Sports News Daily Online

December, 2016

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

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

Peace and goodwill may have to wait as bitter NFL division rivals Pittsburgh and Baltimore clash on Christmas Day, with the Steelers aiming to lock up the AFC North crown in front of their home fans. The Steelers lead the Ravens by one game atop the division heading into the penultimate week of the season. If Pittsburgh falter, they would leave the door ajar for the Ravens to snatch the title with a win over the Cincinnati Bengals in their season finale.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/steelers-ravens-clash-highlights-holiday-slate-012722447–nfl.html

Jordan Henderson believes Liverpool have discovered a steely resilience which will assist them in their quest to overhaul Premier League leaders Chelsea.

Source: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/10705596/jordan-henderson-pleased-with-liverpools-recent-resilience-in-premier-league

Former England manager Sam Allardyce is the frontrunner for the Crystal Palace job after Alan Pardew was sacked.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38411381

1888PressRelease – 40 Universities from across India have registered to compete for the oldest game of the world.

Source: http://www.1888pressrelease.com/historic-all-india-inter-university-tug-of-war-championshi-pr-604217.html

Petra Kvitova could be able to play tennis again in six months after having a successful operation on the hand injury she suffered in a knife attack on Tuesday.

Source: http://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/10704306/petra-kvitova-out-for-six-months-after-knife-attack

Petra Kvitova will be out of tennis for at least six months after a knife attack but should be able to resume her career.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/38393955

DeMarcus Cousins finished with a season-high 55 points and a three-point play with 35 seconds left, following a short-lived ejection, lifting the Sacramento Kings to a 126-121 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. The Kings forward scored on a driving layup and then appeared to receive his second technical foul when he shouted at the Portland players and his mouthpiece flew toward the Blazers' bench. Cousins sprinted off the court into the locker room, but returned moments later.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/cousins-returns-ejection-finish-55-points-081945284–nba.html

Gordon Elliott has decided to give Apple’s Jade a break over the Christmas period following her Grade One victory at Fairyhouse earlier this month.

Source: http://www.skysports.com/racing/news/12040/10703066/gordon-elliott-has-decided-to-give-apples-jade-a-break-over-the-christmas