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Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka called off over quarantine rules
- September 28, 2020
One SLC official expressed mild frustration at the government, calling health authorities "completely inflexible", but also suggested both the authorities and SLC were wary of being blamed for a potential outbreak via the tour. "If we put someone in home quarantine, he or she can not get out of the house. It is not possible for us to play this way", Papon added. Last week, fast bowler Abu Jayed, a vital member of the touring Bangladesh team, had tested positive for COVID-19. (more...)
- September 28, 2020
One SLC official expressed mild frustration at the government, calling health authorities "completely inflexible", but also suggested both the authorities and SLC were wary of being blamed for a potential outbreak via the tour. "If we put someone in home quarantine, he or she can not get out of the house. It is not possible for us to play this way", Papon added. Last week, fast bowler Abu Jayed, a vital member of the touring Bangladesh team, had tested positive for COVID-19. (more...)
Highlights: Stanislas Wawrinka storms past deflated Andy Murray in first round
- September 28, 2020
He was comfortable playing attacking tennis, even at times from behind the baseline. Unless rain stops play. And Wawrinka's path in Paris continues for at least another match. The 40-year-old Williams, runner-up at Roland Garros to sister Serena in 2002, was beaten 6-4, 6-4 by an opponent who snapped a 12-match Grand Slam losing streak. (more...)
- September 28, 2020
He was comfortable playing attacking tennis, even at times from behind the baseline. Unless rain stops play. And Wawrinka's path in Paris continues for at least another match. The 40-year-old Williams, runner-up at Roland Garros to sister Serena in 2002, was beaten 6-4, 6-4 by an opponent who snapped a 12-match Grand Slam losing streak. (more...)
Lionel Messi scores for FC Barcelona in 4-0 win vs. Villarreal
- September 28, 2020
Villarreal defender Pau Torres scored an own goal right at the end of the first half to heap more pain on Unai Emery's side and Barca continued to dominate the game in the second half without managing to add to their hefty advantage. He continued, "I hope he keeps on enjoying it and that all the fuss around him doesn't have a negative impact on him because he has the quality to become one of the best". (more...)
- September 28, 2020
Villarreal defender Pau Torres scored an own goal right at the end of the first half to heap more pain on Unai Emery's side and Barca continued to dominate the game in the second half without managing to add to their hefty advantage. He continued, "I hope he keeps on enjoying it and that all the fuss around him doesn't have a negative impact on him because he has the quality to become one of the best". (more...)
Newcastle rescue point against Spurs after more late VAR controversy
- September 28, 2020
Newcastle were awarded a penalty for a handball VAR in injury-time against Spurs on Sunday. Spurs' goalkeeping coach Joao Sacramento was then shown a red card after the final whistle when he and several players surrounded the officials to complain about the decision. (more...)
- September 28, 2020
Newcastle were awarded a penalty for a handball VAR in injury-time against Spurs on Sunday. Spurs' goalkeeping coach Joao Sacramento was then shown a red card after the final whistle when he and several players surrounded the officials to complain about the decision. (more...)
Befica's Ruben Dias set for Manchester City switch
- September 28, 2020
He has also looked at Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly , Jules Kounde of Seville and Atletico Madrid's Jose Giminez. His arrival will help shore up a leaky City defence, which shipped five goals to Leicester City on Sunday. Talking to Benfica TV afterwards, the 23-year old said: 'This was a special moment for me and I think everyone understands why. Coach Jorge Jesus stopped short of saying his key defender was definitely leaving but added: "I'm nearly sure it was the last game". (more...)
- September 28, 2020
He has also looked at Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly , Jules Kounde of Seville and Atletico Madrid's Jose Giminez. His arrival will help shore up a leaky City defence, which shipped five goals to Leicester City on Sunday. Talking to Benfica TV afterwards, the 23-year old said: 'This was a special moment for me and I think everyone understands why. Coach Jorge Jesus stopped short of saying his key defender was definitely leaving but added: "I'm nearly sure it was the last game". (more...)
Suarez Motivated By Fresh Start At Atletico After Leaving Barca
- September 28, 2020
Fati became Spain's youngest ever global scorer earlier this month and the teenager, deployed on the left of Barcelona's attacking trio, made an explosive start to the season for his club. "I think it's normal that a player is a little sad when a friend of his leaves the club after so many years together", Koeman said of Messi's unrest. (more...)
- September 28, 2020
Fati became Spain's youngest ever global scorer earlier this month and the teenager, deployed on the left of Barcelona's attacking trio, made an explosive start to the season for his club. "I think it's normal that a player is a little sad when a friend of his leaves the club after so many years together", Koeman said of Messi's unrest. (more...)
