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Park In-bee Wins Gold at Women's Golf in Rio
- August 26, 2016
After seeing the gold medal further and further, Feng was involved in a tense matchup with world No. 1 Lydia Ko of New Zealand as both golfers tied before the final hole. Oh eventually carded a one under par 70, leaving her five under overall and tied in 13th position. Whether golf in India grows directly as a result remains to be seen but the four days in Rio would have done the general perception of the women's game worldwide no harm at all as the players head back to life on Tour and ... (more...)
- August 26, 2016
After seeing the gold medal further and further, Feng was involved in a tense matchup with world No. 1 Lydia Ko of New Zealand as both golfers tied before the final hole. Oh eventually carded a one under par 70, leaving her five under overall and tied in 13th position. Whether golf in India grows directly as a result remains to be seen but the four days in Rio would have done the general perception of the women's game worldwide no harm at all as the players head back to life on Tour and ... (more...)
Rain interrupts Bristol race, forces postponement until Sunday
- August 26, 2016
Harvick enticed his vehicle owner - and retiring driver - Tony Stewart to do burnouts with him to celebrate the three-time champion's last race at Bristol. He previously reported a problem with a shock that he was going to have to go behind the wall to fix. Keselowski said there was nothing he could do to prevent his No. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
Harvick enticed his vehicle owner - and retiring driver - Tony Stewart to do burnouts with him to celebrate the three-time champion's last race at Bristol. He previously reported a problem with a shock that he was going to have to go behind the wall to fix. Keselowski said there was nothing he could do to prevent his No. (more...)
Nationals acquire lefty reliever Rzepczynski from Athletics
- August 26, 2016
The Nationals have acquired left-handed relief pitcher Marc Rzepczynski and cash from the Athletics in exchange for Max Schrock . The club will now replace him with some bullpen help with Rzepczynski, who Washington acquired just a few hours earlier on Thursday. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
The Nationals have acquired left-handed relief pitcher Marc Rzepczynski and cash from the Athletics in exchange for Max Schrock . The club will now replace him with some bullpen help with Rzepczynski, who Washington acquired just a few hours earlier on Thursday. (more...)
Liverpool fans back Daniel Sturridge over playing through the middle
- August 26, 2016
Liverpool's last Premier League game was a 2-0 loss at Burnley last Saturday and Klopp knows his side will have to be at their best to take something from White Hart Lane. Daniel is a very smart player in hiding himself in positions. 'Burnley and Burton weren't games where I needed offensive winger. From talking to him, I know he understands the history and traditions of the club and respects the achievements of its previous managers. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
Liverpool's last Premier League game was a 2-0 loss at Burnley last Saturday and Klopp knows his side will have to be at their best to take something from White Hart Lane. Daniel is a very smart player in hiding himself in positions. 'Burnley and Burton weren't games where I needed offensive winger. From talking to him, I know he understands the history and traditions of the club and respects the achievements of its previous managers. (more...)
Loyal Vardy has nothing to prove to Wenger, insists boss Ranieri
- August 26, 2016
Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez believes the club can enjoy more success, after he became the latest star to sign a new deal at the club. " Leicester City Football Club is delighted to announce that Riyad Mahrez has signed a new contract, committing his future to the Foxes until June, 2020", said a statement issued by the Midlands club on Wednesday. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez believes the club can enjoy more success, after he became the latest star to sign a new deal at the club. " Leicester City Football Club is delighted to announce that Riyad Mahrez has signed a new contract, committing his future to the Foxes until June, 2020", said a statement issued by the Midlands club on Wednesday. (more...)
Catcher swap: Phillies send Carlos Ruiz to Dodgers for Ellis
- August 26, 2016
As for what the Dodgers gave up in this trade is where it makes things a bit interesting. Cash will also be be sent to Los Angeles, presumably to cover the rest of Ruiz's contract for this season and the buyout for $500,000 heading into next year. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
As for what the Dodgers gave up in this trade is where it makes things a bit interesting. Cash will also be be sent to Los Angeles, presumably to cover the rest of Ruiz's contract for this season and the buyout for $500,000 heading into next year. (more...)
Brazil thrash Honduras to secure Olympic final
- August 26, 2016
Germany, Brazil's opponents, defeated tournament outsiders Nigeria 2-0. Germany knocked off Nigeria to book a spot in the final. Two years ago, Brazil met Germany in the World Cup semifinals only to get embarrassed, 7-1, on home soil. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
Germany, Brazil's opponents, defeated tournament outsiders Nigeria 2-0. Germany knocked off Nigeria to book a spot in the final. Two years ago, Brazil met Germany in the World Cup semifinals only to get embarrassed, 7-1, on home soil. (more...)
