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Flores sticking with Rosen, pending this week's practice

October 16, 2019

The result of the play was a first down by Peterson, so it ended up working out in Washington's favor, but that's not something you see every day. The Dolphins used six offensive linemen at times and converted two fourth downs, one with special teams trickery.

Cardale Jones, Landry Jones among 8 QBs assigned to XFL teams

October 16, 2019

Cannon and Donteea Dye, and tight ends Brandon Barnes and Scott Orndoff. The XFL is conducting its draft in five stages, with skill position, offensive line and defensive front seven players being chosen in separate 10-round sessions on Tuesday.

Sick England Star Spotted At Casino, Gareth Southgate Responds

October 16, 2019

The manager is expected to wait until next week before he speaks to Maddison, which promises to be an uncomfortable time for the player. For England , James Maddison withdrew from the squad before the Czech Republic game as he is recovering from illness.

4.5 quake shakes San Francisco Bay area

October 16, 2019

Two other smaller quakes were reported in San Luis Obispo County on Tuesday, according to USGS: a 2.2 magnitude northeast of Cambria around 5:30 a.m. There were reports of the natural disaster being felt lightly as far west as Euclid, northeast as far as Ashtabula, and southeast as far as Warren.

Chiefs suffer second loss of the season to the Texans

October 16, 2019

But after referee Shawn Hochuli announced the penalty, the officials huddled and chose to pick up the flag in a freaky series of events. It was clear-cut penalty, and it was taken away after an unknown voice dictated the officiating crew's decision.

Ravens Trade for Pro Bowl Cornerback Marcus Peters

October 16, 2019

Peters did struggle at times with the Rams, and the team in general is now on a three-game losing streak after starting the season 3-0. With Eric DeCosta taking over at general manager this season, the Ravens have proven to be far more aggressive in going after what they need - being in the mix for Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey earlier this year.

Ivan Rakitic likely to leave Barcelona in January

October 15, 2019

In the current campaign, the former Sevilla star has only started one game (La Liga) and played for just 187 minutes in all competitions. Before the close of the last transfer window, Manchester United were interested in signing Ivan Rakitic , but the Catalan giants refused to let him leave.

Manchester United trio set to return vs Liverpool

October 15, 2019

The visitors have won 17 Premier League games in a row, while Man United, now two points above the relegation zone, have just two wins from their last 13 league fixtures. But the Mirror are now claiming the aforementioned trio are all set to return vs Liverpool . Martial hasn't played since August 24 because of a thigh problem, but is in contention to feature at Old Trafford, as reported by The Sun .

Euro 2020 roundup: Ronaldo hits 700th career goal, Giroud on target again

October 15, 2019

Portugal dominated the second half and finally achieved a breakthrough when Stepanenko blocked a shot with his arm, receiving his marching orders before Ronaldo blasted home the penalty to make it 700 goals for club and country . The five time Ballon d'Or victor also claimed he didn't "go looking" for records, adding, "How many records do I have?" I don't know, ' Ronaldo continued.

XFL quarterbacks will make 10 times the salary of their teammates

October 15, 2019

XFL players who are selected in next week's draft and kept by a team will be league employees from December 4, 2019, through May 31, 2020, although players will be free to leave for the NFL after the league's championship game on April 26, PFT reported.

Gerrit Cole Pitches Astros Into ALCS

October 15, 2019

We believed in ourselves the whole way, we believed we could have done it. Given a Four-Zero cushion within the first inning, he dominated by means of the eighth within the decisive recreation of the AL Division Sequence. We know how talented these guys were and are. "Gerrit went off twice this series". The Astros' 920 runs scored in 2019 were the third most in Major League Baseball.

India beat Proteas to clinch Test series

October 15, 2019

The comprehensive victory, coming on the fourth day, has consolidated India's top position in the World Test Championship table. The hosts then bowled South Africa out for just 189, enforced the follow on on the penultimate day and then dismissed the tourists for 275 in their second dig.

Griezmann and France 'sad' after Turkey draw halts Euro 2020 qualification

October 15, 2019

Some 3,800 Turkish fans should be in the 78000 sell out crowd tomorrow for a match where a win for France would signal a spot in the finals while Turkey are still under threat from Iceland , who they play in November. Turkey is still ahead of France as they have a better head-to-head record against them. Griezmann soon took matters into his own hands with a wonderful, curling effort from the edge of the box, yet despite beating Gunok, his strike inched wide of the upright.

Nazi salutes by crowd members stop England vs Bulgaria football game twice

October 15, 2019

An announcement admonishing the racist slurs and issuing a warning to fans - that the match could be abandoned - played in the stadium at one point, according to the BBC . England won the match by a massive landslide, 6-0. "He talked to the players at half time and they got together and they said, 'No, we want to play, we want to finish, we want to win the game, we don't want the racists to win!'" "We will be asking UEFA to investigate as a matter of urgency".

