Preview 422 // 17 Aug 2018, 08:52 IST SHARE Chelsea host Arsenal at the Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening. It is a first London derby clash for both Maurizio Sarri and Unai Emery. The newly appointed coaches will be looking to get one over their arch-rivals and claim all three points. However, both had contrasting starts to their careers in the new clubs.Sarri’s Chelsea beat Huddersfield Town 3-0 at the Kirklees Stadium in what was a comfortable win. Kante, Jorginho, and Pedro were amongst the goals against the Premier League’s minnows. Meanwhile, Emery’s Arsenal was beaten 2-0 by Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium courtesy of Raheem Sterling and Bernardo Silva.Chelsea has the edge in this one due to home support but Arsenal cannot be ruled out. We take a look at the Blues’ potential eleven versus the Gunners.DefenseMaurizio Sarri returned Chelsea to a four-man defense after taking over from Antonio Conte who liked to … [Read more...] about Chelsea Vs Arsenal: How Chelsea could lineup for the London derby
Profar starts triple play and homers, Rangers rally past LAA
News 17 Aug 2018, 09:17 IST SHARE ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jurickson Profar started a triple play and homered to help the Texas Rangers rally from an early five-run deficit in an 8-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night. Rougned Odor singled home the go-ahead run in the eighth after an out call that would have ended the inning was reversed. Nomar Mazara went deep in his return from the disabled list, and Joey Gallo also homered for the Rangers.Texas turned the sixth triple play in franchise history in the fourth. With the bases loaded, David Fletcher hit a low liner toward third base that Profar picked on a short hop. Playing near the bag, Profar stepped on third to force out Eric Young Jr. and then tagged Taylor Ward, who had stumbled off the base into foul territory. Profar then threw to Odor, and the second baseman tagged Kole Calhoun between first and second. The Rangers scored three runs in the eighth as Justin Anderson … [Read more...] about Profar starts triple play and homers, Rangers rally past LAA
Rockies snap Acuna’s HR streak, beat Braves 5-3
News 17 Aug 2018, 09:23 IST SHARE ATLANTA (AP) — Colorado snapped Ronald Acuna Jr.'s home run streak and Atlanta's five-game winning streak, rallying for three unearned runs in the ninth inning to beat the Braves 5-3 on Thursday night. David Dahl homered in the third and capped the winning rally with a two-out, two-run single off Brad Brach (1-3). The Rockies took advantage of an error by shortstop Danby Swanson leading off the ninth to win for the fifth time in six games.One night after being plunked in the left arm by Miami's Jose Urena, Acuna was back in the lineup looking to extend his homer streak to six games. Wearing a red protective guard, the 20-year-old slugger received a standing ovation his first time up and lined the second pitch — one more than he saw the previous game — into center field for a single, extending his hitting streak to nine games. That was the highlight of his night. Acuna finished 1 for 4, lining out to … [Read more...] about Rockies snap Acuna’s HR streak, beat Braves 5-3
NFL rookie recap: Jets quarterback Sam Darnold shows promise against Redskins
Alec Brzezinski Omnisport Updated at 11:39 p.m. ET Updated at 11:39 p.m. ET Jets quarterback Sam Darnold has been working with the first team in practice, and he looked comfortable Thursday starting against the Redskins. Sam Darnold, QB, Jets Stat line: 8 of 11, 62 yards and one interception Darnold has impressed at practice and earned the start to lead the New York's offense against Washington. After an early three-and-out, Darnold settled in a bit, but he couldn't find much success lining up behind his center. In the first half against the Redskins, Darnold went 6 for 6 for 42 yards when in the shotgun. However, when under center, he was just 2 for 5 for 20 yards and an interception. Darnold left plenty of room for improvement, but he also gave Jets fans hope for the future. The accuracy on this Sam Darnold pass 💯#NYJvsWAS pic.twitter.com/T9mKogkaWw— NFL (@NFL) … [Read more...] about NFL rookie recap: Jets quarterback Sam Darnold shows promise against Redskins
Twins greet old friend Francisco Liriano rudely in 15-8 victory over Tigers
Jorge Polanco, Miguel Sano and Ehire Adrianza each hit two-run home runs, and the Twins sent 12 batters to the plate in an eight-run sixth inning as Minnesota beat the Detroit Tigers, 15-8, on Thursday at Target Field. Trevor May, who walked in two runs in relief of starter Ervin Santana, earned the victory. It was that kind of night. Nicholas Castellanos, Mike Mahtook, James McCann and Niko Goodrum homered for the Tigers, whose starter, former Twins ace Francisco Liriano, left after 1.2 innings down 8-2. Seven Twins drove in runs, led by Polanco (four) and Sano (three). Second baseman Logan Forsythe, who entered the game hitting .386 since joining the Twins in a July 31 trade, was 5 for 5 with two doubles and two RBIs before being lifted for a pinch-runner in the seventh inning. The five hits were a career high, and his batting average in Minnesota is now .449. Minnesota improved to 17-4 at home since June 24. May entered with the bases loaded and none out in the fifth and … [Read more...] about Twins greet old friend Francisco Liriano rudely in 15-8 victory over Tigers
