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Prescott Solid but Not Spectacular in Debut
- September 14, 2016
The positive for the Giants is that Brees is going to be seeing a much different defense . Shortly after the Giants held on for a dramatic 20-19 win over the Cowboys to open the season on Sunday, defensive end Olivier Vernon was asked if he thought this performance was different from the ones previous year, when the Giants routinely would lose leads and games in the final minutes. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
The positive for the Giants is that Brees is going to be seeing a much different defense . Shortly after the Giants held on for a dramatic 20-19 win over the Cowboys to open the season on Sunday, defensive end Olivier Vernon was asked if he thought this performance was different from the ones previous year, when the Giants routinely would lose leads and games in the final minutes. (more...)
Texans' Cushing out indefinitely with sprained knee ligament
- September 14, 2016
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Texans ILB Brian Cushing will miss six weeks with a torn MCL. "He's a stud and the tempo he plays with is contagious and all the guys follow his lead". He knows he needs to go out there and play better. "I'm not sure how long he'll be out, but hopefully he'll be back at some point". As the game went on, I thought he played better and better. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Texans ILB Brian Cushing will miss six weeks with a torn MCL. "He's a stud and the tempo he plays with is contagious and all the guys follow his lead". He knows he needs to go out there and play better. "I'm not sure how long he'll be out, but hopefully he'll be back at some point". As the game went on, I thought he played better and better. (more...)
Eric Dier: Tottenham midfielder signs new five-year contract
- September 14, 2016
Dier becomes the latest in a long line of Tottenham stars to recently pledge his future to the club, with the likes of Christian Eriksen , Harry Kane and Dele Alli all signing long-term deals with the club. England global Rose, 26, is now Tottenham's longest-serving player and he has established himself as a key member of the side for club and country over the last couple of seasons. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
Dier becomes the latest in a long line of Tottenham stars to recently pledge his future to the club, with the likes of Christian Eriksen , Harry Kane and Dele Alli all signing long-term deals with the club. England global Rose, 26, is now Tottenham's longest-serving player and he has established himself as a key member of the side for club and country over the last couple of seasons. (more...)
Arsene Wenger's message to fans about new Arsenal signing
- September 14, 2016
Having been a victor wherever he has played, Arsenal's supposed lack of ambition had begun to frustrate the Chilean worldwide, but after being given the number 7 shirt, which shows his importance to the team, as well as more intent in the transfer window with the signings of Xhaka, Lucas and Mustafi, it now seems that Alexis is keen to stride forward with Arsenal and hopefully sign a new contract in the process. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
Having been a victor wherever he has played, Arsenal's supposed lack of ambition had begun to frustrate the Chilean worldwide, but after being given the number 7 shirt, which shows his importance to the team, as well as more intent in the transfer window with the signings of Xhaka, Lucas and Mustafi, it now seems that Alexis is keen to stride forward with Arsenal and hopefully sign a new contract in the process. (more...)
Hill flawless for seven, Dodgers blank Marlins 5-0
- September 14, 2016
Blanton later gave up a single to Jeff Francouer, ending the Dodgers' combined flawless game effort. All five were stranded as the Dodgers went 0 for 5 with runners in scoring position against Fernandez. The Dodgers' offense backed Hill with four home runs - two by Joc Pederson and one each by Corey Seager and Turner. The Dodgers view Hill as a main component to their rotation down the stretch and potentially in the playoffs. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
Blanton later gave up a single to Jeff Francouer, ending the Dodgers' combined flawless game effort. All five were stranded as the Dodgers went 0 for 5 with runners in scoring position against Fernandez. The Dodgers' offense backed Hill with four home runs - two by Joc Pederson and one each by Corey Seager and Turner. The Dodgers view Hill as a main component to their rotation down the stretch and potentially in the playoffs. (more...)
David Luiz signs for Chelsea
- September 14, 2016
Oscar was team-mates with the Brazilian defender for two seasons at Stamford Bridge before Luiz moved to the French champions in June 2014, while the pair are also global colleagues. "But I can't help but laugh that he has commanded more than £100m in transfer fees when he is one of the worst central defenders in Premier League history. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
Oscar was team-mates with the Brazilian defender for two seasons at Stamford Bridge before Luiz moved to the French champions in June 2014, while the pair are also global colleagues. "But I can't help but laugh that he has commanded more than £100m in transfer fees when he is one of the worst central defenders in Premier League history. (more...)
