Welcome to the Gobbler Country halftime recap of 2016’s last men’s basketball game. As unranked VT faces down #5 Duke, the growth of the Hokies squad is obvious.
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Predators ride three-goal second period to 4-0 win over BluesST….
There figured to be plenty of distractions for the Blues in the days leading up to Monday’s Winter Classic game outdoors at Busch Stadium. Family and friends descending to town.
Devils defenceman John Moore removed from ice on stretcher
New Jersey Devils defenceman John Moore was removed from the ice on a stretcher during Saturday’s game against the Washington Capitals. He was checked into the boards behind the Devils net by Washington forward Tom Wilson early in the first period.
Sumner’s career day leads No. 17 Xavier by Georgetown 81-76
Georgetown guard L.J. Peak, right, fights for the ball against Xavier guard J.P. Macura during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Washington. Peak was called for a foul.
Calgary Flames Will Be In An Uncomfortable Spot For Rest Of Season
… Honda Center. Monahan and Gaudreau each provided an assist on the goal. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Their top players were also not performing at all to start off the season. From the start of the season until November 15th, …
Martial, Pogba score late as Man United beats Middlesbrough
Jose Mourinho ‘s year looked like ending badly before his Manchester United team scored two goals in the closing minutes to beat Middlesbrough 2-1 in the English Premier League on Saturday. Anthony Martial struck in the 85th minute at Old Trafford, quickly followed by Paul Pogba in the 86th, after Middlesbrough had taken the lead halfway through the second half through Grant Leadbitter.
Chelsea defeats Stoke to claim 13th successive EPL win
Willian scored twice as leader Chelsea overcame Stoke 4-2 to equal an English Premier League record for 13 straight wins in a single season. Bruno Martins Indi and Peter Crouch struck for Stoke to cancel out goals by Gary Cahill and Willian.
Jose Mourinho warns Anthony Martial to ignore distractions and listen to him
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has warned Anthony Martial to listen to him rather than his agent if he wants to be a success at Old Trafford. Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has warned Anthony Martial to listen to him rather than his agent if he wants to be a success at Old Trafford.
Antonio Conte hails Chelsea’s will to win after battling display against Stoke
Antonio Conte hailed the character of his Chelsea players after a 4-2 win over Stoke which saw the Blues claim a record-equalling 13th successive Premier League win. Antonio Conte hailed the character of his Chelsea players after a 4-2 win over Stoke which saw the Blues claim a record-equalling 13th successive Premier League win.
Saints’ fans crying like it’s 2008?
Saints’ fans crying like it’s 2008? The New Orleans Saints enter Sunday’s 2016 regular-season finale headed nowhere again. Check out this story on dailyworld.com: Saints fans have a huge difference of opinion on whether Drew Brees has New Orleans pointing forward or still heading backwards entering the 2016 regular-season finale.
Paul Pogba late show at Old Trafford as Manchester United take all three points
Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba struck in the closing minutes to hand Manchester United a deserved three points against Middlesbrough at Old Trafford. United dominated the 90 minutes, raining 32 efforts down on the Boro goal but were denied twice by the post, once by a contentious refereeing decision and on multiple occasions by their former goalkeeper Victor Valdes.
Sorry Swansea swept aside by rampant Bournemouth
Managerless Swansea will welcome in the new year bottom of the Premier League after Bournemouth completed a comfortable 3-0 victory at the Liberty Stadium. Benik Afobe and Ryan Fraser scored first-half goals before substitute Josh King added the gloss two minutes from time.
Cristiano Ronaldo sings into a hairbrush while wrapped in a bath towel in bizarre vid
But the Portuguese winger already seems ready to ring in the New Year serenading fans with a festive tune in a Facebook video posted last night. Stood in a plush-looking bathroom while wrapped in a white bath towel, the 31-year-old launches into a few lines of We Wish You A Merry Christmas, using a hairbrush as a microphone.
Brendan Rodgers hails resilient Celtic after Old Firm victory
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers may have almost taken a tumble at Ibrox but he hailed his side for refusing to slip up against Rangers. The Parkhead boss was left red-faced after he almost lost his footing celebrating Scott Sinclair’s second-half winner.
