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Àìåðèêà / in hand among the backs is one of those," the captain added.

« : 27 Ñåíòÿáðü 2014, 06:55:42 »

allabies captain Michael Hooper said Australia needs to win the forward battle if they are to beat South Africa at Newlands on Sunday morning (AEST).

"We've got to be physical," Hooper said on the eve of the match.

"They've (South Africa) got a great forward pack and last year they got a lot of good momentum against us.

"We've got to get those boys on the ground and nullify their backs who have a good X-factor. We are not too sure what to expect but are excited about it."

Australia beat South Africa by a single point in Perth earlier this month and then Argentina 32-25 in their last match in the Rugby Championship a fortnight ago and lie second in the standings, tied with Saturday's opponents and behind leaders New Zealand.

"We'd like to keep those wins going but we haven't won here in a while so that's the first challenge right there," the 22-year-old Hooper added.

"Then there have been the challenges of travelling, getting the body and the mind right. But we are in a good shape, a positive team and looking to get better and better. There's a lot on offer for us here tomorrow night."

The Wallabies' own X-factor is their ability to keep the ball moving among an array of skilled backs, including a return after injury for Adam Ashley-Cooper on the wing, who will win a 98th cap on Saturday.

"We want to keep the ball in hand as much we can, try and play the same every week. Maybe vary a few things but have the same sort of game Free 5.0 Cheap plans and the ball in hand among the backs is one of those," the captain added.

Saturday's winner will keep alive slim hopes of winning this year's competition but Free 5.0 V4 Mens only if the All Blacks do not win with a bonus point away in Argentina later the same day.

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Àìåðèêà / and Simons three on the 16-race card. Live racing at The Meadows resumes

« : 27 Ñåíòÿáðü 2014, 06:55:30 »

Although he was pressed in the stretch, Yankee Bounty extended his career unbeaten streak to eight by capturing a division of Friday’s $91,998 Keystone Classic at The Meadows.

Mike Simons and trainer John Butenschoen teamed to take the other two splits, with Dragon Eddy and Tomy Terror, in the event for two-year-old colt and gelding pacers.

Yankee Bounty quarter-poled to the lead for Eric Ledford, who stepped up when transportation problems prevented regular driver Yannick Gingras from reaching The Meadows. The pocket-sitting Chaching Hanover, who had only a maiden victory to his credit, kept close to his undefeated rival until Yankee Bounty drew Free 5.0 for sale off late under mild urging to triumph by Free 4.0 V2 Womens three and a wuarter lengths in 1:51.2. Wild Again was third.

Yankee Bounty won his two most recent starts, including the Pennsylvania Sires Stake championship, by a nose and a neck, narrow escapes that may lead some to consider him vulnerable. Don’t count Ledford among them.

“He was on the right line just a touch, but there was never any doubt,” Ledford said. “They haven’t beaten him yet, and I don’t foresee them beating him in the near future. You’ll be reading a lot about him next year as a three-year-old.”

Ron Burke trains the Yankee Cruiser-Bootleg Yankee gelding, who soared over $300,000 in lifetime earnings, for Yankee Bounty Partnership and Frank Chick.

Yankee Bounty will dominate the headlines, as well he should, but Dragon Eddy emerged from the Keystone Classic with one laurel Yankee Bounty didn’t get — the stake record. He earned it with a front-end score in 1:51.1. UF Larry Alltheway was second, three lengths back, while Parklane Eagle rallied for show.

“He’s a real quick, real handy horse,” said assistant trainer Tyler Butenschoen. “He comes off the Free 5.0 Womens for sale car really well. He’s been able to get in spots where he could put himself in the race. When he’s got to the front, he’s been able to control it. He’s quick enough that he can accelerate away from them on the end.”

William Wiswell, Jean Goehlen, Eugene Schick and Edward Bardowski campaign Dragon Eddy, a Dragon Again-Jaska Hanover gelding who now has Free FlyKnit Womens banked $139,512.

Tomy Terror hadn’t been worse than second in eight career outings, a streak that appeared in jeopardy when he was attacked inside and outside while leading through the lane. The Western Terror-Mib Hanover gelding dug in and held off Reggiano by a nose in a career-best 1:52, with McArdles Lightning third.

“He’s such a good-feeling horse,” Tyler Butenschoen said. “He has a great attitude, and he loves his work. He can get a little lost on the lead, but he’ll explode off a helmet.”

