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Konta beaten in straight sets by Pliskova in Rome
In the victory, Konta won 65 percent of her first serve points and 46 percent of her second serve points. Karolina Pliskova defeated Konta 6-3, 6-4 in the Italian Open 2019 championship match. However, despite saving three break points, she was unable to fend off Pliskova a fourth time as the Czech made what proved to be a decisive move. Going into the finals of the Italian Open on Sunday, K... [Full Article...]
Memphis earns No. 1 class with recruit Achiuwa
Memphis is putting together quite the roster for the 2019-20 season. Former NBA wing Mike Miller, now an assistant coach at Memphis , led the team's recruitiment of Achiuwa. He also averaged 14.5 points and 8.1 rebounds per game for New Heights on the Under Armour Association circuit last spring and summer. Several recruiting experts consider KU the favorite to land five-star guard R.J. [Full Article...]
Luke O'Nien 'assault' during Portsmouth-Sunderland game investigated by police
O'Nien confirmed after the game that he had been struck by the supporter, but said he told police he did not want to press charges. Although O'Nien was able to continue the game without requiring any medical attention, the incident was spotted by fans who were quick to condemn the spectator on social media. [Full Article...]
English speakers favoured in Trump immigration plans
It's just common sense". He spoke at the White House on Thursday. Prospects for an agreement seem especially bleak as the 2020 elections near, though the plan could give Trump and the GOP a proposal to rally behind, even as Democrats signaled their opposition. [Full Article...]
Brazil coach to 'talk to Neymar over fan clash'
Fernandinho , who has not made an worldwide appearance since World Cup 2018, has earned a recall, while Dani Alves is also involved. Tite said he has yet to decide whether to maintain Neymar as the team captain. The Paris Saint-Germain forward has been embroiled in a series of recent controversies, including a violent clash with a fan after the French Cup final which earned him a three-matc... [Full Article...]
Messi awarded Creu de Sant Jordi for service to Catalonia
The award is given out annually to 28 individuals and 15 organisations in recognition of their outstanding services to the region and is one of Catalonia's highest honours. The club itself was given the award as an institution in 1992. Messi and co will be presented with the La Liga title when they close out the league campaign against Eibar on Sunday before competing for the chance to cap off... [Full Article...]
Stevens will play QB at Mississippi State
Ever since the former Penn State quarterback chose to transfer a month ago, his best shot at landing a starting job with a power-five program seemed to be with his old offensive coordinator. In addition to Stevens, the Bulldogs also have junior Keytaon Thompson returning. Stevens has rushed for 506 yards and eight TDs, while Thompson has rushed for 672 yards and 10 scores. [Full Article...]
Andrea Radrizzani breaks silence after Leeds lose to Derby in play-offs
This means that Frank Lampard's side have progressed to the final 4-3 on aggregate and will face Aston Villa at Wembley Stadium in London later this month for a place in the Premier League next season. "But there's work to do, this isn't the end, we're underdogs again and we'll have a tough game against a brilliant Villa team, but we're there". Leeds made Bielsa the Sky Bet Championsh... [Full Article...]