Man City show of strength a tough reminder for Phil Foden

Manchester City demolished Brighton in the Premier League fixture and here are the talking points from the game. Share. Comments. By. Simon Bajkowski. 06:00, 1 SEP 2019. Sport. Click for Sound. Video Player is loading. Play Video. Play. Mute.

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Shakib not 'mentally prepared to lead in Tests, T20s'

Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh's Test and T20I captain, has made it clear that he is not "mentally prepared" or ready or interested in continuing to lead the team in any format, and would rather focus on his own game to be of greater value to the cause.

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AP sources: Seahawks close to landing Clowney from Texans

RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- The Seattle Seahawks are on the verge of acquiring standout pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney from the Houston Texans, two people with knowledge of the deal said Saturday. Such a move would bolster one of Seattle's biggest needs ...

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College football scores - Top 25 updates, Week 1 highlights, Mack Brown gets down

College football season is fully underway this weekend and we've kept tabs on all of Week 1's biggest games, latest scores and analysis of the Top 25 teams in action. From the Oregon-Auburn showdown, experts' picks, betting tips and important stuff like ... a ...

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College Football Rankings: B/R's Top 25 After Week 1

College football is back, baby, and it brought with it no shortage of drama, even if most of the upsets were relegated for those outside the Top 25. Matt Campbell's Iowa State Cyclones made it through a three-overtime nightmare against FCS Northern Iowa, ...

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Liverpool post club-record 13th league win; City hot in pursuit

LONDON (Reuters) - Liverpool's perfect start to the season continued with a 3-0 win at Burnley, a club-record 13th successive Premier League victory that quickly displaced Manchester City, 4-0 conquerors of Brighton & Hove Albion, at the top of the table.

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Jarryd Roughead joins St Kilda in an off-field role for the 2020 season and beyond

Roughead has been a highly sought after target among multiple clubs who were keen to get the four-time premiership Hawk on board after he announced his retirement. The Herald Sun reported in June that Roughead was being targeted by the Saints, with ...

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Osaka consoles teary Gauff, 15, after beating her at US Open

NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka looked across the net after ending Coco Gauff's U.S. Open in the third round Saturday night and saw the tears welling in the 15-year-old's eyes. Osaka also saw a bit of herself in the kid she'd just beaten 6-3, 6-0.

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Arsenal news: Big North London Derby decision, fans make Unai Emery demand, Elneny message

The North London Derby is here. The big day that the supporters of both clubs in north London look for first when the fixtures are announced is upon us, nice and early in the season. Head coach Unai Emery has a few issues to deal with ahead of the game, ...

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US Open 2019: Djokovic & Federer ease through, Medvedev wins despite meltdown

Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer remain on a collision course to meet in the US Open semi-finals after they each claimed straight-sets wins to reach the last 16. Djokovic declared himself "almost pain-free" after coming through a decent test from Denis ...

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Texans set to move on from Clowney, get franchise LT Tunsil

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans are set to move on from first overall pick Jadeveon Clowney and get a franchise left tackle in Laremy Tunsil in the biggest moves amid a flurry of trades on Saturday. The Texans traded disgruntled defensive end Jadeveon ...

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The marvel that is Jasprit Bumrah

A week ago at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Jasprit Bumrah was bowling from an end of the ground where the breeze was blowing from right to left as he ran in. So he thought to himself, "I'll bowl outswingers today." On Saturday at Sabina Park, the ...

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Blockbuster Jadeveon Clowney, Laremy Tunsil Trades Underscore Texans' Ineptitude

The Houston Texans traded star pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney to the Seahawks for pennies on the dollar. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File). ASSOCIATED PRESS. When the Houston Texans fired general manager Brian Gaine back in June, it caught a lot of ...

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All at sea

JASPRIT BUMRAH bamboozled the West Indies at Sabina Park yesterday and continued his wicket-taking riot that has rocked the regional side in this one-sided Tests series. Bumrah, the dynamic, fast bowling phenomenon who has 61 wickets in 12 Tests, ...

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Federer, Serena seek US Open quarter-final berths on day seven

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roger Federer will try to avoid a second consecutive fourth-round exit from the U.S. Open when he returns to action on Sunday while Serena Williams resumes her quest for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam title. Federer, who wilted in ...

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Federer, Serena seek US Open quarter-final berths on day seven

NEW YORK, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Roger Federer will try to avoid a second consecutive fourth-round exit from the U.S. Open when he returns to action on Sunday while Serena Williams resumes her quest for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam title. Federer, who ...

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Kenyan president hails sports teams for great performances

NAIROBI, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday congratulated Kenyan teams in various international sport events for outstanding performances. Kenyatta said he has been closely following exploits by the country's sports men and ...

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Titanic clashes between European giants

Thursday's draw for the group stage of the UEFA Champions League has resulted in some of the biggest names on the continent coming head to head in the first round. While most of the usual suspects are expected to make it to the Round of 16, the race to ...

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What Neymar's hopes of re-joining Barcelona in transfer from PSG rely on

PSG sporting director confirmed on Friday that the club's had been unable to reach an agreement for the Brazilian. Share. Comments. By. Hassan Rashed. 01:04, 1 SEP 2019; Updated 01:06, 1 SEP 2019. Sport. Click for Sound. Video Player is loading.

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NFL notes: Texans pull trigger on multiple trades

The Houston Texans continued a busy day of trades by addressing a glaring need to upgrade their offensive line by acquiring left tackle Laremy Tunsil from the Miami Dolphins in a deal which also netted them receiver Kenny Stills, a source familiar with the ...

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Prograis drops WBSS suit, back in final vs. Taylor

Regis Prograis has resolved his dispute with World Boxing Super Series officials and is back in the tournament final, his promoter, Lou DiBella, told ESPN on Saturday. Prograis will fight Josh Taylor on Oct. 26 at the O2 in London, England, to unify their ...

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Liverpool analysis - Roberto Firmino underlines importance but some things never change for Jurgen Klopp

Firmino still a Bobby dazzler. Coincidence it may have been, but it was impossible not to notice. When Ben Mee gifted Liverpool possession to spark the visitors' second goal, many inside Turf Moor were instantly reminded of the last meeting here between the ...

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MFM striker Adeniji Kabiru set for loan move to Sunshine Stars ahead of NPFL season

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side MFM have indicated they are ready to release one of their strikers, Adeniji Kabiru, to Sunshine Stars for a loan deal worth N2 million ahead of the 2019/20 season. According to a statement by the Olukoya ...

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Solskjaer praises Jesse Lingard amid Manchester United criticism

Jesse Lingard has had a disappointing season so far for Man United but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has defended his performances. Share. Comments. By. Tyrone Marshall. 05:00, 31 AUG 2019. Sport. Jesse Lingard has been criticised for his performances for ...

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Manchester United transfer news LIVE early Southampton team news plus Pogba and Smalling latest

Manchester United will be looking to return to winning ways today when they travel down to the South coast to take on Southampton at St. Mary's. They will have to do so without injured pair Luke Shaw and Anthony Martial, who have been ruled out with ...

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'Don't question my professionalism' - Lukaku fires back at Neville after critical tweet

Romelu Lukaku has fired back at pundit Gary Neville for questioning his professionalism, citing the praise of his former coaches as proof of his commitment to the game. Lukaku completed a £74 million ($90m) move to Inter this summer, bringing to a close a ...

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Roger Federer Heats Up on Court and Off

Roger Federer reached a breaking point at the United States Open on Friday. It did not happen on the court, where he played his best match of the tournament so far, blasting Dan Evans of Britain off the court just 80 minutes into their third-round encounter.

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Reports: Real Madrid set to sign €70m-rated Manchester United target before transfer deadline day

Real Madrid have been in the market for a midfielder ever since the summer transfer window opened. However, with only two days left in the transfer window, they still haven't completed a midfield signing. Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba was on the ...

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The Latest: Djokovic's shoulder seems fine in US Open win

NEW YORK — The Latest on the U.S Open tennis tournament (all times local):. 11:10 p.m.. Defending champion Novak Djokovic's left shoulder appeared to be just fine as he put together a straightforward, straight-set victory over Denis Kudla to reach the U.S. ...

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Serie A: Manchester United defender Chris Smalling joins AS Roma on one-year loan deal for three million euros

Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has signed a year-long loan deal with Roma for three million euros. Smalling, who has 31 caps for England, made 323 appearances for United during nine years at Old Trafford, winning the Premier League twice.

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Solskjaer happy to rely on Rashford, Martial for goals

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insisted on Friday he is happy with his striking options for this season despite not signing a replacement for the departed Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku. The Norwegian has just Anthony Martial, who will miss Saturday's trip to ...

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Pochettino: I am happy here - ignore the stupid rumours

Mauricio Pochettino has held clear-the-air talks with chairman Daniel Levy and revealed that he has turned down a number of offers to leave Tottenham Hotspur. Levy and Pochettino met at a London restaurant on Thursday night amid speculation over the ...

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D'Tigers and 2019 FIBA World Cup

Nigeria's men's national basketball team, the D'Tigers, will today play the Russian side at the commencement of the 2019 Federation of International Basketball Associations (FIBA) Basketball World Cup in China. The FIBA Basketball World Cup would run ...

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Southampton vs. Manchester United: Where to Watch Premier League, Live Stream, Team News and Odds

The feel-good factor that surrounded Manchester United after its opening day thumping of Chelsea has dissipated at a rate of knots. A 1-1 draw away at Wolverhampton was followed by a 2-1 defeat at home against Crystal Palace last week, which marked the ...

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Former Man Utd striker Romelu Lukaku fires back at Gary Neville for criticising him

Former Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has hit back at criticism he received from Gary Neville surrounding his departure from the club this summer. Lukaku, 26, was called "overweight" by the former Red Devils defender on social media shortly ...

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US Open Glance: Gauff meets Osaka in third-round showdown

NEW YORK — A quick look at the U.S. Open: LOOKAHEAD TO SATURDAY. One thing stands between Coco Gauff and the fourth round at another Grand Slam tournament, and it's the defending U.S. Open champion. Naomi Osaka will try to end the ...

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PSG chief says no Barca deal yet for Neymar

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said on Friday he has grown tired of the ongoing negotiations between his club and Paris Saint-Germain over Neymar as PSG sporting director Leonardo added that no deal is in sight. Barca's pursuit to bring Neymar back ...

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Mauricio Pochettino vows to stay at Tottenham Hotspur after Daniel Levy talks

Mauricio Pochettino has declared his long-term commitment to Tottenham Hotspur after a meeting with the chairman Daniel Levy at which they discussed “disagreements in their professional vision”. Speaking in the build-up to tomorrow's north London derby, ...

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Kenya vow to overturn Malawi in Olympic women's football qualifiers

NAIROBI, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- The Kenyan national women's football team returned on Friday and vow to beat Malawi at home to overturn a 3-2 road loss and proceed to the next round of the Tokyo Olympic qualifying. A dismal show in the first half was all that ...

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Neymar transfer fresh twist as Barcelona offer 'not met PSG demands"

PSG sporting director Leonardo has insisted that the club is yet to reach an agreement with Barcelona. Share. Comments. By. Hassan Rashed. 01:42, 31 AUG 2019. Sport. Click for Sound. Video Player is loading. Play Video. Play. Mute. Current Time 0:00.

