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Army's lost bowl bid: Jeff Monken fights for chance to play
- December 25, 2020
A total of 14 bowl games - including the Independence Bowl - have been canceled for 2020-21 season due to either COVID-19 concerns or a lack of available teams: the Sun Bowl (El Paso, Texas), Holiday Bowl (San Diego), Fenway Bowl (Boston), Pinstripe Bowl (New York), LA Bowl (Inglewood, Calif.), Bahamas Bowl (Nassau), Hawaii Bowl (Honolulu), RedBox Bowl (Santa Clara, Calif.), Las Vegas Bowl, QuickLane Bowl (Detroit), Frisco Bowl (Frisco, Texas), Guaranteed Rate Bowl (Phoenix) and Birmingham ... (more...)
- December 25, 2020
A total of 14 bowl games - including the Independence Bowl - have been canceled for 2020-21 season due to either COVID-19 concerns or a lack of available teams: the Sun Bowl (El Paso, Texas), Holiday Bowl (San Diego), Fenway Bowl (Boston), Pinstripe Bowl (New York), LA Bowl (Inglewood, Calif.), Bahamas Bowl (Nassau), Hawaii Bowl (Honolulu), RedBox Bowl (Santa Clara, Calif.), Las Vegas Bowl, QuickLane Bowl (Detroit), Frisco Bowl (Frisco, Texas), Guaranteed Rate Bowl (Phoenix) and Birmingham ... (more...)
Predicted Manchester United Starting Lineup vs Leicester City
- December 25, 2020
Keeping his players fresh ahead of the league clash against second-placed Leicester , who are one point ahead of United (26) having played a game more, would have been on Solskjaer's mind. "We've had some very good games against Leicester, very tight games". " Manchester United are not a good football team at the moment (although they can be capable of good moments) and it's getting harder to predict at what point they will start being one". (more...)
- December 25, 2020
Keeping his players fresh ahead of the league clash against second-placed Leicester , who are one point ahead of United (26) having played a game more, would have been on Solskjaer's mind. "We've had some very good games against Leicester, very tight games". " Manchester United are not a good football team at the moment (although they can be capable of good moments) and it's getting harder to predict at what point they will start being one". (more...)
Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina and others congratulate newlyweds Yuzvendra Chahal & Dhanashree Verma
- December 25, 2020
The canny customer took to his Instagram account to post the picture in which both Dhanashree Verma and Yuzvendra Chahal are dressed in their wedding outfits. According to Indian media reports, the two were engaged in August this year and now the two have entered wedlock. Naturally, there were customary messages from cricketers fans wishing the couple best but then hidden among them were some hilarious reactions too. (more...)
- December 25, 2020
The canny customer took to his Instagram account to post the picture in which both Dhanashree Verma and Yuzvendra Chahal are dressed in their wedding outfits. According to Indian media reports, the two were engaged in August this year and now the two have entered wedlock. Naturally, there were customary messages from cricketers fans wishing the couple best but then hidden among them were some hilarious reactions too. (more...)
Keyontae Johnson's parents say he's being released from hospital
- December 24, 2020
Johnson, a junior forward and the SEC Preseason Player of the Year, completed an alley-oop dunk ahead of a media timeout during the Florida State game. The rare heart disease has been found in patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19, though the Sun could not confirm the issue was related to the disease. (more...)
- December 24, 2020
Johnson, a junior forward and the SEC Preseason Player of the Year, completed an alley-oop dunk ahead of a media timeout during the Florida State game. The rare heart disease has been found in patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19, though the Sun could not confirm the issue was related to the disease. (more...)
SC bows out of bowl game, ending 2020 season
- December 24, 2020
South Carolina's invitation to bowl game sparked ... I have notified the bowl and the SEC office that we are not able to play in the game on Saturday. "We looked into a number of options for UAB , but ultimately could not identify any opportunities for them to play at this time". Meanwhile, UAB beat Marshall by a score of 22-13 last Friday in the Conference USA championship game to end the year with a 6-3 mark. (more...)
