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Rahm lives up to favourite tag with first round lead

January 19, 2018

Rahm had the lowest score in his PGA Tour career, topping a 64 two years ago at Congressional in his first round as a professional. He was one stroke in front of Americans Austin Cook , Jason Kokrak and Andrew Landry . "I'm feeling good. Really good". "Driving's my strength, so I hit driver on every hole". "I don't know why last year things didn't happen in the majors - maybe it was the few weeks a year that I played bad, but hopefully I'll play good on those weeks and maybe see if I can ...

Ruben Loftus-Cheek: Crystal Palace midfielder 'out for months'

January 19, 2018

The match ended in a draw at 0-0. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. "The injury is more severe than we first thought it would be". RLC failed to complete the next England game against Brazil due to injury but returned to playing for Crystal Palace . Palace might be tempted to prematurely terminate Loftus-Cheek's loan spell depending on the length of his lay-off, but that does not appear to be an option that Hodgson - targeting four new signings by the end ...

HRW: Populist demagogues threaten human rights

January 19, 2018

It described the threat posed to minority rights as "enormous". HRW hailed Emmanuel Macron's victory in France's elections as a "turning point", saying he had "openly embraced democratic principles" on his way to defeating the far-right Marine Le Pen.

Kyle Edmund battles blistering Australian Open heat to reach fourth round

January 19, 2018

The 23-year-old took that momentum into the second, breaking in the first game but Basilashvili reeled off five games in a row from 3-1 down to turn the set on its head and level the match. The Spaniard, who won the exhibition Kooyong Classic event in Melbourne last week, will face either Croatia's sixth seed Marin Cilic or American Ryan Harrison in Sunday's fourth round.

Knights, Lightning get together for battle of top teams

January 19, 2018

Vasilevskiy will return to the cage for Thursday's home start against the Golden Knights, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports. The Bolts netminder has now dropped four of his last five games and he's given up four or more in four consecutive games.

France recall Parra but Bastareaud banned for Six Nations clash with Ireland

January 19, 2018

Bastareaud was cited by Welsh citing commissioner Dennis Jones after appearing to call Negri a "f****** f****t" in the final stages of Toulon's 36-0 victory. Bordeaux flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert received his first call-up while uncapped Danny Priso, Cedate Gomes Sa, Felix Lambey, Marco Tauleign and Geoffrey Palis were also chosen.

Kawhi Leonard out 'indefinitely' with recurring trouble from right quad injury

January 19, 2018

Mills came just one point shy of his season-high but set a new career high with seven three-pointers in the game. and his performance came at a flawless time as the Spurs were playing without Kawhi Leonard , Manu Ginobili, and Rudy Gay. ". The pain wasn't dissipating, it wasn't going in the right direction, it was going the other way". PLAYER ALTERCATIONS: "NBA fights are the silliest, namby-pambiest things I've ever seen in my life.

Liverpool believe Leon Goretzka will move to Bayern

January 19, 2018

Liverpool are set to battle with Tottenham for the signing of Inter Milan midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, reports Corriere dello Sport (via the Mirror ). Of course I am talking with Liverpool. Liverpool target Inaki Williams has signed a new contract with Athletico Bilbao that runs through 2025, reports the Sun .

Hard not to cheer for former Rams quarterbacks Keenum and Foles

January 19, 2018

Additionally, No. 1 seeds are 28-12 in all Conference Championship games and 8-0 in the last eight games. The Eagles rushed for 96 yards on 32 attempts vs. That means Sam Darnold (USC), Josh Rosen (UCLA), Baker Mayfield (Oklahoma), Josh Allen (Wyoming) and Lamar Jackson (Louisville) likely will be off the board early.

Grigor Dimitrov withstands stern Andrey Rublev test to reach last 16

January 19, 2018

Dimitrov will next play the victor of Friday night's match between Nick Kyrgios and 2008 finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. His unrestrained joy upon winning showed his relief at finally putting Rublev away in the topsy-turvy contest. The Russian had 15 break chances but he converted only 4, which wasn't enough for a more positive result, failing to beat Grigor for the second time in a row in Slams after that heroic triumph at the US Open last summer.

