Month: February 2017

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.

Mariners constantly in motion with Jerry Dipoto in charge

The Seattle Mariners general manager is constantly tinkering, trying to create a club that can once again be a contender instead of an afterthought. That means during the 17 months that Dipoto has served as Seattle’s GM, the Mariners front office has been kept on its toes, constantly waiting for the next move.

Fillies test for class, stamina

Her filly Chanel’s Legacy seemed in control throughout the Dixie Belle Stakes at Oaklawn Park on Jan. 21 under jockey Alex Birzer. The ease of her 2A1 2-length victory at 6 furlongs made the choice in regards to the next race for Chanel’s Legacy easy for Chleborad.

Losing their groove

Arkansas basketball Coach Mike Anderson said he’s not feeling extra pressure after back-to-back losses have jeopardized the Razorbacks’ NCAA Tournament hopes. The Razorbacks have fallen from No.

Durant braces for OKC return

As much as it still hurts for so many Oklahomans to see Kevin Durant shine elsewhere, the Golden State star remains committed to the community he called home for nearly a decade. Durant departed Oklahoma City on the Fourth of July to chase a championship with Stephen Curry and the star-studded Warriors.

Thurman: Danny Garcia is a Limited Fighter, I Will Expose Him

With less than a month until the colossal welterweight unification bout between Danny Garcia and Keith Thurman, live on BoxNation, the fighting talk between the pair is well underway. Unbeaten WBA ‘super’ world champion Thurman described his next opponent as “limited” and also discussed Angel Garcia’s heated verbal tirade at last month’s press conference.

Virat Kohli credits fitness for his record-breaking run

Hyderabad: Crediting his rampaging run to captaincy, Indian swashbuckler Virat Kohli says the added responsibility has left no room for complacency in his batting and that has helped him achieve the record-breaking feat of four double hundreds in as many Test series. Kohli, who smashed 204 on the second day of the ongoing one- off Test against Bangladesh in Hyderabad , said captaincy has helped him go for longer innings in Test matches.

Sarfraz Nawaz livid with PSL match-fixing row

Karachi: Former fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz has lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board after cricketers Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif were found involved in a fresh match-fixing scandal. Blaming the PCB for the same, the 68-year-old insisted that such kind of incidents could not be avoided in Pakistan cricket until the board keeps the tainted players around.

IND vs AUS: Khawaja determined to make mark after missing out in 2013

Usman Khawaja had a terrible tour of Sri Lanka in 2016 but will want to make up for it in India Getty Images Having wasted a chance to play in India in 2013 due to the ‘homework-gate’ saga, Australian opening batsman Usman Khawaja says he has learnt his lessons and is determined to make his mark in the upcoming four-match Test series in India beginning later this month. Khawaja was in the Australian squad that toured India in 2013 when he became one of the four players, alongside Shane Watson, Mitchell Johnson and James Pattinson, to be embroiled in the homework saga involving then-coach Mickey Arthur.

IND vs BAN cricket: Umesh, Ishant hand over crucial breakthroughs

Hyderabad, Feb 11 : Indian pace duo of Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav struck early to pick up three wickets and leave Bangladesh reeling at 125 runs for the loss of four wickets here on Saturday, day two of the one-off Test match. Umesh was the pick of the Indian bowlers, tormenting the visitors with his pace and eventually managing to trap Mominul Haque in front.

Watch Tamim Iqbal’s run-out

Bangladesh were rocked early on the third day as they lost Tamim Iqbal for 25 due to a needless run-out in the Test match against India at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad today. Mominul Haque flicked the ball bowled by Bhuvaneshwar Kumar behind square leg.

Prospect Analysis: Lonzo Ball

Lonzo Ball, the freshman 6’6 point guard from UCLA is leading the Bruins to a historic season and has drawn the attentions of many NBA scouts. Ball is a super athletic and a very unselfish player, averaging 15.1 points, 6.0 rebounds, and leading the NCAA in assist with 7.6 assist a game.