Monday, December 31, 2018

Manchester United 4-1 Bournemouth: Red Devils player ratings as Paul Pogba illuminates Old Trafford

Manchester United 4-1 AFC Bournemouth: Paul Pogba brace helps Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continue 100 per cent winning record

‘Oh, here we go’ – Jamie Carragher’s hilarious reaction to Paul Pogba’s celebration against Bournemouth

Manchester City vs Liverpool: Pep Guardiola unable to confirm if Kevin De Bruyne will be fit for Premier League clash

‘Anything Firmino can do Marcus Rashford can do better’ – Manchester United fans hail striker’s fantastic assist against Bournemouth

Burnley 2-0 West Ham: Clarets back on song to punish off-colour Hammers

Leeds and Brighton in race to sign Polish wonderkid Mateusz Bogusz – reports

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri wants to see Ross Barkley and Ruben Loftus-Cheek improvement after N’Golo Kante becomes match-winner

Southampton 1-3 Manchester City: Citizens go second in Premier League with vital win over Saints

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud leaves Selhurst Park on crutches following win over Crystal Palace

Manchester United team news: Confirmed line-up for Bournemouth clash as Anthony Martial returns

Dominic Solanke: Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson wants to sign ‘class’ Liverpool forward

Football fans stunned by shock Sergio Ramos statistic as Real Madrid captain completes career first

Chelsea ‘told they must pay £30million’ for Bayern Munich star Mats Hummels

Southampton vs Manchester City: Saints defender Kayne Ramsay becomes youngest Premier League starter this season

What’s the old saying? If you’re good enough, you’re old enough.

And Southampton’s Kayne Ramsay is clearly viewed as good enough by manager Ralph Hasenhuttl after being handed his Premier League debut – a start against reigning champions Manchester City.

Considering he only earned his professional contract in September, defender Ramsay has enjoyed a brilliant rise into the big time.

And in starting the game at home to City, Ramsay set a creditable record of being the youngest Premier League starter this season at the ripe old age of 18 years and 81 days.

Ramsay, who was at Chelsea before moving to the south coast, only just beat the likes of Fulham’s Ryan Sessegnon and Tottenham’s Oliver Skipp as you can see above.



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Newcastle United eyeing Leeds star Kemar Roofe in January – reports

‘He’s a Scouser!’ – Liverpool fans love what Barcelona legend Carles Puyol tweeted during their win over Arsenal

Crystal Palace 0-1 Chelsea: Lone N’Golo Kante strike secures Blues valuable win

Newcastle United takeover news: Peter Kenyon deal ‘dead in the water’

Real Madrid news: Wonderkid Rodrygo turned down Barcelona offer to join Los Blancos

Chelsea transfer news: Christian Pulisic’s move to Stamford Bridge ‘confirmed’ by former United States international

Manchester City team news: Confirmed line-up for Premier League clash vs Southampton

Christian Pulisic transfer latest: Chelsea the only club to make firm offer for Borussia Dortmund star, says Raphael Honigstein

Winners and Losers: Cousins comes up small

Lost in the shuffle? 7 new playoff teams since 2017

NFL Wildcard Picks: Seahawks Upset Cowboys and Ravens Beat Chargers Again

Saints installed as favorites for Super Bowl title

Seven playoff teams missed 2017 postseason

Ravens win AFC North, Eagles, Colts get wild cards

Andrew Luck's comeback, a rookie coach, a 1-5 start ... Colts' playoff berth is incredible

Playoff-bound Eagles get scare with chest injury to Foles

Miss the Arrowhead Pride post-game show? Catch it here.

2019 NFL draft: Cardinals on the clock with No. 1 pick

The six highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL have something in common

Chargers vs. Broncos highlights | Week 17

Falcons DT Grady Jarrett on appealing NFL's Week 16 fine: 'Hell yeah'

Chargers top Broncos, get No. 5 seed

George Kittle breaks record as San Francisco 49ers drop season finale to Rams, steaming towards No. 2 overall pick

Mike Preston's report card from the Ravens' 26-24 win over the Browns

Patriots schedule 2019: All opponents now set after Week 17 games

How investing in the stock market is just like fantasy football

Steelers struggle in 1st half against Bengals

Is Stephon Gilmore One Of NFL's Best Cornerbacks? 'Film Don't Lie,' He Says

NFL: Patriots earns first-round bye; Texans clinch AFC South title

Winners and losers from the Falcons' last-second win over Buccaneers

After an argument, Jonathan Allen disrupts Eagles kicker's warmups by booting ball off the field

Florida OT Jawaan Taylor declares for NFL draft

Jets at Patriots: Live updates and analysis

Eagles at Redskins live: Score, highlights, analysis from NFL Week 17 game

How the Rams and 49ers match up in Week 17

Ask Farmer: Who are all the people on an NFL sideline?

How does the NFL keep ratings up despite on- and off-field issues? Like the top players, it moves quickly

Perspective: Speed becomes a game changer for the NFL's ratings and off-field controversies in 2018

New on Sports Illustrated: Does Foles Have a Little Magic Left? How the Eagles Can Upset the Bears

The first in a four-part series of how the underdogs can prevail on Wild-Card weekend. A look at how the defending champs match up with the Bears in Philly’s first road playoff game since the Any Reid/Donovan McNabb era.

New on Sports Illustrated: New Year's Eve Bowl Guide: What You Need to Know About All Six Games

The Military, Sun, Redbox, Liberty, Holiday and Gator Bowls are all on tap for the New Year's Eve six-game slate. Here's everything you need to know to get prepared for the action.

New on Sports Illustrated: Russia Beats Switzerland 7-4 in World Junior Hockey

Kirill Slepets broke a tie short-handed early in the third period and Russia added three more goals to beat Switzerland 7-4 on Sunday night in the world junior hockey championship.

New on Sports Illustrated: Will Your New Head Coach Make the Playoffs? It Happens More Than You May Think

As we launch into NFL coach firing and hiring season, it’s a good time to remember to stay patient for a year or two with a first-year head coach ... and that your team’s playoff hopes aren’t completely gone.

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: NFL Commercial Will Get You Hyped for the Playoffs

Get hyped for the NFL playoffs with this commercial. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Colts’ Win Over Titans Creates an AFC Playoff Field Featuring the Division’s Best QBs

Indianapolis capturing the last AFC wild-card spot ensures that the division’s best quarterbacks, both young and old, will be playing in this season’s playoffs.

New on Sports Illustrated: Miami Names Manny Diaz Head Coach After Mark Richt Steps Down

Diaz was named the head coach for Temple on Dec. 13, meaning he was with the univeristy for just 17 days before going back to Miami.  

New on Sports Illustrated: What to Know About Eagles Backup Quarterback Nate Sudfeld

Here's some important information to know about backup quarterback Nate Sudfeld.

New on Sports Illustrated: NFL Playoff Picture: Analyzing the Standings, Best Early Matchups and Biggest Sleepers

The NFL playoffs are (nearly) set. How each team got here, and why Chargers-Ravens is a must-watch game of the wild-card round.

