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Lost Vegas in frantic last-gasp Carnoustie dash
- July 21, 2018
The 33-year-old Vegas was supposed to get to Scotland a week ago but he absorbed a major setback after the Venezuelan native found out that his passport had expired. "Luckily the (equipment) vans are still here". "It felt like somebody was playing a big joke on me", Vegas said. Nonetheless, Vegas said that it was fun but cited that the journey was frustrating. (more...)
- July 21, 2018
The 33-year-old Vegas was supposed to get to Scotland a week ago but he absorbed a major setback after the Venezuelan native found out that his passport had expired. "Luckily the (equipment) vans are still here". "It felt like somebody was playing a big joke on me", Vegas said. Nonetheless, Vegas said that it was fun but cited that the journey was frustrating. (more...)
Suns Complete Trades with Philadelphia and Brooklyn
- July 21, 2018
That same day, the Nets also dealt guard Jeremy Lin to the Atlanta Hawks for the draft rights to Isaia Cordinier and another 2020 second-round pick. The 22-year-old Bolden, who played for the Sixers in the summer league, was selected with the 36th pick of the 2017 National Basketball Association draft. (more...)
- July 21, 2018
That same day, the Nets also dealt guard Jeremy Lin to the Atlanta Hawks for the draft rights to Isaia Cordinier and another 2020 second-round pick. The 22-year-old Bolden, who played for the Sixers in the summer league, was selected with the 36th pick of the 2017 National Basketball Association draft. (more...)
Injuries force Sam Warburton to end his stellar career
- July 21, 2018
Warburton, who won 74 Wales caps, 49 as captain, said: 'Unfortunately, after a long period of rest and rehabilitation, the decision to retire has been made with my health and well-being as a priority as my body is unable to give me back what I had hoped for on my return to training'. (more...)
- July 21, 2018
Warburton, who won 74 Wales caps, 49 as captain, said: 'Unfortunately, after a long period of rest and rehabilitation, the decision to retire has been made with my health and well-being as a priority as my body is unable to give me back what I had hoped for on my return to training'. (more...)
Atletico Madrid table offer to Chelsea for Olivier Giroud
- July 21, 2018
Giroud scored five times in 18 appearances for the Blues last season. It follows reports that new Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri could be willing to sell Giroud just six months after his move to Stamford Bridge from Arsenal . While Diego Costa and Antoine Griezmann are undoubtedly the main strikers for Diego Simeone, a striker of the calibre of Giroud would be an excellent backup. (more...)
- July 21, 2018
Giroud scored five times in 18 appearances for the Blues last season. It follows reports that new Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri could be willing to sell Giroud just six months after his move to Stamford Bridge from Arsenal . While Diego Costa and Antoine Griezmann are undoubtedly the main strikers for Diego Simeone, a striker of the calibre of Giroud would be an excellent backup. (more...)
Kevin Anderson credits mental strength at Wimbledon
- July 21, 2018
As a result of making it to 2018's Wimbledon final‚ Anderson has climbed to a career high ranking of No5 in the world and he has set his sights on improving that position. Yes‚ I am going to play as a proud South African for the rest of my career. Novak Djokovic claimed a fourth Wimbledon title in ruthless fashion as he beat giant South African Kevin Anderson 6-2 6-2 7-6 (3) on a sweltering Centre Court on Sunday. (more...)
- July 21, 2018
As a result of making it to 2018's Wimbledon final‚ Anderson has climbed to a career high ranking of No5 in the world and he has set his sights on improving that position. Yes‚ I am going to play as a proud South African for the rest of my career. Novak Djokovic claimed a fourth Wimbledon title in ruthless fashion as he beat giant South African Kevin Anderson 6-2 6-2 7-6 (3) on a sweltering Centre Court on Sunday. (more...)
Hazard offered €15m per year to join Real Madrid
- July 21, 2018
Speaking after Belguim's 2-0 win over England in the third-round playoff at the FIFA World Cup , Hazard had suggested he is open to moving away from Chelsea . Meanwhile Chelsea team-mate Cesc Fabregas has urged Hazard to stay at Chelsea , who have recently appointed Maurizo Sarri as their new manager following Antonio Conte's exit. (more...)
- July 21, 2018
Speaking after Belguim's 2-0 win over England in the third-round playoff at the FIFA World Cup , Hazard had suggested he is open to moving away from Chelsea . Meanwhile Chelsea team-mate Cesc Fabregas has urged Hazard to stay at Chelsea , who have recently appointed Maurizo Sarri as their new manager following Antonio Conte's exit. (more...)
