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Joe Denly defied illness to score the first century of England's tour of South Africa on the first day of a non-first-class three-day match against South Africa A at Willowmoore Park on Friday.
Denly defies illness to score England century
BENONI, South Africa — Joe Denly defied illness to score the first century of England's tour of South Africa when he made 103 on the first day of a non-first-class three-day match against South Africa A at Willowmoore Park on Friday. England finished the day on 337 for five after winning the toss.Rory Burns (56) and Ollie Pope (70 not out) also hit half-centuries, while Ben Stokes made 47 in his first appearance on the tour.Denly said he was one of the victims of an illness which has spread through the touring team but said his case was "not as bad as some of the boys". Front-line bowlers Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer and Jack Leach stayed at the team hotel and have yet to bowl in a match situation in the build-up to the first Test against South Africa starting in Centurion on...
December 20, 2019

Denly defies illness to score England century

In this file photo taken on Nov. 25, 2019 Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola (C) and assistant Mikel Arteta (R) attend a team training session at City Football Academy in Manchester, north west England, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League football Group C match against Shakhtar Donetsk. — AFP
Arteta had to 'follow his dream' says Guardiola
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom — Pep Guardiola says Mikel Arteta had to "follow his dream" as the Manchester City manager's former assistant was announced as Arsenal's new head coach on Friday.Arsenal have turned to their former midfielder Arteta to replace the sacked Unai Emery after agreeing a compensation package with City.And while he was reluctant to lose Arteta, Guardiola said it was difficult to stop his compatriot taking up his first managerial post at a club where he also spent five years as a player."He decided to move there. When you have dreams you cannot stop it. You have to follow your dreams," Guardiola told reporters on Friday."Arsenal was important in his career, one of the best teams in Europe, I wish him all the best. I'm sure he'll...
December 20, 2019

Arteta had to 'follow his dream' says Guardiola

Netherlands' Tom Dumoulin (C) and Steven Kruiswijk (L) and Slovenia's Primoz Roglic (R) attend the presentation of Team Jumbo-Visma cycling team at the HEMA headquarters in Amsterdam on Friday. — AFP
Dumoulin heads Jumbo trident in 2020 Tour de France tilt
BRUSSELS — Ambitious Dutch cycling outfit Jumbo Visma revealed Friday it would unleash its three stars — Primoz Roglic, Tom Dumoulion and Steven Kruijswijk — in their bid to dislodge the dominant British team Ineos at the 2020 Tour de France.One of the top cyclists in the world, the 2017 time-trial world champion and Giro d'Italia winner Dumoulin, is a new signing for Jumbo, while Roglic is the Vuelta a Espana champion and Kruijswijk came third on the 2019 Tour de France."We need to go to France with the strongest team posssible," Jumbo sports director Merijn Zeeman said at the team's annual unveiling of its line up in Amsterdam."The objective is to win (the Tour)," said Dutchman Dumoulin, who came second behind Chris Froome and second behind Geraint...
December 20, 2019

Dumoulin heads Jumbo trident in 2020 Tour de France tilt

Lanky paceman Shaheen Shah Afridi took a maiden five-wicket haul to lead Pakistan's fightback after Sri Lanka gained a crucial lead in the second Test in Karachi on Friday.
Pakistan fightback after Shaheen's five-fer in second Test
KARACHI — Lanky paceman Shaheen Shah Afridi took a maiden five-wicket haul to lead Pakistan's fightback after Sri Lanka gained a crucial lead in the second Test in Karachi on Friday.The 19-year-old paceman took 5-77 and was ably supported by new-ball partner Mohammad Abbas (4-55) to keep Sri Lanka down to 271 on a tricky National stadium pitch.That gave the visitors a lead of 80 runs over Pakistan's first innings total of 191.By the close of second day's play Pakistan had wiped off 57 of the deficit for no loss but still trail by 23 runs with all 10 wickets in hand and three days to play.Opener Abid Ali — who became the first batsman ever to hit a debut hundred in both Test and one-day international in the first match in Rawalpindi — was unbeaten on 32 and Shan Masood on...
December 20, 2019

Pakistan fightback after Shaheen's five-fer in second Test

Liverpool's German manager Jurgen Klopp attends a press conference at the Khalifa International Stadium in the Qatari capital Doha on Friday. Jurgen Klopp's impact on Liverpool during four years in charge has been transformative, but the man in the opposing dugout in Saturday's Club World Cup final has needed just a few short months to make history at Flamengo.— AFP
'Really special' — Club World Cup matters for Klopp as Liverpool face Flamengo
DOHA — Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has responded to suggestions the Club World Cup doesn't matter by insisting Saturday's final against Flamengo represents a "massive opportunity" for the Anfield club.Klopp's team have taken time out from their Premier League title push to come to Qatar for a competition that is viewed differently in Europe to the rest of the world.While Flamengo fans have traveled to Doha in large numbers to back their team's bid to become the first South American winners since 2012, few Liverpool supporters would rather see their side lift the Club World Cup than win a first English title in 30 years, or retain the Champions League."It is not an advantage or a disadvantage, but the situation is different. Flamengo got sent here with a...
December 20, 2019