Wiswell, Goehlen, Schick and VIP Internet Stable own Tomy Terror, who is eligible for such late-season stakes as the Breeders Crown and the Matron.

In the $18,000 Winners Over $10,000 Life/Preferred Handicap Pace, Southern Allie made the lead first over and held off the rallying Shock It To Em by a head to prevail in 1:51. Camcruiser Hanover completed the ticket. Randy Bendis conditions the seven-year-old Allies Western-Pershing Angela gelding, who extended his career bankroll to $747,754, and owns with Tom Pollack, Jack Piatt II and R. Lewis Hauber.

Dave Palone drove five winners and Simons three on the 16-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows resumes Monday when the card features a pair of Keystone Classics — a $90,000 stake for three-year-old filly pacers and a $71,200 test for sophomore filly trotters. First post is 12:55 p.m.

(The Meadows)

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Àìåðèêà / when the card features a pair of Keystone Classics — a $90,000 stake for three-y

« : 27 Ñåíòÿáðü 2014, 06:55:14 »

Although he was pressed in the stretch, Yankee Bounty extended his career unbeaten streak to eight by capturing a division of Friday’s $91,998 Keystone Classic at The Meadows.

Mike Simons and trainer John Butenschoen teamed to take the other two splits, with Dragon Eddy and Tomy Terror, in the event for two-year-old colt and gelding pacers.

Yankee Bounty quarter-poled to the lead for Eric Ledford, who stepped up when transportation problems prevented regular driver Yannick Gingras from reaching The Meadows. The pocket-sitting Chaching Hanover, who had only a maiden victory to his credit, kept close to his undefeated rival until Yankee Bounty drew Free 5.0 for sale off late under mild urging to triumph by Free 4.0 V2 Womens three and a wuarter lengths in 1:51.2. Wild Again was third.

Yankee Bounty won his two most recent starts, including the Pennsylvania Sires Stake championship, by a nose and a neck, narrow escapes that may lead some to consider him vulnerable. Don’t count Ledford among them.

“He was on the right line just a touch, but there was never any doubt,” Ledford said. “They haven’t beaten him yet, and I don’t foresee them beating him in the near future. You’ll be reading a lot about him next year as a three-year-old.”

Ron Burke trains the Yankee Cruiser-Bootleg Yankee gelding, who soared over $300,000 in lifetime earnings, for Yankee Bounty Partnership and Frank Chick.

Yankee Bounty will dominate the headlines, as well he should, but Dragon Eddy emerged from the Keystone Classic with one laurel Yankee Bounty didn’t get — the stake record. He earned it with a front-end score in 1:51.1. UF Larry Alltheway was second, three lengths back, while Parklane Eagle rallied for show.

“He’s a real quick, real handy horse,” said assistant trainer Tyler Butenschoen. “He comes off the Free 5.0 Womens for sale car really well. He’s been able to get in spots where he could put himself in the race. When he’s got to the front, he’s been able to control it. He’s quick enough that he can accelerate away from them on the end.”

William Wiswell, Jean Goehlen, Eugene Schick and Edward Bardowski campaign Dragon Eddy, a Dragon Again-Jaska Hanover gelding who now has Free FlyKnit Womens banked $139,512.

Tomy Terror hadn’t been worse than second in eight career outings, a streak that appeared in jeopardy when he was attacked inside and outside while leading through the lane. The Western Terror-Mib Hanover gelding dug in and held off Reggiano by a nose in a career-best 1:52, with McArdles Lightning third.

“He’s such a good-feeling horse,” Tyler Butenschoen said. “He has a great attitude, and he loves his work. He can get a little lost on the lead, but he’ll explode off a helmet.”

Wiswell, Goehlen, Schick and VIP Internet Stable own Tomy Terror, who is eligible for such late-season stakes as the Breeders Crown and the Matron.

In the $18,000 Winners Over $10,000 Life/Preferred Handicap Pace, Southern Allie made the lead first over and held off the rallying Shock It To Em by a head to prevail in 1:51. Camcruiser Hanover completed the ticket. Randy Bendis conditions the seven-year-old Allies Western-Pershing Angela gelding, who extended his career bankroll to $747,754, and owns with Tom Pollack, Jack Piatt II and R. Lewis Hauber.

Dave Palone drove five winners and Simons three on the 16-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows resumes Monday when the card features a pair of Keystone Classics — a $90,000 stake for three-year-old filly pacers and a $71,200 test for sophomore filly trotters. First post is 12:55 p.m.