Australian Open: Federer enters second round

January 19, 2018

This apart, we have Angelique Kerber playing as Angelique Kerber in a video game, Will Ferrell interviewing Federer, and Sascha Zverev talking about his dog. The second set was pretty routine for Federer with another break in the seventh game to cruise to the set 6-2. Romanian Halep secured a 7-6 (7-5), 6-1 win over Aiava to secure a second-round clash against Eugenie Bouchard.

Colts prospective coach McDaniels reaches out to line up coaching staff

January 19, 2018

The Colts are off a dismal season under head coach Chuck Pagano , who went 4-12 this past season. Though he rarely generates eye-popping receiving numbers, Amendola long has been a clutch player for the Patriots , and he's been quarterback Tom Brady's most reliable target this season with Julian Edelman sidelined.

Man stabbed before Atletico Madrid game - emergency…

January 19, 2018

Spanish police have arrested a man suspected of stabbing an Atletico Madrid fan before a Copa del Rey match. Sevilla responded, though the visitors owed the equalizer more to luck than skill, as a cross from Jesus Navas deflected off Lucas Hernandez and turned into an own goal by Moya in the 80th minute.

Trump vulgarity debate has become an 's-show,' senator says

January 19, 2018

During that meeting, Durbin said he and U.S. Sen. "Deals can't get made when there is no trust! Durbin blew DACA and is hurting our Military", Trump tweeted. Republican Lindsey Graham says he immediately confronted the president about his use of the word. Trump wasn't apologetic and denied he was racist, said the confidant, who wasn't authorized to disclose a private conversation and spoke on condition of anonymity.

Jaguars coach Doug Marrone: Gillette Stadium is most hard place to coach

January 19, 2018

Campbell began his press conference in Jacksonville talking up Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. New England is favored by 9½ points Sunday in the AFC Championship Game against the Jaguars , who upset the No. Marrone must know that from his time as head coach of the Buffalo Bills. Marrone was named the Jaguars' interim head coach on December 19, 2016, following the firing of Gus Bradley.

Old Gruden QB Camp clip about Vikings' Case Keenum is very accurate

January 19, 2018

It should be no coincidence that both Keenum and Foles, and certainly Rams QB Jared Goff, have discovered success in the aftermath of their former coach. He continues to pass every test put in front of him, including the divisional playoff game against the New Orleans Saints. The line that opened at Minnesota -3.5 - for those unfamiliar with betting terminology that means the Vikings were initially favored by three-and-a-half points, so if a bet is placed on the Eagles and they lose, say, ...

Phil Jones: 'Manchester United can close Premier League points gap'

January 19, 2018

It's added pressure that a player doesn't need, so I think it's the best for him and for us, while the doubt is in the air, to protect him'. Three games in the New Year have brought three victories although, while January 1 win at Everton was first class, beating second-tier Derby County at home in the FA Cup and seeing off a Stoke side that has conceded 50 league goals - more than any team in Europe's top five leagues - were hardly the toughest tests.

Lingard on Messi comparisons: I'm my own player

January 19, 2018

Lingard has dreams of boarding his ticket to this summer's World Cup tournament, and if he continues his impressive performances he will be giving England manager Gareth Southgate a good selection dilemma. 'Ronaldo's a great goalscorer but in terms of the complete player, there's no doubt that Messi is the best'. Manchester United's in-form forward Jesse Lingard has brushed off the tongue-in-cheek comparisons that are comparing him to Barcelona ace Lionel Messi.

Inter Milan fail to agree terms with Barcelona over Rafinha loan move

January 19, 2018

Instead, according to our referenced source, Barcelona are looking for a fee of €40 million for the player. As talkSPORT told you last week, Arsenal have expressed an interest in the 24-year-old after learning he was on the market. As well as these, he spent a season on loan at Celta Vigo, making 33 appearances. Rafinha , brother of Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago, came up through the youth ranks at Barca, but has struggled to cement a regular starting spot for himself since breaking ...

