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Snedeker retains lead as weather halts Wyndham
- August 22, 2018
All three were tied for the lead, until Snedeker produced a critical chip from a bad lie on the 15 to get within three feet and make the putt for birdie. Brandt Snedeker grabbed all the headlines during the first round of the Wyndham Championship on Thursday when he shot the ninth 59 in PGA Tour history to gain a four-shot lead after the opening round. (more...)
- August 22, 2018
All three were tied for the lead, until Snedeker produced a critical chip from a bad lie on the 15 to get within three feet and make the putt for birdie. Brandt Snedeker grabbed all the headlines during the first round of the Wyndham Championship on Thursday when he shot the ninth 59 in PGA Tour history to gain a four-shot lead after the opening round. (more...)
Salas takes advantage of Park’s mistake to grab LPGA lead
- August 22, 2018
Thompson put the penalty behind her to shoot 64 and end the third round in fourth place, five strokes behind leader Lizette Salas . She rolled in her birdie putt then watched Park make double bogey - a three-shot swing that gave Salas the lead and the momentum heading into the final round. (more...)
- August 22, 2018
Thompson put the penalty behind her to shoot 64 and end the third round in fourth place, five strokes behind leader Lizette Salas . She rolled in her birdie putt then watched Park make double bogey - a three-shot swing that gave Salas the lead and the momentum heading into the final round. (more...)
Anthony Martial Makes Shock Decision Over Manchester United Future
- August 22, 2018
And in a surreal development on Tuesday, Pogba's outspoken agent Mino Raiola risked sparking a feud with United fans by criticising club legend Paul Scholes. After a challenging summer in the transfer market, United are increasingly expected to bring in a technical director to better link the manager and the board, rather than opt for a sporting director to oversee recruitment process as was previously thought. (more...)
- August 22, 2018
And in a surreal development on Tuesday, Pogba's outspoken agent Mino Raiola risked sparking a feud with United fans by criticising club legend Paul Scholes. After a challenging summer in the transfer market, United are increasingly expected to bring in a technical director to better link the manager and the board, rather than opt for a sporting director to oversee recruitment process as was previously thought. (more...)
Djokovic beats Federer to complete Masters sweep
- August 22, 2018
Federer, who was back on the court having opted to skip the Citi Open and Rogers Cup in a bid to ease his schedule, praised Djokovic post-match. The Serb became the first player who collected the "Golden masters". In the women's bracket, top-ranked Simona Halep let a match point slip away during the second-set tiebreaker, and Kiki Bertens rallied for a 2-6, 7-6 (6), 6-2 victory in her first hard-court final. (more...)
- August 22, 2018
Federer, who was back on the court having opted to skip the Citi Open and Rogers Cup in a bid to ease his schedule, praised Djokovic post-match. The Serb became the first player who collected the "Golden masters". In the women's bracket, top-ranked Simona Halep let a match point slip away during the second-set tiebreaker, and Kiki Bertens rallied for a 2-6, 7-6 (6), 6-2 victory in her first hard-court final. (more...)
India beat England by 203 runs in third Test
- August 22, 2018
The 29-year-old is now the second most successful Indian skipper in history after MS Dhoni, who has 27 victories to his name. Virat Kohli-led India are just one wicket away from their opening win in the ongoing Test series against England , when the two teams lock horns on Day five of the third Test at Trent Bridge here on Wednesday. (more...)
- August 22, 2018
The 29-year-old is now the second most successful Indian skipper in history after MS Dhoni, who has 27 victories to his name. Virat Kohli-led India are just one wicket away from their opening win in the ongoing Test series against England , when the two teams lock horns on Day five of the third Test at Trent Bridge here on Wednesday. (more...)
Manchester City goalkeeper Bravo ruptures Achilles tendon
- August 22, 2018
Manchester City could be left with just one senior goalkeeper for the rest of the year, following news that Claudio Bravo has been hit with a serious injury in training. Bravo's injury comes a week after Kevin De Bruyne was ruled out for three months with a knee injury. The Belgian will be out for between two to three months . (more...)
- August 22, 2018
Manchester City could be left with just one senior goalkeeper for the rest of the year, following news that Claudio Bravo has been hit with a serious injury in training. Bravo's injury comes a week after Kevin De Bruyne was ruled out for three months with a knee injury. The Belgian will be out for between two to three months . (more...)
Bertens comes back from the brink to deny Halep Cincinnati title
- August 22, 2018
Bertens , world No. 17, lost the last five games of the first set but rebounded to take the second in which there were seven breaks of serve. Her only title this season was at Charleston. "I've lost three finals here, but maybe I will able to win one at this tournament because I love to play here", said Halep, who fell to Serena Williams in the 2015 final of the hardcourt US Open tuneup and to Garbine Muguruza in the title match previous year. (more...)
