Month: December 2016

Ranji Trophy 2016-17: Panchal in talks ahead of Gujarat-Odisha quarter-final tie

The pitch has been helping the batsmen of late, but the early morning moisture this time of the year will also offer the pacers assistance A Getty Images Jaipur: He has already amassed more than 1000 runs this season and the focus will be firmly on Priyank Panchal when Gujarat lock horns with Odisha in their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal cricket match starting on Friday. Gujarat will be boosted by the return of Parthiv Patel from national duty against a team that is playing in the knockout stage of the tournament for the first time since 2001.

Cricket South Africa introduces player milestone programme

Johannesburg : Cricket South Africa has introduced a new Proteas player milestone programme that will recognise all South African players for their achievements across all three formats of the game. The milestone programme is inclusive of both Proteas men and women players and will honour players dating back to South Africa’s re-admission into international cricket in 1991.

CFT Previews: Your Dec. 22 Bowl Viewer’s Guide

Taking a quick-hit look at the Dec. 22 bowl menu, which is a little thin volume-wise for the fourth consecutive day but, again, it’s college football in mid-December, right? Right??? WHO : Idaho vs. Colorado State WHAT : The 20th Famous Idaho Potato Bowl WHERE : Albertsons Stadium, Boise, Idaho WHEN : 7 p.m. ET on ESPN THE SKINNY : Since winning a combined 14 games in 2009-10 and playing in its last bowl game the former season, Idaho went bowl-less and won a total of nine games the next five years. Very quietly, Paul Petrino led one of the more impressive turnarounds of the 2016 season as the Vandals won eight games, the team’s most since hitting the same mark in 2009 and just the second time they’ve done it in nearly two decades.

What Ever Happened to Apple iBeacons?

The protocol was built on Bluetooth Low Energy , and promised to enable micro-location tracking in a way that offered far more accuracy than traditional GPS or the assisted GPS in modern smartphones. We’re talking about being able to tell what specific aisle a customer is perusing, and being able to market to that customer accordingly.

Detroit Lions replay: 10 observations from the 17-6 loss to the Giants

When Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay departed Sunday’s game against the New York Giants, New York receiver Odell Beckham Jr. became a wrinkle that was difficult to scheme against. ALLEN PARK — Here are 10 thoughts on the Detroit Lions’ 17-6 loss to the New York Giants after going back over the coaches’ film of the game: 1. The Lions weren’t ready to play this game at the level they’d need to to beat another playoff team in its building.

Behold, the Jag’s QB of the future.

Patrick Mahomes in the second round after picking either Jonathan Allen or the best OL. Hear me out here. He has a great arm (where have we heard that before?), a perfect spiral and he can make plays with his legs. Search his highlights. If we can build a decent O-line, we’ll be sitting pretty.

Injured Traisy Vivian Out To Claim A Spot In 2017 SEA Games At Any Cost

National diver Traisy Vivian Tukiet who suffered a wrist and heel injury during the 2012 London Olympics hopes to make a comeback in time for the 2017 SEA Games. The 22-year-old diver who has dropped off the radar since suffering the injuries at the 2012 London Olympics, has continued to be bogged by injuries, the latest being a chest pain, but she remains determined to comeback.

White nationalists raise millions with tax-exempt charities

In this Dec. 6, 2016 file photo, Richard Spencer, who leads a movement that mixes racism, white nationalism and populism, speaks at the Texas A&M University campus in College Station, Texas. The Montana-based National Policy Institute, run by Spencer, who popularized the term “alternative right,” is among groups of the white nationalist movement with tax-exempt status.

Sam Beadsworth receives the Sporting Excellence Award from Claire Cashmore.

GOLD medal-winning paralympian Claire Cashmore made an inspirational speech after presenting GCSE and A-level certificates to Baxter College pupils at the school’s Celebrating Success Awards Evening. Kidderminster’s champion European, World and Paralympic swimmer, who clinched silver and gold at this summer’s Rio Games, spoke of her determination to succeed and the obstacles she had overcome.

England’s Alastair Cook named captain of ICC team of the year

Alastair Cook has been named captain of the International Cricket Council Test team of the year despite leading England to victory in just one of their last eight matches . England have four representatives in the team – more than any other nation – with three Australians and one player apiece from New Zealand, India, Sri Lanka and South Africa in a side picked by former Test greats Rahul Dravid, Gary Kirsten and Kumar Sangakkara for the sport’s world governing body.

