New Delhi , Jan. 5 : Looks like Sushant Singh Rajput, who recently portrayed Mahendra Singh Dhoni on screen, in the biopic ‘M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story,’ got a bit emotional, as the latter, in a shocking move, stepped down as the captain of the Indian cricket team. [NK Bollywood] SSR took to his Twitter handle to share his thoughts, along with a snap of M.S Dhoni.
Day: January 5, 2017
ROWING: Frances Houghton relishing time off after announcing retirement
FRANCES Houghton has enjoyed not having to take part in a gruelling festive training programme over the last few weeks. When once she would be getting up early to put in the miles on a rowing machine, this Christmas was more relaxed for the now retired three-time Olympic silver medallist.
Jersey Journal front and back page news: Thursday, January 5, 2017
A watchdog group has filed a lawsuit targeting the Jersey City Public School district for its policy allowing two teachers to devote all of their time to teachers union activities. In Sports, the NJCU men’s basketball team is ranked No.
Record-Holding ’92-93 Penguins Admire Blue Jackets’ Streak
When Ulf Samuelsson watched the Columbus Blue Jackets pick up their 14th win in a row in Winnipeg last week, he could see the confidence oozing off their bench and out of their locker room. It felt familiar.
Memorable people, moments from 2016
… in the Rio Olympics heptathlon and received the Harry Glickman Female Pro Athlete of the Year Award at the Oregon Sports Awards in June) Galen Rupp – 10,000, marathon (he won Olympic bronze in Rio as a marathon rookie, and he was fifth in the …
CONNAUGHTON
The Los Angeles native and former Oregon Ducks dual threat is in his third season in the NFL and with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Trail Blazers’ 6-5 backup guard, also a pro baseball player, was born in Arlington, Mass., and played college hoops at Notre Dame.
Rumour Mill: Rangers eye Crawford | Lansbury to Celtic | Warburton searching for new striker
Rangers have approached Hamilton Accies over a possible move for Ali Crawford, Celtic are keen on signing Nottingham Forest midfielder Henri Lansbury and Mark Warburton is in the hunt for a new striker. The 25-year-old is Hamilton’s top goalscorer this season and, although his contract does not expire until 2018, his manager Martin Canning has admitted they will likely lose the player to a bigger club at some point.
Curry, Durant lead Warriors past Trail Blazers 125-117
KD finds plenty of things in the MVP’s game to praise, too. And when these two get clicking together, the Golden State Warriors are oh so good.
Australia v Pakistan: Younus Khan scores century but hosts remain on top
Pakistan’s Younus Khan hit an unbeaten century but Australia continued to dominate the third Test on a rain-affected day three in Sydney. Starting the day on 126-2, Pakistan reached 152 before Azhar Ali was run-out by Mitchell Starc for 71. Nathan Lyon then took three wickets while 39-year-old Younus scored his 34th Test hundred to take his side to 271-8 at the close.
Western snowstorm draws skiers, but leaves deadly conditions
Schools in Cache Valley were closed for the day after a snow storm. via AP). Members of the Monterey County Search and Rescue team try to bring up a wrecked vehicle that went over a cliff near Ragged Point, Calif., Thursday afternoon, Jan. 5, 2017.