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Draxler could still join Arsenal over PSG
The Daily Mail reports that Julian Draxler is on the brink of signing a four-and-a-half year deal with the French giants. Arsenal may be set for yet another transfer setback as it appears they are on the verge of losing out in the chase for a German worldwide.
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Jadeja and Ashwin write their names into the record books
Ashwin picked up 72 wickets from 12 Tests this year, for which he was also named the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year. South African batsman Quinton De Kock was named ICC ODI Cricketer of the year. Afghanistan's Mohammad Shahzad was named the ICC Associate/Affiliate Cricketer of the Year while the West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite won the T20 International Performance of the Year.
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Canada Rules High-Speed Internet a 'Basic Service'
Today, the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) set new targets for internet providers to provide customers in all parts of the country with download speeds of at least 50 megabits per second and to also offer the option of unlimited internet service.
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Jamie Carragher hails "outstanding" David Luiz
As well as analysing the Merseyside derby, the two former England teammates cast their eye over the Premier League season as a whole thus far, as Chelsea now threaten to run away with it. The Italian will be hoping that his team can keep their impressive title run going as they gear up to face tenth place Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day, without the suspended Diego Costa and N'Golo Kante.
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Raiola lifts lid on future of United star Ibrahimovic
The agent of Zlatan Ibrahimovic has revealed that there is a "big chance" that the striker will stay at Manchester United for a second season. 'There is a big chance that there will be a second year. Sky Sports also report that Ibrahimovic has been offered a £120 million deal to join the Chinese Super League. 'He choose not to take it to come to England.
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Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher pick their teams of the season
Arsenal now find themselves nine points behind leaders Chelsea , with the Blues on an 11-match winning streak that stretches back to Arsenal's 3-0 win over Antonio Conte's side at the Emirates in September. Last season, he was one of the few players in the Chelsea dressing room who still had the backing of the fans after a decent individual season, whilst almost everything and everyone around him was falling apart.
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Kentucky Wildcats and Louisville Cardinals to meet in Top 10 clash
It's hardly a stretch to imagine Wednesday night going down - on both sides, with perhaps a few more four-letter words inserted from the folks in blue - as a proper noun. Craft has an opinion I think many Kentucky fans believe. And we're playing young guys and it's hard. "As a kid, growing up watching that rivalry game, it's pretty big", Quentin Snider said.
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Ashwin, Jadeja occupy top two spots in ICC Test bowling chart
Jadeja now joins Ravichandran Aswhin, who is the no. 1 bowler in Tests on top of the list. In between Ashwin (887) and Starc sits Jadeja (879), Sri Lanka veteran Rangana Herath (867), Proteas paceman Dale Steyn (844) and England spearhead James Anderson (810) to complete the top five bowlers.
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Newly Released Video Of Patriots Wide Receiver Michael Floyd's DUI Incident
In a video released by the Scottsdale Police Department , Floyd's eyes appeared closed with his head back and mouth open. In Arizona, a person is considered impaired when his blood-alcohol level is 0.08 or higher; Floyd's was measured at 0.217.
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ICC Test Rankings: Ashwin and Jadeja on top
Jadeja's performance in the series has earned him 66 points and helped him leapfrog over Josh Hazlewood, James Anderson, Dale Steyn and Rangana Herth to be positioned within eight points of Ashwin. Australia pacer Mitchell Starc also gained two spots, moving to a career-best sixth position after claiming seven rungs in the first Test against Pakistan in Brisbane, helping Australia win a thriller by 39 runs to give the hosts a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series.
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No injuries in bus accident on way to Poinsettia Bowl
After 2010, the Cougars left the Mountain West to become an independent team. BYU (8-4) meets Wyoming (8-5) in the game. That said, they're just 3-7 against the number in their last 10 non-conference games. "They listen. He's been all about the team, and it's not about one player or one coach". So the roles have been reversed now and Taysom has been a great support to him.
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J.R. Smith to undergo thumb surgery
Windhorst says that Smith will need surgery on his thumb. J.R. Smith needs surgery and will be out for an extended period of time, according to ESPN . He is averaging 8.6 points in 21 games this season - missing five contests because of knee and ankle injuries - and shooting 36.2 percent from 3-point range.