Manchester City 2-5 Leicester City: Jamie Vardy hat-trick stuns Guardiola
- September 28, 2020
It speaks volumes about the squad's embarrassment of riches that even without their two main goalscorers, they still have the possibility of plenty coming from the wings thanks to Kevin de Bruyne and ex-Leicester man Riyad Mahrez. Lucas Moura's predatory finish on 25 minutes was all Spurs had to show from a first-half littered with chances as Karl Darlow made three fine saves from Harry Kane and Son Heung-min hit the woodwork twice. (more...)
- September 28, 2020
It speaks volumes about the squad's embarrassment of riches that even without their two main goalscorers, they still have the possibility of plenty coming from the wings thanks to Kevin de Bruyne and ex-Leicester man Riyad Mahrez. Lucas Moura's predatory finish on 25 minutes was all Spurs had to show from a first-half littered with chances as Karl Darlow made three fine saves from Harry Kane and Son Heung-min hit the woodwork twice. (more...)
Chelsea think West Ham will sell Declan Rice
- September 28, 2020
The newspaper points out that, if they managed to get West Ham to say "yes", the player sacrificed would be Jorginho. Sinclair stressed that for his age Loftus-Cheek has not played enough football and if he does not move on from Chelsea , there is a real threat that his career could stall indefinitely. (more...)
- September 28, 2020
The newspaper points out that, if they managed to get West Ham to say "yes", the player sacrificed would be Jorginho. Sinclair stressed that for his age Loftus-Cheek has not played enough football and if he does not move on from Chelsea , there is a real threat that his career could stall indefinitely. (more...)
Russia's Andrey Rublev reaches third final of 2020 in Hamburg
- September 28, 2020
Second-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas knocked off Serbia's Dusan Lajovic 7-6 (5), 6-2 on Friday to advance to the semifinals of the Hamburg Open in Germany. Garin beat Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 after responding to losing the first set by breaking Bublik in the opening game of the second. (more...)
- September 28, 2020
Second-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas knocked off Serbia's Dusan Lajovic 7-6 (5), 6-2 on Friday to advance to the semifinals of the Hamburg Open in Germany. Garin beat Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 after responding to losing the first set by breaking Bublik in the opening game of the second. (more...)
Leeds target Daniel James wants to stay at Manchester United
- September 28, 2020
Leeds United have shown interest in signing Daniel James from Manchester United this summer, but the move looks unlikely at the moment. They failed to complete negotiation with Borussia Dortmund for Jadon Sancho . "I think Ole yesterday was so happy and surprised with what happened to his team that he had a joke, but I understand for him that the dimensions of the goalposts are not important". (more...)
- September 28, 2020
Leeds United have shown interest in signing Daniel James from Manchester United this summer, but the move looks unlikely at the moment. They failed to complete negotiation with Borussia Dortmund for Jadon Sancho . "I think Ole yesterday was so happy and surprised with what happened to his team that he had a joke, but I understand for him that the dimensions of the goalposts are not important". (more...)
American Conference votes to resume fall football season
- September 28, 2020
The MACtion will start on a Wednesday, of course, and the championship game will be played December 18 or 19. The league is now planning to play in the fall after initially postponing the season over COVID-19. Football is the only sport being resumed with all others (soccer, cross country, volleyball) tentatively scheduled to return during the spring sports season when their respective NCAA Championships will occur. (more...)
- September 28, 2020
The MACtion will start on a Wednesday, of course, and the championship game will be played December 18 or 19. The league is now planning to play in the fall after initially postponing the season over COVID-19. Football is the only sport being resumed with all others (soccer, cross country, volleyball) tentatively scheduled to return during the spring sports season when their respective NCAA Championships will occur. (more...)
Mullens expected to start Week 3
- September 27, 2020
Mullens will be making his first start since December 30, 2018, which was the final appearance in an eight-game stretch for him as the starter after Garoppolo tore his left ACL in Week 3 of that season. "I'd be lying to tell you we're not going to be thinking about it or it's not going to go across our minds", Williams said on Wednesday, according to NBC Sports Bay Area . (more...)
- September 27, 2020
Mullens will be making his first start since December 30, 2018, which was the final appearance in an eight-game stretch for him as the starter after Garoppolo tore his left ACL in Week 3 of that season. "I'd be lying to tell you we're not going to be thinking about it or it's not going to go across our minds", Williams said on Wednesday, according to NBC Sports Bay Area . (more...)
Arsenal bid for Aouar 'too far away' - Lyon president
- September 27, 2020
Lyon chiefs initially demanded £55m for Aouar , but have now reduced that figure to between £36-41m, which is not far away from Arsenal's opening offer. Lucas Torreira is expected to leave amid interest from Atletico Madrid and Torino while Guendouzi, Shkodran Mustafi, Sead Kolasinac and Sokratis are all also available for transfer this summer. (more...)
- September 27, 2020
Lyon chiefs initially demanded £55m for Aouar , but have now reduced that figure to between £36-41m, which is not far away from Arsenal's opening offer. Lucas Torreira is expected to leave amid interest from Atletico Madrid and Torino while Guendouzi, Shkodran Mustafi, Sead Kolasinac and Sokratis are all also available for transfer this summer. (more...)