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Rise of the super bosses: Big six have pulled clear for Christmas… but which of the world’s best managers can sustain it until May? Manchester City to launch A 50m move for Van Dijk as Guardiola looks to shore up his shaky defence in January Chelsea’s new Blues: Conte not content as he eyes Christensen return and keeps tabs on Gibson and Roma pair Man United are still keen on A 38m man Lindelof despite FIFA looking into cash row between Benfica and his old club Mourinho says he is loving his job at Manchester United and would jump at the chance to sign a new contract ‘I don’t get on with my dad… but I’m proud of the name’: Nigel Benn’s estranged son Harley making his own way in boxing Manchester United target Griezmann for next super signing as Mourinho sets his sights on landing Pogba’s A 60m pal Ex-Chelsea player Gary Johnson on his torment: Telling my kids I was abused is the … (more)

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Rise of the super bosses: Big six have pulled clear for Christmas… but which of the world’s best managers can sustain it until May? Manchester City to launch A 50m move for Van Dijk as Guardiola looks to shore up his shaky defence in January Chelsea’s new Blues: Conte not content as he eyes Christensen return and keeps tabs on Gibson and Roma pair Man United are still keen on A 38m man Lindelof despite FIFA looking into cash row between Benfica and his old club Mourinho says he is loving his job at Manchester United and would jump at the chance to sign a new contract ‘I don’t get on with my dad… but I’m proud of the name’: Nigel Benn’s estranged son Harley making his own way in boxing Manchester United target Griezmann for next super signing as Mourinho sets his sights on landing Pogba’s A 60m pal Ex-Chelsea player Gary Johnson on his torment: Telling my kids I was abused is the … (more)

Athletic Bilbao v Racing Santander Betting: Visitors capable of making their mark at San Mames

While there is a clear gap in class between these two sides – who have seen contrasting fortunes in recent years – our tipster still expects the underdogs to find the net The last time Athletic Bilbao hosted Racing Santander was back in December 2011, when the sides played out a 1-1 draw in a season which saw the two teams enjoy contrasting fortunes. While Athletic reached the final of the Europa League playing some thrilling football only to lose out in the final to Atletico Madrid, Racing were relegated and the historic side from Santander have since suffered a further drop into the third tier of Spanish football.

RUMOURS: Liverpool plan summer move for Hart

The Manchester City goalkeeper is currently taking in a loan spell at Serie A side Torino, but will be offered a route back to the Premier League at Anfield Liverpool will offer Manchester City outcast Joe Hart a route back to the Premier League next summer, according to the Daily Mirror . Having been deemed surplus to requirements at the Etihad Stadium, the England international is currently taking in a season-long loan at Serie A outfit Torino.

‘Bionic’ dad Neil in 21 mile charity swim

… swim a length at first but with the help of instructors and staff at Water Meadows I can now do this, Carolyn Hallam, sports and community development manager said: “Mansfield District Leisure Trust are happy to support Neil in his sponsored swim at …

Another Target

It’s no secret that the Blazers are looking very weak in the defensive department, and it’s not looking to get better any time soon. We’ve seen some improvement, like in today’s game, but the defense hasn’t been solid for a full 48 minutes.

Wednesday’s NHL roundup

Jakub Voracek and Wayne Simmonds scored in the shootout, Steve Mason made 36 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Wednesday night in Philadelphia. Michael Raffl and Claude Giroux scored in regulation for Philadelphia, which ended a two-game skid that followed a 10-game winning streak.

Wednesday’s NBA roundup

Cleveland’s Kyrie Irving, driving past Milwaukee’s Tony Snell, had 31 points and 13 assists in his team’s shorthanded victory. Kyrie Irving had 31 points and 13 assists, and LeBron James scored 29 as the Cleveland Cavaliers won their second game in two nights over the Milwaukee Bucks, 113-102 at home Wednesday despite being without two starters.

Auburn beats Oklahoma 74-70 Birthday of Basketball showcase

Jared Harper and T.J. Dunans each scored 21 points and Auburn beat Oklahoma 74-70 Wednesday in the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Birth of Basketball showcase. Freshman Mustapha Heron, playing in his home state of Connecticut, added 15 points and 12 rebounds for the Tigers, who are 9-2 for the first time since the 2007-08 season.

Jaromir Jagr Ties Mark Messier for 2nd-Most Points in NHL History

Florida Panthers winger Jaromir Jagr tied Mark Messier at 1,887 career points in Tuesday’s 4-3 shootout victory over the Buffalo Sabres. He reached the total in 94 fewer games than Messier, per Jagr finished the night with three assists, becoming the first player ever to record multiple three-point games at age 44 or older, per the Elias Sports Bureau .