“Arsenal star Olivier Giroud made it 2-1 with a deflected shot after a beautiful back-heel assist by Lucas Perez” The Frenchman made it 2-1 with a deflected shot after a beautiful back-heel assist by Lucas Perez on the 89th minute. The Gunners struggled throughout the match as they were trailing in the first-half following a goal by Preston’s Callum Robinson.
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Djokovic beats Murray to successfully defend Qatar title
” Defending champion Novak Djokovic successfully defended his Qatar Open title by beating top-seeded Andy Murray 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 on Saturday. The dramatic match, which showcased the best of men’s tennis for 2 hours, 54 minutes, required Djokovic to need four match points – three in the second set and one in the third – to prevail.
Notes & Quotes: Red Wings have need for speed, as Sharks have no need for Heed
In the Red Wings’ dominant, 3-0 win against the Sharks about ten weeks ago, one aspect of Detroit’s game stood out above all others. “Speed,” San Jose center Logan Couture said.
FCS Championship 2017: Score, Reaction for James Madison vs. Youngstown State
James Madison completed a memorable journey through the FCS playoffs with a 28-14 victory over Youngstown State to win the national championship Saturday afternoon at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. The Dukes, which ended North Dakota State’s five-year reign atop the Football Championship Subdivision with an upset win in the semifinals, raced out to a 21-0 lead in the title game and never looked back.
James Madison Football Wins FCS National Championship
The James Madison football team won the national championship for the second time in program history, as the Dukes defeated Youngstown State 28-14 on Saturday in Frisco, Texas. The Dukes led wire-to-wire in the FCS Finals after jumping out to a 21-0 lead in the first half against the Penguins.
With Pegasus Still in the Air, Gun Runner Works at FG
His status for the $12 million Pegasus World Cup may be up in the air due to the quarantine at continues to get cranked for whatever is on the horizon, turning in a bullet six-furlong move in 1:13 1/5 Jan. 7 at the New Orleans track. While trainer Steve Asmussen has been prepping the chestnut colt in anticipation of a possible run in the inaugural Pegasus World Cup Jan. 28, the biggest obstacle is the fact no horses are currently allowed to ship in or out of Fair Grounds due to an outbreak of equine herpesvirus at the facility.
Game Day Preview #40, Minnesota Wild @ Los Angeles Kings
Apparently writing about both a) my local weather and b) how easy it should have been for a Kings win over Detroit last time caused both to go a little topsy turvy. It managed to get even colder here and the Kings had a dreadful performance against the Red Wings.
Jerry Jones saved the NFL from extinction
… Rousey . The Danica Patrick of MMA was paid $3 million to get knocked out in 48 seconds in UFC 207’s main event. Fox Sports did the math and concluded she made $62,500 per second. Speaking of which, Patrick debuted her now “Warrior” clothes line …
It’s Ben McAdoo vs. Mike McCarthy at Lambeau Field
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Last one for the Snake: Raiders vs Houston in the postseason: Part 3 of 3, the final post
In the week preceding his starting role in a 1980 Wildcard Game, the same grizzled, gray haired quarterback of the Houston Oilers spoke to the media. Everyone who heard or read those words in print knew that the speaker was lying.
Rolling Stone Talks Football
Couldn’t help but laugh, If your going to talk about the Worst Playoff QB Matchup In Wild Card History, you should probably double check the photographs you use. Matt McGloin is pictured instead of Connor Cook. Rolling Stone should probably just stick to music reviews.
Wayne Rooney – Story of his record goal
Wayne Rooney registered his 249th Manchester United goal on Saturday to equal the club’s all-time record scorer Sir Bobby Charlton’s haul. Wayne Rooney registered his 249th Manchester United goal on Saturday to equal the club’s all-time record scorer Sir Bobby Charlton’s haul.
Lane Johnson Files Complaint Against NFL, NFLPA
With the Eagles entering the offseason after a 7-9 year, let’s look at the best stories from around the web from the past week. Offensive tackle Lane Johnson has officially filed a complaint against the NFL and the NFL Players Association in federal court over his suspension this season, writes ESPN.com’s Tim McManus .
