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NBA Approves Draft Lottery Reform To Help Prevent 'Tanking'
While NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and the league's front office pushed for adopting this reform, it is not popular with all team executives, especially ones playing in small and mid-markets. The NBA needed a three-fourths majority to pass draft lottery reform, which is created to discourage teams from tanking to pursue the best possible odds to select highest in the draft order. [Full Article...]
Vikings declare Bradford out vs. Lions, turn to Keenum again
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Bradford did not practice Thursday and has not joined his teammates on the Winter Park fields since September 21, a day before he flew to Florida for a second opinion on his injured left knee. Yesterday was considered a day off, but Bradford wasn't present for Thursday's practice either, which doesn't bode well for his Week 4 availability. [Full Article...]
Shocking Footage Emerges Of Ben Stokes In Alleged Street Brawl
Alex Hales , an opening batsman for England , was out with Stokes that night. England all-rounder Ben Stokes is said to be "fragile and devastated" after his arrest on suspicion of assault. Stokes, who was released without charge pending further investigation, was named in England's Ashes squad on Wednesday morning despite the incident. [Full Article...]
How to Watch Everton vs. Apollon Limassol
Eight minutes later Wayne Rooney capitalised on an error from Apollon's Hector Yuste, as he bagged his first European goal for the Toffees . Everton's Nikola Vlasic scored the team's second and it looked like Everton would go on to win once Valentin Roberge was sent off for the visitors in the 86th minute. [Full Article...]
England batsman James Vince admits Ashes call-up 'came from nowhere'
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But I feel in a good place and I can't wait to get going now. James Vince accepted that he had his winter planned out with T20 and was surprised to find himself in the England squad for their upcoming tour to Australia . His glove work has been exemplary and he is regarded as a wicketkeeper of the highest quality. Craig Overton playing for North Devon CC against Exmouth. [Full Article...]
Comparisons to Ronaldo and Messi providing inspiration for Harry Kane
Then there's how to deal with Kane's coach declaring his love for him. It is very different to be sitting on the bench and playing in a football match. With Mauricio Pochettino's side now featuring on the same Champions League stage as Real Madrid and Barcelona, Kane claims his desire to be considered among the world's elite strikers grows each time his name is mentioned alongside the likes of ... [Full Article...]
Manchester United weighing up new bid for Antoine Griezmann
But with that ban to be lifted in January, and former Chelsea striker Diego Costa already back at the club, ESPN report that Mourinho will make another move next summer. The news comes as bookmakers slashed the odds of Griezmann moving to Manchester United to 4/1 . With the ban being lifted in January and Atletico re-signing Diego Costa from Chelsea , Mourinho feels that this is the ideal ... [Full Article...]
Prediction: Chelsea vs Manchester City
This type of scheduling is new for the coach in his current position, as Conte didn't have European commitments to contend with last season as Chelsea romped to the Premier League title. Chelsea will have Pedro on the bench, who, according to manager Antonio Conte , has a minor knock. Vincent Kompany is a doubt due to the calf strain he picked up on worldwide duty earlier in the month. [Full Article...]
Packers fans react to call for linking arms before Thursday night's game
He caught six passes on nine targets for 52 yards and two touchdowns. "I worked construction for 30 years, and I went there to do a job, and they play football for a living, they're here to do a job", Billi Jo Carson of Elko, Nevada said . [Full Article...]
WTA Wuhan: Jelena Ostapenko battles back to beat Garbine Muguruza
But in the second set, the Latvian broke Muguruza four times to lead 5-3. Linette, for her part, had increasing success catching Muguruza out with short, low defensive shots and accurate serves out wide. Garbine Muguruza is coming off a three sets win over Magda Linette that took 25 games to decide. "How I feel, I can not play fast balls today", Muguruza answered evenly. [Full Article...]
Dele Alli in England squad despite risk of Federation Internationale de Football Association ban
Steph Curry: SI leaving Colin Kaepernick off cover was 'terrible'
With its latest cover, Sports Illustrated attempted to show how the sports world is unified while the rest of the world remains divided on issues including racial equality, protests during the National Anthem and more. "I looked it and went, 'Where the hell is Kap?'" the coach said . "That makes zero sense at all", Curry said, according to The Athletic . "If the article is about activism i... [Full Article...]
How Kohli sold out Rohit in Bengaluru chase
The result denied India from securing a 10th straight ODI win. Sharma tried to keep the momentum going with Kohli for company but a big mix-up between the two batsmen got him run out. The Men in Blue have never won five games in succession against Australia and this would be a great chance for them to achieve the same after having won four matches in a row. [Full Article...]
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger speaks out after Bate Borisov clash
The England global pounced to poke Arsenal ahead inside 10 minutes, and doubled their advantage by drilling into the bottom corner after a defensive mistake from the hosts midway through the first half. Arsene Wenger has warned his young Arsenal stars that they must seize the opportunities they are given if they're to become first-team regulars at the club. [Full Article...]
Antonio Conte believes Chelsea have been 'penalised' by their Premier League schedule
Chelsea , who top Group C, next face Roma in back-to-back Champions League games. "Honestly I'm very surprised to see that this big game we have to play on Saturday, not on Sunday". Apart from the goal it wasn't a good day for me. The 23-year-old made only one Premier League start last campaign and has only been awarded one starting berth so far in the league this season, even with Diego Cos... [Full Article...]
Kashmir: Suspected militants shoot dead BSF constable on holiday
The bullets killed Parray on the spot, according to eyewitnesses. The incident occurred when Parray was reportedly on leave for 20 days. Four of his family members also injured in the attack have been taken to hospital. Deputy General of Jammu and Kashmir police SP Vaid criticized the "inhumane and barbaric" incident and said the militants will be tracked and punished. [Full Article...]
Trump starts the day by slamming the NFL
Donald Trump hasn't stopped his attacks on the "son of a bitch" NFL players protesting police brutality by taking a knee during the national anthem, but the players haven't stopped protesting either. He ramped up his criticism of the players and the league over the weekend, and more than 200 players did not stand for the anthem and three teams stayed off the field. [Full Article...]
Federal Bureau of Investigation arrests connected to men's college basketball
Evans joined the Oklahoma State coaching staff in 2016. When Underwood left for IL after last season, Evans was retained by new head coach and former SC player Mike Boynton. "They ignored red flags, seeing only the green of the cash bribes flowing their way", Kim said. He is accused of paying a coach to pay a player to sign with his school. [Full Article...]
Kenjon Barner signs with Eagles
That left the Eagles with a major opening on the roster, specifically in the return game. In a limited role, he had 129 yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries in his final season in Philadelphia. Following preseason the Eagles added quarterback Nate Sudfeld to the practice squad from the Washington Redskins - who they were set to play one week later. [Full Article...]
Deshaun Watson donates first game check to stadium employees
Hurricane Harvey hit the Houston area hard, leaving devastating flooding and damage in its wake and destroying the homes of many residents. "I really appreciate you all so I wanted to give my first game check to you all to help you all out some type of way so here you guys go". [Full Article...]