Substitute Moussa Dembele scored a sensational second-half hat-trick as Celtic extended their unbeaten domestic run to 29 games with a 5-2 win at St Johnstone. Midfielder Liam Henderson curled in the opener for the runaway Ladbrokes Premiership leaders in the sixth minute but Saints defender Keith Watson equalised with a header before an own goal by Hoops defender Dedryck Boyata had the home side ahead at the interval.
Month: February 2017
Jokic Could Be The MVP Of The Rising Stars Challenge
Dec 28, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic shoots the ball over Minnesota Timberwolves forward Gorgui Dieng during the first half at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Emmanuel Mudiay will be in the Rising Stars Challenge in this year’s All-Star weekend.
Jets could get golden quarterback after Super Bowl 51
The New York Jets are in the hunt for a quarterback and well, they could get a golden one once Super Bowl 51 is in the books. What if a New England Patriots backup quarterback became a Jet? Snatching Jimmy Garoppolo could mean the New York Jets have a golden quarterback leading into the off-season.
Carra: It’s a disgrace if Leicester stars want Ranieri out
Jesus saves City: Last-gasp winner sinks plucky Swansea as Brazilian’s double justifies Guardiola’s faith after Aguero omission Inter eye shock swoop for Conte… and will tempt Chelsea boss with A 250,000-a-week wages and A 350m transfer kitty ‘I can’t defend my players…’ Liverpool boss Klopp lets rip after title hopes are killed off by Hull defeat Mourinho rips into United: The title is gone, top four will be tough and we don’t have enough winners! Like father like son: Eubank Jnr follows in Chris’s footsteps by landing ‘world title’… and he does it with plenty of showboating ITV viewers got plenty for their money during Eubank win in channel’s first try at pay-per-view fight nights POGBA TACTICAL ANALYSIS: A 89m man could be world class… but his naivety and tactical indiscipline means he’s been ineffective The moment Barkley celebrated a goal BEFORE he scored! Cheeky Everton … (more)
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates 32nd birthday with family
Jesus saves City: Last-gasp winner sinks plucky Swansea as Brazilian’s double justifies Guardiola’s faith after Aguero omission Inter eye shock swoop for Conte… and will tempt Chelsea boss with A 250,000-a-week wages and A 350m transfer kitty ‘I can’t defend my players…’ Liverpool boss Klopp lets rip after title hopes are killed off by Hull defeat Mourinho rips into United: The title is gone, top four will be tough and we don’t have enough winners! Like father like son: Eubank Jnr follows in Chris’s footsteps by landing ‘world title’… and he does it with plenty of showboating ITV viewers got plenty for their money during Eubank win in channel’s first try at pay-per-view fight nights POGBA TACTICAL ANALYSIS: A 89m man could be world class… but his naivety and tactical indiscipline means he’s been ineffective The moment Barkley celebrated a goal BEFORE he scored! Cheeky Everton … (more)
Mladenovic beats Putintseva to win St. Petersburg title
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia – France’s Kristina Mladenovic won her first WTA title on Sunday, beating Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan in the final of the St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy. Mladenovic had lost her three previous career finals, but the hard-fought 6-2, 6-7 , 6-4 victory over Putintseva ensured she finally got off the mark.
Bobadilla earns Augsburg 3-2 win over Bremen in Bundesliga
Raul Bobadilla struck in the last second of injury time to give Augsburg a 3-2 win on Sunday and deny Werder Bremen an important point in its Bundesliga relegation fight. Max Kruse hoped he’d won the game for Bremen when he tucked away a penalty in the 65th minute – after Martin Hinteregger’s clumsy challenge on Serge Gnabry – but Koo Ja-cheol equalized with around 10 minutes remaining and then crossed for Bobadilla to claim the winner.
Milan crisis deepens with 1-0 defeat to Sampdoria in Serie A
Injury-hit AC Milan was plunged further into crisis by a surprise 1-0 defeat at home to Sampdoria in Serie A on Sunday. Milan was third in December but one point from its past four league matches has seen it slip to eighth, 10 points behind the Champions League places.
Super Bowl Sunday: The Green Bay Packers win Super Bowl I
Kansas City Chiefs running back Mike Garrett is tackled by Green Bay Packers linebacker Dave Robinson, while Packers middle linebacker Ray Nitschke watches during Super Bowl I action. Unless you live under a rock, you know it’s Super Bowl Sunday – one of the most highly-anticipated and most celebrated days of the entire year.
