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Rio 2016 Olympic Games: Brazil on track for double beach volleyball gold
- August 28, 2016
Ross, who earned silver in London, said the bronze medal game is "the hardest match to play in sports". Speaking to reporters early Wednesday after the midnight game, Walsh Jennings, appearing stoic in a yellow sarong, said the loss felt "terrible". (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Ross, who earned silver in London, said the bronze medal game is "the hardest match to play in sports". Speaking to reporters early Wednesday after the midnight game, Walsh Jennings, appearing stoic in a yellow sarong, said the loss felt "terrible". (more...)
Iheanacho enjoying learning from Aguero
- August 28, 2016
Hart has been left on the bench for City's opening Premier League matches of the season, with Guardiola preferring Willy Caballero for victories over Sunderland and Stoke City, and the new manager said on Friday that Hart is free to leave if he wishes. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Hart has been left on the bench for City's opening Premier League matches of the season, with Guardiola preferring Willy Caballero for victories over Sunderland and Stoke City, and the new manager said on Friday that Hart is free to leave if he wishes. (more...)
PCB announces dates for first day-night Test against Windies
- August 28, 2016
I feel it is a flawless staging ground, few of the other nations have played cricket here before. Richards asserted that the best players should be available for test cricket, with the best players coming out of test cricket being drafted into IPL. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
I feel it is a flawless staging ground, few of the other nations have played cricket here before. Richards asserted that the best players should be available for test cricket, with the best players coming out of test cricket being drafted into IPL. (more...)
David Owen: Why the Champions League needs some surgery
- August 28, 2016
The season kicks-off on September 13, with 31 squads looking to topple Real Madrid and be crowned Europe's top club football side. Spurs' draw also seemed relatively kind and in Monaco they will be facing a side they beat 4-1 at home in the Europa League group stages last season. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
The season kicks-off on September 13, with 31 squads looking to topple Real Madrid and be crowned Europe's top club football side. Spurs' draw also seemed relatively kind and in Monaco they will be facing a side they beat 4-1 at home in the Europa League group stages last season. (more...)
USA Boxing competes for two gold medals over the weekend
- August 28, 2016
Her name is forever among the American greats because of this feat. She joined Britain's Nicola Adams as the only women to win gold in the London and Rio Games. "Now, it's like, I have to tell myself to do those things". "The last round was like: 'Hey, you want to fight, you think you can beat me, OK let's go.' She's powerful and I'm like, 'What you going to do about that?,' " said the champion. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Her name is forever among the American greats because of this feat. She joined Britain's Nicola Adams as the only women to win gold in the London and Rio Games. "Now, it's like, I have to tell myself to do those things". "The last round was like: 'Hey, you want to fight, you think you can beat me, OK let's go.' She's powerful and I'm like, 'What you going to do about that?,' " said the champion. (more...)
Jose Mourinho loved winning in 'Fergie Time' with Manchester United
- August 28, 2016
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has predicted that the club will have "a very quiet week, not surrounded by helicopters" as transfer deadline day approaches. And the Yorkshire club has received another boost ahead of the visit of Manchester United , with center back Harry Maguire has now returned to fitness, giving Phelan 14 fit senior players. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has predicted that the club will have "a very quiet week, not surrounded by helicopters" as transfer deadline day approaches. And the Yorkshire club has received another boost ahead of the visit of Manchester United , with center back Harry Maguire has now returned to fitness, giving Phelan 14 fit senior players. (more...)
Jason Kenny is such a massive help to me says Laura Trott
- August 28, 2016
Team GB has now won 50 medals in Rio, surpassing Beijing 2008's total of 47 to become the best-ever overseas Games. Kenny celebrates his sixth Olympic gold medal after winning the Keirin. Both Kenny and Eilers were almost disqualified on the first two starts of the race. Picking up points in sprints throughout as well as an extra lap - in which she was joined by second-placed JolienD'Hoore of Belgium and third placed Sarah Hammer of the USA- Trott had extended her lead to 29 points ... (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Team GB has now won 50 medals in Rio, surpassing Beijing 2008's total of 47 to become the best-ever overseas Games. Kenny celebrates his sixth Olympic gold medal after winning the Keirin. Both Kenny and Eilers were almost disqualified on the first two starts of the race. Picking up points in sprints throughout as well as an extra lap - in which she was joined by second-placed JolienD'Hoore of Belgium and third placed Sarah Hammer of the USA- Trott had extended her lead to 29 points ... (more...)
Daryl Murphy: Newcastle United to sign Ipswich striker - Mick McCarthy
- August 28, 2016
Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez wants Murphy to boost his attacking options with three forwards - Dwight Gayle, Emmanuel Riviere and Aleksandar Mitrovic - now in his first-team squad. If I was him I would do the same so I have a very pragmatic view on that and I would prefer to let him go, he's asked for a move, go and do well for Newcastle and Ireland, and we'll re-invest the money and get someone else. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez wants Murphy to boost his attacking options with three forwards - Dwight Gayle, Emmanuel Riviere and Aleksandar Mitrovic - now in his first-team squad. If I was him I would do the same so I have a very pragmatic view on that and I would prefer to let him go, he's asked for a move, go and do well for Newcastle and Ireland, and we'll re-invest the money and get someone else. (more...)
