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Son Found After 8 Days Lost at Sea, Mother's Fate a Mystery
- September 27, 2016

Hartstein said Carman was a generous and thoughtful friend who "addressed her friends' needs whether they knew they needed it or not" and worked providing in-home care for families of children with disabilities. Nathan Carman was found Sunday by a freighter on the Atlantic Ocean about 100 nautical miles south of Martha's Vineyard . Linda Carman told The Courant at the time that Nathan, who has Asperger syndrome, had an incredibly close bond with his horse Cruise and was devastated when ... (more...)

Wozniacki beats Radwanska again to reach Pan Pacific final
- September 27, 2016

Former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki denied teenage sensation Naomi Osaka her first title on the WTA Tour with a 7-5, 6-3 win in the Pan Pacific Open final on Sunday. Wozniacki had twice come from a break down in the first set, but she rolled out to a 5-0 lead in the second. But she had to claw her way back from 3-1 down in both the second and third sets against Radwanska, finally ending the Pole's resistance on her fourth match point by forcing her into a loose forehand she dumped tamely ... (more...)

Wenger hails Arsenal after win over Chelsea
- September 27, 2016

With Wenger celebrating his 20th anniversary as Arsenal manager this week, it was a fitting tribute by the players for the Frenchman, who officially took over at the London club on October 1, 1996. "It (Coquelin) is a knee problem - the same problem as a year ago". "He has a knee injury at the same place he had previous year at West Brom", Wenger said. (more...)

USC upset denied by Utah comeback; Trojans fall to 1-3
- September 27, 2016

ABOUT UTAH (3-0, 0-0): The Utes delivered 10 sacks against San Jose and look to get after Darnold against one of the most experienced offensive lines in the country. The loss was fresh, but in six days, they faced another Pac-12 road test at Utah . The Utes are two for two on fourth down. Jackson is an explosive player on defense, offense and special teams, and he can make a big play every time the ball comes near him. (more...)

NFL Picks: Broncos Vs. Bengals Week 3 Game Odds, Predictions
- September 27, 2016

The Denver Broncos had a successful second half performance by Trevor Siemian to go to 3-0 to start the season. "This is a winning team by far", Jones said. Asked on Monday if he will change his style in light of his three-game suspension, Burfict said, "Why would I change anything?" "I taught him everything I know pass-rush wise". (more...)

Arsenal's Xhaka needs time to adjust - Wenger
- September 27, 2016

Sanchez took responsibility ahead of regular taker Santi Cazorla but Hull goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic saved his effort. "I thought the first 40 minutes, up until the sending off, were quite even though Arsenal had a lot of the ball". "Well, look, I started him past year because I've seen that there's something in him that is quality of vision, quality of give and go, his movement", Wenger said of Iwobi . (more...)

Eagles off to surprising 13-3 lead over Steelers at halftime
- September 27, 2016

Sproles feinted inside, outside, inside, safety Sean Davis running in front of him, trying to look back to get a bead but never finding Sproles, until Sproles was crossing into the end zone and it didn't matter. We've got to have a better plan. "We have to execute better". The Philadelphia Eagles' starting quarterback has completed 60.6 percent of his passes for 658 yards and three touchdowns. (more...)

Miami Marlins will all wear number 16 in tribute to Jose Fernandez
- September 27, 2016

Autopsies can however confirm all in the coming days. "I just can't believe he is gone". "It brought me to tears". The Marlins pitcher died early Sunday morning in a boating accident off the coast of Miami Beach. Fernández's team paid tribute by painting his number 16 on the pitching mound and leaving a hat and flowers. Among the most memorable words Fernandez is remembered for having shared with his teammates is the quote "You were born into freedom, you don't understand freedom". (more...)

Carson Wentz's bandwagon is getting full
- September 27, 2016

Whatever else might be said of the game-and you can rest assured that we will have a great deal to say over the course of the next week, and have already had much to say in the hours after the game-at the very least, Brown does deserve credit for bouncing back after having one of his more uninspiring outings in years. (more...)

Ryan Fitzpatrick: It's on me and I'll rebound
- September 27, 2016

This wasn't the usual quick kill. No quarterback had thrown six interceptions in a game since 2007, and if we're talking about the coverage here, no team has had six interceptions without even a single sack since 1986. It still did a day after a 24-3 loss at Kansas City. He was actually very fortunate that the Chiefs dropped a few passes or else he would have entered the National Football League record book for most interceptions thrown (seven) in a game. (more...)

