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J&K: 2 Hizbul militants gunned down in Sopore encounter
- September 04, 2017
Police did not rule out the possibility of many more militants still alive and fighting. The gunfight erupted in Sopore, Baramulla district, 52 km northwest of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir. The firing was going on when reports last came in, reported the news agency. The security forces retaliated and killed the two, Kumar added. After the encounter of Fayaz, mobile internet services were temporarily suspended in Shopian and Kulgam districts in wake of ... (more...)
- September 04, 2017
Police did not rule out the possibility of many more militants still alive and fighting. The gunfight erupted in Sopore, Baramulla district, 52 km northwest of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir. The firing was going on when reports last came in, reported the news agency. The security forces retaliated and killed the two, Kumar added. After the encounter of Fayaz, mobile internet services were temporarily suspended in Shopian and Kulgam districts in wake of ... (more...)
Manager makes interesting revelation about ambitious Harry Kane
- September 04, 2017
For the record Kane is 24 years and 38 days old and has scored 125 career goals. Messi was way out in front on 203. "I've worked with him long enough, from the U21s through, and he'll deliver whatever the occasion", he added. "Alan Shearer was 25 [or] 26 when he was top scorer in '96 [at the European Championship]". We have nowhere near the number of caps. Messi and Xavi spent 11 seasons together at Barca, winning numerous trophies - four Champions League crowns among them. (more...)
- September 04, 2017
For the record Kane is 24 years and 38 days old and has scored 125 career goals. Messi was way out in front on 203. "I've worked with him long enough, from the U21s through, and he'll deliver whatever the occasion", he added. "Alan Shearer was 25 [or] 26 when he was top scorer in '96 [at the European Championship]". We have nowhere near the number of caps. Messi and Xavi spent 11 seasons together at Barca, winning numerous trophies - four Champions League crowns among them. (more...)
Aishwarya Rai and Anil Kapoor starrer Fanney Khan goes on floors
- September 04, 2017
First days are the best days! Fanney Khan is an official remake of the Oscar nominated Dutch film Everybody's Famous and will be directed by Atul Manjrekar and c0-produced by Romp Pictures and Kriarj Entertainment. KriArj's other film " Kedarnath " also starts rolling today. Talking about both the films, Prernaa Arora said, " We are extremely excited to kickstart our most dear projects " Fanney Khan " and " Kedarnath " on the same day. (more...)
- September 04, 2017
First days are the best days! Fanney Khan is an official remake of the Oscar nominated Dutch film Everybody's Famous and will be directed by Atul Manjrekar and c0-produced by Romp Pictures and Kriarj Entertainment. KriArj's other film " Kedarnath " also starts rolling today. Talking about both the films, Prernaa Arora said, " We are extremely excited to kickstart our most dear projects " Fanney Khan " and " Kedarnath " on the same day. (more...)
Cron homers, Angels rally past Rangers
- September 04, 2017
Griffin allowed two runs on four hits in 5 2/3 innings. The bullpen could have been better for Texas, but they got the job done. No. 9 hitter Chirinos' two-run homer tied the game at 4 before DeShields went deep. The opener Friday took 4 hours, 33 minutes the longest nine-inning game in the history of both franchises. The Rangers doubled the lead in the second when Carlos Gomez blasted a solo homer to left, his 17th of the season. (more...)
- September 04, 2017
Griffin allowed two runs on four hits in 5 2/3 innings. The bullpen could have been better for Texas, but they got the job done. No. 9 hitter Chirinos' two-run homer tied the game at 4 before DeShields went deep. The opener Friday took 4 hours, 33 minutes the longest nine-inning game in the history of both franchises. The Rangers doubled the lead in the second when Carlos Gomez blasted a solo homer to left, his 17th of the season. (more...)
Rooney calls Lukaku the 'perfect player' for Manchester United
- September 04, 2017
Wayne Rooney has described Romelu Lukaku as "the flawless player" for Manchester United , based on their current tactical setup. Rooney sees the 24-year-old, bought as a replacement for Zlatan Ibrahimovic (although Ibra will be returning in January) as a ideal fit at the theatre of dreams. (more...)
- September 04, 2017
Wayne Rooney has described Romelu Lukaku as "the flawless player" for Manchester United , based on their current tactical setup. Rooney sees the 24-year-old, bought as a replacement for Zlatan Ibrahimovic (although Ibra will be returning in January) as a ideal fit at the theatre of dreams. (more...)
BCCI finds Sony, Star are eligible for TV broadcast rights
- September 04, 2017
Top companies from across the globe are set to vie for various rights when the IPL media rights auction gets underway in Mumbai on Monday. The rights on offer are Indian sub-continental TV rights, which is the most coveted along with emerging Indian sub-continent digital rights. (more...)
- September 04, 2017
Top companies from across the globe are set to vie for various rights when the IPL media rights auction gets underway in Mumbai on Monday. The rights on offer are Indian sub-continental TV rights, which is the most coveted along with emerging Indian sub-continent digital rights. (more...)
