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US Open champion Osaka reaches Pan Pacific Open final
Osaka, the runner-up in Tokyo two years ago, climbed to seventh in the rankings after becoming Japan's first grand slam singles champion but she looked lost for ideas against Pliskova. The world number eight was soon a set to the good after unleashing another brutal drive. A weary-looking Pliskova dug deep in the decider and the quality of her superior hitting eventually told as she broke Vekic'... [Full Article...]
Twitter reacts as Liverpool beat Southampton 3-0
If West Ham can produce an upset against Chelsea , they could also leapfrog Hughes' team. Their defence have improved immensely this season and they conceded just two goals in the Premier League this season. Former player Danny Murphy believes Liverpool's opponents in recent weeks are in awe of them and feels there is now a fear factor with teams beaten before they come out of the tunnel,... [Full Article...]
Manchester United pushing for EPL Transfer deadline Change
With eight wins and two draws in their first 10 games Rafael Benitez's men looked to have thrown down the gauntlet as they set about challenging Alex Ferguson's Manchester United but it would be the 11 draws that would be their downfall as they eventually finished second; four points behind the men from Old Trafford. [Full Article...]
Karl-Anthony Towns agrees to sign super-max extension with Minnesota Timberwolves
That started a week where things devolved quickly in Minnesota, including social media drama with Andrew Wiggins and rumors about Towns' girlfriend being at the heart of the problem. Expect plenty of other teams to inquire about Butler, too. He was an All-Star last season and was the league's Rookie of the Year in 2016. Many of those attending the Board of Governors meetings are convinc... [Full Article...]
Kyrgios ‘pep talk umpire suspended
Later, Herbert had a notion that the action portrayed by the chair umpire was incorrect. The ATP has banned Lahyani, 52, from October's China Open and Shanghai Masters after an internal review. Following the conversation with Lahyani, Kyrgios reversed the course of the game and claimed a four-set victory over his French opponent. "Mohamed is a world-class and highly-respected official", said ... [Full Article...]
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says 'embarrassing' late goal doesn't spoil win
But of course the players were suffering a lot, the pressure was high and they wanted to deliver a very good result for the fans, for themselves and for us. At the last count, Spurs have suffered three consecutive defeats as they tackle Brighton in a dicey away trip on Saturday, September 22, before battling Watford again in a Carabao Cup tie after losing their first tie in the EPL 11 days ago. [Full Article...]
Notebook: Notes & quotes from Illini loss to Penn State
Miles Sanders burst through the hole, bounced off a defender trying to grab his ankles and sped up the right side for the go-ahead touchdown. But the biggest difference between this year's running game and last year's is rather simple, Penn State is finally able to go up field and between the tackles. [Full Article...]
Serena Williams disrespected in Australia once again, now by footballers in blackface
Three players from the Penguin Football Club were photographed in their Serena and Venus Williams , and Kenyan-born Sydney Swans AFL player Aliir Aliir , costumes at a Mad Monday celebration. "@PenguinTwoBlues do you have a comment about the players in your team wearing "black-face".? Let this team know what you think about the latest display of repulsive racism ", penned another Twitt... [Full Article...]