September, 2016

Sam Allardyce: England manager leaves after one match in charge

Sam Allardyce leaves his post as England manager by mutual agreement with the FA after one match and 67 days in charge.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37483344

World’s Longest Running Triathlon Kicks Off at Newport Dunes Oct 2

1888PressRelease – Athletes May Preregister For 38th Annual Newport Beach Triathlon.

Source: http://www.1888pressrelease.com/world-s-longest-running-triathlon-kicks-off-at-newport-dunes-pr-598583.html

Dale delight against Bolton

Steven Davies’ stunning finish saw Bolton slip to their second defeat of the Sky Bet League One season as Rochdale ran out 1-0 winners at the Crown Oil Arena.

Source: http://www.skysports.com/football/rochdale-vs-bolton/report/358776

‘Chelsea’s defending is awful’

The poor form of Chelsea’s defenders is a big reason for their struggles this season, according to former Blues striker Tony Cascarino.

Source: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/10594131/chelsea-are-defensively-awful-says-former-striker-tony-cascarino

Arnold Palmer remembered as ‘King of the fairways’

(repeats to more subscribers, no change to text) Sept 26 (Reuters) – Following is reaction to the death of golfing great Arnold Palmer on Sunday: JACK NICKLAUS, LONGTIME FRIEND AND RIVAL “Arnold transcended the game of golf. Arnold was someone who was a pioneer in his sport. Thanks for the memories, Arnold.” GEORGE W. BUSH, FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT “For all who love the game of golf and love to see it played, there has never been a sight quite like Arnold Palmer walking down the fairway toward the 18th green.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/arnold-palmer-remembered-king-fairways-091126717–golf.html

Tour Championship: Rory McIlroy wins title in Atlanta to claim FedEx Cup

Rory McIlroy wins a three-way play-off at the Tour Championship to claim the FedEx Cup and £8.85m in prize money.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/37468854

Button: Big ask for Stoffel

Jenson Button has warned his McLaren replacement Stoffel Vandoorne that driving in Formula 1 alongside Fernando Alonso is a huge step up .

Source: http://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12040/10585840/jenson-button-mclaren-drive-for-stoffel-vandoorne-is-big-step-up

Five Facts About the Ryder Cup

Bubba Watson of Team US walks from the 2nd tee during the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles1. Holders Europe have won three Ryder Cups in a row, six of the past seven, eight of the past 10 and 10 of the past 15 events. The United States owns a 25-13 with two drawn edge in the overall rivalry. 2. English businessman Samuel Ryder donated the gold trophy for the event that bears his name.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/five-facts-ryder-cup-014659169–golf.html

No unfair advantage from drug – Wiggins

Cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins tells the BBC he was not trying to gain an unfair advantage from being allowed to use a banned steroid before major races.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37462540

Golf-Injured back forces Day out of Tour Championship

* Walks off at eighth hole * Says he has strained ligament and muscle spasm * Plans ‘long break’ (Adds details, quotes, recasts) Sept 23 (Reuters) – Jason Day downplayed any concerns over his playing future after an on-going back injury prompted the world number one to pull out of the Tour Championship during the second round in Atlanta on Friday. Day, 28, also withdrew during the final round of his previous tournament, the BMW Championship two weeks ago. “Jason has a strained ligament in his lower right back with muscle spasm,” his management company said in a statement shortly after early departure at East Lake.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/golf-injured-back-forces-day-tour-championship-210754560–golf.html

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