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Rodgers defends McCarthy with familiar retort
- November 23, 2016

Green Bay got burned for five first-half touchdowns last week against the Titans, they will need to avoid lulls like this if they want to win Sunday. Cobb believes that the key for the team right now is to avoid pointing fingers in favor of presenting a more unified front. (more...)

Ohio State's offense clicking as Peppers, Michigan arrive
- November 23, 2016

The son of a coach, Harbaugh's father, Jack, worked for Schembechler in the '70s, and eventually Jim Harbaugh played for Bo. "I think that's been accomplished", Dantonio said, "but I think they should be the ones to recognize that". He's got the throwing ability of a quarterback. Remember, that's the same Iowa team that upset MI two weeks ago. "Yeah, we're playing for it all pretty much", center Pat Elflein said. (more...)

National Football League odds, Thanksgiving 2016: Steelers, Cowboys, Lions favorites for Thursday slate
- November 23, 2016

The Lions stole a win in Minnesota on November 6 after the Vikings took the lead with 23 seconds remaining in regulation. However, the Skins face an upcoming schedule nearly identical to the Giants' in difficulty, with remaining opponents holding a 31-28-1 record. (more...)

Malzahn: Auburn's Pettway will play against No. 1 Alabama
- November 23, 2016

Lindsey, a former head coach at Spain Park High School in the Birmingham area, is a former analyst on Auburn's staff under Malzahn in 2013 where his responsibility was concentrating on the wide receivers and passing game. The Tigers' play was a designed pitch to running back Brent Fullwood, but Heisman Trophy victor Bo Jackson ran to the wrong end of the formation, allowing the Tide to easily make the tackle and seal the victory. (more...)

Southampton take on in-form Liverpool at St. Mary
- November 23, 2016

The clean sheet was a welcome bonus for Liverpool though, who have shipped more goals than the rest of their title rivals. "We would not have taken a risk if he had, 100 percent not". However, Klopp moved quickly in June when the chance to add the Senegal worldwide to his Liverpool side for around £35 million became apparent. Claude Puel: "My players have done well against the big teams this season, but perhaps we need a bit more luck."Jurgen Klopp:"The biggest surprise for me so ... (more...)

Old pals meet when Buccaneers visit Chiefs at Arrowhead
- November 23, 2016

Derrick Johnson (hamstring) and Dontari Poe (knee) did play after limited practice during the week, but neither were at full strength. Maclin hasn't practiced all week due to a groin injury that kept him out of last week's game as well. Kansas City scored a late fourth-quarter touchdown making it a two-point game, but the defense couldn't hold on in the end. On special teams. Nothing fluky about this one. (more...)

Bale likely to miss El Clasico with ankle injury
- November 23, 2016

A draw would have been enough to get Madrid through to the knockout stages anyway, but victory gave the team a chance to finish first in Group F - with a home victory over Borussia Dortmund in the final round. "But we managed to score a wonderful second through Karim Benzema". Fresh from his hat trick in the Madrid derby last weekend, Cristiano Ronaldo landed another blow by revealing what French forward Antoine Griezmann said to him after the Euro 2016 final. (more...)

Djokovic beats Nishikori to set up top-dog tussle with Murray
- November 23, 2016

It was the first time the No 1 ranking had been decided on the final match of the season and it was hard to disagree when Djokovic described the contest as one of the biggest the pair will ever play. I've played so much tennis the last few months and long matches this week. Then it was back and forth in the third set. I was starting to back off a little bit. (more...)

The Week 13 Preview and Rankings Recap
- November 23, 2016

Nov 12, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Joshua Jacobs (25) carries the ball as Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive back Kivon Coman (11) reaches for him at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Would the committee choose to put Ohio State in and leave Penn State out? Essentially, even with two losses, a Big 10 champion is going to be in the playoff . (more...)

Gold medalist Laurie Hernandez wins 'Dancing with the Stars'
- November 23, 2016

Dancing With The Stars has a new Mirrorball champion. The final three couples were assigned two different dance styles to fuse together into one cohesive dance routine. Tonight's Dancing With the Stars finale episode was broadcast by ABC network live from The Grove in Los Angeles , and featured special dances by all the previously eliminated participants. (more...)

