Eighth-seeded Ana Konjuh prevented a complete rout of seeded players at the ASB Tennis Classic when she beat 2016 runner-up Julia Goerges 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 on Friday to join American Lauren Davis in the final. Seven seeds had fallen by the time Konjuh took the court for her semifinal against Goerges, who was in hot form after eliminating former world No.
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You will be my captain forever: Virat Kohli pays tribute to MS Dhoni
Virat Kohli, who is all set to take over as the Indian captain across all formats paid glowing tributes to his predecessior Mahendra Singh Dhoni for being an inspirational leader and terming him “captain forever”. Kohli today took to twitter to express his feelings about the captain under whom he has played all along in the limited overs format since making his debut back in 2008.
Wawrinka y Nishikori pasan a semifinales de Brisbane
The line has had trouble getting its wheels off the ground since the fall, and now, both Galveston officials and Harris County’s transit group have offered different accounts as to the cause of the problem. Today’s slate of local high school basketball games will be highlighted by yet another District 23-5A showdown, this time on the boys’ side.
Pot Advocates Plan to Hand Out 4,200 Free Joints on Inauguration Day
The proposal unveiled Thursday se… — The engineer involved in Wednesday’s Long Island Rail Road accident that left more than 100 people injured does not recall striking the end of the track.National… — The Pentagon on Thursday announced four more detainees from Guantanamo Bay will be transferred to Saudi Arabia, leaving just 55 detainees in the pris… Today at CES, the largest consumer electronics show in the world, U.S. Farmers & Ranchers AllianceA introduced a new communications concept, called SMA… Lincoln, Neb.
Will Serena Williams Return As the No. 1 Player in 2017?
Serena Williams lost a second-round match at the ASB Classic on Wednesday, but it will only awaken the American superstar to find her form before the Australian Open draw on Jan. 13. After not playing competitive tour tennis since the U.S. Open and all but relinquishing her No. 1 ranking to Angelique Kerber, Serena is putting on her game face.
Arsenal Transfer News: Andrea Belotti Interest from Arsene Wenger, Fresh Rumours
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has reportedly requested that he be kept informed about any offers for Torino’s Andrea Belotti despite being put off a move after hearing the striker is valued at 50 million. Daniel Cutts and Emanuele Giulianelli of The Sun reported Wenger would still be interested in a deal for the Italy frontman in the future, even if his fee is too rich for the Gunners’ liking right now.
BD squad for first NZ Test announced
Bangladesh Cricket Board announced the 15-man squad for the first Test against New Zealand at Wellington on January 12, 2017 today. Although many speculated that Soumya Sarkar may return home after the T20I series, the left-handed batsman was given another chance to shine in the New Zealand tour.
Regionally plan for all transportation
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Blue Jackets’ bid for history ends with rout by Capitals
Tortorella walked into the visiting locker room and told his players he was proud of them, even after the Jackets lost 5-0 to the Washington Capitals, ending a 16-game winning streak. Columbus fell one victory shy of the NHL record set by the 1992-93 Pittsburgh Penguins as everything that carried them on this captivating run fell apart.
Winning F.A. Cup not high on priority list for many
The F.A. Cup has lost the luster it once held for Premier League clubs. West Bromwich’s Gareth McAuley and Hull City’s Adama Diomande are seen in action in a Premier League match on Monday.
Matip boost for Liverpool
Joel Matip has been hampered by an ankle problem since joining Jurgen Klopp’s side in the summer on a free transfer The defender has been sidelined with an ankle ligament problem since the 2-2 draw with West Ham on December 11. Matip, 25, who underwent surgery on his ankle in the summer before joining on a free transfer after his contract expired with Schalke, admitted he may have aggravating an existing problem. “It’s getting better and in a few days I hope I’ll be back in full training,” the German-born Cameroon centre-back told the club’s official website.
Nishikori rolls into Brisbane International semifinals
Kei Nishikori put in an improved performance on Friday at the Brisbane International, beating Australia’s Jordan Thompson 6-1, 6-1 in a quarterfinal matchup. The one-hour win in the Australian Open warmup was relatively straightforward, a big improvement on the world No.
Welbeck to end injury misery
Arsene Wenger says Danny Welbeck is in line for a return to action with Arsenal, on the day the striker was joined by Sir Mo Farah at training. Welbeck, who has been out since May with a knee injury, was joined at London Colney by the 33-year-old Great Britain Olympic legend on Thursday.
