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Italian Olympic Committee suspends Rome's 2024 bid
- October 13, 2016
The move was expected, coming two weeks after Rome's city council, controlled by the anti-establishment Five Star Movement, voted against the bid, because of cost and potential corruption concerns. The bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics was awarded to Beijing after Stockholm and Krakow, Poland, withdrew their bids. Rome also applied to host the 2020 Olympics, but pulled out of that race in 2012 because the then prime minister, Mario Monti, was anxious heavily indebted Italy could not ... (more...)
- October 13, 2016
The move was expected, coming two weeks after Rome's city council, controlled by the anti-establishment Five Star Movement, voted against the bid, because of cost and potential corruption concerns. The bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics was awarded to Beijing after Stockholm and Krakow, Poland, withdrew their bids. Rome also applied to host the 2020 Olympics, but pulled out of that race in 2012 because the then prime minister, Mario Monti, was anxious heavily indebted Italy could not ... (more...)
Eddie Howe Stays Committed To Bournemouth Despite England Links
- October 13, 2016
Former England soccer manager Sam Allardyces faces ban from FA. "I think the FA made the right decision". Allardyce never even got a chance to manage England at the national stadium, Wembley, with his only game in charge a World Cup qualifying win in Slovakia earlier this month. (more...)
- October 13, 2016
Former England soccer manager Sam Allardyces faces ban from FA. "I think the FA made the right decision". Allardyce never even got a chance to manage England at the national stadium, Wembley, with his only game in charge a World Cup qualifying win in Slovakia earlier this month. (more...)
Democrats' Lawsuit Buys Florida at Least One More Voter Registration Day
- October 13, 2016
Tuesday to 5 p.m. Wednesday. A federal court judge granted a temporary restraining order, keeping the state from enforcing Tuesday's deadline. "This case is about the right of aspiring eligible voters to register and to have their votes counted.Nothing could be more fundamental to our democracy". (more...)
- October 13, 2016
Tuesday to 5 p.m. Wednesday. A federal court judge granted a temporary restraining order, keeping the state from enforcing Tuesday's deadline. "This case is about the right of aspiring eligible voters to register and to have their votes counted.Nothing could be more fundamental to our democracy". (more...)
Coleman 'disappointed' with Wales draw
- October 13, 2016
It took Bale's global tally to 25 - three behind Ian Rush's Welsh record - and continued his remarkable run of 22 goals in his last 34 caps after scoring just three in his first 30 appearances. "We looked tired, we looked disjointed". "I'm not used to being disappointed at the end of 90 minutes with this lot", Coleman said of his players. (more...)
- October 13, 2016
It took Bale's global tally to 25 - three behind Ian Rush's Welsh record - and continued his remarkable run of 22 goals in his last 34 caps after scoring just three in his first 30 appearances. "We looked tired, we looked disjointed". "I'm not used to being disappointed at the end of 90 minutes with this lot", Coleman said of his players. (more...)
Giants' Coty Sensabaugh: 'Crazy' how he ended up with Big Blue
- October 13, 2016
Sensabaugh had agreed to a three-year contract worth around $15 million with the St. Louis Rams this past offseason so he will get $4.5 million for his base salary ($1 mil) and roster bonus ($3.5 mil) for playing just four games with the Rams. (more...)
- October 13, 2016
Sensabaugh had agreed to a three-year contract worth around $15 million with the St. Louis Rams this past offseason so he will get $4.5 million for his base salary ($1 mil) and roster bonus ($3.5 mil) for playing just four games with the Rams. (more...)
Giants bolster defense with Sensabaugh, Skinner
- October 13, 2016
Sensabaugh had agreed to a three-year contract worth around $15 million with the St. Louis Rams this past offseason so he will get $4.5 million for his base salary ($1 mil) and roster bonus ($3.5 mil) for playing just four games with the Rams. (more...)
- October 13, 2016
Sensabaugh had agreed to a three-year contract worth around $15 million with the St. Louis Rams this past offseason so he will get $4.5 million for his base salary ($1 mil) and roster bonus ($3.5 mil) for playing just four games with the Rams. (more...)
National Football League fines Newton $9K for taunting
- October 13, 2016
I'm going to do exactly what the doctors, the professionals, the people that study this, tell me. The NFL is still investigating how the Panthers handled a helmet-to-helmet hit Newton took in the fourth quarter of a Week 1 loss to the Denver Broncos . (more...)
