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Crystal Palace confirm the appointment of Roy Hodgson as their new manager

September 12, 2017

Palace dismissed De Boer after they suffered the worst start to an English top-flight campaign for almost 100 years - failing to win or even score a goal. "It's not my business, it's the business of the club. I haven't met them yet or started working with them yet", he said. Hodgson's first task now, after taking the job, must be to ensure there is no rift with Zaha over the previous snubs as he must get the winger fit and firing to aid Palace's survival bid.

Cubs activate catcher Willson Contreras

September 12, 2017

In the three games, the Cubs scored three runs. Anthony Swarzak and Corey Knebel worked the final two innings with Knebel notching his 18th straight save and 34th overall. Milwaukee will be at home on Father's Day (June 17 vs. the Phillies), and Miller Park will host a Fourth of July afternoon game against the Twins at 3:10 p.m.

Stephon Marbury says he's staging a comeback to the National Basketball Association

September 12, 2017

The former Knick posted on social media Tuesday morning announcing his next move is to get back into the league. He hasn't played in the league in almost 10 years and he's a 40-year-old point guard who probably has very little to offer on both ends, so it's hard to imagine him having a successful comeback attempt.

Westbrook on Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

September 12, 2017

The 2-minute long game was a back-and-forth affair with Fallon edging out Westbrook because the Thunder's star was unable to get his final shot off before the buzzer. The host then hit a go-ahead three with Bird, and time expired right before Westbrook-in mid-air-could retaliate. Russell Westbrook has been a busy man this past week as he's taken over NY for Fashion Week.

Smithfield Foods splits with RPM to join Stewart-Haas Racing for 2018

September 12, 2017

Smithfield had a handshake agreement with RPM for 2018, but has ultimately chose to make the switch to Stewart-Haas Racing. It is unclear whether Smithfield could sponsor Almirola - sponsorship contracts in NASCAR sometimes contain clauses that prohibit a sponsor to move with a driver - but SHR also has open inventory on the Clint Bowyer vehicle in addition to the cars now driven by Patrick and Busch.

Cubs open 2018 schedule with 10-game road trip

September 12, 2017

That late Sox series is scheduled just ahead of the final homestand (vs. the Pirates and Cardinals) and means the Cubs have 16 of their final 19 games in Chicago - with a trip to Arizona in the middle of that stretch. The first six games will be on the road before the team opens the home slate against Detroit on Thursday, April 5th. For the 13th time in 17 seasons, the Cubs will open on the road with a three-city trip to Miami (March 29-April 1), Cincinnati (April 2-3) and Milwaukee (April ...

Genworth Financial (GNW) Receives Media Sentiment Score of 0.20

September 12, 2017

There were 37 sold out positions, amounting to 5.91 million shares. Eos L P reported 41,500 shares. Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft Fi has 38,774 shares. Compass Point "Upgrades" Genworth Financial Inc (NYSE:GNW) in a research note issued to investors on 11/11/16 to Buy with price target of $0. Finally, Amalgamated Bank boosted its stake in Genworth Financial by 3.6% in the second quarter.

Phillies 2018 Schedule Notes: Season Starts Early, Heavy Dose of AL East

September 12, 2017

After a three-game series against their AL East foe, Boston will head about 260 miles south for a quick two-game interleague set against the Miami Marlins. In addition, the Sox will play each of those teams on the road, as well as a July 2-4 series in Washington DC against the Nationals. Marlins (Aug. 28-29) and Mets (Sept.

Lakers to retire Kobe Bryant's jersey in December - but which number?

September 12, 2017

Bryant's jersey will join the retired numbers of Shaquille O'Neal, Magic Johnson , Jerry West , and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - among others - in the Staple Center rafters. Kobe Bryant did it all in his career with the Los Angeles Lakers , from winning five NBA championships to taking home MVP honors to being a regular on the All-NBA first team.

Josh Childress Signs Camp Deal With Nuggets

September 12, 2017

T.J. McBride of BSNDenver.com reported Childress signed a one-year non-guaranteed contract but that it's "likely worth more". Childress got off to a decent start to his NBA career after being drafted sixth overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2004 NBA Draft, but after four seasons and a voluntary leave to play in Greece, his career in the league wasn't really ever the same.

Cardinals to face Colts without Andrew Luck

September 12, 2017

Although he was removed from the list on September 2, Scott Tolzien started in Sunday's 46-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The only other healthy quarterback on the active roster is Brissett, who joined the Colts on September 2.

PSG President Reveals Why Mbappe Turned Down Arsenal

September 12, 2017

And while that fee already appears a phenomenal one, Al-Khelaifi has revealed Mbappe was offered even more money elsewhere, prior to joining PSG. Al-Khelaifi, however, told the Telegraph in an interview published on the eve of PSG's Champions League opener against Celtic in Glasgow that Neymar's arrival should be celebrated as it has also opened up Europe's premier club competition.

