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Sujith Wilson: Indian toddler trapped in well dies
The body of Sujith Wilson was pulled from the abandoned borewell hours after officials confirmed his death in a press conference in southern Tamil Nadu’s Tiruchirapalli district early Tuesday. ### His remains will be cremated near his village of Nadukattupatti later in the day after a church service, officials said. On Tuesday, villagers laid leaves of the calotropis, or milkweed plant, across local roads in accordance with a Hindu belief that they would ward against further accidents. ### Sitting inside the family’s modest farm house, Wilson’s mother Kala Mary told CNN: “My courageous son doesn’t deserve the fatal end.” ### Indians had followed every development in the days-long rescue attempt,…
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Kenyan Drake Trade: Fantasy values of Mark Walton, Kalen Ballage, Chase Edmonds, David Johnson affected | Sporting News
Kenyan Drake has been traded from the Dolphins to the Cardinals, according to Adam Schefter. It was reported Sunday that Drake wouldn’t be traveling to Pittsburgh to play on Monday Night Football for Miami, so the trade was obviously in the works ahead of Tuesday’s NFL Trade Deadline. In the short term, Week 9 specifically, Drake has a shot at fantasy value if he can turn around and play by Thursday night for the Cardinals (not a guarantee). On the Dolphins end of things, Mark Walton and Kalen Ballage should step into larger roles as they attempt to ride out the season with a winless Miami team. Both Walton and…
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Kevin Durant dreams of playing in Europe, specifically for Barcelona, before retiring | Sporting News
NBA superstar Kevin Durant confessed he would be interested in finishing his career overseas, specifically with Barcelona. The 10-time NBA All-Star won two Finals as part of a dominant Warriors team, and he was named MVP in 2014 after averaging 32 points per game for the Thunder. Durant, 31, also has two Olympic gold medals to his name and will hope to add further NBA accomplishment when he returns from an Achilles rupture to team up with Kyrie Irving with the Nets, who he joined in free agency on a reported four-year, $164 million deal. When Durant is finally ready to start winding down, though, he likes the idea of challenging…
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Fiorentina forward Franck Ribery handed three-match ban and €20,000 fine for shoving Serie A linesman
Click:handcrafts Franck Ribery has been slapped with a three-game ban for pushing assistant referee Matteo Passeri in Fiorentina’s 2-1 defeat to Lazio in Serie A on Sunday. The Frenchman was caught on camera venting his anger at the official after the final whistle, shoving Passeri on two occasions, before being ushered back to the dressing room by Fiorentina staff. The Fiorentina winger was clearly irate after his side suffered a late heartbreak against Lazio, with Ciro Immobile scoring a last minute winner to secure all three points from the Serie A clash. Much to the chagrin of the home supporters at the Artemio Fracnhi Stadium, Lazio played on and went on to…
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Jim Bentley resigns as Morecambe manager after more than eight years in charge and is expected to be named new AFC Fylde boss
The Football League’s longest-serving manager, Jim Bentley, has resigned from Morecambe. The 43-year-old had been in charge since May 2011 and he ends a 17-year association with the club he signed for as a player in 2002. He departs the Shrimps bottom of League Two and with just one win in their last 15 games. Bentley is expected to take over as manager at National League side AFC Fylde, talkSPORT understands. “It is with great reluctance that we have accepted the resignation of Jim Bentley,” said Morecambe in a statement. “Jim has stated his desire to take on a new challenge and it is only right that we honour his…
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Napoli ‘expecting’ Manchester United to sign Erling Haaland in January after ‘pulling out race’ for RB Salzburg wonderkid
Napoli are reportedly expecting Manchester United to secure the signing of RB Salzburg wonderkid Erling Haaland in January after deciding the striker is too expensive. The teenage sensation has netted a staggering 21 goals in 14 games this campaign, and has previously played under Red Devils manager boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Molde. And according to Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport, the Italian club have pulled out a move for the 19-year-old as they believe they cannot compete with United financially. When asked where the striker could end up, Napoli scout Loris Boni is quoted as saying: “Definitely in a great club. Salzburg, an excellent team, can only be a…
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Arsenal players want Granit Xhaka to remain captain despite reaction to fans against Crystal Palace
Arsenal’s players want Granit Xhaka to retain the captain’s armband despite the furore surrounding his reaction to jeering supporters on Sunday. The midfielder told fans to ‘f*** off’, cupped his hands to his ears when fans sarcastically cheered his substitution and then stripped off his shirt as he stormed off the pitch during Arsenal’s 2-2 with Crystal Palace. Cheers turned to jeers, though, as he was so slow to leave the pitch with his side chasing a goal against the Eagles, and those boos only intensified when he responded angrily to fans. The Times report his team-mates believe he should continue in his role, having voted for him to be given…
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Gareth Bale asks Real Madrid not to publish medical records amid further links with transfer to China
Gareth Bale’s agent has explained why he doesn’t want Real Madrid to publish his medical records amid fresh links with a move to China. Bale has not featured in either of the last two games for Madrid, against Galatasaray and Mallorca, after suffering an injury during the most recent international break. However, Los Blancos have not provided an update on Bale’s fitness, and his agent Jonathan Barnett says he is exercising his right in the Spanish Law on Protection of Personal Data. Barnett told ESPN: “Medical records are private. If every citizen’s medical reports are private, why should Gareth’s be public?” According to ESPN, Bale is conscious of public criticism…
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Senior Arsenal players visited Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka at home following his furious outburst in Crystal Palace draw
Granit Xhaka was reportedly visited by three senior Arsenal players at his home following his angry reaction to being booed when he was substituted in the 2-2 draw at home to Crystal Palace. Click Here: cheap shoe stores The Gunners captain told fans to ‘f*** off’, cupped his hands to his ears and stripped off his shirt as he stormed straight down the tunnel during the chaotic match at the Emirates. The north London club have been urged to strip the midfielder of the captaincy and make sure he never plays for the club again following the incident. And amid reports the Swiss midfielder left the ground early, The Athletic…
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Perez: Inter tried to sign Modric without paying
The Blancos president has been left fuming after the Serie A side’s pursuit of his star midfielder Real Madrid president Florentino Perez claims Inter attempted to sign Luka Modric without paying for the star midfielder. Modric – who was crowned UEFA Player of the Year for 2017-18 on Thursday – emerged as Inter’s primary transfer target following the World Cup in Russia but the Italian side have been unable to lure the 32-year-old midfielder to Milan. Madrid sent an official complaint to FIFA, alleging Inter contacted the player illegally over a potential move while the Serie A outfit confirmed legal action against La Liga president Javier Tebas, who criticised the…