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Copa Libertadores final: Dominguez urges fans to behave

November 30, 2018

Even so, it took great lengths before CONMEBOL postponed the match, and it tried to stage it a day later, even opening El Montumental and letting some fans in before ultimately heeding Boca's protests. The victor of the Libertadores, South America's equivalent of the Champions League, will represent CONMEBOL in the Club World Cup in the United Arab Emirates just days later.

Why most Texas Tech football fans really don’t want Matt Wells

November 30, 2018

Texas Tech has hired Utah State's Matt Wells to fill its vacant head football coach position, replacing Kliff Kingsbury who was dismissed on Sunday after six seasons. In that time he has had two season with 10 wins, including 2018 when he led the Aggies to a 10-2 record. He was sacked on November 25 and has since been reportedly targeted as the leading candidate for the USC offensive coordinator job.

'Baller', 'So Special' - Some Fans Praise Arsenal Star For Display Against Vorskla

November 30, 2018

The Group E fixture was moved 185 miles east of Poltava to the capital's Olympic Stadium , with parts of Ukraine under martial law as political tensions with Russian Federation continue to rise. The last English side to play in the Olympic Stadium were Liverpool as they lost last season's Champions League final to Real Madrid but this contest - watched by a minimal crowd - was never going to live up to such an occasion.

Lakers' Ball day-to-day with ankle sprain

November 30, 2018

For one, he's handling the ball for a full minute more per game than he was prior to the Rondo injury, per Second Spectrum, which, as Windhorst notes, might not sound like much but with the pace the Lakers play at that's a lot more possessions he's initiating each game - and as such he's scoring five more points per game.

Warriors' injured star Steph Curry to return in Detroit

November 29, 2018

So, she took matters into her own hands and wrote to Curry. And people say the art of letter writing is dead. As of Thursday, customers can now find the Curry 5s on the girl's side. Girls and boys sizes at that age are the same, the problem is that the shoes only live on the boy's side. She told Curry, noting that she shares the same name as Curry's oldest daughter, that she was very disappointed with the lack of girl's choices on the Under Armour website.

Kawhi Leonard agrees to endorsement deal with New Balance

November 29, 2018

UPDATE: Per Tim Bontemps of ESPN, Kawhi Leonard has stated "it's not official yet" and that "me and New Balance have not announced anything". Yahoo just chose to go after the New Balance company as a whole. Leonard will now serve as the face of New Balance basketball as the company looks to reestablish itself in the market. Kawhi Leonard has had quite the 2018 but as the year comes a close, it appears that the final chapter in his messy story is wrapping up.

Jimmy Butler revels in Philadelphia 76ers heroics

November 29, 2018

The Nets shot 57 percent from the field and hit 46 percent beyond the 3-point line to head into the half with a 68-54 lead before the 76ers rallied. Oddly enough, Butler had never hit a game-winning or game-tying shot in the final 10 seconds of a game in 11 attempts prior to his shot against the Hornets.

North Carolina fires coach Larry Fedora

November 29, 2018

UNC is now 2-9 on the season, while the Wolfpack moved to 8-3 with its third straight win over the Tar Heels. The team fared even better in 2015, as North Carolina went 8-0 in ACC play before losing to top-ranked Clemson in the conference's championship game.

Gardner stars as Australia crush England in World T20 final

November 29, 2018

In spite of Danielle Wyatt's 43 off 37 balls (five fours and a six) and poor fielding by Australia , the English team could not manage to win. "Congratulations to them, it was not to be", Knight said. Gardner then featured in an unbroken third-wicket partnership of 62 with her captain Meg Lanning as the Aussies reached the target with nearly five overs to spare to lift their fourth World T20 crown.

How Liverpool can still qualify for the Champions League knockout rounds

November 29, 2018

Liverpool had needed to win by two clear goals against Carlo Ancelotti's side in the final fixture of Group C in order to progress. Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel praised Jurgen Klopp for developing his Liverpool "machine", but he hopes his side can capitalise on their frailties away from home.