Southeastern Conference basketball league play to begin in late December
- September 27, 2020
The men are set to tip-off on either December 29 or December 30, while the women's conference campaign will begin on December 31. Auburn will be one of the ten schools in the challenge, as it was announced last July that the teams competing in the 2020 challenge will also participate in the 2021 challenge. (more...)
- September 27, 2020
The men are set to tip-off on either December 29 or December 30, while the women's conference campaign will begin on December 31. Auburn will be one of the ten schools in the challenge, as it was announced last July that the teams competing in the 2020 challenge will also participate in the 2021 challenge. (more...)
Joe Montana Confronts Alleged Kidnapper of Grandchild at Malibu Home
- September 27, 2020
Joe Montana isn't just a hero on the football field, it appears he's a hero off the field as well. On Saturday, Joe and his wife Jennifer were put into an unfortunate situation as their grandchild was nearly the victim of a kidnapping . (more...)
- September 27, 2020
Joe Montana isn't just a hero on the football field, it appears he's a hero off the field as well. On Saturday, Joe and his wife Jennifer were put into an unfortunate situation as their grandchild was nearly the victim of a kidnapping . (more...)
Abraham: Errors, panic - but Chelsea WILL get better
- September 27, 2020
But Mason Mount reduced the deficit soon after the break and Callum Hudson-Odoi got Chelsea's second before Abraham equalised deep into stoppage-time. You come here and you know the transition and any mistakes would be something they would jump on - that and set pieces. "We lacked a bit of urgency in the team". (more...)
- September 27, 2020
But Mason Mount reduced the deficit soon after the break and Callum Hudson-Odoi got Chelsea's second before Abraham equalised deep into stoppage-time. You come here and you know the transition and any mistakes would be something they would jump on - that and set pieces. "We lacked a bit of urgency in the team". (more...)
Fernando Verdasco out of French Open for positive COVID test
- September 27, 2020
Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, has not been past the third round at a major since 2017. "So no extra pressure for me, it's just a positive pressure that I have". Williams has an apartment in Paris , and she said: 'It's very different and weird. "So that's why I didn't play Olympics few years ago". "I was just fully focussed on the US Open the past weeks, but now the goal is to hopefully rise even higher in the rankings, which is super, super tough". (more...)
- September 27, 2020
Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, has not been past the third round at a major since 2017. "So no extra pressure for me, it's just a positive pressure that I have". Williams has an apartment in Paris , and she said: 'It's very different and weird. "So that's why I didn't play Olympics few years ago". "I was just fully focussed on the US Open the past weeks, but now the goal is to hopefully rise even higher in the rankings, which is super, super tough". (more...)
Wolff's talks over F1 CEO role 'never went anywhere'
- September 27, 2020
The 55-year-old Domenicali spent 23 years with Ferrari until 2014 and later worked with Audi before his most recent job as CEO of sports vehicle maker Lamborghini. "I am thrilled to join the Formula 1 organisation, a sport that has always been part of my life", he said. "I was born in Imola and live in Monza". (more...)
- September 27, 2020
The 55-year-old Domenicali spent 23 years with Ferrari until 2014 and later worked with Audi before his most recent job as CEO of sports vehicle maker Lamborghini. "I am thrilled to join the Formula 1 organisation, a sport that has always been part of my life", he said. "I was born in Imola and live in Monza". (more...)
Ancelotti: We could do better with the ball
- September 27, 2020
Dominic Calvert-Lewin opened the scoring for visiting Everton in the 10th minute before Cheikhou Kouyate found the back of the net to level things at Selhurst Park. R. "How the Premier League, the referees, coaches, managers and players have allowed this type of situation which we have virtually in every match to occur". (more...)
- September 27, 2020
Dominic Calvert-Lewin opened the scoring for visiting Everton in the 10th minute before Cheikhou Kouyate found the back of the net to level things at Selhurst Park. R. "How the Premier League, the referees, coaches, managers and players have allowed this type of situation which we have virtually in every match to occur". (more...)
Adrian helping Thiago settle at Liverpool
- September 27, 2020
The braces of the capital opened the account of the mind for propaganda and showed two ways in which the opposition could prove so problematic for the opposition. Liverpool face Arsenal in the Premier League on Monday. Thiago's 75 completed passes represented the highest tally any player has recorded in a maximum of 45 minutes in the Premier League since Opta began collecting such data in 2003. (more...)
- September 27, 2020
The braces of the capital opened the account of the mind for propaganda and showed two ways in which the opposition could prove so problematic for the opposition. Liverpool face Arsenal in the Premier League on Monday. Thiago's 75 completed passes represented the highest tally any player has recorded in a maximum of 45 minutes in the Premier League since Opta began collecting such data in 2003. (more...)
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