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Buffalo fans target Kaepernick for national anthem protest
- October 17, 2016
With Colin Kaepernick making his first start of the 2016 National Football League season for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in Week 6, there was always going to be a bit of controversy. Kaepernick confirmed there have been discussions with the team about restructuring his six-year contract extension, but he said he feels "no pressure" to get the deal done before Sunday's game. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
With Colin Kaepernick making his first start of the 2016 National Football League season for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in Week 6, there was always going to be a bit of controversy. Kaepernick confirmed there have been discussions with the team about restructuring his six-year contract extension, but he said he feels "no pressure" to get the deal done before Sunday's game. (more...)
7 goals in 6 games for Southampton's bargain striker Austin
- October 17, 2016
The Saints drew 0-0 at Leicester before the worldwide break but had won back-to-back games against Swansea and West Ham before that and look to be improving under Claude Puel . In between, the impressive Nathan Redmond also found the net as Southampton took their unbeaten run to seven games. Southampton's pressure, however, told in the second period with a quickfire three-goal burst. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
The Saints drew 0-0 at Leicester before the worldwide break but had won back-to-back games against Swansea and West Ham before that and look to be improving under Claude Puel . In between, the impressive Nathan Redmond also found the net as Southampton took their unbeaten run to seven games. Southampton's pressure, however, told in the second period with a quickfire three-goal burst. (more...)
Newton returns from concussion as Panthers visit Saints
- October 17, 2016
FAST FACTS: Panthers QB Cam Newton accounted for 12 touchdowns in his last three games against the Saints. The Panthers stormed back with 21 points in the fourth quarter, but the Saints held on for a 41-38 win. Rivera said the league's reigning MVP still has to meet with an independent doctor before being cleared to play. Newton is the second best rusher for the Panthers and would lead all running backs in scoring if Artis-Payne did not score his two touchdowns against Tampa Bay. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
FAST FACTS: Panthers QB Cam Newton accounted for 12 touchdowns in his last three games against the Saints. The Panthers stormed back with 21 points in the fourth quarter, but the Saints held on for a 41-38 win. Rivera said the league's reigning MVP still has to meet with an independent doctor before being cleared to play. Newton is the second best rusher for the Panthers and would lead all running backs in scoring if Artis-Payne did not score his two touchdowns against Tampa Bay. (more...)
Elway: Kubiak Taking The Week Off
- October 16, 2016
Atlanta, would start if Siemian doesn't play against the Chargers. Starting quarterback Trevor Siemian was inactive with an injury to his non-throwing shoulder. It won't be a good week if the Broncos lose to the Chargers, and the Chargers will be a unsafe opponent - unless and until the Chargers find a way to implode with two minutes or less to go. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
Atlanta, would start if Siemian doesn't play against the Chargers. Starting quarterback Trevor Siemian was inactive with an injury to his non-throwing shoulder. It won't be a good week if the Broncos lose to the Chargers, and the Chargers will be a unsafe opponent - unless and until the Chargers find a way to implode with two minutes or less to go. (more...)
Raonic out of China Open with ankle injury
- October 16, 2016
The 500-point haul for Murray , along with Djokovic's previous China Open whiping off the rankigns, means he cuts Serbian's lead as world No 1 from 4,695 points to 3695 points and keep his hopeful dream of toppling him by the end of the year alive. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
The 500-point haul for Murray , along with Djokovic's previous China Open whiping off the rankigns, means he cuts Serbian's lead as world No 1 from 4,695 points to 3695 points and keep his hopeful dream of toppling him by the end of the year alive. (more...)
Defense holds up Packers early lead
- October 16, 2016
As always, it starts up front. I think this is an important stretch for us, obviously. Along the way, they mixed the run and pass, changed personnel groups on every play and kept the Giants defense off-balance. "If they can get a rush with four guys, it makes it tough", Manning told reporters after the game. The unit had a 21-yard touchdown pass to Randall Cobb nullified because of an illegal shift penalty. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
As always, it starts up front. I think this is an important stretch for us, obviously. Along the way, they mixed the run and pass, changed personnel groups on every play and kept the Giants defense off-balance. "If they can get a rush with four guys, it makes it tough", Manning told reporters after the game. The unit had a 21-yard touchdown pass to Randall Cobb nullified because of an illegal shift penalty. (more...)
Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers mum on who will start Game 4
- October 16, 2016
That puts them one win away from their first NLCS appearance since moving to Washington in 2005. The Nationals pen has been remarkable, pitching a combined 12.1 scoreless innings through the first three games of the series. But this is the postseason, and you do whatever is required of you this time of the year, physical and mental toll and sleep patterns cast aside for the moment. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
That puts them one win away from their first NLCS appearance since moving to Washington in 2005. The Nationals pen has been remarkable, pitching a combined 12.1 scoreless innings through the first three games of the series. But this is the postseason, and you do whatever is required of you this time of the year, physical and mental toll and sleep patterns cast aside for the moment. (more...)