Ronan O'Gara keen to assist Andy Farrell in Ireland role

November 29, 2018

It is seen as a smart appointment by the IRFU given that Farrell has made a huge contribution to this current Ireland squad over the last two and a half years. As for England missing out on a brilliant homegrown coach, I am nearly filled with despair. However, Farrell has always been a leader of men and someone who dreamt of being a head coach from an early age.

Champions League: Messi overtakes Ronaldo to claim goalscoring record

November 29, 2018

Marek Hamsik's early strike set Napoli on their way to a victory over Red Star Belgrade that kept the Italians top of Group C. Dries Mertens added a goal either side of half-time in a 3-1 win, Mohamed Ben Nabouhane scoring for the visitors.

Golden State Warriors: Proposing five hypothetical trades involving Kevin Durant

November 29, 2018

No one suffered serious injuries in the incident. Another vehicle later rear-ended Curry, who walked away intact from the accident. As for why that Lexus lost control and crashed into Curry's Porsche in the first place, authorities think it's because of poor weather - which is a logical explanation given the rainy conditions.

'It's so painful' - Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino reveals his Champions League agony

November 29, 2018

On his side's chances of progression, which is also highly likely to require a win in Barcelona next month, he added: "It is going to give us hope or give us a different reality that we can not fight to get through". Tottenham's options in the middle of the park are further limited as Wanyama will once again miss out due to an on-going knee problem while centre-back Juan Foyth won't be available to face Inter as he's ineligible for the group stages of the Champions League .

Cavaliers reportedly trade Kyle Korver to Utah Jazz

November 29, 2018

Korver had reportedly been in trade rumors for a while now, and with the Cavs sending him to Utah for Burks and two future second-round picks, I'll take that. The Jazz have been one of the worst 3-point shooting teams in the league so far this season. Burks is on a $11.53 million expiring contract, which could have value before the trade deadline.

Michael Clarke hits out over ball tampering blame claim

November 29, 2018

He was later found by Cricket Australia investigators to be the architect of the ball tampering plot. "I'm not sure what people want from us", Langer said. Long-time Clarke rival Simon Katich blasted him for "once again. missing the point", saying the team were caught "blatantly cheating" and that "our behaviour is a big part of that".

Sixers no longer listening to trade offers for McConnell

November 29, 2018

Regardless of what they are asking for in exchange for Fultz, the Sixers have no choice but to make a move sooner than later. Brothers said last week that Fultz would not practice or play until he saw a shoulder specialist. The guard made his return in 2018, averaging 8.2 points and 3.1 assists per game having featured in 19 occasions since the start of the season. Fultz has not played since November 19.

Former Blue Jays star Josh Donaldson agrees to deal with Atlanta

November 28, 2018

If he can play a full year and put up big numbers, then he'll be in line for a bigger deal next offseason. Donaldson, the 2015 American League MVP, joined Cleveland just before the August 31 waiver deadline. The Braves now have an outstanding infield, with Freddie Freeman at first base, Ozzie Albies at second, Dansby Swanson at short and Donaldson at third with Johan Camargo as the utility backup.

Liverpool, Chelsea Target Pulisic Could Leave Dortmund

November 28, 2018

The Blues are reportedly ready to fork out €75 million in January and the Mirror reports contact has already been established with Borussia Dortmund . A move in the summer could be on the cards. Chelsea also have to consider the fact they could lose Eden Hazard at the end of the season and the guaranteed arrival of Pulisic would at least soften that potential blow.

Browns’ Mayfield calls former coach Hue Jackson ‘fake’

November 28, 2018

Impressively, Mayfield has thrown nine touchdowns in three games sans the duo, while only hitting on eight in the six appearances under them. Mayfield confirmed that the jump to a division rival had him angry with Jackson. "You're dealing with grown men". So he transferred to another Big 12 school: Oklahoma. "Coach gets fired, he decides to pick up a job, an available job that Marvin Lewis obviously reached out to him about".

