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Rory McIlroy: FedEx Cup triumph marks accomplishment of long-standing career goal
- September 28, 2016
Almost two hours later, he holed a 15-foot birdie putt on the fourth extra hole to win at East Lake in a playoff and claim the $10 million FedEx Cup bonus. "You guys probably had more conversations with Davis Love than I have", Chappell said. I put the practice hours in and don't let what's written about my game influence my performance. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
Almost two hours later, he holed a 15-foot birdie putt on the fourth extra hole to win at East Lake in a playoff and claim the $10 million FedEx Cup bonus. "You guys probably had more conversations with Davis Love than I have", Chappell said. I put the practice hours in and don't let what's written about my game influence my performance. (more...)
Mayor eager to work with Bucks president on race relations
- September 28, 2016
In July of a year ago a new ownership group came in and was able to convince the state to pony up $250 million for a new arena to replace the aging Bradley Center as the home of the team. "Very bluntly, Milwaukee is the most segregated, racist place I've ever experienced in my life", Feigin said at the Rotary Club in Madison , Wisconsin, last week. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
In July of a year ago a new ownership group came in and was able to convince the state to pony up $250 million for a new arena to replace the aging Bradley Center as the home of the team. "Very bluntly, Milwaukee is the most segregated, racist place I've ever experienced in my life", Feigin said at the Rotary Club in Madison , Wisconsin, last week. (more...)
LeBron supports Kaepernick but will stand during anthem
- September 28, 2016
LeBron James gave his thoughts on Colin Kaepernick's protest during the national anthem Monday afternoon. Kaepernick also inspired high school football players to take part in the protests. The NBA preseason starts Saturday with the Warriors and Raptors playing in Vancouver, and the Mavericks and Pelicans playing in Bossier City, Louisiana, just outside of Shreveport. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
LeBron James gave his thoughts on Colin Kaepernick's protest during the national anthem Monday afternoon. Kaepernick also inspired high school football players to take part in the protests. The NBA preseason starts Saturday with the Warriors and Raptors playing in Vancouver, and the Mavericks and Pelicans playing in Bossier City, Louisiana, just outside of Shreveport. (more...)
Arnold Palmer's legacy overshadows the Ryder Cup
- September 28, 2016
There would be no PGA Tour Champions without Arnold Palmer . Flowers and mementos adorn a makeshift memorial honoring the late golf great Arnold Palmer at Palmer's parking spot at the Golf Channel studios in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Sept. "It's a great loss". Organizers of the British Open have paid tribute to Arnold Palmer for his "immeasurable" contribution to golf's oldest major. He was also working with Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Lee Trevino on designing a new golf course. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
There would be no PGA Tour Champions without Arnold Palmer . Flowers and mementos adorn a makeshift memorial honoring the late golf great Arnold Palmer at Palmer's parking spot at the Golf Channel studios in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Sept. "It's a great loss". Organizers of the British Open have paid tribute to Arnold Palmer for his "immeasurable" contribution to golf's oldest major. He was also working with Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Lee Trevino on designing a new golf course. (more...)
Leicester finds cure to Premier League woes with Champions League
- September 28, 2016
The Algeria striker had scored five goals in three games for former side Sporting against Porto already in 2016, earning him a nickname of the "Dragon Slayer" in reference to Porto's moniker - the Dragons. The ball falls to Mahrez 25 yards out, his effort is drilled low and pushed wide by Casillas. It's sent in but Leicester head away. The sequence includes a goal against Porto earlier this season and it was no surprise that the man who arrived on transfer deadline day in a £29m deal ... (more...)
- September 28, 2016
The Algeria striker had scored five goals in three games for former side Sporting against Porto already in 2016, earning him a nickname of the "Dragon Slayer" in reference to Porto's moniker - the Dragons. The ball falls to Mahrez 25 yards out, his effort is drilled low and pushed wide by Casillas. It's sent in but Leicester head away. The sequence includes a goal against Porto earlier this season and it was no surprise that the man who arrived on transfer deadline day in a £29m deal ... (more...)
Son strikes again to give Tottenham 1-0 win in Moscow
- September 28, 2016
Pochettino reported that Danny Rose, Eric Dier, Mousa Dembélé and Moussa Sissoko had remained in London with Kane, as they nursed injuries of what he suggested were of minor severity. "The question is not how are we going to defend against them at set-pieces, but how we are going defend against their attacking potential overall". (more...)
- September 28, 2016
Pochettino reported that Danny Rose, Eric Dier, Mousa Dembélé and Moussa Sissoko had remained in London with Kane, as they nursed injuries of what he suggested were of minor severity. "The question is not how are we going to defend against them at set-pieces, but how we are going defend against their attacking potential overall". (more...)