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UEFA Champions League TV schedule for Group Stage (Preliminary)

Now that all of the teams have been finalized for the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League and the Draw has been made, we know when the games will be played. Based on this information, we also now have a very good idea what the TV schedule will look like ...

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Romelu Lukaku hits out at Gary Neville for questioning his professionalism at Manchester United

Romelu Lukaku believes that Gary Neville was wrong to call him unprofessional following his acrimonious departure from Manchester United earlier this month. The 26-year-old sealed a move to Inter Milan following a difficult season at Old Trafford and he ...

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2019 US Open Live Updates: Will Novak Djokovic Play?

Roger Federer and Serena Williams cruise to wins on a hot day. Djokovic's third-round match is still to come, but questions remain about his injured left shoulder. By David Waldstein and Max Gendler. Right Now. Coco Gauff and Caty McNally won their ...

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claims Alexis Sanchez has a future at Manchester United despite Inter Milan move

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has insisted that Alexis Sanchez could still have a future at Manchester United despite allowing him to join Inter Milan on loan for the season. Sanchez has been a colossal disappointment since joining United from Arsenal in January ...

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Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino admits he has had 'plenty' of offers to leave club

Mauricio Pochettino has revealed he has turned down 'plenty' of offers to leave Tottenham in the past five years. Pochettino has attracted interest from Real Madrid, Manchester United and Chelsea since transforming Spurs into top-four regulars and a force in ...

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Ekiru makes history as Kenya rocket up medal standings on last day of African Games

Titus Ekiru made history as the first Kenyan to win the half marathon at the African Games, as the country claimed six athletics gold medals in Rabat. Ekiru clocked a time of 1 hour 1min 42sec to clinch the gold medal at the Olympic Stadium in Moulay Abdellah ...

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Ghana jumps to 12th position after historic feat by the 'Golden Quartet'

Ghana made a significant jump on the medal table at the 2019 African Games in Rabat, Morocco, after activities on Wednesday, August 28. This was after the quarter team of Sean Sarfo-Antwi, Benjamin Azameti, Martin Owusu-Antwi and swift finisher Paul ...

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Emmitt sees parallels in his and Zeke's holdouts

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Emmitt Smith, the NFL's all-time leading rusher, does not begrudge Ezekiel Elliott holding out in hopes of a new contract from the Dallas Cowboys. "If he doesn't do it now when the league it talking about devaluing the running back ...

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Emery positive Ozil will stay with Gunners

Arsenal manager Unai Emery insists Mesut Ozil will still be at the club after the European transfer window shuts. Ozil has yet to feature for the Gunners this season due to safety concerns and then an illness, which kept him out of last week's defeat at Liverpool, ...

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Okagbare Fumbles in Zurich, Places Sixth in 200m

IAAF DIAMOND LEAGUE. On a day her compatriots were trying to win honours for Team Nigeria, 2014 Commonwealth Games double sprint queen, Blessing Okagbare. chose to race for the $50,000 top prize on offer in the final of the 200m event at the IAAF ...

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A's get key run on obscure 'out-of-play' rule

The Oakland A's added a key insurance run in the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday, thanks to the enforcement of an obscure rule. A's second baseman Corban Joseph popped foul with one out and runners on second and third, and ...

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'He will stay' - Evra confident Pogba will remain at Man Utd

Patrice Evra is convinced Paul Pogba will stay at Manchester United, though he does not know how long the reported Real Madrid target will remain in the Premier League. Pogba has been linked with a move away from United as Madrid and former club ...

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Barcelona star tips Harry Maguire to help Manchester United win Premier League

Maguire has made a solid start to his United career following his £80million transfer from Leicester this summer. Share. Comments. By. Alex Milne. 03:33, 30 AUG 2019. Sport. Click for Sound. Video Player is loading. Play Video. Play. Mute. Current Time 0:00.

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Team Nigeria Continues Gold Rush Everywhere as Games Hit Home Straight

Duro Ikhazuagbe. World wrestling No 3 Odunayo Adekuoroye overwhelmed Emmam Ibrahim of Egypt 10-0 in the final of their 57kg category fight of the wrestling events of the 12 African Games in Morocco to claim the gold medal. In the 68kg category, ...

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US Open 2019: Thanasi Kokkinakis injury, Rafael Nadal's text, Alexei Popyrin into third round

Thanasi Kokkinakis has been left broken and “p***ed off" after his fragile body again let him down ahead of what was set to be a marquee match against Rafael Nadal at the US Open. Kokkinakis, who has time and time again been left devastated by injury, ...

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Boomers, Dreamers and the Greek Freak: All you need to know about the FIBA World Cup

The 18th FIBA World Cup for basketball is about to commence and we've got your complete guide right here. What is it? Originally known as the FIBA World Championships from 1950-2010, the World Cup brings the best basketball nations across the globe ...

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Pogba will stay at Manchester United – Evra

Patrice Evra said Paul Pogba will stay at Manchester United, though he does not know how long the reported Real Madrid target will remain with the Premier League giants. Pogba has been linked with a move away from United as Madrid and former club ...

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Pique backs Maguire to lead Man United to Premier League glory

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique believes Harry Maguire can help lead Manchester United back to the top of the Premier League. Maguire replaced Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk as the world's most expensive defender when he left Leicester City for United ...

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Where to find Metz vs. PSG on US TV and streaming

If you're trying to find out how you can watch Metz vs. PSG on US TV in Ligue 1, you've come to the right place. In Paris Saint-Germain's fourth game of the 2019/20 season, Paris Saint-Germain vs. Metz will be shown on TV and streaming (more details below).

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Bayern look to Lewandowski in bid to catch title challengers

Berlin (AFP) – Polish striker Robert Lewandowski will once again take centre-stage as Bayern Munich look to catch up with their Bundesliga title challengers with a home win over strugglers Mainz on Saturday. Two days after signing a new contract which will ...

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Thanasi Kokkinakis opens up on Rafael Nadal text message after US Open injury withdrawal

Thanasi Kokkinakis was forced to pull out of his US Open match with Rafael Nadal due to a shoulder injury and received a classy message from the world No 2. By Uche Amako Uche Amako. 02:08, Fri, Aug 30, 2019 | UPDATED: 02:11, Fri, Aug 30, 2019.

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Lorenzo Insigne insists Napoli can win Scudetto

Napoli will test their credentials this weekend against Juventus. “We're living this week like all the others," Insigne told Radio Kiss Kiss. “We're calm, even if we know that this is a very heartfelt match. We're trying to prepare for it in the best possible way so we ...

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MMA: Kai Kara-France heads into UFC Shenzhen healthiest he's been for a UFC bout

For the first time in his young UFC career, Kai Kara-France is going into a fight at the height of his powers. The 26-year-old flyweight has embraced the scientific elements of the sport and is reaping the rewards. With the flyweight division's fighting weight being ...

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From banking to Juventus: the untold stories of Sarri's unlikely rise to Italy's managerial summit

Shortly after being named Massimiliano Allegri's successor at Juventus, Maurizio Sarri boarded a private jet to the Cote d'Azur. The 60-year-old former foreign exchange dealer was off to introduce himself to Cristiano Ronaldo, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner ...

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Rafael Nadal gets US Open walkover after Thanasi Kokkinakis withdraws from match

Rafael Nadal is through to the US Open third round after Thanasi Kokkinakis withdrew from their encounter just hours before their match. Nadal and Kokkinakis were due to meet each other for the second time in the night session on Arthur Ashe Stadium after ...

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Pogba will take the 'Hazard route' to Real – Paper Round

Paul Pogba to Real Madrid and Ousmane Dembele's ties with the Neymar to Barcelona deal both feature in Friday's Paper Round. The Eden way. Paul Pogba will follow in Eden Hazard's footsteps and join Real Madrid when he has 12 months remaining on ...

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High Press Pod: UEFA Champions League Group Stage Draw Live Reaction, Plus Liverpool's Bracket

The latest High Press Soccer Podcast is a fun one. Tyler Everett joins Chops for live reactions as the 2019-20 UEFA Champions League Group Draw unfolded. Who has it tough? Who has it easy? And what the hell was going on with Eric Cantona?

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Predicting Every 2019-20 Champions League Group

The 2019-20 Champions League group stage draw was completed on Thursday, teeing up eight mini-tussles between some of the continent's best clubs. Group D (Juventus, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen and Lokomotiv Moscow) and Group F (Barcelona ...

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OFFICIAL: Youcef Belaili joins Saudi side Al Ahli

Saudi side Al Ahli have signed Algeria international Youcef Belaili on a three-year deal coming from Tunisian giants Esperance Sportive de Tunis. Belaili became a target for many clubs in Africa and the MENA region following his impressive performance ...

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Tennis: Federer in favor of prize money boost in 'lower ranks'

NEW YORK: Roger Federer added his voice to growing calls for increased prize money for players "in the lower ranks" after battling into the third round of the US Open on Wednesday (Day 28). A sizeable number of top men's players are backing a petition ...

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Lyon suffer defeat in Ligue 1

PARIS: Defender Youssouf Kone was sent-off for a headbutt as Lyon lost 1-0 to Montpellier in Ligue 1 football on Tuesday, in Sylvinho's first defeat in charge. Kone was sent off early in the second half after clashing heads with the home side's Algeria ...

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Barcelona ready to send two stars plus £113m to PSG in order to secure Neymar transfer return

Time is running out for the two sides to come to an agreement before the end of the European transfer window. Share. Comments. By. Alex Milne. 04:00, 29 AUG 2019. Sport. Click for Sound. Video Player is loading. Play Video. Play. Mute. Current Time 0:00.

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Bury finally beaten by speculative property deals

Two years after Stewart Day became owner and chairman of Bury FC, the English football club became involved in an unusual financial arrangement with a property company the businessman also ran. In 2015 Mederco Ltd, of which Mr Day was the sole ...

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FIBA World Cup: Still appealing?

FIBA's new format is trying to make its showcase event a 'global' spectacle. Players, leagues may not be buying it. (Editor's note: The following article has been published on Aug. 27, 2019 in The Filipino connection and has been posted here with permission.).

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Dollar-rain for Team Nigeria as FG Rewards Medalists with N46m

The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports has rewarded the first batch of medalists at the ongoing African Games in Morocco to the tune of N46 million. 58 athletes and four officials got cash awards ranging from $3,000 for gold, $2,000 for silver and $1,500 for ...

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Amusan Grabs 100m Hurdles Gold, Sets New Games Record!

Petite Nigerian sprinter hurdler, Tobiloba Amusan on Wednesday successfully defended her All Africa Games 100m hurdles title in a spectacular fashion. The 2018 Commonwealth Games sprint hurdles champion ran a blistering 12.68 seconds to win the gold ...

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UFC Fight Night 157 odds: Latest Vegas lines and betting guide for 'Shenzhen' fights

Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) makes its return to China this Saturday morning (Aug. 31, 2019) when all-action women's Strawweight champion Jessica Andrade faces surging contender Weili Zhang inside Universiade Sports Centre in Shenzhen.

