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No British referee chosen for 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russian Federation
Sashy Nathan, representative of the British non-government organization 89Up said. He was named Caf assistant referee in the 2017 Fifa Confederations Cup and featured in a similar capacity in the 2012, 2013 and 2015 Africa Cup of Nations as well as at Chan (African Nations Championship) competitions, Under-17 World Cup , CAF Under-23 Championship and the Fifa Club World Cup . [Full Article...]
Joel Embiid Knocked Out Of Game With Scary Head Injury
Photo courtesy of Joel Embiid/Instagram. "All I can do is pray for him and that's that". The collision occurred just 20 seconds into the second quarter when Markelle Fultz was trying to drive towards the hoop. Logic dictates they shouldn't need Embiid for that. With the Washington Wizards losing Thursday in Detroit to drop 3.5 games back in the standings, the 76ers can feel comfortable... [Full Article...]
Yankees announcer John Sterling unveils home run call for Giancarlo Stanton
Batting third in the lineup, Stanton got a hold of a fastball from Toronto Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ on the second pitch, and sent it deep into center. They combined shrewd scouting - Judge was a late first-round draft pick and Sanchez was signed as a non-drafted free agent - with financial resources that are roughly the equal of a sheikh sitting on a pile of oil. [Full Article...]
Melania Trump's reaction on Stormy Daniels interview: FLOTUS focused on son
While Trump has insisted via his White House spokesperson that an adulterous affair with Stormy did not happen, Federico is claiming Melania doesn't care about the melee. Federico claimed that Melania "really doesn't care", not "at all" about the scandal involving Stormy, despite the constant presence of the latest twists and turns in the case involving Trump and Stormy and lawyers dominating th... [Full Article...]
Cricket Australia loses top sponsor after cheat storm
Smith and his former deputy Warner was banned for a year by Cricket Australia following the shocking revelations during Australia's third Test against South Africa at Cape Town earlier this week. "Saying goodbye to the players was the toughest thing I have ever had to do". "All I can do in the short term is to ask for forgiveness". Additionally, while Smith can't take up a captaincy ro... [Full Article...]
James Harden's 27 help Rockets sail past Pelicans 114-91
The NBA-leading Rockets improved to 59-14 to overtake the 1993-94 championship team for the most wins in franchise history. "They will care 10 years from now". As a team, the Pelicans shot 54 percent from the field and six of 24 from the three-point line as they looked to be down and out until the fourth quarter where they outscored the Lakers by 31-17 to overcome an 11-point deficit. [Full Article...]
Jayhawks leave for San Antonio for Final Four
As we do every year here at CBSSports.com, we're going to pass the time on our way to Saturday's national semifinals by taking a look at each team's personnel and giving you some insight into how the talent stacks up. And you think about it, hey, in their careers all we've been is the number one overall seed, the number two overall seed and the number three overall seed and haven't gotten to a Fin... [Full Article...]
Cricket Australia confirm 12-month bans on Steve Smith, Warner
The 25-year-old was handed a nine-month ban from worldwide and domestic cricket by CA, while captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner were each suspended for 12 months. "It's something I'll regret for rest of my life". Smith said that, as captain of the team, he took full responsibility for what happened on the pitch in Cape Town and refused to lay blame with anyone else, deflecti... [Full Article...]
Antonio Conte praises Alvaro Morata ahead of Chelsea's clash with Tottenham
Conte was coy when asked about his future following Chelsea's Champions League exit at the hands of Barcelona. "I have great respect for Tottenham ". "Nothing is impossible at the moment, and we just have to try to win every game. Sunday is an important game because if we win we go very close - otherwise we continue to stay not so close and with seven games to go it will be hard to take a p... [Full Article...]
Twitter reactions over Steve smith emotional conference
Cricket Australia have banned the pair from all global and domestic cricket for a year while opening batsman Cameron Bancroft was exiled for nine months over the ball-tampering incident during the third test in South Africa. They've made a grave mistake but they are not bad people . He added that he understood the distress the scandal had caused the sport and its fans. [Full Article...]
Lucas Moura names the two Chelsea FC players Tottenham should fear
Mauricio Pochettino's side are keen to end their poor record against their neighbours and Moura believes wins over their league rivals, as well as good displays in their recent Champions League last-16 defeat by Juventus had boosted the club's confidence. [Full Article...]
Roma president reveals why club sold Salah to Liverpool
It appears the departure of Mohamed Salah , for a then a bargain £36.9million, to Liverpool last summer has stung the Serie A giants. "And we have another player that has been chosen and bought by Monchi which is Rick Karsdorp", Roma CEO Umberto Gandini told The Associated Press earlier this week. [Full Article...]
Arsene Wenger is hungrier than ever for success, says Steve Bould
It's a pleasure for me to sit next to him. The Gunners , now sitting in sixth spot in the Premier League table , are in grave danger of missing out on the Champions League for a second successive season and that may have its consequences. [Full Article...]
Ball Tampering: Top sponsor Magellan terminates Cricket Australia partnership
But the captain failed "to take steps to seek to prevent the development and implementation of that plan", Cricket Australia said as it released the findings of the investigation by its head of integrity that dragged in all the players, coaches and backroom staff for questioning. [Full Article...]
Juan Martin del Potro, Isner advance to quarters — ATP Miami Open
Taiwanese sisters Chan Hao-ching and Latisha Chan on Tuesday crashed out of the quarter-finals of the women's doubles at the Miami Open, while Juan Martin del Potro's return to form continued in the men's singles. "I'm confident I will feel better tomorrow". "I think in these events, the format is very good for me: two out of three sets", Isner said. Del Potro walked slowly to his chair af... [Full Article...]
Man Utd usurp Chelsea in Vidal chase with huge contract offer
Jose Mourinho is desperate to add to his midfield options next season with Michael Carrick set to retire and the futures of Marouane Fellaini and Ander Herrera unclear. The Chilean global has been one of the team's best players this season, but the arrival of Leon Goretzka and the fact that he is already 30 years old could put a limit on his tenure at the Allianz Arena. [Full Article...]
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. caps spring training with walk-off HR ... in Montreal
Guerrero Sr. proudly shared video of the "priceless" moment on social media. They played in Olympic Stadium in Montreal where the Expos used to play. And with a familiar flair, in the former home of the Montreal Expos - Olympic Stadium - while wearing his father's jersey No. [Full Article...]
Ball-tampering chief culprits Smith‚ Warner and Bancroft sent home
Williamson acknowledged NZ had made a conscious effort in recent years to play in a way that demonstrated respect for opponents and the sport. The pair will, however, be able to play club cricket. "There are those countries that don't like Australia, don't like individuals in the team, and there has been a build up of hate which has exploded and created this tornado of hysteria", he wrote in a col... [Full Article...]
Steve Smith, David Warner banned over cricket cheating scandal
While the public opinion has been somewhat sympathetic to the younger Bancroft, fans' opinions towards Smith and particularly Warner has been extremely harsh, and Clarke suggested that the hardest part for the players will be dealing with being the label of being cheats. [Full Article...]
Steve Smith, David Warner get 12-month ban from cricket
The coach, who has been in charge of the Aussies since 2013, condemned the trio but added: "These are young men and I hope people will give them a second chance". He served a 12-month ban in 2003 for doping, and suggested CA caved to public "hysteria". 'That is why the process has had to be thorough to ensure that all relevant issues have been examined. [Full Article...]