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Champions Ivory Coast, Gabon top 2017 Afcon seeds
- September 29, 2016
It was also made a decision to give more importance to the recent editions of the Afcon; 2015 multiplied by a co-efficient of 3, 2013 by 2 and 1 for 2012. Gabon will head Group A, Ivory coast top Group C, while a draw will be conducted to determine which groups house Ghana and Algeria. Gabon, co-hosts of the 2012 Cup of Nations with Equatorial Guinea, stage the 2017 finals from January 14 to February 5 in Libreville, Franceville, Port Gentil and Oyem. (more...)
- September 29, 2016
It was also made a decision to give more importance to the recent editions of the Afcon; 2015 multiplied by a co-efficient of 3, 2013 by 2 and 1 for 2012. Gabon will head Group A, Ivory coast top Group C, while a draw will be conducted to determine which groups house Ghana and Algeria. Gabon, co-hosts of the 2012 Cup of Nations with Equatorial Guinea, stage the 2017 finals from January 14 to February 5 in Libreville, Franceville, Port Gentil and Oyem. (more...)
UCLA to trim its tailback rotation after rushing woes
- September 29, 2016
We want to show we can play and beat these guys". McCaffrey was held to 59 yards on 10 carries and Burns had only 63 yards passing while completing seven of 12 attempts. Kicker Conrad Ukropina was called on frequently to keep Stanford in the game, and the fifth-year senior obliged by going a flawless 3-for-3 to keep the Cardinal within a possession of their Southern Californian rivals. (more...)
- September 29, 2016
We want to show we can play and beat these guys". McCaffrey was held to 59 yards on 10 carries and Burns had only 63 yards passing while completing seven of 12 attempts. Kicker Conrad Ukropina was called on frequently to keep Stanford in the game, and the fifth-year senior obliged by going a flawless 3-for-3 to keep the Cardinal within a possession of their Southern Californian rivals. (more...)
Guardiola: City Will Find Top Four Finish Tough
- September 29, 2016
And Guardiola, one of the guys who know the most about football today, thinks the Citizens actually need a setback, a bad result and a bad performance in order to improve. Home and away defeats against Mauricio Pochettino's side last season severely undermined Pellegrini's title challenge and it will be most fascinating to see how Guardiola approaches that tactical battle. (more...)
- September 29, 2016
And Guardiola, one of the guys who know the most about football today, thinks the Citizens actually need a setback, a bad result and a bad performance in order to improve. Home and away defeats against Mauricio Pochettino's side last season severely undermined Pellegrini's title challenge and it will be most fascinating to see how Guardiola approaches that tactical battle. (more...)
Jose Aldo requests release from the UFC
- September 29, 2016
The request was reported by Brazilian news outlet Combate . Aldo also pointed out a time when he was featherweight champion and wanted to fight then 155-pound champion Anthony Pettis and his request was denied. McGregor, however, has not been interested in a rematch. He explained that his coach Dede Pederneiras' did try to talk him out of retirement and that he acquiesced, taking the fight at UFC 200 and beating Edgar for the interim featherweight title. (more...)
- September 29, 2016
The request was reported by Brazilian news outlet Combate . Aldo also pointed out a time when he was featherweight champion and wanted to fight then 155-pound champion Anthony Pettis and his request was denied. McGregor, however, has not been interested in a rematch. He explained that his coach Dede Pederneiras' did try to talk him out of retirement and that he acquiesced, taking the fight at UFC 200 and beating Edgar for the interim featherweight title. (more...)
Arsenal Gun Down Chelsea At The Emirates
- September 29, 2016
COQUELIN BLOW FOR ARSENAL The one black spot for Wenger was a first-half knee injury sustained by Francis Coquelin. It was a much needed win for Wenger's men who registered their first win against the Blues since 2011. "The players, the staff, the manager, we must all take responsibility". "The situation is that, every game, we concede minimum three goals ". Arsenal went ahead on 11 minutes and scored all their goals before half-time. (more...)
