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Saints QB Brees says playing against Cardinals is 'the plan'
- October 28, 2019
Week 8 of the 2019 National Football League season is on the horizon and as teams prep for the final weekend in October, every game becomes more important than the last. Remarkably, the Cardinals have been able to string off three straight wins despite Kirk being in street clothes. I was like, 'Nah, you got that. After a third-down screen had fallen incomplete, Kingsbury called a run up the middle against one of the NFL's better defensive fronts. (more...)
- October 28, 2019
Week 8 of the 2019 National Football League season is on the horizon and as teams prep for the final weekend in October, every game becomes more important than the last. Remarkably, the Cardinals have been able to string off three straight wins despite Kirk being in street clothes. I was like, 'Nah, you got that. After a third-down screen had fallen incomplete, Kingsbury called a run up the middle against one of the NFL's better defensive fronts. (more...)
Major League Baseball not done looking into Astros' clubhouse incident
- October 28, 2019
It was a reference to Astros closer Roberto Osuna , who was acquired in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2018 after being suspended 75 games for violating baseball's domestic violence policy. "We were wrong", the Astros said in the statement Thursday. New York Yankees announcer Suzyn Waldman said in a phone interview with the Boston Globe that she has opted to not watch the World Series between the Astros and Washington Nationals this year because of Taubman's actions and the ... (more...)
- October 28, 2019
It was a reference to Astros closer Roberto Osuna , who was acquired in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2018 after being suspended 75 games for violating baseball's domestic violence policy. "We were wrong", the Astros said in the statement Thursday. New York Yankees announcer Suzyn Waldman said in a phone interview with the Boston Globe that she has opted to not watch the World Series between the Astros and Washington Nationals this year because of Taubman's actions and the ... (more...)
Red Sox hire Rays' Chaim Bloom as top baseball executive
- October 28, 2019
The Red Sox, with the highest payroll in the majors, won 84 games and missed the playoffs this season. The news of his hiring was announced a day later. The Rays promoted him to director of baseball operations in 2014, and he has held the role of senior vice president of baseball operations since 2016. (more...)
- October 28, 2019
The Red Sox, with the highest payroll in the majors, won 84 games and missed the playoffs this season. The news of his hiring was announced a day later. The Rays promoted him to director of baseball operations in 2014, and he has held the role of senior vice president of baseball operations since 2016. (more...)
LAFC finally slays LA Galaxy dragon as Carlos Vela outshines Zlatan Ibrahimovic
- October 28, 2019
When the final whistle sounded on Thursday, Ibrahimovic , alone among Galaxy players, did not exchange handshakes and congratulations with the victors but headed briskly for the exit, responding to a heckler by grabbing his crotch as he left the field. (more...)
- October 28, 2019
When the final whistle sounded on Thursday, Ibrahimovic , alone among Galaxy players, did not exchange handshakes and congratulations with the victors but headed briskly for the exit, responding to a heckler by grabbing his crotch as he left the field. (more...)
Liverpool win legal kit battle with New Balance
- October 28, 2019
New Balance, which entered into a sponsorship deal with Liverpool in 2011, immediately applied for permission to appeal. Liverpool have won their court case against kit partners New Balance. Guy Morpuss QC, representing the club, argued that the claim was "really an attempt by New Balance to use a matching clause for a objective for which it was never intended". (more...)
- October 28, 2019
New Balance, which entered into a sponsorship deal with Liverpool in 2011, immediately applied for permission to appeal. Liverpool have won their court case against kit partners New Balance. Guy Morpuss QC, representing the club, argued that the claim was "really an attempt by New Balance to use a matching clause for a objective for which it was never intended". (more...)
Tamim misses Bangladesh tour of India
- October 28, 2019
Reports emerged that Tamim Iqbal will skip the second Test in Kolkata to be with his wife who is likely to deliver then. "He has since made a decision to be with his wife for the weeks leading up to the delivery date too". The tour of India was set to mark his return at the highest level. High Bangladesh cricketers, together with Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim, went on strike lately, saying they'd not participate in any cricketing exercise till their pay-related calls ... (more...)
- October 28, 2019
Reports emerged that Tamim Iqbal will skip the second Test in Kolkata to be with his wife who is likely to deliver then. "He has since made a decision to be with his wife for the weeks leading up to the delivery date too". The tour of India was set to mark his return at the highest level. High Bangladesh cricketers, together with Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim, went on strike lately, saying they'd not participate in any cricketing exercise till their pay-related calls ... (more...)
Sterling sparkles as Man City see off Villa
- October 28, 2019
The 24-year-old as bright and alert just a few seconds into the second-half to capitalise on Gabriel Jesus' header and score a vital opener, something which in turn made things easier for City to add to the scoreline through David Silva and İlkay Gündoğan. (more...)
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- October 28, 2019
The 24-year-old as bright and alert just a few seconds into the second-half to capitalise on Gabriel Jesus' header and score a vital opener, something which in turn made things easier for City to add to the scoreline through David Silva and İlkay Gündoğan. (more...)
