The legal situation regarding the transfer is complex, but it is clean in the eyes of Federation Internationale de Football Association - the ones who dished out the punishment - as there is no loan or transfer that directly involves Atletico. Lire la suite »
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Rookie Boulter's dream ends in defeat to McHale
McHale, who has career earnings of more than $3million compared to Boulter's $64,000, took a set off Serena Williams past year and is considered an accomplished force on grass. "But I really felt like I could win the match, and I was in with a chance". I have always wanted to play here. "I think it's unbelievable, actually. Lire la suite »
Le Barça et le Real Madrid à la lutte pour Ceballos — Liga
Le Betis Séville aimerait le conserver une saison de plus et un prêt dans son club actuel n'est pas à écarter. Et deux d'entre eux sont directement visés: celui d'Alvaro Morata et de James Rodriguez. Une stratégie habile pour celui qui aurait vu ses représentants hier, ainsi que les dirigeants du Bétis. Selon les informations de AS, les prestations du joueur avec les jeunes Espagnols ont convaincu Zinedine Zidane de son recrutement. Lire la suite »
Par où passe le Tour de France le 5 juillet ?
Six kilomètres pour faire la différence . Avant d'arriver à l'ultime difficulté, les coureurs pourront s'échauffer avec la Côte d'Esmoulières, classée en catégorie 3; une fois celle-ci maîtrisée, direction la Planche des Belles Filles, une ascension en catégorie 1. Lire la suite »
Pacquiao backs call for WBO review of his loss to Horn
In the twilight of a 22-year pro career in which he won world titles in an unprecedented eight weight divisions, Pacquiao had initially called for a rematch, but later said he would also "think hard" about retiring. "It was a close decision and I'm sure he'll want to come back and prove himself", Horn said. Horn claimed the WBO welterweight belt with his victory. Lire la suite »
OM : Les négociations avec Thauvin sur le point d'aboutir
Pour rappel, le natif d'Orléans a inscrit 15 buts et délivré 9 passes décisives en 43 rencontres, toutes compétitions confondues, la saison passée. Mais qui, à la vue du salaire mirobolant obtenu par Luiz Gustavo et l'intérêt croissant de l'Inter Milan , pourrait venir tout gâcher. Lire la suite »
Nkunku vers un prêt — PSG
Suffisant pour lui donner assez de confiance avant l'exercice 2017-2018? Mais le jeune milieu de terrain s'interroge sur son futur temps de jeu alors que des recrues pourraient débarquer à son poste. Les deux clubs " auraient été refroidis par l'accueil du PSG, qui exclut par principe les propositions de prêts avec option d'achat ". Plus qu'Ikone, Augustin, Edouard, Callegari ou encore Georgen, ses anciens partenaires chez les U19, il plaît à Unai Emery , qui devrait encore compter sur lui la ... Lire la suite »
FC Barcelone : Lionel Messi prolongé cette semaine ?
Après plusieurs mois d'âpres négociations, toutes les parties sont enfin tombées d'accord et annonceront leur nouvelle union au lendemain de la fête nationale en France. Son contrat actuel court jusqu'au 30 juin 2018. L'accord "comprend une saison optionnelle et la clause de résiliation a été fixée à 300 millions d'euros", précise le quotidien. Lire la suite »
Kyle Edmund makes Wimbledon breakthrough but fellow Brits suffer
Edmund also revealed he had not studied Monfils much in the past. "Because you're British, it's the one tournament you want to do well in more than any other tournament". The 30-year-old, who helped Great Britain to a memorable Davis Cup win in 2015, was playing just his fifth match since suffering a serious knee problem in September but went down 6-4 6-4 6-3 to Baghdatis on Court 18. Lire la suite »
Thunder, Patrick Patterson reach 3-year $16.4M agreement
The deal includes a player option in the third year. Oklahoma City shocked everybody when it pulled off a trade for Paul George mere hours before free agency kicked off and now it's building a roster around him and Russell Westbrook to make a run. Lire la suite »
Nets' bid for Otto Porter Jr. has less competition
Either way, Porter is getting paid more. The Wizards already have $91 million committed for next season , and that doesn't include what they'd have to pay Porter if they match the contract. Porter averaged 13.4 points per game while shooting an impressive.516 from the field over 80 games for the Washington Wizards . Otto Porter will put the Washington Wizards to a decision after making a big one himself on Tuesday night. Lire la suite »
Mio! Rekord-Fohlen Ginter | "Löw hat mir zu Gladbach geraten!"
