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Spence Jr. stops Peterson in eight rounds
- January 22, 2018
Peterson fought for the first time since February 18, 2017, when in his 147-pound debut he beat Russia's David Avanesyan in Cincinnati to claim a secondary WBA welterweight title. Peterson struggled to find openings for his own punches, spending much of the fight with his gloves high to protect his head. Peterson's younger brother Anthony fought on the undercard as a super lightweight, dispatching Luis Eduardo Florez in nondescript fashion via 10-round unanimous decision. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
Peterson fought for the first time since February 18, 2017, when in his 147-pound debut he beat Russia's David Avanesyan in Cincinnati to claim a secondary WBA welterweight title. Peterson struggled to find openings for his own punches, spending much of the fight with his gloves high to protect his head. Peterson's younger brother Anthony fought on the undercard as a super lightweight, dispatching Luis Eduardo Florez in nondescript fashion via 10-round unanimous decision. (more...)
South Africa's Daryl Impey wins Tour Down Under
- January 22, 2018
Impey entered the final 90 kilometers (56 miles) stage, comprised of 20 laps of a street circuit in downtown Adelaide, wearing the tour leader's ocher jersey, but on the same time as Australian Richie Porte , who was bidding to become the first rider to win the event in consecutive years. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
Impey entered the final 90 kilometers (56 miles) stage, comprised of 20 laps of a street circuit in downtown Adelaide, wearing the tour leader's ocher jersey, but on the same time as Australian Richie Porte , who was bidding to become the first rider to win the event in consecutive years. (more...)
Shubhankar ends tied 44th, Fleetwood wins title in Abu Dhabi
- January 22, 2018
McIlroy began the day one shot from the lead but found himself in a four-way tie after making a birdie at the 2nd. Matt Fitzpatrick finished alongside playing partner McIlroy on 18-under after his own 70, while Chris Paisley , who won last week's South African Open, made it four Englishman in the top six as he posted a 69 to end on 17-under. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
McIlroy began the day one shot from the lead but found himself in a four-way tie after making a birdie at the 2nd. Matt Fitzpatrick finished alongside playing partner McIlroy on 18-under after his own 70, while Chris Paisley , who won last week's South African Open, made it four Englishman in the top six as he posted a 69 to end on 17-under. (more...)
Jack Del Rio is leading candidate for Giants DC, report says
- January 22, 2018
In the past two days various reports have linked Jack Del Rio to the defensive coordinator job and Thomas McGaughey as the special-teams coordinator. The Giants look to be parting ways with Steve Spagnuolo, the team's defensive coordinator who stepped in as interim head coach last season after Ben McAdoo was sacked prior to Week 14. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
In the past two days various reports have linked Jack Del Rio to the defensive coordinator job and Thomas McGaughey as the special-teams coordinator. The Giants look to be parting ways with Steve Spagnuolo, the team's defensive coordinator who stepped in as interim head coach last season after Ben McAdoo was sacked prior to Week 14. (more...)
Giants' Dave Gettleman has decided: Eli Manning to remain starting QB
- January 22, 2018
Co-owner John Mara clearly regretted the decision to end Manning's 210-game consecutive starts streak in Week 13 . New general manager Dave Gettleman needs a veteran at quarterback in his first season with the team, and both sides seem in agreement on Manning's status for next season. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
Co-owner John Mara clearly regretted the decision to end Manning's 210-game consecutive starts streak in Week 13 . New general manager Dave Gettleman needs a veteran at quarterback in his first season with the team, and both sides seem in agreement on Manning's status for next season. (more...)
Steve Smith dismissal sparks controversy as Australia lose ODI series
- January 22, 2018
Australian cricketer Steve Smith has denied tampering with a ball after footage of him rubbing his fingers on his lips before shining the ball. "If we were forced to make a decision we probably wouldn't have batted first anyway". Australia ended the first powerplay with a score of 49 for two. This is their eighth win in the last nine bilateral series . However, the narrative hasn't changed. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
Australian cricketer Steve Smith has denied tampering with a ball after footage of him rubbing his fingers on his lips before shining the ball. "If we were forced to make a decision we probably wouldn't have batted first anyway". Australia ended the first powerplay with a score of 49 for two. This is their eighth win in the last nine bilateral series . However, the narrative hasn't changed. (more...)
Insider claims Mesut Ozil is close to signing new Arsenal contract
- January 21, 2018
Ozil is out of contract at the end of the season but there was the theory that United may try and accelerate that deal too in order to wrap business up. "Before his desire to play was the only thing that mattered". "That is something that is important that he can be one of the leaders in the future". (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Ozil is out of contract at the end of the season but there was the theory that United may try and accelerate that deal too in order to wrap business up. "Before his desire to play was the only thing that mattered". "That is something that is important that he can be one of the leaders in the future". (more...)