Cubs continue dominance of Pirates in 6-4 win
- September 28, 2016
Chris Coghlan gave still-streaking Chicago an early lead with a three-run triple in the second inning and the Cubs built on what was already the majors' best record with a 6-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. "The hundred is very significant", Maddon said. "There's a lot to be happy with". Pitt managed eight hits and eight walks with Andrew McCutchen knocking in two while Gregory Polanco drove in another. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
Chris Coghlan gave still-streaking Chicago an early lead with a three-run triple in the second inning and the Cubs built on what was already the majors' best record with a 6-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. "The hundred is very significant", Maddon said. "There's a lot to be happy with". Pitt managed eight hits and eight walks with Andrew McCutchen knocking in two while Gregory Polanco drove in another. (more...)
Mauricio Pochettino hints at Jan Vertonghen deal
- September 28, 2016
The visitors put together their first real threat in the 11th minute when Kieran Trippier and Erik Lamela combined to produce a whipped cross that fell for Vincent Janssen, but he couldn't direct it on target, and was flagged for offside. It is impossible to be all agreed on those but we need to be clear and I need to be clear on my judgement to keep the key players and all the players I believe can be important for the future of the club. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
The visitors put together their first real threat in the 11th minute when Kieran Trippier and Erik Lamela combined to produce a whipped cross that fell for Vincent Janssen, but he couldn't direct it on target, and was flagged for offside. It is impossible to be all agreed on those but we need to be clear and I need to be clear on my judgement to keep the key players and all the players I believe can be important for the future of the club. (more...)
Charlie Nicholas states his prediction for CSKA Moscow v Tottenham
- September 28, 2016
He rebuked the 24-year-old, who has scored four goals in his last two league games as Spurs rose to second in the English Premier League table, for his "problematic" behaviour. We will see with Mousa. Son simply looks much more settled, more content, happier than last season. In small-sided games, he's always one of the best. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
He rebuked the 24-year-old, who has scored four goals in his last two league games as Spurs rose to second in the English Premier League table, for his "problematic" behaviour. We will see with Mousa. Son simply looks much more settled, more content, happier than last season. In small-sided games, he's always one of the best. (more...)
Canada advances to World Cup of Hockey final
- September 28, 2016
Slovak-born Tomas Tatar's second goal - assisted by Norway's Mats Zuccarello and Slovenia's Anze Kopitar 3 minutes 43 seconds into sudden-death play - triggered a singing, bouncing celebration among players who barely knew each other a few weeks ago but have become brothers during this exhilarating and extraordinary ride. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
Slovak-born Tomas Tatar's second goal - assisted by Norway's Mats Zuccarello and Slovenia's Anze Kopitar 3 minutes 43 seconds into sudden-death play - triggered a singing, bouncing celebration among players who barely knew each other a few weeks ago but have become brothers during this exhilarating and extraordinary ride. (more...)
Marlins Players to All Wear Jose Fernandez's Jersey Number For Monday's Game
- September 28, 2016
Fans photograph a makeshift memorial for Jose Fernandez. Some prayed. Some cried. There is no sense to a life ended like that, in a way that is so meaningless. There were pregame tributes and moments of silence for Fernandez across the majors. Marlins lefty Adam Conley was activated from the disabled list to start Monday's game. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
Fans photograph a makeshift memorial for Jose Fernandez. Some prayed. Some cried. There is no sense to a life ended like that, in a way that is so meaningless. There were pregame tributes and moments of silence for Fernandez across the majors. Marlins lefty Adam Conley was activated from the disabled list to start Monday's game. (more...)
Yankees avoid sweep, beat Blue Jays 7-5 in testy game
- September 28, 2016
Marco Estrada , who did not factor in the decision Sunday despite allowing only one run in seven innings, feels the revival of the Blue Jays goes beyond the three straight wins to open the final seven-game home stand of the season. If it were the Orioles or Tigers or some other rival who was pitching inside and hitting their players, or if it was during a dry spell and felt they needed something to rally around, I could nearly see myself defending some sort of retaliation. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
Marco Estrada , who did not factor in the decision Sunday despite allowing only one run in seven innings, feels the revival of the Blue Jays goes beyond the three straight wins to open the final seven-game home stand of the season. If it were the Orioles or Tigers or some other rival who was pitching inside and hitting their players, or if it was during a dry spell and felt they needed something to rally around, I could nearly see myself defending some sort of retaliation. (more...)
Wozniacki to face Osaka in Pan-Pacific Open final
- September 28, 2016
Japanese teenager Osaka takes on Svitolina in her first tour semi-final later today. Friday's other quarter finals see Belarussian qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich tackle Japanese wild card Naomi Osaka, while top-seeded Garbine Muguruza , of Spain, faces eighth-seeded Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, of Russian Federation. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
Japanese teenager Osaka takes on Svitolina in her first tour semi-final later today. Friday's other quarter finals see Belarussian qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich tackle Japanese wild card Naomi Osaka, while top-seeded Garbine Muguruza , of Spain, faces eighth-seeded Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, of Russian Federation. (more...)
