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Azhar foresees bright ODI future for Pakistan
- September 05, 2016
Both are big achievements for a young team so it was disappointing they chose to use this game to experiment with their line-up. "We've been outstanding", he said of England's series wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan this summer. "I don´t think, this far out, you can label anybody as favourites". England have raised the bar dramatically since their woeful early exit from last year's World Cup - and Morgan is happy to deal with increased expectations. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Both are big achievements for a young team so it was disappointing they chose to use this game to experiment with their line-up. "We've been outstanding", he said of England's series wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan this summer. "I don´t think, this far out, you can label anybody as favourites". England have raised the bar dramatically since their woeful early exit from last year's World Cup - and Morgan is happy to deal with increased expectations. (more...)
(Football) Chelsea need to be better at killing off games, says Conte
- September 05, 2016
He said: "First half was probably as poor as we've been in a year, I think, but against a very strong group". " The most important thing is go out there and enjoy yourself and score goals at the same time ", the forward told Chelsea TV. The Belgian endured a season to forget last term, going nearly a year without a league goal as the Blues finished 10th in a miserable defence of their Premier League crown. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
He said: "First half was probably as poor as we've been in a year, I think, but against a very strong group". " The most important thing is go out there and enjoy yourself and score goals at the same time ", the forward told Chelsea TV. The Belgian endured a season to forget last term, going nearly a year without a league goal as the Blues finished 10th in a miserable defence of their Premier League crown. (more...)
Bournemouth: Howe tips new signing to make major impact
- September 05, 2016
The Sun , meanwhile, reports AC Milan, the Italian club, has tabled its own loan offer for Wilshere with a £30 million ($39.3 million) option to buy. "The latest information I have is that Jack Wilshere's five team shortlist is down to two", said Andy Burton of Sky Sports . (more...)
- September 05, 2016
The Sun , meanwhile, reports AC Milan, the Italian club, has tabled its own loan offer for Wilshere with a £30 million ($39.3 million) option to buy. "The latest information I have is that Jack Wilshere's five team shortlist is down to two", said Andy Burton of Sky Sports . (more...)
Klopp defends decision to bench Sturridge
- September 05, 2016
James Milner capped a dominant first-half display by Liverpool by converting a 43rd-minute penalty after Roberto Firmino was tripped by Erik Lamela. Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana defended his contribution for Jurgen Klopp's men after their inconsistent start to the season. Speaking on Sky Sports 1 after the game, Souness said: " He's got a mountain to climb ". (more...)
- September 05, 2016
James Milner capped a dominant first-half display by Liverpool by converting a 43rd-minute penalty after Roberto Firmino was tripped by Erik Lamela. Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana defended his contribution for Jurgen Klopp's men after their inconsistent start to the season. Speaking on Sky Sports 1 after the game, Souness said: " He's got a mountain to climb ". (more...)
Jose Mourinho confirms Marouane Fellaini suffers bad back injury
- September 05, 2016
Manchester United's English striker Marcus Rashford (C) celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Europa League round of 32, second leg football match between Manchester United and and FC Midtjylland at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on February 25, 2016. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Manchester United's English striker Marcus Rashford (C) celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Europa League round of 32, second leg football match between Manchester United and and FC Midtjylland at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on February 25, 2016. (more...)
F1 Italian GP: Ricciardo takes pride from Bottas pass for fifth
- September 05, 2016
Starting from sixth place on the grid, the Perth F1 star said his Red Bull was unlikely to match the pace of the Mercedes pair of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, or the Ferraris of Sebastian Vettel and Kimmi Raikkonen on the fast 5.8km circuit, but thought he might be able to challenge Bottas in the Mercedes-powered Williams. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Starting from sixth place on the grid, the Perth F1 star said his Red Bull was unlikely to match the pace of the Mercedes pair of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, or the Ferraris of Sebastian Vettel and Kimmi Raikkonen on the fast 5.8km circuit, but thought he might be able to challenge Bottas in the Mercedes-powered Williams. (more...)
National reaction: Will Houston be taken seriously after upset of Oklahoma?
- September 05, 2016
Regardless of whether Houston (1-0) ends up in the Big 12, the Cougars' victory could have season-long ramifications on the College Football Playoff. As an elite Top 10 team and legit national championship contender. Houston limited OU's powerful running game to just 70 yards on 2.7 yards per carry while holding Oklahoma to just six points in the second half. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Regardless of whether Houston (1-0) ends up in the Big 12, the Cougars' victory could have season-long ramifications on the College Football Playoff. As an elite Top 10 team and legit national championship contender. Houston limited OU's powerful running game to just 70 yards on 2.7 yards per carry while holding Oklahoma to just six points in the second half. (more...)
