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No cup distractions give Liverpool advantage in title race - Ilkay Gundogan
- February 07, 2019
However, following City's shock 2-1 loss to Newcastle a week ago, Liverpool missed the chance to extend their lead to seven points after they were held to a 1-1 draw against Leicester , a game in which they looked uncomfortable. " We've got good players as well and we know, on our day, we can go out and do that [play like we did against Liverpool ]", the defender told his club's official website . (more...)
- February 07, 2019
However, following City's shock 2-1 loss to Newcastle a week ago, Liverpool missed the chance to extend their lead to seven points after they were held to a 1-1 draw against Leicester , a game in which they looked uncomfortable. " We've got good players as well and we know, on our day, we can go out and do that [play like we did against Liverpool ]", the defender told his club's official website . (more...)
Kristaps Porzingis Meets With Knicks, Expresses Concern Over Team's Direction
- February 07, 2019
Some are still shocked by the Porzingis trade. Both played professionally in Spain before coming to the National Basketball Association as top-five picks. The Knicks agreed to send 23-year-old star Kristaps Porzingis to the Mavericks , the team confirmed . The Knicks are 10-40, which is the worst mark in the National Basketball Association. (more...)
- February 07, 2019
Some are still shocked by the Porzingis trade. Both played professionally in Spain before coming to the National Basketball Association as top-five picks. The Knicks agreed to send 23-year-old star Kristaps Porzingis to the Mavericks , the team confirmed . The Knicks are 10-40, which is the worst mark in the National Basketball Association. (more...)
Six Nations Ireland without three key players for Scotland trip
- February 07, 2019
Ringrose and Toner were ruled out of the Saturday's match at Murrayfield after further assessment by medical staff, but wing Keith Earls was involved in training on Tuesday despite a hip injury. In Toner's absence either Quinn Roux or Ultan Dillane will partner James Ryan at lock while Munster's Billy Holland has been added to the squad. South Africa-born Stander has become an Ireland regular under coach Joe Schmidt since winning the first of his 29 caps two years ago. (more...)
- February 07, 2019
Ringrose and Toner were ruled out of the Saturday's match at Murrayfield after further assessment by medical staff, but wing Keith Earls was involved in training on Tuesday despite a hip injury. In Toner's absence either Quinn Roux or Ultan Dillane will partner James Ryan at lock while Munster's Billy Holland has been added to the squad. South Africa-born Stander has become an Ireland regular under coach Joe Schmidt since winning the first of his 29 caps two years ago. (more...)
LeBron James Sounds Off on Harrison Barnes Mid-Game Trade
- February 07, 2019
Barnes had 10 points in the game. He spent four seasons with the Warriors and was an intrinsic part of the championship run in 2015 and their 2016 regular season where they notched an National Basketball Association record, 73 wins. "I thanked him in front of the team for being a model professional", he said. Especially with a lot of moving pieces, try to provide stability every single night. (more...)
- February 07, 2019
Barnes had 10 points in the game. He spent four seasons with the Warriors and was an intrinsic part of the championship run in 2015 and their 2016 regular season where they notched an National Basketball Association record, 73 wins. "I thanked him in front of the team for being a model professional", he said. Especially with a lot of moving pieces, try to provide stability every single night. (more...)
Hazard confirms he has made a final decision on his Chelsea future
- February 07, 2019
Neymar is thought to be keen on a return to Spanish football after a tough spell at the Parc des Princes. At Chelsea , Hazard has won two Premier League titles, an FA Cup and League Cup, and the Europa League. I'm finishing this year with Chelsea . 'We'll see what happens. Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Thorgan Hazard says a big club move wouldn't intimidate him. (more...)
- February 07, 2019
Neymar is thought to be keen on a return to Spanish football after a tough spell at the Parc des Princes. At Chelsea , Hazard has won two Premier League titles, an FA Cup and League Cup, and the Europa League. I'm finishing this year with Chelsea . 'We'll see what happens. Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Thorgan Hazard says a big club move wouldn't intimidate him. (more...)
