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USGA isn’t happy with Thomas’ rant after latest penalty
The world's No. 3 player and the USGA engaged a bit over Twitter during the weekend, and then chatted offline as well. Bodenhamer told Golf Channel the USGA will renew its efforts to explain some of the rule tweaks to players. It was the third time this much debated rule has been violated, with Haotong Li being adjudged to having broken the same rule at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic ear... [Full Article...]
Nationals interested in Craig Kimbrel
The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal was first to report that Washington may be willing to sign Kimbrel to a long-term deal, with their closing situation now consisting of Sean Doolittle , and Trevor Rosenthal (who is returning from Tommy John surgery) with Koda Glover and Kyle Barraclough also pitching in the late innings. [Full Article...]
Back Injury Rules de Villiers Out of Pakistan Leg of PSL
The military tension had cast doubts over the PSL's Pakistan leg altogether. The PSL is being played in two parts with the first half being played in the UAE till 5 March after which the tournament shifts on 9 March to Karachi for the last four group matches and the knockouts. [Full Article...]
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Memorabilia Goes for almost $3 Million at Auction
Elsewhere, his 1985 ring sold for $343,700, as the two other rings from 1980 and 1988 went for $245,500 each. The signed ball went for $270,050. Additionally, Abdul-Jabbar also been known to be very charitable over the years, while most recently his latest gesture has reportedly taken his gratitude to another level. [Full Article...]
Tiger Woods pulls out of Bay Hill tournament with neck strain
He also noted that his back is fine and that he hopes to play in The Players Championship next week. The Players Championship is set for March 14. He made it sound like a minor thing that will pass, but he nonetheless sent a shiver through the golf community with his decision to skip this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational, a tournament he has won eight times. [Full Article...]
Chelsea confirm they will appeal transfer ban after Federation Internationale de Football Association sanctioned Blues
Chelsea face a wait to discover whether their one-year transfer ban will be temporarily lifted after lodging an appeal with Federation Internationale de Football Association. Chelsea are hopeful it will be and that they will be able to buy players in the summer, regardless of the outcome of their ban. Federation Internationale de Football Association did not confirm if Traore's transfer was one ... [Full Article...]
Joachim Low Axes Three German Superstars
We want to give the team a new face. Germany boss Joachim Low is not planning to call up World Cup winners Jerome Boateng , Mats Hummels and Thomas Muller again, effectively bringing an end to their worldwide careers. German FA president Reinhard Grindel added: "I welcome the fact that Jogi Low is now furthering the change of our national team". All were part of the side that reached the 2... [Full Article...]
Declan Rice's Transfer To England Approved By FIFA
The 20-year-old West Ham player announced on February 13th that his global future lies with England rather than Ireland. Because they were friendlies it left the door open to change allegiance. In completing the switch, Rice follows in the footsteps of Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish, who made the same move to England in 2016. "I fully accept that some Irish supporters will be disappoin... [Full Article...]