World number one Andy Murray returns to the court in Abu Dhabi on Friday hoping a change of preparations can help deliver an elusive Australian Open title next month. The Scot ended the 2016 tour at the top of the ATP Rankings after claiming both the Wimbledon and Olympic crowns, and defeating previous top seed Novak Djokovic to win the year-ending ATP World Tour Finals in London.
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Cowboys Unlikely To Play Romo in Season Finale
The Dallas Cowboys could rest many of their starters in Week 17 after clinching home field advantage throughout the playoffs, but are unlikely to play backup quarterback Tony Romo. Team owner Jerry Jones declared after Dallas’ 42-21 win over the Detroit Lions on Monday night that he does not want Romo to take a snap this Sunday.
What if ?????
This summer, the Islanders lost two key players to free agency, and there were many reports that a trade could have been made for an elite winger, as well. Using Franchise Hockey Manager 3, let’s see what might have happened if I had replaced Garth Snow and these deals actually happened: These moves left the Isles with only 5 defensemen on the 23 man roster, so I made the following moves: I then had the CPU assistant GM set the organization up using the CPU’s values.
Meyers Leonard Poll
I have a feeling some answers will be different today after he played better last night but I was curious where people stood on him.
Miami’s Ten Biggest Food Stories of 2016
As 2016 draws to a close, New Times is looking back at the year’s stories with the most impact. The past year saw a lot of good and bad in our local food scene – from a beloved Brooklyn restaurant opening in South Florida to the Zika scare that threatened a large part of our entire dining scene.
Madrid’s Vazquez and Kovacic sidelined by injuries
In this file photo dated Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, Real Madrid’s Mateo Kovacic, right, challenges Osasuna’s goalkeeper Nauzet Perez during the Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid.
Checking in on Wisconsin at Cotton Bowl week
It’s less than a week away from the 2017 Cotton Bowl, and the No. 8 Wisconsin Badgers are down in the Dallas-Forth Worth area practicing and preparing for the No.
New York Knicks Continue Road Woes
… limited fouling a flagrant two foul during an alteraction with Thabo Seefolosha (left). Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Dennis Schroder, who finished with 27 points, made two free throws to put the Hawks up 100-97. After a Knicks timeout, …
NBA player wants All-Star votes to impress “famous girl”
Embiid took to Twitter to plead for All-Star votes in order to land a date with a “famous girl” he has been trying to impress. There is my chance to finally be with my CRUSH so i need your help y’all ha..
5 of the most epic data breaches of 2016
SSNs of hundreds of thousands of U.S. taxpayers. Tax-time thieves were back at it again in 2016, using personally identifiable data stolen elsewhere to electronically file fraudulent tax returns, according to Fortune’s Jonathan Chew .
What is the Oklahoma City Thunder’s next move going to be?
Oct 28, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti is seen on the floor prior to action against the Phoenix Suns at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports To say the OKC Thunder have been in a transition period ever since Kevin Durant decided to join the Warriors is an under statement.
Ronda Rousey answers questions during media day in
… California. Ronda Rousey has used her terrifying armbar to become one of the biggest stars in the UFC and the greater sports world. Rousey is 12-0 and the UFC women’s bantamweight champion. Rousey’s focus is razor-sharp as she approaches the octagon …
Hall of Fame case: Is Curt Schilling now his own worst enemy?
Hall of Fame case: Is Curt Schilling now his own worst enemy? The 216-game winner’s cause should be growing, but his caustic remarks stifle support. Check out this story on greenfield-westallisnow.com: http://usat.ly/2hwaWW8 USA TODAY Sports is examining the most intriguing cases on baseball’s 2017 Hall of Fame ballot ahead of the Jan. 18 election results .
Real Madrid lose Vazquez, Kovacic to injury
Real Madrid will be without midfielders Lucas Vazquez and Mateo Kovacic when the team returns to action in 2017 after picking up injuries in their successful Club World Cup campaign. Vazquez suffered a right leg injury in the 4-2 final win over Kashima Antlers in Japan and will be sidelined for up to four weeks, according to Spanish sports daily As.
