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Canadian wins gold medal as men's big air makes Olympic debut
- February 24, 2018
The United States' Kyle Mack won the silver medal with 168.75 points and Great Britain's Billy Morgan took bronze with 168.00. Reigning world silver medalist Chris Corning and slopestyle Olympic gold medalist Red Gerard also competed in the finals for Team USA, finishing just off the podium in fourth and fifth, respectively. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
The United States' Kyle Mack won the silver medal with 168.75 points and Great Britain's Billy Morgan took bronze with 168.00. Reigning world silver medalist Chris Corning and slopestyle Olympic gold medalist Red Gerard also competed in the finals for Team USA, finishing just off the podium in fourth and fifth, respectively. (more...)
Shiffrin Jokes About Whether Vonn's Olympic Career Is Over
- February 24, 2018
Vonn, by contrast, she said she was "extremely proud" to be on the Olympic podium. She emphatically pumped her right one. In the aftermath of an Olympic build up that has featured inevitable media hype and also the death of her grandfather and a vicious right-wing troll campaign , Vonn could be excused for wanting to make it off the mountain without calling for a medevac. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Vonn, by contrast, she said she was "extremely proud" to be on the Olympic podium. She emphatically pumped her right one. In the aftermath of an Olympic build up that has featured inevitable media hype and also the death of her grandfather and a vicious right-wing troll campaign , Vonn could be excused for wanting to make it off the mountain without calling for a medevac. (more...)
Salah wants to fulfil Prem dream at Anfield
- February 24, 2018
Mohamed Salah says Liverpool have no option but to finish in the top four of the Premier League this campaign. The Merseysiders last lifted the League Cup in 2012 following a penalty-shootout victory over the Welsh side but with a side brimming with creative flair, expectation has sky-rocketed for this side to break the barren run. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Mohamed Salah says Liverpool have no option but to finish in the top four of the Premier League this campaign. The Merseysiders last lifted the League Cup in 2012 following a penalty-shootout victory over the Welsh side but with a side brimming with creative flair, expectation has sky-rocketed for this side to break the barren run. (more...)
Antonio Conte: 'Andreas Christensen can be Chelsea captain'
- February 24, 2018
Conte added: " I consider a great achievement if you are able to win something after a season . I wish for him the best - not on Sunday, but in the future". also Palace is an important game for us, but then there is Barcelona ". I almost scored one against Hull [in last Friday's FA Cup tie] and against Barcelona . (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Conte added: " I consider a great achievement if you are able to win something after a season . I wish for him the best - not on Sunday, but in the future". also Palace is an important game for us, but then there is Barcelona ". I almost scored one against Hull [in last Friday's FA Cup tie] and against Barcelona . (more...)
Canadian Olympian allegedly steals vehicle in PyeongChang
- February 24, 2018
Duncan, 35, his wife Maja, 32, and Ski Cross High Performance Director Willy Raine, 48, were accused of taking a vehicle outside a bar just after midnight Saturday and driving it near the Pyeongchang athletes village, CBC reported. All three have been released but are restricted from leaving South Korea, where drunk driving can result in a prison sentence of up to three years. Duncan, of London, Ont., competed in the ski cross competition on Wednesday, where he finished eighth overall. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Duncan, 35, his wife Maja, 32, and Ski Cross High Performance Director Willy Raine, 48, were accused of taking a vehicle outside a bar just after midnight Saturday and driving it near the Pyeongchang athletes village, CBC reported. All three have been released but are restricted from leaving South Korea, where drunk driving can result in a prison sentence of up to three years. Duncan, of London, Ont., competed in the ski cross competition on Wednesday, where he finished eighth overall. (more...)
Winter Olympics: Great Britain's women lose to Japan in bronze-medal match
- February 24, 2018
Sweden then restored the lead and were 8-5 up in the eighth, and added two in the ninth to seal victory and secure their place in the final. The Japan News The Japanese women's curling team defeated Britain 5-3 Saturday night to win the bronze medal at the Pyeongchang Games. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Sweden then restored the lead and were 8-5 up in the eighth, and added two in the ninth to seal victory and secure their place in the final. The Japan News The Japanese women's curling team defeated Britain 5-3 Saturday night to win the bronze medal at the Pyeongchang Games. (more...)
Ester Ledecka wins 2nd gold, adding snowboard title to skiing glory
- February 24, 2018
Ledecka, from the Czech Republic, was unbeatable in her best event, and stormed through the tournament. A week earlier, Ledecka surprised spectators and herself by taking a gold medal - in skiing. "Ester can give them hope that competing and being successful in more than one sport is possible". The 22-year-old athlete paid tribute to her team and family for giving her the support she needed to succeed at the highest levels in both sports. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Ledecka, from the Czech Republic, was unbeatable in her best event, and stormed through the tournament. A week earlier, Ledecka surprised spectators and herself by taking a gold medal - in skiing. "Ester can give them hope that competing and being successful in more than one sport is possible". The 22-year-old athlete paid tribute to her team and family for giving her the support she needed to succeed at the highest levels in both sports. (more...)