Re: Measuring Greatness
The first round of NBA All-Star game voting results came out yesterday, and a subject of much discussion was the relative rankings of the Raptors back court. With DeMar DeRozan in third place behind Dwayne Wade and Kyrie Irving, there’s certainly a case to be made that he should at least be ahead of Wade, especially given his early season scoring outbursts.
Mike Tyson is training Chris Brown for his Celebrity Boxing Match with Soulja Boy
“Listen Mike, they say Floyd’s going to be training Soulja Boy so I said I’ve gotta get Mike Tyson to train Chris Brown,” he said. Tyson responded: “Yeah, Soulja Boy’s gonna get fucked up.”
Penguins mark safe after Columbus falls to Washington
John Tortorella broke from his usual routine after the Columbus Blue Jackets’ streak-breaking clunker Thursday night at Verizon Center. Tortorella walked into the visiting locker room and told his players he was proud of them, even after the Jackets lost, 5-0, to the Washington Capitals, ending a 16-game winning streak.
‘Pleasantly surprised’ Penguins center Matt Cullen focusing solely on present
… Cullen family setup couldn’t be better. His three boys attend school at the same place he practices – UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex – and hockey is a huge part of their family dynamic. If dad can still do it, Cullen’s boys likely will push him to keep …
Rockets 11 mins ago 10:48 p.m.Nene’s late free throws lift Rockets over Thunder, 118-116
… Oklahoma City Thunder forward Domantas Sabonis (3) in the first quarter at Toyota Center. Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports HOUSTON (AP) – James Harden scored 26 points and Nene made two free throws with 0.7 seconds remaining to lift the Houston …
Joe Starkey: Todd Haley should get another NFL head coaching gig
… himself in position, at age 49, for another kick at the can as a head coach. A smart team would hire him. I’m with Sports Illustrated’s Peter King, who told The Fan Morning Show: “I think [Haley] deserves a second look by teams, and I think he …
Sunday will be cold, but that doesn’t mean the Steelers won’t throw it
Ryan Shazier wasn’t sure whether he would yank off his shirt at pregame warm-ups Sunday at Heinz Field, the way he went shirtless before a kickoff in 15-degree wind chill in Cincinnati nearly three weeks ago. He came down ill last week and missed two days of practice.
Nene’s Late Free Throws Lift Rockets Over Thunder, 118-116
James Harden scored 26 points and Nene made two free throws with 0.7 seconds remaining to lift the Houston Rockets to their sixth straight win, 118-116 over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. Nene was fouled by Jerami Grant as he attempted a shot right under the basket, setting up the winning free throws.
Schoolcraft wrestling team is young but led by seniors at its core
The Schoolcraft wrestling team currently sits at 11-8 on the season, but with a youthful roster coach Rob Ling is hoping the team will be better down the stretch as it adds experience. “We’re pretty young, but we’re improving every day,” Ling said.
Video: Gautier Gators Offensive Lineman Pulls Back on MSU
There’s never a perfect time for a high school football standout to decommit from a four year col… More>> There’s never a perfect time for a high school football standout to decommit from a four year college, especially with National Signing Day less than a month away. Paul Gainer pulled back on his pledge to Mississippi State last night via Twitter.
Arizona Cardinals: Offensive leaders
The Arizona Cardinals scored 418 points in 2016. Surprisingly that is fourth-best in franchise history.
Aldridge leads Spurs to 127-99 win over Nuggets
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 28 points, including 11 while sparking a third-quarter spurt, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Denver Nuggets 127-99 on Thursday night. Kawhi Leonard added 24 points, while Tony Parker had 21 and a season-high nine assists for the Spurs, who improved to 17-3 on the road this season.
Anchorage’s Overbaugh gets another crack at NFL with Denver Broncos
Anchorage’s Jeff Overbaugh is getting another shot at making an NFL roster and this time he’s following in the footsteps of former Alaska linemen Mark Schlereth and Chris Kuper in Denver. “It’s a tremendous opportunity to go out and play the game I love and compete and show that I belong in the NFL,” Overbaugh said by cellphone.
Bledsoe has 26, Suns pull away late from Mavericks, 102-95
Eric Bledsoe scored 26 points, including five straight to break a tie in the final two minutes, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Dallas Mavericks 102-95 on Thursday night. Devin Booker added 22 points as the Suns won consecutive games for just the second time this season and denied the Mavericks their third two-game winning streak in a matchup of Western Conference also-rans.
