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Ice warning as temperatures set to plunge overnight

November 26, 2017

Gritters are being sent out on Hampshire's roads this weekend as temperatures drop. You can also expect to see some sleet and snow according to the Met Office's chief forecaster. At 8.30am the Met Office tweeted: "The combination of showers and sub zero temperatures means there is a risk of ice in places this morning". A "yellow" severe weather warning was put in place between 8pm on Saturday and 10am on Sunday.

Kevin Durant Ruled Out vs. Bulls with Ankle Injury

November 25, 2017

FILE - In this November 18, 2017, file photo, Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant pauses during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia. If KD is held out on Saturday, his next chance to play would be on Monday vs. the Kings. "I thought he was fine, we thought he was fine, but then he got a little sore afterwards".

Schalke stuns Dortmund with its biggest Bundesliga comeback

November 25, 2017

Dortmund coach Peter Bosz is under increasing pressure as his side are now winless in their last six league games. You just feel disappointment. "At halftime I honestly did not believe we could still get a point from the derby", Schalke coach Domenico Tedesco said.

Lamar Jackson gets into fight with Kentucky players

November 25, 2017

Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson received an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after being involved in a small fight in the first quarter against Kentucky . Jackson has thrown for more than 3,000 yards, rushed for more than 1,200 yards and thrown for fewer interceptions (6) than he did during last year's Heisman campaign (9).

John Wall out 2 weeks with knee issue

November 25, 2017

The 27-year-old already had his knee drained, but was still experiencing discomfort and missed Friday's practice to undergo an MRI, per NBC Sports Washington's Chase Hughes . Luckily for Washington , it's early enough in the season where going 4-4 or 3-5 over the next eight games won't cost them all that much. Through 16 games, the four-time All-Star is averaging 20.3 points (43.4 percent shooting from the field and 31.7 percent shooting from the three-point line), 3.4 rebounds, and 9.2 ...

Real Madrid 3-2 Malaga

November 25, 2017

The victory moves Madrid within seven points of leader Barcelona and three behind second-placed Valencia ahead of the title rivals' crunch clash at Mestalla on Monday (AEDT). However, despite averaging a goal every two games during his stint with the European champions, Benzema is regularly subjected to heavy criticism from fans and pundits alike.

Week 13 college football scores, highlights from Saturday's games

November 25, 2017

The available live streams for this game can be found on CBS Sports and on FuboTV . Alabama vs. Auburn live stream , start time , betting odds and viewing info for the Saturday's game between the No. They cost a monthly fee but all come with a free trial, so you can watch today's game at no cost. Barkley showed up to the Tigers' campus with an Auburn-colored "We want Bama" shirt and offered his unparalleled takes on the different Week 13 matchups.

Ricciardo wants a better season in 2018

November 25, 2017

Verstappen and Ricciardo have raced together since 2016 when the Dutchman made the step up from Scuderia Toro Rosso. Despite the unwanted flatulence, Verstappen was quick to note that the two get on very well, despite their competitive rivalry behind the wheel.

Lance Kendricks Cited for Marijuana Possession in September Traffic Stop

November 25, 2017

Officers noted Kendricks admitted to having marijuana in the glove compartment after he had denied drugs were in the vehicle. Running back Aaron Jones was reportedly arrested in early October at a traffic stop after admitting to smoking marijuana, reports the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel .

Jamie Carragher Explains What's Happening Between Lukaku And Ibrahimovic

November 25, 2017

The 54-year-old told reporters: "He played very well". After a successful first season at Old Trafford where Zlatan bagged 28 goals in 46 games for the side, his injury at the closing stage meant United had to go in for a younger striker.

Jack Wilshere Wants To Have Honest Conversation With Arsene Wenger

November 25, 2017

The former Holland global played under Wenger for two years and went on the win the 2002 Premier League title and the FA Cup the following year. 'Sometimes I played because my team-mates were injured. " I want to play in the Premier League so of course I'm frustrated ". He played in yesterday's Europa League loss, and has played in the League Cup and made a few substitute appearances in the Premier League, but the Wilsh isn't getting regular playing time any more, and that state of affairs ...

