BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) - American Christian Coleman held off fast-finishing local favorite Reece Prescod to take the Birmingham Diamond League 100 meters title by one thousandth of a second on Saturday. Athletics - Diamond League - Birmingham Grand Prix - Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, Britain - August 18, 2018 General view as Christian Coleman of the U.S. wins the men's 100m Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra In a stacked field Coleman blasted out of the blocks and looked away and clear after 60 meters but Prescod unwound his long limbs to close the gap. TV replays appeared to show that the Briton had done enough but he needed one more meter. Coleman, feeling his way back after an injury-restricted year, won in 9.94 seconds. Prescod was given the same time – a lifetime best – but missed out by the smallest possible margin as the photo finish gave Coleman .938 to Prescod’s .939. American Noah Lyles, the dominant figure this season, stumbled … [Read more...] about Athletics: Coleman edges Prescod by a thousandth in 100m
Boxing: Medics call for mandatory suspensions and scans to protect…
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Ringside doctors in combat sports such as boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) have called for suspensions and examinations for fighters who get knocked out to ensure they have enough time to recover before they fight again. FILE PHOTO: Mixed Martial Arts - Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Fight Night - Light Heavyweight Bout - Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, Australia - 20/3/16 - James Te Huna receives treatment from officials after being knocked out by Steve Bosse REUTERS/Jason O'Brien/File Photo Many state athletic commissions in the United States already impose suspensions of 30, 60 or 90 days but Dr. John Neidecker of the Association of Ringside Physicians (ARP) told Reuters that more needs to be done to protect fighters. “We want to increase awareness and educate those involved in combat sports about the best practices in concussion management and help bring them into combat sports,” he said. “These guidelines … [Read more...] about Boxing: Medics call for mandatory suspensions and scans to protect…
Hatters beaten after a horror first half
League One: Peterborough 3 Luton Town 1 Luton paid the price for a shocking first half as their search for a first victory of the season went on at Peterborough United this afternoon.With just 36 minutes on the clock, the visitors' defence, which had looked so solid this term, had been breached three times, with Nathan Jones' side staring down the barrel of an even heavier defeat.They managed to prevent it becoming embarrassing in the second period, pulling one back through Jack Stacey with 12 minutes to go, but despite having 21 shots, only six of them on target tells the story of what was a miserable afternoon.Jones surprisingly opted to switch formations at the start, bringing in Sonny Bradley for his full league debut, with Jorge Grant dropping to the bench, the only change from the side that had drawn 1-1 with Sunderland, Danny Hylton recovering from his thigh strain to start.Neither side created much of note early on, Hylton just failing to arrive on time to turn James Collins' … [Read more...] about Hatters beaten after a horror first half
Moore-Taylor and Houghton continue to impress manager Tisdale
MK Dons kept a third consecutive cleansheet away at Crewe on Saturday, and it was thanks in no large part to Jordans Moore-Taylor and Houghton. Both summer acquisitions for Paul Tisdale, the pair played a huge role in the 0-0 draw at the Alexandra Stadium as Dons' undefeated start to the season was extended to four games.Moore-Taylor in particular has drawn praise from the Dons fans, and Tisdale says their performances of late have shown why he was eager to bring the pair to Stadium MK."(More-Taylor) seems to be in the right place more often than now, he's strong and an use the ball really well. I've been really pleased how he has settled, he has been a really good acquisition for the team and he compliments players around him. Jordan Houghton in front of him is almost an extension of that position."They were two players I was quick to bring to Milton Keynes and they've both settled really well and will show what assets they will be for this team."While Tisdale's side has been tight at … [Read more...] about Moore-Taylor and Houghton continue to impress manager Tisdale
Classic cars roll down Woodward Avenue for Dream Cruise
Ian Thibodeau and Neal Rubin and Nora Naughton The Detroit News Published 4:52 p.m. UTC Aug 18, 2018 Ferndale — The air was thick from exhaust fumes. The chrome sparkling from the gloriously sunny Saturday. The rubber sticking to the hot asphalt of Metro Detroit's most iconic cruising route. On this particular day, 16 miles of Woodward Avenue has been the place to be and be seen from Ferndale to Pontiac as car nuts, classic car owners and the weird swirled together to paint the Avenue in retro flair. The 24th annual Woodward Dream Cruise appears to have again drawn hundreds of thousands to the world's largest classic car bash. On Nine Mile east of Woodward, the stillness was interrupted by the purr of Mustang engines as owners took their places along Mustang Alley, a roughly mile-long stretch where Ford lines up nearly 1,000 ponies for the Dream Cruise. Read more: Interest in Woodward Dream Cruise driven by nostalgia, history, love of cars And … [Read more...] about Classic cars roll down Woodward Avenue for Dream Cruise
