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Aaron Ramsey out for a month
- August 19, 2016
After a reasonable start, the North Londoners failed to inspire confidence for long spells and were well beaten by a unsafe looking Liverpool side. The Gunners are struggling to inspire confidence on the pitch and their fans are divided off it. (more...)
- August 19, 2016
After a reasonable start, the North Londoners failed to inspire confidence for long spells and were well beaten by a unsafe looking Liverpool side. The Gunners are struggling to inspire confidence on the pitch and their fans are divided off it. (more...)
Trott and Kenny look to Tokyo 2020
- August 18, 2016
Kristina Vogel proudly watched the German flag rise to the rafters of the Olympic velodrome, her victory in the women's individual sprint a validation of all her hard work the past four years. I've done so much hard work for the points race". The resulting medal haul has left rivals feeling a mixture of awe and envy, often left to race for silver and bronze medals at the sporting event that means the most to them. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Kristina Vogel proudly watched the German flag rise to the rafters of the Olympic velodrome, her victory in the women's individual sprint a validation of all her hard work the past four years. I've done so much hard work for the points race". The resulting medal haul has left rivals feeling a mixture of awe and envy, often left to race for silver and bronze medals at the sporting event that means the most to them. (more...)
PM Nawaz phones Misbah-ul-Haq, congratulates team on victory
- August 18, 2016
It needs to win the Port of Spain Test to reclaim the number-one ranking which it had conceded to Australia following Australia's 2-0 series win over New Zealand in February this year. It's a fate that had befallen Anderson in the previous Test at Edgbaston and it was his lbw dismissal by the part-time spin of Iftikhar Ahmed that broke a last-wicket stand of 39. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
It needs to win the Port of Spain Test to reclaim the number-one ranking which it had conceded to Australia following Australia's 2-0 series win over New Zealand in February this year. It's a fate that had befallen Anderson in the previous Test at Edgbaston and it was his lbw dismissal by the part-time spin of Iftikhar Ahmed that broke a last-wicket stand of 39. (more...)
Ashwin and Saha frustrate West Indies on Day 2 of 3rd test
- August 18, 2016
For once in the series, the opening bowlers exploited the conditions and had India on the back foot for the entire morning session. Rahul followed up his 158 from the second Test by reaching his half-century in 64 balls before falling to the very next delivery when he flicked Chase straight into the waiting hands of short fine leg. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
For once in the series, the opening bowlers exploited the conditions and had India on the back foot for the entire morning session. Rahul followed up his 158 from the second Test by reaching his half-century in 64 balls before falling to the very next delivery when he flicked Chase straight into the waiting hands of short fine leg. (more...)
Newly-promoted Hull stun EPL champion Leicester 2-1
- August 18, 2016
After scoring 24 Premier League goals last season, Jamie Vardy was unable to open his goal scoring account for the new season, despite being presented with several good opportunities to do so by Leicester record signing Ahmed Musa . But the day's spotlight was inevitably going to be trained on Guardiola, given his trophy-laden spells at Bayern and Barcelona, and his new club's hunger for league success. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
After scoring 24 Premier League goals last season, Jamie Vardy was unable to open his goal scoring account for the new season, despite being presented with several good opportunities to do so by Leicester record signing Ahmed Musa . But the day's spotlight was inevitably going to be trained on Guardiola, given his trophy-laden spells at Bayern and Barcelona, and his new club's hunger for league success. (more...)
Toronto Blue Jays vs
- August 18, 2016
The right-hander struck out seven.The Blue Jays scored once in the first after Devon Travis led off with a double, was sacrificed to second by Josh Donaldson and came home on a two-out single by Tulowitzki.The Astros tied the game in the second with an unearned run.Carlos Correa led off with a single to extend his hitting streak to a career-best 10 games. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
The right-hander struck out seven.The Blue Jays scored once in the first after Devon Travis led off with a double, was sacrificed to second by Josh Donaldson and came home on a two-out single by Tulowitzki.The Astros tied the game in the second with an unearned run.Carlos Correa led off with a single to extend his hitting streak to a career-best 10 games. (more...)
Jose Urena: Urena allows five runs over six against Reds
- August 18, 2016
Manager Bryan Price is hopeful Phillips can start on Tuesday. "We had a righty against a lefty, and you don't want that", Wittgen (3-2) said. "We've done it all year". He had gone 0-4 over eight starts since a 6-2 win against Boston on June 26. NOTES: Marlins manager Don Mattingly was ejected in the bottom of the third inning for arguing with home plate umpire Bill Welke over a check-swing call ruled no swing against the Reds' Tucker Barnhart . (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Manager Bryan Price is hopeful Phillips can start on Tuesday. "We had a righty against a lefty, and you don't want that", Wittgen (3-2) said. "We've done it all year". He had gone 0-4 over eight starts since a 6-2 win against Boston on June 26. NOTES: Marlins manager Don Mattingly was ejected in the bottom of the third inning for arguing with home plate umpire Bill Welke over a check-swing call ruled no swing against the Reds' Tucker Barnhart . (more...)
