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LSU hires Ed Orgeron as new football coach
- November 26, 2016
Orgeron, who reportedly met with LSU officials on Friday, has guided LSU for the bulk of this season after Les Miles was sacked on September 25, following an 18-13 loss to Auburn. This marks Orgeron's second full-time head coaching job at the Division I, FBS level. In interviews after the game, players renewed their calls to keep Orgeron. (more...)
- November 26, 2016
Orgeron, who reportedly met with LSU officials on Friday, has guided LSU for the bulk of this season after Les Miles was sacked on September 25, following an 18-13 loss to Auburn. This marks Orgeron's second full-time head coaching job at the Division I, FBS level. In interviews after the game, players renewed their calls to keep Orgeron. (more...)
Vettel fastest at Abu Dhabi; Hamilton ahead of Rosberg
- November 26, 2016
Despite the half-second gap to Hamilton , Ricciardo said he remained confident that the Red Bulls can fight Mercedes title-duellists. "Coming here while I have that fighting spirit in my heart from the last races I've done, I come here with nearly double the power in the sense that I feel that I want to win this race more so for him". (more...)
- November 26, 2016
Despite the half-second gap to Hamilton , Ricciardo said he remained confident that the Red Bulls can fight Mercedes title-duellists. "Coming here while I have that fighting spirit in my heart from the last races I've done, I come here with nearly double the power in the sense that I feel that I want to win this race more so for him". (more...)
Chelsea legend Drogba confirms MLS exit
- November 26, 2016
The 38-year-old former Chelsea striker played his last home game for Montreal Impact in its 3-2 win over Toronto FC in the first leg of the MLS Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday. The second match take place Wednesday, Nov. 30 at the BMO Field in Toronto . Plus, having aging superstar Didier Drogba coming off the bench provides some relief for Montreal in the final minutes of key games. (more...)
- November 26, 2016
The 38-year-old former Chelsea striker played his last home game for Montreal Impact in its 3-2 win over Toronto FC in the first leg of the MLS Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday. The second match take place Wednesday, Nov. 30 at the BMO Field in Toronto . Plus, having aging superstar Didier Drogba coming off the bench provides some relief for Montreal in the final minutes of key games. (more...)
The three big 'what if' moments of Steven Gerrard's career
- November 26, 2016
Indeed, Gerrard was a fantastic player and won plenty of silverware - but probably not enough to accurately represent how talented he actually was. He scored 186 goals and had 92 assists in 710 appearances for Liverpool. Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard said that he felt lucky to have incredible experiences and so many wonderful highlights over the course of his 19-year football career. (more...)
- November 26, 2016
Indeed, Gerrard was a fantastic player and won plenty of silverware - but probably not enough to accurately represent how talented he actually was. He scored 186 goals and had 92 assists in 710 appearances for Liverpool. Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard said that he felt lucky to have incredible experiences and so many wonderful highlights over the course of his 19-year football career. (more...)
Stanford holds steady at 24 in the College Football Playoff rankings
- November 26, 2016
No. 13 Auburn, No. 2 Ohio State vs. Clemson remains in control of its destiny in the Atlantic Coast Conference, with a rivalry date with SC preceding a return appearance in the conference championship game. The second scenario involves a MI win, and results in a much clearer and uncontroversial top four. The Buckeyes, though, need help to reach the conference title game. (more...)
- November 26, 2016
No. 13 Auburn, No. 2 Ohio State vs. Clemson remains in control of its destiny in the Atlantic Coast Conference, with a rivalry date with SC preceding a return appearance in the conference championship game. The second scenario involves a MI win, and results in a much clearer and uncontroversial top four. The Buckeyes, though, need help to reach the conference title game. (more...)
Your bravery pushed the country to justice: Obama lauds Ellen DeGeneres
- November 26, 2016
Bill and Melinda Gates was also recognized, Diana Ross, Vin Scully, Newt Minow, Lorne Michaels among others but one honoree had a very extraordinary experience that night who is none other than Ellen DeGeneres. The ceremony was emotional for both DeGeneres and President Obama, who got "choked up" midway through his speech. During the ceremony, Obama paid tribute to Degenere's fearless decision to come out as gay on the cover of Time magazine nearly 20 years ago. (more...)
- November 26, 2016
Bill and Melinda Gates was also recognized, Diana Ross, Vin Scully, Newt Minow, Lorne Michaels among others but one honoree had a very extraordinary experience that night who is none other than Ellen DeGeneres. The ceremony was emotional for both DeGeneres and President Obama, who got "choked up" midway through his speech. During the ceremony, Obama paid tribute to Degenere's fearless decision to come out as gay on the cover of Time magazine nearly 20 years ago. (more...)
