Chris Eubank Jnr insists he will not rest until he “rights the wrong” of his defeat by Billy Joe Saunders, despite the fact he is just two days away from fighting Renold Quinlan. The 27-year-old has long spoken of his belief that victory on Saturday against little-known Australian Quinlan, for the lightly-regarded IBO super-middleweight title, will open numerous opportunities for him because of its presence on ITV Box Office.
Day: February 2, 2017
NFL Free Agency: TE Jack Doyle a fit for New York Giants?
There is a widespread, and in my view correct, belief that the New York Giants must try to upgrade the tight end position heading into 2017. The upcoming NFL Draft appears to be deep at the position, and we have already talked at length about some of the possibilities.
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Canadians, we like to smugly remind ourselves, are generally free from the crushing yoke of U.S.-style campaign spending. Last year, a single Pennsylvania Senate race racked up $150 million CDN in partisan spending.
Preview: Blackhawks-Coyotes
… best Chicago has to offer. 670 The Score is part of CBS Radio, a division of CBS Corp. Click here for all your local sports stories Send [] The Chicago Blackhawks aren’t getting much bang for their buck from their vaunted second line, with Artem …
VIDEO: Cycling vs public transport from Crystal Palace to King’s…
Two men, two modes of transport and one objective – to race from Crystal Palace in south London to King’s Cross in north London in the fastest time. One of them was on a bike, the other was using Overground and Underground trains to get across the capital.
ARCI Forms Integrity Compliance Certification Panel
Three former racing regulators – Steve Barham, of Oregon; Bennett Liebman, of New York; and Allan Monat, of Illinois – will comprise the independent panel the Association of Racing Commissioners International has formed to certify compliance with key integrity standards each year. Judy Wagner, ARCI chair, made the appointments this week, noting that each of the appointees is independent of any racing interest or regulatory agency.
Major Link Soccer – Sacramento’s Chaotic Bid
Sacramento to MLS seemed completely inevitable right until the moment the bid all but fell apart. It seems that there has been a split between the Sacramento Republic and the group that put in the bid.
Super Bowl LI Prediction 2017: Devonta Freeman Is Atlanta Falcons Key To Victory
… the first quarter in the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports If Kyle Shanahan can help get Freeman going in the first couple drives with 4-5 yard runs, the game could be over before you know …
Bournemouth lose top scorer Wilson for rest of the season
LONDON: Bournemouth’s top goalscorer Callum Wilson has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury in training, the Premier League side said on Thursday.” We are all devastated for Callum,” manager Eddie Howe told the club website after scans confirmed the striker had ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee on Wednesday.”
Zola: ‘Juventus aren’t unbeatable’
Gianfranco Zola tells Inter that Juventus aren’t “unbeatable” and discusses Frank Lampard. Sunday night sees the Nerazzurri travel to Turin for a showdown with the League leaders, and the former Chelsea man believes they can get a result.
Dagenham & Redbridge blog: Hopefully a return to home comforts for Daggers
Dagenham & Redbridge will hope they can host their first game at Victoria Road since January 2 when they welcome Chester this weekend. Daggers’ last match at home was due to be against Bromley on January 21, but that was called off just two-and-a-half hours before kick-off because of a frozen pitch.
Peter Crouch (right) has become the 26th player to score 100 Premier League goals.
Peter Crouch spoke of his joy at joining some of his heroes in the “prestigious club” of players to have scored 100 Premier League goals after the veteran Stoke striker reached the landmark in Wednesday’s 1-1 draw with Everton. The 36-year-old registered his century with a close-range finish in the seventh minute at the Bet365 Stadium before celebrating the milestone by performing his well-known ‘robot’ dance routine.
Centurion Crouch certain he still has a lot more to offer
REUTERS: Stoke City striker Peter Crouch dismissed talks of retirement and said there is still a lot more to come after he scored his 100th Premier League goal during Wednesday’s 1-1 draw with Everton.The 36-year-old brought up his century of goals almost 15 years on from opening his account for Aston Villa against Newcastle Untied in April 2002 with a simple finish early in the first half at the bet365 Stadium.” I’m really pleased.