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Grayson Allen Trips Someone (Again), Flips Out On Bench After Technical
That came roughly two weeks after Allen received a flagrant foul for tripping Louisville's Ray Spalding. Allen tripped Elon's Steven Santa Ana by the baseline in the first half and got a technical foul for it. Allen has a reputation and this won't help it. This latest Allen incident comes days after he drew a foul with an egregious flop against Tennessee State.
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Borussia Monchengladbach part company with coach Andre Schubert
Schubert, the seventh Bundesliga coach to lose his job this season, was initially appointed on an interim basis in September a year ago and his job was made permanent two months later. Eintracht Frankfurt moved up to third on 29 points after beating 10-man Mainz 3-0 with Branimir Hrgota scoring twice as they secured a fourth victory in their last seven league games.
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Royce Freeman intends to return to OR for senior season
Freeman has led OR in rushing each of his three seasons in Eugene, gaining 1,365 yards and 18 touchdowns as a freshman during Oregon's run to the College Football Playoff national championship game before a school-record sophomore season with 1,838 yards in 2015.
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No bail for gymnastics doc charged with child porn crimes
The U.S. Attorney's office confirms that Nassar was ordered to remain in custody. Thomas is the 16th female athlete to accuse Nassar of sexual abuse. The suit filed on behalf of a member of the 2000 Olympic bronze medal women's team alleges sexual assault, battery violence and harassment by Nassar, and that USA Gymnastics and its top officials were negligent in their hiring, retention and supervision of Nassar and for failing to warn gymnasts and their parents of Nassar's alleged predatory ...
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Cowboys' 2016 success makes Jerry Jones a lock for Hall of Fame
Gracing the cover were photos of nine Cardinals and manager Red Schoendienst. No damage was done as a result thanks to another stellar performance by the defense, and the Cowboys went back on the offensive once again for what would be their final score of the night.
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LeBron passes Malone for 8th on National Basketball Association scoring list
What did James appreciate about Malone's game? Malone, a three-time NBA MVP and Pro Basketball Hall of Famer, died last year at 60 years old. "Just his dominance in his era". "Whatever you give to the game, the game will give back to you". Affectionately known as "Uncle Mo" to James, Moses Malone passed away on September 13, 2015.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic gives his verdict on Manchester United's potential next signing
He also netted twice in the 2014 World Cup, in Holland's wins over Australia and Chile, which saw the hype surrounding a potential move to the Premier League ramp up. "That is one of things that has surprised me", he added of Ibrahimovic. The Sweden worldwide has agreed terms on a five-year deal which will see him earn a pay rise of 1650%, not a bad deal we'd say.
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Ohio State hires former Bill Davis as defensive coach
He was the linebackers coach for the Cleveland Browns for the 2011 and 2012 seasons. His last coaching job was as the defensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles from 2013-2015. It's logical to believe that linebackers would be the position Davis will coach. Davis won't officially start as an assistant until the season ends with Fickell continuing to help lead the No.
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Airline, Pilot Responsible For LaMia Crash
He was also one of the co-owners of the airline. Criminal charges were also brought against LaMia co-owner Marco Antonio Rocha Benegas, whose whereabouts are unknown, and air traffic controller Celia Castedo, who fled Bolivia after the crash and is seeking asylum in Brazil.
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'Golden State Warriors at Brooklyn Nets - 12/22/16 NBA Pick, Odds, and Prediction'
I'll take the Golden State Warriors in a blowout. The two teams combined to miss the first 11 shots of the game, which remained scoreless until Stephen Curry broke the deadlock with two free throws after 3:27 had elapsed. Jazz: In a back-to-back for both teams, host Sacramento on Wednesday in the Kings' second visit to Salt Lake City in 12 days after Utah won 104-84 on December 10.
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Northampton spared over North head injury
The Concussion Management Review Group (CMRG) have published a report stating that North shouldn't have returned to the field but they were happy protocol was followed. " In addition and although not a determining factor, the CMRG is aware that the player appears to have had no residual effects ". The three-man Concussion Management Review Group has investigated the circumstances and will decide if the Premiership club has any case to answer.
