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Ajaz Patel set for NZ test debut against Pakistan in UAE
Meanwhile, Patel has been consistent over the years, returning as the highest wicket-taker in the Plunket Shield in the last three seasons. " Ajaz has deserved his inclusion on the sheer weight of his domestic first-class form over the past couple of summers ", said Larsen, the former Kiwi allrounder. [Full Article...]
Cheating accusation fuels Tour de France stage 18 victor Arnaud Demare
Team Sky has employed a personal bodyguard for Froome and additional security, while the Tour has employed extra security in the wake of recent terror attacks in France . (Cheating) is not my philosophy. "I deserved this victory, the whole team deserved it for their hard work". "We're expecting the worst, hoping for the best". [Full Article...]
MLB Rumors: Cubs Acquire Pitcher Cole Hamels In Trade With Rangers
Hamels is making $23.5 million this season, of which $2.5 million is being paid by the Phillies . That being said, the Cubs' current course - with Chatwood walking more than a batter per inning and Yu Darvish not throwing at all - is obviously unsustainable. [Full Article...]
Pep Guardiola 'proud' of display of Manchester City youngsters versus Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp has spent £175million this summer, including £66m on Brazil goalkeeper Alisson and £44m on Fabinho, in a bid to land Liverpool's first league title since 1990. "I don't know yet, but I won't play for another club in England". 'The game for us was important but it's not a sign of the direction. Guardiola however sounded a positive note about the absentees. [Full Article...]
Spanish tax authority accepts Ronaldo's settlement for €19m
A source with knowledge of the deal confirmed the agreement will be finalised in the coming days. The 33-year-old was charged with four counts of tax fraud committed between 2011 and 2014 which amounted to €14.7m (£13m). The prosecutor accused the Portugal forward of having used shell companies outside Spain to hide income made from image rights. The final deal - which on Thursday received the... [Full Article...]
Jose Mourinho Puts Pressure On Liverpool To Win The Premier League
Liverpool have spent more than £170m on new players this summer but securing Salah on a new five-year contract worth around £200,000 a week, without a release clause, was arguably the club's most important piece of business. "But you can see how much ability he's got, and the more time he spends with us the better he'll get". " The problem is you have to invest well and honestly I think they di... [Full Article...]
Chelsea confirm Rob Green signing
So it wasn't a shock that the Blues signed a keeper. Barcelona hit the headlines when they hijacked a move for Malcom at the last minute, with the player appearing set to join Roma. However, Chelsea will provide stiff competition for the 22-year-old as they are on the look out for potential replacements for Willian amid speculation he wants to leave Stamford Bridge this summer. [Full Article...]
Serena Williams to Play 2 Events in Run-up to US Open
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I was hoping that Wimbledon can be that tournament because he's big enough now I think to stay quiet maybe for 30 minutes or so - maybe. Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam champion, is returning to the Bay Area for what is the former Stanford WTA stop that moved to San Jose State University for the first time. [Full Article...]