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Bagwell, Raines, Rodriguez to join Hall of Fame
- January 22, 2017
Long-time San Diego pitcher Trevor Hoffman, an ace reliever with 601 career saves, just missed with 74 percent backing - five votes shy after missing by 34 previous year, with Vladimir Guerrero next at 71.7 percent, out by 15 votes. He helped the Boston Red Sox win World Series titles in 2004 and '07, the first for the franchise since 1918, and hit .312 with 555 home runs and 1,831 RBIs in 19 big league seasons . (more...)
- January 22, 2017
Long-time San Diego pitcher Trevor Hoffman, an ace reliever with 601 career saves, just missed with 74 percent backing - five votes shy after missing by 34 previous year, with Vladimir Guerrero next at 71.7 percent, out by 15 votes. He helped the Boston Red Sox win World Series titles in 2004 and '07, the first for the franchise since 1918, and hit .312 with 555 home runs and 1,831 RBIs in 19 big league seasons . (more...)
Conte insists Chelsea spirit has not been affected by Costa future speculation
- January 22, 2017
Conte believes a collective will is imperative and says Chelsea have it, despite the uncertainty over Costa's future, which may have passed, for now. Costa was also said to be considering leaving the club, but Conte, 47, stated that the player is happy playing at Stamford bridge. (more...)
- January 22, 2017
Conte believes a collective will is imperative and says Chelsea have it, despite the uncertainty over Costa's future, which may have passed, for now. Costa was also said to be considering leaving the club, but Conte, 47, stated that the player is happy playing at Stamford bridge. (more...)
Australian Open: Roger Federer survives Kei Nishikori test
- January 22, 2017
Thereby, if Federer and Murray both win their upcoming matches , the duo could meet in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open . Federer's previous five-set match came at Wimbledon past year when he was beaten by Canada's Milos Raonic in the semi-finals, two days after winning a decider against Marin Cilic. (more...)
- January 22, 2017
Thereby, if Federer and Murray both win their upcoming matches , the duo could meet in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open . Federer's previous five-set match came at Wimbledon past year when he was beaten by Canada's Milos Raonic in the semi-finals, two days after winning a decider against Marin Cilic. (more...)
Southampton halt slide with clean sheet over Leicester
- January 22, 2017
Leicester have now conceded one more goal than they did in the entire of last season's title-winning campaign. "After, to play Liverpool in the semi-final (second) leg is another thing". But instead of taking advantage, the visitors sloppily offered Saints a third as Christian Fuchs' misdirected pass was easily intercepted by Hojbjerg, who had only Schmeichel to beat but shot wildly and well wide. (more...)
- January 22, 2017
Leicester have now conceded one more goal than they did in the entire of last season's title-winning campaign. "After, to play Liverpool in the semi-final (second) leg is another thing". But instead of taking advantage, the visitors sloppily offered Saints a third as Christian Fuchs' misdirected pass was easily intercepted by Hojbjerg, who had only Schmeichel to beat but shot wildly and well wide. (more...)
Fire alarm goes off at Steelers' hotel in Boston, suspect arrested
- January 22, 2017
Police charged the 25-year-old man with disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace and pulling a false fire alarm. The Steelers were not evacuated from the hotel, though many were awakened, according to ESPN's Sal Paolantonio . Fans pulling fire alarms in an attempt to disrupt a team's sleep happens from time to time in sports. The Patriots and Steelers will meet at Gillette Stadium in the AFC championship Sunday night at 6:40 p.m. (more...)
- January 22, 2017
Police charged the 25-year-old man with disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace and pulling a false fire alarm. The Steelers were not evacuated from the hotel, though many were awakened, according to ESPN's Sal Paolantonio . Fans pulling fire alarms in an attempt to disrupt a team's sleep happens from time to time in sports. The Patriots and Steelers will meet at Gillette Stadium in the AFC championship Sunday night at 6:40 p.m. (more...)
Kerber no match for hot CoCo
- January 22, 2017
Did it feel like a different tournament being top seed and defending champion at a Grand Slam for the first time? So this was not my game like I play normally'. A fifth backhand victor secured a 5-3 lead before she served it out in style, spreading her arms in celebration as Kerber's final return sailed high and long after one hour, eight minutes. (more...)
- January 22, 2017
Did it feel like a different tournament being top seed and defending champion at a Grand Slam for the first time? So this was not my game like I play normally'. A fifth backhand victor secured a 5-3 lead before she served it out in style, spreading her arms in celebration as Kerber's final return sailed high and long after one hour, eight minutes. (more...)
Porte closes in on Tour Down Under title
- January 22, 2017
He repeated the dose on Saturday as he won at Willunga for the fourth year in a row and only a disaster will stop the BMC leader winning the race for the first time. "Coming into this tour I actually joked with my girlfriend that I'd win four stages and I can't really believe that I have with the caliber of sprinters here". (more...)
- January 22, 2017
He repeated the dose on Saturday as he won at Willunga for the fourth year in a row and only a disaster will stop the BMC leader winning the race for the first time. "Coming into this tour I actually joked with my girlfriend that I'd win four stages and I can't really believe that I have with the caliber of sprinters here". (more...)