Jets release Osemele a day after he has non-approved surgery
- October 28, 2019
A Jets team doctor and an independent doctor cleared him to practice this weekend. The operation to fix a torn labrum was performed Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, by Dr. If it's true Osemele had more extensive damage to his shoulder than previously believed, the Jets could have a serious problem on their hands. He is a two-time Pro Bowl player. (more...)
- October 28, 2019
A Jets team doctor and an independent doctor cleared him to practice this weekend. The operation to fix a torn labrum was performed Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, by Dr. If it's true Osemele had more extensive damage to his shoulder than previously believed, the Jets could have a serious problem on their hands. He is a two-time Pro Bowl player. (more...)
Nationals' Max Scherzer scratched from Game 5 start
- October 28, 2019
Otherwise, the year has been filled with hills and holes, nothing simple or straightforward. "Obviously it's magnified in the World Series when you're not clicking on all cylinders", he was quoted as saying by the Associated Press . The inning included 26 pitches, a lack of command and a mound visit from pitching coach Paul Menhart. Michael Brantley went 3-for-5 with two runs scored. (more...)
- October 28, 2019
Otherwise, the year has been filled with hills and holes, nothing simple or straightforward. "Obviously it's magnified in the World Series when you're not clicking on all cylinders", he was quoted as saying by the Associated Press . The inning included 26 pitches, a lack of command and a mound visit from pitching coach Paul Menhart. Michael Brantley went 3-for-5 with two runs scored. (more...)
Westbrook passes Magic, Rockets survive Pelicans
- October 28, 2019
The Rockets signed Ben McLemore to be another rotation guard, and after a strong first game where McLemore hit two threes, his four minutes against the Pelicans were hard to use. New Orleans pushed reigning champion Toronto to overtime on Tuesday before falling 130-122. The expectation was for the Pelicans to provide excitement this season with Williamson, who will miss six to eight weeks after knee surgery. (more...)
- October 28, 2019
The Rockets signed Ben McLemore to be another rotation guard, and after a strong first game where McLemore hit two threes, his four minutes against the Pelicans were hard to use. New Orleans pushed reigning champion Toronto to overtime on Tuesday before falling 130-122. The expectation was for the Pelicans to provide excitement this season with Williamson, who will miss six to eight weeks after knee surgery. (more...)
Ash Barty, Naomi Osaka open WTA Finals campaigns with victories
- October 28, 2019
The result secured the year-end No.1 ranking for the Australian. "I gave Belinda too many looks at second serves in the first set", Barty told reporters. But the Czech, 29, fought back from a break down to take the second set and force a decider. The French Open champion doesn't even need to win a match at the elite eight-women championships, such is her whopping rankings lead over her rivals. (more...)
- October 28, 2019
The result secured the year-end No.1 ranking for the Australian. "I gave Belinda too many looks at second serves in the first set", Barty told reporters. But the Czech, 29, fought back from a break down to take the second set and force a decider. The French Open champion doesn't even need to win a match at the elite eight-women championships, such is her whopping rankings lead over her rivals. (more...)
Justin Verlander throws ball off leg in funny blunder
- October 28, 2019
Suzuki went into Game 2 of the World Series hitting only.043 (1 for 23) this postseason before going 2 for 5. "We don't have time to feel bad about ourselves". Greinke pitched to an 18-5 record and 2.93 ERA over 33 starts for the Astros and Arizona Diamondbacks. Those words, "of all time ", are not used lightly. (more...)
- October 28, 2019
Suzuki went into Game 2 of the World Series hitting only.043 (1 for 23) this postseason before going 2 for 5. "We don't have time to feel bad about ourselves". Greinke pitched to an 18-5 record and 2.93 ERA over 33 starts for the Astros and Arizona Diamondbacks. Those words, "of all time ", are not used lightly. (more...)
San Francisco keeps on running, winning with historic rout of Carolina
- October 28, 2019
The 49ers gained 232 rushing yards on 38 rushing attempts, numbers that include three Nick Mullens kneeldowns for minus-3 yards to run out the clock after the two-minute warning. "The more situations you go through, the more you learn how to do it". Linebacker Fred Warner and nose tackle D.J. Jones did a good job in the run game, as they led the 49ers with six and five tackles, respectively. (more...)
- October 28, 2019
The 49ers gained 232 rushing yards on 38 rushing attempts, numbers that include three Nick Mullens kneeldowns for minus-3 yards to run out the clock after the two-minute warning. "The more situations you go through, the more you learn how to do it". Linebacker Fred Warner and nose tackle D.J. Jones did a good job in the run game, as they led the 49ers with six and five tackles, respectively. (more...)
Trump intends to uphold tradition of presidents and baseball
- October 28, 2019
Sitting in box seats to the left of home plate, Trump arrived and waved to a few fans who noticed the President enter the stadium before his presence was officially announced. "And today there was a German shepherd that I didn't really feel comfortable petting". Prior to the Nationals-Astros showdown, Washington manager Dave Martinez said he hoped Trump "enjoys the game". (more...)
