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Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New Orleans Saints, 12/21/18 Predictions & Odds
- December 23, 2018
Two Super Bowls - if we're going by those numbers". New Orleans already has won a second straight NFC South crown and will finish as a top seed even if it splits its next two games. For the Steelers , it's their chance to prove their standing in the AFC. The Steelers , on the other hand, are dealing with life without James Conner and losing three of their last four games. (more...)
- December 23, 2018
Two Super Bowls - if we're going by those numbers". New Orleans already has won a second straight NFC South crown and will finish as a top seed even if it splits its next two games. For the Steelers , it's their chance to prove their standing in the AFC. The Steelers , on the other hand, are dealing with life without James Conner and losing three of their last four games. (more...)
Tennis Tiebreak deciders to be used at Australian Open
- December 23, 2018
Tournament organisers from the Australian Open have announced a significant change ahead of the 2019 grand slam - and not everyone is happy about it. Tiley reckoned the longer tiebreakers will "lessen some of the serving dominance" that can be found in the seven-point ones. (more...)
- December 23, 2018
Tournament organisers from the Australian Open have announced a significant change ahead of the 2019 grand slam - and not everyone is happy about it. Tiley reckoned the longer tiebreakers will "lessen some of the serving dominance" that can be found in the seven-point ones. (more...)
Rockies bring in Daniel Murphy to play 1st base
- December 23, 2018
For most of his time in the majors, Murphy was a reliable hitter without much power, though he did make an All-Star Game appearance in 2014. However, Murphy's strikeout rate has jumped from 7.1 percent in his final year with the Mets in 2015 to 12.5 percent in his last two seasons with the Nationals and Cubs. (more...)
- December 23, 2018
For most of his time in the majors, Murphy was a reliable hitter without much power, though he did make an All-Star Game appearance in 2014. However, Murphy's strikeout rate has jumped from 7.1 percent in his final year with the Mets in 2015 to 12.5 percent in his last two seasons with the Nationals and Cubs. (more...)
Relentless Warrington marches on with points win over Frampton
- December 23, 2018
Josh Warrington has beaten Carl Frampton to retain his IBF World Featherweight title in what was arguably the fight of the year. "I think I earned his respect as soon as I hit..." "I have a young family at home and I've been in this game a long time". (more...)
- December 23, 2018
Josh Warrington has beaten Carl Frampton to retain his IBF World Featherweight title in what was arguably the fight of the year. "I think I earned his respect as soon as I hit..." "I have a young family at home and I've been in this game a long time". (more...)
Carl Frampton tells Josh Warrington what surprised him about Manchester slugfest
- December 23, 2018
Now coached by Jamie Moore and with three wins under his belt since losing for the only time as a professional in the rematch to Santa Cruz, Frampton is set to challenge Josh Warrington for the IBF title at 126lbs this weekend. I want to test myself and keep going. "When I stepped in the arena there was no way I was getting beaten". "Didn't get to fight last night the show went on too late", he tweeted. (more...)
- December 23, 2018
Now coached by Jamie Moore and with three wins under his belt since losing for the only time as a professional in the rematch to Santa Cruz, Frampton is set to challenge Josh Warrington for the IBF title at 126lbs this weekend. I want to test myself and keep going. "When I stepped in the arena there was no way I was getting beaten". "Didn't get to fight last night the show went on too late", he tweeted. (more...)
Aaron Finch announced himself fit for Boxing Day Test match
- December 23, 2018
Assistant editor Daniel Brettig had been a journalist for eight years when he joined ESPNcricinfo , but his fascination with cricket dates back to the early 1990s, when his dad helped him sneak into the family lounge room to watch the end of day-night World Series matches well past bedtime. (more...)
- December 23, 2018
Assistant editor Daniel Brettig had been a journalist for eight years when he joined ESPNcricinfo , but his fascination with cricket dates back to the early 1990s, when his dad helped him sneak into the family lounge room to watch the end of day-night World Series matches well past bedtime. (more...)
Andros Townsend wonder goal stuns Manchester City
- December 23, 2018
City had not lost any of their previous 52 league games against teams outside the traditional "big six", a run dating back almost two years to a defeat at Everton in January 2017. Many teams better than Palace have been unable to find the recipe for beating Guardiola's men but the London side took their chances and defended resiliently to secure a victory that belies their 14th place in the table. (more...)
- December 23, 2018
City had not lost any of their previous 52 league games against teams outside the traditional "big six", a run dating back almost two years to a defeat at Everton in January 2017. Many teams better than Palace have been unable to find the recipe for beating Guardiola's men but the London side took their chances and defended resiliently to secure a victory that belies their 14th place in the table. (more...)