National Football League fan on life support after fight
- October 16, 2016
The flags continued to fly early in the second half. The Ravens had to kick off from the 20-yard line. David Carr played 11 NFL seasons before retiring; he is now a high school football coach in Bakersfield, Calif. Flacco's sack/fumble was one of the key moments in a one-point loss that is going to sting for a while. "Getting comfortable and more comfortable", Hayden said . (more...)
- October 16, 2016
The flags continued to fly early in the second half. The Ravens had to kick off from the 20-yard line. David Carr played 11 NFL seasons before retiring; he is now a high school football coach in Bakersfield, Calif. Flacco's sack/fumble was one of the key moments in a one-point loss that is going to sting for a while. "Getting comfortable and more comfortable", Hayden said . (more...)
Cubs 1 win away from reaching NLCS, Dodgers-Nats game delayed
- October 16, 2016
The Cubs opened the inning with three consecutive hits, including a two-run flared single by the pitcher Hendricks, who boasts a.099 career average. The Cubs' three-run second was Samardzija's undoing, and partially his own doing. "He is unusual. I mean there's not many kids that age that can play a variety of different positions as well as he does", Maddon said last month. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
The Cubs opened the inning with three consecutive hits, including a two-run flared single by the pitcher Hendricks, who boasts a.099 career average. The Cubs' three-run second was Samardzija's undoing, and partially his own doing. "He is unusual. I mean there's not many kids that age that can play a variety of different positions as well as he does", Maddon said last month. (more...)
I Still Can't Believe Madison Bumgarner Is Real
- October 16, 2016
Giants lefty/volunteer sheriff of October County Madison Bumgarner did it again, in which "it" is taking full ownership of a postseason game. Syndergaard had struck out 10 and walked two, fanning four straight in the second and third innings, and then four in a row before Span singled on a slider with a 1-2 count. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
Giants lefty/volunteer sheriff of October County Madison Bumgarner did it again, in which "it" is taking full ownership of a postseason game. Syndergaard had struck out 10 and walked two, fanning four straight in the second and third innings, and then four in a row before Span singled on a slider with a 1-2 count. (more...)
Gambhir, Pujara help India stretch lead
- October 16, 2016
Opener Martin Guptill, who struck form with a gritty 72, and James Neesham (71) put up the main resistance against an inspired India attack. Kohli has become only the second India captain after Mahendra Singh Dhoni and 10th overall to receive the mace, even though it is for the third time since Kohli took over as captain that India has led the rankings table. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
Opener Martin Guptill, who struck form with a gritty 72, and James Neesham (71) put up the main resistance against an inspired India attack. Kohli has become only the second India captain after Mahendra Singh Dhoni and 10th overall to receive the mace, even though it is for the third time since Kohli took over as captain that India has led the rankings table. (more...)
Highlights: Rookie Auston Matthews scores 4 in National Hockey League debut
- October 16, 2016
If only Matthews could play goalie, too: the Maple Leafs lost 5-4 in overtime despite the rookie's heroic effort after Ottawa's Kyle Turris beat Frederik Andersen from the top of the circle. It didn't take Auston Matthews long to live up to the hype. Kyle Turris scored to tie the game at 4-4 midway through the third period before recording the victor for the home side in overtime. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
If only Matthews could play goalie, too: the Maple Leafs lost 5-4 in overtime despite the rookie's heroic effort after Ottawa's Kyle Turris beat Frederik Andersen from the top of the circle. It didn't take Auston Matthews long to live up to the hype. Kyle Turris scored to tie the game at 4-4 midway through the third period before recording the victor for the home side in overtime. (more...)
[Tweets & Photos] Ozil, Mustafi & More Celebrate Online After Late Arsenal Win
- October 16, 2016
If they can carry on showing the strength of character to win games, even when they're up against it like today, you'd be hard pressed not to think they can. We are disappointed in that but encouraged by the performance. "I thought we defended really well, we all know Arsenal are a top-class team with great players but we limited them to very little chances and we were unlucky not to score a few of our own". (more...)
- October 16, 2016
If they can carry on showing the strength of character to win games, even when they're up against it like today, you'd be hard pressed not to think they can. We are disappointed in that but encouraged by the performance. "I thought we defended really well, we all know Arsenal are a top-class team with great players but we limited them to very little chances and we were unlucky not to score a few of our own". (more...)
