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Jose Mourinho takes aim at underperforming players after derby defeat
- September 12, 2016
For the fans it is worth more than three points - for us we just have to maintain the same. For 45 minutes, we fought really hard. "Until my last day in England I will try to play with the ball as much as possible". Is it their fault? "It is my fault because I am the manager and it was my choice". "It was about being in the right place at the right time", he continued. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
For the fans it is worth more than three points - for us we just have to maintain the same. For 45 minutes, we fought really hard. "Until my last day in England I will try to play with the ball as much as possible". Is it their fault? "It is my fault because I am the manager and it was my choice". "It was about being in the right place at the right time", he continued. (more...)
Marlins' late hit avoids ideal game loss
- September 12, 2016
If Roberts had wavered, and let Hill come out for the eighth, say he tossed another 13 pitches, which is the average number he had thrown in every inning to that point. Dodgers left fielder Yasiel Puig, who was back in the Major Leagues after some time in the minors, made an outstanding diving catch. Martin Prado hit a drive to deep left-center with two outs in the seventh. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
If Roberts had wavered, and let Hill come out for the eighth, say he tossed another 13 pitches, which is the average number he had thrown in every inning to that point. Dodgers left fielder Yasiel Puig, who was back in the Major Leagues after some time in the minors, made an outstanding diving catch. Martin Prado hit a drive to deep left-center with two outs in the seventh. (more...)
Home Entertainment No Messi, no Suarez & too many changes - Barcelona pay price
- September 12, 2016
Newly promoted Alaves stunned Spanish champions Barcelona by winning 2-1 at the Camp Nou as boss Luis Enrique paid a heavy price for starting Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez on the bench. Luis Enrqiue has insisted that star player Lionel Messi will feature in this match , despite him hurting himself while on global duty with Argentina. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Newly promoted Alaves stunned Spanish champions Barcelona by winning 2-1 at the Camp Nou as boss Luis Enrique paid a heavy price for starting Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez on the bench. Luis Enrqiue has insisted that star player Lionel Messi will feature in this match , despite him hurting himself while on global duty with Argentina. (more...)
Sanchez homers as Yankees push run to 7
- September 12, 2016
The Yankees won eight straight from August 28-Sept 4, 2010 but the last eight-game winning streak with games played in September was Sept. 7-13, 2013. We're scoring runs and we're pitching well and the bullpen has been outstanding and it's a great combination. Ryan Schimpf hit a three-run homer and drove in four. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
The Yankees won eight straight from August 28-Sept 4, 2010 but the last eight-game winning streak with games played in September was Sept. 7-13, 2013. We're scoring runs and we're pitching well and the bullpen has been outstanding and it's a great combination. Ryan Schimpf hit a three-run homer and drove in four. (more...)
Things You Need To Know About The 2016 Paralympics
- September 12, 2016
A phenomenal wheelchair jump from daredevil Aaron Wheelz set a high bar for the games action, as he plunged down a giant ramp, sped through a giant "O" and somersaulted in the air. The symbolic cauldron was lit by Brazilian swimmer and wheelchair user Clodoaldo Silva. And at the Paralympics, scores of spectators might finally get the memo - ticket sales are up from just 200,000 to 1.6 million in the last few weeks. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
A phenomenal wheelchair jump from daredevil Aaron Wheelz set a high bar for the games action, as he plunged down a giant ramp, sped through a giant "O" and somersaulted in the air. The symbolic cauldron was lit by Brazilian swimmer and wheelchair user Clodoaldo Silva. And at the Paralympics, scores of spectators might finally get the memo - ticket sales are up from just 200,000 to 1.6 million in the last few weeks. (more...)
Angelique Kerber wins 2016 US Open women's title
- September 12, 2016
Kerber wiped tears of joy and relief from her eyes before accepting a winner's cheque for $3.5 million and a gleaming silver trophy after fighting back to beat Karolina Pliskova in a display worthy of the new number one player in women's tennis. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Kerber wiped tears of joy and relief from her eyes before accepting a winner's cheque for $3.5 million and a gleaming silver trophy after fighting back to beat Karolina Pliskova in a display worthy of the new number one player in women's tennis. (more...)
Dustin Johnson takes stranglehold on PGA's BMW Championship
- September 12, 2016
Anyone in the top five only has to win the Tour Championship to claim the FedEx Cup and its $10 million bonus. Casey made a 25-foot eagle putt on the 15th hole to briefly get within one shot, only for Johnson to make an 18-foot eagle on top of him. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Anyone in the top five only has to win the Tour Championship to claim the FedEx Cup and its $10 million bonus. Casey made a 25-foot eagle putt on the 15th hole to briefly get within one shot, only for Johnson to make an 18-foot eagle on top of him. (more...)
