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All Blacks avenge Ireland defeat with 21-9 Dublin win
- November 27, 2016
New Zealand knew they could be in trouble when their supreme lock pairing of Brodie Retallick and Sam Whitelock was withdrawn with injury and ththe nex man up Luke Romano flew home for a family bereavement. "I don't think so, I know Steve pretty well", said Schmidt, rejecting the suggestions of mind games from Hansen. It was an extraordinary achievement, and was down to a whole lot of skill; they scored five tries to New Zealand's four and defended like demons. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
New Zealand knew they could be in trouble when their supreme lock pairing of Brodie Retallick and Sam Whitelock was withdrawn with injury and ththe nex man up Luke Romano flew home for a family bereavement. "I don't think so, I know Steve pretty well", said Schmidt, rejecting the suggestions of mind games from Hansen. It was an extraordinary achievement, and was down to a whole lot of skill; they scored five tries to New Zealand's four and defended like demons. (more...)
Mike Trout wins AL MVP but was it his race to lose?
- November 27, 2016
Bryant belted 39 homers and had 102 RBIs with a league-leading 121 runs scored, while hitting for a.292 average. After a unanimous victory in last year's Rookie of the Year vote, Bryant almost duplicated the feat. Nine voted for Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts . According to a report from the Los Angeles Times , Trout was ecstatic but didn't ignore the work left on the table. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
Bryant belted 39 homers and had 102 RBIs with a league-leading 121 runs scored, while hitting for a.292 average. After a unanimous victory in last year's Rookie of the Year vote, Bryant almost duplicated the feat. Nine voted for Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts . According to a report from the Los Angeles Times , Trout was ecstatic but didn't ignore the work left on the table. (more...)
Impact announce sellout of 61004 for MLS playoff game against rival TFC
- November 27, 2016
Toronto has its away goals, both teams have work to do in next Wednesday's return leg at BMO Field. Tuesday's match was delayed after it was determined that the penalty areas were too small and had to be re-lined. Sebastian Giovinco had an opportunity for the visitors in the 20th minute after streaking down the right side. His clearest shot at goal came after he smuggled the ball past defender Laurent Ciman and scuttled net-ward, but his shot curled well wide. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
Toronto has its away goals, both teams have work to do in next Wednesday's return leg at BMO Field. Tuesday's match was delayed after it was determined that the penalty areas were too small and had to be re-lined. Sebastian Giovinco had an opportunity for the visitors in the 20th minute after streaking down the right side. His clearest shot at goal came after he smuggled the ball past defender Laurent Ciman and scuttled net-ward, but his shot curled well wide. (more...)
Tracking the College Football Playoff
- November 27, 2016
The victorious party between MI and OH will be granted a place in CFP. The Wolverines struggled without starting quarterback Wilton Speight, who was sidelined with an injury as backup signal caller John O'Korn threw for only 59 yards and no scores. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
The victorious party between MI and OH will be granted a place in CFP. The Wolverines struggled without starting quarterback Wilton Speight, who was sidelined with an injury as backup signal caller John O'Korn threw for only 59 yards and no scores. (more...)
Sebastian Vettel quickest in final practice in Abu Dhabi
- November 27, 2016
There have been plenty of mind games already with Hamilton saying he would consider himself the true champion, regardless of the outcome, while Rosberg has been adamant that he is just focused on the race . The Briton, 12 points behind the championship favourite going into the final race , lapped the Yas Marina circuit with a quickest time of one minute 42.869 seconds in the early afternoon, when he also had a harmless spin. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
There have been plenty of mind games already with Hamilton saying he would consider himself the true champion, regardless of the outcome, while Rosberg has been adamant that he is just focused on the race . The Briton, 12 points behind the championship favourite going into the final race , lapped the Yas Marina circuit with a quickest time of one minute 42.869 seconds in the early afternoon, when he also had a harmless spin. (more...)
Jurgen Klopp optimistic about scan on Philippe Coutinho's ankle injury
- November 27, 2016
With morale starting to flag, Klopp chose to add some urgency of his own, turning into a touchline Yosemite Sam, ranting and raving at the crowd to get behind the team and the team to give the crowd a reason to get excited. "The crowd helped us and we were all motivated to get the three points and they were well deserved". "I'm quite an optimistic guy, so I hope he can train tomorrow". (more...)
- November 27, 2016
With morale starting to flag, Klopp chose to add some urgency of his own, turning into a touchline Yosemite Sam, ranting and raving at the crowd to get behind the team and the team to give the crowd a reason to get excited. "The crowd helped us and we were all motivated to get the three points and they were well deserved". "I'm quite an optimistic guy, so I hope he can train tomorrow". (more...)
