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Seattle's drive for an NBA team got an assist
- October 26, 2016
By using private funds for an arena expected to cost well beyond the initial $490 million estimates, Hansen could wait out any expansion process. The offer addresses some concerns that were expressed by councilmembers when the street vacation went up for vote back in May. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
By using private funds for an arena expected to cost well beyond the initial $490 million estimates, Hansen could wait out any expansion process. The offer addresses some concerns that were expressed by councilmembers when the street vacation went up for vote back in May. (more...)
Anderson absent again as England unchanged for India tour
- October 26, 2016
They open their series against India in Rajkot on the 9th November and will also play matches in Visakhapatnam, Mohali, Mumbai and Chennai. Both England captain Alastair Cook and head coach Trevor Bayliss have stressed the need to manage their bowlers' workloads during a period that sees them play seven Tests in nine weeks. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
They open their series against India in Rajkot on the 9th November and will also play matches in Visakhapatnam, Mohali, Mumbai and Chennai. Both England captain Alastair Cook and head coach Trevor Bayliss have stressed the need to manage their bowlers' workloads during a period that sees them play seven Tests in nine weeks. (more...)
Indians name Kluber as Game One starter
- October 26, 2016
Other than add another starting pitcher, possibly not much. "Myself even a little bit because of my mom". "I've been waiting for this a long time". I won't be pulling for him (tonight), but he's very special. I think that we've just kind of, I guess, in developing a culture of the team, that's been part of it". Second baseman Jason Kipnis, one of the Indians' most important players, suffered an ankle sprain during Cleveland's celebration of the ALCS title. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
Other than add another starting pitcher, possibly not much. "Myself even a little bit because of my mom". "I've been waiting for this a long time". I won't be pulling for him (tonight), but he's very special. I think that we've just kind of, I guess, in developing a culture of the team, that's been part of it". Second baseman Jason Kipnis, one of the Indians' most important players, suffered an ankle sprain during Cleveland's celebration of the ALCS title. (more...)
Vols want to make statement against Alabama
- October 26, 2016
This was the most-complete football game Alabama has played all season, and if that continues nobody is going to stop the Crimson Tide's national championship defense. With two each were Tim Williams (both were for loss, including a 17-yard sack), Rashaan Evans, Ryan Anderson, and DaRon Payne. Chance Hall was pulled in the first half, and Brett Kendrick also got hurt against the Tide. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
This was the most-complete football game Alabama has played all season, and if that continues nobody is going to stop the Crimson Tide's national championship defense. With two each were Tim Williams (both were for loss, including a 17-yard sack), Rashaan Evans, Ryan Anderson, and DaRon Payne. Chance Hall was pulled in the first half, and Brett Kendrick also got hurt against the Tide. (more...)
Toronto wins regular-season finale, misses first-round bye
- October 26, 2016
The New York Red Bulls , FC Dallas and Colorado Rapids have already secured first-round byes. If the defense holds up and Toronto can make it the next round, then the team will have genuinely improved upon what it achieved last season when it qualified for the postseason for the first time , but was sent packing after a knockout round loss to the Montreal Impact. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
The New York Red Bulls , FC Dallas and Colorado Rapids have already secured first-round byes. If the defense holds up and Toronto can make it the next round, then the team will have genuinely improved upon what it achieved last season when it qualified for the postseason for the first time , but was sent packing after a knockout round loss to the Montreal Impact. (more...)
Angelique Kerber: Chicken rice and year-end title on her mind
- October 26, 2016
With Cibulkova's return game nullified - she won only four points on Keys' serve in the opening set - the set did not last much longer, Keys wrapping it up after just 22 minutes with another booming delivery. Kerber didn't hold on to the advantage, surrendering her own serve on a second double-fault in the eighth game. Starting the second once more with an immediate break, this time the pressure was on as Kerber leapt out to a 5-2 lead. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
With Cibulkova's return game nullified - she won only four points on Keys' serve in the opening set - the set did not last much longer, Keys wrapping it up after just 22 minutes with another booming delivery. Kerber didn't hold on to the advantage, surrendering her own serve on a second double-fault in the eighth game. Starting the second once more with an immediate break, this time the pressure was on as Kerber leapt out to a 5-2 lead. (more...)
Spurs rout Warriors in season opener
- October 26, 2016
Dwyane Wade is not playing for the Miami Heat anymore. Chicago is expected to fall back this season but the departure of both Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah (both now with those Knicks ) may be a plus considering their history of issues. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
Dwyane Wade is not playing for the Miami Heat anymore. Chicago is expected to fall back this season but the departure of both Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah (both now with those Knicks ) may be a plus considering their history of issues. (more...)