Titans pound Giants, stay alive in playoff hunt
- December 23, 2018
He had one run for 17 yards mixed in there when he had to break a tackle in the backfield, giving him only two yards on his other six carries. The Titans' defense limited Saquon Barkley to 31 yards on 14 carries and added three sacks, a third-quarter interception by Kevin Byard that stopped a NY drive inside the red zone with the score 7-0, and a forced fumble that set up Henry's second TD. (more...)
- December 23, 2018
He had one run for 17 yards mixed in there when he had to break a tackle in the backfield, giving him only two yards on his other six carries. The Titans' defense limited Saquon Barkley to 31 yards on 14 carries and added three sacks, a third-quarter interception by Kevin Byard that stopped a NY drive inside the red zone with the score 7-0, and a forced fumble that set up Henry's second TD. (more...)
Maurizio Sarri wants Chelsea to move for Gonzalo Higuain
- December 23, 2018
Sarri wanted the Blues to sign the Higuain in the summer but the move was not permitted and the Argentina worldwide ended up joining AC Milan on a season-long loan from Serie A champions, Juventus . The report claims that Sarri has asked Chelsea for a new striker in the winter window, with Higuain on top of the list. "He is a wonderful player, a wonderful man". (more...)
- December 23, 2018
Sarri wanted the Blues to sign the Higuain in the summer but the move was not permitted and the Argentina worldwide ended up joining AC Milan on a season-long loan from Serie A champions, Juventus . The report claims that Sarri has asked Chelsea for a new striker in the winter window, with Higuain on top of the list. "He is a wonderful player, a wonderful man". (more...)
Three takeaways from the FIFA Club World Cup final
- December 23, 2018
Ballon d'Or victor Modric gave Real a 14th-minute lead, and Marcos Llorente's fantastic volley wrapped up the win on the hour mark before Sergio Ramos' late third and Tsukasa Shiotani's consolation. The local club from the United Arab Emirates upset South American champion River Plate in the semifinals on penalties. Llorente is Solari's man and Real Madrid look excellent when he is in the middle. (more...)
- December 23, 2018
Ballon d'Or victor Modric gave Real a 14th-minute lead, and Marcos Llorente's fantastic volley wrapped up the win on the hour mark before Sergio Ramos' late third and Tsukasa Shiotani's consolation. The local club from the United Arab Emirates upset South American champion River Plate in the semifinals on penalties. Llorente is Solari's man and Real Madrid look excellent when he is in the middle. (more...)
Players that could leave the Boston Celtics this month
- December 23, 2018
Baynes, 32, is averaging 5.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in just under 15 minutes per game for Boston. "There's obviously some selfish play going on out there". Coach Brad Stevens had addressed reporters, but players were not yet available to discuss their showing against Milwaukee - one that featured the group's largest deficit (26) of the season and resulted in a 120-107 loss. (more...)
- December 23, 2018
Baynes, 32, is averaging 5.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in just under 15 minutes per game for Boston. "There's obviously some selfish play going on out there". Coach Brad Stevens had addressed reporters, but players were not yet available to discuss their showing against Milwaukee - one that featured the group's largest deficit (26) of the season and resulted in a 120-107 loss. (more...)
Boxing Champion Anthony Joshua Gets OBE
- December 22, 2018
Anthony Joshua was previously given an MBE in 2013 after claiming an Olympic gold in the super heavyweight division at London 2012. After the ceremony, Joshua posed for pictures on the palace grounds with members of the Queen's Guard and Freddie Cunningham, Iwan Llewelyn and Andy Bell, who also received honours for services to sport. (more...)
- December 22, 2018
Anthony Joshua was previously given an MBE in 2013 after claiming an Olympic gold in the super heavyweight division at London 2012. After the ceremony, Joshua posed for pictures on the palace grounds with members of the Queen's Guard and Freddie Cunningham, Iwan Llewelyn and Andy Bell, who also received honours for services to sport. (more...)
Jurgen Klopp reveals how many points Liverpool need to win Premier League
- December 22, 2018
Mohamed Salah was tied with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on 10 goals as the Premier League's top goalscorer heading into Friday's game against Wolves. But, speaking after the 2-0 victory, Klopp said he was not too concerned about the problem as the hectic and crucial festive period continues. (more...)
- December 22, 2018
Mohamed Salah was tied with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on 10 goals as the Premier League's top goalscorer heading into Friday's game against Wolves. But, speaking after the 2-0 victory, Klopp said he was not too concerned about the problem as the hectic and crucial festive period continues. (more...)
Man City lose to Crystal Palace, Chelsea also beaten
- December 22, 2018
Kevin De Bruyne was also thrown on to try and turn the game around and his intended cross that flew in off the post brought City back into the game five minutes from time. Three shots on goal and three goals. Andros Townsend has scored a goal of the season contender - if not the actual award victor - against Manchester City . (more...)