Lee in touch as Korda shoots record 62
- February 24, 2018
Compatriot Brittany Lincicome (65) is second on 132. No pain at all on the course, just numb. 10-under-par round was a personal best for Jessica Korda and a course record for the Siam Country Club. "I played my best", said Ariya, who shared 11th place with American duo Danielle Kang, Michelle Wie, South Korea's Ryu So-Yeon, Japan's Misuzu Narita. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Compatriot Brittany Lincicome (65) is second on 132. No pain at all on the course, just numb. 10-under-par round was a personal best for Jessica Korda and a course record for the Siam Country Club. "I played my best", said Ariya, who shared 11th place with American duo Danielle Kang, Michelle Wie, South Korea's Ryu So-Yeon, Japan's Misuzu Narita. (more...)
ICC to present Test Championship mace to Virat Kohli
- February 24, 2018
Team India , who is in South Africa from the last two months for cricket tour has played 3 Test, 6 ODI, and 1 T-20 and now the team has to play two other T-20 matches. If you see, we dominated their bowlers in the last two games. "I always play for the team, look to play my natural game in whatever opportunities I've got and that is the message I've got from the support staff. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Team India , who is in South Africa from the last two months for cricket tour has played 3 Test, 6 ODI, and 1 T-20 and now the team has to play two other T-20 matches. If you see, we dominated their bowlers in the last two games. "I always play for the team, look to play my natural game in whatever opportunities I've got and that is the message I've got from the support staff. (more...)
Liverpool's Klopp impressed with Firmino focus during Holgate affair
- February 24, 2018
The Egyptian global has taken the elite competition by storm since his summer arrival from AS Roma, proving one of the most effective signings in the off season after making an instant impact at Anfield. " If you look at me now and five years ago, everything has changed both mentally and physically ". "I think he's brilliant. This is what is on my mind all the time", he continued. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
The Egyptian global has taken the elite competition by storm since his summer arrival from AS Roma, proving one of the most effective signings in the off season after making an instant impact at Anfield. " If you look at me now and five years ago, everything has changed both mentally and physically ". "I think he's brilliant. This is what is on my mind all the time", he continued. (more...)
Ohio State Basketball vs. Indiana: Preview and prediction
- February 24, 2018
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) - Ohio State guard C.J. Jackson relied on sheer instincts Friday night. Keita Bates-Diop finished with 24 points and 14 rebounds and C.J. Neither team scored after Indiana's Justin Smith made two free throws left with 2:18 in regulation. Ohio State: Kam Williams scored 15 points and Kaleb Wesson had 12 before fouling out. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) - Ohio State guard C.J. Jackson relied on sheer instincts Friday night. Keita Bates-Diop finished with 24 points and 14 rebounds and C.J. Neither team scored after Indiana's Justin Smith made two free throws left with 2:18 in regulation. Ohio State: Kam Williams scored 15 points and Kaleb Wesson had 12 before fouling out. (more...)
Area Native Kyle Mack Wins Silver Medal In Snowboard Big Air
- February 24, 2018
Toutant, who had the lead going into the final run, lost his landing on the final jump to end with a score 174.25 and keep the lead. Teen phenom Red Gerard won the gold in Slopestyle, but missed out on a medal Friday. (L-R) Silver medalist Kyle Mack and gold medalist Sebastien Toutant of Canada celebrate at the victory ceremony for men's big air at the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 on February 24, 2018 in PyeongChang , South Korea. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Toutant, who had the lead going into the final run, lost his landing on the final jump to end with a score 174.25 and keep the lead. Teen phenom Red Gerard won the gold in Slopestyle, but missed out on a medal Friday. (L-R) Silver medalist Kyle Mack and gold medalist Sebastien Toutant of Canada celebrate at the victory ceremony for men's big air at the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 on February 24, 2018 in PyeongChang , South Korea. (more...)
The secret to Canada's ski cross medals? Wacky workouts!
- February 24, 2018
And after that Olympic gold medal win, she added, "I might have to lug him around to all the events". That's why Serwa started posting videos of those training sessions on her social media accounts using the recurring hashtag #WackyWorkoutWednesday. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
And after that Olympic gold medal win, she added, "I might have to lug him around to all the events". That's why Serwa started posting videos of those training sessions on her social media accounts using the recurring hashtag #WackyWorkoutWednesday. (more...)