Federer Fights Off Nishikori in Five, Into AO Quarterfinals
- January 22, 2017
The 17th seed had to earn every point hard; as Nishikori lobbed and volleyed all across the court. That's where I'm just really happy, that I was able to deliver from the baseline. "I felt better and better as the match went on, in terms of my movement", he said. "It was very efficient", said Nishikori, who won 83 percent of points after getting his first serves in what was a settled performance in the end. (more...)
- January 22, 2017
The 17th seed had to earn every point hard; as Nishikori lobbed and volleyed all across the court. That's where I'm just really happy, that I was able to deliver from the baseline. "I felt better and better as the match went on, in terms of my movement", he said. "It was very efficient", said Nishikori, who won 83 percent of points after getting his first serves in what was a settled performance in the end. (more...)
Pavlyuchenkova through to 4th round
- January 22, 2017
She went on a child-sized adventure at Melbourne's Luna Park the day before her third-round battle. Two-time grand slam champion Kuznetsova was favourite as she took on Russian compatriot Pavlyuchenkova, who upset 11th seed Elina Svitolina in the third round. (more...)
- January 22, 2017
She went on a child-sized adventure at Melbourne's Luna Park the day before her third-round battle. Two-time grand slam champion Kuznetsova was favourite as she took on Russian compatriot Pavlyuchenkova, who upset 11th seed Elina Svitolina in the third round. (more...)
Duke's second-half surge beats Miami 70-58
- January 22, 2017
Duke's starters ultimately returned to the game, but by that point Duke had already shocked Jim Larranaga and the Hurricanes, who must have thought they were going to steal one in Cameron Indoor Stadium. He dug out another 50/50 ball and hit a 3, making it 37-32. "I thought we executed our game plan excellent in the first half". Duke transformed itself into a blue-collar team, Jackson getting to the rim, Bolden playing his best game in Duke blue and most of all getting stops, ... (more...)
- January 22, 2017
Duke's starters ultimately returned to the game, but by that point Duke had already shocked Jim Larranaga and the Hurricanes, who must have thought they were going to steal one in Cameron Indoor Stadium. He dug out another 50/50 ball and hit a 3, making it 37-32. "I thought we executed our game plan excellent in the first half". Duke transformed itself into a blue-collar team, Jackson getting to the rim, Bolden playing his best game in Duke blue and most of all getting stops, ... (more...)
Williams shocked at deadly Melbourne rampage
- January 22, 2017
Playing with passion in her record 73rd Grand Slam, Williams continues competitive rebirth in Melbourne . Croatian veteran Mirjana Lucic-Baroni also reached the fourth round for the first time in her career with a 3-6 6-2 6-3 win over Greece's Maria Sakkari. (more...)
- January 22, 2017
Playing with passion in her record 73rd Grand Slam, Williams continues competitive rebirth in Melbourne . Croatian veteran Mirjana Lucic-Baroni also reached the fourth round for the first time in her career with a 3-6 6-2 6-3 win over Greece's Maria Sakkari. (more...)
Kentucky's De'Aaron Fox ruled out with ankle injury
- January 22, 2017
The Wildcats forced three turnovers early and jumped out to a quick 7-0 lead. "Dom always steps up", said Malik Monk , who scored a team-high 27 points on an efficient 14 field-goal attempts. Thornwell drove to the hole and drew a foul with 0.4 seconds left. He knocked down both shots at the charity stripe as the Gamecocks trailed by nine heading to halftime, 47-38. (more...)
- January 22, 2017
The Wildcats forced three turnovers early and jumped out to a quick 7-0 lead. "Dom always steps up", said Malik Monk , who scored a team-high 27 points on an efficient 14 field-goal attempts. Thornwell drove to the hole and drew a foul with 0.4 seconds left. He knocked down both shots at the charity stripe as the Gamecocks trailed by nine heading to halftime, 47-38. (more...)
Canucks captain Henrik Sedin gets 1000th National Hockey League point
- January 22, 2017
Washington Capitals sniper Alex Ovechkin also accomplished the feat on January 11.Just 47 games into the 2016-17 season, Sedin has already tied his goal total from a year ago of 11. Brandon Sutter almost put Vancouver up 3-1, but his shot after a nice move to get around a defender hit the post and stayed out. They'll take on the powerhouse Chicago Blackhawks, who rallied from a 3-0 third period deficit back on November 19 in Vancouver to win in overtime. (more...)
- January 22, 2017
Washington Capitals sniper Alex Ovechkin also accomplished the feat on January 11.Just 47 games into the 2016-17 season, Sedin has already tied his goal total from a year ago of 11. Brandon Sutter almost put Vancouver up 3-1, but his shot after a nice move to get around a defender hit the post and stayed out. They'll take on the powerhouse Chicago Blackhawks, who rallied from a 3-0 third period deficit back on November 19 in Vancouver to win in overtime. (more...)