Roger Federer advances at Day 4 of the Australian Open

January 19, 2018

Six-time champion Novak Djokovic survived the round, but complained of the "brutal" heat in a comeback four-set win over an ailing Gael Monfils that extended his record to 15-0 in their career head-to-heads. Local-hope Ashleigh Barty rallied from a set down to beat Italian Camila Giorgi 5-7 6-4 6-1 in the second round. On the women's side, top seed Simona Halep successfully tested an injured ankle under match conditions, producing a 6-2, 6-2 defeat of Canadian Eugenie Bouchard.

Fourth seed Svitolina ends 15-year-old Marta Kostyuk's Grand Slam journey

January 19, 2018

Britain's Kyle Edmund overcame Georgian Nikoloz Basilashvili and temperatures well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in a brutal three-and-a-half hour contest to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open for the first time on Friday. There's never been doubt about Allertova's potential - her playing CV includes wins over both Simona Halep and Angelique Kerber when they were ranked No.2 in the world, while her first-round win over Ana Ivanovic at the 2016 US Open turned out to be the last ...

Manchester United remain quiet on rumours they are looking to sign Sanchez

January 19, 2018

Alexis Sanchez prefers to join Pep Guardiola's swashbuckling Manchester City than Jose Mourinho's Manchester United , but the lure of United's unprecedented financial package is taking him to Old Trafford , Simon Stone of the BBC said today.

Nebraska handcuffs No. 23 Michigan's offense in 72-52 win

January 19, 2018

John Beilein has his normal MI team. Nebraska shot 55 percent for the game. Moritz Wagner, who led MI with 18 points and 11 rebounds, admitted it was a little tough to stay focused after the win over the Spartans. In the last game, MI won 93-57. Not only did the Wolverines at one point go more than seven minutes without a field goal, they also turned the ball over eight times in the first half, almost equally their Big Ten-leading average of just 9.8 turnovers per game.

No alarms for Roger Federer in Melbourne

January 19, 2018

She celebrated by twirling, waving and blowing kisses to the crowd. Unseeded Maria Sharapova Thursday showed she is a serious contender for the Australian Open by swatting aside a 14th seed who had given her major trouble in the past.

Cavs escape another Magic comeback to win 104-103

January 19, 2018

Earlier this season, Orlando snapped a 17-game losing streak against Cleveland . The play of the game was undoubtedly this awesome pass by LeBron James , who finished with 16 points, six assists, six turnovers and five rebounds. Payton led Orlando with 19 points and Gordon and Evan Fournier scored 17 apiece. The Magic have lost 28 of 33 games. Ashton Spears was the wrong guy to foul as he calmly sank two free throws with 3.5 seconds remaining, lifting Jacksonville State to a 58-57 ...

Heisman-winning quarterback Baker Mayfield to Dolphins receiver Kenny Stills: #GetMeToMiami

January 19, 2018

Baker Mayfield will meet with reporters at the Senior Bowl next week. According to the Miami Herald , the Dolphins will be looking to add a quarterback in the draft this April and may even add one in the first round. The Dolphins' starting quarterback, Ryan Tannehill , turns 30 in July and is coming off a major knee injury . Aside from Stills, the Dolphins have wideouts Jarvis Landry and DeVante Parker , tight end Julius Thomas and running backs Kenyan Drake and Damien Williams , the ...

Federer into Australian Open second round

January 19, 2018

His first serve speed, too, averaged around 114 miles per hour, higher than his figure when he won the US Open in 2011 and Madrid Masters in 2016, for example. Also set to play their first-round matches are six-time champion Novak Djokovic , Maria Sharapova , who is playing at Melbourne Park for the first time since testing positive for the banned drug meldonium here, and the Canadian pair of Milos Raonic and Eugenie Bouchard.

Outkick's OddsShark NFC and AFC Title Game Previews

January 19, 2018

As the Minnesota Vikings prepare to face the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game, we will be highlighting one key matchup every day throughout the week. "We don't want to steer away from nothing different than what we do", Graham says, "and we're going to go out there and we're going to wreak havoc.

Trump Clears The Air On What Types Of Immigrants He Wants

January 19, 2018

I'm not a racist. That I can tell you". The President has denied making the comment. The question was sparked by days of media obsession over a purported remark he made during a Thursday oval office meeting with bipartisan lawmakers about African countries.