New on Sports Illustrated: LeBron Says He Felt Like He Became 'Greatest of All-Time' After Beating Warriors

LeBron James said he felt he became the "Greatest of All-Time" after beating the Warriors in the 2016 NBA Finals. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Ole Miss Hiring Rich Rodriguez as Offensive Coordinator

Ole Miss coach Matt Luke now has two former head coaches with abrupt exits from their last jobs as his offensive and defensive coordinators.

New on Sports Illustrated: Jets Fire Head Coach Todd Bowles After Four Seasons

Todd Bowles racked up a 23-36 record during his time in New York.

New on Sports Illustrated: 2018 NFL Playoff Schedule: Seeds, Matchups and Game Times

Here is a list of the first-round postseason games.

New on Sports Illustrated: NFL Black Monday Live Tracker: Koetter, Bowles Fired; Marrone Will Return in Jacksonville

Which coaches have been fired and who still has his job? Follow along with our Black Monday live tracker for updates on the latest coaching firing and hiring news.

New on Sports Illustrated: NHL Union Calls Stars CEO Comments on Seguin, Benn 'Reckless, Insulting'

The NHL players' union says comments from Dallas Stars CEO Jim Lites were ''reckless and insulting."

New on Sports Illustrated: 2019 NFL Draft Order: Cardinals, 49ers, Jets Top List

Here's how the 2019 NFL draft order shakes up with one game remaining in the regular season.

New on Sports Illustrated: Week 17 Takeaways: Foles and the Champs Return to the Playoffs, This Year the Ravens Hold on, Vikings Have Soul-Searching to Do

Plus, another epic officiating gaffe, Baker Mayfield knocks on the door of legend status, the Jaguars defy all logic (again!) by retaining their coach and front office, Deshaun Watson takes a bunch of big hits for no good reason, Kittle tops Kelce for a record, Steelers get to spend the offseason regretting everything, the 49ers defense makes unfortunate history, a fond farewell to a Bills legend, and much more from a wild Week 17.

New on Sports Illustrated: Cardinals Clinch No. 1 Pick in 2019 NFL Draft

The Cardinals are officially on the clock.

New on Sports Illustrated: Nick Foles Finishes Just Short of $1 Million Bonus Due to Rib Injury

Eagles quarterback Nick Foles's injury in Sunday's win over the Redskins cost him big off the field. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Browns' Baker Mayfield Sets Single-Season Rookie Record for Pass TDs

Mayfield wasn't named the Browns starting quarterback until Week 4.

NBA Power Rankings: The Milwaukee Bucks and Houston Rockets are on the rise

Hypothetical blockbuster trade idea

Thunder vs Mavericks, final score: Westbrook misfires, 4th quarter collapse lead to defeat, 105-103

Towns scores 34 points, leads Timberwolves past Heat 113-104

Gordon Has Become One Of NBA's Best Defenders

Fantasy Basketball: Week 12 lineup advice based on schedule

How Nike took over the NBA sneaker game

Magic troll Blake Griffin for using tablet to argue with a referee (PHOTO)

NBA: Nuggets waive Nick Young with players returning from injury

Wired: Hot Fantasy Hoops adds

Excitement for AFC South...Light day in NBA, NHL, T25...CFP champ will reach milestone

NBA roundup: Harden scores 41, Rockets stay hot

Timberwolves vs. Heat - Game Preview

Klay ends his slump, tells hand, 'I missed you'

CJ McCollum ends slump, Portland Trail Blazers rout Philadelphia 76ers 129-95: Rapid Reaction

Path to Beal?

Wizards beat Hornets 130-126, lose Wall for season

Spencer Dinwiddie and Domantas Sabonis: Highly Owned Trade Bait

Game Preview: Nuggets Head to Phoenix for Second Night of Back-to-Back

Sacramento Kings have legit chance to end NBA's longest playoff drought

Gordon Embraces Guarding Other Team's Top Player

Shareef Abdur-Rahim Named NBA G League President as Malcolm Turner Steps Down

Alan Williams goes for 28 and 21 in Long Island win. Is he headed for NBA return?

Westbrook scores 40, Thunder pull away to beat Suns

Sunday, December 30, 2018

Path to Beal?

Wall injury could help Wiz in short and long term

Giannis' triple-double helps Bucks turn away Nets 129-115

Spencer Dinwiddie and Domantas Sabonis: Highly Owned Trade Bait

Opposites attract as Pistons visit Magic

Gordon Embraces Guarding Other Team's Top Player

Paul Millsap has been upgraded to questionable for Suns game

Shareef Abdur-Rahim Named NBA G League President as Malcolm Turner Steps Down

Clippers hope to be more of a threat to Spurs this time

Alan Williams goes for 28 and 21 in Long Island win. Is he headed for NBA return?

Vucevic Joins Elite Company

Raptors post worst 2-point shooting night in franchise history

Hard truths for the hardwood: It's NBA New Year's resolution SZN

NBA notebook: League reportedly reminds teams about tampering

Wizards' Wall will see specialist for heel injury

FanDuel NBA DFS: Pick advice, lineup sleepers for Friday, December 28

Fantasy Basketball: Waiver Wire pickups for Week 12

Damian Lillard Receives November NBA Cares Community Assist Award

Most Overrated Fantasy Players

Fantasy hoops weekly rankings: Let LeBron lie low

Duke Basketball: Defensive POY award may return to Durham in 2019

Ranking NBA's Top 10 Small Forwards So Far in 2018-19

Five Keys: Cavaliers at Heat

5 Players Who Shouldn't be in the NBA Anymore

Guarding LeBron James: Dillon Brooks' expedited recovery culminated in challenging fashion

LeBron-less Lakers suffer buzzer-beating loss while Warriors fall in OT

Fantasy NBA Daily Notes - Comeback Kings again showcase surprising fantasy value

Fantasy Football: Who to play in Week 17

Live updates: Raiders vs. Chiefs, Sunday at 1:25 p.m.

Listen up, Giants: Dwayne Haskins sends big message to NFL before draft decision

Vandy CB Williams bypassing senior season to enter NFL draft

Change of scenery has done Breshad Perriman well.

Patriots WR Julian Edelman fined $63K for 3 unnecessary roughness calls

Four 49ers players to watch in NFL Week 17 game vs. Rams

Measuring the MVP

Can Browns slow down Ravens QB Lamar Jackson

Final NFL Season Win Total Bets Come Down To Week 17

Ex-Miami coach thinks bowl skipping players would 'tank it' in the NFL too

Five NFL teams who missed the playoffs this season, but will make it in 2019

Three keys and prediction: Bears vs. Vikings

Dougherty: The day Aaron Rodgers' split with Mike McCarthy became clear

“Living my dream”: Broncos' Domata Peko spurns retirement talk in pursuit of 14th NFL season

Nothing official, just some offbeat NFL awards for 2018

Cowboys' Crawford leads Canada's top NFL export: D-linemen

Vegas pick'em: NFL Week 17 winners against the spread

Texans make one final push for playoff positioning

Five NFL daily fantasy plays for Week 17 and the Chiefs pick of the week

2019 NFL mock draft: Patriots bolster their pass rush

Bonuses and other NFL Oddities

Several key Bulldogs still pondering NFL decisions

Raiders vs. Chiefs live stream: How to watch NFL Week 17 game online

Will the Maple Leafs or Islanders win the Stanley Cup first?

