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Joseph, Hernandez homer as Phillies beat White Sox 5-3
- August 26, 2016

Cellular had sponsored the stadium since 2003, and prior they'd always played at Comiskey Park, whether the original or the new version that opened in 1991. Guaranteed Rate is in good company where naming rights deals are concerned - Quicken Loans has had its name affixed to the National Basketball Association's Cleveland Cavaliers' arena since Dan Gilbert's purchase of the team in 2005. (more...)

No nerves for Pogba on "great" debut
- August 26, 2016

Speaking to BBC Sport after the game, Pogba reflected on his second Red Devils debut with satisfaction and predicted a successful season ahead. Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba described himself as " very happy " and satisfied with his debut victory with the club. (more...)

City acquires goalie Bravo from Barcelona on 4-year deal
- August 26, 2016

Hart has been demoted because Guardiola believes that he is not accomplished enough at playing the ball out with his feet. When asked about his success rate, Hart replied: "Well pigs do fly don't they?" Everton manager Ronald Koeman has rejected suggestions that the Blues are interested in Manchester City's Joe Hart. (more...)

Klopp seeks Liverpool lift-off on Spurs return
- August 26, 2016

These two teams will be hoping to push on with victories today after inconsistent starts to the season. Liverpool have shipped five goals in their first two games of the Premier League season against Arsenal and Burnley - and Klopp has been implored to get his cheque book out before the transfer window slams shut next week. (more...)

Champions League Draw Out; Manchester City to Face Barcelona
- August 26, 2016

Ronaldo, who scored 51 club goals last season, took the award back off his great rival Lionel Messi, who won previous year. The draw for the 2016-17 UEFA Champions League group stage was held today. The Scottish champions, who were in Pot 4 , have arguably been drawn in the " Group of Death". Get 8/1 enhanced odds on Tottenham to win or 11/1 enhanced odds on Liverpool to win at White Hart Lane on Saturday afternoon. (more...)

Wainwright loses and game, too, as Mets beat Cardinals
- August 26, 2016

As he made the tag, Cespedes stepped on Wainwright's glove and his hand came out of it. Because Wainwright didn't control the ball, Cespedes was called safe in a ruling upheld by replay. Salvador Perez and Kendrys Morales also drove in runs for the Royals as the defending World Series champions have won 15 of 18 to pull within four games of the second AL wild card spot. (more...)

Scherzer's arm, Harper's bat power Nats past Orioles 4-0
- August 26, 2016

Leading off the fourth inning, Adam Jones broke up Scherzer's flawless game with a double on a 1-1 pitch. Max Scherzer spun a masterpiece Thursday night in a 4-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Baltimore's Adam Jones led off the fourth by lacing a line-drive double to left for the first hit off Scherzer, who tossed two no-hitters last season. (more...)

Dodgers' Segedin on 1-day paternity leave after son's birth
- August 26, 2016

Terrill). Offensively, Denard Span leads San Francisco with 126 hits, Buster Posey has 60 RBI and Brandon Belt has 14 home runs . The Dodgers' offense actually came to life in June, right around the time Turner started to add to the attack that had basically been fueled only by rookie Corey Seager . (more...)

GCSE results: PACA celebrates GCSE results
- August 26, 2016

Mr Hewitson added: "We are especially pleased with our English results, with 90 per cent of the Year 11 pupils achieving a C or better in this subject". I am delighted that so many students have obtained the grades required to pursue their ambitions". Headteacher Jo Wincott, said: "The results demonstrate that we continue to go from strength to strength". (more...)

Earl Shilton's William Bradford Academy signs off with last GCSE results day
- August 26, 2016

Comprehensive and grammar schools throughout the borough reported outstanding achievements, while national results fell dramatically across the board. Alice Evans and Francesca Tinsdeall both achieved the maximum 11 A* grades in all subjects. Overall, of the almost 1,500 GCSE grades received, 20 per cent were A*s, just over half were As or better and 80 oer cent of all grades achieved were grade B or better. (more...)