Indians' Perez hits 2 homers in Series opener
- October 26, 2016
So the Indians will want to have plenty of bullpen available and pitching coach Mickey Callaway and president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said more relievers being available was a factor - which they believed likely, because: 1) The expectation that Kluber will provide length in Game 1, thus not overexposing the pen. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
So the Indians will want to have plenty of bullpen available and pitching coach Mickey Callaway and president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said more relievers being available was a factor - which they believed likely, because: 1) The expectation that Kluber will provide length in Game 1, thus not overexposing the pen. (more...)
Daniel Sturridge double sends Liverpool into EFL Cup quarter-finals
- October 26, 2016
Both sides made the expected sweeping changes for the fourth-round tie, which included a debut for 18-year-old Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold while midfielder Georges-Kevin Nkoudou and defender Cameron Carter-Vickers started for Spurs. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
Both sides made the expected sweeping changes for the fourth-round tie, which included a debut for 18-year-old Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold while midfielder Georges-Kevin Nkoudou and defender Cameron Carter-Vickers started for Spurs. (more...)
Dolphins' HC Adam Gase is pleased with RB Jay Ajayi's turnaround
- October 26, 2016
In fact, the Bills drafted a stud pass rusher in Shaq Lawson , who hasn't even set foot on the field yet due to a preseason injury. Gase said, "I'm not gonna change the way he plays". Their 67-yard total was only better than their 65-yards rushing output in Week 1 at Baltimore. The Buffalo Bills running back is expected to be evaluated again early in the week, but Rex Ryan may not make a determination until close to game time, just as he did this week against the Dolphins . (more...)
- October 26, 2016
In fact, the Bills drafted a stud pass rusher in Shaq Lawson , who hasn't even set foot on the field yet due to a preseason injury. Gase said, "I'm not gonna change the way he plays". Their 67-yard total was only better than their 65-yards rushing output in Week 1 at Baltimore. The Buffalo Bills running back is expected to be evaluated again early in the week, but Rex Ryan may not make a determination until close to game time, just as he did this week against the Dolphins . (more...)
Hamlin advances in Chase without help from teammates
- October 26, 2016
Non-Chaser, Brian Scott, posted a career-best, runner-up finish, restarting on the front row next to Logano in overtime for a two-lap sprint to the finish and maintaining his position. "I don't think any of us had any fun and none of us enjoyed it", Kenseth said. The yellow flag resulting from Truex's blown engine was the only caution of the first half of the race, but in the end, the yellow flag waved a total of six times, with five cautions between lap 114 and lap 186 of the race ... (more...)
- October 26, 2016
Non-Chaser, Brian Scott, posted a career-best, runner-up finish, restarting on the front row next to Logano in overtime for a two-lap sprint to the finish and maintaining his position. "I don't think any of us had any fun and none of us enjoyed it", Kenseth said. The yellow flag resulting from Truex's blown engine was the only caution of the first half of the race, but in the end, the yellow flag waved a total of six times, with five cautions between lap 114 and lap 186 of the race ... (more...)
United, City in a rut ahead of derby in English League Cup
- October 26, 2016
I can't, so it is really bad! Manchester City will be without influential midfielder Kevin De Bruyne for Wednesday's EFL Cup clash against rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford . "We're going to rotate, yeah - several [reserve] players are going to play for sure". Pep Guardiola's squad are coming off a 1-1 draw vs Southampton in the EPL on Sunday in which the Citizens dominated most of the match. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
I can't, so it is really bad! Manchester City will be without influential midfielder Kevin De Bruyne for Wednesday's EFL Cup clash against rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford . "We're going to rotate, yeah - several [reserve] players are going to play for sure". Pep Guardiola's squad are coming off a 1-1 draw vs Southampton in the EPL on Sunday in which the Citizens dominated most of the match. (more...)
Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson to face off in Philippines for charity
- October 26, 2016
But he tried out the TaylorMade driver, 3-wood and 5-wood and liked them so much he put them in play at Sheshan International. Most recently, McIlroy narrowly beat out Johnson for the FedEx Cup when he won the Tour Championship in a playoff. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
But he tried out the TaylorMade driver, 3-wood and 5-wood and liked them so much he put them in play at Sheshan International. Most recently, McIlroy narrowly beat out Johnson for the FedEx Cup when he won the Tour Championship in a playoff. (more...)
