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Positive update on Joel Embiid's status for Sixers' game Monday
- December 12, 2018
The Philadelphia 76ers are 18-9, good for second place in the Eastern Conference, and look like legitimate NBA Finals contenders with Jimmy Butler now in the fold. It's new for myself. "But I think in general we all have to do better at creating space for Joel". "And I feel that if there's any responsibility that we have as an organization is to preserve our player's health". (more...)
- December 12, 2018
The Philadelphia 76ers are 18-9, good for second place in the Eastern Conference, and look like legitimate NBA Finals contenders with Jimmy Butler now in the fold. It's new for myself. "But I think in general we all have to do better at creating space for Joel". "And I feel that if there's any responsibility that we have as an organization is to preserve our player's health". (more...)
Yaya Toure has contract terminated at Olympiacos after just three months
- December 12, 2018
However he has played just five times, and parted ways with the club on Tuesday after reportedly attending training to say goodbye to his team mates. It is unclear as to the exact reason behind the mutual termination of Toure's contract, with his long-term future also unclear at this stage. (more...)
- December 12, 2018
However he has played just five times, and parted ways with the club on Tuesday after reportedly attending training to say goodbye to his team mates. It is unclear as to the exact reason behind the mutual termination of Toure's contract, with his long-term future also unclear at this stage. (more...)
Salah fires Liverpool into Champions League last 16
- December 12, 2018
With groups A, B, C and D complete after six Champions League match days, all but one of the teams who have reached the next round is now known. The Brazil worldwide, signed in the summer for £67m, made a point-blank stop to prevent Napoli's Arkadiusz Milik from scoring in injury-time. (more...)
- December 12, 2018
With groups A, B, C and D complete after six Champions League match days, all but one of the teams who have reached the next round is now known. The Brazil worldwide, signed in the summer for £67m, made a point-blank stop to prevent Napoli's Arkadiusz Milik from scoring in injury-time. (more...)
Chiefs owner 'shocked' by video of Hunt that led to release
- December 12, 2018
The NFL placed Hunt on the commissioner's exempt list later that day, shortly before the Chiefs released him. Kansas City Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt will field questions regarding former running back Kareem Hunt and his removal from the team from now until the end of the season, and he's perhaps made the biggest revelation about the whole thing this weekend. (more...)
- December 12, 2018
The NFL placed Hunt on the commissioner's exempt list later that day, shortly before the Chiefs released him. Kansas City Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt will field questions regarding former running back Kareem Hunt and his removal from the team from now until the end of the season, and he's perhaps made the biggest revelation about the whole thing this weekend. (more...)
Minnesota Vikings fire offensive coordinator John DeFilippo
- December 12, 2018
We can expect quarterbacks coach Kevin Stefanski to step in for DeFilippo and he's probably the lead candidate to get the job. DeFilippo was the Eagles' quarterback coach in 2016-17 before taking over as the Vikings' offensive coordinator this fall. (more...)
- December 12, 2018
We can expect quarterbacks coach Kevin Stefanski to step in for DeFilippo and he's probably the lead candidate to get the job. DeFilippo was the Eagles' quarterback coach in 2016-17 before taking over as the Vikings' offensive coordinator this fall. (more...)
Le'Veon Bell likes Instagram post about Steelers' loss to Raiders
- December 12, 2018
I think what they were probably anxious about was making it worse because we didn't know what the injury was", said Roethlisberger. "By the time we got back to our locker room, the team was already on the field - that's how long it took to get an X-ray", Roethlisberger said. (more...)
- December 12, 2018
I think what they were probably anxious about was making it worse because we didn't know what the injury was", said Roethlisberger. "By the time we got back to our locker room, the team was already on the field - that's how long it took to get an X-ray", Roethlisberger said. (more...)
Lomachenko beats Pedraza to unify lightweight belts
- December 12, 2018
On the undercard, Mexico's Emanuel Navarrete battered previously unbeaten Isaac Dogboe to seize Dogboe's World Boxing Organization super bantamweight world title.Navarrete rocked Dogboe in the 10th round and dominated the rest of the way with two judges awarding him the fight by scores of 116-112 and a third making it 115-113. (more...)
- December 12, 2018
On the undercard, Mexico's Emanuel Navarrete battered previously unbeaten Isaac Dogboe to seize Dogboe's World Boxing Organization super bantamweight world title.Navarrete rocked Dogboe in the 10th round and dominated the rest of the way with two judges awarding him the fight by scores of 116-112 and a third making it 115-113. (more...)
Romelu Lukaku Blames 'Too Much Gym' For Manchester United Goal Drought
- December 11, 2018
Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba has finally spoken up on his omission from the Red Devils' 4-1 victory over Fulham in the Premier League encounter played over the weekend. "He also talked about his current work in the gym: "[There is] more prevention in the gym and I am trying to do speed bursts in training and that's the most essential", he added. (more...)