- August 22, 2018
Bertens , world No. 17, lost the last five games of the first set but rebounded to take the second in which there were seven breaks of serve. Her only title this season was at Charleston. "I've lost three finals here, but maybe I will able to win one at this tournament because I love to play here", said Halep, who fell to Serena Williams in the 2015 final of the hardcourt US Open tuneup and to Garbine Muguruza in the title match previous year. (more...)
England 23/0 at stumps, need 498 runs to win
- August 22, 2018
Adil Rashid's plucky 30 has kept India waiting for victory, but they will be the team who will enjoy their sleep tonight. Chris Woakes survived the hat-trick ball but he departed in Bumrah's next over, claimed by a scorching, well-directed bouncer. (more...)
- August 22, 2018
Adil Rashid's plucky 30 has kept India waiting for victory, but they will be the team who will enjoy their sleep tonight. Chris Woakes survived the hat-trick ball but he departed in Bumrah's next over, claimed by a scorching, well-directed bouncer. (more...)
'I didn't come here for an Ulster breakfast' - Josh Warrington
- August 22, 2018
Leeds' Warrington, 27, joined Frampton in the ring at the fight's conclusion at which point - similarly to the earlier confirmation that Tyson Fury will challenge Deontay Wilder - their promoter Frank Warren confirmed they will fight for the IBF title before the end of the year. (more...)
- August 22, 2018
Leeds' Warrington, 27, joined Frampton in the ring at the fight's conclusion at which point - similarly to the earlier confirmation that Tyson Fury will challenge Deontay Wilder - their promoter Frank Warren confirmed they will fight for the IBF title before the end of the year. (more...)
Jos Buttler registers maiden Test century to keep India at bay
- August 22, 2018
Kohli began the day at the crease and contributed to a 113-run, 289-ball stand for the third wicket with Pujara (72). ENGLAND'S third-Test misery continued yesterday as Virat Kohli and his India team ground them into the Trent Bridge dust, leaving the hosts battered, bruised and nearly certain to be beaten. (more...)
- August 22, 2018
Kohli began the day at the crease and contributed to a 113-run, 289-ball stand for the third wicket with Pujara (72). ENGLAND'S third-Test misery continued yesterday as Virat Kohli and his India team ground them into the Trent Bridge dust, leaving the hosts battered, bruised and nearly certain to be beaten. (more...)
Cardinals acquire Matt Adams in waiver claim
- August 22, 2018
Murphy is signed through this season, with about $3.9 million left on his contract. The slugger is batting.257 with 18 homers and 48 RBIs in 94 games this season. That meant the Nationals had until Tuesday afternoon to finalize trades, which means it could be a busy day in the nation's capital. Castillo notes that Mark Reynolds , Matt Wieters , and Gio Gonzalez had also been placed on waivers. (more...)
- August 22, 2018
Murphy is signed through this season, with about $3.9 million left on his contract. The slugger is batting.257 with 18 homers and 48 RBIs in 94 games this season. That meant the Nationals had until Tuesday afternoon to finalize trades, which means it could be a busy day in the nation's capital. Castillo notes that Mark Reynolds , Matt Wieters , and Gio Gonzalez had also been placed on waivers. (more...)
Richie Incognito in police custody for making threats
- August 22, 2018
Pro Football Talk reports the four-time Pro Bowler was arrested for an incident that took place at Messingers Funeral Home and he faces counts of disorderly conduct and threats. He then threatened to grab guns from his vehicle and shoot the employees at the funeral home, police said. It's all in the police report released by Scottsdale PD in which at least one mortuary staffer told cops he "thought Incognito was going to kill him". (more...)
- August 22, 2018
Pro Football Talk reports the four-time Pro Bowler was arrested for an incident that took place at Messingers Funeral Home and he faces counts of disorderly conduct and threats. He then threatened to grab guns from his vehicle and shoot the employees at the funeral home, police said. It's all in the police report released by Scottsdale PD in which at least one mortuary staffer told cops he "thought Incognito was going to kill him". (more...)
Liverpool player ratings vs Crystal Palace: Van Dijk enormous
- August 21, 2018
They shouldn't be our No. 10s but they should be options. "I don't think that's a penalty. Okay we lost, but we have to be proud". "It was going to be very tough, we knew before it was going to be a big fight, but we prepared very well, everyone was up for it and you could see that as well". (more...)
- August 21, 2018
They shouldn't be our No. 10s but they should be options. "I don't think that's a penalty. Okay we lost, but we have to be proud". "It was going to be very tough, we knew before it was going to be a big fight, but we prepared very well, everyone was up for it and you could see that as well". (more...)
Maurizio Sarri believes in me, says Mateo Kovacic
- August 21, 2018
The back line are trying to push up with the ball, which, again, I think Arsenal have been lazy at, and we have seen them continually shift the possession. "I think we need to give the players calm and to continue working", he said . "We want to prove to the football world that even with offers that are well over 100 million, when an association says no, we mean it". (more...)
