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Matthew Stafford, Darius Slay, Matt Prater Win Thanksgiving All-Iron Award 2016
- December 08, 2016
Boldin caught seven passes in the win over the Vikings Thursday for 69 yards, including Detroit's only touchdown of the game. "I gave up a play, " said cornerback Captain Munnerlyn, who was in coverage. The Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings both entered Week 11 in much need of a win to keep their hopes for a playoff push strong. But the Vikings let Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford work some more fourth-quarter magic, just has he had done in Minnesota on November 6. (more...)
- December 08, 2016
Boldin caught seven passes in the win over the Vikings Thursday for 69 yards, including Detroit's only touchdown of the game. "I gave up a play, " said cornerback Captain Munnerlyn, who was in coverage. The Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings both entered Week 11 in much need of a win to keep their hopes for a playoff push strong. But the Vikings let Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford work some more fourth-quarter magic, just has he had done in Minnesota on November 6. (more...)
Federal judge weighs whether to end Michigan recount
- December 08, 2016
But shortly after the recount began Monday, local officials discovered that many precincts would be excluded from the recount because precinct ballot totals didn't match the number of voters signing poll books. Court decisions have cleared the way for presidential vote recounts in Wisconsin and MI, driven by the specter of a foreign cyber attack and statistical quirks in vote tallies. (more...)
- December 08, 2016
But shortly after the recount began Monday, local officials discovered that many precincts would be excluded from the recount because precinct ballot totals didn't match the number of voters signing poll books. Court decisions have cleared the way for presidential vote recounts in Wisconsin and MI, driven by the specter of a foreign cyber attack and statistical quirks in vote tallies. (more...)
Jurgen Klopp on 2-0 v Leeds
- December 08, 2016
Liverpool have reached the semifinals of the EFL Cup, earlier known as the League Cup, defeating Leeds United 2-0 at Anfield , with Divock Origi and Ben Woodburn scoring the goals for the home side on Tuesday. "We deserved more , if we carry on like that we can be successful". "Along this period in the winter we'll need the whole squad and everybody's shown again that they can step in when needed, and that's very important for the whole club to know". (more...)
- December 08, 2016
Liverpool have reached the semifinals of the EFL Cup, earlier known as the League Cup, defeating Leeds United 2-0 at Anfield , with Divock Origi and Ben Woodburn scoring the goals for the home side on Tuesday. "We deserved more , if we carry on like that we can be successful". "Along this period in the winter we'll need the whole squad and everybody's shown again that they can step in when needed, and that's very important for the whole club to know". (more...)
Chelsea star Cesar Azpilicueta responds to transfer speculation
- December 08, 2016
Fabregas has not been a regular starter under Antonio Conte, with the new manager preferring Nemanja Matic and N'Golo Kante in midfield. 'I have seen him do things like that for years, with Spain as well. His time at Camp Nou was pretty much a mixed bag and this eventually urged him to pursue a fresh challenge in England with Chelsea in 2014. By the time the violence erupted, it was already job done from a Chelsea perspective. (more...)
- December 08, 2016
Fabregas has not been a regular starter under Antonio Conte, with the new manager preferring Nemanja Matic and N'Golo Kante in midfield. 'I have seen him do things like that for years, with Spain as well. His time at Camp Nou was pretty much a mixed bag and this eventually urged him to pursue a fresh challenge in England with Chelsea in 2014. By the time the violence erupted, it was already job done from a Chelsea perspective. (more...)
Bolt named IAAF Athlete of the Year
- December 08, 2016
Olympic 10,000 metres champion and world record holder Almaz Ayana won the award for in the women's category. Bolt won the 100m and 200m and was part of Jamaica's gold-grabbing 4x100m relay team which helped him to secure a historic third consecutive Olympic hat trick. (more...)
- December 08, 2016
Olympic 10,000 metres champion and world record holder Almaz Ayana won the award for in the women's category. Bolt won the 100m and 200m and was part of Jamaica's gold-grabbing 4x100m relay team which helped him to secure a historic third consecutive Olympic hat trick. (more...)
'Where else can he go?' - Nicholas pleads with
- December 08, 2016
Arsenal are reportedly willing to pay the striker £260,000 a week after tax . Wenger said it was normal for negotiations to be ongoing as the pair enter the final 18 months of their current deals, and said Ozil and Sanchez had very little to do with the talks. (more...)
- December 08, 2016
Arsenal are reportedly willing to pay the striker £260,000 a week after tax . Wenger said it was normal for negotiations to be ongoing as the pair enter the final 18 months of their current deals, and said Ozil and Sanchez had very little to do with the talks. (more...)