Man United 2 Middlesbrough 1: Red Devils score two late goals …
With only five minutes remaining, Anthony Martial cracked home the equaliser after Zlatan Ibrahimovic had headed down Eric Bailly’s long ball. He thought he had equalled Lionel Messi’s haul of 51 goals to become Europe’s joint top scorer in 2016 when he stretched out his leg to turn in Martial’s high cross in the 39th minute.
The Diary: Hipsters, Rangers being deid and at the same time the most …
The Diary: Hipsters, Rangers being deid and at the same time the most successful club in the world, and remembering Uncle Phil The Diary: Hipsters, Rangers being deid and at the same time the most successful club in the world, and remembering Uncle Phil THE Head of Sport in here was at the Evening Times some 25 years ago, which was just past his 50th birthday incidentally, when a very small, delicate and young female voice came on the phone, asking about a photograph of the then-equally young Motherwell midfielder Phil O’Donnell, and could she have a copy. Unfortunately, given the dreaded red dot on the back , it didn’t belong to the Times, so the answer had to be no.
OTB Staff Round Table: Our Favorite Rutgers Sports Moments of 2016
… workable product out on the court. So the moment Eddie Jordan was fired (as negative as a firing can be) was my best sports moment of 2016. Mike Voza: The brightest moment for me is the hiring of Jerry Kill as the Offensive Coordinator. His 22 years …
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino demands win at Watford on New Year’s Day
Mauricio Pochettino has admitted losing any further ground to Chelsea could cost Tottenham any chance of a Premier League title fight. Mauricio Pochettino has admitted losing any further ground to Chelsea could cost Tottenham any chance of a Premier League title fight.
Cleveland Browns: Bowl Season Showcasing Defensive Line Talent
… running back Dalvin Cook (4) during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports DeMarcus Walker from Florida State has been as quiet an extremely productive defensive lineman as the country has to offer. …
Hawks get defensive in win over Pistons
The Atlanta Hawks successfully avenged an earlier blowout loss by defeating the Detroit Pistons 105-98 for their second straight home win. Atlanta led by as many as 17 points before a late Pistons run tightened things up.
In Pictures| Iconic world personalities that we bid goodbye to in 2016
Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer and activist. He was widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated sports figures of the 20th century.
PCB to file legal case against BCCI for dishonouring MoU
PCB chairman Shahryar Khan insisted that they are not begging their Indian counterparts for a bilateral series and instead asking them to compensate for the losses that the Pakistan board had suffered. Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shahryar Khan has revealed that the board has decided to take legal action against the Board of Control for Cricket in India for failing to honour the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the two cricket boards in 2014.
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino demands win at Watford on New Year’s Day
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Bryan Adams to Perform During Intermission of New Year’s Day Hockey Game on NBC
In the most Canadian sentence you’ll probably read this year — and yes, we’re aware there’s only one day left – – Bryan Adams will perform during the 2017 Scotiabank NHL Centennial Classic on New Year’s Day in Toronto. The Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Detroit Red Wings in the outdoor game, which airs on NBC at 3 p.m. ET.
Premier League | Manchester United v/s Middlesbrough: Live streaming and where to watch in India
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is unlikely to give any first-team players a rest during the hectic festive schedule as he tries to keep his side in touch with the Premier League leaders. United are sixth in the table, four points behind fourth-placed Arsenal and 13 behind leaders Chelsea going into Saturday’s home game against Middlesbrough.
Pakistan say to sue India over 2014 bilateral Test deal
Pakistan cricket chiefs have said they will sue India for failing to honour a 2014 deal to play a bilateral Test series. The Pakistan Cricket Board and the Board of Control for Cricket in India signed an agreement under which the South Asian rivals were due to play six series between 2015 and 2023, subject to clearance from the Indian government.
My heart wasn’t in it anymore, says Ivanovic
Former women’s tennis world number one Ana Ivanovic admitted Saturday she retired this week because she felt both physically and mentally unfit to carry on after years of battling injuries. Ana Ivanovic was world number one for a spell in 2008, the same year she won her sole Grand Slam title at the French Open The 29-year-old Serbian — whose sole Grand Slam success came in the 2008 French Open one of her 15 WTA titles — added she wanted to retire while she still loved the sport.
