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Manchester Utd manager Jose Mourinho accused of €3.3mn tax fraud
- June 20, 2017
Mourinho, 54, allegedly owes the Spanish tax authorities €3.3 million ($3.7 million). Meanwhile, in the UK, HMRC raided the offices of Newcastle United and West Ham United in April and Chelsea confirmed they were asked to provide information as part of a wide-ranging investigation into suspected criminal tax fraud in professional football in England and France. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Mourinho, 54, allegedly owes the Spanish tax authorities €3.3 million ($3.7 million). Meanwhile, in the UK, HMRC raided the offices of Newcastle United and West Ham United in April and Chelsea confirmed they were asked to provide information as part of a wide-ranging investigation into suspected criminal tax fraud in professional football in England and France. (more...)
Maria and Mike Kanellis Debut At Money In The Bank
- June 20, 2017
The two did make their debut on the pay-per-view, under the name of "Mike & Maria Kanellis", as Maria stated that she found the love that she was looking for. On the other hand, fans who watch promotions other than the WWE, or remember her time in the company fondly seem to have embraced the pair's debut in the company. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The two did make their debut on the pay-per-view, under the name of "Mike & Maria Kanellis", as Maria stated that she found the love that she was looking for. On the other hand, fans who watch promotions other than the WWE, or remember her time in the company fondly seem to have embraced the pair's debut in the company. (more...)
Ronaldo painted on Russian mural that only the team can see
- June 20, 2017
He was disappointed with the scoreline and urged his teammates to win the next game of the group. "But we are not anxious, there are two games left, we still have chances". Host Russia top the group with three points after defeating New Zealand 2-0 in the opening match on Saturday. The goals were scored by Portugal's Ricardo Quaresma (34th minute) and Cedric Soares (86th minute), and Mexico's Javier Hernandez (42nd minute) and Hector Moreno (90th minute). (more...)
- June 20, 2017
He was disappointed with the scoreline and urged his teammates to win the next game of the group. "But we are not anxious, there are two games left, we still have chances". Host Russia top the group with three points after defeating New Zealand 2-0 in the opening match on Saturday. The goals were scored by Portugal's Ricardo Quaresma (34th minute) and Cedric Soares (86th minute), and Mexico's Javier Hernandez (42nd minute) and Hector Moreno (90th minute). (more...)
Celtics, 76ers finalize deal to swap top picks
- June 20, 2017
We won't officially know where any players are going until the draft kicks off on June 22nd, but at this moment the first pick appears to be all but a done deal. Regardless of what moves they eventually decide to make, the trade between Boston and Philly will certainly solidify a long-standing rivalry to return back to its competitive days. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
We won't officially know where any players are going until the draft kicks off on June 22nd, but at this moment the first pick appears to be all but a done deal. Regardless of what moves they eventually decide to make, the trade between Boston and Philly will certainly solidify a long-standing rivalry to return back to its competitive days. (more...)
Sam Warburton fit to lead British and Irish Lions against Highlanders
- June 20, 2017
He is probably the best nine in the world. Several Lions gave their Test selection hopes a boost, most notably Farrell and Irish halfback Connor Murray, whose towering box kicks created constant problems. "I have to deliver in that area on Tuesday". Obviously the attack. They need to keep working at that. Minutes after the British & Irish Lions had disposed Crusaders on their home turf , Ian McGeechan declared, "That looks like a Test 23". (more...)
- June 20, 2017
He is probably the best nine in the world. Several Lions gave their Test selection hopes a boost, most notably Farrell and Irish halfback Connor Murray, whose towering box kicks created constant problems. "I have to deliver in that area on Tuesday". Obviously the attack. They need to keep working at that. Minutes after the British & Irish Lions had disposed Crusaders on their home turf , Ian McGeechan declared, "That looks like a Test 23". (more...)
Cavs, GM Griffin part after title, 3 straight NBA Finals
- June 20, 2017
Owner Dan Gilbert released a statement saying that the two sides "mutually chose to not extend David's current contract". THREE days before the draft and less than two weeks before free agency kicks in, the Cleveland Cavaliers head into the busy offseason without a seasoned executive after ending David Griffin's successful three-year run as general manager on Monday (Tuesday, Manila time). (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Owner Dan Gilbert released a statement saying that the two sides "mutually chose to not extend David's current contract". THREE days before the draft and less than two weeks before free agency kicks in, the Cleveland Cavaliers head into the busy offseason without a seasoned executive after ending David Griffin's successful three-year run as general manager on Monday (Tuesday, Manila time). (more...)
