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All Blacks snatch last-gasp win against South Africa
- October 08, 2018
The All Blacks confirmed on social media that the 26-year-old had suffered a fracture in his vertebrae but added that he had fortunately avoided any nerve damage. Crusaders' Matt Todd is the only other specialist number seven in New Zealand with test experience, but was overlooked for the Rugby Championship squad after he took up a short-term contract in Japan that runs until early next year. (more...)
- October 08, 2018
The All Blacks confirmed on social media that the 26-year-old had suffered a fracture in his vertebrae but added that he had fortunately avoided any nerve damage. Crusaders' Matt Todd is the only other specialist number seven in New Zealand with test experience, but was overlooked for the Rugby Championship squad after he took up a short-term contract in Japan that runs until early next year. (more...)
Pakistan vs Australia, 1st Test: Hafeez hits hundred as Pakistan dominate Australia
- October 08, 2018
The scandal at Newlands, South Africa , subsequently saw captain Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft receive lengthy bans for their part in trying to change the condition of the ball with a piece of sandpaper. But the Pakistan openers handled the off-spinner well. Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed earlier made clear he will attack Australia through Yasir. (more...)
- October 08, 2018
The scandal at Newlands, South Africa , subsequently saw captain Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft receive lengthy bans for their part in trying to change the condition of the ball with a piece of sandpaper. But the Pakistan openers handled the off-spinner well. Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed earlier made clear he will attack Australia through Yasir. (more...)
Terry announces retirement, set to become Henry’s assistant at Aston Villa
- October 08, 2018
Following a senior career spanning 23 years and including over 800 career appearances, the 37-year-old has opted to call time on his illustrious career. Announcing his retirement, Terry declared that his "heart will always belong to Chelsea" - the club where he spent nearly his entire career, winning five Premier League titles, five FA Cups and three League Cups. (more...)
- October 08, 2018
Following a senior career spanning 23 years and including over 800 career appearances, the 37-year-old has opted to call time on his illustrious career. Announcing his retirement, Terry declared that his "heart will always belong to Chelsea" - the club where he spent nearly his entire career, winning five Premier League titles, five FA Cups and three League Cups. (more...)
PSG's Mbappe scores four goals vs. Lyon
- October 08, 2018
That gives him eight goals in five Ligue 1 games this season and 71 goals before he turns 20 in December, more than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi had combined at that age. "We wanted this record", the 2018 World Cup victor added. In the second half, 10 men against 10, we showed very good mentality - it was incredible. "When we make the effort for each other, it makes the difference". (more...)
- October 08, 2018
That gives him eight goals in five Ligue 1 games this season and 71 goals before he turns 20 in December, more than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi had combined at that age. "We wanted this record", the 2018 World Cup victor added. In the second half, 10 men against 10, we showed very good mentality - it was incredible. "When we make the effort for each other, it makes the difference". (more...)
Spectator hit on head by wayward ball at Dunhill Links Championship
- October 08, 2018
Fraser shares the lead with England's Matt Wallace , already a three-time victor in 2018, Wallace recording his round at St Andrews in the event where three courses are in play over the opening three days. It was sharp improvement for Fraser who has yet to record a top ten in 2018 and is now in 175th position in the Race to Dubai ranking. Hatton is one of two European Ryder Cup-winning stars playing at the Dunhill Links. (more...)
- October 08, 2018
Fraser shares the lead with England's Matt Wallace , already a three-time victor in 2018, Wallace recording his round at St Andrews in the event where three courses are in play over the opening three days. It was sharp improvement for Fraser who has yet to record a top ten in 2018 and is now in 175th position in the Race to Dubai ranking. Hatton is one of two European Ryder Cup-winning stars playing at the Dunhill Links. (more...)
Alvarez to face Fielding in super middleweight bout
- October 08, 2018
The Mexican superstar said on Friday that he will move up to the super middleweight division and challenge Rocky Fielding for his secondary world title on December 15 in his first fight at famed Madison Square Garden in NY. But he now moves up to 12st to face Fielding in his first fight in NY. So while it's possible that Alvarez and Golden Boy could negotiate a one-off fight with their former home, this bout would offer another broadcaster the chance to begin a relationship with the Mexican ... (more...)
- October 08, 2018
The Mexican superstar said on Friday that he will move up to the super middleweight division and challenge Rocky Fielding for his secondary world title on December 15 in his first fight at famed Madison Square Garden in NY. But he now moves up to 12st to face Fielding in his first fight in NY. So while it's possible that Alvarez and Golden Boy could negotiate a one-off fight with their former home, this bout would offer another broadcaster the chance to begin a relationship with the Mexican ... (more...)
