SUNDAYArsenal 2-1 Leicester (Walcott 70, Welbeck 90+5; Jamie Vardy 45pen)Danny Welbeck made an instant impact on his return from injury with a last-gasp winner as third-placed Arsenal moved to within two points of Premier League leaders Leicester. The England international, making his first appearance since 26 April 2015 for the hosts, came off the bench to nod Mesut Özil's free-kick past Kasper Schmeichel in added time. Jamie Vardy's first-half penalty had given the visitors the lead before the Foxes were reduced to ten after the interval, losing Danny Simpson to a second bookable offence. Theo Walcott struck nine minutes after entering the ...
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Bruins Notes: Jonas Gustavsson Battles For Win After Late Tuukka Rask Scratch
by Zack Cox on Sat, Jan 23, 2016 at 10:37PM 1,744 BOSTON — Entering Saturday night’s matchup with the Columbus Blue Jackets, most expected Tuukka Rask to start in net for the Bruins — including his backup, Jonas Gustavsson. Gustavsson, however, was pressed into service after the Bruins made the late decision to scratch their starting goaltender, and the veteran responded by backstopping Boston to a 3-2 shootout win at TD Garden. “He got the news at the last minute that he was playi...
Gent leave it late, Juventus through, Barcelona win
THURSDAYGent 2-1 Club Brugge (Dejaegere 59, Kums 90+2; Diaby 38)Sven Kums struck in added time to give Gent victory against Club Brugge in the first leg of their Belgian Cup semi-final. Despite Dian Cools's 23rd-minute sending off, the visitors took the lead before half-time through Abdoulay Diaby. However, Brecht Dejaegere deflected in a Lasse Nielsen shot in the 59th minute to equalise and Kums's well-placed shot ensured Gent will be ahead of the holders for the second leg on 3 February.Luzern 1-2 Dynamo Kyiv (Schachten 42; Júnior Moraes 22 33)Two Júnior Moraes goals ensured Dynamo bounced ba...
Late free throws lift Kentucky by Notre Dame
CLEVELAND -- With everything at stake for Kentucky, the Wildcats stayed calm and made just enough plays to keep their unblemished season intact. The shot at history and another NCAA title are still in reach. Andrew Harrison made two free throws with six seconds remaining, and the unbeaten Wildcats made their last nine shots to survive their toughest test to date, coming back after trailing for much of the second half to defeat Notre Dame 68-66 on Saturday night in the Midwest Regional final. The Wildcats (38-0), seeking to become college basketball's first undefeated champion in 39 years, advanced to the Final Four in Indianapolis next week, where they will mee...
Albany stuns on late 3 to win America East
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Peter Hooley hit a 3-pointer from the top of the key on the final shot of the game, giving Albany a stunning 51-50 victory over Stony Brook on Saturday to win the America East tournament title for the third straight year. The Great Danes (24-8) are 5-0 in the title game, including a 69-60 on the road last year over the Seawolves (23-11), who remained winless in four tries in the championship game. This couldn't have been scripted better. Hooley missed eight games in the middle of the regular season to return to his native Australia to be with his dying mother. The team has worn "SH" patches on their left shoulders in honor of Sue
VIDEO: Stephanie Roche lights up Late Late Show
Updated: Friday, 16 Jan 2015 23:17 | Comments Stephanie Roche was praised by both Robbie Keane and Niall Quinn on the show
Lovren heads Liverpool to dramatic late victory
Updated: Tuesday, 28 Oct 2014 22:34 | Comments Dejan Lovren heads Liverpool into the Capital One Cup quarter-finals