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Cincinnati Masters: Novak Djokovic pays Daniil Medvedev huge compliment after shock result
- August 21, 2019
Medvedev, who beat world No.1 Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals, plans a short rest before the US Open starts in eight days. Russia's Daniil Medvedev and Madison Keys of the U.S. Keys said in accepting the tournament trophy. After his full-on post-Wimbledon schedule, the victor admitted: "I'm so exhausted, I nearly can't talk now."He also revealed that he was starting to cramp in the final game, when he tossed his racquet in anger before saving break points". (more...)
- August 21, 2019
Medvedev, who beat world No.1 Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals, plans a short rest before the US Open starts in eight days. Russia's Daniil Medvedev and Madison Keys of the U.S. Keys said in accepting the tournament trophy. After his full-on post-Wimbledon schedule, the victor admitted: "I'm so exhausted, I nearly can't talk now."He also revealed that he was starting to cramp in the final game, when he tossed his racquet in anger before saving break points". (more...)
The Raiders finally turned on Antonio Brown
- August 20, 2019
So from our perspective, it's time for him to be all in or all out . We understand the club wants Antonio back. We all know the story by now, that Brown wants to wear a Schutt Air Advantage helmet that failed an independent lab test, and a league source said that no version will pass muster with the NFL and NFLPA regardless of what year it was made. (more...)
- August 20, 2019
So from our perspective, it's time for him to be all in or all out . We understand the club wants Antonio back. We all know the story by now, that Brown wants to wear a Schutt Air Advantage helmet that failed an independent lab test, and a league source said that no version will pass muster with the NFL and NFLPA regardless of what year it was made. (more...)
49ers beat Broncos 24-15 in sweltering preseason game
- August 20, 2019
You wish you could be out there more so you could bounce back. And that was Garappolo's night. He was a free-agent signing by the San Francisco 49ers , an organization that could use a serious upgrade along the defensive line. Afterward, Kyle Shanahan mostly sloughed off his quarterback's ugly outing, attributing it to an out-of-sync offense. The veteran put together a strong game in the second half for Denver sacking quarterback Nick Mullens and registering two total tackles, each for ... (more...)
- August 20, 2019
You wish you could be out there more so you could bounce back. And that was Garappolo's night. He was a free-agent signing by the San Francisco 49ers , an organization that could use a serious upgrade along the defensive line. Afterward, Kyle Shanahan mostly sloughed off his quarterback's ugly outing, attributing it to an out-of-sync offense. The veteran put together a strong game in the second half for Denver sacking quarterback Nick Mullens and registering two total tackles, each for ... (more...)
Ezekiel Elliott didn’t find Jerry Jones’ ‘Zeke who?’ quip all that amusing
- August 20, 2019
While the Dallas Cowboys are coming off a preseason win against the Los Angeles Rams in Hawaii last week, their star running back was headed right back to where he's been since he started his holdout . "He knows exactly what to do, and he knows how to do it, so it is, he goes out there and he plays to that level", Jones said. Jones was obviously joking, and he later said he is excited about the way Pollard might be able to "complement" Elliott but knows Zeke can not be replaced. (more...)
- August 20, 2019
While the Dallas Cowboys are coming off a preseason win against the Los Angeles Rams in Hawaii last week, their star running back was headed right back to where he's been since he started his holdout . "He knows exactly what to do, and he knows how to do it, so it is, he goes out there and he plays to that level", Jones said. Jones was obviously joking, and he later said he is excited about the way Pollard might be able to "complement" Elliott but knows Zeke can not be replaced. (more...)
Baker Mayfield rips Giants for drafting QB Daniel Jones
- August 20, 2019
During two preseason games , Jones completed 16 of his 19 passes and led a pair of touchdown drives. "They forget you've gotta win". Dexter Lawrence, the Giants' second selection in this draft and a first-rounder himself, is not pleased at all with the way his friend and roommate has been treated. (more...)
- August 20, 2019
During two preseason games , Jones completed 16 of his 19 passes and led a pair of touchdown drives. "They forget you've gotta win". Dexter Lawrence, the Giants' second selection in this draft and a first-rounder himself, is not pleased at all with the way his friend and roommate has been treated. (more...)
FIFA goal of the year nominees: Messi and Ibrahimovic
- August 20, 2019
According to GiveMeSport , the 32-year-old has now made history with his latest nomination as he has been considered for the award on seven occasions, more than any other player. The three women are up against Lionel Messi , Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Crystal Palace's Andros Townsend for his incredible strike against Premier League champions Manchester City . (more...)
- August 20, 2019
According to GiveMeSport , the 32-year-old has now made history with his latest nomination as he has been considered for the award on seven occasions, more than any other player. The three women are up against Lionel Messi , Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Crystal Palace's Andros Townsend for his incredible strike against Premier League champions Manchester City . (more...)
Hotel fire drama for Mickelson at Medinah
- August 20, 2019
The hotel is located right next to the golf course where the BMW Championship is being held at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah , Ill. Mickelson estimated that he was locked out of his room for almost 90 minutes, and attributed his eventual re-entry and subsequent arrival at Medinah to the power of social media. (more...)
