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Algerian goalball team fails to arrive at Paralympics
- September 24, 2016

A third straight gold in the class was assured for Pascoe halfway through the race with a four second advantage at the 100m which extended to six seconds by the end. Earlier in the men's C1-2-3 1,000m time trial, China's Li Zhangyu set a C1 world record time of 1:06.678 to secure the gold medal. If the IPC investigation finds that Algeria's goalball no-show was a form of political protest, which is banned at both the Paralympics and the Olympics, they are liable to face sanctions. (more...)

4 steps US must take for Cup upset vs. Canada
- September 24, 2016

Both U.S. coach John Tortorella and GM Dean Lombardi have already been dismissed as hopelessly stuck in the past for preferring intangibles over talent in a tournament in which the 23-and-under North American team has shown the explosive possibility of a team built predominantly on speed and skill. (more...)

Unhappy Guardiola challenges Manchester City fans
- September 24, 2016

Guardiola did not go into specifics on Silva's injury, which he does not think is serious but could rule the Spain global out of Saturday's Premier League match with Bournemouth. 'Tomorrow at three o'clock we start again. Gundogan hailed his "perfect" debut after a compelling contribution before being substituted to a standing ovation on 80 minutes. (more...)

Novak Djokovic vs Gael Monfils, US Open 2016 semi-final
- September 24, 2016

But with Wawrinka saving six straight break points during one stretch in the second set, Nishikori's legs started to go. Djokovic started making miscue after miscue, and Monfils won three games in a row before dropping a set for the first time all tournament . (more...)

Serena Out Of Wuhan, Beijing - Targets Singapore Return
- September 24, 2016

Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Wuhan and China Opens due to a persistent shoulder injury and is targeting a return to action in next month's WTA Finals in Singapore, the world number two said on Friday. Williams announced her withdrawal just hours before the Wuhan Open draw ceremony took place. Although she reached the Australian and French Open finals and captured the Wimbledon title, she has played only eight tournaments and won only two. (more...)

Duke vs. Notre Dame: Game Preview, Prediction and Players to Watch
- September 24, 2016

Later in the second, Irish return man Miles Boykin muffed a punt which the Spartans recovered. 12 Notre Dame Fighting Irish into a critical matchup against the No. "We should look at ourselves and find out what we can do better", Kelly said. Northwestern 24, Duke 13: Clayton Thorson threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns, Justin Jackson rushed for 94 yards in Evanston, Illinois. (more...)

Curtis Granderson hits two extra-inning home runs to propel Mets
- September 24, 2016

A big league-worst 55-95, Minnesota was swept in a series for the 14th time this season and has lost seven straight games against the Mets . The win, coupled with the St. "We have no plans yet". Jorge Polanco was born nine days after Bartolo Colon signed his first professional contract, a happenstance that occurs with greater regularity the longer Colon remains in the major leagues. (more...)

BMW Championship: Dustin Johnson beats Paul Casey to take title
- September 24, 2016

Johnson opened with a birdie to seize a four-stroke edge, squandered the lead after back-to-back lip-out bogeys at the second and third combined with consecutive Casey birdies, but then birdied four of the next five holes and roared to victory. (more...)

Offense should thrive in Rams-Bucs clash
- September 24, 2016

The Los Angeles Rams look to get a game above a.500 record and build on their upset win over the Seattle Seahawks. Barron faces his former team for the second time Sunday when Los Angeles (1-1) visits Raymond James Stadium. That's exactly what they got as they took the opening kickoff and drove 70 yards in six plays in just 1:55, ending with a 40-yard touchdown pass from Everett to Flipper Anderson to cut the Bucs' lead to 27-10. (more...)

North America D Ekblad returning to Florida
- September 24, 2016

Well, we know the old addage in this sport and other sports right? "Hopefully, teams don't take us lightly". "I told them they were a much better team than they think they were". Both team are now tied with 2 points (1-1 record) in Group B. "I didn't expect it, so, you're surprised", Markstrom saidt. "That happens when you're young and inexperienced". (more...)

