PLANS for a new all-weather racecourse in Newmarket have been unveiled as part of a 10-year 500 million investment plan by The Jockey Club. Cllr Amy Starkey, managing director of Newmarket Racecourse, told the News: “The overall project is very exciting for Newmarket and the local area.
Month: January 2017
Super Bowl LI: The five sexiest potential matchups
With eight teams left, the carousel of potential matchups for Super Bowl LI offers a fascinating journey into the universe of “What if?” With so many possibilities kicking around, they’ve asked me to cook up a list ranking my favorite would-be Super Bowl showdowns. Invariably, this will not comply with YOUR LIST, which will lead to an urge — in some — to tweet at the author with low-wattage jabs such as: YOUR DUMB , THIS LIST SUX and DO U EVEN WATCH FOOTBALL? The historical perks are obvious.
Can Clemson repeat as national champs? Final AP poll and early look at 2017
Clemson players celebrate after the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. Clemson won 35-31.
Bouchard advances to Sydney quarter-finals
Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard continued her resurgent run heading into the Australian Open with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Dominika Cibulkova on Tuesday to reach the quarter-finals at the Sydney International. Bouchard improved her career record to 4-1 against Cibulkova, who was ranked No.
Bacary Sagna apologises for ’10 against 12′ Instagram comment…
Let’s make it nine in a row! Manchester United stars arrive at their pre-match hotel ahead of tonight’s cup semi World Cup madness: 48 countries, 16 groups and shoot-outs to decide ALL draws… FIFA chiefs vote for bloated new format 10 years of domination: Ronaldo vs Messi era goes on and on The ultimate football fairytale? Last month, this kid was made redundant at the Bentley factory in Crewe.
Manchester United stars Wayne Rooney, Paul Pogba, Juan Mata and co…
Let’s make it nine in a row! Manchester United stars arrive at their pre-match hotel ahead of tonight’s cup semi World Cup madness: 48 countries, 16 groups and shoot-outs to decide ALL draws… FIFA chiefs vote for bloated new format 10 years of domination: Ronaldo vs Messi era goes on and on The ultimate football fairytale? Last month, this kid was made redundant at the Bentley factory in Crewe.
Barcelona hard at work for Athletic Bilbao clash after Lionel Messi & Co miss FIFA awards
Let’s make it nine in a row! Manchester United stars arrive at their pre-match hotel ahead of tonight’s cup semi World Cup madness: 48 countries, 16 groups and shoot-outs to decide ALL draws… FIFA chiefs vote for bloated new format 10 years of domination: Ronaldo vs Messi era goes on and on The ultimate football fairytale? Last month, this kid was made redundant at the Bentley factory in Crewe.
Let’s Play 2: NBA heads to London, Mexico City on Thursday
Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker goes up for a shot against Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Phoenix. The Cavaliers defeated the Suns 120-116.
is cj mccollum really that good?
“Noel makes a ton of sense; he is a gifted shot blocker who’s also capable of switching onto the perimeter, and he’s only 22 years old. Plus, Noel is a restricted free agent this summer, so the Blazers would have the ability to match any offer sheet he’s given.
Draft pairings you’re eyeing up?
Monk : Josh Jackson is an elite defensive prospect with awesome court vision. Can’t shoot, which is where the somewhat-one dimensional Malik Monk fits in.
Get To Know Signee Leah Church
… a world record, her performance gained traction on a variety of media platforms, including ESPN, Bleacher Report, Fox Sports, CBS Sports and Sports Illustrated to name a few. Hailing from Purlear, North Carolina, Church signed a National Letter of …
Garmin Fenix 5 preview: Mapping muscle added to outdoor adventurers’ dream smartwatch
Garmin has long been known as king of the hardcore outdoor smartwatch. And in the Fenix 5 – which, in 5X form only, adds mapping that the earlier Fenix 3 lacked – it’s giving customers more choice: with the standard size 5, smaller 5S and beast of the bunch 5X.
ESPN’s John Ireland: Lakers’ front office ‘like the roster,’ are unlikely to make a trade
With the trade deadline rapidly approaching, the conversation has started to transition from the ups and downs of the Los Angeles Lakers ‘ season. One thing that doesn’t look like it will be changing rapidly any time soon: Lakers’ roster.