- December 11, 2018
Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba has finally spoken up on his omission from the Red Devils' 4-1 victory over Fulham in the Premier League encounter played over the weekend. "He also talked about his current work in the gym: "[There is] more prevention in the gym and I am trying to do speed bursts in training and that's the most essential", he added. (more...)
Lakers Trying to Trade for Trevor Ariza in 3-Team Deal
- December 11, 2018
While Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is the player the Lakers are danging in the trade, the Suns were interested in acquiring "a playmaking guard and a draft asset". He has shot 36.8 percent from the field and 34.8 percent from 3-point range. According to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski , the Los Angeles Lakers are pursuing a deal with the Suns for the veteran forward - who previously spent two seasons with the Lakers a decade ago. (more...)
- December 11, 2018
While Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is the player the Lakers are danging in the trade, the Suns were interested in acquiring "a playmaking guard and a draft asset". He has shot 36.8 percent from the field and 34.8 percent from 3-point range. According to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski , the Los Angeles Lakers are pursuing a deal with the Suns for the veteran forward - who previously spent two seasons with the Lakers a decade ago. (more...)
Louis Oosthuizen back in front at South African Open
- December 11, 2018
When he eagled the par-five 14th, it was all over. And when McDowell missed a nine-footer for a closing birdie that left him and Grillo on 29-under after a 62, the American pair safely parred the 18th to card an 11-under 61 for a one-stroke win, taking home $422,500 each. (more...)
- December 11, 2018
When he eagled the par-five 14th, it was all over. And when McDowell missed a nine-footer for a closing birdie that left him and Grillo on 29-under after a 62, the American pair safely parred the 18th to card an 11-under 61 for a one-stroke win, taking home $422,500 each. (more...)
Van Dijk says Liverpool can challenge for double ahead of Napoli decider
- December 11, 2018
The games we played past year against Man City and Roma at home were unbelievable, the atmosphere. "Last year we did almost everything to get qualified for that tournament again, because we had the final in the background but we also knew we had to do the job in the league". (more...)
- December 11, 2018
The games we played past year against Man City and Roma at home were unbelievable, the atmosphere. "Last year we did almost everything to get qualified for that tournament again, because we had the final in the background but we also knew we had to do the job in the league". (more...)
Ballon d'Or 2018: Numbers don't lie - I deserved to win! - Cristiano Ronaldo
- December 11, 2018
Ronaldo and Messi had shared the Ballon d'Or between them for a decade before Luka Modric broke their duopoly last week, with Messi also finishing ahead of Ronaldo in the ESPN FC 100 . "Marcelo is strong, we open the doors to good players and Marcelo is one of them ". "Everything has gone well, I've proven I'm still an incredible player". (more...)
- December 11, 2018
Ronaldo and Messi had shared the Ballon d'Or between them for a decade before Luka Modric broke their duopoly last week, with Messi also finishing ahead of Ronaldo in the ESPN FC 100 . "Marcelo is strong, we open the doors to good players and Marcelo is one of them ". "Everything has gone well, I've proven I'm still an incredible player". (more...)
Brian Ortega Says Doctor's Stoppage Against Max Holloway Was Right Decision
- December 11, 2018
I just gave an undefeated fighter his first loss. And likely help their health. UFC 231 took place on Saturday, Dec.8, 2018 live from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada. "I was pretty surprised when they announced a split decision", said Dawodu, echoing the sentiments of many observers. Midway through the round, Ortega went all in for a takedown, even pulling guard at one point, but Holloway wasn't having it, and when the two broke up, Ortega's face was bloody and swollen, and only ... (more...)
- December 11, 2018
I just gave an undefeated fighter his first loss. And likely help their health. UFC 231 took place on Saturday, Dec.8, 2018 live from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada. "I was pretty surprised when they announced a split decision", said Dawodu, echoing the sentiments of many observers. Midway through the round, Ortega went all in for a takedown, even pulling guard at one point, but Holloway wasn't having it, and when the two broke up, Ortega's face was bloody and swollen, and only ... (more...)
River Plate's Copa Libertadores Star Gonzalo 'Pity' Martinez Confirms January Departure
- December 11, 2018
Martinez ran the ball into an empty net with the last kick of the game after Boca keeper Esteban Andrada had been caught upfield at a corner. "Real Madrid", he told Cadena Ser radio . The first leg ended 2-2 took place a day later than scheduled due to heavy rain in Argentina . A number of players, including Boca's Carlos Tevez - the former Manchester City, Manchester United and Juventus striker - reportedly suffered from dizziness and vomiting. (more...)