Cowboys' Tony Romo Has Broken Bone In Back, Will Not Require Surgery
- August 28, 2016
During a conference call, coach Garrett said he isn't ruling Romo out for the opener... but who knows? CBS had reported the MRI showed Romo had fractured his vertebrae and would likely be sidelined for six to 10 weeks. "There's no timeframe when he's going to return". He also refused to rule Romo out for the regular season opener on September 11. The fourth-round pick out of Mississippi State has completed 39 of 50 passes for 454 yards, with no interceptions. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
During a conference call, coach Garrett said he isn't ruling Romo out for the opener... but who knows? CBS had reported the MRI showed Romo had fractured his vertebrae and would likely be sidelined for six to 10 weeks. "There's no timeframe when he's going to return". He also refused to rule Romo out for the regular season opener on September 11. The fourth-round pick out of Mississippi State has completed 39 of 50 passes for 454 yards, with no interceptions. (more...)
Tottenham draws 1-1 with Liverpool in Premier League
- August 28, 2016
New summer signing Joel Matip was handed his first ever Premier League start today for Liverpool's Saturday afternoon game against Tottenham . "We didn't do enough in the second half so it was probably a fair result in the end". Simon Mignolet produced two excellent saves to thwart Lamela and Toby Alderweireld as Spurs sought an equaliser before Rose's decisive intervention, although Harry Kane was again off the pace and his goalless start to the season continued. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
New summer signing Joel Matip was handed his first ever Premier League start today for Liverpool's Saturday afternoon game against Tottenham . "We didn't do enough in the second half so it was probably a fair result in the end". Simon Mignolet produced two excellent saves to thwart Lamela and Toby Alderweireld as Spurs sought an equaliser before Rose's decisive intervention, although Harry Kane was again off the pace and his goalless start to the season continued. (more...)
Rams Lose To Broncos 17-9
- August 28, 2016
Rams: QB Jared Goff was 4 of 12 for 45 yards and was sacked for a 10-yard loss in relief of Case Keenum (8 for 12, 77 yards, one sack). Siemian's night ended there, with a final line of 10-of-17 passing for 122 yards, one touchdown, one interception and a 76.1 passer rating. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Rams: QB Jared Goff was 4 of 12 for 45 yards and was sacked for a 10-yard loss in relief of Case Keenum (8 for 12, 77 yards, one sack). Siemian's night ended there, with a final line of 10-of-17 passing for 122 yards, one touchdown, one interception and a 76.1 passer rating. (more...)
Josh Gordon shines in preseason debut for Browns
- August 28, 2016
Consider these first half stats: Winston threw for 259 yards and two touchdowns. The Browns showed they have plenty of work to do, particularly on defense as Tampa Bay put up 305 yards in the first half against the Browns starters, racking up 20 points on offense and a touchdown on a 73-yard punt return to build a 27-3 lead before the Browns scored their only touchdown of the game. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Consider these first half stats: Winston threw for 259 yards and two touchdowns. The Browns showed they have plenty of work to do, particularly on defense as Tampa Bay put up 305 yards in the first half against the Browns starters, racking up 20 points on offense and a touchdown on a 73-yard punt return to build a 27-3 lead before the Browns scored their only touchdown of the game. (more...)
Vieira: Arsenal lacking physicality and personality
- August 28, 2016
This summer Manchester City have spent £47m on John Stones, Manchester United have spent £30m on Eric Bailly and Chelsea have not managed to agree a fee with Napoli for Kalidou Koulibaly. "It is risky. English clubs suffocate themselves by buying players at a high price with high wages, if it goes wrong you are left with high wages". "It is good for the young players who could see an Henry, Ljungberg, Campbell or Keown who have been at the club a good few years working in the Academy, or ... (more...)
- August 28, 2016
This summer Manchester City have spent £47m on John Stones, Manchester United have spent £30m on Eric Bailly and Chelsea have not managed to agree a fee with Napoli for Kalidou Koulibaly. "It is risky. English clubs suffocate themselves by buying players at a high price with high wages, if it goes wrong you are left with high wages". "It is good for the young players who could see an Henry, Ljungberg, Campbell or Keown who have been at the club a good few years working in the Academy, or ... (more...)
I will play kids before Schweinsteiger: United coach Mourinho
- August 28, 2016
I'm not saying it's impossible, I'm saying that it's very hard. I'm not saying it's impossible, I'm saying that it's very hard. We bought one striker (Ibrahimovic) - not two or three or four. Last season, no Martial, no three points. "But he is ready to play and maybe he will play [in United's away league clash with Hull]". Some players react in a different way and have other kind of decisions. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
I'm not saying it's impossible, I'm saying that it's very hard. I'm not saying it's impossible, I'm saying that it's very hard. We bought one striker (Ibrahimovic) - not two or three or four. Last season, no Martial, no three points. "But he is ready to play and maybe he will play [in United's away league clash with Hull]". Some players react in a different way and have other kind of decisions. (more...)
