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Ronaldo: Zidane key to Real Madrid success
- August 24, 2016
The Welsh worldwide on Sunday showed he is becoming the leader of a Real Madrid side without the injured Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema as he leapt above the home defence to head Dani Carvajal's cross into the corner of the Real Sociedad net, Xinhua news agency reported. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
The Welsh worldwide on Sunday showed he is becoming the leader of a Real Madrid side without the injured Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema as he leapt above the home defence to head Dani Carvajal's cross into the corner of the Real Sociedad net, Xinhua news agency reported. (more...)
Jamaica crowns new sprint queen, wins gold in Rio
- August 24, 2016
Fraser-Pryce grew up in Waterhouse Kingston , one of the poorest communities in Jamaica, as she explained to the Telegraph. It was a hard year physically, I was not where I wanted to be, but at the same time mentally I knew I'd made up my mind to get to the line and to do my absolute best. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Fraser-Pryce grew up in Waterhouse Kingston , one of the poorest communities in Jamaica, as she explained to the Telegraph. It was a hard year physically, I was not where I wanted to be, but at the same time mentally I knew I'd made up my mind to get to the line and to do my absolute best. (more...)
Lukaku's slow start no worry for Everton - Koeman
- August 24, 2016
Everton enjoyed a comfortable 4-0 result. Ross Barkley celebrates after opening the scoring for Everton in a 4-0 EFL Cup win against Yeovil. "He did okay. "What you try to do is take seriously the match, " Koeman added. "Phil (Jagielka) is not playing, Leighton (Baines) is not starting and if you look around the team maybe the best option was Ross to be the captain". (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Everton enjoyed a comfortable 4-0 result. Ross Barkley celebrates after opening the scoring for Everton in a 4-0 EFL Cup win against Yeovil. "He did okay. "What you try to do is take seriously the match, " Koeman added. "Phil (Jagielka) is not playing, Leighton (Baines) is not starting and if you look around the team maybe the best option was Ross to be the captain". (more...)
Proteas slip to No 7 in Test rankings
- August 24, 2016
Having lost its spot atop the Test world rankings, Smith has already hinted at disillusionment with Australia's selection for the series, but its routine failure in sub-continental conditions will be a sharp point of focus with a high-profile series against India to come next year. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Having lost its spot atop the Test world rankings, Smith has already hinted at disillusionment with Australia's selection for the series, but its routine failure in sub-continental conditions will be a sharp point of focus with a high-profile series against India to come next year. (more...)
Canada's Olympic athletes to return today and Wednesday, fanfare to follow
- August 24, 2016
Most of the buzz surrounds 16-year-old Oleksiak, who won four swimming medals at the Rio Games, including Canada's first gold. "I'm just really excited to be home right now", Oleksiak said, adding she looked forward to seeing her mother and her friends. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Most of the buzz surrounds 16-year-old Oleksiak, who won four swimming medals at the Rio Games, including Canada's first gold. "I'm just really excited to be home right now", Oleksiak said, adding she looked forward to seeing her mother and her friends. (more...)
Hull upset odds to defeat champions Leicester
- August 24, 2016
Scottish midfielder, Robert Snodgrass, sealed the game for the home team in the 57th minute after a mistake by Leicester goalkeeper, Kasper Schmeichel. In the second half, we played as we usually play. Lee Chung-yong sent Wilfried Zaha on a run down the middle but keeper Ben Foster blocked the ball at the striker's feet and then saved his second effort from the rebound. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Scottish midfielder, Robert Snodgrass, sealed the game for the home team in the 57th minute after a mistake by Leicester goalkeeper, Kasper Schmeichel. In the second half, we played as we usually play. Lee Chung-yong sent Wilfried Zaha on a run down the middle but keeper Ben Foster blocked the ball at the striker's feet and then saved his second effort from the rebound. (more...)
Giants' Samardzija has no-hitter through 6 against Mets
- August 24, 2016
Otherwise, Moore (0-3 as a Giant) did not look at all polished or ready to excel in his next assignment, which will come Thursday in the finale of an important NL West showdown at Dodger Stadium. "This is really the best he's pitched in a long time", Collins said. Samardzija had never taken a no-hit bid past the second out in the fifth inning. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Otherwise, Moore (0-3 as a Giant) did not look at all polished or ready to excel in his next assignment, which will come Thursday in the finale of an important NL West showdown at Dodger Stadium. "This is really the best he's pitched in a long time", Collins said. Samardzija had never taken a no-hit bid past the second out in the fifth inning. (more...)