Heat trade Johnson, Ellington to Suns
- February 07, 2019
Ellington , 31, is in his 10th National Basketball Association season. Anderson, 30, earns roughly the same amount at $20.4 million this season but has a friendlier contract in 2019-20 with only $15.6 million guaranteed. He is playing on a one-year, $6.2 million contract. But, he will likely be waived by the Suns, ESPN reports . The 6-foot-4, 190-pound Johnson is in his fifth National Basketball Association season after going undrafted out of Fresno State. (more...)
- February 07, 2019
Ellington , 31, is in his 10th National Basketball Association season. Anderson, 30, earns roughly the same amount at $20.4 million this season but has a friendlier contract in 2019-20 with only $15.6 million guaranteed. He is playing on a one-year, $6.2 million contract. But, he will likely be waived by the Suns, ESPN reports . The 6-foot-4, 190-pound Johnson is in his fifth National Basketball Association season after going undrafted out of Fresno State. (more...)
Wizards deal Otto Porter to Bulls for Jabari Parker and Bobby Portis
- February 07, 2019
The Washington Wizards have agreed to trade forward Otto Porter Jr .to the Chicago Bulls for forwards Bobby Portis and Jabari Parker , a league source confirmed to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski . The contract also includes a $20 million team option for next season. It's unfortunate. Otto was a part of the franchise for a long time. Porter has a hefty contract, owed almost $27.3 million in 2019-'20 before holding a player option for almost $28.5 million in 2020-'21. (more...)
- February 07, 2019
The Washington Wizards have agreed to trade forward Otto Porter Jr .to the Chicago Bulls for forwards Bobby Portis and Jabari Parker , a league source confirmed to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski . The contract also includes a $20 million team option for next season. It's unfortunate. Otto was a part of the franchise for a long time. Porter has a hefty contract, owed almost $27.3 million in 2019-'20 before holding a player option for almost $28.5 million in 2020-'21. (more...)
Cavs, Rockets, Kings complete 3-team trade
- February 07, 2019
Furthermore, the Cavs will also send recently acquired players - from the Portland Trail Blazers trade from this past weekend - Nik Stauskas and Wade Baldwin to the Rockets. Shumpert is averaging 8.9 points per game this season while shooting 38.2 percent from the field and 36.6 percent from the 3-point line. Barnes, 26, is averaging 17.3 points and 4.3 rebounds on the season. (more...)
- February 07, 2019
Furthermore, the Cavs will also send recently acquired players - from the Portland Trail Blazers trade from this past weekend - Nik Stauskas and Wade Baldwin to the Rockets. Shumpert is averaging 8.9 points per game this season while shooting 38.2 percent from the field and 36.6 percent from the 3-point line. Barnes, 26, is averaging 17.3 points and 4.3 rebounds on the season. (more...)
Nick Foles informing Eagles he is voiding option
- February 07, 2019
According to two National Football League sources, Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman is considering that idea after an exchange of moves that could potentially leave Foles as the top free agent quarterback on the market next month. While $20 million is a steep price for the Eagles to pay a backup quarterback, the team had a reason to pick up his option. Foles wouldn't be able to sign with the division-rival New York Giants , for example. (more...)
- February 07, 2019
According to two National Football League sources, Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman is considering that idea after an exchange of moves that could potentially leave Foles as the top free agent quarterback on the market next month. While $20 million is a steep price for the Eagles to pay a backup quarterback, the team had a reason to pick up his option. Foles wouldn't be able to sign with the division-rival New York Giants , for example. (more...)
Windies Win First Test Series Against England in 10 Years
- February 07, 2019
England had vowed to follow-up their 381-run thrashing in Barbados with a truer reflection of their talents but were swept aside in Antigua , losing by 10 wickets after leaving the hosts a nominal chase of 14. Prior to arriving in the Caribbean, the all-rounders in England's XI repeatedly bailed them out of top-order collapses in a home series win over India before they won away to a weak Sri Lanka. (more...)
- February 07, 2019
England had vowed to follow-up their 381-run thrashing in Barbados with a truer reflection of their talents but were swept aside in Antigua , losing by 10 wickets after leaving the hosts a nominal chase of 14. Prior to arriving in the Caribbean, the all-rounders in England's XI repeatedly bailed them out of top-order collapses in a home series win over India before they won away to a weak Sri Lanka. (more...)