- September 29, 2016
COQUELIN BLOW FOR ARSENAL The one black spot for Wenger was a first-half knee injury sustained by Francis Coquelin. It was a much needed win for Wenger's men who registered their first win against the Blues since 2011. "The players, the staff, the manager, we must all take responsibility". "The situation is that, every game, we concede minimum three goals ". Arsenal went ahead on 11 minutes and scored all their goals before half-time. (more...)
Trojans blow a two-touchdown lead to Utah
- September 29, 2016
A battle of West Coast teams takes place Friday night in college football when the USC Trojans are on the road to play the Utah Utes. On Friday night, the Utah quarterback showed the storied program what it missed. The environment at Rice-Eccles Stadium should be electric with the crowd throwing a blackout and the hype around the fact that USC is in town. The 2017 Pac-12 Women's Basketball Tournament presented by New York Life begins March 2 from KeyArena and every game will be ... (more...)
- September 29, 2016
A battle of West Coast teams takes place Friday night in college football when the USC Trojans are on the road to play the Utah Utes. On Friday night, the Utah quarterback showed the storied program what it missed. The environment at Rice-Eccles Stadium should be electric with the crowd throwing a blackout and the hype around the fact that USC is in town. The 2017 Pac-12 Women's Basketball Tournament presented by New York Life begins March 2 from KeyArena and every game will be ... (more...)
Lions Comeback Attempt Falls Short At Green Bay
- September 29, 2016
Also encouraging was the fact that Eddie Lacy went over 100 yards on the ground on just 17 carries. Whatever problems the Packers' offense might have had in the first two weeks of the season, they weren't on display today in Green Bay. The Lions play the Chicago Bears (0-3) at Soldier Field on Sunday. When it looked like Dwayne Washington had been stuffed on third down on the one-yard line, Caldwell elected to go for the end zone on fourth down . (more...)
- September 29, 2016
Also encouraging was the fact that Eddie Lacy went over 100 yards on the ground on just 17 carries. Whatever problems the Packers' offense might have had in the first two weeks of the season, they weren't on display today in Green Bay. The Lions play the Chicago Bears (0-3) at Soldier Field on Sunday. When it looked like Dwayne Washington had been stuffed on third down on the one-yard line, Caldwell elected to go for the end zone on fourth down . (more...)
Cook, FSU look to get back on track against USF
- September 29, 2016
Last season against South Florida , the Seminoles' Saturday opponent, Cook ran for 266 yards. Touchdowns tend to top the reels of most running backs' highlight films. Amba Etta-Tawo caught 12 passes for a school-record 270 yards and 2 touchdowns and Syracuse (2-2) beat CT (2-2) 31-24 in East Hartford, Conn. "I'm very disappointed in our defense!" So, in a way, maybe the game offered an ideal outcome for Fisher: An emphatic win the week after a disappointing loss, with still enough ... (more...)
- September 29, 2016
Last season against South Florida , the Seminoles' Saturday opponent, Cook ran for 266 yards. Touchdowns tend to top the reels of most running backs' highlight films. Amba Etta-Tawo caught 12 passes for a school-record 270 yards and 2 touchdowns and Syracuse (2-2) beat CT (2-2) 31-24 in East Hartford, Conn. "I'm very disappointed in our defense!" So, in a way, maybe the game offered an ideal outcome for Fisher: An emphatic win the week after a disappointing loss, with still enough ... (more...)
Europe sends Sweden home from World Cup
- September 29, 2016
The most exciting parts of the period came right after the puck dropped and right before the horn sounded. 20 seconds in and Tomas Tatar had a nice drive to the net around Anton Stralman . Marchand pulled his team back to even just 1:12 after the Kuznetsov marker. He stopped 16-of-17 shots in the first, his brilliance continuing with 15 more saves in a second period controlled by the Canadians. (more...)
- September 29, 2016
The most exciting parts of the period came right after the puck dropped and right before the horn sounded. 20 seconds in and Tomas Tatar had a nice drive to the net around Anton Stralman . Marchand pulled his team back to even just 1:12 after the Kuznetsov marker. He stopped 16-of-17 shots in the first, his brilliance continuing with 15 more saves in a second period controlled by the Canadians. (more...)
