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Lochte summoned to Brazilian court
- August 30, 2016
Lochte has since apologized for the incident and for trying to cover it up, but he still had charges placed against him. The police alleged that the swimmers vandalized a bathroom at a gas station and were confronted by armed security guards who requested money for the damage. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Lochte has since apologized for the incident and for trying to cover it up, but he still had charges placed against him. The police alleged that the swimmers vandalized a bathroom at a gas station and were confronted by armed security guards who requested money for the damage. (more...)
Manchester City's Players Impressing Pep Guardiola
- August 30, 2016
WEST HAM United have signed Italian striker, Simone Zaza on an initial one-year loan deal from Juventus. After leading 2-0, everybody knew West Ham would put up a stronger attempt to score in the second half. And awesome at times, as they were in the opening half, when they threatened to simply blow away a West Ham side who arrived looking like their mission was damage- limitation - manager Slaven Bilic fielded three central defenders - but who were quickly undone. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
WEST HAM United have signed Italian striker, Simone Zaza on an initial one-year loan deal from Juventus. After leading 2-0, everybody knew West Ham would put up a stronger attempt to score in the second half. And awesome at times, as they were in the opening half, when they threatened to simply blow away a West Ham side who arrived looking like their mission was damage- limitation - manager Slaven Bilic fielded three central defenders - but who were quickly undone. (more...)
Chelsea Boss Antonio Conte Provides Transfer Business Update
- August 30, 2016
At Stamford Bridge it is going to be tough because the players will be up against not only some great players, but also a Chelsea home ground that are very loud and energetic. Burnley manager Sean Dyche , who expects to take Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford on loan tomorrow, said: "The first half that was as poor as we've been in a year, against a very, very strong group". (more...)
- August 30, 2016
At Stamford Bridge it is going to be tough because the players will be up against not only some great players, but also a Chelsea home ground that are very loud and energetic. Burnley manager Sean Dyche , who expects to take Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford on loan tomorrow, said: "The first half that was as poor as we've been in a year, against a very, very strong group". (more...)
Browns fall behind early in loss to Buccaneers
- August 30, 2016
Robert Griffin III completed 8-of-14 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown while engineering an impressive opening drive that looked like it might be something of a harbinger for the night. That last part is the issue, and the factor that will play heavily into Gordon's trade value. The first-year coach welcomed an opportunity to bring his team to Florida for a pair of joint practices with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week, figuring it's not only helpful work leading into a preseason game ... (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Robert Griffin III completed 8-of-14 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown while engineering an impressive opening drive that looked like it might be something of a harbinger for the night. That last part is the issue, and the factor that will play heavily into Gordon's trade value. The first-year coach welcomed an opportunity to bring his team to Florida for a pair of joint practices with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week, figuring it's not only helpful work leading into a preseason game ... (more...)
Yankees' Sanchez Becomes Fastest to 11 Home Runs
- August 30, 2016
A sweep of the Orioles would have thrust NY into the thick of the race, but instead they must start another winning streak in order to continue making up ground. The Orioles had no answer for Sabathia through the first five innings. His eleven home runs this month are also the most for a rookie in one month since Ryan Braun hit 11 for the Milwaukee Brewers in July 2007. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
A sweep of the Orioles would have thrust NY into the thick of the race, but instead they must start another winning streak in order to continue making up ground. The Orioles had no answer for Sabathia through the first five innings. His eleven home runs this month are also the most for a rookie in one month since Ryan Braun hit 11 for the Milwaukee Brewers in July 2007. (more...)
Hernandez, Hellickson lead Phillies past Cardinals
- August 30, 2016
Me and Carpenter are a couple of guys watching. I've got to catch them off guard. "That was early in the season, that was great and one heck of an experience". "He had trouble doing that". "It's not the only way we can score runs but it's our main way", Moss said of the long ball. The Reds wasted no time pouncing on Norris as the first five batters reached base, four with hits, including Votto's blast over the center field wall for his 20th home run of the season. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Me and Carpenter are a couple of guys watching. I've got to catch them off guard. "That was early in the season, that was great and one heck of an experience". "He had trouble doing that". "It's not the only way we can score runs but it's our main way", Moss said of the long ball. The Reds wasted no time pouncing on Norris as the first five batters reached base, four with hits, including Votto's blast over the center field wall for his 20th home run of the season. (more...)
Farah seals distance double-double as Semenya takes gold
- August 30, 2016
When asked specifically about the marathon, he said his previous attempts "hadn't gone well - but I believe that I need to practise and run a couple of key marathons to become successful at it". Paul Chelimo, who switched allegiance from Kenya after joining the US Army, was the fastest qualifier, running a personal best 13 minutes, 19.54 seconds, while another Kenyan-turned-American Bernard Lagat, at 41 appearing in his fifth Olympics, also made it. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
When asked specifically about the marathon, he said his previous attempts "hadn't gone well - but I believe that I need to practise and run a couple of key marathons to become successful at it". Paul Chelimo, who switched allegiance from Kenya after joining the US Army, was the fastest qualifier, running a personal best 13 minutes, 19.54 seconds, while another Kenyan-turned-American Bernard Lagat, at 41 appearing in his fifth Olympics, also made it. (more...)
