All but one game this weekend has postseason ramifications tied to it. Yet, before getting you knee-deep into the schedule, I must get a small gripe off my football chest.
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John Garrett Takes Over as Lafayette Football Coach
From Lafayette Sports Information EASTON, Pa. – Bringing more than 25 years of coaching experience in the collegiate and professional ranks, John Garrett has been named the Fred M. Kirby II ’42 Head Football Coach at Lafayette College, it was announced on Wednesday evening.
November’s presidential election broke records in California
More Californians voted last month than in any election in state history, the secretary of state’s office reported late last week. More Californians voted last month than in any election in state history, the secretary of state’s office reported late last week.
CFT Previews: Your Dec. 22 Bowl Viewer’s Guide
Taking a quick-hit look at the Dec. 22 bowl menu, which is a little thin volume-wise for the fourth consecutive day but, again, it’s college football in mid-December, right? Right??? WHO : Idaho vs. Colorado State WHAT : The 20th Famous Idaho Potato Bowl WHERE : Albertsons Stadium, Boise, Idaho WHEN : 7 p.m. ET on ESPN THE SKINNY : Since winning a combined 14 games in 2009-10 and playing in its last bowl game the former season, Idaho went bowl-less and won a total of nine games the next five years. Very quietly, Paul Petrino led one of the more impressive turnarounds of the 2016 season as the Vandals won eight games, the team’s most since hitting the same mark in 2009 and just the second time they’ve done it in nearly two decades.
Detroit Lions replay: 10 observations from the 17-6 loss to the Giants
When Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay departed Sunday’s game against the New York Giants, New York receiver Odell Beckham Jr. became a wrinkle that was difficult to scheme against. ALLEN PARK — Here are 10 thoughts on the Detroit Lions’ 17-6 loss to the New York Giants after going back over the coaches’ film of the game: 1. The Lions weren’t ready to play this game at the level they’d need to to beat another playoff team in its building.
Former Somerset player banned for two years after match-fixing scandal
A FORMER Somerset batsman has been banned for two years after admitting attempting to cover up a match-fixing scandal. Cricket South Africa withdrew charges of match fixing against Alviro Petersen, but the 36-year-old has admitted 13 charges relating to the investigation that saw ex-Proteas player Gulam Bodi banned for 20 years.
Best of 2016: Gold for Michelle on Hartford’s’ dream day’
Michelle Oakes surprised even herself in the summer by winning a gold medal on her return to competition almost two decades since her previous attempt. The Hartford School of Gymnastics coach was a victor on trampoline in her category – over 40s women’s novice – at the national veterans’ championship in Shropshire.
Behold, the Jag’s QB of the future.
Patrick Mahomes in the second round after picking either Jonathan Allen or the best OL. Hear me out here. He has a great arm (where have we heard that before?), a perfect spiral and he can make plays with his legs. Search his highlights. If we can build a decent O-line, we’ll be sitting pretty.
Injured Traisy Vivian Out To Claim A Spot In 2017 SEA Games At Any Cost
National diver Traisy Vivian Tukiet who suffered a wrist and heel injury during the 2012 London Olympics hopes to make a comeback in time for the 2017 SEA Games. The 22-year-old diver who has dropped off the radar since suffering the injuries at the 2012 London Olympics, has continued to be bogged by injuries, the latest being a chest pain, but she remains determined to comeback.
White nationalists raise millions with tax-exempt charities
In this Dec. 6, 2016 file photo, Richard Spencer, who leads a movement that mixes racism, white nationalism and populism, speaks at the Texas A&M University campus in College Station, Texas. The Montana-based National Policy Institute, run by Spencer, who popularized the term “alternative right,” is among groups of the white nationalist movement with tax-exempt status.
Sam Beadsworth receives the Sporting Excellence Award from Claire Cashmore.
GOLD medal-winning paralympian Claire Cashmore made an inspirational speech after presenting GCSE and A-level certificates to Baxter College pupils at the school’s Celebrating Success Awards Evening. Kidderminster’s champion European, World and Paralympic swimmer, who clinched silver and gold at this summer’s Rio Games, spoke of her determination to succeed and the obstacles she had overcome.
England’s Alastair Cook named captain of ICC team of the year
Alastair Cook has been named captain of the International Cricket Council Test team of the year despite leading England to victory in just one of their last eight matches . England have four representatives in the team – more than any other nation – with three Australians and one player apiece from New Zealand, India, Sri Lanka and South Africa in a side picked by former Test greats Rahul Dravid, Gary Kirsten and Kumar Sangakkara for the sport’s world governing body.