With John Tavares and the Leafs squaring off with his former team for the first time, we ponder the big questions for both clubs.

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Stars' Benn on CEO's rant: 'I don't play for him'

Stars center Tyler Seguin said he was surprised at comments from CEO Jim Lites about his performance this season, while captain Jamie Benn said, "I don't play for him."

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Islanders put Eberle on IR with upper-body issue

The Islanders have placed forward Jordan Eberle on injured reserve due to an upper-body injury and recalled forward Michael Dal Colle from Bridgeport of the AHL.

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Canadiens' Danault fined $5K for tripping Ekblad

Montreal's Phillip Danault has been fined $5,000 for tripping Florida defenseman Aaron Ekblad.

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The Holiday Bowl Digital Program

Holiday Bowl Program Cover



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Five Northwestern Wrestlers In Semifinals at #Midlands56

Ryan Deakin Win

Five Wildcats are set to wrestle in the semifinals of the 56th Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships after the first day of action from the Sears Centre Arena.

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Wildcats Host Illinois In New Year's Eve Showdown

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EVANSTON, IL. - Northwestern (7-5, 0-1) will host the Fighting Illini of Illinois in a New Year's Eve showdown at 2 pm inside Welsh-Ryan Arena for its Big Ten home opener. Tickets for that came can be found here.

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‘I almost cried!’ – Jurgen Klopp explains what Mohamed Salah did to Roberto Firmino to make him so emotional during Arsenal thrashing

Championship results: Promotion contenders Leeds and Norwich both fall to defeats, while basement club Ipswich lose again

Burnley vs West Ham: Preview, team news and predicted line-ups for Premier League clash

Mauricio Pochettino EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham Hotspur boss admits his players were tired after defeat to Wolves at Wembley

Southampton vs Manchester City: Premier League match preview, team news, predicted line-ups, plus more

Crystal Palace vs Chelsea: Premier League match preview, team news, predicted line-ups, plus more

Liverpool 5-1 Arsenal: Jurgen Klopp’s side go NINE points clear at top of the Premier League table after thrashing hapless Gunners

Furious Fulham boss Claudio Ranieri admits he ‘wanted to kill Aboubakar Kamara’ after striker stole penalty off Aleksandar Mitrovic

Why are Arsenal wearing black armbands against Liverpool? Gunners pay respect to former chairman Peter Hill-Wood at Anfield

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes most prolific Portuguese scorer in Serie A season after just five months

‘Biggest bottle jobs in the HISTORY of football’ – Rival fans tear into Tottenham Hotspur after defeat to Wolves puts Liverpool in charge of Premier League title race

Premier League results: Tottenham stunned by Wolves at Wembley, Brighton beat Everton, Fulham snatch late victory

Steven Gerrard dedicates derby win over Celtic to Rangers supporters and hails his side’s dominant display

Liverpool vs Arsenal LIVE commentary: Xherdan Shaqiri starts for hosts as Unai Emery opts for three at the back

Torino fans attacked by Bologna ultras leaving bus with shattered windows en route to Rome

Liverpool transfer news: Dominic Solanke set to reject Brighton interest and join Crystal Palace on loan

Luke Shaw hails ‘positive’ Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, admits mood at Manchester United has changed since Jose Mourinho’s exit

Liverpool vs Arsenal: A look at five classic encounters ahead of Anfield showdown

Manchester City news: Pep Guardiola reiterates he will NOT add to his squad in January transfer window

‘Scott Brown is a PUB FOOTBALLER’- Rangers fans loved what Ryan Kent did to the Celtic captain during Old Firm victory at Ibrox

Brighton vs Everton LIVE: Confirmed teams as both sides ring changes and talkSPORT commentary stream

Rangers 1-0 Celtic: Steven Gerrard becomes first Gers boss to beat Brendan Rodgers in Old Firm derby

Watford vs Newcastle United: Premier League match preview, team news, manager quotes and confirmed teams

Tottenham vs Wolves: Deli Alli returns as Spurs make four changes, Leander Dendoncker starts for visitors

Maurizio Sarri warns Chelsea it won’t be easy to replace Cesc Fabregas as he urges midfielder to stay

Arsenal would be challenging for the Premier League title if they’d signed Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson, claims club legend Bob McNab

West Ham supremo Karren Brady says Leeds United have found their ‘Special One’ in Marcelo Bielsa

Sir Alex Ferguson set to attend Manchester United training session ahead of Bournemouth clash

Why Alabama-Clemson is so good for college football

No grumbling over the fourth Alabama-Clemson CFP game. Why wouldn't you want to watch the Tide play the Tigers for the national title?

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Nunes knocks out Cyborg in 51 seconds for title

Amanda Nunes stunned Cris Cyborg with a first-round knockout Saturday night to win the women's featherweight title. Nunes became the first female fighter to win UFC titles in multiple weight classes.

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Jones reclaims UFC title, then taunts Cormier

Jon Jones stopped Alexander Gustafsson in Round 3 to reclaim the 205-pound title and had a message for rival Daniel Cormier: "I'm here. Get your belt back."

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Murray mum on future, says year 'not satisfying'

Kyler Murray knew the questions about his future would come, but all he could think about was Saturday's loss to Alabama, saying, "We've got a lot to be proud about, but coming up short wasn't the goal."

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Kelly: Clemson, Irish disparity not 'overwhelming'

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly stressed that "four big plays" were the difference in a 30-3 loss to Clemson and that the Irish's issues Saturday were "technical and tactical," rather than talent-based.

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Pac-12 caps worst December in decades as 5 fall

With five losses on Saturday's schedule, the men's college basketball season went from bad to worse for the Pac-12, which is assured of the worst December by a major conference in the past 20 years.

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Mayfield fined $10K for gesture at OC Kitchens

The NFL handed Baker Mayfield a fine of $10,026 for unsportsmanlike conduct, the result of an apparent lewd gesture he made toward Browns offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens in Sunday's 26-18 win over the Bengals.

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Iguodala tossed after ball heave deemed 'hostile'

Golden State's Andre Iguodala was ejected Saturday night after he was assessed a technical foul for throwing the ball into the stands at halftime of Saturday night's game at Portland.

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Clemson freshman QB has championship look in blowout of Notre Dame

Trevor Lawrence, with help from a punishing defense, led the Tigers to a Cotton Bowl Classic win that sets up a chance for a second title in three years.

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ICYMI: 9 things about LeBron

LeBron James has been in the national spotlight for more than half his life -- but there's more to learn about the 4-time MVP.

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Liverpool dominates hapless Arsenal

The Premier League leaders fell behind early but ultimately had few issues in disposing of Arsenal, as Liverpool's forwards starred again.

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Mayweather vs. Nasukawa: All you need to know

Floyd Mayweather will be engaging in what is being described as a "three-round boxing exhibition" against noted Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa. Here's all you need to know.

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Will the Maple Leafs or Islanders win the Stanley Cup first?

With John Tavares and the Leafs squaring off with his former team for the first time, we ponder the big questions for both clubs.

