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Hazard scores victor as Chelsea wins at Bournemouth in EPL

October 30, 2017

I'm training hard, the injury is the past. While it's a bit of a chicken-and-egg situation, and Hazard, like any player has good and bad days, games like this one should make the answer land firmly in the camp of Eden Hazard FC. Chelsea lost their last Premier League away game; 1-2 at Crystal Palace. Hazard's goal proved to be difference between the two sides as Chelsea secured the three points on the south coast to remain nine points adrift of league leaders Manchester City .

Phillies reportedly set to make Gabe Kapler their manager

October 30, 2017

There were known to be three major candidates for the Phillies manager job. He was hired by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2014 as the team's director of player development and was one of the favorites for the Dodgers' managerial job before they hired Dave Roberts before the 2016 season.

Man City Remain Unbeaten, Defeat West Brom 3-2

October 30, 2017

Manchester City defeated West Bromwich Albion 3-2 at The Hawthorns on Saturday in one of the Premier League matches. Both of those sides went on to win the title. Raheem Sterling sealed the game in the second half after City had emerged with a slender lead from a whirlwind spell of three goals inside five minutes.

Eric Bailly thrilled with Manchester United victory over Tottenham Hotspur

October 30, 2017

Neville certainly has a point or two to make, as it's true Martial struggled last season, and saw big drop-off in year two at Old Trafford from what he accomplished in year one. Mourinho drew an interesting distinction between them, however, when he explained his decision to pitch Martial into the fray at Rashford's expense at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Joey Barton launches shocking attack on Everton caretaker boss David Unsworth

October 30, 2017

Speaking to Sky Sports , Unsworth said: "The second half was much better". "For whatever reason it didn't work so you've got to be reactive and show the players that you're on the front foot". "The best tactics I thought was with a diamond and two strikers". Unsworth made changes at half time with Oumar Niasse and Beni Baningime coming on for Aaron Lennon and Kevin Mirallas but it was too little and Leicester held on despite Everton pressure.

Boxing giant Anthony Joshua retains heavyweight title

October 30, 2017

Just look at the guy's face after. Joshua could not provide the clean KO blow that 78,000 fans wanted to see and referee Phil Edwards' decision to stop the fight was booed. Jamaica-born Whyte, whose only defeat in 23 fights was the seventh-round stoppage against Joshua nearly two years ago, unanimously out-pointed Finland's Robert Helenius on the undercard.

Steelers Hold Off Matthew Stafford, Lions Behind JuJu Smith-Schuster's Big Night

October 30, 2017

Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger connected with wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster for a 41-yard gain on the first play of the game. The Steelers hung on to win, 20-15, at Ford Field. The Steelers enter the second half trailing the Lions 12-10 on the strength of four Matt Prater field goals, including two from deep. Smith-Schuster, who saw extra snaps in wake of Martavis Bryant's suspension, finished with seven catches for 193 yards and the long TD.

Hamlin Looks to Open Round of 8 with Win at Hometown Track

October 30, 2017

Kevin Harvick 14. Kyle Busch 15. "It's always a good thing when you have a auto that fits you real well, and this one fits my style", Keselowski said. Johnson broke into the top 20. David Ragan 32. Reed Sorenson 33. "It's insane how Chase Elliott has come so close so many times to winning one of these things and it just kind of keeps sneaking away from him and it's late cations that's doing it".

Le'Veon Bell takes some Twitter shots at Bengals rookie Joe Mixon

October 30, 2017

Burfict was informed after the Bengals' win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday about Bell jabbing Mixon for ripping off his style . "Like I said, I only had seven carries". Of course, reporters were quick to ask Mixon about Bell's tweets following Cincy's Week 8 tilt. "Now u wear an arm sleeve on your left arm AND went to the mismatch gloves too?! lol just change your number from 28 to 26 while your at it", the Steelers running back posted.