What to watch in 2017: Clemson rebuild; Kellya s crossroads
The Crimson Tide came up just short of its fifth national championship in eight seasons under coach Nick Saban, losing to Clemson 35-31 in the College Football Playoff title game Monday night. But Alabama is likely start next season as the No.
Neil Cameron: When the FA Cup doesn’t matter any more then I’ll take…
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Malaysia delights in Mohd Faiz’s goal of the year award
Malaysian soccer fans heaped praise on Mohd Faiz Subri on Tuesday after the Penang FA player received the Puskas Award for the best goal of 2016 at a FIFA ceremony in Zurich. Mohd Faiz’s long-range, swerving free kick was overwhelmingly voted goal of the year and will restore some pride in Malaysian football, which has suffered a decline over the past four decades.
British qualifier Brydan Klein through to second round in Auckland
British qualifier Brydan Klein is through to the second round of the ASB Classic in Auckland after beating Argentina’s Facundo Bagnis. Australian-born Klein, ranked 324 in the world, looked to be on his way out as he trailed 5-2 in the third set after giving up four match points in the second, but hit back for a 6-1 6-7 7-6 victory against the world number 55. Elsewhere, fifth seed Albert Ramos-Vinolas was beaten 6-1 7-5 by Joao Sousa, while Yen-Hsun Lu of Taiwan battled back from a set down to triumph 4-6 7-6 7-6 against Russian youngster Karen Khachanov.
Hampshire’s Michael Carberry nearing return following cancer surgery
Former England batsman Michael Carberry could be set for a return to training just six months after being diagnosed with cancer. Hampshire announced in July that the 36-year-old had a cancerous tumour, forcing him to miss the second half of last season.
Russian gymnast Kudryavtseva retires aged 19
Kudryavtseva won 13 world championships from 2013 to 2015, making her the early favourite for the all-around gold medal at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, but a foot fracture disrupted her preparations. She had to settle for silver in Rio behind fellow Russian and friend Margarita Mamun following a rare mistake on her club routine.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, pictured, and Paul Pogba are among those Jose Mourinho will recall
Jose Mourinho has pledged to give Manchester United’s EFL Cup semi-final against Hull everything, despite this weekend’s mouth-watering clash with Liverpool looming large. United will look to extend an eight-match winning run in all competitions when the Premier League’s bottom side arrive at Old Trafford for Tuesday’s first leg.
Warriors’ Zaza Pachulia has Kerr _ not critics _ in his head
” Zaza Pachulia heard all the negative noise from his Golden State Warriors fans, and he began taking it personally. He was the new guy at the start of this NBA season, the lone non-All-Star in Golden State’s decorated starting lineup.
10 Things to Know for Today
The coffin of former Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, is carried on a truck surrounded by mourners during his funeral in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017. Hundreds of thousands of mourners have flooded the streets of Tehran, beating their chests and wailing in grief for Rafsanjani, who died over the weekend at the age of 82. The crowds have filled main thoroughfares of the capital as top government and clerical officials held a funeral service at Tehran University.
Log rolling, TABOR questions and other legislative expectations
“They say man is the only animal that laughs. Well, he’s also the only one with a legislature.”
Bayer Leverkusen forward ‘happy’ in Bundesliga amid Liverpool link
The former Manchester United forward has been linked with a move away from the Bundesliga outfit, with Liverpool and Chelsea reportedly keen. “Why would I like to stay in the Bundesliga? Because I feel good and I’m happy,” he told bundesliga.com.
Germany midfielder on Liverpool rumours
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Julian Brandt insists he ‘would not be scared’ to turn down a move to Liverpool or Bayern Munich. The 20-year-old is reportedly being monitored by Liverpool scouts as Jurgen Klopp looks to bolster his attacking options in wide areas.
Man charged with throwing flare onto pitch at Stourbridge FA Cup tie
A MAN has been charged by police after he threw a flare onto the pitch during Stourbridge’s FA Cup clash at Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday. Daniel David Ingram has been charged by Thames Valley Police with throwing a missile onto a football playing area under the football offences Act 1991.
Lionel Messi Statue Destroyed by Vandals After Standing Less Than 1 Year
A bronze statue of Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been cut in half by vandals less than a year after it was unveiled in a statement from the Buenos Aires city government did not reveal the identity of any known suspects but stated that the statue would be repaired: sculpture of Messi was unveiled in June last year, just days after the Barcelona star had announced his retirement from the international game following Argentina’s defeat in the 2016 Copa America final, per BBC News . Argentina are struggling in the CONMEBOL qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup – they lie fifth in the South American standings.
