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Jonny Bairstow a doubt for first Test
- October 23, 2018
Sri Lanka had a chance to break the stand when Root was caught at short fine leg off spinner Dhananjaya de Silva but the delivery was called illegal by the umpire as the hosts had more fielders outside the 30-yard circle than permitted. Hales, standing in for the injured Jonny Bairstow , was smartly stumped off Akila Dananjaya for 12. With thick, dark clouds rolling in, it quickly became apparent the full 50 overs would not be bowled, placing an emphasis on DLS par. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Sri Lanka had a chance to break the stand when Root was caught at short fine leg off spinner Dhananjaya de Silva but the delivery was called illegal by the umpire as the hosts had more fielders outside the 30-yard circle than permitted. Hales, standing in for the injured Jonny Bairstow , was smartly stumped off Akila Dananjaya for 12. With thick, dark clouds rolling in, it quickly became apparent the full 50 overs would not be bowled, placing an emphasis on DLS par. (more...)
Dasun Shanaka rues the opportunities that slipped away for Sri Lanka
- October 23, 2018
As with the other wins, the decision came with the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern run-rate system, and England were awarded victory by 18 runs . Thisara Perera (44) and Akila Dananjaya (32 not out) provided vital impetus at the end of the innings, as the home side had half-century partnerships for their fifth, sixth and seventh wickets for the first time in an ODI. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
As with the other wins, the decision came with the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern run-rate system, and England were awarded victory by 18 runs . Thisara Perera (44) and Akila Dananjaya (32 not out) provided vital impetus at the end of the innings, as the home side had half-century partnerships for their fifth, sixth and seventh wickets for the first time in an ODI. (more...)
Russell Westbrook of Oklahoma City Thunder to make season debut vs
- October 23, 2018
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) eyes the basket as Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) defends during the second half at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Dennis Schroder , who started for the Thunder in Westbrook's place, will come off the bench now. Paul George (29 points, six rebounds) and Steven Adams (10 points, 14 rebounds) were effective as well, but the Kings didn't allow guys without household names to torch them the way Utah's Joe Ingles and New Orleans' Nikola ... (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) eyes the basket as Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) defends during the second half at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Dennis Schroder , who started for the Thunder in Westbrook's place, will come off the bench now. Paul George (29 points, six rebounds) and Steven Adams (10 points, 14 rebounds) were effective as well, but the Kings didn't allow guys without household names to torch them the way Utah's Joe Ingles and New Orleans' Nikola ... (more...)
Cracksman caps great day for team Gosden
- October 23, 2018
And it's the same, too, if you were to opt, not unreasonably, for champion stayer Stradivarius . "It is super to have him back", trainer John Gosden said. Frankie Dettori had to roust Cracksman early on to get into a decent position, but it was pretty smooth sailing after that. Crystal Ocean and Capri are next best in the market. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
And it's the same, too, if you were to opt, not unreasonably, for champion stayer Stradivarius . "It is super to have him back", trainer John Gosden said. Frankie Dettori had to roust Cracksman early on to get into a decent position, but it was pretty smooth sailing after that. Crystal Ocean and Capri are next best in the market. (more...)
Isner wants Wimbledon tie-break rule named after him
- October 23, 2018
John Isner (L) of the U.S. poses with Nicolas Mahut (R) of France next to the scoring board after winning his first round match for the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London , Britain, 24 June 2010. The world number 10 even joked that the new ruling should be named after him. In 2010, John Isner and Nicolas Mahut played the longest match in tennis history at Wimbledon. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
John Isner (L) of the U.S. poses with Nicolas Mahut (R) of France next to the scoring board after winning his first round match for the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London , Britain, 24 June 2010. The world number 10 even joked that the new ruling should be named after him. In 2010, John Isner and Nicolas Mahut played the longest match in tennis history at Wimbledon. (more...)
Goerges betters Bencic to clinch Luxembourg title
- October 23, 2018
Her trophy in Luxembourg adds to the one she won in the first week of the season at the ASB Classic in Auckland. However she staged a stunning comeback as she completed a 6-7 (3), 7-5, 6-1 victory to return to the Luxembourg final for the first time since 2010. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Her trophy in Luxembourg adds to the one she won in the first week of the season at the ASB Classic in Auckland. However she staged a stunning comeback as she completed a 6-7 (3), 7-5, 6-1 victory to return to the Luxembourg final for the first time since 2010. (more...)