NFL Playoffs 2017: Why Eli Manning will outplay Aaron Rodgers–again
Can Manning flip the switch again as the postseason starts? I say yes. The reason: Playoff Eli Manning is a different quarterback than regular season Eli Manning.
Wisconsin at Purdue: Preview, Odds, & How to Watch
Here is the big one. After Sunday’s game against Wisconsin Purdue has an excellent chance to make some hay in the Big Ten race.
Rooney equals record as United beats Reading 4-0 in FA Cup
Wayne Rooney scored his 249th goal for Manchester United on Saturday to match Bobby Charlton as the club’s joint leading scorer. The 31-year-old Rooney came close to taking the record outright as the defending FA Cup champion swept aside second-tier Reading 4-0 in the third round of the tournament.
Kristina Mladenovic and Richard Gasquet win Hopman Cup title for France
Kristina Mladenovic and Richard Gasquet clinched France’s second Hopman Cup title, beating Americans Coco Vandeweghe and Jack Sock 4-1, 4-3 in the deciding mixed doubles match in the tournament final on Saturday. Earlier, Vandeweghe beat Mladenovic 6-4, 7-5 after Gasquet saved a match point in the third-set tiebreaker and held on for a 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 win over Sock to give France the early lead in the exhibition tournament.
Live playoff updates: Raiders vs. Texans, Saturday
Get live NFL playoff scoring updates, news and analysis Saturday at 1:35 p.m. when the Raiders face the Texans in Houston in an AFC Wild Card game. The good news for the Raiders is that they’re back in the playoffs for the first time in 14 years.
Wayne Rooney’s best goals for Manchester United
Wayne Rooney, centre, produced an audacious overhead kick against Manchester City in February 2011 which is widely regarded as one of the Premier League’s greatest goals Rooney enjoyed a startling start to life at Old Trafford, launching himself into the footballing stratosphere with a debut hat-trick. Two fine first-half efforts were followed by a superb David Beckham-esque free-kick seven minutes after the break.
Charlotte Stifles Griffins Offense in 2-1 Loss
The visiting Charlotte Checkers ended an impressive undefeated streak for the Grand Rapids Griffins, shutting down their vaunted offensive game and clipping them for a 2-1 win. The Griffins, playing without leading scorer Matt Lorito and defensive leader Brian Lashoff fell behind early and were unable to break through for a timely goal despite outshooting Charlotte 14-2 in the third period.
NFL Wild Card Weekend 2017: Updated Odds, TV Schedule and Predictions
Let’s take a look at the odds and TV schedule for the weekend and offer some predictions in the form of news articles that may or may not appear in sports sections around the country over the coming days. kicked a game-winning 28-yard field goal with 1:37 remaining as the Houston Texans defeated the Oakland Raiders 16-13 on Saturday afternoon.
NFL Playoff Picture 2017: AFC, NFC Brackets, Scenarios and Championship Odds
… odds and three scenarios you might see play out this postseason. They are guaranteed to face the Houston Texans ( Sports Illustrated recently pondered whether Houston is the worst playoff team in NFL history), the Oakland Raiders (who are starting a …
Raiders vs. Texans: Odds, TV Schedule, Predictions for 2017 AFC Wild Card
It’s a battle between a third-string quarterback making his first career NFL start and a quarterback who has gone from backup to starter to backup to starter to backup to starter in the last two seasons . He’s going to make a few plays and kill a couple drives.
Lions vs. Seahawks: Odds, TV Schedule, Predictions for 2017 NFC Wild Card
It’s not a good sign when the Cleveland Browns have won a playoff game more recently than your team, but that’s the situation the Detroit Lions are in. Barry Sanders and the Lions made the 1991 NFC Championship Game, and they haven’t reigned victorious in the postseason since.
Mladenovic, Gasquet give France its 2nd Hopman Cup title
Kristina Mladenovic and Richard Gasquet clinched France’s second Hopman Cup title, beating Americans CoCo Vandeweghe and Jack Sock 4-1, 4-3 in the deciding mixed doubles match in the tournament final on Saturday. Earlier, Vandeweghe beat Mladenovic 6-4, 7-5 after Gasquet saved a match point in the third-set tiebreaker and held on for a 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 win over Sock to give France the early lead in the exhibition tournament.