Pat Riley: Chris Bosh's Heat career is 'likely over'
- September 29, 2016
If Chris Bosh plays in the National Basketball Association again, it doesn't sound as if it will be with the Miami Heat. Bosh learned last week that he had failed a medical examination and was not cleared to participate with the Heat during this week's training camp in the Bahamas. (more...)
- September 29, 2016
If Chris Bosh plays in the National Basketball Association again, it doesn't sound as if it will be with the Miami Heat. Bosh learned last week that he had failed a medical examination and was not cleared to participate with the Heat during this week's training camp in the Bahamas. (more...)
Rory McIlroy secures $11.5m play-off payoff at Tour Championship
- September 29, 2016
He followed that with a tap-in birdie at 18 to cap a 64 to join Moore, who also carded a 64, and Chappell, who shot a 66, on 12-under par 268. Johnson, the FedEx Cup leader, made birdies on holes five and six before a mixed back nine, which included two bogeys. (more...)
- September 29, 2016
He followed that with a tap-in birdie at 18 to cap a 64 to join Moore, who also carded a 64, and Chappell, who shot a 66, on 12-under par 268. Johnson, the FedEx Cup leader, made birdies on holes five and six before a mixed back nine, which included two bogeys. (more...)
Pats QB Brissett has injured right thumb
- September 29, 2016
The Texans (2-1) were done in by a number of things Thursday night, none more glaring than turnovers on special teams. The Patriots are 3-0 after defeating the Houston Texans 27-0 on Thursday. Here it is two years later and Gray only has 588 rushing yards for his career. "A lot of the veteran players stepped up and helped me out a lot, giving me confidence, the coaching staff gave me confidence, just everything went from there", said Brissett, a third-round pick out of North Carolina ... (more...)
- September 29, 2016
The Texans (2-1) were done in by a number of things Thursday night, none more glaring than turnovers on special teams. The Patriots are 3-0 after defeating the Houston Texans 27-0 on Thursday. Here it is two years later and Gray only has 588 rushing yards for his career. "A lot of the veteran players stepped up and helped me out a lot, giving me confidence, the coaching staff gave me confidence, just everything went from there", said Brissett, a third-round pick out of North Carolina ... (more...)
Martin Shkreli auctions punch to the face
- September 29, 2016
Martin Shkreli, the founder and chief executive of Turing Pharmaceuticals, infamously raised the cost of life-saving treatment for people with HIV and weakened immune systems from $13.50 per pill to $750 a year ago. You could also send a surrogate, maybe: Shkreli responded in the affirmative when one prospective bidder asked if Mike Tyson could deliver the punch in his stead. (more...)
- September 29, 2016
Martin Shkreli, the founder and chief executive of Turing Pharmaceuticals, infamously raised the cost of life-saving treatment for people with HIV and weakened immune systems from $13.50 per pill to $750 a year ago. You could also send a surrogate, maybe: Shkreli responded in the affirmative when one prospective bidder asked if Mike Tyson could deliver the punch in his stead. (more...)
Boston Red Sox: Pitching leads to 11th straight W
- September 29, 2016
They're playing error-free baseball: In the 11-game streak, the Red Sox haven't committed an error. Veteran designated hitter David Ortiz went 3-for-5 with a double in his final game at Tropicana Field on Sunday, lifting the Boston Red Sox to their 11th straight win with a 3-2 victory in 10 innings over the Tampa Bay Rays . (more...)
- September 29, 2016
They're playing error-free baseball: In the 11-game streak, the Red Sox haven't committed an error. Veteran designated hitter David Ortiz went 3-for-5 with a double in his final game at Tropicana Field on Sunday, lifting the Boston Red Sox to their 11th straight win with a 3-2 victory in 10 innings over the Tampa Bay Rays . (more...)
Theo Walcott says Arsenal have the experience to win big games
- September 29, 2016
And that's not always easy to find a good balance in this kind of game. We must change this. It had been a bad season for him, losing his place in the Arsenal team, starting just one of their final 14 matches of the season. "I don't want to talk about the mistakes because it's not right for the player". "I don't like this". Today was a good test to see if that was real, if we could continue to move upwards. (more...)
