Day: February 11, 2017

Preston North End 4-2 Brentford: Match Report

Preston back on song with big win over Brentford Aiden McGeady’s double helped Preston put a four-match Championship winless streak to bed as they came from behind to beat Brentford 4-2 at Deepdale. Tom Field handed the Bees an early lead but McGeady levelled with a magnificent strike and Callum Robinson gave North End the advantage after the break.

Rotherham 1-1 Blackburn: Match Report

Blackburn leave it late to take a point at Rotherham Blackburn scored a late equaliser to earn a 1-1 draw at fellow strugglers Rotherham. Jon Taylor’s 47th-minute goal had looked like it was going to be the difference between the two sides before an own goal from Stephen Kelly in the last five minutes secured Rovers a point.

Middlesbrough 0-0 Everton: Match Report

Joel Robles saves point for Everton as Toffees hang on for draw at Middlesbrough Late substitute Rudy Gestede was denied by a brilliant late save from Joel Robles as Middlesbrough were frustrated in their efforts to clamber clear of the relegation dogfight at a freezing Riverside Stadium. Gestede rose to meet an 88th minute cross from Calum Chambers and powered a header which Robles tipped over the bar to deny Boro a first win in eight Premier League games.

Manolo Gabbiadini, pictured centre, scored twice for Southampton at the Stadium of Light

Manolo Gabbiadini rekindled memories of his namesake Marco on Wearside as Southampton cruised to a 4-0 Premier League victory at bottom-of-the-table Sunderland. It will be 30 years in September since Marco Gabbiadini arrived at Roker Park in an A 80,000 switch from York and forged a partnership with Eric Gates which brought him 87 goals and a permanent place in the hearts of Black Cats’ supporters.

Millwall 1-0 Southend: Match Report

Fred Onyedinma effort enough as Millwall edge Southend Fred Onyedinma’s second-half header proved enough as Millwall saw off play-off rivals Southend United 1-0 at the Den. The Shrimpers had midfielder Will Atkinson sent off in the 34th minute and the Lions took full advantage to secure all three points.

West Ham 2-2 West Brom: Match Report

Late Jonny Evans goal earns West Brom a Premier League point at West Ham West Brom secured a stoppage-time goal to rescue a 2-2 draw at West Ham. The hosts felt Nacer Chadli’s early goal should not have stood and were unhappy one of their own was disallowed – but they appeared to have secured a fourth win with goals from Sofiane Feghouli and Manuel Lanzini.

Northampton 3-1 Chesterfield: Match Report

John-Joe O’Toole bags brace as Northampton defeat sorry Chesterfield John-Joe O’Toole’s first-half brace set Northampton Town on their way to a 3-1 victory over struggling Chesterfield at Sixfields. Marc Richards was denied by goalkeeper Lloyd Allinson before Northampton went ahead in the 12th minute when O’Toole headed home from Hiram Boateng’s corner.

Luton 2-1 Crawley Town: Match Report

Danny Hylton late brace earns three points for Luton Two goals from leading scorer Danny Hylton saw Luton come from behind to beat Crawley 2-1 at Kenilworth Road. The hosts moved up to fourth in the League Two table thanks to the second-half brace from Hylton, which takes his personal tally up to 17 for the season.

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Palace rooted in relegation zone after 1-0 loss at Stoke

Crystal Palace’s Jason Puncheon, left and Stoke City’s Joe Allen vie for the ball, during the English Premier League soccer match between Stoke City and Crystal Palace, at the bet365 Stadium, in Stoke, England, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce gestures, during the English Premier League soccer match between Stoke City and Crystal Palace, at the bet365 Stadium, in Stoke, England, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.

Terrence Boyd scored his first-ever Bundesliga goal today

Terrence Boyd has never been – and quite possibly never will be – a member of the New York Red Bulls , but he thought about joining the club as he explored his options once it was clear an injury-ravaged stint at RB Leipzig was at an end. Ultimately , Boyd opted to join Darmstadt, giving himself another shot at playing in Germany’s top flight.

Oxford Utd 1-0 Milton Keynes Dons: Match Report

Kane Hemmings secures late win for Oxford to end MK Dons run Substitute Kane Hemmings snatched a late winner as Oxford made it five victories in a row in all competitions with a 1-0 success over MK Dons. Hemmings glanced in a header from Rob Hall’s right-wing cross to end Dons’ own recent good run of six league games unbeaten.

Norwich 5-1 Nottm Forest: Match Report

Norwich hit Nottingham Forest for five at Carrow Road Norwich maintained their push for the SkyBet Championship play-offs as three goals in the space of eight first-half minutes inspired them to a thumping 5-1 home win over Nottingham Forest. Jonny Howson’s 10th-minute piledriver opened the floodgates at Carrow Road, with Josh Murphy quickly adding a second from a tight angle before Wes Hoolahan lobbed in a third from well outside the box.

Man Utd 2-0 Watford: Match Report

Anthony Martial returns to form as Manchester United see off Watford Anthony Martial impressed on his return to the Manchester United starting line-up, scoring one and providing the other as Jose Mourinho’s men comfortably overcame Watford. The player started brightly when he arrived from Monaco but has struggled to recapture that form this term, with his lack of game time leading to questions over his happiness and Old Trafford future.