Spalletti: "Per sognare bisogna essere continui. Icardi al Real? È innamorato dell'Inter"

November 25, 2017

Il tecnico sarebbe tentato dall'idea di schierare il brasiliano per provare a mettere in difficoltà Joao Miranda e Milan Skriniar con la sua velocità ma appare difficile che possa decidere di rinunciare al suo giocatore più pericoloso in una delle partite più impegnative della stagione.

Un tigre s'échappe d'un cirque et sème la panique — Paris

November 25, 2017

Ce n'est plus du tout en phase avec les réflexions en cours sur notre rapport aux animaux, la remise en cause du droit -notamment de propriété- qu'on s'arroge sur eux". En effet, l'animal a été abattu par le personnel du cirque auquel il appartenait. Une enquête a été ouverte au commissariat du XVe, a précisé la source policière.

Green Bay Packers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

November 25, 2017

They will also be playing a prime-time game at home - which Ben Roethlisberger and company typically do pretty well with. Locker-room chemistry was called into question around the anthem protest controversy earlier in the season. The Redskins, who are 4-6 both SU and ATS, should rate a good shot at putting up a point total somewhere in the high 20s, since QB Kirk Cousins is playing well and RB Samaje Perrine looks like a ready-made replacement for the injured Chris Thompson.

Lattimore and Crawley out for Saints vs. Rams

November 25, 2017

Crawley's 482 snaps - 76.4 percent of the team's defensive snaps - are the most of any of the Saints' cornerbacks. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, both Lattimore and Ken Crawley (abdomen) will miss this week's game, so the Saints will be without both starting corners.

Enes Kanter out tonight with back spasms

November 25, 2017

So if you're looking for who to blame, you guys can blame me. But I'll take the blame for tonight. It's tough, man. I can not accept it. With Kanter out, Willy Hernangomez will start at center against the Atlanta Hawks . Kanter's absence should provide additional minutes for Hernangomez as well as Kyle O'Quinn, as the two will battle newly-minted rookie starter John Collins and Dewayne Dedmon, who have proven to be a formidable duo through their last few outings.

Christian Benteke pushing to start for Crystal Palace

November 25, 2017

The Eagles are now three points adrift at the bottom of the standings after collecting just one win and five points from their opening 12 top-flight games this term. Since returning from injury and reclaiming his place in the starting XI, Wilfried Zaha has been the spark that Palace have so desperately been missing.

Anthony Yarde has made an honest point about Tyson Fury's boxing return

November 25, 2017

But British light-heavyweight Anthony Yarde has tempered excitement surrounding Fury's return by pointing out that people shouldn't forget about the mental issues he has suffered over the past year. He announced retirements and comebacks on social media and also put on a tremendous amount of weight. Whether you like him or not, it's impossible to ignore Fury.

Jose Mourinho: 'Henrikh Mkhitaryan was disappearing from games'

November 25, 2017

Mourinho said: "I have always been very supportive of UNICEF, and my team and I are proud to once again be a part of this unbelievable event to support vulnerable children in Thailand". Anthony Martial was urged not to "waste" his talent by his boss earlier this year, while Juan Mata - the Spain global who Mourinho sold to United while in charge of Chelsea - has been in and out of the starting line-up this season.

Georgia vs. Georgia Tech Predictions Against the Spread 11/25/17

November 25, 2017

Kickoff is set for 12:00 p.m. ET. But this is a major rivalry and I love backing the home underdog in big rivalry games because you rarely have to worry about motivation. WHO WE LIKE: Georgia Tech . The Yellow Jackets are also a flawless 4-0 against the spread in their last four games against SEC competition and are an impressive 11-2-1 at the betting window in their last 14 games overall.

Liverpool midfielder Emre Can agrees terms for Juventus switch?