Wearing brace, Dolphins’ Tannehill returns to practice field
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill has returned to the practice field, but he’s not taking part in team drills yet. Tannehill wore a cap, T-shirt and left knee brace while watching his teammates at the start of Thursday’s workout for the regular-season finale Sunday against New England.
Steve: A fitting Saints finale against arch-rival Falcons
Sunday, January 1st, 3:25pm on 870AM / 105.3FM Georgia Dome Atlanta, GA Saints +7 Under / Over: 56 This Saints season will conclude the same as the previous two; minus a spot in the playoffs. 2016 however does feel a little different since the defense has gotten better, as well as there being a stronger commitment to running the football.
Washington facing what could be the greatest team everNo. 1 Alabama…
… is inconceivable to those around the program. “It would be like a natural disaster,” said Ryan Fowler, who hosts a sports-talk show for 102.9 ESPN in Tuscaloosa, Ala. “If Alabama loses Saturday, it would turn that state upside down. I’d be hosting a …
Carlos Tevez to earn reported 615,000-a-week at Shanghai Greenland Shenhua
Carlos Tevez has joined Chinese Super League side Shanghai Greenland Shenhua in a deal which will reportedly make him the highest paid player in the world. The former Manchester United and Manchester City striker has signed a two-year contract and, although no financial details were announced in the move from Boca Juniors, reports suggest he is set to earn A 615,000-a-week.
Spurs striker Harry Kane thinks Southampton win sends out the right message
Harry Kane believes Tottenham sent out a resounding message about their title credentials after their 4-1 thrashing of 10-man Southampton. Spurs’ victory at St Mary’s means they moved to within a point of fourth-placed Arsenal and have now won five out of their last six games in all competitions.
How James Franklin’s playing past laid groundwork for Penn State’s Rose Bowl run
That’s how East Stroudsburg quarterbacks coach Mike Terwilliger remembers it. Franklin, he said, was a city kid.
Before arriving at Penn State, James Franklin needed a couch to crash on in East Stroudsburg
His alma mater, East Stroudsburg, has a knack for helping kick-start careers on the sideline — by coach Denny Douds’ estimation, seven current NFL assistants had early stops with the Warriors. And Franklin knew he wanted to spend time on East Stroudsburg’s staff after graduation, Douds said.
Time to turn the page
With the ugly Holiday Bowl in the rearview mirror, let’s look ahead to 2017. The Cougars should return star quarterback Luke Falk and All-American Guard Cody O’Connell.
UFC 207 Amanda Nunes vs. Ronda Rousey: Matter Over Mind
After a yearlong hiatus from the sport, Ronda Rousey will face Amanda Nunes in an attempt to reclaim the UFC Bantamweight title in which she held for so long. The backlash of Rousey’s first MMA loss certainly hit hard.
CRICKET: Dawson enjoying days of his life
Liam Dawson in batting action during his Test debut in the final match of England’s series in India earlier this month LIAM Dawson his looking to grab his chance with both hands as he heads out to India for England’s one-day series. The last year on a whole was a good one for the 26-year-old, who made his international debuts across all three formats in 2016.
Wayne pulls away from Lady Marauders
Unfortunately for the Meigs High School girls basketball team, in the consolation contest of the ninth annual Jack Stephens Memorial Holiday Classic, it simply ran out of fourth-quarter fuel. As a result, the Lady Marauders lost to the Wayne Pioneers 60-51 – after rallying to lead 38-34 entering the final quarter inside Memorial Fieldhouse in Parkersburg.
The Bottom Five (Plus One) from 2016
… title. And it was all undone by weather when five members of the team were suspended for departing the Boar’s Head Sports Club during a snowstorm. Ultimately, three players would end up leaving the team, which permanently lowered the ceiling for the …
A-Rod’s daughter hits home run off ex-Yankee, flips bat
The former Yankees third baseman shared a video Wednesday of his pitching to daughter Ella, who skies a Wiffle ball right before an epic bat flip. Doing her best A-Rod impression, Ella gets loose outside the batter’s box, er, hula hoop, before getting ready to hit.
