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Are Indians adding to list of great postseason bullpens?
- October 22, 2016
After managing just two baserunners against Merritt in 4.1 innings (one of which was promptly erased on a double play), Cleveland's bullpen again took care of the rest and ended Toronto's season. The Blue Jays put only two runners in scoring position in the game. "And really both of them made their name here in Toronto ". When the Cleveland-imported team of Shapiro and Atkins formed in Toronto late previous year, many expected them to, eventually, shift gears and install "their guy" at ... (more...)
- October 22, 2016
After managing just two baserunners against Merritt in 4.1 innings (one of which was promptly erased on a double play), Cleveland's bullpen again took care of the rest and ended Toronto's season. The Blue Jays put only two runners in scoring position in the game. "And really both of them made their name here in Toronto ". When the Cleveland-imported team of Shapiro and Atkins formed in Toronto late previous year, many expected them to, eventually, shift gears and install "their guy" at ... (more...)
Kerber to finish year as world number one
- October 22, 2016
Kerber has never advanced beyond the group stage in four appearances at the season-ending tournament, but she has set her sights on the Billie Jean King trophy this year, as she said yesterday: "It was an unbelievable year for me, I'm trying to enjoy every single moment and it's nice to be back here in Singapore ". (more...)
- October 22, 2016
Kerber has never advanced beyond the group stage in four appearances at the season-ending tournament, but she has set her sights on the Billie Jean King trophy this year, as she said yesterday: "It was an unbelievable year for me, I'm trying to enjoy every single moment and it's nice to be back here in Singapore ". (more...)
Joe Hart expects tough test for England in trip to Slovenia
- October 22, 2016
Manchester City goalkeeper Hart, on loan at Torino, was the hero for England as he continually denied the Slovenians on their home soil. As can be seen in the match highlights video below, Joe Hart had to be at his best to keep Slovenia out on a number of other occasions as the likes of Eric Dier made errors throughout the clash. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
Manchester City goalkeeper Hart, on loan at Torino, was the hero for England as he continually denied the Slovenians on their home soil. As can be seen in the match highlights video below, Joe Hart had to be at his best to keep Slovenia out on a number of other occasions as the likes of Eric Dier made errors throughout the clash. (more...)
Kaepernick to get another start for 49ers
- October 22, 2016
In the postgame news conference Sunday , Kaepernick said he was unaware of such an incident. "For me to be able to have someone like that come before me is huge, and he is someone that helped pave the way for this to happen". Outside New Era Field, one vendor was selling a T-shirt that said "Wanted: Notorious Disgrace to America", and featured a picture of Kaepernick throwing a pass and a bullseye aimed at his chest. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
In the postgame news conference Sunday , Kaepernick said he was unaware of such an incident. "For me to be able to have someone like that come before me is huge, and he is someone that helped pave the way for this to happen". Outside New Era Field, one vendor was selling a T-shirt that said "Wanted: Notorious Disgrace to America", and featured a picture of Kaepernick throwing a pass and a bullseye aimed at his chest. (more...)
Erratic Steelers defense hoping to disrupt Gronk, Patriots
- October 22, 2016
Brady's 17 seasons with one team are tied for the most by an National Football League quarterback with John Brodie (San Francisco) and Marino (Miami). Red Zone and Goal-to-go Efficiency: Weekly theme here, eh? Before the end of the 2016 season is over, the Patriots might be able to boast of their own Fab Four. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
Brady's 17 seasons with one team are tied for the most by an National Football League quarterback with John Brodie (San Francisco) and Marino (Miami). Red Zone and Goal-to-go Efficiency: Weekly theme here, eh? Before the end of the 2016 season is over, the Patriots might be able to boast of their own Fab Four. (more...)
King County Sheriff blasts National Football League over Josh Brown case
- October 22, 2016
It now says personnel whose violations involve domestic violence will be subject to a "baseline suspension without pay of six games, with consideration given to any aggravating or mitigating factors". The move came one day after Brown was left behind by the Giants when they left for London on Thursday evening. In the letter, which was obtained by Rapoport, Birch states the reason for the league reopening its investigation. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
It now says personnel whose violations involve domestic violence will be subject to a "baseline suspension without pay of six games, with consideration given to any aggravating or mitigating factors". The move came one day after Brown was left behind by the Giants when they left for London on Thursday evening. In the letter, which was obtained by Rapoport, Birch states the reason for the league reopening its investigation. (more...)