Dodgers' Rich Hill pulled after 7 ideal innings, bullpen gives up hit
- September 14, 2016
Hill had thrown 89 pitches and struck out nine when first-year manager Dave Roberts replaced him at the start of the eighth inning. Los Angeles lost six of their seven games to the Marlins in 2016, and got a near-perfect game in the one victory against old friend Don Mattingly's new team. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
Hill had thrown 89 pitches and struck out nine when first-year manager Dave Roberts replaced him at the start of the eighth inning. Los Angeles lost six of their seven games to the Marlins in 2016, and got a near-perfect game in the one victory against old friend Don Mattingly's new team. (more...)
W2W4: New No. 1 Kerber won't have easy time suppressing red-hot Pliskova
- September 14, 2016
Pliskova is still riding the wave of momentum her Cincinnati triumph over Kerber sparked . Kerber was tired in Cincinnati, having just come from a banner week in Rio where she won the Silver medal (in total she has played 15 hard court matches since the beginning of Montreal). (more...)
- September 14, 2016
Pliskova is still riding the wave of momentum her Cincinnati triumph over Kerber sparked . Kerber was tired in Cincinnati, having just come from a banner week in Rio where she won the Silver medal (in total she has played 15 hard court matches since the beginning of Montreal). (more...)
Sunni, Shia Muslims offered Eid al-Adha prayers in Washington
- September 14, 2016
In most of the Muslim world, the faithful are celebrating Eid al-Adha, the second of two major holidays in Islam. He said a meeting has been held recently between a group of former congressmen and representatives of the United States mainstream media headed by Dennis Ross and Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, during which the Saudi official was informed of the negative view of the United States community about the Riyadh regime. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
In most of the Muslim world, the faithful are celebrating Eid al-Adha, the second of two major holidays in Islam. He said a meeting has been held recently between a group of former congressmen and representatives of the United States mainstream media headed by Dennis Ross and Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, during which the Saudi official was informed of the negative view of the United States community about the Riyadh regime. (more...)
Murray joins Wawrinka, Nishikori and del Potro in quarterfinals of USA open
- September 14, 2016
Murray served out the first set with a 141mph ace - the fastest he's hit in his career and simply refused to allow his rival to wriggle off the hook. "I served one at 145 in San Jose, but the next day", Murray said with a smile, "they recalibrated the gun because it was completely wrong". (more...)
- September 14, 2016
Murray served out the first set with a 141mph ace - the fastest he's hit in his career and simply refused to allow his rival to wriggle off the hook. "I served one at 145 in San Jose, but the next day", Murray said with a smile, "they recalibrated the gun because it was completely wrong". (more...)
Panthers' coach: Newton's head is fine, he'll play vs. 49ers
- September 14, 2016
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen isn't necessarily too happy with the NFL's handling of player safety around the league. "He's treated like a running back - and he's not", Olsen said, according to the report. Olsen mentioned specifically a roughing-the-passer penalty called against the Bengals in which the defender's hand brushed the helmet of Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick . (more...)
- September 14, 2016
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen isn't necessarily too happy with the NFL's handling of player safety around the league. "He's treated like a running back - and he's not", Olsen said, according to the report. Olsen mentioned specifically a roughing-the-passer penalty called against the Bengals in which the defender's hand brushed the helmet of Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick . (more...)
WADA says Russian hackers published athletes' medical data
- September 14, 2016
According to multiple reports , hackers found their way into the World Anti-Doping Agency database on Tuesday, posting information about multiple American Olympians, including gymnast Simone Biles, tennis players Venus and Serena Williams, and WNBA star Elena Delle Donna. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
According to multiple reports , hackers found their way into the World Anti-Doping Agency database on Tuesday, posting information about multiple American Olympians, including gymnast Simone Biles, tennis players Venus and Serena Williams, and WNBA star Elena Delle Donna. (more...)
USMNT beats Trinidad and Tobago, moves closer to World Cup qualification
- September 14, 2016
Become a subscriber to the Trinidad Express Newspapers for access to all our articles via our vNEWS. . Jozy Altidore added a second after an hour and another three minutes later, set up by a delightful ball across the face of goal from Pulisic, who had given himself space by exchange swift passes with Kljestan. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
Become a subscriber to the Trinidad Express Newspapers for access to all our articles via our vNEWS. . Jozy Altidore added a second after an hour and another three minutes later, set up by a delightful ball across the face of goal from Pulisic, who had given himself space by exchange swift passes with Kljestan. (more...)
Conte: Costa took a lot of kicks against Swansea
- September 14, 2016
Fantastic behaviour. It wasn't easy, it wasn't easy. "It's a huge disappointment because we had control of the game for most of the time". It is normal in football. Costa gave the visitors the lead at the Liberty Stadium in the 18th minute with his third goal of the season, as Chelsea went in search for their fourth win of the campaign. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
Fantastic behaviour. It wasn't easy, it wasn't easy. "It's a huge disappointment because we had control of the game for most of the time". It is normal in football. Costa gave the visitors the lead at the Liberty Stadium in the 18th minute with his third goal of the season, as Chelsea went in search for their fourth win of the campaign. (more...)
