Day: January 14, 2017

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James DeGale is primed to prove his credentials as an elite fighter when he takes on Badou Jack in their world super-middleweight unification title bout in New York on Saturday night. IBF champion DeGale can lay claim to being the best combatant in the 168lb division if he walks away from the Barclays Center with two of the four major belts, with Jack currently holding the WBC strap.

Carmelo Anthony says he’s thankful for haters

Carmelo Anthony says he’s thankful for haters Carmelo Anthony loves his haters, and he loves sending cryptic messages on social media. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ixUNQv New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony during a break in action against the Chicago Bulls during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden.

Bracey scores 21, Louisiana Tech handles Old Dominion

DaQuan Bracey scored 21 points on a near perfect day of shooting and Louisiana Tech beat Old Dominion 75-63 on Saturday Bracey scores 21, Louisiana Tech handles Old Dominion DaQuan Bracey scored 21 points on a near perfect day of shooting and Louisiana Tech beat Old Dominion 75-63 on Saturday Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ixJNCE NORFOLK, Va. – DaQuan Bracey scored 21 points on a near perfect day of shooting and Louisiana Tech beat Old Dominion 75-63 on Saturday.

Women’s Top 25 Capsules

Women’s Top 25 Capsules Women’s Top 25 Capsules Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jK3YLi DALLAS – Top-ranked UConn broke its own NCAA record with its 91st consecutive victory, scoring the first 21 points and romping past SMU 88-48 on Saturday. Coach Geno Auriemma and the Huskies broke the record of 90 that his team first accomplished more than six years ago.

FGCU beats Lipscomb 84-80 behind Johnson’s 23 points

Zach Johnson scored 23 points and Demetris Morant had 15 as Florida Gulf Coast kept Lipscomb at bay with an 84-80 win on Saturday and seized control of first place in the Atlantic Sun. Florida Gulf Coast has won seven straight, with the last three coming on the road against conference foes.

McKnight erupts, Sacred Heart downs Bryant 112-110 in 3OT

Quincy McKnight scored a career-high 44 points, and Joseph Lopez had 19 points including the game winner on a layup with 2.8 seconds remaining as Sacred Heart outlasted Bryant 112-110 in triple overtime Saturday McKnight erupts, Sacred Heart downs Bryant 112-110 in 3OT Quincy McKnight scored a career-high 44 points, and Joseph Lopez had 19 points including the game winner on a layup with 2.8 seconds remaining as Sacred Heart outlasted Bryant 112-110 in triple overtime Saturday Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jK97mC SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Quincy McKnight scored a career-high 44 points, and Joseph Lopez had 19 points including the game winner on a layup with 2.8 seconds remaining as Sacred Heart outlasted Bryant 112-110 in triple overtime Saturday.

Howard over Maryland-Eastern Shore 74-66

Charles Williams scored 17 points as Howard broke a five-game skid with a 74-66 win over Maryland-Eastern Shore on Saturday Howard over Maryland-Eastern Shore 74-66 Charles Williams scored 17 points as Howard broke a five-game skid with a 74-66 win over Maryland-Eastern Shore on Saturday Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jKlKhO PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – Charles Williams scored 17 points as Howard broke a five-game skid with a 74-66 win over Maryland-Eastern Shore on Saturday.

TCU tops Iowa State 84-77 for 1st winning record in Big 12

Vladimir Brodziansky had 25 points and 14 rebounds, Brandon Parrish scored 15 points and TCU earned its first winning Big 12 record with an 84-77 victory over Iowa State TCU tops Iowa State 84-77 for 1st winning record in Big 12 Vladimir Brodziansky had 25 points and 14 rebounds, Brandon Parrish scored 15 points and TCU earned its first winning Big 12 record with an 84-77 victory over Iowa State Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ixKk7E FORT WORTH, Texas – Vladimir Brodziansky had 25 points and 14 rebounds, Brandon Parrish scored 15 points and TCU earned its first winning Big 12 record with an 84-77 victory over Iowa State on Saturday.

Ryan leads Falcons to NFC title game, beating Seattle 36-20

Matt Ryan looks very much like an MVP, throwing for 338 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Atlanta Falcons to the NFC championship game with a 36-20 win over the Seattle Seahawks Ryan leads Falcons to NFC title game, beating Seattle 36-20 Matt Ryan looks very much like an MVP, throwing for 338 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Atlanta Falcons to the NFC championship game with a 36-20 win over the Seattle Seahawks Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ixNsAg Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn reacts to play against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football divisional football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Atlanta.

Tyus Battle leads Syracuse in dominating 76-53 win over BC

Tyus Battle had a career-high 21 points and three steals and Syracuse scored 20 points off 20 Boston College turnovers to avenge an early-season loss by dominating the Eagles 76-53 Saturday Tyus Battle leads Syracuse in dominating 76-53 win over BC Tyus Battle had a career-high 21 points and three steals and Syracuse scored 20 points off 20 Boston College turnovers to avenge an early-season loss by dominating the Eagles 76-53 Saturday Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ixGNGv Syracuse’s Tyler Lydon, left, and Tyler Roberson, right, put pressure on Boston College’s Jerome Robinson, center, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. Syracuse won 76-53.

