Perth Scorchers coach Justin Langer says he will do everything he can to ensure veteran batsman Michael Klinger gets a long-awaited call-up into Australia’s Twenty20 squad. The 36-year-old is yet to earn international honours, despite his outstanding domestic career in first-class, one-day, and Twenty20 ranks.
Month: January 2017
Serena taking it one major at a time after clinching open record
Serena Williams is not prepared to put a number on the haul of majors she might end up winning after claiming her 23rd title with her Australian Open triumph. Serena, who won her first major at the US Open in 1999, drew level with Graf’s tally of 22 at Wimbledon last year and edged ahead of the German with her 6-4, 6-4 victory over her sister Venus on Rod Laver Arena on Saturday.
Video: How snooker’s Stephen Hendry is being tipped as a poker star
… his opponent any encouragement. “At the top level, dedication is imperative in both,” he said. “They’re individual sports, both of them. You have to spend hours, in snooker, honing your technique so it’s repetitive, so it’s automatic, so when you …
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The Vanderbilt Commodores got a chance at redemption Saturday, finding themselves in the same situation a game after blowing a 15-point lead in the second half. This time, the Commodores hit 7 of 10 free throws in the final minute, and Vanderbilt stopped a skid by holding off Iowa State 84-78 in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge.
UVM Women Pull Away Late to Beat Stony Brook
Sydney Smith had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds and three other Catamounts had at least nine points as Vermont topped Stony Brook 53-43 at Patrick Gymnasium on Saturday. Candice Wright led all scorers with 15 points in addition to three blocks.
Webb, Reynolds have strong connection in Senior Bowl win
Davis Webb looked for Josh Reynolds on his initial third-down play Saturday, found him again on his next pass and a third time for a long touchdown. It’s just like the California quarterback predicted the night before the Senior Bowl, when that connection with the Texas A&M wide receiver helped the South to a 16-15 victory over the North.
Stacy Lewis, Lexi Thompson share LPGA Tour lead
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas – Stacy Lewis had two back-nine eagles Saturday in the LPGA Tour’s season-opening Pure Silk Bahamas Classic to again put herself in position to end a long winless streak. Lewis shot a 10-under 63 at Ocean Club to match Thompson atop the leaderboard at 23-under 196, one off the tour 54-hole record for relation to par set by Annika Sorenstam in Japan in the 2003 Mizuno Classic.
Cavanaugh, George Washington rallies past Saint Louis, 63-55
Tyler Cavanaugh scored 18 points and George Washington erased an 11-point second-half deficit and earned its third straight win, beating Saint Louis, 63-55 on Saturday afternoon. Jaren Sina gave the Colonials the lead for good with a 3-pointer with 1:59 left to make it 56-53, and Yuta Watanabe and Cavanaugh combined to hit 5 of 6 from the line in the final minute to keep the Billikens at bay.
King-hit by Stoke Nayland as they maintain their lead at top of the 50-over points table
Stoke Nayland welcomed back Marty King to the bowler’s crease on Saturday as a key component in their hard-fought four-wicket win over Waimea Toi Toi United in the Nelson premier 50-over cricket series. It was the experienced King’s first outing of the summer as a substitute for Nelson representative bowler Dylan Eginton and he delivered on cue at the Marsden Rec, taking an impressive 4-27 off his 10 overs to help restrict WTTU to 181 off 49.1 overs.
a Unwelcome axis of influencea loomed over Olympic boxing competition in Rio, investigation finds
… ” Marissa Payne writes for The Early Lead, where she focuses on what she calls the “cultural anthropological” side of sports, a.k.a. “mostly the fun stuff.”
High school basketball result: Whale Branch boys vs. North Charleston
Whale Branch 66, North Charleston 42: Xyion Youmans tallied 12 points and four other Warriors also scored in double figures on the way to Whale Branch’s ninth victory in its past 10 games. Camrin Miller, Kenny Brown, George Delaney and Daijion Galloway added 11 points apiece for Whale Branch , which rose to No.5 in the latest Class 2A coaches rankings.
Behind Enemy Lines: Land-Grant Holy Land Discusses Ohio State Buckeyes – Iowa Hawkeyes Basketball
Iowa hoops haven’t been quite up to par lately, but they have a great chance to right the ship tonight against the Buckeyes in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. There isn’t a whole lot of buzz surrounding Ohio State’s basketball team these days, but they have the capability to beat just about anyone on any given night.
