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'Hand in hand': Vigil held on Westminster Bridge for terrorist attack victims
- April 02, 2017
He then crashed his vehicle in to railings, he then ran into to the grounds of Parliament with two knives' and stabbed to death PC Keith Palmer as he tried to stop entering the grounds. The inquest, which was opened at Westminster Coroner's Court on Wednesday by senior coroner Dr Fiona Wilcox, came as Commons Speaker John Bercow told MPs there will be two reviews into security at Parliament following the attack. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
He then crashed his vehicle in to railings, he then ran into to the grounds of Parliament with two knives' and stabbed to death PC Keith Palmer as he tried to stop entering the grounds. The inquest, which was opened at Westminster Coroner's Court on Wednesday by senior coroner Dr Fiona Wilcox, came as Commons Speaker John Bercow told MPs there will be two reviews into security at Parliament following the attack. (more...)
Furious Arsenal fans given chance to redirect wrath as Wenger gets respite
- April 02, 2017
Fans protest against Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger outside the Emirates Stadium before the Champions League match against Bayern Munich March 7, 2017. If these next 11 go the way the last six have gone (two wins, four losses) and Arsenal stay outside the top four for the first time since Bruce Rioch, this will be a very interesting summer indeed. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Fans protest against Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger outside the Emirates Stadium before the Champions League match against Bayern Munich March 7, 2017. If these next 11 go the way the last six have gone (two wins, four losses) and Arsenal stay outside the top four for the first time since Bruce Rioch, this will be a very interesting summer indeed. (more...)
Senate committee votes to appoint, not elect state's chief educator
- April 02, 2017
So Senate President Pro Tem David Long, R-Fort Wayne, allowed an amendment moving the effective date to 2025; requiring a person tapped for the role to live in IN for at least two years and meet some education and licensure requirements. John Zerwas, R-Richmond, and the House's lead budget writer, said in response to critical questions from Democrats. Texas has a luxury most states don't - almost $11 billion socked away in a state savings account, also known as the rainy day fund. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
So Senate President Pro Tem David Long, R-Fort Wayne, allowed an amendment moving the effective date to 2025; requiring a person tapped for the role to live in IN for at least two years and meet some education and licensure requirements. John Zerwas, R-Richmond, and the House's lead budget writer, said in response to critical questions from Democrats. Texas has a luxury most states don't - almost $11 billion socked away in a state savings account, also known as the rainy day fund. (more...)
Roger Federer to face Tomas Berdych in Miami quarter-finals
- April 02, 2017
Federer improves his FedEx ATP Head2Head against Berdych to 18-6 and has won their past seven matches . Del Porto, ranked 32nd, appeared to lose pace and power after bandaging his wrist during the second set, yet he was able to prolong the contest by saving a break point in the seventh game before Federer's decisive forehand victor in the 10th. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Federer improves his FedEx ATP Head2Head against Berdych to 18-6 and has won their past seven matches . Del Porto, ranked 32nd, appeared to lose pace and power after bandaging his wrist during the second set, yet he was able to prolong the contest by saving a break point in the seventh game before Federer's decisive forehand victor in the 10th. (more...)
Celtic's latest title party delayed by Aberdeen win
- April 02, 2017
However, Rodgers is preparing to return to Edinburgh, where it all began for him, to take the final step to the title. "We will go to Tynecastle expecting a hard 90 minutes and hopefully we will come away with the three points, because that is what we look to do in every game". (more...)
- April 02, 2017
However, Rodgers is preparing to return to Edinburgh, where it all began for him, to take the final step to the title. "We will go to Tynecastle expecting a hard 90 minutes and hopefully we will come away with the three points, because that is what we look to do in every game". (more...)
Origi targeting Champions League after 'special' Liverpool derby win
- April 02, 2017
Sadio Mane was the man to make the breakthrough, the Senegalese producing a brilliant driving run before firing the ball past a wrong-footed Joel Robles in the Everton goal. However, the situation lasted just two minutes and 57 seconds before Coutinho beat two players and curled a shot into the top corner. He reclaimed the lead for Liverpool in spectacular style by picking up the ball 40 meters (yards) out, drifting past Idrissa Gueye, cutting inside Pennington and curling brilliantly ... (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Sadio Mane was the man to make the breakthrough, the Senegalese producing a brilliant driving run before firing the ball past a wrong-footed Joel Robles in the Everton goal. However, the situation lasted just two minutes and 57 seconds before Coutinho beat two players and curled a shot into the top corner. He reclaimed the lead for Liverpool in spectacular style by picking up the ball 40 meters (yards) out, drifting past Idrissa Gueye, cutting inside Pennington and curling brilliantly ... (more...)
