care

BUENOS AIRES, July 19 (Xinhua) -- Argentina World Cup-winning coach Carlos Bilardo is being treated in intensive care with complications related to Hakim-Adams syndrome, according to a medical report. The 81-year-old was admitted to the Argentine ...

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Greg Hardy on time in UFC: 'I'm a more calm, more happy, more deadly version of myself'

SAN ANTONIO — Love him or hate him, Greg Hardy is in it for the long haul. He takes on Juan Adams at UFC on ESPN 4 on Saturday at AT&T Center in San Antonio. It will be just his third UFC fight, and already he is eyeing championship gold. "I am going for ...

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Ighalo wins AFCON Golden Boot

Ebenezer Bajela. With five goals and one assist at the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations, retired Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo emerged the top scorer of the competition to take home the Golden Boot award for the top marksman. Ighalo netted the only ...

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British Open 2019: Nine takeaways entering Moving Day as Royal Portrush bears its teeth

After consuming 25 hours of golf over the last two days, my primary conclusion is maybe the most obvious: The Open Championship is sensational. We've seen everything: superstars missing cuts, huge names scooting up the leaderboard, a magnificent golf ...

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10 things we learned about the Buckeyes at B1G media days

There is always plenty gleaned about Ohio State at Big Ten media days in Chicago, and this year was no different. On Thursday, head coach Ryan Day -- plus player reps Jonathon Cooper, Jordan Fuller and K.J. Hill -- spoke with the media at length about a ...

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FIFA, others pay tribute to Mikel Obi after retirement

Gbenro Adeoye. Following Thursday's announcement by Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, of his retirement from international football, tributes have continued to pour in for him, including from the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, the sport's ...

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Gophers football player and cancer survivor Casey O'Brien delivers emotional speech at Big Ten luncheon

CHICAGO — Reverberations from Gophers football player Casey O'Brien's speech on being a four-time cancer survivor began with a 75-second standing ovation at the Big Ten kickoff luncheon Friday. O'Brien's 13-minute message about gratitude in the face ...

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Lopez-Nakatani live undercard: McCreary stays undefeated with split-decision win

In progress: Tyler Howard vs. Jamaal Davis, 8 rounds, middleweights. Falcao stops Gutierrez in Round 8. Mikey Williams/Top Rank. Middleweight Esquiva Falcao remained undefeated by scoring an eighth-round TKO of durable Jesus Gutierrez. Falcao (24-0 ...

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Super fans expected to pack NRG Stadium for Real Madrid-Bayern Munich matchup

HOUSTON - Olay, olay, olay, olay! There's cheer in the air and a buzz around Houston today, and for a good reason. “There's a big game, Real Madrid versus Bayern Munich, first time they have come to Houston,” said Eddie Mendoza, president of the Real ...

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Boca Juniors: De Rossi deal is '99 per cent done'

Boca Juniors president Daniel Angelici believes a deal for former Roma icon Daniele de Rossi is all but sealed. Sporting director Nicolas Burdisso spoke last month of his desire to see De Rossi join Boca after the World Cup winner left boyhood club Roma.

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Minnesota walk-on holder talks surviving cancer

CHICAGO -- University of Minnesota placeholder and four-time cancer survivor Casey O'Brien delivered the keynote speech at the Big Ten Football Kickoff Luncheon on Friday. O'Brien, a sophomore, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, an extremely rare form ...

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British Open 2019: Kyle Stanley confronted by playing partner for not yelling 'Fore'

Robert MacIntyre made the cut in his Open Championship debut, shooting rounds of 68 and 72 to advance to the weekend at Royal Portrush. However, it was the Scotland native's words, not play, that made headlines Friday night. Following his second round, ...

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Lowry, Holmes share Open lead as McIlroy leaves with cheers

Everyone in the massive grandstand rose to cheer and celebrate a bold performance by Rory McIlroy, who longed for such support and affection on his walk toward his final hole at Royal Portrush in the British Open. Except this was Friday.

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Algeria battle Senegal in AFCON final

Sodiq Oyeleke with agency reports. Two childhood friends, Djamel Belmadi and Aliou Cisse, lead their national teams — Algeria and Senegal — to the final match of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations at the Cairo International Stadium on Friday (today).

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Manny Pacquiao battling age, hungry Keith Thurman in title showdown

LAS VEGAS: Twenty-four years after first climbing into a professional boxing ring, Manny Pacquiao will attempt to defy the march of time here Saturday when he battles undefeated American Keith Thurman for the WBA welterweight crown. The 40-year-old ...

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Flames to face Burkina Faso, Uganda in 2021 AFCON qualifiers

The Flames have been drawn in Group B of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and will face with Uganda, Burkina Faso and a winner between Seychelles and South Sudan, with the first round of matches scheduled for November this year. While this ...

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Kidnappers Demand N700m Ransom On Siasia's Mother

The kidnappers o f Mrs Ogere Siasia, mother of Coach Samson Siasia has requested a whopping sum of N700million ransom. A source close to the family hinted newsmen that the gunmen made contacts Wednesday, demanding the huge amount for the ...

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Man Utd Join Spurs In Race To Sign Box-to-box Midfielder

Three-time European champions Manchester United have reportedly joined the race to sign highly rated AS Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo. According to the publication from popular Italian transfer news portal Calciomercato, Manchester United want to sign ...

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