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Wimbledon men's final preview: Federer and Djokovic join the history
- July 14, 2019
Nadal has happened. He has won the title four times already, in 2011, 2014, 2015 and 2018. Or maybe Djokovic will push his total to 16, just two behind Nadal and four away from Federer. Given this, and the fact that my model felt that Djokovic was value without taking this more recent head to head advantage into account, I think the [1 .57] about him is reasonable value . (more...)
- July 14, 2019
Nadal has happened. He has won the title four times already, in 2011, 2014, 2015 and 2018. Or maybe Djokovic will push his total to 16, just two behind Nadal and four away from Federer. Given this, and the fact that my model felt that Djokovic was value without taking this more recent head to head advantage into account, I think the [1 .57] about him is reasonable value . (more...)
Jason Roy fined for dissent after reaction to controversial dismissal
- July 14, 2019
The problem for Roy was that England had already squandered their lone review of the innings with an unsuccessful attempt to overturn fellow opener Jonny Bairstow's lbw dismissal for 34. Roy admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by ICC match referee Ranjan Madugalle. But Cowan, speaking on ABC Grandstand's World Cup podcast, said his behaviour was an "absolute disgrace". (more...)
- July 14, 2019
The problem for Roy was that England had already squandered their lone review of the innings with an unsuccessful attempt to overturn fellow opener Jonny Bairstow's lbw dismissal for 34. Roy admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by ICC match referee Ranjan Madugalle. But Cowan, speaking on ABC Grandstand's World Cup podcast, said his behaviour was an "absolute disgrace". (more...)
Washington cornerback Josh Norman leaps over bull in Pamplona
- July 14, 2019
The All-Pro cornerback posted video online this week showing him not only running with the bulls in Pamplona, but literally leaping over them as well. The first bull run of the 2019 San Fermin festival on Sunday left at least three people gored . 31-year-old Josh - who's in the middle of a 5-year, $75 MILLION contract - was in the bullfighting arena following the run where he came face-to-face with one of the bulls. (more...)
- July 14, 2019
The All-Pro cornerback posted video online this week showing him not only running with the bulls in Pamplona, but literally leaping over them as well. The first bull run of the 2019 San Fermin festival on Sunday left at least three people gored . 31-year-old Josh - who's in the middle of a 5-year, $75 MILLION contract - was in the bullfighting arena following the run where he came face-to-face with one of the bulls. (more...)
Afcon 2019: Ivory Coast will be stronger next time - Gbohouo
- July 14, 2019
Tunisia were not to be denied twice though and took the lead within five minutes of the decision when Ferjani Sassi's shot took a wicked deflection before nestling in the net. Bensebaini scored first before Wilfried Bony saw his attempt saved. The match ultimately went the distance, and after five flawless penalties, Wilfried Bony saw his penalty saved by Algerian goalkeeper Rais M'Bolhi, and though Youcef Belaili could only hit the post with Algeria's fifth penalty, Serey Die did ... (more...)
- July 14, 2019
Tunisia were not to be denied twice though and took the lead within five minutes of the decision when Ferjani Sassi's shot took a wicked deflection before nestling in the net. Bensebaini scored first before Wilfried Bony saw his attempt saved. The match ultimately went the distance, and after five flawless penalties, Wilfried Bony saw his penalty saved by Algerian goalkeeper Rais M'Bolhi, and though Youcef Belaili could only hit the post with Algeria's fifth penalty, Serey Die did ... (more...)
Murray/Williams dream team is on as Serena says yes
- July 14, 2019
Williams, 23-time Grand Slam singles victor, spoke in a press conference where she was asked whether she would be joining Murray. One thing is certain, their opponents will have never encountered anything like the attention the first-round clash will receive with the match nearly certain to be played on Center Court or Court One. (more...)
- July 14, 2019
Williams, 23-time Grand Slam singles victor, spoke in a press conference where she was asked whether she would be joining Murray. One thing is certain, their opponents will have never encountered anything like the attention the first-round clash will receive with the match nearly certain to be played on Center Court or Court One. (more...)
Serena Williams Loses Wimbledon Women’s Final to Simona Halep
- July 14, 2019
Williams heard the message loud and clear but unfortunately for the American it was one of those days when nothing could save her from the 6-2 6-2 annihilation she suffered at the hands of Halep in 56 minutes. "She played out of her mind". "I just came on court and I gave my best". "Hopefully I can raise the level of my game some time ". "Today", she said. (more...)
- July 14, 2019
Williams heard the message loud and clear but unfortunately for the American it was one of those days when nothing could save her from the 6-2 6-2 annihilation she suffered at the hands of Halep in 56 minutes. "She played out of her mind". "I just came on court and I gave my best". "Hopefully I can raise the level of my game some time ". "Today", she said. (more...)
