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1st Test: New Zealand need 7 wickets, Pakistan 302 runs to win
- December 30, 2020
Ali and Fawad Alam then weathered the storm and will resume Pakistan's innings from 71/3 on Wednesday. The last postpone sapped a portion of the energy from New Zealand's bowlers, who had been tantamount to their Pakistan partners on a pitch that required batsmen to stand by until they moved a awful ball to take care of. (more...)
- December 30, 2020
Ali and Fawad Alam then weathered the storm and will resume Pakistan's innings from 71/3 on Wednesday. The last postpone sapped a portion of the energy from New Zealand's bowlers, who had been tantamount to their Pakistan partners on a pitch that required batsmen to stand by until they moved a awful ball to take care of. (more...)
Carr active for Raiders, Parker out for Dolphins
- December 30, 2020
On five flights within the 25-yard Miami line, the Raiders knocked out with only one hometown and four field goals. But if they score there, the Dolphins would have had to score a touchdown with no timeouts and under a minute left. Unfortunately for Gruden and Co., they were the victims of "Fitzmagic". With just one play, the Dolphins were in field goal range. Sanders made the kick, and the Dolphins celebrated on the field as their playoff hopes remain alive. (more...)
- December 30, 2020
On five flights within the 25-yard Miami line, the Raiders knocked out with only one hometown and four field goals. But if they score there, the Dolphins would have had to score a touchdown with no timeouts and under a minute left. Unfortunately for Gruden and Co., they were the victims of "Fitzmagic". With just one play, the Dolphins were in field goal range. Sanders made the kick, and the Dolphins celebrated on the field as their playoff hopes remain alive. (more...)
Bucks, Heat Play Back-To-Back Series At AmericanAirlines Arena
- December 30, 2020
Milwaukee used 13 players and 12 made at least one 3-pointer - the only person who didn't get onto that list being two-time reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo , in what will go down as nothing more than an interesting footnote in Bucks history. (more...)
- December 30, 2020
Milwaukee used 13 players and 12 made at least one 3-pointer - the only person who didn't get onto that list being two-time reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo , in what will go down as nothing more than an interesting footnote in Bucks history. (more...)
Premier League records 18 new COVID-19 positives, Blades report fresh cases
- December 29, 2020
On Monday, Everton v Manchester City was postponed four hours before kick-off because of a coronavirus outbreak at City. That figure surpassed the previous highest figure recorded of 16 for 9-15 November. "In a moment in time when the virus is spreading quite rapidly it's impossible for people, however well shielded they are by the Premier League and the protocols we have, it's impossible to totally shield people from getting it because the fact is they are human beings". (more...)
- December 29, 2020
On Monday, Everton v Manchester City was postponed four hours before kick-off because of a coronavirus outbreak at City. That figure surpassed the previous highest figure recorded of 16 for 9-15 November. "In a moment in time when the virus is spreading quite rapidly it's impossible for people, however well shielded they are by the Premier League and the protocols we have, it's impossible to totally shield people from getting it because the fact is they are human beings". (more...)
Nets take on the Grizzlies in non-conference action
- December 29, 2020
Morant immediately hopped off the floor, then laid on the floor in pain before being wheeled to the back of the arena. The young star is averaging 36 points and 8 assists through the first two games of the 2020-21 season. They listed him on the injury report Monday morning. Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant drives around Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
Morant immediately hopped off the floor, then laid on the floor in pain before being wheeled to the back of the arena. The young star is averaging 36 points and 8 assists through the first two games of the 2020-21 season. They listed him on the injury report Monday morning. Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant drives around Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. (more...)
Arsenal next? Atletico Madrid terminate Diego Costa's contract
- December 29, 2020
An Atletico statement said the 32-year-old, whose contract ran out in June 2021, had asked several days ago to leave the club immediately for personal reasons and on Tuesday he signed his release from the deal. Costa , of course, spent four years at Chelsea between 2014 and 2018, scoring 58 goals in 120 games for the club before returning to Atlético in 2018. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
An Atletico statement said the 32-year-old, whose contract ran out in June 2021, had asked several days ago to leave the club immediately for personal reasons and on Tuesday he signed his release from the deal. Costa , of course, spent four years at Chelsea between 2014 and 2018, scoring 58 goals in 120 games for the club before returning to Atlético in 2018. (more...)
Phil Niekro Dies: Hall Of Fame Knuckleball Pitcher Was 81
- December 29, 2020
Niekro pitched for 24 seasons, with the first 20 of them as a fearless before moving on to the New York Yankees , Toronto Blue Jays , and Cleveland Indians . Niekro pitched a no-hitter against the San Diego Padres in 1973 and finished his career with a record of 318-274 and a 3.35 earned-run average. That's an Major League Baseball record, and so too are the 1,977 innings he logged after turning 40. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
Niekro pitched for 24 seasons, with the first 20 of them as a fearless before moving on to the New York Yankees , Toronto Blue Jays , and Cleveland Indians . Niekro pitched a no-hitter against the San Diego Padres in 1973 and finished his career with a record of 318-274 and a 3.35 earned-run average. That's an Major League Baseball record, and so too are the 1,977 innings he logged after turning 40. (more...)
