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Arsenal to change tactics against Leicester - with Giroud left out?
- August 22, 2016
Jamie Vardy will look to continue his good run of form against the Gunners after he scored three goals in the two meetings last season, including two goals at the King Power Stadium. The top two from last season remain winless after their opening-weekend defeats and a drab stalemate short of goalscoring chances on Saturday. If we find the players to strengthen our team then we are not reluctant to spend the money. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Jamie Vardy will look to continue his good run of form against the Gunners after he scored three goals in the two meetings last season, including two goals at the King Power Stadium. The top two from last season remain winless after their opening-weekend defeats and a drab stalemate short of goalscoring chances on Saturday. If we find the players to strengthen our team then we are not reluctant to spend the money. (more...)
Bahamian Runner's Dive Wins Track Gold
- August 22, 2016
That gold is hers forever. In the 800 meters, David Rudisha of Kenya won a second straight gold medal, and Clayton Murphy picked up bronze to give the United States its first medal in that event since 1992. Ten seconds passed. Then 20. An emotional Miller relishes her win. Felix caught up with her. Her winning time was 49.44 seconds. Instead, Felix was simply trying to do her best to smile through the pain of the stinging loss. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
That gold is hers forever. In the 800 meters, David Rudisha of Kenya won a second straight gold medal, and Clayton Murphy picked up bronze to give the United States its first medal in that event since 1992. Ten seconds passed. Then 20. An emotional Miller relishes her win. Felix caught up with her. Her winning time was 49.44 seconds. Instead, Felix was simply trying to do her best to smile through the pain of the stinging loss. (more...)
Family Tragedy Behind Historic US Women's 100m Hurdles Sweep
- August 22, 2016
The Kenyans have won the event at every Olympics since 1984. BEACH BRONZE: Few bronze medal games featured a more intriguing matchup than the one on Copacabana Beach, where Walsh Jennings, who has won three gold medals, and Ross beat Brazil's top-seeded team of Talita and Larissa, 17-21, 21-17, 15-9. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
The Kenyans have won the event at every Olympics since 1984. BEACH BRONZE: Few bronze medal games featured a more intriguing matchup than the one on Copacabana Beach, where Walsh Jennings, who has won three gold medals, and Ross beat Brazil's top-seeded team of Talita and Larissa, 17-21, 21-17, 15-9. (more...)
Former Villa star Dalian Atkinson dies after being tasered by police
- August 22, 2016
Eight of those deaths had been investigated by the time the 2014 report was published, and in none of those cases was the use of a Taser found to have directly caused a death, according to the report. Atkinson was remembered affectionately by Villa fans as one half of the "D-Men" strike partnership, alongside former Wales global Dean Saunders . Neighbours said the retired football star was well-known among people in the cul-de-sac, making frequent visits there. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Eight of those deaths had been investigated by the time the 2014 report was published, and in none of those cases was the use of a Taser found to have directly caused a death, according to the report. Atkinson was remembered affectionately by Villa fans as one half of the "D-Men" strike partnership, alongside former Wales global Dean Saunders . Neighbours said the retired football star was well-known among people in the cul-de-sac, making frequent visits there. (more...)
Gritty Silva stretches lead for Sri Lanka against Australia
- August 22, 2016
Chandimal (132) continued Sri Lanka's superb fightback with his seventh Test century after they were reduced to 26 for five on the first morning with the host's innings finally coming to an end just before the tea break. "If we have a really good target over 350 or something we put them out of the game", Silva said. The pair of Silva and Karunaratne has been at fault through four of the six innings in this series, with the Pereras stepping up in the second innings of the first (Kusal) and ... (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Chandimal (132) continued Sri Lanka's superb fightback with his seventh Test century after they were reduced to 26 for five on the first morning with the host's innings finally coming to an end just before the tea break. "If we have a really good target over 350 or something we put them out of the game", Silva said. The pair of Silva and Karunaratne has been at fault through four of the six innings in this series, with the Pereras stepping up in the second innings of the first (Kusal) and ... (more...)
Spence KOs Bundu in six
- August 22, 2016
Behind a pair of sensational final-round knockdowns, Errol Spence Jr. Spence-a 26-year-old Long Island native who resides in Desoto, Texas-immediately becomes the mandatory challenger for Kell Brook, the unbeaten 147-pound titleholder from the United Kingdom. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Behind a pair of sensational final-round knockdowns, Errol Spence Jr. Spence-a 26-year-old Long Island native who resides in Desoto, Texas-immediately becomes the mandatory challenger for Kell Brook, the unbeaten 147-pound titleholder from the United Kingdom. (more...)
Watching the Rio Olympics Closing Ceremony
- August 22, 2016
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Shaking to samba and expressing a sense of longing with uniquely Brazilian words, Olympians and fans said goodbye to the Rio Games with one last big bash that was both revelatory and a sigh of relief. If you aren't ready to say goodbye just yet, don't worry. "They have also shown the importance of supporting elite sport, and that is something this Government remains wholly committed to". (more...)