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Saturday, December 29, 2018

New on Sports Illustrated: How to Watch the Alamo Bowl: Iowa State vs. Washington State Live Stream, TV Channel

Find out how to watch Iowa State vs. Washington State in Valero Alamo Bowl on Friday, Dec. 28

New on Sports Illustrated: Rams RB Todd Gurley Out Sunday vs. 49ers With Knee Inflammation

Gurley also missed last week's game due to knee inflammation.

New on Sports Illustrated: Estas fueron las grandes estrellas invitadas en la boda de Diego Godín

New on Sports Illustrated: Everything You Need to Know for the Playoff and the Rest of Saturday's Packed Bowl Slate

The two playoff semifinals aren't the only big games on Saturday. Get ready for a loaded slate, starting with two marquee noon matchups.

New on Sports Illustrated: Boca va por un refuerzo de lujo para 2019

New on Sports Illustrated: La razón por la que Mbappé no fichó por el Real Madrid

New on Sports Illustrated: La fortuna que gastó Morata en los regalos de Navidad

New on Sports Illustrated: Browns Owners Buy Columbus Crew and Will Keep Team in Ohio

New on Sports Illustrated: The Story Behind the Rise of Jalen Rose and David Jacoby at ESPN

Jalen & Jacoby has become a major hit across platforms for ESPN. Here's the story of its rise and that of its hosts.

New on Sports Illustrated: La Juventus se entromete en unos de los jugadores pretendidos por el FC Barcelona

New on Sports Illustrated: Las declaraciones del médico de Boca respecto del futuro de Gago como jugador profesional

New on Sports Illustrated: The Nine Craziest Stats From Auburn's 63-14 Victory Over Purdue in Music City Bowl

Auburn defeated Purdue 63–14 in Nashville Friday, breaking multiple records along the way.

Dose: Stars shine on Thursday

Lillard's 3-pointer in OT lifts Blazers over Warriors

NBA triple-double tracker: 2018-19 season leaders

Harden after 45-point night: MVP coming back

The key to the Knicks' rebuild could be a 20-year-old French guard that the NBA can't seem to figure out

2019 NBA Free Agency Shaping Up To Be Just As Big A Disaster As 2016

Who will win the final weekend of season?

When it comes to Week 17 playing time, please don't tease

Several key Bulldogs still pondering NFL decisions

Beyond Vic Fangio, 2 Bears assistants to monitor as coaching vacancies open

Rose Bowl: Why Ohio State's Dre'Mont Jones bucked trend of NFL prospects skipping bowl games

Packers notes: Joe Philbin reflects on finishing out season as interim coach

NFL admits a bad pass interference call but ignores Steelers-Saints

NFL WEEK 17: Our official predictions for who wins this weekend

NFL Week 17 picks: Colts appear headed for the playoffs

Brian Orakpo out, Marcus Mariota questionable for Titans

Nothing Official, Just Some Offbeat NFL Awards For 2018

Brad Childress couldn't resist pull of NFL's new developmental league

Uninspiring group of coaching candidates may help NFL coaches keep jobs

Once so attractive, Panthers-Saints finale now feels like a preseason game

NFL Exec Says Pizza Hut Partnership Has Been Fun, Authentic

All-Pro Harrison Smith eager to get Vikings into NFL playoffs

Cowboys' Crawford leads Canada's top NFL export: D-linemen

Brandt: There's 'a ton of pressure on Patrick Mahomes' in Week 17

Patrick Peterson says he believes Steve Wilks will be back with Arizona Cardinals in 2019

Raiders should add dynamic, ballhawk safety in free agency or NFL draft

Broncos, Steelers, Redskins lead this week's Sorry Six

Packers Morning Buzz: Why Nick Saban wouldn't be a good fit

10 potential replacements for Bills TE Charles Clay

A guide to Week 17: Predictions, playoff scenarios, more

Vikings have allowed NFL's most fumble and interception return TDs in 2018

For NFL kickers, playing a position of peril creates a unique brotherhood

Opinion: Lamar Jackson, Kirk Cousins and more face the most high-pressure situations in NFL Week 17

NFL coaching candidates we'd hire

NFL Fun Power Rankings, final standings: Who's been the most exciting team in the league this season?

NHL Power Rankings after Week 12

The Capitals are rising, while the Ducks are floundering. Find out where every team ranks as we throttle towards 2019.

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The biggest what-ifs of the 2018-19 NHL season

What if John Tavares stayed with the Islanders? What if the Hurricanes kept Jeff Skinner? We examine 10 scenarios.

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Humboldt coach resigns in first season after crash

Nathan Oystrick has stepped down as coach and general manager of the Humboldt Broncos.

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Stars CEO unloads on 'terrible' Benn, Seguin

Stars CEO Jim Lites on Friday ranted that team management is irate over how Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin have underachieved this season. "These guys are not good enough," he said.

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Bruins' Backes hit with 3-game suspension for hit

Repeat offender David Backes has been suspended three games for an illegal hit, meaning he will miss Tuesday's Winter Classic against Chicago.

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NHL fines Jets' Byfuglien for slashing

The NHL has fined Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien for slashing Calgary Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau.

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The ultimate 2018 hockey quiz

How well do you remember the events of the past 12 months in the hockey world? Test your knowledge!

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Penguins celebrate fans they connected for kidney transplant

After she found a kidney transplant match thanks to a viral tweet at a Penguins game, Kelly Sadowsky and her donor met the team.

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Fantasy hockey forecaster: Dec. 31-Jan. 6

Sean Allen breaks down Week 14, pointing out that while the NHL was on vacation, the dreaded injury bug did not get the memo, coming back with a vengeance following the league's holiday hiatus.

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The Wysh list: Bold predictions for 2019; Gritty dresses up as Santa

This week's Wysh List looks at 15 things that are, ahem, certainly going to happen in 2019, Gritty getting into the holiday spirit and much more.

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Through the Lens: Holiday Bowl Practice III

Pat FItzgerald Holiday Bowl Practice



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'Cats Drop at Rutgers Despite Pulliam's Comeback Effort

Northwestern at Rutgers

Lindsey Pulliam led Northwestern on a 13-0 run to close a sixteen point deficit to put the 'Cats within one of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Friday night. Despite the sophomore's electric scoring effort, it was not enough to take the lead as the Wildcats fell 45-41 in their Big Ten opener in Piscataway, N.J

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Rangers vs Celtic: Old Firm derby preview, team news, manager quotes and predicted line-ups

Angry Huddersfield fan rages at talkSPORT’s Jason Cundy after he brands his beloved club ‘Cruddersfield’

Kasper Schmeichel opens up about death of Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in emotional interview

Chelsea news: Maurizio Sarri urges board to end Eden Hazard uncertainty

Arsenal boss Unai Emery explains why he rejected chance to sign Liverpool sensation Mohamed Salah when at PSG

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp confirms Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on course to return to full training in February

Rangers transfer news: Steven Gerrard expecting bids for striker Alfredo Morelos after he reveals Premier League ‘dream’

Transfer news: Sheffield United beat Rangers to the loan signing of Everton starlet Kieran Dowell

‘I don’t care if I go to jail!’ – John Arne Riise recalls the moment former Liverpool teammate Craig Bellamy attacked him with a golf club

Amazing story of how late Leicester owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha made waiter’s football dream come true

Brendan Rodgers issues warning to Rangers after cutting Celtic’s allocation for Old Firm derby at Ibrox

Mohamed Salah defended by Liverpool legend John Barnes on talkSPORT over diving controversy against Newcastle

Premier League preview show: Will Arsenal halt Liverpool’s title charge? Manchester City’s struggles to continue?