Rogic on the scoresheet as Celtic thrash Hibs
- October 23, 2018
Things haven't been that easy for the Hoops this season however with a 73rd-minute strike from Boyle setting up a nervy finish only for Odsonne Edouard to seal a 4-2 win for Celtic in the dying minutes. Bogdan did well to parry a drive from Edouard after he had been played in by Ntcham, and after Sinclair crashed the loose ball off the post, Forest fired the rebound wide from 12 yards. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Things haven't been that easy for the Hoops this season however with a 73rd-minute strike from Boyle setting up a nervy finish only for Odsonne Edouard to seal a 4-2 win for Celtic in the dying minutes. Bogdan did well to parry a drive from Edouard after he had been played in by Ntcham, and after Sinclair crashed the loose ball off the post, Forest fired the rebound wide from 12 yards. (more...)
Bell not expected to rejoin Steelers this week
- October 23, 2018
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said Bell was not at the Steelers facility on Monday morning. That didn't happen, and there was a more recent indication he'd be back with the team this past week during their bye. It still remains unclear when Bell plans to return. The Steelers could still agree to terms on a trade of Bell without him having signed his franchise tag, sources said, and would grant their trade partner permission to speak to Bell at that time in order to try to facilitate him ... (more...)
- October 23, 2018
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said Bell was not at the Steelers facility on Monday morning. That didn't happen, and there was a more recent indication he'd be back with the team this past week during their bye. It still remains unclear when Bell plans to return. The Steelers could still agree to terms on a trade of Bell without him having signed his franchise tag, sources said, and would grant their trade partner permission to speak to Bell at that time in order to try to facilitate him ... (more...)
JUST IN: Chelsea coach charged by FA for conduct against Manchester United
- October 23, 2018
Jose Mourinho's return to the Stamford Bridge in last weekend's Manchester United 2-2 draw against Chelsea was not devoid of controversy. On Monday, the FA charged Ianni for his behaviour, saying in a statement that he had until 1700 GMT on Thursday to respond. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Jose Mourinho's return to the Stamford Bridge in last weekend's Manchester United 2-2 draw against Chelsea was not devoid of controversy. On Monday, the FA charged Ianni for his behaviour, saying in a statement that he had until 1700 GMT on Thursday to respond. (more...)
Arizona Cardinals’ CB Patrick Peterson Requests Trade
- October 23, 2018
Apparently, the rumors got into Peterson's head as well. The 28-year-old Peterson is one of the NFL's best cornerbacks, and the Eagles need a shutdown corner to have any shot at making the playoffs, let alone repeat as Super Bowl champions. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Apparently, the rumors got into Peterson's head as well. The 28-year-old Peterson is one of the NFL's best cornerbacks, and the Eagles need a shutdown corner to have any shot at making the playoffs, let alone repeat as Super Bowl champions. (more...)
India win Guwahati one day worldwide beating West Indies by 8 wickets
- October 23, 2018
After picking up 10 wickets in the second Test match, Umesh was included in the ODI team as well but lacked the consistency or penetration he showed with the red ball. But, his hard work has taken him where he is now. Hetmyer, though, launched six sixes and as many fours as he added 74 with Rovman Powell (22) and 60 with skipper Jason Holder (38) before he was caught in the deep in the 39th over slog-sweeping Ravindra Jadeja, a bowler he had blazed three of his maximums off. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
After picking up 10 wickets in the second Test match, Umesh was included in the ODI team as well but lacked the consistency or penetration he showed with the red ball. But, his hard work has taken him where he is now. Hetmyer, though, launched six sixes and as many fours as he added 74 with Rovman Powell (22) and 60 with skipper Jason Holder (38) before he was caught in the deep in the 39th over slog-sweeping Ravindra Jadeja, a bowler he had blazed three of his maximums off. (more...)
Williams Not Settled On Kubica
- October 23, 2018
The Frenchman appeared resigned to a year on the sidelines in 2019 despite having impressed at Force India , but could now end up partnering fellow Mercedes protege George Russell at Williams - should the Grove-based outfit find the necessary extra funding . (more...)
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- October 23, 2018
The Frenchman appeared resigned to a year on the sidelines in 2019 despite having impressed at Force India , but could now end up partnering fellow Mercedes protege George Russell at Williams - should the Grove-based outfit find the necessary extra funding . (more...)
