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How the Irish are faring on the European Tour
- October 08, 2017
Hatton is on the brink of becoming the first player in the tournament's history to successfully defend his title, pulling clear of the chasing pack after carding a second blemish-free 65 in as many days. Four-time European Tour victor Gregory Bourdy posted four consecutive birdies on his back nine at Carnoustie to sit second, with British Masters winner Paul Dunne two shots behind him in third. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
Hatton is on the brink of becoming the first player in the tournament's history to successfully defend his title, pulling clear of the chasing pack after carding a second blemish-free 65 in as many days. Four-time European Tour victor Gregory Bourdy posted four consecutive birdies on his back nine at Carnoustie to sit second, with British Masters winner Paul Dunne two shots behind him in third. (more...)
Maryland vs. Ohio State 10/7/17
- October 08, 2017
He looks like a potential cornerstone for the Buckeyes offense for years to come. Barrett has seemingly regained the accuracy that was lacking earlier in the year, completing numerous throws over 10 yards and a flawless four of four on balls over 20 yards. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
He looks like a potential cornerstone for the Buckeyes offense for years to come. Barrett has seemingly regained the accuracy that was lacking earlier in the year, completing numerous throws over 10 yards and a flawless four of four on balls over 20 yards. (more...)
Western Michigan Beats Buffalo 71-68 in 7OT Marathon Game
- October 08, 2017
Previously, there had been three games sharing the seven-OT record: 2001 Arkansas-Ole Miss, 2003 Arkansas-Kentucky, and 2006 North Texas-FIU. The game in Buffalo was tied at 31 going into the first overtime and 38 going into double overtime. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
Previously, there had been three games sharing the seven-OT record: 2001 Arkansas-Ole Miss, 2003 Arkansas-Kentucky, and 2006 North Texas-FIU. The game in Buffalo was tied at 31 going into the first overtime and 38 going into double overtime. (more...)
Colts Unveil Statue of Peyton Manning Outside Lucas Oil Stadium
- October 08, 2017
Manning won one Super Bowl during his career with the Colts , which ran from 1998 to 2011. "But 14 seasons with 'The Sheriff:' priceless". "Oh my gosh, it's Peyton Manning! " said Any Newman. "Your generosity putting this tribute together is nothing short of mind boggling". The Colts still have plans to further honor Manning during halftime of their Week 5 game Sunday in which they will officially retire his No. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
Manning won one Super Bowl during his career with the Colts , which ran from 1998 to 2011. "But 14 seasons with 'The Sheriff:' priceless". "Oh my gosh, it's Peyton Manning! " said Any Newman. "Your generosity putting this tribute together is nothing short of mind boggling". The Colts still have plans to further honor Manning during halftime of their Week 5 game Sunday in which they will officially retire his No. (more...)
Danny McGuire bows out in style as Rhinos run riot
- October 08, 2017
Instead they were steamrollered by experience, crushed by the Rhinos , Leeds galloping their way to an eighth win in the biggest match in the game. Head coach Powell admitted the performance had been about their worst of the season. "I still think we had a team out there that could have won the game if they had played to our potential, but if you take a player like him out of the game and your full-back as well just two days before with only one session in preparation it's not going to ... (more...)
- October 08, 2017
Instead they were steamrollered by experience, crushed by the Rhinos , Leeds galloping their way to an eighth win in the biggest match in the game. Head coach Powell admitted the performance had been about their worst of the season. "I still think we had a team out there that could have won the game if they had played to our potential, but if you take a player like him out of the game and your full-back as well just two days before with only one session in preparation it's not going to ... (more...)
3 takeaways from blowout win at Northwestern
- October 08, 2017
They didn't quite get their third shutout in six games, as Northwestern scored in the final two minutes, but the Nittany Lions should still jump into the top three in this week's AP Top 25. The offensive line continues to plague the success of this team, allowing defenders to get inside the pocket and pounce on Thorson directly. Northwestern focused on stopping Heisman Trophy candidate Saquon Barkley , who had minus-1 yard rushing at halftime. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
They didn't quite get their third shutout in six games, as Northwestern scored in the final two minutes, but the Nittany Lions should still jump into the top three in this week's AP Top 25. The offensive line continues to plague the success of this team, allowing defenders to get inside the pocket and pounce on Thorson directly. Northwestern focused on stopping Heisman Trophy candidate Saquon Barkley , who had minus-1 yard rushing at halftime. (more...)
Last-second score ends Miami's 7-game losing skid to FSU
- October 08, 2017
Berrios gave Miami great field position with a 44-yard punt return to the 21 after the Seminoles had only 10 players on the field. In the final seconds, Malik Rosier threw a flawless pass to Darrell Langham for a dramatic touchdown to give the Canes a 24-20 lead. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
Berrios gave Miami great field position with a 44-yard punt return to the 21 after the Seminoles had only 10 players on the field. In the final seconds, Malik Rosier threw a flawless pass to Darrell Langham for a dramatic touchdown to give the Canes a 24-20 lead. (more...)
