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David de Gea Deserves Credit for Rescuing a Point for Manchester United
- October 22, 2016

However, Mourinho will be happy with his side's performance at Anfield, and will likely use it as a springboard for better and more consistent results in the weeks to come. "It was a really good attitude of my side". It took them more than half an hour before a Roberto Firmino header straight at De Gea represented their first attempt on goal. (more...)

Knicks waive 5 players, reduce roster to limit of 15
- October 22, 2016

As expected, former Shocker Cleanthony Early is not on the Knicks roster and will play for the organization's NBA Development League team in Westchester (N.Y.). The roster now stands at 15 players. Plumlee, a center and former star at Duke, averaged 12.7 minutes in four games, averaging 5.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 0.8 blocks. (more...)

Olympic swimmer thanks stranger who spotted cancerous mole
- October 22, 2016

Australian Olympic swimmer Mack Horton is praising a fan who encouraged him to have a mole on his chest checked out. Horton admitted the operation was only carried out after a supporter got in touch with the Australian Olympic swim team via email to raise the alarm. (more...)

New York Jets name Geno Smith their starting quarterback for Week 7
- October 22, 2016

After 11 interceptions thrown by Fitzpatrick and five Jets losses in the season's first six games, the team decided Wednesday that it had seen enough. The offensive coordinator and John Harbaugh made a decision to go for two points instead of kicking a point after touchdown, which would have put the first game into overtime. (more...)

Adam Gase points to offensive line as reason for Tannehill's struggles
- October 22, 2016

Fans attending the game screamed for Gase to swap his starting quarterback for backup Matt Moore . "Do I like it?" "Once I got to the second level and I knew I was matched up with the kicker and another guy, I just knew I was going all the way", Grant said . (more...)

Pogba no longer Premier League's 'worst' player, mocks Mourinho
- October 22, 2016

Mourinho's men now sit seventh in the table, and already find themselves five points adrift of league leaders and neighbours Manchester City. Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho insists that world record signing Paul Pogba needs time to readapt to the English game. (more...)

Cubs win away from World Series
- October 22, 2016

This game "posted just a 12.8 average TV rating in Chicago between NFL Network and CBS combined, according to a source familiar with the ratings". Instead of cheering for the Cubs, I'm cheering for the curses. The 1908 Cubs defeated Ty Cobb and the Detroit Tigers four games to one, behind two victories from righty Mordecai "Three Finger" Brown, to bring Chicago's North Siders their last World Series banner. (more...)

Wenger wants Arsenal to rule the Premier League 'jungle'
- October 22, 2016

Arsenal now face Ludogorets again in the return fixture in two weeks time . "I believe that humility is to understand that you start again from zero and that you are..." "Where I enjoy the most is up front because it's where I've been playing in recent times but I can adapt to any position in the attack ". (more...)

Swansea better under Bradley - Sigurdsson
- October 22, 2016

Playing with an extra man allowed Swansea to push forward for the equalizer, but the Gunners held on for the win. But that's not the case. It was a very exciting game to watch probably, with five goals and a red card. "We played together, with spirit, until the end, but it was hard". "Theo could have had a hat-trick and even four". "The most important thing was the three points", he added. (more...)

Terry fit for Chelsea's clash with United
- October 22, 2016

Conte will enjoy his own reunion with Paul Pogba, who has thus far failed to recapture the stellar form he enjoyed under the Italian at Juventus since returning to United in a world-record transfer in August. "I watched the game and it was a very tough game between two good teams". Different in the intensity, the number of touches on the ball, everything is different and he needs time to adapt. (more...)

Eagles must get after old friend Bradford
- October 22, 2016

That swap was met with immediate ridicule for Minnesota, though it comes across considerably better now. Bradford certainly wasn't thrilled when the Eagles drafted Wentz with the No. Bradford was with Philadelphia for just 1 1/2 years, having been traded there in March 2015 after five seasons with the St. Louis Rams. Vikings TE coach Pat Shurmur was Eagles offensive coordinator from 2013-15 and interim head coach for final game last season. (more...)

Mourinho set to miss two key players ahead of Chelsea clash
- October 22, 2016

Long time Chelsea captain and club legend John Terry, has sustained, what is reported to be, a second ankle injury in the span of 6 weeks, which might rule him out of the crucial fixture against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. (more...)

José Mourinho rounds on 'Einsteins' again after Paul Pogba's double strike
- October 22, 2016

Klopp insists his players have to be ready to overcome the challenges of a team who will look to frustrate, but says they must not forget their "responsibility" to play football that is pleasing on the eye because of Liverpool's past. Manchester United face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge this weekend in a battle between two sides desperately trying to find consistency. "I celebrated the point and it was a little bit surprising for most of the people but I was happy". (more...)

Patrice Bergeron expected to return for Bruins' home opener
- October 22, 2016

The win was the third in four games for the Bruins , who went 2-1 on their opening trip without Bergeron, their most reliable forward. The Devils' best chance during the scoreless back and forth came three minutes and change into the third period, when Taylor Hall somehow missed an empty net, though his shot appeared somewhat helped by a last second nudge by B's captain Zdeno Chara . (more...)

Defiant Hamilton repeats phone antics ahead of US GP
- October 22, 2016

Rosberg is looking for his tenth win of the season and second in North America before the series heads into the final three races. Hamilton says he wants to enjoy the race weekend, be spontaneous and have fun. "But then [if not] I'll move on". There are four races but I have still got some time here in my career for better days. One of the major factors in Hamilton's disappointing season to this point has been his starts. (more...)

LA Sparks headed to Game 5 of WNBA Finals
- October 22, 2016

The Los Angeles Sparks beat the Minnesota Lynx, 77-76, to win the WNBA championship on Thursday night, taking the series 3-2 to finish a dominant season that nobody saw coming. Parker led the Sparks with 28 points and 12 rebounds. Minnesota remained in control heading to the half, as a 6-0 run gave way to a 34-28 Lynx lead after two quarters. (more...)

Pens star diagnosed with concussion
- October 22, 2016

The Canadian ace, who has a history of concussion problems, was injured during a practice on Friday, coach Mike Sullivan confirmed. The NHL said trained spotters will be added to monitor possible concussions during all game broadcasts from its headquarters in NY. (more...)

Cleveland Indians reach the World Series
- October 22, 2016

In 2017, they will still have a starting staff that led the American League in ERA this season. Josh Donaldson and Troy Tulowitzki will return. "We never really had a big inning, never were able to really string some hits together and get a rally going", Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin said. (more...)

Tyson Fury now, officially a former world champion
- October 22, 2016

In a statement, the 28-year-old said he has vacated the belts to focus on treatment. On Wednesday, Fury vacated his WBO and WBA world heavyweight titles, saying he was unable to defend them because of his health. In an interview with Rolling Stone this month, Fury admitted to suffering from bouts of depression as well as "snorting cocaine, drinking daily and getting 'fat as a pig'". (more...)

Baltimore Ravens: Stopping Brandon Marshall Is Key
- October 22, 2016

The Baltimore Ravens dropped their third straight game last Sunday, 27-23 to the Giants in NY and it was their defense that let them down this time as they fell to 3-3. The Jets may be the most talented 1-5 team in a long time but they have a lot more problems than just at quarterback including in the secondary where Darrelle Revis is no longer unbeatable. (more...)