December 24th, 2016
Raiders lose Carr as Texans, Falcons, Giants reach playoffs
Oakland's Derek Carr was among three NFL stars to suffer broken right legs while the Atlanta Falcons, Houston Texans and New York Giants booked playoff berths. On a wild day with 12 games, Green Bay set up a showdown with Detroit next weekend to decide a division crown while Cleveland avoided a winless season and San Francisco snapped a 13-game skid.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/raiders-lose-carr-falcons-giants-reach-nfl-playoffs-023919296–nfl.html
Allardyce’s Palace kick off busy Boxing Day programme
Sam Allardyce’s first match in charge of Crystal Palace is the start of a busy Boxing Day – we preview all of the action.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38418310
Thief and Min ready to roll
Views from connections ahead of the Racing Post Novice Chase at Leopardstown where Min and Identity Thief clash.
Source: http://www.skysports.com/racing/news/12040/10706812/identity-thief-and-min-ready-to-roll-at-leopardstown
Westbrook’s triple-double powers Thunder over Celtics
Russell Westbrook tallied 45 points, including Oklahoma City's final 15 in the fourth quarter, to lead the Thunder to a 117-112 win over the Boston Celtics. Westbrook scored 12 of his points in the final 96 seconds, including consecutive three pointers as he went head-to-head with Celtics star guard Isaiah Thomas. "Isaiah was playing well, but I don't need fuel from nobody, from any other player, to get me going," said Westbrook, who also had 11 assists and 11 rebounds in his third straight 40-point game.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/westbrooks-triple-double-powers-thunder-over-celtics-073920162–nba.html
David Moyes: Manchester United’s great traditions have gone says Sunderland boss
Manchester United’s “great traditions” have “gone”, according to their former boss and current Sunderland manager David Moyes.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38424155