Real Madrid hammer Granada to equal record
Real Madrid equalled a Spanish record of 39 games unbeaten in all competitions by crushing struggling Granada 5-0 on Saturday to go six points clear at the top of La Liga.
Rooney equals goal record in Man United rout of Reading
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney equalled Bobby Charlton’s club record of 249 goals as the FA Cup holders reached the fourth round with an emphatic 4-0 home win over Championship side Reading on Saturday.
France beat United States to win Hopman Cup
REUTERS: Kristina Mladenovic and Richard Gasquet beat Coco Vandeweghe and Jack Sock of the United States to win France’s second Hopman Cup title in Perth on Saturday. Gasquet, who saved a match point in the third-set tiebreak, gave France the early lead by beating Sock 6-3 5-7 7-6 in a thrilling match lasting two and a half hours.
Chad Bettis now cancer-free, prepares for spring training
File – In this Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, file photo, Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Bettis is shown in the team’s dugout in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Denver.
College basketball: Molina leads Washington State women over No. 9 UCLA, 82-73
Molina, a 2016 Konawaena graduate, scored a career-high 33 points and Washington State upset UCLA 82-73, one of the biggest victories in program history. “Every defensive stop and every basket we made gave us adrenaline to keep playing,” Molina said.
NFL: Wild-card round gets going as drive to Super Bowl begins
This is the fourth time the Texans have opened the playoffs as the early game on Saturday. And the Raiders have returned to the postseason after a lengthy absence, but are starting a rookie at quarterback.
NFL: 3 rookies, Ryan, highlight revamped AP All-Pro Team
… and Ronnie Lott, and 1980 Heisman-winning running back George Rogers. For the first time, the nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who regularly cover the NFL voted for specific positions on the offensive line, a flex player on …
College football: P.J. Fleck leaving Western Michigan to coach Minnesota
P.J. Fleck is leaving Western Michigan to take over a Minnesota program reeling from a threatened player boycott of a bowl game and the handling of a sexual assault investigation. Minnesota athletic director Mark Coyle said Friday that he was bringing in Fleck in hopes that his seemingly boundless enthusiasm will help unite a program and school that have been fractured over the last month.
Kahuku makes a statement against rival Kalaheo
With all their starters back to full health, No. 9 Kalaheo was ready to shock the visiting, top-ranked Kahuku Red Raiders on Friday night. Read More
Iowa rolls over Michigan on the mat
One All-American returned to the lineup and three more scored bonus points to lead the third-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team to a 31-7 win at No. 15 Michigan on Friday in front of a sold-out crowd Cliff Keen Arena.
Foster takes the road much traveled
Major League Baseball umpire Marty Foster speaks to Dudley and Julie Ricketts of Monmouth, Ill., during the annual Burlington Bees Banquet on Friday at Pzazz. Sylvia Thomas, of Fort Madison, purchases a raffle ticket from game staff members Molly Cockrell and Stephanie Walker during the annual Burlington Bees Banquet on Friday at Pzazz.
‘We were raging!’ – Burnley boss Sean Dyche recalls the one time he faced Jermain Defoe…
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Iowa OC Greg Davis retires after 5 seasons with Hawkeyes
Davis spent the past five seasons running Iowa’s offense. Prior to his stint in Iowa City, Davis was the offensive coordinator at Texas from 1998-2010 and helped the Longhorns win a national title in the 2005 season.
After giving up 24-point lead in OT loss, Golden State knows it can’t cruise through the season
The Warriors have gotten off to a terrific start, but are now 0-5 against some of the league’s elite after blowing a 24-point second half lead to Memphis Friday. OAKLAND, Calif.
Mike Tyson to train Chris Brown for Soulja Boy boxing match
The 27-year-old singer and Atlanta rapper – who are embroiled in a bitter feud and have exchanged blows on social media – will take their fury inside the ring in March and Mike has agreed to train Chris. 50 Cent, 41, arranged for Mike to help with Chris’ training after he placed a bet for $100,000 with Floyd Mayweather, 39 – who is training Soulja Boy – that Chris will win and he posted a video on Instagram of the conversation between him and Mike.