Andy Murray awarded wildcard for 2021 Australian Open
- December 29, 2020
The three-time Grand Slam champion, who is also a five-time Australian Open runner-up, is set to be part of the main draw entry for the tournament in February. Murray recently competed in the "Battle of the Brits" tournament. The rescheduled Australian Open will be played from February 8-21, three weeks later than the original date in order to allow players and officials to spend 14 days in quarantine once they arrive in Australia. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
The three-time Grand Slam champion, who is also a five-time Australian Open runner-up, is set to be part of the main draw entry for the tournament in February. Murray recently competed in the "Battle of the Brits" tournament. The rescheduled Australian Open will be played from February 8-21, three weeks later than the original date in order to allow players and officials to spend 14 days in quarantine once they arrive in Australia. (more...)
Atletico Madrid terminate striker Diego Costa’s contract by mutual agreement
- December 29, 2020
He earned a move to Chelsea on the back of his exploits for Atletico and won two Premier League crowns at Stamford Bridge before returning to Atletico in 2018. Costa was a force of nature during his first spell at Atletico , as his powerful presence and eye for goal helped them secure the Liga title in the 2013-14 campaign. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
He earned a move to Chelsea on the back of his exploits for Atletico and won two Premier League crowns at Stamford Bridge before returning to Atletico in 2018. Costa was a force of nature during his first spell at Atletico , as his powerful presence and eye for goal helped them secure the Liga title in the 2013-14 campaign. (more...)
Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin expecting third child
- December 29, 2020
I guess at the very least, the victor of this will be offered a title fight, but who would that be against? "BecUse Khabib choke your guy like a chicken and the whole team got beat up after the fight", Abdelaziz responded. Khamzat Chimaev has been taunting Conor McGregor on social media in response to the Irishman's own shots at rival Khabib Nurmagomedov and his manager Ali Abdelaziz . (more...)
- December 29, 2020
I guess at the very least, the victor of this will be offered a title fight, but who would that be against? "BecUse Khabib choke your guy like a chicken and the whole team got beat up after the fight", Abdelaziz responded. Khamzat Chimaev has been taunting Conor McGregor on social media in response to the Irishman's own shots at rival Khabib Nurmagomedov and his manager Ali Abdelaziz . (more...)
South Africa fight back against Sri Lanka
- December 29, 2020
South Africa made a whirlwind start with a 141-run opening stand between Dean Elgar (95) and Aiden Markram (68), and were 200-1 at one stage. Quinton de Kock posted funky fields for Anrich Nortje, that included, first slip, gully, a leg gully, shortleg, and a long stop but Shanaka paid it no heed and smashed two sixes, one over square leg and the other over point, before glancing one over De Kock's head where that long stop did come into play. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
South Africa made a whirlwind start with a 141-run opening stand between Dean Elgar (95) and Aiden Markram (68), and were 200-1 at one stage. Quinton de Kock posted funky fields for Anrich Nortje, that included, first slip, gully, a leg gully, shortleg, and a long stop but Shanaka paid it no heed and smashed two sixes, one over square leg and the other over point, before glancing one over De Kock's head where that long stop did come into play. (more...)
Leicester move up to second after 1-1 draw at Palace
- December 29, 2020
Iheanacho had a first-half penalty saved by Vicente Guaita and when Wilfred Zaha fired the hosts ahead, it looked as if the visitors will return home empty handed. "They were more aggressive than us and we were being pressured into mistakes". The Ivory Coast worldwide gave his side the lead after Nigeria global Kelechi Iheanacho missed a glorious chance to open the scoring for Leicester from the penalty spot. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
Iheanacho had a first-half penalty saved by Vicente Guaita and when Wilfred Zaha fired the hosts ahead, it looked as if the visitors will return home empty handed. "They were more aggressive than us and we were being pressured into mistakes". The Ivory Coast worldwide gave his side the lead after Nigeria global Kelechi Iheanacho missed a glorious chance to open the scoring for Leicester from the penalty spot. (more...)
Bill Belichick's reaction to Patriots being eliminated from National Football League playoff race
- December 29, 2020
ET), and then in the finale against the visiting New York Jets - remains to be seen after the Patriots officially were eliminated from postseason play Sunday. "I don't really see it going that way". "We are depending on a lot of people who are not used to the pressures of being a New England Patriots player", Newton said. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
ET), and then in the finale against the visiting New York Jets - remains to be seen after the Patriots officially were eliminated from postseason play Sunday. "I don't really see it going that way". "We are depending on a lot of people who are not used to the pressures of being a New England Patriots player", Newton said. (more...)
Karl-Anthony Towns diagnosed with left wrist dislocation, out indefinitely
- December 29, 2020
LeBron James dribbled up the middle of the floor in transition and snapped a bounce pass backward to a flanking Kyle Kuzma . The sequence capsulized Gasol's breakout performance in the Lakers' 127-91 win over Minnesota on Sunday night at Staples Center. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
LeBron James dribbled up the middle of the floor in transition and snapped a bounce pass backward to a flanking Kyle Kuzma . The sequence capsulized Gasol's breakout performance in the Lakers' 127-91 win over Minnesota on Sunday night at Staples Center. (more...)
