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Ohio State Board of Trustees Forms Group to Investigate Urban Meyer
- August 04, 2018
But the combination of Meyer's statement and a pair of interviews by former Buckeyes assistant coach Zach Smith have brought into focus the knowledge and actions of Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith . During his ESPN interview, Smith confirmed that spoke with Meyer in 2015 following the incident in question. "I take that responsibility very seriously and any suggestion to the contrary is simply false". (more...)
- August 04, 2018
But the combination of Meyer's statement and a pair of interviews by former Buckeyes assistant coach Zach Smith have brought into focus the knowledge and actions of Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith . During his ESPN interview, Smith confirmed that spoke with Meyer in 2015 following the incident in question. "I take that responsibility very seriously and any suggestion to the contrary is simply false". (more...)
Jurgen Klopp hopeful Roberto Firmino can be ready for Reds season opener
- August 04, 2018
Alisson will make his debut for Jurgen Klopp's side in their final pre-season outing against Napoli , the manager has confirmed, and Begovic thinks he has all the necessary skills to succeed. "Each player in the world needs training and time to adapt to his teammates". Asked about Firmino's availability, Klopp said: "It's good to have him here, he looks in good shape, and if possible we will see [if he can play against Napoli]". (more...)
- August 04, 2018
Alisson will make his debut for Jurgen Klopp's side in their final pre-season outing against Napoli , the manager has confirmed, and Begovic thinks he has all the necessary skills to succeed. "Each player in the world needs training and time to adapt to his teammates". Asked about Firmino's availability, Klopp said: "It's good to have him here, he looks in good shape, and if possible we will see [if he can play against Napoli]". (more...)
Bayern star set for shock Barcelona move
- August 04, 2018
The Chilean midfielder had been linked to numerous clubs over the last few weeks, including Inter Milan, Chelsea and Manchester United , but after three years at Bayern Munich he has made the switch to Spain. German champions Bayern have been keen to trim their star-studded squad. Vidal joined Bayern from Juventus in 2015 after enduring a Champions League final defeat to Barcelona . (more...)
- August 04, 2018
The Chilean midfielder had been linked to numerous clubs over the last few weeks, including Inter Milan, Chelsea and Manchester United , but after three years at Bayern Munich he has made the switch to Spain. German champions Bayern have been keen to trim their star-studded squad. Vidal joined Bayern from Juventus in 2015 after enduring a Champions League final defeat to Barcelona . (more...)
Sarri says no problem with Willian, confident he will stay
- August 04, 2018
Chelsea will take on Manchester City on Sunday 5th in the Community Shield before the English Premier League officially starts the following weekend on Friday 10th. I want to see the last two training sessions. "I hope Courtois will be our goalkeeper", he said. Of course, that includes key duo Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois , who helped Belgium to third-place out in Russian Federation. (more...)
- August 04, 2018
Chelsea will take on Manchester City on Sunday 5th in the Community Shield before the English Premier League officially starts the following weekend on Friday 10th. I want to see the last two training sessions. "I hope Courtois will be our goalkeeper", he said. Of course, that includes key duo Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois , who helped Belgium to third-place out in Russian Federation. (more...)
NBA, MGM enter gaming partnership
- August 04, 2018
It is the first official foray of any professional sports league into the new business of American sports betting, as the leagues seek ways to monetize their ownership rights to game broadcasts, team names, logos and, they would argue, game data. (more...)
- August 04, 2018
It is the first official foray of any professional sports league into the new business of American sports betting, as the leagues seek ways to monetize their ownership rights to game broadcasts, team names, logos and, they would argue, game data. (more...)
Community Shield: Pep Guardiola confirms injury boost for Manchester City
- August 04, 2018
Guardiola's men face Chelsea in the Community Shield on Sunday before their first Premier League game against Arsenal on August 12. "We want him to stay but he does not have a work permit yet so we will try to convince the federation to allow him to stay", Guardiola said. (more...)
- August 04, 2018
Guardiola's men face Chelsea in the Community Shield on Sunday before their first Premier League game against Arsenal on August 12. "We want him to stay but he does not have a work permit yet so we will try to convince the federation to allow him to stay", Guardiola said. (more...)
Donald Trump Takes Shot At LeBron James’ Intelligence In Wild Tweet
- August 04, 2018
President Donald Trump attacked Ohio's favorite son, LeBron James , on Friday night, questioning his intelligence just a day before he's set to hold a rally in the state. Most recently, James told Lemon in his interview, which aired Monday (four days before Trump's tweet) that the president is using sports to divide Americans . (more...)
- August 04, 2018
President Donald Trump attacked Ohio's favorite son, LeBron James , on Friday night, questioning his intelligence just a day before he's set to hold a rally in the state. Most recently, James told Lemon in his interview, which aired Monday (four days before Trump's tweet) that the president is using sports to divide Americans . (more...)
