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Martial was not Man United's penalty taker against Everton - Mourinho
- September 19, 2017
United were 2-0 up before Lukaku grabbed his fifth goal of the season and if some expected him to mute his celebrations against the club he scored 68 goals in 141 games, they were wrong. "I think Wayne has still a lot of things to say in football and I wish him the best for the rest of the season ". Although United were frustrated in their attempts to sign Ivan Perisic it could be seen as a blessing in disguise with both Rashford and Martial getting more opportunities to impress. (more...)
- September 19, 2017
United were 2-0 up before Lukaku grabbed his fifth goal of the season and if some expected him to mute his celebrations against the club he scored 68 goals in 141 games, they were wrong. "I think Wayne has still a lot of things to say in football and I wish him the best for the rest of the season ". Although United were frustrated in their attempts to sign Ivan Perisic it could be seen as a blessing in disguise with both Rashford and Martial getting more opportunities to impress. (more...)
David Higgins thrown out of Joseph Parker's London press conference
- September 19, 2017
Botha, a South African who went by the nickname "White Buffalo", is in London on a promotional tour. Higgins is unhappy that there will be a British referee and judge involved, and took issue with Fury Sr. Parker's trainer Kevin Barry said the distractions hadn't affected him or Parker. We are going nowhere Peter. This is an opportunity. "This is something we have put a lot of thought into and the timing is ideal right now". (more...)
- September 19, 2017
Botha, a South African who went by the nickname "White Buffalo", is in London on a promotional tour. Higgins is unhappy that there will be a British referee and judge involved, and took issue with Fury Sr. Parker's trainer Kevin Barry said the distractions hadn't affected him or Parker. We are going nowhere Peter. This is an opportunity. "This is something we have put a lot of thought into and the timing is ideal right now". (more...)
Grosjean Questions Viability of a Wet Singapore Grand Prix
- September 19, 2017
Toro Rosso's Spanish driver Carlos Sainz Jr during the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix in Singapore , on Sept 17, 2017. Hamilton usually thrives in mixed conditions, but described the race as a "massive challenge", despite his dominant performance, and said he kept in mind Senna's needless crash while dominating the 1988 Monaco GP in order to bring the vehicle home without incident. (more...)
- September 19, 2017
Toro Rosso's Spanish driver Carlos Sainz Jr during the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix in Singapore , on Sept 17, 2017. Hamilton usually thrives in mixed conditions, but described the race as a "massive challenge", despite his dominant performance, and said he kept in mind Senna's needless crash while dominating the 1988 Monaco GP in order to bring the vehicle home without incident. (more...)
Nicola Adams' Las Vegas Debut Off After Opponent Issue
- September 19, 2017
The Las Vegas fight on a huge pay-per-view event would have been Adams's most high profile fight as a professional and increased her exposure in the U.S. "It may never come true and it's nice to think I'm able to achieve my dreams". Adams has only fought twice as a professional but is a decorated amateur, having won gold in the flyweight division at the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games. (more...)
- September 19, 2017
The Las Vegas fight on a huge pay-per-view event would have been Adams's most high profile fight as a professional and increased her exposure in the U.S. "It may never come true and it's nice to think I'm able to achieve my dreams". Adams has only fought twice as a professional but is a decorated amateur, having won gold in the flyweight division at the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games. (more...)
Australia, France lead Davis Cup semis
- September 19, 2017
In the absence of Novak Djokovic , Viktor Troicki and Janko Tipsarevic, the French were expected to enjoy a calm weekend in the northern city of Lille. Lucas Pouille leads hosts France into battle in Lille against Dusan Lajovic in Friday's opening singles.That's followed by French number one Jo-Wilfried Tsonga crossing swords with Davis Cup debutant Laslo Djere , the highest-rated Serbian at No.80 in the world. (more...)