Chile vs Ecuador lineups, preview, & prediction
- October 08, 2017
They need to win their final two games against Ecuador and Brazil if they stand a chance of going to Russian Federation 2018. They sit just a point off Peru in the automatic places and just four points off second placed Uruguay . Only the top four teams in the South America group are guaranteed to be on their way to Russian Federation next year, while the team that finish fifth will play New Zealand in a two-legged play-off in November. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
They need to win their final two games against Ecuador and Brazil if they stand a chance of going to Russian Federation 2018. They sit just a point off Peru in the automatic places and just four points off second placed Uruguay . Only the top four teams in the South America group are guaranteed to be on their way to Russian Federation next year, while the team that finish fifth will play New Zealand in a two-legged play-off in November. (more...)
Chelsea hero Ray Wilkins questions Nemanja Matic transfer
- October 08, 2017
Matic has started well at United as Jose Mourinho looks to win the club their first Premier League title since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson. Matic has been an instant hit at United and has helped them to sit level on points with Manchester City at the top of the table. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
Matic has started well at United as Jose Mourinho looks to win the club their first Premier League title since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson. Matic has been an instant hit at United and has helped them to sit level on points with Manchester City at the top of the table. (more...)
Chicago Cubs not to blame for strikeout numbers tonight
- October 08, 2017
Taking advantage of an error by Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon to start the sixth inning, the Cubs scored twice on the way to a 3-0 victory at Nationals Park in Game 1 of the National League Division Series . "So I think he's at the top of his game right now". "So I think post All-Star break that's obvious that the record to that point to right now, a lot of it had to do with not pushing too hard too quickly, and then the starting pitching set the tone once ... (more...)
- October 08, 2017
Taking advantage of an error by Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon to start the sixth inning, the Cubs scored twice on the way to a 3-0 victory at Nationals Park in Game 1 of the National League Division Series . "So I think he's at the top of his game right now". "So I think post All-Star break that's obvious that the record to that point to right now, a lot of it had to do with not pushing too hard too quickly, and then the starting pitching set the tone once ... (more...)
Golden Knights win first regular-season game
- October 08, 2017
It took two third-period goals from James Neal to deliver the win, starting the organization off on the right track. Neal scored the game-winning goal with 2:44 remaining in the third period on a 2-on-1. The two stars of the first game in Vegas history came from the two teams that appeared in last season's Stanley Cup Final (Neal with the Nashville Predators, Fleury with the Pittsburgh Penguins). (more...)
- October 08, 2017
It took two third-period goals from James Neal to deliver the win, starting the organization off on the right track. Neal scored the game-winning goal with 2:44 remaining in the third period on a 2-on-1. The two stars of the first game in Vegas history came from the two teams that appeared in last season's Stanley Cup Final (Neal with the Nashville Predators, Fleury with the Pittsburgh Penguins). (more...)
Chicago Cubs vs Washington Nationals: Game 1 Lineup
- October 08, 2017
CUBS FANS EXCITED FOR GAME 2 OF NLDS Cubs fans will be packing the Park at Wrigley again Saturday to watch their team take on the Washington Nationals in Game 2 of the NLDS after taking Game 1 . Part of the Cubs' plan to keep Nationals baserunners honest will be for Contreras to throw behind them. Hendricks doesn't appear to be going that way. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
CUBS FANS EXCITED FOR GAME 2 OF NLDS Cubs fans will be packing the Park at Wrigley again Saturday to watch their team take on the Washington Nationals in Game 2 of the NLDS after taking Game 1 . Part of the Cubs' plan to keep Nationals baserunners honest will be for Contreras to throw behind them. Hendricks doesn't appear to be going that way. (more...)
Ronaldo benched for Portugal´s World Cup qualifier against Andorra
- October 08, 2017
Ronaldo , one booking away from being suspended for the concluding Group B game at home to leaders Switzerland on Tuesday, was surprisingly named among the substitutes for Saturday's qualifier. Ricardo Quaresma sent a header narrowly wide to spark a flurry of chances for the visitors, with Quaresma also being denied by goalkeeper Josep Gomes before Silva fired narrowly over the crossbar shortly afterwards. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
Ronaldo , one booking away from being suspended for the concluding Group B game at home to leaders Switzerland on Tuesday, was surprisingly named among the substitutes for Saturday's qualifier. Ricardo Quaresma sent a header narrowly wide to spark a flurry of chances for the visitors, with Quaresma also being denied by goalkeeper Josep Gomes before Silva fired narrowly over the crossbar shortly afterwards. (more...)
