Share this: These Chicago Cubs are different. Ever since winning the 1908 World Series, the Cubs have found countless ways to leave their fans heartbroken, and it appeared they were in for more of the same Saturday night when the Los Angeles Dodgers tied Game 1 of the National League Championship Series in the top of the eighth inning. But, like we said, these Cubs aren’t your father’s or grandfather’s Cubs. Chicago came right back in the bottom of the eighth and took the lead for good with back-to-back home runs en route to an 8-4 victory over L.A. at Wrigley Field. The first of those homers was a grand slam, courtesy of pinch-hitter Miguel Montero. Dexter Fowler followed that up for good measure with a homer of
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Lionel Messi Retires From International Soccer Amid Copa America Heartbreak In 2016
Say it ain’t so, Lionel Messi. The soccer superstar seemingly announced his retirement from international duty Sunday in the aftermath of Argentina’s loss to Chile in the 2016 Copa America final. Messi told reporters after the game he no longer wants to play for his country, as the pain of losing has become unbearable. “It’s a very hard moment for me to think about what happened,” Messi said, according to ESPN. “In the locker room after the game I thought the national team is over for me, this is not for me…” Messi played all 120 minutes in the final and missed his chance to score in the penalty-kick shootout. “It’s w...
Heartbreak for Connacht against Saracens
Updated: Friday, 11 Oct 2013 22:36 | Comments Kieran Marmion scores Connacht's opening try Aviva Premiership leaders Saracens were made to fight tooth and nail for a 23-17 opening win in the Heineken Cup, needing a late Owen Farrell penalty to edge past a hugely determined Connacht side. A brace of penalties from Farrell were the only scores of a defence-dominated second half at the Sportsground, as massive outsiders Connacht - inspired by man of the match Kieran Marmion - stayed in the hunt for a shock victory. They almost got it right at the death as bodies piled in close to the Sarries line, but replacements Aly Muldowney and Paul O'Donohoe were held up short and the relieved visitors got out of