- October 13, 2016
I'm going to do exactly what the doctors, the professionals, the people that study this, tell me. The NFL is still investigating how the Panthers handled a helmet-to-helmet hit Newton took in the fourth quarter of a Week 1 loss to the Denver Broncos . (more...)
Bills' Watkins won't need surgery, could return late in season
- October 13, 2016
Rapoport says that Anderson recommends Watkins to rest and rehab his foot, and that there is a possibility for a late-season return. According to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the verdict was no surgery. Rex Ryan said on Wednesday he had not heard about the reports on Watkins and did not know if he'll need a second surgery. After undergoing offseason surgery to fix a broken bone in his left foot, Watkins saw limited action in training camp and the preseason before starting the first ... (more...)
- October 13, 2016
Rapoport says that Anderson recommends Watkins to rest and rehab his foot, and that there is a possibility for a late-season return. According to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the verdict was no surgery. Rex Ryan said on Wednesday he had not heard about the reports on Watkins and did not know if he'll need a second surgery. After undergoing offseason surgery to fix a broken bone in his left foot, Watkins saw limited action in training camp and the preseason before starting the first ... (more...)
Sam Allardyce: Rooney praises enthusiasm of fallen England coach
- October 13, 2016
He indicated he may bring in extra players before next Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Slovenia . The start of Rooney's England career intersected briefly with the latter days of Southgate's and the older man admitted the 30-year-old had grown considerably in stature in the intervening period. (more...)
- October 13, 2016
He indicated he may bring in extra players before next Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Slovenia . The start of Rooney's England career intersected briefly with the latter days of Southgate's and the older man admitted the 30-year-old had grown considerably in stature in the intervening period. (more...)
Colin Kaepernick to Start This Weekend for San Francisco 49ers
- October 13, 2016
Kaepernick has been Gabbert's back-up for the first five games amid his protest of social injustices by kneeling during the national anthem. "It's a football decision", Kelly said when asked about the contract. Kaepernick underwent multiple shoulder surgeries over the offseason after losing his starting job to Blaine Gabbert under head coach Jim Tomsula. (more...)
- October 13, 2016
Kaepernick has been Gabbert's back-up for the first five games amid his protest of social injustices by kneeling during the national anthem. "It's a football decision", Kelly said when asked about the contract. Kaepernick underwent multiple shoulder surgeries over the offseason after losing his starting job to Blaine Gabbert under head coach Jim Tomsula. (more...)
Tom Brady Returns, Is as Awesome as Ever
- October 13, 2016
New England ended up walking away with a 33-13 victory over the Browns as they improved to 4-1 on the season. "This isn't a time for me to reflect. But they have to get through Cincinnati first, which shouldn't be too big of a problem, given how Cincinnati has been playing lately". (more...)
- October 13, 2016
New England ended up walking away with a 33-13 victory over the Browns as they improved to 4-1 on the season. "This isn't a time for me to reflect. But they have to get through Cincinnati first, which shouldn't be too big of a problem, given how Cincinnati has been playing lately". (more...)
Kaepernick Will Start Over Gabbert in 49ers' Game at Bills
- October 13, 2016
If the team is set on benching Blaine Gabbert, the 2011 first-round bust who has been under center all season, the other options are Colin Kaepernick and Christian Ponder. Taylor has one or less touchdown passes in five of his last seven games. Robert Woods and Charles Clay have combined for 383 receiving yards on 37 catches while Marquise Goodwin has six receptions. (more...)
- October 13, 2016
If the team is set on benching Blaine Gabbert, the 2011 first-round bust who has been under center all season, the other options are Colin Kaepernick and Christian Ponder. Taylor has one or less touchdown passes in five of his last seven games. Robert Woods and Charles Clay have combined for 383 receiving yards on 37 catches while Marquise Goodwin has six receptions. (more...)
Heat pay tribute to Jose Fernandez with shirts, silence
- October 13, 2016
And to kick off the 2016-2017 National Basketball Association campaign, the Heat organization has organized a special tribute to fallen Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, including JDF-personalized shirts that the players will wear during warm ups before Tuesday's game. (more...)
- October 13, 2016
And to kick off the 2016-2017 National Basketball Association campaign, the Heat organization has organized a special tribute to fallen Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, including JDF-personalized shirts that the players will wear during warm ups before Tuesday's game. (more...)
Three Takeaways From The Titans Game
- October 13, 2016
I'm calling the plays and I know what it's supposed to look like and it's not looking like that now as far as what's going on around him. KEYS TO THE GAME: Hurricane Matthew, which could make landfall in South Florida late Thursday night, could impact the game in some way, whether a change in practice, venue or time . (more...)