Without Bolt, track and field starts life after Olympics
- August 26, 2016
Many have speculated that the couple, who have been dating for two years, will soon get engaged. We have to wonder whether that vacay is really him hiding out while the drama between him, Jady Duarte and his girlfriend, Kasi Bennett, blows over. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
Many have speculated that the couple, who have been dating for two years, will soon get engaged. We have to wonder whether that vacay is really him hiding out while the drama between him, Jady Duarte and his girlfriend, Kasi Bennett, blows over. (more...)
IndyCar to race at Gateway Motorsports Park next year
- August 26, 2016
The inaugural race will join the annual NASCAR Camping World Truck Series" Drivin' for Linemen 200 (June 17) and NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series' AAA Insurance Midwest NHRA Nationals (September 22-24) on Gateway Motorsports Park "s 2017 major event schedule. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
The inaugural race will join the annual NASCAR Camping World Truck Series" Drivin' for Linemen 200 (June 17) and NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series' AAA Insurance Midwest NHRA Nationals (September 22-24) on Gateway Motorsports Park "s 2017 major event schedule. (more...)
Rio police expand investigation into Ireland's alleged ticket-scalping scheme
- August 26, 2016
Olympic Council of Ireland's team leader Kevin Kilty and chief executive Stephen Martin spoke to police for nearly four hours as witnesses in the investigation that has ensnared the OCI's longtime president, Patrick Hickey. At the weekend Brazilian police raided the Irish Olympic Council offices and took phones, documents, computers and an unknown number of Olympic tickets that IOC members insisted were for athlete's families. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
Olympic Council of Ireland's team leader Kevin Kilty and chief executive Stephen Martin spoke to police for nearly four hours as witnesses in the investigation that has ensnared the OCI's longtime president, Patrick Hickey. At the weekend Brazilian police raided the Irish Olympic Council offices and took phones, documents, computers and an unknown number of Olympic tickets that IOC members insisted were for athlete's families. (more...)
Buchholz, Ortiz help Red Sox beat Rays 2-1
- August 26, 2016
Neither team had a baserunner in the 10th. At the start of the season, Chris Archer was considered the ace of the Tampa Bay Rays staff as he was coming off the 2015 season in which he was an All-Star, was fifth in the Cy Young voting and second in the league in strikeouts. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
Neither team had a baserunner in the 10th. At the start of the season, Chris Archer was considered the ace of the Tampa Bay Rays staff as he was coming off the 2015 season in which he was an All-Star, was fifth in the Cy Young voting and second in the league in strikeouts. (more...)
Vieira: Pogba just needs to be himself
- August 26, 2016
If people are expecting him to score 40 goals a season, that will not be the case, but he can make a difference with his physical and technical ability". Buffon praised Pogba for his hardwork on the pitch, as he insisted that the 23-year-old is " a tremendous warrior on the pitch but also has so much talent ". (more...)
- August 26, 2016
If people are expecting him to score 40 goals a season, that will not be the case, but he can make a difference with his physical and technical ability". Buffon praised Pogba for his hardwork on the pitch, as he insisted that the 23-year-old is " a tremendous warrior on the pitch but also has so much talent ". (more...)
Yasir inspires Pakistan to Oval victory
- August 26, 2016
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Monday phoned Misbah-ul-Haq, captain of Pakistan Test Cricket and congratulated him on the victory of Pakistan cricket team in the fourth Test match against England at The Oval . He also congratulated leg-spinner Yasir Shah and Younis Khan for their remarkable performances. They registered two contrasting "sixes" in three balls, Bairstow's scampered two off Amir bringing an increment of four overthrows from wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed and then Moeen up ... (more...)
- August 26, 2016
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Monday phoned Misbah-ul-Haq, captain of Pakistan Test Cricket and congratulated him on the victory of Pakistan cricket team in the fourth Test match against England at The Oval . He also congratulated leg-spinner Yasir Shah and Younis Khan for their remarkable performances. They registered two contrasting "sixes" in three balls, Bairstow's scampered two off Amir bringing an increment of four overthrows from wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed and then Moeen up ... (more...)
Defiant Schweinsteiger declares Man Utd will be his 'last club in Europe'
- August 26, 2016
The 32-year-old left Bayern last year to join United for a reported £7m fee. Jose Mourinho is prepared to wait until the final day of the summer transfer window as Manchester United continue to monitor Southampton defender Jose Fonte, according to reports in the English media. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
The 32-year-old left Bayern last year to join United for a reported £7m fee. Jose Mourinho is prepared to wait until the final day of the summer transfer window as Manchester United continue to monitor Southampton defender Jose Fonte, according to reports in the English media. (more...)
