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Michigan's Speight likely 'out for the season'

October 08, 2017

Senior John O'Korn filled in nicely and will make the start this week. The Spartans lead 14-3 in the third quarter at Michigan Stadium. Neither offense did much in the rain, as MSU didn't get its first first down of the second half until late in the fourth quarter.

Nick Saban Shares Lessons Learned From Time His Girlfriend Dumped Him

October 08, 2017

The current streak began with a win over Colorado on December 30, 2007, in the Independence Bowl. Alabama football is, for the most part, emotionless. But the reminder Alabama isn't going to be ideal every single time out against talented opponents came at an appropriate time , even though it's doomed to go utterly unappreciated.

Maple Leafs give up lead but rally to defeat Rangers

October 08, 2017

Then, as reported by Canadian Press, third-period goals by Tyler Bozak, Leo Komarov and Nazem Kadri won the game to give the Leafs a 2-0-0 record in which they have scored 15 goals in two games. Staal scored at 12:14 and Zuccarello tied the game at 14:06 of the second. Bozak ended the Maple Leafs' slide to make it 6-5 at 7:17 of third, redirecting a pass from the corner from Jake Gardiner over Ondrej Pavelec's glove.

Fabricio Werdum Gets New Last-Minute Opponent For UFC 216

October 08, 2017

The 34-year-old Harris (10-5) was originally scheduled to face Mark Godbeer on the preliminary undercard. "I prefer to fight here in the United States instead of Australia because it's too expensive to move my entire camp to a different country", he continued.

Chris Eubank Jr says he is 'best in the world'

October 08, 2017

Yildrim threw little and connected even less as Eubank fired off the jab and, with his back to the ropes, threw a clean uppercut that forced Yildrim to take a knee giving the Brit an early 10-8 round. Eubank has won 25 of his 26 fights, his only defeat a controversial split-decision loss to compatriot Billy Joe Saunders at middleweight in 2014. Eubank Jr is now 1/7 to earn a victory this weekend, with Groves 1/6 favourite to outwit Jamie Cox next weekend and set up a hotly anticipated ...

New Jersey Devils Install World's Largest In-Arena Scoreboard in Prudential Center

October 08, 2017

When the New Jersey Devils open their 2017-2018 on Saturday, October 7th, they will play beneath the largest high-definition, center-hung scoreboard inside any arena in the world. "He gave us a chance to win", Avs center Nathan MacKinnon said of Bernier, who signed as a free agent with Colorado in July. "It's up to us to play better in front of him".

Jaguars rule out starting center Linder, promote Reed

October 08, 2017

Linder missed practice earlier this week and had been listed as questionable against the Steelers (3-1). Linder's absence means the Jaguars will be without their starting center. As for Strong, hes yet to dress for a game this season since joining the Jaguars. He has yet to play for the Jaguars since being claimed off waivers from Houston on September 19.

Ovechkin makes history with back-to-back hat tricks

October 08, 2017

Here's his fourth. It was originally credited to T.J. Oshie before being awarded to Ovechkin. Washington Capitals winger Alexander Ovechkin became the first National Hockey League player in 100 years to tally back-to-back hat tricks to open a season.

Mondial-2018: Première séance d'entrainement pour la sélection tunisienne à Conakry

October 08, 2017

Ce samedi, la Tunisie a gagné contre une Guinée déjà éliminée (4-1). Avantage de courte durée car Msakni égalisait logiquement sur un superbe coup-franc avant la pause (1-1, 45e+2). En confiance, il a tenté une autre frappe de l'extérieur de la surface. Une qualification sera également possible en cas d'un nul face à la Guinée et une défaite des Léopards face à la Libye.

Western Michigan Beats Buffalo 71-68 in 7OT Marathon Game

October 08, 2017

College football overtime is a blast, but its rules don't encourage long games, so this nearly never happens. The craziest thing about this game was that it required a last-minute drive by the Bulls to even force overtime. The game took seven overtimes to finish, tying it for the longest game in the history of the Football Bowl Subdivision. The game had a ridiculous moment in the first overtime too.

Miami Scores Touchdown with Six Seconds Remaining To Beat Florida State

October 08, 2017

Braxton Berrios caught a lovely fourth quarter touchdown from Rosier to put the Canes up. Miami converted another third and long to keep the chains moving, but a huge interception by Stanford Samuels III in the end zone stopped Miami's drive.

How to Watch Chile vs. Ecuador

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. The result - up to five Ecuadorians do not have four points, they will save only the victories over Chile and Argentina at home in the last round.