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2019 US Open Day 3: Novak Djokovic advances through shoulder pain, Ashleigh Barty wins in straight sets

We're on to round 2 at Day 3 of the US Open. Rain delayed a number of morning matches, but we'll still see Serena Williams, Ashleigh Barty, Karolina Pliskova, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic face off against various opponents throughout the day.

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Wantaway Real Madrid star closing in on Paris Saint-Germain transfer

Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas is edging closer towards a move to Paris Saint-Germain, with the 32-year-old said to be in advanced talks with the club over a move from Real Madrid . Navas has been linked with a move away from the Bernabeu all ...

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David Price returning to Red Sox for Sunday start vs. Angels

DENVER — The Red Sox will activate David Price off the injured list and start him in Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels, manager Alex Cora said Wednesday ahead of the series finale against the Colorado Rockies. “It's important,” Cora said of ...

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Sanchez Lands in Milan Ahead of Loan Move to Inter Milan

Alexis Sanchez has landed in Milan ahead of completing his loan move to Inter from Manchester United. It marks a fresh start for Sanchez and brings to an end a torrid 18 months at United. Representatives from both clubs have been working on a deal for over ...

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ESPN reveals preseason bowl projections

What is the only thing more exciting than college football's regular season? You guessed it — bowl month! For the college football freaks out there, 40-games plus packed into a three-week stretch around the holidays is TV heaven and it's never too early for ...

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Lille wins to move up to 4th place; Marseille beats Nice

NICE, France — Victor Osimhen made it four goals in three matches since joining Lille, scoring twice in a 3-0 home win against Saint-Etienne on Wednesday. The 20-year-old Nigerian, who has four international caps for the Super Eagles, showed dexterity ...

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Back at US Open, Serena beats Sharapova for 19th time in row

NEW YORK — Serena Williams was not about to let Maria Sharapova make a match of this. So facing a break point early in the second set, Williams conjured up a backhand passing shot so good, so powerful, so precise, that Sharapova had no chance to ...

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Kone sent off as Lyon lose to superb Montpellier strike

PARIS: Defender Youssouf Kone was sent-off for a headbutt as Lyon lost 1-0 to Montpellier in Ligue 1 on Tuesday, in Sylvinho's first defeat in charge. Kone was sent off early in the second half after clashing heads with the home side's Algeria international ...

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Price to return from IL on Sunday vs. Angels

DENVER -- The Red Sox will get a much-needed reinforcement back from the injured list on Sunday, when David Price pitches the finale of this eight-game road trip in Anaheim. Price hasn't pitched for Boston since Aug. 4 due to a cyst on his left wrist. With the ...

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UEFA Champions League draw LIVE: Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City, Tottenham, Barcelona and Real Madrid fixtures

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage of the Uefa Champions League draw. Holders Liverpool are in Pot 1 alongside Europa League winners Chelsea, and are joined by Barcelona, Manchester City, Juventus, Bayern Munich, Paris ...

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Federer in favour of prize money boost in 'lower ranks'

Roger Federer added his voice to growing calls for increased prize money for players "in the lower ranks" after battling into the third round of the US Open on Wednesday. A sizeable number of top men's players are backing a petition seeking a larger slice of ...

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Fulham 0-1 Southampton: Carabao Cup – Three Key Saints Players

Southampton's road to Wembley got off to a good start on Tuesday night, with the Saints brushing aside a youthful Fulham eleven. As expected, both teams came into the fixture with a whole host of changes from their weekend encounters, with the league the ...

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Roger Federer fights past chuntering Damir Dzumhur in the US Open

There was a moment in Roger Federer's win against Damir Dzumhur here on day three of the US Open when the Bosnian underdog lost whatever sympathy the crowd afforded him as he turned on the umpire, Eva Asderaki-Moore, and barked: “When I ask ...

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Digital Original: Boys shave head to support Lyon football coach's cancer battle

BATESVILLE, Ark. – A video posted to the Lyon College Football Twitter account is touching hearts across America. In the video, you see the young athletes with their heads shaved lining up to embrace their coach who was recently diagnosed with cancer.

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Portugal keeper Lopes extends stay with hometown team Lyon

Portuguese international goalkeeper Anthony Lopes has signed a extension to his Lyon contract which will keep him at his boyhood club until at least 2023, the Ligue 1 side announced on Wednesday. Anthony Lopes joined Lyon as a nine-year-old boy. AFP.

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"Ready To Cause More Damage": Sumit Nagal After Outing Against Roger Federer

Sumit Nagal said qualifying for a hard court Grand Slam main draw was all the more pleasing because he spent an entire year competing on red dirt. Press Trust of India. Read Time : 3-min. "Ready To Cause More Damage": Sumit Nagal After Outing Against ...

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Conseslus 'plays safe' ahead of Doha world meet

Olympic 3,000 metres steeplechase champion Conseslus Kipruto has told Kenyans not to worry about his shape, saying he will be ready to defend his world title at next month's IAAF World Championships in Doha. Kipruto said that he withdrew from men's ...

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Arjen Robben hints at shock return to football despite retiring last month

The ex-Chelsea and Real Madrid winger decided to hang up his boots at the age of 35 but has said he could be back. Share. Comments. By. Alex Milne. 04:31, 28 AUG 2019. Sport. Click for Sound. Coutinho trains with Bayern Munich for the first time.

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Dana White's Contender Series Week 10 Results

After nine weeks and 44 fights, Season 3 of Dana White's Contender Series wrapped up on Tuesday night at the UFC Apex, with the final five pairs of hopefuls venturing into the cage with designs on impressing the UFC President and joining the 26 athletes to ...

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Ablett focused on AFL finals, not future

Geelong veteran Gary Ablett says he is focused on the Cats' upcoming AFL finals campaign rather than making a decision on his future. The 35-year-old has enjoyed a strong year but said he wasn't thinking about whether he would play on in 2020. "I'm just ...

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Diogu, Aminu, Okogie, Jordan in D'Tigers' World Cup list

12 players who will represent Nigeria at the 2019 FIBA Men's World Cup have been released. The D'Tigers head coach, Alex Nwora made the final list known after their Peak Invitational Tournament victory against Poland and Montenegro. Nwora listed Ike ...

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Lagos holds Sports Summer Camp Saturday

Bunmi Ogunyale. The Lagos State Maiden Multi – Sports tagged “Lagos Sports Summer Camp” will kick off at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos for Children between age 9 and 16, on Saturday. According to the Director General, Lagos State ...

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DWTNCS Season 3, Episode 10 Recap: Charismatic Barrett joins trio of fighters awarded UFC contracts.

The 10th and final episode of Season 3 of Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series featured two Canadians on the card for the first time in the history of the series, with Edmonton's Teddy Ash and Victoria's Dustin Joynson competing on the card.

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Cards exec Minegar suspended 6 weeks for DUI

TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Arizona Cardinals suspended executive vice president and chief operating officer Ron Minegar for six weeks and fined him $200,000 as punishment for his DUI arrest on Aug. 10, the team said in a statement Tuesday. Minegar has been ...

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Falcao, James to miss Colombia friendlies

BOGOTA, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- Colombia head coach Carlos Queiroz on Tuesday recalled River Plate forward Rafael Santos Borre and Flamengo midfielder Orlando Berrio to his national squad for friendlies against Brazil and Venezuela. Both players were ...

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Justin Pugh: Time to talk about NFL players' mental health

As Cardinals guard Justin Pugh took questions from reporters today about training camp practices and preseason games, he urged them to talk about something more important. “You guys don't want to talk about what's next for NFL players,” Pugh said.

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Ready to Cause More Damage: Sumit Nagal After Outing Against Roger Federer

A bullish Sumit Nagal says he has learnt to control his inner demons and is ready to cause "more damage" on the ATP circuit after a spirited show against Roger Federer on his Grand Slam debut. Nagal -- only the fifth Indian player to compete in the singles ...

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The Latest: Nadal cruises in US Open first round

NEW YORK — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):. 9:35 p.m.. Second-seeded Rafael Nadal looked dominant in his first-round U.S. Open match, easily defeating Australian John Millman 6-3, 6-2, 6-2. Nadal, who is undefeated in ...

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Ousmane Dembele 'the key' to Barcelona securing Neymar transfer from PSG

Talks are ongoing between the two clubs as they try to strike a deal before the September 2 transfer deadline. Share. Comments. By. Alex Milne. 01:51, 28 AUG 2019; Updated 02:19, 28 AUG 2019. Sport. Click for Sound. European transfer update: Arsenal ...

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Call Coco the Comeback Kid: Gauff wins US Open debut at 15

NEW YORK — Coco Gauff is quickly becoming the Comeback Kid. Just 15, she doesn't seem to find any deficit too daunting. She demonstrated that in her U.S. Open debut Tuesday night, much like she did at Wimbledon last month. With her parents jumping ...

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One win down, how far can Coco Gauff go? Our experts weigh in

Beating Venus Williams and reaching the fourth round at Wimbledon? Check. Praised by the likes of Michelle Obama, Serena Williams and Roger Federer? Check. Coco Gauff might have been an overnight sensation at Wimbledon in July, but that was just ...

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Zinedine Zidane makes Paul Pogba transfer decision as European deadline approaches

The French midfielder has been linked to a move to Madrid all summer but time is running out for a deal to be done. Share. Comments. By. Alex Milne. 00:12, 28 AUG 2019; Updated 00:24, 28 AUG 2019. Sport. Click for Sound. European transfer update: ...

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Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta to have shoulder surgery

Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta will undergo shoulder surgery and miss the remainder of the 2019 season, manager Torey Lovullo announced in an appearance on 98.7 FM Arizona Sports today ( Twitter link via 98.7's John Gambadoro). Specifics on ...

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USC quarterback Jack Sears will enter transfer portal

A week after coming up short in USC's quarterback competition for the second consecutive season, redshirt sophomore Jack Sears announced Tuesday that he plans to enter the transfer portal. “If the plan doesn't work, change the plan, but never the goal,” ...

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Arjen Robben considering shock retirement U-turn as Bayern legend says: 'never say never'

BAYERN MUNICH legend Arjen Robben admits he might reverse his retirement – if he "misses playing too much". The ex-Chelsea, Real Madrid and PSV winger, 35, who won 12 league 12 titles and 96 Holland caps, said: "I always say: 'never say never'.".

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Jurgen Klopp's future, Nike kit 'deal', Liverpool transfer plans and more questions answered

The ECHO's Liverpool correspondent Paul Gorst fielded questions from fans yesterday afternoon in an online Q&A. The topics were wide-ranging, from Jurgen Klopp's future at the club to the rumours of a new big-money kit deal with Nike. Plus there was the ...

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Serena, Djokovic headline Day Three action in New York

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Serena Williams will resume her quest for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open on Wednesday while holder Novak Djokovic and five-times champion Roger Federer also seek passage to the third round. Eighth-seed ...

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Peralta opts for season-ending shoulder surgery

D-backs outfielder David Peralta has elected to have surgery on his right shoulder and will miss the rest of the season, manager Torey Lovullo announced on Tuesday. Another round of examinations Monday confirmed the diagnosis of shoulder inflammation ...

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Everton must stop being the 'nice club' and start taking the League Cup seriously

I say this every year, but when it comes to the League Cup, Everton have got to play their best team - I don't understand why you wouldn't. It's still early in the season, the players are still getting to know each other, so what better way of doing that than against ...