Finally! Team USA Basketball Finishes Gold Run in Dominant Fashion
- August 30, 2016
He was on the 2004 team that settled for bronze, a result that sparked a re-organisation of the United States of America programmed that has gone unbeaten in the Games since. Although it went unbeaten, the U.S. was played a little too close for comfort in most of its Rio Games. The average margin of victory in Rio, for instance, was almost 10 points less than the 2012 incarnation, and they were pushed to the absolute brink in three consecutive games during group play by Australia , Serbia , ... (more...)
- August 30, 2016
He was on the 2004 team that settled for bronze, a result that sparked a re-organisation of the United States of America programmed that has gone unbeaten in the Games since. Although it went unbeaten, the U.S. was played a little too close for comfort in most of its Rio Games. The average margin of victory in Rio, for instance, was almost 10 points less than the 2012 incarnation, and they were pushed to the absolute brink in three consecutive games during group play by Australia , Serbia , ... (more...)
Giants lefty Moore pitching no-hitter through 6 vs Dodgers
- August 30, 2016
Actually, Dodgers' fans gave Matt Moore a standing ovation when he left the field after losing his no-hit bid with two out in the ninth - a classy gesture in the midst of a heated NL West race. The Royals (66-61) have won 10 of their past 11 games and have also claimed their sixth straight series win. Seager and Yasmani Grandal both drew walks - Grandal with two - but the usually explosive Dodger offense was silent. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Actually, Dodgers' fans gave Matt Moore a standing ovation when he left the field after losing his no-hit bid with two out in the ninth - a classy gesture in the midst of a heated NL West race. The Royals (66-61) have won 10 of their past 11 games and have also claimed their sixth straight series win. Seager and Yasmani Grandal both drew walks - Grandal with two - but the usually explosive Dodger offense was silent. (more...)
New Champions League Changes Explained
- August 30, 2016
Europe's top four domestic leagues - England, Germany, Italy and Spain - are to be guaranteed four places each in the group stages of the Champions League from the 2018/19 season. Italy has just two ensured places, despite one in the play-off round. Details of how the deal will squeeze clubs such as Belgium's Bruges and Switzerland's Basel will be "finalized by the end of the year", UEFA said. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Europe's top four domestic leagues - England, Germany, Italy and Spain - are to be guaranteed four places each in the group stages of the Champions League from the 2018/19 season. Italy has just two ensured places, despite one in the play-off round. Details of how the deal will squeeze clubs such as Belgium's Bruges and Switzerland's Basel will be "finalized by the end of the year", UEFA said. (more...)
Celtic sign defender Gamboa
- August 30, 2016
The 26-year-old, who joined the Baggies back in 2014, is now recovering from a rib injury having been out of action since 9th June. And Gamboa was part of the Rosenborg side which played St Johnstone in the Europa League qualifiers a year before. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
The 26-year-old, who joined the Baggies back in 2014, is now recovering from a rib injury having been out of action since 9th June. And Gamboa was part of the Rosenborg side which played St Johnstone in the Europa League qualifiers a year before. (more...)
Sakshi Malik, PV Sindhu, and Gopichand in one frame
- August 30, 2016
Sakshi on Wednesday night ended the country's painful wait for a medal at the Olympic Games by clinching the bronze medal in the 58kg category, pulling off a sensational 8-5 victory over her rival in the play-off bout. They should learn something about sportsmanship from our athletes. Two personalities stood out at Rio: US swimmer Michael Phelps and Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Sakshi on Wednesday night ended the country's painful wait for a medal at the Olympic Games by clinching the bronze medal in the 58kg category, pulling off a sensational 8-5 victory over her rival in the play-off bout. They should learn something about sportsmanship from our athletes. Two personalities stood out at Rio: US swimmer Michael Phelps and Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt. (more...)
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says Daniel Sturridge has regular role to play
- August 30, 2016
There have been suggestions that Sturridge has grown unhappy at Liverpool , with a lack of game time and Klopp's failure to play him in his preferred central position contributing to his surly body language. Hopefully we can make different lineups for different games". Many focused on the improvements Liverpool have made since their last trip to White Hart Lane , which marked Klopp's first game in charge of the club back in October. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
There have been suggestions that Sturridge has grown unhappy at Liverpool , with a lack of game time and Klopp's failure to play him in his preferred central position contributing to his surly body language. Hopefully we can make different lineups for different games". Many focused on the improvements Liverpool have made since their last trip to White Hart Lane , which marked Klopp's first game in charge of the club back in October. (more...)