Konta hails 'spectacular week' despite China Open final defeat
- October 22, 2016
The quarterfinal match saw a roller coaster performance from Zhang, who stormed to 4-0 in the opening set in just 15 minutes but dropped 12 games in a row to concede the shock defeat. Despite the loss, by reaching the final Konta has amassed enough points to break into the top 10 - the first British woman to do so since Jo Durie in 1984. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
The quarterfinal match saw a roller coaster performance from Zhang, who stormed to 4-0 in the opening set in just 15 minutes but dropped 12 games in a row to concede the shock defeat. Despite the loss, by reaching the final Konta has amassed enough points to break into the top 10 - the first British woman to do so since Jo Durie in 1984. (more...)
Cubs Win Again, 8-4 in Game Five, Take Control of NLCS
- October 22, 2016
Aggressive bullpen management has become the mortgage bundles of the postseason. Although Kershaw wasn't chosen for Game 5, Roberts clearly didn't have much faith in the alternative, pulling Maeda after just 3 2-3 innings and 76 pitches. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
Aggressive bullpen management has become the mortgage bundles of the postseason. Although Kershaw wasn't chosen for Game 5, Roberts clearly didn't have much faith in the alternative, pulling Maeda after just 3 2-3 innings and 76 pitches. (more...)
EPL 2016/17: Manchester City 1-1 Everton- 5 Talking Points
- October 22, 2016
It needed a 72nd-minute goal by Nolito, seconds after the Spain forward came on as a substitute, to earn City a point from a game it dominated at Etihad Stadium , with 72 percent possession and 19 shots on goal. "You can practise penalties but there is no pressure there - penalties in the crucial moments are [real] penalties", he said. The result means City have now dropped 5 points in their last two games and are currently tied at the top of the table with Arsenal. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
It needed a 72nd-minute goal by Nolito, seconds after the Spain forward came on as a substitute, to earn City a point from a game it dominated at Etihad Stadium , with 72 percent possession and 19 shots on goal. "You can practise penalties but there is no pressure there - penalties in the crucial moments are [real] penalties", he said. The result means City have now dropped 5 points in their last two games and are currently tied at the top of the table with Arsenal. (more...)
Badgers fall in OT to Ohio State
- October 22, 2016
Barrett was fantastic, throwing for 226 yards and a touchdown and rushing for 92 yards and two touchdowns. But there is more than anecdotal evidence to support the notion that UW thrives on home cooking, especially when it's after the dinner hour. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
Barrett was fantastic, throwing for 226 yards and a touchdown and rushing for 92 yards and two touchdowns. But there is more than anecdotal evidence to support the notion that UW thrives on home cooking, especially when it's after the dinner hour. (more...)
Suzuka win puts Rosberg firmly in control
- October 22, 2016
Lewis Hamilton has laid the blame for his poor start in Suzuka firmly on himself as his world championship defence slips from his grasp. When he was roundly pilloried for that, he compounded his mistake two days later when he walked out of a press conference without taking any questions. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
Lewis Hamilton has laid the blame for his poor start in Suzuka firmly on himself as his world championship defence slips from his grasp. When he was roundly pilloried for that, he compounded his mistake two days later when he walked out of a press conference without taking any questions. (more...)
F1 Raceweek: Rosberg fastest in FP2, Hamilton third
- October 22, 2016
Grand Prix, but is confident it can be resolved ahead of qualifying on Saturday. On the softest rubber Verstappen then improved to 1m 38.258s to go third, as Rosberg on the same tyre clipped down to 1m 37.358s which remained the fastest lap of the session. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
Grand Prix, but is confident it can be resolved ahead of qualifying on Saturday. On the softest rubber Verstappen then improved to 1m 38.258s to go third, as Rosberg on the same tyre clipped down to 1m 37.358s which remained the fastest lap of the session. (more...)
Rosberg dominates first day of practice
- October 22, 2016
Rosberg started from the pole in Texas in each of the last two years only to see Hamilton win. Hamilton looked quick in the first stages of second practice, lapping within 0.3secs of Rosberg on the first runs, despite using the slower medium tyre while the German was on the soft. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
Rosberg started from the pole in Texas in each of the last two years only to see Hamilton win. Hamilton looked quick in the first stages of second practice, lapping within 0.3secs of Rosberg on the first runs, despite using the slower medium tyre while the German was on the soft. (more...)