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Andy Murray beats 17-year-old Imran Sibille to clinch first singles win since hip surgery

Madrid: Three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray cruised to an important win on Monday, not at the US Open but at a second-tier Challenger Event against a teenager with just $150 in career earnings. Double Olympic champion Murray ($61 million in ...

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Serie A: Romelu Lukaku scores on Inter Milan debut as Antonio Conte starts San Siro reign with thumping win over Lecce

Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku scored on his Inter Milan debut as new coach Antonio Conte's reign got off to a perfect start with a 4-0 win over Lecce. Croatian Marcelo Brozovic had opened the scoring after 21 minutes with a powerful strike for his 15th goal ...

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Manchester United news and transfers LIVE Sanchez to Inter Milan latest plus Martial injury news

Manchester United have returned to training after Saturday's disappointing 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be determined to put the result right when United take on Southampton next weekend, and the squad were pictured arriving to ...

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Barcelona chiefs hold Neymar meeting as club prepare final transfer bid

Barcelona are preparing a final bid to re-sign striker Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports in Spain. Neymar joined the French giants from Barca in a world-record £200million deal in 2017, but is looking to leave the club before the European ...

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Kotoko's quest to rediscover lost glory in Africa

It has been 36 years the last time Asante Kotoko S/C were crowned African champions. The legendary Samuel Opoku Nti (Lord Zico) who scored Kotoko's winning goal in the grand finale against Egypt's Al-Ahly in Kumasi in 1983, recalled the euphoric scenes ...

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Serena Williams wins 19th straight over Maria Sharapova in US Open laugher

So much has changed since the last time Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova stared each other down from across the net, fists pumped and teeth bared as growls vibrated from their throats. After falling to Wiliams for a 19th time in their 2016 Australian ...

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Inoue: Donaire the fighter I wanted to face most

Bantamweight world titleholder Naoya "Monster" Inoue has long admired Nonito Donaire, the four-division world titleholder and likely International Boxing Hall of Famer after he hangs up his boxing gloves. So when the eight-man World Boxing Super Series ...

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Lukaku has skills he hasn't shown yet in his career – Conte

Inter star Romelu Lukaku is yet to show his full potential as Antonio Conte warned the former Manchester United striker has skills he's never shown in his career. Lukaku enjoyed a goalscoring debut for Inter, who opened their Serie A season with a 4-0 rout of ...

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PSG tell Real Madrid the player they want in order to transfer Neymar to Los Blancos

Paris Saint-Germain have told Real Madrid they will have to offer Vinicius Junior if they want to sign Neymar this summer, according to reports in Spain. Neymar joined the French side in a world-record transfer in 2017 but is looking to quit the Parc des Princes ...

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UFC Star Wants Pay Raise, Claims She's Making More Money Posting On Instagram

A UFC fan-favorite wants to have a pay raise and claimed that she makes more money posting pictures on Instagram. Paige VanZant has always been a UFC star her entire career, but with her looks, she also took the opportunity to make a name for herself ...

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Rory Rings The Register: It's Onward and Upward To the Alps For Golf's Freshly Minted $15 Million Dollar Man

We witnessed Rory McIlroy at the peak of his powers yesterday as the affable Northern Irishman added two-time FedEx Cup Champion to his long list of accolades, besting runner-up Xander Schauffele by four strokes to claim the richest prize in golf. McIlory ...

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Paige VanZant makes 'way more money' posting on Instagram than fighting

UFC flyweight Paige VanZant has parlayed her MMA career into mainstream success. The 25-year-old has already been a runner-up on Dancing With The Stars, written a book, and worked as a model while competing in the Octagon eight times. It seems that ...

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Paige VanZant Makes More Money On Instagram Than She Does Fighting In UFC

Paige VanZant appeared on Ariel Helwani's MMA Show today where she became the latest UFC star to complain about money and the latest female athlete to address the gender pay gap. VanZant revealed that she makes more money sitting home on ...

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Report: Darren Till vs. Kelvin Gastelum Middleweight Fight Set for UFC 244

Darren Till and Kelvin Gastelum have agreed to a fight at the 185-pound middleweight limit, according to ESPN's Brett Okamoto. UFC confirmed on Instagram that Till vs. Gastelum is on tap for this fall. #OnAmission4Gold @KelvinGastelum. You wanted it, you ...

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Liverpool team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Burnley

Liverpool travel to Burnley on Saturday looking to continue their perfect start to the Premier League season. Jurgen Klopp's side earned their third win from as many games on Saturday, with Mohamed Salah's brace and Joel Matip's header helping the ...

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The Ashes 2019: Aussie coach Justin Langer demands review improvement as Tim Paine admits struggles

Australia will review their reviews as they seek to bounce back in the Ashes, having lost a nail-biter in Leeds by one wicket. Tim Paine squandered both of his referrals in England's second innings, meaning he could do nothing when umpire Joel Wilson turned ...

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The one player Liverpool can't do without and the huge impact he has on Jurgen Klopp's transfer approach

Jurgen Klopp has bought just one senior centre forward during his time at Anfield - and it's all down to one man. Share. Comments. By. Paul Gorst. 01:00, 27 AUG 2019. Sport. Click for Sound. Video Player is loading. Play Video. Play. Mute. Current Time 0:00.

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Collingwood stars sacrificing money to keep playing list together, reveals coach Nathan Buckley

Collingwood players are sacrificing bumper paydays in their desperation for a premiership, coach Nathan Buckley has revealed. In the same week Adelaide was urged to make a $1.5-million per season play for Magpies ruckman Brodie Grundy, Buckley said ...

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Real Madrid dealt huge injury blow as star suffers calf problem to add to Zinedine Zidane's fitness headache

Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez is for a spell on the sidelines after the club confirmed that he suffered a calf injury. Rodriguez, 28, sustained the problem during Saturday's La Liga match with Real Valladolid, which saw Zinedine Zidane's side held to ...

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12th African Games: Falconets eye gold as Flying Eagles aim for final ticket

Nigeria's U-20 female team, Falconets, will be battling for the gold medal of the 12th African Games football tournament, after a commanding 3-0 defeat of their Algerian counterparts in Rabat on Monday. Cynthia Aku put daylight between Nigeria and Algeria ...

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Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'makes transfer decision' on Fred

The Brazil midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Italy after a difficult first season at Old Trafford. Share. Comments. By. Hassan Rashed. 23:33, 26 AUG 2019; Updated 23:45, 26 AUG 2019. Sport. Click for Sound. Transfer update: Sanchez closes in ...

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UFC 241's Derek Brunson calls out Kelvin Gastelum

Fresh off his unanimous decision win over Ian Heinisch at UFC 241, top-ten ranked middleweight Derek Brunson has called out top-five contender Kelvin Gastelum. Brunson, who is riding a two-fight win streak, called out Gastelum via Twitter.

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Aston Villa 2-0 Everton AS IT HAPPENED: Wesley and El Ghazi seal first Premier League win

Aston Villa record their first win of the season as goals from Wesley and El Ghazi down profiligate Everton. Aston Villa 2-0 Everton. Aston Villa 2-0 Everton. Aston Villa are up and running in the Premier League – and it was a night for righting wrongs.

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'Go urn, my son': what the papers say about England's Ashes comeback

Ben Stokes dominates the front pages as writers rate his innings as the greatest ever played by an Englishman. Martin Farrer. Sun 25 Aug 2019 22.21 EDT Last modified on Sun 25 Aug 2019 22.24 EDT. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter · Share via Email.

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US Open 2019: Ultimate guide to year's final tennis grand slam

Twelve months on from one of the most controversial matches in tennis history, Naomi Osaka will defend her US Open crown. Osaka, who accepted her first major trophy in tears after a match ruined by Serena Williams' clash with a chair umpire, joins Novak ...

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Okagbare, Oduduru arrive Rabat

Sodiq Oyeleke. Nigeria's overseas-based athletes have arrived Rabat, Morocco for the ongoing African Games. The athletes earlier threatened to shun the competition over non-payment of their allowances, including training grants. Among the ...

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Rory McIlroy wins Tour Championshp, captures FedEx Cup and $15 million bonus money

ATLANTA – Rory McIlroy used the most powerful and important club in his bag – the driver – to rip off 28 drives of 320 yards or longer this week at East Lake Golf Club during the Tour Championship. His putter was equally impressive. At times his kryptonite ...

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'Blade Jumper' has Olympic dreams

TOKYO: Triple Paralympic champion Markus Rehm, known as the “Blade Jumper”, regularly outperforms able-bodied athletes in the long jump but dreams of beating them on the same stage. The charismatic German's world-record leap of 8.48m last year ...

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'Iranian women can watch World Cup qualifier in stadium'

Iranian female fans will be allowed entry into the stadium to watch men's football World Cup qualifying match coming up in October, in the Islamic Republic. Skip. The official IRNA news agency, quoted a Sports Ministry official as saying on Sunday, following ...

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Success of Florida-Miami Makes a Compelling Case for Future Week 0 Marquee Matchups

Sloppiness and all, the spotlight of the Gators' and Hurricanes' Week 0 opener showed that college football should seriously consider making a big early showdown an annual event. By Ross Dellenger. August 25, 2019. ORLANDO, Fla. — In a dark corridor ...

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Nigeria Wins Gold in Badminton Mixed Team Event

AFRICAN GAMES. Nigeria's strong hold on African badminton continued yesterday as the country's players did a logical follow-up to their exploits in the African Badminton Championship by winning the gold medal of the Mixed Team event at the ongoing 12^th ...

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Zenith Bank Charges D'Tigers to Excel in China

The sponsors of the Nigeria Women's Basketball League, Zenith Bank, has charged the country's men basketball team, D'Tigers, to go all the way in the FIBA Men's World Cup scheduled to start on August 31 in China. The Group Managing Director of Zenith ...

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Has something gone stale at Spurs? Where to begin with Man Utd?

At the time, it was easy to ascribe the collapse in Tottenham's league form at the end of last season to the stresses of the Champions League: They took just 11 points from their last available 36 as Europe became their priority and monopolised their emotional ...

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Bologna midfielder Orsolini: We were so happy with Mihajlovic return

Bologna midfielder Riccardo Orsolini says the players were delighted to have coach Sinisa Mihajlovic with them for the 1-1 draw against Hellas Verona. Mihajlovic has been undergoing chemotherapy for six weeks for leukaemia, keeping in constant contact ...

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Pulisic assists in Chelsea win, Goals for Morales and Boyd

The roundup of USMNT players in Europe and Mexico starts with the only American in action this weekend in the Premier League. Christian Pulisic played 83 minutes in Chelsea 's 3-2 win at Norwich City. Tammy Abraham scored for Chelsea in the 3rd ...

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Gators' weaknesses highlighted while Hurricanes' potential shines during frustrating loss

Florida coach Dan Mullen sat down in front of television lights moments after the Gators' 24-20 win over Miami at Camping World Stadium. He wiped the sweat off his forehead before releasing a big sigh. “That was exhausting,” Mullen said, kicking off his ...