Mondesi's triple keys big inning, Royals beat Red Sox
- August 30, 2016
They also cut 6 1/2 off their wild-card deficit. Red Sox starter Rick Porcello came up big with three runs scoring on six hits through seven innings. Petersburg from September 23-25, lead the season series with the Rays 7-6, going 4-2 at Fenway Park. Cheslor Cuthbert had a run-scoring fielder's choice grounder before Lorenzo Cain added an RBI single. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
They also cut 6 1/2 off their wild-card deficit. Red Sox starter Rick Porcello came up big with three runs scoring on six hits through seven innings. Petersburg from September 23-25, lead the season series with the Rays 7-6, going 4-2 at Fenway Park. Cheslor Cuthbert had a run-scoring fielder's choice grounder before Lorenzo Cain added an RBI single. (more...)
Tony Romo begins rehab with 'no timetable' for his return
- August 30, 2016
Assuming the Cowboys do grab a veteran, it figures to be a backup for now. "Yeah I was a redshirt sophomore, the guy was a senior, Tyler Russell went down late in the first game with a concussion and I had to step in and start", Prescott told Dallas media on Sunday. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Assuming the Cowboys do grab a veteran, it figures to be a backup for now. "Yeah I was a redshirt sophomore, the guy was a senior, Tyler Russell went down late in the first game with a concussion and I had to step in and start", Prescott told Dallas media on Sunday. (more...)
Olympics Rio 2016: Claressa Shields defends women's middleweight gold title
- August 30, 2016
On Friday, Shields toyed with Kazakhstan's Dariga Shamikova, winning a lopsided unanimous decision on her way to Sunday's gold-medal fight where she'll meet Holland's Nouchkha Fontijn. Slowed all year by a thumb injury that led to speculation she might retire, Park was dominant as ever Saturday at Olympic Golf Course. They said you got that round three times so that meant I won the fight. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
On Friday, Shields toyed with Kazakhstan's Dariga Shamikova, winning a lopsided unanimous decision on her way to Sunday's gold-medal fight where she'll meet Holland's Nouchkha Fontijn. Slowed all year by a thumb injury that led to speculation she might retire, Park was dominant as ever Saturday at Olympic Golf Course. They said you got that round three times so that meant I won the fight. (more...)
Purdue women's basketball schedule released
- August 30, 2016
After a ideal regular season previous year, the Hawkeyes are heavy favorites to with the West in 2016. The 14-game non-conference schedule wraps up on December 21, as the Boilermakers host IUPUI in Mackey Arena for a noon tip, and then will take full advantage of a 10-day holiday break as the rest of the Big Ten will start play on December 28. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
After a ideal regular season previous year, the Hawkeyes are heavy favorites to with the West in 2016. The 14-game non-conference schedule wraps up on December 21, as the Boilermakers host IUPUI in Mackey Arena for a noon tip, and then will take full advantage of a 10-day holiday break as the rest of the Big Ten will start play on December 28. (more...)
Reed, Johnson and Snedeker earn final three automatic Ryder Cup spots
- August 30, 2016
The nine automatic European spots had already been filled, but only five players on the United States of America team were guaranteed a place before the points closed on Sunday following The Barclays. "Everyones been talking about the Ryder Cup, been talking about, 'Oh, youre in the eighth spot and youre on the bubble and all that, ” Reed said. It takes care of everything". (more...)
- August 30, 2016
The nine automatic European spots had already been filled, but only five players on the United States of America team were guaranteed a place before the points closed on Sunday following The Barclays. "Everyones been talking about the Ryder Cup, been talking about, 'Oh, youre in the eighth spot and youre on the bubble and all that, ” Reed said. It takes care of everything". (more...)
Guardiola delighted with Raheem Sterling form at City
- August 30, 2016
Reid was left prone on the ground clutching at his throat after he was felled by an elbow from City's Sergio Aguero who faces a potential three-match ban. The Ireland global started in the Premier League for the first time this season, and in a first half short on highlights, McClean looked like one of the few players capable of bringing the game to life with his bursting runs at the Boro defence. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Reid was left prone on the ground clutching at his throat after he was felled by an elbow from City's Sergio Aguero who faces a potential three-match ban. The Ireland global started in the Premier League for the first time this season, and in a first half short on highlights, McClean looked like one of the few players capable of bringing the game to life with his bursting runs at the Boro defence. (more...)
Westwood, Kaymer, Pieters get captain's picks for Ryder Cup
- August 30, 2016
Kaymer holed the putt that ensured Europe retained the trophy in 2012 and has been part of the last three winning teams. "Lee and Martin were pretty obvious ones", captain Clarke said of his choices. And after carding rounds of 62 and 71 while playing alongside the Northern Irishman in the first two rounds, the 24-year-old could not have done anything more to earn his place on the team for Hazeltine next month. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Kaymer holed the putt that ensured Europe retained the trophy in 2012 and has been part of the last three winning teams. "Lee and Martin were pretty obvious ones", captain Clarke said of his choices. And after carding rounds of 62 and 71 while playing alongside the Northern Irishman in the first two rounds, the 24-year-old could not have done anything more to earn his place on the team for Hazeltine next month. (more...)
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