Chelsea offered £5m for Fernando Llorente

October 08, 2017

According to the report, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte wanted to sign the Spain global striker in January 2017. Llorente ended up joining Tottenham for £11.5m, while Chelsea were unable to sign an alternative at such a late stage. Chelsea take-on struggling Crystal Palace in their next Premier League fixture after the global break at Selhurst Park, so Conte will be hoping that the contingent he has to work with can fire on all cylinders in the scoring department after falling victim to a ...

Strasburg to start Game 1 of NLDS for Nationals

October 08, 2017

Javier Baez , the Cubs' co-NLCS MVP previous year with Jon Lester ( who will start Game 2), sent a grounder to Anthony Rendon at third. He was pulled after 4‰ innings of Game 7 of last year's World Series , despite having given up only one run.

Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer facing six months on the sidelines

October 08, 2017

Neuer missed the remainder of the season and, after a brief comeback at the beginning of this campaign, the Germany number one experienced a repeat in training, with Bayern saying at the time that he would be unlikely to feature before January.

Cubs make big lineup changes, Nats make none for NLDS Game 2

October 08, 2017

Look folks, the Cubs struggled to put it all together during much of the season , but the best team wins out in the end, and that's what happened with the NL Central race. Bryant alertly took second on the throw. "Getting a guy on base, getting a guy in scoring position, get him out of his rhythm a little bit, I think that was huge".

Packers WR Davante Adams clears concussion protocol, expected to play vs. Cowboys

October 08, 2017

The hit was so brutal, in fact, that it landed Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan - the man who dished out the collision - with a two-game suspension . "He can recover from those rapidly, apparently, because previous year he came back and played a Thursday night game", Nelson said. Once that's squared away, we love to have him back.

Cubs look for 2-0 lead with Lester starting

October 08, 2017

Hendricks also knew he had to be at his best to beat Strasburg . It was constructed by two hitters who Strasburg had completely locked up - like, in-a-safe-and-thrown-to-the-bottom-of-a-lake locked up - in their previous two at-bats. In 2012, having won a still-standing franchise record of 98 games (even including the Expos years) Washington's front office chose to shut down the completely healthy staff ace, Stephen Strasburg .

Another fraternity suspended after concerns of excessive drinking

October 08, 2017

The university said, after the most recent investigation, there could be more restrictions to follow. The suspension of Delta Tau Delta comes just months after the Penn State Board of Trustees passed a package of new rules created to change fraternity and sorority culture.

Simone Zaza's agent reveals big reason for West Ham failure

October 08, 2017

West Ham defeated Swansea City at home last Saturday, however, it was a well-below par performance and their fans had taken to Twitter to vent their fury at the display. "It is a relief, a great three points for us", Bilic said. "They gave West Ham much more energy and objective in the final third and both should start at Burnley in the club's first game after the global break".

Hatton five shots clear in Dunhill Links

October 08, 2017

Hatton got up to 14th in the world rankings in March before enduring a frustrating summer, but that will all be forgotten should he become the first man to successfully defend this title. Another birdie on the fourth handed him a six-shot lead. But it was very much a case of unlucky 13 as a bogey four at that hole started a run that saw the Pinner golfer drop another five shots over the next four holes to drop back to five-under, before he finished on a positive note with a birdie three at ...

Colombia, Ghana U-17 World Cup match registers low crowd

October 08, 2017

Sadiq Ibrahim scored the victor six minutes before half-time in the hard-earned victory for the Black Starlets. Ghana captain Eric himself had a fine try at the Colombia goal in the 73rd minute but goalie Kevin Mier came out of his line in the nick of time to have a last touch and negated the move.

Arsene Wenger breaks silence over Carlo Ancelotti's link with Arsenal

October 08, 2017

And some critics have proposed the idea of Ancelotti replacing Wenger at the Emirates. But Wenger insists it will be those in charge in the boardroom that decide who will eventually replace him. "When you're a manager for a club you have to work like you're there forever", he told beIN Sports . "Because it demands total commitment and I believe as well that a football club works by everybody doing their own job well".

Bulgaria vs France World Cup Qualifying UEFA Venue, Kick-off Time, Predicted Lineups

October 08, 2017

Deschamps's current crop of players require victory weekend and his weekend and at home to Belarus on October 10 to guarantee their place at next year's World Cup in Russian Federation. France have injury issues as they are without Layvin Kurzawa, Laurent Koscielny, Benjamin Mendy, Ousmane Dembele and Paul Pogba. Talk in the build-up to this game had centred on a match 24 years ago when Bulgaria had denied France a place at the 1994 World Cup in the United States.

UFC 216: Kevin Lee Comments on Making Weight on Second Attempt

October 08, 2017

But, on Lee's second attempt, one hour later, the MI fighter came in at 154.5. Also appearing on the card is a flyweight title fight between champion Demetrious Johnson and challenge Ray Borg If Johnson emerges victories, he will break Anderson Silva's UFC record of most consecutive title defense.

