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Bang A Boomerang

My travels often take me past a harness racetrack. As I pass and look out my window, I see the back of the big brick grandstand, a sign with the name of the racetrack and a huge, often empty, parking lot.

VIDEO: Novak Djokovic’s hips definitely don’t lie! Watch the tennis…

Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic isn’t only known for a killer backhand shot, but the Djoker has made enough headlines because of his fabulous sense of humour, for being a prankster and an amazing sport – on and off the field. Remember the time he dressed up as Maria Sharapova at a press conference, or the time he coolly asked one of the lines-men to sit and have break with him mid match? Well, the currently world No.

Spurs boss Pochettino keeps title hopes intact

Tottenham pushed hard for the title last season before ultimately fizzling out in the home stretch to finish third behind winners Leicester City and Arsenal. Tottenham Hotspur still have a chance of overhauling Premier League leaders Chelsea and winning the title, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Italy defender Bonucci extends Juventus contract

Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci has extended his contract with Serie A champions Juventus until 2021, the club said on Monday . Football Soccer – Germany v Italy – EURO 2016 – Quarter Final – Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France – 2/7/16 Italy’s Leonardo Bonucci misses in the penalty shootout REUTERS/Darren Staples REUTERS: Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci has extended his contract with Serie A champions Juventus until 2021, the club said on Monday .

Liam Dawson took his maiden Test wicket in Chennai

England were left waiting for their inevitable cue to bat out the remainder of the fifth Test as Karun Nair remorselessly built India’s lead on day four. Nair and Ravi Ashwin shared an unbroken stand of 147 to carry the hosts to a teatime 582 for five, 105 runs in front, as England mustered just one wicket in two sessions at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Fifth Test: Nair, Ashwin take India to 582/5 at tea vs England

Chennai, Dec 19 : Karnataka youngster Karun Nair and Ravichandran Ashwin continued to frustrate England as India posted 582/5 at tea, to take a slender 105-run lead on the penultimate day of the fifth and final cricket Test here on Monday. [NK Cricket] Nair, who notched his maiden ton in the morning session of play, carried on to go past the 150-run mark as he and Ashwin forged a 147-run unbeaten stand for the sixth wicket to defy any inroads by the visitors at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here.

Kings XI Punjab have biggest purse going into IPL auctions

Mumbai, Dec 19 : Indian Premier League franchise Kings XI Punjab will go into the players’ auction with the biggest purse among all the franchises, after they on Monday announced list of cricketers retained for next year’s tournament. [NK Cricket] Punjab have the maximum money of Rs 23.35 crore for the auction among the eight teams.

Ajax and PSV draw in Dutch league

Amsterdam, Dec 19 : AFC Ajax and PSV Eindhoven drew 1-1 at the Amsterdam Arena, while Feyenoord Rotterdam were guaranteed the top spot till the halfway of the Dutch Eredivisie football season. [NK Sports] Ajax captain Davy Klaassen on Sunday put his team in front in the 49th minute but PSV equalised through Siem de Jong’s strike to earn a point.

‘You can’t do that. It’s untenable’

Cricket: It was a tense final day at the Gabba, with Pakistan needing a world record total for victory – they fell agonisingly short, with Australia claiming the two wickets they needed for victory. AUSTRALIA heads to the Boxing Day Test after their fifth straight win across all formats, but the winning streak is a false form guide.

Capital One Orange Bowl Names Ticket Galaxy Official Fan to Fan Exchange

The Capital One Orange Bowl has entered a relationship with Ticket Galaxy, a leading professional ticket reseller for sports, concert and entertainment events around the world. Ticket Galaxy becomes the official “Fan to Fan Exchange” of the Capital One Orange Bowl, allowing fans additional safe, secure and professional options to purchase tickets to one of college football’s most iconic bowl games.

Nair approaches his double hundred as India gain lead

” Karun Nair and Ravichandran Ashwin added 147 runs for the sixth wicket as India reached 582-5 in 165 overs at tea on day four of the fifth cricket test against England in Chennai on Monday. At the break, Nair was unbeaten on 195, approaching his maiden double hundred, while Ashwin was 54 not out, with the home side stretching its first innings lead to 105.

Where do Walcott, Giroud and Sanchez rank among Arsenal’s top …

ARSENAL have been one of the most successful clubs in the Premier League, with three titles and 20 consecutive top four finishes to their name. But who are their top scorers? The Gunners have suffered a bad week, with back-to-back defeats at the hands of Everton and Manchester City – but Theo Walcott and Alexis Sanchez’s goals in those matches have both added to their tallies.

No. 8 Gonzaga holds off Vols, now 11-0

Gonzaga’s Jordan Mathews , Killian Tillie and Josh Perkins applaud their fans as they leave the court after defeating Tennessee 86-76 in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. /Copyright 2016 The Associated Press.

Red-letter day: Elliott, Cowboys bounce back, top Bucs 26-20

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten fights off a tackle attempt by Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Javien Elliott after catching a pass in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley tries to stay inbounds after catching a pass as Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Keith Tandy pursues in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Arlington, Texas.

Denver’s defense can’t hide all of Broncos’ many flaws

New England Patriots cornerback Logan Ryan celebrates a tackle against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Denver. Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak, left, a New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick met on the field after an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Denver.

Kāpiti Coast District Council media advisory 19/12/16

KA piti Coast District Council Parks and Recreation Manager Alison Law says there is a hole in the vinyl pool liner, or ‘Myrtha’, and the concrete slab under the liner is exposed. “The slab’s not designed to be in contact with chlorinated water and the liner makes the pool watertight, protecting the slab,” she says.

Men’s Basketball Recap

AT RHODE ISLAND RAMS 65, HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS 54 Thomas M. Ryan Center/Kingston, R.I. 12:30 p.m. EST BOX SCORE KINGSTON, R.I. – Senior forward Malachi Alexander finished with 15 points, two rebounds and two steals, but it was not enough as Holy Cross fell to Rhode Island, 65-54 on Sunday. *Alexander became the 50th 1,000-point scorer in program history with a free-throw at the 5:19 mark in the first half.

Jaguars fire Gus Bradley after team blows late lead to Houston

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley was fired Sunday after the Jaguars lost 21-20 to Houston. Although two weeks earlier than expected, the ax fell on Jaguars coach Gus Bradley late Sunday afternoon after the team’s ninth consecutive loss and with two games remaining in the franchise’s most disappointing season.

Chicago Blackhawks’ Motte getting his confidence back

The Michigan product registered an assist in his first NHL game, scored in his fifth and showed off his speed and power with a gorgeous goal against Calgary at the United Center on Nov. 1. Three games after that win over the Flames, though, Motte suffered an injury that forced him to miss five games, and he hasn’t looked the same since. Lack of production was a big reason coach Joel Quenneville made Motte watch Hawks victories over the Islanders on Thursday and Blues on Saturday as a healthy scratch.