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House Oversight Committee investigating drugmaker Mylan over EpiPen price hike
- August 30, 2016
Despite its second move in five days to make EpiPens more affordable for consumers, maker Mylan N.V. still faces condemnation from critics who accused it of price-gouging. The maker of EpiPens will start selling a cheaper, generic version of the emergency allergy shots as the furor over repeated USA price hikes continues - and looming competition threatens its near-monopoly. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Despite its second move in five days to make EpiPens more affordable for consumers, maker Mylan N.V. still faces condemnation from critics who accused it of price-gouging. The maker of EpiPens will start selling a cheaper, generic version of the emergency allergy shots as the furor over repeated USA price hikes continues - and looming competition threatens its near-monopoly. (more...)
Pay up and go home: US swimmers leave Brazil
- August 30, 2016
USOC spokesman Patrick Sandusky said Wednesday night that " Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz were removed from their flight to the United States by Brazilian authorities". In everything I do, I am representing my family, my country and my school. Lochte said he was with Conger, Bentz and another teammate when they were robbed at gunpoint in a taxi as they returned to the athletes village from a party, several hours after the last Olympic swimming events were held. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
USOC spokesman Patrick Sandusky said Wednesday night that " Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz were removed from their flight to the United States by Brazilian authorities". In everything I do, I am representing my family, my country and my school. Lochte said he was with Conger, Bentz and another teammate when they were robbed at gunpoint in a taxi as they returned to the athletes village from a party, several hours after the last Olympic swimming events were held. (more...)
Boost For Premier League As UEFA Announce Changes To Champions League
- August 30, 2016
Spain, Germany, England and Italy each get four slots from the 2018-19 season. Real Madrid and Dortmund should go through from Group F at the expense of Sporting and Legia Warsaw, who are back in the group stage after a 20-year absence. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Spain, Germany, England and Italy each get four slots from the 2018-19 season. Real Madrid and Dortmund should go through from Group F at the expense of Sporting and Legia Warsaw, who are back in the group stage after a 20-year absence. (more...)
Kyle Larson wins in Michigan for first NASCAR Sprint Cup victory
- August 30, 2016
The Pure Michigan 400 was the sixth consecutive race missed by Dale Earnhardt Jr.as he continues to recover from a concussion thought to have been sustained in a crash during the last Michigan race in June. The auto was tight then it was loose, but really just lacked the speed that the leaders had for the most part. Larson knew he was better than Elliott on the restarts, but figured Elliott would change something up with the win on the line. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
The Pure Michigan 400 was the sixth consecutive race missed by Dale Earnhardt Jr.as he continues to recover from a concussion thought to have been sustained in a crash during the last Michigan race in June. The auto was tight then it was loose, but really just lacked the speed that the leaders had for the most part. Larson knew he was better than Elliott on the restarts, but figured Elliott would change something up with the win on the line. (more...)
Petra Kvitova tops Eugenie Bouchard in Connecticut Open
- August 30, 2016
The second set saw Flipkens step up to the challenge but Radwanska proved too much to handle as she swept past the Belgian 6-1, 6-4 in 82 minutes to move into her maiden semifinal in New Haven. "I think her game was on top", Svitolina said. Friday night, she played like it. I didn't think I really put all my, like, power to the balls because I wasn't really there with my legs. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
The second set saw Flipkens step up to the challenge but Radwanska proved too much to handle as she swept past the Belgian 6-1, 6-4 in 82 minutes to move into her maiden semifinal in New Haven. "I think her game was on top", Svitolina said. Friday night, she played like it. I didn't think I really put all my, like, power to the balls because I wasn't really there with my legs. (more...)
Porcello majors' 1st 18-game winner, Red Sox beat Rays 9-4
- August 30, 2016
Last time out-in this very matchup, in fact-Porcello gave the Sox the sort of start they need, allowing three runs in 7.2 innings of work. And until you find yourself, just try and grind out at-bats and get as good a feel as possible. Matt Andriese (6-6) took the loss, giving up a season-high seven runs in four-plus innings. "And I just wasn't as good with my fastball location". (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Last time out-in this very matchup, in fact-Porcello gave the Sox the sort of start they need, allowing three runs in 7.2 innings of work. And until you find yourself, just try and grind out at-bats and get as good a feel as possible. Matt Andriese (6-6) took the loss, giving up a season-high seven runs in four-plus innings. "And I just wasn't as good with my fastball location". (more...)
