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All Blacks withstand France fightback to win in Paris
- November 12, 2017
The All Blacks pounced on their advantage, scoring quickly through centre Ryan Crotty and flanker Sam Cane. But New Zealand sealed a comprehensive win when Naholo scored his second try wide on the right for the All Blacks' first points of the half, Barrett slotting home the conversion. (more...)
- November 12, 2017
The All Blacks pounced on their advantage, scoring quickly through centre Ryan Crotty and flanker Sam Cane. But New Zealand sealed a comprehensive win when Naholo scored his second try wide on the right for the All Blacks' first points of the half, Barrett slotting home the conversion. (more...)
Angus Gunn: Man City goalkeeper called up by England
- November 12, 2017
The trio all played in Friday night's Under-21 global against Ukraine in Kiev, and returned to England to join the senior squad on Saturday evening. Josh Murphy has taken to his personal Twitter account to deliver a message of congratulations to his Norwich City teammate, Angus Gunn, who has received a call-up to the England senior squad for the first time in his career. (more...)
- November 12, 2017
The trio all played in Friday night's Under-21 global against Ukraine in Kiev, and returned to England to join the senior squad on Saturday evening. Josh Murphy has taken to his personal Twitter account to deliver a message of congratulations to his Norwich City teammate, Angus Gunn, who has received a call-up to the England senior squad for the first time in his career. (more...)
West Ham youngster reveals he has enjoyed time with Moyes
- November 12, 2017
The 30-year-old has struggled to stake a claim for a starting spot so far this term, featuring from the outset on just three occasions during his 11 appearances this campaign across all competitions. "I don't think West Ham have a bad team". We've got to make sure we get through to them quickly. The 29-year-old, who suffered a suspected hamstring injury in Mexico's 3-3 draw with Belgium on Friday, is now the Hammers' top scorer in the Premier League having netted four goals in 11 matches. (more...)
- November 12, 2017
The 30-year-old has struggled to stake a claim for a starting spot so far this term, featuring from the outset on just three occasions during his 11 appearances this campaign across all competitions. "I don't think West Ham have a bad team". We've got to make sure we get through to them quickly. The 29-year-old, who suffered a suspected hamstring injury in Mexico's 3-3 draw with Belgium on Friday, is now the Hammers' top scorer in the Premier League having netted four goals in 11 matches. (more...)
Manchester United Star Says 'Yes' To Join Atletico Madrid
- November 12, 2017
We are playing a game, and games are the way they are. "I keep saying we have a fantastic squad, a wonderful coach and a phenomenal fanbase". Despite being named United's Player of the Season for the campaign just finished, Herrera found himself on the bench at the start of the latest season. (more...)
- November 12, 2017
We are playing a game, and games are the way they are. "I keep saying we have a fantastic squad, a wonderful coach and a phenomenal fanbase". Despite being named United's Player of the Season for the campaign just finished, Herrera found himself on the bench at the start of the latest season. (more...)
Aaron Hernandez's brain has substantial damage
- November 12, 2017
Two months after Boston University announced that former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez's brain had shown evidence of the degenerative brain disease, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), the school released images of those findings Thursday. (more...)
- November 12, 2017
Two months after Boston University announced that former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez's brain had shown evidence of the degenerative brain disease, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), the school released images of those findings Thursday. (more...)
Richard Sherman tears his Achilles and will have season-ending surgery
- November 12, 2017
Knowing what we know about the dangers of the sport, and knowing that recovery time is beyond vital, I feel great empathy for all of these men, who have been forced by a shoddily negotiated CBA to take to the field so quickly after they previously played. (more...)
- November 12, 2017
Knowing what we know about the dangers of the sport, and knowing that recovery time is beyond vital, I feel great empathy for all of these men, who have been forced by a shoddily negotiated CBA to take to the field so quickly after they previously played. (more...)
UFC FN 120 Primer: Dustin Poirier vs. Anthony Pettis - Daniel Cormier Preview
- November 12, 2017
Of course, Pettis put up a serious battle against Poirier, but unfortunately still came out on the losing end. Pettis lets it go as Poirier postures up and lands some shots. Pettis tries to maneuver out and gets his back taken for his efforts on the mat. Poirier chipping away again with ground and pound and Pettis again locks in a triangle choke. (more...)
- November 12, 2017
Of course, Pettis put up a serious battle against Poirier, but unfortunately still came out on the losing end. Pettis lets it go as Poirier postures up and lands some shots. Pettis tries to maneuver out and gets his back taken for his efforts on the mat. Poirier chipping away again with ground and pound and Pettis again locks in a triangle choke. (more...)