But Daaaaad!!?? It’s Shark Week
Read it and weep. Oh yeah? So what. I don’t believe in ‘RECS’ or comments… An’ there should be no ranking system for Fan Posts anyways.
Another possible GM candidate for the 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are conducting follow-up interviews with George Paton on Friday and Terry McDonough on Saturday, and will hopefully get something sorted out at that point. However, if neither candidate works out, the team will have to consider other options.
White, Gillon lead Syracuse past No. 6 FSU 82-72
Syracuse’s John Gillon, right, under pressure from Florida State’s CJ Walker, left, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. Syracuse’s John Gillon, right, under pressure from Florida State’s CJ Walker, left, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017.
Okogie scores at buzzer, Jackets upset Notre Dame 62-60
Notre Dame guard Matt Farrell drives between Georgia Tech’s Quinton Stephens and Tadric Jackson in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, in Atlanta. Notre Dame guard Matt Farrell drives between Georgia Tech’s Quinton Stephens and Tadric Jackson in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, in Atlanta.
Perth Scorchers hit Sydney for six in Big Bash triumph
Michael Klinger hits out during his innings of 71 not out, as Perth Scorchers beat Sydney Sixers in BBL final. Photo/Photosport Perth Scorchers have claimed their third Big Bash crown, after a dominant win over the Sydney Sixers at the WACA.
Juan Carlos Paredes is nearing a move to Olympiakos. Picture: Action Images
Juan Carlos Paredes’ Watford career looks to be coming to an end with the Ecuadorian in discussions with Greek champions Olympiakos. Scottish side Rangers had been linked with a move for the exiled defender, but it appears south Europe will be his next destination with the defender’s representatives in talks with officials in Athens.
Serena Williams defeats sister Venus to win record 23rd grand slam title
Serena Williams rewrote tennis history books once again, this time with sister Venus across the net and her fiance Alexis Ohanian watching from the stands. When Serena beat her older sibling in the Australian Open final 6-4 6-4, she collected a 23rd grand slam title to surpass Steffi Graf for the Open Era lead.
Lazio lose to Chievo despite dominating Serie A match
” Lazio’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League took a blow as it conceded a late goal to lose 1-0 at home to Chievo Verona, whose goalkeeper Stefano Sorrentino was in imperious form on Saturday. Lazio dominated but failed to score without suspended striker Ciro Immobile, who has netted three goals in his last four matches, and it was made to pay for its missed opportunities.
The Offseason is a Time for Hype
The 2017 MLB season is still a few months away, but Cleveland Indians fans are anxious for the start of what could be another magical season. The Cleveland Indians are so active both in the community and on social media, that they are tricking us all into believing baseball season starts soon.
FA Cup: Wolves shocks Liverpool, Son saves Spurs from upset
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Richard Stearman, celebrates scoring his side’s first goal of the game with his team-mates during the English FA Cup, fourth round match Liverpool vs Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield, Liverpool, Engla… . Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Richard Stearman, celebrates scoring his side’s first goal of the game with his teammates during the FA Cup, fourth round soccer match between Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers, at Anfield, in Liver… LONDON – Liverpool’s season continues to implode after second-tier side Wolverhampton Wanderers inflicted the latest setback in the FA Cup on Saturday.
Live updates: Warriors vs. Clippers, Saturday at
Get the latest score and analysis from our live feed on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. as the Warriors face the Los Angeles Clippers at Oracle. The Warriors return home following a 3-1 road trip and may be without the services of two-time MVP Stephen Curry, who is listed as questionable with quad soreness.
A’s head back to Oakland for FanFest, new stadium up next?
… and in those 50 years the facility, jointly shared with the Raiders, has gone from one of the best of many multi-use sports stadiums in the country to the only one still housing both an MLB and an NFL franchise. Both clubs consider the Coliseum …
La Liga: Lacklustre Atletico Madrid held at Alaves
Diego Simeone fielded a full-strength team against Alaves but he watched his side get outplayed by the Basques, who are without a win in the league in 2017. Atletico Madrid’s troubles away from home continued when they were held to a goalless draw at Alaves on Saturday, dropping points on the road for a second consecutive week and losing Uruguay international Jose Maria Gimenez to injury.
Matchups For The Falcons-Patriots Super Bowl
Atlanta led the NFL in points by a wide margin, thanks to a career year from QB Matt Ryan , who along with WR Julio Jones are All-Pros. If that combination comes close to its production during the season and, in particular, the nine connections for 180 yards and two TDs in the NFC championship game against Green Bay, the Falcons will be difficult to stop.
