The France midfielder has been frozen out at PSG since mid-December after failing to agree a new contract with the Ligue 1 champions, with his deal expiring this month. A host of clubs are thought to be interested in securing his services but Juve – who are primed to hire Maurizio Sarri as their next head coach – appear to have stolen a march on their rivals. “Yes, Juventus have been looking for me....
The wide-open women’s draw should give genuine hope to a ninth seed Radwanska and a top 20 performer like Bacsinkszky. Women’s top seed Angelique Kerber has been finding her grasscourt feet following her struggles in the first half of the season and the German will be hoping to continue her resurgence against American Shelby Rogers. On the men’s front, former champions Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are both in action, against Latvia’s Ernests Gulbis and Germany’s Mischa Zverev respectively....
A 65 on the fourth day at Portstewart took Rahm to 24-under for the tournament, leaving him well clear of closest challengers Richie Ramsay and Matthew Southgate. It could have been even better for Rahm, who bogeyed two of the last three holes in challenging conditions on the Northern Irish coast. The Spaniard had come into the final day with a share of the lead but saw Daniel Im’s challenge fade on Sunday, the American rounding the course in 72 to finish with a share of fourth....
The starting quarterback-turned-backup addressed the team’s recent turbulence. He told reporters Thursday that there have been open discussions about Miami’s trades and miscues on the field. Miami has moved safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, tackle Laremy Tunsil and wide receiver Kenny Stills all before the season kicks into high gear. “The elephant in the room. There are certain things, whether it’s the Minkah trade or Laremy or Kenny or dropping the ball or throwing an interception that some people treat them as taboo, but you have to be open about it and put everything out there and knowing guys are going to make mistakes, but maybe getting to the root of why it’s happening,” he said, via the Miami Herald....
The palace had always said Camilla would be known as “Princess Consort” at the point of her marriage to Charles in 2005 out of respect for Princess Diana. Charles had an affair with Camilla during his previous marriage and it was felt the public would not support his new wife getting the title originally destined for his late ex-wife. However, the queen ripped up that policy in a message on Saturday, February 5, ahead of the start of her Platinum Jubilee the following day....
The president arrived in Britain yesterday for the G7 summit in Cornwall, and is already making waves in the host nation over Brexit and the Irish border. However, he will also become the 13th sitting U.S. president to meet Elizabeth, in the 70th year of her reign. Biden will be the fifth U.S. president welcomed into Windsor Castle, which has traditionally been the Queen’s residence at weekends and Easter....
Petronella Wyatt, the daughter of one of the late Queen Mother’s closest friends, politician and journalist Woodrow Wyatt, has asked “Was the Jubilee a fond farewell to the monarchy?” according to the Daily Mail. Wyatt’s comments about the royal family come in the aftermath of the queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations marking her historic 70 year reign. The milestone has been followed by a series of royal upsets including fractions within the royal family regarding Prince Andrew and comments made by Prince Charles criticizing a government deportation scheme to Rwanda....
Some want vengeance for his act of terrorism on April 19, 1995. Some don’t want to give him the satisfaction of knowing they care about his fate. Others simply want him to be silenced. Jeannine Gist, whose 32-year-old daughter, Karen Gist Carr, died in the blast, has been in the middle of much of the debate. She represents victims’ family members on the Oklahoma City National Memorial, which is scheduled to open its museum center on Monday....
In a recent Instagram video, ‘Rampage’ posted footage of a sparring session where his son Raja can be seen easing into the boxing gloves. Proud to see his son in the ring, Jackson wrote in the caption: Quinton Jackson first rose to prominence due to a splendid run in Pride during which he defeated Chuck Liddell in the semi-final of the 2003 Pride middleweight tournament at Pride Final Conflict....