In the latest Premier League preview show, talkSPORT’s Tom Rennie and David Walker are joined by former Manchester City and West Ham captain Steve Lomas and ex-Crystal Palace defender Matt Lawrence.

The big topic of discussion is obviously the title race – what is going wrong at Man City? is it all about Fernandinho’s absence or do the problems run deeper? And who is going to stop Liverpool from motoring on? Do Arsenal have it what it takes this weekend as they visit Anfield?

All this and every other game discussed ahead of Gameweek 20 of the Premier League season.

Brighton v Everton is live on talkSPORT 2 on Saturday, kick off 15:00, followed by Liverpool v Arsenal on talkSPORT at 17:30

This weekend’s fixtures in full…



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Chelsea news: Eden Hazard refuses to rule out summer exit despite claiming he wants to become a club legend

Liverpool legend John Barnes confident the Reds will win the Premier League title this season

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to build Manchester United team around ‘top class’ Paul Pogba

Non-league Blyth Spartans announce sponsorship deal with ‘Visit North Korea’ and encourage fans to visit the secretive state

Avenging Tua: The Heisman revenge factor for Alabama

Oklahoma beat Chris Weinke for Josh Heupel. Texas helped Vince Young get over Reggie Bush's win. Now Alabama gets a shot at Oklahoma's Kyler Murray.

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Wiggins: No love lost for booing Minnesota fans

Andrew Wiggins went 5-of-12 from the stripe in an OT loss to the Hawks and heard about it from a frustrated home crowd. Wiggins didn't take the boos kindly. "We've got some s---ty fans, and we've got some good fans. That's just how it works," he said.

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Cormier to relinquish title: 'They can have it'

UFC heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier told ESPN that he'll relinquish the light heavyweight belt. "My story and my legacy will not include me being stripped of a title," he said. "They can have it."

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Stars CEO unloads on 'terrible' Benn, Seguin

Stars CEO Jim Lites on Friday ranted that team management is irate over how Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin have underachieved this season. "These guys are not good enough," he said.

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Pitino reminded of Kentucky after Euro debut win

Rick Pitino compared the atmosphere at Panathinaikos to that of his old Kentucky home after he won his EuroLeague debut as coach of the Greek club on Friday, 96-84 over CSKA Moscow.

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Kanter calls for NBA to fine Bucks assistant Ham

A day after Thursday's skirmish with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Enes Kanter called for Bucks assistant Darvin Ham to be fined and suggested that Antetokounmpo got preferential treatment from the refs.

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Minshew sets Pac-12 mark as WSU takes Alamo

Gardner Minshew II threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, and Washington State stopped Iowa State on a late two-point conversion in a 28-26 victory in the Alamo Bowl on Friday night.

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Lowe: Ten things I like and don't like, including Luka's LeBron dimes

This week the spotlight lands on Trae Young's weird year, Klay Thompson forcing shots and too many new jerseys.

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A guide to Week 17: Predictions, playoff scenarios, more

Winners and projections for every matchup, plus what's at stake in the playoff picture. Catch up on Week 17 here.

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NFL coaching candidates we'd hire: ESPN experts rank their choices

We asked reporters, analysts and former players whom they'd pick to coach their team, with 25 names making the list.

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The cases for and against the Broncos keeping Vance Joseph

With the Broncos nearing another losing season. GM John Elway has some big questions to answer, none bigger than his head coach.

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Cheat Sheet: Jones vs. Gustafsson

Jon Jones will look to regain the light heavyweight belt when he faces Alexander Gustafsson. Who has the edge?

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Premier League midseason awards: Hazard best player; Fred worst signing

The Premier League is halfway through the season, and it's shaping up to be a great title race. Who have been the best and worst so far?

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What's different for Notre Dame after 2012 title-game collapse?

Brian Kelly has made tough changes since a 42-14 disaster against Alabama in the BCS National Championship Game.

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Changing face at QB in AFC North: Rookie uprising

After years of knowing who would start at QB in Baltimore, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh but not Cleveland, it's the Browns who appear set for the future.

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'It Factor': Lamar Jackson, Baker Mayfield more alike than you think

Rookie quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Baker Mayfield don't exactly play the position in the same fashion, but they have winning in common.

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The Wysh list: Bold predictions for 2019; Gritty dresses up as Santa

This week's Wysh List looks at 15 things that are, ahem, certainly going to happen in 2019, Gritty getting into the holiday spirit and much more.

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Big questions left over from 2018 that 2019 will have to answer

From free agents to "the opener," this year left many things open for the new one to take from here.

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Power 5 preview: Big matchups highlight a busy January

As the conference season opens, we don't have to wait long for one of the most enticing games: Asia Durr and No. 3 Louisville face No. 2 Notre Dame.

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Why tennis' final-set tiebreakers are both a solution and a problem

Yes, we like to see tennis finally doing something about its never-ending matches, but a little consistency across the Slams would be nice.

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Faker vs. Rookie is the worlds showdown we all want to see

Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok is the best League of Legends player in history, but defending world champion Song "Rookie" Eui-jin is eager to measure himself against the legendary player.

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Friday, December 28, 2018

New on Sports Illustrated: Former Colts Punter Pat McAfee to Make Broadcasting Debut During Lions vs. Packers Game

McAfee has become a popular sports personalty since hanging up his cleats.

New on Sports Illustrated: Colts vs. Titans Betting Preview: Andrew Luck Has Tennessee's Number

Andrew Luck has never lost to the Titans since entering the NFL in 2012.

New on Sports Illustrated: His Future Uncertain, Notre Dame's Brandon Wimbush Has Made the Best of His Present

It hasn't been an easy year for Brandon Wimbush, who was benched in favor of his close friend Ian Book in Week 4, but Notre Dame's backup QB has come to terms with his new role.

New on Sports Illustrated: NO ES EL LIVERPOOL | El favorito de Klopp para ganar la Champions League

New on Sports Illustrated: How to Watch theTexas Bowl: Baylor vs. Vanderbilt Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

Find out how to watch Baylor vs. Vanderbilt in the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl.