Will attendance boom hit Cleveland Indians in 2017? Hey, Hoynsie
Do you have a question that you’d like to have answered in Hey, Hoynsie? Submit it here or Tweet him at @hoynsie. Hey, Hoynsie: Has the front office indicated if 2017 will be the year for a big attendance boom at Progressive Field? – Nick Walsh, Cleveland.
Super Bowl comes as Houston recovering from latest oil bust
In May 2013, when Houston was awarded the right to host this year’s Super Bowl, the city’s economy was booming as many of the oil and gas companies that call Houston home and have earned it the nickname “the energy capital of the world” were riding high on a wave of oil selling at more than $100 a barrel. But that wave soon collapsed.
Aboriginal people kept in ‘The Human Zoo’
Murder of Righteous Brothers star’s ex-wife is finally SOLVED: California police identify killer 40 years after she was raped and strangled with her pantyhose using controversial DNA test Panic at the borders: Airport officials are ALREADY turning away visa holders and refugees affected by Trump immigration ban as top firms like Google urge middle eastern workers to return to the U.S. immediately Trump’s ‘extreme vetting’ measures deny visas and immigration to State Sponsors of Terror, end ALL refugee resettlement for 120 days and freeze Syrians out until further notice ‘Everything will be positive’: Russia reveals high hopes for first Trump-Putin call today as President plans to discuss lifting sanctions Former KGB general who helped MI6 spy compile the Donald Trump dirty dossier is found dead in the back of his car amid claims of a Kremlin cover up ‘I didn’t care.
2017 Pro Bowl game time, channel, stream, Buffalo Bills players
The 2017 Pro Bowl takes place Sunday night and there are a bunch of Buffalo Bills participating in the big game this year. There are various ways for you to catch the game and we run them down here.
Venus’ run to a Grand Slam final is victory in itself
United States’ Venus Williams, rear, embraces her sister Serena after Serena won the women’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. United States’ Venus Williams answers questions at a press conference following her loss to sister Serena in the women’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017.
Leading ladies are the star turns: Serena
Tennis: Serena Williams has know won more Grand Slam titles than any other woman, after defeating her sister, Venus, in straight sets. Names like men’s finalist and 17-time grand slam winner Roger Federer and Australian legend Rod Laver are often thrown up, but Williams – who won her 23rd grand slam title at the Australian Open on Saturday night – said that she, Martina Navratilova and Steffi Graf all deserve to be top of the discussion.
Marine v Stafford Rangers Team News | Boro make Three changes to starting Xi, including a debut
Boro are looking to bounce back from losing to Grantham Town in their last league game, and as they look for goals, new signing Steven Craig comes in for his debut. He starts alongside Kyle Perry in a 4-4-2 formation, with Kris Taylor dropping to the bench.
2017 Morris County Wrestling Tournament: Full coverage from Saturday’s action
Delbarton , No. 2 in the NJ.com Top 20, is the favorite to win its ninth straight team title, but Mendham is currently the leader heading into the quarterfinals with 62.5 points while Hanover Park and Delbarton are second and third, respectively.
Closing Time
The richest draft in the history of the NBA took place on June 26, 2003 in New York, New York. The draft was young talented and deep.
How to watch Providence vs. Marquette 2017: Game time, online streaming, TV channel, odds and preview
It feels like forever ago that the Marquette Golden Eagles had this much optimism around them. In the ‘new era’ of the Big East Conference, they’ve yet to return to the NCAA Tournament , a feat that would have seemed unimaginable for a program that, for much of the 2000s, found the tourney almost like a second home.
How to watch Butler vs. Georgetown 2017: Game time, TV schedule, odds and more
With Creighton still reeling from Maurice Watson’s ACL injury and Xavier struggling as well, this was a perfect time for a team to emerge from the rest of the Big East. So far, it seems like the Butler Bulldogs have answered that call.
Syracuse QB commit Tommy DeVito will sign with Orange at ESPN
When we were previewing what to expect for the Syracuse Orange’s National Signing Day, we included an off-hand mention of some fanfare around Tommy DeVito. A school gym ceremony, cool video clip from Syracuse — something along those lines.
Yankees Great Ron Guidry Resurfaces And Packs A Wallop
Any Yankees player who earns not one, but two, nicknames have to be declared one of the most popular players ever to take the stage at Yankee Stadium. Whether you know him as “Louisiana Lightning” or simply, “The Gator,” you will remember him with a fondness for very few of those who wore the Pinstripes.
SITO Mobile, Ltd. (SITO) Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research to Sell
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