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Instant Reaction: Bruins Win Third Straight Behind Two Goals from Brad Marchand

October 10, 2019

Torey Krug contributed a goal and an assist for the Bruins , who have won first three games of a season-opening, four-game road trip that concludes on Thursday night at Colorado. Vegas was able to pull to within one late in the third on their second power play goal but Rask shut the door on a late Golden Knights surge in the final minutes.

David James hoping to see Jurgen Klopp's side edge out Man City

October 10, 2019

The result of ticking each box, and another problem for Manchester City, is that Liverpool and their manager are left pushing themselves for more.The Premier League leaders toast the anniversary of Klopp's appointment on the back of a ideal weekend that included an injury-time victor over Leicester plus defeats for Manchester City, Manchester United and Everton.

Errol Spence Jr hospitalized after vehicle crash, was reportedly ejected from Ferrari

October 10, 2019

Authorities further confirmed to the t.v. station that Spence was the only person in the vehicle and they are still seeking witnesses and more information on the accident. Police are investigating and have described the driver as being well-known. In September, Spence defeated Shawn Porter on a split decision in an enthralling bout to add the WBC welterweight belt to his IBF strap.

Zion Williamson calls NBA debut 'a lot of fun' after dazzling dunk

October 10, 2019

Veteran holdover Jrue Holiday had 21 points in 18 minutes. Welcome to the NBA , Zion Williamson. The Zo-Zion show is officially underway in New Orleans, and the young duo did not disappoint in their first game together. And we should have expected it because this team is still one of the youngest teams in the National Basketball Association in both age and experience, especially if you take Vince Carter out as the clear outlier.

Mary Kom enters quarterfinals of World Championships

October 10, 2019

Mary Kom triumphed 5-0 against Thailand's Jutamas Jitpong; Manju Rani enters quarterfinals in 48-kilogram category after a comprehensive victory. In the quarters, the 36-year-old will face off the victor between Colombia's Ingrit Valencia and Bulgaria's Gabriela Dimitrova on Thursday. She is also reigning Commonwealth Games champion besides, being a three-time bronze-medallist at the European championships.

Goalkeeper to goaltender: Peter Cech signs for ice hockey club

October 10, 2019

Hailing from Czech Republic, a country with a noted love for ice hockey , the 37-year-old hung up his boots at the end of last season but hasn't taken long to return to the sporting world, with Cech to make his debut this Sunday. In August 2017, Cech appeared in a non-competitive game alongside hockey greats such as Jaromir Jagr and Zdeno Chara to celebrate the career of former NHL star Martin Havlat.

Lionel Messi Says Neymar Knows He Made a Mistake Leaving FC Barcelona

October 10, 2019

His arrest landed him a 21 month prison sentence and a €2m fine, although he did not actually end up serving time in jail for the charge, which began a series of high profile cases that included Cristiano Ronaldo , Marcelo and Messi's teammate Javier Mascherano.

India vs South Africa, 2019: 2nd Test - Statistical Preview

October 10, 2019

After India won the first Test against the Caribbean side, Kohli had added yet another feather to his cap, becoming the most successful Indian skipper in overseas Test. He also hit the most number of sixes in a Test match. Jadeja took 150 Test wickets in India from 29 matches at a strike rate of 54.6. Virat Kohli's men would be full of confidence after winning the first Test in Vizag by 203 runs.

After a premature farewell Andy Murray proves he's still a champion

October 10, 2019

According to media reports, although Murray has not officially entered the 2020 Australian Open , he sure has confirmed his participation in the inaugural ATP Cup in Australia, from January 3-12. "When I started to play tennis again, and started training and I'm pain fee and it's fun - it's great". I'm just relieved that he's in the place that he's in right now.

MLB Playoffs Picks - 10/9 - STL Cardinals @ Atlanta Braves & Washington Nationals @ LA Dodgers

October 10, 2019

The inning got so out of hand for Atlanta, even a two-out strikeout of Marcell Ozuna couldn't end it. Ozuna ended up reaching on a wild pitch and an errant throw by catcher Brian McCann. Morton didn't give up another run, and he yielded three hits and two walks while striking out nine. After Paul DeJong was handed an intentional walk to re-load the bases, Atlanta manager Brian Snitker emerged from the dugout to call in 17-game victor Max Fried from the bullpen.

