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Romo injury makes rookie Prescott sudden starter for Cowboys
- August 29, 2016

While coach Jason Garrett isn't inclined to map out a precise timetable for the QB's return to action, the report does acknowledge that Romo "is likely several weeks away from playing again". "I think the biggest thing for all of us is focus on doing our jobs". Prescott and 2015 UDFAJameill Showers as the only healthy quarterbacks on the roster. (more...)

Dustin Pedroia falls short of historic hitting streak
- August 29, 2016

He finished the night 1-for-4 and is now hitting.320/.359/.561 with 29 homers, 94 RBI and 21 stolen bases in what has been an MVP-caliber season. He allowed one run on eight hits in 6 2/3 innings. Meanwhile, the Red Sox are 2-8 in their last 10 game threes of a series, and 3-7 in Rodriguez's last 10 starts. But he left with a runner on after 5 1/3 innings and wound up charged for two earned runs in the game. (more...)

Wenger hails 'masterful' first half as Arsenal win at Watford
- August 29, 2016

Much like in previous seasons, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been under pressure from some Gunners fans to spend money in the transfer market. After a brief bright spell from the hosts, Arsenal (1-1-1) struck on the break as Theo Walcott delivered a mouth-watering cross for Sanchez to bundle. (more...)

Felix, Merritt help bring United States medal total to 31 in track
- August 29, 2016

On replay, however, it became apparent that a Brazilian runner had bumped Felix upon entering the exchange zone, directly leading to the fumbled baton. Canada earned bronze, while the United States - who has won every women's soccer tournament since the 2000 games in Sydney - came up empty. "Two golds, a silver, I can't complain", she said. (more...)

Olympics Rio 2016: Mo Farah wins 'double double' after 5000m masterclass
- August 29, 2016

As usual, Farah started off at the back of the pack, waiting for the race to really get going. I just had to be alert. "I did it again here and it's been incredible". "When you see them cry, when you see them not eating as well, being a father and having four kids is not easy and seeing my wife struggle, that's the hard part". (more...)

Police seize assets from Irish staffers
- August 29, 2016

Police are blocking Ireland's top four Olympic executives from leaving Brazil as their ticket scalping investigation expanded with a raid on the team on the final day of the Rio de Janeiro Games. No arrests were made but the officials agreed to attend a local police station on August 23 for questioning. Mr Mallon was arrested after police seized Olympic tickets in a Rio hotel, some of which were part of the Irish allocation and some for the opening and closing ceremonies and the football ... (more...)

Urias matures on mound in Dodgers' 3-2 win over Cubs
- August 29, 2016

The All-Star might even get a chance to reach over the wall at Yankee Stadium to grab a long drive by Gary Sanchez - the NY newcomer has hit 11 home runs in just 21 games this season. "There's nothing wrong with me mechanically". Maddon walked out from the dugout with two runners on and one out in the third inning. But Zastryzny, who had pitched 3 ⅔ scoreless innings in two appearances for the Cubs prior to Saturday, came in to relieve Hammel and did the same, allowing only one hit, ... (more...)

Ibrahimovic brace sinks Southampton as Pogba returns
- August 29, 2016

Ibrahimovic , who met Wayne Rooney's fine cross with a thumping header in the 36th minute, led the line with an Eric Cantona-esque air of self-belief as United played with the swagger that has been missing since the retirement of all-conquering former manager Alex Ferguson in 2013. (more...)

Arenado has HR, 4 hits, Rockies top Nats
- August 29, 2016

It was the 24th homer of the season for Gonzalez and just the second extra-inning win for Colorado this year. It was Ramos' 20th homer of the season, and the Rockies lead 4-2 heading to the top of the eighth. He extended it to 18-straight with a leadoff home run in the first. The next pitch was another fastball, Giolito's fifth straight and a tick slower at 93 miles per hour, and David Dahl smacked it into the Rockies' bullpen beyond the left field wall. (more...)

Antonio sparks celebrations at new stadium
- August 29, 2016

Only sport has the capacity for such twists. The odds perhaps favoured Michail Antonio heading a late victor in the week he was derided by the shirt sponsor of West Ham United. The game loosened up a little after the break and Bournemouth came out well, with Jordan Ibe opting to pass instead of shoot when in an excellent position and Josh King seeing a long-range shot parried away by Adrian. (more...)