Cleveland rocks the sports world
- October 26, 2016
James - the NBA Finals MVP - will receive his ring before the season-opening game against the New York Knicks, while across Gateway Plaza, the Indians bid to end their 68-year World Series drought. Tuesday will be his third ring ceremony, but first in Northeast Ohio. I've done it twice already. "It's something no one can ever take away from you". (more...)
- October 26, 2016
James - the NBA Finals MVP - will receive his ring before the season-opening game against the New York Knicks, while across Gateway Plaza, the Indians bid to end their 68-year World Series drought. Tuesday will be his third ring ceremony, but first in Northeast Ohio. I've done it twice already. "It's something no one can ever take away from you". (more...)
Ibrahimovic vows to be clinical for United
- October 26, 2016
If we can come out of them with positive results it can be the start of something for us this season. "We've got some tough games coming up and I thought it was important to come away from home and not lose [at Liverpool] which we didn't, " he said . (more...)
- October 26, 2016
If we can come out of them with positive results it can be the start of something for us this season. "We've got some tough games coming up and I thought it was important to come away from home and not lose [at Liverpool] which we didn't, " he said . (more...)
Injured Anderson misses start of England's tour of India
- October 26, 2016
I'm not sure we'd be game enough to drop him anyway; we might get a thump in the head. "His defence to spin that he's improved out of sight". It was arguably Stokes' finest all-round display in an England shirt and that it came on a turning wicket not generally suited to his strengths was all the more satisfying for Bayliss. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
I'm not sure we'd be game enough to drop him anyway; we might get a thump in the head. "His defence to spin that he's improved out of sight". It was arguably Stokes' finest all-round display in an England shirt and that it came on a turning wicket not generally suited to his strengths was all the more satisfying for Bayliss. (more...)
Heritage Classic between Oilers and Jets delayed an hour by sunlight
- October 26, 2016
Letestu scored his second goal of the season on a short-handed breakaway. "I just tried something stupid and they got the puck and scored", said Laine. "We shouldn't hit the panic button too soon here". The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-5, Saturday, as part of the NHL's Heritage Classic at Investors Group field. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
Letestu scored his second goal of the season on a short-handed breakaway. "I just tried something stupid and they got the puck and scored", said Laine. "We shouldn't hit the panic button too soon here". The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-5, Saturday, as part of the NHL's Heritage Classic at Investors Group field. (more...)
Indians Dominate Cubs In Game 1 Of World Series
- October 26, 2016
First World Series experience, and just trying to go out there and compete and try to get good ABs up there, and try to get on base and make something happen. "We got ahead of hitters today". He tied the franchise record for RBIs and joined Manny Ramirez and Jim Thome as the only Cleveland players to hit two homers in a postseason game. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
First World Series experience, and just trying to go out there and compete and try to get good ABs up there, and try to get on base and make something happen. "We got ahead of hitters today". He tied the franchise record for RBIs and joined Manny Ramirez and Jim Thome as the only Cleveland players to hit two homers in a postseason game. (more...)
Noren triumphs at The Grove
- October 26, 2016
Alex Noren sealed his third European Tour title of a fruitful year with a two-shot victory in the British Masters on Sunday. This year's Scottish Open and European Masters champion held a three-shot advantage going into the final round over Richard Bland, but heavy morning rain led to play being suspended for a couple of hours and the format of the last day being changed to two-tee starts. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
Alex Noren sealed his third European Tour title of a fruitful year with a two-shot victory in the British Masters on Sunday. This year's Scottish Open and European Masters champion held a three-shot advantage going into the final round over Richard Bland, but heavy morning rain led to play being suspended for a couple of hours and the format of the last day being changed to two-tee starts. (more...)
Ikeme's Wolves Sack Italy Legend Zenga As Coach
- October 26, 2016
Under Zenga, a former manager of Sampdoria, Wolves won just four of his 14 games in charge and lie 18th in the table. Stefano Cusin, assistant head coach, has also been relieved of his duties whilst first team coach Rob Edwards has been placed in temporary charge, supported by Under-23s coach, Scott Sellars. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
Under Zenga, a former manager of Sampdoria, Wolves won just four of his 14 games in charge and lie 18th in the table. Stefano Cusin, assistant head coach, has also been relieved of his duties whilst first team coach Rob Edwards has been placed in temporary charge, supported by Under-23s coach, Scott Sellars. (more...)
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