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Pakistan survive West Indies late charge for 16-run victory
- September 29, 2016

Having lost the T20Is now, they will look to jump into the ODI format of the tour with something of a confidence-booster and that needs to come in the form of a T20I win in this third game. "So, our batting and the misuse of the first six overs were our downfall in the first two games". The 29-year-old was effective with the changes he made on the field and has been leading the way with the bat as well. (more...)

Cowboys' Bryant has hairline knee fracture, outlook unclear
- September 29, 2016

The Cowboys are 2-1 this season after Prescott on Sunday became the first Cowboys backup quarterback to win at AT&T Stadium since Jon Kitna. While Bryant remains the Cowboys' best-known, big-play threat Cole Beasley has been Prescott's favorite target. (more...)

Wentz, strong defence have Eagles off to 3-0 start
- September 29, 2016

It was week two of that season, with Chuck Noll the head coach and Bubby Brister the quarterback , that the Steelers lost to the Bengals by 31 points. I don't know if they are 34-3 over the Steelers good, but none of this is a mirage. We were highly penalized. "I am just happy to get this win and I am happy in the style we did it". (more...)

Muffed Punt Changes Saints-Falcons Game
- September 29, 2016

The Saints' De'Vante Harris collided with returner Tommylee Lewis before the ball arrived, and they both fell down. "We have to stop the run better than we stopped the run", coach Sean Payton said. Brees had just thrown his 305th pass without an interception - becoming only the fourth quarterback in National Football League history to throw 300 consecutive passes without a pick - when cornerback Brian Poole broke on a slant route to tip the ball out of the hands of Saints wide receiver ... (more...)

Walcott brace guides Arsenal to 2-0 win over Basel
- September 29, 2016

Coming five days after a 3-0 defeat of Chelsea that Wenger described as nearly flawless, another sublime display showed why the Arsenal fans who called for the Frenchman to quit during a turbulent last 18 months should be grateful he made a decision to stick around for a 20th year with the Gunners. (more...)

Klopp wants 'angry' Liverpool to get round Hull 'bus parking'
- September 29, 2016

Liverpool now sit in 6th place in the Premier League standings, having beaten both Arsenal and Chelsea away so far. Liverpool's only defeat has come against one of the smaller clubs, promoted Burnley. "We want to start on the front foot, to not give a breather to the opponents". It's not that important because development usually doesn't stop after a year, you should have more time. (more...)

Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez backs goalkeeper Matz Sels after Aston Villa error
- September 29, 2016

I don't think either team can be accused of playing with no desire or energy. But more often than not we were getting back in and dealing with that. 'We would have been upset if we hadn't got the goal, ' said their manager Paul Heckingbottom. (more...)

Siemian, Broncos torch Bengals in Cincy
- September 29, 2016

In Week Two, the Bengals gave up nearly 100 yards again (94 this time) to Steelers' running back DeAngelo Williams. "The guy came in and took command in the huddle. The fourth quarter has been Siemian's time to shine. Burfict sat out the first three games for his repeated illegal hits, including one during the Bengals' latest first-round playoff loss. (more...)

Rights group wants settlement soccer clubs to relocate inside Israel
- September 29, 2016

An official from the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) on Tuesday called on football's ruling body FIFA to ban Israeli teams from playing matches in Jewish-only settlements across the occupied West Bank. Israel has militarily occupied the West Bank since it seized the territory in the 1967 war. It said that "settlement football clubs provide part-time employment and recreational services to settlers, making the settlements more sustainable, thus propping up a system that exists ... (more...)

Bosox pen humiliated on day club wins AL East
- September 29, 2016

Joakim Soria (5-8) claimed the victory after pitching a scoreless inning, while Taylor Rogers (3-1) took the loss after allowing three runs in one-third of an inning. That kicked off a stretch of eight straight outs for Buchholz, who didn't allow a hit until Gardner led off the fourth with an infield hit. Owens' lone quality start in the bunch came against NY on April 29, when he allowed two runs on six hits and three walks in six innings without factoring in the decision. (more...)