Sam Warburton set for four month layoff

September 12, 2017

Having skippered the British and Irish Lions to a remarkable series draw with New Zealand over the summer, the return to normal life has been far from smooth for Sam Warburton . Taulupe Faletau and Justin Tipuric are set to feature in the back-row for Wales and now there will be a real battle as to who will complete the trio.

Comerica Incorporated (NYSE:CMA) Can't Be More Risky. Short Interest Increased

September 12, 2017

The rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets with "Outperform" on Wednesday, January 20. The company was maintained on Tuesday, July 21 by Jefferies. RITCHIE MICHAEL T had sold 2,500 shares worth $177,153. Comerica declared that its Board of Directors has authorized a share buyback program on Wednesday, June 28th that authorizes the company to repurchase $605.00 million in outstanding shares.

Jesus brace fires City to 5-0 win over 10-man Liverpool

September 12, 2017

Former West Ham striker Paolo Di Cannio commented the Etihad Stadium clash on Sky Sport Italia and revealed the first thing Klopp has to do to turn things around after today's huge defeat. "I don't think it was a red card, Sadio didn't see the goalkeeper". "It was not a bad foul but with the way Eddy comes out of it, it's normal for a red card".

Warriors sell jersey patch for $20M per year

September 12, 2017

The Golden State Warriors signed the largest of the National Basketball Association ad patch deals this week, selling the space on its jersey for the next three years to Japanese tech holding company Rakuten . This was not the biggest deal that we were offered. Rakuten's black and red logo will be pasted on the Warriors' white jerseys while white patches will be sewed on the team's blues.

CONFIRMED: Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Rose Namajunas Set For UFC 217

September 12, 2017

Namajunas will fight with a belt on the line for the second time in her UFC career. The strawweight champ confirmed that she will defend her title against Namajunas in NY on November 4 on Fox Sports' twitter on Tuesday. A women's strawweight title fight between Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Rose Namajunas is set to go down at UFC 217. Jedrzejczyk announced the bout via the FOX Sports ProCast and company officials confirmed the bout on the UFC Europe Twitter page Wednesday.

Froome to compete at road world champs

September 12, 2017

Froome has long eyed May's Giro d'Italia from afar but the Tour will likely remain his priority in 2018, when he will aim for a fifth triumph. Should Froome win the Tour de France for a fifth time in 2018, he would equal the record now held by Eddy Merckx , Jacques Anquetil, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain.

CN again lands on Dow Jones Sustainability Index

September 12, 2017

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North Korea Crisis So Far No Threat to Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics — IOC

September 12, 2017

Pyeongchang is 80 kilometers (50 miles) from the border with North Korea , which has stoked anxiety with a recent nuclear test and a string of missile launches. The president of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, said in August there was "no reason for any immediate concern" about tensions on the Korean peninsula.

Coutinho out of Liverpool squad to face Man City

September 12, 2017

Keep an eye on mancity.com throughout the day for further updates ahead of the big game. We lost control in the game. He didn't need to give a red card. It was De Bruyne's right-footed delivery from the left for Jesus to add the second before half-time as the visitors' capitulation began. We had patience to do that.

Sergio Dipp explains his awkward Monday Night Football sideline moment

September 12, 2017

Dipp struggled in his report about new Broncos head coach Vance Joseph, pointing out Joseph's "diversity in his background" because he played multiple positions between college and the NFL. As is usually the case for the first Monday night of the year, ESPN is broadcasting two games. During the broadcast "MNF"'s new play-by-play announcer Beth Mowins, in the booth with new National Football League analyst Rex Ryan , threw it to Dipp and he did the rest.

Jose Mourinho compares Victor Lindelof's situation to Ricardo Carvalho

September 12, 2017

Lindelof, a £30million summer signing from Benfica, struggled during pre-season and was often caught out of position while struggling to track aerial balls, but gets a chance in a back four likely to be flanked by full-backs Antonio Valencia and Daley Blind.

Manchester United vs. Basel live stream

September 12, 2017

United are 6/4 to win by more than two goals . Last month's draw for the opening round of fixtures could not have been much kinder either with them long odds-on to get the better of Qarabag at Stamford Bridge, and Basel at Old Trafford, respectively.

Acuity Brands Inc (AYI) Shares Sold by Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc

September 12, 2017

The rating was maintained by Cowen & Co with "Buy" on Friday, September 1. Acuity Brands, Inc is a provider of lighting solutions for commercial, institutional, industrial, infrastructure and residential applications throughout North America and other worldwide markets.

Monaco vice-president Vasilyev: Mendy desperate to work with Man City boss Guardiola

September 12, 2017

Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev has revealed Benjamin Mendy would have remained with the French champions if Pep Guardiola hadn't come in for him. However, he did allegedly state on "numerous occasions" that he would snub the chance to move to Chelsea , who were also pursuing Juventus' Alex Sandro during the transfer window.