Ke wins gold for China in 100m backstroke S7
- September 12, 2016
Whiteley, who waited two-and-a-half years for GB Rowing to find a suitably-classified athlete to race with him, said: "I don't think I can sum up the emotions. Twenty-fours after taking T38 100 metres bronze on the athletics track, she swapped spikes for cleats to win cycling's C4/5 time trial in sensational style. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Whiteley, who waited two-and-a-half years for GB Rowing to find a suitably-classified athlete to race with him, said: "I don't think I can sum up the emotions. Twenty-fours after taking T38 100 metres bronze on the athletics track, she swapped spikes for cleats to win cycling's C4/5 time trial in sensational style. (more...)
Djokovic/Wawrinka big-game talents in US Open final
- September 12, 2016
The 31-year-old Wawrinka stunned the tennis world with his first Slam title in Australia in 2014 and then won his second major at the 2015 French Open , where he shocked Djokovic in the final. The Swiss overcame oppressive heat and humidity, as well as some big hitting and a late surge from Nishikori in the semis. Across the inside of Stan Wawrinka's left forearm, in blue cursive ink, are words from Irish playwright Samuel Becket: "Ever Tried". (more...)
- September 12, 2016
The 31-year-old Wawrinka stunned the tennis world with his first Slam title in Australia in 2014 and then won his second major at the 2015 French Open , where he shocked Djokovic in the final. The Swiss overcame oppressive heat and humidity, as well as some big hitting and a late surge from Nishikori in the semis. Across the inside of Stan Wawrinka's left forearm, in blue cursive ink, are words from Irish playwright Samuel Becket: "Ever Tried". (more...)
Green Bay opens the season at Jacksonville
- September 12, 2016
According to the oddsmakers at Bovada.lv, Green Bay is favored on the road in this game, as the Packers are getting odds of -4.5 points against the Jaguars. It begins today: The tenure of 12 Packers as rookies, including first round pick Kenny Clark who will be asked to be the anchor of a Packers defense that seems to have all the signs that they will improve. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
According to the oddsmakers at Bovada.lv, Green Bay is favored on the road in this game, as the Packers are getting odds of -4.5 points against the Jaguars. It begins today: The tenure of 12 Packers as rookies, including first round pick Kenny Clark who will be asked to be the anchor of a Packers defense that seems to have all the signs that they will improve. (more...)
Neither wind nor drought could fluster Rory McIlroy
- September 12, 2016
Another birdie at the 12th gave him the outright lead for the first time and, although he dropped a shot at the 17th, he made a brilliant up-and-down from the greenside bunker for birdie at the par-5 18. The Baylor product went birdie-bogey-birdie-bogey-birdie over his final five holes to cap a solid round, one that was ultimately good enough to lock up his spot at East Lake. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Another birdie at the 12th gave him the outright lead for the first time and, although he dropped a shot at the 17th, he made a brilliant up-and-down from the greenside bunker for birdie at the par-5 18. The Baylor product went birdie-bogey-birdie-bogey-birdie over his final five holes to cap a solid round, one that was ultimately good enough to lock up his spot at East Lake. (more...)
Chiefs streak into season, Chargers looking for fresh start
- September 12, 2016
Andy Reid is an established National Football League head coach who also enters his fourth season with the team. Past year during the regular season, the Chiefs were fantastic. It could be the final season in San Diego for the Chargers , who might bolt for Los Angeles if voters don't approve a stadium-financing measure in November and aren't likely to gain favor if they don't improve upon last year's dismal 4-12 campaign. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Andy Reid is an established National Football League head coach who also enters his fourth season with the team. Past year during the regular season, the Chiefs were fantastic. It could be the final season in San Diego for the Chargers , who might bolt for Los Angeles if voters don't approve a stadium-financing measure in November and aren't likely to gain favor if they don't improve upon last year's dismal 4-12 campaign. (more...)
Please don't sing my name, says Klopp
- September 12, 2016
Robert Huth might have equalised but headed against the crossbar and, after the interval, Adam Lallana made it 3-1 before a late slip by Kasper Schmeichel presented Firmino with his second, and Liverpool's fourth goal. "They played so well, " Ranieri said. It would be really nice if you could stop please! - After winning three league games in a row at Anfield between 1997 and 2000, Leicester have failed to triumph in any of their last six there (D1 L5). (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Robert Huth might have equalised but headed against the crossbar and, after the interval, Adam Lallana made it 3-1 before a late slip by Kasper Schmeichel presented Firmino with his second, and Liverpool's fourth goal. "They played so well, " Ranieri said. It would be really nice if you could stop please! - After winning three league games in a row at Anfield between 1997 and 2000, Leicester have failed to triumph in any of their last six there (D1 L5). (more...)
Phillies blanked 6-0 by Marlins
- September 12, 2016
In nine of the teams' last 11 games, Philadelphia's starter has been charged with no more than two earned runs. Marlins manager Don Mattingly says Stanton - this season's Home Run Derby champion - will only be a pinch-hitter for now. Suzuki now has four triples this year and the three-base hit was part of a two-hit day. The bearded Texan was ripped for six runs on six hits and six walks in five innings to suffer a loss at Cleveland on Friday. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
In nine of the teams' last 11 games, Philadelphia's starter has been charged with no more than two earned runs. Marlins manager Don Mattingly says Stanton - this season's Home Run Derby champion - will only be a pinch-hitter for now. Suzuki now has four triples this year and the three-base hit was part of a two-hit day. The bearded Texan was ripped for six runs on six hits and six walks in five innings to suffer a loss at Cleveland on Friday. (more...)