Rookie RB Smallwood coming up large for Eagles
- September 29, 2016

In the second episode of The Philly Walkthrough, PennLive's Philadelphia sports podcast, Aaron Kasinitz and Daniel Gallen examine those questions and look at what lies ahead for the Eagles. Just one look at his 73-yard touchdown to Darren Sproles showed the difference between Wentz and the likes of Blaine Gabbert, Jake Locker and some of the recent quarterback busts that people were anxious he would emulate. (more...)

Cowboys WR Dez Bryant has hairline knee fracture
- September 29, 2016

He doesn't have the most passing touchdowns in the NFL (one), but he takes care of the football. Trevathan had surgery this week, and will be out at least a couple more week, presumably. Prescott is 2-1 in the regular season, and could be 3-0 had Terrance Williams gone out of bounds in Week 1 . Butler joined the Cowboys through a trade with Oakland last season after Bryant was injured in the season opener against the New York Giants. (more...)

Vin Scully's final call with Dodgers a walkoff home run
- September 29, 2016

Two Dodgers had struck out. Sportsnet L.A. presents the Dodgers, as they take on the Colorado Rockies. "I was hoping the team would win the game 10-0 and there would be no tension, and it would be a nice easy day", Scully said, looking out at the sea of faces turned toward his booth. (more...)

Yankee Stadium wedding proposal goes painfully awry
- September 29, 2016

The Yankees may have beat the Red Sox Tuesday night, but one die-hard fan of the Bronx Bombers nearly blew it. The video board showed Fox opening a Kay Jewelers box, but the ring was missing. "It probably only took about five minutes until it was found , but it was the worst five minutes of my life". A couple in NY has a very memorable engagement story, even if it didn't go quite as planned. (more...)

Hilton, Colts outrun Chargers for 1st win
- September 29, 2016

Hilton who split two defenders for a 67-yard catch and run, putting the Colts on top 26-22. It started with a disgusting interception that almost was returned for a touchdown and set up a first-and-goal for San Diego at the Colts' 6-yard line. (more...)

Donaldson to undergo MRI for sore hip, not in lineup vs. Rays
- September 29, 2016

The only positive is, despite all the carnage, Toronto is clinging to the second A.L. playoff wild card berth, but even that is tenuous with Detroit and NY nipping at their cleats. The crowd of 38,338 put Toronto over the three-million mark for the sixth time in franchise history and the first time since 1993. They have eight home games remaining. (more...)

Team Europe stuns Sweden
- September 29, 2016

When examining the David vs. Goliath World Cup matchup that pits the heavy underdogs of Team Russia versus the overwhelming favourites that make up Team Canada , let's remember that there already has been a miracle in the world of team sports earlier this year. (more...)

Dolphins decimated by injuries at o-line and linebacker
- September 29, 2016

With a road game on a short week, Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase is dealing with several injuries and his team's uneven play. Nonetheless, the Dolphins wouldn't have time to sit around and sulk for long. We compete to win games; you don't get comfortable with losing. "We are truly ambassadors of the Miami Dolphins, not only cheering at the games, but also active in our community visiting schools and hospitals, and raising the spirits of our troops overseas". (more...)

Dustin Johnson fires 67, leads Tour Championship by 1
- September 29, 2016

Trailing joint-overnight leader Kevin Chappell by one at the turn, Johnson suddenly found himself two clear at the top of the leaderboard when he birdied 10 and 11 before Chappell dropped his first, and only, shot of the day at the 11th. Chappell chipped in on No. 12 to match birdies and stay three shots behind, and then he quickly closed the gap when Johnson made back-to-back bogeys with a three-putt from 70 feet and a drive into the dense rough that was too thick even for his strength to get ... (more...)

Wozniacki to face Osaka in Tokyo final
- September 29, 2016

Defending Agnieszka Radwanska passed a stern test from Barbora Strycova to reach the quarterfinals of the Pan Pacific Open, but Petra Kvitova suffered another defeat to Monica Puig on Wednesday. "I'm going to China today and I'm going to try to keep moving forward and play as well as I can". Naomi Osaka of Japan returns a ball against Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark. (more...)