Nationals eliminate Dodgers on Kendrick's grand slam

October 10, 2019

Dodgers base runner Matt Beaty is tagged out by Nationals shortstop Trea Turner during the second inning of Game 5 of the NLDS. The Dodgers will hope for a familiar ending but a better beginning. Strasburg didn't have his same command of breaking pitches that induced plenty of swing and miss in Game 2, but he managed to settle in to keep the Nationals' deficit manageable.

Rangers trade Vladislav Namestnikov to Senators

October 10, 2019

Namestnikov, 26, is in the final season of a two-year, $8 million contract. Incidentally, this was the season Namestnikov averaged the most time on the ice in his entire National Hockey League career; 17:30 in 62 games with Tampa and 15:43 in 19 with NY, averaging 17:05 in total.

Argentina hold Germany 2-2 in worldwide friendly

October 10, 2019

It was the home side who got off to the good start as the in-form Serge Gnabry opened the scoring after 15 minutes after skipping past a number of challenges before poking into the bottom corner. But with plenty of speedy turnovers in the opening period, Germany looked to run out of puff in the second half as Argentina fought back. The Bayer Leverkusen striker had been on the pitch just three minutes when fellow substitute Marcos Acuna picked him out with a floated cross from the left and ...

Tammy Abraham reveals England plan to walk off pitch over racist abuse

October 10, 2019

Don't isolate one person. " Harry Kane said that if it happens [racist abuse] and we're not happy with it, we speak to the player and if he's not happy, we all come off the pitch together", said Abraham, as per the Mirror . England is facing its own problems with abuse from the stands this year, with Aston Villa's Premier League game against Norwich City last weekend marred by racism .

Kevin Durant: 'The Cool Thing Now is Not the Knicks'

October 10, 2019

Durant appeared in an in-studio interview with Hot 97 FM's " Ebro in the Morning " in New York City and said the brand of the Knicks wasn't as cool now as the Nets or some of the other teams in the National Basketball Association. Durant at least believes the Knicks are "trying" to flip that narrative, but he thinks it remains "hard to get the best players to play here", even with the lure of Madison Square Garden.

Injured Lloris out until 2020, says France coach

October 10, 2019

Steve Mandanda will take over in objective for France towards Iceland whereas Paulo Gazzaniga , who changed Lloris on Saturday, is prone to proceed within the function for struggling Spurs. We are talking several weeks, indeed several months. "As far as we are concerned, he obviously will not be with us for this camp, nor the next one", said France manager Didier Deschamps .

Malkin out longer-term, but won't miss season

October 09, 2019

Malkin's lower-body injury - his left knee buckled Saturday night after a collision with defenseman Kris Letang - will keep him from playing hockey for a while. Malkin, 33, has one goal through two games this season after posting 21 goals and 72 points in 68 games previous year. With Penguins forward Bryan Rust , who scored 18 goals last season, on long-term injured reserve, Pittsburgh general manager Jim Rutherford soon will have some salary cap space available.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic unveils shirtless giant statue of himself erected in his hometown

October 09, 2019

The statue, which was commissioned by the Swedish Football Association, stands at nearly three metres tall and depicts Ibrahimovic celebrating a goal without his shirt. Ibrahimovic hinted at the statue's creation back in December 2016, when he was still a Manchester United player. Known for his very vocal self-belief almost as much as his football, he began his football career as a six-year-old, playing for Malmo's youth side and FBK Balkan - a club founded by Yugoslav immigrants ...

Oakland City Council seeks to quell rapidly rising worries over A's future

October 09, 2019

The A's, though, have said they need to be able to redevelop the Coliseum to help them pay for their privately financed new stadium at Howard Terminal. I see this path. After all, the commissioner has in the past rejected the idea of the team leaving Oakland, saying previous year, "I believe that there is not another market in the United States that has the upside potential that Oakland has, and I think we would regret leaving Oakland".

