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More woes for Williams as F1 outfit suffers further testing delays
- February 20, 2019
The Grove outfit missed Day One because they "needed more time" to prepare their new vehicle, but claimed they would be emerging on track the following morning. It is not unheard of for teams to miss test days and it is often a result of a team wanting to maximise development time before committing to crash tests and the vehicle build. (more...)
- February 20, 2019
The Grove outfit missed Day One because they "needed more time" to prepare their new vehicle, but claimed they would be emerging on track the following morning. It is not unheard of for teams to miss test days and it is often a result of a team wanting to maximise development time before committing to crash tests and the vehicle build. (more...)
Opelka edges top-seeded Isner to reach New York Open final
- February 20, 2019
The 21-year-old Opelka will pursue his first career singles title against Brayden Schnur in the final who upset sixth seed Sam Querrey 7-6 (9-7), 4-6, 6-3. Opelka made 74 percent of his first serves, winning 61-of-69 first-serve points and 14-of-24 off his second serve. Schnur broke Querrey in the second game of the second set on the way to a 3-0 lead, but the USA veteran roared back to win six of the next seven games and force a third set. (more...)
- February 20, 2019
The 21-year-old Opelka will pursue his first career singles title against Brayden Schnur in the final who upset sixth seed Sam Querrey 7-6 (9-7), 4-6, 6-3. Opelka made 74 percent of his first serves, winning 61-of-69 first-serve points and 14-of-24 off his second serve. Schnur broke Querrey in the second game of the second set on the way to a 3-0 lead, but the USA veteran roared back to win six of the next seven games and force a third set. (more...)
Monfils holds off Wawrinka for Rotterdam title
- February 20, 2019
Stan Wawrinka held off a spirited fightback from Denis Shapovalov to book his spot in the Rotterdam Open semifinals Friday. Japanese tennis superstar, Kei Nishikori is set to play against Stan Wawrinka from Switzerland in the semifinals of the 2019 ATP Rotterdam Open in the Netherlands. (more...)
- February 20, 2019
Stan Wawrinka held off a spirited fightback from Denis Shapovalov to book his spot in the Rotterdam Open semifinals Friday. Japanese tennis superstar, Kei Nishikori is set to play against Stan Wawrinka from Switzerland in the semifinals of the 2019 ATP Rotterdam Open in the Netherlands. (more...)
Split not down to cash says Osaka
- February 20, 2019
Osaka said she hopes to have a new coach in place by March. "Yeah, I don't really like attention.so yeah, it's been a little tough". "Everyone thinks it was a money-related issue, but it wasn't", Osaka told WTA Insider . "I know I'm capable of beating great players". Bouchard is pleased with how she's progressed so far, under the tutelage of her coach Michael Joyce, but more importantly, she feels like she's enjoying her time on the court and making the most of her time off it. (more...)
- February 20, 2019
Osaka said she hopes to have a new coach in place by March. "Yeah, I don't really like attention.so yeah, it's been a little tough". "Everyone thinks it was a money-related issue, but it wasn't", Osaka told WTA Insider . "I know I'm capable of beating great players". Bouchard is pleased with how she's progressed so far, under the tutelage of her coach Michael Joyce, but more importantly, she feels like she's enjoying her time on the court and making the most of her time off it. (more...)
Mesut Ozil maybe in comfort zone after contract extension admits Wenger
- February 20, 2019
Wenger was always seen as a positive manager with an interesting outlook on life, but one of his biggest and only feuds was an ongoing one with Jose Mourinho , who had 2 stints at Chelsea and 1 at Manchester United during Wenger's time at Arsenal . (more...)
- February 20, 2019
Wenger was always seen as a positive manager with an interesting outlook on life, but one of his biggest and only feuds was an ongoing one with Jose Mourinho , who had 2 stints at Chelsea and 1 at Manchester United during Wenger's time at Arsenal . (more...)
J.B. Holmes rallies to win a marathon finish at Genesis Open
- February 20, 2019
Scott began the final round four shots behind Thomas but after a good start he nearly inexplicably fell away with six bogeys over his last 11 holes. Thomas said he struggled putting in the wind and it "showed a flaw in my game". The American finished the final six holes of his second round on Saturday, carding a six-under 65, and managed two holes of his third round before the day's play was ended due to darkness. (more...)
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- February 20, 2019
Scott began the final round four shots behind Thomas but after a good start he nearly inexplicably fell away with six bogeys over his last 11 holes. Thomas said he struggled putting in the wind and it "showed a flaw in my game". The American finished the final six holes of his second round on Saturday, carding a six-under 65, and managed two holes of his third round before the day's play was ended due to darkness. (more...)
Fantasy Baseball Reaction: San Diego isn't ideal landing spot for Manny Machado
- February 20, 2019
Let's give it to Machado Kid - not wanting to have any players from the AL East on the Yankees is an admirable take if one aspires to be a True Yankee Fan. In 2018, Machado hit.297/.367/.538 with 35 home runs and 107 RBIs as a member of the Orioles and Dodgers. The Padres were active previous year in the free-agent market, obviously a big signing with Eric Hosmer . (more...)
