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Liverpool extend flawless start to top EPL, Manchester City hold second spot

September 02, 2019

Manchester United's Scott McTominay (C) in action during the Premier League match against Southampton . However, fortune did favour Jurgen Klopp's men 12 minutes before half-time. "It's not a dip in form, (but) it's a dip in results definitely". Third-placed Leicester continued their excellent start to the season with a 3-1 win over Bournemouth , with Jamie Vardy involved in all the home team's goals.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand

September 02, 2019

Sri Lanka lost to the Black Caps by five wickets in the first of the three-match series. Black Caps have beaten Sri Lanka by five wickets in the opening T20 global in Pallekelle. The other plus point for Sri Lanka was the debut of Hasaranga. Kusal Mendis (79 off 53) had underpinned Sri Lanka's 174-4, while there were also contributions from Niroshan Dickwella (33) and Dashun Shanaka (17no off 12) as well as Isuru Udana (15no off 3), the latter smiting Seth Rance for successive sixes ...

Z, NFL Announce 'Inspire Change' Apparel Line to Benefit 'Social Progress'

September 02, 2019

Trainor, Mill and Rapsody will perform what is billed as the first of " Songs of the Season " concert series. According to TMZ , Meek, Rapsody and Meghan Trainer have signed on as the first advocates for Roc Nation and the NFL's new Inspire Change apparel line and Songs of the Season initiative.

Flores 'wouldn't disrespect the game' by tanking

September 02, 2019

We're going to try to win every game. I wouldn't disrespect the game with that", he said, according to Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald . Flores also noted that he, Ross, and general manager Chris Brier are "all on the same page" regarding the Dolphins' direction.

Andy Robertson explains why Roberto Firmino is essential to everything Liverpool do

September 02, 2019

Klopp played down the incident, saying the matter had been resolved in the dressing room and it is unlikely the German will allow such a situation to impact a side which has gone 21 Premier League matches unbeaten and looks well set to mount a bid for their first league title since 1990.

Royals Sold To John Sherman, Investors

September 02, 2019

Armstrong allowed a home run to Whit Merrifield in the eighth to create the Orioles' final deficit. The Glass family has officially sold the Kansas City Royals after much speculation and rumors over whether or not the team would be sold.

Djokovic forced to retire, Wawrinka in the quarterfinals

September 02, 2019

It was obvious then that there is possibility for Djokovic to retire, although he started the third set well. It didn't seem fair that Djokovic left Arthur Ashe Stadium for the final time in 2019 under a shower of boos and jeers, given how many electric moments he had produced for the night crowd in Gotham over the years.

EPL: Arsenal fight back against Spurs to draw London derby

September 02, 2019

Eriksen's future has been uncertain after he expressed his desire to "try something new" in the wake of Spurs' Champions League final defeat. Arsenal had most of the ball on a sun-soaked afternoon at the Emirates Stadium but Tottenham were far more threatening on the break and Leno was forced to keep out stinging efforts from Kane and Eriksen in the first half.

Top seed Djokovic (shoulder) out at US Open

September 02, 2019

Djokovic, 32, retired with a shoulder problem seconds after a double fault left him two sets and a break down. Serving for the set at 5-4, Wawrinka blasted a service victor to seal the opener, finding himself 3-0 down in set number two after the only break for Novak that gave his fans something to cheer about.

US Open Match Ends in Tears and a Hug

September 02, 2019

Top seed Osaka swept past Gauff in straight sets, 6-3, 6-0, in a dominant performance at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Swiss 13th seed Belinda Bencic , Osaka's next opponent, did not have to take to the court on Saturday after her Estonian opponent Anett Kontaveit withdrew before the match due to illness.

Astros' Verlander pitches third no-hitter of career

September 02, 2019

On Sunday he struck out 14 batters and allowed just one base runner - on a one-out walk to Cavan Biggio in the first inning. Verlander threw a season-high 120 pitches, mixing a fastball that reached the upper 90s miles per hour with a sharp curve.

Serena Williams through to the fourth round of the US Open

September 01, 2019

Second and third set, she obviously picked up her level. Many American teenage girls grow up dreaming of becoming the next Serena Williams , but for Catherine McNally, who almost delivered an upset for the ages against her compatriot, it is Roger Federer's game she covets.

Manchester City anxiously await news over Aymeric Laporte's knee injury

September 01, 2019

We will see exactly what he has, I don't know. "He is off because he didn't feel good obviously". It's a different position, a different role now, and we'll see. David Silva was replaced by Bernardo Silva , whose immediate involvement was to ride a challenge and fire into the bottom corner as City strolled to another three points.