Man United to invoke options on contracts of 4 players
- November 12, 2017
Herrera was one of the standout players at Old Trafford last season and was touted as a potential captain for United in the future, but he has failed to start regularly this season and has only been more involved with the first team due to the injury to United talisman Paul Pogba. (more...)
- November 12, 2017
Herrera was one of the standout players at Old Trafford last season and was touted as a potential captain for United in the future, but he has failed to start regularly this season and has only been more involved with the first team due to the injury to United talisman Paul Pogba. (more...)
Nets falter in Utah, end west road trip 2-3
- November 12, 2017
Jazz coach Quin Snyder said before Saturday's game that he didn't think Waiters was trying to injure Gobert.? Miami wraps up their 6-game road trip on Sunday. Having guys in and out of the lineup was part of it, but I felt like we had those couple losses at home that were not great losses. Nets guard D'Angelo Russell scored 26 points along with six rebounds and three assists while forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson had 19 points and six rebounds. (more...)
- November 12, 2017
Jazz coach Quin Snyder said before Saturday's game that he didn't think Waiters was trying to injure Gobert.? Miami wraps up their 6-game road trip on Sunday. Having guys in and out of the lineup was part of it, but I felt like we had those couple losses at home that were not great losses. Nets guard D'Angelo Russell scored 26 points along with six rebounds and three assists while forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson had 19 points and six rebounds. (more...)
See the late touchdown pass that helped Alabama stay undefeated
- November 12, 2017
That set up a game-winning 26-yard snatch-and-dash to Devonta Smith with 25 ticks left. On the defensive side of the ball, senior defensive back Hootie Jones led the way with a career-high 10 tackles, to go along with one pass breakup. Aeris Williams had 22 carries for 97 yards and two touchdowns. Not only were his five receptions and 171 yards a game-high versus Mississippi State , it also moves the Tide to being No. (more...)
- November 12, 2017
That set up a game-winning 26-yard snatch-and-dash to Devonta Smith with 25 ticks left. On the defensive side of the ball, senior defensive back Hootie Jones led the way with a career-high 10 tackles, to go along with one pass breakup. Aeris Williams had 22 carries for 97 yards and two touchdowns. Not only were his five receptions and 171 yards a game-high versus Mississippi State , it also moves the Tide to being No. (more...)
National Basketball Association wrap: Lonzo Ball becomes youngest National Basketball Association player to record triple-double
- November 12, 2017
Ball started the season shooting horrendously, but the early makes hinted at a special Saturday night brewing in the beer capital of America for the former UCLA Bruin. Johnson made the call after Ball became the first rookie to notch up the statistical milestone during the Las Vegas Summer League. On Saturday he was 7-of-12 overall, and 3-of-5 from three. (more...)
- November 12, 2017
Ball started the season shooting horrendously, but the early makes hinted at a special Saturday night brewing in the beer capital of America for the former UCLA Bruin. Johnson made the call after Ball became the first rookie to notch up the statistical milestone during the Las Vegas Summer League. On Saturday he was 7-of-12 overall, and 3-of-5 from three. (more...)
Missouri runs wild against Tennessee for 50-17 victory
- November 12, 2017
Following the ensuing kickoff, Missouri needed just 57 seconds and five plays to march 75 yards to regain the lead at 24-17. Lock went back to the air in the third quarter and uncorked a 50-yard touchdown to Hall, hitting the Tigers' deep threat in stride as he outraced a pair of Vol defenders. (more...)
- November 12, 2017
Following the ensuing kickoff, Missouri needed just 57 seconds and five plays to march 75 yards to regain the lead at 24-17. Lock went back to the air in the third quarter and uncorked a 50-yard touchdown to Hall, hitting the Tigers' deep threat in stride as he outraced a pair of Vol defenders. (more...)
Auburn routs No. 1 Georgia
- November 12, 2017
Alabama will play Mercer next week and Mississippi State will play Arkansas. No. 12 Ohio State faces No. 13 Michigan State (noon). Kerryon Johnson came into the game as the SEC's leading rusher, but he cemented himself as one of the best running backs in college football with a 32 carry, 175-yard performance Saturday. (more...)
- November 12, 2017
Alabama will play Mercer next week and Mississippi State will play Arkansas. No. 12 Ohio State faces No. 13 Michigan State (noon). Kerryon Johnson came into the game as the SEC's leading rusher, but he cemented himself as one of the best running backs in college football with a 32 carry, 175-yard performance Saturday. (more...)
