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Alexis Sanchez's hat-trick sends Arsenal into second spot
- December 05, 2016
Even after Walcott restored Arsenal's lead few minutes into the 2nd half, the 2014 - 15 Championship winners continually put more pressure on Arsenal , coming close on few occasions to getting another equaliser. That was quickly forgotten and, by the second half, it was Oxlade-Chamberlain who was celebrating alongside Sanchez after getting on the scoresheet with a handsome curling strike from outside of the box. (more...)
- December 05, 2016
Even after Walcott restored Arsenal's lead few minutes into the 2nd half, the 2014 - 15 Championship winners continually put more pressure on Arsenal , coming close on few occasions to getting another equaliser. That was quickly forgotten and, by the second half, it was Oxlade-Chamberlain who was celebrating alongside Sanchez after getting on the scoresheet with a handsome curling strike from outside of the box. (more...)
Jonathan Joseph savours 'unbelievable' feeling as England complete perfect year
- December 05, 2016
The build-up to the Australia match had been dominated by a war of words between Jones, who had been mocked up as a "menacing clown" by an Australian newspaper, and his Wallaby counterpart Michael Cheika, but the England coach insisted the victory had not given him any extra satisfaction. (more...)
- December 05, 2016
The build-up to the Australia match had been dominated by a war of words between Jones, who had been mocked up as a "menacing clown" by an Australian newspaper, and his Wallaby counterpart Michael Cheika, but the England coach insisted the victory had not given him any extra satisfaction. (more...)
Olympic gold medalist Almaz Ayana named IAAF World Athlete of the Year
- December 05, 2016
After recording the fastest 10,000m debut in history in June, the Ethiopian went on to win the Olympic title at the distance in a world record of 29:17.45. "That was the biggest step". Picking up brilliantly where she left off in 2015 as the world 5000m champion, 25-year-old Almaz proceeded to rewrite the all-time lists in the 5000m. (more...)
- December 05, 2016
After recording the fastest 10,000m debut in history in June, the Ethiopian went on to win the Olympic title at the distance in a world record of 29:17.45. "That was the biggest step". Picking up brilliantly where she left off in 2015 as the world 5000m champion, 25-year-old Almaz proceeded to rewrite the all-time lists in the 5000m. (more...)
Southern California, Penn State face off in 103rd Rose Bowl
- December 05, 2016
The game will be played on the first Monday of 2017, as the Rose Bowl game is never played on Sundays. Penn State announced that tickets would be made available to alumni association members Tuesday, the general public Wednesday, the Student Nittany Lion Club members Friday and to Penn State students at 8 a.m. (more...)
- December 05, 2016
The game will be played on the first Monday of 2017, as the Rose Bowl game is never played on Sundays. Penn State announced that tickets would be made available to alumni association members Tuesday, the general public Wednesday, the Student Nittany Lion Club members Friday and to Penn State students at 8 a.m. (more...)
Western Michigan's Cotton Bowl berth all but secured
- December 05, 2016
The Military Bowl will kickoff on December 27th at 3:30 pm on ESPN . Next week, the Mids will play Army West Point at M&T Bank Stadium and the conditions could not be better for the Black Knights to end their 14-game losing streak in the legendary rivalry. (more...)
- December 05, 2016
The Military Bowl will kickoff on December 27th at 3:30 pm on ESPN . Next week, the Mids will play Army West Point at M&T Bank Stadium and the conditions could not be better for the Black Knights to end their 14-game losing streak in the legendary rivalry. (more...)
UT announces Houston's Tom Herman as head football coach
- December 05, 2016
Strong was let go Saturday morning after three seasons and a 31-9 drubbing on Friday at the hands of TCU. "In his short time in Houston, Tom Herman elevated the Houston Football program to new heights, and we are grateful for his contributions to our program", Houston athletic director Hunter Yurachek said in the statement. (more...)
- December 05, 2016
Strong was let go Saturday morning after three seasons and a 31-9 drubbing on Friday at the hands of TCU. "In his short time in Houston, Tom Herman elevated the Houston Football program to new heights, and we are grateful for his contributions to our program", Houston athletic director Hunter Yurachek said in the statement. (more...)
Broncos-Jaguars highlights, score: Watch Blake Bortles set a pick-six record
- December 05, 2016
We saw what Atlanta Falcons' running backs Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman did to this defense back in Week 5. The stakes are much bigger this time for Lynch and the opposition on the lesser side as Denver will visit the struggling Jacksonville Jaguars. (more...)