New on Sports Illustrated: Messi le respondió a Cristiano sobre un futuro posible jugando en la Serie A

Show him the money: Clowney set to cash in

Dose: Williams Signs Extension

The 2018 Pleasant Surprise FFL Team

Report: DeSean Jackson seeking offseason exit from Buccaneers after clash with Dirk Koetter

Larry Fitzgerald: CenturyLink Field is best NFL venue; Patrick Peterson: Wilks will return

Rookie punter Dickson hopes to add new weapon for Seahawks

Aaron Donald's 'thank you' to Rams has included pursuit of NFL's sack record

Raiders rookie Arden Key should have 'about eight sacks' with better finishing

NFL's Jay Ajayi on Nigeria's role in Super Bowl win

Reggie Bush compares Saints' current situation to 2009 Super Bowl run

Patriots fans will love NFL Films' Throwback Thursday Adam Vinatieri video

Nielsen's top programs for Dec. 17-23

Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski says he's not thinking about 2019 season

Top News: T.J. McDonald Recognized With 2018 Good Guy Award

Barkley getting ready to cap great rookie season

ESPN.com Names Andrew Luck, Darius Leonard Major 2018 NFL Award Winners

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo explains why the Green Bay Packers interviewed former NFL HC Jim Caldwell, head coach Chuck Pagano before other candidates

Here's why Jadeveon Clowney is going to make a lot of money this offseason

Raiders DC Paul Gunther on DE Arden Key: 'He should have about 8 sacks'

College football players sitting out bowl games in 2018

Eric Weddle is a win away from a $1 million bonus

Week 17: Raiders at Chiefs

Antonio Brown remains out of Steelers practice Thursday

Leonard: Giants rookie Saquon Barkley not giving up on rushing title as he chases down other major milestones

Injuries can put serious hurt on playoff hopes of NFL teams

Expert Week 17 NFL Picks: Tips, Advice for Pick 'em pools

Eagles need win, help from Bears to extend season

Why was everyone so wrong about the NFC South in 2018?

Kyler Murray still coughing, will play Saturday

What Justin Herbert's Oregon decision means for 2019 NFL draft and beyond

Jeremy Colliton's journey to become Blackhawks head coach

From skating with Sidney Crosby at the 2005 WJC to a concussion-shortened career to a stint in Sweden, the 33-year-old has trod a captivating path.

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Trendspotting: Tampa Bay's power surge, Bobrovsky's renaissance

Inside the offensive explosion for the Lightning, the Blue Jackets' tough forthcoming decision, the Islanders' success and more.

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Penguins center Guentzel inks 5-year extension

Center Jake Guentzel has signed a five-year contract extension that ties him to the Penguins through the 2023-24 season. He has 15 goals and 18 assists this season.

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Habs goalie Price out with lower-body injury

Montreal goalie Carey Price will miss the Canadiens' three-game trip because of a lower-body injury.

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Bruins get Chara, Miller, DeBrusk back from injury

Bruins defensemen Zdeno Chara and Kevan Miller and forward Jake DeBrusk are returning from injured reserve.

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Predators activate Subban, Arvidsson from IR

Predators defenseman P.K. Subban and forward Viktor Arvidsson were activated from injured reserve Thursday.

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NHL All-Star captains named after fan vote

Auston Matthews, Connor McDavid, Alex Ovechkin and Nathan MacKinnon were named captains for the 2019 NHL All-Star Game.

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Wild lose Dumba for at least 3 months

Wild defenseman Matt Dumba will miss at least three months after having surgery to repair a ruptured right pectoral muscle.

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The top moments in hockey in 2018

It was a year of tragedy, triumph and, OK, a few unwanted licks. Here's a glance back at 12 moments most worthy of commemoration.

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Top waiver adds of the week, including Carter Hart

Searching for some waiver adds for your fantasy hockey roster? Victoria Matiash lists the best players still available in the majority of ESPN leagues.

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Through The Lens: Holiday Bowl Practice II

Fitz Addressing Team Holiday Practice II



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Wildcats to Play Columbia in Non-Conference Finale

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EVANSTON, Ill. — At long last, Northwestern (8-4) is ready to wrap up its non-conference slate. The Wildcats are set to battle Columbia (3-8) at 4 p.m. on Sunday, December, 30, at the new Welsh-Ryan Arena.

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Transfer news and football gossip: Paul Pogba staying at Man United, Gonzalo Higuain ‘wants’ Chelsea move, Aaron Ramsey to PSG in January?

One year on and Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk has ‘loved every minute’ at Anfield

Southampton 1-2 West Ham United: Felipe Anderson bags brace as much-changed Hammers come from behind to beat Saints

Tottenham Hotspur stadium update: Spurs fan releases video of new ground from inside the West Stand and hospitality areas

Simon Francis injury: Bournemouth captain facing up to nine months out after rupturing ACL against Tottenham

Mario Lemina returns and Hammers make five changes: Southampton vs West Ham match preview and confirmed team news

Arsenal manager Unai Emery punished by FA for kicking a bottle at Brighton fans

Inter Milan ordered to play two Serie A matches behind closed doors following serious incidents, including one supporter death, at Napoli match

Mauro Icardi inches from scoring directly from kick-off in Inter Milan’s game with Napoli

Lionel Messi finally speaks about finishing fifth in the Ballon d’Or behind Luka Modric, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe and Antonie Griezmann

Liverpool left-back Alberto Moreno wants transfer from Anfield and criticises Reds boss Jurgen Klopp

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is ‘no tactical genius’ and giving him permanent manager’s job would be a disaster for Manchester United, says Simon Jordan

Fantasy Premier League tips: Transfer advice including Chelsea, Liverpool, and Everton stars

Tottenham Hotspur team news: Injury update on Dele Alli, Serge Aurier and Mousa Dembele ahead of Wovles clash

Aaron Ramsey transfer: Andrea Pirlo believes Arsenal midfielder would be a great signing for Juventus

Lionel Messi wants to work with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola again, but has no plans of leaving Barcelona to do so

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes reveals how Gareth Bale made him want to retire during game against Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham will trigger extension clause in Toby Alderweireld’s contract, confirms manager Mauricio Pochettino

Next Manchester United manager will NOT be announced before end of the season, Ed Woodward tells talkSPORT

Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester City in ‘three-horse race’ for Premier League title, says Harry Redknapp

Alternative Premier League table after half a season, based on expected goals

Arsenal news: Unai Emery apologises for kicking water bottle at Brighton fan in frustration

Tottenham Hotspur transfer news: Spurs planning £15m bid for Norwich City starlet Max Aarons

Celtic transfer news: Brendan Rodgers keen on Serie A right-back Timothy Castagne

‘Next time we’ll stop playing,’ says Carlo Ancelotti after alleged racist chants towards Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly against Inter Milan

Lucas Hernandez transfer: Bayern Munich interest in Atletico Madrid defender shouldn’t be a surprise

Liverpool news: Mohamed Salah dived to win penalty against Newcastle, says former top referee Keith Hackett

Chelsea news: Maurizio Sarri slams ‘stupid’ fans for alleged anti-Semitic chants during Watford win

Paul Pogba: Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praises midfielder after his goals against Huddersfield

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool star cleared of diving in win against Newcastle and is available for Arsenal and Manchester City games

James Harden has saved Houston's season and revived his MVP chances

The Rockets' star has put his team on his back, resurrecting them after an awful start and reigniting talk of him potentially repeating as MVP.

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Harden after 45-point night: MVP coming back

James Harden doesn't think any of the other MVP contenders will be able to prevent him from repeating as the award's recipient this season.