- December 22, 2018
Kevin De Bruyne was also thrown on to try and turn the game around and his intended cross that flew in off the post brought City back into the game five minutes from time. Three shots on goal and three goals. Andros Townsend has scored a goal of the season contender - if not the actual award victor - against Manchester City . (more...)
Rockets Hit NBA Record 26 Three-Pointers
- December 22, 2018
The previous record was 25 3-pointers by Cleveland at Atlanta on March 3, 2017, and the previous franchise record of 24 3-pointers was against New Orleans on December 16, 2016. I think we're getting to a point now where the Wizards, to compete.to compete - not just against the Hawks or Rockets - he has to be the best version of himself. (more...)
- December 22, 2018
The previous record was 25 3-pointers by Cleveland at Atlanta on March 3, 2017, and the previous franchise record of 24 3-pointers was against New Orleans on December 16, 2016. I think we're getting to a point now where the Wizards, to compete.to compete - not just against the Hawks or Rockets - he has to be the best version of himself. (more...)
Kendall Jenner and Her Grandmother MJ are Twins in This Throwback Photo
- December 22, 2018
Kim and Khloe Kardashian and their half-sister Kylie Jenner shared the same statement on their respective websites on Wednesday in which they announced they had made a decision to stop updating their apps, which subscribers had to pay for. (more...)
- December 22, 2018
Kim and Khloe Kardashian and their half-sister Kylie Jenner shared the same statement on their respective websites on Wednesday in which they announced they had made a decision to stop updating their apps, which subscribers had to pay for. (more...)
Zion Williamson: Playing 41 Games At Madison Square Garden Would Be 'Incredible'
- December 22, 2018
Williamson , the high-flying, truck-sized phenom widely projected to go No. 1 in June's draft, led Duke with 17 points and 13 rebounds in 25 foul-plagued minutes. Not many teams have been able to keep the Blue Devils under control and it will be a hard task for Texas Tech , but I think they are up for it. Texas Tech should be able to put up enough points in this one to keep this game interesting and will rely on the defense to keep them in it down the stretch. (more...)
- December 22, 2018
Williamson , the high-flying, truck-sized phenom widely projected to go No. 1 in June's draft, led Duke with 17 points and 13 rebounds in 25 foul-plagued minutes. Not many teams have been able to keep the Blue Devils under control and it will be a hard task for Texas Tech , but I think they are up for it. Texas Tech should be able to put up enough points in this one to keep this game interesting and will rely on the defense to keep them in it down the stretch. (more...)
Alexis Sanchez appears to take final dig at Jose Mourinho
- December 22, 2018
Neville said that Solskjaer should concentrate on ensuring United are playing Champions League football again next season. Solskjaer and Mike Phelan are trying to fix the damage done by the club and the report adds that Ed Woodward would free up the funds for the new manager ahead of the winter window. (more...)
- December 22, 2018
Neville said that Solskjaer should concentrate on ensuring United are playing Champions League football again next season. Solskjaer and Mike Phelan are trying to fix the damage done by the club and the report adds that Ed Woodward would free up the funds for the new manager ahead of the winter window. (more...)
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's First Press Conference Was Incredible
- December 22, 2018
That's my job. The club has the recruitment and scouting, i'm sure they have their targets". Speaking for the first time in his new role, Solskjaer, who joined United from Norwegian side Molde, told MUTV on Thursday that he's going to "be myself", which includes restoring joy back on the pitch. (more...)
- December 22, 2018
That's my job. The club has the recruitment and scouting, i'm sure they have their targets". Speaking for the first time in his new role, Solskjaer, who joined United from Norwegian side Molde, told MUTV on Thursday that he's going to "be myself", which includes restoring joy back on the pitch. (more...)
MLB, union, Cuba reach deal for players to sign
- December 22, 2018
On Wednesday, MLB and the Players Association agreed to a deal with the Cuban Baseball Federation (FBC) that would aim to end the practice of players defecting the island in order to reach the US. "Cuban players coming to MLB have been smuggled out by human trafficking organizations that are often tied to other criminal organizations, and often they lose a big chunk of their bonus to pay for their passage out of Cuba", Dan Halem, MLB's deputy commissioner and chief legal officer, said in a ... (more...)
- December 22, 2018
On Wednesday, MLB and the Players Association agreed to a deal with the Cuban Baseball Federation (FBC) that would aim to end the practice of players defecting the island in order to reach the US. "Cuban players coming to MLB have been smuggled out by human trafficking organizations that are often tied to other criminal organizations, and often they lose a big chunk of their bonus to pay for their passage out of Cuba", Dan Halem, MLB's deputy commissioner and chief legal officer, said in a ... (more...)
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