Ellenson and Hilliard thrive in D-League stint, Gbinije sputters
Darrun Hilliard , Henry Ellenson and Michael Gbinije just had their longest stretch of consecutive games for the Drive this season. Ellenson and Gbinije have played five games in a row for the Drive, while Hilliard joined them for the first three.
New England Patriots Believe Tom Brady Has 3-to-5 More Years
The New England Patriots don’t plan on Tom Brady going anywhere, fueling potential for Jimmy Garoppolo trade this offseason. Although New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady failed to capture his third NFL MVP award this season, the argument could be made that he had the crispest season of any quarterback in 2016.
Junior Jazz players on the ball
… runs track and is a wrestler at Union. His brother Everet Miller was graduated from Union where he played four sports (football, basketball, baseball and track),” he said. “I like to watch my son Jared Miles play basketball and sink those …
Super Bowl 2017: Rex Ryan explains how Falcons can defend Patriots
Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shake hands after the game at New Era Field. The Patriots beat the Bills 41-25.
Bubble Banter: Indiana is closer to the cut line than you may realize
SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga played the school’s first home game as the nation’s No.
DeMarcus Ware ‘leaving door open’ for potential Cowboys reunion, reports say
And DeMarcus Ware, one of the best defensive ends in the history of the franchise, is reportedly leaving the door open for a return to Big D. The question is whether that “D” stands for Denver or Dallas. While he remains interested in returning to Denver, LB DeMarcus Ware also is leaving door open to play next season in Dallas, per sources.
Bench boost, Sam spares Rovers, filling in – Blackburn Rovers 1 QPR 0 Talking Points
ROVERS were in need of a spark when Owen Coyle turned to his bench just after the mid-way point of the second half. Coyle has been somewhat reluctant to make changes in recent games but will have been pleased by the impact of all three of his substitutes in this one.
FA Most Wanted: A rare shutdown half
After all, passing offences exploded across the league last season, generating three quarterbacks over 5,000 passing yards and 15 receivers over 1,000 receiving yards. But while 12 of CFL.ca’s 30 top-ranked pending free agents are pass-catchers, those lining up on the opposite side of the ball are harder to find.
Marianne St-Gelais wins 2nd short-track gold in as many days
Marianne St-Gelais, right, added another gold to her World Cup haul from Dresden on Sunday. Marianne St-Gelais claimed her second gold medal in as many days at the ISU World Cup short track speed skating event in Dresden, Germany on Sunday.
St Johnstone 2-5 Celtic: Penalty calls upset Tommy Wright
Tommy Wright felt St Johnstone were denied two penalties against Celtic and was upset at the award of a spot-kick for Brendan Rodgers’ team, who won 5-2. “Danny’s is a penalty.
How Super Bowl Tickets Have Evolved
NFL Senior Counsel of Legal Affairs Michael Buchwald holds up Super Bowl 51 tickets as he explains the anti-counterfeit features of legitimate tickets during a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game, Feb. 2, 2017, in Houston. NFL Senior Counsel of Legal Affairs Michael Buchwald holds up Super Bowl 51 tickets as he explains the anti-counterfeit features of legitimate tickets during a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game, Feb. 2, 2017, in Houston.
From the Branches: Smaller pants
Don Money Don interviewed three Solar Bears with deep family ties to the NHL. “Conacher, Marchment and Ludwig are all “NHL Legacy” players.
Notre Dame Basketball: What The Irish Should Expect From North Carolina
Notre Dame basketball is now 6-4 in ACC, but with a win over North Carolina, the Irish will be right back on track. North Carolina isn’t going to be easy.
Super Bowl LI has arrived: How to make money betting the big game
Atlanta Falcons during practice at NRG Stadium in Houston on Thursday in preparation for Sunday’s Super Bowl LI. All distractions – including unruly children and uncooperative wives – have been eliminated with bribes, credit cards and directions to the nearest mall, movie theater etc.
Super Bowl LI, By The Numbers … And One Notable Numeral
Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons – depicted here with one finger raised in the NFC Championship Game – helpfully illustrates an important number: the total Super Bowls the Falcons organization will have won, if they win Sunday. In case you haven’t heard, a few dozen guys are planning to play a football game in Houston on Sunday.
Super Bowl 2017: With big money bets on Falcons, I like them to win, too | Izenberg
… study I discovered that he was an ex-patriot from New Jersey, which explained it all. New Jersey is a state where sports betting is not a hobby. It’s a birthright. There is no university, no community college and no trade school that could have …
8 big problems facing the Rio Summer Olympics
With two months until the 2016 Summer Games, athletes have begun lining up to express reservations about attending the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro because of the prevalence of the Zika virus in Brazil. And some may skip the Games altogether.