November 25, 2017

Losing Can would undoubtedly be a significant blow for Liverpool , although the club are bringing in Naby Keita from RB Leipzig next summer. Juventus are thought to have reached a personal terms agreement with Liverpool midfielder and soon to be free agent Emre Can - and this time, it would finally put an end to a courtship that has gone on since last June.

Damian Lillard scores 34 points for Trail Blazers in matinee

November 25, 2017

As the Portland Trail Blazers were walking to the locker room Friday at Barclays Center, after escaping with a much-needed 127-125 victory over the Brooklyn Nets , Damian Lillard stopped Jusuf Nurkic short of the locker room door for a little reality check.

Japan's Urawa Reds Claims AFC Champions League Title

November 25, 2017

Urawa, meanwhile, were left to celebrate their second continental crown, having beaten Sepahan 3-1 on aggregate back in 2007 and they were nearly ahead inside 30 seconds here as Kazuki Nagasawa robbed an opponent and fired narrowly wide of the left-hand upright.

Kelvin Gastelum Finishes Michael Bisping in Shanghai

November 25, 2017

Since then, he's had a great UFC career, going 8-3 with one knockout win overturned for marijuana usage. Gastelum wings an early left hand, but it's short. It was lights out for Bisping, who had been doing a decent job of sorting out Kelvin's distance and was starting to land with some precise shots. Gastelum, the victor of season 17 of The Ultimate Fighter , was looking to get back into the column after coming up short against former champion Chris Weidman in July.

UCLA pulls Rosen at halftime of regular-season finale vs Cal

November 25, 2017

UCLA (466 ypg/34.1 ppg): Bruins interim coach Jedd Fisch will continue calling plays for an offense that is averaging 6.4 yards per play, not far off the modern school record of 6.81 yards per play set in 1998. Jordan Lasley has been another bright spot in an otherwise down year for the Bruins. Rosen has passed for 3,515 yards this season and needs 226 to surpass Brett Hundley for a school single-season record.

Perú podría quedar fuera del Mundial de Rusia 2018

November 25, 2017

Lo hemos esperado por más de tres décadas. " Ningún proyecto de ley impedirá que Perú vaya al Mundial ", dijo Noceda. Noceda, titular de la Comisión de Educación en el Parlamento peruano, salió al paso de las conjeturas al aclarara en sendas entrevistas con las emisoras Exitosa y RPP Noticias que lo que busca con su iniciativa es "la promoción y el desarrollo del deporte, nada en contra del deporte".

Lance does it again, Pacers beat Raptors

November 25, 2017

There's something special about Lance Stephenson playing against the Toronto Raptors . Pacers: Indiana entered the game leading the National Basketball Association in 3-point percentage, shooting 40.4 per cent from behind the arc. Bojan Bogdanovic had 19 points and Lance Stephenson added 18 points off the bench. "Just be that spark off the bench". "I'm always optimistic no matter what the situation is", he said.

Barshim and Thiam athletes of the year

November 25, 2017

High jumper Mutaz Essa Barshim of Qatar and heptathlete Nafissatou Thiam of Belgium were named the IAAF's world athletes of the year, after each won world titles in London this year. Qatari high jumper Barshim and Belgian multi-event specialist Thiam received their trophies at an event in Monaco. "Athletics looks forward to a strong and exciting future safe in your hands", said IAAF president Sebastian Coe.

Grubauer strong as Capitals hold off Lightning

November 25, 2017

Washington took a 2-1 lead with 5:24 left in the second period as Smith-Pelly scored on a rebound off a shot by Jay Beagle to beat goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy just in front of the net. Stamkos leads the NHL with 36 points and Kucherov came in with a league-leading 17 goals. "I thought (Callahan) was the best player on the ice for both teams", Stamkos said.

Nagpur Test, Day 2: Vijay, Pujara power India to 97/1 at lunch

November 25, 2017

Right-hander Samarawickrama (13) was the first to go, with the opening batsman edging to Cheteshwar Pujara at first slip while attempting a drive off experienced paceman Ishant Sharma, who was one of the three changes Virat Kohli made for this Test.

