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Rookies lead Cowboys to 10th straight, over Redskins
- November 25, 2016
The Cowboys improved their franchise-record winning streak to 10 games with a 31-26 victory against the Washington Redskins Thursday at AT&T Stadium. The Lions (7-4) have won six of seven, including two against Minnesota this month and four of the wins have come on Prater's field goals, despite trailing in the fourth quarter of every game this season. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
The Cowboys improved their franchise-record winning streak to 10 games with a 31-26 victory against the Washington Redskins Thursday at AT&T Stadium. The Lions (7-4) have won six of seven, including two against Minnesota this month and four of the wins have come on Prater's field goals, despite trailing in the fourth quarter of every game this season. (more...)
Pistons owner Gores talks one-on-one about downtown Detroit move
- November 25, 2016
On Tuesday, the Detroit Pistons announced a pending agreement to move to Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit . The Downtown Development Authority, in a special meeting before the news conference , voted unanimously to approve the tentative agreement. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
On Tuesday, the Detroit Pistons announced a pending agreement to move to Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit . The Downtown Development Authority, in a special meeting before the news conference , voted unanimously to approve the tentative agreement. (more...)
CORRECTED: Football: Pochettino primes Spurs for Chelsea battle
- November 25, 2016
That means John Terry will once again have to make-do with a place among the substitutes while Kurt Zouma could be pushing for a place in the squad after enjoying another run-out with the under-23′s on Monday - although I doubt the Frenchman will be ready to start for the first team just yet. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
That means John Terry will once again have to make-do with a place among the substitutes while Kurt Zouma could be pushing for a place in the squad after enjoying another run-out with the under-23′s on Monday - although I doubt the Frenchman will be ready to start for the first team just yet. (more...)
Obama did not discuss Russian election meddling with Putin
- November 25, 2016
US President Barack Obama on Sunday urged greater efforts to end violence in war-torn Syria in brief talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin , as concern mounts over a ferocious regime bombing campaign in rebel-held parts of Aleppo. Some of those questions are likely to be about Donald Trump, whose election to succeed Obama overshadowed much of the president's trip. Mr Trump and Mr Putin have suggested they may seek a less hostile relationship in the future. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
US President Barack Obama on Sunday urged greater efforts to end violence in war-torn Syria in brief talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin , as concern mounts over a ferocious regime bombing campaign in rebel-held parts of Aleppo. Some of those questions are likely to be about Donald Trump, whose election to succeed Obama overshadowed much of the president's trip. Mr Trump and Mr Putin have suggested they may seek a less hostile relationship in the future. (more...)
LSU vs. Texas A&M (Thanksgiving Night) Preview and Prediction
- November 25, 2016
LSU has one of the best run defenses in the nation, limiting teams to just 115 rushing yards per game. The graduate transfer quarterback threw for three touchdowns and 211 yards, but much of his production came with the game out of reach. According to ESPN's matchup predictor , which is based on its FPI rating, LSU wins the match-up between the two teams 54.7 percent of the time . (more...)
- November 25, 2016
LSU has one of the best run defenses in the nation, limiting teams to just 115 rushing yards per game. The graduate transfer quarterback threw for three touchdowns and 211 yards, but much of his production came with the game out of reach. According to ESPN's matchup predictor , which is based on its FPI rating, LSU wins the match-up between the two teams 54.7 percent of the time . (more...)
Anil Kumble rubbishes ball tampering allegations against Virat Kohli
- November 25, 2016
The pitch conditions at Mohali where the third Test between India and England will take place has meant Gareth Batty looks set for a return to the England line-up in place of his Surrey team-mate Zafar Ansari. "Occasionally at drinks breaks, the guys will come and have candies or mints - just to freshen up and keep the energy going", he said. "(South Africa batsman) Hashim Amla said about him having chewing gum in his mouth pretty much all day - is that deemed as wrong, as cheating? ... (more...)
- November 25, 2016
The pitch conditions at Mohali where the third Test between India and England will take place has meant Gareth Batty looks set for a return to the England line-up in place of his Surrey team-mate Zafar Ansari. "Occasionally at drinks breaks, the guys will come and have candies or mints - just to freshen up and keep the energy going", he said. "(South Africa batsman) Hashim Amla said about him having chewing gum in his mouth pretty much all day - is that deemed as wrong, as cheating? ... (more...)
Virat Kohli Jumps To Career-High 4th in ICC Test Rankings
- November 25, 2016
Kohli's stellar performance in the Vizag Test had powered India to a 246-run win against England on 21 November and his man-of-the-match performance in the match polished his ranking. Ashwin and Jayant wrapped up the tail taking India to the victory. Paceman Mohammed Shami then removed Root for 25 when he extracted reverse swing from the new-ish ball and hit the batsman's pad. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Kohli's stellar performance in the Vizag Test had powered India to a 246-run win against England on 21 November and his man-of-the-match performance in the match polished his ranking. Ashwin and Jayant wrapped up the tail taking India to the victory. Paceman Mohammed Shami then removed Root for 25 when he extracted reverse swing from the new-ish ball and hit the batsman's pad. (more...)