Proteas floundering despite Maharaj wicket haul
- July 21, 2018
The 28-year-old Maharaj's nine-wicket haul was also the best by a visiting bowler in Sri Lanka . Hashim Amla scored a mere 19 runs against Sri Lanka in the second match at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Saturday but that was enough for the stylish right-hander to reach a memorable milestone. (more...)
- July 21, 2018
The 28-year-old Maharaj's nine-wicket haul was also the best by a visiting bowler in Sri Lanka . Hashim Amla scored a mere 19 runs against Sri Lanka in the second match at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Saturday but that was enough for the stylish right-hander to reach a memorable milestone. (more...)
Jalen Rose announces marriage to fellow ESPN host Molly Qerim
- July 21, 2018
ET with Michelle Beadle and Mike Greenberg; he also works as an National Basketball Association analyst for the network during the season. Qerim hosts " First Take ", along with Stephen A. "Qerim then posted a picture of her and Rose on the island with the caption, "'You could've been anywhere in the world, but you're here with me. "I appreciate that." Social media sleuths likely noticed the large ring on Qerim's left hand. (more...)
- July 21, 2018
ET with Michelle Beadle and Mike Greenberg; he also works as an National Basketball Association analyst for the network during the season. Qerim hosts " First Take ", along with Stephen A. "Qerim then posted a picture of her and Rose on the island with the caption, "'You could've been anywhere in the world, but you're here with me. "I appreciate that." Social media sleuths likely noticed the large ring on Qerim's left hand. (more...)
Diving school! Neymar teaches kids to fall and roll
- July 21, 2018
What I did at the World Cup was try to help Brazil, to help my country. Neymar poked fun at himself on Thursday when he posted his own " Neymar Challenge" video on Instagram. Although their campaign ultimately unravelled, Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar had only positive words for the work of Tite, who helped restore a semblance of pride in the national team following their humiliating 7-1 exit to Germany at the 2014 World Cup on home soil. (more...)
- July 21, 2018
What I did at the World Cup was try to help Brazil, to help my country. Neymar poked fun at himself on Thursday when he posted his own " Neymar Challenge" video on Instagram. Although their campaign ultimately unravelled, Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar had only positive words for the work of Tite, who helped restore a semblance of pride in the national team following their humiliating 7-1 exit to Germany at the 2014 World Cup on home soil. (more...)
Liz Cambage scores WNBA record 53 points as Dallas beats Liberty
- July 21, 2018
Cambage also had 10 rebounds and five blocked shots in the monster game in Texas. The towering centre dropped 53 points to finish the game with the highest points tally in a single WNBA match, shooting 17-from-22 from the floor and 15-from-16 from the free throw line, while adding 10 boards and five blocks. (more...)
- July 21, 2018
Cambage also had 10 rebounds and five blocked shots in the monster game in Texas. The towering centre dropped 53 points to finish the game with the highest points tally in a single WNBA match, shooting 17-from-22 from the floor and 15-from-16 from the free throw line, while adding 10 boards and five blocks. (more...)
EPL: Mourinho confirms Manchester United defenders for the season
- July 21, 2018
He won't be ready for the start of season but ready i think for September". Four minutes later the Frenchman fired a curling shot over the crossbar, and United came close again minutes later as Mata loosed a shot that bounced off the upright. (more...)
- July 21, 2018
He won't be ready for the start of season but ready i think for September". Four minutes later the Frenchman fired a curling shot over the crossbar, and United came close again minutes later as Mata loosed a shot that bounced off the upright. (more...)
Manny Pacquiao Challenges Floyd Mayweather To Boxing Rematch
- July 21, 2018
The 50-fight undefeated "Money" Mayweather was last seen inside the square circle last August when he stopped UFC star Conor McGregor in an unprecedented combat sports cross over matchup. "Yes that's a potential opponent; Amir Khan". What is clear however is that a big fight is most certainly in store for him next up, no doubt about it. (more...)
- July 21, 2018
The 50-fight undefeated "Money" Mayweather was last seen inside the square circle last August when he stopped UFC star Conor McGregor in an unprecedented combat sports cross over matchup. "Yes that's a potential opponent; Amir Khan". What is clear however is that a big fight is most certainly in store for him next up, no doubt about it. (more...)
Tiger Woods Finished His Second Round At The Open
- July 21, 2018
Earlier this week, that title went to World No. 1 Dustin Johnson - but three of the top five players in the world won't be competing this weekend. 1 and 2 in the world, missed the cut. "It's easy to make comments when you don't know what's happening". Carnoustie was a far different test from the opening round, when sunshine baked the fairways crisp and it was hard to figure out how far the ball was going when it hit the ground. (more...)
- July 21, 2018
Earlier this week, that title went to World No. 1 Dustin Johnson - but three of the top five players in the world won't be competing this weekend. 1 and 2 in the world, missed the cut. "It's easy to make comments when you don't know what's happening". Carnoustie was a far different test from the opening round, when sunshine baked the fairways crisp and it was hard to figure out how far the ball was going when it hit the ground. (more...)