Sevilla must snuff out Sanchez threat: Montella
- February 24, 2018
Eden Hazard is better player than Alexis Sanchez according to Dennis Wise, who thinks the Chelsea star has that extra bit of magic. "I don't know, we'll have to block him in some way, maybe tie him up with a rope". Montella is not new to the Champions League , having managed Turkish side Shakhtar Donetsk in 2011 - going on to lose 3-0 to Italian side Roma in the second round. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Eden Hazard is better player than Alexis Sanchez according to Dennis Wise, who thinks the Chelsea star has that extra bit of magic. "I don't know, we'll have to block him in some way, maybe tie him up with a rope". Montella is not new to the Champions League , having managed Turkish side Shakhtar Donetsk in 2011 - going on to lose 3-0 to Italian side Roma in the second round. (more...)
American Frances Tiafoe beats Juan Martin del Potro at Delray Beach Open
- February 24, 2018
For Isner it was another early exit. Isner splashed out of the New York Open last week after his opener. Today was a step backwards especially after having a chance to close out the match in the third set with three match points on Gojowczyk's serve before heading into the tiebreaker. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
For Isner it was another early exit. Isner splashed out of the New York Open last week after his opener. Today was a step backwards especially after having a chance to close out the match in the third set with three match points on Gojowczyk's serve before heading into the tiebreaker. (more...)
Canadian player was so disappointed that she immediately removed her silver medal
- February 24, 2018
They appeared to be heading for a similar result in PyeongChang . And we have reaction from Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson on what it's like to score that game winning goal. "We have been lucky in a couple of games, played terrifically well in a couple of the games..." So at least we have a shot for two . "US!" when the win was sealed. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
They appeared to be heading for a similar result in PyeongChang . And we have reaction from Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson on what it's like to score that game winning goal. "We have been lucky in a couple of games, played terrifically well in a couple of the games..." So at least we have a shot for two . "US!" when the win was sealed. (more...)
'Red Bull, Ferrari may make a play for Hamilton'
- February 24, 2018
The engine will initially be an upgrade on last year's power unit. "We've tried to stay true to our design philosophy and develop an already solid base", said Mercedes boss Toto Wolff. And Binotto says Ferrari also found the introduction of the Halo to be a major area of focus when trying to minimize its impact on the car's aerodynamics. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
The engine will initially be an upgrade on last year's power unit. "We've tried to stay true to our design philosophy and develop an already solid base", said Mercedes boss Toto Wolff. And Binotto says Ferrari also found the introduction of the Halo to be a major area of focus when trying to minimize its impact on the car's aerodynamics. (more...)
Could Warriors-Clippers be a preview of the playoffs?
- February 24, 2018
With McGee's constant lob threat attracting interior attention, the rest of the Warriors starting five had a field day with the reeling Clipper defense as both Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson found their range early. McGee will also start against the Thunder tomorrow night, and it will be a real test to see how effective this tactic will be against the Thunder, who have blown out the Warriors twice this season and are, in all honesty, not a good matchup for them. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
With McGee's constant lob threat attracting interior attention, the rest of the Warriors starting five had a field day with the reeling Clipper defense as both Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson found their range early. McGee will also start against the Thunder tomorrow night, and it will be a real test to see how effective this tactic will be against the Thunder, who have blown out the Warriors twice this season and are, in all honesty, not a good matchup for them. (more...)
Germany claims shock Olympic ice hockey victory over Canada
- February 24, 2018
It also happened on the 38th anniversary of the "Miracle on Ice" - the US men's ice hockey win at the 1980 Winter Olympics against the Soviet Union, the defending gold medalists. The Canadians get to worry about that against Switzerland, along with the prospect of someone ripping off the bronze medal at the ceremony. Jocelyn Larocque, the Canadian defense-woman, immediately showed how displeased with the matches outcome even before leaving the rink. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
It also happened on the 38th anniversary of the "Miracle on Ice" - the US men's ice hockey win at the 1980 Winter Olympics against the Soviet Union, the defending gold medalists. The Canadians get to worry about that against Switzerland, along with the prospect of someone ripping off the bronze medal at the ceremony. Jocelyn Larocque, the Canadian defense-woman, immediately showed how displeased with the matches outcome even before leaving the rink. (more...)
Arsenal draw AC Milan in the Europa League last 16
- February 24, 2018
Midfielder Jack Wilshere said: "We were nowhere near good enough. We played against a good side and. you can be in trouble every time you're not 100 per cent focused". Over the course of the game we have shown what we are about and what we are trying to do. It left us all devastated, us and the fans, and it wasn't a great day for us. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Midfielder Jack Wilshere said: "We were nowhere near good enough. We played against a good side and. you can be in trouble every time you're not 100 per cent focused". Over the course of the game we have shown what we are about and what we are trying to do. It left us all devastated, us and the fans, and it wasn't a great day for us. (more...)
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