The last time these Northwest Division rivals met, a balanced Oklahoma City iteration prevailed 112-92. During this early November tilt, OKC placed five players in double-figure scoring and effectively limited each Minnesota contributor not named Karl-Anthony Towns.
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Christmas game preview odds and information
The last time these Northwest Division rivals met, a balanced Oklahoma City iteration prevailed 112-92. During this early November tilt, OKC placed five players in double-figure scoring and effectively limited each Minnesota contributor not named Karl-Anthony Towns.
An NBA Christmas
I write this bit every year: A quick preview of the games on the big NBA holiday, an invitation to chat with us about basketball, celebrations, food, family or whatever’s on your mind. As you all know who have been reading for any length of time, I’m Jewish, so Christmas isn’t my thing.
An NBA Christmas
I write this bit every year: A quick preview of the games on the big NBA holiday, an invitation to chat with us about basketball, celebrations, food, family or whatever’s on your mind. As you all know who have been reading for any length of time, I’m Jewish, so Christmas isn’t my thing.
READY: Swimmers lined up outside the Old Rooms Inn
More than 300 fundraisers braved the cold depths of Weymouth Harbour this morning on behalf of a variety of good causes. Last year the event, organised by the Weymouth and Portland Lions Club, raised more than A 22,000 for a host of local and national causes.
READY: Swimmers lined up outside the Old Rooms Inn
More than 300 fundraisers braved the cold depths of Weymouth Harbour this morning on behalf of a variety of good causes. Last year the event, organised by the Weymouth and Portland Lions Club, raised more than A 22,000 for a host of local and national causes.
Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, Game 29
The Cavs and the Warriors lead the East and West, respectively, as they get set to meet today at 2:30 p.m. at The Q. What’s up with the Cavs: They’re the NBA’s best home team so far this season and have won four straight overall . In those wins, they’ve scored at least 110 points each time and are 15-0 when they do that this season.
Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, Game 29
The Cavs and the Warriors lead the East and West, respectively, as they get set to meet today at 2:30 p.m. at The Q. What’s up with the Cavs: They’re the NBA’s best home team so far this season and have won four straight overall . In those wins, they’ve scored at least 110 points each time and are 15-0 when they do that this season.
NFL 2016 Week 16 preview: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens,…
Two games with AFC playoff implications are on tap today as the NFL holiday week continues with the Pittsburgh Steelers entertaining the Baltimore Ravens and the Denver Broncos visiting the Kansas City Chiefs. The Steelers can clinch the AFC North title with a victory today over rival Baltimore.
Report: NBA will players will soon have hotline to call in officiating critiques
Former NBA commissioner David Stern ruled with an iron fist. Any public criticism of officiating – by players, coaches, executives or owners – resulted in a swift fine.
Rex Ryan insists he called timeout before game-tying field goal
After Dolphins kicker Andrew Franks hit a 55-yard field goal to send Saturday’s game against the Bills into overtime, Bills coach Rex Ryan could be seen pleading with an official on the sideline while indicating that he called timeout ahead of the snap. Referee Craig Wrolstad said in a pool report after the game that the head linesman was standing next to Ryan and said that Ryan never called timeout before the snap.
Dirk Koetter on benching Doug Martin: I felt Jacquizz Rodgers was better for this game
The Buccaneers played without running back Doug Martin for more than a month earlier this season because of an injury, but it was a coach’s decision that kept Martin out of the lineup against the Saints on Saturday. Martin was a healthy scratch as the Bucs opted to go with Jacquizz Rodgers , Charles Sims and Peyton Barber in the backfield.
Christmas Q&A: What has been the NHL’s biggest surprise?
Brough: This is an easy answer for me, because I thought the Columbus Blue Jackets would be terrible again. Oh, sure, I knew they had a talented, young defense, and I knew Sergei Bobrovsky had the potential to play like an elite netminder.
Christmas Q&A: What has been the NHL’s biggest surprise?
Brough: This is an easy answer for me, because I thought the Columbus Blue Jackets would be terrible again. Oh, sure, I knew they had a talented, young defense, and I knew Sergei Bobrovsky had the potential to play like an elite netminder.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Neymar in festive mood as football stars…
Instead of simply wishing his followers on Instagram a merry Christmas the Swede opted to post a video of himself making a snow angel in his underpants. Ibrahimovic is making a whistle-stop visit back to his homeland before United’s Boxing Day clash against Sunderland at Old Trafford.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Neymar in festive mood as football stars…
Instead of simply wishing his followers on Instagram a merry Christmas the Swede opted to post a video of himself making a snow angel in his underpants. Ibrahimovic is making a whistle-stop visit back to his homeland before United’s Boxing Day clash against Sunderland at Old Trafford.
Quick Lane Bowl 2016: Maryland vs. Boston College TV Schedule, Time and Odds
Setting the proper tone going into a new year is the theme around the 2016 Quick Lane Bowl, a showdown between the resurgent Maryland Terrapins and Boston College Eagles programs. These teams know a thing or two about each other after time spent together in the ACC.
Quick Lane Bowl 2016: Maryland vs. Boston College TV Schedule, Time and Odds
Setting the proper tone going into a new year is the theme around the 2016 Quick Lane Bowl, a showdown between the resurgent Maryland Terrapins and Boston College Eagles programs. These teams know a thing or two about each other after time spent together in the ACC.
Timberwolves vs Thunder: Christmas Day Preview
The Timberwolves square-off against the red-hot Russell Westbrook on Christmas Day – the first time that the Wolves have ever played on Christmas. When this game was originally scheduled, the records for the two teams was expected to be similar at this junction of the season.