Big deal: Celtics sign Tacko Fall to two-way contract

October 15, 2019

Once that happens, Fall will have up to 45 days to spend with the National Basketball Association team, including practice days. Boston Celtics' Tacko Fall, left, passes the ball as he is guarded by Orlando Magic's Amile Jefferson (11) and DaQuan Jeffries, right, during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Friday, Oct.

ICC scraps boundary tie-breaker following Cricket World Cup controversy

October 15, 2019

Zimbabwe will now be able to take up their place in the men's Under-19 World Cup in January and the ICC Super League later in 2020. It has come three months after the 2019 World Cup final victor was decided by boundary count, but the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday tweaked the Super Over rule from all its major tournaments.

Chile boss: Sanchez could miss '2 or 3 months' with ankle injury

October 15, 2019

The first medical report issued by the Chilean Federation class the injury as a " dislocation of peroneal tendons of his left ankle with retinaculum compromise". 'Should he undergo surgery with Inter, for two or three more months [he will be out]. "He was happy and super motivated. We will see what happens".

Atlanta Falcons: Studs and duds vs. Cardinals, Week 6

October 15, 2019

The 44-year-old Bryant had made 566 of 573 extra-point attempts since he entered the league. The Cardinals won at home for the first time since last October 28. "I've gotten a lot of support, but it doesn't take away from the feelings of being depended on to go out there and do my job and come up short". The Falcons, who fell to 1-5 for the first time since 2007, arrived in the desert early, heading straight from last Sunday's game in Houston to Phoenix for a week of preparation to ...

LeBron James says Rockets GM 'wasn't educated' on China tweet

October 15, 2019

According to the report, James expressed concern with Silver about players being put in a position of answering questions and representing the league overseas prior to the league making clear its stance on the controversy. "But at times, there are ramifications for the negative that can happen when you're not thinking about others, when you only think about yourself".

Matthijs De Ligt Made A Double Mistake To Allow Northern Ireland's Goal

October 15, 2019

The Green and White Army were dreaming of one of the most famous results in their history when Josh Magennis headed them in front with 75 minutes gone at De Kuip in Rotterdam. "It was a combination of fatigue on our part and the quality of the opposition". It sparked scenes of delirium amongst the 3,500 travelling fans and a shocked silence amongst the orange-clad home supporters.

'They'd better win', Australia's Cheika lobs first jibe at Jones

October 15, 2019

The Wallabies dominated possession and territory early on, and successfully pitted their set piece against one of the strongest at the World Cup. His team leading by the halftime score of 10-3, the former NRL star collected a loose ball inside his own half and beat four defenders cold in a thrilling surge to the line.

Stimac worried players will miss camp due to ISL

October 15, 2019

Asked on how his team has adapted thus far to this new approach, Stimac replied, "I am satisfied with the goals we have achieved in such a short time". It is going to be a tough game. India headed to Kolkata on back of a 10-day preparatory tour in Guwahati which Ashique Kuruniyan described as "fruitful".

PCB disappointed over Sri Lanka cricket chief's remarks about team security

October 15, 2019

We owed something to Pakistan on story of they've continually helped us. If not, the series looks likely to place in the UAE again, as most of Pakistan's recent series have. Silva, although mentioned the plus points of staying put in the hotels as a way to increase team bonding, also believed that the negative points were much greater than the positive ones.

ESPN College GameDay heading to MI at Penn State

October 15, 2019

The No. 7 Nittany Lions will play host to the No. 16 Wolverines for a primetime showdown with College GameDay in attendance. The Wolverines assuredly hope it goes better this next time , as MI lost 42-13 the last time the two saw each other at Beaver Stadium.

Ronaldo makes history with 700th career goal

October 15, 2019

Ronaldo began his career in the Sporting youth ranks and made 31 appearances for the club's first team before leaving for Manchester United in 2003. "It's unfortunate that it came in a loss". The first half saw Ukrainians scoring twice ( Roman Yaremchuk , 6', and Andriy Yarmolenko , 27'), while Portugal apparently failed to penetrate the defense lines of Andriy Shevchenko's squad.

Jamuna Boro settles for bronze in AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships

October 15, 2019

Debutante Manju Rani (48kg) was the lone Indian to enter the ultimate, whereas six-time champion M C Mary kom (51kg) and two others signed off with bronze medals within the World Ladies's Boxing Championships in Ulan-Ude, Russia on Saturday.

