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Liverpool Poised To Sign Roma Winger Salah
The Reds completed the signing of the winger, who has agreed a long-term contract, in an initial €42 million deal from Roma on Thursday. In the case of Liverpool and Mohamed Salah , it's three-and-a-half years late, but finally, the Reds look set to get their man; even if they are paying around £23million more than originally planned.
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Shuttler Sindhu crashes out of Australian Open
Saina Nehwal registered two straight wins in her first two games against the World No. 4 by winning the first round easily 21-10. In the third game, the Indian led 8-4 and 13-10 through some smart strokeplay only to see a rejuvenated Tai dashing all her hopes.
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Crystal Palace set to appoint De Boer as new boss
Crystal Palace are edging closer to appointing a successor to Sam Allardyce after the former Ajax and Internazionale manager Frank de Boer was offered the role at Selhurst Park . Inter Milan , understandably, wasn't a club De Boer could refuse. If all goes to plan De Boer will become the club's sixth boss since they returned to the Premier League in 2013, while he'll be the third Eagles gaffer in seven months.
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Dembele want to quit Borussia Dortmund
However, Dortmund's sporting director Michael Zorc says Dembele is firmly part of new coach Peter Bosz's plans for next season. There are no negotiations [with Barca]. 10 could also see him take up an advanced role in midfield. The 19-year-old is regarded as one of the brightest prospects at Camp Nou, but he has yet to make his competitive first-team debut.
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Who needs Costa? Why Chelsea's reported Robert Lewandowski makes sense
Earlier this month, it was claimed that head coach Antonio Conte had informed his top goalscorer that he was no longer part of his plans, and it was considered likely that the 28-year-old would find a new team ahead of next season. The possible deal may look like this, Costa being loaded to Atletico till January 1st, and then a clause stating that Atletico can buy striker at the end of the loan for 50 million pounds, the asking price of Costa.
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Pacers, Lakers Discussing Paul George Trade
On Sunday, a source close to the George camp revealed that the superstar forward had no intention to re-sign with IN next year. George has spent all seven of his National Basketball Association seasons in IN, emerging as one of the league's top players.
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Nishikori retires injured at Halle as Wimbledon looms
Federer is chasing a record ninth title in Halle , first winning at the venue in 2003. Roger Federer (pic) next faces 2016 Halle champion Florian Mayer for a place in the semi-finals. Federer's forehand victor at 4-4 secured the only break of the match and he served out to wrap up victory in one hour and 30 minutes. The Swiss, who lost his first comeback match in Stuttgart last week, is still lacking some game sharpness and squandered three set points at 5-4 in the first set of an ...
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Celtics take Jayson Tatum of Duke with No. 3 pick
That won't preclude him from revisiting some of those discussions once free agency opens next month, though. "I wasn't too excited about playing the 4 coming into Kansas , but we caused a lot of mismatch problems, and I think it really bettered me as a player".
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Mithali Raj Shuts Up Reporter Who Asked Sexist Question
However, the Indian skipper was also quick to point out that there is a lot of difference between the male and female cricketers. And her reply was mouth-shutting. For the women - we never Bleed blue - despite the number of matches they win or the records they notch up. "When people refer to me as Tendulkar of women's cricket, I accept it as a compliment because what he is in men's cricket is huge.
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Messi offers to pay $558000 to avoid 21-month jail sentence
Both were originally sentenced to 21 months, but his father's sentence was later reduced to 15 months. In line with what has been proposed by the prosecutors, a judge will now make the final decision. Messi is just one of a number of footballers to have been accused of defrauding the Spanish government in recent years. Ronaldo has denied any wrongdoing.
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Real Madrid reject Mourinho contract allegations
According to Don Balon , manager Jose Mourinho never wanted the Portugal captain at Old Trafford , but would like to make Brazil worldwide the face of his new-look side. He won't spend any time behind bars because sentences of under two years in Spain are suspended provided that the convicted person has no criminal record.
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Former captain O'Driscoll presents Lions players with Test shirts
We've got to be ready for any type of game against the All Blacks . "Well obviously we hope we do", he added, without revealing how the All Blacks will combat the threat. He is exactly the character you need - a guy who would get on with things if he wasn't involved in the Test squad. Asked whether there was anything in particular he wanted to flag up to referee before the game, Hansen replied, "If I talk to you about it then I'm applying pressure to him, and that's kind of like bullying".