'Really special' — Club World Cup matters for Klopp as Liverpool face Flamengo

French World Cup-winning midfielder Paul Pogba will not leave the Manchester United club in the January transfer window.
Pogba is staying at United, says Solskjaer
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom — Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Friday that French World Cup-winning midfielder Paul Pogba will not leave the club in the January transfer window.The 26-year-old — persistently linked with Real Madrid — has only played two matches for United since the end of August due to an ankle injury and speculation has been growing that he would not play for the club again.Pogba, whose return was delayed by a mystery illness despite him being seen dancing at his brother Florentin's wedding last weekend, admitted in the summer he was looking for a new challenge, but that will not be in January according to Solskjaer."Paul is not getting sold in January, no," he told reporters at a press conference ahead of Sunday's Premier League...
December 20, 2019

Pogba is staying at United, says Solskjaer

In this file photo taken on Dec. 15, 2019, Tom Brady No. 12 of the New England Patriots looks to pass during the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals in the game at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. — AFP
Patriots taking 'playoff' mentality into Bills clash
LOS ANGELES — New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick has warned his team to treat Saturday's clash with the Buffalo Bills like a playoff game as the Super Bowl champions attempt to clinch an 11th straight divisional title.The Patriots will be assured of top spot in the AFC East once again if they take care of business against a dangerous Bills side who have already booked their ticket to the postseason.In previous seasons during the Belichick era, a visit to Gillette Stadium by the Bills has been regarded as a foregone conclusion for the Patriots.Quarterback Tom Brady has never lost a home game against the Bills when he has played in all four quarters, and is an incredible 31-3 against Buffalo throughout his career overall.But Saturday's game at Foxborough, the penultimate...
December 20, 2019

Patriots taking 'playoff' mentality into Bills clash

A copy of the 1984 contract for the transfer of Diego Maradona from Barcelona to Naples is on display at the Maradona museum in Naples. — AFP
Modest Maradona museum pays tribute to patron saint of Naples
NAPLES, Italy — For some Diego Maradona is the greatest footballer of the 20th century, for others — mainly English — he is the cheating possessor of the hand of God. In Italy, however, he is and always will be the patron saint of Naples.And just as saints have their altars so Maradona has his museum, an extraordinary treasure trove of artifacts that includes the left boot with which the Argentine scored twice against Belgium in the semifinals of the 1986 World Cup.You can also find his first contract with Napoli and even the sofa from his Naples apartment where singer Julio Iglesias once sat. It's all here in the cellar museum.Maradona arrived at Napoli as a world record $10.48 million signing from Barcelona in July 1984.His time in Catalonia had been difficult and Naples was a...
December 20, 2019

Modest Maradona museum pays tribute to patron saint of Naples

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada on Thursday gave a ringing endorsement of the new coaching structure around the national team.
Rabada hails involvement of Kallis, Boucher
CENTURION, South Africa, — South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada on Thursday gave a ringing endorsement of the new coaching structure around the national team."It's amazing to have someone like Jacques Kallis in," Rabada said of South Africa's new batting consultant and the country's most-capped Test player. "I've never worked with him, he's a great of the game. So is (new head coach) Mark Boucher."Rabada said the experience of Kallis and Boucher, with a combined 313 Test caps, would be invaluable for the Proteas."Just to hear their knowledge... it doesn't even have to be skill-based, just mentally how you want to approach certain situations. It's great to have them around. They speed up the learning process."At the age of 24,...
December 20, 2019

Rabada hails involvement of Kallis, Boucher

Australian paceman Pat Cummins becoming the costliest overseas buy after he went to Kolkata Knight Riders for $2.17 million.
Australia's Cummins sold for record $2.17m at IPL
KOLKATA — Australian players attracted big prices in the Indian Premier League auction Thursday with paceman Pat Cummins becoming the costliest overseas buy after he went to Kolkata Knight Riders for $2.17 million.Explosive allrounder Glenn Maxwell joined Kings XI Punjab for $1.51 million after recently returning to cricket from a short break due to mental health issues.In the annual IPL auction, held before the start of each season, teams buy players who sign central contracts.The players get around 75 percent of the auction price — effectively their salary for the season — while the rest goes to their national board.Cummins initiated the biggest bidding war. Bangalore and Delhi Capitals both upped the ante before Kolkata swooped in for their former player, who has claimed 32...
December 20, 2019

Australia's Cummins sold for record $2.17m at IPL

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