- February 20, 2019
Let's give it to Machado Kid - not wanting to have any players from the AL East on the Yankees is an admirable take if one aspires to be a True Yankee Fan. In 2018, Machado hit.297/.367/.538 with 35 home runs and 107 RBIs as a member of the Orioles and Dodgers. The Padres were active previous year in the free-agent market, obviously a big signing with Eric Hosmer . (more...)
Jurgen Klopp praises Bayern but stays optimistic for return leg in Munich
- February 20, 2019
We've got games before the second leg". "It's not the result or the game we dreamed of", said Klopp. They way Liverpool play, they are a sensationally good team. Only Bayern Munich's Niklas Sule attempted more passes (80) than Henderson (72) on the night while he also won the joint-highest number of tackles with four alongside former Arsenal winger Serge Gnabry for the visitors, highlighting his influence on proceedings. (more...)
- February 20, 2019
We've got games before the second leg". "It's not the result or the game we dreamed of", said Klopp. They way Liverpool play, they are a sensationally good team. Only Bayern Munich's Niklas Sule attempted more passes (80) than Henderson (72) on the night while he also won the joint-highest number of tackles with four alongside former Arsenal winger Serge Gnabry for the visitors, highlighting his influence on proceedings. (more...)
Ferrari "very close to perfection" from day one - Vettel
- February 20, 2019
The vehicle, which was shaken down at a filming day at Silverstone last week, completed 69 laps on the first day of pre-season testing on Monday morning with Valtteri Bottas at the wheel before Hamilton took over and logged a further 81 in the afternoon. (more...)
- February 20, 2019
The vehicle, which was shaken down at a filming day at Silverstone last week, completed 69 laps on the first day of pre-season testing on Monday morning with Valtteri Bottas at the wheel before Hamilton took over and logged a further 81 in the afternoon. (more...)
AAF denies almost missing payroll after $250M investment from Tom Dundon
- February 20, 2019
Carolina Hurricanes principal owner Tom Dundon will serve as the chairman of the Alliance of American Football after committing $250 million to the upstart professional football league, the AAF announced Tuesday. And it pays its players modestly, in the form of non-guaranteed three-year contracts worth $250,000. Stacy cited that injury as a reason why he was walking away from football, but he made a decision to try again with the Memphis Express in the AAF after over three years on ... (more...)
- February 20, 2019
Carolina Hurricanes principal owner Tom Dundon will serve as the chairman of the Alliance of American Football after committing $250 million to the upstart professional football league, the AAF announced Tuesday. And it pays its players modestly, in the form of non-guaranteed three-year contracts worth $250,000. Stacy cited that injury as a reason why he was walking away from football, but he made a decision to try again with the Memphis Express in the AAF after over three years on ... (more...)
Steelers, Brown meet; agree to move on
- February 20, 2019
Confirming what already seemed like an inevitability, Antonio Brown has taken to social media to reiterate that an upcoming trade from the Steelers is all but imminent. Brown also had another request: He no longer wants to be known as "A.B." but instead would like to be referred to as "Mr". "We hope they get a great amount of compensation". (more...)
- February 20, 2019
Confirming what already seemed like an inevitability, Antonio Brown has taken to social media to reiterate that an upcoming trade from the Steelers is all but imminent. Brown also had another request: He no longer wants to be known as "A.B." but instead would like to be referred to as "Mr". "We hope they get a great amount of compensation". (more...)
Matt Kuchar u-turn as he apologises and agrees caddie pay
- February 19, 2019
Ortiz typically makes up to $200 a day as a caddie at El Camaleon Golf Club, Playa del Carmen, where November's Mayakoba Classic was held. One week before Kuchar contested the Australian Open in Sydney, Kuchar pocketed $US1.3 million (A$1.8m) for winning the event but faced criticism for paying local caddie Ortiz just $US5,000. (more...)
- February 19, 2019
Ortiz typically makes up to $200 a day as a caddie at El Camaleon Golf Club, Playa del Carmen, where November's Mayakoba Classic was held. One week before Kuchar contested the Australian Open in Sydney, Kuchar pocketed $US1.3 million (A$1.8m) for winning the event but faced criticism for paying local caddie Ortiz just $US5,000. (more...)
The UEFA Champions League's Last 10 Golden Boot Winners
- February 19, 2019
The Catalan club, who are seven points clear of Atletico Madrid at the top of LaLiga, are aiming to win the trophy for a sixth time and their first since beating Juventus 3-1 at the end of the 2014-15 season. Nevertheless, Lyon have to cope without their captain Nabil Fekir, with the World Cup victor suspended for the first leg. Only an extraordinary comeback at Camp Nou stopped Barca from being knocked out by PSG at that stage in the previous season when they didn't score an away goal in ... (more...)
- February 19, 2019
The Catalan club, who are seven points clear of Atletico Madrid at the top of LaLiga, are aiming to win the trophy for a sixth time and their first since beating Juventus 3-1 at the end of the 2014-15 season. Nevertheless, Lyon have to cope without their captain Nabil Fekir, with the World Cup victor suspended for the first leg. Only an extraordinary comeback at Camp Nou stopped Barca from being knocked out by PSG at that stage in the previous season when they didn't score an away goal in ... (more...)