Two injured in shooting at Houston mall

November 25, 2017

Two people were injured Friday afternoon in a shooting at Willowbrook Mall, Houston police said. Police said two men were arguing when one of the men pulled out a gun and opened fire. It's unclear what the altercation was about and whether the men involved knew each other. Both victims were rushed by Life Flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital.

Manchester City vs Huddersfield

November 25, 2017

Vincent Kompany made his well-timed return in the same game and after being rested against Feyenoord he is in line to start at Huddersfield. Benjamin Mendy is a long-term absentee. Huddersfield, debutants in the Premier League this season, have a solid record at the John Smith's Stadium and were last defeated in West Yorkshire by Tottenham Hotspur at the end of September.

Paul Merson states his prediction for Tottenham v West Brom

November 25, 2017

Megson is in temporary charge of the Baggies following Tony Pulis's sacking earlier this week and, according to the Daily Mail , the 58-year-old took on the role under the condition that his younger colleague be excluded from training sessions.

Red Wings' Trevor Daley exits Rangers game with upper body injury

November 25, 2017

It's the greatest arena in the world as far as I'm concerned. People talk to me about starting a lot of games (20), but physically, you never really get exhausted, it's mentally. "I just wanted to play well for the boys", Howard said. On Friday night it was yet another overtime game, and the Rangers prevailed. "We had a little talk in the locker room related to getting going", said Rangers defenseman Brady Skjei, who assisted on Zuccarello's overtime victor, about the poor first period.

Charlotte Hornets Game Recap: Clutch D Leads to 7th Straight

November 25, 2017

After Smith split a pair from the line, both teams missed 3-point attempts and Charlotte called time with 11.1 seconds left. While the top priority for Charlotte's starting unit in Cleveland will undoubtedly be LeBron James , look for a pair of sharp-shooting two-guards to play a pivotal role when the Hornets and Cavaliers meet again on Friday night.

Texas Tech expected to give McLane Carter first career start at QB

November 25, 2017

Carter started fast, completing 11 of 15 for 175 yards in the first quarter. Carter did run for a 1 yard touchdown to tie the game at 7. Ehlinger finished with 239 yards through the air. Nic Shimonek entered the game in the 4th and threw a touchdown pass to T.J. Vasher to cut the Longhorns lead to 23-20 and then the Game victor to Batson.

Three reasons Arsenal could struggle against Burnley

November 25, 2017

The efficiency demonstrated by Burnley is one of the qualities Arsenal have lacked most in recent seasons. That's certainly how Arsene Wenger feels about his next opponent. Burnley's absentees are Jonathan Walters, Dean Marney and Tom Heaton. Gunners boss Wenger is likely to make wholesale changes from the experimental side which lost to Koln, with Sanchez and Lacazette leading the line.

Marvin Bagley III leads No 1 Duke past Texas

November 25, 2017

The Blue Devils fell behind by 16 points with nearly 11 minutes to play in regulation, but fought back to send the game into overtime and then sealed the victory without Grayson Allen , who fouled out. Everything NBA scouts love about Bagley was on display during Duke's comeback on Friday evening, from his unwavering confidence, to his effortless athleticism, to his scoring instincts.

Two stars ruled out for Brighton clash, Ibrahimovic and Rojo updates

November 25, 2017

And Lawrenson believes the Frenchman will be instrumental in putting Chris Hughton's Brighton to the sword. United boss Jose Mourinho has revealed that defenders Eric Bailly and Phil Jones will be sidelined due to injury. Their recent success has been built on fearlessness in attack, and the bulk of the credit for that has to go to Pascal Gross. "We know what we'd have to do to do that", Hughton is quoted as saying by Sky Sports .

