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Real Madrid shine in list of nominees for Ballon d'Or
Real Madrid and Wales forward Gareth Bale and Manchester City's Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne also featured among a list of familiar names. They are joined by Mbappe's France team-mates Hugo Lloris , Paul Pogba and Raphael Varane , as well as Croatia star Luka Modric, who won the World Cup Golden Ball. [Full Article...]
Major League Baseball announces start times for first two games of ALCS
Now, they are each at the helm of opposite posts, and the memories of those 2017 postseason crowds in NY are on each of their minds today as they prepare their teams to face off for Game 3 of the ALDS on Monday night. "All those things kind of go in and factor when you're making evaluations the next night about a pitcher". They'll need to do something to show some pride and keep the series alive... [Full Article...]
Angel Hernandez now in a bigger spot after Game 3 debacle
Expect run support as Eovaldi is inconsistent and will likely struggle in the home run haven of Yankee Stadium. I feel like he gave us enough (on Monday) putting the ball in play, with the hit and run, the competitive at-bats. Holt became the first player in postseason history to hit for the cycle. He came up with two outs and runners on first and second; on the 10th pitch of his at-bat against Es... [Full Article...]
Sydney Opera House horse race ‘advertising’ sparks uproar
Prime Minister Scott Morrison, a former tourism marketer, described the Opera House as the "biggest billboard Sydney has". "These events generate massive economic opportunities for the state and the city". 'The World Heritage listing requires not only that the building be preserved in its fabric, but also that it be presented properly ... and no way under the current conservation management plan... [Full Article...]
Dejounte Murray tore ACL, MRI confirms
While driving to the basket, Murray planted his foot to elevate towards the rim when he instead crashed to the floor in pain. Although Murray was able to walk off the court under his own volition, the non-contact nature of the trauma forecast today's devastating news. [Full Article...]
Brewers sweep Rockies; have won 11 straight
Brewers : RH Jeremy Jeffress (8-1, 1.29, 15/20 saves in 73 games, 89 Ks in 76 2/3 IP), LH Josh Hader (6-1, 2.43, 12/17 saves in 55 games, 143 Ks in 81 1/3 IP), RH Corey Knebel (4-3, 3.58, 16/19 saves in 57 games, 88 Ks in 55 1/2 IP; 2-0, 0.00 ERA in 16 IP after September 1), RH Joakim Soria (3-4, 3.12 in 66 games with White Sox and Brewers ), LH Dan Jennings (4-5, 3.22 in 72 games), RH Taylo... [Full Article...]
McGregor, Khabib fans face off in vicious, scary Vegas melee
In the night's main event, lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov put his belt on the line against former two-division titleholder Conor McGregor . "There were three guys from Khabib's team arrested, and they were released because Conor didn't want to press charges". Khabib Nurmagomedov of Russian Federation is escorted out of the arena after defeating Conor McGregor . [Full Article...]
Paul Merson warns fans about Unai Emery's tactics after Fulham victory
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores his second. Joining the Gunners from Cardiff in 2008, Ramsey has made 340 appearances in his decade at the club, becoming a fan-favourite in that time. "And here, I think with his process he's doing very well. It is very hard but we must prepare, continue improving and show big commitment", said Emery. [Full Article...]