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Rory McIlroy Caps Season With a Win at the Tour Championship

By adding PGA Tour's finale and FedEx Cup to his victories, he threw himself into competition with Brooks Koepka for Player of the Year. Image. Rory McIlroy celebrating on the 18th green after clinching the Tour Championship on Sunday.CreditCreditKevin C.

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Mixed CAF Champions League Fortunes For Nigerian Clubs

Enyimba triumphed and Kano Pillars were eliminated Sunday as Nigerian clubs experienced mixed fortunes in CAF Champions League preliminary round second legs. Forced to play behind closed doors because the competition organisers were dissatisfied ...

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Andy Ruiz Jr finally agrees to rematch with Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia

World heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr has finally agreed terms for the rematch with Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia. British promoter Eddie Hearn announced the highly-anticipated sequel for December 7 a fortnight ago but Ruiz, the WBA, WBO and IBF ...

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Choupo-Moting Stars and PSG Earns Lopsided Win Despite Injuries to Mbappe, Cavani

PARIS — After being involved in one of the most comical moments in European football last season, striker Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting distinguished himself with a fine goal and scored a second as Paris Saint-Germain beat Toulouse 4-0 in the French league ...

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Young QB's performance gives Miami hope in rebuilding season

Jarren Williams remained composed in the face of a relentless pass rush, took care of the football, and also did a nice job of providing some of Miami's other young playmakers opportunities to shine. The red-shirt freshman quarterback may not have been ...

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'The Paralympics and the Olympics should be less separate'

German Paralympic long-jump gold medallist Markus Rehm would like to see a closer relationship between the Paralympics and the Olympics. His world record jump would have won gold at the last three Olympics. But others think the events should be kept ...

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Paul Pogba: Racist insults make me stronger

Paul Pogba has vowed to fight racism “for the next generation” after being the target of online trolls. The Manchester United midfielder was subjected to racist abuse on social media after missing a penalty during last week's 1-1 Premier League draw with ...

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Aguero reaches 400 goals in City stroll, Newcastle stun Spurs

Sergio Aguero reached 400 career goals as the Manchester City striker inspired the champions' 3-1 win at Bournemouth, while Tottenham suffered a shock defeat against Newcastle on Sunday. With Premier League leaders Liverpool off to a perfect start with ...

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Griezmann scores brilliant double in 9/10 showing as Barca trounce Betis

BARCELONA -- Antoine Griezmann scored twice as Barcelona bounced back from an opening day defeat to Athletic Bilbao by thumping Real Betis 5-2 at Camp Nou on Sunday. Griezmann opened his account for his new club just before half-time after Nabil ...

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Rashford suffers penalty woe as Palace stun United, Lampard gets first Chelsea win

LONDON: Manchester United suffered fresh penalty woe as Marcus Rashford missed from the spot in their shock 2-1 home Premier League defeat against Crystal Palace, while Chelsea manager Frank Lampard secured his first win at Norwich City on ...

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Oparanozie captains Guingamp to first league win

Kelvin Ekerete. Skip. Super Falcons striker, Desire Oparanozie, captained Guingamp to a 2-0 home win over FC Metz in their season opener in the Championnat de France de Football Féminin on Saturday. Faustine Robert opened her season's goal account ...

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49ers roster: Kyle Shanahan plans to keep 3 QBs

Kyle Shanahan on Saturday gave the most insight he's given into the 49ers' backup quarterback battle. Nick Mullens played almost the entire second half after Jimmy Garoppolo played the whole first half. CJ Beathard didn't see the field.

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Vikings' Mike Zimmer says concern level about Kaare Vedvik is 'high' after two misses

It was only fitting on a day that Blair Walsh returned to the NFL, the Vikings have more kicking issues. Walsh, who had a legendary miss of a 27-yard field goal for the Vikings in a January 2016 playoff game, signed with Atlanta on Saturday after being out of ...

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Manchester United already have a January transfer window decision to make

Man Utd sold Romelu Lukaku on transfer deadline day and Alexis Sanchez could follow the Belgium striker to Inter Milan. Share. Comments. Dominic Booth. By. Dominic Booth. 05:00, 25 AUG 2019. SportAnalysis. Tahith Chong, Angel Gomes and Daniel ...

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Soccer: Real Madrid held to frustrating draw with Valladolid after late equaliser

MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid's early optimism was punctured by an 88th-minute equaliser from Real Valladolid's Sergi Guardiola as Zinedine Zidane's side stumbled to a 1-1 draw in their first home game of the La Liga season on Saturday.

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Uzoho revels in season's first clean sheet

Solape Lawal-Solarin. Skip. Super Eagles goalie, Francis Uzoho, is excited after keeping a clean sheet in Cypriot club, Omonia Nicosia's 2-0 win over Doxa Katopia in the league opener on Saturday. Uzoho on loan from Deportivo La Coruna starred for his ...

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MASAI UJIRI: Untold story of Toronto Raptors' conquest in NBA

He is undoubtedly the man of the moment, and the English-born Nigerian professional basketball executive and president of basketball operations of the Toronto Raptors, Masai Ujiri, who recently visited Nigeria with the 2019 NBA Championship won under ...

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Chiellini gets Juventus off mark as Napoli win Tuscany thriller

Juventus captain Giorgio Chiellini scored the first goal of the Serie A season on Saturday as the champions kicked off their bid for a ninth consecutive title with a pedestrian 1-0 win at Parma. Juventus' Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini (L) celebrates after ...

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Dare promises immediate renovation of Abuja stadium

Ebenezer Bajela. Nigeria's Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, on Saturday said his ministry would arrive to ensure that the decaying Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja would be renovated soon. Dare, who was sworn in by President ...

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Champions Shield: Bayelsa Queens down Rivers Angels

Ebenezer Bajela. Nigeria Women's Premier League champions, Bayelsa Queens, defeated 2018 Aiteo Cup winners, Rivers United, 2-0 to claim the 2019 NWPL Champions Shield at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa on Saturday. Goalkeeper Charity ...

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Vincent Testaverde re-signed by Buccaneers after Blaine Gabbert injury

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have added another quarterback in light of Blaine Gabbert's injury. Gabbert, who was second on the depth chart at quarterback behind Jameis Winston, suffered a dislocated shoulder in Friday night's preseason game. That left the ...

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Leverkusen down Dusseldorf 3-1 in German Bundesliga

BERLIN, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- Bayer Leverkusen secured their second win in as many games after three first-half goals were enough to ease 3-1 past Fortuna Dusseldorf in the second round of Bundesliga on Saturday. The "Werkself" staged a dominant first ...

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Gareth Bale and James Rodríguez start but Real Madrid held by Valladolid

Madrid is trying to rebound from one of its worst campaigns in decades and is seeking a first league title since 2017. James Rodríguez's return to the Spanish league ended in frustration as Real Madrid conceded a late equalizer in its home opener against ...

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Kaare Vedvik's two field goal misses concern Mike Zimmer

The Vikings thought they finally had solved their kicking issues when they traded for Kaare Vedvik. They haven't. Vikings coach Mike Zimmer called his concern level “high” after Vedvik missed two field goals Saturday. “Since we brought Vedvik in, [Matt] Wile's ...

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When is the Europa League group stage draw? How to watch, live stream & time

The competition's group stages is edging closer, and Goal round up key dates, information and the important details you need to know ahead of the draw. European heavyweights such as Arsenal and Manchester United will battle it out in the Europa League, ...

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Juventus opens Serie A with 1-0 throw-back win at Parma

ROME — New season, same old Juventus. Veteran defender Giorgio Chiellini scored early as Juventus won 1-0 at Parma to kick off its bid for a record-extending ninth straight Serie A title in the league opener Saturday. Showing only shades of the ...

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Philadelphia Eagles: The curious case of Paul Worrilow

Since being released by the Philadelphia Eagles on August 18th, Paul Worrilow has had one of the weirder NFL-related weeks in recent memory. Has anyone had a more interesting week than Paul Worrilow? After being waived by the Philadelphia Eagles on ...

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Pochettino: Eriksen situation hurting player and club

Mauricio Pochettino fears the transfer market uncertainty over Christian Eriksen is hurting the player and Tottenham, as he expressed surprise that the situation had not been resolved. Eriksen said at the end of last season that he was open to a new challenge ...

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Wright-Phillips retires from football at 37

Former Manchester City, Chelsea and England winger, Shaun Wright-Phillips, has announced his retirement from football at the age of 37. Skip. He also played for Queens Park Rangers and New York Red Bulls, the latter alongside brother Bradley, and last ...

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Ahead of Saudi showdown: Ruiz plans to end Joshua's career in Diriyah

Unified world heavyweight champion, Andy Ruiz, says he wants to finish Anthony Joshua's career after confirming he will contest a rematch in Saudi Arabia. United States-born Mexican Ruiz, 29, shocked Britain's Joshua in New York in June to win the WBA, ...

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Benjamin Mendy's hard work can earn reward, says Pep Guardiola

Left-back training in Barcelona for potential October return • 'If Benjamin is fit, he will have success. He has a special quality'. Jamie Jackson · @JamieJackson___. Sat 24 Aug 2019 17.29 EDT. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter · Share via Email.

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Bucs sign QB Testaverde to fill in for Gabbert

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday signed quarterback Vincent Testaverde, the son of former Bucs QB Vinny Testaverde. Vincent Testaverde, who played in college at Albany, was with the Bucs during rookie camp on a tryout and was with the club for a ...

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AP sources: Sprint star Christian Coleman could face ban

Gold-medal sprint contender Christian Coleman's Olympic prospects might be in jeopardy after three missed drug tests, two people familiar with the case told The Associated Press. The "whereabouts failures" are said to have happened over 12 months, which ...

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Norwich vs Chelsea TV channel and free live stream: How to watch Premier League fixture

Norwich will be without long-term absentee Christoph Zimmerman but fellow defender Timm Klose is close to a return following a knee injury. Winger Onel Hernandez faces a long spell on the sidelines after suffering a lateral meniscus tear in the 3-1 win over ...

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Report: Former Dolphins Coach Chris Foerster Returns to NFL With 49ers

Former Dolphins coach Chris Foerster, who resigned after video surfaced of him snorting a white powder, has returned to NFL coaching, reports ESPN's Jenna Laine. According to Laine, the 57-year-old Foerster took a job with the 49ers during the offseason, ...

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NFL 2019: Quiet Seahawks hoping to make noise in NFC West

SEATTLE (AP) — There is an unusual and notable lack of noise surrounding the Seattle Seahawks. The loud personalities of the past are gone. There are no contract disputes. The general buzz around the franchise is at a murmur. There are no outlandish ...

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Tammy Abraham: Makes a U-turn on England?

Two years ago, then on loan to Swansea, the Nigeria Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick met with Tammy Abraham in England on the possibility of donning the colours of the Super Eagles especially with Nigeria just one leg to Russia 2018 World ...

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Wesley Inspires Aston Villa To End Three-Year Wait For Premier League Win

Aston Villa finally got their campaign up and running on their return to the top flight after a three-year absence. Agence France-Presse. Read Time : 3-min. Wesley Inspires Aston Villa To End Three-Year Wait For Premier League Win. Aston Villa beat Everton ...

