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Fifth Test: Nair, Ashwin take India to 582/5 at tea vs England
Chennai, Dec 19 : Karnataka youngster Karun Nair and Ravichandran Ashwin continued to frustrate England as India posted 582/5 at tea, to take a slender 105-run lead on the penultimate day of the fifth and final cricket Test here on Monday. [NK Cricket] Nair, who notched his maiden ton in the morning session of play, carried on to go past the 150-run mark as he and Ashwin forged a 147-run unbeaten stand for the sixth wicket to defy any inroads by the visitors at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here.
Kings XI Punjab have biggest purse going into IPL auctions
Mumbai, Dec 19 : Indian Premier League franchise Kings XI Punjab will go into the players’ auction with the biggest purse among all the franchises, after they on Monday announced list of cricketers retained for next year’s tournament. [NK Cricket] Punjab have the maximum money of Rs 23.35 crore for the auction among the eight teams.
Ajax and PSV draw in Dutch league
Amsterdam, Dec 19 : AFC Ajax and PSV Eindhoven drew 1-1 at the Amsterdam Arena, while Feyenoord Rotterdam were guaranteed the top spot till the halfway of the Dutch Eredivisie football season. [NK Sports] Ajax captain Davy Klaassen on Sunday put his team in front in the 49th minute but PSV equalised through Siem de Jong’s strike to earn a point.
David Simpson: Hard graft and dirty hands *H&H Vip*
Twelve months ago I was capering around the paddock at Chaddesley Corbett celebrating my second win as an owner. This time around, I’ll be leading up one of the horses in Gina and Tom Ellis Racing’s Ice And A Slice Racing Club.
‘You can’t do that. It’s untenable’
Cricket: It was a tense final day at the Gabba, with Pakistan needing a world record total for victory – they fell agonisingly short, with Australia claiming the two wickets they needed for victory. AUSTRALIA heads to the Boxing Day Test after their fifth straight win across all formats, but the winning streak is a false form guide.
Georginio Wijnaldum says Liverpool can win the Premier League title …
… glory days back to the club. ‘I have faith and confidence we can win the Premier League,’ the 26-year-old told Sky Sports News HQ . ‘The season is long so we can improve a lot and we must do everything. We must believe in it and then it is possible. …
Nationals’ starter Max Scherzer on second Cy Young, home run issues + more…
Max Scherzer gave up 27 home runs in 228 2a 3 innings in 2015, in the first year of his 7-year/$210M deal with the Washington Nationals, which was tied for the fifth-most home runs allowed among qualified National League starters. He gave up 17 in 96 2a 3 IP in the second half after allowing 10 in 132 innings in the first-half of the season.
Capital One Orange Bowl Names Ticket Galaxy Official Fan to Fan Exchange
The Capital One Orange Bowl has entered a relationship with Ticket Galaxy, a leading professional ticket reseller for sports, concert and entertainment events around the world. Ticket Galaxy becomes the official “Fan to Fan Exchange” of the Capital One Orange Bowl, allowing fans additional safe, secure and professional options to purchase tickets to one of college football’s most iconic bowl games.
Monday Thoughts: Searching for a Defensive Coordinator
The news that was assumed to be coming since . . . probably the USC game, is now official .
Nair approaches his double hundred as India gain lead
” Karun Nair and Ravichandran Ashwin added 147 runs for the sixth wicket as India reached 582-5 in 165 overs at tea on day four of the fifth cricket test against England in Chennai on Monday. At the break, Nair was unbeaten on 195, approaching his maiden double hundred, while Ashwin was 54 not out, with the home side stretching its first innings lead to 105.
Where do Walcott, Giroud and Sanchez rank among Arsenal’s top …
ARSENAL have been one of the most successful clubs in the Premier League, with three titles and 20 consecutive top four finishes to their name. But who are their top scorers? The Gunners have suffered a bad week, with back-to-back defeats at the hands of Everton and Manchester City – but Theo Walcott and Alexis Sanchez’s goals in those matches have both added to their tallies.
