Month: January 2017

M.S. Dhoni has taken ‘brave’ decision : Madan Lal

New Delhi , Jan. 4: Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal, on Thursday, calling the decision taken by Mahendra Singh Dhoni to step down as captain from limited overs format as brave, saying that it has been taken keeping the 2019 ODI World Cup in mind. [NK Cricket] “I appreciate the decision.

Wozniacki beaten in ASB Classic quarterfinals

” The ASB Tennis Classic was shorn of the last of its big-name contenders on Thursday when former world No.1 Caroline Wozniacki wasted a match-winning position and lost 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the quarterfinals to Germany’s Julia Goerges. The tournament had boasted the strongest field in its history when four former No.

Darryl Eales sets Oxford United target for second half of the season

Thousands of Oxford United fans swarm on to the pitch to celebrate promotion following their victory over Wycombe Wanderers last season Picture: Naomi Herring WHEN it comes to looking ahead to 2017 on the field, the biggest challenge facing Oxford United is how on earth you can follow-up 2016. As far as problems go, it is not a bad one for Darryl Eales to ponder after a 12 months where potential turned into success.

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.

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.

FAMU holds off Howard 78-66 behind Barham’s 21 points

Marcus Barham scored 21 points with five 3-pointers, Derrick Dandridge added 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and Florida A held off Howard 78-66 on Wednesday night in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opener. Plagued by injuries, Howard saw the return of preseason Player of the Year James Daniel and team-leading scorer James Miller.

Ingram scores 25 as Loyola of Chicago beats N. Iowa 77-66

Donte Ingram scored 25 points and Milton Doyle flirted with a triple-double with 13 points, eight rebounds and eight assists as Loyola of Chicago defeated Northern Iowa 77-66 on Wednesday night. Ingram was 9 of 13 from the field, making a career-high five 3-point shots and finished at 20 points or better for the third time in five games.

Douse leads Canisius over Quinnipiac 83-77

Kiefer Douse scored a career-high 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds on Wednesday night – his first career double-double – and Canisius beat Quinnipiac 83-77. The Golden Griffins took the first double-digit lead of the game at 77-66 with a 9-1 run capped by Isaiah Reese’s pair of free throws with 2:50 left.

Wichita State beats Drake 90-65 behind Morris, Smith

Shaquille Morris scored 13 points, Daishon Smith added 13 with three 3-pointers, and Wichita State used a big first half to beat Drake 90-65 on Wednesday night to win its fourth straight and improve its all-time record against the Bulldogs to 41-4. Landry Shamet added 11 points, Markis McDuffie had 10 and grabbed 11 rebounds, and the Shockers outrebounded Drake 54-28, including 18-5 on offensive boards, resulting in 26 second-chance points.

Saints sign two players out of the CFL

After adding defensive backs Delvin Breaux and Erik Harris out of the CFL the last two seasons, the team went back North on Wednesday evening and signed linebacker Adam Bighill and defensive back Forrest Hightower out of the league. A five-time CFL All-Star, Bighill, 28, has recorded 489 tackles, 33 sacks, eight interceptions and eight forced fumbles over 99 games in the CFL.

Southern women come out flat in overtime, lose to Texas Southern

Southern’s Briana Green drives past Texas Southern’s Artavia Ford on her way to the basket, Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at Southern University’s F.G. Clark Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Southern’s Briana Green drives past Texas Southern’s Artavia Ford on her way to the basket, Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at Southern University’s F.G. Clark Center in Baton Rouge, LA.

WSU coach Gregg Marshall talks about his team’s 90-65 win over Drake

Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall talks about his team’s 90-65 rout over Drake Wednesday night at Koch Arena. KU coach Bill Self talked about the last-second shot that gave the Jayhawks a 90-88 win over K-State on Tuesday night Svi Mykhailiuk, Josh Jackson and Landen Lucas talk about their last-second win over Kansas State on Tuesday at Allen Fieldhouse.

Titans fire both their receivers coaches

Titans coach Mike Mularkey spent time during 2016 offseason talking about the need to see more from the team’s wide receivers. He’s kicking off the 2017 offseason with a search for wide receivers coaches who he believes can bring more to the team than the ones they worked with this year.

Richard Sherman officially launches media boycott

Last week, Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman opted not to conduct his weekly podium press conference . But he still spoke to the media from his locker, in order to explain that he won’t be talking – and to promise that we’ll all miss him when he’s gone.

Bears seek answers on rash of injuries

… to do that. “We’re going to research and analyze. We have meetings set up. We’re going to look at other teams, other sports, everything from the training room to the strength-and-conditioning room to what we do on the field, practice schedules; …

The latest candidates to ride the NFL head coach carousel

With close to 20 percent of the NFL needing to fill a head coach vacancy, the quest for the best candidate should be just as competitive as usual The latest candidates to ride the NFL head coach carousel With close to 20 percent of the NFL needing to fill a head coach vacancy, the quest for the best candidate should be just as competitive as usual Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2j5XK8h FILE – In this Sept. 22, 2016, file photo, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels encourages players during warm ups before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass.

Why an ex-Texans CB may be rooting for the Raiders

Why an ex-Texans CB may be rooting for the Raiders The offseason struggle is real. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2hU7eWI Charles James II #31 of the Houston Texans warms up before the game between the Houston Texans and the San Diego Chargers at NRG Stadium on November 27, 2016 in Houston, Texas.

Cowboys sign former top 10 pick Cooper for depth on line

The Dallas Cowboys have signed guard Jonathan Cooper, hoping the top 10 pick from 2013 can provide depth in the playoffs on the injury-plagued left side of the line Cowboys sign former top 10 pick Cooper for depth on line The Dallas Cowboys have signed guard Jonathan Cooper, hoping the top 10 pick from 2013 can provide depth in the playoffs on the injury-plagued left side of the line Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2j5ZMW8 FRISCO, Texas – The Dallas Cowboys have signed guard Jonathan Cooper, hoping the top 10 pick from 2013 can provide depth in the playoffs on the injury-plagued left side of the line.