Category: Sports

Bayern winger Robben fit for crunch game against Leipzig

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich will be able to count on fit-again winger Arjen Robben when they host second-placed RB Leipzig on Wednesday in the final league match of the year, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday. Soccer Football – Atletico Madrid v Bayern Munich – UEFA Champions League Group Stage – Group D – Vicente Calderon, Madrid, Spain – 28/9/16 Bayern Munich’s Arjen Robben warms up before the match Reuters / Paul Hanna MUNICH, Germany: Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich will be able to count on fit-again winger Arjen Robben when they host second-placed RB Leipzig on Wednesday in the final league match of the year, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday.

NFL: Washington dealt blow with loss to Panthers

Kirk Cousins threw an interception and fumbled near his goal line as Washington coughed up their easiest path to the playoffs with a 26-15 loss to the defending NFC champion Carolina Panthers. Washington could have clinched a playoff berth by winning its final three games but now needs help.

Redskins lose control of playoff hopes with loss to Panthers

Carolina Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert rolls over Washington Redskins outside linebacker Martrell Spaight for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates wide receiver Ted Ginn’s touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Monday, Dec. 19, 2016.

Huggins, Jones lead New Mexico St past UC Irvine, 85-79, OT

Braxton Huggins scored eight of his 24 points in overtime, Jemerrio Jones and Eli Chuha each had double-doubles and New Mexico state beat UC Irvine 85-79 in overtime on Monday night. Jones sandwiched two buckets around back-to-back 3-pointers by Huggins to give New Mexico State an 82-74 lead with 34 seconds to play.

Flames catch fire on power play in 4-2 win over Coyotes

Kris Versteeg put Calgary ahead with its third power-play goal of the game in the third period and the Flames beat the Arizona Coyotes 4-2 on Monday night. Versteeg and Troy Brouwer had a goal and assist each for Calgary, which had lost its last two games but has at least one power-play goal in its past eight contests.

Cricket: Nair triple ton puts India in command against England

Karun Nair cracked a brilliant triple century as India took total control against England in Chennai on Monday, posting their highest-ever Test score. Right-hander Nair, who finished on 303 not out, reached the landmark with a boundary before India declared their first innings on a huge 759-7 for a lead of 282 in the fifth and final Test.

Southland fall short in one-day cricket clash with Canterbury Country Emerging Players team

Southland fell 10 runs short of victory in their one-day hit out against a Canterbury Country Emerging Players team at Queens Park in Invercargill on Tuesday. The Southland team was made up mainly of development players but had a scattering of Hawke Cup squad members in the playing 11. Mitch Ross lines up the ball while batting for Canterbury Country as Southland’s Hamish O’Brien looks on at Queens Park in Invercargill.

Woodbridge tops Laurel, stays unbeaten

The Blue Raiders would come out aggressive on both sides of the ball and it was working just as they planned. The Bulldogs could not figure out what to do with the ball early against the high pressure, full court defense that woodbridge was showing.

Truck driver fatigue cited in California train crash

The Latest on the Electoral College meeting Monday to formally elect Donald Trump the nation’s 45th president : The Latest on the Electoral College meeting Monday to formally elect Donald Trump the nation’s 45th president : A California agency that oversees judicial discipline in the state ruled Monday that a judge committed no misconduct when he sentenced former Stanford University swimmer Brock Turner to six months in jail for… A California judge was cleared of misconduct Monday for sentencing a former Stanford University swimmer to six months in jail for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman on campus, a punishment decried as too lenient by… Federal investigators have determined that a crash that killed a Metrolink commuter train engineer in Southern California was probably due to acute fatigue and lack of familiarity with the area by the driver of a… Acute fatigue and lack … (more)