Dan Straily goes 6 innings as Reds beat Rangers 3-0
- August 24, 2016
Reds RH Dan Straily (9-6, 3.72) Holland surrendered 13 runs in 13 innings over a span of three starts prior to landing on the disabled list. "I like what we saw", manager Jeff Banister said. Texas is 10-5 in interleague play while Cincinnati is 4-11.2. The Rangers are making their first visit to Cincinnati since 2007. OF Carlos Gomez could join the club in Texas on Thursday. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Reds RH Dan Straily (9-6, 3.72) Holland surrendered 13 runs in 13 innings over a span of three starts prior to landing on the disabled list. "I like what we saw", manager Jeff Banister said. Texas is 10-5 in interleague play while Cincinnati is 4-11.2. The Rangers are making their first visit to Cincinnati since 2007. OF Carlos Gomez could join the club in Texas on Thursday. (more...)
Olympic Games: Rio 2016: Mo Farah achieves "double-double"
- August 24, 2016
But he ultimately couldn't keep up with Farah, dropping off into third (13:04.35) by the end of the race. Farah recovered from a fall after being tripped by training partner Galen Rupp to become the first British track and field athlete to win three Olympic gold medals. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
But he ultimately couldn't keep up with Farah, dropping off into third (13:04.35) by the end of the race. Farah recovered from a fall after being tripped by training partner Galen Rupp to become the first British track and field athlete to win three Olympic gold medals. (more...)
Klopp relieved as Reds hang on in thriller
- August 24, 2016
I was really happy about having half-time because we could speak about everything. Klopp and his assistant Zeljko Buvac spent much of the match pacing up and down the technical area in the first half as the Gunners took the fight to Liverpool . (more...)
- August 24, 2016
I was really happy about having half-time because we could speak about everything. Klopp and his assistant Zeljko Buvac spent much of the match pacing up and down the technical area in the first half as the Gunners took the fight to Liverpool . (more...)
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will not panic buy after Burnley defeat
- August 24, 2016
And he expects valuable lessons to be learned by the Reds from a game that has served as something of an early wake-up call. "We spoke about how we can defend together differently because the situation occurred two times before the penalty situation and in my opinion we could have avoided this situation five or six times before". (more...)
- August 24, 2016
And he expects valuable lessons to be learned by the Reds from a game that has served as something of an early wake-up call. "We spoke about how we can defend together differently because the situation occurred two times before the penalty situation and in my opinion we could have avoided this situation five or six times before". (more...)
India loses top test rank despite series win vs West Indies
- August 24, 2016
It comes after they drew a thrilling away series against England, where they secured victory in the final Test to ensure it finished at two wins apiece. The farcical washout came despite long periods of sunshine and desperate efforts by ground officials to make the pitch playable, Sport24 reported. India won the four-Test series 2-0 after winning the first and third match at North Sound and Gros Islet. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
It comes after they drew a thrilling away series against England, where they secured victory in the final Test to ensure it finished at two wins apiece. The farcical washout came despite long periods of sunshine and desperate efforts by ground officials to make the pitch playable, Sport24 reported. India won the four-Test series 2-0 after winning the first and third match at North Sound and Gros Islet. (more...)
BYU names Taysom Hill starting quarterback for 2016 season
- August 24, 2016
Hill suffered a Lisfranc injury during Week 1 of last season against Nebraska. In 2013, he appeared in 13 games and completed 53.9 percent of his passes for 2,938 yards with 19 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. "With the announcement, we are excited and ready to run with it". "For the team and where we sit right now, this was the best move for us". But Mangum is going to have to wait again. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Hill suffered a Lisfranc injury during Week 1 of last season against Nebraska. In 2013, he appeared in 13 games and completed 53.9 percent of his passes for 2,938 yards with 19 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. "With the announcement, we are excited and ready to run with it". "For the team and where we sit right now, this was the best move for us". But Mangum is going to have to wait again. (more...)
Georgia Bulldog Gunnar Bentz releases statement on Rio incident
- August 24, 2016
Apart from Bentz and Conger, the incident involved gold medallist Ryan Lochte , one of America's most decorated swimmers and the most outspoken about the robbery, and Jimmy Feigen , who also won a gold medal in Rio. Olympic team which itself apologised to organisers for the swimmers' behaviour. Lochte told NBC News' Matt Lauer on Wednesday that the swimmers had used a restroom at a gas station, but when they returned to the taxi, the driver didn't move. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Apart from Bentz and Conger, the incident involved gold medallist Ryan Lochte , one of America's most decorated swimmers and the most outspoken about the robbery, and Jimmy Feigen , who also won a gold medal in Rio. Olympic team which itself apologised to organisers for the swimmers' behaviour. Lochte told NBC News' Matt Lauer on Wednesday that the swimmers had used a restroom at a gas station, but when they returned to the taxi, the driver didn't move. (more...)