All Everton's fault? Watford sack manager Marco Silva
- January 21, 2018
Silva won four of his first eight league games in charge to lift Watford as high as fourth in mid-October. All interest was knocked back, but Watford officials feel it is no coincidence that results have faltered following Everton's failed approach, and the club have now decided Silva is no longer the man for them. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Silva won four of his first eight league games in charge to lift Watford as high as fourth in mid-October. All interest was knocked back, but Watford officials feel it is no coincidence that results have faltered following Everton's failed approach, and the club have now decided Silva is no longer the man for them. (more...)
CJP not happy on police investigations in Zainab's murder case
- January 21, 2018
In the new footage, the suspect can be seen walking around the home of Zainab's maternal aunt on January 4, the day Zainab went missing while heading toward her aunt's home. Parents of Zainab and other eight victims were also present in the courtroom and demanded justice. There have been 12 incidents of rape and murder of children in city of Kasur within two months period while police failed to arrest rapist killer. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
In the new footage, the suspect can be seen walking around the home of Zainab's maternal aunt on January 4, the day Zainab went missing while heading toward her aunt's home. Parents of Zainab and other eight victims were also present in the courtroom and demanded justice. There have been 12 incidents of rape and murder of children in city of Kasur within two months period while police failed to arrest rapist killer. (more...)
Baby Killed as Car Drives into Crowd Nears Rio's Copacabana Beach
- January 21, 2018
This sounds like another act of terrorism, but police said that is was not. A witness reports seeing at least one child among the injured. Apparently, the driver told police that he is epileptic and had not been drinking, but lost control of the auto. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
This sounds like another act of terrorism, but police said that is was not. A witness reports seeing at least one child among the injured. Apparently, the driver told police that he is epileptic and had not been drinking, but lost control of the auto. (more...)
Manchester United indebted to Anthony Martial for unlocking Burnley's defence
- January 21, 2018
There were half chances for Paul Pogba and Lukaku and the unusual sight of Mourinho literally picking up Jesse Lingard and encouraging him to play on after being fouled by Steven Defour in front of the United bench. Manchester United's pursuit of Premier League leaders Manchester City will continue with a trip to Burnley this afternoon. He also had a penalty shout when his header was blocked by Chris Smalling - but Mike Dean waved play on. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
There were half chances for Paul Pogba and Lukaku and the unusual sight of Mourinho literally picking up Jesse Lingard and encouraging him to play on after being fouled by Steven Defour in front of the United bench. Manchester United's pursuit of Premier League leaders Manchester City will continue with a trip to Burnley this afternoon. He also had a penalty shout when his header was blocked by Chris Smalling - but Mike Dean waved play on. (more...)
Chael Sonnen's mouth is where the money's at in Bellator's heavyweight tourney
- January 21, 2018
In his Bellator debut, MacDonald fought Paul Daley in the main event at Bellator 179 on May 19, 2017. Two of the best welterweight fighters in the world met one another on Saturday night as Bellator MMA welterweight champion Douglas Lima aimed to prove he is to be taken more seriously against a beloved challenger, Rory MacDonald , making just his second appearance with the promotion. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
In his Bellator debut, MacDonald fought Paul Daley in the main event at Bellator 179 on May 19, 2017. Two of the best welterweight fighters in the world met one another on Saturday night as Bellator MMA welterweight champion Douglas Lima aimed to prove he is to be taken more seriously against a beloved challenger, Rory MacDonald , making just his second appearance with the promotion. (more...)
Luckless James McCarthy suffers apparent broken leg
- January 21, 2018
Medics rushed onto the field to treat McCarthy with Rondon in tears having seen the after-effects close up and Seamus Coleman , only just recovered from a serious double fracture of the leg himself, was seen leaving his seat in the directors' box apparently to be with his Republic of Ireland teammate. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Medics rushed onto the field to treat McCarthy with Rondon in tears having seen the after-effects close up and Seamus Coleman , only just recovered from a serious double fracture of the leg himself, was seen leaving his seat in the directors' box apparently to be with his Republic of Ireland teammate. (more...)
Oregon Ducks Need A Complete Game Effort vs UCLA Bruins
- January 21, 2018
They did. Led by Payton Pritchard (15.2 ppg) and Elijah Brown (13.6 ppg), the Ducks are averaging just over 80 points a game in PAC-12 play. The Bruins trailed 88-77 with 2:55 to play before Wilkes scored five points in a 10-0 run to cut the lead the one with a minute left. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
They did. Led by Payton Pritchard (15.2 ppg) and Elijah Brown (13.6 ppg), the Ducks are averaging just over 80 points a game in PAC-12 play. The Bruins trailed 88-77 with 2:55 to play before Wilkes scored five points in a 10-0 run to cut the lead the one with a minute left. (more...)