Conor McGregor v. Floyd Mayweather officially on for Aug 26
- June 20, 2017
White followed the announcement with an emoji. "I talked to Conor McGregor this morning". Mayweather is a -1,100 favorite at the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas, with McGregor paying back +700. In his last fight, McGregor won the lightweight title from Alvarez in November 2015 in UFC's first Madison Square Garden card. White was initially against it, but he came around and in April admitted there was too much money at stake not to make the fight. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
White followed the announcement with an emoji. "I talked to Conor McGregor this morning". Mayweather is a -1,100 favorite at the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas, with McGregor paying back +700. In his last fight, McGregor won the lightweight title from Alvarez in November 2015 in UFC's first Madison Square Garden card. White was initially against it, but he came around and in April admitted there was too much money at stake not to make the fight. (more...)
Cavaliers owner didn't consult LeBron James about firing David Griffin
- June 20, 2017
Griffin orchestrated the trade that brought Kevin Love from Minnesota, and he bolstered the Cavs' roster with other trades and free agent signings. Read between the lines, and you'll see a man who returned to the Cavs, despite Gilbert's infamous Comic Sans rant against him, and now isn't too thrilled with the franchise's direction without Griffin, who reportedly had been efforting some big trades before his firing. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Griffin orchestrated the trade that brought Kevin Love from Minnesota, and he bolstered the Cavs' roster with other trades and free agent signings. Read between the lines, and you'll see a man who returned to the Cavs, despite Gilbert's infamous Comic Sans rant against him, and now isn't too thrilled with the franchise's direction without Griffin, who reportedly had been efforting some big trades before his firing. (more...)
Cristiano Ronaldo due in court on July 31 for tax evasion case
- June 20, 2017
A Spanish state prosecutor last week accused him of failing to pay €14.7 million on image rights earned between 2011 and 2014, saying he used a shell company in the Virgin Islands to "create a screen in order to hide his total income". Mourinho coached Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013, guiding the club to wins in LaLiga, the Copa del Rey and the Supercopa de Espana. Perez expects to hold talks with Ronaldo soon after the tournament's conclusion and hailed the 32-year-old's integrity as ... (more...)
- June 20, 2017
A Spanish state prosecutor last week accused him of failing to pay €14.7 million on image rights earned between 2011 and 2014, saying he used a shell company in the Virgin Islands to "create a screen in order to hide his total income". Mourinho coached Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013, guiding the club to wins in LaLiga, the Copa del Rey and the Supercopa de Espana. Perez expects to hold talks with Ronaldo soon after the tournament's conclusion and hailed the 32-year-old's integrity as ... (more...)
Andy Murray suffers Aegon Championships exit to Jordan Thompson at Queen's Club
- June 20, 2017
The two-time Wimbledon champion is now gearing up to defend his title at Queen's Club, with his opening match taking place today against Aljaž Bedene. "Andy's the world number one - I've looked up to him and that's definitely the biggest win of my career", he told the BBC. As Murray struggled to get his shots to travel through the court and delivered a performance riddled with unforced errors world No.90 Thompson took out the match with an ace on his first match point. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The two-time Wimbledon champion is now gearing up to defend his title at Queen's Club, with his opening match taking place today against Aljaž Bedene. "Andy's the world number one - I've looked up to him and that's definitely the biggest win of my career", he told the BBC. As Murray struggled to get his shots to travel through the court and delivered a performance riddled with unforced errors world No.90 Thompson took out the match with an ace on his first match point. (more...)
Celtics, 76ers complete swap of first, third NBA draft picks
- June 20, 2017
The team announced Monday it had acquired the No. 1 overall pick in a trade with the Boston Celtics . "We are very pleased with the outcome of this trade, which puts us in the enviable position of selecting first overall in consecutive draft years", Sixers vice president of basketball operations Bryan Colangelo said in a press release. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The team announced Monday it had acquired the No. 1 overall pick in a trade with the Boston Celtics . "We are very pleased with the outcome of this trade, which puts us in the enviable position of selecting first overall in consecutive draft years", Sixers vice president of basketball operations Bryan Colangelo said in a press release. (more...)
Would Dani Alves be a good signing for Manchester City?
- June 20, 2017
He is awaiting the go-ahead from the Italian champions to begin talks with City. Meanwhile, Tottenham's Kyle Walker has been linked with a move to City in the past few months, and according to ESPN FC , the club will still pursue the England right-back even if they sign Alves. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
He is awaiting the go-ahead from the Italian champions to begin talks with City. Meanwhile, Tottenham's Kyle Walker has been linked with a move to City in the past few months, and according to ESPN FC , the club will still pursue the England right-back even if they sign Alves. (more...)
President's party dominates French parliamentary vote
- June 20, 2017
The other half of the party are a mix of centrists and moderate left- and right-wing politicians drawn from established parties including ally MoDem. The right-wing forces, including The Republicans and The Union of Democrats and Independents, received a total of 137 seats, losing nearly a half of their parliamentarians from the 2012-2017 parliament. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The other half of the party are a mix of centrists and moderate left- and right-wing politicians drawn from established parties including ally MoDem. The right-wing forces, including The Republicans and The Union of Democrats and Independents, received a total of 137 seats, losing nearly a half of their parliamentarians from the 2012-2017 parliament. (more...)