Ryan Armour moves five clear at Sanderson Farms Championship

October 30, 2017

It's a validation that you don't have to hit it 330 in the air to still win golf tournaments. Armour golfed collegiately at Ohio State before becoming a pro in 1999. "I don't what else I would do", Armour said. MS native Jonathan Randolph, who grew up 11 miles from the course, charged with a Sunday 67 to move from ninth to third place, finishing seven back of Armour.

Casey Anthony: I think she is mentally ill, Cindy says

October 30, 2017

Cindy also claimed that her 31-year-old daughter suffers from seizures and doesn't always know it. " Casey , be true to yourself, start being honest with yourself, and own everything". Casey Anthony's parents appear in an intevriew with Crime Watch Daily . "She doesn't remember when she's had a seizure , unless she's bitten her tongue or something", she said.

Juan Martin del Potro reveals major doubts over emulating Roger Federer

October 30, 2017

Federer and del Potro have met 23 times so far in their careers in a rivalry that Federer has generally had the better of. Potro has also won the event twice in 2012 and 2013. "I'm ready for a hard match and a fully fit del Potro, ' said the game's most successful ever player". 'For me, it's going to be a great challenge and it's always a great pleasure to play against Roger one more time in his hometown and it will be a great atmosphere on the court and I will enjoy it a lot.

Philadelphia Eagles Are 'Aggressively Pursuing Trade' With Lions For Calvin Johnson

October 30, 2017

The Philadelphia Eagles are all-in this season, as they feel like this team can make a run at the Super Bowl right now. Megatron has drawn interest from two teams that have spoken to the Detroit Lions , who hold the rights to him, about a possible trade, ESPN reports .

Most Houston Texans players kneel after 'inmate' comments from owner

October 30, 2017

It appeared that all of the black players on Houston's roster took a knee, while at least one white player - Ben Heeney - also knelt. Texans owner Bob McNair attended an owners' meeting this month in NY on Friday and, according to ESPN The Magazine, said during a discussion about players' negotiating over their right to protests: " We can't have the inmates running the prison ".

7yr Old Throws 1st Pitch at World Series Using Printed Hand

October 30, 2017

UNLV is fitting Hailey with a special hand just for the occasion. She's had some practice already, having thrown out the first pitch for the Orioles and Washington Nationals. Major League Baseball was inspired by her story after many teams responded on social media that they would love to have her throw out a first pitch.

3 winners from Bucs' brutal loss to Cam Newton and the Panthers

October 30, 2017

The Panthers (5-3), who broke a two-game losing streak, established a 10-0 first-half lead with a 1-yard touchdown run by Jonathan Stewart and a 28-yard field goal by Graham Gano. The Panthers went six games without an interception, the longest such stretch in team history. Running back Cameron Artis-Payne has seemingly provided a spark to the running game, rushing three times for 14-yards.

Falcons vs Jets Week 8 Game Recap

October 30, 2017

The Jets defense kept Matt Ryan and the Falcons out of the end zone, but Matt Bryant connected on a 29-yard field goal to extend the lead to five points. Tevin Coleman eluded a few tackle attempts on a 52-yard run that got the ball to the Jets 10. Atlanta tied it on its next possession, with Ryan marching the Falcons down the field through the driving rain with four passes to his tight ends - including a 1-yard touchdown to Hooper with 5:03 left in the opening quarter.

76ers rookie out indefinitely with shoulder injury

October 30, 2017

Fultz had difficulty shooting this season and will be re-diagnosed by doctors three weeks from now. The 19-year-old has played in just four National Basketball Association games and has resisted jump shots while relying nearly exclusively on drives to the basket.

Hartley forced out of Mexico Grand Prix

October 30, 2017

It was Hartley's second Formula 1 race following his debut in Texas last weekend. Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo and Toro Rosso's Brendon Hartley both collected penalties for Sunday's Mexican Grand Prix , taking the total tally of drivers penalized to five on a confusing grid.