Will this transfer window be as weird as 2016? The 2016 January…
Ah, the January transfer window. It is tiresome; it is awkward; it is a quite terrible thing.
Ward: Burton Albion’s double promotion winners proving they are Championship players
On-loan Nottingham Forest forward Jamie Ward says Burton Albion’s back-to-back promotion winners have proven that they belong in the Championship. The Brewers currently sit 21st in the second tier, their first ever season at this level, two points clear of the drop zone that they have yet to fall into.
Did Bayern Munich star Thiago Alcantara mistakenly pass to animated …
Rise of the super bosses: Big six have pulled clear for Christmas… but which of the world’s best managers can sustain it until May? Manchester City to launch A 50m move for Van Dijk as Guardiola looks to shore up his shaky defence in January Chelsea’s new Blues: Conte not content as he eyes Christensen return and keeps tabs on Gibson and Roma pair Man United are still keen on A 38m man Lindelof despite FIFA looking into cash row between Benfica and his old club Mourinho says he is loving his job at Manchester United and would jump at the chance to sign a new contract ‘I don’t get on with my dad… but I’m proud of the name’: Nigel Benn’s estranged son Harley making his own way in boxing Manchester United target Griezmann for next super signing as Mourinho sets his sights on landing Pogba’s A 60m pal Ex-Chelsea player Gary Johnson on his torment: Telling my kids I was abused is the … (more)
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Rise of the super bosses: Big six have pulled clear for Christmas… but which of the world’s best managers can sustain it until May? Manchester City to launch A 50m move for Van Dijk as Guardiola looks to shore up his shaky defence in January Chelsea’s new Blues: Conte not content as he eyes Christensen return and keeps tabs on Gibson and Roma pair Man United are still keen on A 38m man Lindelof despite FIFA looking into cash row between Benfica and his old club Mourinho says he is loving his job at Manchester United and would jump at the chance to sign a new contract ‘I don’t get on with my dad… but I’m proud of the name’: Nigel Benn’s estranged son Harley making his own way in boxing Manchester United target Griezmann for next super signing as Mourinho sets his sights on landing Pogba’s A 60m pal Ex-Chelsea player Gary Johnson on his torment: Telling my kids I was abused is the … (more)
United must think bigger than being fourth – Mouri a
… team, the empathy with the supporters, the results in many different competitions we are playing,” Mourinho told Sky Sports ahead of the Boxing Day visit of Sunderland . “So let’s see where we finish, I don’t want to say fourth, because I think we …
Boss of Goss Kevin Darling on the never-ending Anfield keeper saga – and more
The Mirror reports that the Reds’ wacky experiments with Simon Mignolet and Loris Karius are set to be consigned to history, which is a shame because they were funny. Instead, Jurgen Klopp will replace his Belgian/German misfits with England ‘s number one, who was recently a misfit but isn’t anymore.
Athletic Bilbao v Racing Santander Betting: Visitors capable of making their mark at San Mames
While there is a clear gap in class between these two sides – who have seen contrasting fortunes in recent years – our tipster still expects the underdogs to find the net The last time Athletic Bilbao hosted Racing Santander was back in December 2011, when the sides played out a 1-1 draw in a season which saw the two teams enjoy contrasting fortunes. While Athletic reached the final of the Europa League playing some thrilling football only to lose out in the final to Atletico Madrid, Racing were relegated and the historic side from Santander have since suffered a further drop into the third tier of Spanish football.
RUMOURS: Liverpool plan summer move for Hart
The Manchester City goalkeeper is currently taking in a loan spell at Serie A side Torino, but will be offered a route back to the Premier League at Anfield Liverpool will offer Manchester City outcast Joe Hart a route back to the Premier League next summer, according to the Daily Mirror . Having been deemed surplus to requirements at the Etihad Stadium, the England international is currently taking in a season-long loan at Serie A outfit Torino.
‘Bionic’ dad Neil in 21 mile charity swim
… swim a length at first but with the help of instructors and staff at Water Meadows I can now do this, Carolyn Hallam, sports and community development manager said: “Mansfield District Leisure Trust are happy to support Neil in his sponsored swim at …
Another Target
It’s no secret that the Blazers are looking very weak in the defensive department, and it’s not looking to get better any time soon. We’ve seen some improvement, like in today’s game, but the defense hasn’t been solid for a full 48 minutes.
Simmonds, Voracek lift Flyers to shootout win over Capitals
Jakub Voracek and Wayne Simmonds scored in the shootout, Steve Mason made 36 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Wednesday night. Michael Raffl and Claude Giroux scored in regulation for Philadelphia, which snapped a two-game skid that followed a 10-game winning streak.