Jennings and Dawson added to England squad
- December 08, 2016
Don't think: "I'm a Test cricketer now", he said. After holding their own in the first Test in Rajkot, England have been outplayed in the last two matches and head to Mumbai 2-0 down with two games to play. I imagine it must be quite tough being away from a new child and family and everything. "We've been on the sub-continent for a long time it can be hard at times, even away from the game", he added. (more...)
- December 08, 2016
Don't think: "I'm a Test cricketer now", he said. After holding their own in the first Test in Rajkot, England have been outplayed in the last two matches and head to Mumbai 2-0 down with two games to play. I imagine it must be quite tough being away from a new child and family and everything. "We've been on the sub-continent for a long time it can be hard at times, even away from the game", he added. (more...)
Penn State odd team out as college football sets playoffs
- December 08, 2016
The Nittany Lions head into the Rose Bowl riding a nine-game win streak. The Buckeyes will be the most rested team in the playoffs . Big Ten champion Penn State missed the cut despite its 38-31 victory over Wisconsin on Saturday to win the Big Ten Championship and a victory over Ohio State earlier in the season . (more...)
- December 08, 2016
The Nittany Lions head into the Rose Bowl riding a nine-game win streak. The Buckeyes will be the most rested team in the playoffs . Big Ten champion Penn State missed the cut despite its 38-31 victory over Wisconsin on Saturday to win the Big Ten Championship and a victory over Ohio State earlier in the season . (more...)
Test Series India close in on win despite Root fifty
- December 08, 2016
Mohammed Shami's five wickets in Mohali earned him a promotion from No 21 to No 19 in the bowlers' list. Joe Root top-scored for the tourists with a defiant 78, while teenage opener Haseeb Hamid, playing down the order after breaking his finger, remained not out on 59. (more...)
- December 08, 2016
Mohammed Shami's five wickets in Mohali earned him a promotion from No 21 to No 19 in the bowlers' list. Joe Root top-scored for the tourists with a defiant 78, while teenage opener Haseeb Hamid, playing down the order after breaking his finger, remained not out on 59. (more...)
Iniesta defends Arda after clumsy foul costs Barca Clasico win
- December 08, 2016
A victory for Real Madrid would mean a nine-point lead over second-place Barcelona, while a win for Barca would place them within three points from the top of the Spanish table. Barca boss Enrique could not hide his disappointment at Ramos' effort. "There's a long way to go, but it's better to rely on yourself rather than others". (more...)
- December 08, 2016
A victory for Real Madrid would mean a nine-point lead over second-place Barcelona, while a win for Barca would place them within three points from the top of the Spanish table. Barca boss Enrique could not hide his disappointment at Ramos' effort. "There's a long way to go, but it's better to rely on yourself rather than others". (more...)
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard calls time on playing career
- December 08, 2016
He had the privilege of captaining his country in three of the six major tournaments he played in and, although England were never successful in those competitions, Gerrard will go down as one of the best to wear an England shirt. "Thank you to the wonderful fans of Liverpool , England and LA Galaxy for the incredible backing you have given me throughout my career". Your loyalty and support have meant the world. (more...)
- December 08, 2016
He had the privilege of captaining his country in three of the six major tournaments he played in and, although England were never successful in those competitions, Gerrard will go down as one of the best to wear an England shirt. "Thank you to the wonderful fans of Liverpool , England and LA Galaxy for the incredible backing you have given me throughout my career". Your loyalty and support have meant the world. (more...)
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key resigns "for family reasons"
- December 08, 2016
Key led his National Party to three election victories, the most recent in September 2014 and had been in the post for eight years. Meanwhile, Mr English won't be drawn on who he'd like to be his deputy, should he win the leadership bid. (more...)
- December 08, 2016
Key led his National Party to three election victories, the most recent in September 2014 and had been in the post for eight years. Meanwhile, Mr English won't be drawn on who he'd like to be his deputy, should he win the leadership bid. (more...)
Orioles GM says 'No Way' to Jose
- December 08, 2016
The Baltimore Orioles are in the market for a right fielder, but they're not interested in one of the best available options. "They don't take it the way that it's meant to be, and that is we like this player on our team and we're putting our team together with them on the team". (more...)
- December 08, 2016
The Baltimore Orioles are in the market for a right fielder, but they're not interested in one of the best available options. "They don't take it the way that it's meant to be, and that is we like this player on our team and we're putting our team together with them on the team". (more...)
Cashman lays out Yankees' headache: Red Sox are the 'Warriors'
- December 08, 2016
When the Golden State Warriors added Kevin Durant, there was talk of a super team, one that could crush the National Basketball Association. And suddenly, they boast a deadly left-right-left combo of David Price , Cy Young Award victor Rick Porcello and Sale , who went 17-10 with a 3.34 ERA and 233 strikeouts in 226 2/3 innings last season. (more...)