Georgia, Ohio State move up

October 30, 2017

The Buckeyes beat the previously No. 2 Nittany Lions 39-38 on Saturday and moved up from No. 6 to No. 3 as a result. The Fighting Irish jumped four spots to No. 11 or anyone else. Oklahoma State (11th), Washington (12th) and Virginia Tech (13th) maintained their spots. Can Alabama and Georgia keep their flawless records through the rest of their conference schedule? That loss meant Saturday's setback to Notre Dame probably knocks N.C.

Mark Gaughan's Big Play: Bills are takeaway monsters; Raiders aren't

October 30, 2017

Buffalo's defense and special teams posted four takeaways on the day. Once again for his second of the day, Hauschka would kick it in from 44-yards out to extend the lead for Buffalo to 20-7. -Special teams got in on the takeaway trend when Matt Milano forced a fumble on a Raiders punt return. Following another stop by the Raiders defense, punt returner Jalen Richard stumbled on the return but got up, only to be stripped by Milano again and recovered by Mike Tolbert on the Raiders 15-yard ...

Majority of Texans players kneel in protest of owner's comments

October 29, 2017

The comment was not well-received in the room (it was said during an owners meeting), and McNair apologized to National Football League executive and former National Football League player Troy Vincent after the meeting - saying he felt terrible and this his words weren't to be taken literally.

Travis Benjamin's punt return could be worst in history

October 29, 2017

The Chargers' Melvin Gordon ran for 132 of their total 157 rushing yards, including an 87-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. What it means: After winning three straight, the Chargers dropped to 3-5 heading into the bye week, while the Patriots improve to 6-2.

Ex-Spurs boss Sherwood: I knew Kane was special at 15

October 29, 2017

Pochettino is focusing on those positives. "I told you the players are not machines and it's so hard to cope with global duty, playing every three days. Pochettino was asked whether Kane had demanded to play at Old Trafford. United went on to attempt to sign the midfielder in the summer. "It was a shame to lose", Pochettino said in his post-match interview.

Zach Miller appears to suffer broken leg on overturned touchdown catch

October 29, 2017

The unsettling National Football League injury of the week came via Zach Miller , the Bears tight end who endured a horrific leg injury when he was trying to corral a pass for a touchdown. Before going down with the potential season-ending injury, Miller was targeted twice and failed to record a reception. That would have been Miller's first catch of the game.

Girona vs Real Madrid

October 29, 2017

And four minutes later Girona were in dreamland. Ronaldo almost doubled Real's lead in the 26th minute, but Bono produced a superb save to deny the Portuguese from close range. Getafe produced a superb second-half performance to come from behind and beat Real Sociedad 2-1 at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez. Girona's 2-1 lead remained in tact approaching the final five minutes, and despite the intense pressure from Real Madrid , who had a Vazquez effort chalked off for offside, clear ...

Caroline Wozniacki stands firm to claim WTA Finals title

October 29, 2017

Her win on Sunday prevented the 37-year-old, the tournament's oldest-ever finalist, from regaining the trophy after a gap of nine years. Another terrific forehand broke Williams again at 5-3 but yet again the American hung in and Wozniacki was unable to put her away, and was broken back.

Updates from Premier League clash at the Amex Stadium

October 29, 2017

Despite the Seagulls struggling on the road prior to the West Ham game, Chris Houghton's side have only lost once at home in all competitions this year, their only loss coming against Manchester City on the opening game of the season. The newly promoted side from the south of England have shown to the world that they can compete in the English Premier League and they will also be very desperate to get the three points in this game.

New Orleans Pelicans too much for LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers

October 29, 2017

The Cavs came into the night ranked sixth in offensive efficiency at 107.3 points per 100 possessions. In his four appearances with the Cavaliers this season, "Flash", as Wade is known, has put up averages of 7.0 points on 38 percent shooting from the field, 3.5 assists, and 2.3 rebounds.