Olympics-Golf-South Korea's Park wins gold medal
- August 28, 2016
The first women's golf Olympic gold medal since 1900 is probably coming to South Korea. The big mover on the day Friday was Lydia Ko , the number one ranked women's golfer in the world. Piller's signature moment was making the winning putt for the United States in the Solheim Cup a year ago in Germany. "I wasted a good chance to finish a birdie in the 18th hole, but throughout the match, I try to focus on every shot". (more...)
- August 28, 2016
The first women's golf Olympic gold medal since 1900 is probably coming to South Korea. The big mover on the day Friday was Lydia Ko , the number one ranked women's golfer in the world. Piller's signature moment was making the winning putt for the United States in the Solheim Cup a year ago in Germany. "I wasted a good chance to finish a birdie in the 18th hole, but throughout the match, I try to focus on every shot". (more...)
Jose Mourinho: 'Marcus Rashford will get first-team chances'
- August 28, 2016
Jose Mourinho hailed Marcus Rashford's late contribution against Hull City on Saturday and hinted that the 18-year-old has a big role to play for Manchester United this season. He is 18-years-old. Our striker number one, if you can say that (Ibrahimovic) is also an incredible player because Zlatan is not just a goalscorer he likes to drop back and open space for other players. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Jose Mourinho hailed Marcus Rashford's late contribution against Hull City on Saturday and hinted that the 18-year-old has a big role to play for Manchester United this season. He is 18-years-old. Our striker number one, if you can say that (Ibrahimovic) is also an incredible player because Zlatan is not just a goalscorer he likes to drop back and open space for other players. (more...)
Premier League on Citi FM: Chelsea, Arsenal, Leicester all win
- August 28, 2016
Their relegation illustrates that no team is too good to turn down, and although they arrive in the Championship with the likes of Tim Krul and Moussa Sissoko still at St. Chelsea XI vs Burnley: Courtois; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta; Kante; Willian, Oscar, Matic, Hazard; Diego Costa. The former Sunderland man pondered the idea:"I could say "go and play for the Under 21s" get used to global football there and that will help you eventually break into the Manchester United team and ... (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Their relegation illustrates that no team is too good to turn down, and although they arrive in the Championship with the likes of Tim Krul and Moussa Sissoko still at St. Chelsea XI vs Burnley: Courtois; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta; Kante; Willian, Oscar, Matic, Hazard; Diego Costa. The former Sunderland man pondered the idea:"I could say "go and play for the Under 21s" get used to global football there and that will help you eventually break into the Manchester United team and ... (more...)
Deadline for cuts looming for Todd Bowles, Jets
- August 28, 2016
I get it, most people hate Smith. "He's throwing the ball much better, more velocity, he's throwing it deeper". Fitzpatrick is on a one-year deal, and current backup Geno Smith has not shown the ability to be a consistent player in the NFL. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
I get it, most people hate Smith. "He's throwing the ball much better, more velocity, he's throwing it deeper". Fitzpatrick is on a one-year deal, and current backup Geno Smith has not shown the ability to be a consistent player in the NFL. (more...)
49ers in Denver, another day of no throwing for Kaepernick
- August 28, 2016
Offensively we'll see speed-type tempo and those types of things. "But we got the touchdowns (and) we strung a bunch of quality plays together". Gabbert had split first-team reps with Kaepernick through the first nine practices. 1 and No. 2 jobs in the near future. It looks like coaches, indeed, are giving that trio an even shot, as promised. He failed to stick with the Oakland Raiders through training camp in 2015, and later landed with the Denver Broncos before being waived in early ... (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Offensively we'll see speed-type tempo and those types of things. "But we got the touchdowns (and) we strung a bunch of quality plays together". Gabbert had split first-team reps with Kaepernick through the first nine practices. 1 and No. 2 jobs in the near future. It looks like coaches, indeed, are giving that trio an even shot, as promised. He failed to stick with the Oakland Raiders through training camp in 2015, and later landed with the Denver Broncos before being waived in early ... (more...)
Syrian war: Barrel bombs kill 15 in Aleppo, reports say
- August 28, 2016
In Geneva on Friday, US Secretary of State John Kerry and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov said they had cleared key obstacles in ceasefire talks but had yet to reach a final deal. And while battles between Turkish-backed rebels and Kurdish forces increase to the west of the Euphrates, Kurdish sources said Turkey had also crossed into Syria near Kobane, a symbolic town to the east of the Euphrates, to begin constructing a wall. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
In Geneva on Friday, US Secretary of State John Kerry and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov said they had cleared key obstacles in ceasefire talks but had yet to reach a final deal. And while battles between Turkish-backed rebels and Kurdish forces increase to the west of the Euphrates, Kurdish sources said Turkey had also crossed into Syria near Kobane, a symbolic town to the east of the Euphrates, to begin constructing a wall. (more...)
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