First among equals as Halep, Ostapenko eye French title
- June 20, 2017
In the final match, Ostapenko won another important title - the first unseeded woman to win at Roland Garros since 1933. "I was very close to take the first Grand Slam and also No. With Wimbledon just around the corner, starting July 3, her sudden appearance on the scene makes things more interesting. Ostapenko dug deep and found the vulnerabilities in Halep's game to break her back and then forge ahead. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
In the final match, Ostapenko won another important title - the first unseeded woman to win at Roland Garros since 1933. "I was very close to take the first Grand Slam and also No. With Wimbledon just around the corner, starting July 3, her sudden appearance on the scene makes things more interesting. Ostapenko dug deep and found the vulnerabilities in Halep's game to break her back and then forge ahead. (more...)
Camaraderie at Golden State Warriors is wonderful, says Kevin Durant
- June 20, 2017
The Cavaliers held a 37-33 advantage after one quarter, but the Warriors stormed back in the second quarter, taking a 71-60 lead at the half. The five-game series averaged 20.4 million million viewers on television, plus an average minute streaming audience of 434,000. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The Cavaliers held a 37-33 advantage after one quarter, but the Warriors stormed back in the second quarter, taking a 71-60 lead at the half. The five-game series averaged 20.4 million million viewers on television, plus an average minute streaming audience of 434,000. (more...)
George informs Pacers he will leave in 2018
- June 20, 2017
Paul George's contract is now with the Indiana Pacers and is for five years, worth $91.5 million including an annual average salary of $18.3 million. Indeed Cleveland would look different with George being part of the team. The Lakers are a young bunch and it will take some time for their players to gel but with George stating he's headed that way, will the Lakers take his word at face value? The problem with a trade now that George has made his intentions clear? James has a home ... (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Paul George's contract is now with the Indiana Pacers and is for five years, worth $91.5 million including an annual average salary of $18.3 million. Indeed Cleveland would look different with George being part of the team. The Lakers are a young bunch and it will take some time for their players to gel but with George stating he's headed that way, will the Lakers take his word at face value? The problem with a trade now that George has made his intentions clear? James has a home ... (more...)
Ward Stops Kovalev to Retain Light Heavyweight Crown
- June 20, 2017
LAS VEGAS - Whatever doubts there were after Andre Ward was handed a highly controversial unanimous decision and three light heavyweight world title belts following his November showdown against Sergey Kovalev , there were none on Saturday night. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
LAS VEGAS - Whatever doubts there were after Andre Ward was handed a highly controversial unanimous decision and three light heavyweight world title belts following his November showdown against Sergey Kovalev , there were none on Saturday night. (more...)
British and Irish Lions team to face Waikato Chiefs
- June 20, 2017
Best will pull on the No.2 jersey in Waikato on Tuesday, as his Lions side - made up nearly entirely of those who will not play in the first Test on Saturday - fight to keep their selection hopes for later Tests alive. "I just play whoever is in front of me to be honest", said George. "One hundred and sixty games for us, he's pretty resilient", was Rennie's reasoning. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Best will pull on the No.2 jersey in Waikato on Tuesday, as his Lions side - made up nearly entirely of those who will not play in the first Test on Saturday - fight to keep their selection hopes for later Tests alive. "I just play whoever is in front of me to be honest", said George. "One hundred and sixty games for us, he's pretty resilient", was Rennie's reasoning. (more...)
Injured Dettori pulls out of Royal Ascot
- June 20, 2017
Welcome to Royal Ascot , one of the most anticipated week-long events of the racing season! This will be the first start at the Royal Ascot meeting for Jack Hobbs. As temperatures soared past 30 degrees celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), Royal Ascot, one of the country's most famous horse-racing venues, announced a relaxation of its rule forbidding men to remove their suit jackets. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Welcome to Royal Ascot , one of the most anticipated week-long events of the racing season! This will be the first start at the Royal Ascot meeting for Jack Hobbs. As temperatures soared past 30 degrees celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), Royal Ascot, one of the country's most famous horse-racing venues, announced a relaxation of its rule forbidding men to remove their suit jackets. (more...)
Knicks open to trading Kristaps Porzingis
- June 20, 2017
The Knicks have received several calls about Porzingis already, according to Begley . "He loves the city and he loves the fans and he wants to win with this team", Janis Porzingis told ESPN . The relationship between Porzingis and the Knicks has been rumored to be on the rocks since the end of last season, when Porzingis skipped out on his exit meeting, and the team firing Porzingis' favorite assistant coach, Josh Longstaff. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The Knicks have received several calls about Porzingis already, according to Begley . "He loves the city and he loves the fans and he wants to win with this team", Janis Porzingis told ESPN . The relationship between Porzingis and the Knicks has been rumored to be on the rocks since the end of last season, when Porzingis skipped out on his exit meeting, and the team firing Porzingis' favorite assistant coach, Josh Longstaff. (more...)
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