Notts County to be rescued from extinction by Alan Hardy
The world’s oldest professional club has survived four attempts this year to wind it up over an alleged tax debt. The Magpies, formed in 1862, have been hovering on the brink of extinction for some time with owner Ray Trew desperately seeking a buyer.
You have to see this goal: Non-league star scores Dennis Bergk…
Fans of Maidenhead United were treated to a Dennis Bergkamp-esque stunner in their 5-0 win over Dartford this weekend. Maidenhead’s Dave Tarpey bagged four in that handsome victory but this one was certainly the pick of the bunch.
Arkansas Business Year in Review: Best & Worst of 2016
We don’t know what Bret Bielema and his coaching staff told the Arkansas Razorbacks while in the locker room with a 24-7 lead over the Missouri Tigers on Nov. 25. The worst team in the SEC East (2-6 and 4-8 overall) went on to win 28-24 when the Hogs failed to score in the second half.
No. 8 Gonzaga holds off Vols, now 11-0
Gonzaga’s Jordan Mathews , Killian Tillie and Josh Perkins applaud their fans as they leave the court after defeating Tennessee 86-76 in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. /Copyright 2016 The Associated Press.
Jackets’ run at 9, Tortorella wins 500th
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Canucks in overtime of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 in Vancouver, British Columbia. /Copyright 2016 The Associated Press.
Red-letter day: Elliott, Cowboys bounce back, top Bucs 26-20
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten fights off a tackle attempt by Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Javien Elliott after catching a pass in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley tries to stay inbounds after catching a pass as Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Keith Tandy pursues in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Arlington, Texas.
Hayes scores deciding goal in shootout, Rangers beat Devils
New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist and New York Rangers center Kevin Hayes celebrates the Rangers 3-2 win over the New Jersey Devils in a shootout of an NHL hockey game in New York, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. Hayes scored the winning goal.
Denver’s defense can’t hide all of Broncos’ many flaws
New England Patriots cornerback Logan Ryan celebrates a tackle against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Denver. Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak, left, a New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick met on the field after an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Denver.
STEVE DeSHAZO: Orioles, Nationals take different shopping approaches.
Chicago White Sox’ Adam Eaton rounds the bases on a solo home run off Minnesota Twins pitcher Hector Santiago in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in Minneapolis.
Denver’s defence can’t hide all of Broncos’ many flaws
These Broncos are actually surrendering fewer points per game than last year’s version that brought home the Lombardi Trophy . They limited Tom Brady to 16 completions and the Patriots to 16 points on Sunday, but their sputtering offence and atrocious special teams again couldn’t match the effort.
Stone, Smith lead Senators to 6-2 win over Islanders
Mark Stone had a goal and two assists, Zack Smith scored twice and the Senators beat the New York Islanders 6-2 Sunday night. Bobby Ryan, Derick Brassard and Tom Pyatt also scored to help Ottawa win for the second time in two nights.
Mauricio Pochettino: Tottenham can still beat Chelsea to Premier League title
Spurs edged out Burnley 2-1 at White Hart Lane on Sunday but remain 10 points behind the league leaders, whose win over Crystal Palace on Saturday continued an astonishing 11-match winning run. “Are Chelsea out of sight? No, it’s true that we have a 10-point gap with Chelsea,” Pochettino said.
The Latest: Cowboys’ Witten tops TO for 7th on catches list
Witten caught a 6-yard pass from rookie Dak Prescott early in the second quarter to pass Owens with his 1,079th catch. He had two more catches on that touchdown drive and finished the first half with eight catches for 47 yards, giving him 1,084 for his career.
Kāpiti Coast District Council media advisory 19/12/16
KA piti Coast District Council Parks and Recreation Manager Alison Law says there is a hole in the vinyl pool liner, or ‘Myrtha’, and the concrete slab under the liner is exposed. “The slab’s not designed to be in contact with chlorinated water and the liner makes the pool watertight, protecting the slab,” she says.
Men’s Basketball Recap
AT RHODE ISLAND RAMS 65, HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS 54 Thomas M. Ryan Center/Kingston, R.I. 12:30 p.m. EST BOX SCORE KINGSTON, R.I. – Senior forward Malachi Alexander finished with 15 points, two rebounds and two steals, but it was not enough as Holy Cross fell to Rhode Island, 65-54 on Sunday. *Alexander became the 50th 1,000-point scorer in program history with a free-throw at the 5:19 mark in the first half.