Giancarlo Stanton lands on the DL with a groin injury
- August 18, 2016
With the bases loaded after Jeff Mathis and Hechavarria each hit singles, Tom Koehler lined a fastball off Sale's foot that ricocheted over shortstop Tim Anderson and allowed two runs to score. "There's no reason he couldn't play first [base]", Mattingly said. "It's frustrating. It would be frustrating for anybody". The Marlins do have some flexibility with third baseman Martin Prado , who has played more than 200 games in the outfield in his career, though nearly all of that was in left ... (more...)
- August 18, 2016
With the bases loaded after Jeff Mathis and Hechavarria each hit singles, Tom Koehler lined a fastball off Sale's foot that ricocheted over shortstop Tim Anderson and allowed two runs to score. "There's no reason he couldn't play first [base]", Mattingly said. "It's frustrating. It would be frustrating for anybody". The Marlins do have some flexibility with third baseman Martin Prado , who has played more than 200 games in the outfield in his career, though nearly all of that was in left ... (more...)
I need to score more goals for Liverpool - Coutinho
- August 18, 2016
Theo Walcott put Arsenal ahead in the 31st minute, less than two minutes after missing a penalty, only for Philippe Coutinho to equalize for Liverpool in first-half stoppage time with a spectacular free kick. Now we have to focus on the next game, step by step and keep going", he concluded. "But we are not stupid. You have to sometimes accept that you can not control absolutely everything, even if you try to be as intelligent as possible". (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Theo Walcott put Arsenal ahead in the 31st minute, less than two minutes after missing a penalty, only for Philippe Coutinho to equalize for Liverpool in first-half stoppage time with a spectacular free kick. Now we have to focus on the next game, step by step and keep going", he concluded. "But we are not stupid. You have to sometimes accept that you can not control absolutely everything, even if you try to be as intelligent as possible". (more...)
Donald Trump campaign chairman tied to undisclosed foreign lobbying
- August 18, 2016
Mr Yanukovych was the pro-Russian Ukraine president who fled his nation following protests in November 2013. But yesterday The New York Times reported that handwritten ledgers found in the Ukraine show $12.7 million in previously unreported cash payments to Manafort made by Yanukovych's political party from 2007 to 2012. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Mr Yanukovych was the pro-Russian Ukraine president who fled his nation following protests in November 2013. But yesterday The New York Times reported that handwritten ledgers found in the Ukraine show $12.7 million in previously unreported cash payments to Manafort made by Yanukovych's political party from 2007 to 2012. (more...)
Rio 2016: Mo Farah cements his greatness with 10000-meter triumph
- August 18, 2016
London 2012 couldn't have set the bar any higher for Super Saturday and in the end Team GB fell just short of replicating that incredible night four years ago. "Galen is a good sportsman and things happen sometimes and it's so easy to blame people, but I've got such a long stride I don't blame him for anything". (more...)
- August 18, 2016
London 2012 couldn't have set the bar any higher for Super Saturday and in the end Team GB fell just short of replicating that incredible night four years ago. "Galen is a good sportsman and things happen sometimes and it's so easy to blame people, but I've got such a long stride I don't blame him for anything". (more...)
Claudio Bravo: Javier Mascherano wants keeper to smub Man City
- August 18, 2016
And after scoffing at Marc-Andre ter Stegen's €80m release clause, the English giants appear ready to push through a move for his Barca teammate - in a clear sign that Hart's days are numbered. The 33-year-old's buy-out is 42 million but considering his age, and that the club only paid Real Sciedad 12 million for him two seasons ago, Barça would be willing to let the Chilean leave for a fee between 20 and 25 million euros. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
And after scoffing at Marc-Andre ter Stegen's €80m release clause, the English giants appear ready to push through a move for his Barca teammate - in a clear sign that Hart's days are numbered. The 33-year-old's buy-out is 42 million but considering his age, and that the club only paid Real Sciedad 12 million for him two seasons ago, Barça would be willing to let the Chilean leave for a fee between 20 and 25 million euros. (more...)
Bills DT Marcell Dareus suspended 4 games for positive test
- August 18, 2016
Defiant Harrison refuses to talk to leaguePittsburgh Steelers' linebacker James Harrison , one of NFL four players being eyed for suspension by the league for their alleged link to performance-enhancing drugs, risked being sanctioned for defiantly resisting to cooperate with league investigators by August 25. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Defiant Harrison refuses to talk to leaguePittsburgh Steelers' linebacker James Harrison , one of NFL four players being eyed for suspension by the league for their alleged link to performance-enhancing drugs, risked being sanctioned for defiantly resisting to cooperate with league investigators by August 25. (more...)
