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Real Madrid not getting carried away in La Liga, says Sergio Ramos
- December 09, 2016
Captain Sergio Ramos was able to thunder home the equalizer in the 90th-minute from a corner kick and secure a point for Real Madrid in La Liga. "That is what Sergio brings", he added. "We fought hard and gave our best playing away against a tough rival. But we need to be picking up more points at home". "We are disappointed because at the very last minute, they equalise, and of course that's football, everything can change". (more...)
- December 09, 2016
Captain Sergio Ramos was able to thunder home the equalizer in the 90th-minute from a corner kick and secure a point for Real Madrid in La Liga. "That is what Sergio brings", he added. "We fought hard and gave our best playing away against a tough rival. But we need to be picking up more points at home". "We are disappointed because at the very last minute, they equalise, and of course that's football, everything can change". (more...)
Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors rout Lakers in historic win
- December 09, 2016
After a tremendous start to the season involving wins over much better teams like the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets, the team is now the 4 ranked offensive team in the National Basketball Association averaging 109.6 points per game. (more...)
- December 09, 2016
After a tremendous start to the season involving wins over much better teams like the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets, the team is now the 4 ranked offensive team in the National Basketball Association averaging 109.6 points per game. (more...)
Plane crashes after take-off in Pakistan
- December 09, 2016
A PIA spokesman could not be reached for comment. A Pakistan International Airlines plane from Chitral to Islamabad crashed near Havelian in Abbottabad district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday killing 48 people. "The debris is scattered", Taj Muhammad Khan said, adding that witnesses told him "the aircraft has crashed in a mountainous area, and before it hit the ground it was on fire". (more...)
- December 09, 2016
A PIA spokesman could not be reached for comment. A Pakistan International Airlines plane from Chitral to Islamabad crashed near Havelian in Abbottabad district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday killing 48 people. "The debris is scattered", Taj Muhammad Khan said, adding that witnesses told him "the aircraft has crashed in a mountainous area, and before it hit the ground it was on fire". (more...)
Chiefs hold off Raiders 21-13 to take control of AFC West
- December 09, 2016
The Raiders when they left the west coast on Wednesday enjoyed a 47 degree day in Oakland. It did not come easy however, as the Chiefs have seemingly lost a veteran and defensive leader Derrick Johnson to a ruptured Achilles. As the Raiders got ready to butt heads with the Buffalo Bills last Sunday, cornerback David Amerson had a request for his teammate, Khalil Mack . (more...)
- December 09, 2016
The Raiders when they left the west coast on Wednesday enjoyed a 47 degree day in Oakland. It did not come easy however, as the Chiefs have seemingly lost a veteran and defensive leader Derrick Johnson to a ruptured Achilles. As the Raiders got ready to butt heads with the Buffalo Bills last Sunday, cornerback David Amerson had a request for his teammate, Khalil Mack . (more...)
Ashwin fights back for India after Jennings' debut ton
- December 09, 2016
Deploying the paddle sweep effectively against the spinners and driving anything overpitched from the seamers, Jennings duly went to his half century and was congratulated by the last opener to reach that mark on debut for England - Cook. (more...)
- December 09, 2016
Deploying the paddle sweep effectively against the spinners and driving anything overpitched from the seamers, Jennings duly went to his half century and was congratulated by the last opener to reach that mark on debut for England - Cook. (more...)
Conor McGregor will appear in 'Game of Thrones,' Dana White confirms
- December 09, 2016
During an interview earlier this week with Fox Sports Live , White said that he's been kept in the loop about McGregor's career activities outside of the Octagon. The creators and producers of the famous HBO blockbuster,"Game of thrones " David Benioff, and D.B Weiss are also known UFC fans. Initially, it was expected McGregor would only be gone until May, after his girlfriend, Dee Devlin , gave birth to their first child. (more...)
- December 09, 2016
During an interview earlier this week with Fox Sports Live , White said that he's been kept in the loop about McGregor's career activities outside of the Octagon. The creators and producers of the famous HBO blockbuster,"Game of thrones " David Benioff, and D.B Weiss are also known UFC fans. Initially, it was expected McGregor would only be gone until May, after his girlfriend, Dee Devlin , gave birth to their first child. (more...)
Fiorentina, PAOK grab spots in Europa League knockout stage
- December 09, 2016
The last two qualifying places will be decided in Thursday's later games, with Southampton requiring a draw at home to Hapoel Beer-Sheva to go through from Group K and both Standard Liege and Celta Vigo still hoping to progress in Group G. Mourinho explained that Mkhitaryan was still getting used to the rigours of English football, but his frustration at the player was clear when saying last month that the Armenian had to "do more". (more...)
- December 09, 2016
The last two qualifying places will be decided in Thursday's later games, with Southampton requiring a draw at home to Hapoel Beer-Sheva to go through from Group K and both Standard Liege and Celta Vigo still hoping to progress in Group G. Mourinho explained that Mkhitaryan was still getting used to the rigours of English football, but his frustration at the player was clear when saying last month that the Armenian had to "do more". (more...)