Ocon joins Renault in place of Hulkenberg from 2020

September 01, 2019

Of course, Ocon is well-known to Renault and the team in Enstone, having served as Renault's reserve driver in 2016 and also being a Lotus junior programme member. That's the mindset we want from all our team members. "He has shown his ability to score points, has great professionalism. plus his recent experience as reserve driver to the current world champions will be a valuable asset to the development of our entire team".

Belgian Grand Prix: Engine penalty shunts Albon to back of the grid

September 01, 2019

Alex Albon acquitted himself well on his first day of running at Spa with Red Bull , but the team's new recruit is taking it one step at a time as he gets acquainted with his new environment. But what F1 2019 expectations will be placed upon the young British-born driver, and how will he deal with Max Verstappen? Regardless of where he qualifies on Saturday, Albon will launch his maiden race with Red Bull Racing from the back of the grid as a result of his car's switch to Honda's ...

Patriots acquire veteran center Russell Bodine from Bills

September 01, 2019

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, New England is acquiring Buffalo Bills center Russell Bodine for a sixth-round draft pick. Bodine is a seldom penalized lineman, taking just six holding penalties over the last three seasons. Adding another interior offensive lineman also means the injury to Hjalte Froholdt, a swing center himself, is more serious. He's been their starting center for the past four years.

Roger Federer, Serena Williams Breeze Into US Open Last 16

September 01, 2019

But I definitely didn't do it intentionally. David Goffin says having to beat Roger Federer , Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in the early rounds of a Grand Slam is "never easy" because they are not as exhausted. The Russian fifth seed received a code violation for angrily snatching the towel from a ballperson, threw his racket and then covertly raised his middle finger next to his head as he began to walk.

OR fall late to Auburn 27-21

September 01, 2019

The 6-foot-5, 260-pound McCormick, who broke his left fibula during last year's season opener against Bowling Green and missed the remainder of the season, is listed as a co-starter with redshirt-senior Jake Breeland, who had four catches for 26 yards.

Minor league baseball pitcher 'destroyed' after losing family in triple homicide

September 01, 2019

Later on Wednesday, he emerged, completely nude, near a church, according to video captured by WSET . The criminal complaint filed against Matthew Bernard, 18, said that police found two victims with visible gunshot wounds to the head as well as rifle shell casings near all three bodies.

Ko Jin-young's 114-hole bogey-free run comes to an end

September 01, 2019

Ko had not dropped a shot since the second hole of the third round of the Women's British Open, where she finished third. "I knew if I kept doing what I was doing and hitting good shots and just holing a couple putts here and there that you could post a really good score".

National Football League practice squad signings: Rosters for all 32 National Football League teams

September 01, 2019

On Thursday, the Niners fell 27-24 to the Los Angeles Chargers in both teams' finale of the 2019 preseason, which is inevitably followed by the arduous task of trimming the offseason roster down to those 53 players, plus the formation of a 10-man practice squad.

Juventus 4-3 Napoli: Koulibaly own goal ruins stunning comeback

September 01, 2019

And nearly inevitably the Azzurri equalised from the resulting free-kick and once again it was De Ligt who was too easily beaten to the ball, this time by Giovanni Di Lorenzo. Within three minutes Higuain made it 2-0 after he fired into the top corner. Costa's shot was brilliantly tipped onto the bar by Meret and, as anxiety seemed to build within the stands, Napoli snatched an equaliser when Di Lorenzo diverted Jose Callejon's delivery into the net from inside the six-yard box.

Patriots cutting WR Demaryius Thomas

September 01, 2019

The club carried three quarterbacks in 2011 and in 2016 after drafting quarterbacks Ryan Mallett ('11) and Jacoby Brissett ('16) in the third round. The Patriots did not feel comfortable with that number for Thomas , who returned this summer coming off a torn Achilles. Olszewski, an undrafted free agent out of Bemidji State in Minnesota, became the Cinderella story of the preseason.

Navidi praises Gatland prior to his last game in charge of Wales

September 01, 2019

Wales: Hallam Amos, Owen Lane, Scott Williams, Owen Watkin, Steff Evans, Jarrod Evans, Aled Davies; Rhys Carre, Ryan Elias, Samson Lee, Adam Beard, Bradley Davies, Aaron Shingler, James Davies, Josh Navidi. It is a challenge for us. "I couldn't ask for a better game for this group of players". Gatland - who made 14 changes to the side that beat England two weeks ago to go top of the world rankings for the first time in their history - did not let up ahead of Saturday's game.

