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Honda Classic 2018: Alex Noren, Webb Simpson Tied Atop Thursday Leaderboard
- February 25, 2018
Another former University of OR golfer, Aaron Wise, had a 76 and was tied for 123rd. Former US Open champion Simpson claimed a share of the clubhouse lead when he matched Noren's 66 with a solid five-birdie opener, while reigning FedExCup champion Justin Thomas is just a shot behind along with 2015 runner-up Daniel Berger. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
Another former University of OR golfer, Aaron Wise, had a 76 and was tied for 123rd. Former US Open champion Simpson claimed a share of the clubhouse lead when he matched Noren's 66 with a solid five-birdie opener, while reigning FedExCup champion Justin Thomas is just a shot behind along with 2015 runner-up Daniel Berger. (more...)
Gabbiadini secures vital point for Southampton at Burnley
- February 25, 2018
It is more than two months since Ashley Barnes' late goal secured a victory over Stoke that briefly, and improbably, lifted Dyche's side into the Champions League qualification places. "We can't control them moments, so you're bound to be a bit aggrieved and you can see the fans were today". "Overall, it's another point on the board". (more...)
- February 25, 2018
It is more than two months since Ashley Barnes' late goal secured a victory over Stoke that briefly, and improbably, lifted Dyche's side into the Champions League qualification places. "We can't control them moments, so you're bound to be a bit aggrieved and you can see the fans were today". "Overall, it's another point on the board". (more...)
Wales U20s bounce back to claim Ireland Six Nations win
- February 25, 2018
But Ireland - with their talisman Johnny Sexton leading the charge - took control of the game from the start of the second half. But Wales failed to clear and following a series of phases close to the line, Farrell threaded a pass to Stockdale with applied a trademark finish in the corner for his seventh try in seven games. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
But Ireland - with their talisman Johnny Sexton leading the charge - took control of the game from the start of the second half. But Wales failed to clear and following a series of phases close to the line, Farrell threaded a pass to Stockdale with applied a trademark finish in the corner for his seventh try in seven games. (more...)
Shareef O'Neal, Shaq's son, decommits from Arizona
- February 25, 2018
O'Neal, son of National Basketball Association legend Shaquille O'Neal, signed financial-aid papers with the Wildcats back in November, but that agreement is non-binding. He is best known for his ability to run the floor, alter shots in the paint and finish above the rim. O'Neal, who stands 6'9, doesn't have quite as much size as his dad, but he's still one of the most athletic big men in the 2018 class. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
O'Neal, son of National Basketball Association legend Shaquille O'Neal, signed financial-aid papers with the Wildcats back in November, but that agreement is non-binding. He is best known for his ability to run the floor, alter shots in the paint and finish above the rim. O'Neal, who stands 6'9, doesn't have quite as much size as his dad, but he's still one of the most athletic big men in the 2018 class. (more...)
Real Madrid encouraged as Martial stops Manchester house search
- February 25, 2018
The France global signed for United from Monaco in a deal worth up to £58million in 2015. The Red Devils forward will enter the final-year of his deal with the club at the end of the current campaign, but they are yet to offer him a new deal. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
The France global signed for United from Monaco in a deal worth up to £58million in 2015. The Red Devils forward will enter the final-year of his deal with the club at the end of the current campaign, but they are yet to offer him a new deal. (more...)
Damian McKenzie's career at 10 gets off to worst possible start
- February 25, 2018
It put the defending champions 10 points ahead, forcing the Chiefs to take risks which backfired as they gave away two intercept tries in the closing minutes. So began a rough period of the game for McKenzie, as he blasted the restart over the touchline and later fired a pass that appeared to ping off Crusaders midfielder Ryan Crotty's head and resulted in his first-five Mo'unga chasing the loose ball to score. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
It put the defending champions 10 points ahead, forcing the Chiefs to take risks which backfired as they gave away two intercept tries in the closing minutes. So began a rough period of the game for McKenzie, as he blasted the restart over the touchline and later fired a pass that appeared to ping off Crusaders midfielder Ryan Crotty's head and resulted in his first-five Mo'unga chasing the loose ball to score. (more...)
MSU basketball named in federal corruption investigation
- February 24, 2018
They have found evidence of preferential treatment for players and families of players at Duke, North Carolina, and Michigan State , specifically, Miles Bridges . "These allegations, if true, point to systematic failures that must be fixed and fixed now if we want college sports in America. We also will continue to cooperate with the efforts of federal prosecutors to identify and punish the unscrupulous parties seeking to exploit the system through criminal acts". (more...)