MLB's Bruce Maxwell Arrested For Aggravated Assault Allegedly Pulled Gun On Woman

October 29, 2017

Police told ABC15, they were called to Maxwell's home after a female food delivery worker told them he pointed a gun at her. Maxwell was arrested shortly after 6 p.m. Maxwell, 26, hit.237 with three home runs and 22 RBIs in 76 games this season. But the waiter and manager denied that happened . That claim was disputed by the waiter Matt Henry who claimed that "I didn't even know who Bruce Maxwell was".

Minor league keeper sent off for urinating on pitch

October 29, 2017

New Zealander Crocombe, 24, was dismissed in the 87th minute of the National League North clash at Horsfall Stadium which Salford still won 2-1. Barker highlighted the severity of the situation for Crocombe and said :"One of our spectators has made a formal complaint so we're waiting to see what will happen from there".

More Carabao Cup chaos as Twitter draw fails

October 29, 2017

While Twitter users were waiting for the draw - which took place almost two hours after it was scheduled - numerous jokes were flying around about the delay being due to Man Utd not picking out Bristol City. Champions Chelsea welcome Bournemouth in the other quarter-final with all matches to be played in the week commencing December 18. Those theories were compounded by Manchester United being drawn against Bristol City, the only non Premier League team in the draw and the lowest-ranked ...

Dodgers' Kenley Jansen Named NL Reliever of the Year

October 29, 2017

For the sixth time in the past seven seasons, Kimbrel was named to the All-Star team, the second consecutive year he has done so with the Red Sox . The presentations were made Saturday night before Game 4 of the World Series, where Jansen was playing with his Dodgers .

Penn State! Alabama, Georgia should be top two in playoff poll

October 29, 2017

The Buckeyes senior, who has a history of taking it to the Nittany Lions, passed for 328 yards and rushed for 95 while throwing the game-winning touchdown pass with 1:48 to play. Barkley is usually the main driving force of the Penn State offense, but quarterback Trace McSorley and tight end Mike Gesicki both put forth great performances, respectively.

Arizona QB Khalil Tate breaks off 82-yard run against Washington State

October 29, 2017

After WSU took a lead 27-23 early in the third quarter, Arizona regained the lead with 7:35 left in the third quarter when Taylor scored on a 3-yard touchdown run after he ran 62 yards to get to the 3. Khalil Tate has 92 rushing yards - including a career-long 82-yarder - but mainly has helped Arizona move the ball with his arm. Six plays later, Luke Falk hit Isaiah Johnson-Mack for a 1-yard touchdown.

Fight Night Sao Paulo

October 29, 2017

Unfortunately for Machida, however, Brunson spoiled his potential return with yet another first-round finish when he floored "The Dragon" early with a massive left hand that opened the door for an onslaught of fight-ending ground and pound.

#13 Virginia Tech rolls past Duke, 24-3

October 29, 2017

The touchdowns gave Virginia Tech a more comfortable cushion after a close contest for much of the first two quarters. The Hokies (7-1, 3-1) took a 24-3 lead in the third quarter on Jackson's 6-yard run in the third quarter, all but cementing a third victory in a row on a night when it rained for most of the second half and footing became increasingly uncertain.

Insanity at Iowa State: Cyclones knock off another Big 12 unbeaten

October 29, 2017

Saturday. One of six remaining Power 5 teams before Saturday without a loss, TCU (7-1, 4-1) scored for the 314th consecutive game only on KaVontae Turpin's 94-yard kickoff return to open the second half. In a game that was certainly not going to be won by Iowa State's offense, it was linebacker Marcel Spears striking the decisive blow with a diving interception of a Kenny Hill pass late in the fourth quarter.

Bulls fall to Thunder, 101-69

October 29, 2017

The Bulls would shoot a poultry 11.8 percent (2-17) from the field en route to a season low 8 quarter points. The 28-year-old point guard had 12 points, 13 assists and 13 rebounds before the fourth quarter even started. Led by George with nine points. The Thunder never trailed in the game, and went on a 32-13 run spanning the first and second quarters to take control.

Martellus Bennett: 'Pretty sure' I'm retiring after 2017

October 29, 2017

Bennett earned a Pro Bowl selection while with the Bears in 2014 and won his first Super Bowl title when the Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons in February. He has become increasingly more active in pursuing his off the field interests, which include writing children books and his creative work with his company, The Imagination Agency.