Liverpool 0-0 Man City
- October 08, 2018
The Portugal playmaker has shown that he can fill enough roles for Manchester City - the next David Silva, the present Kevin De Bruyne - so that deputising as penalty taker for Sergio Agüero would surely have been a breeze. "Because of the success that Jurgen Klopp has had over Guardiola , it was odd to see Liverpool's pressing game today because what it really did was left them in no mans land and allowed City to get out easier". (more...)
- October 08, 2018
The Portugal playmaker has shown that he can fill enough roles for Manchester City - the next David Silva, the present Kevin De Bruyne - so that deputising as penalty taker for Sergio Agüero would surely have been a breeze. "Because of the success that Jurgen Klopp has had over Guardiola , it was odd to see Liverpool's pressing game today because what it really did was left them in no mans land and allowed City to get out easier". (more...)
Tim Tebow Rips "Entitled" Alabama Fans for Not Supporting Crimson Tide
- October 08, 2018
It took 21 seconds for Alabama to score, and it came on Tagovailoa's first pass of the game - throw to Irv Smith Jr. who ran it into the end zone for a 76 yard touchdown. Their last nine opponents averaged only 5.1 first-half points. Alabama built leads of 21-0 and 34-14. For the Razorbacks, Boyd became the first Arkansas player to eclipse 100 rushing yards against Alabama since Darren McFadden's 195-yard performance in 2007. (more...)
- October 08, 2018
It took 21 seconds for Alabama to score, and it came on Tagovailoa's first pass of the game - throw to Irv Smith Jr. who ran it into the end zone for a 76 yard touchdown. Their last nine opponents averaged only 5.1 first-half points. Alabama built leads of 21-0 and 34-14. For the Razorbacks, Boyd became the first Arkansas player to eclipse 100 rushing yards against Alabama since Darren McFadden's 195-yard performance in 2007. (more...)
Red Sox choose Nathan Eovaldi to start Game 3 of ALDS
- October 08, 2018
Cleveland's Francisco Lindor opened the scoring in the third inning with a solo homer off a slider from Cole, who joined the Astros in a January trade after five seasons with Pittsburgh. That's probably just something they do when they win. "I'm not sure. I didn't execute enough pitches, and that was that", Price said. "I feel like it's very good, but I can't tell you any specific reason for it". (more...)
- October 08, 2018
Cleveland's Francisco Lindor opened the scoring in the third inning with a solo homer off a slider from Cole, who joined the Astros in a January trade after five seasons with Pittsburgh. That's probably just something they do when they win. "I'm not sure. I didn't execute enough pitches, and that was that", Price said. "I feel like it's very good, but I can't tell you any specific reason for it". (more...)
Zidane's agent: Doesn't expect Frenchman to go to Manchester United
- October 08, 2018
We did really well in the first half, even in the second half we had two or three situations on the counter-attack when we could have scored a third goal . Since then, he has spent a year and a bit at Manchester United before recovering from a awful knee injury in his time in America. The confidence of the visiting fans belied the fact that they had yet to win any of their seven league games so far. (more...)
- October 08, 2018
We did really well in the first half, even in the second half we had two or three situations on the counter-attack when we could have scored a third goal . Since then, he has spent a year and a bit at Manchester United before recovering from a awful knee injury in his time in America. The confidence of the visiting fans belied the fact that they had yet to win any of their seven league games so far. (more...)
Packers rule out WR Cobb; Adams to practice Saturday
- October 08, 2018
Adams strained his calf during Wednesday's practice, head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed, two days after McCarthy said the team might need to scale back Adams' workload (he played all 76 snaps against the Bills on Sunday) moving forward. (more...)
- October 08, 2018
Adams strained his calf during Wednesday's practice, head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed, two days after McCarthy said the team might need to scale back Adams' workload (he played all 76 snaps against the Bills on Sunday) moving forward. (more...)
Hazard On Target As Blues Go Top
- October 08, 2018
Gabbiadini made his first Premier League start this season for Southampton against Chelsea on Sunday, while both his previous starts for the Saints came in the EFL Cup. The Spaniard went ahead to seal Chelsea's 3-0 win at stoppage time , as Hazard slid in for Morata to score from close range. But Hazard thinks playing in THIS Chelsea side has given him a new lease of life. (more...)