Are West Ham back to square one after second Man City mauling?
Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne scores his side’s first goal of the game during the Premier League match at London Stadium. After the excellent victories over Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough there was a real sense of optimism in the air for Wednesday’s game against Manchester City.
Former Chelsea, England midfielder Lampard retires at 38
Frank Lampard retired from soccer on Thursday, ending a 21-year career in which he won every major honour at club level with Chelsea and established himself as the Premier League’s highest-scoring midfielder. Renowned for his professionalism, work rate and the timing of his runs into the penalty box, the 38-year-old Lampard will go down as one of the greats of the Premier League era.
NBA Trade Deadline 2017: 10 Trade Targets Who Could Shape Playoff Picture
Carmelo Anthony doesn’t want to leave the New York Knicks. Not so much because he thinks the team is awesome “That’s more what I care about, my family,” Anthony told Newsday ‘s Al Iannazzone .
Southampton, Bournemouth hit by injuries to key players
Southampton and Bournemouth lost key players to long-term injuries on Thursday in a big blow to their Premier League campaigns. Virgil van Dijk will be out for up to three months with an ankle injury, Southampton manager Claude Puel said, meaning the centre back will definitely miss the League Cup final against Manchester United on Feb. 26. “It’s an important problem and difficult for us,” Puel said.
Brad Marchand’s Dirty Hits Are Piling Up and the NHL Is OK With That
… rk, Stephen holds a master’s degree in public communications. Money well spent? I’d say so. These days he jokes about sports on the Internet. Professionally.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Houston Rockets Betting Odds, Analysis, NBA Pick
The Atlanta Hawks will try to rebound from a blowout loss to the Miami Heat when they visit the Houston Rockets as big underdogs Thursday in the second game of a back-to-back. The Hawks fell 116-93 at Miami for the Heat’s ninth win in a row and will now face a Rockets team they have beaten six straight times.
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Betting Odds, Analysis, NBA Pick
The Los Angeles Clippers will attempt to end an eight-game series skid against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday as big home underdogs. Not only that, but the short-handed Clippers will also be looking to avenge an embarrassing 144-98 loss at Golden State as 13-point road dogs last Saturday on national television.
Five Super Bowl Prop Bets That Could Make You Money
… starting The Big Lead in 2006. It was sold in 2010 and acquired by USA Today in 2012. Jason can also be heard on Fox Sports Radio, Saturday mornings from 6-9 am EST.
James Franklin Talks 2017 Recruiting Class
All the hard work and time on the road paid off for James Franklin and his Penn State staff on National Signing Day. The Nittany Lions inked another strong class, currently ranked No.
Gabriel Jesus surprised by how well he has adapted to Premier League football
Jesus formed part of a youthful three-pronged attack with Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling at the London Stadium, and the exciting trio simply tore the Hammers apart. “I’m very happy for the goal, very happy for the performance and especially for the win,” Jesus told City TV.
Former Chelsea and England star Frank Lampard announces retirement from football
“Whilst I have received a number of exciting offers to continue playing at home and abroad, at 38 I feel now is the time to begin the next chapter in my life,” he said. “Looking forward, I’m grateful to the FA for the opportunity to study for my coaching qualifications and I look forward to pursuing the off-field opportunities that this decision opens.”
moody pleased tocapture targets
COLCHESTER United have signed some quality players in the transfer window who will make a difference for them, according to Iain Moody. The U’s Head of Player Resources says he is happy with the business the club have done after adding a further three players to their squad prior to the window closing, on Tuesday.
Moody – U’s have signed players who will make a difference
Productive – U’s Head of Player Resources Iain Moody and director of football Tony Humes helped the club enjoy a profitable transfer window with several new signings. Picture: WARREN PAGE Colchester United have signed some quality players in the transfer window who will make a difference for them, according to Iain Moody.