- October 13, 2016
I'm calling the plays and I know what it's supposed to look like and it's not looking like that now as far as what's going on around him. KEYS TO THE GAME: Hurricane Matthew, which could make landfall in South Florida late Thursday night, could impact the game in some way, whether a change in practice, venue or time . (more...)
Broncos' Gary Kubiak to return next week following his hospital stay
- October 13, 2016
Kubiak was hospitalized after Sunday's game with what the team called a "complex migraine". The Denver Broncos (4-1) are coming from a 23-16 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 5. The Falcons' success in enemy territory has showcased the toughness and resiliency head coach Dan Quinn has emphasized during his press conferences. (more...)
- October 13, 2016
Kubiak was hospitalized after Sunday's game with what the team called a "complex migraine". The Denver Broncos (4-1) are coming from a 23-16 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 5. The Falcons' success in enemy territory has showcased the toughness and resiliency head coach Dan Quinn has emphasized during his press conferences. (more...)
Jose Mourinho praises 'beautiful' Man Utd performance despite dropping points
- October 13, 2016
We start in the first minute with a big chance and we finish in the last minute with another one and in between we had four, five, six, seven. Should City win their seventh game against Tottenham Hotspur, they will be eight points clear of United , in sixth, and perhaps too high up the table to catch. (more...)
- October 13, 2016
We start in the first minute with a big chance and we finish in the last minute with another one and in between we had four, five, six, seven. Should City win their seventh game against Tottenham Hotspur, they will be eight points clear of United , in sixth, and perhaps too high up the table to catch. (more...)
Carson Palmer out of concussion protocol and returning to practice
- October 13, 2016
In a recent loss to the Los Angeles Rams, the Cardinals also lost their quarterback Carson Palmer in the game to a concussion. Minter suffered what was described as a "very mild" concussion vs. Palmer will have an extra day to prepare this week as the Cardinals host the New York Jets Monday night. However, Palmer is still questionable for Week 6. (more...)
- October 13, 2016
In a recent loss to the Los Angeles Rams, the Cardinals also lost their quarterback Carson Palmer in the game to a concussion. Minter suffered what was described as a "very mild" concussion vs. Palmer will have an extra day to prepare this week as the Cardinals host the New York Jets Monday night. However, Palmer is still questionable for Week 6. (more...)
Arsene Wenger: Gareth Southgate will find it hard to ignore Theo Walcott
- October 13, 2016
PSG improved their level in the second half, but overall I really feel we can top it if we are serious. "The combinations between me and him are very positive at this moment in time", Walcott told Arsenal's official website . My one regret is that we didn't take more of our chances but it is a good basis to have a taste for more. "We created many unsafe situations". Wenger said: "We had a good game on Saturday but let's show that we can go from good game to good game and put the ... (more...)
- October 13, 2016
PSG improved their level in the second half, but overall I really feel we can top it if we are serious. "The combinations between me and him are very positive at this moment in time", Walcott told Arsenal's official website . My one regret is that we didn't take more of our chances but it is a good basis to have a taste for more. "We created many unsafe situations". Wenger said: "We had a good game on Saturday but let's show that we can go from good game to good game and put the ... (more...)
Gase explains Sunday's remark about Dolphins' defense; team adds CB to roster
- October 13, 2016
In college football, the Atlantic Coast Conference will hold a matchup between the University of Miami and the Florida State Seminoles at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday night as scheduled. He completed 20-of-29 passes for 163 yards and no interceptions, finishing with a season-high passer rating was 117.5. All in all, this was a game that the Titans should have won - and they did. (more...)
- October 13, 2016
In college football, the Atlantic Coast Conference will hold a matchup between the University of Miami and the Florida State Seminoles at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday night as scheduled. He completed 20-of-29 passes for 163 yards and no interceptions, finishing with a season-high passer rating was 117.5. All in all, this was a game that the Titans should have won - and they did. (more...)
Konta loses China Open final to Radwanska
- October 13, 2016
Meanwhile on the men's side, world number two Andy Murray will battle Spaniard David Ferrer for a place in the finals. Despite twice falling a break down in the opening set, Radwanska recovered to clinch the tie-break having allowed a set point to pass her by at 6-5. (more...)
- October 13, 2016
Meanwhile on the men's side, world number two Andy Murray will battle Spaniard David Ferrer for a place in the finals. Despite twice falling a break down in the opening set, Radwanska recovered to clinch the tie-break having allowed a set point to pass her by at 6-5. (more...)
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