Alexis Sanchez is about to become a Manchester United player
- January 21, 2018
Sanchez and United settled on terms earlier in the week, but were forced to wait for Mkhitaryan to agree to join Arsenal. "Sanchez will only happen if Mkhitaryan comes". Meanwhile, Wenger said he would not comment on the ongoing talks about signing Pierre Emerick Aubameyang as a replacement for the Chilean, despite Borussia Dortmund saying publicly on Saturday that Arsenal have made their first approach. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Sanchez and United settled on terms earlier in the week, but were forced to wait for Mkhitaryan to agree to join Arsenal. "Sanchez will only happen if Mkhitaryan comes". Meanwhile, Wenger said he would not comment on the ongoing talks about signing Pierre Emerick Aubameyang as a replacement for the Chilean, despite Borussia Dortmund saying publicly on Saturday that Arsenal have made their first approach. (more...)
Pelicans Snap Celtics Win Streak Behind Davis' Big Night
- January 21, 2018
Irving said he's been dealing with this for awhile now and it finally got to the point where he had to do something. Embiid is the first Sixers All-Star since Jrue Holiday in 2013. New Orleans survived a rough start to the fourth, opening the period 3 for 13 and going without a field goal from 6:40 remained until the 1:50-mark, when a layup by Clark cut Boston's lead to 101-98. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Irving said he's been dealing with this for awhile now and it finally got to the point where he had to do something. Embiid is the first Sixers All-Star since Jrue Holiday in 2013. New Orleans survived a rough start to the fourth, opening the period 3 for 13 and going without a field goal from 6:40 remained until the 1:50-mark, when a layup by Clark cut Boston's lead to 101-98. (more...)
Manchester United, Arsenal complete Mkhitaryan-Alexis Sanchez swap
- January 21, 2018
Sanchez and United settled on terms earlier in the week, but were forced to wait for Mkhitaryan to agree to join Arsenal. Sanchez missed Arsenal's 4-1 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday because he was travelling to Manchester. 14, 2017. "I have nothing to say about the numbers", Klopp said, "but I can not imagine that Manchester City leaves the race because of money". Arsenal remain outside the top four but heartened manager Wenger said: "We played our real game in the first half, ... (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Sanchez and United settled on terms earlier in the week, but were forced to wait for Mkhitaryan to agree to join Arsenal. Sanchez missed Arsenal's 4-1 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday because he was travelling to Manchester. 14, 2017. "I have nothing to say about the numbers", Klopp said, "but I can not imagine that Manchester City leaves the race because of money". Arsenal remain outside the top four but heartened manager Wenger said: "We played our real game in the first half, ... (more...)
Edmund storms to first Grand Slam quarter-final
- January 21, 2018
The British number two enjoyed 63 winners to Seppi's 42, and after his stumble in the first set, it was a masterful display of power hitting. After his gruelling five-set duel with Nikoloz Basilashvili in the intense heat on Friday, the key question was how well would Edmund have been able to recover. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
The British number two enjoyed 63 winners to Seppi's 42, and after his stumble in the first set, it was a masterful display of power hitting. After his gruelling five-set duel with Nikoloz Basilashvili in the intense heat on Friday, the key question was how well would Edmund have been able to recover. (more...)
North Korea Is Officially Headed To The 2018 Winter Olympics
- January 21, 2018
IOC President Thomas Bach commended the countries' ability to come to an agreement. The IOC said in a statement that the North and South had agreed to march under a single flag at the opening ceremony and would field a united team in the women's ice hockey, confirming earlier reports. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
IOC President Thomas Bach commended the countries' ability to come to an agreement. The IOC said in a statement that the North and South had agreed to march under a single flag at the opening ceremony and would field a united team in the women's ice hockey, confirming earlier reports. (more...)
Harden returns from injury, end Warriors' road winning streak
- January 21, 2018
Clint Capela added 18 points and Luc Mbah a Moute 14 for Houston, which claimed the season series over the Warriors . Looking back on the offseason trade, the nine-time All-Star had the last laugh. "Sometimes I feel like, in the past, we were all dragging down after mistakes". I think that if we're doing what we're supposed to do on defence - all the switches, the weak side - and keep playing our offense by keeping that mentality all game long, we have the weapons to beat them. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Clint Capela added 18 points and Luc Mbah a Moute 14 for Houston, which claimed the season series over the Warriors . Looking back on the offseason trade, the nine-time All-Star had the last laugh. "Sometimes I feel like, in the past, we were all dragging down after mistakes". I think that if we're doing what we're supposed to do on defence - all the switches, the weak side - and keep playing our offense by keeping that mentality all game long, we have the weapons to beat them. (more...)
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