Anthony Crolla admits he can not compete with Jorge Linares in this aspect
- April 02, 2017
Born in Venezuela but a resident of Tokyo since the age of 17, the well-travelled Linares belatedly looks set to headline a major event in the U.S., with the wheels in motion for a Las Vegas unification against WBC champion Garcia. Garcia's stake in the fight comes from the fact that the World Boxing Council has ordered that the victor face Garcia to unify the titles. Anthony Crolla is not ruling out the possibility of moving up to light-welterweight after his second defeat to Jorge Linares. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Born in Venezuela but a resident of Tokyo since the age of 17, the well-travelled Linares belatedly looks set to headline a major event in the U.S., with the wheels in motion for a Las Vegas unification against WBC champion Garcia. Garcia's stake in the fight comes from the fact that the World Boxing Council has ordered that the victor face Garcia to unify the titles. Anthony Crolla is not ruling out the possibility of moving up to light-welterweight after his second defeat to Jorge Linares. (more...)
Day leaves Match Play as mother battles lung cancer
- April 02, 2017
But they had to wait some two hours to start their sudden-death playoff. Sergio Garcia claimed his first win in Group Seven with a 4&3 victory over Kevin Chappell, but he will need to beat fellow Spaniard Jon Rahm to advance. Molinari would have been Noren's opponent on Friday, but the withdrawal also locked up a 3-0 mark for Noren who did his part in getting to 2-0 just like Kjeldsen. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
But they had to wait some two hours to start their sudden-death playoff. Sergio Garcia claimed his first win in Group Seven with a 4&3 victory over Kevin Chappell, but he will need to beat fellow Spaniard Jon Rahm to advance. Molinari would have been Noren's opponent on Friday, but the withdrawal also locked up a 3-0 mark for Noren who did his part in getting to 2-0 just like Kjeldsen. (more...)
Guardiola rejoices after 1-1 thriller vs Liverpool in EPL
- April 02, 2017
The Etihad Stadium club has now been given a deadline of March 31 to respond to a charge of improper conduct. "But I'm sure it will be easier to correct and get points against the teams who are scrapping against relegation in the future". (more...)
- April 02, 2017
The Etihad Stadium club has now been given a deadline of March 31 to respond to a charge of improper conduct. "But I'm sure it will be easier to correct and get points against the teams who are scrapping against relegation in the future". (more...)
Sunderland fans react as Jermain Defoe scores on England return
- April 02, 2017
The Sunderland forward has 14 goals in the Premier League this season, for the division's bottom club, and had arguably benefited from the absence of Harry Kane, Daniel Sturridge and Wayne Rooney in the current squad, but will stay in contention at global level while his form remains buoyant in the top flight. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
The Sunderland forward has 14 goals in the Premier League this season, for the division's bottom club, and had arguably benefited from the absence of Harry Kane, Daniel Sturridge and Wayne Rooney in the current squad, but will stay in contention at global level while his form remains buoyant in the top flight. (more...)
Arsenal v Manchester City: Probable lineups - Arsenal face selection problems
- April 02, 2017
However, a much-needed win would see the north Londoners climb up to fifth and move to within just four points of City with a game in hand so it's all to play for in the race for Champions League qualification. "As you can see with the stats and the goals they create, they are very key players in our team and everything offensively nearly go through them", Iwobi told BBC World Service . (more...)
- April 02, 2017
However, a much-needed win would see the north Londoners climb up to fifth and move to within just four points of City with a game in hand so it's all to play for in the race for Champions League qualification. "As you can see with the stats and the goals they create, they are very key players in our team and everything offensively nearly go through them", Iwobi told BBC World Service . (more...)
Mississippi State's William ready for one last battle
- April 02, 2017
Then on the other end, for the Huskies, Williams got two shots at the line and missed them both as the game stayed tied at 60 with 3:56 left in the overtime. "I live for moments like this", William said. The Bulldogs lost twice to the Gamecocks this season, dropping a road game in the regular season and then falling to SC in the SEC tournament title game. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Then on the other end, for the Huskies, Williams got two shots at the line and missed them both as the game stayed tied at 60 with 3:56 left in the overtime. "I live for moments like this", William said. The Bulldogs lost twice to the Gamecocks this season, dropping a road game in the regular season and then falling to SC in the SEC tournament title game. (more...)
Panama 1-1 USA
- April 02, 2017
Sports' Martin Rogers recaps the World Cup qualifying match between the US and Panama . Dempsey's four goals in the last two games brought him to 56 career global goals-one goal short of tying Landon Donovan's USA men's team record of 57 goals and two goals short of becoming the men's all-time leading scorer. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Sports' Martin Rogers recaps the World Cup qualifying match between the US and Panama . Dempsey's four goals in the last two games brought him to 56 career global goals-one goal short of tying Landon Donovan's USA men's team record of 57 goals and two goals short of becoming the men's all-time leading scorer. (more...)
