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Goalkeeper ties match with bicycle-kick goal
- December 02, 2016

Most keepers wouldn't even know how to celebrate such a monumental, absurdly awesome goal. Per the Kickoff.com match report, Orlando Pirates held a 1-0 lead over Baroka FC in the sixth minute of stoppage time when Baroka earned a corner kick. (more...)

Lewis Hamilton denies using "dirty tricks" in Abu Dhabi finale
- December 02, 2016

Yes, he finished second and won the title. "I wasn't expecting it", Rosberg said. "There's only two drivers competing for the world championship, it was totally obvious that we was going to do that". "Fortunately, I didn't put Nico or anyone in harm's way, didn't do the team any damage - we still got a one-two - so everyone should be happy and I think I did everything I could within fair reason". (more...)

Doping-tainted Russian Federation remains banned from athletics
- December 02, 2016

Russian Federation was kicked out of global athletics 13 months ago - with the track and field team missing the Rio Olympics this summer - after evidence was found of Cold War style state-sponsored doping. Putin, in his annual state of the nation address earlier Thursday, pledged that Russia's new anti-doping programme would be ready in early 2017, with hopes that its track and field stars could take part in qualification essential for attendance at the world championships in London in August. (more...)

Jose Mourinho given one-match ban for water bottle kicking incident
- December 02, 2016

But they produced some irresistible football against West Ham at Old Trafford on Wednesday, prevailing through a brace apiece from Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Anthony Martial. The Frenchman broke away with Ibrahimovic and Mkhitaryan and the latter found the 20-year-old inside the penalty area with a superb first-time pass; Martial's shot was accurate but tame and Adrian easily saved. (more...)

LeBron James chosen Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of Year
- December 02, 2016

Or did they snub a more-deserving candidate? LeBron will be presented with the award at the Sports Illustrated Gala at Barclay's Center on December 12th. James has recognized, and embraced, the platform sports gives him to be as powerful off the court as on it. On Thursday, James said he hasn't given any thought to a possible Finals rematch with Golden State, and he thinks it would be silly and disrespectful to do so. (more...)

Bills coordinator says Watkins still has broken bone in foot
- December 02, 2016

Watkins was activated from injured reserve last week Saturday before Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, some surprising news was revealed this afternoon when offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn met with the media inside the ADPRO Sports Training Center. (more...)

Bears QB Jay Cutler to have season-ending shoulder surgery
- December 02, 2016

After missing games early on in the season with a thumb injury, he is out again. "You know, offseason is the offseason", Fox said. "So, we expect the same thing coming in and we better be prepared against him". With a record of 2-9, Chicago figures to have a high selection in the 2017 National Football League draft, which means it could potentially select its quarterback of the future. (more...)

How Argentina finally broke its Davis Cup drought
- December 02, 2016

Only two teams in Davis Cup World Group history have come back from a 1-2 deficit to win tennis' most coveted team prize - on Sunday, Argentina became the third. Out of the game for almost two years and forced to undergo three wrist operations Del Potro's comeback has been the feelgood story for tennis in 2016. (more...)

Why Trump supporters stand by debunked claim
- December 01, 2016

A CNN reporter's attempt Thursday to talk about supposed voter fraud with Trump supporters made her facepalm on air - as the fans cited "the media" and " Facebook " for bogus claims. "I believe in California that there were illegals that voted", the Trump voter stated. Paula proceeded to try to convince Camerota that CNN had reported that three million undocumented immigrants in California alone had voted in the November elections. (more...)

Kevin Wilson out as IU football coach
- December 01, 2016

However, it remains to be seen as to what action is taken by the school in terms of a head football coach prior to the Hoosiers eventually making their bowl appearance. Wilson has led IU to two straight 6-6 regular seasons, but never had a winning record. The Hoosiers went 6-6 this season, following a 6-7 season in 2015. (more...)

IU expected to announce Wilson dismissal
- December 01, 2016

FootballScoop.com described the situation as Wilson "stepping down", although that coud merely be semantics. While also serving as Oklahoma's tight ends, fullbacks and offensive line coach, Wilson then strung together a 27-46 overall record upon heading to Indiana . (more...)