Troy Williams leads clutch late drive vs. USC
- September 24, 2016

That's the bottom line ". Patrick made the biggest play with his go-ahead touchdown catch as he fell backward into the end zone. Cool, calm, and poised, he would complete nine passes for 109 yards and a touchdown. First, it was Darnold who fumbled after a 14-yard scramble on the Utah 15-yard-line. The Dodgers came from behind in the ninth inning September 19 to defeat the Giants, 2-1, after being one-hit by Madison Bumgarner over seven innings. (more...)

Steph Curry Says He Will "Most Likely Stand" During The National Anthem
- September 24, 2016

Durant stated, "I'm behind anyone who stands up for what they believe in". "So, do whatever you feel is best that will help you do whatever you believe". "Sitting or kneeling down during the national anthem is a disgrace to those people who have served and now serve our country". In 1996, then-Denver Nuggets player Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf created controversy when he refused to stand for the anthem before games, saying the flag was a symbol of oppression in the nation, and that the USA had a long ... (more...)

Arsenal gunning for battling Costa
- September 24, 2016

Wenger certainly has no plans of getting involved in yet another dispute with the former Chelsea boss. An excerpt from the book reads: "A few days later, he was still pumped up about it all, telling me: 'When Mr Wenger criticises CFC and Man Utd over the deal with Mata..." Wenger refused to respond to the alleged comment ahead of Arsenal's match with Chelsea , saying he was not in a "destructive mode, ever" and would not be reading the book. (more...)

Eddie Howe: 'We can't dwell on Manchester City defeat'
- September 24, 2016

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe applauded Manchester City as the superior side in their match, as City dominated 4-0. "I have no problem with the fact that the Premier League doesn't have as many English, or British, managers as it should", the 38-year-old told BBC TV's The Premier League Show. (more...)

Manchester City not yet ready to compete against Europe's best - Guardiola
- September 24, 2016

I am happy for him. "But overall, it is a big compliment for the performance, because I know how hard it is to come here and play as we did, especially in the first half". "We were punished by a bad first half - my responsibility - and punished by Mark's bad decisions in the second half, but that's football". "We created enough chances - at the end [of the first half] United had the goal". (more...)

Conforto, Robles, Mets top Phils, stay atop wild-card race
- September 24, 2016

In terms of opponents' winning percentage, no team in either league has an easier September schedule than the New York Mets. Cabrera stepped to the plate with 1 out and 2 on as the Mets trailed 6-8 in the 11th inning, and he saved the day, taking an Edubray Ramos offering yard to win the game. (more...)

Wentz long way from matching Big Ben's rookie season
- September 24, 2016

But Sam Bradford was traded, and coach Doug Pederson made a decision to replace him with Wentz, the second-overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft . "I never really wanted to leave but that's sometimes how free agency goes", he said. Brandon Graham and Connor Barwin moved to defensive end after playing linebacker in former coordinator Billy Davis' 3-4 system. You look at the Eagles first two opponents-the always hapless Browns and now hapless Bears-and it's understandable why so many ... (more...)

Stoke vs West Brom in the Premier League
- September 24, 2016

Mark Hughes has strongly defended his record as Stoke City manager and insisted he has total faith in the players' ability to climb the table, with the Welshman dismissing reports of dressing-room unrest after a poor start to the season and claiming there are no parallels to be drawn with his dismal experience at Queens Park Rangers. (more...)

Rio's Paralympic Games Are History
- September 24, 2016

One of the highlights at the ceremony was Jonathan Bastos, a Brazilian who was born without arms yet is an accomplished musician, playing instruments with his feet. Before the event, the goal set by the Brazilian Paralympic Committee was for Brazil to be in the top five. Notwithstanding the reduction, the country accumulated 72 total medals, 29 more than the performance at London. (more...)

Heat forward Chris Bosh fails physical
- September 24, 2016

Miami Herald reported that Bosh is finally allowed to take physical exam for a clearance to play in the next season. The Heat announced Friday that they still can not clear Bosh for a resumption of basketball activities, based on the result of his preseason physical - a series of tests conducted over the past few days. (more...)