US Open: Another withdrawal takes top seed Novak Djokovic into fourth round
- September 05, 2016
Djokovic and Youzhny have faced each other once at the US Open in the past. Japanese teenager Naomi Osaka twice served for the match Friday, but Keys got the break both times and went on to win in a third-set tiebreaker 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (3). (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Djokovic and Youzhny have faced each other once at the US Open in the past. Japanese teenager Naomi Osaka twice served for the match Friday, but Keys got the break both times and went on to win in a third-set tiebreaker 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (3). (more...)
Officers threaten to boycott 49ers games, chief vows safety
- September 05, 2016
On social media, sports broadcasts, and public demonstrations, the USA has exploded in contentious debate following Kaepernick's refusal to stand for the country's pre-game national anthem , with whites, predictably excoriating the San Francisco quarterback's protest against a spate of widely-publicized police killings of Blacks and Latinos, while people of color - perhaps just as predictably - applauded the gesture. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
On social media, sports broadcasts, and public demonstrations, the USA has exploded in contentious debate following Kaepernick's refusal to stand for the country's pre-game national anthem , with whites, predictably excoriating the San Francisco quarterback's protest against a spate of widely-publicized police killings of Blacks and Latinos, while people of color - perhaps just as predictably - applauded the gesture. (more...)
Bravo deal pushes Hart to City exit
- September 05, 2016
Hart has not played in a competitive game for City this season, with Willy Caballero so far getting the nod from newly-installed boss Pep Guardiola . Steaua have lost their last four games against English sides, failing to score in the last three. City lead 5-0 from the first leg of their play-off and Guardiola is expected to rotate his squad for the return fixture at the Etihad Stadium. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Hart has not played in a competitive game for City this season, with Willy Caballero so far getting the nod from newly-installed boss Pep Guardiola . Steaua have lost their last four games against English sides, failing to score in the last three. City lead 5-0 from the first leg of their play-off and Guardiola is expected to rotate his squad for the return fixture at the Etihad Stadium. (more...)
Colts add 2 players to roster, sign 9 to practice squad
- September 05, 2016
Having been battling a knee injury this preseason, it's highly possible that the Colts simply couldn't afford to wait on Brown to recover any longer at the cornerback position, especially with injuries to Vontae Davis , Patrick Robinson , and Darius Butler already. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Having been battling a knee injury this preseason, it's highly possible that the Colts simply couldn't afford to wait on Brown to recover any longer at the cornerback position, especially with injuries to Vontae Davis , Patrick Robinson , and Darius Butler already. (more...)
Thursday's Red Sox-Rays matchups: Drew Pomeranz vs. Jake Odorizzi
- September 05, 2016
According to Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald , the initial diagnosis was a knee sprain. One could nearly hear the collective gasp of the entire Red Sox Nation, as Benintendi tried to pull himself up only to fall back down, with a grimace on his face that the world could see. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
According to Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald , the initial diagnosis was a knee sprain. One could nearly hear the collective gasp of the entire Red Sox Nation, as Benintendi tried to pull himself up only to fall back down, with a grimace on his face that the world could see. (more...)
Nadal falters late, loses to Pouille in US Open's 4th round
- September 05, 2016
The taut battle came down to the fifth-set tiebreaker and Nadal, trailing 3-6, showed his mettle by saving three match points - the third on Pouille's serve. With the pressure of serving to stay in the set, Pouille blinked, double faulting to gift Nadal the second set and putting the match level at a set apiece. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
The taut battle came down to the fifth-set tiebreaker and Nadal, trailing 3-6, showed his mettle by saving three match points - the third on Pouille's serve. With the pressure of serving to stay in the set, Pouille blinked, double faulting to gift Nadal the second set and putting the match level at a set apiece. (more...)
Earnhardt confident he'll race in 2017
- September 05, 2016
Jeff Gordon and Alex Bowman, who have been filling in for Earnhardt , will continue to do so for the remainder of the season. "I think it's the right decision considering how I feel", Earnhardt said. The June crash in MI left Earnhardt with balance and vision issues associated with gaze stability. He hasn't raced since, and given the symptoms he's described, it's easy to see why. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Jeff Gordon and Alex Bowman, who have been filling in for Earnhardt , will continue to do so for the remainder of the season. "I think it's the right decision considering how I feel", Earnhardt said. The June crash in MI left Earnhardt with balance and vision issues associated with gaze stability. He hasn't raced since, and given the symptoms he's described, it's easy to see why. (more...)
