Day: January 12, 2017

Fans spoiled for choice in favourite sporting moment of 2016 at Halberg Awards

Eliza McCartney’s surprise silver medal in Rio? Joseph Parker’s world title? Brendon McCullum’s world record test century? These are just three of the 10 sporting highlights from last year that now form the finalists for the Sporting Moment of the Year title at next month’s Halberg Awards. And in a year where Olympic success was mixed with considerable Kiwi deeds in other sports, punters are spoiled for choice.

Newcomer Floyd could be X-factor for Patriots in NFL playoffs

FOXBOROUGH, Mass.>> The New England Patriots gave Michael Floyd a fresh start last month when they signed the receiver just a day after he was waived by the Arizona Cardinals following a DUI arrest. A month later, Floyd has a chance to fulfill that faith and possibly play the role of X factor on a suddenly stacked group of Patriots receivers heading into the playoffs.

Shakib Al Hasan bounces back from wild Tim Southee throw to punish…

Bangladesh allrounder Shakib Al Hasan defied the pain in his ankle from a wild Tim Southee throw to reclaim the advantage for the tourists on day two of the first cricket test. A poor act from senior New Zealand paceman Southee, when he fired a throw back at Shakib and hit him a nasty blow on the left ankle, marred the first session as Bangladesh once again showed fight with the bat.

Wisconsin’s Lavelle goes No. 1 in NWSL draft

With the top pick in the National Women’s Soccer League college draft on Thursday, the Boston Breakers selected Rose Lavelle out of Wisconsin Wisconsin’s Lavelle goes No. 1 in NWSL draft With the top pick in the National Women’s Soccer League college draft on Thursday, the Boston Breakers selected Rose Lavelle out of Wisconsin Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ipNme9 With the top pick in the National Women’s Soccer League college draft on Thursday, the Boston Breakers selected Rose Lavelle out of Wisconsin.

Jon Toral: Rangers can offer me return to Arsenal

When Jon Toral and Hector Bellerin left Barcelona for Arsenal in May 2011, the Nou Camp club fumed at having had two major young talents effectively pinched from them. It seemed then that the two 16-year-old boys from Catalonia would grow up and spread their wings at the elite level of English football shoulder to shoulder.

Top moments in San Diego Chargers history

They were born in Los Angeles as an original AFL team in 1960, moved to San Diego’s Balboa Stadium in 1961 and will be rolling back up the freeway to LA after team chairman Dean Spanos announced they will join the recently relocated Rams in the nation’s second-largest media market. Here are some of the biggest moments in the history of the San Diego Chargers, who were the city’s beloved Bolts for 56 seasons: 1963 AFL CHAMPIONSHIP: The Chargers routed the Boston Patriots 51-10 at Balboa Stadium to win what remains San Diego’s only major professional championship.

Real Madrid sets Spanish record of 40 unbeaten games

With a remarkable injury time goal, Real Madrid salvaged a 3-3 draw against Sevilla in the Copa del Rey to set a Spanish record of 40 consecutive games unbeaten on Thursday. Madrid had its spot in the Copa quarterfinals all-but-secured in the final minutes in Seville when Karim Benzema made a great run past several defenders and entered the area to fire in a low right-foot shot that allowed Madrid to surpass the unbeaten mark that it shared with rival Barcelona.

Mark Warburton held key to Jon Toral’s Rangers loan move

After a successful stint on loan to Birmingham City last season, the 21-year-old midfielder endured an unproductive six months in his Spanish – homeland with Granada, where he made only six first-team appearances. Toral believes hooking up with Warburton for a second time in three years can allow him to salvage progress from this campaign and provide the impetus to be pushing for a place in Arsene Wenger’s – senior squad next summer.

Boston loads up on offence at NWSL draft, Lindsay Agnew first Canadian taken

The Boston Breakers loaded up on offence at the National Women’s Soccer League draft Thursday, taking four attack-minded players in the first round starting with Wisconsin star midfielder Rose Lavelle. Former Canadian under-20 forward Lindsay Agnew went in the second round to the Washington Spirit while Canadian international goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan and forward Nichelle Prince were chosen in the third round.

Why Rangers deserve a Grade C+ for their season so far

Joel Sked breaks down the season thus far for every team in our series of Ladbrokes Premiership mid-term report cards. The club sit second and are on course for a return to Europe, defeating Hearts and Aberdeen at home in December having recently lost against both earlier in the season.

Stanford quarterbacks update with Mark Rogers TV

“Burns, who fell out of the starting job midway through the season, is now expected to transfer – his next stop is not yet known – leaving redshirt freshman KJ Costello to run Stanford’s offense during spring practice. These are all major developments for the Cardinal because the position seemed to be one of the deepest places for talent at this time last year.

Steven Gerrard to be given the freedom of Liverpool

The ex-midfielder, now back home on Merseyside after an 18-month spell in Major League Soccer with the LA Galaxy, is to be awarded the city’s highest civic honour in recognition of his contribution to national and international football, as well as his charity work in helping disadvantaged children across the country. Gerrard was nominated by Mayor Joe Anderson and the decision is set to be formally agreed a city council meeting next week.

Charlton V Millwall at The Valley : Match Preview

Charlton V Millwall – view commentary, squad, and statistics of the game live. Karl Robinson expected to field new Addicks against Millwall Charlton boss Karl Robinson is expected to make changes for the visit of Millwall after a busy start to the January transfer window.

ESPNa s “Mike & Mike” reportedly is about to lose a Mike

For nearly two decades ESPN Radio has filled four hours of its morning airwaves with the musings of Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic Jr. Collectively known as “Mike & Mike,” the show, which debuted in 2000, quickly became a fan favorite and has aired each morning on ESPN2 since 2006. But those days are about to end, according to Sports Illustrated , which reported on Thursday that Greenberg is poised to headline his own show on ESPN, without Golic by his side.

Ovechkin Reaches 1,000 Points

Alexander Ovechkin wasted little time putting the puck in the net in Wednesday night’s matchup between the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins. It took Ovi all of 35 seconds to open the scoring for the game.

The Chargers’ relocation is just sad for everyone involved :0

Chargers owner Dean Spanos officially announced Thursday morning the franchise would move to Los Angeles for the start of next season. On the last leg of a 15-year battle with the local government over building a new stadium in downtown San Diego, which was shot down by a 57 percent vote, Spanos made the relocation plans official, agreeing to shell out $550 million for the move and $12 million to buy out its current stadium lease.

Social Scene: Old Ashvillians reunite for end of year drinks reception

In addition to speeches by headmaster Mark Lauder and Ashvillian Society president Kirstin Barnes, a set of new “sporting honours boards” – naming the captains of the college’s 1st X1 cricket team from 1914 through to 1977 – were unveiled by Colin Evans, who led the team in 1946 and again in 1947. Mr Evans, who travelled from his home in Scotland to attend the evening, was assisted in his task by four other former cricket captains – Peter Ingham, Richard Whiteley, Terry Elsworth and Rodger Middleton.

Pronghorn women blow past Sheridan

Top, Gillette’s Azhane Bufford goes up against Sheridan’s Ashlie Blackburn in the opening tip off Wednesday at the grand opening of the new Pronghorn Center. Gillette sophomore Angie Murnion goes up for a shot before being fouled by Sheridan’s Raelynn Keefer in the Pronghorns win over the Generals Wednesday night in the grand opening of the new Pronghorn Center.