Sunderland keeper Vito Mannone ruled out for minimum of three months
- August 26, 2016

Vito Mannone has recently suffered an elbow injury and will be out until November, then the Black Cats might reportedly consider a move to sign the 29-year-old England worldwide. "I thought Southampton played really well at United and thought they were unlucky". The Black Cats will at least be able to turn to England Under-21 global Jordan Pickford , who played in Wednesday night's 1-0 EFL Cup second round victory over Shrewsbury, as they prepare for Saturday's Premier League trip to ... (more...)

Bale targets Champions League final in Cardiff with Real Madrid
- August 26, 2016

Gareth Bale has signed a new £300,000-a-week contract extension with Real Madrid according to reports from the Spanish capital this afternoon. The former Manchester United star then went on to win a first major worldwide trophy as Portugal were crowed European champions after seeing off hosts France in the final of Euro 2016. (more...)

PSG Favorites For Champions League Group Declares Arsene Wenger
- August 26, 2016

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Mobile homes returning to Louisiana after deadly flooding
- August 26, 2016

Gov. John Bel Edwards estimated the flooding has ravaged "well over 100,000 homes" across south Louisiana, as he asked Obama for additional federal aid and a reduction in the state's share of response costs. Obama - decked out in hiking boots and with shirt sleeves rolled up - touched down in Baton Rouge and toured a hard-hit and debris-strewn parish, promising Louisianans they would get all the help they need. (more...)

Delhi government offers promotion to Rio Olympics victor Sakshi Malik's father
- August 26, 2016

PV Sindhu's golden efforts by winning a silver medal for India in Rio Olympics 2016 is getting her best wishes and love from Indians all across the world. The Mirza-Bopanna pair won the first set in the semis, before going down 2-1 after losing the second set and the tie breaker set. This 19-year old has actually slogged to reach this position. (more...)

Manchester United drawn into tough Europa League group
- August 26, 2016

The Red Devils will also take on Dutch outfit Feyenoord in Group A [meaning van Persie will return to two former clubs] and Ukrainian minnows Zorya Luhansk . Stephen Kenny's side booked their place in the Europa League courtesy of last month's 3-1 aggregate victory over BATE Borisov and just missed out on the Champions League earlier this week when they lost out to Legia Warsaw. (more...)

Conte: Diego Costa is a passionate man
- August 26, 2016

But after the game Blues head coach Antonio Conte dumped water on fire saying: "Cesc is Chelsea's player, and I'm happy about him, with his attitude and behaviour". "It needs to be seen, that people targeted me", the Chelsea player explained. "You only have to look at all the things that happened last season to know it's irrelevant what anyone is saying about any team or any manager right now and who is going to win the league", Cahill told the London Evening Standard . (more...)

Vieira: Pogba needs to listen to Ibrahimovic advice
- August 26, 2016

Vieira warned the young midfielder he will not have it all his own way in England. "He will have to find the right balance because if he thinks he will win games by himself that will be a massive mistake for him. "Today it's him. There was another before him and, I don't know when, but there will be someone else who will be bought for more too". "He will have no choice any way but to listen to him!" Buffon praised Pogba for his hardwork on the pitch, as he insisted that the 23-year-old ... (more...)

Ryder Cup Comes Into View at FedEx Cup
- August 26, 2016

I hit the ball pretty well tee to green and anything under par this afternoon is a good score. But he caught fire on his second nine, shooting 5-under 31 on the front with three birdies and an eagle on the par-5 fourth hole. Reed hasn't won this year and is No. 8 in the Ryder Cup standings. Even in the off year, you're thinking about it. "I don't know how far down Rickie was in 2010 in Wales, but he got picked because his putter was hot and everybody wanted him on the team", said Love. (more...)

Cowboys' Romo leaves after getting pulled down awkwardly
- August 26, 2016

Rumors are swirling that Romo will be out for the rest of the season for the Dallas Cowboys. Trainers ran out to meet the felled Romo on the field. "His back was bothering him a little bit after that play", Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said. (more...)