Simona Halep has edged closer to taking the world No 1 ranking by qualifying for the China Open semi-finals on Friday. With the players engaging in hard-hitting baseline rallies, it was Halep that came out on top, breaking serve with a backhand crosscourt to lead 5-4 and then sealing the match with a trademark forehand to complete victory in 77 minutes.

Just do what you have been doing this whole training camp, play hard, play physical. "But it's just about maintaining your focus", said Garrett, whose parents will travel from their home in Arlington, Texas, to attend the game at FirstEnergy Stadium.

India's good show in fielding! He said that batsmen will struggle to get under the ball. He scored two boundaries in five balls so far. Finch's cameo was ended by some lovely bowling from Yadav after the Aussie opener was clean bowled attempting to sweep a full and quicker delivery for a 30-ball 42.

The more we can play football which excites people and scores goals, the more we will win people over. "Harry has the profile to be a legend here", said Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino. Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane continued his great run of form on Thursday evening. City's bold approach to the match paid off, with them dominating proceedings as they underlined their Premier League title credentials with a 1-0 win over the champions.

Boston police told NBC News on Thursday they were aware that Paddock had scouted out the city. Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock may have considered Fenway Park and other Boston-area locations before killing at least 58 people and wounding hundreds more in a mass shooting.

The European Commission President is on a visit to India as the head of a delegation that includes European Council President Donald Tusk. Among other issues, the European Union and India discussed the fight against terrorism, the North Korean nuclear program, the fight against piracy in the Indian Ocean and other world and regional economic, political and security problems.

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale will be out for at least a month, with an injury to his calf that is unrelated to a hamstring issue that forced him off the field against Borussia Dortmund. We need déjà vu. "That's the attitude we'll have tomorrow, no doubt". "You look at all the draws in the Republic, Austria and Serbia as good points".

There would be the majors, the WGCs, America if he wanted it. Fleetwood sits at the top of the European money list with Masters victor Sergio Garcia breathing down his neck. The 24-year-old shone on his front nine over the Old Course. Dunne had four birdies and an eagle at the 9th, where he drove the green and sank a 30-foot putt.

In other South American zone qualifiers on Thursday, Colombia missed a chance to earn an automatic berth in Russian Federation with a 2-1 home defeat to Paraguay , Chile moved back into the qualification places with a 2-1 win at home to Ecuador while Uruguay guaranteed themselves of at least a playoff spot by drawing 0-0 in Venezuela .

King Felipe didn't mention the nearly 900 people who reportedly required medical care after Spanish police and security forces tried to prevent Catalans from voting Sunday, causing violent clashes. Puigdemont, meanwhile, said his region had "won the right to an independent state". About 80% of Catalonians voted to separate from Spain in a separate independence referendum in 2014, but that was non-binding .

It doesn't matter how you get there as long as you get there in the end". With the clock ticking, Martin Skrtel turned an Akechi Anya cross into his own net under pressure from Chris Martin . Referee Milorad Mazic made a decision to give Robert Mak two yellow cards inside five minutes of each other in the first half, however, Scotland was unable to make any of their chances count, with goalkeeper Martin Dubravka showing a fine display in between the sticks.

It was a historic moment when the king of Saudi Arabia, Salman bin Abdulaziz arrived in Russian Federation with an entourage of 1500 people and a golden escalator that travels with him. Russian Federation and Saudi Arabia on Thursday also announced major investments and joint ventures to further cement relations, with Putin and Salman signing deals from arms sales to cooperation in space.

In the absence of Walters, Brady and McClean, there are openings for the likes of David Meyler, Wes Hoolahan and Aidan McGeady to win starting berths against Moldova tonight. But I definitely think that he is a goalscorer", he added. "Roy is his own man and at some stage he'll manage again", said O'Neill. The head-to-head record is not going to be overturned here after losing 3-0 in Slovakia but - and I'm letting my heart rule my head - I'm going for the victory that gives us a real ...

The victory was only their second win there ever. Dallas is 2-2 with the over/under total as well. Sunday's game could be another one, with the Packers and Cowboys fighting for dominance in the NFC . Can the coaching staff anticipate the return ofMike Daniels from a hip injury to beef up a front seven that will be facing arguably the three best offensive linemen at their respective positions in tackleTyron Smith, centerTravis Frederick and guard Zack Martin ? While the emergence of ...