Mets To Sign Tim Tebow
- September 12, 2016
Tebow won the 2007 Heisman Trophy during a successful college football career at the University of Florida. He was traded the following season to the New York Jets when Denver signed free agent Peyton Manning . As Law's ESPN colleague Adam Rubin pointed out , Tebow isn't the first non-baseball-playing celebrity to sign with the team. "I talked to quite a few of our players and our view is the positives outweighs the negatives", Phillips said . (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Tebow won the 2007 Heisman Trophy during a successful college football career at the University of Florida. He was traded the following season to the New York Jets when Denver signed free agent Peyton Manning . As Law's ESPN colleague Adam Rubin pointed out , Tebow isn't the first non-baseball-playing celebrity to sign with the team. "I talked to quite a few of our players and our view is the positives outweighs the negatives", Phillips said . (more...)
Kadeena Cox wins historic gold to add to British medal haul
- September 12, 2016
Cox, who said she celebrated winning bronze on the track by spending the next day "plaiting people's hair and watching [the film] Coach Carter", now wants to inspire the next generation of Para-athletes from different backgrounds. Storey, who on Thursday won her 12th Paralympic title, missed out on a medal as China's Zhou Jufang and Ruan Jianping went quicker before Cox's storming success. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Cox, who said she celebrated winning bronze on the track by spending the next day "plaiting people's hair and watching [the film] Coach Carter", now wants to inspire the next generation of Para-athletes from different backgrounds. Storey, who on Thursday won her 12th Paralympic title, missed out on a medal as China's Zhou Jufang and Ruan Jianping went quicker before Cox's storming success. (more...)
Cahill: You could see it was a foul from the moon
- September 12, 2016
Chelsea dominated play and Costa was their outlet, but when holding the ball up he was continually fouled. Costa equalised with an overhead kick but Cahill was fuming about the foul after the game. That kills me and kills my team. We were coming here to get the three points. "Look at my face". "Between the three of them (Marriner and his assistants) they've just said that they didn't see that which for me is incredible". (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Chelsea dominated play and Costa was their outlet, but when holding the ball up he was continually fouled. Costa equalised with an overhead kick but Cahill was fuming about the foul after the game. That kills me and kills my team. We were coming here to get the three points. "Look at my face". "Between the three of them (Marriner and his assistants) they've just said that they didn't see that which for me is incredible". (more...)
Rodgers in charge as Packers win opener
- September 12, 2016
Minnesota's 53-man roster has merely nine players who saw no time on its 53 or reserve lists previous year. But given the amount of time specialists can devote to their specialty, most are able to adapt to new teams rather quickly. Although the Jaguars went 5-11 a year ago, this won't be an easy game for the Packers. #2 Cook in the kitchen: The Packers led the National Football League scoring 30.4 ppg in 2014, but regressed to middle-of-the-road with 23 ppg in 2015. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Minnesota's 53-man roster has merely nine players who saw no time on its 53 or reserve lists previous year. But given the amount of time specialists can devote to their specialty, most are able to adapt to new teams rather quickly. Although the Jaguars went 5-11 a year ago, this won't be an easy game for the Packers. #2 Cook in the kitchen: The Packers led the National Football League scoring 30.4 ppg in 2014, but regressed to middle-of-the-road with 23 ppg in 2015. (more...)
Australia A v India A stumps - Day 4
- September 12, 2016
Day 4 was expected to be a tough one for both sides and so it turned out to be, but Cameron Bancroft , the Australian wicket-keeper batsman, showed huge resolve and finished with an unbeaten 58 off 151 balls with 6 fours to guide his team to victory. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Day 4 was expected to be a tough one for both sides and so it turned out to be, but Cameron Bancroft , the Australian wicket-keeper batsman, showed huge resolve and finished with an unbeaten 58 off 151 balls with 6 fours to guide his team to victory. (more...)
US Open: Pliskova stuns Serena
- September 12, 2016
On Saturday, Kerber will be seeking " revanche ", as she says, to turn the tables on a bad loss to Karolina Pliksova just three weeks ago in the final of the Western & Southern Open. Open crown. The 28-year-old began the grand slam year beating Serena Williams to lift the Australian Open title and celebrated again on Saturday when she became the first German to win the U.S. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
On Saturday, Kerber will be seeking " revanche ", as she says, to turn the tables on a bad loss to Karolina Pliksova just three weeks ago in the final of the Western & Southern Open. Open crown. The 28-year-old began the grand slam year beating Serena Williams to lift the Australian Open title and celebrated again on Saturday when she became the first German to win the U.S. (more...)
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