Kyrgios gets hot under collar in pre-match row with umpire

September 01, 2019

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Twins set multiple MLB HR records Thursday

September 01, 2019

It was the 13th multihomer game of Schoop's career and fifth this year. The right-hander would produce a quality start for the Twins going six innings with two runs on five hits, two walks and eight strikeouts before turning things over to the bullpen.

US Open 2019: Naomi Osaka warms hearts by consoling Coco Gauff

September 01, 2019

She has to prove that she's really No. 1 in the world and that, even though she's had a mediocre year (lately), she can still find that "A game" when she needs to". Townsend served and volleyed her way to a 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 win and a place in the third round of a major for the first time in her career. "I mean, juniors, I played doubles a lot of the times , nearly every tournament if I can get into doubles, I'm playing it", said Gauff.

Defending champion Naomi Osaka ends Coco Gauff's US Open run

September 01, 2019

Alexander Zverev, the sixth seed, is the highest-ranked player remaining on his side of the draw, as the German survived a second successive five-set marathon by outlasting American Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 to equal his best US Open run.

Rockets, Eric Gordon reportedly agree to four-year extension

September 01, 2019

Gordon has been remarkably consistent in his three seasons with the Rockets, averaging 16.8 points and shooting 36 per cent from 3-point range in that span - and posting basically identical numbers from one year to the next. Gordon arrived in Houston back in 2016 and is entering the final season of his four-year, $53 million deal, per Spotrac . Gordon is entering his 12th National Basketball Association season and was the league's sixth man of the year for 2016-17.

UFC Shenzhen: Dana White & Ronda Rousey Comment on Weili Zhang's Championship Win

September 01, 2019

In 42 brutal and electrifying seconds, Zhang Weili changed her life and perhaps changed her sport forever. Performing in her home country, Zhang Weili destroyed Jessica Andrade with a barrage of blows at the very outset and Andrade was not able to recover.

Young jockey dies in trackwork fall at Cranbourne

September 01, 2019

Officials had called off Friday's Pakenham race meeting after the incident to give the industry a "chance to take a breath" and come together to reflect on the Ms Claridge's death. After suffering from a back injury, her career as a jockey was put on hold, during which she chose to begin her studies in Primary Education. Ms Claridge won her first race in September previous year.

What The Cluck? South Carolina Football Chokes Against North Carolina

September 01, 2019

Freshman Sam Howell was named the starting quarterback on Monday and will be able to lean on experienced running backs Michael Carter and Antonio Williams, who combined for more than 1,100 rushing yards last season. What transpired Saturday has been a long time coming. Howell completed 15 of 24 passes for 245 yards with a pair of touchdowns and no interceptions.

4-3-3: Liverpool's strongest possible XI vs Burnley

September 01, 2019

The Senegal worldwide, who scored his fourth goal in as many games, become annoyed after apparently failing to receive a pass from Mohamed Salah late on. Liverpool have not dropped points in the league since March in a draw against Everton as the eclipsed the previous record run for wins which was set between April and October 1990, when the team was managed by Kenny Dalglish.

Former Dallas Cowboys player reveals he's bisexual, wants to make National Football League comeback

August 31, 2019

Elliott has spent the last three seasons in Dallas, leading the National Football League in rushing in two of those seasons. One thing that has stood out throughout the preseason in Dallas is the fact that the Cowboys are an exceptionally deep team.

Ansu Fati becomes Barca's youngest ever scorer in La Liga

August 31, 2019

Osasuna succumbed to the pressure six minutes from the break as Fati rose high to head home Perez's cross from the right side- his first professional goal. Osasuna , who won last season's second division title, are yet to lose in three games since their La Liga return. But even when they were in front, Barca looked far from comfortable against an Osasuna side renowned for their physical prowess and who are unbeaten at El Sadar in league games since April 2018.

Khabib Nurmagomedov Says Tony Ferguson Next; Doesn't Want to Talk About McGregor

August 31, 2019

Khabib Nurmagomedov apparently doesn't want to talk about Conor McGregor any more. Khabib soundly defeated McGregor via a fourth round submission after months of verbal exchanges between the two and upon winning the lightweight champion leapt over the octagon to attack the Irishman's team.

Carabao Cup Draw: Man City To Play Preston, Man Utd Meet Rochdale

August 31, 2019

Matt is angry but he will get over it and start working". In June, 21-year-old Choudhury apologised for an "over aggressive" tackle on Jonathan Bamba during England's European Under-21 Championship defeat by France. The Magpies will be without many of their most-important players but the youngsters who play should look to try and convince Bruce that they should be given game time in the Premier League.

