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India lose top ranking as West Indies test ends in draw
- August 23, 2016
The Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board have launched an investigation after the fourth and final Test between the West Indies and India lasted just 22 overs due to a waterlogged outfield. India came into the series with the West Indies on 112 points, 44 ahead of their eighth-ranked opponents. Pakistan become only the fifth side after Australia, England, India and South Africa to top the rankings. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
The Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board have launched an investigation after the fourth and final Test between the West Indies and India lasted just 22 overs due to a waterlogged outfield. India came into the series with the West Indies on 112 points, 44 ahead of their eighth-ranked opponents. Pakistan become only the fifth side after Australia, England, India and South Africa to top the rankings. (more...)
Cilic survives marathon match to face Murray in final
- August 23, 2016
Commanding win: Andy Murray and Milos Raonic shake hands after the match. Cilic, whose semi-final against Grigor Dimitrov finished at 1.35am local time on Sunday morning, told atpworldtour.com: "I thought I was going to have a good chance if I played well". (more...)
- August 23, 2016
Commanding win: Andy Murray and Milos Raonic shake hands after the match. Cilic, whose semi-final against Grigor Dimitrov finished at 1.35am local time on Sunday morning, told atpworldtour.com: "I thought I was going to have a good chance if I played well". (more...)
Claudio Ranieri: 'Survival target is no joke for Leicester City'
- August 23, 2016
It didn't last long though, as in the 57th minute Robert Snodgrass popped up with this superb volley to give Mike Phelan's side the lead. Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri insists that he is serious when saying that Premier League survival is the priority for his defending champions this season. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
It didn't last long though, as in the 57th minute Robert Snodgrass popped up with this superb volley to give Mike Phelan's side the lead. Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri insists that he is serious when saying that Premier League survival is the priority for his defending champions this season. (more...)
Canada's Olympic athletes to return Tuesday and Wednesday, fanfare to follow
- August 23, 2016
Oleksiak was a huge part of that momentum, with her Gold medal in the 100m Freestyle the first Saturday, and three other medals in the pool. Oleksiak became Canada's most decorated swimmer at a single Games and appears on track to eventually become Canada's most decorated Olympian ever. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
Oleksiak was a huge part of that momentum, with her Gold medal in the 100m Freestyle the first Saturday, and three other medals in the pool. Oleksiak became Canada's most decorated swimmer at a single Games and appears on track to eventually become Canada's most decorated Olympian ever. (more...)
USA's Claressa Shields prepared to make history Sunday in gold medal bout
- August 23, 2016
But though it might have looked easy, Shields insisted it wasn't. Right after the bout, she told NBC her strategy was "just to be smart, use my jab, and land the right hand when I could, and not get touched by those long arms she had, and I did it!" "I'm a two-time Olympic gold medalist!" I always have God in my corner every fight and he gives me strength every practice. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
But though it might have looked easy, Shields insisted it wasn't. Right after the bout, she told NBC her strategy was "just to be smart, use my jab, and land the right hand when I could, and not get touched by those long arms she had, and I did it!" "I'm a two-time Olympic gold medalist!" I always have God in my corner every fight and he gives me strength every practice. (more...)
Guardiola on Toure, Hart, and aspirations
- August 23, 2016
Since then, Toure has been a mainstay in the City midfield and played a huge rolling in the club's two Premier League titles in 2012 and 2014. What do you make of Guardiola's treatment of Hart? According to multiple reports in Spain, Manchester City and Barcelona have agreed a transfer deal for goalkeeper Claudio Bravo , who will join the Citizens on a four-year contract for a €20 million transfer fee. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
Since then, Toure has been a mainstay in the City midfield and played a huge rolling in the club's two Premier League titles in 2012 and 2014. What do you make of Guardiola's treatment of Hart? According to multiple reports in Spain, Manchester City and Barcelona have agreed a transfer deal for goalkeeper Claudio Bravo , who will join the Citizens on a four-year contract for a €20 million transfer fee. (more...)
Klopp baffled by Liverpool meltdown
- August 23, 2016
The Clarets then stood firm to prevent the away team from conjuring any clear-cut opportunities and that meant a disappointing result in the second match of 2016-17. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he will not make significant changes for the EFL Cup trip to Burton on Tuesday, live on Sky Sports. "If one game should change my mind then I would be a real idiot". (more...)
- August 23, 2016
The Clarets then stood firm to prevent the away team from conjuring any clear-cut opportunities and that meant a disappointing result in the second match of 2016-17. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he will not make significant changes for the EFL Cup trip to Burton on Tuesday, live on Sky Sports. "If one game should change my mind then I would be a real idiot". (more...)
