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Botham a big influence, says Broad
- August 22, 2017
And Stuart Broad overtook Ian Botham to become England's second-highest test wicket-taker with 384. Now the West Indies only have a short turnaround before the second of a three-match series gets under way at Headingley - Root s Yorkshire home ground - on Friday. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
And Stuart Broad overtook Ian Botham to become England's second-highest test wicket-taker with 384. Now the West Indies only have a short turnaround before the second of a three-match series gets under way at Headingley - Root s Yorkshire home ground - on Friday. (more...)
Seahawks acquire OL Matt Tobin, 2018 7th-round pick from Eagles
- August 22, 2017
They traded their fifth-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft to the Eagles for left tackle Matt Tobin and their seventh-round pick. In return, Philly will get a 2018 fifth-round pick from Seattle. The Seahawks said tight end Marcus Lucas was waived/injured to make room on the 90-man roster. Carroll said Seattle would continue to give Rees Odhiambo an opportunity at left tackle and that the team still considers Luke Joeckel an option there as well. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
They traded their fifth-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft to the Eagles for left tackle Matt Tobin and their seventh-round pick. In return, Philly will get a 2018 fifth-round pick from Seattle. The Seahawks said tight end Marcus Lucas was waived/injured to make room on the 90-man roster. Carroll said Seattle would continue to give Rees Odhiambo an opportunity at left tackle and that the team still considers Luke Joeckel an option there as well. (more...)
Trimming bloated Arsenal squad is Arsene Wenger's window priority
- August 21, 2017
Arsenal's careless defending wasn't the only frustration for Wenger , who felt Arsenal were wrongly denied an equaliser when Alexandre Lacazette's strike was ruled out for offside. He said: "We made stupid mistakes centrally and on top of that we were unlucky with some decisions from the referee". He allowed both Welbeck and Bellerin to find themselves in unsafe positions on too many occasions and was lucky not to be at fault for a first half Arsenal goal. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
Arsenal's careless defending wasn't the only frustration for Wenger , who felt Arsenal were wrongly denied an equaliser when Alexandre Lacazette's strike was ruled out for offside. He said: "We made stupid mistakes centrally and on top of that we were unlucky with some decisions from the referee". He allowed both Welbeck and Bellerin to find themselves in unsafe positions on too many occasions and was lucky not to be at fault for a first half Arsenal goal. (more...)
Rookie Hill leads Packers to winning TD vs. Redskins
- August 21, 2017
Complicating matters is the rising injury count at training camp. He only took on the position in game 10 of last season. "And Jahri, he's playing good football for us". A stronger competition between Davis and Max McCaffrey in the receiving end is expected. "It's tough coming in as an undrafted guy", Max McCaffrey said. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
Complicating matters is the rising injury count at training camp. He only took on the position in game 10 of last season. "And Jahri, he's playing good football for us". A stronger competition between Davis and Max McCaffrey in the receiving end is expected. "It's tough coming in as an undrafted guy", Max McCaffrey said. (more...)
All goals & highlights as Man United crash Swansea 4-0
- August 21, 2017
Eric Bailly put the visitors ahead before three goals in less than four minutes dispatched Swansea , with Romelu Lukaku , Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial also on the scoresheet. "I am too stable and too experienced to lose my discipline and stability and think 4-0 makes us a dream team", he told a press conference on Friday. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
Eric Bailly put the visitors ahead before three goals in less than four minutes dispatched Swansea , with Romelu Lukaku , Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial also on the scoresheet. "I am too stable and too experienced to lose my discipline and stability and think 4-0 makes us a dream team", he told a press conference on Friday. (more...)
Manchester City v Everton
- August 21, 2017
This game was the last time Wayne Rooney played an away game for Everton in the Premier League and coincidentally it was a 5-1 defeat to Manchester City at The Etihad. We know we have a tough start in the league . Wayne Rooney scored the lone goal in the match in his return to his boyhood club. Ramiro Funes Mori, James McCarthy and Yannick Bolasie are all sidelined with knee injuries, whilst Seamus Coleman is nursing a knock to his leg. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
This game was the last time Wayne Rooney played an away game for Everton in the Premier League and coincidentally it was a 5-1 defeat to Manchester City at The Etihad. We know we have a tough start in the league . Wayne Rooney scored the lone goal in the match in his return to his boyhood club. Ramiro Funes Mori, James McCarthy and Yannick Bolasie are all sidelined with knee injuries, whilst Seamus Coleman is nursing a knock to his leg. (more...)
