0 Have your say Sheffield Wednesday are still searching for their first win of the season after losing at high-flying Brentford in the Sky Bet Championship. Goals in each half from Neal Maupay and Ollie Watkins kept up the free-passing Bees’ unbeaten start to the season in a one-sided affair at Griffin Park.They took the lead midway through the first half after Sam Hutchinson gave away a needless penalty, hauling back Lewis Macleod as he tried to run onto a throw in.Bees’ top scorer Maupay thumped his third of the season past Cameron Dawson to give the hosts the start they wanted.The hosts stretched their advantage just after the hour mark, Maupay racing clear from his own half before drawing the keeper and squaring for Watkins to stroke home from 12 yards.It was all Brentford in the opening half but the final ball lacked the quality to unlock a resolute Wednesday back four.Watkins was a constant threat on both flanks and forced a save from Dawson … [Read more...] about Brentford 2 Sheffield Wednesday 0: ‘Physical’ Owls still winless
Twins’ Ervin Santana returns to disabled list with finger discomfort
If this is it for 2018 — and possibly for his Twins career as well — how will Ervin Santana look back at his fourth season with the club? “Well, ups and downs,” the 35-year-old right-hander said Sunday after landing back on the 10-day disabled list with discomfort in his surgically repaired right middle finger. “For me 2018 was an up and down year. A lot of bad experiences happened to me.” Saddled with a career-worst 8.03 earned run average through five starts since returning July 25 in Toronto, Santana will see Twin Cities hand specialist on Tuesday before determining the next step. It’s possible he will be shut down for the year after needing nearly six months to return from Feb. 6 surgery. With Santana’s velocity diminished severely and gripping a baseball still proving problematic, he has allowed nine homers in 24 2/3 big-league innings this year. He was due to start again on Tuesday in Chicago. The Twins would seem unlikely to … [Read more...] about Twins’ Ervin Santana returns to disabled list with finger discomfort
Cleveland outfielder Leonys Martin to be released from hospital after life-threatening infection
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By The Associated Press Sun., Aug. 19, 2018 CLEVELAND—Indians outfielder Leonys Martin is being released from the Cleveland Clinic after being hospitalized because of a life-threatening infection. Team president Chris Antonetti says Martin was to be released later Sunday. The 30-year-old Martin became ill following a game on Aug. 8. Doctors determined he had a bacterial infection that entered his bloodstream and created toxins that damaged his internal organs, compromising their function. Antonetti informed the players about Martin’s condition Monday when the team was in Cincinnati. Antonetti, manager Terry Francona and several players visited the hospital Thursday, when Martin was sitting up in a chair and in good spirits. Antonetti said Martin is eager to return to playing baseball, but there’s no set plan in place. Martin will undergo a series of checkups with doctors this week to monitor his recovery process. Article Continued Below … [Read more...] about Cleveland outfielder Leonys Martin to be released from hospital after life-threatening infection
Brennan considers legal action to stop clearance revocations
Jill Colvin and Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Updated 9:50 am PDT, Sunday, August 19, 2018 Photo: Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 FILE- In this May 23, 2017, file photo former CIA Director John Brennan testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington before the House Intelligence Committee Russia Investigation Task Force. Brennan says he is considering taking legal action to try to prevent President Donald Trump from stripping other current and former officials’ security clearances. Brennan said Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that he’s been contacted by a number of lawyers about the basis of a potential complaint. less FILE- In this May 23, 2017, file photo former CIA Director John Brennan testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington before the House Intelligence Committee Russia Investigation Task Force. Brennan says he is … [Read more...] about Brennan considers legal action to stop clearance revocations
Emails raise questions about ex-Texas congressman, new job
Updated 9:49 am PDT, Sunday, August 19, 2018 Photo: Andrew Harnik, AP Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 FILE - In a Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017 file photo, Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, arrives for a House Committee on the Judiciary oversight hearing on Capitol Hill, in Washington. Farenthold had tried steering a federal contract to the owner of a business who gave him a $160,000-a-year job after the congressman resigned amid sexual harassment allegations, according to a newspaper investigation published Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018. less FILE - In a Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017 file photo, Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, arrives for a House Committee on the Judiciary oversight hearing on Capitol Hill, in Washington. Farenthold had tried steering a ... more Photo: Andrew Harnik, AP Emails raise questions about ex-Texas congressman, new job … [Read more...] about Emails raise questions about ex-Texas congressman, new job
