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GARRIOCH: Former Senators winger Marian Hossa, Ottawa's Doug Wilson among Hall inductees
Starting my career, I didn't dream of making it to the Hall of Fame. "Going through the failures make you stronger", said Hossa, who joins Slovak countrymen Stan Mikita and Peter Stastny as Hall of Famers. He lost in the final in 2008 and 2009, had 149 points in 205 playoff games and finished with 1,134 points in 1,309 regular-season games with the Senators, Thrashers, Penguins, Red Wings and B... [Full Article...]
Years Later: Liverpool Is The New Champion of England!
However, there were numerous other positives for Newcastle fans as they watched Man City ensure Liverpool won the title. "This season they've been excellent to keep us going, keep us hungry, keep us motivated". Klopp joined Liverpool in 2015 after making his name in his homeland with Borussia Dortmund and took the club to the Champions League title last season. [Full Article...]
Protesters Attempt To Topple Andrew Jackson Statue Near The White House
The statue is one of numerous figures targeted for removal by protesters across the country in recent days. Protesters are using all their might to tear down a statue of Andrew Jackson in our nation's capital. Local media reported that several people were arrested near Lafayette Square earlier Monday when police tried to clear a tent encampment. Andrew Jackson was the seventh preside... [Full Article...]
Les compositions officielles — Chelsea-Manchester City
En très grande forme depuis la reprise, Manchester City se déplace sur la pelouse de Chelsea pour le compte de la 31e journée de Premier League . " L'équipe n'est quand même pas prête physiquement à jouer 90 minutes tous les trois jours ", a-t-il assuré. Hormis Sergio Agüero, touché à un genou, et Gabriel Jesus, qui a pris un coup lors de la seconde période du match contre Burnley, le manager... [Full Article...]
Monaco : Slimani et Bakayoko s'en vont (off.)
L'AS Monaco vient ainsi de confirmer le (futur) départ de plusieurs joueurs . L'heure du départ a également sonné pour trois joueurs prêtés, pourtant devenus des cadres de l'effectif de Roberto Moreno et auquel le club a également rendu hommage dans le communiqué publié sur le site, mercredi soir. [Full Article...]
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer not pleased, demands more from Manchester United players
But we need to score more goals early on, so we can rest", he added. "I'm very pleased with Anthony's development and he knows that we want him to do well and we work with him and the forwards all the time on finishing". Paul Pogba started the sequence with a flawless long ball to Bruno Fernandes, who flicked it to Martial. 'I probably think it's off the left, but then again that's probably M... [Full Article...]
Several Blue Jays players test positive for COVID-19, source says
The team is not releasing names of those affected with the positive tests, though a source confirmed multiple players and staff were involved. Earlier this week, Major League Baseball issued a 60-game schedule beginning July 23 and 24th. Dr. David Williams, Ontario's chief medical officer of health, said he has not received a specific proposal for games in Canada from Major League Baseball. [Full Article...]
NASCAR concludes investigation into noose found in Wallace's garage
A photo of the noose was released one day after an FBI investigation concluded that no federal hate crime was committed against Wallace. It was part of the garage door's pull-down rope, which had been fashioned in a way that resembled a noose. [Full Article...]
Ndombele au PSG, la porte s'ouvre en grand
Alors que le torchon brûle entre José Mourinho et le joueur de Tottenham, où Tanguy Ndombelé a récemment fait savoir qu'il ne souhaitait plus jouer sous ses ordres, rapporte Téléfoot , l'entraîneur du PSG veut profiter de cette situation tendue pour le récupérer. [Full Article...]
Phil Bardsley signs new one-year contract with Burnley
Burnley stated today that one of the players who was in contractual limbo, Phil Bardsley, had signed a new one-year deal but a club statement confirmed an exit for Dubliner Hendrick. With 54 global caps, and over 100 Premier League appearances, Hendrick's CV makes for impressive reading. Not only that, but he has more than 350 outings with Burnley and Derby - and more than 50 caps for Ireland. [Full Article...]