Osaka drawn with 2 other Grand Slam champions at WTA Finals
- October 23, 2018
Her first serve percentage was only 55, which made the task of beating Svitolina near impossible. The hard-hitting Czech was not broken on serve for the entire match and fittingly closed it out with an ace. I just feel really competitive". Svitolina, who only qualified for the season-ending tournament last week, started quickly to capture a break in the opening game. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Her first serve percentage was only 55, which made the task of beating Svitolina near impossible. The hard-hitting Czech was not broken on serve for the entire match and fittingly closed it out with an ace. I just feel really competitive". Svitolina, who only qualified for the season-ending tournament last week, started quickly to capture a break in the opening game. (more...)
AP Source Raiders RB Lynch to miss month with groin injury
- October 23, 2018
Lynch will miss at least the next four games with a groin injury, league sources said, after undergoing an MRI on Wednesday. Rapoport went on to note that injured reserve could be a distinct possibility for the 32-year-old running back. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Lynch will miss at least the next four games with a groin injury, league sources said, after undergoing an MRI on Wednesday. Rapoport went on to note that injured reserve could be a distinct possibility for the 32-year-old running back. (more...)
Icardi nets late victor in Milan derby
- October 23, 2018
Both sides had first half goals ruled out for offside in a match void of clear cut chances, but the Nerazzurri captain got his fifth goal in his last four games against Milan to give Inter all three points right at the death. The Argentinian pounced on a mistake by goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma to nod home in the second minute of added time after an otherwise forgettable match, leaving Gennaro Gattuso's Milan without a win in the last five league derbies. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Both sides had first half goals ruled out for offside in a match void of clear cut chances, but the Nerazzurri captain got his fifth goal in his last four games against Milan to give Inter all three points right at the death. The Argentinian pounced on a mistake by goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma to nod home in the second minute of added time after an otherwise forgettable match, leaving Gennaro Gattuso's Milan without a win in the last five league derbies. (more...)
Raiders trading WR Amari Cooper to Cowboys
- October 23, 2018
The Cowboys are off to a 3-4 start and have been looking for some receiving help for quarterback Dak Prescott . Rapoport reported Cooper's fifth-year option for $13.9 million comes off the books for Oakland . So the tank is on for the Raiders, and the Cowboys wayyyy overpaid. It's not the first time Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones has made a big trade for a former top-10 pick at receiver, and the other two attempts didn't go well. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
The Cowboys are off to a 3-4 start and have been looking for some receiving help for quarterback Dak Prescott . Rapoport reported Cooper's fifth-year option for $13.9 million comes off the books for Oakland . So the tank is on for the Raiders, and the Cowboys wayyyy overpaid. It's not the first time Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones has made a big trade for a former top-10 pick at receiver, and the other two attempts didn't go well. (more...)
Sri Lankan Spinner Rangana Herath To Retire After First England Test
- October 23, 2018
Thisara Perera , who led Sri Lanka's limited-overs teams in fits and starts towards the end of past year, has been named captain, in the continued absence of Angelo Mathews in limited-overs cricket . Herath will now draw the curtains on a 19-year-long worldwide career after claiming 522 wickets across all formats of the game. He has 34 five-wicket hauls and has taken 10 wickets or more on nine occasions. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Thisara Perera , who led Sri Lanka's limited-overs teams in fits and starts towards the end of past year, has been named captain, in the continued absence of Angelo Mathews in limited-overs cricket . Herath will now draw the curtains on a 19-year-long worldwide career after claiming 522 wickets across all formats of the game. He has 34 five-wicket hauls and has taken 10 wickets or more on nine occasions. (more...)
Panthers' Eric Reid blasts Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins over anthem protests
- October 23, 2018
A Carolina assistant coach and official had to restrain Reid on the sideline when the Eagles were being introduced. Julius Peppers came through with a clutch sack/forced fumble on Carson Wentz , which helped seal a win for the Panthers over the Eagles. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
A Carolina assistant coach and official had to restrain Reid on the sideline when the Eagles were being introduced. Julius Peppers came through with a clutch sack/forced fumble on Carson Wentz , which helped seal a win for the Panthers over the Eagles. (more...)