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Devils on the clock with No. 1 pick in NHL draft
That's nothing. Going out of your element on a baseball diamond? "Really happy, for sure". "We'll see how he does and have a laugh about it". Nolan grew up in Winnipeg and played Canadian major juniors for the Brandon Wheat Kings. "His main thing is to have fun and don't get caught up in it". "I know all about him". "Add people and players we feel we need to win". He racked up 86 points (38 goals, 48 assists) in 57 games.
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Salvy's slam gives Royals dramatic win over Boston
Kansas City tacked on another run in the third when Whit Merrifield drove in a run with a sacrifice fly to right field. "This one kind of stings because that group has been so good, so consistent for the better part of the whole entire season", manager John Farrell said.
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What offseason? A week after Finals, the NBA in overdrive
Collins, a 6-foot-10 power forward from Wake Forest, averaged 19.2 points and 9.8 rebounds last season. Between this draft pick and the Dwight Howard trade, it seems like the Hawks are committed to getting younger and rebuilding both their roster and their culture in hopes of competing sometime in the future.
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Lions have the potential to end Eden Park record, says Conor Murray
The Lions won the game 41-16. Naming Sam Warburton, the tour captain, on the bench belongs in the same category. "We saw previous year he caused the All Blacks problems with his running and attacking game, and when we sat down on Wednesday we asked whether we needed to look at our back-three and we needed to go there and have players who have some footwork and to play some rugby".
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Lonzo Ball Throws Perfect Pass Through Window Of Moving Car
Also, could Paul George and Jimmy Butler be on the move? With a selection by his hometown team, the Los Angeles Lakers, only one day away from taking place - UCLA freshman Lonzo Ball was able to throw in a quick recruiting pitch to LeBron James , who's been heavily speculated to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers yet again when the opportunity arises.
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Philadelphia 76ers select Fultz with number one overall pick
Just a few hours after basketball star Markelle Fultz was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the top pick in the NBA Draft on Thursday, he seemingly forgot to mention the team that had just picked him in a post on Instagram . While the two former teammates who led the Jayhawks in scoring during KU's run to the Elite Eight last season enter the draft in very different positions - one is a sure-fire lottery pick, the other a likely second rounder - the excitement, anticipation and ...
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Houston Rockets select Hartenstein in 2nd round of draft
The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers have played in the last three NBA Finals and other NBA teams are looking at ways to compete with those so-called, "super teams". One source close to the situation told ESPN to expect the Rockets to go "hard" after Paul in July. If the Jazz can keep their roster intact, he would fit well with Utah's core players on both ends of the floor.
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Polish midfielder becomes Thomas Christiansen's first Leeds recruit
The midfielder was a regular in FC Twente's team last season, helping them to a finish of seventh in the Eredivise. Ronaldo Vieira, the club's talented teenage midfielder, has agreed a long-term contract at Elland Road. " I am very happy to have signed for such a big club and I'm looking forward to playing in the famous white shirt ". Klich has been capped 10 times by the Polish national side and came on as a 45th-minute substitute in the 2-0 loss to England at Wembley in a World Cup ...
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House Democrat: 'We need new leadership'
Democratic Party divisions are on stark display after a disappointing spec. I am disappointed by the outcome of the Georgia election but definitely not demoralized. "And I'm not sure that that's there yet". Instead, he said Democrats need to focus on developing a message that wins over voters in Republican-leaning districts.
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Wright in Russia for Confederations Cup
Postecoglou will have added motivation to succeed against Cameroon , after their Belgian coach Hugo Broos accused Australia of playing "very direct with not too many combinations.[they] try to be asap at goal ". However, it was ripped apart at the seams a minute before half-time by a routine ball forward, one that required little tactical insight to defuse. Former Chelsea and Melbourne City winger Damien Duff recently suggested Australia doesn't have the cattle to play out of the ...
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Troubled Ronaldo gets Madrid court date
According to reports , Ronaldo's treatment in Spain over the allegations has led to wanting a departure, despite winning three of the last four Champions League crowns with the club. Prosecutors claim that the 54-year-old manager failed to declare income of €1.6 million in 2011 and €1.7 million in 2012, "with the aim of obtaining illicit profits".
