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Liverpool have a real chance to win the title – Mignolet

The Reds are second in the table, six points behind leaders Chelsea, ahead of a crunch meeting with fellow title contenders Manchester City at Anfield in the late kick-off on Saturday. Liverpool have recorded three victories in succession, conceding just one goal in the process, as they look set to mount a legitimate challenge for major honours under Jurgen Klopp in 2017.

Keaton Jennings affected by barbs over South African background

Keaton Jennings enjoyed a breakthrough season with Durham which led to his call-up midway through England’s tour of India England batsman Keaton Jennings admits the social media barbs relating to his South African background had an impact on him, but he insists he is no cricket mercenary and that the United Kingdom is his home. Jennings was born and raised in South Africa and captained the under-19 team, but became eligible to represent England earlier this year after committing himself to serving a four-year residency period.

2 dead, 2 injured 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.

You’ll never guess which street is the most expensive in Scotland

A STREET in South Lanarkshire has been revealed as Scotland’s most exclusive address for 2016 based on the average selling price of property. Data from estate agent Savills has found that Frederick Boulevard in Thorntonhall topped a league table of the country’s most expensive streets, with the typical home selling for more than A 1 million.

Record-seeking Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes Manchester United can still win Premier League title

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is on the brink of another notable scoring landmark in his remarkable career and believes his goal glut can still propel Manchester United to the Premier League title. If the Swede scores against Middlesbrough at Old Trafford on Saturday, he will have netted 51 goals in the calendar year, equalling the best tally of 2016 recorded by any striker in Europe’s top five leagues.

Thibaut Courtois: Real Madrid poised to go all in for the Belgian

Antonio Conte values the keeper’s importance to the team and will throw a massive pay-raise his way to keep him at Stamford Bridge. With his fiance permanently living in Spain and a familiarity and comfort within the Spanish capital that trumps the connection he has with native Belgium, the keeper has always been determined to move back to Madrid.

Local College: Misericordia defeat Marywood

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Brian Dozier

To trade him or not to trade him? I really hope we don’t. In my honest opinion, I think it would be very stupid to trade him. Please vote on my poll to let me know what you think. Should we keep him? Yes or No? Go ahead and vote!

Hotels welcome growth

Construction continues on the TownePlace Suites Marriott Hotel on Forts Ferry Road on Thursday, April 1, 2016 in Latham, N.Y. Construction continues on the TownePlace Suites Marriott Hotel on Forts Ferry Road on Thursday, April 1, 2016 in Latham, N.Y. A view of the 130-room Courtyard by Marriott hotel on Thursday, July 21, 2016, in Clifton Park, N.Y. A view of the 130-room Courtyard by Marriott hotel on Thursday, July 21, 2016, in Clifton Park, N.Y. Capital Region hotel revenue grew in 2016, marking at least the fifth consecutive year that the local market saw upticks – a trend some say indicates a tourism market that has mostly recovered from the 2008 financial crisis.

Flyers’ Konecny benched; Pronger returning to ice

In a surprising move, speedy rookie left winger Travis Konecny, who had two assists in Wednesday’s 6-3 loss in St. Louis, was benched Friday against San Jose. It was the first benching of the season for Konecny, who has four goals, 14 assists, 18 points, and a minus-2 rating in 37 games.

Colin Kaepernick Wins San Francisco 49ers’ Len Eshmont Award

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick had a season full of headlines, and it continued with a team accolade on Friday. Kaepernick was awarded the Len Eshmont Award by his teammates, which is given to the 49er who “best exemplifies the inspirational and courageous play of Len Eshmont, an original member of the 1946 49ers team.”

2016 is what you make it

… that Jim Healy and the powers at be at the Statesboro Herald decided to take a chance on me to lead their prep sports coverage and write columns about Georgia Southern football. I’ll forever be appreciative for that shot you took Jim, even if it …

Basketball: Henare hoping for a New Year resolution

First, his team boasts enough talent that, with a little overdue injury luck, the Breakers absolutely have the ability to make a playoff run in the Australian NBL. But, second, such success will be impossible if his players continue to hurt themselves in ways extending beyond their unfortunate physical health.

Wiggins, Towns lead Wolves over Bucks, 116-99

Andrew Wiggins scored 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns had 18 points and 16 rebounds to help the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 116-99 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Zach LaVine added 24 points and Shabazz Muhammad had 22 points in 18 minutes off the bench for the Wolves, who shot 55.8 percent from the field and hit 13 of 25 3-pointers.

Drake surges past WSU women 83-78

Wichita State’s women’s basketball team fell behind by seven points early in Friday night’s game against Drake, then the Shockers went on the offensive. Not just an uphill, constant rally from a deficit WSU could never quite erase, but superior effort that led to numerous offensive rebounds – 19 to be exact.

Korver, Howard lead Hawks past Pistons, 105-98

Paul Millsap scored 26 points and Kyle Korver added a season-high 22 on Friday night to lead Atlanta to a 105-98 victory over the Detroit Pistons, helping the Hawks forget about the first time these teams met here four weeks ago. Detroit walloped Atlanta 121-85 on Dec. 2 in Philips Arena, but after Korver made three consecutive free throws to open the second quarter and break a 19-all tie, the Hawks never again trailed nor were even tied.

Olympic rower gets MBE for services to sport

… day to school. I was always known as the kid who cycled to school,” he said. “I walked into a hall of societies and sports and some six-foot-six guy said: ‘you should come rowing’.” Mr Gotrel is hoping he will get a chance to speak with the Queen …