Herbert uses birdie spree to take lead at Fortinet Championship
Lucas Herbert reeled off six birdies in a row to turn in a 9-under 63 and establish a two-shot lead after the opening round of the Fortinet Championship in California.
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Saudi transfer window closes after a $1 billion spending spree on soccer stars
MANCHESTER, England: After an outlay of $1 billion, Saudi Arabia’s transfer window shut on Thursday with the Kingdom having announced itself as a new powerhouse in global soccer. Leading target Mohamed Salah may not have joined Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema by moving to the lucrative Saudi Pro League, but it seems inevitable more stars will eventually be lured away from Europe’s biggest clubs. Liverpool last week reportedly rejected a bid worth 150 million pounds ($188 million) from Al-Ittihad for Salah and despite speculation a renewed offer would come before Thursday’s deadline, no deal was struck for the Egypt international. There is, however, little suggestion Saudi Arabia’s spectacular spending will end there as the country has sought to move its way into international sports, investing in recent years in golf, boxing, Formula One racing and tennis, as well as soccer. Based on reported fees, Saudi clubs paid just over $1 billion on players, which would place it behind only the English Premier League in terms of global spending during the window. Then there are the large salaries said to be on offer, with Ronaldo’s deal reportedly worth up to $200 million a year. Despite anticipation that Salah could be the latest superstar signing, the Saudi window ended relatively quietly.
Aberdeen FC transfer state of play on McGrath, Gueye and Jensen as £1m Pittodrie signing spree plotted
Aberdeen are closing in on Jamie McGrath ahead of their Europa League opener and are also set to splash the cash on Richard Jensen and Pape Habib Gueye.
Chelsea spree set to continue as Saints agree Lavia fee
Chelsea have agreed a fee of £53.5m to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton, it is understood.
England vs Australia, 5th Test, Day 3: Joe Root Leads Run-Spree As England Press For Ashes-Levelling Win
Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow combined for a sublime century partnership as England took a giant stride towards levelling the Ashes in the fifth Test at The Oval on Saturday. England, in a match they must win to square the series at 2-2, were 389-9 in their second innings at stumps on the third day -- a commanding lead of 377 runs. Root (91) and Bairstow (78) were both in superb touch during a fifth-wicket stand of 110, with the only sadness for a capacity home crowd the fact that neither Yorkshireman was able to complete an individual hundred.
Root leads run-spree as England press for Ashes-levelling win, Broad announces retirement
Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow combined for a sublime century partnership as England took a giant stride towards levelling the Ashes in the fifth Test at The Oval on Saturday.
Brendan Rodgers insists Celtic transfer spending spree WASN'T promised in second coming as top target named
Brendan Rodgers insists he’s not back at Celtic because he’s been promised wads of cash.
Jurrien Timber: Arsenal continue summer spree as defender joins in £38m deal from Ajax
Arsenal have completed the £38m signing of Ajax and Netherlands international defender Jurrien Timber as the Gunners continue to reinforce their squad ahead of another tilt at the Premier League title. Timber becomes Mikel Arteta's second high-profile recruit of the summer and has signed a five-year contract. Ad Arsenal sporting director Edu said: “We are very happy to bring Jurrien to Arsenal.