- December 05, 2016
We saw what Atlanta Falcons' running backs Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman did to this defense back in Week 5. The stakes are much bigger this time for Lynch and the opposition on the lesser side as Denver will visit the struggling Jacksonville Jaguars. (more...)
IAAF says commercial ties with Adidas ending 3 years early
- December 05, 2016
Anderson said: "We will go to Moscow in January to asses the reaction the the final McLaren report due next week". "We must accept that the reputation of the IAAF and athletics has been tarnished by events that came to light a year ago", Coe says in his "Time for Change" manifesto. (more...)
- December 05, 2016
Anderson said: "We will go to Moscow in January to asses the reaction the the final McLaren report due next week". "We must accept that the reputation of the IAAF and athletics has been tarnished by events that came to light a year ago", Coe says in his "Time for Change" manifesto. (more...)
Westbrook first since Jordan with 5 straight triple-doubles
- December 05, 2016
The Oklahoma City point guard now has ten triple-doubles on the season and 47 throughout his career. Westbrook posted 28 points, 17 rebounds, 12 assists and 10 turnovers in his 10th triple-double streak of the season. In Friday's 114-96 loss to the Clippers, Hield played only the fiinal three minutes of the game and scored four points. NEW YORK - Derrick Rose and Carmelo Anthony scored 20 points apiece to lead New York past Sacramento. (more...)
- December 05, 2016
The Oklahoma City point guard now has ten triple-doubles on the season and 47 throughout his career. Westbrook posted 28 points, 17 rebounds, 12 assists and 10 turnovers in his 10th triple-double streak of the season. In Friday's 114-96 loss to the Clippers, Hield played only the fiinal three minutes of the game and scored four points. NEW YORK - Derrick Rose and Carmelo Anthony scored 20 points apiece to lead New York past Sacramento. (more...)
Barcelona, Real Madrid share points at Camp Nou
- December 05, 2016
Barcelona looked on course for a win which would have taken them to within three points of Madrid, but the late goal spoiled their plans. "We fought hard and gave our best playing away against a tough rival". Barcelona's Neymar gestures during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Dec. (more...)
- December 05, 2016
Barcelona looked on course for a win which would have taken them to within three points of Madrid, but the late goal spoiled their plans. "We fought hard and gave our best playing away against a tough rival". Barcelona's Neymar gestures during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Dec. (more...)
Tiger Woods is up and down in return to competition
- December 05, 2016
He immediately double-bogeyed the par-four 16th despite drilling a drive down the fairway, before two-putting for par on 17 and making a mess of the closing hole. Everyone is excited and impatient to see how Tiger Woods does in the tournament. The rest of the way, he looked like he belonged in the 18-man field of players from the top 50 in the world. (more...)
- December 05, 2016
He immediately double-bogeyed the par-four 16th despite drilling a drive down the fairway, before two-putting for par on 17 and making a mess of the closing hole. Everyone is excited and impatient to see how Tiger Woods does in the tournament. The rest of the way, he looked like he belonged in the 18-man field of players from the top 50 in the world. (more...)
Thousands join blasphemy protest in Indonesian capital
- December 05, 2016
Earlier, Maarif said that Ahok did not insult Islam in a speech given by him on the Seribu Islands, Jakarta , during which he made reference to surah al-Maidah, verse 51 of the Koran . Ahok's blasphemy case took a step forward on Thursday when it was formally accepted for trial. The protests against Basuki Tjahaja Purnama stem from his use of a verse from the Koran in a speech about his political opponents, who he accused of using the passage to justify not voting for him. (more...)
- December 05, 2016
Earlier, Maarif said that Ahok did not insult Islam in a speech given by him on the Seribu Islands, Jakarta , during which he made reference to surah al-Maidah, verse 51 of the Koran . Ahok's blasphemy case took a step forward on Thursday when it was formally accepted for trial. The protests against Basuki Tjahaja Purnama stem from his use of a verse from the Koran in a speech about his political opponents, who he accused of using the passage to justify not voting for him. (more...)
Rescue & investigation begin after Colombia plane crash
- December 05, 2016
Crews initially reported pulling six people alive from the wreckage, though one of them reportedly did not survive. The plane with a total of 69 passengers and an eight-member crew lost radar contact just before 10 p.m. The team had been scheduled to play in the Copa Sudamerica finals against Atletico Nacional on Wednesday in Medellin. Brazilian news organisations say 21 journalists were on board. (more...)
- December 05, 2016
Crews initially reported pulling six people alive from the wreckage, though one of them reportedly did not survive. The plane with a total of 69 passengers and an eight-member crew lost radar contact just before 10 p.m. The team had been scheduled to play in the Copa Sudamerica finals against Atletico Nacional on Wednesday in Medellin. Brazilian news organisations say 21 journalists were on board. (more...)