Flashback: Tiki Barber carries Giants past Redskins and into playoffs
Tiki Barber was, not so arguably, the greatest running back in New York Giants ‘ history. His criticism of Tom Coughlin and Eli Manning on his way out the door in 2006 left a sour taste in the mouths of fans, but Barber carried the Giants’ offense during Eli’s formative years.
Zacks Investment Research Upgrades Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM) to “Hold”
According to Zacks, “Primoris Services Corporation, through various subsidiaries, operates as one of the largest specialty contractors and infrastructure companies in the United States. The Company provides a wide range of construction, fabrication, maintenance, replacement, water and wastewater, and engineering services to major public utilities, petrochemical companies, energy companies, municipalities, and other customers.
Miami Marlins: Jason Hammel is an Intriguing Option
… Hammel’s stuff is declining after he was left off the Cubs postseason roster, according to John Perrotto of FanRag Sports. The market is down on Hammel, who only saw his ERA go from 3.74 to 3.83 from 2015 to 2016, but his FIP indicated that the …
Blue Jays next-level depth: Wil Browning, Murphy Smith
Relievers Wil Browning and Murphy Smith are coming off big years in the upper-minors for the Toronto Blue Jays In an ideal world, the Toronto Blue Jays – and every other team – would make it through 162 games using 25 players. In reality, that’s never the case.
2 dead in shooting after Meek Mill concert
In this Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, photo, rapper Meek Mill looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia. A Wallingford, Connecticut police spokeswoman said that officers responded to reports of shots fired outside the Oakdale Theatre after rapper Meek Mill performed.
Mumbai will play Tamil Nadu in exciting Ranji Trophy semi-final1 hour ago
Rajkot, Dec 31: Defending champions Mumbai’s quest for their 42nd Ranji Trophy title will go through a stern test when they take on Tamil Nadu in the semi-final, starting at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here on Sunday. For the high-profile knockout clash, Mumbai have called up 17-year old Prithvi Shaw to their squad after dropping an out-of-form Kevin Almeida.
2016 Year End Special: Top 4 celebrations on cricket field1 hour ago
Over the years we have seen cricketers celebrate in a unique way on the field. And 2016 was no different.
Young rapper sings praises of Dallas Cowboys
America’s Team is back this season, and a young Dallas Cowboys fan is singing their praises. For the silver and blue, he’s a rapper’s delight.
Aberdeen’s Dubai friendly opponents revealed as the Dons travel…
Derek McInnes is taking his squad to the UAE for warm weather training and are set to face Uzbek opposition. Derek McInnes has decided to utilise the three-week winter break by taking his team to the United Arab Emirates for a warm-weather training camp.
Sport24.co.za | Mourinho: Ibrahimovic injury would be a ‘disaster’
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has admitted that it would be an absolute “disaster” if striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic were to succumb to an injury. Ibrahimovic joined United from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer and has already made his presence felt this season with 17 goals in 26 appearances in all competitions.
Mourinho reveals Depay exile
“He’s a very good professional, is the only thing I can say. I know the public image is always influenced by some details of their private lives but the reality is that he is a very good professional, a very good boy.
Raiders quarterback Matt McGloin will make his first
… to change, so be sure to make one final check before kickoff. The best thing to do is keep an eye on USA TODAY Sports’ NFL home page and follow USA TODAY Fantasy Sports on Twitter. – Still torn over which borderline players to sit or start? Marc …
Rogers: Coach may have doomed Rousey’s fight, career
Rogers: Coach may have doomed Ronda Rousey’s fight, career Many will hold Edmond Tarverdyan accountable for a failure to sharpen Rousey’s striking. Check out this story on mynorthwestnow.com: http://usat.ly/2iOF5h8 It took just seconds after Ronda Rousey was battered to defeat against Amanda Nunes on Saturday night for public scorn to turn immediately to the man who accompanied her to the octagon.