Barcelona Announce Capture of Highly Rated West Brom Teenager Louie Barry
- July 14, 2019
Meanwhile, English side West Brom who previously owned the youngster, is expected to receive a fee of £235,000 as part of the transfer move. The Spanish club say Barry "is considered one of the best young players in English football" and "has passed the relevant medical tests". (more...)
- July 14, 2019
Meanwhile, English side West Brom who previously owned the youngster, is expected to receive a fee of £235,000 as part of the transfer move. The Spanish club say Barry "is considered one of the best young players in English football" and "has passed the relevant medical tests". (more...)
Amir Khan lights up Jeddah with KO win over Billy Dib
- July 14, 2019
There would be no escape in the fourth, though, as a double left hook followed up by a rapid combination saw Dib go down again and prompt the towel to be thrown. Among the guests watching the match was former Pakistan Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General (retd) Raheel Sharif, who congratulated Khan with an embrace after his stunning victory over the Australian boxer . (more...)
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- July 14, 2019
There would be no escape in the fourth, though, as a double left hook followed up by a rapid combination saw Dib go down again and prompt the towel to be thrown. Among the guests watching the match was former Pakistan Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General (retd) Raheel Sharif, who congratulated Khan with an embrace after his stunning victory over the Australian boxer . (more...)
Daring De Gendt wins, Alaphilippe back in yellow after thrilling finale
- July 14, 2019
Alaphilippe will be the first Frenchman to wear the yellow jersey on Bastille Day since Tony Gallopin in 2014. Thomas De Gendt won the 230-kilometre trek after a long breakaway effort at the front, while Alaphilippe turned his deficit to Ciccone into a 23-second lead over the Italian, with Pinot in third place, 53 seconds off the pace. (more...)
- July 14, 2019
Alaphilippe will be the first Frenchman to wear the yellow jersey on Bastille Day since Tony Gallopin in 2014. Thomas De Gendt won the 230-kilometre trek after a long breakaway effort at the front, while Alaphilippe turned his deficit to Ciccone into a 23-second lead over the Italian, with Pinot in third place, 53 seconds off the pace. (more...)
Jets TE Chris Herndon suspended 4 games
- July 14, 2019
New York Jets tight end Chris Herndon 's potential breakout season will be curtailed by four games. A statement from a league spokesperson has said that Herndon will be eligible to partake in the team's upcoming training camp practices and their quartet of exhibition games. (more...)
- July 14, 2019
New York Jets tight end Chris Herndon 's potential breakout season will be curtailed by four games. A statement from a league spokesperson has said that Herndon will be eligible to partake in the team's upcoming training camp practices and their quartet of exhibition games. (more...)
England beat Australia to reach Cricket World Cup final
- July 13, 2019
Rashid told BBC Sports it's just another game of cricket with a bat and ball adding all the hard work they have put in is paying off. Kumar Dharmasena and Marais Erasmus will umpire the World Cup final at Lord's on Sunday, it has been confirmed by the ICC. (more...)
- July 13, 2019
Rashid told BBC Sports it's just another game of cricket with a bat and ball adding all the hard work they have put in is paying off. Kumar Dharmasena and Marais Erasmus will umpire the World Cup final at Lord's on Sunday, it has been confirmed by the ICC. (more...)
Elena Delle Donne, A’ja Wilson WNBA All-Star captains; Sun’s Jones a starter
- July 13, 2019
Delle Donne's team lost to Candace Parker's squad a year ago in the All-Star Game. - Elena Delle Donne , Mystics (6th All-Star selection): The 2015 WNBA MVP has been voted to each All-Star Game played in her career, including three selections with the Chicago Sky and three with the Mystics. (more...)
- July 13, 2019
Delle Donne's team lost to Candace Parker's squad a year ago in the All-Star Game. - Elena Delle Donne , Mystics (6th All-Star selection): The 2015 WNBA MVP has been voted to each All-Star Game played in her career, including three selections with the Chicago Sky and three with the Mystics. (more...)
AFCON: Nigeria will ignore favourites tag - Iwobi
- July 13, 2019
Their first was on March 11, 1976 against host Morocco. Jamilu Collins has told SCORENigeria in an exclusive interview the Super Eagles are primed for victory in Sunday's AFCON semifinal against Algeria in Cairo. So far, the North Africans are yet to lose a match in Egypt . Musa is the most experienced player in the team now because he's the captain when Mikel is not playing. (more...)
- July 13, 2019
Their first was on March 11, 1976 against host Morocco. Jamilu Collins has told SCORENigeria in an exclusive interview the Super Eagles are primed for victory in Sunday's AFCON semifinal against Algeria in Cairo. So far, the North Africans are yet to lose a match in Egypt . Musa is the most experienced player in the team now because he's the captain when Mikel is not playing. (more...)
