BCCI faces backlash over tweet on Anil Kumble's birthday

BCCI faces backlash over tweet on Anil Kumble's birthday

18.10.2017

The row follows Kumble's acrimonious departure as national coach in June, when he quit saying his relationship with captain Virat Kohli was "untenable". This year, Kumble is sharing his birthday with the auspicious Hindu festival " Dhanteras ". "Umm bowler? Wasn't he also Captain and Coach and is India's leading Wicket-taker?" responded television journalist and author Digvijay Singh Deo on Twitter.

Columbus Crew owner may move soccer team to Austin, Texas

18.10.2017

Precourt Sports Ventures, owner of the Major League Soccer club since 2013, said it "is exploring strategic options to ensure the long-term viability of the club". "The stadium site itself is of paramount importance", says Precourt. Austin is the largest USA city without a major league sports team. One source told the Dispatch that a deal to host home games at the University of Texas is "all but done" for 2019.

Point At Benfica Would Be Positive Result Believes Jose Mourinho

Point At Benfica Would Be Positive Result Believes Jose Mourinho

18.10.2017

Attack: Mourinho is expected to freshen things up in attack with Marcus Rashford pushing for a recall after shaking off a knock so Anthony Martial could drop back to the bench against Benfica . Benfica has started poorly this campaign but that will not fool an experienced manager like him. "We have a big chance to go through if we can beat Benfica ".

Pulev injured, Takam to fight Anthony Joshua on October 28

Pulev injured, Takam to fight Anthony Joshua on October 28

18.10.2017

Hearn explained he met with Cherchi to put a deal in place for number three rated Takam to be the reserve for Joshua, in line with the IBF's mandatory regulations, and things have now worked out in favour of the Cameroonian contender. The venue is also committed to hosting the Wales rugby union team's autumn internationals on consecutive Saturdays from 11 November to 2 December. Speaking in September, Hearn said Joshua's aim was to face Pulev before meeting Cuban Luis Ortiz, the mandatory ...

Weah hat-trick helps U.S. storm into quarterfinals

Weah hat-trick helps U.S. storm into quarterfinals

18.10.2017

As the son of a former Ballon d'Or victor George Weah and a jewel of the Paris Saint-Germain academy, Weah isn't an unknown or anything, but right now he looks like one of the most fearsome attackers in the tournament. Sargent himself entered his name in the scoresheet in the 77th minute with Carleton assisting him this time. The USA fell, 3-0, to Brazil in the round of 16 in 2003.

Joel Embiid On His Minutes Restriction:

Joel Embiid On His Minutes Restriction: "F*cking Bullshit"

18.10.2017

Well, simply put, Embiid is not on board with that and expressed his displeasure with it on Monday. I think I'm ready for more than whatever number they have. Daniel Medina likely have yet to see enough on-court work to justify allowing him to play more . The minutes thing we're going to learn more about that, there will be some minutes restriction, but it's also a judgment of how is the game being played, not just looking at a rigid number.

LaMarcus Aldridge, Spurs reach three-year contract extension

LaMarcus Aldridge, Spurs reach three-year contract extension

18.10.2017

Assuming relative health, that contract will start at $37.8 million and brings the Spurs to $91.5 million committed to just four players: Leonard, Aldridge, Pau Gasol ($16 million, $4.7 million guaranteed), and Patty Mills ($12.7 million). Gregg Popovich and Aldridge cleared the air during camp after he was involved in trade rumors in the offseason. Aldridge was originally selected by the aforementioned Trail Blazers, by way of the Chicago Bulls, in the first round of the 2006 NBA Draft out ...

Louisville votes to terminate Rick Pitino's contract 'with just cause'

Louisville votes to terminate Rick Pitino's contract 'with just cause'

18.10.2017

He was the highest paid coach in college basketball with a 2017-18 salary of almost $7.8 million, according to USA Today, and had $43.99 million in salary and bonuses remaining on his current contract, which was extended through the 2025-26 season.

Bowman signs one-year deal with Raiders

Bowman signs one-year deal with Raiders

18.10.2017

The team didn't reveal the financial details of the deal, but NFL Network's Ian Rapoport has reported that the four-time All-Pro inside linebacker signed a one-year deal worth three million dollars to join the Raiders . Bowman's 13 rush stops are higher than any Raiders linebacker thus far, while missing week 6 due to being released . Foster (ankle) is expected to return to action on Sunday.

'Hate Crime' Prosecutions Fall Despite Record Number of Reports

'Hate Crime' Prosecutions Fall Despite Record Number of Reports

18.10.2017

By August past year, the number of hate crimes reported had reduced significantly, but was still higher than in August 2015. The report also said courts are increasing sentences for hate crime prosecutions. There were also rises after the Westminster Bridge, Manchester Arena and London Bridge attacks this year. Labour MP Yvette Cooper, who chairs the Commons Home Affairs Committee, said: " It is welcome that hate crime is being met with tougher sentences, but it is very troubling that ...