Wimbledon champ Muguruza beats Halep for Cincy title
- August 21, 2017
Spanish and Wimbledon champion, Garbine Muguruza beat Romanian Simona Halep at the Cincinnati Women's final to win the Masters 1000 title. Halep apologized to spectators after the match, thanking them for support "even if I played so bad and Muguruza played so well". (more...)
- August 21, 2017
Spanish and Wimbledon champion, Garbine Muguruza beat Romanian Simona Halep at the Cincinnati Women's final to win the Masters 1000 title. Halep apologized to spectators after the match, thanking them for support "even if I played so bad and Muguruza played so well". (more...)
Ibrahimovic to sign new Manchester United deal this week
- August 21, 2017
The former Sweden global is recovering well from the serious knee injury he suffered last season. Injured striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic could reportedly secure his swift return to Manchester United as soon as this month despite not being expected to play again in 2017. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
The former Sweden global is recovering well from the serious knee injury he suffered last season. Injured striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic could reportedly secure his swift return to Manchester United as soon as this month despite not being expected to play again in 2017. (more...)
Conte: So Chelsea aren't title favourites? So what?!
- August 21, 2017
Chelsea took control in the early portion of the first half, frustrating Tottenham's attack with limited opportunities to find space. "It's a long old season, we've got plenty of time, plenty of games at Wembley". "I think the "Wembley effect" is not the reason we lost the game", said Pochettino, who has had a pitch at Spurs' north London training ground enlarged to Wembley's dimensions to help his players adapt. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
Chelsea took control in the early portion of the first half, frustrating Tottenham's attack with limited opportunities to find space. "It's a long old season, we've got plenty of time, plenty of games at Wembley". "I think the "Wembley effect" is not the reason we lost the game", said Pochettino, who has had a pitch at Spurs' north London training ground enlarged to Wembley's dimensions to help his players adapt. (more...)
Breitbart News apologises for using Lukas Podolski picture to illustrate migrant story
- August 21, 2017
The only connection he has to the Breitbart "article" is the fact that he's on a jetski in the photo. Podolski is actually retired from worldwide football these days. Right-wing publication Breitbart News has appeared to have made a serious error, seemingly accusing German footballer and World Cup victor Lukas Podolski is involved in human trafficking. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
The only connection he has to the Breitbart "article" is the fact that he's on a jetski in the photo. Podolski is actually retired from worldwide football these days. Right-wing publication Breitbart News has appeared to have made a serious error, seemingly accusing German footballer and World Cup victor Lukas Podolski is involved in human trafficking. (more...)
Roger Goodell may receive extension through the 2024 National Football League season
- August 21, 2017
Goodell's current contract expires in 2019. Unspecified issues have impeded a final agreement, though the contract is "likely to be completed", ESPN reported. Goodell originally suspended Rice two games; that became a season and, unofficially, for life. He oversaw the league's football operations and officiating departments and supervised all league business functions. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
Goodell's current contract expires in 2019. Unspecified issues have impeded a final agreement, though the contract is "likely to be completed", ESPN reported. Goodell originally suspended Rice two games; that became a season and, unofficially, for life. He oversaw the league's football operations and officiating departments and supervised all league business functions. (more...)
Dolphins sign LB Rey Maualuga
- August 21, 2017
Miami had previously used the minimum salary benefit on cornerback Alterruan Verner, who was signed last month and will likely play a key role in the Dolphins secondary this season. In 2016, Maualuga played in 14 games, starting in six of them, as he had 27 tackles and an interception. Mauluga, 6-feet-2, 258 pounds, played for Dolphins defensive coordinator Matt Burke in Cincinnati. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
Miami had previously used the minimum salary benefit on cornerback Alterruan Verner, who was signed last month and will likely play a key role in the Dolphins secondary this season. In 2016, Maualuga played in 14 games, starting in six of them, as he had 27 tackles and an interception. Mauluga, 6-feet-2, 258 pounds, played for Dolphins defensive coordinator Matt Burke in Cincinnati. (more...)
Prepare For The Unthinkable: Lionel Messi Might Be Leaving Barcelona
- August 21, 2017
It has raised doubts over the 30-year-old's future at the Camp Nou, especially with Neymar leaving for Paris Saint-Germain in a world-record transfer. Yahoo! Sport France's Romain Collet-Gaudin reported Monday Manchester City might be ready to trigger the €300 million (£275 million/$355 million) release clause Messi's existing contract contains. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
It has raised doubts over the 30-year-old's future at the Camp Nou, especially with Neymar leaving for Paris Saint-Germain in a world-record transfer. Yahoo! Sport France's Romain Collet-Gaudin reported Monday Manchester City might be ready to trigger the €300 million (£275 million/$355 million) release clause Messi's existing contract contains. (more...)