- December 24, 2020
South Carolina's invitation to bowl game sparked ... I have notified the bowl and the SEC office that we are not able to play in the game on Saturday. "We looked into a number of options for UAB , but ultimately could not identify any opportunities for them to play at this time". Meanwhile, UAB beat Marshall by a score of 22-13 last Friday in the Conference USA championship game to end the year with a 6-3 mark. (more...)
Second Melbourne Test preferred if Covid scuppers Sydney Test
- December 24, 2020
Warner will sit out the blockbuster clash as he continues to recover from a groin injury, which sidelined him for the opening Test in Adelaide, where Australia won by eight wickets. We've all had them as part of the game of cricket. "So we're expecting them to come out firing and not have any scars from the other day, I think". (more...)
- December 24, 2020
Warner will sit out the blockbuster clash as he continues to recover from a groin injury, which sidelined him for the opening Test in Adelaide, where Australia won by eight wickets. We've all had them as part of the game of cricket. "So we're expecting them to come out firing and not have any scars from the other day, I think". (more...)
PSG sack German coach Tuchel
- December 24, 2020
The 47-year-old joined PSG at the beginning of the 2018-19 season and led the club to two Ligue 1 titles. PSG have qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League after winning a hard group that consisted teams like Manchester United and last season's Champions League semi-finalists RB Leipzig. (more...)
- December 24, 2020
The 47-year-old joined PSG at the beginning of the 2018-19 season and led the club to two Ligue 1 titles. PSG have qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League after winning a hard group that consisted teams like Manchester United and last season's Champions League semi-finalists RB Leipzig. (more...)
Indian Premier League set to become a 10-team tournament from 2022
- December 24, 2020
The Board of Control for Cricket in India ( BCCI ) has finally chose to expand the Indian Premier League ( IPL ) by adding two new franchises in 2022 after getting the approval in the 89th Annual General Meeting (AGM), hosted in Ahmedabad. (more...)
- December 24, 2020
The Board of Control for Cricket in India ( BCCI ) has finally chose to expand the Indian Premier League ( IPL ) by adding two new franchises in 2022 after getting the approval in the 89th Annual General Meeting (AGM), hosted in Ahmedabad. (more...)
Kroos makes his 200th LaLiga appearance for Real Madrid
- December 24, 2020
Granada continued to trouble Zinedine Zidane's side deep into the second half until Benzema raced clear and thumped the ball low into the net to seal the points. "It's what they have to do". But Real kept up the momentum and soon had the opening goal they craved when Casemiro showed his vast physical prowess to out-jump his marker and get on the end of Asensio's cross. (more...)
- December 24, 2020
Granada continued to trouble Zinedine Zidane's side deep into the second half until Benzema raced clear and thumped the ball low into the net to seal the points. "It's what they have to do". But Real kept up the momentum and soon had the opening goal they craved when Casemiro showed his vast physical prowess to out-jump his marker and get on the end of Asensio's cross. (more...)
Aubameyang to miss Carabao Cup quarter-final against Manchester City
- December 24, 2020
You need fighters and you don't want any victims. "Normally when [a bad run] happens you have two types of people: fighters and victims". Prior to Tuesday's Carabao Cup clash with Manchester City , Arteta unveiled his maths to the class: "Last year we won the game against Everton with a 25% chance of winning, you win 3-2". (more...)
- December 24, 2020
You need fighters and you don't want any victims. "Normally when [a bad run] happens you have two types of people: fighters and victims". Prior to Tuesday's Carabao Cup clash with Manchester City , Arteta unveiled his maths to the class: "Last year we won the game against Everton with a 25% chance of winning, you win 3-2". (more...)