- August 22, 2016
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Shaking to samba and expressing a sense of longing with uniquely Brazilian words, Olympians and fans said goodbye to the Rio Games with one last big bash that was both revelatory and a sigh of relief. If you aren't ready to say goodbye just yet, don't worry. "They have also shown the importance of supporting elite sport, and that is something this Government remains wholly committed to". (more...)
USA crushes Serbia 96-66 for men's basketball Olympic gold
- August 22, 2016
Carmelo Anthony , right, hugs teammate Kyle Lowry after they helped the United States win a gold medal. Anthony used Sunday's platform to send a message of unity in the wake of the recent social unrest. Three too-close-for-comfort wins in pool play against Australia, France, and Serbia had fans wondering whether the Lebron-less squad would fall prey to an unceremonious early exit. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Carmelo Anthony , right, hugs teammate Kyle Lowry after they helped the United States win a gold medal. Anthony used Sunday's platform to send a message of unity in the wake of the recent social unrest. Three too-close-for-comfort wins in pool play against Australia, France, and Serbia had fans wondering whether the Lebron-less squad would fall prey to an unceremonious early exit. (more...)
Simone Biles Carries American Flag During Rio Olympics 2016 Closing Ceremony
- August 22, 2016
With that level of success, it's no wonder the 19-year-old and her teammates needed a little R&R, and took a little time to enjoy the beach life in Rio de Janeiro before she leads the United States in Sunday night's closing ceremonies. While Phelps was no slouch during these games - having won five gold medals and one silver in his respective competitions - the star of the games was Biles, and the entire world knows it. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
With that level of success, it's no wonder the 19-year-old and her teammates needed a little R&R, and took a little time to enjoy the beach life in Rio de Janeiro before she leads the United States in Sunday night's closing ceremonies. While Phelps was no slouch during these games - having won five gold medals and one silver in his respective competitions - the star of the games was Biles, and the entire world knows it. (more...)
Ryan Lochte: 'I over-exaggerated robbery story' 2:20
- August 22, 2016
What they did was wrong, but what was even more wrong, it was ridiculous that they didn't stand up and tell the truth. US gold medalist Ryan Lochte admitted to Brazil's largest broadcaster over the weekend that he had exaggerated his story about being robbed at gunpoint in Rio - but insisted he did not lie. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
What they did was wrong, but what was even more wrong, it was ridiculous that they didn't stand up and tell the truth. US gold medalist Ryan Lochte admitted to Brazil's largest broadcaster over the weekend that he had exaggerated his story about being robbed at gunpoint in Rio - but insisted he did not lie. (more...)
Leicester superstar Riyad Mahrez signs new contract with the club
- August 22, 2016
Leicester were not champions for no reason, they were well organised. "It is unsafe. English clubs suffocate themselves by buying players at a high price with high wages, if it goes wrong you are left with players with high wages", he said. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Leicester were not champions for no reason, they were well organised. "It is unsafe. English clubs suffocate themselves by buying players at a high price with high wages, if it goes wrong you are left with players with high wages", he said. (more...)
Usain Bolt wins ninth Olympic gold as Jamaica take 4x100m relay
- August 22, 2016
Jamaica's Usain Bolt (front) gets the baton from Nickel Ashmeade during the men's 4x100m relay final of Athletics at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil, on August 19, 2016. The soccer championship is the headline event Saturday in the Rio Olympics on a day that features a full slate of track and field competitions, the US women basketball team vying for another gold and a Hall of Fame golfer pulling off an impressive comeback. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Jamaica's Usain Bolt (front) gets the baton from Nickel Ashmeade during the men's 4x100m relay final of Athletics at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil, on August 19, 2016. The soccer championship is the headline event Saturday in the Rio Olympics on a day that features a full slate of track and field competitions, the US women basketball team vying for another gold and a Hall of Fame golfer pulling off an impressive comeback. (more...)
Liverpool: Mixed emotions for Klopp
- August 22, 2016
The post Klopp Not Interested In Moreno Criticism appeared first on 360Nobs.com. Coutinho continued to try his luck from distance, without ever looking like finding the back of the net, while Sturridge was also off-target, dragging a shot wide early in the second half and then lashing a left-footed drive off target. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
The post Klopp Not Interested In Moreno Criticism appeared first on 360Nobs.com. Coutinho continued to try his luck from distance, without ever looking like finding the back of the net, while Sturridge was also off-target, dragging a shot wide early in the second half and then lashing a left-footed drive off target. (more...)
