Month: January 2017

Zverev’s win over Murray caps dramatic career comeback

Germany’s Mischa Zverev celebrates his victory over Britain’s Andy Murray during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. Germany’s Mischa Zverev hits a forehand to Britain’s Andy Murray during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017.

Gut remains perfect in super-G; Vonn struggles in 9th

United States’ Lindsey Vonn gets to the finish area after completing an alpine ski, women’s World Cup super-G, in Garmisch-Panterkirchen, Germany, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. Switzerland’s Lara Gut competes during an alpine ski, women’s World Cup super-G, in Garmisch-Panterkirchen, Germany, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017.

Max Scherzer receives 2016 Cy Young Award

Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer, shown during the 2016 season, won his second Cy Young Award. NEW YORK – The annual Baseball Writers Association of America awards dinner began with a montage, a season-in-summary highlight reel carefully crafted to spotlight each of the evening’s honorees.

High-octane entertainment as The Jive Aces return to Princes Theatre

SWINGING sextet and Britain’s Got Talent favourites The Jive Aces return to Clacton next week with their spectacular high-energy stage show. They’ve played to sell-out crowds at the Royal Albert Hall, Buckingham Palace, Glastonbury Festival and the London Olympics, and have performed in 40 countries, including major theatre tours in the USA.

Central Michigan’s Marcus Keene erupts for 50 points in win

The junior guard’s performance was the first 50-plus-game in NCAA DI since Nate Wolters scored 53 points for South Dakota State in 2013. The Central Michigan guard scored a career-high 50 points, including 10 three-pointers, as he helped the Chippewas rally to a 101-92 victory over Miami in front of a roaring home crowd at McGuirk Arena.

Sergio Ramos saves Real Madrid as fans target Ronaldo

Real Madrid’s defender Sergio Ramos celebrates after scoring during the Spanish league football match Real Madrid CF vs Malaga CF at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on January 21, 2017. / AFP / PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU Madrid: Sergio Ramos struck twice to get Real Madrid back to winning ways as the home fans targeted Cristiano Ronaldo in a 2-1 victory over Malaga at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.

Gabriel Jesus can’t be Manchester City saviour: Pep Guardiola

Manchester City’s Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus comes on to make his debut during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on January 21, 2017. AFP / Paul ELLIS Manchester, United Kingdom: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola warned against expecting too much from new arrival Gabriel Jesus after he made an eye-catching debut in their 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.

Djokovic to lead Serbia against Russia in Davis Cup

El serbio Novak Djokovic gesticula durante su derrota ante Denis Istomin en el Abierto de Australia el jueves, 19 de enero de 2017, en Melbourne. El serbio Novak Djokovic gesticula durante su derrota ante Denis Istomin en el Abierto de Australia el jueves, 19 de enero de 2017, en Melbourne.

Hill scores 30 as Jazz beat Pacers 109-100

George Hill insisted there was no extra motivation in facing his former team for the first time since being traded during the summer. Motivation or not, the Utah Jazz point guard torched the Indiana Pacers for one of his best games of the season.

Chen holds off 3-time champ to be U.S. champion

Karen Chen performs during the ladies free skate competition at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. Karen Chen performs during the ladies free skate competition at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo.

Gut remains perfect in super-G; Vonn struggles in 9th

United States’ Lindsey Vonn gets to the finish area after completing an alpine ski, women’s World Cup super-G, in Garmisch-Panterkirchen, Germany, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. United States’ Lindsey Vonn gets to the finish area after completing an alpine ski, women’s World Cup super-G, in Garmisch-Panterkirchen, Germany, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017.

Zverev’s win over Murray caps dramatic career comeback

Mischa Zverev still remembers one of his earliest losses to Andy Murray, when the two were rising juniors, just 17 years old, and playing in the semifinals of the 2004 U.S. Open boys’ tournament. More than 12 years later, Zverev tried the same tactics against Murray on a far bigger stage – and this time it worked.

Liverpool FC’s Alexander-Arnold’s mum cried after PL debut

MURRAY CRASHES OUT: World No 1’s Australian Open dream is over after shock defeat by Zverev… ranked 49 places below him! Pogba is making same mistakes as Depay… he must focus on what he does on the pitch rather than his clothes, hair and social media, warns legend Gullit BT presenter Humphrey insists Gerrard found it funny after his ‘slip’ joke at Liverpool legend’s expense on live TV Hopes of Federer fairytale build after 35-year-old legend battles past Nishikori in five sets to move step closer to 18th major A clear penalty not given, a Jesus strike that never was and two Lloris clangers… Man City left fuming after Spurs snatch draw in clash between title rivals that had it all Bravo just can’t save a shot, Lloris loses the plot and hot water bottles for City benchwarmers: Seven things you missed from the thriller at the Etihad Rooney the record breaker: Fantastic free-kick sees … (more)

Jordan Henderson confident Liverpool can bounce back from Swansea defeat

Liverpool face a pivotal few days in their season with captain Jordan Henderson insisting nothing should be read into one bad result. The Reds’ only win in 2017 has come against Sky Bet League Two side Plymouth in an FA Cup replay and Saturday’s 3-2 defeat at home to struggling Swansea showed a squad apparently struggling to cope with physical and mental fatigue.

Arsene Wenger has revealed just how highly he rates Danny Welbeck

Arsene Wenger has not held back in revealing how highly he rates Danny Welbeck, signifying the striker could play a major role in the second half of Arsenal ‘s season. The former Manchester United player has recently returned to action after recovering from the second of two long-term injuries that have halted his Arsenal career.