The catalyst of the Pune massacre was the wholly unlikely figure of Steve O’Keefe, centre, – a left-arm finger spinner written off as a “safe” option before the Test by an unimpressed Shane Warne. Photo – Reuters The catalyst of the Pune massacre was the wholly unlikely figure of Steve O’Keefe, centre, – a left-arm finger spinner written off as a “safe” option before the Test by an unimpressed Shane Warne.
Day: February 26, 2017
Cricket: No point in dwelling on poor New Zealand performance, says Hesson
Wellington: All Blacks coach Steve Hansen once quipped that it was probably better to “flush the dunny and move on” after a poor performance against Italy in 2009 and his cricket counterpart Mike Hesson expressed similar thoughts on Sunday. Hesson’s team were comprehensively outplayed by South Africa in the third One-day International at Wellington Regional Stadium on Saturday as they were bundled out for 112 and lost the match by 159 runs.
Boxing: Pacquiao to fight Britain’s Khan in ‘super fight’
London: Multiple world champion Manny Pacquiao has agreed to fight Britain’s Olympic silver medallist Amir Khan on April 23, both boxers said on Sunday. The 38-year-old Pacquiao had said four days ago that he and Khan’s management were in discussions for the fight, despite an earlier announcement the Filipino’s next bout would be against Australia’s Jeff Horn in Brisbane.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans game preview, odds, and prediction
Ahead of the Oklahoma City Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans’ season finale, both franchises took advantage of a ripe trade-deadline market to reshape their rosters. And while New Orleans’ post-All Star game swap for DeMarcus Cousins garnered headlines, perhaps the Thunder’s less-heralded move to obtain Taj Gibson and Doug McDermott for Cameron Payne, Anthony Morrow, and Joffrey Lauvergne was a more immediately fitting transaction.
Monorail extension deserves to be in transportation mix
A train leaves the Convention Center station during the Las Vegas Monorail’s 10th anniversary celebration Saturday, July 26, 2014. You’ve just finished a day representing your company at a trade show at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, and it’s time to head back to your hotel.
How one man nurtured Las Vegas’ relationship with rugby
… there.” The event drew 24,000 attendees in its first year here in 2010, and nearly 28,000 the next. United World Sports, a local public relations firm, then recruited Cornelius to work full-time on growing the event. Cornelius said last year’s …
Chaos at boardroom level, Galacticos over cantera – are Barcelona turning into Real Madrid?
With expensive signings, no midfield plan and a cold relationship between players and club chiefs, the Blaugrana have started to resemble their rivals The roles have reversed. Not so long ago it was Real Madrid who were known for their policy of signing superstars and their turmoil in the boardroom, while Barcelona bolstered their strength in depth by plucking players from their youth system.
Mourinho promises ‘two or three good signings’ for Manchester United
… the squad we have and the difficulties we are having during the season, I think we are more than fine,” he told Sky Sports . “I think we will be ready in July to open the door for two or three good players to help us to improve our level. “You reach …
Allen, Purchase help Hawaii top Fullerton in OT, 64-58
Noah Allen scored 21 points and Jack Purchase hit two 3-pointers in overtime to lead Hawaii to a 64-58 win over Cal State-Fullerton on Saturday night. Purchase drained a trey 14 seconds into the extra session when Sherriff Drammeh found him in the left corner.
1st Test: When Aussie cricketers’ WAGS cheered for their partners
Australian players’ wives and girlfriends celebrate the team’s 333-run victory over India in the first Test at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Saturday. The Aussies took a 1-0 lead in the four-match series.
Sharks down undermanned Canucks 4-1
With a roster ravaged by a virus that cut a swath through their locker-room, the Vancouver Canucks valiantly hung with San Jose for the better part of 40 minutes on Saturday night. They battled back from a 1-0 deficit, hit two posts and had a number of other point-blank opportunities on Sharks goalie Martin Jones.
Sunday Morning Bobblehead Thread
I was going to go with a completely different blurb before the Sunday show guest list, but I found out late last night that Chez Pazienza, of Deux Ex Malcontent , The Daily Banter and The Bob and Chez Show podcast, passed away at the much, much too young age of 47. He leaves behind two daughters, a fiancee and thousands of fans of his writing and podcasting. I’m frankly more than a little tired of us losing good guys while these craptastic schmucks just keep on going like the Energizer Bunny.
A trade this offseason, but only in the perfect situation.
I love Lonzo Ball and would love to see him in a Suns uniform… But his dad has a huge freaking mouth and has made it clear that he wants Lonzo to be in a big flashy market, specifically the Lakers. The Lakers seem like a team who would love Lonzo Ball as well.
Should the Browns trade the No. 1 pick for Jimmy Garoppolo instead of drafting a QB? Hey, Mary Kay
Hey, Mary Kay: I hear all this talk about drafting a quarterback, and the Patriots wanting at least a 1st and 4th for Jimmy Garoppolo. So here’s my question.
How do you like this opening day lineup for Cleveland Indians? Hey, Hoynsie
… Hey, Hoynsie: Why are the Indians pushing the Block C and moving out Chief Wahoo – the most recognizable symbol in sports? You see Block C and it could be Columbus, Cincinnati, Charleston, Chattanooga or the Cubs. – John Coleman, Westlake. Hey, …
BYU shocks No. 1 Gonzaga 79-71, ending Bulldogs’ bid for perfect season
Gonzaga guards Silas Melsonand Jordan Mathews after the 79-71 loss to BYU in Spokane, Wash., on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. Gonzaga guards Silas Melsonand Jordan Mathews after the 79-71 loss to BYU in Spokane, Wash., on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017.