Marner, Matthew helps Maple Leafs beat Capitals 4-2
- November 27, 2016
They're a strong team and if you give them chances they're going to bury them". Circumstances aside, Toronto got after the Capitals early and didn't relent, winning 4-2. Nicklas Backstrom poked home a loose puck after a doorstep brouhaha, getting one back for the Capitals to make it 3-1. We think ( Jake ) Gardiner's been excellent this last while. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
They're a strong team and if you give them chances they're going to bury them". Circumstances aside, Toronto got after the Capitals early and didn't relent, winning 4-2. Nicklas Backstrom poked home a loose puck after a doorstep brouhaha, getting one back for the Capitals to make it 3-1. We think ( Jake ) Gardiner's been excellent this last while. (more...)
Chelsea legend Drogba announces Montreal Impact departure
- November 27, 2016
Toronto goalkeeper Clint Irwin said he figured out something was wrong at the end of warmups as the officials kept measuring. Repainting them now. I'm not making this up. It will be the teams' sixth meeting this year . There are few secrets between them. They got louder as Montreal used two quick attacks against the flat-looking TFC to take the lead. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
Toronto goalkeeper Clint Irwin said he figured out something was wrong at the end of warmups as the officials kept measuring. Repainting them now. I'm not making this up. It will be the teams' sixth meeting this year . There are few secrets between them. They got louder as Montreal used two quick attacks against the flat-looking TFC to take the lead. (more...)
Indian bowlers rattle England top order in 3rd Test
- November 27, 2016
Jadeja claimed two key breakthroughs, removing Ben Stokes (29) and Jos Buttler (43) after both had shared in restorative partnerships with Bairstow. Stokes interrupted his trudge off to look over the content of comments apparently directed by India captain Virat Kohli at him, but resumed his departure before any ill-feeling could escalate. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
Jadeja claimed two key breakthroughs, removing Ben Stokes (29) and Jos Buttler (43) after both had shared in restorative partnerships with Bairstow. Stokes interrupted his trudge off to look over the content of comments apparently directed by India captain Virat Kohli at him, but resumed his departure before any ill-feeling could escalate. (more...)
Bills officially activate Sammy Watkins
- November 27, 2016
The Buffalo Bills took a big step forward last weekend in Cincinnati, getting themselves back to a.500 record, and within two games of the final playoff spot in the AFC. "But, we're definitely going to get him in there". "We recognize that and we're just focused on this one". "You're never going to assault somebody, but you think about it". (more...)
- November 27, 2016
The Buffalo Bills took a big step forward last weekend in Cincinnati, getting themselves back to a.500 record, and within two games of the final playoff spot in the AFC. "But, we're definitely going to get him in there". "We recognize that and we're just focused on this one". "You're never going to assault somebody, but you think about it". (more...)
Upset weekend throws college football projections into chaos
- November 27, 2016
The campus will host College GameDay on Saturday morning ahead of their MAC clash against the lowly Buffalo Bulls, the second-worst team in college football, according to ESPN's FPI rankings . West Virginia 8-1 920 11 11. The Buckeyes would have more quality wins being that they've beaten Oklahoma , Wisconsin , Nebraska and possibly MI. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
The campus will host College GameDay on Saturday morning ahead of their MAC clash against the lowly Buffalo Bulls, the second-worst team in college football, according to ESPN's FPI rankings . West Virginia 8-1 920 11 11. The Buckeyes would have more quality wins being that they've beaten Oklahoma , Wisconsin , Nebraska and possibly MI. (more...)
Klopp insists "door is always open" for Steven Gerrard
- November 27, 2016
We've taken a look at the three biggest "What Ifs" still lingering over Gerrard's playing days and attempted to provide an answer to each. However former team-mate John Arne Riise has laughed off the comments, taking to his official Twitter account to mock his former colleague. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
We've taken a look at the three biggest "What Ifs" still lingering over Gerrard's playing days and attempted to provide an answer to each. However former team-mate John Arne Riise has laughed off the comments, taking to his official Twitter account to mock his former colleague. (more...)
Saints no longer see their defence as a liability
- November 27, 2016
And if he's paying close attention to Brees, he'll see a master at the line of scrimmage getting the Saints into advantageous plays against the defensive front the Rams are presenting. According to OddsShark.com , the Saints will be laying seven points at home to the visiting Rams . They also have given, as usual, QB Drew Brees lots of time to throw the ball, allowing a mere 16 sacks in 436 drop-backs. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
And if he's paying close attention to Brees, he'll see a master at the line of scrimmage getting the Saints into advantageous plays against the defensive front the Rams are presenting. According to OddsShark.com , the Saints will be laying seven points at home to the visiting Rams . They also have given, as usual, QB Drew Brees lots of time to throw the ball, allowing a mere 16 sacks in 436 drop-backs. (more...)
Texas fires Charlie Strong after 3 seasons
- November 27, 2016
Tom Herman hire makes flawless sense for TexasLSU hired Orgeron for his desire to be thereTexas firing Strong was expectedDisrupting J.T. Barrett a main focus for Wolverinessc. Fenves and Perrin publicly offered their support for Strong during the season, and Strong acknowledged last week that Fenves would "take a long look" at the program's progress at the end of the season. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
Tom Herman hire makes flawless sense for TexasLSU hired Orgeron for his desire to be thereTexas firing Strong was expectedDisrupting J.T. Barrett a main focus for Wolverinessc. Fenves and Perrin publicly offered their support for Strong during the season, and Strong acknowledged last week that Fenves would "take a long look" at the program's progress at the end of the season. (more...)