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New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom makes MLB history with his arm and his bat

Jacob deGrom refused to let the first-place Atlanta Braves get the better of him Friday night. In fact, the pitching star single-handedly kept the Mets in the hotly contested NL East battle in New York with both his arm and his bat — and made history in the ...

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Tennis: Serena chases record 24th Slam as Osaka, Halep eye US Open

Serena Williams, left, and her sister Venus took time from US Open preparations to play badminton in New York. (Photo: AFP/Jamie McCarthy). 24 Aug 2019 09:56AM. Share this content. Bookmark. NEW YORK: Serena Williams has the US Open spotlight as ...

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The three signings that prove Liverpool's transfer growth under Jurgen Klopp

After selling Luis Suarez to Barcelona in July 2014, Liverpool signed seven players to bolster the squad and fill the large void the mercurial Uruguayan left behind. Three of those - Alberto Moreno, Emre Can and Lazar Markovic - made their debuts this ...

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Mets ace Jacob deGrom whiffs 13, smacks his second home run of season during strong start vs. Braves

It was the start of Players' Weekend all around baseball Friday. At Citi Field, as usual, it was Jacob deGrom Night. At least for the first seven innings. DeGrom allowed one run and struck out 13, including eight batters in a row, and also homered against the ...

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Premier League 19/20: Where to Watch Norwich City vs. Chelsea, Live Stream, Team News and Odds

Chelsea travels to Norwich on Saturday with Frank Lampard looking for a first Premier League win as a coach. Leicester City spoiled Lampard's return to Stamford Bridge last week, holding Chelsea to a 1-1 draw after Mason Mount had put the Blues ahead.

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Lions hit with injuries to LB Davis, center Ragnow

DETROIT -- Detroit Lions starting middle linebacker Jarrad Davis was carted to the locker room with a right foot injury during the first drive of the team's preseason game Friday night. He is scheduled to undergo an MRI on the foot Saturday, a source told ESPN ...

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Zinedine Zidane cannot contemplate goalkeeper Keylor Navas leaving Real Madrid

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says he cannot imagine his team parting ways with triple Champions League-winning goalkeeper Keylor Navas, even as reports gather pace that the Costa Rican has asked to leave the Spanish club. Navas has been at ...

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Andy Roddick highlights the biggest concern for Roger Federer's US Open chances

Roger Federer may arrive at the US Open with only two matches on American hardcourts under his belt but Andy Roddick is more concerned by the mental state of the 20-time Grand Slam champion rather than his lack of game time. Federer only scheduled ...

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Where to find Norwich vs. Chelsea on US TV and streaming

If you're trying to find out how you can watch Norwich vs. Chelsea on US TV in the Premier League, you've come to the right place. For viewers in the US, Norwich vs. Chelsea will be shown on TV and streaming (more details below). Match: Norwich vs.

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Peter Quillin to face Alfredo Angulo on Sept. 21

Peter Quillin was slated to face Caleb Truax in a rematch on Aug. 31's FOX card, but with Truax out due to a torn Achilles, former middleweight title Quillin will now return on Sept. 21, facing badly faded Alfredo Angulo in an FS1 main event. The 36-year-old ...

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Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Real Madrid to include Jovic and Navas in Neymar bid

Mauricio Pochettino has said Tottenham midfielder Victor Wanyama “went backwards” during his time with Spurs, adding the club is not a “charity” in regards to playing time. Wanyama had been a featured player at the base of the midfield for Pochettino ...

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Joshua-Ruiz fight promoter defends Saudi Arabia venue

There was “The Rumble in the Jungle” and “The Thrilla in Manila.” Now we await the “The Clash on the Dunes.” Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz will face each other again Dec. 7 in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, and promoter Eddie Hearn is making it clear there ...

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Shkodran Mustafi to Roma: Loan deal 'this week', £23m transfer, what Emery and Kroenke have said

Arsenal transfer news takes a closer look at rumours linking Shkodran Mustafi with a summer departure. Share. Comments. By. Tashan Deniran-Alleyne. 23:15, 23 AUG 2019. Arsenal. Shkodran Mustafi controls the ball during the warm up (Image: Eric ...

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'He doesn't deserve this' - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Paul Pogba is a leader at Man United after tough week

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has offered up his most passionate defence yet of midfielder Paul Pogba, after a week when he was plunged into spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Pogba came under-fire after he missed a penalty in ...

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Chris Foerster reportedly to join 49ers coaching job, first job since his controversial ending with the Dolphins

Chris Foerster is reportedly getting a second chance in the NFL. On Friday, ESPN's Jenna Laine reported that Foerster, a longtime NFL assistant coach who was forced to resign as the Dolphins in 2017 after a video showing him snorting a white powdery ...

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African Games: Flying Eagles Qualify For Semifinal

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria on Friday booked a semi-finals place in the men's football event of the 12th All African Games following a 2-2 draw against host, Morocco, in their last Group A match. The team fought back twice in the game to condemn the hosts ...

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Uganda's KCCA FC eliminate Namibia's African Stars in Champions League

KAMPALA, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Uganda Premier League Champions KCCA FC qualified for the first round of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League here on Friday, beating visiting Namibian side African Stars FC 2-0 in their second ...

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Gregor Paul: Put down the phone! How All Blacks can get the real Rieko Ioane back at Rugby World Cup

COMMENT: There's no formula for players to follow when they are out of form. No best known method to quickly and easily remedy the underperforming. Which is a great shame, because it would be nice if someone could just click their fingers and bring Rieko ...

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Martin Keown names the team Arsene Wenger wanted Arsenal to copy

Former Gunners centre-back hopes Unai Emery can restore defensive resolve as Arsenal prepare to face Liverpool at Anfield. Share. Comments. By. Gareth Bicknell. 04:00, 23 AUG 2019. Sport. Click for Sound. Unai Emery drops Nicolas Pepe selection hint ...

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Liberty coach Hugh Freeze is leading his team from a hotel with a walkie-talkie

You've heard the term "armchair quarterback" before, but Liberty coach Hugh Freeze is adding a new twist to the concept as an armchair coach. The former Ole Miss coach recently underwent back surgery and is still on the mend due to the complicating ...

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Giants to draw on new motivation for rematch with West Coast Fever in Super Netball

It's why Poolman says the Giants will be especially motivated heading into their final round of the Super Netball season at Qudos Bank Arena on Saturday. The match against West Coast Fever is the first time the two clubs have met since their June 8 draw in a ...

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Redskins' Jordan Reed: Being evaluated for head injury

Reed left Thursday's preseason tilt against Atlanta to be evaluated for a concussion. Reed was originally a game-time decision coming into Thursday's contest. The 29-year-old managed to stay healthy during training camp after being cleared from a foot injury ...

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Tokyo 2020: Super Falcons hit Algeria Saturday

The delegation of Senior Women National Team, Super Falcons, to next week's 2020 Olympics qualifying match against the Senior Women National Team of Algeria will depart Nigeria on Saturday. Head Coach Thomas Dennerby has already submitted a list ...

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Noah Lyles steps into Paris spotlight

PARIS: Almost 10 years to the day that Jamaican legend Usain Bolt scorched to a blistering world record of 19.19sec at the Berlin world championships, Noah Lyles again takes to the track as the athlete to watch in world championship year. The 22-year-old, ...

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Wingman Tom Phillips reveals how Round 19 loss to Richmond sparked Collingwood's top-four surge

Collingwood wingman Tom Phillips says less meetings and more honesty between the players has helped spark the Magpies' late-season revival. The Magpies will earn the double chance in the finals if they can beat Essendon tonight, and then hope ...

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Lewis Stevenson: Junior Agogo was a real character

Lewis Stevenson, the Hibernian defender, has paid tribute to the “larger than life” Junior Agogo after his former team-mate passed away in London yesterday at the age of 40. Stevenson was stunned to hear of the one-time Ghana international striker's ...

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Zimbabwe Cricket legend Peter Chingoka dies

Grace Chingoma Senior Sports Reporter THE International Cricket Council described yesterday as a sad day for the game around the world after former Zimbabwe Cricket chairman, Peter Chingoka, died in Harare. He was 65 and is survived by wife Shirley, ...

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IAAF: Semenya 'biologically a man'

The International Association of Athletics Federations Treasurer, José María Odriozola, has weighed into the Caster Semenya row by describing the South African as “biologically a man”. The Spaniard made the comments in an interview with Sport Magazine ...

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FOX NEWS: Florida beachwear company features model with Down syndrome

Florida beachwear company features model with Down syndrome



A Florida beachwear company has featured a 16-year-old model with Down syndrome in their new ad campaign, with the goal of hopefully inspiring other companies to become more inclusive.

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CAF Champion League: Kotoko in a must win encounter against Kano Pillars

After suffering a narrow 3-2 defeat to Nigerian giants Kano Pillars, Kumasi Asante Kotoko will be in a must win encounter with the Masu Gida side as both sides, will come face to face in the second leg of the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) Champions ...

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New-look Juventus begin Serie A defence without ailing Sarri

Juventus begin their Serie A campaign at Parma on Saturday looking to push their record Scudetto run to nine but with a different style of football under new coach Maurizio Sarri, who will miss the opening fixtures with pneumonia. New coach Maurizio Sarri ...

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Arsenal out to close gap on Liverpool, Lampard seeks first win

Early Premier League leaders Liverpool and Arsenal face-off, while Frank Lampard is under pressure to deliver his first win as Chelsea boss at Norwich on Saturday. Three and easy: Roberto Firmino scored a hat-trick as Liverpool beat Arsenal 5.

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Zappacosta Joins Roma On Loan

Chelsea right-back Davide Zappacosta has joined Roma on an initial six-month loan. As part of the deal there is the option to extend the loan until the end of the season. Chelsea said he has also signed a one-year contract extension with the Blues until June ...

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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and the midfield advantage Liverpool have in title battle with Man City

Jurgen Klopp obviously knew what was coming when, speaking to the ECHO this summer, he was asked about Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. "Fit… if that's not a new signing, then I don't know!" exclaimed the Reds boss. "To buy him, after the impression we got ...

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Serena Williams Will Play Maria Sharapova in First Round of US Open

Serena Williams has beaten Maria Sharapova nearly everywhere. On courts hard and soft, fast and slow, indoors and outdoors. Blue clay was a novelty surface introduced for only one week, in Madrid in 2012; Williams made sure she beat Sharapova there, ...

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Tips and thoughts: AFL Round 23

We came back down to earth last week, picking just five of last week's nine games correctly – and on the four games we were wrong, we were very wrong – like, 66.5 average point margin wrong. Anyway, onto the next round, which happens to be the final ...

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Sturridge joins Turkish side Trabzonspor

... • The 29-year-old was released by Liverpool at the end of his contract in June. • Sturridge won the Premier League, two FA Cups and the Champions League at Chelsea. He added another Champions League medal at Liverpool last season. by Shrivathsa ...

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Veteran Cricket administrator Peter Chingoka dies

By Sports Reporter. FORMER Zimbabwe Cricket boss Peter Chingoka has died. He was 65. The veteran cricket administrator passed away at Dandaro Clinic, Borrowdale, Harare after a short illness. Mourners are gathered at number 38 Sandringham Drive in ...