Anthony Martial breaks silence amid reports of Man Utd fine
- August 03, 2018
Today, United could sign Jerome Boateng ... Yet, I believe that with Anthony Martial clearly out of favour at Manchester United , Klopp should consider launching a £80 million for the Frenchman - a move that would catapult the Reds into contention as 2019 Premier League champions. (more...)
- August 03, 2018
Today, United could sign Jerome Boateng ... Yet, I believe that with Anthony Martial clearly out of favour at Manchester United , Klopp should consider launching a £80 million for the Frenchman - a move that would catapult the Reds into contention as 2019 Premier League champions. (more...)
Max Meyer: Crystal Palace sign Germany midfielder from Schalke
- August 03, 2018
Kuoyate is Palace's second signing of the summer after goalkeeper Vicente Guaita with Meyer poised to be number three. In a post titled "5 Key Moments From Meyer's Career", Crystal Palace used a picture of Joshua Kimmich playing for Germany, rather than a picture of Meyer. (more...)
- August 03, 2018
Kuoyate is Palace's second signing of the summer after goalkeeper Vicente Guaita with Meyer poised to be number three. In a post titled "5 Key Moments From Meyer's Career", Crystal Palace used a picture of Joshua Kimmich playing for Germany, rather than a picture of Meyer. (more...)
Leicester City have Harry Maguire model new away kit
- August 03, 2018
Kante, who won the World Cup with France, only strengthened his growing reputation in world football at the tournament and is one of the best midfielders on the planet. The Red Devils tried to sign the England centre back, but the Foxes were determined to retain him and are set to offer him a more favourable contract. (more...)
- August 03, 2018
Kante, who won the World Cup with France, only strengthened his growing reputation in world football at the tournament and is one of the best midfielders on the planet. The Red Devils tried to sign the England centre back, but the Foxes were determined to retain him and are set to offer him a more favourable contract. (more...)
Kohli's 'mic drop' gesture adds to the spectacle, says Root
- August 03, 2018
Kohli came into the series with huge questions marks about his ability to score in England - he averaged just 13.40 on India's last tour of England in 2014. Given the pace he bowls at, and his height, he needs the ball to swing to be threatening but, with a good breeze assisting him, he bowled the ideal full length, encouraged the ball to swing and looked unsafe. (more...)
- August 03, 2018
Kohli came into the series with huge questions marks about his ability to score in England - he averaged just 13.40 on India's last tour of England in 2014. Given the pace he bowls at, and his height, he needs the ball to swing to be threatening but, with a good breeze assisting him, he bowled the ideal full length, encouraged the ball to swing and looked unsafe. (more...)
Ohio State places Meyer on paid administrative leave
- August 03, 2018
Zach Boren, a free agent fullback who went to Ohio State, said the allegations against Smith from his ex-wife have nothing to do with Meyer. In an interview with Stadium posted to Twitter on Wednesday, Courtney Smith said she is unsure whether Shelley Meyer actually told her husband about the abuse, but said the Meyers should have taken responsibility. (more...)
- August 03, 2018
Zach Boren, a free agent fullback who went to Ohio State, said the allegations against Smith from his ex-wife have nothing to do with Meyer. In an interview with Stadium posted to Twitter on Wednesday, Courtney Smith said she is unsure whether Shelley Meyer actually told her husband about the abuse, but said the Meyers should have taken responsibility. (more...)
LeBron James opens school for challenged youth in hometown
- August 03, 2018
By 2022, the school will expand to first- through eighth-grades. Much has been written about James' turbulent childhood in Akron, Ohio . Sometimes you think about a kid being in the third grade at that age, between 8 and 7 years old; in the fourth grade having responsibility or having stress - no kid at 8, 9 should have stress. (more...)
- August 03, 2018
By 2022, the school will expand to first- through eighth-grades. Much has been written about James' turbulent childhood in Akron, Ohio . Sometimes you think about a kid being in the third grade at that age, between 8 and 7 years old; in the fourth grade having responsibility or having stress - no kid at 8, 9 should have stress. (more...)
Rangers' Diekman gets cart ride to new team
- August 02, 2018
The Arizona Diamondbacks brought back a familiar sidearm right-hander and acquired a left-hander who happened to be just down the hall in a pair of trade deadline moves created to bolster the bullpen. In corresponding moves, the Diamondbacks designated lefty Jorge De La Rosa for assignment and moved right-hander Shelby Miller to the 60-day disabled list. (more...)
- August 02, 2018
The Arizona Diamondbacks brought back a familiar sidearm right-hander and acquired a left-hander who happened to be just down the hall in a pair of trade deadline moves created to bolster the bullpen. In corresponding moves, the Diamondbacks designated lefty Jorge De La Rosa for assignment and moved right-hander Shelby Miller to the 60-day disabled list. (more...)