- February 24, 2018
They have found evidence of preferential treatment for players and families of players at Duke, North Carolina, and Michigan State , specifically, Miles Bridges . "These allegations, if true, point to systematic failures that must be fixed and fixed now if we want college sports in America. We also will continue to cooperate with the efforts of federal prosecutors to identify and punish the unscrupulous parties seeking to exploit the system through criminal acts". (more...)
Goalie Maddie Rooney delivers gold medal performance for US
- February 25, 2018
The Americans couldn't use their speed or get organized even with two power plays until Sarah Nurse went in the box for interference late in the period. "That is how it works", Canada forward Blayre Turnbull said. "They wanted to prove to everybody that they could do it as well and really just bring it back for America", she said. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
The Americans couldn't use their speed or get organized even with two power plays until Sarah Nurse went in the box for interference late in the period. "That is how it works", Canada forward Blayre Turnbull said. "They wanted to prove to everybody that they could do it as well and really just bring it back for America", she said. (more...)
Canada's bronze in men's hockey feels good as gold — Twitter Reaction
- February 25, 2018
The Russians boast the most potent Olympic offence, including former NHLers and five-time Olympians Ilya Kovalchuk and Pavel Datsyuk. Roman Cervenka, with two goals, Martin Ruzicka and Jan Kovar scored for the Czech Republic, which was blanked 3-0 by the Russian entry in the other semifinal. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
The Russians boast the most potent Olympic offence, including former NHLers and five-time Olympians Ilya Kovalchuk and Pavel Datsyuk. Roman Cervenka, with two goals, Martin Ruzicka and Jan Kovar scored for the Czech Republic, which was blanked 3-0 by the Russian entry in the other semifinal. (more...)
Antonio Conte laments Nemanja Matic's Manchester United move
- February 24, 2018
Sunday sees a big match in the Premier League as Manchester United welcome Chelsea to Old Trafford. "Adjustment" - an accusation Pogba has been dealing with for quite some time now. Antonio Conte's side were 1-0 winners against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge earlier this season following Alvaro Morata's second-half victor. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Sunday sees a big match in the Premier League as Manchester United welcome Chelsea to Old Trafford. "Adjustment" - an accusation Pogba has been dealing with for quite some time now. Antonio Conte's side were 1-0 winners against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge earlier this season following Alvaro Morata's second-half victor. (more...)
Bournemouth AFC 2-2 Newcastle United
- February 24, 2018
The return from injury of veteran striker Jermain Defoe could also provide a vital boost. A fantastic record at a bad Sunderland side saw the veteran push his way back into global contention and it would be a remarkable story if the 35-year-old can bounce back from injury to make the World Cup squad. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
The return from injury of veteran striker Jermain Defoe could also provide a vital boost. A fantastic record at a bad Sunderland side saw the veteran push his way back into global contention and it would be a remarkable story if the 35-year-old can bounce back from injury to make the World Cup squad. (more...)
Ronaldo hits brace as Madrid put four goals past Alaves
- February 25, 2018
Victories over Celta Vigo, Villarreal and Deportivo La Coruna have lifted them clear of relegation trouble. But, manager Abelardo Fernandez will be intent on taking his team to a higher position and an upset win against their illustrious opponents would be a step in that direction. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
Victories over Celta Vigo, Villarreal and Deportivo La Coruna have lifted them clear of relegation trouble. But, manager Abelardo Fernandez will be intent on taking his team to a higher position and an upset win against their illustrious opponents would be a step in that direction. (more...)
Kings IG comments on Russell Westbrook's game-winner
- February 25, 2018
Westbrook received an inbounds pass just to the right of the top of the key and knocked down the decisive line-drive shot, leading to a raucous on-court celebration. Westbrook's shot made numerous struggles irrelevant for the night, though not for the longterm. In some respects, you have to feel sorry for the Oklahoma City Thunder (33-26). (more...)
- February 25, 2018
Westbrook received an inbounds pass just to the right of the top of the key and knocked down the decisive line-drive shot, leading to a raucous on-court celebration. Westbrook's shot made numerous struggles irrelevant for the night, though not for the longterm. In some respects, you have to feel sorry for the Oklahoma City Thunder (33-26). (more...)
Liverpool must make it into Champions League - Salah
- February 24, 2018
I can tell the fans we work 100 per cent to try and win something for the club. Now we have to use it as a group, players, coaches, manager, crowd. "So he [Klopp] helped me to improve myself and to do what I am doing now, so I am happy about that". (more...)
- February 24, 2018
I can tell the fans we work 100 per cent to try and win something for the club. Now we have to use it as a group, players, coaches, manager, crowd. "So he [Klopp] helped me to improve myself and to do what I am doing now, so I am happy about that". (more...)