It was reported earlier that the UFC has booked a fight between Rachael Ostovich and Gina Mazany for the November 28 Fight Night. The bout is yet to be officially announced by UFC, but according to a report by MMA Junkie, it is nearly a sealed deal. Rachael Ostovich has been out of the Octagon for months now, serving her USADA suspension for violating UFC’s anti-doping policy. Rachael Ostovich set to make a November return Although the UFC and Dana White are yet to say anything about the fight, Rachael Ostovich took to Twitter earlier and announced that she will be fighting this month....
Nichols, a white NBA sideline reporter who hosts The Jump for ESPN, reportedly said she wasn’t hired as Disney’s lead for the NBA Finals pre-game show because the network needed a “diversity” hire, being Maria Taylor. The comments were part of a New York Times article that shows a leaked video of Nichols making the remarks. This comes one day after the Milwaukee Bucks clinched a spot in the NBA Finals to face the Phoenix Suns....
Another genre is racing, which has become extremely popular over the years and has turned out titles such as Forza Horizon 5 and Gran Turismo. Unfortunately, these vehicular games do not get as much attention as other titles in the market. Hence, many do not get attention at launch. Here’s a list of a few such racing games that became successful months after their release. 10 CarX Drift Racing Online CarX Drift Racing Online is a 2017 simulation driving game emphasizing professional sports racing....
The 18-year-old also mentioned that the Spaniard had been his first tennis idol when asked about who his idol was. Rune described Novak Djokovic as a complete athlete, stating that it was inspiring to have played against the Serb. The two met in the first round of the US Open last year, where Rune managed to win a set but eventually went down 6-1, 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-1 against the Serb....
Bayern are on course for a fifth consecutive top-flight title in Germany and will contest the respective quarter-finals and semi-finals of the Champions League and DFB-Pokal later this month. Their past three Bundesliga crowns came under Guardiola but the former Barcelona boss was unable to emulate Jupp Heynckes’ 2012-13 treble in Bavaria. Questions were asked over the detrimental effect of Guardiola’s high-intensity playing style as untimely injuries to key men regularly hindered Bayern at the business end of the season, including bowing out at the semi-final stage of the Champions League in each of the past three campaigns....
Yet, he never got his due… Rahul Dravid might have got used to this in his career. He was a silent achiever for his country, a man who never got the limelight he deserved. He scored a magnificent 153* against New Zealand in an ODI in 1999, but this innings was drowned by the euphoria surrounding the 186* that Tendulkar scored in the same game. He scored a stunning 180 against Australia in the famous Eden Gardens Test in 2001, but this too was drowned by the wizardry from the willow of a man called VVS Laxman, who scored a breath-taking 281....
India will take on Ireland (after Australia pulled out due to security concerns) in their opening match to be held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on January 28. The three-time winners (2000, 2008, 2012) are clubbed in Group D with Ireland, New Zealand and Nepal. “The biggest challenge for me was to select the best 15 players out of 30 because of excess talent. All the players are so much talented that it is difficult to keep someone away and that was really tough for me....
The report did not specify the nature of Aldon’s treatment. MORE: Disgraced athletes: Where they went wrong The 26-year-old, who re-signed with the Raiders this offseason, has a history of substance-abuse issues. Most recently, he was linked to a “fire up session” in a live Periscope video showing what could be an illegal substance. He denied being involved. MORE: 40 most-hated NFL players of all time A pass-rushing machine, Smith is serving a one-year suspension for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy....
During his pre-training camp press conference, Gruden laughed at the fact Brown arrived in a hot-air balloon and then indicated he’s prepared for the drama that the star brings to a team. “I expect a lot more drama from No. 84. I really do,” Gruden told reporters Friday. “He’s a fun guy to be around, man. I expected a little more than a hot-air balloon. I thought he might jump out of an airplane and parachute himself in....
After nine seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Brown, 31, was acquired in a trade by the Raiders, who signed him to a three-year, $50million contract. Brown is out with a non-football related injury, though was well enough to arrive at camp in a hot-air balloon. “I think we’re all disappointed,” Gruden said after practice in quotes published by ESPN. “We think he’s disappointed. We’d like to get the party started....