Triple play helps Rangers rally past Angels
The Texas Rangers scored four runs in the eighth inning to complete a comeback from a five-run deficit and beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-6 Thursday night in Arlington, Texas. The Angels scored five runs in the top of the first inning, but the Rangers inched their way back. Texas also helped keep Los Angeles at bay by completing a triple play in the fourth inning. The Rangers entered the eighth inning trailing 6-4 but got an RBI double by Joey Gallo and a bases-loaded walk by Shin-Soo Choo to tie the game. With a chance to take the lead, the Rangers had the bases loaded with two outs for Rougned Odor. Odor hit a ground ball to the right side of second base, which, because of the shift, was fielded by shortstop Andrelton Simmons. Simmons threw to first and Odor was called out, but a replay challenge reversed the call, allowing Gallo to score from third with the go-ahead run. The Rangers added another run on a wild pitch by Osmer Morales, the Angels’ eighth pitcher of the game … [Read more...] about Triple play helps Rangers rally past Angels
Eagles QB Foles injures shoulder in loss to Brady, Patriots
Philadelphia quarterback Nick Foles suffered a shoulder strain in the Eagles’ 37-20 preseason loss at the New England Patriots on Thursday night. The injury occurred in the second quarter when Foles was hit by Patriots defensive end Adrian Clayborn. Foles grabbed his throwing arm as he fell to the ground. He didn’t return and was being evaluated. Meanwhile, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady threw two touchdowns in his preseason debut, finishing 19-of-26 for 172 yards with no interceptions. He connected with Chris Hogan for a 4-yard score in the first quarter and with James White on a 20-yard touchdown late in the second quarter. Patriots first-round pick Isaiah Wynn was carted to the locker room in the first quarter with an ankle injury, according to the team. The Georgia product was playing right tackle in his preseason debut. Nate Sudfield replaced Foles, throwing for three touchdowns and 312 yards in a 22-for-39 performance. —Field Level Media … [Read more...] about Eagles QB Foles injures shoulder in loss to Brady, Patriots
Bridgewater, Darnold fail to impress as Jets lose to Redskins
The Jets’ quarterback competition appears no closer to being settled after New York took a 15-13 loss to the Washington Redskins on Thursday in Landover, Md. No. 3 overall draft pick Sam Darnold got the start for the Jets and played the first half, completing 8 of 11 passes for 62 yards and ending his day with a red-zone interception. Free agent signee Teddy Bridgewater took over in the second half and finished 10-for-15 for 127 yards with a touchdown, though he also threw a pick. Alex Smith started for the Redskins and completed 4 of 6 passes for 48 yards. Colt McCoy got the lion’s share of the workload from there, going 12-for-16 with 140 yards and an interception. Kicker Dustin Hopkins scored all 15 of Washington’s points, including the game-winning field goal from 40 yards out with four seconds remaining. —Field Level Media … [Read more...] about Bridgewater, Darnold fail to impress as Jets lose to Redskins
Aaron Rodgers throws TD pass, Packers top Steelers 51-34
Genaro C. Armas, Ap Sports Writer Updated 10:40 pm CDT, Thursday, August 16, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-9', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 9', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Mike Roemer, AP Image 1of/9 CaptionClose Image 1 of 9 Pittsburgh Steelers' James Washington catches a touchdown pass over Green Bay Packers' Demetri Goodson during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. Pittsburgh Steelers' James Washington catches a touchdown pass over Green … [Read more...] about Aaron Rodgers throws TD pass, Packers top Steelers 51-34
Rangers pull off rare 5-4 triple play
By Matt Wyatt Published 10:39 pm CDT, Thursday, August 16, 2018 Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 16: (L-R) Jurickson Profar #19 and Rougned Odor #12 of the Texas Rangers celebrate a triple play against the Los Angeles Angels in the fourth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on August 16, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) less ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 16: (L-R) Jurickson Profar #19 and Rougned Odor #12 of the Texas Rangers celebrate a triple play against the Los Angeles Angels in the fourth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on ... more Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Rangers pull off rare 5-4 triple play 1 / 1 Back to Gallery Rangers third baseman Jurickson Profar turned a rare triple play on Thursday, … [Read more...] about Rangers pull off rare 5-4 triple play