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Giants' Moore comes up one out shy of no-hitter
- August 27, 2016
Matt Moore was absolutely brilliant during the Giants' 4-0 win over the Dodgers on Thursday night. Heading into the game, Moore had never thrown more than 120 pitches in an outing - and that came before he underwent Tommy John surgery in 2014 as a member of the Rays - but Giants manager Bruce Bochy let him ride out his historic effort. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
Matt Moore was absolutely brilliant during the Giants' 4-0 win over the Dodgers on Thursday night. Heading into the game, Moore had never thrown more than 120 pitches in an outing - and that came before he underwent Tommy John surgery in 2014 as a member of the Rays - but Giants manager Bruce Bochy let him ride out his historic effort. (more...)
Moore Comes One Out From No-Hitter as Giants Avoid Dodgers Sweep
- August 27, 2016
When Moore returned to the dugout, Bochy pulled him aside. He was apparently left in on a batter-to-batter basis in the eight and ninth: two great catches by center-fielder Denard Span saved the no-hitter in the 5th and 9th. "It doesn't feel like we lost the series, to be honest, because of the way we won tonight". Moore threw 16.5 percent of his pitches in the upper third of the strike zone or higher, his lowest percentage of the season. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
When Moore returned to the dugout, Bochy pulled him aside. He was apparently left in on a batter-to-batter basis in the eight and ninth: two great catches by center-fielder Denard Span saved the no-hitter in the 5th and 9th. "It doesn't feel like we lost the series, to be honest, because of the way we won tonight". Moore threw 16.5 percent of his pitches in the upper third of the strike zone or higher, his lowest percentage of the season. (more...)
Sox get homers from Ortiz, Bradley Jr. to knock off Indians
- August 27, 2016
Boston Red Sox All-Star knuckleballer Steven Wright has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right shoulder, an injury sustained while diving into second base as a pinch runner at Dodger Stadium on August 7. 7 overall) is tentatively scheduled to make his professional debut with the Gulf Coast Red Sox next Monday if his bullpen session goes as planned this week. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
Boston Red Sox All-Star knuckleballer Steven Wright has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right shoulder, an injury sustained while diving into second base as a pinch runner at Dodger Stadium on August 7. 7 overall) is tentatively scheduled to make his professional debut with the Gulf Coast Red Sox next Monday if his bullpen session goes as planned this week. (more...)
Catcher swap: Dodgers send Carlos Ruiz to Phillies for Ellis
- August 27, 2016
In return, the Phillies will receive veteran catcher A.J. Ellis, minor league pitcher Tommy Bergjans , and a player to be named later. "Not much was said". He's expected to join the team Friday. Ellis, on the other hand, had been with the Dodgers since being selected in the 18th round of the 2003 draft. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
In return, the Phillies will receive veteran catcher A.J. Ellis, minor league pitcher Tommy Bergjans , and a player to be named later. "Not much was said". He's expected to join the team Friday. Ellis, on the other hand, had been with the Dodgers since being selected in the 18th round of the 2003 draft. (more...)
Dodgers, Phillies swap veteran catchers Ellis, Ruiz
- August 27, 2016
Jimmy Rollins , Cole Hamels and Ryan Howard - people you could say were all more important to the Phillies' five-year run of success than Ruiz - got way more shit. Rzepczynski is 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA in 56 appearances this season for Oakland. " Carlos Ruiz is awesome and I've heard nothing but great things, but it is a tremendous subtraction from this team, there is no doubt about it", Kershaw said. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
Jimmy Rollins , Cole Hamels and Ryan Howard - people you could say were all more important to the Phillies' five-year run of success than Ruiz - got way more shit. Rzepczynski is 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA in 56 appearances this season for Oakland. " Carlos Ruiz is awesome and I've heard nothing but great things, but it is a tremendous subtraction from this team, there is no doubt about it", Kershaw said. (more...)
Everton V Tottenham: Confirmed Lineups, No Lukaku Or Coleman For Koeman's Side
- August 27, 2016
Spurs finished third last season - their highest-ever finish in the Premier League - but collapsed in their final four matches, picking up two points from 12 and finishing with a humiliating 5-1 defeat at relegated Newcastle. However he believes that the team must now " show that we are clever " and " improve on our mistakes ". "We are training hard and I am sure it will not be long before we are fully match fit". (more...)
- August 27, 2016
Spurs finished third last season - their highest-ever finish in the Premier League - but collapsed in their final four matches, picking up two points from 12 and finishing with a humiliating 5-1 defeat at relegated Newcastle. However he believes that the team must now " show that we are clever " and " improve on our mistakes ". "We are training hard and I am sure it will not be long before we are fully match fit". (more...)
