Bayern Munich 1/7 to win Bundesliga The full-back fell awkwardly when challenging Franck Kessie during his side’s 4-0 International Champions Cup thrashing at the hands of AC Milan in Shenzhen on Saturday. Bernat was seen leaving the stadium on crutches and Bayern have since confirmed he will miss the rest of their pre-season tour after damaging ligaments. “He can’t continue the Audi Summer Tour and will fly back to Munich tomorrow [Sunday]....
Mourinho: Messi must stay at Barca The Brazilian netted after 36 minutes in Russia, guiding the ball home after Renato Sanches’ effort from a tight angle was blocked by goalkeeper Soslan Dzhanaev. Bayern are third on the all-time Champions League goalscoring list, behind current holders Real Madrid (481) and Barcelona (447).
Former Bears defensive end Sam Ukwuachu, a transfer from Boise State, was convicted Aug. 21 of sexual assault of a former Baylor soccer player. MORE: Worst crimes committed by athletes How much Baylor football coach Art Briles knew about Ukwuachu’s reported problems in Boise caused a back-and-forth between him and former Boise State coach Chris Petersen. The Ukwuachu case has led to heavy scrutiny of the Baylor football program and its leadership, as well as the athletic department and the university as a whole....
“Consistent with our Founders’ vision, Baylor has always been — and steadfastly remains — firmly committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for our wonderful students,” Starr wrote. MORE: Worst crimes connected to athletes | Baylor settles with Sam Ukwuachu victim However, his letter posted on the private Baptist university’s website came a week after ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” reported that Baylor officials ignored alleged victims’ accusations of sexual assault on the Waco, Texas, campus....
Russell’s post, three months after he suffered a season-ending neck injury, read in part, “Had one of my last check ups today and was given the go to getting back on the field and back to work! #proveandinspire”. MORE: Reasons to be excited, skeptical about each Big 12 team Russell was injured Oct. 27 in unbeaten Baylor’s 45-27 win over Iowa State, sustaining damage to the cervical vertebra on a hit in the fourth quarter....
“We are, please, asking you not to congregate into groups, because that’s going to force us to probably shut this down again,” Santa Cruz Chief of Police Andrew Mills warned residents Thursday. Santa Cruz issued a one-week order before the Easter holiday to close county beaches, parks and other recreational spaces on April 8. The order expired after Wednesday, though the county’s stay-at-home order remains in effect through May 3....
Park and wildlife officials have called the attack “an unfortunate reminder” about keeping food sources secure from bears. The incident occurred on Sunday evening when the homeowner noticed his garage door was open. Upon attempting to close the door, the man encountered a bear and two cubs. Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) noted the man had used the garage to store food, including birdseed “and other attractants.” The man tried to slowly back away, but the bear attacked....
“It’s another game, man,” Mack told ESPN Tuesday. “It’s going to be a fun one because I know a few of the guys out there. But it’s going to be a good one. Can’t wait. “You can’t play this game with too much emotion, man. Ultimately, I try to stay focused on the task at hand and understanding the situation and understanding what they’re going to be thinking that I feel....
The Bears’ offensive lineman tweeted out a picture of his election ballot with a giant checkmark next to the write-in section under U.S. president. The name filled in? Harambe. It’s unlikely Long took this photo while voting — that would be highly illegal — but it does indicate he isn’t impressed with the presidential candidates. MORE: Sports figures who support Trump | Those who support Clinton Long did clear things up later, saying his Harambe write-in was simply a joke and “absolutely not real....
Trestman surprised many last week when he benched Cutler in favor of Jimmy Clausen, and count the veteran kicker among those who questioned the move. Gould on Monday morning on the Spiegel and Mannelly Show defended the QB. MORE: Cutler returns to lineup | Cutler trade: Who wants Jay? | Contract nightmare “I honestly don’t even know what the message is, to be honest with you,” Gould said, according to CBS Chicago....