Cup final delayed in bid to get fans back
- December 24, 2020
The quarterfinals are on Tuesday and Wednesday. "We saw a very talented midfield player in Partey, he looked exceptional". Stones fine form has raised hopes he can return to the England side with the defender having not featured at worldwide level for more than a year, whilst the Telegraph are reporting that City are now keen to reward the player with a new deal. (more...)
- December 24, 2020
The quarterfinals are on Tuesday and Wednesday. "We saw a very talented midfield player in Partey, he looked exceptional". Stones fine form has raised hopes he can return to the England side with the defender having not featured at worldwide level for more than a year, whilst the Telegraph are reporting that City are now keen to reward the player with a new deal. (more...)
Dwayne Haskins under fire for maskless strip club photos
- December 24, 2020
He apologized publicly Tuesday for his actions after photos showing him without a mask around several other people surfaced on social media. "I will learn and grow from this and do what's best for the team moving forward". Haskins - who was also previously fined for breaking COVID protocols earlier this season - says he's sorry for his lack of judgment. A win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday would clinch the NFC East for the team , and Alex Smith may be unavailable again due to a ... (more...)
- December 24, 2020
He apologized publicly Tuesday for his actions after photos showing him without a mask around several other people surfaced on social media. "I will learn and grow from this and do what's best for the team moving forward". Haskins - who was also previously fined for breaking COVID protocols earlier this season - says he's sorry for his lack of judgment. A win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday would clinch the NFC East for the team , and Alex Smith may be unavailable again due to a ... (more...)
Raptors, OG Anunoby agree to four-year, $72M extension
- December 24, 2020
JJ Redick converted a four-point play with just over a minute remaining and finished with 23 points, and Brandon Ingram led all scorers with 24 points as the Pelicans rallied from an 11-point deficit to beat the Raptors. His one weakness in this one was a 1-for-4 showing from the charity stripe, which is a clear area for improvement. If you know anything about Pascal Siakam , you know his best games have come against the Pelicans. (more...)
- December 24, 2020
JJ Redick converted a four-point play with just over a minute remaining and finished with 23 points, and Brandon Ingram led all scorers with 24 points as the Pelicans rallied from an 11-point deficit to beat the Raptors. His one weakness in this one was a 1-for-4 showing from the charity stripe, which is a clear area for improvement. If you know anything about Pascal Siakam , you know his best games have come against the Pelicans. (more...)
Waqar Younis to return home after first Test against NZ
- December 24, 2020
A brilliant knock of 89 from wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan made sure the decent work done by the bowlers didn't go in vain as Pakistan registered a four-wicket win in the third and final T20I against New Zealand on Tuesday. New Zealand named the same lineup that won the second match of the series at Seddon Park in Hamilton. Apart from Ashraf, pacers Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf picked a couple of wickets each but ended up being on the expensive side with conceding 43 and 44 runs ... (more...)
- December 24, 2020
A brilliant knock of 89 from wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan made sure the decent work done by the bowlers didn't go in vain as Pakistan registered a four-wicket win in the third and final T20I against New Zealand on Tuesday. New Zealand named the same lineup that won the second match of the series at Seddon Park in Hamilton. Apart from Ashraf, pacers Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf picked a couple of wickets each but ended up being on the expensive side with conceding 43 and 44 runs ... (more...)
West Brom Boss Allardyce Says Arsenal Face Relegation Fight
- December 24, 2020
Their slide has been dramatic and now some of their rivals have weighed in on the debate on whether the North London side are now in a relegation battle. His next game is the daunting prospect of a visit to champions Liverpool on Sunday but Allardyce was quick to point out he was the last visiting manager to taste victory at Anfield back in April 2017 when Crystal Palace won 2-1 . (more...)
- December 24, 2020
Their slide has been dramatic and now some of their rivals have weighed in on the debate on whether the North London side are now in a relegation battle. His next game is the daunting prospect of a visit to champions Liverpool on Sunday but Allardyce was quick to point out he was the last visiting manager to taste victory at Anfield back in April 2017 when Crystal Palace won 2-1 . (more...)
