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BCCI suspends MCA curator Pandurang Salgaonkar after pitch tampering allegations
The India Today TV channel broadcast an undercover operation on Wednesday (October 25) morning, showing Salgaonkar , 68, speaking to the channel's reporters and divulging details of the pitch to be used for the second ODI. When the "bookies" asked if something could be done to assist New Zealand's pacers, Salgaonkar said that he was willing to tweak the pitch. According to the pitch curator, ... [Full Article...]
Patriots' Dont'a Hightower out for season with torn pectoral
According to Pro Football Focus, Hightower played 237 total snaps as an edge defender this season, about the same amount as Cassius Marsh and Deatrich Wise. Dont'a Hightower's loss is a big one. The Patriots signed him to their practice squad the next day and are paying him $255,000, which is more than double the normal salary for a practice-squad player ($122,400). [Full Article...]
Incisive England pick off error-strewn Brazil
Brazil had to come from behind to beat Germany in an entertaining quarter final and are the slight favourites with the bookies to win this clash. They did force England to misplace a few balls in risky positions but Lincoln and his teammates could not quite capitalise which is what Liverpool starlet Rhian Brewster did when he was presented with a chance in the tenth minute. [Full Article...]
Thunder Lose on Wiggins Buzzer Beater
Wiggins took advantage of a dubious screen by his teammate Karl-Anthony Towns, railing the game-winner after slithering past the Thunder defense. Steven Adams had 17 points and 13 rebounds for the Thunder . The win moved Minnesota's record to 2-1. It's the final play that will be remembered most, however, and it was one that could signal to the rest of the NBA's elite that Wiggins has arrived... [Full Article...]
Buffon confirmed his retirement at the end of the season
However, the iconic custodian believes there is little left he has to achieve and with Wojciech Szczesny providing competition for the No.1 role, only success in Europe's elite competition will keep him on the pitch. Maybe Szczesny could play one game, and me the other, I don't know. 'For this year I hope we can play better and with a national team and Juventus because I would like to finish... [Full Article...]
Caroline Garcia finds joy among the tears to overcome Svitolina — WTA Finals
Garcia, whose stunning form this autumn catapulted her into the tournament at the last minute, lost her opening match to Halep and looked to be heading out when she trailed Svitolina 3-5 in the deciding set. The world No 8, known for her powerful baseline hitting, began the match in a positive fashion bringing up two break points in Halep's opening service game of the match. [Full Article...]
Watch The 'Barstool Van Talk' Episode That Made ESPN Cancel It Immediately
The program always seemed a unusual fit for ESPN. " Barstool Van Talk " - which included original shorts, interviews, and took place in a van named Vanny Woodhead - had courted controversy for ESPN since the network announced the show earlier this month. [Full Article...]
Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) — Stock Trending Alert
Stearns Financial Svcs Group Inc owns 4,000 shares. The mean target price as estimated by the analysts for the company has been recorded at $105.57. Among analysts who offered their Analysis on Eli Lilly and Company ( LLY )-6 analysts issued Buy for the stock, 7 analysts gave Outperform rating, 8 think it's a Hold, 1 issued Underperform, while 0 analyst gave a Sell rating. [Full Article...]
Captaincy has made Virat Kohli a better player: Sunil Gavaskar
Coming in the middle when the ball is little bit softer and playing a bit more spin. "With that [new] line-up we know we can attack at the top and it does put the onus on the bowlers to perform and Munro did a great job", Taylor told reporters. [Full Article...]
How to Watch Arsenal vs. Norwich City
They were made to pay for that profligacy in the 85th minute when substitute Nketiah stabbed home from close range to take the game into extra-time. Murphy then went close on two occasions but saw his header then shot thwarted by Macey in a matter of minutes. [Full Article...]
Oliver Giroud beats SA's Oscarine Masuluke to Federation Internationale de Football Association goal of the year
Ronaldo was voted the best player for 2017, the fifth time he has won the same award. Deyna Castellanos's long-range wondergoal for Venezuela against Cameroon at the U-17 Women's World Cup also missed out. "I like Olivier Giroud's goal , but I have to give credit to the goalkeeper". It was an incredible goal and the celebration matched it as well. [Full Article...]
Lingard scores brace for Man United as Carabao Cup holders bounce back
The United forward put his side ahead after 20 minutes after a flowing and precise passing move was finalised in a Marcus Rashford through ball to Lingard who then showed great composure to run through on goal and coolly slot the ball home into the bottom corner. [Full Article...]
Steelers not entertaining trade offers for WR Martavis Bryant
Disgruntled teammate Martavis Bryant called out Smith-Schuster on Instagram, and then someone stole JuJu's beloved bike. Teammates JuJu Smith-Schuster and Le'Veon Bell played a game of hide and seek Sunday following Smith-Schuster's touchdown during the Steelers' win over Cincinnati that created some distance atop the AFC North . [Full Article...]
Jerry Jones says National Football League has not presented Elliott in a fair light
Elliott's hearing will go on as planned Monday, October 30, which means he can play in Week 8 against the Washington Redskins the day before. The ensuing hearing granted Elliott the temporary restraining order against the 5th Circuit Court's decision. [Full Article...]
More than 30 women accuse another Hollywood director of sexual harassment
According to numerous women, Toback would approach them on the streets of NY, introduce himself as an Oscar nominee, occasionally pull out magazine articles about himself to prove his identity, and then encourage them to attend an audition for him. [Full Article...]
Suns fire Earl Watson
Watson was entering his second full season at the Suns' helm after he replaced Jeff Hornacek , who was sacked 49 games into the 2015-16 campaign. Earl Watson is out as the Suns head coach after just three games this season, according to a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski . [Full Article...]
Faf du Plessis gets a piggyback off the pitch after injury
South Africa scored their highest ever score against Bangladesh on Sunday, as they reached 369 for six in their 50 overs of the third one-day worldwide in East London. AB de Villiers went past 9500 ODI runs in his 20, before a flurry for wickets stemmed the tide somewhat. Shakib Al Hasan (63) and Sabbir Rahman (39) delayed the inevitable by adding 67 for the sixth wicket before both were dismis... [Full Article...]
Bart Starr makes return to Lambeau during Packers-Saints game
Brees' first interception was ugly - an underthrown ball in the end zone that looked like it was intended for cornerback Damarious Randall . The Wil Lutz extra point was blocked making the score 14-13 Pack. Hundley didn't make any big mistakes - his lone interception came with the Packers down nine in the final minutes - but he also didn't make any big plays in the passing game. [Full Article...]
Luke Kuechly ruled out against Bears, Ryan Kalil expected to return
They are averaging 4.3 yards per carry. "They are doing a tremendous job of running the ball and controlling the game", Davis said. "We've got to stop Cam Newton the passer and the runner". In addition to the Bears' running game against the Panthers' defense, here are five other things that will be worth watching in Week 7. Carolina fell out of the top spot after 11 flags that resulted i... [Full Article...]
Browns will have scouting presence at MI vs. Penn State
During Saturday's night's game, Onward State captured a video of Penn State fans chanting - what else - "We want Bama!" Even on a night where he didn't have his best accuracy, McSorley was able to make a difference. MI gave up 506 yards of total offense and wilted in a 42-13 loss to Penn State, a game that essentially knocks it out of Big Ten title contention. Penn State's next game, in fact, ... [Full Article...]