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The chief executive will not, however, throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the game, which is scheduled for Sunday, a White House source told The Washington Post on Thursday. Trump hinted earlier to reporters that he would not take the mound. MORE: Donald Trump’s history at WrestleMania “They’ve got to dress me up in a lot of heavy armor — I’ll look too heavy,” he said, per the Post, which speculated that Trump was referring to the bulletproof vests the Secret Service sometimes requires presidents to wear at large venues....

The Overseas Scouting Project (OSP, conceptualized by Abhishek Yadav who serves as the Director of Scouting and launched by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Sports Authority of India (SAI) has been a massive success. AIFF President Praful Patel stated that they were surprised with the project’s accomplishments in a short period of time and that the federation wishes to continue with the said programme for other age groups as well....

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has ditched temperamental striker Mario Balotelli in favour of Antonio Di Natale in the Azzurri’s must-win final Euro 2012 Group C clash against Ireland at the Municipal Stadium here on Monday. Prandelli made four personnel changes and also switched back to a regular 4-4-2 with a diamond midfield having operated a 3-5-2 system in Italy’s previous two games. Full-backs Ignazio Abate and Federico Balzaretti replace wing-backs Christian Maggio and Emanuele Giaccherini while fit-again Andrea Barzagli comes in for Leonardo Bonucci in the centre of defence....

The second leg of the Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes, will take place on May 16. American Pharoah won the Kentucky Derby and is trying to become the first horse to win the Triple Crown since Affirmed in 1978. MORE: Great Kentucky Derby performances | Preakness time, date, TV info Triple Crown winners Horse (jockey) 1919 Sir Barton (John Loftus) 1930 Gallant Fox (Earl Sande) 1935 Omaha (William Saunders)...

If a player or coach can dominate one year, he is bound to build on that success. Domination through multiple seasons, though, is how a legend headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame is defined. Here is a look at all of SN’s predictions for this season’s major individual NFL awards in 2018. MORE 2018 PICKS: AFC: East | West | North | South NFC: East | West | North | South...

Since the brand split in 2016, Survivor Series has become an arena where Superstars fight for brand supremacy. While WWE’s RAW and SmackDown squared off initially, NXT was also included in the fray in 2019. WWE’s Red brand in particular will have a lot to prove at this event. NXT dominated last year’s Survivor Series where RAW’s only victory was in the pre-show. Regarded as WWE’s A-Show, RAW will be looking to make a strong comeback....

Police said Devonne Marsh got into an argument with his 26-year-old girlfriend at their home near Packard Street and Outer Drive in Detroit, Michigan, on January 14, Fox affiliate WJBK reported. Marsh, 41, then allegedly doused his girlfriend with lighter fluid and set her alight. He is facing felony charges of assault/bodily harm less than murder and assault with a dangerous weapon, according to online records from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office....

The teams took each other on at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad, on home soil for the Hunters. Here’s how the tie between the teams went: Women’s singles: G Vrushali (Awadhe Warriors) vs Supanida Katethong (Hyderabad Hunters) Rising Indian badminton star G Vrushali played the first tie of the evening against the Hunters’ Supanida Katethong. 18-year-old Supanida was up against experienced Indian shuttler PC Thulasi in the Hunters’ tie against against the Delhi Acers....

However, those days are done and dusted and its time for a new season to take shape. Every team starts with a clean slate and so will the Gunners. Emery made some smart additions to the team this summer and the pre-season performances have been decent as well. Emery will have a picture forming of his first team for the upcoming season, and today, we discuss Arsenal’s predicted starting eleven for the 2019/20 season....

Fast forward a week and the stakes have been raised a touch with Spurs travelling to their eternal North London rivals, Arsenal. The pair has indulged in numerous unforgettable battles over the past. Last season, Arsenal beat Tottenham at the Emirates while Spurs exacted revenge with a 1-0 win on the hallowed Wembley turf. Both teams head into the encounter on the back of some encouraging form. The Gunners have been unbeaten in their last 18 matches whereas Spurs find themselves on the right side of a six-match winning streak....

Jurgen Klopp found himself regularly frustrated at his side’s inability to take their goalscoring chances with more of a clinical edge, as their 2-1 win flattered Spurs in a match they dominated in terms of clear-cut opportunities. However, they maintained their perfect start to the new campaign - five wins from five matches, the ideal preparation ahead of next week’s Champions League home fixture against Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain....

They have been known to play flamboyant football with a lot of flair. The only issue has been their consistency. Klopp had initially signed a three-year deal in 2015, which was extended till 2022 after some good performances by Liverpool. The Liverpool management’s trust in Klopp would deliver sooner rather than later. The wait for their 19th English Premier League title could be over this season. Here are 3 reasons why Liverpool might win the Premier League title this season:...

Chelsea sacked manager Antonio Conte after the dismal finish, and replaced him with Maurizio Sarri. Sarri will need to re-build the confidence in the squad if they want to achieve something of note this season. The transfer window for the Premier League clubs is now closed. Chelsea were rather busy for the last two days: they signed Kepa from Athletic Bilbao at world record fee of €80 million. They even offloaded Thibaut Courtois and received Mateo Kovacic as a loanee from Real Madrid....

Shkodran Mustafi opened the scoring with a header after David De Gea spilt his effort in the first half. Anthony Martial levelled soon after, pouncing on a loose ball in the box after a free-kick. Marcos Rojo gave the ball away cheaply in the second half and finished the move by putting the ball into his own net to hand the visitors the lead. But Arsenal responded with a gaffe of their own, and Jesse Lingard nipped in to equalise....

Finishing as the top goal scorer of the league with 22, he seemed to be on his way to superstardom as he signed for Manchester United at the end of that season. But what happened next was something no one saw coming. The 2015-16 season saw Depay don the iconic No. 7 kit at Old Trafford. But under Louis van Gaal, United were a different team. Although most of the players who won the last league title under Ferguson were still at the club, an ageing squad and a lack of belief in the manager’s philosophy saw the entire team suffer....

More possession, new roles for players, free-flowing football…it’s everything Chelsea fans have wanted. Sure there are still things to work on but so far the results have been positive and look like the Blues will have a great season. As we head into the international break, let us look at the players that have benefitted, players that have lost and players that need to improve their game under Sarri....

Forwards play a vital role in a football match as they have the final responsibility to latch onto the final opportunity and score the goal which may have been created by some beautiful passes and organized efforts of their teammates. Life of a forward is not easy as every year fans expect them to perform their best and bag as many goals as possible to help their team win and eventually be a top contender to win the Golden Boot....

Yes there will be plenty of new things to feast our eyes on, but there are also a few recurring themes we have always loved about the Premier League. The excitement, the goals, the game play, the teams, the physical nature of the games, derby matches, rivalries, players, etc, these have always kept us on the edge of our seats. The Premier League is a ten month long journey for one of the most prestigious trophies in sport, and is arguably better than most leagues in the world....