Toronto Maple Leafs’ Swedish prospect Carl Grundstrom has the game…
A Swedish defenceman, such as 16-year-old phenom Rasmus Dahlin, is the next Erik Karlsson rather than Drew Doughty. Finnish forward Eeli Tolvanen, who has a knack for scoring goals, is the next Patrik Laine even though he is six inches shorter.
Wales manager Chris Coleman has emerged as Swansea’s top target to succeed Bob Bradley
The Football Association of Wales is relaxed over reports that Swansea are weighing up a move for national team manager Chris Coleman, Press Association Sport understands. Coleman has emerged as Swansea’s top target as they seek to fill the gap left by Bob Bradley’s dismissal on Tuesday evening.
Ranking Mike Gundy’s Top 5 Bowl Games
Mike Gundy has only had one losing season in his head coaching career, his first in Stillwater. Since then, the Oklahoma State Cowboys have been to eleven consecutive post season battles, including this week’s match-up with Colorado.
The Oklahoma State MVP Draft: Bowl Week – Colorado
It’s the final round of the inaugural MVP Draft. It’s been a long and exciting season.
Game 35 Preview: Avalanche @ Stars
Just when you think the season can’t get much worse, the Avs find a new and inventive way to lose. Tuesday’s second period was perhaps the most unlucky period of hockey the Avalanche have ever have.
NFL Weekly Predictions: Week 17
The Saints outlasted the Bucs 31-24 in the Superdome last week. Mark Ingram rushed for 90 yards and scored 2 touchdowns.
Once Considered Soft, Dirk Nowitzki Was Ahead of His Time
Let’s go back 15 or so years to when Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki were best-bud Dallas Mavericks teammates establishing their excellence in the NBA and always hanging out to shoot in the gym together at night. For lunches, they would swing through EatZi’s Market & Bakery, the ahead-of-its-time semi-supermarket that, at the turn of the century, gave Dallas cultured, ready-made, healthy eating – and even cultured classical or opera music playing inside its sliding doors.
Devin Smith Is Not Taking Anything for Granted
‘s sophomore campaign has been a test of patience. “It’s been real tough,” Smith told Eric Allen and Larry Hardesty on Inside the Jets.
Former Dollarway teammates stay fast friends
The last time Josh Liddell and Henri Murphy competed at the same event, they were teammates on Pine Bluff Dollarway High School's 400-meter team that won the Class 4A state championship in 42.92 seconds.
Why Odell Beckham Jr. is conflicted about Redskins game
Here are the Giants, preparing for their regular-season finale against the Redskins, knowing a much more highly anticipated game awaits them in the first round of the playoffs, site undetermined, opponent undetermined, importance very much determined. “It’s hard to not look past this game, knowing what’s at stake and the position we’re in, can’t move up, can’t move down,” Beckham said Wednesday after practice.
Argentine soccer star Carlos Tevez signs $40M deal in China
Argentine striker Carlos Tevez has signed to play for Shanghai Shenhua, becoming the latest in a procession of star players to join the Chinese Super League. Chinese clubs have spent heavily over the past year to attract mainly South American stars.
Warriors bounce back from Christmas Day defeat
Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors blocks a shot taken by DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors at ORACLE Arena on December 28, 2016 in Oakland, California. Ezra Shaw/AFP Los Angeles: The Golden State Warriors, stung on Christmas Day in their NBA Finals rematch with the Cleveland Cavaliers, took charge early Wednesday in a 121-111 victory over the Toronto Raptors.
Pokemon Go, Trump top Google trend list
… number two was Freedom 251 — the smartphone offered for sale in India for 251 rupees, or less than $4. In global sports events, internet users searched most for the Olympics, followed by the baseball World Series, the Tour de France, Wimbledon and …