Berg scores 4 as Sweden routs Luxembourg 8-0 in qualifying

October 08, 2017

Knowing that only victory would set up a straight shootout for second place with Sweden on Tuesday, Netherlands went in search of a second goal but Propper found Chernik in fine form before Bas Dost fired wide. Holland is three points back of second-place Sweden and four points back of first-place France making this and the next game must-wins for The Flying Dutchmen.

Andorra vs Portugal World Cup Qualifying UEFA

October 08, 2017

The Swiss are leading at the moment following a 5-2 victory over Hungary, in which Juventus full-back Stephan Lichtsteiner was on target. If Portugal fail to win on Tuesday, they will enter the play-offs, while Switzerland, who have nine wins from nine matches, need only a point to qualify.

Peyton Manning's top 5 moments with Colts

October 08, 2017

Now he'll stand outside the stadium he once filled each week to welcome fans inside. "I know John didn't take his job with the Broncos until he was 50 years old", Manning told Peter King of The MMQB . "I just wouldn't feel that I would feel comfortable being there". For his career, Manning ranks first all-time in passing yards (71,940), passing touchdowns (539) and fourth-quarter comebacks (45).

Bernard with 7-inch tongue lands Guinness record

October 08, 2017

When getting a smooch from Mochi, tissues might be needed to sop up what could be an extra slobbery kiss. "This once abused and neglected pup has taught us that it's okay to be different", she said. That title belongs to a boxer named Brandy , who boasted a tongue that stretched a tremendous 17 inches. Rickert said she hopes Mochi's moment of fame can inspire others.

Harry Kane to captain England against Slovenia, but no permanent skipper chosen

October 08, 2017

Kane scored 13 goals in eight games in September alone, and has five from his last four caps under Southgate. I am certainly not arguing one way or another, because I couldn't care less about a meaningless epithet attached to a player I prefer to think of simply as "one of our own"! Growing up as a kid you dream about playing for your country and being captain as well .

N'Golo Kante Suffers Hamstring Injury for France vs. Bulgaria

October 08, 2017

Kante wasn't the only Premier League midfielder forced off by injury while on worldwide duty on Saturday, with Manchester United's Marouane Fellaini picking up a knee injury in already qualified qualified Belguim's win in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Defense roars as Penn State pastes Northwestern

October 08, 2017

Barkley, the Heisman Trophy frontrunner, finished the first half with minus-1 yard rushing as Northwestern's defense was frequently in the backfield at the handoff. It needs to be better in the second half because, just like the game at Iowa, only one or two defensive lapses could swing this game in Northwestern's favor.

Joe Girardi on Yankees' Game 2 collapse: 'I screwed up'

October 07, 2017

He joined me to discuss C.C. Sabathia and the series as a whole. Cleveland will try for a sweep in Game 3 Sunday at Yankee Stadium. Hart alum Trevor Bauer picked up his first career postseason victory Thursday, throwing 6 ⅔ shutout innings against the Yankees as the Indians won Game 1 of the American League Division Series, 4-0.

Leeds stun Castleford in Super League GF

October 07, 2017

Tigers have been the best team all year, but they froze on the biggest stage. Experience of the big occasion counted for much as the Rhinos kicked Cas to death in a display that was more about practical rugby than skill on a awful wet night.

Rising total of hits on Tom Brady a growing concern for Patriots

October 07, 2017

Tampa Bay have allowed 394 yards per game on average. However there were several takeaways from this game that much is certain. The Patriots head into the match as the overwhelming favourites but we feel the two teams should be a lot closer in the market.

Orgeron, coaches meet with AD amid LSU's recent struggles

October 07, 2017

It capped six weeks of angst stemming from the game's postponement and relocation from Gainesville to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, because of Hurricane Matthew. Devin White (13 tackles) and Christian LaCouture (two sacks) were among the defensive standouts last week for LSU, which has allowed an average of 29 points in its last three games.

National Basketball Association great Connie Hawkins dies at 75

October 07, 2017

That year, Hawkins led the league with 26.8 points per game. After his brief stint in the ABA, Hawkins landed with the Phoenix Suns in 1969-70, playing in 81 games and registering 24.6 points per game off of 49 percent shooting. "His unique combination of size, grace and athleticism was well ahead of its time and his signature style of play is now a hallmark of the modern game".

Neymar asked for Barca CL expulsion

October 08, 2017

That was followed by Neymar and his representatives filing a suit of their own, aimed at recouping an unpaid loyalty bonus worth €26 million (£24 million) dating back to November 2016, according to BBC Sport . But Barcelona refused to honour the bonus in Neymar's contract, with a club spokesman claiming he had reneged on the agreement after negotiating with other teams before the payment was due.