“Women are getting hired in all sorts of positions now. Not just the NBA, but across professional sports leagues,” she told AP. “For anyone to say the needle hasn’t moved is wrong. The process (interviewing) in Portland moved the needle. It was a great process for me.” Hammon recently left the NBA to become head coach for the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces, the team announced on Dec. 31. She said criticisms that call taking the WNBA job a step down is an “ignorant statement,” according to AP....
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La Esquina: The jumping taco stand on a busy corner is just a front for the real action. Call ahead for reservations, and a host will whisper your name into a walkie-talkie, then point you down some stairs. Make your way through the kitchen, and you’ll emerge in a low-ceilinged Mexican restaurant and bar. Exposed crumbling brick walls, wrought-iron fixtures, candles flickering in colored glass jars and a worn plank floor lend the feel of a pirates’ dungeon hideaway—if pirates drank fresh-fruit Margaritas ($12; 106 Kenmare Street; 646-613-7100)....
Belhanda suffered the injury during Nice’s 0-0 draw at Bordeaux on Wednesday, a clash during which he was sent off in additional time. Nice confirmed the Morocco international would miss between four to six weeks. The injury is also a blow to Morocco, who begin their Africa Cup of Nations campaign against DR Congo on January 16. Group C matches against Togo and Ivory Coast follow. Belhanda has three goals and three assists in 16 Ligue 1 games this season, with his team surprisingly holding a two-point lead atop the table....
In the main event, a fight 20 years in making, Ken Shamrock battles Royce Gracie for the third time. The co-main event is a battle of Miami street fighters as Kimbo Slice battles Dhafir “Dada 5000” Harris. Shamrock and Gracie fought at UFC 1 in 1993 with the Brazilian winning by first-round submission. They battled to a 36 minute draw at UFC 5 in 1996. Each man claims they won the fight and will settle the score once-and-for all Friday night....
The bout will be a Bellator record 22nd fight for Freire (29-4) in the promotion. In his last fight, the Brazilian stopped Michael Chandler in 61 seconds to capture the lightweight championship. Freire comes in on a four-fight winning streak – winning eight of his last ten – and looks to defend the featherweight title for the third time. Archuleta (23-1) moves up from bantamweight to compete in the tournament....
Exaggerator finished second in the Kentucky Derby and won the Preakness, and after the Belmont post position draw was installed as a 9-to-5 favorite on the morning line. His odds have dropped to under even money after early betting action. He will break from gate No. 11, with Kentucky Derby contender Brody’s Cause to his outside and wild-card Japanese horse Lani on the inside. MORE: Best Belmont photos | Belmont records, all-time leaders...
There are two other horses listed with single-digit odds in the morning line, both of which ran respectably in the Derby before skipping the Preakness. More: American Pharoah’s odds adjusted in Vegas | Owner sued again Frosted finished fourth in the Derby and is the 5-to-1 second choice in the Belmont. Materiality, who finished sixth after a troubled trip at Churchill Downs, is next at 6-to-1 odds. The colt is one of two Belmont entries from trainer Todd Pletcher....
American Pharoah needs just one more victory, on the final-leg of the series, to become the first Triple Crown winner since 1978. MORE: American Pharoah favored in Vegas | American Pharoah will be ‘hard to beat’ | Belmont time, TV info However, he is not the first horse to enter the Belmont with reachable dreams of completing the sweep. In fact, since Affirmed took home the Triple Crown title 37 years ago, 13 horses have headed to the grueling 1 and 1/2 mile Belmont with wins at the Kentucky Derby and Preakness....
The Blues are in the market for a new striker after informing their 20-goal top scorer from last season that his services are no longer required . Several options are reported to have been considered by the reigning Premier League champions, with Romelu Lukaku one target to have slipped through the net to Manchester United. ‘Interest but no bids for Belotti’ Of those still on the market, Chelsea legend Zola feels that Torino frontman Belotti would be a more logical option for Antonio Conte than a Spain international at Real Madrid....