Record Twenty20 run haul as West Indies beat India
- August 30, 2016
It was the third match in the space of a week, around the world, that ended due to a soggy outfield. West Indies' Dwayne Bravo, left, and MS Dhoni , right, talk during a rain delay at the second Twenty20 worldwide cricket match, Sunday. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
It was the third match in the space of a week, around the world, that ended due to a soggy outfield. West Indies' Dwayne Bravo, left, and MS Dhoni , right, talk during a rain delay at the second Twenty20 worldwide cricket match, Sunday. (more...)
England's Bell signs up for Australia Big Bash
- August 30, 2016
In the 2016 NatWest T20 Blast, Bell scored 489 runs for Birmingham Bears in 13 innings standing out as the top run scorer for his team. It was an amusing reference that stuck for many years although Bell later admitted Warne's acerbic barbs affected his batting during an embarrassing series whitewash for England. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
In the 2016 NatWest T20 Blast, Bell scored 489 runs for Birmingham Bears in 13 innings standing out as the top run scorer for his team. It was an amusing reference that stuck for many years although Bell later admitted Warne's acerbic barbs affected his batting during an embarrassing series whitewash for England. (more...)
ISIS Bombs Yemen Army Recruiter, Killing At Least 71
- August 30, 2016
A security official says the attacker drove a vehicle into a gathering of new recruits. At least 60 other injured people were also brought to the hospital run by the charity, a spokesperson for the group said. Troops retook other towns across Abyan but have been met by fierce resistance in the key Al-Qaeda stronghold of Al-Mahfid, security sources said. Residents fled when the blast rocked the area and debris was sent flying, one witness said. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
A security official says the attacker drove a vehicle into a gathering of new recruits. At least 60 other injured people were also brought to the hospital run by the charity, a spokesperson for the group said. Troops retook other towns across Abyan but have been met by fierce resistance in the key Al-Qaeda stronghold of Al-Mahfid, security sources said. Residents fled when the blast rocked the area and debris was sent flying, one witness said. (more...)
Imad: All not lost for Pakistan in ODI series
- August 30, 2016
England are unlikely to change their winning team in Nottingham where, after two matches as a specialist batsman as he completed his recovery from a calf injury, all-rounder Ben Stokes is expected to be fit to bowl for the first time in the series. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
England are unlikely to change their winning team in Nottingham where, after two matches as a specialist batsman as he completed his recovery from a calf injury, all-rounder Ben Stokes is expected to be fit to bowl for the first time in the series. (more...)
Longtime aide Huma Abedin like 'second daughter' to Clinton
- August 30, 2016
Weiner ran for mayor of NY in 2013, but that bid collapsed after it was reported that he had continued to sext women. Abedin's decision to separate comes in the immediate aftermath of the "The New York Post " report that Weiner had sent explicit photos with his toddler son in the background to a woman. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Weiner ran for mayor of NY in 2013, but that bid collapsed after it was reported that he had continued to sext women. Abedin's decision to separate comes in the immediate aftermath of the "The New York Post " report that Weiner had sent explicit photos with his toddler son in the background to a woman. (more...)
I am 'fully committed' to Chelsea: Fabregas
- August 30, 2016
However, Fabregas was quick to try and douse those exit flames via Twitter . "Contrary to what has been written, the manager has never told me that I can leave", Fabregas wrote . "I'm fully committed to Chelsea FC and my only goal is to help them win football matches", the midfielder added . Juventus have already been mentioned as one possible destination for Fabregas but, having admired this talents at their club colours since 2014, many Chelsea supporters - and Premier League ... (more...)
- August 30, 2016
However, Fabregas was quick to try and douse those exit flames via Twitter . "Contrary to what has been written, the manager has never told me that I can leave", Fabregas wrote . "I'm fully committed to Chelsea FC and my only goal is to help them win football matches", the midfielder added . Juventus have already been mentioned as one possible destination for Fabregas but, having admired this talents at their club colours since 2014, many Chelsea supporters - and Premier League ... (more...)
Arsenal 'ready' to spend money in transfer market - Wenger
- August 30, 2016
You have to watch it again in slow motion and see what really happened. "It was important before the game", the Frenchman said. "In the long term, that will mean that the financial advantage the English clubs have will drop because they will be on their wage list". (more...)
- August 30, 2016
You have to watch it again in slow motion and see what really happened. "It was important before the game", the Frenchman said. "In the long term, that will mean that the financial advantage the English clubs have will drop because they will be on their wage list". (more...)
Joe Root hits 89 as England cruise to Lord's victory
- August 30, 2016
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Thursday that the tour, comprising two Tests and three one-day internationals in Dhaka and Chittagong, would proceed as planned despite the heightened threat of terrorism, but individual players will be given the chance to withdraw. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Thursday that the tour, comprising two Tests and three one-day internationals in Dhaka and Chittagong, would proceed as planned despite the heightened threat of terrorism, but individual players will be given the chance to withdraw. (more...)