Murray holds on to No. 1; equals scores with Djoko too!
- November 25, 2016
He had previously lost 24 of the 34 previous meetings between the pair, even if this was the first ever meeting where Murray had been the higher ranked player. He defeated No. 5 (Kei Nishikori ), No. 4 (Milos Raonic ), No. 3 (Stan Wawrinka) within a week before thrashing the No. 2, Novak Djokovic , in the final of ATP World Tour Final 2016. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
He had previously lost 24 of the 34 previous meetings between the pair, even if this was the first ever meeting where Murray had been the higher ranked player. He defeated No. 5 (Kei Nishikori ), No. 4 (Milos Raonic ), No. 3 (Stan Wawrinka) within a week before thrashing the No. 2, Novak Djokovic , in the final of ATP World Tour Final 2016. (more...)
B10 East, playoff hopes on line when Michigan-Ohio St. meet
- November 25, 2016
MI leads the nation in limiting opponents to 245.6 yards per game. John O'Korn started last week's game vs. IN at snow-covered Michigan Stadium, while Wilton Speight sat out nursing an injured collarbone. That disposable performance in the prohibitively high wind and cold last week in the win at Michigan State aside, the Ohio State offense seems to be in a good place headed into The Game on Saturday against Michigan . (more...)
- November 25, 2016
MI leads the nation in limiting opponents to 245.6 yards per game. John O'Korn started last week's game vs. IN at snow-covered Michigan Stadium, while Wilton Speight sat out nursing an injured collarbone. That disposable performance in the prohibitively high wind and cold last week in the win at Michigan State aside, the Ohio State offense seems to be in a good place headed into The Game on Saturday against Michigan . (more...)
Thursday SEC game: LSU at Texas A&M
- November 25, 2016
It has been a success, as LSU is the only FBS defense to hold every opponent to 21 points or fewer. The defensive end from Arlington Martin has been slowed much of the season with an ankle injury, but he broke out with a career-high 4 1/2 sacks in last week's victory over UT San Antonio. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
It has been a success, as LSU is the only FBS defense to hold every opponent to 21 points or fewer. The defensive end from Arlington Martin has been slowed much of the season with an ankle injury, but he broke out with a career-high 4 1/2 sacks in last week's victory over UT San Antonio. (more...)
Didier Drogba confirms that he will leave the Montreal Impact
- November 25, 2016
The Impact announced just after 11 a.m. that the game was sold out with a crowd of 61,004, matching the Canadian record for a soccer game set a year ago at the Big O for an Impact CONCACAF Champions League game. Impact striker Dominic Oduro materialized in exactly the right spot to gather, skip into the area, and slot a cool finish past Clint Irwin and into the far side of the goal. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
The Impact announced just after 11 a.m. that the game was sold out with a crowd of 61,004, matching the Canadian record for a soccer game set a year ago at the Big O for an Impact CONCACAF Champions League game. Impact striker Dominic Oduro materialized in exactly the right spot to gather, skip into the area, and slot a cool finish past Clint Irwin and into the far side of the goal. (more...)
Bruce Arians Expected to Coach Sunday Following Hospital Visit
- November 25, 2016
The Cardinals said via Twitter that Arians was expected to be at practice on Wednesday and on the sideline when Arizona plays the Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday. In addition to regaining Mathieu, the Cardinals' secondary will also be getting safety Tyvon Branch back in the next couple of weeks. Taylor Boggs, #65, seeing some game-time action against the Vikings. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
The Cardinals said via Twitter that Arians was expected to be at practice on Wednesday and on the sideline when Arizona plays the Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday. In addition to regaining Mathieu, the Cardinals' secondary will also be getting safety Tyvon Branch back in the next couple of weeks. Taylor Boggs, #65, seeing some game-time action against the Vikings. (more...)
Colts Punter Asks Antonio Brown To Not Kick Him In Face
- November 25, 2016
Because we took at entire team of Pat McAfees and put them against an entire team of Antonio Browns in Madden to find out. The two players exchanged good-natured tweets after that. Why? Brown jokingly responded that McAfee should just kick the ball out of bounds. If you're not following McAfee on Twitter, you're missing out. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Because we took at entire team of Pat McAfees and put them against an entire team of Antonio Browns in Madden to find out. The two players exchanged good-natured tweets after that. Why? Brown jokingly responded that McAfee should just kick the ball out of bounds. If you're not following McAfee on Twitter, you're missing out. (more...)