- September 19, 2017
In the absence of Novak Djokovic , Viktor Troicki and Janko Tipsarevic, the French were expected to enjoy a calm weekend in the northern city of Lille. Lucas Pouille leads hosts France into battle in Lille against Dusan Lajovic in Friday's opening singles.That's followed by French number one Jo-Wilfried Tsonga crossing swords with Davis Cup debutant Laslo Djere , the highest-rated Serbian at No.80 in the world. (more...)
Jose Mourinho being 'unrealistic' about Everton's top-four chances, says Ronald Koeman
- September 19, 2017
Bookmakers Ladbrokes have made Dutchman Koeman their new favourite to be sacked. Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf on Monday say Koeman has a player "headache", and that will have been caused by Wayne Rooney's recent drink drive arrest and subsequent conviction. (more...)
- September 19, 2017
Bookmakers Ladbrokes have made Dutchman Koeman their new favourite to be sacked. Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf on Monday say Koeman has a player "headache", and that will have been caused by Wayne Rooney's recent drink drive arrest and subsequent conviction. (more...)
France Defeats Serbia To Reach Davis Cup Finals
- September 19, 2017
With the absence of Novak Djokovic , Viktor Troitski and Yanko Tipsarevich, the French were expected to enjoy a calm weekend in the northern city of Lille. Both semifinals are played on clay. "(This win) was a relief for me, the team and crowd", said Tsonga afterwards. 'It's always important in Davis Cup'. (more...)
- September 19, 2017
With the absence of Novak Djokovic , Viktor Troitski and Yanko Tipsarevich, the French were expected to enjoy a calm weekend in the northern city of Lille. Both semifinals are played on clay. "(This win) was a relief for me, the team and crowd", said Tsonga afterwards. 'It's always important in Davis Cup'. (more...)
Zimmerman powers Nats to 7-1 victory over Dodgers
- September 18, 2017
Ryan Zimmerman and Stephen Strasburg delivered tonight to beat the Dodgers. They only scored three runs compared to seven. According to oddsmakers at Bovada.lv, the Nationals are a -150 favorite to win on the moneyline. The change was great all night long. Harper is batting.326/.419/.614 this season with 27 doubles and 29 home runs. Strasburg, who lasted six innings and gave up just the one run, is in line for the win at the time of this writing. (more...)
- September 18, 2017
Ryan Zimmerman and Stephen Strasburg delivered tonight to beat the Dodgers. They only scored three runs compared to seven. According to oddsmakers at Bovada.lv, the Nationals are a -150 favorite to win on the moneyline. The change was great all night long. Harper is batting.326/.419/.614 this season with 27 doubles and 29 home runs. Strasburg, who lasted six innings and gave up just the one run, is in line for the win at the time of this writing. (more...)
FIA take 'no further action' against Vettel, Kimi, Max
- September 19, 2017
Race stewards said nobody was wholly to blame for the accident, which happened when Red Bull's Max Verstappen was caught between Vettel and Raikkonen at the start. Don't miss the F1 Report: Singapore Review as Mark Gallagher and Kevin Eason join Natalie Pinkham to look back at the frenetic rain-affected night race as well as discussing the fallout to the 2018 engine announcements. (more...)
- September 19, 2017
Race stewards said nobody was wholly to blame for the accident, which happened when Red Bull's Max Verstappen was caught between Vettel and Raikkonen at the start. Don't miss the F1 Report: Singapore Review as Mark Gallagher and Kevin Eason join Natalie Pinkham to look back at the frenetic rain-affected night race as well as discussing the fallout to the 2018 engine announcements. (more...)
Now, the Players Are Questioning Eagles' Abandoning of the Run Game
- September 19, 2017
This is on Pederson. Despite Pederson's pass-happy approach through two games - the Eagles have thrown it 85 times compared to 41 rushes - he seems to be aware that the ratio can't remain out of whack. He had one chance. Blount, meanwhile, spoke briefly to media in the visiting locker room at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday and tried to shrug off concerns about the game. (more...)