Army to face West Virginia in AutoZone Liberty Bowl
- December 24, 2020
Bowl officials did not immediately announce a replacement for Tennessee. "The test results revealed an increase in positive cases among student-athletes and staff and subsequent contact tracing", Tennessee said in a statement. It will be the Mountaineers' third appearance in the Liberty Bowl. We have so much Tennessee family in and around Memphis -especially our medical school and fantastic alumni. (more...)
- December 24, 2020
Bowl officials did not immediately announce a replacement for Tennessee. "The test results revealed an increase in positive cases among student-athletes and staff and subsequent contact tracing", Tennessee said in a statement. It will be the Mountaineers' third appearance in the Liberty Bowl. We have so much Tennessee family in and around Memphis -especially our medical school and fantastic alumni. (more...)
Milan 3-2 Lazio: Hernandez ensures Rossoneri end 2020 atop Serie A
- December 24, 2020
The Rossoneri instead go into the festive period a point above the Nerazzurri. Milan looked to be cruising towards a comfortable home win after Ante Rebic netted after ten minutes, quickly followed by a successfully taken spot-kick from Hakan Calhanoglu. (more...)
- December 24, 2020
The Rossoneri instead go into the festive period a point above the Nerazzurri. Milan looked to be cruising towards a comfortable home win after Ante Rebic netted after ten minutes, quickly followed by a successfully taken spot-kick from Hakan Calhanoglu. (more...)
Tom Brady trolls Tony Dungy but whiffs on specifics in response
- December 24, 2020
Dungy was on Club Shay Shay a podcast with Shannon Sharpe, and when Dungy was asked who was the toughest quarterbacks to defend, Dungy put Tom Brady at sixth overall. It's also fair for Brady to get offended. For the record, Dungy left Indianapolis following the 2008 season. All-time, Brady's Patriots were 5-3 against Dungy's Colts - 3-2 in the regular season and 2-1 in the postseason. (more...)
- December 24, 2020
Dungy was on Club Shay Shay a podcast with Shannon Sharpe, and when Dungy was asked who was the toughest quarterbacks to defend, Dungy put Tom Brady at sixth overall. It's also fair for Brady to get offended. For the record, Dungy left Indianapolis following the 2008 season. All-time, Brady's Patriots were 5-3 against Dungy's Colts - 3-2 in the regular season and 2-1 in the postseason. (more...)
Stoke upgrade dressing room in time for Tottenham visit
- December 24, 2020
Spurs were able to recover from that as Davies and Kane struck in the final 10 minutes to get the win they deserved. "We've had a hard situation in goal", said O'Neill, who confirmed Lonergan had recovered from illness after missing the weekend defeat of Blackburn Rovers. (more...)
- December 24, 2020
Spurs were able to recover from that as Davies and Kane struck in the final 10 minutes to get the win they deserved. "We've had a hard situation in goal", said O'Neill, who confirmed Lonergan had recovered from illness after missing the weekend defeat of Blackburn Rovers. (more...)
"Lee Mason is not good enough" | Nuno Espirito Santo rages at ref
- December 24, 2020
According to the Athletic , if what Nuno has said is deemed to be about the decisions of Mason, then he will not be punished. 'What I said was about the ability of the referee, what I felt and what I saw in the previous matches. "We had Lee Mason before", Nuno told Sky Sports . "It is not about the crucial mistake or decisions, it is about how he handles the game", said Espirito Santo. (more...)
- December 24, 2020
According to the Athletic , if what Nuno has said is deemed to be about the decisions of Mason, then he will not be punished. 'What I said was about the ability of the referee, what I felt and what I saw in the previous matches. "We had Lee Mason before", Nuno told Sky Sports . "It is not about the crucial mistake or decisions, it is about how he handles the game", said Espirito Santo. (more...)
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