Tomlin, Indians shut down White Sox
- September 28, 2016
Rodon can not afford to relax against the first-place Indians (83-61), who hold a six-game lead in the American League Central and are on track to claim their first division title since 2007. 13, 2016, in Chicago. But Francona said neither he or his team are feeling pressure as they try to wrap up the division. "Once my stuff (pregame preparation) is in a bundle and I'm ready to go, I have fun the rest of the day", Francona said. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
Rodon can not afford to relax against the first-place Indians (83-61), who hold a six-game lead in the American League Central and are on track to claim their first division title since 2007. 13, 2016, in Chicago. But Francona said neither he or his team are feeling pressure as they try to wrap up the division. "Once my stuff (pregame preparation) is in a bundle and I'm ready to go, I have fun the rest of the day", Francona said. (more...)
Raiders defence comes up big to beat Titans
- September 28, 2016
Truly, that the Raiders can not stop anyone is one of the most shocking early-season developments around the league. And that prompted head coach Jack Del Rio to tell the media, "I think it's time to see Karl Joseph ". That was after an unnecessary roughness penalty on Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan pushed Tennessee back from the Oakland 3. Titans. The Raiders haven't woeful against the pass, but they've also struggled against the run, allowing 4.5 yards per carry. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
Truly, that the Raiders can not stop anyone is one of the most shocking early-season developments around the league. And that prompted head coach Jack Del Rio to tell the media, "I think it's time to see Karl Joseph ". That was after an unnecessary roughness penalty on Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan pushed Tennessee back from the Oakland 3. Titans. The Raiders haven't woeful against the pass, but they've also struggled against the run, allowing 4.5 yards per carry. (more...)
Marlins players will all wear No. 16 in honor of Jose Fernandez
- September 28, 2016
It sat among the floral bouquets and teddy bears and votive candles and baseballs and Marlins caps. Fans established a makeshift memorial on the plaza outside the ballpark entrance, leaving dozens of flower arrangements daisies, carnations, roses and lilies, the result as colorful as Fernandez's personality. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
It sat among the floral bouquets and teddy bears and votive candles and baseballs and Marlins caps. Fans established a makeshift memorial on the plaza outside the ballpark entrance, leaving dozens of flower arrangements daisies, carnations, roses and lilies, the result as colorful as Fernandez's personality. (more...)
Dustin Pedroia danced his way into best slide of the Major League Baseball season
- September 28, 2016
As he said in his Tribune post, some players are born to be Yankees. Safe to say, Ortiz should count on that feeling at least once more. It seemed he got the Yankees more times than he didn't, but if you are competitive and live for the big moments as a fan, you wanted to see the Yankees go at him. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
As he said in his Tribune post, some players are born to be Yankees. Safe to say, Ortiz should count on that feeling at least once more. It seemed he got the Yankees more times than he didn't, but if you are competitive and live for the big moments as a fan, you wanted to see the Yankees go at him. (more...)
Miami Marlins to honor star pitcher Jose Fernandez
- September 28, 2016
Every player on the Marlins will be wearing Fernandez's No. 16 instead of their regular jersey number as a tribute to their lost teammate. Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon paid tribute to Fernandez with a T-shirt during batting practice. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
Every player on the Marlins will be wearing Fernandez's No. 16 instead of their regular jersey number as a tribute to their lost teammate. Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon paid tribute to Fernandez with a T-shirt during batting practice. (more...)
Zinedine Zidane denies 'rift' with Cristiano Ronaldo
- September 28, 2016
After the restart, Dortmund started where they left off yet they remained sloppy with their finish allowing Real Madrid to grab the lead again after Varane poked home a square pass from Karim Benzema to make it 2-1 on the scoreboards in 68th minute. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
After the restart, Dortmund started where they left off yet they remained sloppy with their finish allowing Real Madrid to grab the lead again after Varane poked home a square pass from Karim Benzema to make it 2-1 on the scoreboards in 68th minute. (more...)
Vikings place Adrian Peterson on injured reserve
- September 28, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS-How good is the Vikings' defense? Those are all games in which both teams should feel confident their defense can keep stuffing the run, sacking the passer and getting big takeaways. It is the safer of the two, which means the final word may eventually come from Peterson himself. Bradford threw for just 171 yards, but that's all the Vikings needed. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS-How good is the Vikings' defense? Those are all games in which both teams should feel confident their defense can keep stuffing the run, sacking the passer and getting big takeaways. It is the safer of the two, which means the final word may eventually come from Peterson himself. Bradford threw for just 171 yards, but that's all the Vikings needed. (more...)
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