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Chelsea reject another offer from Barça for midfielder Willian
Chelsea are keen to keep hold of the 30-year-old beyond the summer, especially since they are now serving the first part of their two-window transfer ban which was imposed by Federation Internationale de Football Association. Chelsea are now unable to bring in new players as they serve the first part of their FIFA-imposed two-window transfer ban. And the gifted South American has since gone on t... [Full Article...]
Kawhi Leonard puts Toronto Raptors on the brink of maiden National Basketball Association title
The Raptors have added additional video screens along Bremner Boulevard for the NBA Finals but the open-air viewing areas known as Jurassic Park have still hit capacity with thousands of fans taking in each game from outside the arena. While fans can look forward to a bigger viewing party, the City Square Plaza "Jurassic Park" showing on Friday turned up quite the crowd as well. Two jumpers from... [Full Article...]
Sharks sign D Erik Karlsson to 8-year deal
The San Jose Sharks have kept one of the premier free agents off the market, signing defenseman Erik Karlsson to an eight-year deal. Financial terms were not released. "So far, no problem, and I don't expect it to be an issue next year", Karlsson said. As a result, Wilson knew how important it was to let Karlsson acclimate, despite the defenseman being in the final season of his contract. [Full Article...]
Osaka not at home on grass
The Australian arrives in the United Kingdom for the grass court season having won her debut Grand Slam at the French Open a week ago. "It's a unique situation, it's an incredible situation", said Barty, who defeated Marketa Vondrousova in what proved to be a one-sided final at Roland Garros. [Full Article...]
Rangers trade for Jets' Jacob Trouba in blockbuster
Pionk is also a restricted free agent but will cost less than the more-established Trouba. He is eligible to sign an extension with NY on July 1. Trouba has been linked to the Rangers for quite some time, dating back to when the defenseman held out for a new a contract and was available via trade. [Full Article...]
West Indies v Bangladesh
Mashrafe Mortaza will hope for a much-improved performance against a powerful Windies line-up, and lead the efforts himself. " Liton Das normally opens or bats at number three but he´s coped with moving down the order and he´s delivered the goods". [Full Article...]
Auger-Aliassime, 18, to play Berrettini in Stuttgart final | AP sports
Felix Auger Aliassime and Matteo Berrettini have never played each other on the ATP Tour previously. "He's in his third final this year and for sure he's playing really well", Berrettini said. Auger-Aliassime has won his last three matches on grass court. The Italian has captured one title this year (Budapest) and lost the second final in Germany at the BMW Open a couple of months ago. [Full Article...]
Former Jets QB Josh McCown Retires from NFL
McCown said Turner's voice has been with him "throughout my entire career". The Jets moved on from McCown in March, when it was clear he was considering retirement. The former Sam Houston State quarterback was a third-round pick in the 2002 NFL Draft. McCown played for the Cardinals , Lions , Raiders , Panthers , Bears Buccaneers , Browns and Jets. [Full Article...]