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Upset! Serena Williams loses US Open SF for 2nd year in row
- September 10, 2016
Kerber beat Williams in Melbourne before losing to her in the final at Wimbledon, but it is a new face in Pliskova she will be facing this weekend after the Czech's stunning victory in NY. She will be overtaken on Monday by current No. 2 Angelique Kerber , who plays Caroline Wozniacki in Thursday's second semifinal. Kerber would have overtaken Williams for the top spot had she defeated Pliskova in the Cincinnati final August 21. (more...)
- September 10, 2016
Kerber beat Williams in Melbourne before losing to her in the final at Wimbledon, but it is a new face in Pliskova she will be facing this weekend after the Czech's stunning victory in NY. She will be overtaken on Monday by current No. 2 Angelique Kerber , who plays Caroline Wozniacki in Thursday's second semifinal. Kerber would have overtaken Williams for the top spot had she defeated Pliskova in the Cincinnati final August 21. (more...)
US Open 2016: how Lucas Pouille beats Rafael Nadal in 5 sets
- September 10, 2016
He'll need all of that in his matchup with the 10th-seeded Monfils, against whom he blew a two-set lead at last year's Australian Open in their only previous meeting. Kerber will face the tough seventh seed Roberta Vinci in the quarterfinals. "I know he was maybe a bit flat today, so he wanted to close at the net", Monfils said. (more...)
- September 10, 2016
He'll need all of that in his matchup with the 10th-seeded Monfils, against whom he blew a two-set lead at last year's Australian Open in their only previous meeting. Kerber will face the tough seventh seed Roberta Vinci in the quarterfinals. "I know he was maybe a bit flat today, so he wanted to close at the net", Monfils said. (more...)
Red Sox drop ball as Rays win in 11 innings
- September 10, 2016
It was bad baserunning. Third baseman Evan Longoria reached base on a one-out double and first baseman Brad Miller followed with an RBI single that chased Pomeranz.Odorizzi gave up one run on five hits in seven innings. LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (left hamstring) will have a bullpen session Thursday, which will help determine where he will be inserted into the rotation. Clay Buchholz had a strong performance in what might have been his final start before returning to the bullpen. (more...)
- September 10, 2016
It was bad baserunning. Third baseman Evan Longoria reached base on a one-out double and first baseman Brad Miller followed with an RBI single that chased Pomeranz.Odorizzi gave up one run on five hits in seven innings. LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (left hamstring) will have a bullpen session Thursday, which will help determine where he will be inserted into the rotation. Clay Buchholz had a strong performance in what might have been his final start before returning to the bullpen. (more...)
Serena Williams loses in US Open semis for 2nd year in row
- September 10, 2016
Serena was looking to become the first woman in the Open Era to win 23 Grand Slam singles titles. Pliskova , who has led the WTA Tour in aces the last two seasons, kept the 34-year-old American under pressure nearly from the start and had break chances on all but one of Williams' service games in the first set and converting twice. (more...)
- September 10, 2016
Serena was looking to become the first woman in the Open Era to win 23 Grand Slam singles titles. Pliskova , who has led the WTA Tour in aces the last two seasons, kept the 34-year-old American under pressure nearly from the start and had break chances on all but one of Williams' service games in the first set and converting twice. (more...)
Jack Wilshere to make Deadline Day loan move from Arsenal
- September 10, 2016
Wilshere was offered out for loan by Arsenal in the last few days of the transfer window, and Bournemouth are rumoured to have beaten more than 20 clubs to his signature. "He can complement our style of play and maybe add that missing piece to the jigsaw", added Howe on Wilshere. It is a step into the unknown in the respect that Jack is out there on his own in terms of his profile. (more...)
- September 10, 2016
Wilshere was offered out for loan by Arsenal in the last few days of the transfer window, and Bournemouth are rumoured to have beaten more than 20 clubs to his signature. "He can complement our style of play and maybe add that missing piece to the jigsaw", added Howe on Wilshere. It is a step into the unknown in the respect that Jack is out there on his own in terms of his profile. (more...)
Andrew Cashner gets 1st win for Marlins, 6-0 over Phillies
- September 10, 2016
While Stanton wasn't enjoying his best season prior to his injury-he had a.244 batting average along with 25 home runs and 70 RBI-opposing pitchers still had to be wary of him. However, a recent slump may cause Ichiro to be sidelined, as his 3,000 major league career hit came in the middle of a 3-for-26 at bat, and is now situated behind Miami outfielders Giancarlo Stanton, Christian Yelich and Marcell Ozuna in the Marlins' pecking order. (more...)
- September 10, 2016
While Stanton wasn't enjoying his best season prior to his injury-he had a.244 batting average along with 25 home runs and 70 RBI-opposing pitchers still had to be wary of him. However, a recent slump may cause Ichiro to be sidelined, as his 3,000 major league career hit came in the middle of a 3-for-26 at bat, and is now situated behind Miami outfielders Giancarlo Stanton, Christian Yelich and Marcell Ozuna in the Marlins' pecking order. (more...)
Are the Browns really surprised to face Carson Wentz in season opener?