Juventus gets $3.7M to top UEFA table of Euro 2016 payments
Juventus’ midfielder Sami Khedira celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during a Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Sassuolo, at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia, Italy, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. NYON, Switzerland – Juventus got nearly 3.5 million euros from UEFA to top the list of club payments for releasing players for the 2016 European Championship.
GP2 on track for F2 rebranding following Liberty takeover
The GP2 Series is on track to be rebranded as the FIA’s new Formula 2 championship in time for the start of the 2017 season. With Liberty Media having taken control of F1 from CVC, which had controlled the GP2 and GP3 Series since 2007, it now possesses the two F1 support series as part of its portfolio.
The Latest: Charter school backer seeks rejection of DeVos
D… . FILE In this April 20, 2016 file photo, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington.
Transfer rumours: Griezmann to Man United, Ibra to Napoli?
… despite failing to get a move from the Premier League champions in the January transfer window, he told Sky Sports on Wednesday. The 30-year-old Argentine, who was not available for Tuesday’s 1-0 loss at Burnley because of a thigh injury, handed in …
New Zealand to launch urgent inquiry into Napier washout
IMAGE: Ground staff tend to the covers prior to the second One-day International between New Zealand and Australia at McLean Park in Napier, New Zealand. Photograph: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images ew Zealand Cricket and local authorities have agreed to an urgent inquiry to determine why the second one-day international between the hosts and Australia was abandoned on Thursday without a ball being bowled.
The Pyramid Rating System’s All-Time Cleveland Indians
In our latest installment of the Pyramid Rating System all-time team series, we stay in the American League Central and head east to the shores of Lake Erie and one of the original American League teams, the Cleveland Indians. Because of the city-centric nature of this exercise, the Indians also get credit for the franchise history of the Cleveland Spiders, making them effectively the oldest team in the American League, missing out on only the 1900 season.
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And there was a collective sigh of rapturous relief Sunday when the Swiss superstar defeated rival Rafael Nadal to win the Australian Open — and an elusive 18th grand slam title. Federer’s stunning victory, after a six-month absence from the sport because of injury, prompted an outpouring of love on social media.
More than 120 injured in fire at Philippines factory complex
The Cavite provincial governor says more than 100 workers, including three Japanese, have … . Smoke rises from a factory compound, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in General Trias town in Cavite province, south of Manila, Philippines.
Joe Ballad and his wife Mollie on their wedding day – for an obituary..
… pool, which persuaded him to learn to swim – and over the next 40 years swimming would become one of his favourite sports. Aside from his work and personal life he devoted a great deal of time to the community and was an active member of St Nicholas …
Football Manager 2017: season simulation sees Burton Albion fighting relegation – do they survive?
Burton Albion face relegation from the Championship and despite a brave fight, will be pipped to 21st place by just one point, according to a Football Manager 2017 simulation – while Derby County will make the play-offs. The team at Sports Interactive, makers of the popular football management title, simulated the remainder of the season and factored in all of the transfers made during the January transfer window.
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard announces retirement from playing as he eyes future in coaching
Lampard, 38, left MLS side New York City FC at the end of 2016, after a glistening career in which he won 106 England caps, won three Premier League titles, four FA Cups and the 2012 Champions League. “After 21 incredible years, I have decided that now is the right time to finish my career as a professional footballer,” declared Lampard.
Match Day Officials v Coventry
The Football League have now announced the Match Day officials that will take charge of the game against Coventry City this Saturday. Millwall travel to Coventry City on Saturday February 4 for the game at the Ricoh Arena and the match carries a 3pm kick off.
Match Day Officials v Carlisle
The Football League have now announced the Match Day officials that will take charge of the game against Carlisle United this Saturday. Leyton Orient host Carlisle United on Saturday February 4 for the game at Brisbane Road and the match carries a 3pm kick off.
Match Day Officials v Fleetwood
The Football League have now announced the Match Day officials that will take charge of the game against Fleetwood Town this Saturday. Charlton Athletic host Fleetwood Town on Saturday February 4 for the game at The Valley and the match carries a 3pm kick off.