Holgorsen, WVU reach contract extension and focus now on future
- December 05, 2016
West Virginia scored 18 points off those giveaways, while the Cavaliers managed only five points off eight Mountaineer turnovers. More concerning for the Cavaliers was a pack-line defense created to take no prisoners around the basket. "I thought we had a good game plan for him (Howard)", Baylor nickel back Travon Blanchard explained. Jack Salt and Thompson led the way with six points each. (more...)
- December 05, 2016
West Virginia scored 18 points off those giveaways, while the Cavaliers managed only five points off eight Mountaineer turnovers. More concerning for the Cavaliers was a pack-line defense created to take no prisoners around the basket. "I thought we had a good game plan for him (Howard)", Baylor nickel back Travon Blanchard explained. Jack Salt and Thompson led the way with six points each. (more...)
No. 8 Penn St. rallies to win Big Ten championship
- December 05, 2016
Trace McSorley emerged as a star late in the season, which culminated with a four-touchdown performance against Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship game Saturday. "We will bounce back". "We've got great options in front of us", he said. But Penn State isn't just an also-ran. In some ways, this game was a microcosm of Penn State's season. (more...)
- December 05, 2016
Trace McSorley emerged as a star late in the season, which culminated with a four-touchdown performance against Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship game Saturday. "We will bounce back". "We've got great options in front of us", he said. But Penn State isn't just an also-ran. In some ways, this game was a microcosm of Penn State's season. (more...)
Red-hot Madrid celebrates 'win' over Barcelona at Camp Nou
- December 05, 2016
Sergio Ramos has warned Real Madrid against getting carried away with their position at the top of La Liga , but says it is nice to be in control of their own destiny as they chase a first title since 2012. He added: "We have to be strong at home, it's something we already know. If you look at the numbers [in the league table] it is obvious we are very far off where we need to be to be champions". (more...)
- December 05, 2016
Sergio Ramos has warned Real Madrid against getting carried away with their position at the top of La Liga , but says it is nice to be in control of their own destiny as they chase a first title since 2012. He added: "We have to be strong at home, it's something we already know. If you look at the numbers [in the league table] it is obvious we are very far off where we need to be to be champions". (more...)
Doc Rivers rips Ken Mauer over technical foul, ejection
- December 05, 2016
Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) arrives to restrain Rivers. "I thought it was an bad tech", Rivers said after the Clippers lost for a third straight time on the road. Tuesday's loss was the third in a row for the Clippers. Rivers was so irate with the technical, he had to be held back by players and his coaching staff. (more...)
- December 05, 2016
Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) arrives to restrain Rivers. "I thought it was an bad tech", Rivers said after the Clippers lost for a third straight time on the road. Tuesday's loss was the third in a row for the Clippers. Rivers was so irate with the technical, he had to be held back by players and his coaching staff. (more...)
Coutinho flirts with Barcelona
- December 05, 2016
Talking to FourFourTwo , Coutinho said: "My top three players in the world are the MSN trio ". Coutinho, who has been talked up Neymar before, believes that his countryman, Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi are the best players in the world. (more...)
- December 05, 2016
Talking to FourFourTwo , Coutinho said: "My top three players in the world are the MSN trio ". Coutinho, who has been talked up Neymar before, believes that his countryman, Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi are the best players in the world. (more...)
United sees off West Ham to book spot in cup semis
- December 05, 2016
Martial has scored four goals for Manchester United this season, only one of which has been in the Premier League, but he's earned just nine starts in all competitions. I was happy because when he was not training with the team he did it in a professional way. "I was in contact with the bench and we worked really well in a way where everybody was prepared". (more...)
- December 05, 2016
Martial has scored four goals for Manchester United this season, only one of which has been in the Premier League, but he's earned just nine starts in all competitions. I was happy because when he was not training with the team he did it in a professional way. "I was in contact with the bench and we worked really well in a way where everybody was prepared". (more...)
Proteas security official shoves journalist trying to interview Du Plessis
- December 05, 2016
Pycroft heard submissions on when the hearing should take place and decided it should be held before the third Test match begins in Adelaide on Thursday "in the interests of expediency and in order to protect the integrity of the Adelaide Test". (more...)
- December 05, 2016
Pycroft heard submissions on when the hearing should take place and decided it should be held before the third Test match begins in Adelaide on Thursday "in the interests of expediency and in order to protect the integrity of the Adelaide Test". (more...)
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