Stipe Miocic on Underdog Status: I Shut Everyone up

January 19, 2018

The bout is set to headline UFC 220 inside the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Time for UFC 220 Embedded 3, as light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier keeps the mood light in the hotel gym. That's because the chatter of the record , plus the ensuing discussion of Miocic as the best heavyweight of all-time (should he win), is impossible to ignore in the social media age.

Nike (NYSE:NKE) Earns Daily News Impact Score of 0.12

January 19, 2018

The stock increased 0.23% or $0.2 during the last trading session, reaching $88.01. About 26,540 shares traded. (NYSE:TJX) has declined 2.02% since January 18, 2017 and is downtrending. The firm has "Overweight" rating given on Wednesday, September 27 by Morgan Stanley. Snyder Capital Management L P, a California-based fund reported 431,996 shares.

I'm in the best form of my life - AB de Villiers

January 19, 2018

An ICC press release said Gavaskar had reached the milestone of 900 ranking points during his 50th Test. Kohli got there in his 65th Test. The Indian side has been facing severe bashing from nearly every quarter after having lost the 3-Test series against South Africa by a 2-0 margin, with one game yet to be played.

Super Eagles to play six friendlies ahead of World Cup

January 19, 2018

Adesola, who represented the Minister of Youth and Sports Barrister Solomon Dalung at the unveiling of the plan at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos , noted: "The present administration preaches transparency, and this is exactly what the NFF has done here.

Giannis Antetokounmpo named All-Star starter for second straight year

January 19, 2018

The 23-year-old superstar becomes the first Milwaukee Bucks player to be named an All-Star starter in consecutive years since Marques Johnson in 1979-80. Stephen Curry received the most votes in the Western Conference and will be the second captain drafting a team to compete against LeBron James' squad.

Joel Embiid Named All-Star Starter; Ben Simmons Does Not Make Final Cut

January 19, 2018

While it's unfortunate that Ben Simmons , the Sixers rookie phenom won't be joining Embiid in the East's starting lineup, after finishing third in the fan vote for All-Star guards, it appears as though the Sixers will have a serious presence in the All-Star game for the next decade plus, which is a pretty incredible turnaround after spending the entire Brett Brown era Trusting the Process.

EPL: Man U brush aside Stoke at Old Trafford

January 19, 2018

Pogba grabbed two assists on Monday night as Man United comfortably dispatched of relegation strugglers Stoke City with a 3-0 win, drawing them closer to local rivals Man City. "I didn't like the first half, I only like two incredible goals ", said Mourinho, who also discussed his interest in Alexis Sanchez . We have some good home games coming up and this is a tough place to come.

Bordeaux deny Arsenal poised to sign striker Malcom

January 19, 2018

Malcom's entourage held talks with Arsenal last week in London over a £45million move and the Brazilian's agent has fueled speculation of an imminent move to north London. However, according to French sports daily L'Equipe, Bordeaux could be tempted to sell Malcom in the current transfer window if they receive a huge offer for the starlet.

Arsenal Keen To Discuss Possibility Of Signing Malcom With Bordeaux

January 19, 2018

Manchester United have also been linked with Malcom . It seems like Manchester United want a more experienced striker such as Alexis Sanchez , Jamie Vardy or Chicharito Hernandez. Malcom is keen to ply his trade under Arsene Wenger , according to UOL Esporte . With midfielder Francis Coquelin having joined Valencia on Thursday and forwards Alexis Sanchez and Theo Walcott expected to leave, the manager acknowledged reinforcements could be required in the coming weeks.

Jose Mourinho set to signal new Manchester United deal

January 19, 2018

Shaw, however, has praised his Red Devils manager to the hilt after he reinvigorated his career with a series of professional displays for United over and after the festive period. The club has also been eager to secure his future as PSG have been rumoured to be tailing the manager . United finished sixth in the Premier League in Mourinho's debut season in charge but won both the League Cup and Europa League.

Man Utd 'leading four-way race' for ex-Barca target Seri

January 19, 2018

PSG are also said to be keen on the Ivory Coast global but, according to The Mirror , Seri favours a switch to the Premier League , with United supposedly leading the chase. Pep Guardiola will likely search for a long-term replacement for Fernandinho in holding midfield with Yaya Toure out of the picture out and of contract this summer.