No. 10 Florida State outlasts No. 12 Louisville at home
- January 22, 2017
Now any team in a three-way tie for first place in the rugged ACC can plummet quickly. Behind a hot start led by Jonathan Isaac and Dwayne Bacon, Florida State got out to a quick 14-0 lead (yes, you read that right). "Nobody thought we'd be top-10 in the country". With that being said, Louisville's depth was still able to come through on the boards. Shakayla Thomas scored 10 of her 17 points during the decisive first quarter, and No. (more...)
- January 22, 2017
Now any team in a three-way tie for first place in the rugged ACC can plummet quickly. Behind a hot start led by Jonathan Isaac and Dwayne Bacon, Florida State got out to a quick 14-0 lead (yes, you read that right). "Nobody thought we'd be top-10 in the country". With that being said, Louisville's depth was still able to come through on the boards. Shakayla Thomas scored 10 of her 17 points during the decisive first quarter, and No. (more...)
Kentucky loses Fox in win over SC
- January 22, 2017
Monk is used to high scoring games in his brief time at UK. United Kingdom is 11-2 with this lineup. After having 34 and 47 points in two games this season, Monk stole the show finishing with 27 points shooting 9-14 from the field, and 4-7 from deep. (more...)
- January 22, 2017
Monk is used to high scoring games in his brief time at UK. United Kingdom is 11-2 with this lineup. After having 34 and 47 points in two games this season, Monk stole the show finishing with 27 points shooting 9-14 from the field, and 4-7 from deep. (more...)
AFC Championship Game odds: Brady, Patriots favored over Bell, Steelers
- January 22, 2017
They have special quarterbacks. Even though nothing was ever proved about the what role Tom Brady or anyone for that matter played in this ridiculous matter, Brady was suspended for the first four games of the 2016 season as punishment. (more...)
- January 22, 2017
They have special quarterbacks. Even though nothing was ever proved about the what role Tom Brady or anyone for that matter played in this ridiculous matter, Brady was suspended for the first four games of the 2016 season as punishment. (more...)
Tito Ortiz wins 'by choke,' ends career
- January 22, 2017
A three-time title challenger in the UFC, Sonnen made a surprise signing with Bellator past year after serving his suspension. Many thought he was done after washing out of the UFC in 2012 but "The Huntington Beach Bad Boy" leaves on top, on his terms having defeated one of the biggest draws in the modern era of the UFC. (more...)
- January 22, 2017
A three-time title challenger in the UFC, Sonnen made a surprise signing with Bellator past year after serving his suspension. Many thought he was done after washing out of the UFC in 2012 but "The Huntington Beach Bad Boy" leaves on top, on his terms having defeated one of the biggest draws in the modern era of the UFC. (more...)
Federer beats Berdych, advances to fourth round
- January 22, 2017
The 10th-seeded Berdych had beaten Federer twice previously at Grand Slams, and he was considered a big threat to the 17th-seeded Federer, whose ranking has dropped following six months off because of a left knee injury. Murray injured his right ankle in the second round, and said he was hesitant at first but warmed into the match against Querrey. BBC Sport quoted him saying: "I didn't expect it to go this well". (more...)
- January 22, 2017
The 10th-seeded Berdych had beaten Federer twice previously at Grand Slams, and he was considered a big threat to the 17th-seeded Federer, whose ranking has dropped following six months off because of a left knee injury. Murray injured his right ankle in the second round, and said he was hesitant at first but warmed into the match against Querrey. BBC Sport quoted him saying: "I didn't expect it to go this well". (more...)
Pochettino backs Guardiola to be successful at City
- January 22, 2017
But Dele Alli reduced the arrears and after Kyle Walker had escaped punishment for a penalty-box shove on City forward Raheem Sterling, substitute Son Heung-Min swept in a 77th-minute equaliser. When Mauricio Pochettino shows up on Pep Guardiola's patch on Saturday there will be a new feeling between the two men. If that wasn't bad enough, Lloris then went full Bravo as he spilt the ball to the feet of Kevin de Bruyne. (more...)
- January 22, 2017
But Dele Alli reduced the arrears and after Kyle Walker had escaped punishment for a penalty-box shove on City forward Raheem Sterling, substitute Son Heung-Min swept in a 77th-minute equaliser. When Mauricio Pochettino shows up on Pep Guardiola's patch on Saturday there will be a new feeling between the two men. If that wasn't bad enough, Lloris then went full Bravo as he spilt the ball to the feet of Kevin de Bruyne. (more...)
Australian Open 2017: No anniversary for Serena Williams, but many happy returns
- January 22, 2017
When the second week dawns on Sunday, there will be a solitary US player left in the top half of the men's and women's draws: ageless Venus Williams. That's how I feel about every single thing. "I'm kind of shocked a little, " she said afterward. The match was played on Margaret Court Arena with seating capacity of 7500. So far, they have met in eight Grand Slam deciders, with Venus winning just once, at Wimbledon in 2008. (more...)
- January 22, 2017
When the second week dawns on Sunday, there will be a solitary US player left in the top half of the men's and women's draws: ageless Venus Williams. That's how I feel about every single thing. "I'm kind of shocked a little, " she said afterward. The match was played on Margaret Court Arena with seating capacity of 7500. So far, they have met in eight Grand Slam deciders, with Venus winning just once, at Wimbledon in 2008. (more...)
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