- August 20, 2019
The hotel is located right next to the golf course where the BMW Championship is being held at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah , Ill. Mickelson estimated that he was locked out of his room for almost 90 minutes, and attributed his eventual re-entry and subsequent arrival at Medinah to the power of social media. (more...)
Steve Smith ruled out of third Ashes Test
- August 20, 2019
Justin Langer , not only Australia's coach but also the recipient of a huge number of blows to the head when batting for his state, county and country, said the decision to leave Smith out of calculations was, in the end, a straightforward one in the hands of the team doctor Richard Saw. (more...)
- August 20, 2019
Justin Langer , not only Australia's coach but also the recipient of a huge number of blows to the head when batting for his state, county and country, said the decision to leave Smith out of calculations was, in the end, a straightforward one in the hands of the team doctor Richard Saw. (more...)
Unai Emery jokes that Arsenal don't want to play Liverpool
- August 20, 2019
Cape Town - Arsenal boss Unai Emery admits he's not looking forward to facing Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. In fact, the Gunners haven't shown up against the Reds at all the past two seasons, shipping 13 goals in their last four meetings with Liverpool , and 15 goals in their last four trips to Anfield. (more...)
- August 20, 2019
Cape Town - Arsenal boss Unai Emery admits he's not looking forward to facing Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. In fact, the Gunners haven't shown up against the Reds at all the past two seasons, shipping 13 goals in their last four meetings with Liverpool , and 15 goals in their last four trips to Anfield. (more...)
Four dropped from Springboks' Rugby World Cup training squad
- August 20, 2019
Forwards (21): Schalk Brits, Lood de Jager, Thomas du Toit, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Rynhardt Elstadt, Eben Etzebeth, Lizo Gqoboka, Steven Kitshoff, Vincent Koch, Siya Kolisi, Francois Louw, Frans Malherbe, Malcolm Marx, Bongi Mbonambi, Tendai Mtawarira, Franco Mostert, Trevor Nyakane, Marvin Orie, Kwagga Smith , RG Snyman, Duane Vermeulen. (more...)
- August 20, 2019
Forwards (21): Schalk Brits, Lood de Jager, Thomas du Toit, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Rynhardt Elstadt, Eben Etzebeth, Lizo Gqoboka, Steven Kitshoff, Vincent Koch, Siya Kolisi, Francois Louw, Frans Malherbe, Malcolm Marx, Bongi Mbonambi, Tendai Mtawarira, Franco Mostert, Trevor Nyakane, Marvin Orie, Kwagga Smith , RG Snyman, Duane Vermeulen. (more...)
Chris Sale To See Dr. James Andrews About Elbow
- August 20, 2019
Sale flew to Florida to meet with Andrews on Monday, and he was treated with a platelet-rich plasma injection, Red Sox president Dave Dombrowski said in a statement. He had never posted over a 3.41 ERA in any season until this year. Boston is now in third-place and 16 games back of the Yankees in the American League East, and 6.5 games behind in the wild card. (more...)
- August 20, 2019
Sale flew to Florida to meet with Andrews on Monday, and he was treated with a platelet-rich plasma injection, Red Sox president Dave Dombrowski said in a statement. He had never posted over a 3.41 ERA in any season until this year. Boston is now in third-place and 16 games back of the Yankees in the American League East, and 6.5 games behind in the wild card. (more...)
Arsenal Boss: We Don't Want To Play Liverpool
- August 20, 2019
Yet the fixture organisers didn't wait long in the season to give Arsenal a gruelling test. Arsenal manager Unai Emery has made a surprising claim that he doesn't "want to play against Liverpool ever". "That is really our challenge, a really good test". "It was his first game, it is important that we won and we can go from here". But going into this match, Unai Emery will not have very good flashbacks. (more...)
- August 20, 2019
Yet the fixture organisers didn't wait long in the season to give Arsenal a gruelling test. Arsenal manager Unai Emery has made a surprising claim that he doesn't "want to play against Liverpool ever". "That is really our challenge, a really good test". "It was his first game, it is important that we won and we can go from here". But going into this match, Unai Emery will not have very good flashbacks. (more...)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. releases statement after plane crash
- August 20, 2019
Earnhardt also thanked the pilots, emergency personnel, law enforcement and hospital staff. He thanked people for their phone calls, messages of support and prayers. Earnhardt Jr. retired from NASCAR in 2017 and has since been working as an analyst. Earnhardt was scheduled to be a part of the NASCAR on NBC broadcast of Saturday's Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series event at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway, but he was given the weekend off by NBC officials following the crash. (more...)
- August 20, 2019
Earnhardt also thanked the pilots, emergency personnel, law enforcement and hospital staff. He thanked people for their phone calls, messages of support and prayers. Earnhardt Jr. retired from NASCAR in 2017 and has since been working as an analyst. Earnhardt was scheduled to be a part of the NASCAR on NBC broadcast of Saturday's Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series event at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway, but he was given the weekend off by NBC officials following the crash. (more...)