Taiwan wins LLB Junior League World Series final
- August 21, 2017
After beating neighboring DE, 4-0, in the opening round of the East Regionals, they clobbered CT, 13-1. While Chinese Taipei went on to win the championship 12-1 in five innings for its fifth straight title, Regenye's play will be remembered as an epic win in its own right. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
After beating neighboring DE, 4-0, in the opening round of the East Regionals, they clobbered CT, 13-1. While Chinese Taipei went on to win the championship 12-1 in five innings for its fifth straight title, Regenye's play will be remembered as an epic win in its own right. (more...)
Manchester City vs Everton
- August 21, 2017
Everton are now looking to become the first team he's failed to beat in any of his first three matches. After playing at the Etihad Monday night, the Blues face a return leg in Croatia in the Europa League and a trip to play Chelsea next weekend. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
Everton are now looking to become the first team he's failed to beat in any of his first three matches. After playing at the Etihad Monday night, the Blues face a return leg in Croatia in the Europa League and a trip to play Chelsea next weekend. (more...)
Pakistan gets worldwide matches at home, West Indies to tour in November
- August 21, 2017
Sethi said: "That tour will be subject to the safe conclusion of ICC World XI team's three-match series in Lahore in September and affirmation of manageable security by the ICC-sponsored global security company overseeing the security arrangements of the World XI ". (more...)
- August 21, 2017
Sethi said: "That tour will be subject to the safe conclusion of ICC World XI team's three-match series in Lahore in September and affirmation of manageable security by the ICC-sponsored global security company overseeing the security arrangements of the World XI ". (more...)
USA launches probe of China's IP practices
- August 21, 2017
Robert Lighthizer and his team will investigate whether China's intellectual property policies and practices are discriminatory and restrict US commerce. The top USA trade official, Robert Lighthizer, said his office had "determined that these critical issues merit a thorough investigation". Secondly, the Chinese government's acts, policies and practices reportedly deprive USA companies of the ability to set market-based terms in licensing and other technology- related negotiations with ... (more...)
- August 21, 2017
Robert Lighthizer and his team will investigate whether China's intellectual property policies and practices are discriminatory and restrict US commerce. The top USA trade official, Robert Lighthizer, said his office had "determined that these critical issues merit a thorough investigation". Secondly, the Chinese government's acts, policies and practices reportedly deprive USA companies of the ability to set market-based terms in licensing and other technology- related negotiations with ... (more...)
Henrik Stenson leads Wyndham golf
- August 21, 2017
First-round leader Matt Every , who shot a 61 on Thursday, was among the golfers scheduled for an afternoon tee time in Round 2. Former world number one Stenson hit eight birdies in his closing round, including three in a row from the 15th. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
First-round leader Matt Every , who shot a 61 on Thursday, was among the golfers scheduled for an afternoon tee time in Round 2. Former world number one Stenson hit eight birdies in his closing round, including three in a row from the 15th. (more...)
Steven Smith expecting tough series against Bangladesh
- August 21, 2017
Steve Smith led Aussies landed in Dhaka to play the two test series matches in Bangladesh that are about to be started on August 27th. Australia visited Bangladesh for a limited-overs series in 2011, but has not returned to take on the Tigers on their home turf in any cricket format in the last six years. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
Steve Smith led Aussies landed in Dhaka to play the two test series matches in Bangladesh that are about to be started on August 27th. Australia visited Bangladesh for a limited-overs series in 2011, but has not returned to take on the Tigers on their home turf in any cricket format in the last six years. (more...)
Manchester City vs. Everton, 2017 Premier League
- August 21, 2017
Mendy tweeted "bullet header" after Lewis Dunk scored an own goal in City's season-opening defeat of Brighton last weekend. Our game at home was one of the best performances we played but we were not able to win. We are going to see how the market finishes. I felt that period in Munich and know I can handle it. Everything will be quicker, less speculation. "He has to respect the social media in what is happening with the club and the opponent, but I think the guys in squad they are so, ... (more...)
- August 21, 2017
Mendy tweeted "bullet header" after Lewis Dunk scored an own goal in City's season-opening defeat of Brighton last weekend. Our game at home was one of the best performances we played but we were not able to win. We are going to see how the market finishes. I felt that period in Munich and know I can handle it. Everything will be quicker, less speculation. "He has to respect the social media in what is happening with the club and the opponent, but I think the guys in squad they are so, ... (more...)
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