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Chargers win as Rivers passes Fouts
- October 17, 2016
The team that still may end up in Los Angeles was sent to commercial limbo when CBS inadvertently flipped a switch in the middle of a play during Thursday Night Football . It got to the San Diego 45 with eight seconds to go before Siemian's desperation pass was batted down by Dexter McCoil. "You can't take winning for granted in this league", defensive end Corey Liuget said. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
The team that still may end up in Los Angeles was sent to commercial limbo when CBS inadvertently flipped a switch in the middle of a play during Thursday Night Football . It got to the San Diego 45 with eight seconds to go before Siemian's desperation pass was batted down by Dexter McCoil. "You can't take winning for granted in this league", defensive end Corey Liuget said. (more...)
Potential US bid for 2026 World Cup given boost by Federation Internationale de Football Association ruling
- October 17, 2016
North America became a stronger candidate to host an expanded World Cup in 2026 after the FIFA Council agreed on Friday that European and Asian nations should not bid again so soon after Russian Federation hosts the 2018 World Cup and Qatar has the 2022 tournament. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
North America became a stronger candidate to host an expanded World Cup in 2026 after the FIFA Council agreed on Friday that European and Asian nations should not bid again so soon after Russian Federation hosts the 2018 World Cup and Qatar has the 2022 tournament. (more...)
Djokovic stunned by Bautista Agut, Murray eases through
- October 17, 2016
Plus, Bautista had to play Murray. Murray dominated with his serve, but he seemed to be a touch off the pace in the rallies, which happened to be Bautista Agut's strong suit. Wozniacki beat defending champions Jelena Jankovic 6-3, 6-4 in a battle of two former world number ones to reach the decider. "In the last few months, I have won a lot of matches and made improvements", Murray told Sky Sports . (more...)
- October 17, 2016
Plus, Bautista had to play Murray. Murray dominated with his serve, but he seemed to be a touch off the pace in the rallies, which happened to be Bautista Agut's strong suit. Wozniacki beat defending champions Jelena Jankovic 6-3, 6-4 in a battle of two former world number ones to reach the decider. "In the last few months, I have won a lot of matches and made improvements", Murray told Sky Sports . (more...)
Cleveland Indians' second starter injured via drone
- October 17, 2016
The talk this postseason has centered upon game planning and the proper deployment of relief pitchers, and while those things aren't quite so hard when you've got the absurdly dominant Miller at your disposal, the Indians' approach to both was again beyond reproach. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
The talk this postseason has centered upon game planning and the proper deployment of relief pitchers, and while those things aren't quite so hard when you've got the absurdly dominant Miller at your disposal, the Indians' approach to both was again beyond reproach. (more...)
Qualifying rained out at Dover
- October 17, 2016
Green flag: 2:15 p.m. Photo by Sean Gardner/NASCAR via Getty Images. And Buescher would only have advanced with a win. On Lap 34, the caution flag flew as Kevin Harvick's No.4 auto went up in smoke due to a broken track bar. The Prosper, TX native's only hope was for something catastrophic to happen to the front-runners at Dover , but unfortunately for him, that didn't happen. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
Green flag: 2:15 p.m. Photo by Sean Gardner/NASCAR via Getty Images. And Buescher would only have advanced with a win. On Lap 34, the caution flag flew as Kevin Harvick's No.4 auto went up in smoke due to a broken track bar. The Prosper, TX native's only hope was for something catastrophic to happen to the front-runners at Dover , but unfortunately for him, that didn't happen. (more...)
Anthony Taylor: Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho says pressure on referee
- October 17, 2016
Liverpool fans and Man United fans are not exactly bezzie mates. Manchester United boast a pretty dominate head-to-head record over Liverpool in the Premier League. When I spoke to him I told him, 'No problem , I will stay.' It was my decision. "It was only when Liverpool came in [last summer] that I never had a second thought and knew I wanted to join". (more...)
- October 17, 2016
Liverpool fans and Man United fans are not exactly bezzie mates. Manchester United boast a pretty dominate head-to-head record over Liverpool in the Premier League. When I spoke to him I told him, 'No problem , I will stay.' It was my decision. "It was only when Liverpool came in [last summer] that I never had a second thought and knew I wanted to join". (more...)
Ohio State vs. Wisconsin
- October 17, 2016
The road team, Ohio State Buckeyes are just running over their opponents. But the Buckeyes are playing like a veteran unit, and they were able to withstand a frenzied crowd and a stout Badgers defense. Wisconsin's defense also continued its dominance for much of this game. Tonight's game will be the tenth time Ohio State has played Wisconsin in Madison since Alvarez righted the ship. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
The road team, Ohio State Buckeyes are just running over their opponents. But the Buckeyes are playing like a veteran unit, and they were able to withstand a frenzied crowd and a stout Badgers defense. Wisconsin's defense also continued its dominance for much of this game. Tonight's game will be the tenth time Ohio State has played Wisconsin in Madison since Alvarez righted the ship. (more...)