Pep Guardiola, Manchester City players react to Premier League win against Liverpool

September 12, 2017

Aguero was clean through with just Simon Mignolet to beat but rolled the ball to his colleague, and Guardiola told a news conference: "That means a lot for me, what Sergio did - a lot". The clash seemed to have everything and it certainly wasn't short of controversial decisions, as Liverpool were reduced to ten men in the 37th minute with Mané been given his marching orders.

Wenger never contemplated United move due to love of Arsenal's 'values'

September 12, 2017

The Gunners have picked up just three points from their opening three Premier League matches, although they remain better off than Bournemouth , who are still looking for their first point of the season. They will certainly take confidence from their performance against Manchester City , apart from doing the same from the 3-3 draw against the Gunners last season at the Vitality Stadium .

Liverpool, Real Madrid watching RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner

September 12, 2017

Along with Liverpool , Real Madrid are keen on him after missing out on Kylian Mbappe in the summer. The 21-year-old has also been linked to Liverpool , who have already done business with the German club by agreeing a deal to sign Naby Keita next summer.

New CBA for W-League players

September 12, 2017

The two-year deal marks a considerable step-up from two seasons ago when there was no minimum salary in the league. Australia's netballers and women cricketers have also won better pay deals in recent months. Professional Footballers Australia Chief Executive John Didulica said: "Having worked with the W-League players through this process, it has reinforced our view that these players are central to the future and to the fabric of Australian football".

Gambia Threaten WAFU Boycott Over Controversial Penalty For Ghana

September 12, 2017

The Asante Kotoko shot-stopper was part of the Black Stars B squad that were eliminated from the qualifiers by Burkina Faso at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium last month. "We needed the win at all cost and we were not ready to give up". "We are looking forward to redeeming our image after missing out on the CHAN competition and we hope to do that with our game against the Gambia", the right-back emphasised.

Oklahoma moves up to No. 2 in AP poll behind Alabama

September 12, 2017

What moved the Oklahoma Sooners all the way to second place was the dominating manner of their win on the road against the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Sooners jumped three spots after winning 31-16 at Ohio State . Ohio State dropped all the way to eighth after their loss to the Oklahoma Sooners , behind Washington and MI. They lost to Georgia, at home, 20-19, and fell from the poll.

Mourinho plays down Champions League hopes

September 12, 2017

Following the press conference, the midfielder did join up with his colleagues for the open training session. A sense of order and normality is restored around Old Trafford as Manchester United make their long-awaited return to Champions League football.

Everton Star Begs Pregnant Wife Not to End their Marriage

September 12, 2017

There is no suggestion that she or Ms Percival are being treated as suspects. 'She feels they need to get away, ' a friend told The Sun . Supt Andrea Jones said: "I would first like to offer my most honest condolences to the loved ones of the man who sadly died this morning".

Messi Hat-trick as Barca Punish Real Slip-Up

September 12, 2017

Leo Messi sent the Camp Nou into raptures in the 26th minute of their match on Saturday evening , collecting a ball from Rakitic and going round his man before burying the ball in the back of the net, to give Barcelona a 1-0 lead over city rivals Espanyol .

More punters with issues: Lions punter drops ball in end zone

September 12, 2017

He was diagnosed with a torn ACL and MCL and a partial tear of a tendon. But Prater struggled- averaging only 34.8 yards per punt -and the team will search elsewhere to find a competent replacement. Caldwell also declined - again - to explain how Martin was injured this summer. When Lions kicker Matt Prater converted on a 58-yard field goal against the Cardinals, one cameraman put his body on the line to get the flawless shot of the action.

Abreu, Engel lead White Sox to win over Royals

September 12, 2017

He walked two, including Nicky Delmonico with the bases loaded in the fourth. Eric Hosmer singled in the second inning, his ninth straight hit, matching the longest in the majors this season. The Royals may have left-hander Danny Duffy back in the rotation for this weekend's series in Cleveland. A first-round draft pick in 2015, Fulmer made his second career start.

Tottenham & Man City Unveil New Third Kits For 2017/18 Season

September 12, 2017

One thing which some fans were quick to pick up on, though, was the fact that the strips all look remarkably similar, in particular Chelsea and City's, under shared kit manufacturer Nike. Chelsea get their Champions League campaign up and running against Qarabag at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, while City travel to Feyenoord on Wednesday.

Muguruza new No. 1, makes Singapore

September 12, 2017

The 23-year-old takes over from Karolina Pliskova at the top of the rankings, after the Czech's quarter-final defeat in the US Open by Coco Vandeweghe. Stephens, who was ranked 957th six weeks ago after a long injury absence, jumps 66 places to No. 17 after winning 15 of her last 17 matches, including the 6-3, 6-0 thrashing of fellow American Madison Keys in Saturday's U.S.