St. Louis Blues Keep Losing To Non-Playoff Teams
The St. Louis Blues dropped a game to the Carolina Hurricanes. No big deal right? Well, it is when you compare it with other such losses this season.
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Gonzaga guard Jordan Mathews, right, shoots against San Francisco guard Frankie Ferrari during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in San Francisco, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017. /Copyright 2017 The Associated Press.
Cavs working on deal for Hawks G Korver
Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver sets up a shot in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, in Atlanta. /Copyright 2017 The Associated Press.
Report: White Sox sign Geovany Soto to a minor league deal
Bruce Levine of 670 The Score reports that catcher Geovany Soto has signed with the White Sox on a minor league contract. According to Levine, Soto has a “great shot” once the White Sox configure their 40-man roster.
Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) shoots the puck
Capitals shut down Blue Jackets’ winning streak just shy of NHL record Washington ended Columbus’ win streak at 16 – one victory from the record – with a 5-0 win. Check out this story on mynorthwestnow.com: http://usat.ly/2ja6mL0 Instead, they’ll fall one win short of the longest streak in NHL history after a 5-0 loss to the Washington Capitals at Verizon Center on Thursday night, snapping a 16-game win streak.
Former Chargers doctor gets probation in Seau case
Former NFL doctor gets probation in Junior Seau case David Chao was accused of gross negligence in caring for the linebacker before his 2012 suicide. Check out this story on mynorthwestnow.com: http://usat.ly/2hYpMEV Former San Diego Chargers doctor David Chao will receive a four-year probation and a four-year ban from prescribing Ambien as part of a settlement in a case that accused him of gross negligence in his treatment of former NFL linebacker Junior Seau.
Will ICC introduce concussion substitute after Renshaw incident?
‘The concern we have is without a concussion sub there is a lot of pressure on the player, the coach and the doctor to allow the player to continue.’ IMAGE: Matt Renshaw, left, reacts after being helmet while fielding as Steve Smith looks on.
Dangerous pool toys prompt safety calls
A SPATE of drownings across Australia over the Christmas break and incidents with inflatable pool lounges has prompted a fresh reminder about water safety. Consumer Affairs Victoria has issued a warning about the use of inflatable air lounges in water after reports of near drownings.
9-man Athletic beats Barcelona 2-1 in Copa del Rey
Barcelona’s two-year reign of the Copa del Rey was in jeopardy after it lost to a nine-man Athletic Bilbao 2-1 at a packed San Mames Stadium on Thursday. Athletic played a man down from the 74th minute, and two men down from the 80th because of red cards in a drama-filled first-leg match in the round of 16. Aritz Aduriz scored and set up another goal in the first half for Athletic, and Lionel Messi scored for Barcelona from a free kick early in the second half.
2017 LSU Gym Season Preview
Last year at this time, LSU gymnastics was licking its wounds from a bitterly disappointing postseason. The school’s most accomplished recruiting class had just graduated, and a team that flirted with the #1 ranking all season failed to even make the Super Six.
To bye or not to bye in NFL playoffs? Let’s take a look
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady winds up for a pass during an NFL football practice, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady winds up for a pass during an NFL football practice, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass.
To bye or not to bye in NFL playoffs? Let’s take a look
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady winds up for a pass during an NFL football practice, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady winds up for a pass during an NFL football practice, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass.
Everton agree naming rights deal for Finch Farm training ground…
Barcelona beaten in first game back after winter break by nine-man Athletic Bilbao as Enrique’s men suffer Copa del Rey shock If you’re happy in the hotel, stay there! Mourinho under no pressure from Manchester United to check out despite six months in the Lowry Woods admits he wasn’t sure he would ever play competitive golf again as former world No 1 targets 107th win Messi, Ronaldo and Griezmann named in UEFA Team of the Year but Premier League stars fail to make the cut EDDIE JONES TALKS TO SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Every game England are working on a plan to beat the All Blacks – if we lose a few battles it will help win the war Future of British Grand Prix under threat as Silverstone could pull out of hosting the race due to rising costs ‘He’s like a brother to me’: Costa plays down bust-up with Pedro after Chelsea pair argue on the pitch in Spurs defeat After Spurs’ win over Chelsea … (more)