Roger Federer beats Wawrinka for fifth Indian Wells tennis title
- April 02, 2017
There are still two huge games this year and supporters can't wait to see how he does. I don't think I was in any finals except maybe Brisbane past year. I was playing a bit more free when I was down in the score. Federer, the 18-time Grand Slam singles victor, who has won the event four times, had few problems joining him in the decider. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
There are still two huge games this year and supporters can't wait to see how he does. I don't think I was in any finals except maybe Brisbane past year. I was playing a bit more free when I was down in the score. Federer, the 18-time Grand Slam singles victor, who has won the event four times, had few problems joining him in the decider. (more...)
Briton Johanna Konta topples Venus Williams to make Miami final
- April 02, 2017
She broke the Czech in the third set's opening game and won 82 percent of her first serve points to steamroll in the third set and reach the Miami final for the first time in her career. "I'm happy to be here after the break that I had". She was two points away from victory when Konta denied her. "I got incredibly lucky", Federer said. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
She broke the Czech in the third set's opening game and won 82 percent of her first serve points to steamroll in the third set and reach the Miami final for the first time in her career. "I'm happy to be here after the break that I had". She was two points away from victory when Konta denied her. "I got incredibly lucky", Federer said. (more...)
Dustin Johnson makes history with win at WGC Dell Match Play
- April 02, 2017
RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (AP) - D.A. Points started with five straight birdies and closed with a 6-under 66 to win the Puerto Rico Open on Sunday for his third PGA Tour title. "It amazes me. And he's just a ideal, complete player". With Tanihara in trouble on the 15th, Johnson came up well short of the green with a wedge and missed a 5-foot par putt to win the hole. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (AP) - D.A. Points started with five straight birdies and closed with a 6-under 66 to win the Puerto Rico Open on Sunday for his third PGA Tour title. "It amazes me. And he's just a ideal, complete player". With Tanihara in trouble on the 15th, Johnson came up well short of the green with a wedge and missed a 5-foot par putt to win the hole. (more...)
Raiders already taking deposits for Las Vegas stadium
- April 02, 2017
The Oakland Raiders will be moving to the Las Vegas Strip after a vote from National Football League ownership confirmed the decision on Monday, March 27. The letter was in response to additional details Schaaf released publicly on Friday regarding the last-minute efforts from the city to keep the Raiders in Oakland. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
The Oakland Raiders will be moving to the Las Vegas Strip after a vote from National Football League ownership confirmed the decision on Monday, March 27. The letter was in response to additional details Schaaf released publicly on Friday regarding the last-minute efforts from the city to keep the Raiders in Oakland. (more...)
Marc Leishman hits eagle on 16 to win 2017 Arnold Palmer Invitational
- April 02, 2017
Fitzpatrick bounced back from a missed cut at the Honda Classic by finishing strongly for a share of 16th place at last week's Mexico World Golf Championship event. "And to not have that is obviously very sad, but to win here is just a dream come true", he said. He was No. 62 in the world and had only two weeks left to secure a spot in Augusta National. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Fitzpatrick bounced back from a missed cut at the Honda Classic by finishing strongly for a share of 16th place at last week's Mexico World Golf Championship event. "And to not have that is obviously very sad, but to win here is just a dream come true", he said. He was No. 62 in the world and had only two weeks left to secure a spot in Augusta National. (more...)
Christian Benteke scores audacious goal for Crystal Palace against Chelsea
- April 02, 2017
The Blues - beaten for the first time at Stamford Bridge since September's loss to Liverpool and just a second time in 18 games under Conte - now lead second-placed Tottenham by seven points with nine games to go. Zaha and Benteke - known to be admired by Conte - excelled, as did goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey. Hennessey saved from Fabregas and try as they might Chelsea could not breach the Palace rearguard. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
The Blues - beaten for the first time at Stamford Bridge since September's loss to Liverpool and just a second time in 18 games under Conte - now lead second-placed Tottenham by seven points with nine games to go. Zaha and Benteke - known to be admired by Conte - excelled, as did goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey. Hennessey saved from Fabregas and try as they might Chelsea could not breach the Palace rearguard. (more...)
Philippe Coutinho stars as Liverpool beat Everton 3-1 in Merseyside Derby
- April 02, 2017
Sadio Mane's opener was cancelled out by Matthew Pennington's first Everton goal, but strikes from Coutinho and substitute Divock Origi confirmed Liverpool's league double over their neighbours. A corner was swung in, Phil Jagielka flicked a header on at the near post, the ball fell, initially, to Ashley Williams inside the six yard box, but the defender was denied by Dejan Lovren. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Sadio Mane's opener was cancelled out by Matthew Pennington's first Everton goal, but strikes from Coutinho and substitute Divock Origi confirmed Liverpool's league double over their neighbours. A corner was swung in, Phil Jagielka flicked a header on at the near post, the ball fell, initially, to Ashley Williams inside the six yard box, but the defender was denied by Dejan Lovren. (more...)
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