Rockies' Kyle Freeland struck by liner, sustains shoulder bruise

September 12, 2017

J.D. Martinez, who earlier was named NL Player of the Week , had three hits and an RBI. Freeland stayed on his feet and was led off the field after a visit from a trainer. Anderson gave the Rockies everything they could have wanted. Colorado Rockies announced Friday that they reinstated Anderson from the 60-day disabled list and recalled right-handed pitcher Jairo Diaz from Triple-A Albuquerque; Diaz was then placed on the 60-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation.

I'm very happy at Real Madrid, not interested in PSG move - Asensio

September 12, 2017

Marco Asensio has confirmed he received offers from Barcelona and other clubs before eventually joining Real Madrid . "I started with the first team of Mallorca and Barca appeared", Asensio said. "Zidane? I've a very strong relationship with him, he makes his decisions with authority and gets them right. When Horacio called me and told me that Real Madrid were interested in me, I said that I only wanted to play there".

Prediction: Feyenoord vs Manchester City

September 12, 2017

What TV Channel is showing Feyenoord v Manchester City? Feyenoord have more problems with Sven van Beek, Kenneth Vermeer, Bart Nieuwkoop and Bilal Basacikoglu all out. The strip, described on City's website as a "camo green third kit", could be worn by Pep Guardiola's side for their Champions League trip to Feyenoord on Wednesday.

Atletico close to agreeing Diego Costa deal

September 12, 2017

Spanish daily newspaper Marca is reporting that Atletico Madrid have all but reached an agreement to sign Diego Costa from Chelsea . The Spanish worldwide has not played for Chelsea since the FA Cup final defeat by Arsenal back at the end of May after it was revealed in the summer that Antonio Conte sent Costa a text, telling him that he was no longer in his plans.

EFL nets new £600m TV deal

September 12, 2017

Clubs will also be able to stream midweek games through their websites if Sky are not showing them live. Sky Sports have landed the EFL's live domestic broadcasting rights for a further five seasons. The additional midweek games will also be available across the EFL iFollow streaming service. "The new opportunity for EFL clubs to live-stream their matches through a direct-to-consumer service in the United Kingdom is a revolutionary and exciting step forward for football broadcasting rights ...

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill 'arrested for drink driving'

September 12, 2017

Police Scotland said they arrested and charged a 48-year-old man in connection with drink-driving eastbound on the A720 at about 12.55 BST on Sunday. When the Federation Internationale de Football Association rankings are released later this week, Northern Ireland are projected to be in the top 20 for the first time in their history having sunk as low as 129th three games into O'Neill's reign.

Leicester set to double wages of Bournemouth target Gray

September 12, 2017

But, according to the Daily Telegraph , the Foxes will have offered Gray DOUBLE his wages, as a sign that they see him as a huge part of their future. "He wants more game time and in an ideal world we want to give him that and he wants to develop here". Gray said: 'We're in talks so I'll leave that to my representatives to deal with.

Order Of St George heads Cup weights

September 12, 2017

Williams is also a part-owner of the Aidan O'Brien-trained dual Irish St Leger victor Order Of St George who is the Melbourne Cup topweight with 58kg. Classy stayer: Order Of St George enjoyed an easy win in the Irish St Leger on Monday. His weight of 58 kilos for the Cup will be debated among his connections, as will whether it is better to leave the horse in Europe to tackle major races.

Wide receiver Allen Robinson declared out for the season with torn ACL

September 12, 2017

But the true benefactor figures to be rookie running back Leonard Fournette , who rushed for 100 yards on 26 carries in his regular season debut, adding three receptions for 24 yards. Even if he only suffered a partial tear of his ACL, he'd likely be out for the rest of the season while preparing to hit free agency in the spring. Robinson was hurt on the third play of Sunday's game, after he caught a 17-yard pass from Blake Bortles on third-and-2 to convert the first down.

Dodgers lose 10th Consecutive Game, Swept 2nd Consecutive Series

September 12, 2017

OUR PREDICTION: The Giants are worth a flier here, given the Dodgers' massive struggles. When these teams last met, on the final weekend of July, the Dodgers were 74-31 following a three-game sweep. It was just Wood's third loss of the season making him 14-3. "We just played two back-to-back games that could have been our worst all year". They are the team that has something left to play for this season, and it would be a shame if this decision somehow further derailed the Dodgers.

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech welcomes Premier League shortening transfer window

September 12, 2017

Jack Wilshere was told during the summer that the Europa League would be the most likely initial first-team stage but Wenger also wants to give further match time to the likes of Alex Iwobi , Mohamed Elneny, Reiss Nelson, Per Mertesacker, David Ospina and Calum Chambers.

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