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Indians' Bauer Cuts Finger Fixing Drone, Won't Start Game 2
- October 15, 2016

Tomlin was moved up by the Indians and will start Game 2 in Cleveland on Saturday and Bauer was pushed back to Game 3 in Toronto on Monday. For its matchup with the Blue Jays, Cleveland added rookie lefty Ryan Merritt and dropped catcher Chris Gimenez , who was on the roster for the division series sweep of Boston but didn't play. (more...)

Kerber upset by Gavrilova in Hong Kong quarters
- October 15, 2016

Gavrilova benefited from Kerber six double faults and general serving struggles while firing down five aces as she continued her quest for a first WTA singles title. Svetlana Kuznetsova edged past Naomi Osaka 2-6 6-4 7-6 (7/3) at the Tianjin Open in China. Top seed Garbine Muguruza was forced to retire due to injury towards the end of her quarter-final against Switzerland's Viktorija Golubic at the Generali Ladies Linz. (more...)

WC2018: England lucky to land point in Slovenia
- October 15, 2016

Hart captioned the snap: "Tough game, but we are unbeaten and Russian Federation is our goal". But it simply made England's players look panicky as they launched attacks. The England #10 is nonetheless courageous enough to make lemonade from the lemons he's been handed, and says he "understands" the decision to deny him a starting berth for Tuesday's qualifier. (more...)

Djokovic wins, Raonic crashes in Shanghai
- October 15, 2016

Golubic saved a set point when Goerges served at 5-4 in the opening set. Dimitrov is coming off a runner-up finish at last week's China Open . "I'm very pleased with my progress over the last few years, and hopefully, yes, still many more places to climb", said Konta, who was making her first appearance in Beijing. (more...)

Clayton Kershaw Records First MLB Save While Saving the Dodgers' Season
- October 15, 2016

The Dodgers will be seeking their first World Series berth since 1988, when they defeated the Oakland Athletics in five games to win the franchise's sixth championship. Randy Johnson won Game 3 of the 1995 American League Division Series for the Mariners and came back to win Game 5 , pitching three innings in relief. (more...)

Wayne Rooney: Manchester United Star Vows to Prolong England Career
- October 15, 2016

Hart and co dropped their first points in their qualifying campaign for the 2018 World Cup, but it could have been a lot worse for England if it hadn't been for the Manchester City shot-stopper, now on loan at Torino. It wasn't a vintage performance from Jordan Henderson as England somehow escaped with a point from their clash with Slovenia . First Josip Ilicic jinked through England's flat-footed defence but failed to locate two unmarked team mates in the area. (more...)

Kershaw gets save, LA tops Nats 4-3 to win NLDS
- October 15, 2016

Find out how to watch the game below. Washington's three division titles in the last five years are the second-most in the majors, behind only the Los Angeles Dodgers' four. We knew it. They knew it. Urias allowed a walk with two outs in the fifth to Harper, who was then picked off for the third out. The blast chased Scherzer from the game and a few batters later Carlos Ruiz came through in the clutch again with a pinch-hit go-ahead RBI. (more...)

Rosberg wins, Mercedes clinch constructors' title at Suzuka
- October 15, 2016

Hamilton was at the centre of the media's attention in Suzuka as he returned to the paddock just one week after suffering a costly engine failure at the Malaysian Grand Prix. I look forward to going to America next. By the time he got down to turn one he had been passed by both Red Bulls, both Ferraris and both Force India cars. (more...)

Pence says evidence forthcoming to back Trump
- October 15, 2016

He cited the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment protections for freedom of the press. Obama is holding a rally Friday for Hillary Clinton in Cleveland. Over the two-year period leading to the election, the party's fundraising is up by nearly $20 million. US Republican vice-presidential candidate Mike Pence vigorously defended running mate Donald Trump against allegations of sexual misconduct and promised that evidence casting doubt on the claims would come out on Friday. (more...)

Thanks Spurs! Wenger happy as Arsenal close gap to Man City
- October 15, 2016

Former Tottenham midfielder Jenas felt that Pochettino's side are starting to find their stride after a slow start to the 2016-17 Premier League season. "We have some strong basics which help us to get confident in this type of game and I think we were rewarded because we worked so hard". Tottenham are now sat in second and a point behind City, and Redknapp, who managed Spurs for four years between 2008 and 2012 was full of praise for the "amazing" performance. (more...)

