Dozens of skaters – including an international competitor – have flocked to The Fens from far and wide after word got out that flooded fields had frozen over. Competitive skating began in the watery landscape in 1879 and since then it has become a magnet for lovers of “natural ice”. Advertisement Fen skating takes place … Read more
Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior says he has “agreed verbally” to take over at Chelsea. The 41-year-old Englishman is set to replace Enzo Maresca, who left on New Year’s Day. “I cannot turn down this opportunity to join an incredible club, incredible squad who are Club World Cup champions,” Rosenior said. Advertisement Strasbourg are part of … Read more
The Premier League festive football action keeps coming thick and fast – and you can keep tabs on all of the games across the BBC. You can watch highlights from every game on Match of the Day, listen to all the talking points on Football Focus and keep across all the goals as they go … Read more
Toronto Raptors (22-15, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (13-23, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Charlotte Hornets host the Toronto Raptors in Eastern Conference play Wednesday. Advertisement The Hornets are 11-16 against Eastern Conference opponents. Charlotte is eighth in the Eastern Conference with … Read more
Utah Jazz (12-23, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (30-7, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah will aim to break its three-game road slide when the Jazz visit Oklahoma City. Advertisement The Thunder are 6-2 against division opponents. Oklahoma City is the NBA leader … Read more
Houston Rockets (22-11, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (17-20, ninth in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Portland is looking to keep its three-game win streak intact when the Trail Blazers take on Houston. Advertisement The Trail Blazers are 14-13 in Western Conference games. Portland is … Read more
Los Angeles Clippers (13-22, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. New York Knicks (23-13, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New York looks to break its four-game slide when the Knicks play Los Angeles. Advertisement The Knicks are 15-4 on their home court. New York is sixth in … Read more
Micah Richards was on his podcast today talking about the Chelsea draw with Man City. He made a very interesting point about how the Blues had worked their way into the game against a previously dominant City side. Richards says Delap introduction changed the game Liam Delap enters for Joao Pedro. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty … Read more
On a day when the Cleveland Browns knew fans wanted answers and accountability, team brass didn’t hide the direction the franchise must go. “The offense, it’s no secret that’s where we’re going to invest most of our resources this offseason,” general manager Andrew Berry said. Advertisement Team owner Jimmy Haslam agreed that “we have a … Read more
Fans shared their opinions before, during, and after the unexpected loss to the Providence Friars. Before the game, Johnnies fans around the Garden displayed optimism, but after the game, total shock, expressed in one often-stated conclusion: “It’s depressing.” First Half The Johnnies jumped out to a 13-0 lead after 3:45 of play. Zuby Ejiofor led … Read more