- October 08, 2018
Gabbiadini made his first Premier League start this season for Southampton against Chelsea on Sunday, while both his previous starts for the Saints came in the EFL Cup. The Spaniard went ahead to seal Chelsea's 3-0 win at stoppage time , as Hazard slid in for Morata to score from close range. But Hazard thinks playing in THIS Chelsea side has given him a new lease of life. (more...)
New York Giants: 3 things to watch for against the Carolina Panthers
- October 08, 2018
Reid, 26, has declined to say whether he will protest during the anthem moving forward, adding he is still considering various forms of protest. Reid was the first player to kneel alongside Colin Kaepernick during the anthem in protest of social injustice. (more...)
- October 08, 2018
Reid, 26, has declined to say whether he will protest during the anthem moving forward, adding he is still considering various forms of protest. Reid was the first player to kneel alongside Colin Kaepernick during the anthem in protest of social injustice. (more...)
Rangers end Hearts’ unbeaten start as Celtic hit six at St Johnstone
- October 07, 2018
The games they have coming up will tell us that. "I think it was just decided between the boys". The manager felt his side, who played the last half hour with ten men after Michael Smith's dismissal, gifted the hosts two goals in the opening 12 minutes but generally performed well enough to have taken something from the game had they been more ruthless at both ends of the pitch. (more...)
- October 07, 2018
The games they have coming up will tell us that. "I think it was just decided between the boys". The manager felt his side, who played the last half hour with ten men after Michael Smith's dismissal, gifted the hosts two goals in the opening 12 minutes but generally performed well enough to have taken something from the game had they been more ruthless at both ends of the pitch. (more...)
Unbelievable stat demonstrates Tua Tagovailoa's dominance for Alabama
- October 07, 2018
The tight end caught a short pass from Tua Tagovailoa before rumbling 76 yards for a touchdown. Alabama's head coach said his team "didn't really beat" Arkansas because they gave up 31 points. Alabama made it 21-0 on its third offensive series after forcing a three-and-out on defense. Najee Harris and Josh Jacobs both averaged over 8.5 yards-per-carry. (more...)
- October 07, 2018
The tight end caught a short pass from Tua Tagovailoa before rumbling 76 yards for a touchdown. Alabama's head coach said his team "didn't really beat" Arkansas because they gave up 31 points. Alabama made it 21-0 on its third offensive series after forcing a three-and-out on defense. Najee Harris and Josh Jacobs both averaged over 8.5 yards-per-carry. (more...)
Real Madrid defender Varane snaps at reporter over Lopetegui sack talk
- October 07, 2018
Lopetegui has only been in the job since July after he replaced Zinedine Zidane, but following something of a honeymoon period, he really has hit work cut out . "The injuries to Karim and Gareth greatly limited what we could do", Lopetegui said. "We have the global break now, so we can get back to what we're doing". (more...)
- October 07, 2018
Lopetegui has only been in the job since July after he replaced Zinedine Zidane, but following something of a honeymoon period, he really has hit work cut out . "The injuries to Karim and Gareth greatly limited what we could do", Lopetegui said. "We have the global break now, so we can get back to what we're doing". (more...)
Hamilton wins in Japan and moves closer to F1 title
- October 07, 2018
Ferrari had another weekend to forget as errors on Saturday and Sunday cost them dearly, Sebastian Vettel coming home in a distant sixth. Out came the safety vehicle after debris littered the track following a coming together between Kevin Magnussen and Charles Leclerc. (more...)
- October 07, 2018
Ferrari had another weekend to forget as errors on Saturday and Sunday cost them dearly, Sebastian Vettel coming home in a distant sixth. Out came the safety vehicle after debris littered the track following a coming together between Kevin Magnussen and Charles Leclerc. (more...)
[Match Highlights] Fulham 1-5 Arsenal - All The Goals And Best Bits
- October 07, 2018
There have been many critics of the Gunners performances in recent weeks, with their defensive fragility coming under plenty of scrutiny in the media, but Unai Emery's side keep finding a way to win, and they are the form side in the Premier League . (more...)
- October 07, 2018
There have been many critics of the Gunners performances in recent weeks, with their defensive fragility coming under plenty of scrutiny in the media, but Unai Emery's side keep finding a way to win, and they are the form side in the Premier League . (more...)
Manchester City's Raheem Sterling must handle Liverpool returns better - Pep Guardiola
- October 07, 2018
Regardless of the result, I'm expecting goals plenty of talking points and some red-hot chat on the live blog! Man City have also improved from last season , they were able to sign one player in the person of Riyad Mahrez from Leicester City in the summer transfer window. (more...)