This will be Heynckes' fourth spell at the club, having previously been at the helm from 1987-1991, for a five-game spell in 2009, and again from 2011-2013. I'm looking forward to it". Work in Spain followed, at Athletic Bilbao, Tenerife and Real Madrid, where he won the Champions League in 1997. The 72-year-old veteran manager had on Thursday confirmed to Rheinische Post, a local paper near his home that Bayern president Uli Hoeness and chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge have asked him ...

Germany grew complacent as the second half went on, allowing Northern Ireland a few cracks at goal. "Myself, Lars (Lagerback, Norway coach) and the medical team discussed it and agreed that I should go home to get fit again a quickly as possible", the 25-year-old added.

Rivers would rather focus on the longevity and durability that both quarterbacks have displayed. Nevertheless, the Bolts face a good opportunity to right the ship Sunday when they head to the Big Apple to take on the Giants , who are also 0-4 this season.

A stunned woman who ordered a yoga mat through the mail was shocked to find that nearly 20,000 illegal narcotic pills were delivered to her, police said. Brown said it is likely the package was supposed to be sent to the woman's former address at a condo near Dave Lyle Boulevard. He said the street value for each oxycodone-type pill is around $20, estimating the street value of the seized narcotics at $400,000.

The Yankees pulled starter Luis Severino from the game, just recording one out. He remembers the Indians sweeping three games at Yankee Stadium in August, then keep on winning and winning and winning until they set a new American League record by winning 22 in a row.

The match finished 3-0 to Barcelona , with Lionel Messi taking the starring role. And this brilliant video brings all of the sounds in an empty Camp Nou and a sight not too common in Barcelona matches. He was in tears on Sunday after the Spanish league game against Las Palmas as he talked about confrontations between Catalan voters and police, who used batons and fired rubber bullets to try and stop voters across the northeastern region.

Chelsea legend Pat Nevin picked out the calm defensive performance of youngster Andreas Christensen as one positive to take from the weekend defeat to Manchester City . Keeping clean sheets has spoken for itself over the last five or six games. "Any player who has had a dip will say that the best bit is when you are enjoying it".

Real Madrid are reportedly considering a sensational €200 million deal to land Harry Kane from Tottenham next summer. However, ahead of Bale's return to the United Kingdom to face his old club in the Champions League, there are bound to be comparisons between the two superstars, both of whom got their breakthrough in north London.

Ms Bell stayed in Girona which is about an hour from Barcelona and her party managed to escape the scenes of violence which were seen elsewhere in the region. "Respect for the rule of law is not optional; it's fundamental". While most of the region opposes Catalan independence, nations like Belgium are urging Spain to start talking , insisting no good will come of trying to crush Catalonia through force.

Here are some things to know about the Eagles-Chargers game in an MLS stadium: REPLACING SPROLES: The Eagles lost their top game-breaker when Darren Sproles tore an ACL and broke a forearm on the same play against the Giants . Even though the running game inconsistencies kept the offense from a fluid rhythm, the Chargers were able to gain yards, thanks to big plays - nearly all of which were low risk and high reward.

The Manchester United manager allegedly wants Marcus Rashford to be given a rest in Sunday's match with Lithuania should England have already qualified for the World Cup, a scenario that will play out with victory over Slovenia at Wembley tomorrow.

Along with the new format of teams, another change to All-Star Weekend was announced: the teams will play for charity, selecting a local or national organization to support. Voting by fans (50 percent), current players (25 percent) and a media panel (25 percent) would select the 10 starters - two guards and three frontcourt players from each conference.

Ceppi assured that India is 100 percent ready to host the tournament. Ghana opened their campaign against Colombia on October 6, followed by matches against USA (October 9) and India (October 12). The England U17 team, who are now preparing for the Federation Internationale de Football Association U17 World Cup at Mumbai, have paid homage to the horrific stampede the city witnessed at one of its suburban railway station that claimed the lives of 23 people and injured countless others.

The two lead the Rams in receiving yards with 194 and 169 respectively. If you like watching games that 69 minutes and 28 seconds without a touchdown, this one was for you. Neither qualifies as a Super Bowl contender, leaving many to question the validity of the Los Angeles' strong start . The Indianapolis Colts won't be applying for membership in the NFC West any time soon.

The turning point of the game was when the Cowboys , in complete control, fumbled a punt return and gave the Rams the ball within scoring range. Previous year the team scored a total of 226 points and only 24 touchdowns for the entire season.

The Boys in Green face Moldova at the Aviva Stadium on Friday before turning their attentions towards Cardiff. The Real Madrid attacker suffered a calf strain against Borussia Dortmund last week in the Champions League , and has been ruled out for global duty.