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each of their last 15 Premier League games against Newcastle and 1
each of their last 15 Premier League games against Newcastle and 1
in Introduce Yourself As A Pony! Tue Apr 09, 2019 4:53 amby corse178 • 1.660 Posts
Its China followed by the rest of the world in diving. So dominant are the Chinese, theyll be going for the first gold-medal sweep in the sport at the Rio Olympics.China has come close before to taking home all eight Olympic golds. Four years ago in London, the Chinese won six; at home in Beijing in 2008 they won seven; and at the 2004 Athens Games they won six.At the 2011 world championships -- home again, in Shanghai -- they won all eight golds for the first time.In this years four-meet FINA Diving World Series, the Chinese won 38 of 40 golds.China won all four womens events in London, where its only misses were in mens 3-meter and 10-meter. American David Boudia upset Qui Bo in a thrilling platform final and Russias Ilya Zakharov won the springboard over Chinese teammates Qin Kai and He Chong.Boudia returns to defend his title in Rio, where 136 divers from 29 countries will compete at the 6,500-seat Maria Lenk Aquatic Center, much smaller than the 17,500-seat venue in London. The diving competition runs Aug. 7-20.Here are some things to watch in Rio:CHINAS GRANDE DAMEWu Minxia is taking aim at sole possession of the record for most career Olympic diving medals. She equaled the mark of six in London, winning the individual and synchronized 3-meter springboard titles. She isnt expected to defend her individual 3-meter title in Rio.Now 30, Wu had planned to retire after London, but shes continued on. She will try to win a fourth consecutive gold in 3-meter synchro, this time with partner Shi Tingmao, who was FINA diver of the year in 2015. They are two-time world champions in the event. Wu owns more Olympic and world medals than any other female diver.BOUDIAS BACKThe American is competing in his third Olympics, and hell try to become the first man since compatriot Greg Louganis to win back-to-back platform gold. Boudia also qualified with partner Steele Johnson for 10-meter synchro, where he won a bronze in London with Nick McCrory. It was the first Olympic medal for the U.S. in mens diving since 1996.Boudia helped lead a U.S. revival in London. The Americans won four medals overall after embarrassing shutouts at the 2004 and 2008 Games.His shocking platform gold -- Boudia barely qualified 18th after the preliminaries -- was the first in that discipline since Louganis in 1988 and the first U.S. mens diving medal since 1996. After London, Boudia got married and had a daughter.Other returning U.S. medalists are Kristian Ipsen and Abby Johnston. The other seven members of the U.S. team are first-time Olympians.CHINAS DEPTHThe country brings an experienced roster to Rio. Besides Wu, Qin, Qui and He Chong, other returning medalists include female divers Chen Ruolin and He Zi. Besides their eight golds in London, the Chinese won three silvers and a bronze. Qui is the worlds dominant platform diver and will be out to avenge his stunning loss to Boudia four years ago.TOM DALEYThe Brit returns for his third Olympics after earning bronze in 10-meter platform in his home country four years ago. Besides individual platform, hell compete with new partner Daniel Goodfellow in platform synchro. At this years FINA World Series, the duo finished second twice and third twice. Daley has been in the spotlight since winning the 10-meter title at the 2009 world championships at age 15.After the London Games, Daley revealed he is gay and is now engaged to Oscar-winning American screenwriter Dustin Lance Black. A documentary about Daleys athletic and personal life is set to air this summer on British TV.REST OF WORLDSeveral veteran divers will be trying to unseat the Chinese. Tania Cagnotto of Italy competes in her fifth Olympics at age 31. She has yet to win a medal, finishing fourth in both 3-meter individual and synchro four years ago.Four-time Olympian Paola Espinosa of Mexico is a two-time medalist in platform synchro.Melissa Wu of Australia competes in her third games after earning silver on synchro platform in Beijing at age 16. She overcame a back injury in 2013 and nearly retired the following year for family reasons.Canadians Jennifer Abel, Meaghan Bonfeito and Roseline Filion each won medals in London.Besides Zakharov, Evgeny Kuznetsov is another returning Russian medalist, while Viktor Minibaev will compete in individual and synchro 10-meter. NBA Jerseys China . -- Charlie Graham stopped 67 shots as the Belleville Bulls edged the visiting Guelph Storm 6-5 on Saturday in Ontario Hockey League action. Cheap NBA Jerseys Authentic . The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Lions have not announced the hiring, which was first reported by ESPN. Lombardi, the grandson of former Green Bay Hall of Fame coach Vince Lombardi, has been an offensive assistant on Sean Paytons New Orleans staff since 2007. http://www.cheapjerseysroom.com/ . In what the team had called a retirement, Ryan said Thursday that he is resigning as chief executive of the Rangers in a move effective at the end of this month. Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys . Its sharpness matched my mind. This was no night to go to sleep. China Jerseys Wholesale . The recently retired Stern was elected Friday to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and will be enshrined with the class of 2014 on Aug.Newcastles battle for Premier League survival continues at home to Manchester City on Tuesday night, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 7pm. Newcastles 3-0 win against Swansea on Saturday moved Rafael Benitezs side to just two points behind rivals Sunderland and three points adrift of 17th-placed Norwich.Manchester City have seen a return to form in April, winning three league games and beating Paris Saint-Germain to progress to the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in their history. Following their 3-0 Saturday Night Football win over Chelsea, Manuel Pellegrinis side are third in the Premier League table and could create a three-point gap over fourth-placed Arsenal with a win at St James Park.Should Sergio Aguero start and score against Newcastle, hell be the second quickest player to score 100 goals in the Premier League after Alan Shearer (124 apps).Team News An injured Vincent Kompany leaves the pitch Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany and forward Raheem Sterling are back in contention for Pellegrinis side.Defender Kompany has been out for the past month with the latest in a succession of calf-related problems, while England international Sterling has missed the last five games with a groin injury.David Silva (ankle) is again missing while forward Samir Nasri, who recently returned from a lengthy lay-off, will rest a minor muscle injury. Full-backs Gael Clichy and Bacary Sagna also miss out with back injuries. Daryl Janmaat is one of seven players currently on Newcastles injury list and set to miss the game Newcastle defenders Fabricio Coloccini and Daryl Janmaat are absent for Rafa Benitez. Coloccini is yet to shake off the calf injury which has sidelined him since February, while Janmaat will sit out with groin and hand problems.Full-back Kevin Mbabu is close to a return from a long-standing thigh problem, but goalkeepers Tim Krul and Rob Elliot (both knee) and defenders Steven Taylor (muscle strain) and Massadio Haidara (knee) are still out.Opta stats Aguero could become the second quickest player to score 100 Premier League goals if he scores against Newcastle Newcastle United have won none of the last 18 Premier League meetings against Manchester City (D2 L16), losing the last 12 in a row.If Man City win theyll equal the record of consecutive Premier League wins against a specific opponent (13 - Manchester United against Wigan Athletic).City have won seven and lost none of their last eight visits to St James Park. Rafael Benitez urges his Newcastle players to ignore the other teams around them in the Premier League relegation battle Newcastle have scored just one goal in their last six Premier League games against Manchester City, conceding 23 in that time.ddddddddddddSergio Aguero has scored 10 goals in just eight Premier League appearances against Newcastle United. The Argentina internationals tally of 10 goals is the joint-most he has against any opponent in his Premier League career (along with Tottenham).Aguero has scored 99 Premier League goals in 146 Premier League games - if he scores in this game then hell be the 2nd quickest to 100 goals in the competition after Alan Shearer (124 apps). Manuel Pellegrini has dismissed the idea that Manchester City lost focus when Pep Guardiola was picked as their next manager Man City have scored at least two goals in each of their last 15 Premier League games against Newcastle and 11 in the last two meetings.Pellegrinis next victory will be his 100th as Manchester City manager in all competitions.Paul Mersons Prediction Paul Merson predicts a win for Manchester City Its a crucial game for City in the race for the top-four places so they will be going all out for three points at St James Park. Its difficult to see past a City victory with Pellegrinis side securing a all three points.PAUL PREDICTS: 0-2 (Sky Bet odds: 13/2)Betting After beating Norwich last weekend, can Newcastle secure back-to-back victories? Newcastle are 9/2 shots with Sky Bet to secure back-to-back victories by securing three points in their fight against relegation against Manchester City (3/5).The Toon remain 1/4 to take the plunge despite Saturdays win against Swansea, while City are 100/1 shots to overhaul Leicester and Tottenham and win the title.The last three meetings at St James Park have finished 2-0 to the Citizens and its 13/2 for a repeat of that outcome. Aguero scored five goals in Octobers meeting at the Etihad and is 11/1 to score a hat-trick on Tuesday night. See all the match odds and pundit tips here. Watch Newcastle play Manchester City on Tuesday night from 7pm on Sky Sports 1 HD. ' ' '
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