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Messi to miss last match of 2020, say Barca
In their statement, they say that Messi actually needs 1,091 goals to match the Brazilian icon's record. "The 448 goals which they are trying to omit today were scored against the main clubs from those seasons. 'A goal against Transvaal (from Suriname) has the same value as Real Madrid in the middle of the Santiago Bernabéu. Another trailer for Lionel Messi's interview with La Sexta ha... [Full Article...]
Ravens fined $250K over COVID outbreak
Team president Dick Cass said in a statement December 5 that an investigation found "not everyone at the Ravens followed the protocol thoroughly". The New England Patriots and Tennessee Titans were each fined $350,000. Around 30 Ravens players and staffers were known to have tested positive for COVID-19 during a two-week stretch that led the National Football League to reschedule several games... [Full Article...]
Federer, Williams among entries for Australian Open
But the Swiss legend has begun training in Dubai and was among those entered to play at Melbourne Park. Although there is still no absolute certainty, Federer should participate in the Australian Open 2021: this would be his twenty-second appearance in the tournament, which he won six times between 2004 and 2018. [Full Article...]
Falcons WR Julio Jones (hamstring) ruled out vs. Chiefs
Jones has been dealing with a hamstring injury and wasn't able to participate in any practices this week. Jones' streak of six straight Pro Bowl seasons was snapped in 2020. Despite being in and out of the lineup, he ranks second on the team in receiving, trailing only Calvin Ridley . Matt Hennessy will replace Mack, and Justin McCray will start in Carpenter's spot. [Full Article...]
Americans Open World Juniors with Loss to Russian Federation
Brendan Brisson (Michigan) popped two goals, while Brett Berard (Providence) had a goal and two assists and John Farinacci (USHL's Muskegon Lumberjacks, Harvard) added a goal plus a helper in the win. "As fans in Alberta tune in to watch Team Canada defend its gold medal, they have a great opportunity to engage in the World Juniors while contributing to grassroots hockey programs throughout t... [Full Article...]
BCCI appoints Chetan Sharma as chief selector, picks Kuruvilla, Mohanty in panel
TOI had reported on Nov 15 that Mohanty could be a surprise entry and that could lead to another aspirant Ranadeb Bose finding a place in the junior selection committee. Harvinder Singh is the other selector from Central Zone. Sharma represented India in 23 Tests and 65 ODIs during an 11-year-old worldwide career, the highlight of which was his hat-trick in the 1987 World Cup. [Full Article...]
Ryan Fitzpatrick's miracle throw helps Dolphins knock off Raiders in absurd ending
Gruden's follow up comment to that was explaining that Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs were the reason he played for a field goal rather than going for the kill shot from the goal line. Flores approached Fitzpatrick on the bench and told him he was taking over with less than 10 minutes left. "We did that against Kansas City and we scored with [1:15 seconds left], and Mahomes went down the field a... [Full Article...]
Bill Russell reacts to death of fellow Celtics legend KC Jones
After winning two NCAA Championships, Jones was drafted by the Celtics in the second round of the 1956 NBA Draft (the same draft that saw the Celtics select Russell and Tommy Heinsohn ). The point guard also won a gold medal at the 1956 Olympics and two NCAA championships at the University of San Francisco with future Boston teammate Bill Russell. [Full Article...]