The Australian, who is moving into the top 10 in the world rankings, cruised to a 6-3 6-3 victory against a below-par Kontaveit in their semi-final. Barty has won three WTA Tour titles, but the decider in Miami – against either Simona Halep or Karolina Pliskova – will be her first at WTA Premier Mandatory level. She capitalised on what was a rusty display from Kontaveit, who committed 33 unforced errors to lose in one hour, 17 minutes....
On Sunday, they produced a rally without the benefit of a hit. David Bote drove in the game-winning run with a bases-loaded walk in the 10th inning, lifting Chicago to a 6-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Javier Baez had two hits and two RBIs for the Cubs, who have won their last nine games in comeback fashion. Albert Almora Jr. and Ian Happ also had two hits apiece, and Addison Russell drove in three runs....
Batshuayi was deemed surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge but he has hit the ground running with Dortmund, scoring five goals in three games to prove an able replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. After drawing Dortmund level just after the hour, Batshuayi was their match winner once again with a stoppage-time goal that lifted the mood inside Signal Iduna Park. “Michy is a real goalscorer,” said Stoger. “It was a good move to bring him here....
Following a pretty big delay, seasonal content finally kicked off earlier in the summer, adding new specialists, battle pass content, maps, and plenty of fixes. Alongside prior updates, Battlefield 2042 has seen plenty of positivity in the community, with the first season even boosting player numbers by a huge total. DICE is planning one of it’s biggest updates to Battlefield 2042 yet in Season 3 and in an effort to entice even more players to check out the game, EA had a major announcement to share....
Battlefield 2042 will not feature a battle royale mode at launch, with DICE seeking to do new things with the multiplayer-only title instead. While those that love the genre may be disappointed by this news, it has been confirmed that there will be plenty of large-scale warfare and squad-based action to enjoy in the new game. On top of this, DICE has promised a special mode for Battlefield fans, confirming when and where this new experience is going to be revealed....
Battlefield 2042’s weather events seem to do a great job of showcasing its destruction. Sucking up streetlights, vehicles, and players, it looks like they are able to tear through maps with ease. While many fans have been looking to experience this mechanic themselves, it seems like the storms in Battlefield 2042 may not be beneficial in the long term. According to reputable insider Tom Henderson, the spectacle of these moments quickly fades away after a few matches....
Leading up to the full release, information about the newest entry into the massive first-person shooter has continued to come forth. One of the recent examples is the fact that a new ping system is headed to Battlefield 2042. But one of the core components of Battlefield is the maps themselves. And with that in mind, players can soon look forward to a ship-based map with diverse gameplay options on the west coast shores of India....
There are some key aspects throughout Battlefield’s history that have contributed to the franchise becoming a bit mediocre. Defining features like destruction are no longer emphasized in a functional manner, while single-player is consistently forced into the experience, despite often being an afterthought for players who love Battlefield’s signature multiplayer. Battlefield is having an identity crisis, one that’s not easily solved. Battlefield needs to hone in on what made the series so special in the first place and emphasize that....
The kits may make your characters look pretty, however, over at the EA Forums there is a lot of speculation about their in-game use. Granted, the ugly and noticeable red beret is gone, recon characters don’t look like furry animals, and the engineers look like ninja assassins. Still, after using the kits you have to reset your class again and again. In fast paced modes like Rush you’d rather just jump into the game than take a minute to set up your gear....
However, Battlefield 2042 is not launching until October, ensuring that fans have a fair bit of time to kill before they are piloting jets and blowing up structures. As such, players shoulmd consider playing some of the older games in the series until the new one arrives. With a mix of different settings and styles, there are plenty of different options for players to choose from. However, each game has its own positives and negatives, so players should be careful to pick the one that is the right fit for them....
Battlefield Hardline released earlier this year to mixed reviews, but its addition to the EA Access Vault still adds undeniable value to EA’s Xbox One-exclusive subscription service. For the uninitiated, this means that anyone with an EA Access subscription (which costs $4.99 per month or $29.99 per year) can now download Battlefield Hardline for no additional charges, along with other big name titles such as Dragon Age: Inquisition and Titanfall....
It is set to be released worldwide for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on November 20, 2018. Bear in mind that those who pre-ordered the Deluxe Edition of the game will be granted early access to the game on November 15, 2018, and Origin Access Premium subscribers on PC may access the game beginning 9 November 2018. The game will continue on from its precursor Battlefield 1 by focusing on World War II....
They will now be able to try out the game without any restrictions. The developers have also revealed the launch event, which will net players numerous rewards depending on the number of downloads. However, due to various reasons, many players have chosen to use APK and OBB files to download Battlegrounds Mobile India. Some of these players have been facing an error that states, ‘Download failed because you may not have purchased the app,’ when they try to open the game....
Madrid or Barca? Theo prefers La Liga move to Premier League “I’m going to give my all to beat Lionel Messi,” he said this week, currently sitting second to the five-time Ballon d’Or winner in the continental goal chart, two goals behind. Though his rivals started well, the striker drew a blank on his first game of the season with Wolfsburg, but he got underway in his next appearance – turning out for Sporting after making a €10 million move at the end of August....
Bud Selig Chances of being inducted this year: 90 percent Why he could get in: Love him or hate him — and chances are, you weren’t terribly fond of him — Bud Selig might be the best commissioner in baseball history. Annual revenues for the sport went from $2 billion to $9 billion under his watch while the majors added four teams. Sure, he also presided over a strike, cancelled World Series, and the Steroid Era and once wrote to a fan that he considered Abner Doubleday baseball’s true founder....
Jeff Idelson, president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame since 2008, works with the Hall of Fame’s senior staff team and Board of Directors to set the voting rules, which have changed in several respects over the past decade. He offers his opinions on several major issues relating to how the voting process is and should be run. MORE: The greatest pitching performance you’ve never heard of SPORTING NEWS: The rule that voters may select only 10 candidates each year is the most heavily debated part of the Hall of Fame election process....
Doing what is right is not always the easiest thing to do. It takes courage. Desiree Andrews is an eighth-grade cheerleader and an inspiration to the Lincoln Middle School basketball team of Kenosha, Wis. During a game, Andrews, who has Down syndrome, was being teased by some people in the crowd. During a timeout, players on the team noticed and took a stand. Scooter Terrien, Miles Rodriguez, and Chase Vasquez stopped what they were doing to confront the hecklers....