- September 19, 2017
This is on Pederson. Despite Pederson's pass-happy approach through two games - the Eagles have thrown it 85 times compared to 41 rushes - he seems to be aware that the ratio can't remain out of whack. He had one chance. Blount, meanwhile, spoke briefly to media in the visiting locker room at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday and tried to shrug off concerns about the game. (more...)
Carson Wentz's Tipped Interception Dooms Eagles in Loss to Chiefs
- September 19, 2017
Arizona (1-1) never led until the final play. "He's a smaller Big Ben (Roethlisberger)". A ferocious Kansas City defensive stand held Wentz to a sack and two incomplete passes as the Eagles tried to respond. On Sunday in Kansas City, Kendricks made multiple plays behind the line of scrimmage. The running game was once again nonexistent. Smith is usually Kansas City's version of a Rorschach test, but he was an undeniable part of a 27-20 win over the Eagles on Sunday that in context was ... (more...)
- September 19, 2017
Arizona (1-1) never led until the final play. "He's a smaller Big Ben (Roethlisberger)". A ferocious Kansas City defensive stand held Wentz to a sack and two incomplete passes as the Eagles tried to respond. On Sunday in Kansas City, Kendricks made multiple plays behind the line of scrimmage. The running game was once again nonexistent. Smith is usually Kansas City's version of a Rorschach test, but he was an undeniable part of a 27-20 win over the Eagles on Sunday that in context was ... (more...)
6 things we learned from Bills crushing Week 2 loss vs. Panthers
- September 19, 2017
Those points would certainly have helped when McDermott cranked his blitzes up, and Carolina's offensive line imploded. "He wants to make that play". Newton, who was in a great rhythm throughout the first half and found 129 yards' worth of success in the air, lost that rhythm. Olsen sustained the injury in the first half and team announced that he will not return Sunday. (more...)
- September 19, 2017
Those points would certainly have helped when McDermott cranked his blitzes up, and Carolina's offensive line imploded. "He wants to make that play". Newton, who was in a great rhythm throughout the first half and found 129 yards' worth of success in the air, lost that rhythm. Olsen sustained the injury in the first half and team announced that he will not return Sunday. (more...)
Mauricio Pochettino Says Harry Kane Saved Him From The Sack
- September 19, 2017
The Argentine did reveal he would help Alli if the midfielder required his service: "If he would ask me, sure I would advise him". The Englishman was also absent for Tottenham's excellent 3-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in midweek, with the temperamental attacker suspended for the first three games of Spurs' Champions League campaign. (more...)
- September 19, 2017
The Argentine did reveal he would help Alli if the midfielder required his service: "If he would ask me, sure I would advise him". The Englishman was also absent for Tottenham's excellent 3-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in midweek, with the temperamental attacker suspended for the first three games of Spurs' Champions League campaign. (more...)
Liverpool FC to ring the changes for League Cup
- September 19, 2017
And while there is no evidence that there will be a repeat, remember our January collapse last season? I can see the good things and the bad things. Liverpool are expected to make wholesale changes against Leicester , ahead of their Premier League clash against the same opponents next weekend. (more...)
- September 19, 2017
And while there is no evidence that there will be a repeat, remember our January collapse last season? I can see the good things and the bad things. Liverpool are expected to make wholesale changes against Leicester , ahead of their Premier League clash against the same opponents next weekend. (more...)
How much pressure is Ronald Koeman under at Everton?
- September 18, 2017
Anthony Martial's injury-time penalty completed the rout, meaning Everton has conceded 10 goals without scoring in eight days. To make matters worse, a Thursday night trip to Italy ended in another 3-0 thumping by Atalanta. We have to take our chances when we get them and it will be a different game. Koeman's United counterpart Jose Mourinho said that EPL clubs are becoming increasingly defensive and he is glad his side is able to score goals freely this season. (more...)