- October 07, 2018
Regardless of the result, I'm expecting goals plenty of talking points and some red-hot chat on the live blog! Man City have also improved from last season , they were able to sign one player in the person of Riyad Mahrez from Leicester City in the summer transfer window. (more...)
Dortmund teenager handed England call-up as Southgate pens new deal
- October 07, 2018
England squad: Bettinelli (Fulham), Butland (Stoke City), McCarthy (Southampton), Pickford ( Everton); (Liverpool), Gomez (Liverpool), Maguire (Leicester), Rose (Tottenham), Shaw (Man Utd), Stones (Man City), Tarkowski (Burnley), Trippier (Tottenham), Walker (Man City); Barkley ( Chelsea ), Chalobah ( Watford ), Dier (Tottenham), Henderson (Liverpool), Mount (Chelsea), Winks (Tottenham); Kane (Tottenham), Maddison (Leicester), Rashford (Man Utd), Sancho ( Borussia Dortmund ), Sterling (Man ... (more...)
- October 07, 2018
England squad: Bettinelli (Fulham), Butland (Stoke City), McCarthy (Southampton), Pickford ( Everton); (Liverpool), Gomez (Liverpool), Maguire (Leicester), Rose (Tottenham), Shaw (Man Utd), Stones (Man City), Tarkowski (Burnley), Trippier (Tottenham), Walker (Man City); Barkley ( Chelsea ), Chalobah ( Watford ), Dier (Tottenham), Henderson (Liverpool), Mount (Chelsea), Winks (Tottenham); Kane (Tottenham), Maddison (Leicester), Rashford (Man Utd), Sancho ( Borussia Dortmund ), Sterling (Man ... (more...)
Formula One: Hamilton avoids smash to top Japanese practice
- October 07, 2018
The gap to Kimi Raikkonen was more than a second as Ferrari lost significant time in the power-sensitive final sector, and while teams tend to turn down their power units on a Friday, Vettel says Ferrari needs to maximize its own auto and ensure it's Mercedes' closest rival if it can't close the gap. (more...)
- October 07, 2018
The gap to Kimi Raikkonen was more than a second as Ferrari lost significant time in the power-sensitive final sector, and while teams tend to turn down their power units on a Friday, Vettel says Ferrari needs to maximize its own auto and ensure it's Mercedes' closest rival if it can't close the gap. (more...)
Emery says fixture congestion at Arsenal is no problem
- October 07, 2018
Wales boss, Giggs is confident that the player has what it takes to play in any league in the World, stressing that the Gunners will find enough suitors for the player. We have to play every three days, it is very hard and so we have to have a great mentality. "Every teams want to do the best performance in the Premier League because it's the first competition for us and also in the cups and Europe". (more...)
- October 07, 2018
Wales boss, Giggs is confident that the player has what it takes to play in any league in the World, stressing that the Gunners will find enough suitors for the player. We have to play every three days, it is very hard and so we have to have a great mentality. "Every teams want to do the best performance in the Premier League because it's the first competition for us and also in the cups and Europe". (more...)
Family and friends celebrate debutant Prithvi Shaw's century
- October 07, 2018
In an interview to the Board of Cricket for Control in India, Shaw said, "I think he's ( Virat Kohli ) really a amusing guy off the field. But they definitely have the skill set", he said. "Having said that, there is a lot of difference if you compare worldwide cricket with the U-19 and domestic cricket". His dismissal on 134 at the hands of Devendra Bishoo would have surely hurt the 18-year-old, considering that he had laid a flawless foundation for a double hundred. (more...)
- October 07, 2018
In an interview to the Board of Cricket for Control in India, Shaw said, "I think he's ( Virat Kohli ) really a amusing guy off the field. But they definitely have the skill set", he said. "Having said that, there is a lot of difference if you compare worldwide cricket with the U-19 and domestic cricket". His dismissal on 134 at the hands of Devendra Bishoo would have surely hurt the 18-year-old, considering that he had laid a flawless foundation for a double hundred. (more...)
Yankees name Severino wild-card game starter
- October 07, 2018
The Yankees weren't slouches by any means, winning 100 games and securing home-field advantage in the wild-card game, where they'd face an A's team that won 97 games despite not having a starting pitcher it considered worthy to face NY. Luis Severino gets a wild-card do-over. "We feel like he's back to normal and a guy we're not afraid to go one-plus or two innings with". "I was too excited", Severino said. (more...)