Aiming for Eight: Jimmie Johnson ready to make record-breaking NASCAR run
- November 26, 2016
Johnson is trying to match Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty with a NASCAR-record seven championships. Carl Edwards and Joey Logano were involved in a championship-changing wreck with 10 laps remaining in Sunday's title race, but neither driver was mad at the other for causing the carnage that included a fire on the No. (more...)
- November 26, 2016
Johnson is trying to match Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty with a NASCAR-record seven championships. Carl Edwards and Joey Logano were involved in a championship-changing wreck with 10 laps remaining in Sunday's title race, but neither driver was mad at the other for causing the carnage that included a fire on the No. (more...)
Cardinals coach Bruce Arians reportedly hospitalized with chest pains
- November 26, 2016
He is back at home, Dalton said Monday evening. Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald was anxious about his coach. "I think there's a trend here", Fitzgerald said, via Paola Boivin of The Arizona Republic . After he left the hospital, Arians said the pain was caused by diverticulitis. He said he would further adjust his diet, something he said he already had begun to do. (more...)
- November 26, 2016
He is back at home, Dalton said Monday evening. Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald was anxious about his coach. "I think there's a trend here", Fitzgerald said, via Paola Boivin of The Arizona Republic . After he left the hospital, Arians said the pain was caused by diverticulitis. He said he would further adjust his diet, something he said he already had begun to do. (more...)
Sergio Aguero starts as Manchester City make five changes against Burnley
- November 26, 2016
Jeff Hendrick tried to hit back for Burnley but saw his first-time effort crash to safety off a City defender, and they were agonisingly close to a 73rd-minute equaliser when a ball into the area was headed on by Michael Keane and Aleksandar Kolarov scrambled it away from inside the six-yard box. (more...)
- November 26, 2016
Jeff Hendrick tried to hit back for Burnley but saw his first-time effort crash to safety off a City defender, and they were agonisingly close to a 73rd-minute equaliser when a ball into the area was headed on by Michael Keane and Aleksandar Kolarov scrambled it away from inside the six-yard box. (more...)
State of play in Champions League groups
- November 26, 2016
When asked if he would be glad when November is over, he replied: "No, I believe I have be careful of the choice of my words because if I say stuttering it comes back in the next press conference". "But our target is to finish first [in Group A], and we are first today". We had good spells in the game but we could not dominate. Overall we've done the job well. (more...)
- November 26, 2016
When asked if he would be glad when November is over, he replied: "No, I believe I have be careful of the choice of my words because if I say stuttering it comes back in the next press conference". "But our target is to finish first [in Group A], and we are first today". We had good spells in the game but we could not dominate. Overall we've done the job well. (more...)
Costa Rica routs United States as Americans drop to 0-2 in qualifying
- November 26, 2016
With eight to play - and two of its toughest fixtures behind it - the US sits dead last in regional qualifying with a goal differential of minus-5. And with very little time left, Costa Rica switched the point of attack and Venegas was able to put in a header just before the half. (more...)
- November 26, 2016
With eight to play - and two of its toughest fixtures behind it - the US sits dead last in regional qualifying with a goal differential of minus-5. And with very little time left, Costa Rica switched the point of attack and Venegas was able to put in a header just before the half. (more...)
Ed Orgeron, with LSU going well, to stay as coach
- November 26, 2016
As LSU entered the final week of the regular season, Florida State's Jimbo Fisher and Houston's Tom Herman seemed to be the top two targets for the LSU position, with Orgeron strongly lingering. According to Dellenger , Orgeron, a 55-year-old native Louisianan, "blew away" LSU's brass, including athletic director Joe Alleva, with his "long-term plans" contained in a "massive binder" he brought to the meeting. (more...)
- November 26, 2016
As LSU entered the final week of the regular season, Florida State's Jimbo Fisher and Houston's Tom Herman seemed to be the top two targets for the LSU position, with Orgeron strongly lingering. According to Dellenger , Orgeron, a 55-year-old native Louisianan, "blew away" LSU's brass, including athletic director Joe Alleva, with his "long-term plans" contained in a "massive binder" he brought to the meeting. (more...)
Ricciardo expects Red Bull improvements
- November 26, 2016
It will make them a bit vulnerable in the first lap and maybe we can capitalise on that. "I think it is normal that there is quite a big shift between afternoon and evening and as the sun goes down the track temperature goes down and I think everybody is trying to do the same thing". (more...)
- November 26, 2016
It will make them a bit vulnerable in the first lap and maybe we can capitalise on that. "I think it is normal that there is quite a big shift between afternoon and evening and as the sun goes down the track temperature goes down and I think everybody is trying to do the same thing". (more...)
Tottenham Hotspur-Chelsea Preview
- November 26, 2016
For one thing the players will have been blasted by their manager and will be keen to put their disappointment behind them and to be honest they did the same against us recently, playing much better than they had in Europe a few days before. (more...)
- November 26, 2016
For one thing the players will have been blasted by their manager and will be keen to put their disappointment behind them and to be honest they did the same against us recently, playing much better than they had in Europe a few days before. (more...)