Rio 2016: Fiji overcome New Zealand, GB win in sevens
- August 24, 2016
His sister, Niall Williams, was part of the New Zealand team which lost the women's gold-medal match on Monday night. In arguably the greatest surprise in sevens history, Japan beat New Zealand 14-12 on a sensational afternoon at the Deodoro Stadium. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
His sister, Niall Williams, was part of the New Zealand team which lost the women's gold-medal match on Monday night. In arguably the greatest surprise in sevens history, Japan beat New Zealand 14-12 on a sensational afternoon at the Deodoro Stadium. (more...)
No Cap On Honours For Team GB's Rio Olympics Heroes
- August 24, 2016
However, unlike our Olympians, our Peak Planning & Delivery team will not have long to bask in the glory of their success, and as we approach autumn the guys are already back in training and gearing up for another peak period. The jet - which also carried back pole vaults, javelins, bicycles and a 6.7m sail back from Rio - was loaded with 77 extra champagne bottles and treats for team members, who were offered a three-course menu. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
However, unlike our Olympians, our Peak Planning & Delivery team will not have long to bask in the glory of their success, and as we approach autumn the guys are already back in training and gearing up for another peak period. The jet - which also carried back pole vaults, javelins, bicycles and a 6.7m sail back from Rio - was loaded with 77 extra champagne bottles and treats for team members, who were offered a three-course menu. (more...)
Sunderland down to 'bare bones' after O'Shea injury, says Moyes
- August 24, 2016
Sunderland's injury woes continued on 35 minutes as captain John O'Shea was forced to withdraw, handing Boro the initiative to see out the game as the interval approached. David Moyes admitted after the game that he is expecting his side to be in a battle to avoid the drop again this season so beating a relegation rival is crucial for Aitor Karanka's side. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Sunderland's injury woes continued on 35 minutes as captain John O'Shea was forced to withdraw, handing Boro the initiative to see out the game as the interval approached. David Moyes admitted after the game that he is expecting his side to be in a battle to avoid the drop again this season so beating a relegation rival is crucial for Aitor Karanka's side. (more...)
Raonic uses blistering serve to reach Cincinnati semis
- August 24, 2016
Cilic had won only two of his previous 13 clashes with Murray, but the man ranked 14th in the world was good value for the victory, which earned him a 15th career singles title and first at ATP 1000 level. "It was not easy to play but I managed to win", he said. "I was twice a break down in the third set, I didn't play good tennis today". "He had a good win today against Nishikori", Murray said. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Cilic had won only two of his previous 13 clashes with Murray, but the man ranked 14th in the world was good value for the victory, which earned him a 15th career singles title and first at ATP 1000 level. "It was not easy to play but I managed to win", he said. "I was twice a break down in the third set, I didn't play good tennis today". "He had a good win today against Nishikori", Murray said. (more...)
Martin has 3 hits, Blue Jays beat slumping Angels 7-2
- August 24, 2016
Martin has hits in seven of 12 games played since August 5 with seven of his 14 home runs this season coming this month during which he's hitting.279 with a.353 on-base percentage. Martin had an RBI single in the first, drove in a run with a bases-loaded walk in the third, singled and scored in the fifth, and doubled over the head of center fielder Mike Trout in the seventh. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Martin has hits in seven of 12 games played since August 5 with seven of his 14 home runs this season coming this month during which he's hitting.279 with a.353 on-base percentage. Martin had an RBI single in the first, drove in a run with a bases-loaded walk in the third, singled and scored in the fifth, and doubled over the head of center fielder Mike Trout in the seventh. (more...)
Morgan pitches well, but Phils fall to Cards in 11 innings
- August 24, 2016
Leake pitched seven strong innings and contributed at the plate, and the Cardinals homered four times Sunday to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-0. Vince Velasquez will try to break out of a recent funk this afternoon, with a 1:35 p.m ET first pitch at Citizens Bank Park. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Leake pitched seven strong innings and contributed at the plate, and the Cardinals homered four times Sunday to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-0. Vince Velasquez will try to break out of a recent funk this afternoon, with a 1:35 p.m ET first pitch at Citizens Bank Park. (more...)
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