Maria Sharapova set for professional comeback at Porsche Grand Prix in April
Maria Sharapova will make her professional tennis comeback following her doping ban at the Porsche Grand Prix in Stuttgart in April. The former world number one is serving a 15-month ban after testing positive for cardiac drug meldonium last January and is eligible to compete again on April 26. The Stuttgart tournament is an obvious comeback event given Porsche is one of her main sponsors, b ut it had been thought she would not be able to play because it starts two days before her suspension runs out.
Nick Kyrgios courts more controversy with “explanatory” Donald Trump T-shirt
… ahead of the start of the Australian Open next week, returned to his dressing room and changed back into his branded sports top after the interview. He was fined twice by the Association of Tennis Professionals, firstly for an on-court remark about …
How DeGale & Jack matched up
James DeGale and Badou Jack go to face-to-face in a huge unification fight this weekend but they’ve never been far apart. From the Olympics, to four common foes, to brotherly love, we take a look at the same footsteps the super-middleweight stars have trodden… The pinnacle of amateur boxing saw both fighters make an impact at the 2008 Beijing Games – one making history outside the ring, and the other winning the ultimate prize.
O O Seven set for weekend return
Nicky Henderson could give O O Seven the chance to get his season back on track at either Warwick or Huntingdon this weekend. The seven-year-old was an impressive winner at Cheltenham on his chase debut in November but fluffed his lines when stepped up to three miles and Grade Two company at Doncaster last month.
Christiano Ronaldo wins the FIFPro best player of the award beating Lionel Messi1 hour ago
… the prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “It was a year that was magnificent at a personal level and at a sports level.” Meanwhile, Ranieri, 65, was crowned the best coach of the year award beating Zinedine Zidane of Real Madrid and Fernando …
North Carolina QB Mitch Trubisky declares for NFL draft
The move is part of a rapid rise for a player who had never started a college game until this season but is now projected as a potential first-round pick. “I know I could’ve come back to North Carolina and they would’ve prepared me and got me ready for next year,” Trubisky said.
Manning, Spurrier enter College Football Hall of Fame
Peyton Manning and his Southeastern Conference nemesis, former Florida coach Steve Spurrier, will go into the College Football Hall of Fame together. The rest of the new Hall of Fame class of 13 players and coaches announced Monday includes Southern California Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart, San Diego State running back Marshall Faulk and Danny Ford, who coached Clemson to its only national championship.
Davis dominates, Pelicans roll past depleted Knicks 110-96
Davis had 40 points and 18 rebounds before leaving with a left hip injury in the New Orleans Pelicans’ 110-96 victory over the Knicks, who started the game without Rose and lost Carmelo Anthony to an ejection. Rose was absent for reasons that remained unclear.
Hellebuyck gets 3rd shutout of season, Jets beat Flames 2-0
Connor Hellebuyck made 28 saves for his third shutout of the season as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Calgary Flames 2-0 on Monday night. Dustin Byfuglien and Blake Wheeler scored for the Jets, winners of three of their last four games.
Why the Home Run Has Lost Its Luster on the MLB Free-Agent Market
That’s a decent payday, but it’s well below the four years and $92 million MLB Trade Rumors projected. found a home.
Phil Jackson is silently watching the Knicks burn :0
After the Knicks’ humiliating 110-96 loss to the Pelicans at the Garden, the Knicks’ eighth loss in the last nine games, Joakim Noah was the only Knicks player or official who said he spoke to the missing guard. Rose was at the morning shootaround, but did not show up to the game and did not contact the Knicks.
Luongo stops 28 shots for 73rd shutout, Panthers beat Devils
Roberto Luongo didn’t get too excited after his latest shutout. He is more concerned with getting the Florida Panthers back in the Stanley Cup playoff race.
Mitchell, Ugba help Grambling St beat Alcorn St 67-62
Avery Ugba had 19 points, on 6-of-9 shooting, and nine rebounds, Ervin Mitchell scored 20 and Grambling State snapped a four-game skid against Alcorn State with a 67-62 win on Monday night. Ugba and Remond Brown scored four points apiece during a 10-0 run to open the second half that gave the Tigers a 40-27 lead with 17:06 left.