Wednesday’s NHL roundup
Jakub Voracek and Wayne Simmonds scored in the shootout, Steve Mason made 36 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Wednesday night in Philadelphia. Michael Raffl and Claude Giroux scored in regulation for Philadelphia, which ended a two-game skid that followed a 10-game winning streak.
Wednesday’s NBA roundup
Cleveland’s Kyrie Irving, driving past Milwaukee’s Tony Snell, had 31 points and 13 assists in his team’s shorthanded victory. Kyrie Irving had 31 points and 13 assists, and LeBron James scored 29 as the Cleveland Cavaliers won their second game in two nights over the Milwaukee Bucks, 113-102 at home Wednesday despite being without two starters.
Blossomgame’s 15 helps Clemson to 62-60 win over S. Carolina
Jaron Blossomgame had 15 points and 10 rebounds to lead Clemson to a 62-60 victory over No. 22 South Carolina on Wednesday night.
Auburn beats Oklahoma 74-70 Birthday of Basketball showcase
Jared Harper and T.J. Dunans each scored 21 points and Auburn beat Oklahoma 74-70 Wednesday in the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Birth of Basketball showcase. Freshman Mustapha Heron, playing in his home state of Connecticut, added 15 points and 12 rebounds for the Tigers, who are 9-2 for the first time since the 2007-08 season.
Jaromir Jagr Ties Mark Messier for 2nd-Most Points in NHL History
Florida Panthers winger Jaromir Jagr tied Mark Messier at 1,887 career points in Tuesday’s 4-3 shootout victory over the Buffalo Sabres. He reached the total in 94 fewer games than Messier, per Jagr finished the night with three assists, becoming the first player ever to record multiple three-point games at age 44 or older, per the Elias Sports Bureau .
SVG reacts after Pistons’ loss to Memphis: ‘We just couldn’t score’
The Detroit Pistons dropped their fourth straight game Wednesday night, shooting 36 percent and 6 of 23 from the 3-point line in a 98-86 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies at the Palace.
Mack’s 18 points helps Texas beat UAB 96-60
Texas led by 16 at halftime and the Longhorns’ freshmen asserted themselves at the start of the second, first with a dunk from the 6-foot-11 Allen, then with a 3-pointer by Allen. After that, the Longhorns’ only seniors in the rotation came through.
Buccaneers aim to sweep Saints, stay in playoff hunt
Bucs are trying to reach nine victories in season for first time since going 10-6 in 2010. Bucs QB Jameis Winston has 948 fewer yards passing, nine fewer TDs and one more interception than Saints QB Drew Brees, but his team leads Saints by two games.
Lions, Cowboys chase division titles in Stafford homecoming
Lions clinch NFC North with win and Green Bay loss or tie or tie and Green Bay loss. There’s also scenario where Lions clinch playoff berth with loss.
AFC West rivals meet when Broncos visit Chiefs at Arrowhead
Forecast is for temperature in 50s on Sunday. Temperature at kickoff was 1 degree last weekend at Arrowhead Stadium.
QB Ryan looks to put up big numbers against Panthers again
Falcons can clinch NFC South with win and Tampa Bay loss or tie. QB Matt Ryan threw for 503 yards and four TDs in last meeting vs. Panthers.
Titans try to stay atop AFC South against reeling Jaguars
Titans have won three straight and seven of 10. Need victory to make next week’s game against Houston AFC South title bout. QB Marcus Mariota coming off fourth winning drive of career.
Pats can clinch AFC top seed, home-field advantage vs. Jets
New England is attempting to earn season sweep of Jets for 17th time. Patriots have won four of last five meetings.
Steelers, Ravens face off in de facto AFC North title game
Steelers can clinch AFC North with win. Ravens can win division by beating Steelers and winning next week in Cincinnati.
Bills stand in Dolphins’ way to close in on playoff berth
Dolphins RB Jay Ajayi had career-best 214 yards rushing, and Miami overcame 17-6 third-quarter deficit by scoring 22 consecutive points to beat Buffalo in past meeting. Dolphins have won eight of nine since 1-4 start and in position to clinch first playoff berth since 2008.
Siemian learned a thing or two from Manning _ in marketing
The Denver Broncos quarterback ran a healthy dose of the no-huddle against New England last week, showing enough promise for the coaching staff to want to keep doing it. “I think he did well.
Texas A&M beats Saint Francis (Pa.) 81-58
D.J. Hogg scored 15 points and fellow sophomore Tyler Davis added 14 as Texas A&M defeated Saint Francis 81-58 on Wednesday night. The Aggies led 46-19 at halftime and kept their overwhelmed opponent from Loretto, Pennsylvania, at bay the rest of the way in cruising to the 23-point victory.