Falkirk 3-0 Dundee Utd: Match Report

Falkirk claim comfortable Dundee United win to move third in the Championship Falkirk moved above Morton into third place in the Ladbrokes Championship with an impressive 3-0 victory over Dundee United at Falkirk Stadium. Falkirk took the lead in the fifth minute when a cross from Lee Miller was headed home via the underside of the crossbar by John Baird.

Giovanni Santillan Wins Along With Villa and Dutchover in SoCal

In a night of rugged tests, but no upsets, Giovanni Santillan found Mexico’s Omar Tienda to be a stonewall of a human being as he hammered and hammered but never could completely crack the challenger on Friday night. Santillan returned to the Doubletree Hotel and navigated his way to a victory by unanimous decision over Tienda after eight rounds in a super lightweight contest.

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Aintree My Dream has been well beaten in better company since winning one of these events at Carlisle. He should finish closer today but BUSTER THOMAS is less exposed and made a winning start under Rules when landing a novices’ hurdle at Lingfield in December.

Fellaini: Even in training Ibrahimovic shouts and does everything to win

The Swedish striker has been in prolific form for Manchester United and makes life tough for his colleagues in training, says one of them Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s desire to win is insatiable, according to Marouane Fellaini, who says the Manchester United striker wants to win every game, even in training. Ibrahimovic instantly became a favourite with the Old Trafford faithful with five goals in as many games at the start of the season and, although a slump followed, his return of 20 in 33 appearances is a handsome one in his first season in England.

Title run-in totally different with Chelsea, says Kante

The Frenchman says expectations are different in the final months of the season at Stamford Bridge to what he experienced last year at Leicester N’Golo Kante may have won the Premier League title with Leicester City last season, but he says the challenge of replicating the feat with Chelsea in 2016/17 is totally different. Kante was an integral part of the Foxes’ surprise title triumph in 2015/16, his performances in central midfield crucial as they stunned the footballing world.

Alexis Sanchez scores with his hand for Arsenal

It wasn’t quite as blatant as Diego Maradona’s infamous goal in the 1986 World Cup, but Alexis Sanchez did manage to open the scoring for Arsenal against Hull on Saturday by using his hand. Sanchez may not have known much about it as Andy Robertson’s goal-line clearance only went as far as the Chilean, who bundled home after a scramble with Hull goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic.

Swimmers have strong showing at regional meet, qualify 21 for state

The Yukon boys and girls swim teams competed in the 6A West Regional Swim Meet this past weekend at Mitch Park in Edmond. Here is the list of Yukon swimmers who qualified for the 6A State Swim Meet, which takes place next weekend at Jenks High School: The Millerette swimmers are Lauren Boswell , Cegan Cordes , Elise Flanders , Madeline Gray , Katie Johnson , Kaylynn Johnson , Madison Lee , Amanda Toney , Alyssa Wilson , Jaydan McCubbin and Carol Morrison .

Weekend Planner: Ice has never been so hot

The Macon County village of Argenta is offering a fun event today – and a first for the town of 950 a about 35 miles southwest of Champaign: The Argenta IceFest, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Prairie Park. “We hope to draw a really good crowd for this; it’s an unusual event for this area,” Mayor CINDY LUEDKE said.

Eagles help therapy dog through cancer

MoDo, a 12-year-old black Lab, has spent years helping others as a therapy dog, freely sharing her gift of infinite patience, kindness and the ability to draw smiles out of nearly everyone. When she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer last September, defenseman Jake Marto of the minor league Colorado Eagles hockey team stepped in to help the dog through her own ordeal.

Moton says South Carolina State a team ‘that’s scary’

When North Carolina Central men’s basketball coach LeVelle Moton looks at South Carolina State’s starting backcourt he see’s a reflection of his team. Like the Eagles, the Bulldogs are led by a pair of interchangeable guards in junior Edward Stephens and senior Eric Eaves, who leads South Carolina State in scoring, averaging 16.2 points per game, good enough for sixth in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.

Anshuman Rath plays a shot against the Netherlands. Photo: Panda Man

Anshuman Rath is left unbeaten on 98 after captain Babar Hayat falls for 173 on day two; Netherlands are 216 for five Hong Kong continued their dominance on day two of their four-day Intercontinental Cup clash against The Netherlands at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground on Saturday. Resuming on 366 for three, Hong Kong posted their highest ever score in first-class game of 527 – before reducing the visitors to 216 for five at stumps.

Century Links 2/11: No-E on Off-Season Rehab, and other Seahawks News

Gee Scott: Catching up with Seahawks’ Tyler Lockett during his broken leg rehab Will Tyler Lockett be recovered from his broken leg to play in Week 1 for the Seahawks next season? “Oh yeah, for sure I will,” the wide receiver told 710 ESPN Seattle’s Gee Scott. Seattle Seahawks Despite doing so much in his career already, quarterback Russell Wilson should only get better over the next few seasons.

Washington Nationals: Is Bryce Harper The Best Right Fielder In NL East?

Aug 21, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper watches his three run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Today, our State of the NL East continues as we take a look at where Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper ranks in the division As spring training gets closer and closer, we continue to rank the National League East by position.

Cal’s poaching of an Arizona assistant is official

Wednesday, Rodriguez formally lost his running backs coach to West Virginia. Two days later, he officially lost his special teams coordinator to Cal as the Golden Bears confirmed Friday night that Charlie Ragle has been hired by first-year head coach Justin Wilcox to fill the same role.