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Kanter tossed after skirmish with Antetokounmpo

Knicks center Enes Kanter and Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo went face-to-face in the fourth quarter and had to be separated, resulting in Kanter being ejected from the game.

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Clemson suspensions upheld after B sample tests

Clemson will be without starting defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence, tight end Braden Galloway and offensive lineman Zach Giella for Saturday's CFP semifinal after B samples of NCAA drug tests came back positive.

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Sources: Bucs WR Jackson wants out of Tampa

The Buccaneers' DeSean Jackson hopes to move to another team next season in order to get a fresh start, sources told ESPN's Josina Anderson.

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Rays' Pham: Tampa has 'really no fan base at all'

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham issued a stinging assessment Thursday of his team's attendance woes, telling SiriusXM that "something has to happen" to improve the fan base.

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Landry gets Cleveland-Baltimore history lesson

Browns receiver Jarvis Landry learned Thursday afternoon about the team from Cleveland that moved to Baltimore after the 1995 season, ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Ravens that has huge AFC North implications.

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Barnwell's 2018 NFL awards: My ballot for MVP, best rookies, more

MVP. Defensive Player of the Year. Rookies of the Year. Bill Barnwell makes his regular-season pick for every major award.

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NFL MVP Poll: Whom our experts pick heading into Week 17

Will it be Patrick Mahomes, Drew Brees or Philip Rivers? Our panelists make their picks for the final time before the end of the regular season.

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Lowe: An Anthony Davis trade would totally change the NBA

An AD move to L.A. or elsewhere could be the most important NBA trade in decades. Zach Lowe lays out how things look now.

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Did the NFL finally fix the catch rule? Why the 'eye test' won out

By relying more on "the eye test" and less on "the process of the catch," the NFL hasn't had any significant catch controversies in 2018.

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Clemson, Notre Dame in uncharted waters with quarterback switches

The Tigers and Fighting Irish made midseason changes under center, a rarity for championship teams, which have traditionally had one voice at quarterback.

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The Kyler and Tua Show takes center stage

Kyler Murray and Tua Tagovailoa took over college football this year. Now they'll square off in a potentially epic Alabama-Oklahoma showdown.

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Biggest injury questions for all 32 teams

Will the Steelers have James Conner back for Week 17? NFL Nation reporters update all the key injuries for every team.

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Here's why Man City's title push has come undone in December

Poor full-back play, fatigue and tactical predictability have all factored into Manchester City's title defense come unstuck in December.

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The year that ... : What we'd bet baseball in 2018 will be remembered for forever

Two-way star Shohei Ohtani became an MLB sensation this season. But a century from now, will his debut be the most profound and lasting legacy of 2018?

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The top moments in hockey in 2018

It was a year of tragedy, triumph and, OK, a few unwanted licks. Here's a glance back at 12 moments most worthy of commemoration.

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Gonzaga takes over top spot in espnW's mid-major rankings

Gonzaga is the new No. 1 team in espnW's mid-major top 10. Central Michigan, South Dakota, UAB and Ohio round out the top five.

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Sigi Schmid's legacy goes far beyond trophies

"What I really liked about him was that he was human" -- Sigi Schmid, the winningest coach in MLS history, gave so much to the game he loved.

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Joshua Britain's No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in 2018

Unified heavyweight world titlist Anthony Joshua may have taken some flak in 2018 for the fights he did not have, but he remains ESPN's British No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter for the year.

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The education of Masayuki Ito

Japan's Masayuki Ito has been fighting for only nine years, but he's already a junior lightweight world titleholder. And while Ito is still learning the game and its nuances, he's also enjoying life in America working with trainer Rudy Hernandez.

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Thursday, December 27, 2018

Fantasy football Week 17 rankings

Fantasy football rankings from Matthew Berry, Field Yates, Mike Clay, Eric Karabell, Stephania Bell and Tristan H. Cockcroft for Week 17.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Matt Patricia on the Importance of Punctuality: 'It Depends'

Patricia told reporters on Wednesday that being on time "depends on the situation."

New on Sports Illustrated: Dexter Lawrence's Suspension Seems All but Sealed as Clemson Preps for Cotton Bowl

With an appeal a long shot, the Tigers are planning to take on Notre Dame without their most disruptive interior lineman.

New on Sports Illustrated: Tyler Trent Uses Colts Owner Jim Irsay's Plane to Travel to Music City Bowl

Trent, an avid Boilermakers fan suffering from osteosarcoma, will be in Nashville, Tennessee, to serve as honorary bowl captain.

New on Sports Illustrated: Inter 1-0 Napoli: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Nerazzurri Snatch Dramatic Late Winner

New on Sports Illustrated: Watford 1-2 Chelsea: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Hazard Hits 100 Goals for the Blues

New on Sports Illustrated: How to Watch Cheez-It Bowl: California vs. TCU Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

How to watch Cal vs. TCU in the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 26 from Chase Field.

Kelce, Kittle chase Gronkowski's record for best TE season

Eagles need to beat Redskins and get some help

Week 17 fantasy football studs, duds and sleepers: Is it time to bench Rob Gronkowski?

NFL Week 17 playoff scenarios: AFC's home field, three postseason spots still available

Detroit News NFL picks: Week 17

Tottenham Hotspur duo Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen close in on incredible Premier League statistic during Bournemouth thrashing

Watford 1-2 Chelsea: Blues back into Champions League places as Eden Hazard proves to be the difference once again

Arsenal boss Unai Emery explains why Mesut Ozil was taken off at half-time during draw at Brighton and Hove Albion

Brighton and Hove Albion 1-1 Arsenal: Jürgen Locadia pounces on defensive error to cancel out Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s early strike at the Amex

Watford v Chelsea confirmed teams: Blues fans fume as Maurizio Sarri names Willian and Marcos Alonso in starting XI again

Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez gives worrying update about upcoming January transfer window

Manchester United fans love Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for playing Angel Gomes against Huddersfield

Fans call for Liverpool star Mohamed Salah to be BANNED after ‘dive’ against Newcastle United

Tottenham Hotspur fans love Kyle Walker-Peters stat which will leave Arsenal fans embarrassed

Liverpool vs Newcastle: Brilliant Dejan Lovren volley provokes ‘It’s our year’ reaction from fans

Premier League RESULTS: Manchester City lose again, Tottenham go second, Liverpool and Man United both win on Boxing Day

Championship Boxing Day results: Leeds fight back against Blackburn, Norwich draw with Forest in 3-3 thriller

Manchester United fans heap praise on Paul Pogba for ‘running the game’ against Huddersfield Town at Old Trafford

Arsenal transfer news: Bayern Munich and Juventus will offer Aaron Ramsey £9million-a-year to quit the Emirates

Kyle Walker-Peters: Tottenham Hotspur fans can’t believe how good the right-back has been against Bournemouth

Tottenham Hotspur news: The games Heung-Min Son could miss because of South Korea Asian Cup call-up

Ever Banega: Arsenal target £18million midfielder but how does he compare to their current stars?

