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Marvin Bagley reclassifying means 2018's top player will have early impact
None of that matters now. Bagley chose the Blue Devils over UCLA and USC , and breaking the hearts of Bruins and Trojans fans. Marvin Bagley, the top prep prospect in America, just finished up an outstanding summer season. Bagley turned a lot of heads this summer at the Drew League in Los Angeles , where he frequently held his own against National Basketball Association players, including Al... [Full Article...]
Chelsea demands Diego Costa report to training
He has been away from the club as he reportedly tries to force a move back to Atletico Madrid in Spain, but Sky Sports reported Monday that Chelsea have ordered Costa to return to England and get himself back into shape. Costa now knows the conditions through which he can make peace with the club. "Can Atletico Madrid even afford him?" They remain an interested party watching on as a strug... [Full Article...]
Chelsea vs. Burnley: Time, Channel & Lineup
The Blues were humbled by Burnley 3-2 on Saturday as their title defence got off to the worst possible start. "I think Chelsea have got good reason to feel aggrieved with the way Conte is carrying on", Hayward said on the Sunday Supplement . [Full Article...]
Premier League set to move summer transfer deadline up
Sky Sports News has been told by sources that the "majority" of top-flight clubs now favour an earlier closure, and the issue could be voted on during their next shareholders' meeting in September. Klopp said: "It would have helped us this year (if the window had shut early). It makes sense that when the season is starting, planning for the team is over". [Full Article...]
Chelsea vs Burnley: Conte speaks on Cahill's red card
After the red card we lost our heads, conceded two goals and then it's very hard to change the final result". In recent games we have finished with nine or 10 men. It was to get worse for the champions in the first half though as Vokes made it 3-0 to Burnley in the 42nd minute when the striker headed a wonderful Defour cross into the corner of the net. [Full Article...]
Chelsea treating me like a "criminal" - Diego Coasta
Costa scored 20 Premier League goals to help the Blues win the title last season. " In January, things happened with the coach ", Costa told the Daily Mail . Chelsea went down to 10 men early, and spent the rest of the half trying to minimize the damage. "You don't do it by text message". "I never had any problems with Jose [Mourinho], we have a strong relationship". [Full Article...]
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays
The right-hander struggled with command, walking three, but got the job done. Toronto's offence came from a familiar source. The Blue Jays managed five hits and four bases on balls with Josh Donaldson clubbing a two run bomb in the first that plated Jose Bautista . [Full Article...]
India thrash Sri Lanka in third Test
Shami bowled with lot of fire taking 10 wickets in three Test matches at an impressive average of 17.70. Attendance was slightly better in Pallekele , but the ground was still mostly empty. "The effort from both of them and you can see the desire to make something happen for the team". Shami then had nightwatchman Malinda Pushpakumara (1) caught behind in the 21st over. [Full Article...]
Manchester United 4-0 West Ham United
And former Manchester United defender Neville was clearly impressed by what he saw from Mourinho's men in their opener against the Hammers . The nature of his goals against West Ham highlighted the impact Lukaku could have. Manager Rafael Benítez must be backed in the transfer market before the window closes. "Now 13 months of work together". West Brom ceded possession to Bournemouth and sc... [Full Article...]
Bears kick Kyle Long out of practice, coach John Fox says
Long might have been holding in some frustration that was building throughout his injury recovery this offseason. Long, the son of Hall of Famer Howie Long and brother of Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long, has started 55 games over his four seasons with the Bears. [Full Article...]
NFL Stars Remain Seated During National Anthem
Popular Video This young teenage singer was shocked when Keith Urban invited her on stage at his concert. "For Christ's sakes, you have an owner out there publicly saying, 'I'm polling fans to decide whether I should have this guy on my team or not.' It's obvious that owners are scared of it, are anxious about it", he said , according to CBS Sports . [Full Article...]
Diego Costa Slams Chelsea Boss Antonio Conte: 'He Has No Charisma'
Costa's full interview with Mailsport, including his reasons for refusing to return to Chelsea to train with the reserves, is available here. "They want me to be there training with the reserves. Spain striker Costa was given extra time off by Chelsea last month, but now claims he is being fined for his absence and is considering legal action or seeing out the remaining year of his contract ... [Full Article...]
Rogers Cup final: 20-year-old German Alexander Zverev beats Federer
The 22-year-old could become world number one if results go her way at next week's Cincinnati Open . The win was Zverev's fifth tournament victory this year, which ties him with Federer for the most on the ATP Tour. Open Grand Slam. But Federer made a decision to play and now has a chance to add to a tally that includes Australian Open and Wimbledon titles this year. [Full Article...]
Chelsea Treated me Like a Criminal, Says Diego Costa
Matt Law of the Telegraph later reported Costa was ordered to return to the club and that Chelsea expect him to "fulfil the terms of his contract by training and doing everything he can to make himself fit and available for selection". [Full Article...]
Antonio Conte sends message to Man United about new signing
I can't think of a reason why Chelsea would sell him. 'For me Matic is a fantastic player - a real, real top player, ' he said . "You would applaud that but those players aren't even at the club now". Will he gel alongside Kante? My idea was to give Bakayoko the right time to adapt in this league behind Matic. Bakayoko has not and I saw him in the Champions League past year. [Full Article...]
If Man Utd sign Bale, hand them the title now - Redknapp
The clubs of the English Premier League two weeks before the closure of the summer transfer window spent to gain over a billion pounds . "He is sensational. Will he gel alongside Kante?" And the Italian, speaking on Sky Sports , duly admitted that selling Matic to United was a big blow to his side heading into the 2017/18 campaign. [Full Article...]
China appeals to Trump to avoid 'trade war'
Trump took a break from his working vacation at his golf resort in New Jersey to return to Washington to sign an executive order directing U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to investigate the alleged Chinese theft of American technology and intellectual property. [Full Article...]
Antonio Conte: Chelsea are doing their best to sign more players
Antonio Conte lifted the Premier League title in May at the end of his first season as Chelsea manager, but the summer hasn't gone according to plan for the Italian. NAIJ.com understands that Conte has been wailing about then size of his squad being small following their defeat to Arsenal the Community Shield final. [Full Article...]
Transfer window expected to close before start of next Premier League season
Here, we look at some of the top football transfer stories from the British and world media in The Sport Review's Grapevine, published twice a day during the summer transfer window. "The majority of clubs are in favour but maybe all have to be for it to go through". This would certainly be a radical change at a period when off-field business is at its most lucrative, and there are pros and cons ... [Full Article...]
Antonio Conte isn't going to last the season at Chelsea
We lost our composure after the first red card and we conceded the three goals . Obviously we need players, also for the development of the young players. I do think 13/2 is a bit harsh for me, they're getting a bit carried away. "It's a great win for us, brilliant for our players, brilliant for our supporters but we know there's a big season right in front of us, the "second season" that every... [Full Article...]