(The Meadows)

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Àìåðèêà / have to keep this killer instinct up," said the Germany World Cup winner.

« : 27 Ñåíòÿáðü 2014, 06:55:02 »

Andre Schurrle said Chelsea are determined to exact revenge on Aston Villa, who dented their Premier League bid last season.

Chelsea were beaten 1-0 at Villa Park in March after Brazilian pair Willian and Ramires saw red for the visitors.

Jose Mourinho was also sent to the stands in a fiery encounter as Chelsea ultimately surrendered the title to Manchester City, who made the most of their three games in hand at the time.

Fast forward to the 2014-15 campaign and Chelsea are desperate to avoid a repeat as the league leaders aim to preserve their unbeaten run on Saturday.

"It was a battle. We had two players sent off Women Nike Magista Opus and didn't get the little bit of luck you need to win these matches," Schurrle told the Mirror.

"There were a lot of fouls. The crowd was very intense and, at the end, we lost it. But we could have won it as well.

"After the match, everyone was down, no-one spoke. It was a hard defeat as we were going for the title and then we had this bad match.

"So nike mercurial womens we owe them one. We want to win and to put on a great performance in front of our fans."

Chelsea – led by new striker Diego Costa – have been rampant this season, scoring a league-high 16 goals in just five games.

Swansea City, Everton and Burnley have all been swept aside by Chelsea and Schurrle wants his team-mates to continue their ruthless streak.

"We want to win the league, so we have to keep this killer instinct up," said the Germany World Cup winner.

“We’ve a big squad, with many players who can score goals, who can come in fresh so we Free 3.0 V4 men can rotate a lot.

"This is a big plus for us because all of our players can play from the start and can kill games."

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Àìåðèêà / £400million in to buy the stadium' then it is easy but the way we did it is the

« : 27 Ñåíòÿáðü 2014, 06:54:46 »

Arsenal Nike Womens Soccer Cleats manager Arsene Wenger has warned Tottenham they face a ‘difficult’ period ahead once they have built their new stadium.

The Frenchman has learned first-hand the financial implications of constructing a new ground, having wrestled with tight transfer budgets for a number of seasons following the club’s move to the Emirates Stadium in 2006.

Tottenham have already hit a significant set-back in their plan to move to a new 56,000-seater ground adjacent to White Hart Lane; forced to spend a season ground-sharing elsewhere due to a dispute with the last remaining landowner at Northumberland Park.

And ahead of the north London derby at the Emirates, live on Saturday Night Football on Sky Sports 1HD on Saturday, Wenger has suggested Women Nike Mercurial Vapor X things could only get worse.

"If you look at the history of all the English clubs who have built a new stadium, and look at where they have finished in the league, then it tells you how difficult it is,” he said.

“I always knew it would be the most sensitive period in the club's history. When we had to be in the Champions League, just financially, and would get to April, not in the Women Hypervenom Phantom top four – the stress was terrible.

“You feel the future of the club is at stake and you do not have a lot of margin for error. Every point you lose can be dramatic.”

Tottenham insist they are continuing "discussions with multiple providers of finance" in the search of "the optimum financing package for the project"  – and Wenger has urged them to take that help.

"If an owner comes in and says ‘I will put £400million in to buy the stadium' then it is easy but the way we did it is the hardest way,” he said.

“We had no outside Women Mercurial Superfly IV red financial help and had to negotiate with the banks just to get the money at the start - and let’s not forget we paid £120m just for the land. In the end we built the stadium for £400million. Today it would cost £600m or £700m.”

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Àìåðèêà / was September 27 (in 1999), so I hope the spookiness carries on at the weekend.”

« : 27 Ñåíòÿáðü 2014, 06:54:18 »