Bruce Arena named head coach of US soccer team
- November 25, 2016
Arena, the most successful coach in the history of the national team with 71 wins and two World Cup appearances, is also the longest-serving, having already led the team from 1999 to 2006. Arena was responding to a comment he made in 2013, which has resurfaced now that he is back at the helm of the usa national team. "If I made those comments, I certainly don't believe that that's my attitude", Arena said. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Arena, the most successful coach in the history of the national team with 71 wins and two World Cup appearances, is also the longest-serving, having already led the team from 1999 to 2006. Arena was responding to a comment he made in 2013, which has resurfaced now that he is back at the helm of the usa national team. "If I made those comments, I certainly don't believe that that's my attitude", Arena said. (more...)
Nelson Agholor could sit after big blunders vs. Seahawks
- November 25, 2016
We're used to seeing Russell Wilson throw touchdowns, as well as running into the end zone, but catching them? "You know, sometimes - and this is just me speaking - it's not a decision by any means, but sometimes you have to take a step back in order to go forward", he said moments after announcing wide receiver Paul Turner had been promoted from the practice squad. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
We're used to seeing Russell Wilson throw touchdowns, as well as running into the end zone, but catching them? "You know, sometimes - and this is just me speaking - it's not a decision by any means, but sometimes you have to take a step back in order to go forward", he said moments after announcing wide receiver Paul Turner had been promoted from the practice squad. (more...)
Pistons announce plans to move to downtown Detroit
- November 25, 2016
Oakland County doesn't want to buy it from Pistons' owner Tom Gores , with the likely result being it'll get bulldozed and sold off to developers. The Pistons are doing the same. The Palace of Auburn Hills has been the home of the Pistons since 1988. The new arena is scheduled to open in September 2017. The arena is being built beside the I-75 and Woodward Avenue intersection in Detroit's Midtown region and will be mere blocks from where the Detroit Tigers play at Comerica Park ... (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Oakland County doesn't want to buy it from Pistons' owner Tom Gores , with the likely result being it'll get bulldozed and sold off to developers. The Pistons are doing the same. The Palace of Auburn Hills has been the home of the Pistons since 1988. The new arena is scheduled to open in September 2017. The arena is being built beside the I-75 and Woodward Avenue intersection in Detroit's Midtown region and will be mere blocks from where the Detroit Tigers play at Comerica Park ... (more...)
Steve Smith defends Faf du Plessis in ball tampering row
- November 25, 2016
Earlier, the 32-year-old was charged by ICC Chief Executive David Richardson after the television footage had appeared showing him chewing a white lolly in his mouth, licking his finger on the mint before repeatedly shining and rubbing the ball during the fourth day's play of the Hobart Test. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Earlier, the 32-year-old was charged by ICC Chief Executive David Richardson after the television footage had appeared showing him chewing a white lolly in his mouth, licking his finger on the mint before repeatedly shining and rubbing the ball during the fourth day's play of the Hobart Test. (more...)
Why are Arsenal yet to extend Cazorla and others contracts?
- November 25, 2016
Mertesacker looks destined to have his contract run down, which makes his selection as the club's skipper a odd occurrence to me. Whilst a new contract for the Spain worldwide is an important matter, Le Prof will be prioritising new deals for star duo Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Mertesacker looks destined to have his contract run down, which makes his selection as the club's skipper a odd occurrence to me. Whilst a new contract for the Spain worldwide is an important matter, Le Prof will be prioritising new deals for star duo Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez. (more...)
Jose Mourinho: I benched Wayne Rooney for a lack of pace
- November 25, 2016
He is comfortable on the pitch. "That's the best way of saying it". The home side have not been special enough this season, Mourinho has even begun blaming his success in the past for the raised expectations that are now going unfulfilled at Old Trafford, and if United are back in the realms of the ordinary there is no longer anything special about this fixture other than its history. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
He is comfortable on the pitch. "That's the best way of saying it". The home side have not been special enough this season, Mourinho has even begun blaming his success in the past for the raised expectations that are now going unfulfilled at Old Trafford, and if United are back in the realms of the ordinary there is no longer anything special about this fixture other than its history. (more...)
'Embarrassed' Steve Smith Urges Changes After South Africa Humiliation
- November 25, 2016
Pressure on the coach has reached boiling point with South Africa sealing a Test series victory over the Aussies on home soil, after their innings-and-80-run victory on Tuesday in Hobart . Arguably only five players from the playing XI in Tasmania are guaranteed a spot when the next Test kicks off in Adelaide on Thursday week. "That's what I need", Smith said. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Pressure on the coach has reached boiling point with South Africa sealing a Test series victory over the Aussies on home soil, after their innings-and-80-run victory on Tuesday in Hobart . Arguably only five players from the playing XI in Tasmania are guaranteed a spot when the next Test kicks off in Adelaide on Thursday week. "That's what I need", Smith said. (more...)
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