Pence: Trump is 'a CEO at work' on immigration
- August 29, 2016

At this point in the 2016 campaign, odds are that only something big will be able to dramatically shift the campaign and throw the Clinton-Trump race in a different direction. Trump, who also met Thursday in NY with members of a new Republican Party initiative meant to train young - and largely minority - volunteers, has been working to win over blacks and Latinos in light of his past inflammatory comments and has been claiming that the Democrats have taken minority voters' support for ... (more...)

Cowboys' Dak Prescott Ready To Take Over In Tony Romo's Stead
- August 29, 2016

Rookie Dak Prescott has played well during preseason games, but Garrett wasn't anointing him the starter for the Cowboys' Sept. 11 opener against the New York Giants, just as he wasn't ruling Romo out. I know its hard to walk away from a National Football League career, ask Peyton Manning. I think Tony Romo should retire to keep from doing more damage to his body, do you agree? "That's players and that's coaches", Garrett said. (more...)

Mourinho promises more chances for matchwinner Rashford
- August 29, 2016

Today, Rashford reminded everybody not to forget about him on the bench. In his pre-match news conference on Friday, Mourinho was quick to state that the teenager will get chances to play across all competitions this season. The beer ran out in some sections of the Olympic stadium, but most of the 61,247 spectators at Saturday's USA college football opener in Sydney between California and Hawaii appeared to be enjoying their. (more...)

Andrew White transferring to Syracuse
- August 29, 2016

Not only that, but this will be White's third collegiate team. After nearly missing out on the "Big Dance" entirely, the Orange embarked on a magical journey to the Final Four that ended with an 83-66 loss to North Carolina. White shot 41.2 percent from long range and made 2.6 three-pointers per game. Nebraska guard Andrew White III (3) dunks against Creighton forward Toby Hegner (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb., Wednesday, Dec. (more...)

Eagles cut wide receivers Rueben Randle and Chris Givens
- August 29, 2016

The Eagles have 81 players on their roster, and must cut that number down to 75 by 4 p.m. Tuesday. Givens, who played with quarterback Sam Bradford in St. Turner is the Eagles' leading receiver in the preseason with 11 receptions for 99 yards. Then the Eagles signed former Titan Dorial Green-Beckham, who was bad on all accounts in Tennessee. (more...)

Tanaka lights out in 5-0 win over Mariners
- August 29, 2016

Sanchez also doubled and was intentionally walked twice by the Mariners. "Every game is big for us, especially when you're behind other teams", said Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano , a former Yankee. East lead. "Kuma was not on", Servais said. "I shook him off a couple of times trying to get to that curveball". If you would like to discuss another topic, look for a relevant article. (more...)

With score evened, McGregor wants Diaz in lightweight match
- August 29, 2016

But the ground work laid by McGregor in the first few rounds proved too much for Diaz to overcome. Indeed, McGregor has decisions to make but his star draw has never been brighter. We expected the war in these fights - one of them could go and finish the other guy quick, or it could be a five-round war. McGregor might want to defend his 145-pound title against Jose Aldo, who got beat by McGregor previous year. (more...)

Harvick wins Bristol Sprint Cup race after rain delay
- August 29, 2016

Kevin Harvick passed Denny Hamlin for the lead with 70 laps to go and held to win at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday, ending a two-day, water-logged ordeal. Three drivers in the race field - Kurt Busch , Kyle Busch and Gordon - each has five wins at Bristol Motor Speedway . "The way that our vehicle was restarting it felt comfortable, it felt good". (more...)

Rio 2016: Penny Oleksiak embraces star status after picking up 4 medals
- August 29, 2016

More athletes and team members will arrive on Wednesday, August 24, with Air Canada flight AC091 due to land at 5:00 a.m. and Air Canada flight AC099 from Rio de Janeiro at 5:15 a.m. "It's a really good pool to train in and it's a really, really nice facility". The Beach community in Toronto's east-end will celebrate Oleksiak at a homecoming parade tentatively scheduled for Sunday. (more...)

US Open 2016: Murray determined to make every chance count
- August 29, 2016

The American star, who is also chasing a record seventh crown in NY, has been struggling with a right shoulder injury which contributed to an early loss at the Olympics and forced a withdrawal from last week's Cincinnati tournament. "I think I try to look at it as we all always have tough matches". Third seed Garbine Muguruza of Spain, the reigning French Open champion, and fourth-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland start against qualifiers. (more...)