At a glanceWithout doubt the best Turkish player of his generation, captain and playmaker Arda Turan is preparing to spearhead another EURO challenge – just as he did during qualifying. Only 11 caps shy of his century, the creative left-sided midfielder joined Barcelona from Atlético last summer and, a decade on from his senior international debut, is as talismanic as ever.EURO pedigreeArda was just 21 when he first played at a European finals, enjoying an excellent UEFA EURO 2008. He had a key role in Turkey's 2-1 comeback victory over co-hosts Switzerland, scoring the last-minute winner. He also struck against the Czech Republic and ...
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NCAA Tournament 2016: TV Schedule, Start Times, Results In Round Of 64
One of the most exciting sports months of the year is just getting started. March Madness kicked off with a bang on Selection Sunday, as Kansas, North Carolina, Oregon and Virginia all received No. 1 seeds, while Syracuse and Tulsa shockingly made it to the Big Dance over the likes of Monmouth and St. Bonaventure. The Golden Hurricane are one of eight teams that will play in the First Four, which begins Tuesday in Dayton, Ohio. The four winners will move on to the Round of 64, which kicks off Thursday at 12:15 p.m. ET. See below for game times and TV schedules for every First Four and Round of 64 matchup. FIRST FOUR
2016 NFL Free Agency Live: Latest Rumors, News, Completed Contracts
4:40 p.m.: The Atlanta Falcons continue to make news in NFL free agency. 4:15 p.m.: NFL free agency officially has begun, and teams are making big splashes on the open market. 3:40 p.m.: The Rams seem to be keeping an important part of their linebacker group. Here’s another Rams news item. 3:30 p.m.: Philly has improved its offensive line. 3:27 p.m.: The Lions have been busy today. 3:25 p.m.: The Texans aren’t done with Brock Osweiler. 3:08 p.m.: Brock Osweiler leaving the Denver Bron...
2016 NHL Trade Deadline: Five Rental Players Teams Should Gamble On
The NHL trade deadline is a little more than two days away, and many of the best rental players for teams to target still are available. Let’s take a look at five rental players worth gambling on for a playoff run. You’ll notice the lack of a defenseman on this list, and that’s because the market for blueliners among pending unrestricted free agents is quite thin. Eric Staal, Center, Carolina HurricanesStats: 63 GP, 10 G, 23 A, 33 PtsAge: 31Contract: $ 8.25 million, UFA on July 1 The Hurricanes are in an interesting spot. They were expected to be among the wor...
Stars of UEFA EURO 2016: Robert Lewandowski
At a glanceFourth in the vote for 2015 FIFA Ballon d'Or, Robert Lewandowski undoubtedly holds a special place in the hearts of both Polish and German football fans. He made history earlier this season by coming off the bench to score five goals in nine minutes and set all manner of Bundesliga records. In fact, the 27-year-old has barely stopped hitting the back of the net ever since.EURO pedigreeLewandowski claimed the opening goal of UEFA EURO 2012, heading in powerfully for co-hosts Poland against Greece in Warsaw, though the tournament ultimately ended in disappointment. Poland failed to reach the knockout stage, with their star centre...
Team Federal Oil Gresini Moto2 launches 2016 campaign
Sam Lowes pulled the covers of his new Kalex Moto2™ machine on Friday at the Gresini headquarters in Faenza.
First 2016 test for KTM RC16
The KTM test team including Mika Kallio, Alex Hofmann and Randy De Puniet spent several days in Jerez with the RC16 machine.