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Yankees involved in three benches-clearing brawls
The Yanks will be without the services of Gary Sanchez for 4 games. Cabrera sparked a melee in the sixth inning when he shoved Yankees' catcher Austin Romine in the chest and then threw two punches toward his head. The benches cleared and Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner had to pulled away from the melee and held back a couple of times. 'They didn't suspend him. [Full Article...]
Cavani and Neymar combine as PSG beats Saint-Etienne 3-0
A fourth straight win for PSG moved them three points clear of champions Monaco, who host Marseille on Sunday. "Saint-Etienne were organised and in the first half, we did not control the match as we wanted, we lost a lot of possession". Emery said: "This game gives us a lot of information to improve and also for Neymar's adaptation in the championship". He felt very good in his first two matches... [Full Article...]
Newcastle United v West Ham
As our owner acquires 22% of Debenhams with a plan in mind using his wallpaper money, I can only conclude the same way I always do... Diame, however, remains upbeat about United's prospects. Asked if Newcastle's squad was strong enough, Diame added: "We are always hearing a lot of people saying we need new signings and more strength in the squad, but, at the moment, this is what we've got". [Full Article...]
Hamilton bounces back to top Belgian practice
Hamilton - a victor of this race in 2010 and 2015 - topped the timesheets in Friday's rain-hit second practice session with Vettel down in fifth, but Mercedes boss Toto Wolff expects his outfit to face stiff competition when the main action gets under way. [Full Article...]
Giggs expects Manchester United to be hard to stop under Mourinho
The Foxes produced one of the greatest stories in the history of English football in 2015-16 as they won a top-flight title for the first time, while the likes of United and Chelsea floundered. "But I think in terms of their qualities, I think they are the same team and they are playing exactly the same way they played before". DC predicts: Leicester City could salvage a 2-2 draw against ... [Full Article...]
Manchester City 3/10 to win against Bournemouth in Saturday's Premier League clash
Jermain Defoe is close to full fitness after a groin strain and in contention to start. CITY had to fight hard on Monday night, battling back to save a point against a spirited Everton side. Still without Benjamin Mendy, and with Walker suspended, a stand-in will need to be sought at left wing-back. The City Football Group have bought a 44.3 per cent holding in the club in an equal partnersh... [Full Article...]
Liverpool-linked Renato Sanches is free to leave Bayern Munich - Carlo Ancelotti
We've got some excellent players ourselves with Champions League and global experience. You have to look to each game and give it everything and see what happens. If Celtic don't come out of the pot, hopefully for Gigi he wins the Champions League so that he gets another chance next season. "Players want to play in the Champions League and they want to play for Celtic ". [Full Article...]
MS Dhoni gets a lucky escape during his innings against Sri Lanka
Rohit Sharma scored 54, while Shikhar Dhawan made 49. Jasprit Bumrah emerged as the pick of the bowlers for India . Milinda Siriwardana's solid display with the bat and Chamara Kapugedera's supporting act ensured that Sri Lanka at least managed to bat out 50 overs. [Full Article...]
Koeman refuses to rule out Diego Costa deal
Costa wants to push through a move to Atletico Madrid but complications over the La Liga club's transfer ban has made a transfer hard. If he is to eventually get his wish, Costa may have to accept a temporary move - and Koeman is open to it being at Goodison. [Full Article...]
National Basketball Association 2K18 Will Release New Cover After The Big Kyrie Irving Trade
The Cavaliers-Celtics deal involving Kyrie Irving and Isaiah Thomas could be on thin ice due to Thomas' hip injury. However, giving up so many key pieces, including the draft pick, for a single player that ostensibly doesn't elevate the Celtics to the top conference is dubious. [Full Article...]
US Open Draws Announced, Maria Sharapova Faces Tough Competition In Major Return
Nadal, a two-time US Open victor, will open against the tough Dusan Lajovic. No. 4 Alexander Zverev. The Russian was handed a wildcard to the grand slam by the United States Tennis Association following her return from a 15-month suspension for taking the banned drug meldonium. [Full Article...]
Sanchez set to return for Liverpool clash
He is now in the final year of his current deal and although Wenger remains adamant Sanchez will not be sold this month, Manchester City are expected to test that resolve with an offer before the August 31 deadline. Arsenal will also have centre-back Laurent Koscielny back after a suspension. Overall he looks in a good shape, he has worked very hard. On top of that I deeply feel he loves to be h... [Full Article...]
Seahawks vs. Chiefs Point Spread: NFL Preseason Week 3
Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware left the field on a cart with an apparent right knee injury during the team's preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on Friday, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network . Ware was holding his right knee before being taken from the field. The Seahawks now have five penalties on the night at the top of the second quarter. [Full Article...]
Europa League group stage: Arsenal face Cologne and Everton meet Lyon
The Gunners would obviously have preferred to be involved in yesterday's Champion League draw but their pain has been eased with a relatively favourable Europa League draw. Arsenal are one of 16 teams to have qualified automatically for the group stage. Arsenal - who have the highest ranking in the competition - are therefore in Pot 1 , while Everton are in Pot 2 . [Full Article...]
Yorkshire cricket legend apologises for 'unacceptable' West Indies comment
But the same can not be said of Tom Westley or Dawid Malan , the men occupying positions No3 and five in England's batting order and who also made their debuts alongside Roland-Jones at The Oval. Both batsmen, however, were dropped in the slips on single figures. At the other end, Stokes motored on, adding 64 runs with Moeen Ali in 10 overs after tea before Moeen was caught slashing to cover. [Full Article...]
Mayweather vs McGregor: Everything you Need to Know
We've seen it since his early UFC days. "Everyone knows I can fight". If McGregor comes in there winging punches and performing like a fighter, it could be interesting. "His little legs, his little core, his little head, I am going to knock him out inside four rounds, mark my words". I'm not sure what they expected? The two will compete for bragging rights, money, and now the " Money Belt ". [Full Article...]
Davinson Sanchez Excited At Tottenham Hotspur's Potential
The bigger pitch exposes players like Eric Dier and Victor Wanyama who simply can not do anything positive when they get on the ball. I think he's young but with awesome history and background. Tottenham will be looking to get up and running at Wembley just 24 hours after rugby league's Challenge Cup final is played at the stadium. First of all, it is to adapt. [Full Article...]
Psg defender agrees Juventus terms as Tottenham move put on hold
A €25m deal including bonuses has been agreed between PSG Sporting Director Antero Henrique and Tottenham Chairman Daniel Levy. Aurier has been put up for sale by PSG, who have signed Dani Alves in his right-back position and also have Thomas Meunier, with the French club believing the Ivory Coast global needs a fresh start to his career. [Full Article...]
Dabo Swinney gets raise, contract extension at Clemson
His average annual salary for the duration of the deal will be $6.75 million according to ESPN . "Dabo's impact on our football program, our university and our community is immeasurable and goes well beyond the on-field successes and national championship", Director of Athletics Dan Radakovich said. [Full Article...]
Ezekiel Elliott expected to play in Cowboys' preseason game on Saturday
Stephen Jones, the Cowboys' executive vice president and CEO, confirmed to reporters Friday that Elliott will not be at practice on Monday and Tuesday to prepare for the appeal hearing. recieving yards, and 8.7 total touchdowns in 10 games. For awhile, it seemed like the Cowboys might keep Elliott out of action for the duration of the four-game slate, but ahead of this Saturday's matchup wit... [Full Article...]