European Open: Bryson DeChambeau joined at the top heading into Sunday
- August 02, 2018
Richard McEvoy claimed his maiden European Tour title after a dramatic finish to the Porsche European Open in Hamburg. McEvoy played alongside joint 54-hole leader Bryson DeChambeau in the final round. "I fought hard, I believed, and even at the last I overpowered my caddie to lay it up to give myself the best opportunity to make birdie and I managed to do it", McEvoy said of his approach to the last. (more...)
- August 02, 2018
Richard McEvoy claimed his maiden European Tour title after a dramatic finish to the Porsche European Open in Hamburg. McEvoy played alongside joint 54-hole leader Bryson DeChambeau in the final round. "I fought hard, I believed, and even at the last I overpowered my caddie to lay it up to give myself the best opportunity to make birdie and I managed to do it", McEvoy said of his approach to the last. (more...)
Sent Force India into administration to save the team: Sergio Perez
- August 02, 2018
I think there's more to come yet", he said in an interview at Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix when asked whether Mallya's Formula One adventure had reached the end of the road. If Force India is not guaranteed to receive the income it was originally due - and which has been boosted by it finishing in fourth place in the constructors' championship over the past two seasons - the team's value to potential purchasers will be much lower, and the uncertainty could derail plans for a quick sale. (more...)
- August 02, 2018
I think there's more to come yet", he said in an interview at Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix when asked whether Mallya's Formula One adventure had reached the end of the road. If Force India is not guaranteed to receive the income it was originally due - and which has been boosted by it finishing in fourth place in the constructors' championship over the past two seasons - the team's value to potential purchasers will be much lower, and the uncertainty could derail plans for a quick sale. (more...)
Jurgen Klopp reveals when vaunted signing Alisson will make Liverpool debut
- August 02, 2018
England global Lallana is eager for the strengthened club to win silverware having come close on several occasions as Liverpool lost the Champions League, Europa League and League Cup finals since Juergen Klopp took charge in 2015. "When we start against West Ham , he will have had then two weeks after three weeks off, it should be possible but we will see until then". "Trent seems to be really relaxed and really desperate to be part of the team again, so [it is] good to have him and now ... (more...)
- August 02, 2018
England global Lallana is eager for the strengthened club to win silverware having come close on several occasions as Liverpool lost the Champions League, Europa League and League Cup finals since Juergen Klopp took charge in 2015. "When we start against West Ham , he will have had then two weeks after three weeks off, it should be possible but we will see until then". "Trent seems to be really relaxed and really desperate to be part of the team again, so [it is] good to have him and now ... (more...)
Red Bull’s Ricciardo recovers to take 4th in Hungary Grand Prix
- August 02, 2018
Red Bull have already experienced several race-stopping technical problems this year and an unimpressed Verstappen said it's "difficult to accept". "At the moment, I also don't really care". With almost a month to wait until he gets to drive his vehicle in anger once more, Verstappen says he's not now relishing F1's annual summer break. (more...)
- August 02, 2018
Red Bull have already experienced several race-stopping technical problems this year and an unimpressed Verstappen said it's "difficult to accept". "At the moment, I also don't really care". With almost a month to wait until he gets to drive his vehicle in anger once more, Verstappen says he's not now relishing F1's annual summer break. (more...)
England v India: Joe Root breaks silence on Virat Kohli send-off
- August 02, 2018
However, Kohli has since then turned the tide to become one of the most consistent performers across the formats. Kohli swooped on the ball and beat Root's dive at the non-striker's end with a pinpoint shy, before mimicking Root's own actions in the decisive ODI at Headingley last month, when he marked his series-winning century with a rapper-style "mic-drop" of his bat. (more...)
- August 02, 2018
However, Kohli has since then turned the tide to become one of the most consistent performers across the formats. Kohli swooped on the ball and beat Root's dive at the non-striker's end with a pinpoint shy, before mimicking Root's own actions in the decisive ODI at Headingley last month, when he marked his series-winning century with a rapper-style "mic-drop" of his bat. (more...)
Robert Lewandowski statement made by Bayern Munich boss Niko Kovac
- August 02, 2018
His potential arrival in Madrid could seal an exit for French striker Karim Benzema, whilst his goal scoring ability could relieve the absence left by Cristiano Ronaldo , who surprisingly left for Italian side Juventus . One thing is what he wants, and the other is what we want. The Poland striker wants to push for a move away from the Allianz Arena , with a host of top European clubs ready to snap him up. (more...)
- August 02, 2018
His potential arrival in Madrid could seal an exit for French striker Karim Benzema, whilst his goal scoring ability could relieve the absence left by Cristiano Ronaldo , who surprisingly left for Italian side Juventus . One thing is what he wants, and the other is what we want. The Poland striker wants to push for a move away from the Allianz Arena , with a host of top European clubs ready to snap him up. (more...)
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