Klay Thompson: The Catch-and-Shoot King
- December 09, 2016
By halftime, he had 40 points. As it was, 60 points was a record for a player in the shot-clock era playing less than 30 minutes. According to Warriors PR , Thompson enjoyed the highest scoring game by a Warrior since Rick Barry scored 64 points back in 1974. (more...)
- December 09, 2016
By halftime, he had 40 points. As it was, 60 points was a record for a player in the shot-clock era playing less than 30 minutes. According to Warriors PR , Thompson enjoyed the highest scoring game by a Warrior since Rick Barry scored 64 points back in 1974. (more...)
Antetokounmpo gets triple-double, Bucks beat Blazers 115-107
- December 09, 2016
Damian Lillard of the Trail Blazers led the game in scoring with 30 points on 8 for 18 shooting. Good effort, Bucks fans, but you're going to need to do more than this to throw Lillard off his game. Blazers F Al-Farouq Aminu reported no issues with his left calf after playing 17 minutes Monday against the Bulls and was available Wednesday, though his minutes were monitored, coach Terry Stotts said. (more...)
- December 09, 2016
Damian Lillard of the Trail Blazers led the game in scoring with 30 points on 8 for 18 shooting. Good effort, Bucks fans, but you're going to need to do more than this to throw Lillard off his game. Blazers F Al-Farouq Aminu reported no issues with his left calf after playing 17 minutes Monday against the Bulls and was available Wednesday, though his minutes were monitored, coach Terry Stotts said. (more...)
Iwobi Has "Great Feeling" About First UCL Goal, Praises Ozil
- December 09, 2016
The Gunners have not won the title since 2004 and Wright believes that they are still some away from displaying the form reminiscent of title winners and would find it hard to go all the way should they come across a stumbling block. Juventus could end up second place and a potential opponents too. It was Legia's first group stage win in 21 years. Lucas, making only his fifth start since joining from Deportivo La Coruna for about 17 million pounds ($21.55 million) in August, struck twice ... (more...)
- December 09, 2016
The Gunners have not won the title since 2004 and Wright believes that they are still some away from displaying the form reminiscent of title winners and would find it hard to go all the way should they come across a stumbling block. Juventus could end up second place and a potential opponents too. It was Legia's first group stage win in 21 years. Lucas, making only his fifth start since joining from Deportivo La Coruna for about 17 million pounds ($21.55 million) in August, struck twice ... (more...)
International Olympic Committee extends sporting sanctions against Russian Federation with McLaren report looming
- December 09, 2016
The IOC announcement Thursday comes as the Los Angeles City officer and chief legislative officer expect in the next few days to finalize a proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the city, Los Angeles 2024 and the U.S. His interim report, in July, was released three weeks before the start of the Rio Olympics and outlined a scheme that saw Rodchenkov's laboratory and the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) hide, manipulate or swap hundreds of samples in a plan controlled by the Russian ... (more...)
- December 09, 2016
The IOC announcement Thursday comes as the Los Angeles City officer and chief legislative officer expect in the next few days to finalize a proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the city, Los Angeles 2024 and the U.S. His interim report, in July, was released three weeks before the start of the Rio Olympics and outlined a scheme that saw Rodchenkov's laboratory and the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) hide, manipulate or swap hundreds of samples in a plan controlled by the Russian ... (more...)
Oh, now Mourinho is impressed by Mkhitaryan
- December 09, 2016
But midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan's first goal for United to begin the second half ended the team's frustration, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic came through at the end for his seventh goal in his last six matches. "It was not an easy game", Ibrahimovic added. After Bailly had suffered a little injury scare, Romero produced another smart save to keep out Mikhail Sivakov's header from close range. (more...)
- December 09, 2016
But midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan's first goal for United to begin the second half ended the team's frustration, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic came through at the end for his seventh goal in his last six matches. "It was not an easy game", Ibrahimovic added. After Bailly had suffered a little injury scare, Romero produced another smart save to keep out Mikhail Sivakov's header from close range. (more...)
Smith shines for Australia with record SCG innings
- December 09, 2016
The 27-year-old right-handed batsman first scores a blistering 164-run knock off 157 balls to help the hosts post a big total of 324/8 at the historic Sydney Cricket Ground. That stand was ended with the departure to rapturous applause of Smith, who miscued a Trent Boult delivery high into the air over midwicket which Munro managed to hold onto. (more...)
- December 09, 2016
The 27-year-old right-handed batsman first scores a blistering 164-run knock off 157 balls to help the hosts post a big total of 324/8 at the historic Sydney Cricket Ground. That stand was ended with the departure to rapturous applause of Smith, who miscued a Trent Boult delivery high into the air over midwicket which Munro managed to hold onto. (more...)
Is former Eagles coach Chip Kelly going back to Oregon?