Truck driver fatigue cited in California train crash

The Latest on the Electoral College meeting Monday to formally elect Donald Trump the nation’s 45th president : The Latest on the Electoral College meeting Monday to formally elect Donald Trump the nation’s 45th president : A California agency that oversees judicial discipline in the state ruled Monday that a judge committed no misconduct when he sentenced former Stanford University swimmer Brock Turner to six months in jail for… A California judge was cleared of misconduct Monday for sentencing a former Stanford University swimmer to six months in jail for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman on campus, a punishment decried as too lenient by… Federal investigators have determined that a crash that killed a Metrolink commuter train engineer in Southern California was probably due to acute fatigue and lack of familiarity with the area by the driver of a… Acute fatigue and lack … (more)

Browns coach Hue Jackson says he’ll stick with Robert Griffin III as…

Browns coach Hue Jackson says he’ll stick with Robert Griffin III as starting QB, but won’t hesitate to replace him with Cody Kessler Cleveland Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III stiff arms Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Jerry Hughes during the first half of a game, Sunday in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Cleveland Browns offensive line is reflected on the helmet shad of quarterback Robert Griffin III as he prepares for the snap against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of a game, Sunday in Orchard Park, N.Y. Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson gestures toward quarterback Robert Griffin III after Griffin scored a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of a game, Sunday in Orchard Park, N.Y. Cleveland Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III throws a pass against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of a game, Sunday in Orchard Park, N.Y.

Browns coach Hue Jackson says he’ll stick with Robert Griffin III as…

Browns coach Hue Jackson says he’ll stick with Robert Griffin III as starting QB, but won’t hesitate to replace him with Cody Kessler Cleveland Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III stiff arms Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Jerry Hughes during the first half of a game, Sunday in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Cleveland Browns offensive line is reflected on the helmet shad of quarterback Robert Griffin III as he prepares for the snap against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of a game, Sunday in Orchard Park, N.Y. Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson gestures toward quarterback Robert Griffin III after Griffin scored a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of a game, Sunday in Orchard Park, N.Y. Cleveland Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III throws a pass against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of a game, Sunday in Orchard Park, N.Y.

Why not Nerlens?

The Pistons aren’t connected to any major superstar or talent on the trade block right now, but that hasn’t stopped Stan Van Gundy from making blockbuster trades that has helped shape the team to what it is today. SVG has been one of the most aggressive roster creators in the East and since no talent wants to play in Detroit, he trades for them.

Why not Nerlens?

The Pistons aren’t connected to any major superstar or talent on the trade block right now, but that hasn’t stopped Stan Van Gundy from making blockbuster trades that has helped shape the team to what it is today. SVG has been one of the most aggressive roster creators in the East and since no talent wants to play in Detroit, he trades for them.

Judge who gave Brock Turner 6 months cleared of misconduct

A California agency that oversees judicial discipline in the state ruled Monday that a judge committed no misconduct when he sentenced former Stanford University swimmer Brock Turner to six months in jail for… A California judge was cleared of misconduct Monday for sentencing a former Stanford University swimmer to six months in jail for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman on campus, a punishment decried as too lenient by… Federal investigators have determined that a crash that killed a Metrolink commuter train engineer in Southern California was probably due to acute fatigue and lack of familiarity with the area by the driver of a… Acute fatigue and lack of familiarity with the area likely caused the driver of a work truck to turn onto train tracks where the vehicle and its trailer were struck by a Southern California commuter train, killing the… A team of wildlife … (more)

Judge who gave Brock Turner 6 months cleared of misconduct

A California agency that oversees judicial discipline in the state ruled Monday that a judge committed no misconduct when he sentenced former Stanford University swimmer Brock Turner to six months in jail for… A California judge was cleared of misconduct Monday for sentencing a former Stanford University swimmer to six months in jail for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman on campus, a punishment decried as too lenient by… Federal investigators have determined that a crash that killed a Metrolink commuter train engineer in Southern California was probably due to acute fatigue and lack of familiarity with the area by the driver of a… Acute fatigue and lack of familiarity with the area likely caused the driver of a work truck to turn onto train tracks where the vehicle and its trailer were struck by a Southern California commuter train, killing the… A team of wildlife … (more)