Coach O Gets LSU Job
- December 01, 2016

Orgeron was USC's interim coach in 2013 and went 6-2 at Southern Cal after replacing his friend Lane Kiffin. Coach "O' earned this job". The Helton move was initially met with some resistance, especially when USC opened this season 1-3, but the Trojans are on a hot streak with seven wins in a row. (more...)

Aguero fires Man City top of Premier League table
- December 01, 2016

Indeed, City was left hanging on in order to edge ahead of Chelsea and Liverpool before its nearest rivals host Tottenham and Sunderland respectively, and it was grateful for Aguero's 15th and 16th goals of the campaign. And Murphy says it is about time a player often regarded as little more than a holding midfielder is given some overdue adulation. Burnley , hindered by the loss of Marney and Johann Gudmundsson to injury, was unable to avoid a third loss at a typically vociferous Turf ... (more...)

LeBron James is Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of Year
- December 01, 2016

In the end, however, SI circled back around to James, who's solidified himself as one of the most famous athletes on earth alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Roger Federer and the aforementioned Woods. ABOUT THE SPORTS ILLUSTRATED GROUPTime Inc.'s Sports Illustrated is the preeminent journalistic enterprise covering the world of sports both on and off the field. (more...)

MLB players, owners have verbal labor deal
- December 01, 2016

Instead, the pennant victor with the better regular-season record will open the Series at home. Another important change: The minimum time for a stint on the disabled list will be reduced from 15 days to 10. As part of the changes for next year, players in the All-Star Game will have the incentive to play for a pool of money. The regular season, beginning in 2018, will start five days earlier, providing more off days. (more...)

Denmark wins the World Cup of Golf
- December 01, 2016

In an interview after their win, Kjeldsen said it had been an incredible week and had enjoyed playing alongside Thorbjorn. And the Danes were never threatened by United States pair Rickie Fowler and Jimmy Walker in the last group. It was not just for me, it was for Soren and me and our caddies and our country. Holding a four-shot overnight lead, Olesen and Kjeldsen saw their advantage reduced to one with a subdued outward 35 only to storm home in 31 to deliver an historic win for their ... (more...)

Love revels in record-breaking first quarter
- December 01, 2016

Kevin Love's unprecedented shooting performance from three-point range today set the National Basketball Association record for most points scored in a first quarter. Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki played his first game since missing the first eight of the season with an Achilles injury. Suns 92, Magic 87: Alex Len had 17 points and 12 rebounds, and Eric Bledsoe added 16 points to lead Phoenix past Orlando. (more...)

Arsenal vs Southampton: Wenger defends strategy as team crash
- December 01, 2016

Arsene Wenger's side have not lost in any competition since their thrilling 4-3 defeat at home to Liverpool on the opening weekend, and have since shown signs that they are ready to end a 12-year wait for the Premier League title. Cape Town - Arsene Wenger has revealed his admiration for Southampton ahead of their meeting in the quarter-finals of the English Football League Cup. (more...)

Arsene Wenger: Changes no excuse for Arsenal loss to Southampton
- December 01, 2016

It was a side that was good enough to secure passage into the semi-finals, Wenger believed, and he put his side's cup exit down to a lack of "urgency from the start". "We had Alex Iwobi, one of the regular players in the first team". "Lucas is in the squad and we will have a mixture of youth and experience, but still 90 percent of the first team squad", Wenger told the official Arsenal website . (more...)

David Luiz sends warning to Chelsea players after topping the league
- December 01, 2016

Chelsea dominated the game and were rewarded for their unrelenting pressure when Costa scored four minutes before the break, reacting quickest to a loose ball after a goalmouth melee and firing home from close range. "We played a good game, against good opposition, and created many chances to score the second goal". Chelsea's title credentials will be put to a real test in the coming fixtures, as we'll be facing other serious trophy contenders Tottenham and Manchester City in the next ... (more...)