Illinois Basketball: Jaylon Tate Was Big for the Illini

This wasn’t a big win because the Cougars are good, but this was big because Illinois needs to finish 10-3 in the non-conference to really have a shot at the postseason. Tracy Abrams followed up his 31-point performance against Central Michigan with 15 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists night against the Cougars.

F1 2016 review: Williams’ season goes downhill

Development of the FW40 has taken precedent, with little additional development done on the 2016 challenger than was scheduled before the season got under way. The inherent problem with stacking development onto next year’s project early is, if you’ve not quite got this one right, you look to be stumbling around in search of performance.

Derby (h) – Views from the bench

After the 2-2 draw with Derby County, a match that fulfilled our pre-match prediction as being the most anticipated in the Championship this weekend, both managers spoke to the media. Slavsa Jokanovic, who had seen his side end Derby county`s seven game winning run, wasn`t too endeared with the outcome of the game, remarking to the media, ‘I cannot be completely satisfied.

Suarez to end career at Barcelona

Luis Suarez and Barcelona have now officially agreed terms on a new contract. The 29-year-old’s new deal runs until the end of the 2020/2021 season with a newly inflated 200million buy-out clause inserted into his contract.

Fulham 2 Derby County 2

The spoils were shared, at Craven Cottage, yesterday when Fulham and Derby County played out an entertaining 2-2 draw. Derby arrived in West London revitalised after the re-appointment of Steve McClaren as their boss winning their last seven Championship fixtures.

Australia in the pink, in the dark, at home

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Shane Devoy and Justin Haywood lead Tuggeranong to Cricket ACT Gallop Cup title

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O’Hara’s Final Thoughts: Stafford watch

Stafford’s history: The guessing game on how Stafford will perform leading the Detroit Lions’ offense against the New York Giants today with an injured middle finger on his right hand is just that – a guessing game. What is not open to debate is the importance of the game.

5 things to watch: Lions at Giants

The Detroit Lions take on the New York Giants today in a matchup with huge playoff implications. The Lions are trying to keep their distance from Green Bay and Minnesota in the NFC North, while New York attempts to keep pace with the first-place Dallas Cowboys in the NFC East.

Avs allows back-to-back goals early in third in loss at Jets

The Avs generated hardly any offense in the first two periods and then surrendered goals 69 seconds apart off bad turnovers early in the third, eventually falling 4-1 to the Winnipeg Jets at MTS Centre. “Right now it’s major breakdowns that are hurting us,” said Jarome Iginla, who had Colorado’s goal late in the third.

Kevin Durant leads Warriors rout against Trail Blazers

Kevin Durant scored 34 points in another efficient performance from the floor, Stephen Curry added 19 points with five 3-pointers and the Golden State Warriors quickly ran away from the overmatched Portland Trail Blazers in a 135-90 win Saturday night. Durant shot 11 for 13 with four 3s in his seventh 30-point game and also pulled down 11 rebounds in nearly 31 minutes.

Rockets rally for 10th straight win, stun Wolves in OT

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns puts up a shot over Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in Minneapolis. Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns puts up a shot over Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in Minneapolis.

Jets’ Petty leaves with chest injury, having CT scan

New York Jets quarterback Bryce Petty fumbles the ball as he is sacked by Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. Miami recovered the ball on the play. New York Jets quarterback Bryce Petty walks off the field after an injury during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets quarterback was knocked out of New York’s 34-13 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Saturday night on the first play of the fourth quarter when he got sandwiched by Cameron Wake and Ndamukong Suh as he completed a 28-yard pass down the right sideline to Robby Anderson.

No. 24 USC rallies to beat Troy to improve to 10-0

Troy forward Juan Davis, Jr., right, pushes Southern California guard Elijah Stewart, bottom, down while battling for the rebound with forward Nick Rakocevic during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. less Troy forward Juan Davis, Jr., right, pushes Southern California guard Elijah Stewart, bottom, down while battling for the rebound with forward Nick Rakocevic during the first half of an NCAA college basketball … more Troy guard Wesley Person, right, drives the ball past Southern California guard De’Anthony Melton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016.

Australia vs Pakistan, 2nd Test: Shaun Marsh doubtful for Boxing Day Test

Australian top-order batsman Shaun Marsh is unlikely to fit for the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan , thus paving way for another opportunity for Nic Maddinson . Marsh, who broke his finger during Australia’s loss to South Africa in the first Test of the three-match series at the WACA last month, has not played since then and Cricket Australia’s team performance chief, Pat Howard, said it was “highly unlikely” Marsh would be passed fit for the second game against Pakistan.

Mistakes, bad decisions doom Jets in loss to Dolphins

New York Jets quarterback Bryce Petty fumbles the ball as he is sacked by Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. Miami recovered the ball on the play. less New York Jets quarterback Bryce Petty fumbles the ball as he is sacked by Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in East … more New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles, right, greets Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase at mid field after an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Dolphins won 34-13.

Undefeated Vijender Singh eyes new title next year

New Delhi: The WBO Asia-Pacific title won and defended successfully, Indian boxing star Vijender Singh will now be on the prowl for a new belt and could be challenging for the Commonwealth or the Oriental crown in the next couple of months. Up against Tanzania’s former world champion Francis Cheka in his Super Middleweight title defence clash last night, Vijender took less than 10 minutes to score a knockout win and remain undefeated in his professional career, which is eight fights old now.

New Orleans Bowl: Southern Miss pulls away late to secure a 28-21 win over Louisiana-Lafayette

Louisiana-Lafayette quarterback Anthony Jennings dives across the goal line to score a touchdown against Southern Mississippi during the New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. Southern Mississippi utilized a record-breaking day by wide receiver Allenzae Staggers and a couple long drives in the second half to pull off a 28-21 victory over Louisiana-lafayette in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl on Saturday night at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

EPL: Diego Costa scores again in Chelsea’s record win against Crystal Palace

London: Chelsea equalled a club-record run of 11 consecutive league victories with a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace that strengthened their lead in the Premier League table. Exactly a year on from sacking Jose Mourinho for overseeing such a poor defence of their title, the Blues went nine points clear of closest challengers Liverpool and Arsenal with a goal from the rejuvenated Diego Costa.

Carlos Moya joins Rafael Nadal’s coaching team

Madrid: Carlos Moya, retired former world number one, joined the coaching team of tennis player Rafael Nadal to guide the Spaniard along with Toni Nadal and Francis Roig. Rafael said in a statement on Saturday that he feels great joy to announce that his compatriot Carlos has joined his coaching team, Efe news reported.

Wald has career night, but Beavers fall 86-63

Sean Arbaut/Minot State athletics Minot State’s Diondra Denton takes a 3-point shot during a women’s college basketball game on Saturday at the MSU Dome. A career-high 23 points from sophomore guard Madison Wald wasn’t enough to lead the Minot State women’s basketball team to a victory Saturday.

Purdue women win sixth straight, top Eastern Michigan 77-50

The Purdue women’s basketball team rolled to its sixth straight win Saturday, posting a 77-50 victory over visiting Eastern Michigan at Mackey Arena. The Boilermaker seniors had a big day as Bridget Perry led the team with 19 points, seven rebounds and three steals, while Ashley Morrissette joined the 1,000-career point club at Purdue, becoming the 30th player in program history to hit the mark.

Bombs away

Sean Arbaut/Minot State athletics Minot State’s Russ Davis drives to the lane during a men’s college basketball game on Saturday. Like every other Minot State men’s basketball game this season, junior guard Russ Davis took the court Saturday feeling confident he could be a scoring threat from long range.