Timberwolves vs Thunder: Christmas Day Preview
The Timberwolves square-off against the red-hot Russell Westbrook on Christmas Day – the first time that the Wolves have ever played on Christmas. When this game was originally scheduled, the records for the two teams was expected to be similar at this junction of the season.
Ranji Trophy: Bowlers give Mumbai upper hand against Hyderabad
Raipur, Dec 25 : A superb bowling performance coupled with a decent effort with the bat gave Mumbai the upper hand on the third day of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final against Hyderabad here on Sunday. [NK Cricket] Resuming their first innings at the overnight score of 167/3, Hyderabad could add only 113 runs to their total before being all out.
Profiles In Coaching: Greg Delimitros
Director of Equipment Operations Greg Delimitros joins Inside the Eagles and shares what goes into his job and how he got to where he is today.
Profiles In Coaching: Greg Delimitros
Director of Equipment Operations Greg Delimitros joins Inside the Eagles and shares what goes into his job and how he got to where he is today.
From Oculus Rift to utility terrain vehicles, it pays to have generous NFL teammates on Christmas
The only thing Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco wants for Christmas from his O-line is zero sacks when Baltimore meets the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. To ensure his protection, he joked, he dropped thousands of dollars on flashy virtual reality gaming systems for his nine offensive lineman.
Dempsey: All-Star voting change isn’t all about stripping fans power
… s basketball teams. A University of Colorado-Boulder alumnus, Dempsey covers the Nuggets and also chips in on college sports.
Arizona Coyotes’ Captain Shane Doan Scores 400th Career Goal
On the night he played his 1500th game with the Arizona Coyotes, Shane Doan also scored his 400th career goal. On the night when hockey in the desert came full circle with Auston Matthews ‘ first professional game on Gila River Arena ice, the captain achieved a few milestones of his own.
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BYU Basketball should make TJ Haws their starting point guard
The strength of the BYU Cougars basketball team lies in their frontline of Yoeli Childs and Eric Mika. This duo has played the most reliably and consistently.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is working through Christmas for the first time
Pep Guardiola and Manchester City have trained for their Boxing Day trip to Hull as if Christmas does not exist. The City manager may have joked that he is too excited to sleep as he prepares for his first taste of a festive Premier League fixture programme, but training has not deviated much from its usual routine.
UCI president Brian Cookson has defended the governing body’s approach to TUEs
Cycling chief Brian Cookson insists the sport’s process for assessing therapeutic use exemptions is of “a higher standard than required by international norms”. In a press release, the UCI president described 2016 as “a year of real progress” in the ongoing battle to combat doping issues and technological fraud, with the controversial use of TUEs at the top of the agenda.
Greg Olsen becomes first TE to record 3 consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons
Three-time Pro Bowl selection Greg Olsen on Saturday became the first tight end in NFL history to record three consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons. Olsen set the record on a 17-yard catch from Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton in the second quarter of an NFC South game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Frank Lampard, right, hopes to be reunited with John Terry, left, at Chelsea
Frank Lampard says he would love to return to Chelsea as a player, although the former England midfielder plans to spend plenty of time at Stamford Bridge even if he is not offered a deal. The Blues’ all-time leading goalscorer is considering his options after his contract expired with MLS side New York City.
Wild demote duo to Iowa
Cannone, 30, was recalled on Monday and skated in three games with Minnesota. He registered two shots and won 5 of 7 faceoffs in 9:11 of ice time in his NHL debut against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday.
This Week in Knicks Social Media: Live life, live
Happy holidays! It’s Christmas Eve and it’s sleeting out and things are kind of hectic, but take a minute, pull up a chair, have a hot drink – we have a few important items of business to take care of. First, earlier this week the entire basketball world paused when news came out that the great Craig Sager had died of leukemia.
Tampa Bay RB Martin sits in coach’s decision vs. New Orleans
Tampa Bay RB Martin sits in coach’s decision vs. New Orleans The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will try to keep their playoff hopes alive without running back Doug Martin Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2irdceL The Buccaneers deactivated Martin on Sunday against New Orleans in what team officials called a coach’s decision. Martin had not been on the Buccaneers’ injury report as Tampa Bay needed a win along with lots of help to remain alive for a wild-card berth.
The Latest: Browns’ Joe Haden has neck injury
The Green Bay Packers got a brief scare in the third quarter after quarterback Aaron Rodgers stayed down on the ground for a couple minutes after a sack The Latest: Rodgers takes big hit; Mariota carted off field The Green Bay Packers got a brief scare in the third quarter after quarterback Aaron Rodgers stayed down on the ground for a couple minutes after a sack Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ir7Dx0 Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers is sacked by Minnesota Vikings’ Danielle Hunter and Captain Munnerlyn during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Green Bay, Wis. Rodgers was hurt on the play.
Titans’ Marcus Mariota carted off with air cast on ankle
… against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-268678 ORIG FILE ID: 20161224_ads_an4_055.JPG Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) is tackled by Miami …
Lillard x-ray negative on ankle, day-to-day
Portland guard Damian Lillard underwent X-Ray on left ankle and results negative, league sources tell ESPN. Day-to-day with ankle sprain.
Anniston girls’ basketball team brings voices, hugs on annual caroling visit to senior citizens
Anniston High School girls basketball coach Eddie Bullock videos his team as they tour Wesley Apartments on Noble St. singing Christmas carols to residents in Anniston on Christmas Eve. With each new floor, the Anniston High girls’ basketball team’s annual Christmas caroling visit to Wesley Apartments grew closer to an annual highlight.
In 1954, they wrote in their Grade 4 teacher’s notebook: What I want to be when I grow up
“I’m really touched,” said Ken Simmons, beginning to tear up when he reflects on the get togethers he has with his former grade 4 students. In 1954, in his first year of teaching, Ken Simmons had his students at Major Ballachey School in Brantford, Ont.