Jaguars fire Gus Bradley after team blows late lead to Houston
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley was fired Sunday after the Jaguars lost 21-20 to Houston. Although two weeks earlier than expected, the ax fell on Jaguars coach Gus Bradley late Sunday afternoon after the team’s ninth consecutive loss and with two games remaining in the franchise’s most disappointing season.
Chicago Blackhawks’ Motte getting his confidence back
The Michigan product registered an assist in his first NHL game, scored in his fifth and showed off his speed and power with a gorgeous goal against Calgary at the United Center on Nov. 1. Three games after that win over the Flames, though, Motte suffered an injury that forced him to miss five games, and he hasn’t looked the same since. Lack of production was a big reason coach Joel Quenneville made Motte watch Hawks victories over the Islanders on Thursday and Blues on Saturday as a healthy scratch.
Duncan has number retired in emotional ceremony
NBA: Patty Mills is in career best form for San Antonio but this open court effort against the Pelicans wont be making his end of season highlights reel THE San Antonio Spurs’ 113-100 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans was just the curtain-raiser to the team’s heart-tugging ceremony honoring retired superstar Tim Duncan. LaMarcus Aldridge scored 22 points in 26 minutes on the floor, and Manu Ginobili added a season-high 17 points for the Spurs, who notched their fourth win on the trot.
Boys Basketball | Athens Christian wins 2
ATHENS CHRISTIAN 83, PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN 42: At Athens Christian, the Eagles won for the fourth time in their last five games as three players scored in double figures. Quincy Canty scored a game-high 17 points and was followed by Kohl Phillips and Richard Jibunor .
Spurs pay tribute to Tim Duncan in emotional jersey retirement ceremony
San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan waves to fans during his jersey retirement ceremony on Sunday. Before retiring Tim Duncan’s No.
Bucs Postseason Chances Remain Strong
NFC Playoff Picture Update: The Buccaneers saw their winning streak snapped Sunday in Dallas but still have several optimistic avenues to the postseason. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers saw their five-game winning streak come to an end on Sunday night in Dallas, but their playoff hopes are still very much alive.
Buccaneers Fall to Cowboys in Week 15
The Buccaneers dropped to 8-6 on Sunday when they fell, 26-20, to the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. The Bucs went into halftime trailing, 17-6, but came on strong in the second half.
Hayward, Gobert lead Jazz past Grizzlies 82-73
Late in a physical, defensive showdown, the Utah Jazz discovered their 3-point shooting and broke open a close game. Gordon Hayward scored 22 points and Rudy Gobert had 21 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks, helping the Jazz beat the Memphis Grizzlies 82-73 on Sunday night.
Boswell’s 6 Field Goals Lead Steelers Over Bengals 24-20
The Steelers took control of the AFC North by doing a little bit of everything during a month-long winning streak: throwing it, running it, playing some steely defense. Their fifth straight victory came a whole new way.
No. 6 Kentucky, No. 7 UNC battle like Final Four contenders
Kentucky coach John Calipari figures the sixth-ranked Wildcats and seventh-ranked North Carolina are still sorting through what kind of teams they can be.
Vancouver Canucks Tie Game Late, Fall to Columbus in OT
The Vancouver Canucks overcame deficits of 2-0 and 3-2 to get the game to extra time, before Seth Jones scored the winner. Neither do the Columbus Blue Jackets, apparently.
Vancouver Canucks Tie Game Late, Fall to Columbus in OT
The Vancouver Canucks overcame deficits of 2-0 and 3-2 to get the game to extra time, before Seth Jones scored the winner. Neither do the Columbus Blue Jackets, apparently.
Mariota salvages miserable day, Titans’ playoff hopes
Marcus Mariota had never played in weather colder than 75 degrees during high school, and never in temperatures bellows 40 degrees during his college days at Oregon. So when he took the field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, and it was 1 degree with a wind chill of minus-9, perhaps it made sense the Tennessee Titans quarterback would get off to a chilly start.