Redskins studs and duds from Week 5 loss to the Patriots

October 09, 2019

When Washington told Jay Gruden he was no longer their head coach at 5 a.m. on Monday morning, Gruden must have felt some semblance of relief. "Our 0-5 start is not just disappointing". Offensive line coach Bill Callahan will take over on the sidelines on an interim basis, according to National Football League insiders. Rookie Dwayne Haskins has struggled in limited action, throwing three interceptions in a relief role in a fourth-game loss to the New York Giants .

Brazil vs Nigeria: Moses sends message to Super Eagles forward

October 09, 2019

He has already scored two goals and says he's trying to get forward more and more. Undergraduate Amanpreet Singh, 23, told The Straits Times: "It is understandable after a long flight, but at least Neymar stopped". Arthur , who is a regular in the midfield for Tite but has not yet managed to score a goal, said that he is " feeling better in the physical aspect, more confident " and, in that sense, is pushing himself to become more of an attacking force and score goals.

Kyle Larson wins playoff to race at Dover to advance

October 09, 2019

By the checkered flag, Kyle Larson was in Victory Lane for the first time in two years. Denny Hamlin , who's in third in the standings, won the regular-season race at Dover and has the pole Sunday . Kyle Larson snapped a 75-race winless streak as he claimed NASCAR's Drydene 400 at Dover International Speedway . Joey Logano had to pit before the green flag dropped to start the race with a mechanical issue and returned nearly two-dozen laps down - he finished 34th.

Manchester United Battle Madrid For Donny Van de Beek

October 09, 2019

It's thought Manchester United chiefs can also pull the set aside off on the Norwegian ought to peaceable bitter opponents and Premier League desk toppers Liverpool dish out a pasting when the two sides meet after the enviornment atomize.

Lionel Messi: FC Barcelona talisman admits fears of Neymar transfer to

October 09, 2019

He had said it, he wanted a change, to leave Paris . There would have been no shortage of suitors had he gone through with his intention but Messi accepts no-one actually considered he was serious. I have two years left on my deal and there's no better place to play than Barcelona, the best club in the world, but I need to play and not just enjoy walks around the city and the beach".

Wales coach Warren Gatland teased after team selection for Fiji match

October 09, 2019

Saying: 'When I told James he was playing and said well done, he replied: you have finally seen the light, have you? He said he was only joking, but I have no problem with a comment like that, not just because I like a bit of banter but it says to me that a player believes in his own ability and thinks he is good enough to be in the side'.

Lionel Messi admits he wanted Cristiano Ronaldo to STAY at Real Madrid

October 09, 2019

I would not like to disrupt that . The thought of Barcelona skipper Lionel Messi walking away from the club may seem nonsensical to many football fans, but the Argentine ace said it very almost happened back in 2016. "Having had him on the team would have given us more options but I understand that the signing of Neymar is not only looked at for sporting reasons but also for having left the way he did".

Penn State coach addresses fan criticism of player’s hair

October 09, 2019

The 1966 Penn State graduate did speak to The Tribune-Democrat in Johnstown and said it "was not the intent at all" to make a racial statement in his letter. Penn State football has "110,000 fans from all different backgrounds, throughout our region, from all different parts of the state, and they're hugging and high-fiving and singing "Sweet Caroline" together", Franklin said.

Stefano Pioli appointed as AC Milan coach

October 09, 2019

Milan beat Genoa 2-1 on Saturday after Pepe Reina saved a penalty in injury time, but had three successive defeats before that, against rivals Inter, Torino and Fiorentina . Pioli's immediate task will be to inspire a side sitting 13th in Serie A after seven matches, already 10 points adrift of leaders and defending champions Juventus .

Red Sox pitching coach Dana LeVangie reassigned, will become pro scout

October 09, 2019

The Red Sox have made the first of many changes this offseason, removing Dana LeVangie from his role as the team's pitching coach. Advance scouting head Steve Langone will not return in his current capacity and has accepted a pro scouting position with the team.