DeGeneres slammed for Bolt tweet
- August 18, 2016
Usain Bolt advanced to the final for the 200 meters with the fastest time of the year and is one win away from his eighth Olympic gold medal. DeGeneres, however, refused to remove the Twitter post and defended herself. "Nope. Delete this racist garbage", one fan tweeted . Smith, who is of Jamaican heritage, became an instant sensation after his motivational fitness videos went viral on YouTube. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Usain Bolt advanced to the final for the 200 meters with the fastest time of the year and is one win away from his eighth Olympic gold medal. DeGeneres, however, refused to remove the Twitter post and defended herself. "Nope. Delete this racist garbage", one fan tweeted . Smith, who is of Jamaican heritage, became an instant sensation after his motivational fitness videos went viral on YouTube. (more...)
United States wins 1000th Olympic gold medal
- August 18, 2016
His charity, the Michael Phelps Foundation, focuses on growing the sport of swimming and promoting healthier lifestyles. "It was really hard to go out and give your best, but I really wanted to win". Britain took the silver medal and Australia bronze. "It's a nice number". She already became the first African-American woman to win an Olympic swimming title with her win in the 100 free. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
His charity, the Michael Phelps Foundation, focuses on growing the sport of swimming and promoting healthier lifestyles. "It was really hard to go out and give your best, but I really wanted to win". Britain took the silver medal and Australia bronze. "It's a nice number". She already became the first African-American woman to win an Olympic swimming title with her win in the 100 free. (more...)
For hockey, there is no redemption in Rio
- August 18, 2016
The goal came on the first shot of the game by either team. "That's the biggest compliment we can get as a team", Netherlands captain Robert van der Horst said. There are always gaps. In the game against the Dutch, the Indians forced five penalty corners before the final hooter but still failed to find an equalizer. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
The goal came on the first shot of the game by either team. "That's the biggest compliment we can get as a team", Netherlands captain Robert van der Horst said. There are always gaps. In the game against the Dutch, the Indians forced five penalty corners before the final hooter but still failed to find an equalizer. (more...)
Rudy Giuliani Seems To Forget 9/11 During Donald Trump Rally
- August 18, 2016
Giuliani, who had to hide in a bunker when the planes hit the World Trade Center on 9/11, was criticized and mocked on social media for his comment that there were no successful terrorist attacks in the United States in the eight years before Obama came into office. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Giuliani, who had to hide in a bunker when the planes hit the World Trade Center on 9/11, was criticized and mocked on social media for his comment that there were no successful terrorist attacks in the United States in the eight years before Obama came into office. (more...)
Team USA Swimmers Detained Amid Ryan Lochte Robbery Claims
- August 18, 2016
A spokesman for the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) confirmed that Bentz and Conger were pulled from their flight. Lochte has returned to the United States while while two of the men, Bentz and Conger, have been pulled off of their flight and are being investigated for lying about a crime. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
A spokesman for the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) confirmed that Bentz and Conger were pulled from their flight. Lochte has returned to the United States while while two of the men, Bentz and Conger, have been pulled off of their flight and are being investigated for lying about a crime. (more...)
Golden Couple Trott and Kenny Eye Up Tokyo Games After Wedding
- August 18, 2016
Sir Bradley Wiggins won his fifth gold and British record eighth in all in the team pursuit and Mark Cavendish claimed the Olympic medal which had proved so elusive with silver in the omnium. While Trott was totally dominant in the omnium, Kenny's keirin victory was controversial. Matthijs Buchli of the Netherlands won silver and Malaysia's Azizulhasni Awang took bronze. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Sir Bradley Wiggins won his fifth gold and British record eighth in all in the team pursuit and Mark Cavendish claimed the Olympic medal which had proved so elusive with silver in the omnium. While Trott was totally dominant in the omnium, Kenny's keirin victory was controversial. Matthijs Buchli of the Netherlands won silver and Malaysia's Azizulhasni Awang took bronze. (more...)
Laura Trott retains omnium gold, makes British Olympic history
- August 18, 2016
Ten medals in one home in Manchester. As Britain's track cyclists left Rio's velodrome on Tuesday with their saddle bags laden with gold , their rivals were left scratching their heads wondering just how they managed to keep peaking at the Olympics. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Ten medals in one home in Manchester. As Britain's track cyclists left Rio's velodrome on Tuesday with their saddle bags laden with gold , their rivals were left scratching their heads wondering just how they managed to keep peaking at the Olympics. (more...)
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