- September 18, 2017
Anthony Martial's injury-time penalty completed the rout, meaning Everton has conceded 10 goals without scoring in eight days. To make matters worse, a Thursday night trip to Italy ended in another 3-0 thumping by Atalanta. We have to take our chances when we get them and it will be a different game. Koeman's United counterpart Jose Mourinho said that EPL clubs are becoming increasingly defensive and he is glad his side is able to score goals freely this season. (more...)
Dembele faces four months out
- September 18, 2017
The France worldwide was injured in the 24th minute against Getafe and was forced to leave the field. The statement further added that the French player "will undergo surgical treatment by Dr. Given he is unlikely to play again until 2018, Barca will have to find a way of keeping pace in La Liga and navigating the UEFA Champions League group stage without him. (more...)
- September 18, 2017
The France worldwide was injured in the 24th minute against Getafe and was forced to leave the field. The statement further added that the French player "will undergo surgical treatment by Dr. Given he is unlikely to play again until 2018, Barca will have to find a way of keeping pace in La Liga and navigating the UEFA Champions League group stage without him. (more...)
Eddie Vedder, buskers give free concert outside Wrigley Field
- September 19, 2017
Those who did, however, either enjoyed the show or whipped out their cameras to catch this unexpected performance of "Corduroy", one of the biggest hits off Pearl Jam's 1994 album "Vitology". Well, apparently if you're Eddie Vedder you go to the street and find a random street performer and start rocking out to a classic, even if nobody seems to notice. (more...)
- September 19, 2017
Those who did, however, either enjoyed the show or whipped out their cameras to catch this unexpected performance of "Corduroy", one of the biggest hits off Pearl Jam's 1994 album "Vitology". Well, apparently if you're Eddie Vedder you go to the street and find a random street performer and start rocking out to a classic, even if nobody seems to notice. (more...)
Judge denies stay request in Ezekiel Elliott case
- September 18, 2017
If Mazzant had granted the stay, it would've overturned his own decision and likely led to the suspension of Elliott. The move means the case will now move to the 5th U.S. Mazzant's ruling also brings back to the forefront the irreparable harm issue and the NFL's argument that Elliott would not suffer irreparable harm if the suspension went into effect because he would recover any lost money if later court rulings found the suspension should be permanently enjoined. (more...)
- September 18, 2017
If Mazzant had granted the stay, it would've overturned his own decision and likely led to the suspension of Elliott. The move means the case will now move to the 5th U.S. Mazzant's ruling also brings back to the forefront the irreparable harm issue and the NFL's argument that Elliott would not suffer irreparable harm if the suspension went into effect because he would recover any lost money if later court rulings found the suspension should be permanently enjoined. (more...)
WWE Raw Superstars That Need a Win the Most at No Mercy
- September 18, 2017
He's been the Universal Champion since WrestleMania and only made a handful of Raws . - John Cena is not set to appear on next Monday's Raw . The John Cena and Roman Reigns segments have been the highlight of the show to many fans and the words spoken during those segments were often the topic of conversation for the next week. (more...)
- September 18, 2017
He's been the Universal Champion since WrestleMania and only made a handful of Raws . - John Cena is not set to appear on next Monday's Raw . The John Cena and Roman Reigns segments have been the highlight of the show to many fans and the words spoken during those segments were often the topic of conversation for the next week. (more...)
Tottenham's Wembley woes continue against Swansea
- September 18, 2017
Kane reached a century of club goals in last weekend's win over Everton, with his Tottenham tally now totalling 103 after his brace against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League midweek. "I'm very happy to have my first minutes, and I couldn't wait". Another Spurs home game, another missed opportunity. The Spanish hitman was courted by Chelsea boss Antonio Conte for over six months before he chose to leave Swansea for Spurs. (more...)
- September 18, 2017
Kane reached a century of club goals in last weekend's win over Everton, with his Tottenham tally now totalling 103 after his brace against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League midweek. "I'm very happy to have my first minutes, and I couldn't wait". Another Spurs home game, another missed opportunity. The Spanish hitman was courted by Chelsea boss Antonio Conte for over six months before he chose to leave Swansea for Spurs. (more...)
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