- October 28, 2019
Sitting in box seats to the left of home plate, Trump arrived and waved to a few fans who noticed the President enter the stadium before his presence was officially announced. "And today there was a German shepherd that I didn't really feel comfortable petting". Prior to the Nationals-Astros showdown, Washington manager Dave Martinez said he hoped Trump "enjoys the game". (more...)
Verstappen stripped of Mexico pole position for ignoring yellow flags
- October 28, 2019
Max Verstappen has been given a three-place grid penalty for tomorrow's Mexican Grand Prix after the stewards found that he had failed to slow for yellow flags after Valtteri Bottas's heavy crash at turn 17. It wasn't until Lap 36 that Bottas and Vettel took their sole stops. Hamilton said he would "give it everything" in his scrap for a podium finish and hoped to enjoy a close battle with pole sitter Max Verstappen of Red Bull and the two Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and ... (more...)
- October 28, 2019
Max Verstappen has been given a three-place grid penalty for tomorrow's Mexican Grand Prix after the stewards found that he had failed to slow for yellow flags after Valtteri Bottas's heavy crash at turn 17. It wasn't until Lap 36 that Bottas and Vettel took their sole stops. Hamilton said he would "give it everything" in his scrap for a podium finish and hoped to enjoy a close battle with pole sitter Max Verstappen of Red Bull and the two Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and ... (more...)
Phillies hire Joe Girardi as manager
- October 25, 2019
According to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki , Girardi beat out veteran skippers Buck Showalter and Dusty Baker . Girardi had also interviewed with the Chicago Cubs before they landed on former catcher and World Series victor David Ross, as well as interviewing for the New York Mets managerial vacancy. (more...)
- October 25, 2019
According to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki , Girardi beat out veteran skippers Buck Showalter and Dusty Baker . Girardi had also interviewed with the Chicago Cubs before they landed on former catcher and World Series victor David Ross, as well as interviewing for the New York Mets managerial vacancy. (more...)
Kerr: Thompson unlikely to play this season
- October 25, 2019
Myers noted on September 30 that the reference to the All-Star break was simply the timeline for a firm update on Thompson's status - not necessarily an expected date for his return to the Warriors. Jordan, a five-time MVP who won six titles with the Chicago Bulls, appeared on 'Today and refused to walk back comments in 2013 that he would be unbeatable in a pickup game and offered a list of players he felt would help him be impossible to beat. (more...)
- October 25, 2019
Myers noted on September 30 that the reference to the All-Star break was simply the timeline for a firm update on Thompson's status - not necessarily an expected date for his return to the Warriors. Jordan, a five-time MVP who won six titles with the Chicago Bulls, appeared on 'Today and refused to walk back comments in 2013 that he would be unbeatable in a pickup game and offered a list of players he felt would help him be impossible to beat. (more...)
Astros fire Brandon Taubman after outburst at female reporters
- October 25, 2019
After other outlets corroborated the Sports Illustrated report, the Astros released a statement from Taubman apologizing for "inappropriate language for which I am deeply sorry and embarrassed". Taubman shouted, "Thank God we got Osuna!" according to SI, which said he made similar remarks several times, punctuating them with a profanity. "The Astros are very committed to using our voice to create awareness and support on the issue of domestic violence", Houston said. (more...)
- October 25, 2019
After other outlets corroborated the Sports Illustrated report, the Astros released a statement from Taubman apologizing for "inappropriate language for which I am deeply sorry and embarrassed". Taubman shouted, "Thank God we got Osuna!" according to SI, which said he made similar remarks several times, punctuating them with a profanity. "The Astros are very committed to using our voice to create awareness and support on the issue of domestic violence", Houston said. (more...)
Hamilton aims to make it six of the best in Mexico
- October 24, 2019
However, the 34-year-old is cautious about expecting it to be a mere formality as he admitted the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack has generally been the "worst race" of the year for Mercedes . It's just insane the speed difference they have". Red Bull achieved both of their Mexico wins with Renault power and, despite having aimed heavy criticism at the team's former suppliers in the past, Verstappen acknowledged: "The auto always had good mechanical grip and actually, being very positive, the ... (more...)
- October 24, 2019
However, the 34-year-old is cautious about expecting it to be a mere formality as he admitted the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack has generally been the "worst race" of the year for Mercedes . It's just insane the speed difference they have". Red Bull achieved both of their Mexico wins with Renault power and, despite having aimed heavy criticism at the team's former suppliers in the past, Verstappen acknowledged: "The auto always had good mechanical grip and actually, being very positive, the ... (more...)
Vikings' Thielen out vs. Washington
- October 24, 2019
Minnesota picked up a strong win over the Lions last weekend, improving their record to 5-2 on the season. So far in seven games in 2019, Thielen has hauled in a total of 391 yards through the air on 27 receptions and 40 targets, grabbing six touchdowns and averaging 14.5 yards per reception so far this year. (more...)
- October 24, 2019
Minnesota picked up a strong win over the Lions last weekend, improving their record to 5-2 on the season. So far in seven games in 2019, Thielen has hauled in a total of 391 yards through the air on 27 receptions and 40 targets, grabbing six touchdowns and averaging 14.5 yards per reception so far this year. (more...)
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