Ceballos: I'm where I want to be at Arsenal

October 09, 2019

Spain global Ceballos opted to make the move to the Premier League with the Gunners on loan after struggling for regular minutes at the Santiago Bernabeu over the past two seasons. "We are working on his transfer to a new team". "Now I am where I want to be". "I was successful in going out...because I am in the Spanish team". There is so much competition that great players have been left out.

Biles sets record as US wins world gymnastics team gold

October 09, 2019

Tuesday's gold medal was awarded for the Women's Team Final event, where Team USA competes against other countries. "Probably not", Biles replied when asked if she can do better in the all-around final. The most decorated gymnast in U.S. history , who is eying a record-breaking fourth all-around title, wowed the German crowd with her signature double-double dismount on a beam and insane triple-double combo on floor.

Goodyear Blimp offers overnight stays before Michigan-Notre Dame

October 09, 2019

MI game that kicks off on October 26. Even though only two guests can stay overnight, four friends can tag along and enjoy the facilities, which include a football lounge, a lakefront pad with a grill and fire pit, tickets to the game and official gear for your favorite team.

Green starts fast for 64 to take LPGA lead

October 09, 2019

Green began the fourth round with the lead and still had a one shot lead through 10 holes until she made back-to-back bogeys on the 11th and 12th. It was her first win on tour. She was at 14-under 199. Green, who has fought through some low moments since a disappointing tie for fifth at the US Women's Open in early June, couldn't put a foot wrong in the early going on the Old American Golf Club course at The Colony, Texas.

More state players appear on XFL’s second list of draft-eligible players

October 09, 2019

Luck told ESPN there will be a supplemental draft in November for those who weren't eligible to be drafted next week. Tuesday's list included offensive linemen Leon Brown from Alabama and Darius James from Auburn . None of the five players has appeared in an National Football League regular-season game. A plethora of players have already declared for the draft and based on this format, it's certainly going to be chaotic.

Sam Darnold Will Start Sunday For The Jets

October 09, 2019

On Monday, Adam Gase stated Darnold would, indeed, start if given medical clearance on Tuesday, and that's exactly what happened. He missed three games over four weeks, including the Jets' Week 4 bye. Backup Trevor Siemian started in Week 2 against Cleveland, but he suffered season-ending ligament damage in his left ankle in the 23-3 loss. Late Thursday, he was ruled out after an ultrasound and blood test.

Ohio State and SMU only bowl-eligible teams following Week 6

October 09, 2019

Those things are true for many programs but not Ohio State. Ohio State is enjoying an off week before traveling to Northwestern for a Friday night game on October 18. He passed the 3,000-yard rushing mark for his career last week at Nebraska. Ohio State now sites at #3 in the AP Poll and #4 in the Coaches Poll and hasn't really been tested all year with dominating wins from the start.

First ODI: Australian Women team beat Sri Lanka by 157 runs

October 09, 2019

Australia won the toss and elected to bat, the hosts posting 8-281 with captain Meg Lanning top-scoring with 73 from 66 balls. Firstly Lanning fell, and then Haynes for 56 following a 126-run second-wicket stand. Australia's spinners were allowed to bowl with very little pressure on them. Sri Lanka kept losing wickets at regular intervals and was soon found reeling at 117 runs for the loss of seven wickets with 165 runs still required in 14 overs.

Elena Delle Donne will play Game 3 for Mystics after back injury

October 09, 2019

In what has been a very close series so far the Mystics are going to travel in this game to face the Sun. The series is tied, 1-1, coming to CT for the second two games. The team said it was part of the plan to keep her back warm by having her keep moving and stretch with the trainers instead of sitting on the bench. CT was led by Shekinna Stricklen and Jasmine Thomas , who both scored 16 points apiece.

Shami is going to thrive under Kohli: Akhtar

October 09, 2019

India will now face South Africa in the second Test of the series in Pune from October 10. In first innings, Ashwin took 7 wickets whereas Shami was the hero with the ball in the second innings in which he went onto to take his 5th fifer in worldwide cricket.