Oak Hill shooting guard Keldon Johnson picks UK
- November 12, 2017
Kentucky head coach John Calipari warned that this would be a bumpy ride and that things would take some time. (Oak Hill will play Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. One day after missing out on the top recruit in the Class of 2018, Kentucky landed a five-star prospect of their own. Cougars fall to Purdue • Dakota Mathias expected No. (more...)
- November 12, 2017
Kentucky head coach John Calipari warned that this would be a bumpy ride and that things would take some time. (Oak Hill will play Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. One day after missing out on the top recruit in the Class of 2018, Kentucky landed a five-star prospect of their own. Cougars fall to Purdue • Dakota Mathias expected No. (more...)
Defense carries No. 6 Wisconsin past No. 25 Iowa 38-14
- November 12, 2017
The Hawkeyes went 0-for-13 on third down, and their 66 yards were the second-fewest the Badgers have ever allowed. Despite a second pick-six from Jackson with 11:18 remaining in the third quarter, there would be no comeback for the Hawkeyes, who were completely smothered just a week after hanging 55 points on Ohio State. (more...)
- November 12, 2017
The Hawkeyes went 0-for-13 on third down, and their 66 yards were the second-fewest the Badgers have ever allowed. Despite a second pick-six from Jackson with 11:18 remaining in the third quarter, there would be no comeback for the Hawkeyes, who were completely smothered just a week after hanging 55 points on Ohio State. (more...)
Virginia Tech loses second straight with defeat at unranked Georgia Tech
- November 12, 2017
The bad news, it really didn't have to be so hard to finally pull out another game that shouldn't have been that close. Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson on the win: "I think they showed a lot of grit and determination". The Hokies are also 5-1 at the betting window in their last six games in Atlanta. The penalty moved them back to the 27 and they settled for a 43-yard field goal try, which missed. (more...)
- November 12, 2017
The bad news, it really didn't have to be so hard to finally pull out another game that shouldn't have been that close. Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson on the win: "I think they showed a lot of grit and determination". The Hokies are also 5-1 at the betting window in their last six games in Atlanta. The penalty moved them back to the 27 and they settled for a 43-yard field goal try, which missed. (more...)
Senegal join Nigeria, Egypt to qualify for Russian Federation 2018
- November 12, 2017
Victory gave Senegal an unassailable five-point lead over Burkina Faso and Cape Verde in Group D with one round left. Federation Internationale de Football Association ordered the qualifier to be replayed because of match-fixing by the referee in the initial match in November 2016. (more...)
- November 12, 2017
Victory gave Senegal an unassailable five-point lead over Burkina Faso and Cape Verde in Group D with one round left. Federation Internationale de Football Association ordered the qualifier to be replayed because of match-fixing by the referee in the initial match in November 2016. (more...)
Luck seeking treatment in Europe
- November 12, 2017
However, Luck experienced setbacks after returning to practice in October. Luck originally injured his shoulder during the 2015 season in Week 3 at Tennessee. The former No. 1 overall pick started every game during his first three seasons in the league, but has struggled with injuries ever since. The Colts went to the playoffs, including the AFC Championship Game in 2014, in each of those seasons. (more...)
- November 12, 2017
However, Luck experienced setbacks after returning to practice in October. Luck originally injured his shoulder during the 2015 season in Week 3 at Tennessee. The former No. 1 overall pick started every game during his first three seasons in the league, but has struggled with injuries ever since. The Colts went to the playoffs, including the AFC Championship Game in 2014, in each of those seasons. (more...)
Chiefs DT Miller arrested on domestic battery charge
- November 12, 2017
There were no details immediately available about the alleged battery or who was involved. Miller made first appearance before a judge at approximately 2 p.m. "We will have no further comment at this time", the team said. The Chiefs are now on a bye week, but are slated to resume play on November 19, when they will face the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. (more...)
- November 12, 2017
There were no details immediately available about the alleged battery or who was involved. Miller made first appearance before a judge at approximately 2 p.m. "We will have no further comment at this time", the team said. The Chiefs are now on a bye week, but are slated to resume play on November 19, when they will face the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. (more...)
Moses Shortlisted For BBC African Footballer Of The Year Award
- November 12, 2017
The BBC Sport and BBC Africa websites will also carry the announcement. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - Gabon & Borussia DortmundAubameyang, 28, has had an outstanding 2017, scoring 35 goals for Dortmund, with whom he won the German Cup. (more...)
- November 12, 2017
The BBC Sport and BBC Africa websites will also carry the announcement. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - Gabon & Borussia DortmundAubameyang, 28, has had an outstanding 2017, scoring 35 goals for Dortmund, with whom he won the German Cup. (more...)
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