Kante criticised by Sarri for trying to 'solve the match' against Tottenham

November 28, 2018

The 29-year-old Frenchman has made 11 appearances for the north London club this term across all competitions scoring no goals but tallying one assist in the process. However, he says his lofty goal of turning Chelsea into the strongest side in Europe has not abated. "This is Chelsea. They have big players. I had a meeting of 10 minutes, five minutes, individual", he said.

Tiger Woods, GOLFTV sink exclusive global content partnership

November 28, 2018

Discovery , which has networks including Discovery and Animal Planet, agreed to a $2 billion deal with the PGA Tour in June to deliver golf content directly to consumers in 220 markets outside the United States over the next 12 years. I wish we both would have played better, but neither one of us putted well that day and there were some tough hole locations out there". "I was not physically prepared to play that much golf at the end of the year", he told a news conference ahead of the Hero ...

UEFA Europa League match FC Vorskla v. Arsenal FC relocated to Kyiv

November 28, 2018

The game will now take place 200 miles away at the Olympic Stadium , which hosted the Champions League final previous year, due to "security concerns". Ukraine has imposed martial law in certain regions after its navy said six of its sailors were wounded when Russian coastguards opened fire on three ships in waters off Crimea and then seized them late on Sunday.

Anthony Davis Trade In Works For ‘Years,’ Insider Says

November 28, 2018

With Smart's spirited enthusiasm on the defensive end (picture a small dog running after a truck), the Pelicans turned the ball over eight times in the first quarter, leading to 11 Celtics points. "We've got to get our identity back". Sheridan does add, however, that it doesn't mean a trade to the Lakers is a certainty, especially given the assets Boston has at their disposal.

Confirmed Liverpool lineup vs Watford - Lovren & Henderson start

November 28, 2018

Henderson saw red in the 82nd minute after picking up a second yellow card for a foul on Etienne Capoue after his first booking for a shove on Isaac Success on the hour mark. "We will have our possibilities, but we want to enjoy playing the game and we try to get a good result". Meanwhile, Joe Gomez is expected to be fit for Wednesday's Champions League tie against Paris Saint-Germain after missing the game at Watford with a minor ankle injury.

Real Madrid qualify thanks to Viktoria Plzen and top the group

November 28, 2018

However, after the damaging 3-0 league defeat to minnows Eibar on Saturday, which marked his first loss in his first game as permanent head coach, Solari has broken silence ahead of their Group G encounter with AS Roma . "Games last 90 minutes and sometimes you need to have patience". Stephan El Shaarawy hobbled off and his replacement, Justin Kluivert shot over. Easily the best chance of the first period fell to Under in the second minute of added time , and it might well go down as ...

Australia’s David Pocock Ruled Out Of England Match

November 28, 2018

Wait until he gets proper trousers. It was one-way traffic in the second-half though, as superb tries by Elliot Daly and Joe Cokanasiga took England clear and Owen Farrell capped it off four minutes from the end before Folau got a consolation try.

Copa Libertadores final moved from Argentina as Boca demand River thrown out

November 28, 2018

The clash between the Buenos Aires arch-rivals was due to be played on Sunday after initially being postponed on Saturday following an attack on the Boca team bus by River fans bus near the Monumental stadium, which left Boca players with injuries from shards of broken glass and suffering the effects of smoke inhalation.

PSG coach Thomas Tuchel: Liverpool clash crucial for us

November 28, 2018

But with Thomas Tuchel confident the pair will be fit in time, Nicholas thinks this could swing things in PSG's favour. "But, purely because they're at home and they've got these superstars knowing they have to make an impact, I'm going for the French side to just win this in a really entertaining game".

FSU fan fired after posting coach Willie Taggart should be lynched

November 27, 2018

Thrasher didn't point to a specific user or post in his statement and said the state attorney was investigating it. Florida State lost to Florida on Saturday to finish the 2018 season at 5-7. The unidentified poster initially stood by the post, and told a critical commenter, "I'm dead F--ing serious". The picture accompanied the statement "This is how far I'm willing to go to get rid of this clown!" "Coach Taggart has our full support and as true Seminoles know, he is a respected member ...

