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Daytona 500 lineup: Starting order, pole for 2020 race based on qualifying results | Sporting News
The starting lineup for the 62nd Daytona 500 is set after Thursday night’s Duels at Daytona races at Daytona International Speedway. Joey Logano roared to the win in the first race, securing himself a place on the inside of the second row for Sunday’s Daytona 500. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., who won the Daytona 500 pole last weekend, raced Logano for the win in the closing laps before dropping back. He finished eighth. MORE: Daytona 500 TV, live steam info In the nightcap, Hendrick Motorsports teammates William Byron and Jimmie Johnson finished 1-2 after a near-wreck on the final lap. Byron will start fourth on Sunday while Johnson will roll off sixth. That finish means three…
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Who is J.J. Watt's wife? Facts about soccer star Kealia Ohai | Sporting News
J.J. Watt has been dating Kealia Ohai for four years. The 30-year-old Houston Texans defensive end got married to the 27-year-old soccer star in February. Click Here: Papua New Guinea Rugby Shop They got engaged last May. Ohai plays for the Chicago Red Stars of the National Women’s Soccer League and has also played for the United States women’s national team. MORE: Watt calls out news station for ‘trash’ headline involving Ohai She previously played for the Houston Dash from 2014-19. Ohai has achieved success on the soccer field despite being blind in one eye (she was diagnosed with severe astigmatism in her right eye when she was 6 years old).…
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Aaron Judge acknowledges deleting posts congratulating Jose Altuve on 2017 AL MVP | Sporting News
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge said Tuesday that he deleted old social media posts congratulating Jose Altuve on winning the 2017 American League MVP. Yankees fans caught the deletions back in January shortly after MLB commissioner Rob Manfred released his report on the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, which showed illegal activity in 2017. Judge, now with his club ahead of spring training, opened up about why he decided to remove the posts from his Twitter and Instagram profiles. Here’s a sample of the posts for reference: “I took it down right when the story broke out, and right when Mike Fiers came out and talked to The Athletic and stated what was…
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Daytona 500 crash: Watch the big wreck that collected half the field in 2020 NASCAR season-opener | Sporting News
“The big one” seemed inevitable as drivers increased their aggressiveness with 17 laps to go in the 2020 Daytona 500. Sure enough, the massive crash occurred on the Daytona International Speedway backstretch on Lap 184, a wreck that brought out a red flag with 16 laps to go. Joey Logano, operating on the outside of a two-wide field, was pushing Aric Almirola down the backstretch, but things went wrong when Almirola reached the back bumper of Brad Keselowski. The bump was too strong, and Keselowski was turned into the outside wall. They were running toward the front of the field, so you can imagine what happened next. MORE: Complete Daytona 500 highlights “Was…
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BFC shares details on its plans to address sustainability
The British Fashion Council closed London Fashion Week with a reception to celebrate British fashion and sustainability at Downing Street hosted alongside the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Rt. Hon Oliver Dowden, MP. Dowden, with Stephanie Phair, chair and Caroline Rush, chief executive of the British Fashion Council, welcomed designers, publishers, retailers and business leaders from the fashion industry to the reception to share further details of its plans for the Institute of Positive Fashion and its global initiatives map to support UK fashion designer businesses, while calling for an industry-led step-change to address climate change. Phair opened proceedings discussing the “unprecedented challenges” that faced London…
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Liverpool fans will be worried about this Champions League stat following first leg defeat at Atletico Madrid
Liverpool must overturn a 1-0 deficit for their Champions League last-16 second leg against Atletico Madrid after suffering a defeat at the Wanda Metropolitano. Pre-match, Jurgen Klopp’s side had very good memories having lifted the iconic trophy at Atletico’s ground last season. But it was a rather sobering experience this time around with Saul Niguez’s early tap-in enough to get the 1-0 victory for Diego Simeone’s side. Liverpool were not at their best and only had one clear-cut chance when Mohamed Salah headed the ball just wide of Jan Oblak’s goal. The visitors actually failed to register a single shot on target in the entire match – the first time…
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Erling Haaland told Manchester United he wanted transfer during talks Mino Raiola was not present for, as striker scores more Champions League goals
Erling Haaland reportedly told Manchester United he wanted to join them in January. The striker was wanted by a host of European clubs thanks to his blistering start to the 2019/20 season with Red Bull Salzburg and it was Borussia Dortmund that won the race for his signature. However, United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward are understood to have met Haaland just before Christmas in a bid to get him signed up. And it could have been the Premier League side benefiting from his red-hot form with The Athletic claiming the player was keen to join. “The Athletic has been told that Haaland informed Solskjaer and…
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Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury 2: Wayne Rooney makes prediction for heavyweight rematch, doesn’t believe Fury will go for KO
Wayne Rooney has told talkSPORT that he is sceptical over Tyson Fury’s claim that he will knock out Deontay Wilder. However, the Derby man is backing the ‘Gypsy King’ to win this Saturday’s rematch regardless, live on talkSPORT. Rooney explained to talkSPORT’s Ian Abrahams: “I think it’ll be obviously a very interesting fight. “After what happened last time, I still think Fury won it. Big knockdown at the end, but he dominated the fight. “And I think it’ll be very similar. Fury will try and box him, I know he said he’s gonna go for the knockout, but I think that’s obviously a bit of psychology. “He’ll try and win…
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Diego Simeone explains incredible atmosphere from Atletico Madrid fans helped beat Liverpool before Champions League game started
The Atletico Madrid fans created a ferocious atmosphere at the Wanda Metropolitano on Tuesday night and Diego Simeone gave them plenty of credit as they beat Liverpool. The Reds were returning to the scene of their Champions League final victory, but lost 1-0 on this occasion. Ahead of the match, the home fans gave their players a warm reception by lighting flares to form a guard of honour for the team bus as it arrived at the was met with hostility on the ground and the noise continued inside. Saul Niguez scored a fourth minute goal to give Atletico hope going into the second leg. Simeone paid tribute to his…
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Tottenham 2020/21 home kit: Six concept designs which are better than Nike’s leaked offer
Tottenham fans have had a look at what appears to be their home kit for next season. Click Here: France Rugby Shop Earlier this week FootyHeadlines published leaked images of their new shirt but it’s fair to say some supporters weren’t too impressed with the offering. The Spurs jersey was the classic white but with a pattern, while while it has blue and yellow on the collar, and the sides with two panels forming what looks like a lightning strike. It’s certainly not going to a huge hit, although many will still part with their hard earned money to nab it when it comes out, along with a questionable fourth…