Coutinho eager to live up to expectations after completing move to Bayern
- August 20, 2019
Arjen Robben has given his permission for Philippe Coutinho to wear his old No. 10 jersey while on loan at Bayern Munich . Bayern's CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge thanked Barcelona for agreeing to the transfer but he won't be happy with their statement announcing the move. (more...)
- August 20, 2019
Arjen Robben has given his permission for Philippe Coutinho to wear his old No. 10 jersey while on loan at Bayern Munich . Bayern's CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge thanked Barcelona for agreeing to the transfer but he won't be happy with their statement announcing the move. (more...)
Michigan Checks In At No. 7 In Preseason AP Poll
- August 19, 2019
Behind Clemson and Alabama is Georgia at No. 3. Clemson joined the club of No. 2s past year , and now the panel of voters, including me, have kept the Tigers No. 2, received the other 10. Dantonio's team will face four of the Big Ten teams in the AP Top 25 and that could be a chance for the Spartans to prove themselves worthy of an even higher ranking. (more...)
- August 19, 2019
Behind Clemson and Alabama is Georgia at No. 3. Clemson joined the club of No. 2s past year , and now the panel of voters, including me, have kept the Tigers No. 2, received the other 10. Dantonio's team will face four of the Big Ten teams in the AP Top 25 and that could be a chance for the Spartans to prove themselves worthy of an even higher ranking. (more...)
Arsenal vs. Burnley - Football Match Report
- August 19, 2019
The duo's deadline-day arrival made Arsenal's summer arrivals to six, joining Nicolas Pepe, Dani Ceballos , William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli at the Emirates, though Saliba has been loaned back to St Etienne. Saturday's 2-1 success against Burnley saw Sokratis line up alongside new signing David Luiz for the first time, and the pair were given a hard afternoon by a physical Clarets frontline of Chris Wood and Ashley Barnes. (more...)
- August 19, 2019
The duo's deadline-day arrival made Arsenal's summer arrivals to six, joining Nicolas Pepe, Dani Ceballos , William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli at the Emirates, though Saliba has been loaned back to St Etienne. Saturday's 2-1 success against Burnley saw Sokratis line up alongside new signing David Luiz for the first time, and the pair were given a hard afternoon by a physical Clarets frontline of Chris Wood and Ashley Barnes. (more...)
Justin Thomas wins by three & Tiger Woods misses Tour Championship — BMW Championship
- August 19, 2019
Jason Day missed out on the tour Championship after finishing 54th in the BMW Championship meaning his season in America is over. Patrick made that very interesting. Jason Day failed to work his way into an automatic spot for the global side. "It's hard to play with the lead". That's why he shut off his phone on his way to the course. (more...)
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- August 19, 2019
Jason Day missed out on the tour Championship after finishing 54th in the BMW Championship meaning his season in America is over. Patrick made that very interesting. Jason Day failed to work his way into an automatic spot for the global side. "It's hard to play with the lead". That's why he shut off his phone on his way to the course. (more...)
Knee injury puts Osaka's U.S. Open title defense in doubt
- August 19, 2019
Kenin won the first set, before Osaka leveled, but early in the third the Japanese star was seen by the trainer for almost 10 minutes. Australia's Ashleigh Barty engineered her second comeback in as many days Friday with the top seed overhauling Maria Sakkari 5-7, 6-2, 6-0 at the WTA Cincinnati Masters . (more...)
- August 19, 2019
Kenin won the first set, before Osaka leveled, but early in the third the Japanese star was seen by the trainer for almost 10 minutes. Australia's Ashleigh Barty engineered her second comeback in as many days Friday with the top seed overhauling Maria Sakkari 5-7, 6-2, 6-0 at the WTA Cincinnati Masters . (more...)
Mickelson late to BMW Championship after lightning hits suburban hotel
- August 19, 2019
According to the five-time major victor, he was evacuated and couldn't access his clothes or clubs as his tee time approached. Mickelson wound up arriving to the course with just about 40 minutes to spare, and reportedly put on his shoes and socks in the parking lot - as so many of us have done when arriving a little late to a tee time - before teeing off on No. (more...)
- August 19, 2019
According to the five-time major victor, he was evacuated and couldn't access his clothes or clubs as his tee time approached. Mickelson wound up arriving to the course with just about 40 minutes to spare, and reportedly put on his shoes and socks in the parking lot - as so many of us have done when arriving a little late to a tee time - before teeing off on No. (more...)
Ashes: Archer's heart skipped a beat when ball hit Smith
- August 19, 2019
StemGuards were designed by helmet manufacturer Masuri in the aftermath of Hughes' death in 2014. In case you missed it, during Australia's first innings - with England defending a first-innings score of 258 - Australia had recovered from a patchy start to pass 200 for the loss of six wickets, with the unflappable Smith cruising towards a third-straight century of the series. (more...)
- August 19, 2019
StemGuards were designed by helmet manufacturer Masuri in the aftermath of Hughes' death in 2014. In case you missed it, during Australia's first innings - with England defending a first-innings score of 258 - Australia had recovered from a patchy start to pass 200 for the loss of six wickets, with the unflappable Smith cruising towards a third-straight century of the series. (more...)
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