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New police probe as concerns over historical 'child abuse' in football grow
- December 04, 2016

Greater Manchester Police announce that an investigation has been launched into historic child sex abuse in the area's youth football system. The head of the Professional Footballers' Association, Gordon Taylor, told the BBC that teams connected to the inquiry included the English Premier League clubs Manchester City, Stoke, Newcastle and others. (more...)

Kinder Morgan pipeline close to meeting British Columbia conditio
- December 04, 2016

The new pipeline will be safer than moving oil by rail, she said. Clark said earlier the Oceans Protection Plan goes a long way toward protecting B.C.'s coast, but more work needed to be done if Kinder Morgan was approved . Trudeau also approved the replacement of an aging Enbridge line from Alberta to Wisconsin, but rejected the proposed Northern Gateway line from Alberta through northwestern B.C. (more...)

Jose Mourinho labels Manchester United the 'unluckiest team in the league'
- December 04, 2016

Arsenal have not won at United in the league since September 2006 and Wenger admitted his side's dismal record at Old Trafford had crossed his mind as he watched from the bench. Do you ever have any question about anything you wish to ask and get answer? I have nothing to say against my players. "It feels like we have been slapped 6-0". (more...)

Davis' status for Alabama game looking optimistic
- December 04, 2016

That spells big trouble for the Florida Gators if they can't get their run game moving the chains. It's an opportunity to win the SEC championship, which - to me - is a very significant accomplishment. As a whole, Alabama leads the SEC in scoring offense, averaging 39.4 points per game. The Gators (8-3) are coming off a 31-13 loss to Florida State. (more...)

What Should The Chicago Bears Do At Quarterback?
- December 04, 2016

I feel as bad for these players as anyone, but life is tough and we can't ignore that their play is why the Bears are as bad as they are. The Bears had a first down at the Tennessee 7 in the final minute when Josh Bellamy dropped a pass in the end zone on first down. (more...)

LSU reportedly negotiates with Herman to be next head coach
- December 04, 2016

This isn't a plea for the coaching carousel to end, or for schools to not look for the best person to lead their programs or even coaches to do what they have to do and should do for their families and their own careers. "To where? I don't know". I've learned from my mistakes. Well, another game, another LSU record set by this Tigers offense. He declined to mention candidates, even when specifically asked about Kiffen, an old friend who is now the offensive coordinator at Alabama. (more...)

Gareth Bale Could Miss El Clásico
- December 04, 2016

Real Madrid are sweating over the fitness of Gareth Bale ahead of their showdown with archrivals Barcelona on Dec 3, after the Wales worldwide limped out of their 2-1 win at Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League on Tuesday. "We achieved what we came to get". Madrid had to work hard for the points against Sporting , who levelled in the 80th minute through Adrien Silva's penalty despite Joao Periera having been sent off for punching Mateo Kovacic in the stomach. (more...)

Iwobi Dropped As Sanchez Seals Arsenal Win Over Bournemouth
- December 04, 2016

Arsenal suffered a blow shortly after as Mathieu Debuchy - making his first Premier League start since November 8, 2015 due to Hector Bellerin's injury absence - was replaced by Gabriel Paulista after picking up a hamstring problem. "At the start of the season, me and the manager sat down and I told him where I wanted to play so I don't even have to think about anything else". A couple of things have gone against us. (more...)

Klopp hopeful on Lallana and Firmino
- December 04, 2016

Once he returned, he was then sent home from the pre-season tour with questions over his attitude the reason for Klopp's actions. The France international's relationship with Anfield officials was further weakened by rallying against his exile during an early-morning outburst on Snapchat. (more...)

Jones enjoys last laugh as England beat Australia rugby
- December 04, 2016

Hansen pricked the bubble of hype around the All Blacks when he claimed the 2016 team could not be rated New Zealand's best ever because Fred Allen's side 1967 side was "the greatest ever". 'We can't get too ahead of ourselves. I think there are lots of World XV contenders.Jones said he was steadily going in the right direction and predicted a big 2017 from him."The (TV) commercial they put made us out to be a laughing stock to think we could not win a game in Australia ". (more...)