Pirates place RHP Gerrit Cole on DL with elbow inflammation
- August 30, 2016
The Pirates will start Chad Kuhl in this one as he will face off against Kyle Hendricks in a pitcing matchup that favours the home team but after both teams hit the ball well yesterday we could see more of it again today. Asked about Tommy La Stella , who is playing for Triple-A Iowa after initially refusing to report to the minors, Epstein said he thinks the infielder will rejoin the Cubs this week. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
The Pirates will start Chad Kuhl in this one as he will face off against Kyle Hendricks in a pitcing matchup that favours the home team but after both teams hit the ball well yesterday we could see more of it again today. Asked about Tommy La Stella , who is playing for Triple-A Iowa after initially refusing to report to the minors, Epstein said he thinks the infielder will rejoin the Cubs this week. (more...)
Broken back to sideline Romo indefinitely
- August 30, 2016
Romo has been sidelined indefinitely with a broken bone in his back, a compression fracture to the L1 vertebra, per a source. Romo's fracture was diagnosed on Friday after he had an MRI exam. Romo , 36, has had back surgery twice before. A lot of people anticipated that Goff would start for the Los Angeles Ram after he was picked #1 overall, but as of today, Case Kennum is scheduled to start the first regular season game against the San Francisco 49ers. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Romo has been sidelined indefinitely with a broken bone in his back, a compression fracture to the L1 vertebra, per a source. Romo's fracture was diagnosed on Friday after he had an MRI exam. Romo , 36, has had back surgery twice before. A lot of people anticipated that Goff would start for the Los Angeles Ram after he was picked #1 overall, but as of today, Case Kennum is scheduled to start the first regular season game against the San Francisco 49ers. (more...)
Man City go top with win over West Ham
- August 30, 2016
West Ham will have been happy to go into halftime only 2-0 down but Antonio's header - a replica of his victor against Bournemouth last weekend - meant this was no longer an exhibition for City. Then it was 2-1 and the emotion, the tactics they are in. Guardiola said: "It has been better than I thought". We need Ilkay and Sane because these guys who played today can not play every game. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
West Ham will have been happy to go into halftime only 2-0 down but Antonio's header - a replica of his victor against Bournemouth last weekend - meant this was no longer an exhibition for City. Then it was 2-1 and the emotion, the tactics they are in. Guardiola said: "It has been better than I thought". We need Ilkay and Sane because these guys who played today can not play every game. (more...)
Saltalamacchia's HR lifts Tigers over White Sox 4-3
- August 30, 2016
Detroit Tigers' Justin Upton safely slides home to score during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in Detroit. Saladino's two-out, bases-loaded line drive that whistled past Boyd put the White Sox on top, 2-1. Miguel Cabrera hit a sacrifice fly in the third, but Saladino's two-run single put the White Sox ahead the following inning. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Detroit Tigers' Justin Upton safely slides home to score during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in Detroit. Saladino's two-out, bases-loaded line drive that whistled past Boyd put the White Sox on top, 2-1. Miguel Cabrera hit a sacrifice fly in the third, but Saladino's two-run single put the White Sox ahead the following inning. (more...)
City can cope without Aguero, insists Guardiola
- August 30, 2016
West Ham, after being outplayed in the first half, replied through Michail Antonio after the break but Sterling settled the contest late on after David Silva had hit the post. Reid did appear to have been caught in the throat and he was substituted soon after, but Bilic said that had nothing to do with the incident. "It's good to have a manager who not just talks to me, but makes the whole team feel really welcome, makes everyone feel they are all one, whether you are starting or not". (more...)
- August 30, 2016
West Ham, after being outplayed in the first half, replied through Michail Antonio after the break but Sterling settled the contest late on after David Silva had hit the post. Reid did appear to have been caught in the throat and he was substituted soon after, but Bilic said that had nothing to do with the incident. "It's good to have a manager who not just talks to me, but makes the whole team feel really welcome, makes everyone feel they are all one, whether you are starting or not". (more...)
Quarterback Siemian to start for Broncos
- August 30, 2016
The quarterback didn't play a single snap against the Rams on Saturday, which is notable because it was Week 3 of the preseason and starters genuinely play at least a half during Week 3. The Broncos could cut him just before the condition triggers for the seventh-round pick, and then they could re-sign him at a reduced rate after Week One. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
The quarterback didn't play a single snap against the Rams on Saturday, which is notable because it was Week 3 of the preseason and starters genuinely play at least a half during Week 3. The Broncos could cut him just before the condition triggers for the seventh-round pick, and then they could re-sign him at a reduced rate after Week One. (more...)
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