Arsene Wenger and Fabio Capello on shortlist to replace Gennaro Gattuso at AC Milan – reports

Wayne Rooney at Old Trafford to see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first home game as Manchester United manager

Virgil van Dijk: The three players Liverpool wanted if they failed to sign defender from Southampton

Fulham 1-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Cottagers pegged back at home but move off bottom

West Ham United transfer news: Hammers fail in £6.5m bid for Cardiff City flop Gary Medel

Manchester United vs Huddersfield Town team news: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer makes changes to squad for first Old Trafford game as manager

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has named the team to play in what is his first Manchester United game at Old Trafford as manager.

However, he has to do without Anthony Martial, who is unwell.

“He must have had a bad chef over Christmas,” Solskjaer told MUTV.

“If it’s food poisoning or something. I don’t know, but he has fallen ill over Christmas.”

Elsewhere, Juan Mata, Fred and Diogo Dalot start, while Huddersfield have also made changes, with Erik Durm, Elias Kachunga and Laurent Depoitre coming in for Chris Lowe, Juninho Bacuna and Steve Mounie.

United haven’t lost a home league game on Boxing Day since the 1978/79 season (0-3 versus Liverpool), winning 14 and drawing three since.

Ahead of the game, Solskjaer said: “We are at home we want the crowd and the players to be excited, we want to attack this game from the start, it’s gong to be a different challenge to the Cardiff game of course because we are at home expected to attack and go and create chances all of the time.”



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Liverpool vs Newcastle United teams: Alexander-Arnold returns for Reds, with Rondon on Magpies bench

Trent Alexander-Arnold is back in the Liverpool starting line up for Newcastle’s visit to Anfield.

Salomon Rondon is on the bench for the Magpies, with manager Rafa Benitez deciding to rotate in what is a congested fixture list.

A minor muscular problem has ruled James Milner out, though manager Jurgen Klopp says it is not serious.

Gini Wijnaldum has returned to the Reds’ midfield, while Xherdan Shaqiri will be keen to impress.

For Newcastle, it’s Muto’s first start in six weeks and, according to the Chronicle, Benitez is likely to be five at the back with Federico Fernandez replacing Fabian Schar as one of the three centre-backs.



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Leicester City vs Manchester City: Confirmed teams as Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne start

Tottenham Hotspur vs Bournemouth: Confirmed teams as Spurs are without Dele Alli and start Kyle Walker-Peters

Process this: These Sixers don't work together

NBA roundup: Leonard, Raptors ends Heat's win streak

Lakers visit Kings without King James

Warriors posed to break their sellout record vs. Blazers

Harden, Rockets on target going into game against Celtics

Knicks on brink of NBA's worst record with upcoming road trip

NBA has most-watched Christmas slate of games since 2011

Wolves at Bulls: Jimmy Butler Trade Packages Meet

Robin Lopez may be biggest name on buyout market, Warriors reportedly interested

Greek club Panathinaikos hires former NBA coach Pitino

Myles Turning It On

Denver Nuggets visit San Antonio Spurs aiming to extend Western Conference lead

From LeBron to CP3: Good, bad and most concerning NBA contracts

Paul George and Russell Westbrook: Elite Players Who Will Carry Teams in Week 12

Warriors' Steph & Klay talk shop with Pistons' Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars

Kelly Oubre Says He's the Best Dressed Man In NBA

The Roundup—Jazz celebrate Christmas by blowing out Blazers

Austin River Makes Bold Proclamation About James Harden

Irving scores 40 to lead Celtics over Sixers, 121-114, in OT

Hezonja misses revenge chance after brutal Bucks website rip

Kyrie Irving dazzles as Celtics beat 76ers in overtime

NBA All-Star voting: Kings' De'Aaron Fox, Buddy Hield shouldn't get hopes up

Austin Rivers downplays tension with Chris Paul, jokes: 'If we ever play in L.A., me and CP know all the tunnels'

Bruce Brown brings a mindset, skill Detroit Pistons are lacking

The 9 most important NBA stories of the season

The state of the NBA at Christmas

Things to know for the NBA's annual Christmas bonanza

How to change Reggie Jackson and Jon Leuer into Bradley Beal

Through the Lens: Holiday Bowl Practice I

Team Huddle Practice San Diego



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Wildcats Open Big Ten Play at Rutgers Friday

Northwestern vs. Florida

EVANSTON, Ill. –Northwestern Women's Basketball will open Big Ten play at Rutgers, Friday Dec 28. Tip off is set for 3 p.m. CT.

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Wildcats Prepped for #Midlands56 at Sears Centre

Yahya Thomas Midlands

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — The 56th Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships kick off Saturday morning at Sears Centre Arena. The two-day affair features some of the most elite grapplers and teams in the nation.

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For Eli, the end is coming, ready or not

How Fox's 25 seasons of doing NFL has changed the game

Watch Week 17 of 'Mostly Football' with Martellus Bennett on Yahoo Sports

Eli Manning exit plan: How do you say goodbye to a franchise great who isn't ready to leave? 

Eagles need to beat Redskins and get some help

Nothing on line as top-seeded Saints host Panthers

Falcons, Buccaneers set to wrap up disappointing seasons

Packers also interview Chuck Pagano for their head-coaching position, per report

Green Bay Packers interview Chuck Pagano, Jim Caldwell for head coaching vacancy

Chargers QB Philip Rivers focused on offense, not rooting for Raiders

Steelers need to beat Bengals and get help

Would an all-L.A. Super Bowl hurt game's luxurious luster?

NFL-N-Motion: Why nobody wants to play Baltimore Ravens rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson in the playoffs

What wall? Steelers rookie Edmunds proving reliable, durable

Week 17 fantasy football studs, duds and sleepers: Is it time to bench Rob Gronkowski?

Fantasy Football IDP picks for the last week of the 2018 regular season

Raiders' safety Karl Joseph growing into new defense

#ProBigRed: Huskers in the NFL

Patriots know how important Sunday's game is vs. Jets: 'We have to approach this like it's a playoff game'

Broncos RB Lindsay likely to miss 3-4 months

NFL Week 17 playoff scenarios: AFC's home field, three postseason spots still available

2018 NFL season featured the young and the old

Panthers confirm Kyle Allen will start on Sunday

NFL Insider Predicts Rob Gronkowski Will Retire After 2018 Season

Saints, Rams, Bears highlight top 3 in AP Pro32 poll

The one knock the NFL has on Alabama star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa

NFL mock draft: Nick Bosa to the Arizona Cardinals with No. 1 NFL draft pick?

Detroit News NFL picks: Week 17

When I knew: Redskins' Ryan Kerrigan on his journey from dreamer to the NFL

49ers still have a chance to land 2019 No. 1 draft pick but need help

Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Week 17 NFL Picks: Season-Finale Betting Odds, Vegas Spreads and Projections

Oddsmakers: Bills open up as favorites against Miami for finale

MLive's Week 17 NFL power rankings: Lions remain a cellar dweller

Christmas presents for the Arizona Cardinals

Former Orlando high school star Ha Ha Clinton-Dix eager to show NFL teams what he can do

For third time in Indy era, everything's on the line as Colts brace for Titans rematch

Colts, Titans both facing major injury questions heading into high-stakes finale

LeBron James once again playing Christmas game at home of defending NBA champ

The 9 most important NBA stories of the season