Arsenal's Nacho Monreal to join Real Sociedad

August 31, 2019

Monreal won three FA Cups during his time with Arsenal and helped them reach last season's Europa League final. Egypt worldwide has joined Turkish giants Besiktas on a one-year loan deal coming from Premier League side Arsenal .

Davis vows to repay Aston Villa boss Smith's faith

August 31, 2019

He's a great professional and an global for a reason. Davis said: "In the transfer window he (Smith) told me he wanted me to stay, which gave me massive confidence, and now I'm trying to repay him with my performances". "He'll keep on helping me and improving me as a player". Iwobi could be handed a starting place in Everton's League Cup game with Lincoln City in midweek after his impressive game against Villa.

Saints Can't Overcome Sluggish Start In Final Preseason Game

August 31, 2019

Fitzpatrick, 36, started seven games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season and has also played for the Los Angeles Rams, Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, Houston Texans and New York Jets during his 14-year career. The Saints scored a touchdown on a Jacquizz Rodgers run to get them back in the game. Taysom Hill finished with more passing yards than Bridgewater but Bridgewater had the lone TD pass.

Formula 2: Anthoine Hubert killed in Belgium crash

August 31, 2019

The race was immediately red flagged and, once the other cars had returned to the pits, it was soon confirmed it would not restart. Several ambulances were at the scene attending to the incident with spectators reportedly being asked to vacate the area.

Bills' White 'good' after suffering quad injury

August 31, 2019

Ragnow, the No. 20 overall pick of the Lions in 2018, started all 16 games of the season at left guard but is moving to center this season. Davis fell to the ground clutching his right leg; he tried to get up and get to the sideline on his own but couldn't put any pressure on the leg.

Eden Hazard crowned Europa Player of the season

August 31, 2019

The last of his seven seasons with the Blues was one in which he made a number of key interventions; he scored 21 goals in all competitions, and laid on 17 assists, statistics which earned him the club's Player of the Season prize in early May.

10 injured in shooting at Alabama high school football game

August 31, 2019

Battiste says two people were detained for questioning and authorities "will not tolerate juvenile violence". That's according to multiple reports. The victims in the shooting in Mobile ranged in age from 15 to 18, police said. The incident happened just after 9:30 p.m. on Friday when officers were called for an "active shooter" at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, where a high school football game was just coming to an end.

Southampton vs Manchester United: Where the game will be won and lost

August 31, 2019

Solskjaer will now have to regroup his troops in a mission to cart away all the three points at St. Mary's. Following Anthony Martial 's injury, along with Alexis Sanchez following Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer only has a select few options in attack.

Liverpool: Pep Guardiola thinks Aymeric Laporte is better than Virgil van Dijk

August 31, 2019

He is incredibly strong and he will be back. "I'm sure the players want to go to the national team and play but this happens, so you adapt". Key to City's success has been the strength in depth available to Guardiola and he could hand first starts of the season to new signing Joao Cancelo and Fernandinho, who has fallen down the pecking order since Rodrigo's arrival.

James Anderson ruled out of Ashes, England call up Craig Overton

August 31, 2019

The 37-year-old Lancashire paceman had tried to get fit for the fourth Test at his Old Trafford home ground starting on Wednesday. Watch the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia live on Sky Sports The Ashes from 10am on Wednesday .

How to watch Chelsea vs. Sheffield United

August 31, 2019

The 28-year-old missed the 3-2 victory over promoted Norwich City last weekend, and was not called up by France manager Didier Deschamps for next month's Euro 2020 qualifiers against Albania and Andorra. Chelsea will once again be without the services of Pedro, who picked up a hamstring injury just prior to the Norwich game last weekend. According to him, Kante and Pedro are not fit, while Rudiger will feature for Chelsea's Under 23 squad tonight.

Jerry Jones expects Ezekiel Elliott to miss start of Cowboys' season

August 31, 2019

Bryant also addressed some of the frequent criticisms that fans and analysts have used against Elliott, and said that if the Cowboys are concerned about Elliott's off-field issues, they should part ways with him instead of using the concern against him in contract negotiations.

Pochettino calls Spurs exit rumours 'stupid' before Arsenal showdown

August 31, 2019

Former England global Gascoigne has followed suit, tipping former side Tottenham to once again secure Champions League football, while the 52-year-old reckons Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will guide his Manchester United side to a top-four finish in his first full season in charge at Old Trafford.

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