Russell redemption as Scotland stuns England
- February 24, 2018
Scotland registered their first victory over England in a decade to reignite their Six Nations title aspirations and leave the champions nursing a conclusive defeat. There was always going to be a response from England and Owen Farrell went through a huge gap at the beginning of the second half to get his side's first try of the game, which he converted himself to close the gap to nine points. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Scotland registered their first victory over England in a decade to reignite their Six Nations title aspirations and leave the champions nursing a conclusive defeat. There was always going to be a response from England and Owen Farrell went through a huge gap at the beginning of the second half to get his side's first try of the game, which he converted himself to close the gap to nine points. (more...)
Butland howler gifts Leicester an equaliser
- February 24, 2018
Stoke City boss Paul Lambert is delighted with the effort and attitude shown by his players but he wants them to convert positive performances into wins to survive the Premier League relegation battle. Shaqiri burst through the middle and his deflected pass fell to Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, who turned inside Mahrez before curling a low shot that Kasper Schmeichel saved diving to his left in the 13th minute. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Stoke City boss Paul Lambert is delighted with the effort and attitude shown by his players but he wants them to convert positive performances into wins to survive the Premier League relegation battle. Shaqiri burst through the middle and his deflected pass fell to Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, who turned inside Mahrez before curling a low shot that Kasper Schmeichel saved diving to his left in the 13th minute. (more...)
Steven Smith to lead Rajasthan Royals
- February 24, 2018
It's exciting to unite with Shane Warne. We had a great time. Smith returns to the squad after having spent the last two years at Rising Pune Supergiant, the interim franchise that filled in for the Royals and the Super Kings for the previous two seasons, along with the now-defunct Gujarat Lions. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
It's exciting to unite with Shane Warne. We had a great time. Smith returns to the squad after having spent the last two years at Rising Pune Supergiant, the interim franchise that filled in for the Royals and the Super Kings for the previous two seasons, along with the now-defunct Gujarat Lions. (more...)
Jurgen Klopp tough to please despite Liverpool form
- February 24, 2018
File image of Liverpool winger Sadio Mane . "Nothing to say about that, no news or anything. I think that is not a secret", Klopp told a news conference on Friday. It's only that it was not his constant level that we are used to seeing. "It is always hard work. That's the only way to come back into shape". "I was never in doubt about it, but I only thought that if I am in a situation like that, which goes on for 47 days, and somebody thinks I said something then it would be hard for ... (more...)
- February 24, 2018
File image of Liverpool winger Sadio Mane . "Nothing to say about that, no news or anything. I think that is not a secret", Klopp told a news conference on Friday. It's only that it was not his constant level that we are used to seeing. "It is always hard work. That's the only way to come back into shape". "I was never in doubt about it, but I only thought that if I am in a situation like that, which goes on for 47 days, and somebody thinks I said something then it would be hard for ... (more...)
Daria Kasatkina stands in Elina Svitolina's back-to-back Dubai title b
- February 24, 2018
At the third set I really notice it because my legs were starting to get very fatigue. Kasatkina resisted to long baseline rallies as the No.1 seed gradually reduced the court her opponent needed to cover to gave the best glimpses of her counterattacking tennis. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
At the third set I really notice it because my legs were starting to get very fatigue. Kasatkina resisted to long baseline rallies as the No.1 seed gradually reduced the court her opponent needed to cover to gave the best glimpses of her counterattacking tennis. (more...)
Kyle Busch wins the pole at Atlanta Motor Speedway
- February 24, 2018
He was followed by Kevin Harvick at 184.388, Daniel Suarez at 184.229 and Brad Keselowski at 183.856. Wallace is hoping to prove last weeks second place finish in the Daytona 500 was no fluke. "After how we ran in Daytona, we are definitely looking forward to going to a downforce track", Truex said, per Tom Errington of Motorsport.com. Good Day Atlanta's Paul Milliken is ready for the weekend and spent the morning at Atlanta Motor Speedway checking out all the ways that race fans can ... (more...)
- February 24, 2018
He was followed by Kevin Harvick at 184.388, Daniel Suarez at 184.229 and Brad Keselowski at 183.856. Wallace is hoping to prove last weeks second place finish in the Daytona 500 was no fluke. "After how we ran in Daytona, we are definitely looking forward to going to a downforce track", Truex said, per Tom Errington of Motorsport.com. Good Day Atlanta's Paul Milliken is ready for the weekend and spent the morning at Atlanta Motor Speedway checking out all the ways that race fans can ... (more...)
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