Injury roundup: Adam Thielen back at Vikings practice

January 19, 2018

But it is unclear how much he'll practice, if at all, this week. Andrew Sendejo was a limited participant. He won't officially be cleared until later this week, when he visits with an independent neurologist, but the Vikings appear confident he will be ready.

Masters snooker: Ronnie O'Sullivan CRACKED against me claims Mark Allen

January 19, 2018

I came here to win and if I go home without the trophy, I'm very disapppointed. "It was really hard, and I'm glad it is over to be honest with you as I don't feel physically well enough to win the tournament anyway". You have to give people credit. O'Sullivan seemed to be in control when he secured the first frame but a 65 break followed by five frames was enough to send him out and Allen through to the semi-final.

Arsenal can meet wage demands of Henrikh Mkhitaryan, confirms Arsène Wenger

January 19, 2018

Wenger, whose failure to keep key players and perceived inability to replace them with similarly talented stars has seen support drain away amidst sections of the club's supporters, said he had no problem with the amounts being mentioned in the press of what United were prepared to pay two-time Copa America victor Sanchez.

Man United eases past Stoke City in EPL

January 18, 2018

Valencia , back from almost a month out with a hamstring injury, blasted a shot into the top corner with his weaker left foot to give United the lead in the ninth minute, and Martial curled in a first-time effort from the edge of the area for 2-0 in the 38th.

Jones refuses to rule out United catching City

January 18, 2018

The following day, United beat Stoke 3-0 to close the gap. The Reds became the first team this season to defeat Pep Guardiola's side this season after coming out 4-3 victors in their entertaining contest at the weekend. It would require a twist of nearly unimaginable amounts. United may be able to call upon the services of Alexis Sanchez for Saturday's trip to Burnley as the Chilean's surprise move from Arsenal nears completion.

Bazemore Leads Hawks to 94-93 Comeback Victory Against Pelicans

January 19, 2018

They are still a awful National Basketball Association team that lacks the talent to win in the present, but this is a bright spot that the organization will try to build on moving forward. "We haven't been doing that these last couple of games". Defense remains the top priority, however, and it failed to show up against Anthony Davis and the Pelicans on Sunday.

Jaguars RB Leonard Fournette's automobile was totaled by a Steelers fan

January 18, 2018

Leonard Fournette wrecked the Pittsburgh Steelers' season with a three-touchdown performance in the Steel City on Sunday. "I wasn't really anxious about it", Fournette told USA TODAY Sports about the fender-bender on I-295. He also posed for a photo with a state trooper and with the at-fault driver's 9-year-old son before he and drove himself home after the crash. The Jaguars team announced that Leonard Fournette was in a minor auto accident in Florida yesterday.

Nicolas Otamendi Signs New Long-Term Contract at Man City Until June 2022

January 18, 2018

The new deal sees the Argentine global, who joined City in a £30m deal from Valencia in the summer of 2015, commit to the Premier League leaders until after his 34th birthday. New deals are also in the pipeline for forwards Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane and Ederson could get a pay hike in the summer after the goalkeeper joined on relatively low wages from Benfica last June.

Conor McGregor 'stripped' of title as Dana White makes Mayweather rematch statement

January 18, 2018

UFC 223 is slated to take place on Saturday, April 7 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. The main card will air on pay-per-view at 10 p.m. ET while the preliminary card will air on FOX Sports 1 at 8 p.m. McGregor has not fought in UFC since a thumping victory over Eddie Alvarez in December 2016. The Notorious has enjoyed a 14-month hiatus from the Octagon following his venture into boxing and the showcase fight with Floyd Mayweather last summer.

Tommy Fleetwood shares first-round lead in Abu Dhabi after opening 66

January 18, 2018

After more than three months of competitive inaction, Rory McIlroy was happy enough following a bogey-free 69 in the opening round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship . "Tommy had one of the best years out of anyone last year". "So feel like I'm almost the most prepared for a season that I've ever been". In 2017, the long-hitting Johnson put himself in contention despite only making one eagle and no birdies on the four par-5s over the first three rounds.

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