- September 29, 2016
And that's not always easy to find a good balance in this kind of game. We must change this. It had been a bad season for him, losing his place in the Arsenal team, starting just one of their final 14 matches of the season. "I don't want to talk about the mistakes because it's not right for the player". "I don't like this". Today was a good test to see if that was real, if we could continue to move upwards. (more...)
Premier League rumours: Chelsea Keane on Burnley defender
- September 29, 2016
The Daily Mail now understand sChelsea manager Antonio Conte has identified the England Under-21 global as a long-term replacement for John Terry, with the club's defensive limitations ruthlessly exposed in recent weeks by Arsenal and Liverpool. (more...)
- September 29, 2016
The Daily Mail now understand sChelsea manager Antonio Conte has identified the England Under-21 global as a long-term replacement for John Terry, with the club's defensive limitations ruthlessly exposed in recent weeks by Arsenal and Liverpool. (more...)
Fitzpatrick throws 6 INTs in Jets' 24-3 loss to KC
- September 29, 2016
Honestly, there was no excuse for losing so soundly. It's not going to be the last time we face adversity. His six interceptions tied a Jets record, one set three times by Joe Namath (who made it to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, if that's any more consolation). (more...)
- September 29, 2016
Honestly, there was no excuse for losing so soundly. It's not going to be the last time we face adversity. His six interceptions tied a Jets record, one set three times by Joe Namath (who made it to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, if that's any more consolation). (more...)
Black Caps in the fight on opening day
- September 29, 2016
As India won the toss and opted to bat first, the picture was clear and it went clearer when Gavaskar was talking about the pitch "This pitch is a little different because when we played, it was more brownish; now it's more beige-colored". The Indian spinners are going to enjoy the home conditions - the heat, the humidity, the dust demons and all - and the best way for Kumble and Kohli to blunt criticism against the pitches is by making the Indian batsmen raise the bar. (more...)
- September 29, 2016
As India won the toss and opted to bat first, the picture was clear and it went clearer when Gavaskar was talking about the pitch "This pitch is a little different because when we played, it was more brownish; now it's more beige-colored". The Indian spinners are going to enjoy the home conditions - the heat, the humidity, the dust demons and all - and the best way for Kumble and Kohli to blunt criticism against the pitches is by making the Indian batsmen raise the bar. (more...)
Team North America: Highlights and Review
- September 29, 2016
We looked slow, and that's not the way we play. Murray was on the wrong end of a young team's young mistakes. "We definitely let the team down there". That lapse was something McLellan said is a good teaching moment for his team that will help as the World Cup goes on. The Russians, needing a win after losing their opener 2-1 to Sweden, seemed happy to play their part in an end-to-end affair. (more...)
- September 29, 2016
We looked slow, and that's not the way we play. Murray was on the wrong end of a young team's young mistakes. "We definitely let the team down there". That lapse was something McLellan said is a good teaching moment for his team that will help as the World Cup goes on. The Russians, needing a win after losing their opener 2-1 to Sweden, seemed happy to play their part in an end-to-end affair. (more...)
NFL Scores and Reactions from Week 3 in the Midwest
- September 29, 2016
Not to mention that the Titans converted just two of their 12 third-down attempts on offense against the Raiders, a defense that came into Sunday's matchup allowing teams to convert 42.9 percent of their third downs. David Amerson had another stellar game in Tennessee, and for some reason the Titans kept throwing at him. Aside from their third-quarter touchdown, though, the Titans' offense couldn't execute and complete the comeback. (more...)
- September 29, 2016
Not to mention that the Titans converted just two of their 12 third-down attempts on offense against the Raiders, a defense that came into Sunday's matchup allowing teams to convert 42.9 percent of their third downs. David Amerson had another stellar game in Tennessee, and for some reason the Titans kept throwing at him. Aside from their third-quarter touchdown, though, the Titans' offense couldn't execute and complete the comeback. (more...)
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