Arsene Wenger 99% confident of completing transfers for Gunners
- August 27, 2016
With Asano loaned to Stuttgart and Joel Campbell departing on a similar deal to Sporting Lisbon earlier in the week, Wenger conceded he may also allow defender Calum Chambers to leave on loan to gain first-team experience. "That's why it was very late [before deals were finalised]". "Arsenal had watched Perez at length last season, as he scored 17 La Liga goals for Deportivo, the best season of his career", writes Jack Pitt-Brooke in the Independent on Friday morning. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
With Asano loaned to Stuttgart and Joel Campbell departing on a similar deal to Sporting Lisbon earlier in the week, Wenger conceded he may also allow defender Calum Chambers to leave on loan to gain first-team experience. "That's why it was very late [before deals were finalised]". "Arsenal had watched Perez at length last season, as he scored 17 La Liga goals for Deportivo, the best season of his career", writes Jack Pitt-Brooke in the Independent on Friday morning. (more...)
PSG: 'No Juventus for Matuidi'
- August 27, 2016
PSG President Nasser Al Khelaifi has announced that French global and central midfielder Blaise Matuidi will remain at the club, speaking to Le Parisien . It had been claimed that the France global had agreed a deal with the Italian champions earlier this week, but according to Al-Khelaifi, Matuidi has now made a decision to remain in Paris and will pen a contract extension. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
PSG President Nasser Al Khelaifi has announced that French global and central midfielder Blaise Matuidi will remain at the club, speaking to Le Parisien . It had been claimed that the France global had agreed a deal with the Italian champions earlier this week, but according to Al-Khelaifi, Matuidi has now made a decision to remain in Paris and will pen a contract extension. (more...)
Al-Khelaifi pledges new deal for sought-after Matuidi
- August 27, 2016
It had been claimed that the France global had agreed a deal with the Italian champions earlier this week, but according to Al-Khelaifi, Matuidi has now made a decision to remain in Paris and will pen a contract extension. L'Equipe report on Wednesday that Juve will pay a fee of around €30m for the 29-year-old, with a further €4m coming in potential add-ons later down the line. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
It had been claimed that the France global had agreed a deal with the Italian champions earlier this week, but according to Al-Khelaifi, Matuidi has now made a decision to remain in Paris and will pen a contract extension. L'Equipe report on Wednesday that Juve will pay a fee of around €30m for the 29-year-old, with a further €4m coming in potential add-ons later down the line. (more...)
Dwyane Wade's cousin fatally shot pushing baby in stroller
- August 27, 2016
WGN says the woman has been identified as Nykea Aldridge - a mother of four children. "Last November, Wade also honored Laquan McDonald, who was shot 16 by Chicago police, by writing her name and the hashtag "#justice" on his shoes. Dwyane Wade has been told about the death, family members said. 4 kids lost their mom for NO REASON. Police say they are questioning a man in connection with the incident. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
WGN says the woman has been identified as Nykea Aldridge - a mother of four children. "Last November, Wade also honored Laquan McDonald, who was shot 16 by Chicago police, by writing her name and the hashtag "#justice" on his shoes. Dwyane Wade has been told about the death, family members said. 4 kids lost their mom for NO REASON. Police say they are questioning a man in connection with the incident. (more...)
Serena hopes shoulder injury won't derail history bid
- August 27, 2016
But she beat Williams in the round of 16 at the Australian Open in 2012. Then she got bounced in the semifinals by Roberta Vinci, a loss that is still inexplicable. You think she's not super quick, but she is. "I think I try to look at it as we all always have tough matches". World number one Novak Djokovic has disclosed that his sudden slump in form was due to "private issues" and not because of a lingering wrist injury. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
But she beat Williams in the round of 16 at the Australian Open in 2012. Then she got bounced in the semifinals by Roberta Vinci, a loss that is still inexplicable. You think she's not super quick, but she is. "I think I try to look at it as we all always have tough matches". World number one Novak Djokovic has disclosed that his sudden slump in form was due to "private issues" and not because of a lingering wrist injury. (more...)
US Open top seeds Williams, Djokovic coming off injuries
- August 27, 2016
The world's top-ranked player equaled Steffi Graf's 22 major titles with her triumph at Wimbledon in July, but she sustained an injury that proved evident in her Rio Olympics capitulation at the hands of Elina Svitolina in the third round. Keys was guided by former Wimbledon victor Lindsay Davenport during her breakout season in 2015. Having struggled with injuries in the past, she now also travels with renowned fitness trainer Scott Byrnes. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
The world's top-ranked player equaled Steffi Graf's 22 major titles with her triumph at Wimbledon in July, but she sustained an injury that proved evident in her Rio Olympics capitulation at the hands of Elina Svitolina in the third round. Keys was guided by former Wimbledon victor Lindsay Davenport during her breakout season in 2015. Having struggled with injuries in the past, she now also travels with renowned fitness trainer Scott Byrnes. (more...)
