Cech tries to protect Chelsea rival Courtois Thibaut Courtois flings himself in front of a Brede Hangeland header at Selhurst Park on Saturday © Getty Images Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has revealed that team-mate Petr Cech has advised him on how to protect himself in the Premier League after he suffered a head injury in the 2-0 win over Arsenal earlier this month. Cech has played in … [Read more...]
Serena beats Ivanovic in WTA Finals opener (Yahoo Sports)
Serena beats Ivanovic in WTA Finals opener (Yahoo Sports) SINGAPORE (AP) -- Serena Williams won her opening match at the WTA Finals on Monday, beating Ana Ivanovic 6-4, 6-4 in the Red Group for her 16th consecutive victory at the season-ending tournament. … [Read more...]
Talladega qualifying was, to put it delicately, a total freaking mess
Talladega qualifying was, to put it delicately, a total freaking mess TALLADEGA, Ala. - And here we thought a multi-car wreck was the biggest mess that could possibly happen at Talladega. Saturday afternoon, NASCAR rolled out a modification to the standard three-round format of qualifying at Talladega in which drivers jostled, juked, jived and positioned themselves to, believe it or not, … [Read more...]
‘Omaha, oh yeah!’ The greatest Peyton Manning tribute. Ever.
'Omaha, oh yeah!' The greatest Peyton Manning tribute. Ever. Can't get enough Peyton Manning? Neither can we. We bask in the glory of the wobbly passes as much as we do the ageless greatness, the oversized forehead and the NFL records, the aww-shucks approach and the killer instinct. It's all Manning. And it's all in this video — quite simply the most amazing one we've ever come across … [Read more...]
Mannone offers Sunderland fans refund
Mannone offers Sunderland fans refund Sunderland keeper Vito Mannone cannot prevent Jack Cork from scoring one of Southampton's eight at St Mary's © Getty Images Vito Mannone believes he and his team-mates should reimburse the Sunderland fans who travelled to watch their 8-0 hammering at Southampton. The Italian goalkeeper, who has established himself as Sunderland's first choice despite the … [Read more...]
Earnhardt, Johnson, Kahne bounced from Chase in painful day for Hendrick Motorsports
Earnhardt, Johnson, Kahne bounced from Chase in painful day for Hendrick Motorsports TALLADEGA, Ala. - Off in the distance, Brad Keselowski was performing his victory burnout on the Talladega asphalt, American flag in hand. Drivers and teams were beginning the walk -- long for some, buoyant for others -- back toward their haulers and planes. And over in a far corner of the garage, three … [Read more...]
Brilliant Aguero is useless in training, says Hart
Brilliant Aguero is useless in training, says Hart Sergio Aguero struck four goals for Manchester City against Tottenham on Saturday © Getty Images Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has hailed the brilliance of Sergio Aguero, although he claims the striker is "useless" in training. City's leading scorer Aguero underlined his return to form this season with a superb four-goal demolition of … [Read more...]
Horse racing-Admire Rakti confirmed for Melbourne Cup (Reuters)
Horse racing-Admire Rakti confirmed for Melbourne Cup (Reuters) * Japanese stayer confirmed for world's richest handicap * Saddled with top weight of 58.5 kg after Caulfield win (Updates with confirmation from organisers) MELBOURNE, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Connections of Japanese stayer Admire Rakti have confirmed the seven-year-old stallion will run in the A$6.2 million ($5.44 million) Melbourne … [Read more...]
Martin claims first PGA win in 56 starts
Martin claims first PGA win in 56 starts Ben Martin chips on the ninth hole at TPC Summerlin © Getty Images Ben Martin made a 45-foot eagle putt to regain the lead and finished with a 20-foot birdie putt for a 3-under 68 and his first PGA Tour victory on Sunday in the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. Martin played his final four holes at the TPC Summerlin in 4-under par, though no shot … [Read more...]
Wreck takes out Kyle Busch and eliminates him from Chase contention
Wreck takes out Kyle Busch and eliminates him from Chase contention TALLADEGA, Ala. - Every Chase driver's nightmare became Kyle Busch's reality on Sunday. A wreck started by a non-Chase driver took out Busch and whacked what had been an incredibly promising Chase run for Busch. On lap 102, Aric Almirola ran into JJ Yeley, and the ensuing wreck consumed Alex Bowman and Busch. “We were just … [Read more...]