Seahawks 2017 practice squad roster
- September 04, 2017
Three of the six receivers on the current roster were acquired in a 24-hour span. Prior to claiming Davis and Williams the Browns on September 2 traded a 2018 sixth-round draft pick to the Steelers for wide receiver Sammie Coates and a 2019 seventh-round pick. (more...)
- September 04, 2017
Three of the six receivers on the current roster were acquired in a 24-hour span. Prior to claiming Davis and Williams the Browns on September 2 traded a 2018 sixth-round draft pick to the Steelers for wide receiver Sammie Coates and a 2019 seventh-round pick. (more...)
Bangladesh win toss, bat against Australia
- September 04, 2017
Skipper Steve Smith's under-prepared lineup lost the series-opener by 20 runs last week, giving Bangladesh its first test victory over Australia . That match is best remembered for Jason Gillespie's unlikely double-century as a nightwatchman. (more...)
- September 04, 2017
Skipper Steve Smith's under-prepared lineup lost the series-opener by 20 runs last week, giving Bangladesh its first test victory over Australia . That match is best remembered for Jason Gillespie's unlikely double-century as a nightwatchman. (more...)
Sporting Fury at Hammers Over Carvalho Shows No Sign of Abating
- September 04, 2017
The tweets read: " West Ham are commencing legal proceedings against the communications director of sporting Lisbon as a written offer for the player was made..." "The football industry is not the set of an adult film in which all obscenities are allowed. (more...)
- September 04, 2017
The tweets read: " West Ham are commencing legal proceedings against the communications director of sporting Lisbon as a written offer for the player was made..." "The football industry is not the set of an adult film in which all obscenities are allowed. (more...)
Yankees place CF Hicks on DL
- September 04, 2017
Girardi said the team doesn't think Hicks' injury is worse than the previous one, and the hope is that the outfielder can start swinging a bat around September 14, when the Yankees return home from their upcoming road trip. "He's had good at-bats against [Red Sox lefthander Drew] Pomeranz", Girardi said before the game. "I think it was just on the catch when he had to extend himself on the reach", Girardi said. (more...)
- September 04, 2017
Girardi said the team doesn't think Hicks' injury is worse than the previous one, and the hope is that the outfielder can start swinging a bat around September 14, when the Yankees return home from their upcoming road trip. "He's had good at-bats against [Red Sox lefthander Drew] Pomeranz", Girardi said before the game. "I think it was just on the catch when he had to extend himself on the reach", Girardi said. (more...)
No. 21 Virginia Tech leads No. 22 WVU at the half
- September 04, 2017
This should be a nice way to end the weekend with two bowl teams knocking heads against one another. - Beamer 1, Nehlen 0 in coin flips. ABC (Steve Levy, Brian Griese and Todd McShay) will televise the game nationally, while the Mountaineer Sports Network from IMG's radio coverage (Tony Caridi, Dwight Wallace and Jed Drenning) can be accessed on stations throughout West Virginia , online through WVUsports.com and via the mobile app WVU Gameday, available for download through the Apple and ... (more...)
- September 04, 2017
This should be a nice way to end the weekend with two bowl teams knocking heads against one another. - Beamer 1, Nehlen 0 in coin flips. ABC (Steve Levy, Brian Griese and Todd McShay) will televise the game nationally, while the Mountaineer Sports Network from IMG's radio coverage (Tony Caridi, Dwight Wallace and Jed Drenning) can be accessed on stations throughout West Virginia , online through WVUsports.com and via the mobile app WVU Gameday, available for download through the Apple and ... (more...)
Spiller re-signs with Chiefs
- September 04, 2017
Despite the Chiefs expecting Nelson to return this season, his absence is going to hurt. Nelson spent the entire offseason preparing to start at right cornerback. "So there's a possibility C.J. may end up on our roster", Veach said following the deadline. The early buzz was all positive: C.J. Spiller had found the fountain of youth. (more...)
- September 04, 2017
Despite the Chiefs expecting Nelson to return this season, his absence is going to hurt. Nelson spent the entire offseason preparing to start at right cornerback. "So there's a possibility C.J. may end up on our roster", Veach said following the deadline. The early buzz was all positive: C.J. Spiller had found the fountain of youth. (more...)
Sergio Garcia breaks putter, sinks long putt with 3-wood
- September 04, 2017
Open. Sergio Garcia had to do things the hard way for the majority of his third round at the Dell Technologies Championship . He stumbled on Saturday with a two-over 73, and frustration from that round seems to have carried over into Sunday's third round. (more...)
- September 04, 2017
Open. Sergio Garcia had to do things the hard way for the majority of his third round at the Dell Technologies Championship . He stumbled on Saturday with a two-over 73, and frustration from that round seems to have carried over into Sunday's third round. (more...)