Arsene Wenger warmed up for Saturday’s explosive north London derby by insisting Tottenham Hotspur will never become a Premier League power unless they follow Arsenal’s blueprint for success.
After being unable to match their title rivals’ spending power for several years, Gunners boss Wenger is finally reaping the rewards of Arsenal’s decision to leave their historic but antiquated Highbury home and move into the 60,000-capacity Emirates Stadium in 2006.
The £390 million ($633 million) cost of building their high-tech new abode initially proved a problem for Wenger as it diverted funds that would otherwise have been used in the transfer market, but the increased revenue from the Emirates is now working in his favour.
Arsene Wenger  Photo: Arsenal.com
Arsene Wenger Photo: Arsenal.com
Wenger last year signed Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil for a club record £42 million and spent another £30 million to land Chile winger Alexis Sanchez before the start of the current campaign.
It is the kind of spending spree that can transform a team from pretenders to serious contenders, and Wenger says Tottenham — who haven’t finished above Arsenal for 19 years — must follow the same formula if they are to break into the top four on a long-term basis.
Spurs are pushing ahead with proposals to redevelop land around White Hart Lane to accommodate a new 56,250-capacity venue, but following legal challenges in the High Court could be set for a season of ground-sharing rather than being able to move for the 2017-18 campaign as planned.
“You cannot be in a business where you turn down 15,000 or 20,000 people every week. If your competitors have more financial power than you, at some stage you have Mercurial Vapor X AG to make a decision,” Wenger said.
“It looks like everybody makes this decision now, because when you look at Liverpool, Everton, (they) want to increase their capacity. If you stay in a smaller capacity, it is even more difficult.”
- Derby crunch -
Also on Saturday, Liverpool will look to get their spluttering season back on track in the Merseyside derby against Everton.
The Reds have lost three of their opening five games and needed penalties to see off second-tier Middlesbrough in the League Cup on Tuesday, edging a remarkable shootout 14-13 after a 2-2 draw.
Given Liverpool’s poor form, it is no surprise boss Brendan Rodgers hopes the derby can provide the same morale boost as last year’s Anfield clash with Everton.
The 4-0 victory over their neighbours in January was the start of a run that brought Liverpool 37 points from a possible 39 and Rodgers said: “We haven’t made the best of starts this season but in the like-for-like games last season, we’re only a point different.
“We go into this game with a great opportunity to get a victory in a derby game, which we will hope can provide a platform for us to go on consistently, like it did last year.”
Everton went down 3-2 at home to Crystal Palace last weekend, but although they Hypervenom Phantom FG have not won at Anfield womens soccer cleats for 15 years, manager Roberto Martinez says they will approach the game with a positive attitude.
“The defeat against Crystal Palace, there was something spooky about it,” he said, in reference to the fact that Palace had also won 3-2 on their previous visit to Goodison Park in April.
“The last time we beat Liverpool at Anfield was September 27 (in 1999), so I hope the spookiness carries on at the weekend.”
Three points clear after a 1-1 draw at defending champions Manchester City last weekend, Magista Obra leaders Chelsea host third-place Aston Villa. Second-place Southampton, level on points with Villa, tackle Queens Park Rangers.
City, meanwhile, visit Hull City, having demolished second-tier Sheffield Wednesday 7-0 in the League Cup in mid-week.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal faces an injury crisis in central defence ahead of his side’s home game with West Ham United.
The Dutchman will hope to see a vastly improved defensive display after United lost 5-3 at Leicester City last weekend.
But with Jonny Evans, Phil Jones and Chris Smalling injured, and Tyler Blackett suspended following his dismissal at the King Power Stadium, Marcos Rojo is United’s only available senior centre-back.
Fixtures
Saturday (1400 GMT unless stated)
Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur (1630 GMT), Chelsea v Aston Villa, Crystal Palace v Leicester City, Hull City v Manchester City, Liverpool v Everton (1145 GMT), Manchester United v West Ham United, Southampton v Queens Park Rangers, Sunderland v Swansea City
Sunday (1500 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion v Burnley
 
Monday (1900 GMT)
Stoke City v Newcastle United
 

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Àìåðèêà / today and whether his mobility is improved. Jared Dangerfield and Taywan Taylor

« : 27 Ñåíòÿáðü 2014, 06:54:01 »