Cowboys, Prescott look to keep rolling versus Packers
- October 17, 2016
Dak Prescott and Tony Romo grabbed most of the headlines for the Dallas Cowboys this week, but Ezekiel Elliott may emerge Sunday as the talk of the team. Rodgers finished 31 of 42 for a season-high 294 yards. "So I think that he's going to be - I mean you never know until we get to the game - but I think he's going to be fine". (more...)
- October 17, 2016
Dak Prescott and Tony Romo grabbed most of the headlines for the Dallas Cowboys this week, but Ezekiel Elliott may emerge Sunday as the talk of the team. Rodgers finished 31 of 42 for a season-high 294 yards. "So I think that he's going to be - I mean you never know until we get to the game - but I think he's going to be fine". (more...)
Green Bay Packers vs. Dallas Cowboys: Prediction, preview, pick to win
- October 17, 2016
Not this time . It took Rodgers until there was 6:53 left in the game to throw his first touchdown pass, a 6-yarder to Cobb, which, unfathomably, was Rodgers' first touchdown in the second half of a game this season . The streak would eventually swell to 177 passes before Prescott was intercepted in the third quarter by safety Morgan Burnett. Pro Football Focus even had them rated above the Dallas line roughly a week ago. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
Not this time . It took Rodgers until there was 6:53 left in the game to throw his first touchdown pass, a 6-yarder to Cobb, which, unfathomably, was Rodgers' first touchdown in the second half of a game this season . The streak would eventually swell to 177 passes before Prescott was intercepted in the third quarter by safety Morgan Burnett. Pro Football Focus even had them rated above the Dallas line roughly a week ago. (more...)
Rookie Prescott throws three scores as Cowboys down Packers
- October 17, 2016
The Cowboys now head to their bye week with a possible dilemma under center that likely got it's answer following Sunday's decisive win over the Packers . Watching Rodgers struggle remains freakish, but who else do you blame when your All-Pro quarterback loses a fumble inside the Dallas 5-yard line or throws a costly pick? The Cowboys bounced back with a 44-yard field goal of their own with 6:01 left in the first half. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
The Cowboys now head to their bye week with a possible dilemma under center that likely got it's answer following Sunday's decisive win over the Packers . Watching Rodgers struggle remains freakish, but who else do you blame when your All-Pro quarterback loses a fumble inside the Dallas 5-yard line or throws a costly pick? The Cowboys bounced back with a 44-yard field goal of their own with 6:01 left in the first half. (more...)
Juventus 2 Udinese 1: Dybala double spares Buffon's blushes
- October 17, 2016
Italy champions Juventus have earned a 2-1 victory over Udinese, to go 5 points clear of Roma at the top of the standings. Massimiliano Allegri left striker Gonzalo Higuain, defender Leonardo Bonucci and midfielders Sami Khedira and Dani Alves on the bench as he looks ahead to Tuesday's Champions League trip to Lyon. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
Italy champions Juventus have earned a 2-1 victory over Udinese, to go 5 points clear of Roma at the top of the standings. Massimiliano Allegri left striker Gonzalo Higuain, defender Leonardo Bonucci and midfielders Sami Khedira and Dani Alves on the bench as he looks ahead to Tuesday's Champions League trip to Lyon. (more...)
McClaren: Derby should be in Premier League
- October 17, 2016
He said he felt "lucky and honoured" to come back and work with "some damn good players" at Derby. "Now we have to work together and produce a team that supporters can be proud of - and that is what we want to do". That's the aim. We have to build and grow again and establish ourselves back up to become contenders again. Bradley might be the first American to manage in our top flight, but he's a coach who has had a long and varied career, including a five-year spell in charge of the United ... (more...)
- October 17, 2016
He said he felt "lucky and honoured" to come back and work with "some damn good players" at Derby. "Now we have to work together and produce a team that supporters can be proud of - and that is what we want to do". That's the aim. We have to build and grow again and establish ourselves back up to become contenders again. Bradley might be the first American to manage in our top flight, but he's a coach who has had a long and varied career, including a five-year spell in charge of the United ... (more...)
Packers Hold On to 23-16 Win
- October 17, 2016
Green Bay held NY to just 43 yards on the ground on 15 carries, as the Bobby Rainey and Orleans Darkwa tandem didn't instill serious fear into the Packers' defense. Eddie Lacy ran for more than 100-yards against the Lions and was well on his way to another 100-yard day before leaving the game early in the second half with a left ankle injury. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
Green Bay held NY to just 43 yards on the ground on 15 carries, as the Bobby Rainey and Orleans Darkwa tandem didn't instill serious fear into the Packers' defense. Eddie Lacy ran for more than 100-yards against the Lions and was well on his way to another 100-yard day before leaving the game early in the second half with a left ankle injury. (more...)