Edwin Van Der Sar Interested In Manchester United Director Role

October 15, 2019

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team have not won a league game for a month and face Premier League leaders Liverpool at Old Trafford in their next game after the global break. He was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford during the most recent window, but the move did not materialise. "But I think I need to learn a little bit more about myself as a chief executive at Ajax and develop myself even further".

Eagles' thin pass defense exploited by Vikings

October 15, 2019

The last time the move was successfully converted was 1976. On Sunday, Cousins one-upped himself in response to Brown, lighting up the Eagles' secondary for 333 passing yards and four touchdowns. Throwing the ball to rookie running back Miles Sanders has been the only way for the offense to get big gains since wide receiver DeSean Jackson was injured in Week 2.

Bringing it home: Delle Donne, Mystics earn 1st WNBA crown

October 15, 2019

To call Thibault, the 13 head coach in the 21-year history of the Mystics franchise, a WNBA Champion feels long overdue for the man who has won more WNBA games as a head coach than anyone in league history. for Game 5 of the Finals. "The medical staff is gonna kill you right now", Delle Donne said with a laugh. The Washington Mystics superstar played in a knee brace through the 2019 season after suffering a brutal injury in the postseason previous year.

Bale scores as Croatia drop points in Wales but pull further clear

October 15, 2019

Ryan Giggs' Wales battled back from a goal down in Cardiff thanks to Gareth Bale's goal at the end of the first half. Wins away to Azerbaijan and at home to Hungary next month would secure qualification, as long as Slovakia do not collect more than four points from their last two games.

Robles Returns To Nationals' Lineup For Game 3 Vs. Cardinals

October 15, 2019

Louis Cardinals . Washington , with the help of dominant starting pitching, won games one and two on the road. The 23-year-old, who will turn 24 on Tuesday, pitched twice in the divisional series against the Braves and went 1-1 with 2.77 ERA in 13.0 innings pitched.

Goalkeeper Cech begins ice hockey career with penalty heroics

October 15, 2019

Norwich City keeper Tim Krul has joked about a future in ice hockey, after seeing Chelsea legend Petr Cech make a successful rink debut after a change of career. "It is kind of a childhood dream to come and play one game, which has [now] happened", said Cech, whose penalty save as netminder beat Swindon Wildcats 2 and helped maintain Phoenix's flawless start.

What to watch for in Lions-Packers on 'MNF'

October 15, 2019

Green Bay is 32-32-1 in the regular season on " Monday Night Football ", but 0-0 on Monday night under first-year coach Matt LaFleur. Both teams have injuries in what is one of the most important games of the season so far for both the Packers and Lions .

Houston Open: American Lanto Griffin wins first PGA Tour title

October 15, 2019

Griffin played three under par in the fourth and final round for a total of 14 under par for the tournament and a one-stroke victory over two others. "I think those three (sports) helped me with hand-eye co-ordination and athleticism". Stewark Cink closed with a 69 and was one more back in a tie for ninth with Denny McCarthy, who also had a 69, Chad Campbell, who recorded a 68, and Bud Cauley, who came in at 67.

Florida Gators down slightly in top 25 polls after loss at LSU

October 15, 2019

CBS Sports' projections send the Tigers out to the Playoff semifinal Fiesta Bowl and a matchup with Oklahoma now, opposite an Alabama and Ohio State matchup in the Peach Bowl. Florida10. Georgia11. Auburn 12. You can get lost in a rabbit hole of talking points like strength of schedule, the value of being a brand name and division imbalance within conferences when entertaining the possibility of a one-loss Pac-12 team, or the long-shot possibility of a now undefeated Baylor or Minnesota ...

Patriots expected to re-sign TE Benjamin Watson

October 15, 2019

After releasing veteran tight end Benjamin Watson last week, the defending champion New England Patriots have reportedly re-signed the pass-catcher on Monday. This move seemed like a no-brainer - right before the Patriots elected not to sign him last week. That should somewhat temper expectations for how productive he'll be this time around, but it's worth noting that the $2 million in savings against the salary cap the Patriots got for releasing Watson likely played a role.

Man Utd urged to sign Juventus outcast

October 14, 2019

The Red Devils brought in three players in the summer, spending nearly £150million on Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James . With Evra's experience in Manchester and Allegri's pragmatism, United would be in safe hands in their bid to cut the gap between them and Europe's top clubs at present.

Sergio Ramos Makes History After Breaking Spain Record

October 14, 2019

Saul Niguez had given Robert Moreno's side the lead with a strike from outside the area early in the second half, but goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga gave away a penalty late in the game by clattering into Omar Elabdellaoui. There is still a long time left to decide, but it is a nice idea to go to the Olympics'. "The personal is secondary", he added. "I'm happy and proud to have helped the national team come through a tough patch".