- December 08, 2016
When the Golden State Warriors added Kevin Durant, there was talk of a super team, one that could crush the National Basketball Association. And suddenly, they boast a deadly left-right-left combo of David Price , Cy Young Award victor Rick Porcello and Sale , who went 17-10 with a 3.34 ERA and 233 strikeouts in 226 2/3 innings last season. (more...)
No. 5 Duke beats No. 21 Florida
- December 08, 2016
Moses Kingsley added 14 points and eight rebounds for Arkansas, while Dustin Thomas had 11 points. Maine's third-year forward Ilker Er chipped in with 11 points and one steal. After Tatum finished through contact on a tough layup with two seconds left in the first half, the entire Blue Devil squad celebrated on the court, recognizing the player they had seen all summer was back. (more...)
- December 08, 2016
Moses Kingsley added 14 points and eight rebounds for Arkansas, while Dustin Thomas had 11 points. Maine's third-year forward Ilker Er chipped in with 11 points and one steal. After Tatum finished through contact on a tough layup with two seconds left in the first half, the entire Blue Devil squad celebrated on the court, recognizing the player they had seen all summer was back. (more...)
Urban Meyer Facing The Quarterback He Wanted To Lead Ohio State
- December 08, 2016
MI could end up at the Rose Bowl only if the Big Ten champion gets into the playoff and MI does not, which is an unlikely scenario. College Football Playoff chair Kirby Hocutt told ESPN Washington's one loss weight differently than Penn State's two losses. (more...)
- December 08, 2016
MI could end up at the Rose Bowl only if the Big Ten champion gets into the playoff and MI does not, which is an unlikely scenario. College Football Playoff chair Kirby Hocutt told ESPN Washington's one loss weight differently than Penn State's two losses. (more...)
Bengals head to Cleveland among National Football League interception leaders
- December 08, 2016
Coach Hue Jackson said it was too early to make it official. "Talking about is not going to do anything about it but I think seeing that emotion from coach lights a fire in everybody, so we've got to go out and prove it on Sunday". The Bengals have dominated Cleveland in four straight victories, holding the Browns to just 7.5 points per game in those contests. "I can't worry about the big picture". (more...)
- December 08, 2016
Coach Hue Jackson said it was too early to make it official. "Talking about is not going to do anything about it but I think seeing that emotion from coach lights a fire in everybody, so we've got to go out and prove it on Sunday". The Bengals have dominated Cleveland in four straight victories, holding the Browns to just 7.5 points per game in those contests. "I can't worry about the big picture". (more...)
Two Uncaps to Join England Test Team on Fourt Test against India
- December 08, 2016
The 19-year-old Lancastrian earned universal admiration for his skill and bravery in his unbeaten second-innings half-century as England nonetheless descended to an eight-wicket defeat to India inside four days in the third Test at Mohali . (more...)
- December 08, 2016
The 19-year-old Lancastrian earned universal admiration for his skill and bravery in his unbeaten second-innings half-century as England nonetheless descended to an eight-wicket defeat to India inside four days in the third Test at Mohali . (more...)
Maradona's Argentina trails in Davis Cup final
- December 08, 2016
He put Croatia ahead in the final with a hard-fought five-set victory over Federico Delbonis in the opening singles rubber Friday before del Potro beat Ivo Karlovic in four sets to level it up. If Del Potro beats Cilic, then it goes to the fifth and final match, which will pit Ivo Karlovic against Federico Delbonis , unless either coach decides to make a change. (more...)
- December 08, 2016
He put Croatia ahead in the final with a hard-fought five-set victory over Federico Delbonis in the opening singles rubber Friday before del Potro beat Ivo Karlovic in four sets to level it up. If Del Potro beats Cilic, then it goes to the fifth and final match, which will pit Ivo Karlovic against Federico Delbonis , unless either coach decides to make a change. (more...)
Jose Mourinho goes on the offensive after Manchester United draw with Everton
- December 08, 2016
Everton is a team that plays direct: goalkeeper direct, Ashley Williams direct, Funes Mori direct. "We assumed from the beginning that [the Europa League] was an important competition for us, but hard because we play Thursday and then Sundays", said Mourinho. (more...)
- December 08, 2016
Everton is a team that plays direct: goalkeeper direct, Ashley Williams direct, Funes Mori direct. "We assumed from the beginning that [the Europa League] was an important competition for us, but hard because we play Thursday and then Sundays", said Mourinho. (more...)
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