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Walled Lake Western star Abdur-Rahmaan Yaseen eligible to play

Walled Lake Western coach Alex Grignon received some great news Thursday when the MHSAA determined that receiver/cornerback Abdur-Rahmaan Yaseen has been ruled eligible to play his senior year. The MHSAA originally ruled that Yaseen had used ...

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Papers: Manchester United unlikely to move for Fernando Llorente

All the top stories and transfer rumours from the back pages of Friday's national newspapers... DAILY MAIL. Manchester United are unlikely to make an offer for former Tottenham striker Fernando Llorente despite reports in Italy suggesting a deal is close.

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Nigeria win first medal in Rabat

Sodiq Oyeleke. As events enter day six, Team Nigeria at the ongoing 12th African Games in Rabat have won one gold medal. Ruth Nwosu clinched Nigeria's first gold medal after defeating Morocco's Oumaima El Bouchti in the women's 49-53kg category in ...

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Thierry Henry Reveals Why He Failed As Monaco Manager

Thierry Henry has claimed he took over a difficult task at Monaco and believes that he can be a successful coach, despite a poor start to his managerial career. The French legend took charge at his former club in October 2018 following Leonardo Jardim's ...

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Kingsley Madu: Odense Boldklub sign Nigeria left-back

The Nigeria international has become the latest addition by the Nature Energy Park outfit after signing a long-term deal with the side. Danish Superliga side Odense Boldklub have announced the signing of Kingsley Madu on a three-year deal. The Nigeria ...

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Fernandinho Says He 'Will Work Closely' with Rodrigo at Manchester City

Fernandinho may be fighting for his place in Manchester City's starting XI after Rodrigo arrived from Atletico Madrid this summer, but it won't stop the Brazilian helping the player signed to eventually be his permanent replacement make the grade in the ...

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Juventus eye Asia growth with bid for earlier kickoffs

Aug 22 (Reuters) - Serie A should consider having earlier kickoffs to help grow the Asian audience and boost clubs' finances, Juventus chief revenue officer Giorgio Ricci has said. The "big five" European Leagues enjoyed record revenues in the 2017-18 ...

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Dembele 'not at all threatened' by potential Neymar return to Barcelona

If Neymar does return to Barcelona, it will have little impact on Ousmane Dembele's intentions at the club, according to his agent. Joe Wright. 22 August, 2019 08:33 IST. Ousmane Dembele has struggled for consistency and fitness since his moving to ...

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Will Tiger pick himself for the Presidents Cup?

Features. August 22, 2019. If Tiger Woods is to play in the Presidents Cup he will have to pick himself as a wildcard. Mark Townsend joined a conference call with the 15-time major champion to discuss this possibility. “I would like to get to a point where I'm ...

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Phil Mickelson shows off dramatic body transformation

Phil Mickelson used to get shredded by the media and golf fans about his portly appearance — now he is shredded. The five-time major winner affectionately known as Lefty used to be one of the larger players on tour, prompting one scribe to write this about ...

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CAF Champions League: Kotoko coach: We didn't deserve to lose against Pillars

The mind game continues as the second leg of the CAF Champions League preliminaries between Nigerian flagbearer Kano Pillars and their Ghanaian foes, Asante Kotoko whom they defeated 3-2 in the first leg a fortnight ago draws nearer. CAF Champions ...

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Twitter staff will monitor accounts of black footballers to stamp out abuse

Twitter is to monitor closely the accounts of about 50 leading black players this season as part of a new effort to tackle racist abuse on social media. The 24-hour boycott of social media platforms by players last season led to representatives of Twitter, ...

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Tennis-Is Andreescu the next big thing? Not so fast

Aug 22 (Reuters) - When Bianca Andreescu became the first homegrown winner of the Canadian Open in 50 years, the tennis world declared the teenager as the sport's next big thing. Even the fact that Andreescu was gifted the Rogers Cup title when a tearful ...

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Shocking: Ronaldo, Messi never socialize or had dinner together before

Cristiano Ronaldo admitted on Wednesday that he has never socialized or had dinner with his long-time rival Lionel Messi, even though they played in Spain simultaneously for nine years. The Juventus forward made the disclosure in an interview on RTI ...

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Transfer Talk: Real offer James, Bale, Navas, ¬100m for PSG's Neymar

Paris Saint-Germain have rejected a eye-opening offer from Real Madrid that would see Neymar return to Spain in exchange for James Rodriguez, Gareth Bale, and Keylor Navas. Plus €100m to top the thing off. TRANSFERS. Transfer grades: Rating every ...

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Players 'given Twitter security advice' following recent racist abuse

Paul Pogba, Tammy Abraham and Yakou Meite have all been on the receiving end of discriminatory messages in the past week. Share. Comments. By. Darren Wells. 01:35, 22 AUG 2019; Updated 01:36, 22 AUG 2019. Sport. Click for Sound. Phil Neville calls ...

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UCL: Red Star draw at Young Boys; Dinamo win

Red Star Belgrade's Champions League qualifying odyssey continued on Wednesday when the former European champions drew 2-2 away to Young Boys after being pegged back by a late penalty in the first leg of the playoff round tie. Russian side ...

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With 35 games remaining, Orioles tie major league record with 258 home runs allowed

A season full of records the Orioles would rather not set continued Wednesday night when Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield homered in the third inning off right-hander Aaron Brooks, moving them into a tie with the 2016 Cincinnati Reds for ...

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Collingwood star suffers painful blow

Collingwood star Steele Sidebottom will undergo surgery on a ruptured testicle and will miss Friday night's clash with Essendon. Sidebottom was accidentally kicked in the groin at training on Wednesday, left the track and was later found to have suffered a ...

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Judge denies MSU request to dismiss Title IX suit

A federal judge on Wednesday denied Michigan State's request to dismiss a Title IX lawsuit filed by a former female student that claims in part that MSU handled complaints involving athletes in a different way than it did complaints against non-athletes.

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Tunisia part company with Alain Giresse by mutual consent

The Tunisian Football Federation have parted ways with coach Alain Giresse, after his contract was cancelled early by mutual consent. Giresse, who took charge at the turn of the year replacing Faouzi Benzarti, was contracted to Tunisia till June 2020.

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Tyson Fury claims he could beat Andy Ruiz Jr with one hand ahead of Anthony Joshua rematch

It is the second time the Gypsy King has criticised Ruiz Jr in the last week as he prepares for his fight with Otto Wallin. Share. Comments. By. Darren Wells. 00:21, 22 AUG 2019. Sport. Click for Sound. Tyson Fury shows off hand speed ahead of heavyweight ...

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Napoli have best shot at toppling Juventus

As the sole survivor of a coaching shuffle among the leading challengers, Carlo Ancelotti could have the best chance to end Napoli's 30-year wait for the Serie A title. Yet Antonio Conte's arrival at Inter Milan has also raised expectations of an end to Juventus' ...

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African Games: Nigeria U20W 1-1 Cameroon U20W - Falconets advance to semi-finals

Christopher Danjuma's side came from a goal down to earned a draw and seal their passage to the last four. Nigeria U20 women's team are through to the 2019 African Games semi-finals after earning a 1-1 draw against Cameroon in Rabat on Wednesday.

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Dan Hooker joins team-mate Israel Adesanya on UFC 243 card in Melbourne

UFC 243 is shaping as the biggest event in Australasian combat sports history and Dan Hooker has no doubt he's found an opponent to match the occasion. Fresh off last month's first-round knockout over James Vick, Hooker (18-8) has been confirmed to join ...

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Pep Guardiola 'cancels Man City's warm-weather training camp' ahead of Bournemouth clash

The City boss has backtracked on plans to take his squad to Barcelona following their draw with Spurs. Share. Comments. By. Darren Wells. 02:30, 21 AUG 2019. Sport. Click for Sound. Guardiola and Pochettino discuss VAR inconsistencies after Premier ...

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Manchester United news and transfers LIVE Alexis Sanchez plus Man Utd vs Crystal Palace build-up

All the latest Man United breaking news as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer prepares his side for a game against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday. Share. By. Charlotte Duncker. Updated 15:56, 20 AUG 2019. Sport. Manchester United will be looking to build ...

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Cristiano Ronaldo hints when he will retire - and it could be next year

The five-time Ballon D'or winner has enjoyed a distinguished career but suggested the end is approaching. Share. Comments. By. Darren Wells. 04:30, 21 AUG 2019. Sport. Click for Sound. Cristiano Ronaldo gives insight into new-season training regime.

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Zenith Bank Rewards Champions D'Tigress, Pledges More Support for Basketball

AFROBASKET FALLOUT. Zenith Bank Plc on Tuesday put smiles on the faces of the victorious Nigeria Women basketball team, D'Tigress, after rewarding them with cash award during a brief reception organised for the team at the corporate headquarters of ...

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Canelo raises the stakes of GGG vs. Derevyanchenko even higher

On Tuesday night, former unified middleweight world titleholder Gennady Golovkin and contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko agreed to terms to fight for the vacant IBF title on Oct. 5 at Madison Square Garden in New York. It's a solid matchup that pairs two ...

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Former England batsmen Mark Ramprakash and Jonathan Trott vying for India's batting coach post

Former England batsmen Mark Ramprakash and Jonathan Trott are reportedly in the race to become India's next batting coach. The duo is among the high profile names along with the likes of Jonty Rhodes and others who appeared for interviews conducted ...

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Ligue 1: Struggling Monaco reportedly sign striker Islam Slimani on loan from Leicester City

Monaco have reportedly signed veteran Algerian international striker Islam Slimani on loan from Leicester City. Slimani was part of the Algeria squad that won the African Cup of Nations in Egypt last month, starting one game and scoring one goal. The striker ...

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Popovich adds new chapter to coaching legacy

Andrew Gaze recognises the irony. Gregg Popovich, 23-year coach of the San Antonio Spurs and one of the biggest advocates and proponents for international talent in the NBA, is at the helm of Team USA heading into the 2019 FIBA World Cup. For more ...

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How FSG really compare with other Premier League club owners as Liverpool's progression highlighted

Only four Premier League club owners have increased their clubs' standing in English football more than Liverpool's have. Fenway Sports Group have taken the Reds from the fringes of the top six to European champions in the space of eight years.

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Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda added to Safari Tour Golf Series

... • Revamped series to have 12 events across four countries including seven in Kenya, three in Uganda and one in each of Rwanda and Tanzania. • Safari Tour Tournament Director Patrick Obath, said that going into East African was part of the request by ...

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Dembele certain to stay at Barcelona, says agent

Ousmane Dembele is certain to remain with Barcelona despite interest from elsewhere, according to his agent. Updated Updated 1 min ago. Share. Share on Facebook; Share on Twitter. Dembele, 22, has been linked with a move away from the La Liga ...

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Gennady Golovkin finalizes deal to fight Sergiy Derevyanchenko in October

Gennady Golovkin did not get his wish of facing Canelo Alvarez in September. Instead, he will be facing Sergiy Dervyanchenko. GGG and Derevyanchenko finalized a deal to fight October 5 at Madison Square Garden in New York, The Athletic's Mike ...

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Bengals' Andy Dalton says he feels no added pressure this season: 'I'm just worried about winning'

Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton is concerned about only one thing. Cincinnati has missed the playoffs in three straight seasons with Dalton under center, but he said he's not focusing on the past. Refresh. Saints receiver Thomas gets record deal. Loading ...