Man United's Valencia to make late dash for derby
- September 05, 2016
United have won all three EPL games played so far under the command of Mourinho and now face Pep Guardiola-coached cross-city rivals City. New United boss José Mourinho bought Eric Bailly, Zlatan Ibrahimovic , Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Paul Pogba during the summer transfer window - and Scholes thinks their arrival has triggered an upturn in the club's fortunes. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
United have won all three EPL games played so far under the command of Mourinho and now face Pep Guardiola-coached cross-city rivals City. New United boss José Mourinho bought Eric Bailly, Zlatan Ibrahimovic , Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Paul Pogba during the summer transfer window - and Scholes thinks their arrival has triggered an upturn in the club's fortunes. (more...)
Baseball roundup: Giants' Bumgarner beats Arrieta, Cubs
- September 05, 2016
Bumgarner probably would pitch in all five games if Giants manager Bruce Bochy let him. In St. Petersburg, Florida, Matt Duffy's three-run double highlighted a five-run sixth inning and last-place Tampa Bay beat AL East-leading Toronto for the second straight game. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Bumgarner probably would pitch in all five games if Giants manager Bruce Bochy let him. In St. Petersburg, Florida, Matt Duffy's three-run double highlighted a five-run sixth inning and last-place Tampa Bay beat AL East-leading Toronto for the second straight game. (more...)
Nemechek Declared Winner in Wild Finish
- September 05, 2016
It was the 19-year-old's third career win in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Immediately after Custer parked his truck on pit road following the race, he went charging after Nemechek, who was waiting to be handed the checkered flag at the finish line. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
It was the 19-year-old's third career win in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Immediately after Custer parked his truck on pit road following the race, he went charging after Nemechek, who was waiting to be handed the checkered flag at the finish line. (more...)
Sarfraz, Shoaib lead Pakistan to consolation ODI win
- September 05, 2016
However, Mohammad Rizwan (34 not out) and Imad Wasim (16 not out) held their nerves to complete the chase in 48.2 overs. Pakistan will end their exhausting tour of England with one-off T20 global in Manchester on Wednesday. That is what England have done following their embarrassing first-round exit at last year's 50-over World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Eoin Morgan refuses to let England's near miss in Cardiff take the gloss off their "outstanding" summer in one-day ... (more...)
- September 05, 2016
However, Mohammad Rizwan (34 not out) and Imad Wasim (16 not out) held their nerves to complete the chase in 48.2 overs. Pakistan will end their exhausting tour of England with one-off T20 global in Manchester on Wednesday. That is what England have done following their embarrassing first-round exit at last year's 50-over World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Eoin Morgan refuses to let England's near miss in Cardiff take the gloss off their "outstanding" summer in one-day ... (more...)
Tim Kaine Compares Trump's Russian Hack Comments To Watergate
- September 05, 2016
Kaine suggests to Raddatz and This Week viewers that they'll better understand this "when you read the materials" and "read the articles about the materials". Not to be outdone, Kaine pulled out his own reference of America's infamously disgraced 37th president. Kaine used the moment to attack Trump's refusal to release his income tax returns and to attack his comments this summer that Russian Federation should make public anything they might have stolen from Clinton's emails, remarks he ... (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Kaine suggests to Raddatz and This Week viewers that they'll better understand this "when you read the materials" and "read the articles about the materials". Not to be outdone, Kaine pulled out his own reference of America's infamously disgraced 37th president. Kaine used the moment to attack Trump's refusal to release his income tax returns and to attack his comments this summer that Russian Federation should make public anything they might have stolen from Clinton's emails, remarks he ... (more...)
Ariya leads as women take golf stage after 116 years
- September 05, 2016
South Korean Park In-bee has won the gold medal at the first women's golf competition at the Olympics since 1900, bringing home the ninth gold for South Korea at the Rio games. Oh said she is hoping Saturday's forecast bad weather eventuates as that will be her best chance to move up the leaderboard and onto the podium. I gave myself plenty of opportunities, I just didn't hole any and missed one short putt [when she three-putted the 13th]. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
South Korean Park In-bee has won the gold medal at the first women's golf competition at the Olympics since 1900, bringing home the ninth gold for South Korea at the Rio games. Oh said she is hoping Saturday's forecast bad weather eventuates as that will be her best chance to move up the leaderboard and onto the podium. I gave myself plenty of opportunities, I just didn't hole any and missed one short putt [when she three-putted the 13th]. (more...)
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