Dwyane Wade has big 4th quarter, leads Bulls past Pelicans

JANUARY 14: Jimmy Butler #21 of the Chicago Bulls is fouled while shooting by Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans at the United Center on January 14, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Hampton beats Delaware State in overtime

Jermaine Marrow scored 23 points and Lysander Bracey hit two 3-pointers in overtime, including the tiebreaker, and Hampton beat Delaware State 85-77 on Saturday Hampton beats Delaware State in overtime Jermaine Marrow scored 23 points and Lysander Bracey hit two 3-pointers in overtime, including the tiebreaker, and Hampton beat Delaware State 85-77 on Saturday Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ixN8lb DOVER, Del. – Jermaine Marrow scored 23 points and Lysander Bracey hit two 3-pointers in overtime, including the tiebreaker, and Hampton beat Delaware State 85-77 on Saturday.

Saints Offensive Line Not Terribly Offensive

Pro Football Focus Analyst Sam Monson published the site’s full ranking of all 32 offensive line unit s in the NFL in 2016, and concluded that the New Orleans Saints come in at #12 on the season. Sandwiched between the #13 Cincinnati Bengals and the #11 Buffalo Bills, here is what Monson wrote about the Saints front five.

Benitez rules out early Atsu exit

The Magpies boss says there is no chance of the Ghanaian cutting short his loan stint at St. James’ Park Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez believes his outfit are in good position to sign Christian Atsu on a permanent deal. The Ghanaian has been in impressive form since joining the Magpies on loan from Chelsea in August, having netted three times in 16 Championship appearances thus far.

It’s Ghana’s time to win Afcon trophy, says president Akufo-Addo

Ghana president has charged the Black Stars to end their trophy drought at the 2017 Africa Cup Nations in Gabon Ghana president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has thrown his support behind the Black Stars ahead of their participation at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. The four-time champions have been regular Afcon participants since 2006, reaching the semi-finals on six occasions and the final twice in 2010 and 2015.

Leicester City 0-3 Chelsea: Alonso scores twice as Costa-less Blues go seven clear

Antonio Conte’s men did not let the absence of their star striker affect them as they eased to three points at the King Power Stadium on Saturday Diego Costa’s absence had little impact on Chelsea’s title tilt as Marcos Alonso’s double saw them restore their seven-point advantage at the Premier League summit with a 3-0 win over Leicester City. The Spain striker, rumoured to be the target of a big-money bid from Chinese Super League outfit Tianjin Quanjian, was dropped after a reported bust-up with manager Antonio Conte and fitness coach Julio Tous in training this week.

Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Betis: Gaitan grabs three points for hosts

Diego Simeone’s side made it three wins in a row with a narrow success on home soil, cementing a standing inside the La Liga Champions League spots Nico Gaitan’s first-half goal proved decisive as Atletico Madrid stuttered to an unimpressive 1-0 La Liga win at home to a Real Betis side who pushed their hosts all the way on Saturday. Diego Simeone’s men looked a far sterner defensive unit than they did in Tuesday’s woeful 3-2 Copa del Rey second-leg defeat to Las Palmas, but going forward looked devoid of craft for long periods.

Conte vs Costa: Chelsea’s boss wins battle on and off the pitch

The Blues striker was left out of his side’s win in Leicester City but his manager’s decision was vindicated at the King Power Stadium Antonio Conte avoided a heap of pressure after Chelsea managed to win away to Leicester City without his talismanic striker, Diego Costa, after the pair fell out over a big-money offer from China. Marcos Alonso stepped up to provide the two killer blows against the Foxes, opening the scoring after Eden Hazard found him with a clever pass in the sixth minute and he soon doubled the lead with a shot from the edge of the box which deflected off Wes Morgan and squirmed past Kasper Schmeichel.

‘I don’t know how serious it is’ – Wenger confirms ankle injury for Giroud

The Arsenal boss has revealed that his France international striker was forced off against Swansea City after picking up a knock Arsene Wenger says Olivier Giroud suffered an ankle injury in Arsenal’s 4-0 victory away to Swansea City on Saturday. The France international scored his fourth goal in as many Premier League games to break the deadlock in the first half but immediately signalled to the bench that he was in some discomfort.

Bayern beat Mainz to win Telekom Cup

Javi Martinez headed the winner for the Bundesliga champions in a 2-1 victory on Saturday to secure the club’s third title in the competition Bayern Munich won their first trophy of 2017 on Saturday, lifting the Telekom Cup after Javi Martinez headed the winner in a 2-1 victory over Mainz. The Bundesliga champions, who beat Fortuna Dusseldorf 4-1 on penalties in their semi-final earlier in the day, took the lead in just the fourth minute.

Patriots-Texans hype video makes New England seem even more invincible

As if the Patriots weren’t terrifying enough as a divisional playoff opponent for the Texans, the NFL made a hype video that doesn’t exactly help Houston instill confidence in itself. As if the Patriots weren’t terrifying enough as a divisional playoff opponent for the Texans, the NFL made a hype video that, well, doesn’t exactly help Houston instill confidence in itself ahead of Saturday night’s game.

Corinthians just ‘waiting for’ Drogba’s signature

The Chelsea legend’s next move looks set to take him to Brazil, with the Ivorian poised to sign a 12-month contract after leaving Montreal Impact Corinthians are closing in on the signing of former Chelsea star Didier Drogba after director of football Flavio Adauto revealed they are just ‘waiting’ for the Ivorian’s signature. Drogba is without a club after his two-year spell at MLS club Montreal Impact came to an end in November as a result of falling out with coach Mauro Biello.

Costa no loss for Chelsea as EPL leader beats Leicester 3-0

Chelsea easily coped without top-scorer Diego Costa, sweeping aside fading champion Leicester 3-0 to go seven points clear in the English Premier League on Saturday. Marcos Alonso scored twice and Pedro Rodriguez headed in the third as Chelsea put its title bid back on track after a 13-match winning run ended at Tottenham in the previous game.