Tennessee wins in front of record college football crowd
- September 14, 2016
He gets chipped, double-teamed, triple-teamed. Within minutes, everything went wrong for the Volunteers. For a while, it appeared that Virginia Tech would be making most of it after jumping out to a 14-0 lead. Ford, however, got behind Sutton on a lovely double-move in the first quarter and might have given the Hokies an early big play had his quarterback, Jerod Evans, delivered the ball in time. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
He gets chipped, double-teamed, triple-teamed. Within minutes, everything went wrong for the Volunteers. For a while, it appeared that Virginia Tech would be making most of it after jumping out to a 14-0 lead. Ford, however, got behind Sutton on a lovely double-move in the first quarter and might have given the Hokies an early big play had his quarterback, Jerod Evans, delivered the ball in time. (more...)
Kyle Edmund inspired by fine run at US Open
- September 14, 2016
Edmund is the first man from the country other than Murray to get this far at any Grand Slam tournament since Tim Henman was a semifinalist at the 2004 U.S. Kerber's victory sets up an intriguing last eight clash with Italy's Roberta Vinci, last year's surprise runner-up advancing with a 7-6 (5) 6-2 win over Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
Edmund is the first man from the country other than Murray to get this far at any Grand Slam tournament since Tim Henman was a semifinalist at the 2004 U.S. Kerber's victory sets up an intriguing last eight clash with Italy's Roberta Vinci, last year's surprise runner-up advancing with a 7-6 (5) 6-2 win over Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko. (more...)
Royals put on offensive show in win over Twins
- September 14, 2016
Dozier remained red-hot, hitting the first pitch he saw from Ian Kennedy over the left-field fence for his 36th home run. Perez has 20 home runs and 59 RBIs in 121 games for the defending champion Royals , who started Wednesday four games out of the second AL wild card spot. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
Dozier remained red-hot, hitting the first pitch he saw from Ian Kennedy over the left-field fence for his 36th home run. Perez has 20 home runs and 59 RBIs in 121 games for the defending champion Royals , who started Wednesday four games out of the second AL wild card spot. (more...)
Archer Loses 18th, Yankees Win Seventh Straight
- September 14, 2016
It helps to have a deep bullpen this time of year and a closer, Dellin Betances wanted to finish the job after the last rain delay of 51 minutes, this after allowing the Rays to have runners on the corners with one out. The rookie's latest home run occurred four pitches after the Yankees took a 2-0 lead against Chris Archer on Jacoby Ellsbury's two-run home run. Morrison and Bobby Wilson added RBI singles for Tampa Bay. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
It helps to have a deep bullpen this time of year and a closer, Dellin Betances wanted to finish the job after the last rain delay of 51 minutes, this after allowing the Rays to have runners on the corners with one out. The rookie's latest home run occurred four pitches after the Yankees took a 2-0 lead against Chris Archer on Jacoby Ellsbury's two-run home run. Morrison and Bobby Wilson added RBI singles for Tampa Bay. (more...)
Fiers struggles in Astros' 9-5 loss to Cubs
- September 14, 2016
Louis beginning Monday. Houston fell 9 1/2 games behind Texas in the AL West and 3 1/2 back of Toronto and Baltimore in the wild-card race. Jake Arrieta (17-6) allowed three runs on four hits with three strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings. "Disappointing obviously to fall that far behind", Hinch said. Javier Baez hit a pair of singles, and his second hit scored Ben Zobrist during a four-run third that was capped by a two-run single by Albert Almora Jr. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
Louis beginning Monday. Houston fell 9 1/2 games behind Texas in the AL West and 3 1/2 back of Toronto and Baltimore in the wild-card race. Jake Arrieta (17-6) allowed three runs on four hits with three strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings. "Disappointing obviously to fall that far behind", Hinch said. Javier Baez hit a pair of singles, and his second hit scored Ben Zobrist during a four-run third that was capped by a two-run single by Albert Almora Jr. (more...)
Case Keenum Had One Of The Worst Games Ever Monday Night
- September 14, 2016
Goff was inactive as the third QB for the Rams and Garnett is buried on the depth chart in San Francisco. There's a delicious amount of schadenfreude across St. The software will help the Rams recruit, train and manage their staff as they grow and evolve their organization. "We have to stretch the field", he said. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
Goff was inactive as the third QB for the Rams and Garnett is buried on the depth chart in San Francisco. There's a delicious amount of schadenfreude across St. The software will help the Rams recruit, train and manage their staff as they grow and evolve their organization. "We have to stretch the field", he said. (more...)
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