Chelsea to return for Juventus defender Alex Sandro in January
- October 08, 2017
According to The Mirror , Chelsea are prepared to make a bid in the region of £60m to sign the Brazilian global, who would provide competition for Marcos Alonso at left wing-back. Arsenal's only recourse is to either sign him to a new deal (which seems unlikely, even just as a favor to the Gunners to ensure a transfer fee), or to sell him in January, when they might be able to convince Manchester City or Chelsea to fork over a big pile of cash. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
According to The Mirror , Chelsea are prepared to make a bid in the region of £60m to sign the Brazilian global, who would provide competition for Marcos Alonso at left wing-back. Arsenal's only recourse is to either sign him to a new deal (which seems unlikely, even just as a favor to the Gunners to ensure a transfer fee), or to sell him in January, when they might be able to convince Manchester City or Chelsea to fork over a big pile of cash. (more...)
How to watch Cubs vs. Nationals
- October 08, 2017
He also went seven innings, giving up two hits and walking three, and striking out six. Ryan Zimmerman was ruled out for the second out in the ninth after he struck out and the ball hit him as he ran inside the baseline on a throw from catcher Willson Contreras to Rizzo at first. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
He also went seven innings, giving up two hits and walking three, and striking out six. Ryan Zimmerman was ruled out for the second out in the ninth after he struck out and the ball hit him as he ran inside the baseline on a throw from catcher Willson Contreras to Rizzo at first. (more...)
Matuidi keeps French World Cup destiny in own hands
- October 08, 2017
The best eight second-placed teams go through a two-legged playoff. "It was a complicated game with a lot of fouls and aggression. However, I was confident (that we would qualify for the World Cup ) before the game, and I am even more confident now". (more...)
- October 08, 2017
The best eight second-placed teams go through a two-legged playoff. "It was a complicated game with a lot of fouls and aggression. However, I was confident (that we would qualify for the World Cup ) before the game, and I am even more confident now". (more...)
Jack Wilshere confident over fitness ahead of England start
- October 08, 2017
The Arsenal midfielder has played only 202 minutes this season and has yet to appear in the Premier League, but is said to be making good progress and managed 90 minutes of the Europa League game against BATE Borisov last week. "I've said all along that we have great competition for places", said Southgate. "It's a good opportunity for Jack", Southgate said. 'So all that is at stake for him, and for us as well because you would love a player like him of that quality to come back. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
The Arsenal midfielder has played only 202 minutes this season and has yet to appear in the Premier League, but is said to be making good progress and managed 90 minutes of the Europa League game against BATE Borisov last week. "I've said all along that we have great competition for places", said Southgate. "It's a good opportunity for Jack", Southgate said. 'So all that is at stake for him, and for us as well because you would love a player like him of that quality to come back. (more...)
National Basketball Association great Connie Hawkins dies at 75
- October 08, 2017
He averaged 20.5 points and 9.0 rebounds per game during his five seasons in the Valley. The Suns lauded his "unique combination of size, grace and athleticism". "This franchise got its real notice for the first time when we acquired Connie Hawkins in Year 2 of the franchise", Colangelo said in 2015. Hawkins started his career with two years in the ABA. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
He averaged 20.5 points and 9.0 rebounds per game during his five seasons in the Valley. The Suns lauded his "unique combination of size, grace and athleticism". "This franchise got its real notice for the first time when we acquired Connie Hawkins in Year 2 of the franchise", Colangelo said in 2015. Hawkins started his career with two years in the ABA. (more...)
Kelly Bryant Injury: ESPN Suggests High-Ankle Sprain for Clemson QB
- October 08, 2017
That hasn't happened yet, but we'll update this post as news emerges. I'd expect the Demon Deacons to come ready to play. It's a chance for Clemson to make yet another statement as to why they should be the top ranked overall team in the country instead of Alabama. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
That hasn't happened yet, but we'll update this post as news emerges. I'd expect the Demon Deacons to come ready to play. It's a chance for Clemson to make yet another statement as to why they should be the top ranked overall team in the country instead of Alabama. (more...)
West Virginia Mountaineers at TCU Horned Frogs
- October 08, 2017
The Horned Frogs should have had an especially pleasant week off after knocking off then-No. On the flip side, TCU comes into the matchup with the 29th best defense nationally allowing only 323 yards per game in wins over Oklahoma State, SMU, Arkansas and Jackson State. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
The Horned Frogs should have had an especially pleasant week off after knocking off then-No. On the flip side, TCU comes into the matchup with the 29th best defense nationally allowing only 323 yards per game in wins over Oklahoma State, SMU, Arkansas and Jackson State. (more...)
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