Panthers D Ekblad out of World Cup of Hockey
- September 27, 2016

The Maple Leafs defenceman played a game-high 23 minutes on Monday and scored a goal. Team USA would have been better with players such as North America's Johnny Gaudreau, a South Jersey native. Ekblad played more than 23 minutes against Finland and the Team North America defense struggled mightily without him at times against Russian Federation. (more...)

West Ham's season summed up by amusing viral video
- September 27, 2016

I do that when we are winning also. The Saints' chief creator, Dusan Tadic, freed Bertrand once more after 40 minutes, whose pull back was expertly slotted home by Austin. But definitely these are the same players and same manager and crowd that were doing it past year. Austin's goal and assist at the Olympic Stadium gave Southampton a 3-0 victory over a team whose top official had said he wouldn't sign the player due to the state of his knee. (more...)

Arnold Palmer, a golfing king with a common touch, dies at 87
- September 27, 2016

Arnold and I formed a very special relationship over a period of eight years during the development of Top of the Rock Ozarks Heritage Preserve. Long before the age of social media, Palmer was the first golfer to attract his own special following - " Arnie's Army " - diehard fans who surrounded every green to cheer him on, win or lose. (more...)

West ham owners: be assured we will sort the problems out
- September 27, 2016

The memorable win over Manchester United in the last game at Upton Park may just have papered over the cracks appearing in a team already on the slide. It is not an excuse, but it is a reason. "Everyone was buzzing off of last season, but then people get carried away, as this club does, and starts talking about the Champions League, but at the minute we are just looking for points". (more...)

Chip Kelly isn't ready to make a switch at QB
- September 27, 2016

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Blaine Gabbert is reportedly in danger of losing his starting job after his terrible performance in Sunday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Michael Bennett, for one, believes the 49ers would be better with Kaepernick under center. "I thought it was OK", Kelly said. "Oh yeah, I'm always ready to step on that field and looking forward to that opportunity". (more...)

With MCL sprain, Russell Wilson uncertain for Jets
- September 27, 2016

For the second time in three weeks, Wilson's health was the primary topic the day after a Seahawks victory. But Wilson's status is going to be the single biggest question the Seahawks deal with this week, ranging everywhere from how much he practices during the week to whether he should play against the Jets with the reality that Seattle has a bye week afterward. (more...)

Barack Obama opens historic African American Museum in Washington
- September 27, 2016

Obama praised the museum as a pure illustration of the historical contrasts in "the American story. one of suffering and of delight, one of fear but also of hope". Obama said the history displayed in the museum is "a story that perhaps needs to be told now more than ever". After his speech, Obama rang in the opening by clanging a 500-pound bell from the First Baptist Church in Williamsburg, Virginia, which was founded by slaves and free blacks in 1776. (more...)

Wenger praises 'nearly perfect' performance as Arsenal crush Chelsea
- September 27, 2016

But we know that we'll face a team, a good team, a big rival. The 66-year-old celebrates 20 years at the Arsenal helm next week but has not tasted Premier League victory over Chelsea since 2011. What was a big blow for him was not to go to the Euros. MORE: Get TREBLE the odds on any sports bet. It came to many fans surprise when Wenger chose to stick to his guns and continue to play Francis Coquelin ahead of summer signing Granit Xhaka, despite the Swiss international's great start ... (more...)

Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez shared baby news just before his sudden death
- September 27, 2016

Also, while the area is well lit at night by South Beach's neon hotels and condominiums, this also creates a glare that can make spotting a safe route through the channel more hard, Claus said. The Miami Marlins released a statement about Fernandez's death saying that they are "devastated by the tragic loss of Jose Fernandez ". Many current and former Major League Baseball players took to social media to express their sorrow and dismay over the death of the young rising star. (more...)

Jose Fernandez Remembered As 'Special' Ballplayer By High School Coach
- September 27, 2016

Investigators inspect an overturned boat as it rests on a jetty after a crash, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, off Miami Beach, Fla. "There was just joy with him when he played", Mattingly said. Fernandez would have been scheduled to start tonight's game for the Marlins. Veloz also said that Fernandez died from trauma; not drowning. "There's a lot of lights, there's a lot of markers for the cruise ships " red lights flashing, green lights flashing, white lights flashing, and there's a lot of boats ... (more...)