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Clippers face Nuggets on day Griffin has knee 'scoped
Griffin, a seventh-year pro who is the team's leading scorer at 21.2 points per game, could miss up to 20 games if he is out for six weeks. NBA All-star and LA Clippers power forward, Blake Griffin , will undergo routine arthroscopic procedure on December 20 and will miss up to six weeks this season.
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Jose Aldo: Holloway Is Ducking Me, UFC Offered Me Lightweight Title Fight
However, speaking to MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani , the Brazilian has now made an extraordinary claim, stating that the UFC are in the process of booking him an interim lightweight title bout next March. "First, I heard [Max Holloway] twisted his ankle and wouldn't have time to heal". "So, there's a lot of shit now being talked by Holloway, saying I don't show up.
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Three iPhone 8 models, borderless OLED display confirmed in substantial leak
This report cements previous speculations hinting that the Apple iPhone 8 will sport a curved display, which is trotted out as the best display for mobile phones at the moment. It is important to note that Apple has yet to confirm the iPhone 8 so rumors about its specs should be taken with a grain of salt. All of Apple's newest iPhone with OLED displays would have curved screens.
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Fran McCaffery regrets having Iowa refuse handshakes with North Dakota
At the game's conclusion, McCaffrey and his players then turned and made their way to the locker room. But I also hated what UND was doing late in the game. He was actually T'd up on a dead ball because he felt like he was being held. The Hawkeyes got a lift from reserve guard Brady Ellingson, who added 10 points.
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Matic says Chelsea stars have tried to forget last season
However, the West Londoners do not have the most victories in the top flight of English football since the format changed nearly 25 years ago. Manchester City and Liverpool are both hot on the heels of the league leaders. "You know what you're getting week in, week out". Costa instead chopped the ball sharply to his left, throwing all three West Ham defenders off balance and working a yard of space for a left-footed shot that was drilled into the bottom corner.
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Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals NFL Week 15 Predictions 12/18/16
But, the fourth-quarter issues aren't something that transpired over the past four weeks after Bernard and Green went down. "If we have to run the ball 30 times that's what we'll do". But Steelers' fans embraced it, and it became firmly established after Hall of Fame wideout Lynn Swann ran from the tunnel into the field prior to the AFC championship game against the Oakland Raiders jumping and waving the towel.
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Cowboys' Elliott won't be fined for jumping in Salvation Army kettle
The Cowboys are still playing a Buccaneers team that has won its last five games to force its way into the NFC Playoffs conversation. For information about volunteering for the Red Kettle Campaign at a location near you, follow the links below.
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Latest Kentucky-Louisville matchup is clash of styles
Both squads enter at 10-1 and will want to not only beat their rivals but continue their momentum into conference play. This #6 Kentucky versus #10 Louisville match-up will surely be one of the most hyped up games of the season, but it still looks as though the Wildcats may have the edge coming into the game.
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Alexis Sanchez: London can be stressful
It's no secret that the Frenchman isn't one of the league's big spenders, while the likes of Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea continuously spend heavily year upon year. "However, I am a very home-loving person and I spend a lot of time at home", said Sanchez. The Chilean has just 18 months left on his current contract at the Emirates with the club desperate to secure the player's future.
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Man Utd Set To Sign Swede Victor Lindelof
United scouts have been regular visitors to Benfica's Stadium of Light, and after watching Lindelof in action in the local derby victory over Sporting Lisbon last weekend, the Manchester side made their interest official. Eric Bailly was one of Mourinho's first purchases with the club and he has also been able to bring in big names such as former Borussia Dortmund winger Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Zlata Ibrahimovic.
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Romelu Lukaku 'closing in on club-record Everton contract'
Though Lukaku was keen to prove himself at Stamford Bridge Everton held firm, demanding £75m, and it appears likely that he will now put pen to paper on a new deal worth over £100,000-a-week first reported by Standard Sport in August. "You have to take it one transfer window at a time". "For now, we are agreeing terms and then we will see in the summer what happens and how the situation is".
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Rodgers, Lang, Clinton-Dix selected for Pro Bowl
He also has two multi-interception games. A Pro Bowl alternate each of the last two seasons but still enormously underrated, Lang is entering the final year of his contract and has been seeking an extension from Ted Thompson and the Packers.