- October 07, 2018
The Yankees weren't slouches by any means, winning 100 games and securing home-field advantage in the wild-card game, where they'd face an A's team that won 97 games despite not having a starting pitcher it considered worthy to face NY. Luis Severino gets a wild-card do-over. "We feel like he's back to normal and a guy we're not afraid to go one-plus or two innings with". "I was too excited", Severino said. (more...)
Newcastle fans protest as Mike Ashley and Rafael Benitez meet in restaurant
- October 07, 2018
And Ashley appears to be trying to restore his relationship with Benitez and his players, taking them for dinner on Wednesday in an attempt to fix their working terms. Captain Jamaal Lascelles was also denied by De Gea, while Young's handball should have resulted in a penalty following Jonjo Shelvey's free-kick. The comeback was complete when Sanchez nodded home in the final minute of normal time, but midfielder Matt Ritchie was heartened by the display. (more...)
- October 07, 2018
And Ashley appears to be trying to restore his relationship with Benitez and his players, taking them for dinner on Wednesday in an attempt to fix their working terms. Captain Jamaal Lascelles was also denied by De Gea, while Young's handball should have resulted in a penalty following Jonjo Shelvey's free-kick. The comeback was complete when Sanchez nodded home in the final minute of normal time, but midfielder Matt Ritchie was heartened by the display. (more...)
Liverpool v Manchester City — Big Match Focus
- October 07, 2018
And Klopp had high praise for his opposite number ahead of the meeting between the two teams at Anfield on Sunday . The only issue is unlike last season , Liverpool won't have a player like Oxlade-Chamberlain who can test the City defence with his driving runs from midfield . (more...)
- October 07, 2018
And Klopp had high praise for his opposite number ahead of the meeting between the two teams at Anfield on Sunday . The only issue is unlike last season , Liverpool won't have a player like Oxlade-Chamberlain who can test the City defence with his driving runs from midfield . (more...)
Mourinho 'facing end of United reign'
- October 07, 2018
The Sunday Mirror believe that his exit remains more a matter of when than if , as United have been in contact with Zinedine Zidane to ask him to turn down any offers of employment elsewhere, as they decide what to do with Mourinho . (more...)
- October 07, 2018
The Sunday Mirror believe that his exit remains more a matter of when than if , as United have been in contact with Zinedine Zidane to ask him to turn down any offers of employment elsewhere, as they decide what to do with Mourinho . (more...)
Kuldeep leads dominant India to its biggest Test win
- October 07, 2018
After follow-on was enforced by India, West Indies came to bat with a positive mind but Indian bowlers were in no mood to let the match strech for another day. Showing a penchant for counter-attack, Chase struck four fours - mostly lofted hits down the ground - in a breezy 38-ball knock while Dowrich was more watchful in his 35-ball innings. (more...)
- October 07, 2018
After follow-on was enforced by India, West Indies came to bat with a positive mind but Indian bowlers were in no mood to let the match strech for another day. Showing a penchant for counter-attack, Chase struck four fours - mostly lofted hits down the ground - in a breezy 38-ball knock while Dowrich was more watchful in his 35-ball innings. (more...)
Verstappen Mocks Vettel and Ferrari over Championship Claims
- October 07, 2018
The apparently fragile confidence of the Italian team was exposed yet again, this time by an oncoming rain cloud before the start of Q3, the final part of qualifying for the top 10 drivers . Meanwhile Ferrari dispatched their drivers on intermediates because of the damp track, even though the rain had momentarily abated. In terms of strategy, the softs and super-softs are fairly evenly matched when it comes to degradation but the super-soft is more susceptible to overheating and ... (more...)
- October 07, 2018
The apparently fragile confidence of the Italian team was exposed yet again, this time by an oncoming rain cloud before the start of Q3, the final part of qualifying for the top 10 drivers . Meanwhile Ferrari dispatched their drivers on intermediates because of the damp track, even though the rain had momentarily abated. In terms of strategy, the softs and super-softs are fairly evenly matched when it comes to degradation but the super-soft is more susceptible to overheating and ... (more...)
Mourinho will be dismissed whatever the result against Newcastle
- October 07, 2018
It had me expecting that the Red Devils would win 5-0 and Mourinho would be living it large in his smug way post match. The match can also be found on MUTV for those who subscribe to the club's official channel, while in the United States viewers can use FuboTV to stream the game live. (more...)
- October 07, 2018
It had me expecting that the Red Devils would win 5-0 and Mourinho would be living it large in his smug way post match. The match can also be found on MUTV for those who subscribe to the club's official channel, while in the United States viewers can use FuboTV to stream the game live. (more...)
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