Nascar drivers unite in show of solidarity for Bubba Wallace
Wallace ran a brilliant race throughout, working his way into the top five cars through the final 10 laps of the race, even briefly leading the pack as they entered the home stretch. "Sorry I'm not wearing my mask but I wanted to show whoever it was that (placed the noose in his garage) you are not going to take away my smile", Wallace, told a trackside reporter after walking over to the fence to ... [Full Article...]
Ryder Cup to be postponed to 2021
The 2022 event, scheduled for Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome, would be moved to 2023. However, with coronavirus cases on the rise in much of the United States and with travel restrictions still in place, Ryder Cup organizers chose to wait a year, according to the Guardian . [Full Article...]
Champ becomes second player to test positive at PGA Tour event
The PGA Tour returned following the coronavirus shutdown earlier this month, with Webb Simpson winning the RBC Heritage , the second tournament since the restart, on Sunday. McDowell tested negative for the virus on Monday after saying he felt slightly exhausted last week. Nick Watney is out this week after testing positive last week in SC and fellow American Cameron Champ withdrew Tuesday a... [Full Article...]
Denver Nuggets all-star Nikola Jokic reportedly tests positive for coronavirus
The Nuggets declined to comment on whether Jokic or any other player had tested positive in a statement to Denver7. With the NBA Bubble expected to begin in a few weeks, this isn't the sort of news that Denver Nuggets fans were hoping to hear. [Full Article...]
Bubba Wallace 'relieved' he wasn't target of hate crime, frustrated by blowback
NASCAR has defended its reaction and insisted it would call the Federal Bureau of Investigation again. NASCAR issued a statement regarding the FBI's decision saying, "We appreciate the FBI's quick and thorough investigation and are thankful to learn that this was not an intentional, racist act against Bubba". [Full Article...]
Walmart Takes Down Mississippi Flag Due To Confederate Banner Imagery
The convention includes about 2,100 churches in MS, and Baptists are the largest denomination in the state, with over 500,000 members. "I believe that the legislature has the authority and we should make that decision", said Karriem. Mississippi's flag includes the a smaller version of the Confederate flag's blue cross and white stars on a red background in upper left hand corner. [Full Article...]
Trump Warns: 10 Years in Prison for Toppling Jackson Statue
The incident was apparently touched off by a police effort to clear tents out of a nearby street. "In a chaotic scene, a helicopter flew low over the park as 150 to 200 U.S. However there was no indication the order to leave the White House was directly related to the protests. "The US Secret Service did not give journalists a reason for the request, according to CNN's Kaitlan Collins". [Full Article...]
Eyraud : "Il n'y aura pas de grandes soldes cet été à l'OM"
Rappelons que les décideurs du club phocéen espèrent obtenir environ 60 millions d'euros via la vente de joueurs . "Non il n'y aura pas de grandes soldes à l'OM ". Il y a eu des échecs mais aussi des succès. " Bien sûr qu'ils seront là cet été avec un maillot marseillais , a-t-il assuré. Il y a une volonté d'être le plus compétitif possible, mais sur la base d'un modèle économique pérenne". [Full Article...]
Major League Baseball to implement 60-game season after MLBPA rejects offer
Perhaps starting to think about the roster (likely to be 30ish) and the bullpen and the impact of a short season on how you deploy the rotation and Kris Bryant as the leadoff hitter will pep me up a bit ... MLB also reportedly expressed its willingness to eliminate playoff expansion and using the DH in the National League next season if fewer than 50 games are played this season. [Full Article...]
Ryder Cup to be postponed
Multiple players, including Steve Stricker, who is the 2020 U.S. Ryder Cup Captain, have spoken out that they would prefer the match be postponed if spectators weren't going to be allowed at Whistling Straits. "The safety and well-being of all is our highest priority". The Golf Channel and Golfworld both reported that the PGA of America had no comment on the report. [Full Article...]