Turkey hits IS with fresh artillery strikes
- August 23, 2016
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that the attack was carried out by a suicide bomber aged between 12 and 14, adding that initial evidence pointed to the IS. Jarabulus is the last major city ISIS holds on the Turkish border, but is fairly far from the rebel coalition's territory. Turkey's military fired on Syrian Kurdish targets 20 times with artillery at Manbij in northern Syria, an unnamed Turkish official told Reuters , adding that the military was continuing to hit Islamic State ... (more...)
- August 23, 2016
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that the attack was carried out by a suicide bomber aged between 12 and 14, adding that initial evidence pointed to the IS. Jarabulus is the last major city ISIS holds on the Turkish border, but is fairly far from the rebel coalition's territory. Turkey's military fired on Syrian Kurdish targets 20 times with artillery at Manbij in northern Syria, an unnamed Turkish official told Reuters , adding that the military was continuing to hit Islamic State ... (more...)
Gwen Jorgensen Becomes First US Woman To Win Triathlon At Olympics
- August 23, 2016
I wanted to cross that line, I wanted to get a gold medal. And to be able to actually execute on that day is pretty awesome". So, too, the way it all unfolded. "She deserves the gold medal". 'I'm just enjoying every moment right now. "I laid it all out there today and I'm so happy with how it went", she said. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
I wanted to cross that line, I wanted to get a gold medal. And to be able to actually execute on that day is pretty awesome". So, too, the way it all unfolded. "She deserves the gold medal". 'I'm just enjoying every moment right now. "I laid it all out there today and I'm so happy with how it went", she said. (more...)
Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian to start vs. Los Angeles Rams
- August 23, 2016
Siemian and Sanchez ended training camp sharing the No. 1 quarterback spot on the team depth chart but neither has been able to claim the job outright. Actually, he should have thrown the ball away instead of into an obvious interception. While Kubiak has decided on his No. 1 quarterback for Saturday, he won't choose the Week 1 starter until next week, before the preseason finale at Arizona. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
Siemian and Sanchez ended training camp sharing the No. 1 quarterback spot on the team depth chart but neither has been able to claim the job outright. Actually, he should have thrown the ball away instead of into an obvious interception. While Kubiak has decided on his No. 1 quarterback for Saturday, he won't choose the Week 1 starter until next week, before the preseason finale at Arizona. (more...)
Nick Franklin walloped on the head by teammate's bat
- August 23, 2016
I felt awful. Kind of a freak accident". "That kind of comes with the growing pains". He has 11 home runs since the All-Star break. "I'm good friends with Archer, great dude, really good pitcher", Myers said. They're now 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position in the series. Logan Morrison had an RBI double and Forsythe added a sacrifice fly during the eighth. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
I felt awful. Kind of a freak accident". "That kind of comes with the growing pains". He has 11 home runs since the All-Star break. "I'm good friends with Archer, great dude, really good pitcher", Myers said. They're now 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position in the series. Logan Morrison had an RBI double and Forsythe added a sacrifice fly during the eighth. (more...)
Zunino, Seager power Mariners to 7-5 win over Yankees
- August 23, 2016
SEATTLE (AP) - Mike Zunino and Kyle Seager each hit a three-run homer and Nelson Cruz added a solo shot as the Seattle Mariners rallied to beat the New York Yankees 7-5 Monday night. Right-hander Swarzak came on but gave up the homer into the right-field seats by the righty-hitting Zunino on a 3-2 pitch. Martin, who started 2-and-0 on each of the first three hitters, got it to 2-and-1 against Sanchez before hanging a slider that the catcher sent over the wall in left for his seventh homer. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
SEATTLE (AP) - Mike Zunino and Kyle Seager each hit a three-run homer and Nelson Cruz added a solo shot as the Seattle Mariners rallied to beat the New York Yankees 7-5 Monday night. Right-hander Swarzak came on but gave up the homer into the right-field seats by the righty-hitting Zunino on a 3-2 pitch. Martin, who started 2-and-0 on each of the first three hitters, got it to 2-and-1 against Sanchez before hanging a slider that the catcher sent over the wall in left for his seventh homer. (more...)