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Celtics select Jayson Tatum with No. 3 pick in draft
With the No. 37 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft , the Boston Celtics selected Semi Ojeleye, a forward from SMU. The 19-year-old was a third-team All-ACC selection. "I really believe Phoenix got the most talented player in the draft at four", Self said in a Thursday night teleconference. It's probably the biggest reason they have been high on Tatum throughout the draft process, and brought him in for a private workout late last week.
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Nadal pulls out of Queen's after advice from doctors
Rafael Nadal was at his most masterful on the stage he has made his own and needed just two hours and five minutes to beat Stan Wawrinka 6-2 6-3 6-1. " Can Nadal rule Wimbledon again? ". Rafael Nadal is officially back . I am in a good position. "And I'm going to try to keep working hard to try to enjoy more handsome weeks".
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Vegas Golden Knights select NHL veterans in expansion draft
The goalie position is by far the one with the most talent headlined by three-time Stanley Cup Champion and former first overall pick Marc-Andre Fleury. 2 centre. Cody Eakin was next up from the Dallas Stars . There is a chance that the increased ice time and opportunity will allow them to shine.
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Fresh-faced Germans made to sweat in 3-2 win over Australia
At 28, Stindl is the second oldest player in the squad. Much has been made of Joachim Low's decision to select a Germany squad lacking most of the country's star names for this trip to Russian Federation, with an emphasis on youth and fringe players a year out from its World Cup defence.
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Nuggets select Donovan Mitchell, send him to Jazz
In 2013, Utah acquired Rudy Gobert on draft night from the Nuggets. Denver drafted Syracuse forward Tyler Lydon, a proven shooter. The pick was a part of a trade between the Nuggets and the Utah Jazz . Mitchell worked out for the Jazz during the predraft process, which was seen as a surprise given his projection in the lottery. 24 and 30 picks in the first round.
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Drafted! Thornwell Selected By Milwaukee Bucks In 2017 NBA Draft
Thornwell became the first SC player drafted since 2006, when Renaldo Balkman went to the Knicks in the first round. Gamecocks point guard PJ Dozier, who left school after his sophomore season, was not taken among the 60 picks. League sources previously told ESPN's Chris Haynes that the Clippers have gauged the market on potentially trading Jordan, a nine-year veteran who has twice made the All-Defensive first team and played in his first All-Star game this past season.
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Cano HRs twice, Moore wins debut as Mariners top Tigers 9
Detroit pitcher Justin Verlander was dominating out of the gate on Wednesday, setting down the first 16 Mariners he faced - 10 of those with strikeouts. Ian Kinsler got a run back for Detroit with two outs in the third with his eighth homer. Only five pitchers in major league history have thrown three or more no-hitters.
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Salcedo ruled out of Confederations Cup due to shoulder injury
World champions Germany play Chile at the Kazan Arena while Australia meet Cameroon at the Krestovsky Stadium in Saint Petersburg. - This will be the first ever meeting between New Zealand and Portugal . As early as the eighth minute a well worked move saw the visitors take the lead. The first goal in the match was scored on 8th minute into the Russian net by Cristiano Ronaldo , who is the captain of the Portuguese side and is now considered the world's top footballer.
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Vegas GM McPhee surveying pool for expansion draft
They protected forwards Paul Stastny, Alexander Steen, Vladimir Tarasenko, Jaden Schwartz, Patrik Berglund, Vladimir Sobotka and Ryan Reaves, along with defensemen Alex Pietrangelo, Jay Bouwmeester and Joel Edmundson plus goalie Jake Allen.
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Luis Garcia backs Salah to succeed at Liverpool
Salah also scored two goals and provided one assist in six Europa League games and featured in two Champions League matches last season, according to WhoScored . Most new signings take a good month or so to acclimatise to a new city, a new club and most importantly, a new league. I like to play here in the Premier League.
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Andre Ward scores TKO win over Sergey Kovalev in 8th round
Below is all you need to know to watch the match on Saturday. When he asked what was next, Ward said he may move up to cruiserweight or possibly heavyweight for the right fight . The rematch was booked nearly immediately with a lot of bad blood being shared between the two boxers going into the fight. Andre Ward's win over Sergey Kovalev last November was mired in controversy after a controversial decision.
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India arrests 15 people for celebrating Pakistan cricket team's win
The pictures were apparently in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech a year ago in which he had raised the issue Pakistan's atrocities on people of Baluchistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. This was also Pakistan's first 50-overs title since Imran Khan had captained the side to their first World Cup in 1992. "This was a young team", Sarfraz said.