EFL apologises for delayed cup draw

October 29, 2017

Bristol has been in fine form in the League Cup this season, averaging more than 1.5 goals in their last four matches. Errors by Juan Mata and new signing Victor Lindelof saw Huddersfield record a first-ever victory over the Red-Devils in their history, leaving Jose Mourinho at fault for another poor performance.

Bottas accuses Verstappen of wrecking his lap

October 29, 2017

Bottas immediately returned to the pits, feeling Verstappen had ruined his lap, and the stewards quickly confirmed they would be investigating the Red Bull driver after the session. When asked if he felt Verstappen deserved a penalty for impeding him, Bottas said: "I don't know". "I don't know what the rulebook exactly says".

Copy-Plane Carrying OKC Thunder Team Suffers Damage En Route To Chicago

October 29, 2017

Upon landing in Chicago , the players found significant damage to the nose of their Delta charter flight, which had clearly gone head-to-head with something. Around a century after the Wright flight, the perhaps best-known bird collision led to the " Miracle on the Hudson ". New Zealand player Steven Adams shared photographs of the damage after arriving at Chicago's O'Hare Airport at 1.30am on Saturday after their flight from Minnesota .

Crawford to move to Welterweight; Will get Horn - Corcoran winner

October 29, 2017

Terence is ranked one position above Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao. After Pacquiao passed on to exercise his right for an immediate rematch, Horn's camp picked the No. The committee voted unanimously to sanction Flanagan versus the former #1 contender and reigning NABO champion Maurice Hooker for the vacant WBO belt formally held by Terrence Crawford.

Josh Rosen leaves UCLA game with finger injury

October 29, 2017

UCLA (4-3 overall, 2-2 Pac-12 Conference) enters the game with some rare defensive momentum after having shut out OR in three of four quarters last week during a victory over the one-dimensional Ducks. UCLA has allowed more than 300 rushing yards four times this season. He fired a laser through double coverage to Jordan Wilson to end the drive with an 8-yard touchdown pass.

Arsene Wenger singles out Arsenal star for praise in win over Swansea

October 29, 2017

Speaking after the game, Wenger said: " Kolasinac was decisive today because he scored and made an assist". The Gunners beat Swansea 2-1 after coming from behind following a Sam Clucas goal for the visitors midway through the first half.

Nigerian Army, Air Force renew offensive against Boko Haram

October 29, 2017

Troops intercepted Boko Haram suicide bomb squad on Friday and neutralised five terrorists at different locations in Borno north, Nigerian Army said on Saturday. The public is please requested to remain vigilant and report suspicious movement of persons to security agencies. "On the same day, the NAF conducted air interdiction missions on a BHT-infested settlement in MANGUSUM".

Arkansas rallies from 24-deficit to beat Ole Miss

October 29, 2017

Once the sophomore got his chance, he hammered it right down the middle to give Arkansas a 38-37 win in another wild game in the SEC West rivalry. In the grand scheme, the victory likely won't drastically reverse Arkansas' fortunes this season after an 0-4 start in SEC play.

OKC Thunder flight from Minneapolis hit... something, plane gets big-ass dent

October 29, 2017

Spooked Oklahoma City Thunder players took to Twitter on Saturday after a plane carrying them to Chicago suffered mysterious damage mid-flight. The Thunder lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-116 on Friday night. Adams wrote above an image of the damaged plane. Airports - where most of the collisions occur - can reduce the risk, the FAA says , by implementing wildlife management programs, such as by removing plants hospitable to wildlife.

Major League Baseball mulls discipline after Yuli Gurriel's insensitive gesture

October 29, 2017

He also appeared to say the word "Chinito", which means "little Chinese boy" in Spanish. Instead, Manfred said Gurriel will serve a five-game suspension at the start of the 2018 season, and does not anticipate the union will appeal the discipline.

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