Inspired Marin Cilic seals historic Davis Cup victory for Croatia

November 27, 2018

That victory meant that Cilic, and fellow singles star Borna Coric won all their rubbers without dropping a single set or service game. The programme of the Davis Cup final on Saturday will continue with a doubles match Pierre South Herbert and Nicolas Mahut will play against Ivan Dodiga and Mate Pavic.

Kawhi Leonard responds to Gregg Popovich’s comments

November 27, 2018

The two-time National Basketball Association defensive player of the year said he helps teammates by pointing out things he's seeing in games and telling them to "go here" or "go there". "Manu and Patty were the leaders", Popovich told reporters. Kawhi's talent will always be missed, but that leadership wasn't his deal at that time. I just try to lift people's spirits on the floor.

Watch Chuck Liddell vs Tito Ortiz 3 Live Stream Video on Fite

November 27, 2018

After the fight, Ortiz made it known that he doesn't think Liddell should have even accepted this fight. Despite the years of hatred between them which helped fuel a pair of high-profile bouts more than a decade ago, which played a pivotal role in UFC's growth, the two rivals embraced inside the cage after the fight.

Manchester United's Victor Lindelof misses training ahead of Young Boys clash

November 27, 2018

For me it was a pleasure, even against Manchester City where we didn't recover from the 2-0. "If we can have Victor available for that period, that will be good", Mourinho said. The United manager stopped short of using such cutting soundbites on the eve of the Young Boys encounter but shed a light on the issues he faces. "If you feel pressure to play matches at home where the people come to support, come on? I never feel pressure at home".

Ohio Governor John Kasich burns MI with hilarious resolution

November 27, 2018

They can't win a big game, man. Notre Dame stayed at No. 3 after defeating USC 24-17, Ohio State jumped up four spots to No. 6, Penn State rose one spot to No. 5 after the loss to Ohio State. "That's alright. I'll keep trying". "Maybe past year we were a little closer , but still 60-something points, that was tough to swallow".

3 teams that should look to take a flier on Markelle Fultz

November 27, 2018

Be it shoulder issues , woeful shooting mechanics or generally baffling moments , Fultz's brief National Basketball Association career has been as confounding as it has disappointing. Fultz didn't get off the bench in the second half of his final game before the shoulder ailment, with Sixers coach Brett Brown opting for T.J. In 19 games this season, including 15 starts, Fultz has averaged 8.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game while shooting 41.9 percent from the field and ...

Bad decisions kept Fernando Alonso from greatness

November 27, 2018

Asked if he might be back in Formula One as early as 2019 pre-season testing to help McLaren develop its new auto, Alonso added: "I don't know exactly what I will do next year, what the implication or the role will be". Alonso , who has now retired from the sport - although has hinted it could be a temporary one - was flanked by race victor Hamilton and runner-up Vettel on the cool-down lap for what he revealed was an improvised celebration.

ESPN Analyst Crushes North Carolina’s New Coaching Hire

November 27, 2018

What's old is new again - reportedly. After coaching at UNC, Brown went on to become head coach at Texas where he built up a 158-48 record over 16 seasons. Fedora had a 45-43 mark across seven seasons with the Tar Heels, a tenure that was highlighted by an 11-win season and ACC Coastal championship in 2015 and the rewriting of almost every offensive record in program history.

Worldwide teams to wear rainbow laces

November 26, 2018

Thomas played in France for three years with Toulouse from 2004. Rugby players from across the globe rallied behind hate-crime victim Gareth Thomas as part of the Rainbow Laces campaign. Te'o, 31, said: "I haven't got the laces at the moment". "Hopefully most of the lads will be wearing the rainbow laces ", Read told reporters.