Conte: 'Incredible' Moses was underrated
- November 23, 2016

Jose Mourinho deemed Moses not good enough for the first team during his second spell in west London, but Conte insists he spotted the former Crystal Palace winger's ability nearly immediately. "As for Diego Costa, Diego is one of the best strikers in the world". The African has played a key role in helping Chelsea win their last six Premier League games against Hull City, Leicester City, Manchester United, Southampton and Everton. (more...)

India skittle England to grab Test series lead
- November 23, 2016

With this victory, Virat Kohli remains undefeated in 15 Tests as India's Test skipper. To have intent. It is only if you have intent that you will be able to play the ball accordingly because you are looking to play with the bat. The umpire initially ruled it out but after India took the review, the ball tracking showed that the ball would have hit the leg stump. "I think we can all agree it was a good toss to win". (more...)

Ortiz: US Soccer must fire Klinsmann
- November 23, 2016

It is on Klinsmann too though, the coach who was supposed to take the U.S.to an unprecedented level of style and tactical sophistication when he was brought in to replace Bob Bradley in 2011. Costa Rica grabbed the advantage again in the 23rd minute on a foul but it amounted to nothing as the free kick went straight to Guzan. Prior to his substitute appearance against Mexico , Guzan's last appearance in a competitive match was a September 2 qualifier against St. (more...)

Kane laments Tottenham's Champions League exit
- November 23, 2016

I don't think we were good enough today anyway", Kane told BT Sport after the match. It wasn't great and conceding straight away took the stuffing out of us and we didn't have enough to come back. Pochettino made the surprise decision to rest Jan Vertonghen for the match, perhaps with Saturday's trip to Chelsea, where the Belgian is likely to play left-back in the absence of the injured Ben Davies and suspended Danny Rose, in his thoughts. (more...)

Jose Mourinho: 'Arsenal draw feels like a defeat'
- November 23, 2016

Phil Jones insists there is "no need to panic" despite Manchester United's stuttering league form continuing thanks to a last-gasp Arsenal leveller that left the team feeling like they had been "slapped 6-0". But, after recent brushes with authority, the Portuguese was restrained after the game. He tries to do his best. The Gunners boss introduced Alex Oxlade-chmaberlain and Olivier Giroud in an attempt to preserve their unbeaten run and also get something from the game. (more...)

Wonderboy says McGregor would be a rag doll
- November 23, 2016

The Irishman came out on top in his second meeting with Nate Diaz, who had submitted him at UFC 196 five months earlier, but Nick reckons the fight would have gone differently had he been allowed to speak to his brother in between rounds. For him to go up and fight for a third belt.so maybe Woodley. Because Conor is pregnant, he has to give birth, and then recover until summer. We'll see what comes and how they make that. (more...)

Detroit Pistons nearing downtown move
- November 23, 2016

Detroit will get more jobs (over 1,700 in construction, 442 permanent) and the redevelopment of that area in Auburn Hills could bring more jobs to that community, they think. Detroit mayor Mike Duggan shakes hands with Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores in front of Christopher Ilitch (middle) during a press conference at Cass Tech High School. (more...)

Pochettino: Tottenham ready for 'decisive' Monaco clash
- November 23, 2016

However, he didn't let this get the better of him as "I prepared how I always do for a game " and "couldn't wait to get out there and play". It's important that we keep hold of all our players and keep building on this great team that we have. (more...)

Hughes holds 1-shot lead at RSM Classic
- November 23, 2016

Simons Island, Ga., in a five-man playoff with a dramatic par-saving putt from the apron of the 17th green. "The key this week was I putted really, really well", he told PGA Tour Radio. The top-ranked Ko began the day with a three-shot lead after shooting a 63 on Friday. "I made the playoff without my best game and I still have a chance to win". (more...)

Dolphins winning streak validates Gase's faith in Tannehill
- November 23, 2016

He was stuck on one catch for five yards deep into the second half, but got the Dolphins on the board with about four minutes left in the fourth quarter with a 10-yard touchdown. After getting no playing time in the first nine games of the season, the Rams have finally made a decision to start their number one overall pick, Jared Goff . (more...)