Redskins name Keenum starter, Haskins backup vs. Dolphins

October 14, 2019

The fact of the matter is that the Redskins did win, and they did it by doing exactly what Bill Callahan said they were going to do. "I want to throw my name in the hat there". The 34-year-old running back proved he's still got it, at least against the league's worst rushing defense. Rosen's replacement, Ryan Fitzpatrick , sparked a rally and led two touchdown drives, including a 75-yard march that began with 2:02 left.

Sourav Ganguly to contest for president in BCCI elections

October 14, 2019

Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly emerged as the consensus candidate to become Board of Control for Cricket in India ( BCCI)'s new President. While Ganguly's name is still doing the rounds for the position of President, it is believed that Jay and Brijesh could be slightly ahead in the race with the latter becoming the President and Jay taking on the role of Secretary.

Oklahoma falls one spot in Amway Coaches Poll

October 14, 2019

The No. 3 Tigers (6-0) jumped two spots on the strength of their 42-28 defeat of previously undefeated Florida , paired with previous No. 3 Georgia's upset by unranked SC. Alabama has very winnable games against Tennessee and Arkansas before its off week. Auburn took No. 15 Texas's place at No. 11. Last year Appalachian State cracked the AP Top 25 poll for the first time in program history, earning a No.

Junior middleweight Patrick Day taken to hospital after knockout by Charles Conwell

October 14, 2019

Day was in such bad shape that he was rushed out of the ring on a stretcher and suffered a seizure in the process. It was unclear whether Day was placed into a medically induced coma to allow time for the brain to reduce swelling, according to ESPN .

Pope Francis canonizes five new saints

October 14, 2019

He appeared to announce to the whole world and his 18 million Twitter followers that he is a New Orleans Saints fan. By writing in the hashtag, Francis actually invoked the Saints logo too. Many in Saints Nation rejoiced after the pope inadvertently tweeted his seal of approval for their beloved team. In fact, Pope Francis is an avid soccer fan, and has found ways to follow the sport despite making a promise to the Virgin Mary in 1990 to never watch television.

Scotland-Japan to go ahead

October 14, 2019

Outgoing Namibia coach Phil Davies was happy to take the two points they received for a default draw for the cancellation. It was the first time in the 32-year history of the Rugby World Cup that games had been scrapped, and raised criticism of the decision to hold the tournament during Japan's typhoon season.

Seahawks tight end out vs. Browns with Achilles injury

October 14, 2019

Mayfield was 14-of-27 for 147 yards and three interceptions over the Browns' final nine possessions. Seattle Seahawk Will Dissly is still undergoing more tests but the tight end could likely be out for the remainder of the season. Garrett Gilbert takes over as the Browns quarterback if Mayfield can not continue. After the Browns took the lead following a weird sequence of penalties, replay reviews and questionable officials' calls, Wilson led a nine-play, 79-yard drive that proved to be ...

Saints vs. Jaguars: Prediction, Betting Line, Odds & Pick

October 14, 2019

The status of Saints' running back Alvin Kamara for Sunday's game is a bit clearer, but it's not what New Orleans wanted to hear. Teddy Bridgewater is coming off a game in which he tied his career-best with four touchdown passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers .

Brazil vs Nigeria: Neymar limps off after 12 minutes during worldwide friendly

October 14, 2019

Coutinho warmed up for a few minutes and replaced Neymar with less than 15 minutes on the clock . Moses Simon controlled Osimhen's cross and spotted the late-arriving Aribo , who doubled his worldwide account after dancing through Marquinhos' weak challenge.

Griffin grabs one-shot Houston Open lead

October 13, 2019

The PGA Tour has returned to the Houston area after an 18-month hiatus without much star power - the highest-ranked player in the field is Sweden's Henrik Stenson at World No. Cook, who earned his tour card in 2017 and won the RSM Classic as a rookie, got that bid off to a rousing start on the par-72 Golf Club of Houston course.

Simone Biles wins record-equalling 23rd worlds medal

October 13, 2019

At 22, she is doing more hard gymnastics than she did in sweeping to five Olympic medals, four of them gold, at the 2016 Rio Games when she was 19. The 22-year-old has now matched Belarusian Vitaly Scherbo's record tally of 23 world medals.

Naomi Osaka will represent Japan -- not USA -- at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

October 13, 2019

World number three tennis star Naomi Osaka has decided to choose a Japanese citizenship over an American one, as she prepares to compete in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Osaka recently defeated world No. 1 player Ash Bary in the final of the China Open in Beijing this past Sunday. Accoding to CNN, Osaka has chose to become a sole citizen of Japan over the US just in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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