Yastremska comes back from the brink to claim Thailand title
- February 07, 2019
Yastremska broke hearts after breaking down after her 6-2, 6-1 straight sets loss in Melbourne, Yastremska was told by the American: "you did fantastic, don't cry", and also that she was " gonna make it ". Yastremska called for trainer to look after her left leg and cut down her errors when play resumed, reeling off four straight games to lead 6-5. The eighth seed was 5-2 down in the final set but broke back twice before taking command of the tie-break in a 6-2 2-6 7-6 (7-3) triumph. (more...)
- February 07, 2019
Yastremska broke hearts after breaking down after her 6-2, 6-1 straight sets loss in Melbourne, Yastremska was told by the American: "you did fantastic, don't cry", and also that she was " gonna make it ". Yastremska called for trainer to look after her left leg and cut down her errors when play resumed, reeling off four straight games to lead 6-5. The eighth seed was 5-2 down in the final set but broke back twice before taking command of the tie-break in a 6-2 2-6 7-6 (7-3) triumph. (more...)
Thibaut Courtois wants Real Madrid to sign Eden Hazard, not Neymar
- February 06, 2019
Real Madrid goalkeeper and former Chelsea player Thibaut Courtois wants to link up with Eden Hazard at the La Liga club. Cristiano Ronaldo is enjoying life in Serie A with Juventus , and one Real Madrid star has revealed the Portuguese's absence is not talked about in the dressing room. (more...)
- February 06, 2019
Real Madrid goalkeeper and former Chelsea player Thibaut Courtois wants to link up with Eden Hazard at the La Liga club. Cristiano Ronaldo is enjoying life in Serie A with Juventus , and one Real Madrid star has revealed the Portuguese's absence is not talked about in the dressing room. (more...)
R Madrid 3 - 0 Alaves | 03 Feb 2019
- February 06, 2019
It was Reguilon who finally fashioned the breakthrough on the half-hour when he ran on to Vinicius Junior's astute pass and crossed for Benzema to side-foot home from close range. Vinicius scored the second before Mariano Diaz's sealed the win in added time. "They are two different competitions". Catching Barcelona - who are eight points clear of Solari's side - may be a tall order, but they will be focused on making sure they finish above their neighbours. (more...)
- February 06, 2019
It was Reguilon who finally fashioned the breakthrough on the half-hour when he ran on to Vinicius Junior's astute pass and crossed for Benzema to side-foot home from close range. Vinicius scored the second before Mariano Diaz's sealed the win in added time. "They are two different competitions". Catching Barcelona - who are eight points clear of Solari's side - may be a tall order, but they will be focused on making sure they finish above their neighbours. (more...)
Steve Smith could miss out on Australia team for Cricket World Cup
- February 06, 2019
He has since then undergone surgery and is now in rehabilitation which has put his World Cup participation in jeopardy. Australia face a hectic period of cricket with 12 worldwide games [10 ODIs + 2 T20s] heading into the World Cup warm-ups, but Langer reckoned that it was an unprecedented situation that the players and the management would simply have to find a way to deal with. (more...)
- February 06, 2019
He has since then undergone surgery and is now in rehabilitation which has put his World Cup participation in jeopardy. Australia face a hectic period of cricket with 12 worldwide games [10 ODIs + 2 T20s] heading into the World Cup warm-ups, but Langer reckoned that it was an unprecedented situation that the players and the management would simply have to find a way to deal with. (more...)
Emiliano Sala - Nantes demanding first instalment of transfer fee
- February 06, 2019
The transfer fee is due to be paid over three years and Nantes want the first payment this month. Air accident investigators have confirmed that an attempt to recover the body found in the wreckage has begun. The move was seen as poorly timed given the effort to recover the 28-year-old footballer's body from the wreckage of the Piper Malibu plane which crashed into the English Channel is still ongoing. (more...)
- February 06, 2019
The transfer fee is due to be paid over three years and Nantes want the first payment this month. Air accident investigators have confirmed that an attempt to recover the body found in the wreckage has begun. The move was seen as poorly timed given the effort to recover the 28-year-old footballer's body from the wreckage of the Piper Malibu plane which crashed into the English Channel is still ongoing. (more...)