Baseball roundup: Angels' Trout, Cubs' Bryant win MVPs
- November 26, 2016
There was little doubt as Trout received 19 first place votes with Mookie Betts being the only other guy who got any first place votes with nine. Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve finished third with 227 points. The once-forlorn franchise enjoyed its best run in decades and also had two of the season's top MVP candidates, with Bryant's teammate, first baseman Anthony Rizzo , finishing fourth in the voting. (more...)
- November 26, 2016
There was little doubt as Trout received 19 first place votes with Mookie Betts being the only other guy who got any first place votes with nine. Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve finished third with 227 points. The once-forlorn franchise enjoyed its best run in decades and also had two of the season's top MVP candidates, with Bryant's teammate, first baseman Anthony Rizzo , finishing fourth in the voting. (more...)
Huge Costs Chelsea is Paying for Not Qualifying for Champions League
- November 26, 2016
Spurs were eliminated out of the Champions League midweek after a disappointing loss to Monaco and they will look to bounce back hard this weekend and get their push for the Premier League going. "That was the last chance against West Ham", Cascarino told The Game podcast . Spurs have issues at left-back in the absences of the suspended Danny Rose and the injured Ben Davies (ankle). (more...)
- November 26, 2016
Spurs were eliminated out of the Champions League midweek after a disappointing loss to Monaco and they will look to bounce back hard this weekend and get their push for the Premier League going. "That was the last chance against West Ham", Cascarino told The Game podcast . Spurs have issues at left-back in the absences of the suspended Danny Rose and the injured Ben Davies (ankle). (more...)
Prater, Stafford, Slay lead Lions to Thanksgiving win
- November 26, 2016
The Vikings (6-5) have lost five of their last six games after posting the NFL's only 5-0 start. "The fact that I know what this team can do", Boone said. The rushing game in Matt Asiata rushed for his fourth touchdown of the season and Jerick McKinnon had 44 yards, which is his most since week 4. With the win, he joins two other Lions coaches to win their first three Thanksgiving Day games in Detroit, including Buddy Parker (1951-55) and Bobby Ross (1997-99). (more...)
- November 26, 2016
The Vikings (6-5) have lost five of their last six games after posting the NFL's only 5-0 start. "The fact that I know what this team can do", Boone said. The rushing game in Matt Asiata rushed for his fourth touchdown of the season and Jerick McKinnon had 44 yards, which is his most since week 4. With the win, he joins two other Lions coaches to win their first three Thanksgiving Day games in Detroit, including Buddy Parker (1951-55) and Bobby Ross (1997-99). (more...)
India's Kohli gives thumbs-up to DRS
- November 26, 2016
The second Test was quite the contrast to the First Test as India outplayed England across departments to take a vital 1-0 lead. In the absence of match practice for a player who has made his name with his brilliant striking of the white ball, the simulation has consisted of a 10-over scenario against squad bowlers Jake Ball and Gareth Batty to recreate the difficulty of starting and sustaining a Test innings. (more...)
- November 26, 2016
The second Test was quite the contrast to the First Test as India outplayed England across departments to take a vital 1-0 lead. In the absence of match practice for a player who has made his name with his brilliant striking of the white ball, the simulation has consisted of a 10-over scenario against squad bowlers Jake Ball and Gareth Batty to recreate the difficulty of starting and sustaining a Test innings. (more...)
Saina bows out, Sindhu in semis of Hong Kong Open
- November 26, 2016
Third-ranked Tai is aiming to capture her second superseries title this season and will square off with China Open champion P.V. Sindhu, who beat Hong Kong's Cheung Ngan-yi's in straight games, 21-14, 21-16, late Saturday. The imposing Spanish player dominated her Japanese opponent who entered the Hong Kong Open in hot form after winning the Korea and Denmark Open superseries over the last two months. (more...)
- November 26, 2016
Third-ranked Tai is aiming to capture her second superseries title this season and will square off with China Open champion P.V. Sindhu, who beat Hong Kong's Cheung Ngan-yi's in straight games, 21-14, 21-16, late Saturday. The imposing Spanish player dominated her Japanese opponent who entered the Hong Kong Open in hot form after winning the Korea and Denmark Open superseries over the last two months. (more...)
Lewis Hamilton: Nico Rosberg's best is not good enough to beat me
- November 26, 2016
The safety auto appeared for the final time on the 48th lap in a crash by hometown hero Felipe Massa. Rosberg has one hand on his first F1 title. Nico has finished every single race this year apart from Barcelona which neither of us finished. (more...)
- November 26, 2016
The safety auto appeared for the final time on the 48th lap in a crash by hometown hero Felipe Massa. Rosberg has one hand on his first F1 title. Nico has finished every single race this year apart from Barcelona which neither of us finished. (more...)
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