- December 09, 2016
Helfrich had three winning seasons, but the Ducks fell to 4-8 this season. It also didn't help that OR would continue to lose OR be blown-out on some of the games that followed, like the first half of the Cal game (which ended in a double overtime thriller after a major second half comeback), the blowout loss against Southern California, and another major loss to a decent Stanford team on senior day at Autzen Stadium. (more...)
- December 09, 2016
Helfrich had three winning seasons, but the Ducks fell to 4-8 this season. It also didn't help that OR would continue to lose OR be blown-out on some of the games that followed, like the first half of the Cal game (which ended in a double overtime thriller after a major second half comeback), the blowout loss against Southern California, and another major loss to a decent Stanford team on senior day at Autzen Stadium. (more...)
Champions League: Dortmund beats Real Madrid, tops Group F
- December 09, 2016
The striker scored one and assisted Marco Reus for the other to earn a 2-2 draw that saw Dortmund top Group F. Real Madrid's Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas stops a shot during the UEFA Champions League football match Real Madrid CF vs Borussia Dortmund at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on December 7, 2016. (more...)
- December 09, 2016
The striker scored one and assisted Marco Reus for the other to earn a 2-2 draw that saw Dortmund top Group F. Real Madrid's Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas stops a shot during the UEFA Champions League football match Real Madrid CF vs Borussia Dortmund at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on December 7, 2016. (more...)
Jose Mourinho reveals the reason why he substituted Mkhitaryan
- December 09, 2016
So I think it's just that because that has also to be with confidence levels. "I feel a little bit sorry of the situation because we should show more respect for him". Goals from Wayne Rooney , Juan Mata, Jesse Lingard as well as an own goal from a Feyenoord player ensured it was an entertaining display from Mourinho's men, who have only impressed in spurts all season. (more...)
- December 09, 2016
So I think it's just that because that has also to be with confidence levels. "I feel a little bit sorry of the situation because we should show more respect for him". Goals from Wayne Rooney , Juan Mata, Jesse Lingard as well as an own goal from a Feyenoord player ensured it was an entertaining display from Mourinho's men, who have only impressed in spurts all season. (more...)
7 in the College Football Playoff Rankings
- December 09, 2016
The Tide has a hard matchup with the always-tough Auburn in the Iron Bowl this week. Already boasting a win over Ohio State (and an ugly loss to Michigan ), Penn State could potentially play itself into the No. 19 Boise State would go to the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic based on today's ranking. Clemson finishes its regular season against SC and then will play in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game against either Virginia Tech or North Carolina. (more...)
- December 09, 2016
The Tide has a hard matchup with the always-tough Auburn in the Iron Bowl this week. Already boasting a win over Ohio State (and an ugly loss to Michigan ), Penn State could potentially play itself into the No. 19 Boise State would go to the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic based on today's ranking. Clemson finishes its regular season against SC and then will play in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game against either Virginia Tech or North Carolina. (more...)
LA 2024 Promises "No Surprises" With Balanced $5.3 Billion Olympic Bid Budget
- December 09, 2016
The IOC will select the host city on September 13, 2017, in Peru. In its place is a $491 million contingency fund that would cover cost overruns. "If L.A.is chosen to host the 2024 Games, the [International Olympic Committee] does not have to worry about changing or evolving budgets, shifting competition venues or uncertainty about the delivery of the Games". (more...)
- December 09, 2016
The IOC will select the host city on September 13, 2017, in Peru. In its place is a $491 million contingency fund that would cover cost overruns. "If L.A.is chosen to host the 2024 Games, the [International Olympic Committee] does not have to worry about changing or evolving budgets, shifting competition venues or uncertainty about the delivery of the Games". (more...)
Cards to hold news conference amid reports of Fowler deal
- December 09, 2016
No specific numbers have been reported , but Heyman says there's word it could be for five years and around $16 million per year. Fowler's contract could also signal a pivot for the Cardinals that makes them a player for other free agents. (more...)
- December 09, 2016
No specific numbers have been reported , but Heyman says there's word it could be for five years and around $16 million per year. Fowler's contract could also signal a pivot for the Cardinals that makes them a player for other free agents. (more...)
Bills at Raiders Recap, Highlights, Final Score, More
- December 09, 2016
Derek Carr threw for 260 yards and two touchdowns as he recorded his sixth fourth-quarter comeback for a victory this season. "It's an exciting time in Oakland", Carr said. -Oakland came back with a field goal drive of their own staging an eight-play 51-yard drive before Sebastian Janikowski struck from 47 yards away to tie the game at three with 4:35 left in the opening quarter. (more...)
- December 09, 2016
Derek Carr threw for 260 yards and two touchdowns as he recorded his sixth fourth-quarter comeback for a victory this season. "It's an exciting time in Oakland", Carr said. -Oakland came back with a field goal drive of their own staging an eight-play 51-yard drive before Sebastian Janikowski struck from 47 yards away to tie the game at three with 4:35 left in the opening quarter. (more...)
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