Andy Murray reaches Cinci final
- August 22, 2016
Former US Open champion Marin Cilic has ended Andy Murray's career-best 22-match winning streak with victory in the Cincinnati Masters . Cilic claimed the title, beating the top seed and two-times Cincinnati champion in one hour and 34 minutes. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Former US Open champion Marin Cilic has ended Andy Murray's career-best 22-match winning streak with victory in the Cincinnati Masters . Cilic claimed the title, beating the top seed and two-times Cincinnati champion in one hour and 34 minutes. (more...)
Rio Olympics 2016: Ashton Eaton repeats as Olympic decathlon champion
- August 22, 2016
A banner red, white and blue day at track and field ended Thursday night in a blaze of yellow-and-black at the Rio Games. August 2016: In Rio de Janeiro , Eaton ties the Olympic record with 8,893 points and wins his second straight Olympic gold. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
A banner red, white and blue day at track and field ended Thursday night in a blaze of yellow-and-black at the Rio Games. August 2016: In Rio de Janeiro , Eaton ties the Olympic record with 8,893 points and wins his second straight Olympic gold. (more...)
Really happy to win a silver, gave my heart out: Sindhu
- August 22, 2016
Sindhu is now pursuing an MBA degree from St. Ann's College in Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad. How does it feel after winning silver in your very first Olympic outing? I am proud of what I have done. No European woman had ever won an Olympic singles title and the only man to do so was Danish great Poul-Erik Høyer Larsen at the 1996 Games in Atlanta. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Sindhu is now pursuing an MBA degree from St. Ann's College in Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad. How does it feel after winning silver in your very first Olympic outing? I am proud of what I have done. No European woman had ever won an Olympic singles title and the only man to do so was Danish great Poul-Erik Høyer Larsen at the 1996 Games in Atlanta. (more...)
Rio 2016: Phelps wins his 23rd Olympic gold and ends his career
- August 22, 2016
While Olympic athletes were getting some well-deserved rest, Olympic officials are racing through the night to drain the murky green water out of a pool at the troubled Maria Lenk Aquatics Center. Phelps helped lift the 4x100 medley relay team to victory on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time ) in what marked his last race before retiring, capping a night of extraordinary accomplishments in the 2016 Olympics. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
While Olympic athletes were getting some well-deserved rest, Olympic officials are racing through the night to drain the murky green water out of a pool at the troubled Maria Lenk Aquatics Center. Phelps helped lift the 4x100 medley relay team to victory on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time ) in what marked his last race before retiring, capping a night of extraordinary accomplishments in the 2016 Olympics. (more...)
Jürgen Klopp won't panic buy despite Liverpool's defeat at Burnley
- August 22, 2016
BURNLEY (4-4-2): Heaton 7; Lowton 7, Keane 8, Mee 7, Ward 8; Boyd 7, Marney 7, Defour 7 (Gudmundsson 57, 7), Arfield 7; Vokes 7 (Jutkiewicz 82), GRAY 9 (O'Neill 90). But are they good enough to do this all the time? Playing their second successive home game to start the season, many predicted their trip to Turf Moor to be a walk in the park against the newly promoted Burnley . (more...)
- August 22, 2016
BURNLEY (4-4-2): Heaton 7; Lowton 7, Keane 8, Mee 7, Ward 8; Boyd 7, Marney 7, Defour 7 (Gudmundsson 57, 7), Arfield 7; Vokes 7 (Jutkiewicz 82), GRAY 9 (O'Neill 90). But are they good enough to do this all the time? Playing their second successive home game to start the season, many predicted their trip to Turf Moor to be a walk in the park against the newly promoted Burnley . (more...)
Brazil wins beach volleyball gold medal in rain
- August 22, 2016
Rio de Janeiro , Brazil, August 18, 2016 - Alison Cerutti and Bruno Schmidt lived up to their status as Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games favourites by defeating Daniele Lupo and Paolo Nicolai in front of a full house of 12,000 at the Copacabana Beach Arena on Thursday. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Rio de Janeiro , Brazil, August 18, 2016 - Alison Cerutti and Bruno Schmidt lived up to their status as Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games favourites by defeating Daniele Lupo and Paolo Nicolai in front of a full house of 12,000 at the Copacabana Beach Arena on Thursday. (more...)
Reflective China braces for diminished haul
- August 22, 2016
Rollins's triumph left the United States with five gold medals in track and field , ahead of Kenya and Jamaica, two other powers in the sport. Swimming is where the USA has built its lead with 33 total medals. Therefore, the lower medal haul in Rio offers an opportunity to realize the limitations of the country's traditional sports system and to foster a good environment for the country to promote reforms of its sports industry. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Rollins's triumph left the United States with five gold medals in track and field , ahead of Kenya and Jamaica, two other powers in the sport. Swimming is where the USA has built its lead with 33 total medals. Therefore, the lower medal haul in Rio offers an opportunity to realize the limitations of the country's traditional sports system and to foster a good environment for the country to promote reforms of its sports industry. (more...)
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