EPL: Why Sarri dropped Zouma out of Chelsea’s pre-season tour squad
- July 21, 2018
Lifelong fans and members of the Perth Chelsea Supporters Club Dave and Heather Clare said they never missed watching their team play. Chelsea Musonda (front), Jorginho (centre), Piazon (top left), Hudson-Odoi (top right) and Kasey Palmer posed for the camera at training. (more...)
- July 21, 2018
Lifelong fans and members of the Perth Chelsea Supporters Club Dave and Heather Clare said they never missed watching their team play. Chelsea Musonda (front), Jorginho (centre), Piazon (top left), Hudson-Odoi (top right) and Kasey Palmer posed for the camera at training. (more...)
Croatia's Nikola Kalinic declines World Cup medal after being sent home early
- July 21, 2018
Dalic made a decision to send him home following the Nigeria victory, claiming that he needed players who were "fit and ready to play". Kalinic had also missed out Croatia's pre-tournament warm-up match against Brazil and was forced to sit out of training with back spasms. (more...)
- July 21, 2018
Dalic made a decision to send him home following the Nigeria victory, claiming that he needed players who were "fit and ready to play". Kalinic had also missed out Croatia's pre-tournament warm-up match against Brazil and was forced to sit out of training with back spasms. (more...)
Joe Hart to start for Manchester City against Borussia Dortmund
- July 21, 2018
The champions are plotting their next move and, according to Spanish TV programme El Chiringuito , Guardiola is keen on Pjanic and Kovacic. "No, I'm not disappointed ", Guardiola told reporters ahead of City's International Champions Cup clash with Borussia Dortmund on Friday. (more...)
- July 21, 2018
The champions are plotting their next move and, according to Spanish TV programme El Chiringuito , Guardiola is keen on Pjanic and Kovacic. "No, I'm not disappointed ", Guardiola told reporters ahead of City's International Champions Cup clash with Borussia Dortmund on Friday. (more...)
Papa John's founder John Schnatter commissioned a ceiling fresco of his face
- July 21, 2018
Forbes reported Thursday that Schnatter commissioned a ceiling fresco of his own face when he was building the company's new headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, in the late 1990s. Schnatter's lawyer, Patricia Glaser, said the Forbes story contains "inaccuracies and misrepresentations". We take this matter seriously. A spokesperson told Business Insider that a "cultural audit will be all levels of the company". (more...)
- July 21, 2018
Forbes reported Thursday that Schnatter commissioned a ceiling fresco of his own face when he was building the company's new headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, in the late 1990s. Schnatter's lawyer, Patricia Glaser, said the Forbes story contains "inaccuracies and misrepresentations". We take this matter seriously. A spokesperson told Business Insider that a "cultural audit will be all levels of the company". (more...)
Significant investment pumped into Aston Villa
- July 21, 2018
The deal has been ratified by the English Football League and comes after Villa, who were relegated from the top flight in 2016, lost to Fulham in the Championship play-off final in May. We have a common goal of delivering future success for Aston Villa and I look forward to working together to achieve this aim. The 57-year-old is on a rolling contract at Villa Park and Villa's new investors could want to make a change in the manager's seat and bring in their own man to take the club ... (more...)
- July 21, 2018
The deal has been ratified by the English Football League and comes after Villa, who were relegated from the top flight in 2016, lost to Fulham in the Championship play-off final in May. We have a common goal of delivering future success for Aston Villa and I look forward to working together to achieve this aim. The 57-year-old is on a rolling contract at Villa Park and Villa's new investors could want to make a change in the manager's seat and bring in their own man to take the club ... (more...)
Alexis Sanchez flies to America to join Manchester United team-mates
- July 21, 2018
The former Arsenal player had his final training session at Carrington yesterday with Robin Thorpe, United's head of recovery and regeneration, and is expected to fly to Los Angeles, where the squad are based, over the next 24 hours. "We are very lucky to have him because he is the best in the world". Jose Mourinho , Manager of Manchester United looks on prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester United at London Stadium on May 10, 2018 in London, England. (more...)
- July 21, 2018
The former Arsenal player had his final training session at Carrington yesterday with Robin Thorpe, United's head of recovery and regeneration, and is expected to fly to Los Angeles, where the squad are based, over the next 24 hours. "We are very lucky to have him because he is the best in the world". Jose Mourinho , Manager of Manchester United looks on prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester United at London Stadium on May 10, 2018 in London, England. (more...)