- September 10, 2016
There was a lot of excitement going on. Third down will be crucial for us to get off the field, keep field position. With the one move, Rowe goes from a team that hasn't won a playoff game in eight years and hasn't won a championship in 55 years to a team that since 2001 has won four Super Bowls, reached six Super Bowls, averaged over 12 wins per year and won 22 playoff games. (more...)
- September 10, 2016
There was a lot of excitement going on. Third down will be crucial for us to get off the field, keep field position. With the one move, Rowe goes from a team that hasn't won a playoff game in eight years and hasn't won a championship in 55 years to a team that since 2001 has won four Super Bowls, reached six Super Bowls, averaged over 12 wins per year and won 22 playoff games. (more...)
BMW Golf Championship deals with rain delays
- September 10, 2016
Castro, who has yet to win on the PGA Tour, made it to the Tour Championship in 2013 with two top 10s in the playoffs. The course measured 7,289 yards when Daly, the longest hitter on tour, won 25 years ago, and it has since been stretched by roughly 300 yards, a distance that presented little problem for Johnson in rain-softened conditions. (more...)
- September 10, 2016
Castro, who has yet to win on the PGA Tour, made it to the Tour Championship in 2013 with two top 10s in the playoffs. The course measured 7,289 yards when Daly, the longest hitter on tour, won 25 years ago, and it has since been stretched by roughly 300 yards, a distance that presented little problem for Johnson in rain-softened conditions. (more...)
Nationals P Strasburg did not tear UCL, timetable for return uncertain
- September 10, 2016
The Washington Nationals received some uplifting news on Thursday. Washington Nationals young stud pitcher Stephen Strasburg could be facing a career ending injury. He was locating his pitches very well. It's very good to know. It is also worth noting that Strasburg began the 2016 campaign with a ideal 13-0 record before encountering the slew of injury trouble. (more...)
- September 10, 2016
The Washington Nationals received some uplifting news on Thursday. Washington Nationals young stud pitcher Stephen Strasburg could be facing a career ending injury. He was locating his pitches very well. It's very good to know. It is also worth noting that Strasburg began the 2016 campaign with a ideal 13-0 record before encountering the slew of injury trouble. (more...)
Alabama hires another former USC coach as assistant
- September 10, 2016
Speight threw an interception on his first snap but bounced back with TD passes to Grant Perry, Jake Butt and Amara Darboh to put MI up 21-0 early in the second quarter. "We have to stay consistent and play disciplined ball, because that was a very disciplined team that we played against". Coach Saban discussed the upcoming game against Western Kentucky and one other major announcement. (more...)
- September 10, 2016
Speight threw an interception on his first snap but bounced back with TD passes to Grant Perry, Jake Butt and Amara Darboh to put MI up 21-0 early in the second quarter. "We have to stay consistent and play disciplined ball, because that was a very disciplined team that we played against". Coach Saban discussed the upcoming game against Western Kentucky and one other major announcement. (more...)
Celtic predicted line-up v Rangers: Will Leigh Griffiths start?
- September 10, 2016
What I expect is a good game of football, I hope a high-quality game of football and I hope it is one that goes our way. When you play them at Parkhead, it's a different atmosphere. Calum Clark: It will be a very tight affair, but it could hinge on whether Leigh Griffiths is fit or not as the focal point for Celtic's attack. As for Rangers much will come down to whether or not Warburton can get the balance of the starting line-up sorted as the Ibrox side has not looked like the side from ... (more...)
- September 10, 2016
What I expect is a good game of football, I hope a high-quality game of football and I hope it is one that goes our way. When you play them at Parkhead, it's a different atmosphere. Calum Clark: It will be a very tight affair, but it could hinge on whether Leigh Griffiths is fit or not as the focal point for Celtic's attack. As for Rangers much will come down to whether or not Warburton can get the balance of the starting line-up sorted as the Ibrox side has not looked like the side from ... (more...)
Jamie Vardy must show Sam Allardyce he deserves England shirt - Claudio Ranieri
- September 10, 2016
In July, Liverpool reportedly submitted an official offer for Sporting Lisbon star Islam Slimani, and at the time, I argued that he'd probably reject the Reds for a Champions League team, and that's exactly what happened; Slimani signed for Leicester, and according to Foxes boss Claudio Ranieri, the £30m record signing is ready to play against Liverpool tomorrow. (more...)
- September 10, 2016
In July, Liverpool reportedly submitted an official offer for Sporting Lisbon star Islam Slimani, and at the time, I argued that he'd probably reject the Reds for a Champions League team, and that's exactly what happened; Slimani signed for Leicester, and according to Foxes boss Claudio Ranieri, the £30m record signing is ready to play against Liverpool tomorrow. (more...)
German court rejects 10 Russian athletes' Paralympic bid
- September 10, 2016
Some sports, such as swimming , archery and athletics , have featured at the Games since the very first Paralympics in 1960. Getting athletes into the right class and the right sport for them can make an enormous difference in their enjoyment of sport and ultimately their chances of success at Paralympic level. (more...)