CSA congratulates Proteas quintet on ICC Team of the Decade selection
- December 29, 2020
Jhulan has scalped 225 wickets from 182 ODIs, while Mithali who retired from T20Is to focus on the 50-over format previous year, has aggregated 6888 runs from 209 ODIs. Here's the ICC T20I team of the decade: Rohit Sharma, Chris Gayle, Aaron Finch, Virat Kohli , AB de Villiers , Glenn Maxwell, MS Dhoni (wk & C), Kieron Pollard, Rashid Khan , Jasprit Bumrah, Lasith Malinga. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
Jhulan has scalped 225 wickets from 182 ODIs, while Mithali who retired from T20Is to focus on the 50-over format previous year, has aggregated 6888 runs from 209 ODIs. Here's the ICC T20I team of the decade: Rohit Sharma, Chris Gayle, Aaron Finch, Virat Kohli , AB de Villiers , Glenn Maxwell, MS Dhoni (wk & C), Kieron Pollard, Rashid Khan , Jasprit Bumrah, Lasith Malinga. (more...)
India rip through Australian batting to eye series-levelling win
- December 29, 2020
Australia celebrate the dismissal of India's Ravindra Jadeja at the MCG. Australia could have been seven down had Pant held on to a Pat Cummins edge off Ashwin. Jadeja was clearly looking for a single to get to his fifty-run landmark in the previous deliveries. Australia finally managed to secure a breakthrough thanks to a brilliant driving throw from Marnus Labuschagne which caught Ajinkya Rahane an inch short of his crease in the morning session of day three at the Melbourne ... (more...)
- December 29, 2020
Australia celebrate the dismissal of India's Ravindra Jadeja at the MCG. Australia could have been seven down had Pant held on to a Pat Cummins edge off Ashwin. Jadeja was clearly looking for a single to get to his fifty-run landmark in the previous deliveries. Australia finally managed to secure a breakthrough thanks to a brilliant driving throw from Marnus Labuschagne which caught Ajinkya Rahane an inch short of his crease in the morning session of day three at the Melbourne ... (more...)
Federer to miss 2021 Australian Open
- December 28, 2020
The calendar year's first grand slam is scheduled to begin on February 8, 2021. The news will come as a disappointment for local fans, who were hoping to see a glimpse of Federer after an extended break due to successive knee surgeries. (more...)
- December 28, 2020
The calendar year's first grand slam is scheduled to begin on February 8, 2021. The news will come as a disappointment for local fans, who were hoping to see a glimpse of Federer after an extended break due to successive knee surgeries. (more...)
Washington Football Team QB Dwayne Haskins downcast after being benched in loss
- December 28, 2020
Washington (6-9) must beat Jalen Hurts and the Eagles next week to wrap up the NFL's weakest division. The Panthers honored their former coach before the game with warm-up gear that read "Rivera Strong", supporting his cancer fight. Not after this one. Rookie Chase Young was Washington's best player in his first game since replacing Haskins as a captain. Sunday, Rivera wasn't riding his Riverboat. (more...)
- December 28, 2020
Washington (6-9) must beat Jalen Hurts and the Eagles next week to wrap up the NFL's weakest division. The Panthers honored their former coach before the game with warm-up gear that read "Rivera Strong", supporting his cancer fight. Not after this one. Rookie Chase Young was Washington's best player in his first game since replacing Haskins as a captain. Sunday, Rivera wasn't riding his Riverboat. (more...)
Rahane, Jadeja may have taken the game away: Tendulkar
- December 28, 2020
Jasprit Bumrah led the way with four wickets as India rolled Australia over for 195 to take the initiative on the first day of their Boxing Day Test clash at the MCG. "We've played so many times together. He's a very smart cricketer, he's a terrific bloke, works exceptionally hard on his own game but it just seems today the Indian boys have got right in behind him and they're working for each other which is always good to see", Ponting added. (more...)
- December 28, 2020
Jasprit Bumrah led the way with four wickets as India rolled Australia over for 195 to take the initiative on the first day of their Boxing Day Test clash at the MCG. "We've played so many times together. He's a very smart cricketer, he's a terrific bloke, works exceptionally hard on his own game but it just seems today the Indian boys have got right in behind him and they're working for each other which is always good to see", Ponting added. (more...)
Doncic and the Mavericks record biggest half time lead in National Basketball Association history
- December 28, 2020
Los Angeles Clippers suffered their worst ever defeat in a record-breaking hammering by Dallas Mavericks that included the biggest half-time lead in National Basketball Association history on Sunday. Paul George scored 13 of the Clippers' 27 points in the half. The Clippers (2-1) hope they won't be judged by the worst loss in franchise history. (more...)
- December 28, 2020
Los Angeles Clippers suffered their worst ever defeat in a record-breaking hammering by Dallas Mavericks that included the biggest half-time lead in National Basketball Association history on Sunday. Paul George scored 13 of the Clippers' 27 points in the half. The Clippers (2-1) hope they won't be judged by the worst loss in franchise history. (more...)
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