Rio Silver medallist PV Sindhu crashes out of Denmark Open
- October 22, 2016
Rio Olympic medallist PV Sindhu had never met the 12th ranked Sayaka Sato before and was initially troubled by the lefty's angular crosscourt smashes into the corner all through the first game. After this fixture, they have a head-to-head of 2-2. In the second round of the men's singles competition , India's Ajay Jayaram and HS Prannoy also suffered losses. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
Rio Olympic medallist PV Sindhu had never met the 12th ranked Sayaka Sato before and was initially troubled by the lefty's angular crosscourt smashes into the corner all through the first game. After this fixture, they have a head-to-head of 2-2. In the second round of the men's singles competition , India's Ajay Jayaram and HS Prannoy also suffered losses. (more...)
Terry ruled out of United clash
- October 22, 2016
Let us know in the comments section below. Paul Pogba put in a man of the match performance with a brace, while Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard were the other players on the score sheet. Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge, nearly a year after he was sacked by the club for a second time following a terrible start to the defence of their Premier league title, adds extra spice to the fixture this season. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
Let us know in the comments section below. Paul Pogba put in a man of the match performance with a brace, while Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard were the other players on the score sheet. Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge, nearly a year after he was sacked by the club for a second time following a terrible start to the defence of their Premier league title, adds extra spice to the fixture this season. (more...)
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Detroit Lions: Full Report Card Grades for Eagles
- October 22, 2016
Agholor was racing down the field, but admitted that he was having trouble locating the ball. Somehow, even with a pair of Lions nearby, linebacker Nigel Bradham came away with the ball to set the offense up at the 16. The Eagles hadn't given up a passing touchdown, a point in the first quarter or allowed offenses to combine to score three TDs through three games. Referees reviewed the play and told Pederson that Kelce did not make contact with the ball, which is why the Lions were awarded ... (more...)
- October 22, 2016
Agholor was racing down the field, but admitted that he was having trouble locating the ball. Somehow, even with a pair of Lions nearby, linebacker Nigel Bradham came away with the ball to set the offense up at the 16. The Eagles hadn't given up a passing touchdown, a point in the first quarter or allowed offenses to combine to score three TDs through three games. Referees reviewed the play and told Pederson that Kelce did not make contact with the ball, which is why the Lions were awarded ... (more...)
Arsene Wenger urges Mesut Ozil to extend contract with Arsenal
- October 22, 2016
If I was Wenger I would be really pushing for those contract extensions while everything at the club is so rosy, so do you think that recent events on the pitch will be the reason Arsenal secure the futures of these two key players? "We would obviously like to be in that strong position of finishing top, but you know, we need to keep performing to reach that goal". (more...)
- October 22, 2016
If I was Wenger I would be really pushing for those contract extensions while everything at the club is so rosy, so do you think that recent events on the pitch will be the reason Arsenal secure the futures of these two key players? "We would obviously like to be in that strong position of finishing top, but you know, we need to keep performing to reach that goal". (more...)
Bangladesh vs England: International cricket, 1st Test
- October 22, 2016
The experienced pair cracked nine boundaries in 29.3 overs and nearly marshalled their team through the second session unscathed, but Adil Rashid gave England the much-needed breakthrough at the stroke of tea break.The legspinner lured Mahmudullah (38) into playing away from his body and induced an edge back to Joe Root at the slips. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
The experienced pair cracked nine boundaries in 29.3 overs and nearly marshalled their team through the second session unscathed, but Adil Rashid gave England the much-needed breakthrough at the stroke of tea break.The legspinner lured Mahmudullah (38) into playing away from his body and induced an edge back to Joe Root at the slips. (more...)
NLDS Game 3: Nationals overpower Dodgers to take series lead
- October 22, 2016
In the humble, cheerful, grinning, disbelieving face of backup catcher Jose Lobaton , in his one swing and his three-run homer-through-the-wind on Sunday , this playoff series between the Washington Nationals and the Los Angeles Dodgers now lives and breathes and has its being. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
In the humble, cheerful, grinning, disbelieving face of backup catcher Jose Lobaton , in his one swing and his three-run homer-through-the-wind on Sunday , this playoff series between the Washington Nationals and the Los Angeles Dodgers now lives and breathes and has its being. (more...)
Prescott, Elliott The New Faces Of Dallas Cowboys?
- October 22, 2016
For a quarterback who had posted season passer ratings of 101.2 or higher every year from 2009-2014, including a record-setting 122.5 rating in 2011, to see Rodgers rank just 20th in the league in that category this season with an 88.4 rating is nothing short of shocking. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
For a quarterback who had posted season passer ratings of 101.2 or higher every year from 2009-2014, including a record-setting 122.5 rating in 2011, to see Rodgers rank just 20th in the league in that category this season with an 88.4 rating is nothing short of shocking. (more...)
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