- September 10, 2016
Some sports, such as swimming , archery and athletics , have featured at the Games since the very first Paralympics in 1960. Getting athletes into the right class and the right sport for them can make an enormous difference in their enjoyment of sport and ultimately their chances of success at Paralympic level. (more...)
No police contact over Irish ticket controversy, says IOC
- September 10, 2016
On Tuesday, a Brazilian state prosecutor, said he had chose to charge Mr Hickey and nine others with ticket touting, conspiracy and ambush marketing. They said the International Olympic Committee president received personal requests for hundreds of high-value tickets, for the Olympics opening ceremony, the 100 metres final and the football final from Mr Hickey. (more...)
- September 10, 2016
On Tuesday, a Brazilian state prosecutor, said he had chose to charge Mr Hickey and nine others with ticket touting, conspiracy and ambush marketing. They said the International Olympic Committee president received personal requests for hundreds of high-value tickets, for the Olympics opening ceremony, the 100 metres final and the football final from Mr Hickey. (more...)
Another Football Player Has Joined Kaepernick's National Anthem Protest
- September 10, 2016
The NFL hasn't punished players for taking a knee for the national anthem, and the Broncos last night issued a statement recognizing linebacker Brandon Marshall's right to kneel during the anthem after he did so before Thursday's opener. (more...)
- September 10, 2016
The NFL hasn't punished players for taking a knee for the national anthem, and the Broncos last night issued a statement recognizing linebacker Brandon Marshall's right to kneel during the anthem after he did so before Thursday's opener. (more...)
Akshay Kumar prefers sunny, breezy beaches to celebrate birthday
- September 10, 2016
Akshay shared a lovely picture with his daughter on Twitter and said, "Sunshine, ideal breeze and beach bumming with my princess = a flawless birthday #feelingloved #grateful #happyman". Since then, Akshay had a bountiful time till 1997, with many hits like Elaan, Mohra, Mein Khiladi Tu Anari, Sabse Bada Khiladi and Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi . (more...)
- September 10, 2016
Akshay shared a lovely picture with his daughter on Twitter and said, "Sunshine, ideal breeze and beach bumming with my princess = a flawless birthday #feelingloved #grateful #happyman". Since then, Akshay had a bountiful time till 1997, with many hits like Elaan, Mohra, Mein Khiladi Tu Anari, Sabse Bada Khiladi and Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi . (more...)
Tim Tebow, Mets GM Sandy Alderson On Minor League Signing
- September 10, 2016
Luice, where he'll be in a baseball uniform from mid-September through October. During his two-hour audition in Los Angeles last week, Tebow looked rigid and mechanical in the outfield and displayed a throwing arm that was surprisingly weak by former Heisman Trophy quarterback standards. (more...)
- September 10, 2016
Luice, where he'll be in a baseball uniform from mid-September through October. During his two-hour audition in Los Angeles last week, Tebow looked rigid and mechanical in the outfield and displayed a throwing arm that was surprisingly weak by former Heisman Trophy quarterback standards. (more...)
Serena Williams set new record by winning 307 Grand Slam matches
- September 10, 2016
They are now ahead of every other man and woman that ever played tennis. "Wow. That's pretty awesome, and honestly what a better place to do it than here, where everything first started", Williams said after the match. Much the way Woods did on the golf course before his body began to fail him, Williams makes what she does on the tennis court look so easy it makes you wonder if her greatness is being taken for granted. (more...)
- September 10, 2016
They are now ahead of every other man and woman that ever played tennis. "Wow. That's pretty awesome, and honestly what a better place to do it than here, where everything first started", Williams said after the match. Much the way Woods did on the golf course before his body began to fail him, Williams makes what she does on the tennis court look so easy it makes you wonder if her greatness is being taken for granted. (more...)
Arizona Cardinals: Carson Palmer not making fans in New England
- September 10, 2016
ET kickoff at University of Phoenix Stadium. That is why, for all the talk the past month or two of what Jimmy Garoppolo is going to be this season, the truth is nobody knows. Jimmy Garoppolo has a lot of work ahead of him and there is no doubt that he is capable of leading the Patriots in Brady's absence. "I don't even pay attention to what's on my helmet", he said. (more...)
- September 10, 2016
ET kickoff at University of Phoenix Stadium. That is why, for all the talk the past month or two of what Jimmy Garoppolo is going to be this season, the truth is nobody knows. Jimmy Garoppolo has a lot of work ahead of him and there is no doubt that he is capable of leading the Patriots in Brady's absence. "I don't even pay attention to what's on my helmet", he said. (more...)
Tigers at White Sox
- September 10, 2016
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu fields a sharply hit ground ball by Detroit Tigers' Jarrod Saltalamacchia , during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. Martinez and single by Justin Upton . The start was delayed 40 minutes for a threat of thunderstorms that never arrived on a steamy day with the heat index approaching 100 degrees. (more...)
- September 10, 2016
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu fields a sharply hit ground ball by Detroit Tigers' Jarrod Saltalamacchia , during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. Martinez and single by Justin Upton . The start was delayed 40 minutes for a threat of thunderstorms that never arrived on a steamy day with the heat index approaching 100 degrees. (more...)
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