New Zealand vs India - Highlights & Stats
- February 06, 2019
MS Dhoni top-scored for India with 39 runs off 31 balls while no other batsman managing to impress much with the willow. Their previous worst defeat was by 49 runs against Australia at Bridgetown in 2010. India won the toss and opted to bowl first in the opening Twenty20 match against New Zealand in Wellington on Wednesday. Batting first, Tim Seifert delivered figures of 84 off 43 balls to help his side post 219 for six. (more...)
- February 06, 2019
MS Dhoni top-scored for India with 39 runs off 31 balls while no other batsman managing to impress much with the willow. Their previous worst defeat was by 49 runs against Australia at Bridgetown in 2010. India won the toss and opted to bowl first in the opening Twenty20 match against New Zealand in Wellington on Wednesday. Batting first, Tim Seifert delivered figures of 84 off 43 balls to help his side post 219 for six. (more...)
Weir won't fight charges, faces 4-year ban
- February 06, 2019
The transfer of horses from the Weir stable has already begun with more than a hundred moved to other trainers before Monday's 11-hour show cause hearing, leaving around 500 on his books. Weir and McLean, accompanied by legal representatives, attended the resumption of the hearing at RV on Monday to make further submissions. Charges against a third man, Tyson Kermond, of failing to assist the stewards will not be pursued. (more...)
- February 06, 2019
The transfer of horses from the Weir stable has already begun with more than a hundred moved to other trainers before Monday's 11-hour show cause hearing, leaving around 500 on his books. Weir and McLean, accompanied by legal representatives, attended the resumption of the hearing at RV on Monday to make further submissions. Charges against a third man, Tyson Kermond, of failing to assist the stewards will not be pursued. (more...)
How Kristaps Porzingis Will Approach Rest Of Season, Free Agency
- February 06, 2019
Porzingis was the fourth-overall pick in the 2015 draft but has reportedly been unhappy with the Knicks' management for some time, and on Thursday it is understood he told the team he no longer wanted to play for them. NY general manager Scott Perry said the Knicks would get an unprotected pick in 2021 and the other pick would be in 2023. Update: Knicks are sending Trey Burke to Dallas and are also getting two first round picks . (more...)
- February 06, 2019
Porzingis was the fourth-overall pick in the 2015 draft but has reportedly been unhappy with the Knicks' management for some time, and on Thursday it is understood he told the team he no longer wanted to play for them. NY general manager Scott Perry said the Knicks would get an unprotected pick in 2021 and the other pick would be in 2023. Update: Knicks are sending Trey Burke to Dallas and are also getting two first round picks . (more...)
The John Wall injury further pushes the Wizards into National Basketball Association purgatory
- February 06, 2019
The new injury was discovered when Wizards director of medical services and orthopedist Dr. Wiemi Douoguih went in to do a routine procedure to clean out the infection. He was expected to miss 6-to-8 months recovering from that injury. As already seen, that's never a guarantee. However, those talks apparently dissipated quickly, especially in the case of John Wall whose contract isn't the most franchise-friendly with this season marking the first of his $170 max extension. (more...)
- February 06, 2019
The new injury was discovered when Wizards director of medical services and orthopedist Dr. Wiemi Douoguih went in to do a routine procedure to clean out the infection. He was expected to miss 6-to-8 months recovering from that injury. As already seen, that's never a guarantee. However, those talks apparently dissipated quickly, especially in the case of John Wall whose contract isn't the most franchise-friendly with this season marking the first of his $170 max extension. (more...)
Woj explains why Clippers suddenly traded Tobias Harris to Sixers
- February 06, 2019
The 6-foot-9, 235-pound Harris can score from nearly anywhere - he's a threat from 3, from mid-range and driving to the basket. Harris is having his one of his best seasons of his career, averaging 20.7 points while shooting 49% from the field and 42% from the 3-point line. (more...)
- February 06, 2019
The 6-foot-9, 235-pound Harris can score from nearly anywhere - he's a threat from 3, from mid-range and driving to the basket. Harris is having his one of his best seasons of his career, averaging 20.7 points while shooting 49% from the field and 42% from the 3-point line. (more...)
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