Maple Leafs' rookie has a night for the books
- October 15, 2016

After McDavid's goals, Puljujarvi scored 9 minutes into the third on a power play. Turris, who had tied the game early in the third, had his second goal of the night 37 seconds into overtime to hand the host Senators the victory. 1 overall pick, scored a record four goals in his first game with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Matthews completed the hat trick in the second period off a nice feed. (more...)

Klopp fumes at Premier League fixture changes
- October 15, 2016

Jurgen Klopp has expressed his frustration with the latest fixture changes imposed by broadcasters on Liverpool in the Premier League. Liverpool's clash with Manchester City has been moved to December 31, less than 48 hours before they face Sunderland. (more...)

Osuna's near-perfect innings help lift Jays in ALDS Game 3
- October 15, 2016

The Dodgers had gone ahead on Corey Seager's second first-inning homer of the series and Josh Reddick's run-scoring single in the third on a play at home in which Lobaton couldn't hold onto Bryce Harper's throw home from right. Blue Jays: One of the two losses this season by RHP Aaron Sanchez, the AL ERA leader at 3.00, was to Texas. Noah Syndergaard, who tops out over 100 miles per hour more than any other starter in baseball, throws a fastball a scant 59% of the time . (more...)

Packers, Cowboys, Lambeau Field: Does it get any better than this?
- October 15, 2016

The Cowboys haven't blinked. These two iconic franchises, which have combined for nine Super Bowl wins , will go at it once more when they face one another at Lambeau Field this weekend. Green Bay has won the last five meetings, dating back to 2009, and with a victory Sunday can match its longest winning streak in the series. "I don't think these guys pay attention to that controversy or whatever you want to call it", he said. (more...)

Rivers, Chargers, ease some pain by beating Broncos 21-13
- October 15, 2016

But at some point political matters come into play: On Election Day, San Diego voters will decide whether to dedicate increased hotel taxes toward a new stadium, a measure that reportedly has tepid public support . The Chargers snapped their streak of 10 straight divisional losses dating to 2014. It was a disappointing night for the second year quarterback, who had just 39 passing yards in the first half. (more...)

Chelsea's Conte laughs off sacking rumours, says Terry fit
- October 15, 2016

Conte was given a three-year deal in west London after leading Italy to the Euro 2016 quarter-final, only to suffer a heartbreaking penalty shoot-out loss to Germany. "I like players who put the team above himself". In the history of personal meetings between these teams most wins naturally left side Chelsea . (more...)

Bland leads British Masters in bid for 1st European Tour win
- October 15, 2016

Sweden's Noren had been on track to potentially equal the course record until he double bogeyed his final hole to finish with a 65, the same as Johnston, whose popularity with the fans continues to shine through as the now customary chants of "Beef" rang out regularly around the course. (more...)

Cell death deprives German authorities of key source on IS
- October 14, 2016

Ministry statement: "On the evening of October 12, 2016, Jaber Albakr, who was suspected of planning a serious attack, took his life in the detention center at Leipzig correctional hospital". German authorities said Albakr was originally from Damascus and was among 890,000 migrants granted asylum after entering the country in 2015. Albakr was "quiet and calm, there was no indication of emotional issues", said Rolf Jacob, who heads the prison service in the eastern city of Leipzig, adding ... (more...)

Stones reveals Southgate one-to-ones with players
- October 14, 2016

Rooney has just one goal in 11 games for club and country this season and has been dropped by United boss Jose Mourinho but Lingard believes his influence and quality should not be underestimated. "It's disappointing to lose a manager but we have to move on and prepare for the the games coming up in the best possible frame of mind". When interim boss Gareth Southgate leads the team out against Malta on Saturday he will follow in the immediate footsteps of Roy Hodgson, who resigned after ... (more...)

Red Sox-Indians ALDS Game 3 postponed by rain, rescheduled for Monday
- October 14, 2016

Eastern Time on Sunday at Fenway Park, but mother nature had other plans. Persistent rain and a forecast for even more inclement weather caused Boston's game versus the Indians to be postponed until Monday at 6:08 p.m. Right-hander and former American League Cy Young Award victor Corey Kluber pitched seven sparkling innings while allowing three hits and striking out seven opposing batters. (more...)