Wood homers as Cubs lead NLDS 2-0
- October 16, 2016
According to FanGraphs, the Cubs' defence earned them 38.7 wins above replacement, 11.6 more than the Giants, who finished second in the National League in the statistical website's catch-all metric for value. Bryant's one-out single to right made it a 4-0 game in the second inning. A fly to right by Fowler moved Contreras to third, and he scored on a single by Kris Bryant , and Samardzija was gone after the inning was over. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
According to FanGraphs, the Cubs' defence earned them 38.7 wins above replacement, 11.6 more than the Giants, who finished second in the National League in the statistical website's catch-all metric for value. Bryant's one-out single to right made it a 4-0 game in the second inning. A fly to right by Fowler moved Contreras to third, and he scored on a single by Kris Bryant , and Samardzija was gone after the inning was over. (more...)
Clinton speaks to more than 18000 at Ohio State
- October 16, 2016
In the worst-case scenario it could cost her the presidency if Republicans turn out in big numbers on November 8. GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks with supporters at a campaign rally at the Prescott Valley Event Center in Prescott Valley, Arizona on October 4, 2016. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
In the worst-case scenario it could cost her the presidency if Republicans turn out in big numbers on November 8. GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks with supporters at a campaign rally at the Prescott Valley Event Center in Prescott Valley, Arizona on October 4, 2016. (more...)
Penguins' Sidney Crosby ruled out for season opener
- October 16, 2016
The final bit of pomp comes on Thursday night, when the 2015-16 Stanley Cup banner is raised to the rafters at newly renamed PPG Paints Arena ahead of the season opener against Washington. The hockey world held its collective breath for the Cole Harbour superstar on Monday but Crosby's latest concussion may not be as serious as the head trauma from five years ago that almost ended his playing career. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
The final bit of pomp comes on Thursday night, when the 2015-16 Stanley Cup banner is raised to the rafters at newly renamed PPG Paints Arena ahead of the season opener against Washington. The hockey world held its collective breath for the Cole Harbour superstar on Monday but Crosby's latest concussion may not be as serious as the head trauma from five years ago that almost ended his playing career. (more...)
White Americans disapprove of national anthem protests
- October 16, 2016
Hispanic Americans disapprove of the protests by a smaller margin, 45 percent to 36 percent. However, the poll found that blacks are far more likely to approve of the way the police in their specific communities are doing their job. Said poll indicates that 54 percent of its respondents disagree with the protests that are now happening across the sports landscape. The millennial age group, defined as 18 to 35 years old, broadly agreed with the athletes' protest strategy, by a margin of ... (more...)
- October 16, 2016
Hispanic Americans disapprove of the protests by a smaller margin, 45 percent to 36 percent. However, the poll found that blacks are far more likely to approve of the way the police in their specific communities are doing their job. Said poll indicates that 54 percent of its respondents disagree with the protests that are now happening across the sports landscape. The millennial age group, defined as 18 to 35 years old, broadly agreed with the athletes' protest strategy, by a margin of ... (more...)
Milwaukee Bucks Nearing Trade Of Michael Carter-Williams To Chicago Bulls
- October 16, 2016
However, he might not be calling Milwaukee home by the time the regular season starts. The Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls are nearing agreement on a trade to swap guard Michael Carter-Williams for swingman Tony Snell, according to league sources. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
However, he might not be calling Milwaukee home by the time the regular season starts. The Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls are nearing agreement on a trade to swap guard Michael Carter-Williams for swingman Tony Snell, according to league sources. (more...)
Tyson Fury says suicidal thoughts drove him to cocaine
- October 16, 2016
In keeping the saga going, he announced his retirement on Monday via Twitter and followed it with a post later in the day that claimed it was a hoax. Joshua, said: "I am sure we will see Tyson Fury back in the ring again". Speaking to TalkSport, the WBC cruiserweight champion, Tony Bellew, said: "He [Fury] is at fault but he's not well and I wish the country would get behind him". (more...)
- October 16, 2016
In keeping the saga going, he announced his retirement on Monday via Twitter and followed it with a post later in the day that claimed it was a hoax. Joshua, said: "I am sure we will see Tyson Fury back in the ring again". Speaking to TalkSport, the WBC cruiserweight champion, Tony Bellew, said: "He [Fury] is at fault but he's not well and I wish the country would get behind him". (more...)
British Boxing Board of Control suspends Tyson Fury's license
- October 16, 2016
Fury first cited an injury to back out of a Klitschko rematch, then apparently submitted a performance-enhancing drug-test sample that is to be addressed at a November hearing. Fury's promoter Peter Hennessy said it was "heartbreaking" to see him give up his long-coveted titles. He later revealed in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine that he was taking cocaine to help deal with depression. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
Fury first cited an injury to back out of a Klitschko rematch, then apparently submitted a performance-enhancing drug-test sample that is to be addressed at a November hearing. Fury's promoter Peter Hennessy said it was "heartbreaking" to see him give up his long-coveted titles. He later revealed in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine that he was taking cocaine to help deal with depression. (more...)
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