NFL Preseason Week 2 8/20/16 49ers vs. Broncos Picks
- August 27, 2016
Against the defending Super Bowl champions, he did nothing that significantly hurt his chances to win the quarterback job, and barring a scintillating Colin Kaepernick performance next week against the Packers, Gabbert is in line to start Week 1 against the Rams. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
Against the defending Super Bowl champions, he did nothing that significantly hurt his chances to win the quarterback job, and barring a scintillating Colin Kaepernick performance next week against the Packers, Gabbert is in line to start Week 1 against the Rams. (more...)
Watch Team GB sing the national anthem on plane home from Olympics
- August 27, 2016
Bolt lived up to his billing as the Rio Games' saviour, completing his "triple triple" of three gold medals at three successive games and endearing himself to the world with his infectious personality and willingness to engage with the public. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
Bolt lived up to his billing as the Rio Games' saviour, completing his "triple triple" of three gold medals at three successive games and endearing himself to the world with his infectious personality and willingness to engage with the public. (more...)
Lucas Perez withdrawn from Deportivo squad amid Arsenal talks
- August 27, 2016
Arsenal's frustrating summer in the transfer market could soon be over as manager Arsène Wenger has confirmed that a double deal for forward Lucas Pérez and the defender Shkodran Mustafi is poised to go through. "Because the longer I wait, the more hard it will be to lose the addiction", Wenger said, in a new book, Game Changers, by former Charlton boss Alex Curbishley. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
Arsenal's frustrating summer in the transfer market could soon be over as manager Arsène Wenger has confirmed that a double deal for forward Lucas Pérez and the defender Shkodran Mustafi is poised to go through. "Because the longer I wait, the more hard it will be to lose the addiction", Wenger said, in a new book, Game Changers, by former Charlton boss Alex Curbishley. (more...)
Neymar demonstrates maturity, steps down from captain's title
- August 27, 2016
At the Olympics, Neymar was one of three overage exceptions for Brazil in a tournament for under-23 teams and served as the team's captain . Brazil's Neymar celebrates with teammate goalkeeper Weverton , left, after scoring the decisive penalty kick during the final match of the men's Olympic football tournament between Brazil and Germany at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
At the Olympics, Neymar was one of three overage exceptions for Brazil in a tournament for under-23 teams and served as the team's captain . Brazil's Neymar celebrates with teammate goalkeeper Weverton , left, after scoring the decisive penalty kick during the final match of the men's Olympic football tournament between Brazil and Germany at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil. (more...)
Brilliant Neymar leads Brazil to Gold!
- August 27, 2016
Now they were in sudden death. With no more goals in extra time, the game went to penalties. He fell to his knees and fittingly was embraced by Weverton . Micale has now challenged the Barcelona superstar to bring the World Cup back to the South American nation. " Neymar never played in that match so there is nothing that could generate any type of feeling that we have to take revenge". (more...)
- August 27, 2016
Now they were in sudden death. With no more goals in extra time, the game went to penalties. He fell to his knees and fittingly was embraced by Weverton . Micale has now challenged the Barcelona superstar to bring the World Cup back to the South American nation. " Neymar never played in that match so there is nothing that could generate any type of feeling that we have to take revenge". (more...)
Changes to the Champions League
- August 27, 2016
At the moment, only the three leading leagues - Spain, Germany and England - are guaranteed three places in the group phase, with a fourth team entering in the play-off round. It will be nice to go back and see some old faces. Elsewhere, there are some tasty group stage ties across the continent, including a repeat of last season's quarter-final between Shakhtar Donetsk and Braga. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
At the moment, only the three leading leagues - Spain, Germany and England - are guaranteed three places in the group phase, with a fourth team entering in the play-off round. It will be nice to go back and see some old faces. Elsewhere, there are some tasty group stage ties across the continent, including a repeat of last season's quarter-final between Shakhtar Donetsk and Braga. (more...)
Watford v Arsenal Premier League
- August 27, 2016
For although Watford have taken just a single point from two games at the start of the new league season, they are level with Arsenal in the table and have impressed in the early stages of the new, Walter Mazzarri-era. He will have just under five days left to make any signings by the time they have played on Saturday. Suarez was unsettled and prepared to join Arsenal to play in the Champions League, but Liverpool rejected the bid. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
For although Watford have taken just a single point from two games at the start of the new league season, they are level with Arsenal in the table and have impressed in the early stages of the new, Walter Mazzarri-era. He will have just under five days left to make any signings by the time they have played on Saturday. Suarez was unsettled and prepared to join Arsenal to play in the Champions League, but Liverpool rejected the bid. (more...)
USA's Abbey D'Agostino Helps Opponent, Embodies Olympic Spirit In Rio
- August 27, 2016
D'Agostino stopped to help Hamblin up-and Hamblin did the same after D'Agostino's knee gave out. "We have to finish this'". American and New Zealand athletes showed the world what it means to have Olympic spirit during the the 5000m heats at Rio 2016. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
D'Agostino stopped to help Hamblin up-and Hamblin did the same after D'Agostino's knee gave out. "We have to finish this'". American and New Zealand athletes showed the world what it means to have Olympic spirit during the the 5000m heats at Rio 2016. (more...)
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