No. 10 Nebraska hangs on for 27-22 victory at Indiana
- October 17, 2016
But the improving Hoosiers (3-3, 1-2) didn't make it easy as they tried to beat their first top 10 opponent since 1987. After unveiling new uniforms that incorporated Indiana's trademark candy stripes on their shoulders and a script IN on the trousers, IN hopes of changing course, it didn't quite work. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
But the improving Hoosiers (3-3, 1-2) didn't make it easy as they tried to beat their first top 10 opponent since 1987. After unveiling new uniforms that incorporated Indiana's trademark candy stripes on their shoulders and a script IN on the trousers, IN hopes of changing course, it didn't quite work. (more...)
Wrigleyville Erupts After Cubs Slam To NLCS Game 1 Win
- October 17, 2016
The odd thing is that he burned up his bullpen in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Giants, got burned in a 6-5 loss and learned that Chapman, his 100-mph closer, might not be the best option when the Cubs need two innings and six outs instead of just one and three. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
The odd thing is that he burned up his bullpen in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Giants, got burned in a 6-5 loss and learned that Chapman, his 100-mph closer, might not be the best option when the Cubs need two innings and six outs instead of just one and three. (more...)
Steele rallies to win PGA Tour season opener at Safeway Open
- October 17, 2016
His best work before the third round was stopped by wet conditions, however, were the par saves. "Making that transition has been a little tough", Steele said. He two-putted from long range on the par-5 16th, holed an 18-foot birdie on the 17th and then made a 7-foot birdie putt on the 18th. Phil Mickelson, meanwhile, followed three 69s with a bogey-free five-under par 67 and finished tied for eighth. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
His best work before the third round was stopped by wet conditions, however, were the par saves. "Making that transition has been a little tough", Steele said. He two-putted from long range on the par-5 16th, holed an 18-foot birdie on the 17th and then made a 7-foot birdie putt on the 18th. Phil Mickelson, meanwhile, followed three 69s with a bogey-free five-under par 67 and finished tied for eighth. (more...)
Wenger: Arsenal will need to break bank to keep Ozil
- October 17, 2016
We can only control ourselves, if we play well we win games and that's all we can do. "We've been in this situation [contending at the top of the table] before". In the game, I'm happy that he gets goals, and I hope that gives him the taste to try more. He said: 'We understand it's been a tough stretch and when you look at the table you understand that our work is cut out for us, but there are 30 more matches and I still believe. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
We can only control ourselves, if we play well we win games and that's all we can do. "We've been in this situation [contending at the top of the table] before". In the game, I'm happy that he gets goals, and I hope that gives him the taste to try more. He said: 'We understand it's been a tough stretch and when you look at the table you understand that our work is cut out for us, but there are 30 more matches and I still believe. (more...)
Ohio State outlasts Wisconsin for 30-23 overtime win
- October 17, 2016
Barrett also ran for two touchdowns for the Buckeyes (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten) in tense contest between league heavyweights. As a team, Ohio State is averaging 323.6 yards per game, good for third in the country. "They had an extra week to prepare and we had to make adjustments in the first half", Barrett said. "You look at those things. how can we finish", Chryst said. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
Barrett also ran for two touchdowns for the Buckeyes (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten) in tense contest between league heavyweights. As a team, Ohio State is averaging 323.6 yards per game, good for third in the country. "They had an extra week to prepare and we had to make adjustments in the first half", Barrett said. "You look at those things. how can we finish", Chryst said. (more...)
Spain's Ciganda earns 1st LPGA win in S. Korea
- October 17, 2016
Spaniard Ciganda, a three-times victor on the Ladies European Tour and Order of Merit champion in 2012, squandered a four-shot lead with five holes to play but found herself in a playoff after Lee failed to par the last. Even after the mishap, Ciganda still held a three-stroke advantage over the field with four holes to play at 12-under. CARY, N.C. (AP) - Bernhard Langer birdied the final four holes for his second straight 5-under 67 and a two-stroke lead in the PGA Tour Champions' SAS ... (more...)
- October 17, 2016
Spaniard Ciganda, a three-times victor on the Ladies European Tour and Order of Merit champion in 2012, squandered a four-shot lead with five holes to play but found herself in a playoff after Lee failed to par the last. Even after the mishap, Ciganda still held a three-stroke advantage over the field with four holes to play at 12-under. CARY, N.C. (AP) - Bernhard Langer birdied the final four holes for his second straight 5-under 67 and a two-stroke lead in the PGA Tour Champions' SAS ... (more...)
Alli salvages point for Tottenham at West Brom
- October 17, 2016
Pulis will be hoping that he's fit enough for this weekend. The 29-year-old defender's current deal, worth around £40,000 per week, runs out at the end of next season, and he will be expecting to double that after a host of first-team stars recently extended their deals at White Hart Lane. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
Pulis will be hoping that he's fit enough for this weekend. The 29-year-old defender's current deal, worth around £40,000 per week, runs out at the end of next season, and he will be expecting to double that after a host of first-team stars recently extended their deals at White Hart Lane. (more...)
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