Day: December 23, 2016

Pakistan looks forward to red ball, hard MCG pitch

” Pakistan batting coach Grant Flower says his side is looking forward to a return of the red ball and a hard Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch for the second test against Australia beginning Monday. The visitors lost the day-night first test at the Gabba by 39 runs, having made a bold bid at a come-from-behind victory.

NBA, players complete process of ratifying new labor deal

The National Basketball Players Association has completed its process of voting to approve the terms of the next collective bargaining agreement between the league and its players, which was tentatively agreed upon last week. All that’s left to do now is for the sides to sign the deal, which will happen once the writing of the actual document is completed.

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Did the odds just increase that we might see Tony Romo get some playing time on Sunday? Do you think we should? Matt Mosley: I don’t think he’ll see any mop-up time, if that’s what you’re asking. And I don’t think he’ll get the start or even play in a meaningless Week 17 game.

Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni says James Harden bought in from day

As much as Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni has praised the play of guard James Harden, he said a large part of the success goes back to before the season started when Harden quickly took to D’Antoni’s style and his role. “If he doesn’t buy in to how I would like to coach, then obviously we’re not made for each other,” D’Antoni said.

Will Barkley be part of Bears’ future?

Before he contemplates what his future might be with the Bears, quarterback Matt Barkley remains focused on the present — Saturday’s game vs. Washington. ” kind of where my head is at — taking this one game at a time and not getting caught up in the emotions of this sport and finishing strong,” Barkley said.

Jets coach Bowles hospitalized

New York Jets coach Todd Bowles was admitted to a hospital with an undisclosed illness on Friday and did not accompany the team to Foxborough, Mass., for Saturday’s game against New England, the team announced. Bowles is listed in stable condition, although his availability to be on the sideline is uncertain as the Jets visit the AFC East-rival Patriots .

nfl playoff scenarios

DECEMBER 22: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants calls a play against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field on December 22, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Rams looking to reach potential

… return. On defense, eight do. And key backups, too. What it leads to is potential, the dirtiest of all the words in sports. It suggests production, when what coaches crave is proof, and the Rams of Thursday night still have plenty to check off the …

Best bets on Week 16 NFL games

It’s Week 16 of the NFL season and ESPN Chalk’s Vegas experts have you covered with comprehensive betting previews for all of Saturday’s action , included together in one handy file. Last week: 4-2-1 against the spread with best bets ; 5-0 with over/under best bets; 3-3 on ATS leans; 0-3 on O/U leans.

Juventus 1-1 AC Milan (AET, Pens 3-4): Pasalic punishes Bianconeri misses in shootout

Mario Mandzukic and Paulo Dybala misses proved costly as the resurgent San Siro side lifted their first piece of silverware under Vincenzo Montella Gianluigi Donnarumma saved the decisive penalty from Paulo Dybala as AC Milan won the Supercoppa Italiana 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra time with Juventus in Doha. Mario Pasalic sealed victory for Milan after Donnarumma had spurned Dybala, who also missed a gilt-edged extra-time chance.

Klopp: Matip not feeling ‘100 per cent comfortable’

The 25-year-old, who has missed training for a few days, needs to have his games managed as he deals with a persistent injury problem Jurgen Klopp has explained why Liverpool have to adopt a cautious approach to selecting Joel Matip on a matchday given his ankle issues. The centre-back, who joined the Anfield side on a free transfer from Schalke in the summer, has been a revelation in their rearguard.

‘Please fail your medical and stay forever’ – Chelsea fans sad to see Oscar leave

The Brazilian midfielder has agreed to move to the Chinese Super League, with Blues supporters reluctantly wishing the 25-year-old well with the next stage of his career After his transfer from Chelsea to Shanghai SIPG for 52 million was confirmed, Brazil international midfielder Oscar reached out to his fans online, thanking them for their support. The 25-year-old is set to triple his wages in the Chinese Super League, having spent four years in the Premier League with the Blues.

Barton back in trouble for breaking betting rules

English footballer Joey Barton is back in disciplinary trouble after being charged with misconduct for placing 1,260 bets on matches or competitions over a 10-year period. Barton this week signed a short-term deal with Premier League team Burnley after cutting short his contract at Scottish club Rangers, where he was handed a one-match suspension for breaking Scottish Football Association rules by placing 44 bets on games between July 1 and Sept.

Steady Eddie: A look back at five big moments over Encarnacion’s time in Toronto

Edwin Encarnacion’s strong run with the Toronto Blue Jays ended this week when the veteran slugger agreed to terms on a three-year deal with the Cleveland Indians. The ball eventually landed in the second level of seats at Rogers Centre to give the Blue Jays a 5-2 walkoff victory over the Baltimore Orioles in the 2016 American League wild-card game on Oct. 4. The Blue Jays went on to sweep the Texas Rangers in the AL Division Series before falling to Encarnacion’s new team in five-games during the AL Championship Series.

Hockey’s Sherlock Holmes

Sporting his 1905 Amherst Ramblers replica hockey sweater, David Carter looks every inch like one of the ghosts in a Canadian version of Field of Dreams “Pond hockey really resonated with me and I set out, like a detective, to piece together its origins,” he says. “What drew me to the ‘hockeyists’ was their passion for the game – and the allure of northerness, the northern nature of the game.”

Ehlers Leads Winnipeg To Win In Vancouver

… the popular Game On Hockey Magazine and The Point After Football Magazine, editor of Canadian Meat Business Magazine, sports editor of Grassroots News, TV play-by-play voice of the Winnipeg Goldeyes and author of the bestselling book: The Winnipeg …