McIlroy congratulates Rose; and, yes, he watched
- August 23, 2016
And a praising text message from friendly but absent rival Rory McIlroy didn't hurt either. At least enough to know that Justin Rose was the victor - and to congratulate the Englishman on capturing Olympic gold for Great Britain. As far going to see Chelsea with his son, Rose said , "I'll make it up to him". It's an opportunity that comes around so rarely. "Every single guy who was here had an incredible time and they're going to go back and tell everybody they were silly for not ... (more...)
- August 23, 2016
And a praising text message from friendly but absent rival Rory McIlroy didn't hurt either. At least enough to know that Justin Rose was the victor - and to congratulate the Englishman on capturing Olympic gold for Great Britain. As far going to see Chelsea with his son, Rose said , "I'll make it up to him". It's an opportunity that comes around so rarely. "Every single guy who was here had an incredible time and they're going to go back and tell everybody they were silly for not ... (more...)
Now that the Rio Olympics are over …
- August 23, 2016
He won six in Rio, while Biles and US swimmer Katie Ledecky each won five to lead a big haul from American women. According to CBS News , female athletes on Team USA won 61 of the team's medals, which is literally one medal over half the total (in whole numbers), meaning women won most of the medals. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
He won six in Rio, while Biles and US swimmer Katie Ledecky each won five to lead a big haul from American women. According to CBS News , female athletes on Team USA won 61 of the team's medals, which is literally one medal over half the total (in whole numbers), meaning women won most of the medals. (more...)
Madeira's Benintendi makes incredible catch, robbing home run
- August 23, 2016
The win pushed Boston into a tie for first place in the American League East with the Toronto Blue Jays while the Rays fell for the second time in eight games. When Souza sent a shot to left field, Benintendi went over the short wall down the left-field line to rob him of what looked like a sure home run. "That was an unbelievable play", Souza said. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
The win pushed Boston into a tie for first place in the American League East with the Toronto Blue Jays while the Rays fell for the second time in eight games. When Souza sent a shot to left field, Benintendi went over the short wall down the left-field line to rob him of what looked like a sure home run. "That was an unbelievable play", Souza said. (more...)
Wenger Hopes Mustafi Signing "Will Be Done"
- August 23, 2016
Wenger was then challenged in his post-match news conference to answer those calls and he responded with a forceful explanation that spending on large transfer fees does not guarantee the purchase of a good player. Wenger has not led Arsenal to the league title for over a decade, but appears determined not to sway from his reluctance to spend big money to change the picture. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
Wenger was then challenged in his post-match news conference to answer those calls and he responded with a forceful explanation that spending on large transfer fees does not guarantee the purchase of a good player. Wenger has not led Arsenal to the league title for over a decade, but appears determined not to sway from his reluctance to spend big money to change the picture. (more...)
Klopp: I'd be an idiot if I made a panic buy
- August 23, 2016
Klopp had kinder words for Burnley, despite his frustration with his own team. "If one game should change my mind then I would be a real idiot", he said, as noted by The Guardian . "It takes concentration and focus from the players to see through that and see they're not hurting us that much and that we will have breakaways and counters". (more...)
- August 23, 2016
Klopp had kinder words for Burnley, despite his frustration with his own team. "If one game should change my mind then I would be a real idiot", he said, as noted by The Guardian . "It takes concentration and focus from the players to see through that and see they're not hurting us that much and that we will have breakaways and counters". (more...)
Brazil Seeks Gold in Soccer as US Goes for More Track Medals
- August 23, 2016
Locked at one game each with the two pairs going into the third, the Malaysian wasted two match points as first Tan served short before Goh put his own serve into the net. Then, a final, luxurious lap around the track. At age 34, he said he wasn't willing to call this the end of his Olympic career. "It was a nightmare". (more...)
- August 23, 2016
Locked at one game each with the two pairs going into the third, the Malaysian wasted two match points as first Tan served short before Goh put his own serve into the net. Then, a final, luxurious lap around the track. At age 34, he said he wasn't willing to call this the end of his Olympic career. "It was a nightmare". (more...)
Kenny 'untouchable', says fellow cycling great Hoy
- August 23, 2016
LAURA Trott has made Olympic history after becoming the first female British athlete to win four gold medals. Back then, she admitted the Rio Olympics was the one "big hurdle in the way" to her wedding plans - but in a victory that has seen them now have 10 gold medals and one silver between them, it seems nothing will be standing in their way. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
LAURA Trott has made Olympic history after becoming the first female British athlete to win four gold medals. Back then, she admitted the Rio Olympics was the one "big hurdle in the way" to her wedding plans - but in a victory that has seen them now have 10 gold medals and one silver between them, it seems nothing will be standing in their way. (more...)
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