Damit ist der 23-jährige Defensivakteur der teuerste Spieler der Vereinsgeschichte. Der VfL überweist nach kicker-Informationen für den frischgebackenen Confed-Cup-Sieger 17 Millionen Euro an den BVB , durch Bonuszahlungen könnte die Ablösesumme auf bis zu 20 Millionen Euro steigen. Lire la suite »
Liverpool legend Carragher trolls Everton's new signings on Twitter
In contrast, Liverpool have signed forward Dominic Solanke from Chelsea on a free transfer and Mohamed Salah from Roma. The Merseyside outfit have already completed deals to sign Jordan Pickford , Sandro Ramirez, Davy Klaassen and Henry Onyekuru this summer. Lire la suite »
Le coup de coude de Sagan qui provoque la chute de Cavendish
Et pourquoi pas d'arriver sur les Champs-Elysées avec le maillot vert qu'il a endossé mardi. Puis à environ 200 mètres de la ligne d'arrivée, le Slovaque Peter Sagan, vainqueur la veille, a envoyé le sprinter Mark Cavendish dans les barrières d'un coup de coude, envoyant également John Degenkolb au tapis après un soleil. Lire la suite »
Pepe: Portugal defender joins Besiktas from Real Madrid
The announcement of talks is a necessary formality due to Besiktas' status as a publicly traded company, which requires them to release details of all financial transactions to stockholders. Pepe made a total of 334 appearances for the Merengue , netting on 15 occasions in all competitions. Following his ten seasons with Real Madrid the player has opted for Turkey over Paris and will hook up with Portuguese national team colleague Ricardo Quaresma , now in his second spell with the ... Lire la suite »
Louis Blues: Nail Yakupov signs with Colorado Avalanche
Louis Blues last season, became an unrestricted free agent once the club opted not to extend a qualifying offer his way. This news is relevant to St. Yakupov made his National Hockey League debut in 2012-13 and went on to lead all National Hockey League rookies in goals (17) and points (31-tied) in 48 games during that shortened season. Lire la suite »
Indians manager Terry Francona to miss game for more medical tests
Indians president Chris Antonetti said Francona did not experience the symptoms again and the tests are being done to determine what's causing the issue. Francona was released a few hours later and returned to work the following night. Francona, 58, missed a game against Texas on June 27 after feeling lightheaded with an increased heart rate the night before - similar symptoms to the ones he experienced prior to leaving a game against the Dodgers on June 13. Lire la suite »
Braves activate Freddie Freeman, he'll make his debut at 3B Tuesday
Freddie Freeman is scheduled to return to the Atlanta Braves' lineup, albeit at a new position, Tuesday night against Houston. Freeman has not played third base extensively since high school and has not appeared there professionally since 2007, when he played five games at third base as a 17-year-old in the rookie Gulf Coast League. Lire la suite »
Patton out following surgery
Obviously, Patton won't be able to participate in the Summer League. The Creighton product was selected 16th overall and was a part of the trade that sent Jimmy Butler to Minnesota. Patton averaged 12.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 0.9 steals per game over one season at Creighton, and was named Big East Freshman of the Year. Lire la suite »
Open Championship 2017: Ian Poulter qualifiers for tournament
I have always been intrigued with links golf and always got up early in the morning to watch The Open on TV back home. "It would have been disappointing to miss out, especially around this course ( Woburn )". "I'm thrilled to be back at The Open", said Southgate, who failed to qualify in 2015 and instead spent the week of the Open recovering from an operation for testicular cancer. Lire la suite »
Pat Riley announces Heat will retire Chris Bosh's jersey
In six years in Miami, Bosh averaged 18 points and 7.3 rebounds while helping to lead the Heat to four straight NBA Finals appearances. "The number "1" will never be worn by another player and we can't wait to someday hang his jersey in the rafters", Riley said in a statement released Tuesday. Lire la suite »
Federer a passé son 10 000e ace en carrière !
Retour gagnant pour Roger Federer . Rodgeur " rejoint Goran Ivanisevic (10 131 en 731 matches) et Ivo Karlovic (12 062 en 619 matches) en passant la barre des 10 000 aces en carrière (10 004 en 1 294 matches). Lire la suite »
Kovalchuk will return to KHL
To that end, it sounds like Devils general manager Ray Shero has at least tried. Shero was open to sign-and-trades to send Kovalchuk to his desired team. He has improved on that point-per-game pace with SKA St. Petersburg, tallying 107 goals and 157 assists in 245 KHL games. That kind of consistently elite production is what led the Devils to give him a 15-year contract in 2009 (later terminated) and what will make him a prized free agent next summer even at age 35. Lire la suite »
Vittel: Suivez la 4e étape Mondorf-les-Bains
Arrivées, sprints, échappées, interviews, insolites: vous ne manquerez rien. Geraint Thomas, le maillot jaune depuis le chrono de Düsseldorf samedi, ne devrait - sauf accident de parcours - pas perdre sa tunique de leader. Lire la suite »
India submits interest to host U-20 Fifa Cup
India expecting too much too soonTimes news networkPanaji: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has submitted an expression of interest to host the Fifa U-20 World Cup in India in 2019 but it's unlikely they will get lucky for a second time.India will host the U-17 World Cup later this year, thanks to a strong push from former Fifa president Sepp Blatter, a friend of India, who always described Indian football as a "sleeping giant". Lire la suite »