Never had winning a car seemed so easy. Former UCLA basketball player Nicole Kornet made a layup, a free throw, a 3-pointer and a half-court shot in succession during a promotional contest in her former team’s game against Fresno State on Friday night. The usual prize for hitting all four is a car, but as a former player, Kornet wasn’t […]

The U.S. women have their first win of next summer’s World Cup. The defending champions got what looks to be the easiest draw of the group stage Saturday, pitted against Thailand and Chile in Group F. Thailand won one game and gave up 10 goals in its first World Cup appearance in 2015 while Chile will be making its World […]

Odell Beckham Jr. will not play against the Redskins on Sunday, the Giants announced. The star receiver was ruled out Saturday after appearing on the Giants’ injury report with a bruised quadriceps and practicing on a limited basis during the week. It was determined this morning he would not face the Redskins, the team said. Beckham has 77 catches for […]

Magic dust EACH-WAY DOUBLE: FLASH THE STEEL (1.20 Huntingdon) was a good second on his hurdling debut at Bangor last time after showing promise in bumpers. He wouldn’t have to show a lot more to win. Put him in an each-way double with BEE CROSSING (2.40 Kelso) who is coming back from a break but has moved yards and has […]

SINGAPORE – The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) kicks off with Saturday’s (Dec 8) 5km and 10km races, before Sunday’s half- and full marathons. No matter the distance, it is important for you to have a safe and enjoyable time. Here are key race-day reminders that can help you to do so: – If you feel unwell at any time […]

In the famous colours of owner Trevor Hemmings, the 15-2 shot got up in the final stages. Result of the 3.15 at Aintree: 1st Warriors Tale 15-2 2nd Brandon Hill 11-1 3rd Kilcrea Vale 9-2j Where did the favourite finish? Kilcrea Vale, Shanahan's Turn and Catamaran Du Seuil went off the joint favourites. The former managed third with the others […]

But the incident was handbags as Notts Police confirmed there were "no arrests" made at Field Mill. The game had been moved to a 1pm kick-off time on the advice of police in an attempt to curtail tensions. The atmosphere boiled over at one point, with images showing visiting fans grappling with officers and stewards – although it was mostly just […]

Nicky Henderson's champ travelled sweetly throughout and moved alongside the Irish raider two out. As Un De Sceaux does, he made a race past the grandstand, but a mud-splattered Nico De Boinville was always sitting pretty on a horse of a lifetime. He jumped the last smoothly and was pushed out the land his first Tingle Creek in the driving rain […]

A long-range effort from Roberto Firmino was palmed back into the danger zone by Asmir Begovic, with Salah steaming in to slot home his seventh of the season. But replays showed the Egpytian, who would complete a hat-trick in the second-half, was clearly offside. Speaking at half-time on Sky Sports, former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp said it was a poor […]

The Belgian international's contract with Spurs expires at the end of the current season although the London side have the option to extend it for one more year. Jose Mourinho was desperate to boost his defensive line in the summer and Alderweireld was reportedly one of his main targets. The defender had rejected a new £130,000-a-week deal last season seeking […]