Stoke hope to sign Manchester United defender Phil Jones
- August 26, 2016
Stoke are hopeful of securing the signing of Manchester United defender Phil Jones. Jones was a young player coming through at Blackburn Rovers when Stoke's manager, Mark Hughes, and assistant manager, Mark Bowen, were playing at Ewood Park. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
Stoke are hopeful of securing the signing of Manchester United defender Phil Jones. Jones was a young player coming through at Blackburn Rovers when Stoke's manager, Mark Hughes, and assistant manager, Mark Bowen, were playing at Ewood Park. (more...)
Sean White named Auburn's starting quarterback
- August 26, 2016
Regardless, White will take the first snap of the game when Auburn tees it up against Clemson to start the season. Sean White will begin Auburn's new season just as he ended the last one. "Glad my teammates believe in me, and they have reason to". White started six games and Johnson started seven games last season. White hit 11-29 passes for 188 yards with one interception vs. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
Regardless, White will take the first snap of the game when Auburn tees it up against Clemson to start the season. Sean White will begin Auburn's new season just as he ended the last one. "Glad my teammates believe in me, and they have reason to". White started six games and Johnson started seven games last season. White hit 11-29 passes for 188 yards with one interception vs. (more...)
Burnley hold on to beat Liverpool 2-0
- August 26, 2016
The hosts were rapid, aggressive and positive from the first whistle, catching Klopp's side cold. Georginio Wijnaldum, meanwhile, was equally disappointed with Liverpool's loss and admitted they made too many mistakes. It is not a defending problem it is an offensive problem. " But you have to see through what the opposition are doing and I am really pleased with the players today, because they could have got lost in that game, but they stayed in their shape, stayed diligent and kept ... (more...)
- August 26, 2016
The hosts were rapid, aggressive and positive from the first whistle, catching Klopp's side cold. Georginio Wijnaldum, meanwhile, was equally disappointed with Liverpool's loss and admitted they made too many mistakes. It is not a defending problem it is an offensive problem. " But you have to see through what the opposition are doing and I am really pleased with the players today, because they could have got lost in that game, but they stayed in their shape, stayed diligent and kept ... (more...)
Original Plans For Finn Balor's WWE Universal Title Reign
- August 26, 2016
At Night of Champions later that year, Rollins faced Sting in what would end up being Sting's final match for WWE. Finn Balor's shoulder injury suffered at WWE SummerSlam ended his Universal Championship reign at one day. They didn't even really allow match for him at the event, as he just attacked Rusev before the Randy Orton/Brock Lesnar main event. But when you're throwing guys backwards, the risk is all on him and I don't like stuff like that. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
At Night of Champions later that year, Rollins faced Sting in what would end up being Sting's final match for WWE. Finn Balor's shoulder injury suffered at WWE SummerSlam ended his Universal Championship reign at one day. They didn't even really allow match for him at the event, as he just attacked Rusev before the Randy Orton/Brock Lesnar main event. But when you're throwing guys backwards, the risk is all on him and I don't like stuff like that. (more...)
Officer bathes baby covered in vomit and feces after arresting drunk mother
- August 26, 2016
Graham, who responded to the scene, told WVNS-TV . The baby was given plenty of TLC by the officers at West Virginia Police, US, who had arrested his mother for driving under the influence. Apparently, the baby had been under the weather when he was found. "We brought him in to the barracks and the smell of vomit and feces overtook the room", said Graham. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
Graham, who responded to the scene, told WVNS-TV . The baby was given plenty of TLC by the officers at West Virginia Police, US, who had arrested his mother for driving under the influence. Apparently, the baby had been under the weather when he was found. "We brought him in to the barracks and the smell of vomit and feces overtook the room", said Graham. (more...)
Ryan Lochte reportedly summoned to testify in Rio court
- August 26, 2016
The findings will then be sent to the proper federal USA law enforcement agency which will notify Lochte, the police said. Both stressed they would continue their support of the U.S. He can not testify in the US and would have to appear in person in court in Brazil or be tried in absentia. He apologized for being a "distraction" during the games and taking the focus away from other athletes. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
The findings will then be sent to the proper federal USA law enforcement agency which will notify Lochte, the police said. Both stressed they would continue their support of the U.S. He can not testify in the US and would have to appear in person in court in Brazil or be tried in absentia. He apologized for being a "distraction" during the games and taking the focus away from other athletes. (more...)
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