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Mane rewards Liverpool perseverance against resilient Crystal Palace
Liverpool have conceded 4 goals in the first two games of the season and they must solve the defensive dilemma sooner rather than later if they want to challenge for big prizes this season. Sadio Mane scored an opportunistic goal to give Liverpool a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace at Anfield on Saturday. Palace has started the season with back-to-back defeats under new manager Frank De Boer ,... [Full Article...]
NBA Rookies: Celtics' Jayson Tatum To Enjoy Best Career Of 2017 Class
Per one 2017 draft pick, Smith's potential is about "how explosive he is and how capable he is at getting to the rim, and him developing his shot". While Tatum did not finish in the top three for any of the other categories, he did receive votes for most likely to win Rookie of the Year, biggest steal at where he was selected in the draft, and best playmaker. [Full Article...]
Dortmund: Dembele can join Barcelona for right price
The Brazilian may currently be the more complete player but Dembele's potential means he could easily eclipse Coutinho, especially when playing alongside the likes of Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi at Camp Nou. De Boer is hopeful "the negative impact of the 3-0 defeat is gone". The left-sided Fulham teenager has represented England at U19 level and both Manchester United and Tottenham are believed... [Full Article...]
Barcelona sues PSG's Neymar for breach of contract
Neymar seemed to be everywhere as he rejuvenated French football club Paris Saint Germain in its come-from-behind 6-2 victory over Toulouse , his second match for the squad, this time at the Parc des Princes here. Neymar , who put pen to paper on a fresh five-year deal at Camp Nou in 2016, has started life in Ligue 1 in style by scoring three goals and assisting three more in his first two app... [Full Article...]
FC Barcelona sues Neymar for $10m
The Catalan club said on Tuesday they believe they are owed money that Neymar received as part of a renewal bonus when he signed a new contract previous year, in addition to €8.5m in damages plus interest. "I hope that things will improve for Barca and that they will become a team that can rival others". "I spent four years there and was very happy. Barca deserve much better, and everyone know... [Full Article...]
Indians steal one from Red Sox with walk-off error
The official word from the Indians was Miller re-aggravated his right knee patellar tendonitis, but the team has not yet indicated if it will require a trip to the DL or not. Jones is now just four home runs away from becoming the fifth Baltimore slugger to reach 250 career home runs for the franchise. The inning ended when shortstop Francisco Lindor ran down Betts' popup in center field with his... [Full Article...]
Gayle, Samuels recalled for ODI series against England
Gayle last played an ODI in March 2015, and Samuels in October 2016; both players were selected in West Indies' squad for the ODI series in England . "Dwayne Bravo said he is still not 100 per cent fit, but is looking at a possible return to global cricket next year", Brown indicated. However, if Sri Lanka win at least two matches in the ongoing ODI series against India, then Jason Holder's men... [Full Article...]
Former cricketer sorry for 'unacceptable' comment — Geoffrey Boycott
They had paid almost £300 each for a luxury hospitality package, according to The Mirror . Boycott's comment did not go down well with the members who attended the exclusive dinner. He was awarded an OBE two years earlier and beat throat cancer in 2002. Boycott has always contended the reason he has not been knighted is because of his conviction in France - firstly in 1996 and confirmed on ap... [Full Article...]
Hackers 'Fancy Bears' name footballers given TUEs for 2010 World Cup
The 25 players named, include former Manchester United trio Carlos Tevez , Juan Sebastian Veron and Gabriel Heinze . Fancy Bears first hacked the World Anti-Doping agency (Wada) database on 13 September past year and began revealing athletes' confidential details and information regarding TUEs. [Full Article...]
PSG Close In On Monstrous Mbappe And Fabinho Deal
Paris Saint-Germain are in talks with Monaco over a season-long loan deal for Kylian Mbappe with an agreement to buy the striker next summer, according to Sky sources. "We believe in popular football and values like the love for the shirt and respect for the club where you grew up". "We stand equally to remind Kylian Mbappe and his group that no one is above the institution of AS Monaco". [Full Article...]
Bowles knows when he'll know Jets' Week 1 quarterback
There were some good developments for the Lions against the Jets - the offensive line, sacks from two key players on the defensive line, another strong game by punter Kasey Redfern , limited play by rookie Kenny Golladay was expected, and the return game is still open. [Full Article...]
Scoring United looks team to beat in Premier League
So it's rather safe to assume that there is something special brewing within this side. Mourinho said in July that he expects Rojo to return in either December or January at best, and the versatile defender is working hard on his rehab. And he is right. He also mentioned horses in one of the interviews, which is always a good sign. In October, United will finally face teams who finished above ... [Full Article...]
Scoring United looks team to beat in Premier League
So it's rather safe to assume that there is something special brewing within this side. Mourinho said in July that he expects Rojo to return in either December or January at best, and the versatile defender is working hard on his rehab. And he is right. He also mentioned horses in one of the interviews, which is always a good sign. In October, United will finally face teams who finished above ... [Full Article...]
Big names in World XI set to be unveiled
Even though, the Pakistan Cricket Board did manage to convince few overseas players, who participated in the 2017 edition of Pakistan Super League final in Lahore, worldwide teams continue to be reluctant on sending their players to the country. [Full Article...]
Andrew Miller exits early for Indians with undisclosed injury
Both the Red Sox and Indians still have work to do in their divisions. The Red Sox are 2-9 in the last 11 meetings in Cleveland and the under is 6-2-2 in the last 10 meetings. Named to the American League All-Star team for the second consecutive season, Miller owns a 4-3 record with a 1.65 ERA to his credit. - Pomeranz is expected to be on the hill after leaving his start on Friday night against... [Full Article...]
Simona Halep Apologises to Fans After Garbine Muguruza mauling
She also was expecting a tough match, but surprisingly, found little resistance from her opponent: "Since the first ball, honestly, I knew there was going to be a lot of long rallies, and she's a very solid player and, you know, very tough, as well". [Full Article...]
Wenger set to drop Xhaka for Arsenal at Liverpool?
Sanchez has stalled on signing a new contract at Arsenal and has been linked with a Pep Guardiola reunion all summer. Should the transfer come through before the window slams shut next Thursday, City will have spent nearly £250 million this summer. [Full Article...]
What is next for Diego Costa?
Costa on Friday pleaded with Chelsea to lower their asking price to allow him to return to Atletico. However all of that could be set to change, with reports suggesting that Atletico are ready to lodge a bid worth up to £50m for the Spanish International. [Full Article...]
Red Sox blow lead, game to Indians
Perez also had a three-run homer in the second inning. The four-game series continues Tuesday with Tribe righty Carlos Carrasco (12-5, 3.76) set to face Red Sox righty Doug Fister (2-6, 5.56) at 7:10 p.m. Rodriguez threw 98 pitches, 61 (62 percent) for strikes. Miller was forced to warm up twice when home plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt left the game an inning after being hit by Boston relie... [Full Article...]
Mets reportedly concerned Steven Matz dealing with arthritic pitching elbow
Matz was diagnosed Monday with irritation of the ulnar nerve in his left elbow, the team said. The club announced that the surgery would be scheduled within the next few days. Rivera. Robert Gsellman recently returned from the disabled list after missing six weeks with a strained hamstring. Tommy Milone will start instead. Matz's season also ended prematurely past year due to a shoulder imping... [Full Article...]