Clemson QB Kelly Bryant leaves Wake Forest game with apparent ankle injury

October 07, 2017

Clemson has won eight straight in the series by a combined 299-107 score, but Swinney is trying to ensure his team doesn't overlook the Demon Deacons. Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant exited Saturday's Week 6 game against Wake Forest at Memorial Stadium in SC with an apparent ankle injury, according to College Football Talk's Bryan Fischer .

Ireland fans cheering on Cyprus against Greece in World Cup qualifier

October 07, 2017

For two rounds to the finish of qualification in the national team of Greece 13 points, with the goal difference 11-5 and third in the table, the gap from the running second Bosnia is 1 point. Long story short, it's looking like an Ireland win on Monday should be good enough. The hosts looked to have snatched a lifeline in Sarajevo when Dario Dumic made it 3-3 on 82 minutes, but Belgium had the lead again with in a minute when Yannick Ferreira Carrasco exploited a big mistake from ...

How Jason Taumalolo handled it was disappointing - Kiwis selector Tony Iro

October 07, 2017

The New Zealand outfit was rocked midweek when Jason Taumalolo lead a group of players in turning their backs on New Zealand and opting to run out for Tonga instead. Taukeiaho had signalled his move on Wednesday night, but Fusitu'a and Ma'u's switches were only confirmed when Tonga's squad was announced, an hour before the Kiwis' one was on Thursday.

Man Utd chiefs confident Fellaini will put pen to paper

October 07, 2017

Fellaini's employers are looking to secure his future before the January transfer window. The Old Trafford club are keen on avoiding such a situation. Jose Mourinho will be deeply anxious by the injury as the manager is increasingly dependent on the big man to provide the burst of attacking quality that has been dictating much of United's forward play this season.

Dante Exum taken to hospital for MRI after injuring left shoulder

October 07, 2017

Immediately, it was clear that Exum was in significant pain after taking a fall against the Phoenix Suns and, on Saturday morning, Tony Jones of the Salt Lake Tribune reported more context. Another potential long-term injury would deal that progress a devastating blow. As a result of his seemingly extended absence, Raul Neto and Donovan Mitchell will probably be the main candidates to absorb Exum's minutes.

Miles on the clock: The ten Premier League players with the most top flight minutes ever

October 07, 2017

Chelsea fans were stunned to hear that Brazilian play maker Oscar was joining Chinese Super League outfit Shanghai SIPG during last season - but will be delighted to hear that he is already looking forward to a return to the Premier League , with Chelsea the only team for him, reports the Daily Mail .

"Na Maloom Afraad 2" has been banned in Punjab

October 07, 2017

With all said and done, we're just glad that the controversial move has been revoked and fans of Pakistani cinema can rejoice with good quality content once again without having to look at Bollywood for entertainment. In a notification, issued on Friday, the censor board banned the film on the pretext of complaints from different quarters, without mentioning the exact parts that caused these complaints.

Ricciardo edges Verstappen but Red Bull are off the pace in Japan

October 07, 2017

With the track temperatures, well they will change tomorrow because it'll be quite a bit warmer, we'll find out what's the best". "Before the weekend, I thought it would be around more six tenths, half a second but after the morning we were a bit off the pace".

Top 5 best Premier League signings this season

October 07, 2017

Bailly and Phil Jones have established themselves as Jose Mourinho's first-choice pairing, but Chris Smalling and big-money signing Victor Lindelof represent stiff competition, while Marcos Rojo is closing on an injury comeback. He added: "It's not so much that it helps as that it motivates", he added. "For me, the aspect that was very important and where I see improvements - and can improve even more, to be honest - is the tactics, as well as the high level of concentration that's ...

Buccaneers to hold kicker workouts

October 07, 2017

The Bucs would tack on a touchdown with 2:09 remaining, but couldn't wrangle in an onside kick before falling 19-14. If it had been a two-point game, the Buccaneers could have tried a winning field goal on their final drive, rather than running out of clock at the Patriots' 19-yard line.

West Virginia Mountaineers at TCU Horned Frogs

October 07, 2017

TCU is favored by almost two touchdowns entering the game, but West Virinia will be looking to prove they aren't going away just yet as they attempt to hand TCU its first loss of the season . "We're going to line up and play the best defense for whatever they line up in.'" - ESPN's David Pollack. West Virginia eventually left the Big East and TCU never formally joined the Big East.

Manchester United 'can sign Napoli top scorer Dries Mertens for €28 million'

October 07, 2017

Napoli have won each of their seven games in the league this season. Jose Mourinho's men have been in fantastic form this season and now sit joint-top of the Premier League with Manchester City. Manchester United are also in blistering form at the top of the Premier League, as Jose Mourinho's side have looked formidable in attack, and if Mertens was to be added to the fold the Red Devils would have a frightening amount of options up-front at their disposal.

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