Damarious Randall gives Hue Jackson a game ball, Browns give him loss

November 26, 2018

Mayfield seemingly told Jackson after the game that "we're just friends", despite the fact that he used to be his mentor. The Bengals lost Sunday, this time to a Browns team that hadn't won a road game since the Obama Administration still had more than a year remaining.

LaLiga: Barca must help Dembele develop - Valverde

November 26, 2018

Just when it looked as though the home side would hang on, they were pegged back late on by Barcelona . The result means Barcelona stay top with 25 points, one more than Atletico . The midfielder has hobbled down the tunnel and Barcelona will end the first half with 10 men. Dembele missed training on the Thursday before the worldwide break and was subsequently left out of the squad for the surprise defeat to Real Betis at Camp Nou.

Canada qualifies for 2019 Rugby World Cup, completes lineup

November 26, 2018

Along with the All Blacks , Canada joins South Africa , Italy and Namibia in Pool B. Hong Kong needed a bonus-point win and to deny their opponents anything from the game if they were to advance. After a tense first quarter in the wet of Marseille that was largely dominated by Hong Kong, Barkwill put Canada ahead as he powered over for the opening score, converted by flyhalf Gordon McRorie.

LeBron James On Lonzo Ball: He's Still Learning "How Great He Is"

November 26, 2018

Nikola Vucevic (9) of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 25, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles , California. In his post-game interview, you got the sense LeBron James can be a patient man, so long as he isn't held responsible when things fall to pieces. Burks scored 17 points and Joe Ingles had 16, but the Jazz have lost three straight and five of six.

Oklahoma Sooners at West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Pick and Prediction

November 26, 2018

Both teams opened the game with consecutive touchdown drives and West Virginia momentarily added a third until Grier's 8-yard touchdown pass to Gary Jennings, Jr . Who will the Cleveland Browns' rookie quarterback be voting for? Despite the ball being at the 2-yard line, no one was within nine yards of Oklahoma receiver Grant Calcaterra when he caught a go-ahead touchdown in the back of the end zone.

Boca Juniors refusing to play Copa Libertadores final against River Plate

November 26, 2018

It still will be - if it ever goes ahead - but for the wrong reasons. The game - the continent's equivalent of Europe's Champions League final - had already been put back from Saturday to Sunday after River fans threw stones, sticks and bottles at Boca's team bus.

49s linebacker Foster arrested again on domestic violence charge

November 26, 2018

Foster was charged with one count of first degree misdemeanor domestic violence and booked into the Hillsborough County Jail, the release says . According to the arrest report, the 28-year-old victim said Foster knocked the phone from her hand, pushed her and slapped her in the face with an open hand.

DJ Swearinger blasts Redskins defense after loss to Cowboys

November 25, 2018

Even though Washington won in the first game this year, the Cowboys are looking to claim the W this time around. And he's suggested as much several times in the month since he traded his next first-round pick in the draft to Oakland for a new No.

Texas A+M Outlasted LSU In A Record-Setting Seven Overtime Thriller

November 25, 2018

That unidentified man later spoke to Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher before Fisher had left the field. The regular season is (mostly) in the books. The game just rolled through overtimes with the Tigers and Aggies going back-and-forth in a wild finish.

Second-string Ireland too strong for USA

November 25, 2018

Jack Conan, Tadhg Beirne, Stuart McCloskey, Quinn Roux and John Ryan all crossed too, as Joe Schmidt's men stopped the Eagles from completing an unbeaten calendar year. "The last month has been a huge collective effort, and we've worked really hard". "We were really conscious that they would be tough going, you don't beat Scotland not have something in the locker." "That it's been "a long time coming" is most likely a reference to having considered ending his tenure before", argued the ...

England prop Kyle Sinckler's brutal sledge for Wallabies

November 25, 2018

Castle did suggest changes could be on the cards, meaning assistant coaches Stephen Larkham, Simon Raiwalui, Mick Byrne and Nathan Grey could be in the firing line. England prop Kyle Sinckler has never been the shy, retiring type. Cheika strongly denied there was a rift. "I didn't hear that", Hooper said.

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