Broncos' Thomas, Sanders, Harris drawing trade interest
- October 23, 2018
The Broncos are not opposed to parting with their top receiver. Since he joined the Broncos' front office in 2011, Elway typically has shied away from making big splashes at the deadline. A pair of Denver Broncos veterans have been placed on the trading block, according to reports early Sunday. The 30-year-old Thomas is seemingly viewed as expendable because the team selected 6-3, 218-pound receiver Courtland Sutton in the second round of this year's National Football League draft. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
The Broncos are not opposed to parting with their top receiver. Since he joined the Broncos' front office in 2011, Elway typically has shied away from making big splashes at the deadline. A pair of Denver Broncos veterans have been placed on the trading block, according to reports early Sunday. The 30-year-old Thomas is seemingly viewed as expendable because the team selected 6-3, 218-pound receiver Courtland Sutton in the second round of this year's National Football League draft. (more...)
Conor McGregor visits Irish boxing champ Katie Taylor's dressing room before win
- October 23, 2018
Taylor was the heavy favourite going into the bout and though it went the distance, the Bray native was in control throughout the whole fight, as she took her professional record to 11-0 with another successful title defence. The former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion released a video of his post-fight meeting with Taylor on Instagram in which he described her as an "Irish hero". (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Taylor was the heavy favourite going into the bout and though it went the distance, the Bray native was in control throughout the whole fight, as she took her professional record to 11-0 with another successful title defence. The former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion released a video of his post-fight meeting with Taylor on Instagram in which he described her as an "Irish hero". (more...)
IPL 2019: Virat Kohli's RCB sells Quinton de Kock to Mumbai Indians
- October 23, 2018
Mumbai will be De Kock's third franchise, having previously played for Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Daredevils. To have funds for the deal, Mumbai have released Bangladesh's left-arm seam bowler Mustafizur Rahman and Sri-Lankan finger spinner Akila Dananjaya. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Mumbai will be De Kock's third franchise, having previously played for Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Daredevils. To have funds for the deal, Mumbai have released Bangladesh's left-arm seam bowler Mustafizur Rahman and Sri-Lankan finger spinner Akila Dananjaya. (more...)
Marc Marquez 'provoked' Andrea Dovizioso into falling
- October 23, 2018
That heart-in-mouth moment allowed Dovizioso to retake the lead, but Marquez continued to swarm all over the Italian, finally slashing past him with a daredevil move on lap 21 of 24. Valentino Rossi (Movistar Yamaha) brought his YZR-M1 home in a second consecutive P4, with Alvaro Bautista (Angel Nieto Team) claiming P5 in Japan. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
That heart-in-mouth moment allowed Dovizioso to retake the lead, but Marquez continued to swarm all over the Italian, finally slashing past him with a daredevil move on lap 21 of 24. Valentino Rossi (Movistar Yamaha) brought his YZR-M1 home in a second consecutive P4, with Alvaro Bautista (Angel Nieto Team) claiming P5 in Japan. (more...)
Mark Lawrenson states his prediction for Arsenal v Leicester
- October 23, 2018
A brilliant display from Mesut Ozil was integral as Arsenal won their 10th game in a row in all competitions . The victory moved Arsenal into fourth place in the table, two points behind leaders Manchester City and Liverpool. Leicester City attacked well from the onset and would go ahead just seconds past the half-hour mark as they push down the left. His two goals off the bench came in just three second-half minutes and put the game out of reach for the visitors. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
A brilliant display from Mesut Ozil was integral as Arsenal won their 10th game in a row in all competitions . The victory moved Arsenal into fourth place in the table, two points behind leaders Manchester City and Liverpool. Leicester City attacked well from the onset and would go ahead just seconds past the half-hour mark as they push down the left. His two goals off the bench came in just three second-half minutes and put the game out of reach for the visitors. (more...)
Thierry Henry loses first match in charge of Monaco
- October 23, 2018
Human error, I don't want to wipe the floor with anyone", said the 41-year-old Henry. We tried to reorganise the game, but unfortunately Sam was sent off. The win moved Strasbourg up to seventh position in Ligue 1 and leaves Mothiba just three goals off the leading scorer in the league‚ Paris St Germain sensation Kylian Mbappe. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Human error, I don't want to wipe the floor with anyone", said the 41-year-old Henry. We tried to reorganise the game, but unfortunately Sam was sent off. The win moved Strasbourg up to seventh position in Ligue 1 and leaves Mothiba just three goals off the leading scorer in the league‚ Paris St Germain sensation Kylian Mbappe. (more...)