Liverpool is the most hard draw there is, says Bayern boss Kovac
- February 19, 2019
Kovac said at his pre-match press conference ahead of Tuesday's last-16 first leg: "I want to say once again we are playing tomorrow against an opponent where it is the most hard draw". It's up to us to try to stop that and play the way we can. "When you look at us, we are not as consistent as before", Kimmich added. It's always tough, we have to be ready for that and hopefully we are. (more...)
- February 19, 2019
Kovac said at his pre-match press conference ahead of Tuesday's last-16 first leg: "I want to say once again we are playing tomorrow against an opponent where it is the most hard draw". It's up to us to try to stop that and play the way we can. "When you look at us, we are not as consistent as before", Kimmich added. It's always tough, we have to be ready for that and hopefully we are. (more...)
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer targets FA Cup final after win over Chelsea
- February 19, 2019
I am anxious about our results. However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men put in an assured display to make the last eight of the FA Cup . 'Then in the second half, it was really very hard to play because they are a really physical team and defended very low, compact. (more...)
- February 19, 2019
I am anxious about our results. However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men put in an assured display to make the last eight of the FA Cup . 'Then in the second half, it was really very hard to play because they are a really physical team and defended very low, compact. (more...)
Halep and Mertens win through to Qatar final
- February 19, 2019
Halep last defeated Svitolina in the 2017 French Open quarterfinals but did not win a set in their following three encounters. "I think this one would be, especially also with my tennis I played, the nicest one, nicest victory". Svitolina bounced back from a set down to take the second set and carried that momentum into the third, racing to a comfortable 3-0 lead. "Well, yeah, a year ago I was really disappointed that I had to pull out". (more...)
- February 19, 2019
Halep last defeated Svitolina in the 2017 French Open quarterfinals but did not win a set in their following three encounters. "I think this one would be, especially also with my tennis I played, the nicest one, nicest victory". Svitolina bounced back from a set down to take the second set and carried that momentum into the third, racing to a comfortable 3-0 lead. "Well, yeah, a year ago I was really disappointed that I had to pull out". (more...)
Liverpool are still bigger rivals for Manchester United than City, says Scholes
- February 18, 2019
City's hopes of a quadruple remain intact and they will be in the draw for the FA Cup quarter-finals. "Also the fact that I've scored against the best team in Europe". "We are in all four and we accept every challenge", he said. We have to adapt, change mentality, change the way we play. He continued: "We will see in May and June how we do, but it is important to be there in all competitions in February". (more...)
- February 18, 2019
City's hopes of a quadruple remain intact and they will be in the draw for the FA Cup quarter-finals. "Also the fact that I've scored against the best team in Europe". "We are in all four and we accept every challenge", he said. We have to adapt, change mentality, change the way we play. He continued: "We will see in May and June how we do, but it is important to be there in all competitions in February". (more...)
Fury Signs Mega TV Deal, Joshua And Wilder Fights In Doubt
- February 18, 2019
But Fury's December draw with Wilder aired on BT Sport in the United Kingdom as well as Showtime - who broadcast Wilder's fights - in the US. Fury's delighted to have struck a deal with ESPN and BT Sports. But his much-publicized downward spiral into depression, drug abuse and obesity saw him vacate his trio of world titles. Oboh who was thrilled by the performance of Tyson Fury in his fight against Wilder predicted that the British pugilist, Fury can stop Wilder in their rematch ... (more...)
- February 18, 2019
But Fury's December draw with Wilder aired on BT Sport in the United Kingdom as well as Showtime - who broadcast Wilder's fights - in the US. Fury's delighted to have struck a deal with ESPN and BT Sports. But his much-publicized downward spiral into depression, drug abuse and obesity saw him vacate his trio of world titles. Oboh who was thrilled by the performance of Tyson Fury in his fight against Wilder predicted that the British pugilist, Fury can stop Wilder in their rematch ... (more...)
Bayern Munich won't be intimidated by Anfield atmosphere, insists Salihamidzic
- February 18, 2019
We can not have the same target as Bayern because they are six times in a row the champions, they want to make history with a seventh. "The atmosphere will definitely be good, everyone knows about that, but I'm sure my players have gone through big games with great atmospheres in other stadiums, so we should be able to compete". (more...)
- February 18, 2019
We can not have the same target as Bayern because they are six times in a row the champions, they want to make history with a seventh. "The atmosphere will definitely be good, everyone knows about that, but I'm sure my players have gone through big games with great atmospheres in other stadiums, so we should be able to compete". (more...)
The rugby world's unanimous response to Boudjellal's savaging of Savea
- February 18, 2019
Bastareaud said "stay strong my brother, it's a hard season for the team, we'll be at team [sic], we need you, there will be better days". Julian Savea has been told he is "no longer welcome" at Toulon according to shock reports emerging from France. (more...)
- February 18, 2019
Bastareaud said "stay strong my brother, it's a hard season for the team, we'll be at team [sic], we need you, there will be better days". Julian Savea has been told he is "no longer welcome" at Toulon according to shock reports emerging from France. (more...)
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