Michael Conforto to undergo shoulder surgery for torn capsule
- September 04, 2017
Conforto was expected to begin the season at Triple-A Las Vegas, but was among the last additions to the roster in spring training after an injury to Juan Lagares provided an opening. However, if Conforto must indeed miss part of 2018, the Mets might need to make arrangements during the offseason to address the possibility. Conforto, 24, was in the middle of his first career All-Star run with the Mets this season, slashing.279/.384/.555 with a team-leading 27 home runs and.939 OPS through ... (more...)
- September 04, 2017
Conforto was expected to begin the season at Triple-A Las Vegas, but was among the last additions to the roster in spring training after an injury to Juan Lagares provided an opening. However, if Conforto must indeed miss part of 2018, the Mets might need to make arrangements during the offseason to address the possibility. Conforto, 24, was in the middle of his first career All-Star run with the Mets this season, slashing.279/.384/.555 with a team-leading 27 home runs and.939 OPS through ... (more...)
US Open 2017: Venus Williams overcomes hiccup to make quarter-finals
- September 04, 2017
The Spanish world number 35 capitalised on an error-strewn Williams display in the second set to level the match and take it to a decider. Next for 37-year-old Williams is either Petra Kvitova or Garbine Muguruza - the duo face off next on Eurosport 1. (more...)
- September 04, 2017
The Spanish world number 35 capitalised on an error-strewn Williams display in the second set to level the match and take it to a decider. Next for 37-year-old Williams is either Petra Kvitova or Garbine Muguruza - the duo face off next on Eurosport 1. (more...)
James Harden Pledges $1 million to Hurricane Harvey Relief
- September 04, 2017
Harden met with Houston mayor Sylvester Turner to discuss the city's recovery, and announced the donation while visiting the George R. Brown Convention Center. The Rockets have been selling "Houston Strong" shirts this week with proceeds also going directly and in full to the mayor's relief fund. Watt initially sought to raise $200,000 but has since cleared more than $15 million through online efforts. (more...)
- September 04, 2017
Harden met with Houston mayor Sylvester Turner to discuss the city's recovery, and announced the donation while visiting the George R. Brown Convention Center. The Rockets have been selling "Houston Strong" shirts this week with proceeds also going directly and in full to the mayor's relief fund. Watt initially sought to raise $200,000 but has since cleared more than $15 million through online efforts. (more...)
Stumping Century! Dhoni Takes His 100th Stump In Fifth Sri Lanka ODI
- September 04, 2017
Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batsman Sangakkara retired in 2015 with 99 stumpings to his credit in an ODI career that started in 2000. Just like a number of other records to his name, Dhoni achieved another milestone on Sunday when he became the first man in world cricket to effect 100 stumpings in One Day Internationals. (more...)
- September 04, 2017
Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batsman Sangakkara retired in 2015 with 99 stumpings to his credit in an ODI career that started in 2000. Just like a number of other records to his name, Dhoni achieved another milestone on Sunday when he became the first man in world cricket to effect 100 stumpings in One Day Internationals. (more...)
Ousmane Dembele: Joining Barcelona a dream come true
- September 04, 2017
Everyone knows it. I sing the song and everything. but I will keep that to myself! "I didn't want to go". "If it didn't work out and I hadn't done my part to get the move to Barca, now I would be lamenting the fact I wasn't here". When I see Andres now I remember it. "I have been talking to them for the last year-and-a-half, especially Sam - he told me to pack my bags because I would soon be here with him!" The youngster impressed in his first and only season with Dortmund, netting 10 ... (more...)
- September 04, 2017
Everyone knows it. I sing the song and everything. but I will keep that to myself! "I didn't want to go". "If it didn't work out and I hadn't done my part to get the move to Barca, now I would be lamenting the fact I wasn't here". When I see Andres now I remember it. "I have been talking to them for the last year-and-a-half, especially Sam - he told me to pack my bags because I would soon be here with him!" The youngster impressed in his first and only season with Dortmund, netting 10 ... (more...)
Ex-Giants TE Will Tye claimed off waivers by Jets
- September 04, 2017
Tye had nine receptions for 101 yards in four preseason games. Tye caught 48 passes for 395 yards and a touchdown a year ago, but the Giants drafting Ole Miss tight end Evan Engram in the first round of the 2017 National Football League draft made Tye expendable. (more...)
- September 04, 2017
Tye had nine receptions for 101 yards in four preseason games. Tye caught 48 passes for 395 yards and a touchdown a year ago, but the Giants drafting Ole Miss tight end Evan Engram in the first round of the 2017 National Football League draft made Tye expendable. (more...)
Ex-Giants TE Will Tye claimed off waivers by Jets
- September 04, 2017
Tye had nine receptions for 101 yards in four preseason games. Tye caught 48 passes for 395 yards and a touchdown a year ago, but the Giants drafting Ole Miss tight end Evan Engram in the first round of the 2017 National Football League draft made Tye expendable. (more...)
- September 04, 2017
Tye had nine receptions for 101 yards in four preseason games. Tye caught 48 passes for 395 yards and a touchdown a year ago, but the Giants drafting Ole Miss tight end Evan Engram in the first round of the 2017 National Football League draft made Tye expendable. (more...)
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