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Former Wildcat Evelyn Akhator helps Nigeria win AfroBasket title

LEXINGTON — Former University of Kentucky women's basketball forward Evelyn Akhator continues to shine on the basketball floor as she recently helped Nigeria win its second straight FIBA Women's AfroBasket title over the weekend. Akhator, who ...

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Daniil Medvedev battles past David Goffin to claim Cincinnati Masters title

Russia's Daniil Medvedev defeated world's No. 1, Novak Djokovic of Serbia to reach his first final at the Western & Southern Open tournament in Cincinnati, which offers $6.7 million in prize money. In her first hard court final since finishing as runner-up at the ...

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Kroenke insists Arsenal still have an aura

By Mark Mann-Bryans. Arsenal director Josh Kroenke believes the club's activity in the summer transfer market shows they still have an “aura”. The Gunners, despite public protests at the Kroenkes' ownership, spent north of £100m (€109.5m) in bringing ...

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Dodgers begin process of extending netting

LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Dodgers will soon join a growing list of teams to extend the protective netting at their stadium, an increasingly vital measure in a time when baseballs are presumed to be coming off the bat more rapidly than ever. When the ...

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Dembele is certain to stay at Barcelona – agent

Ousmane Dembele is certain to remain with Barcelona despite interest from elsewhere, according to his agent. Dembele, 22, has been linked with a move away from the LaLiga champions amid reports he could be included in a deal that would see Barca sign ...

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Source: Chargers bring back veteran WR Inman

COSTA MESA, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Chargers added a familiar face to the team Monday, agreeing to terms with receiver Dontrelle Inman, a league source told ESPN. The news was first reported by NFL Network. Inman, 30, requested and was granted his ...

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Despite outside interest, Roger Clemens not planning to run for Texas Congressional seat

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens is not planning to run for a Congressional seat in Texas despite support from current Representative Pete Olson (R-Texas), according to ABC News. Olson announced his plans to retire last month, and ...

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Monaco sign Slimani on loan from Leicester

Monaco - Monaco have signed veteran Algerian international striker Islam Slimani on loan from Leicester City, sources close to the Ligue 1 club told AFP on Tuesday. The 31-year-old reportedly passed a medical on Tuesday. Slimani joined Leicester, at the ...

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Kronke family starting to show they care after Arsenal's transfer window success

Prior to this summer's transfer window, it seemed very much as though Unai Emery would be operating with one hand tied behind his back, so to speak. During the January window, he bemoaned: “We cannot sign permanently, we can only [sign] loan players.

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Mark Ramprakash, Jonathan Trott among names interviewed for India batting coach

Former England cricketers Mark Ramprakash and Jonathan Trott are two of the candidates in the running for India batting coach job and have been interviewed by BCCI according to a Espncricinfo report. In July, the tenure of coach Ravi Shastri and his ...

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gives Alexis Sanchez transfer update amid reports of free loan move

The Chilean has been linked with a move to Inter after finding himself surplus to requirements at Old Trafford. Share. Comments. By. Darren Wells. 06:00, 20 AUG 2019. Sport. Click for Sound. Match in Pictures: Manchester United V Wolves. Match in Pictures: ...

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30 teams battle for Tokyo 2020 slots

Sodiq Oyeleke. Eighteen men's teams and 12 women's teams will battle for Africa's slots in the table tennis events of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the 12th African Games holding in Rabat, Morocco. This was contained in a statement by the Africa Table ...

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Afrobasket title: Zenith Bank hails victorious D'Tigress

The sponsor of the annual Women Basketball League, Zenith Bank, has hailed Nigeria's women national basketball team, D'Tigress, for retaining the FIBA Afrobasket Championship on Sunday in Dakar, Senegal. D'Tigress were glorious in the final match as ...

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FIFA ban: NFF lawyers rally to save Siasia

The Nigeria Football Federation has disclosed that its lawyers have started to review the decision against former Nigeria international and coach, Samson Siasia, by the FIFA Ethics Committee, which last Friday announced that it had placed a life ban from all ...

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Matteo Guendouzi names the two Arsenal players who are like "big brothers" to him

Guendouzi joined Arsenal in the summer of 2018 for a fee of around £8million from French Ligue 2 side Lorient. However, the 20-year-old has admitted that fellow French speakers Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang were important in ...

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Beckham's Inter Miami stadium site contains toxic contamination, analysis reveals

The club's proposed home contains arsenic contamination as well as soil samples that could pose a "physical hazard". The proposed site for Inter Miami's MLS stadium is far more toxic than previously expected, according to a recent study, with ...

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Man City news and transfers LIVE Bayern Munich make Leroy Sane decision and John Stones injury update

Bayern Munich have confirmed they will not try to sign Leroy Sane from Manchester City before their transfer deadline of September 2 after a high-profile pursuit. Sane underwent surgery this weekend on his knee that will keep him out of action until the new ...

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Ruiz camp working on start of training for rematch

Unified heavyweight world titlist Andy Ruiz Jr. was due to begin training for his rematch with Anthony Joshua on Monday but those plans did come about, trainer Manny Robles told ESPN on Monday night. "We're working on getting back together this week.

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Serie A: Mario Balotelli says he's not 'afraid of failing' at Brescia, aims for international return for Italy

Milan: Maverick forward Mario Balotelli said he was not afraid of failing at Serie A side Brescia and that he was still hoping for an Italy recall as he was officially presented by his hometown club on Monday. Promoted Brescia became the eighth club of the ...

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'Big season' Coventry City have received this exciting backing

"City are on the march!" - Sky Blues fans are excited by what they're seeing at the moment. Share this video. Watch Next. We pay for stories! Send your videos to video@trinitymirror.com. Get the biggest Coventry City FC stories by email. Subscribe. See our ...

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African Games open in Rabat

RABAT, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- The 12th edition of the African Games opened with a spectacular ceremony on Monday night in the Moroccan capital Rabat. The opening ceremony was chaired by Prince Moulay Rachid, brother of the Moroccan King with the ...

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Manchester United's 'youthful and energetic' side praised by Gary Neville

Gary Neville likes what he sees from Manchester United's youthful side and backs allowing Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez to leave. Paul Pogba saw a penalty saved as United were held to a 1-1 draw by Wolves on Monday Night Football. Anthony ...

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer slammed for "weak management" in key Man Utd decision

United drew away at Molyneux despite leading the match in the first-half but one incident led to criticism for the boss. Share. Comments. By. Darren Wells. 03:42, 20 AUG 2019. Sport. Click for Sound. Match in Pictures: Manchester United V Wolves. Match in ...

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Anisimova out of US Open after father's death

Amanda Anisimova has withdrawn from the U.S. Open after Konstantin Anisimov, her father and longtime coach, was found dead on Monday, her agent confirmed to ESPN. Amanda Anisimova, the 2016 U.S. Open junior champion and the No. 24-ranked ...

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Who is the FIFA Puskas Award named after? The Real Madrid & Hungary football legend

The Puskas Award honours the player who scored the most aesthetically pleasing goal, but who does it honour? The next edition of the FIFA Best Awards ceremony takes place in September, and with it comes the winner of the Puskas Award. But what is the ...

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Man Utd Agree To Pay For This Player To Leave Old Trafford

Premier League giants Manchester United have concluded plans to let defender Marcos Rojo leave the club this summer. This is according to the publication from the stables of the Daily Mirror which claimed that Marcos Rojo is surplus to requirements at ...

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President Uhuru tells Team Kenya to represent the country with pride at African Games

... • President Kenyatta warned against the mismanagement of the Sh335m allocated to the Kenyan team to Morocco saying stern actions will be taken against those who will be tempted. • Go represent us with pride, with excellence, with discipline and show ...

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Aidan O'Hara: 'If Ole's meant to be at the wheel, he shouldn't be asking the players how to drive the bus'

In the playground, there is often a "makers takers" rule when it comes to penalties. It rewards the child who has been fouled to win the spot-kick and cuts down on the squabbling that would otherwise inevitably follow. It seems unusual, however, that it now ...

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Man United's penalty incident illustrates club's lack of leadership on the pitch and in the dugout

WOLVERHAMPTON, England -- Manchester United are making progress under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. They are fitter, younger and seemingly hungrier than in recent seasons, but it only took a missed penalty by Paul Pogba -- another missed penalty by Paul ...

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Will Austin Ekeler or Justin Jackson step up if Melvin Gordon holds out in 2019?

The Los Angeles Chargers are currently trying to find a solution to their running back situation now that starter Melvin Gordon is sitting out from team activities. We explore the options between Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson. If the Chargers are unable to ...

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Rashford encouraged by Wolves draw

Marcus Rashford believes there are plenty of positives to take from Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Reds took the lead through Anthony Martial after 27 minutes but a stunning strike from Ruben Neves in the second half ...

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Premier League scores: Manchester United draws vs. Wolves; Liverpool stays hot and other takeaways from Matchday 2

Matchday 2 of the Premier League concluded on Monday as Manchester United drew Wolverhampton 1-1. Ruben Neves scored a golazo equalizer and Paul Pogba missed a penalty kick as each team took a point. The matchday kicked off on Saturday as ...

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NFF finally reacts to FIFA's life ban on Samson Siasia, reveals next action

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday, said that it was “shocked” by FIFA's decision to impose a life ban on former national coach, Samson Siasia and vowed to overturn it. FIFA says it banned Siasia, 52, from football, following a long-running ...

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Justin Thomas in great position to win FedEx Cup after capturing BMW Championship title

MEDINAH, Ill. — Justin Thomas remained patient and held his nerve to win the BMW Championship on Sunday at saturated Medinah Country Club, his 10th PGA Tour title and first since last August. And he has a jump on No. 11 as the victory affords him a ...

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Buhari hails D'Tigress for 4th Afrobasket championship

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with the national female basketball team, D'Tigress, for winning back-to-back the FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2019 championship in Dakar, Senegal. The Nigerian ladies beat hosts Senegal in a tightly contested ...

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Coach: Giants' Shepard will be OK for Week 1

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard should be ready to play Week 1, coach Pat Shurmur said Sunday. Shepard, who suffered a fractured left thumb last month, is no longer in a no-contact jersey at practice, a fact that was noticed by reporters ...

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'I feel ready to go again' - McLeod feels positive for Doha after coaching change

Jamaica world and Olympic champion Omar McLeod believes things are getting back to normal, following yet another chance in training regime. The 25-year-old had trained with Eldrick Floreal up until late 2018 but then moved to Gary Evans at Empire ...

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Scott Morrison condemns English fans for booing Steve Smith during Ashes Test

Australian prime minister says it was 'a foul' for fans to jeer Smith after he was hit on the neck by a ball from Jofra Archer during the second Test at Lord's. Naaman Zhou · @naamanzhou. Sun 18 Aug 2019 21.42 EDT Last modified on Sun 18 Aug 2019 22.11 ...

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Solskjaer needs to show that win over Chelsea was no fluke against Wolves

Nuno Espirito Santo has probably just about got over last weekend's controversial VAR call against his side. Willy Boly was adjudged to have handled the ball before Leander Dendoncker fired home in the goalless stalemate against Leicester. There was ...

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