Dina Asher-Smith unfazed by rising expectations
Sport by Press Association 18/08/2018, 5:56 pm FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Triple European champion Dina Asher-Smith insists she is comfortable with her rising profile after a gritty return to action. The 22-year-old, who won 100m, 200m and 4x100m European gold in Berlin last week, finished behind Shaunae Miller-Uibo in the 200m at Birmingham’s Diamond League meet on Saturday. The Bahamas’ Miller-Uibo is unbeaten this year and won in 22.15 seconds, ahead of Asher-Smith, who clocked 22.31 seconds. “It’s (her favourite tag) not something I think about. I had it in the junior ranks and I’m used to having on a domestic scale,” said Asher-Smith, who will race in the Zurich Diamond League at the end of the month. “Whether or not you feel comfortable it’s the reality or whether you want it, it’s there. “That’s what makes you a competitor, that’s what … [Read more...] about Dina Asher-Smith unfazed by rising expectations
Chesterfield match action gallery at Salford City
Salford City v Chesterfield: Match Gallery Martin Allen’s Chesterfield twice came from behind before losing 3-2 at Salford City. The defeat was the Spirites second in five days in the National League.Click on our match action gallery by photographer Steve Flynn to relive some of the best moments. … [Read more...] about Chesterfield match action gallery at Salford City
Fantasy Football Rankings 2018: Breakouts from model that predicted Michael Thomas’ huge year
SportsLine simulated the entire NFL season 10,000 times and identified must-draft breakout players by CBS Sports Staff 2m ago • 2 min read Drafting an underrated breakout player is critical to winning your league. The only way to figure out which players will come out of nowhere is using the most accurate 2018 Fantasy Football rankings possible. They'll allow you see which sleepers and breakouts to go after and which busts to avoid like the plague. Anyone who drafted Saints receiver Michael Thomas stole one of the biggest Fantasy Football breakouts last season. Instead of recommending Thomas, many experts' Fantasy Football rankings were all over players like Dez Bryant, Odell Beckham, Mike Evans, and A.J. Green. The result: Thomas finished as the No. 8 overall wide receiver ahead of all of them after a 104-catch, 1,245-yard season.The team at SportsLine was all over Thomas from the start and had him rated as their No. 4 receiver before the season began, … [Read more...] about Fantasy Football Rankings 2018: Breakouts from model that predicted Michael Thomas’ huge year
Josh Gordon makes surprise announcement, will report to Browns after long absence
This seems like good news for Cleveland by John Breech @johnbreech 42s ago • 2 min read After sitting out all of training camp, Josh Gordon is finally ready to report for duty. The Browns receiver surprised everyone when he announced his return on Saturday. "As I humbly return to being a member of this team with an opportunity to get back to playing this game I love, I realize in order for me to reach my full potential my primary focus must remain on my sobriety and mental well-being," Gordon wrote on Twitter on Saturday. "This has by no means been an easy road and I'm extremely grateful to have all of you in my life."Browns general manager John Dorsey also released a statement about Gordon's return."We are glad Josh has reached a point where he can return to our organization, be in our building and be around his teammates," Dorsey said in a statement. "We are pleased for Josh. His overall health and well-being is what is most … [Read more...] about Josh Gordon makes surprise announcement, will report to Browns after long absence
End of an era for one of Northern Ireland’s oldest ice-cream parlours
End of an era for one of Northern Ireland’s oldest ice-cream parlours BelfastTelegraph.co.uk It's the end of an era as one of Northern Ireland's oldest ice-cream parlours is to close its doors in two weeks' time. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/end-of-an-era-for-one-of-northern-irelands-oldest-icecream-parlours-37227442.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article37227441.ece/4697e/AUTOCROP/h342/2018-08-18_new_43374370_I1.JPG Email It's the end of an era as one of Northern Ireland's oldest ice-cream parlours is to close its doors in two weeks' time. Cafolla's of Carnegie Street in Lurgan has been a favourite destination since way back in the 1930s when it was opened by an Italian family whose secret ice-cream recipe has tickled the tastebuds of generations of children - and their parents. Owner Joseph Cafolla is not in good health, but his daughter Maria last night shared her memories of the ice-cream parlour that has … [Read more...] about End of an era for one of Northern Ireland’s oldest ice-cream parlours