Veteran CB Scandrick signs with Chiefs
Veteran cornerback Orlando Scandrick has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, the team announced on Sunday. FILE PHOTO: Oct 29, 2017; Landover, MD, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick (32) returns a blocked field goal attempt against the Washington Redskins in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Scandrick was released by the Washington Redskins on Tuesday and was immediately linked to the Chiefs, who were decimated at corner after last season. The deal is for one year and $1.5 million, according to according to multiple reports. Scandrick also received a $1 million bonus in his two-year deal with the Redskins before he was released. Scandrick, 31, was a fifth-round pick out of Boise State by the Dallas Cowboys in 2008. During his 10 seasons in Dallas, he started 69 of 125 games he appeared in, making eight interceptions and forcing seven fumbles. He also had 64 passes defensed, 11.5 sacks and 362 total tackles. Scandrick had been … [Read more...] about Veteran CB Scandrick signs with Chiefs
Fareham & Crofton collapse as Ryde seal Hampshire League victory
0 Have your say Fareham & Crofton endured a dramatic batting collapse in their seven-wicket defeat against Ryde in Hampshire League division one. Sam Stoddart (54) and Tom Kent (36) guided the hosts to 100 without loss before they slumped to 150 all out at Bath Lane.And while Dan Reader (three for 43) grabbed three early wickets, Ryde cruised to victory.United Services’s two-game winning streak ended with a 57-run defeat at Andover.The Burnaby Road outfit were bowled out for 163 chasing a target of 220 for nine.Already relegated, Services will be hoping to make a winning finish as they end a difficult summer on home turf against OT’s & Romsey.Bishop’s Waltham notched an easy eight wicket-win at Rowledge II.Meanwhile, captain Alex Whitfield (79) led by example as division two leaders Bedhampton powered to an 86-run win at South Wilts III.The Mariners now require one point from their final game – against Hayling … [Read more...] about Fareham & Crofton collapse as Ryde seal Hampshire League victory
Bishop: Church today ‘not the church’ of report
Associated Press Published 4:31 p.m. UTC Aug 19, 2018 Pittsburgh – The bishop of Pittsburgh’s Roman Catholic diocese pushed back against a call for his resignation and said the diocese has “followed every single step” needed for responsible action after allegations of child sexual abuse. Bishop David Zubik spoke Sunday to George Stephanopoulos on ABC’s “This Week” following the Tuesday release of a landmark report detailing widespread child sexual abuse in six Pennsylvania Roman Catholic dioceses. The report accused Zubik of not reporting credible allegations. Zubik said he can understand the rage people have reading the report and “I feel that rage too.” But he said that since he became the bishop in 2007, “we have followed every single step that we needed to follow to be responsible in our response to the victims.” Officials have, he said, listened to victims “very carefully,” removed priests from … [Read more...] about Bishop: Church today ‘not the church’ of report
Lions mailbag: D-line help, Davis’ coverage, Robinson’s future, more
Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 4:45 p.m. UTC Aug 19, 2018 Two preseason games down, two to go. Time to knock down a Detroit Lions mailbag. There's only one guy on the market who moves the needle, and for one reason or another, 32 teams have been passing on defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins. The Browns had him in for a workout last week and opted to sign an undrafted rookie out of Delaware named Blaine Woodson instead. That's not a great look for the veteran. I'm not going to pretend to know whether Hankins is asking for too much money or it's something else, but if he is in shape and not dealing with an injury, I would have to imagine he could bolster Detroit's run defense. The last time I took a pulse of the situation, the organization's interest was tepid. Lost is too harsh of a descriptor. Davis is smart and committed to his playbook and film study, so I don't believe it's often a situation of knowing where he needs to be on a given play. His … [Read more...] about Lions mailbag: D-line help, Davis’ coverage, Robinson’s future, more
‘I let the fans down and my team-mates’ – Jordan has unfinished business at Carrow Road
Video Jordan Rhodes strides out to take on Sheffield United at Bramall Lane - and he had a far from quiet afternoon, much like the rest of his Norwich City team-mates. Picture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images ©Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222 Jordan Rhodes plans to do some making up when Norwich City head for Carrow Road twice this week, with Preston and Leeds in their sights. And it’s a sentiment some of his team-mates may have to follow, after such a painful injury-time defeat at Sheffield United on Saturday.Daniel Farke’s squad remains winless three games into in the Championship season, with Alex Neil’s Preston and early leaders Leeds the visitors on Wednesday and Saturday respectively.And while Rhodes bagged his second goal of the season at Bramall Lane, he admitted his key penalty miss in City’s Carrow Road defeat to West Brom a week earlier still hasn’t left his thoughts.“Yeah, I think missing chances … [Read more...] about ‘I let the fans down and my team-mates’ – Jordan has unfinished business at Carrow Road