Black Friday In Full Swing With Some Lines
- November 27, 2016
With the second-to-last big shopping event of the year now behind us, it's time to look forward to the last-last big shopping event of the year: Cyber Monday 2016. Both Target and Wal-Mart, two of the country's biggest brick-and-mortar retailers, said Thanksgiving online sales were some of their best ever. That excludes auto sales, gas and restaurant receipts. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
With the second-to-last big shopping event of the year now behind us, it's time to look forward to the last-last big shopping event of the year: Cyber Monday 2016. Both Target and Wal-Mart, two of the country's biggest brick-and-mortar retailers, said Thanksgiving online sales were some of their best ever. That excludes auto sales, gas and restaurant receipts. (more...)
Ohio State wins wild, epic, controversial showdown with MI
- November 27, 2016
After the instant classic 30-27 double overtime win by Ohio State Saturday, Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh blasted officials and said the Wolverines were wronged. The defense carried the load, forcing three MI turnovers and holding the Wolverines scoreless from the 6:37 mark of the third quarter to the end of regulation. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
After the instant classic 30-27 double overtime win by Ohio State Saturday, Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh blasted officials and said the Wolverines were wronged. The defense carried the load, forcing three MI turnovers and holding the Wolverines scoreless from the 6:37 mark of the third quarter to the end of regulation. (more...)
Watch Pakistan's Fall of Wickets vs NZ 2nd Test Day 2
- November 27, 2016
Tim Southee took 6 wickets for 80. While Pakistan was still 71 runs behind New Zealand on the first innings , it had the best of the morning session. Four balls later Tom Latham missed with a shy at the stumps as Sarfraz slipped midwicket after being turned back during an aborted single attempt. Southee quickly accounted for Mohammad Amir, getting one to climb and take the edge for Jeet Raval to take his third catch at second slip. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
Tim Southee took 6 wickets for 80. While Pakistan was still 71 runs behind New Zealand on the first innings , it had the best of the morning session. Four balls later Tom Latham missed with a shy at the stumps as Sarfraz slipped midwicket after being turned back during an aborted single attempt. Southee quickly accounted for Mohammad Amir, getting one to climb and take the edge for Jeet Raval to take his third catch at second slip. (more...)
There's a major shift going on in Australian cricket
- November 27, 2016
On his recall to the national side in far grimmer times, Matthew Wade's allround responsibilities appear to be threefold: batting, wicketkeeping and "presence". The next test match against the South Africa will be a day and night Test match which will be played with the pink ball, and it will be the test of the new Australian batting unit against the formidable South African bowling unit. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
On his recall to the national side in far grimmer times, Matthew Wade's allround responsibilities appear to be threefold: batting, wicketkeeping and "presence". The next test match against the South Africa will be a day and night Test match which will be played with the pink ball, and it will be the test of the new Australian batting unit against the formidable South African bowling unit. (more...)
England dismissed for 283 in Mohali test
- November 27, 2016
Chris Woakes (25) added 45 runs for the seventh wicket with Bairstow, with England reaching 250 in the 83rd over. Jayant Yadav finally trapped him lbw six overs from stumps. Cook, meanwhile, led a charmed life with Ravindra Jadeja failing to pouch an edge and Ravichandran Ashwin spilling a sitter. Ali was caught at fine leg off Mohammed Shami (52/1) just before lunch. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
Chris Woakes (25) added 45 runs for the seventh wicket with Bairstow, with England reaching 250 in the 83rd over. Jayant Yadav finally trapped him lbw six overs from stumps. Cook, meanwhile, led a charmed life with Ravindra Jadeja failing to pouch an edge and Ravichandran Ashwin spilling a sitter. Ali was caught at fine leg off Mohammed Shami (52/1) just before lunch. (more...)
This time, Hamilton won't lose sleep on eve of title decider
- November 27, 2016
Standing beside him Rosberg as he has done throughout was keeping his emotions in check. Rosberg leads Hamilton by 12 points heading into Sunday's title decider, with both winning nine races this year. The tension ebbed and flowed before reaching breaking point when they were rivals on the same McLaren team during the '89 campaign. If Rosberg and Hamilton are feeling a sense of déjà vu it's because they have both been here before. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
Standing beside him Rosberg as he has done throughout was keeping his emotions in check. Rosberg leads Hamilton by 12 points heading into Sunday's title decider, with both winning nine races this year. The tension ebbed and flowed before reaching breaking point when they were rivals on the same McLaren team during the '89 campaign. If Rosberg and Hamilton are feeling a sense of déjà vu it's because they have both been here before. (more...)
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