Rae Carruth out of prison after 18 years for murder plot
- October 23, 2018
Prosecutors argued that Carruth hired Watkins to kill Adams because he didn't want to pay child support; the former receiver was found guilty in January 2001 of conspiracy to commit murder, using an instrument with intent to destroy an unborn child and discharging a firearm into occupied property. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Prosecutors argued that Carruth hired Watkins to kill Adams because he didn't want to pay child support; the former receiver was found guilty in January 2001 of conspiracy to commit murder, using an instrument with intent to destroy an unborn child and discharging a firearm into occupied property. (more...)
Patrick Peterson requests trade from Cardinals, report says
- October 23, 2018
A report by ESPN's Adam Schefter , though, stated that Peterson " has asked Arizona to deal him by the October 30 trade deadline", noting the player "feels as if the situation is deteriorating and continues to reaffirm to others that he "desperately" wants out". (more...)
- October 23, 2018
A report by ESPN's Adam Schefter , though, stated that Peterson " has asked Arizona to deal him by the October 30 trade deadline", noting the player "feels as if the situation is deteriorating and continues to reaffirm to others that he "desperately" wants out". (more...)
Rob Gronkowski Injury Moving Patriots-Bears Line
- October 23, 2018
Although he's still developing a rapport with Tom Brady , Gordon delivered his best statistical game for New England in Sunday's 38-31 win over the Chicago Bears with four catches for 100 yards. "They present a lot of problems and definitely put ourselves in the hole", Bill Belichick said. Safety Duron Harmon had his feet planted and stopped White at the 1-yard line as the clock ticked zero. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Although he's still developing a rapport with Tom Brady , Gordon delivered his best statistical game for New England in Sunday's 38-31 win over the Chicago Bears with four catches for 100 yards. "They present a lot of problems and definitely put ourselves in the hole", Bill Belichick said. Safety Duron Harmon had his feet planted and stopped White at the 1-yard line as the clock ticked zero. (more...)
Panthers' Reid confronts Eagles' Jenkins over protests, coalition
- October 23, 2018
Losing to Carolina 21-17 was frustrating for numerous reasons, and while there were plenty of factors that stood out in this loss, it's going to hard to get over the poor play by Philadelphia in the fourth quarter. Nobody on the outside world is giving us a chance to do much of anything and pressure's off, so we can go play, have fun and just relax.' A lot of football ahead, too. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Losing to Carolina 21-17 was frustrating for numerous reasons, and while there were plenty of factors that stood out in this loss, it's going to hard to get over the poor play by Philadelphia in the fourth quarter. Nobody on the outside world is giving us a chance to do much of anything and pressure's off, so we can go play, have fun and just relax.' A lot of football ahead, too. (more...)
Cowboys try to save season with Amari Cooper blockbuster
- October 23, 2018
The Cowboys traded first-, third-, sixth- and seventh-round picks to the Detroit Lions in 2008 for wide receiver Roy Williams, in a move that did not work out. Through seven games, the Cowboys have the same 3-4 record as the Eagles and have now added help. The Oakland Raiders continue to sell off major pieces as Jon Gruden tears down the roster to build it up in his vision - which to this point seems to be an odd mix of gathering draft assets and also bringing in players that were good ... (more...)
- October 23, 2018
The Cowboys traded first-, third-, sixth- and seventh-round picks to the Detroit Lions in 2008 for wide receiver Roy Williams, in a move that did not work out. Through seven games, the Cowboys have the same 3-4 record as the Eagles and have now added help. The Oakland Raiders continue to sell off major pieces as Jon Gruden tears down the roster to build it up in his vision - which to this point seems to be an odd mix of gathering draft assets and also bringing in players that were good ... (more...)
Female reporter praised for professionalism after copping brutal ball to the head
- October 22, 2018
Stark was in the U.K.in advance of a L.A. Chargers vs. Tennessee Titans match when the errant football found the back of her head (and not whatever its presumed target must have been). "London, I'll never forget you!" She added at the end: "I might be on the injury report". This past Thursday it was Kurt Warner getting "tackled" by former teammate Larry Fitzgerald, and today it was Melissa Stark. (more...)
- October 22, 2018
Stark was in the U.K.in advance of a L.A. Chargers vs. Tennessee Titans match when the errant football found the back of her head (and not whatever its presumed target must have been). "London, I'll never forget you!" She added at the end: "I might be on the injury report". This past Thursday it was Kurt Warner getting "tackled" by former teammate Larry Fitzgerald, and today it was Melissa Stark. (more...)
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