- August 21, 2018
The back line are trying to push up with the ball, which, again, I think Arsenal have been lazy at, and we have seen them continually shift the possession. "I think we need to give the players calm and to continue working", he said . "We want to prove to the football world that even with offers that are well over 100 million, when an association says no, we mean it". (more...)
Salah can play much better, says Liverpool boss Klopp
- August 21, 2018
Quality costs a specific price. Players too. But nobody thinks about the fee now, which is good. Nobody thinks about it now. "He loves playing with these boys, and that's the most important thing". Michael Oliver's decision to award the penalty seemed generous, but Hodgson was strong in his condemnation. It (Huddersfield) was a hard team for us to face last season and it was a special week and we did extremely well. (more...)
- August 21, 2018
Quality costs a specific price. Players too. But nobody thinks about the fee now, which is good. Nobody thinks about it now. "He loves playing with these boys, and that's the most important thing". Michael Oliver's decision to award the penalty seemed generous, but Hodgson was strong in his condemnation. It (Huddersfield) was a hard team for us to face last season and it was a special week and we did extremely well. (more...)
Djokovic downs Cilic, edges closer to historic Cincy title
- August 21, 2018
The match was interrupted for 21 minutes with players being sent off court and crowds told to seek shelter as a storm cell passed near the site. Djokovic closed in on a Western & Southern Open title with his 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 victory over Marin Cilic on Saturday. (more...)
- August 21, 2018
The match was interrupted for 21 minutes with players being sent off court and crowds told to seek shelter as a storm cell passed near the site. Djokovic closed in on a Western & Southern Open title with his 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 victory over Marin Cilic on Saturday. (more...)
Ishant dismisses Jennings and Cook quickly
- August 21, 2018
Only four teams have scored more than 400 to win a test, West Indies' 418 to beat Australia in 2003 being the highest. He was trapped lbw by Woakes a couple of overs later but, as he walked off to a standing ovation, the question of whether he is capable of dealing with the moving ball in England had been answered emphatically. (more...)
- August 21, 2018
Only four teams have scored more than 400 to win a test, West Indies' 418 to beat Australia in 2003 being the highest. He was trapped lbw by Woakes a couple of overs later but, as he walked off to a standing ovation, the question of whether he is capable of dealing with the moving ball in England had been answered emphatically. (more...)
Jose Mourinho Is Now The Bookies Favourite To Be Next Manager Sacked
- August 21, 2018
I think when he's having a go at his opposition that's what I like, that's what I want. Having exited Bayern Munich previous year, Ancelotti has only been in charge at Napoli since May, so the time may not be right for him to return to the Premier League , after his stint at Chelsea between 2009 and 2011. (more...)
- August 21, 2018
I think when he's having a go at his opposition that's what I like, that's what I want. Having exited Bayern Munich previous year, Ancelotti has only been in charge at Napoli since May, so the time may not be right for him to return to the Premier League , after his stint at Chelsea between 2009 and 2011. (more...)
No. 1 Alabama tops preseason Top 25; Clemson, Georgia next
- August 21, 2018
No surprise that defending champs Alabama ranked #1 receiving 42 first-place votes. The Knights were ranked No. 23 in the preseason coaches' poll released earlier this month. Taylor rushed for almost 2,000 yards in 2017, finding the end zone 13 times, and tied the FBS record for fastest to get to 1,000 yards on a season, doing it in seven games. (more...)
- August 21, 2018
No surprise that defending champs Alabama ranked #1 receiving 42 first-place votes. The Knights were ranked No. 23 in the preseason coaches' poll released earlier this month. Taylor rushed for almost 2,000 yards in 2017, finding the end zone 13 times, and tied the FBS record for fastest to get to 1,000 yards on a season, doing it in seven games. (more...)
Video Of This Nun’s Incredible 1st Pitch Is Going Viral
- August 21, 2018
There's a new nun in town that's got game. She had it planned out. Before she delivered her jaw-dropping pitch, Sister Mary Jo even showed off a slick trick as she bounced the ball on her inner elbow. It ended up being great'. He threw it back to her and she fielded it barehanded. Sister Mary Jo played softball and volleyball in college, according to a 2008 article from The Times of Northwest Indiana (passed on by USA Today ). (more...)
- August 21, 2018
There's a new nun in town that's got game. She had it planned out. Before she delivered her jaw-dropping pitch, Sister Mary Jo even showed off a slick trick as she bounced the ball on her inner elbow. It ended up being great'. He threw it back to her and she fielded it barehanded. Sister Mary Jo played softball and volleyball in college, according to a 2008 article from The Times of Northwest Indiana (passed on by USA Today ). (more...)
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