National Football League owners pitching 18-game regular season, 16-game limit per player
- July 13, 2019
Such a proposal would mean the New England Patriots would face an 18-game season in which they were guaranteed to play two games without quarterback Tom Brady or All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore - or kicker Stephen Gostkowski for that matter. (more...)
- July 13, 2019
Such a proposal would mean the New England Patriots would face an 18-game season in which they were guaranteed to play two games without quarterback Tom Brady or All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore - or kicker Stephen Gostkowski for that matter. (more...)
Simona Halep: positive attitude is key in the final with Serena Williams
- July 13, 2019
Williams has beaten Halep nine times in their 10 meetings, including most recently at the Australian Open, but says she is not underestimating the 2018 French Open champion, who only lost her world No.1 crown to Osaka in January. "I was really calm", she said. I respect a lot what she has done and what she's doing. "Maybe I feel confident and I'm not scared any more of how the ball bounces". (more...)
- July 13, 2019
Williams has beaten Halep nine times in their 10 meetings, including most recently at the Australian Open, but says she is not underestimating the 2018 French Open champion, who only lost her world No.1 crown to Osaka in January. "I was really calm", she said. I respect a lot what she has done and what she's doing. "Maybe I feel confident and I'm not scared any more of how the ball bounces". (more...)
Atletico Madrid to contest Barcelona's signing of Antoine Griezmann
- July 13, 2019
Barcelona delayed triggering the clause immediately in the hope they could negotiate a deal with Atletico that would allow them to pay the fee in installments. But the club are willing to secure their investment in the French World Cup victor and have inserted an astronomical €800m release clause in his contract. (more...)
- July 13, 2019
Barcelona delayed triggering the clause immediately in the hope they could negotiate a deal with Atletico that would allow them to pay the fee in installments. But the club are willing to secure their investment in the French World Cup victor and have inserted an astronomical €800m release clause in his contract. (more...)
Djokovic beats Agut to reach Wimbledon final
- July 13, 2019
These days, given their respective ages, you can't help but think 'is this the last time?' when Federer and Nadal take the court together. Nadal saved two match points in the ninth game and two more in the 10th but a loose return sealed his fate. (more...)
- July 13, 2019
These days, given their respective ages, you can't help but think 'is this the last time?' when Federer and Nadal take the court together. Nadal saved two match points in the ninth game and two more in the 10th but a loose return sealed his fate. (more...)
Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle Returning To Wimbledon Together
- July 13, 2019
Kate met (left to right) junior players Kamilla Bartone from Latvia, Oksana Selekhmeteva from Russia, Polina Kudermetova from Russia and Giulia Morlet from France. She teamed the look with Asprey's Woodland Oak Leaf earrings, which are over a thousand pounds online. It's assumed that she arrived solo to meet the players ahead of the game. (more...)
- July 13, 2019
Kate met (left to right) junior players Kamilla Bartone from Latvia, Oksana Selekhmeteva from Russia, Polina Kudermetova from Russia and Giulia Morlet from France. She teamed the look with Asprey's Woodland Oak Leaf earrings, which are over a thousand pounds online. It's assumed that she arrived solo to meet the players ahead of the game. (more...)
Fans flock to WACA for Man Utd training
- July 13, 2019
Liverpool fans have trolled Manchester United by flying a plane with a cheeky message over the Red Devils' pre-season training session in Australia. United are now in Australia as part of their pre-season tour and face Perth Glory in a friendly on Saturday before taking on Leeds next week. Pogba received a loud cheer from the crowd but also some boos when his name was read out at the start of training. (more...)
- July 13, 2019
Liverpool fans have trolled Manchester United by flying a plane with a cheeky message over the Red Devils' pre-season training session in Australia. United are now in Australia as part of their pre-season tour and face Perth Glory in a friendly on Saturday before taking on Leeds next week. Pogba received a loud cheer from the crowd but also some boos when his name was read out at the start of training. (more...)
Tottenham try to hijack Arsenal’s deal for St Etienne defender William Saliba
- July 13, 2019
The claims from RMC are backed up by the highly respected David Ornstein , with the BBC journalist confirming Spurs "interest" via his twitter account. To get the latest soccer news, text "SPORTS" to 22840 . And it would only rub salt into the wounds if Saliba chose their dearest rivals Spurs over them. (more...)
- July 13, 2019
The claims from RMC are backed up by the highly respected David Ornstein , with the BBC journalist confirming Spurs "interest" via his twitter account. To get the latest soccer news, text "SPORTS" to 22840 . And it would only rub salt into the wounds if Saliba chose their dearest rivals Spurs over them. (more...)
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