- December 11, 2018
Martinez ran the ball into an empty net with the last kick of the game after Boca keeper Esteban Andrada had been caught upfield at a corner. "Real Madrid", he told Cadena Ser radio . The first leg ended 2-2 took place a day later than scheduled due to heavy rain in Argentina . A number of players, including Boca's Carlos Tevez - the former Manchester City, Manchester United and Juventus striker - reportedly suffered from dizziness and vomiting. (more...)
Stephen Curry Named Western Conference Player of the Week
- December 11, 2018
Curry was the special guest on the Vince Carter and Kent Bazemore podcast, " Winging It ", when Steph floated the question of the moon landing to the room. One moon dunker famously told Buzz Aldrin that he'd participated in a hoax, to which the former astronaut responded by punching him . I don't know what he actually believes. (more...)
- December 11, 2018
Curry was the special guest on the Vince Carter and Kent Bazemore podcast, " Winging It ", when Steph floated the question of the moon landing to the room. One moon dunker famously told Buzz Aldrin that he'd participated in a hoax, to which the former astronaut responded by punching him . I don't know what he actually believes. (more...)
Bulls players meet with new coach over comments
- December 11, 2018
It's good to see two of the older players on the roster in Justin Holiday and Zach LaVine speak up for their teammates but without a mutual respect between the coach and his players, the team will never bounce back from this bad start. They didn't understand that. "That's not true that they did not want to have practice", Boylen said after shootaround on Monday. The team is 1-2 under Boylen, who replaced Fred Hoiberg as head coach earlier this week. (more...)
- December 11, 2018
It's good to see two of the older players on the roster in Justin Holiday and Zach LaVine speak up for their teammates but without a mutual respect between the coach and his players, the team will never bounce back from this bad start. They didn't understand that. "That's not true that they did not want to have practice", Boylen said after shootaround on Monday. The team is 1-2 under Boylen, who replaced Fred Hoiberg as head coach earlier this week. (more...)
Blitzboks stutter as Fiji win the final
- December 11, 2018
Fiji Airways Men's National 7s Captain Kalione Nasoko and speedster Alasio Naduva have both been named in the 2018 Cape Town 7s Dream Team. They made amends by beating their old rivals in the third place playoff, but the South Africans will rue the missed chances and the opportunity to win their home tournament in front of a colourful, passionate crowd. (more...)
- December 11, 2018
Fiji Airways Men's National 7s Captain Kalione Nasoko and speedster Alasio Naduva have both been named in the 2018 Cape Town 7s Dream Team. They made amends by beating their old rivals in the third place playoff, but the South Africans will rue the missed chances and the opportunity to win their home tournament in front of a colourful, passionate crowd. (more...)
David Luiz accepts criticism as part of a defender’s job
- December 10, 2018
David Luiz of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's second goal with Ross Barkley during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on December 8, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. "We were top of the league coming into the game and everyone wants that spot". He made his City debut in November 2017 as a substitute against Feyenoord and became the youngest English player to start a Champions League game against Shakhtar Donetsk last season. (more...)
- December 10, 2018
David Luiz of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's second goal with Ross Barkley during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on December 8, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. "We were top of the league coming into the game and everyone wants that spot". He made his City debut in November 2017 as a substitute against Feyenoord and became the youngest English player to start a Champions League game against Shakhtar Donetsk last season. (more...)
Lionel Messi only has one skill: Pele
- December 10, 2018
Espanyol defender Oscar Duarte fouled the Barcelona playmaker 25 yards out in a central position. Lionel Messi has finally spoken out following his fifth-place finish in the Ballon d'Or standings, stating that the snub did not necessarily act as extra motivation for him. (more...)
- December 10, 2018
Espanyol defender Oscar Duarte fouled the Barcelona playmaker 25 yards out in a central position. Lionel Messi has finally spoken out following his fifth-place finish in the Ballon d'Or standings, stating that the snub did not necessarily act as extra motivation for him. (more...)
Pakistan star Yasir Shah makes history against New Zealand
- December 10, 2018
He has taken 114 of his 200 wickets on spinner-friendly wickets in the United Arab Emirates in 17 Tests. Since taking seven wickets on debut against Australia in 2014, Yasir has been a key figure in Pakistan's Test team. Young, 26, is the only new face for coach Gary Stead's first taste of worldwide cricket on home soil, linking up with the squad after two hundreds in the recent First Class and List A fixtures against the touring India A side, while also boasting a batting average of ... (more...)
- December 10, 2018
He has taken 114 of his 200 wickets on spinner-friendly wickets in the United Arab Emirates in 17 Tests. Since taking seven wickets on debut against Australia in 2014, Yasir has been a key figure in Pakistan's Test team. Young, 26, is the only new face for coach Gary Stead's first taste of worldwide cricket on home soil, linking up with the squad after two hundreds in the recent First Class and List A fixtures against the touring India A side, while also boasting a batting average of ... (more...)
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