EPL: Sadio Mane gets new jersey number at Liverpool
- July 21, 2018
Coutinho had been Liverpool's No.10 but now the jersey, formerly worn by the likes of Michael Owen, John Barnes and Andriy Voronin, will now be adorned by Senegal global Sadio Mane . Egypt global Mohamed Salah has returned to training on Friday morning ahead of Liverpool's pre-season tour to the United States. Mane's goals were evenly divided between the Premier League and the Champions League, with 10 in each. (more...)
- July 21, 2018
Coutinho had been Liverpool's No.10 but now the jersey, formerly worn by the likes of Michael Owen, John Barnes and Andriy Voronin, will now be adorned by Senegal global Sadio Mane . Egypt global Mohamed Salah has returned to training on Friday morning ahead of Liverpool's pre-season tour to the United States. Mane's goals were evenly divided between the Premier League and the Champions League, with 10 in each. (more...)
Fleetwood surges back into contention for Open glory
- July 21, 2018
Thomas, the 2017 PGA Championship victor, was 3 under at the turn and a birdie at the 11th meant he was just one shot off clubhouse leader Kevin Kisner . And he says that, win or lose, he is in a more settled state nowadays. The core of the group, childhood friends Spieth and Thomas, alongside another close PGA Tour pal Smylie Kaufman and occasionally Fowler, have also taken to vacationing together at Cabo San Lucas. (more...)
- July 21, 2018
Thomas, the 2017 PGA Championship victor, was 3 under at the turn and a birdie at the 11th meant he was just one shot off clubhouse leader Kevin Kisner . And he says that, win or lose, he is in a more settled state nowadays. The core of the group, childhood friends Spieth and Thomas, alongside another close PGA Tour pal Smylie Kaufman and occasionally Fowler, have also taken to vacationing together at Cabo San Lucas. (more...)
Brazilian goal keeper Alisson joins Liverpool as world's most expensive goalie
- July 21, 2018
Buffon's deal was worth £32.6m at the time, while Ederson's was worth £35m because of changing exchange rates, but as most deals between clubs in Europe, including the Premier League , are completed in euros Buffon's deal is recognised as the record. (more...)
- July 21, 2018
Buffon's deal was worth £32.6m at the time, while Ederson's was worth £35m because of changing exchange rates, but as most deals between clubs in Europe, including the Premier League , are completed in euros Buffon's deal is recognised as the record. (more...)
Tour de France 2018: Former champion Vincenzo Nibali abandons after freak crash
- July 21, 2018
In General Classification, Thomas maintains his one minute, 39 second lead over teammate and 2017 Tour de France champion Chris Froome . The fans seemed to be directing most of their ire-filled over-enthusiasm toward Froome, the four-time Tour victor from Team Sky who was cleared of doping accusations days before the Tour began earlier this month. (more...)
- July 21, 2018
In General Classification, Thomas maintains his one minute, 39 second lead over teammate and 2017 Tour de France champion Chris Froome . The fans seemed to be directing most of their ire-filled over-enthusiasm toward Froome, the four-time Tour victor from Team Sky who was cleared of doping accusations days before the Tour began earlier this month. (more...)
Sixers Trade Richaun Holmes to Suns
- July 21, 2018
The last two years are not guaranteed, a league source said. Now, the Sixers have made another move. However, the Sixers didn't have a roster spot available for the Australian. In Holmes, the Sixers will lose a fan favorite. In 29 EuroLeague games he averaged 6.9 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. The Suns are revamping their frontcourt, first by adding No. (more...)
- July 21, 2018
The last two years are not guaranteed, a league source said. Now, the Sixers have made another move. However, the Sixers didn't have a roster spot available for the Australian. In Holmes, the Sixers will lose a fan favorite. In 29 EuroLeague games he averaged 6.9 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. The Suns are revamping their frontcourt, first by adding No. (more...)
Real Madrid present £38.7m Brazilian teenager Vinicius
- July 21, 2018
Club record goalscorer Ronaldo joined Juventus last week, becoming Los Blancos' most expensive sale following his €100 million (R1.55 billion) departure , while Zidane is understood to be taking a sabbatical. "He's someone I've always followed and it's incredible to be by his side. I never think of failing, just succeeding, winning as much as possible". Voted the best player when Brazil won the Under-17 South American Championship previous year, Vinicius originally agreed to join Madrid ... (more...)
- July 21, 2018
Club record goalscorer Ronaldo joined Juventus last week, becoming Los Blancos' most expensive sale following his €100 million (R1.55 billion) departure , while Zidane is understood to be taking a sabbatical. "He's someone I've always followed and it's incredible to be by his side. I never think of failing, just succeeding, winning as much as possible". Voted the best player when Brazil won the Under-17 South American Championship previous year, Vinicius originally agreed to join Madrid ... (more...)
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