Warriors pair Durant, Green out of Bulls clash

November 25, 2017

He is one of the best players in the league when healthy, which he proved on the sport's biggest stage last season by winning the NBA Finals MVP. With Kevin Durant (ankle) also not playing Friday, Golden State will be light on frontcourt depth, likely resulting in more minutes for Andre Iquodala, Omri Casspi and Patrick McCaw.

Tim Hardaway Jr. calls ref safe instead of challenging Serge Ibaka's shot

November 25, 2017

The last time these teams met, January 29th 2017, Atlanta beat NY 142-139 (Millsap: 37 points, 19 rebounds in 60 minutes). Tim Hardaway Jr . scored a team-high, 38 points, during their last game against the Raptors. After Ersan Ilyasova drilled a 3-point shot, Hernangomez threw away an inbounds pass, with Kent Bazemore stealing it and laying it in for a 87-84 lead.

Ind vs SL: Sri Lanka win toss, India to bowl first

November 25, 2017

Ahead of the match, we spoke to Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif on India's chances of winning the Nagpur Test match. They will have two practice matches but if it rains there, their three-day practice match preparation will also go for a toss.

No Development In Thibaut Courtois Contract Talks At Chelsea

November 25, 2017

Antonio Conte has warned Chelsea will lose the best goalkeeper in the world if they do not tie Thibaut Courtois down to a new contract. When asked to comment on Courtois' remarks in his pre-match press conference, Conte said the onus lay on the club to fix the situation.

Iowa routs Nebraska with strong second half

November 25, 2017

Those two things are going to be the key to Nebraska getting back to where everybody wants to go". While the temperature in Lincoln was a record-high 75 for November 24, the game snowballed pretty quickly as the Hawkeyes scored on their first three possessions of the second half to blow the game wide open.

Bret Bielema dismissed as Razorbacks' head coach

November 25, 2017

Bielema, whose salary before bonuses is $4.2 million this year, is owed a substantial buyout for the remaining three years on his contract, which was extended to December 31, 2020 in early 2015. Arkansas struggled mightily in Bielema's first season in 2013, losing its final nine games of the season on the way to a 3-9 record. The team improved in 2014, finishing 7-6.

Rafael Benítez: 'I will stay at Newcastle United even if takeover fails'

November 25, 2017

I was disappointed after the summer? Yes. Getting deals done in January at good prices can be hard so the new ownership might not have an immediate impact on Newcastle's spending, but it would give them much more pulling power at the end of the season.

PSG Crush Celtic To Advance In Champions League

November 25, 2017

Marco Verratti made it five with quarter of an hour left, before Cavani got his second and a sensational Dani Alves hit wrapped up the French giants' biggest win in the competition. "I think we knew they were a good team but we maybe sat off a little bit and we can be a bit more aggressive than we were in the first game". "My players, from where they were when we came in to where they are now - they're at a very good level but of course it's not the level of PSG".

Kamran Akmal, Salman Butt Break Highest Opening Partnership Record in T20s

November 25, 2017

Put into bat first, Lahore Whites openers Akmal and Salman Butt toyed with a bowling attack which has the likes of Mohammad Irfan and Umar Gul. Lahore ended up not losing a single wicket in their innings, and it ended up becoming the highest score by any team without losing a wicket in T20 cricket.

Derrick Rose has stepped away from Cavaliers, future with team uncertain

November 25, 2017

He has bounced from Chicago to NY to Cleveland, often failing to fit among his teammates. He had to deal with a legal battle after being accused of rape, before being found not liable before the start of the 2016-17 season. He will be remembered not only for his early-career athleticism but also for his mid- and late-career injuries and the incident with his ex-girlfriend.

How to Watch Baylor vs. TCU

November 25, 2017

TCU and Baylor were involved in a benches-clearing scuffle during their matchup Friday which resulted in every player on both teams being called for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. Brewer was under constant pressure from the TCU defense. 6 sacks came from Mat Boesen alone. The Sooners are 7-1 in the championship game. OU (10-1, 7-1) took the first meeting between the two teams, winning 38-20 in Norman on November 11.

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