Barcelona: Rafinha suffers nasty gash to the face after clashing with Ter Stegen
BARCELONA: Barcelona midfielder Rafinha has gashs his face and could miss their King’s Cup semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday as well as the first match of their Champions League tie with Paris St Germain on Feb. 14. The Brazil international was inadvertently kicked in the face by his goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen during Saturday’s 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao and was forced to leave the pitch with a bloodied face. The player posted a picture on social media after the game of a thick gash above his eyebrow, although Barcelona’s medical report stated he had also injured his nose.
Dortmund ‘deeply regrets’ violence against Leipzig fans
Borussia Dortmund “deeply regrets” attacks against Leipzig supporters including women and children before the sides’ Bundesliga game on Saturday evening. Dortmund police filed 28 charges for breaches of the law concerning explosives, assault, dangerous bodily injury, damage to property and theft after Leipzig supporters were pelted with stones and cans by Dortmund fans as they approached the stadium.
Leverkusen defender Omer Toprak joining Dortmund next season
Borussia Dortmund says Turkey defender Omer Toprak is joining the side from Bundesliga rival Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season. Dortmund says it is “prepared to meet the release clause in the player’s contract” and that he will sign through June 2021 with the club.
Boston Red Sox: The Plan for Blake Swihart
Although the Boston Red Sox already have two catchers expected to make the Major League roster, Blake Swihart is still in their plans for 2017. It would be easy to wonder if Blake Swihart already missed his chance with the Boston Red Sox.
Deion Jones: The key to the Atlanta Falcons winning Super Bowl LI
We know all about MVP Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, Devonta Freeman, and the Falcons’ line, but rookie LB Deion Jones could be key to a win in Super Bowl LI Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Deion Jones hasn’t been perfect, but as a rookie, he’s been excellent. Now, he might just be the key to the Falcons bringing home their first ever Super Bowl title, and I’ll explain why.
Football star Emmitt Smith wants Miami to get a haircut a ” in style
… barbershop: A shave and haircut can run upwards of $100, according to a pricing menu. But Smith, who these days sports a crown closely shaven by a straight razor, argues it’s a worthwhile luxury. “You walk out feeling like a million bucks,” he said. …
Super Bowl 51: Who Will Win?!?
The most-watched sporting event of the year will pit the New England Patriots against the Atlanta Falcons, with the latter striving to win their first-ever Super Bowl title and the former aiming for its fifth. In the minds of many, it’s the Evil Empire against The Only Force Remaining in the World That Can Stop Said Evil Empire.
Jon Toral: My best is yet to come at Rangers
The 21-year-old Spaniard joined the Ibrox club on loan from Arsenal until the end of the season in the January transfer window and made his debut in the home William Hill Scottish Cup win over Motherwell . The attacking midfielder played the whole game for the first time in the 1-1 draw with Ross County on Saturday where skipper Lee Wallace levelled in the second-half, after Alex Schalk had fired the Staggies ahead before the break.
Reporter’s Notebook: Behind The Scenes Before The Super Bowl
… to penetrate. Especially when dealing with New England head coach Bill Belichick. Normally tight-lipped with the sports media, Belichick’s lips reach maximum tension when the Super Bowl rolls around … and this is his record seventh appearance. ” …
Life Under Alternative Facts
… knew that everything said on the radio or on television, everything (with the exception of weather reports or sports results) was a blatant lie, spoken pro forma, just because that’s the way things were and had to be: outside, it was dark or light …
Not underestimating Bangladesh, says Saha
Resounding success against England and New Zealand notwithstanding, Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha said his team will not take Bangladesh lightly in the one-off Test beginning February 9 in Hyderabad. “Ranking-wise one may think they will be easier opponents on paper.
Jim Boeheim actually opens up just a bit after his ‘1,000th’ win for Syracuse basketball
There was a moment, and only a moment, near the end of the post-game media session at the Carrier Dome on Saturday when a crack seemed to appear in Jim Boeheim, so long a tough guy, so rarely a vulnerable one. He’d just confessed to having always been sensitive to not only what folks say about him, but what they think.
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Just hours after an appeals court blocked an attempt to… . Members of International Migrants Alliance in Hong Kong hold placards during a protest against U.S. President Donald Trump’s selective country travel ban outside of the U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.
Sidney Crosby becomes first to 30 goals in Penguins win against Blues
Sidney Crosby becomes first to 30 goals in Penguins win against Blues Crosby scored twice and had an assist in Pittsburgh’s 4-1 win at St. Louis. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k8RIoy ST.