Wenger reveals he turned down Premier League offers due to Arsenal links

October 08, 2019

Legit.ng earlier reported that ex-Manchester United gaffer Alex Ferguson has showered encomium on his former rival Arsene Wenger , calling the Frenchman a legend. "You draw, you're seventh; you win a game, you're third". "For me that would be enough. I am a supporter of Arsenal Football Club, so I just support him", Wenger said.

Logan Paul Plans To Move To UFC After KSI Rematch

October 08, 2019

Y'all may not know it but JJ's on his fifth abortion. "I didn't know what I was doing previous year", he continued several moments later. "Without a guard, I have to be honest with you, someone will knock out in LA on November 9", Hearn said.

Virginia Tech vs Miami Live Streams NCAA

October 08, 2019

Along with the turnovers, the VT defense had seven sacks. The Hokies landed at No. 5 in ESPN's Bottom 10 following last week's home loss to Duke, while the Hurricanes have won two in a row with three of their first four games decided by five points or less.

Rangers deal F Namestnikov to Senators

October 08, 2019

Namestnikov is in the final season of a two-year, $8-million pact he inked with the Rangers on July 1, 2018. Namestnikov, 26, has scored 66 goals and added 92 assists for 158 points in 362 career National Hockey League games with the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Rangers.

Abraham will be successful with England than Nigeria

October 08, 2019

Hasselbaink shares that opinion, with the former Netherlands global suggesting that Abraham should be looking to oust prolific Tottenham frontman Kane from the starting XI. 'He scores ugly goals . Abraham has been on the radar of Nigeria and England for sometimes, following his impressive start to his Chelsea senior career.

Gronk to appear as regular analyst on FOX NFL Sunday

October 08, 2019

Rob Gronkowski is back in football, but you won't see the former Patriot strapping his pads back on. He cited his extensive injury history - which included multiple back, knee, ankle and arm surgeries - as one of the major reasons he walked away from playing, despite his relative youth and dominance.

No Mesut Ozil - Arsenal Team vs Bournemouth Confirmed

October 08, 2019

VAR has been a controversial addition to the Premier League and the odd inconsistencies in the decision making process is not helping supporters. Pepe made way for young Gabriel Martinelli , who impressed in midweek with two goals in the Europe League, while Bournemouth brought on a player linked to Arsenal in the transfer window: Ryan Fraser .

Enable beaten by Waldgeist in Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe

October 08, 2019

Whilst Enable's immediate future is undecided, it's expected that Waldgeist, a son of Galileo out of a Monsun mare, is likely to be retired following the Arc due to the significance of the victory. Richard Hannon's filly had scored at 66-1 over course and distance a year ago, at the chief expense of Laurens in the Qipco 1000 Guineas. Waldgeist swooped past easily to land the €3,150,000 ($3,456,340) prize at odds of 16-1.

Marcus Morris Earns Much-Deserved Ejection In Knicks Preseason Debut

October 08, 2019

He had bopped Justin Anderson's head with a basketball and gotten ejected for it - a moment that overwhelmed what had been and what would be a banal exhibition except for those few moments of booping and the chattering that followed. If that was regular season I wouldn't have done that. "I've got to be smart, set a better example", said Morris, leaving one last thing very clear. Morris, who signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the Knicks in free agency, had 17 points and seven ...

Sania Mirzas sister to marry former Indian captain Azharuddins son

October 08, 2019

Meanwhile, Azhar's son, Asad, was inducted into Goa's pre-season camp a year ago and sparked controversy, as the inclusion of him comes after Azhar joined the team management as a consultant. The image had her posing alongside Asad. Last month, Anam had also shared her picture in which she is seen sitting in front of a giant "Bride to be" banner made of balloons.

XFL Draft Notes, Supplemental Draft In November

October 08, 2019

According to ESPN, approximately 1,000 players opted into the XFL draft pool by accepting the commissioner's invitations and passing a background check. The XFL has not yet disclosed how its players will be compensated. According to Luck, there will be a supplemental draft at the end of November for players who were ineligible to be drafted in October, either because they were on National Football League rosters at the time or because they were a part of college programs.

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