Buddy Green spent a total of four days at Anne Arundel Medical Center getting treatment for an undisclosed ailment.
When the veteran defensive coordinator returned to Navy football practice Wednesday, it was suggested that spending too much time watching Western Kentucky's prolific offense prompted Green to hurry back to work.
"Actually, watching Western Kentucky will put you back in the hospital," Green quipped.
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First-year coach Jeff Brohm has installed a pass-happy Hilltoppers attack that piles up yards and points at a rapid rate. Quarterback Brandon Doughty leads the country in passing yards (486.3) and total offense (480.7) per game, while Western Kentucky ranks third nationally in total offense and ninth in scoring with averages of 608.7 yards and 46.7 points.
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"They are unbelievable, just hitting on all cylinders and throwing the ball all over the place," Green said. "The quarterback is special — just the timing and he makes all the throws. There is a ton of talent at all positions, a lot of speed and the offensive line does a great job. They can beat you in a lot of ways."
Brohm, who served as offensive coordinator under previous coach Bobby Petrino, is following the national trend of up-tempo offense — the Hilltoppers employ a no-huddle system and looks to snap the ball as fast as possible. In a wild 50-47 triple-overtime loss to interstate rival Middle Tennessee, Western Kentucky set single-game school records for total offense (718 yards), passing offense (593) and number of plays Magista Opus (102).
"We want to make this offense fun and exciting. We want to showcase our talent at the skill positions," Brohm said. "Our goal this season was to modernize the offense, really increase the tempo, to go faster and be more efficient. It's like a fast break in basketball when you create a numbers advantage. It's been fun so far."
One downside to scoring in a hurry is that it doesn't give the defense much time to rest, and that has been the Achilles' heel for the Hilltoppers so far this season. Western Kentucky ranks 116th out of 125 Football Bowl Subdivision schools in total defense, allowing an average of 508.7 yards per game. Opponents are scoring Mercurial Vapor X FG 41 points per game, which places it 114th.
Pass defense has been the biggest problem for the Hilltoppers, who are allowing an average of 329 yards through the air — third worst nationally. That problem might be mitigated today at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium because the host Midshipmen prefer to run the ball.
Western Kentucky is hoping to replicate its performance from last year, when it held Navy to season lows of 86 rushing yards and seven points. Things went downhill quickly for the Mids after starting quarterback Keenan Reynolds was knocked out of the game by a vicious hit from standout linebacker Andrew Jackson, who is now with the Indianapolis Colts.
"Last year, looking back at that game, obviously our defense played exceptionally well. We shut down their attack as well as anyone. 2014 Soccer Cleats We had a great play for it and executed," Brohm said. "Their starting quarterback 2014 soccer shoes getting injured definitely hurt their cause. We caught them a little off guard. They didn't know what we were going to do, and we had a decent plan for them defensively. Now they have an idea of what stopped them and what prevented them from executing, so I'm sure they'll have a plan to counteract that."
In last season's matchup, Western Kentucky put five defenders on the line of scrimmage, then had some variations off that look. Defensive coordinator Nick Holt had the nose guard stand up a couple yards off the line of scrimmage with the intent of timing the snap and shooting the gap.
Linebacker Xavius Boyd, the Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year, caused considerable disruption by repeatedly gaining penetration. Boyd, who went to training camp with the Buffalo Bills, combined with Jackson for 15 tackles.
"They caught us off guard with something we hadn't worked on and got after us. There's no secret to it. We're admitting that they got after us. It was a bad day for us and a good day for them," Navy offensive coordinator Ivin Jasper said. "This year, we have to be prepared for anything and everything. They brought a lot of pressure and we weren't ready for it. It was one game when we got caught off guard. There's no excuse for it, but it happened, you learn from it and move on."
WESTERN KENTUCKY (1-2) @ NAVY (2-2)
When: 3:30 p.m.
Site: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
TV/Radio: CBS Sports Network/1090 AM
Series: Navy, 2-1
What's at stake: Navy suffered two straight losses only nine times since 2003. Over the past 11 years, the Midshipmen have managed to follow a defeat with a victory on 17 occasions. Western Kentucky is looking to end a two-game losing streak and conclude its four-game series with Navy at 2-2.
Key matchup: Navy's pass defense will be severely tested by Western Kentucky quarterback Brandon Doughty, who leads the nation with 486.3 passing yards per game. Doughty has done a terrific job of distributing the ball, having connected with 12 receivers and thrown touchdowns to nine of them. Free safety Parrish Gaines will play a key role in calling pass defense signals for Navy, which figures to employ a nickel package for much of the game. The Mids must find a way to get some pressure on Doughty with defensive end Paul Quessenberry and outside linebacker William Tuider. Navy's outside linebackers will often find themselves matched up with slot receivers, while the inside linebackers will be forced to cover tight ends and tailbacks.
Players to watch: Navy quarterback Keenan Reynolds didn't look 100 percent last Saturday against Rutgers. Reynolds, who sat out the Sept. 13 game at Texas State with a bruised right knee, wore a knee brace and appeared a step slow. It will be interesting to see if Reynolds wears the brace again today and whether his mobility is improved. Jared Dangerfield and Taywan Taylor give Western Kentucky a dangerous tandem of wide receivers and have combined to make 37 receptions totaling 435 yards and four touchdowns.