Everything you need to know about conference championship games
- December 04, 2016

There are few points to be noted in the spectacular display of Washington Huskies in the game including the score. Here's a closer look at what's at stake in all of the conference championsh. Colorado will look to keep this a low-scoring-game, while Washington will probably prefer to make this game a shootout. Outside of the loss to USC and a shaky performance at a bad Arizona team, the Huskies have brought it just about every week. (more...)

Badgers' defense looks to pick off Penn State
- December 04, 2016

Penn State co-defensive coordinator Tim Banks expects the Badgers to lean on their running game. But Penn State coach James Franklin and Wisconsin's Paul Chryst are united in one thought: While everyone else wants to talk about the controversy the victor of tonight's Big Ten Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium might cause around college football, the important thing to both of their programs is what being champion would mean. (more...)

Doug Baldwin throws TD pass to Russell Wilson
- December 04, 2016

Russell Wilson is coming off his best performance of the year, and looks to be as healthy as he's been all season. The Seahawks also rushed for a season-high 152 yards on 30 carries, good for a 5.1 yard average. Entering Week 11, he was still sixth in Passing NEP per drop back among quarterbacks for the year. On the opposite side of the play, however, Agholor was whistled for an illegal formation penalty for lining up off the line of scrimmage, negating the score . (more...)

National Basketball Association fines Clippers' Doc Rivers, Pistons' Andre Drummond $15000 each
- December 04, 2016

The Clippers missed some crucial free throws toward the end of the first overtime by Luc Mbah A Moute and DeAndre Jordan both missing one of two. It was going to come down to that, " said Brook Lopez , who had 27 points. The Clippers controlled nearly the entire game by outscoring the Nets in the first three quarters, leading by double figures going into halftime and going into the fourth quarter. (more...)

How the Green Bay Packers will make the playoffs
- December 04, 2016

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is still as unsafe as ever and they're ready to gain more ground in the NFC playoff picture . Will Osweiler cost Houston more than they originally thought? "So we just have to make sure that we play better around him". (more...)

Zinedine Zidane: Real Madrid drawing motivation from run
- December 04, 2016

Sebastian Coates (Sporting Lisbon) A marvellous game in the centre of defence, keeping the Galacticos stars quiet for the majority of the game. Sporting , who were battling against the odds to keep their own slim qualification hopes alive, created an opening when Gelson Martins' ball in nearly found Bas Dost as the Dutchman slid in at the far post. (more...)

13-r0w. Western Michigan keeps rowing to a MAC Championship
- December 04, 2016

Instead, WMU became the first undefeated team to win the MAC title game since Marshall in 1999. He wants to play in the Cotton Bowl . On Saturday, Navy will play Temple in the American Athletic Conference Championship Game. Western Michigan's Corey Davis, the career FBS leader in yards receiving, had eight catches for 144 yards. After all, Fleck talks about how the ball is the program and Ricci took it to heart after recovering a fumble on the kickoff after the Broncos took a 3-0 lead ... (more...)

Toure brace puts him back in Pep's plans
- December 04, 2016

PEP GUARDIOLA SAYS Yaya Toure is now firmly back in his Manchester City plans season after the Ivorian made a stunning return to the line-up with two goals at Crystal Palace. "We were not brilliant, but I'm so proud of my players in the same way I was so proud against Everton and Middlesbrough, when we deserved to win and didn't". (more...)

After firing Mark Helfrich, Oregon turns to the future
- December 04, 2016

Three weeks ago, Kelly offered the same sentiment when asked about leaving the National Football League to return to college. Southern Methodist comes in at number one. Helfrich was the first OR native to coach in Eugene in 71 years. There was little positive to be said about the season for the Ducks. Mark Helfrich , center, was the first native Oregonian to coach the Ducks in 71 years. (more...)

Celtic 0 Barcelona 2: Lionel Messi double ends Bhoys hopes
- December 04, 2016

He said: "You have to respect that they're good players, but you can not take that into the game, you have to go in with a clear mind and impose your style on the game". "Certainly our mentality will be different because the players showed that, from that Barcelona game, going into the next game against Manchester City , they had changed". (more...)