Michael Mifsud is already Malta's record goalscorer by some distance, and on Tuesday he is poised to set a new national high of 123 appearances as his side take on Iceland in a friendly."I never thought I would reach this target when I made my debut for Malta against Albania in 2000," he told UEFA.com. "It is ample reward for all the hard work and sacrifices I have made to get to where I am. I am a fighter." Indeed, the 35-year-old has struggled to hold down a starting place at Valletta this season but he is a difficult man
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Rob Gronkowski Sets Patriots Franchise Record With 69th Career Touchdown
by Zack Cox on Sun, Oct 30, 2016 at 6:31PM 3,806 Share this: Move over, Stanley Morgan. Rob Gronkowski is the New England Patriots’ new touchdown king. Gronkowski recorded the 69th touchdown of his career during Sunday’s 41-25 win over the Buffalo Bills, breaking Morgan’s franchise record of 68. On the record-breaking score, Gronkowski blew past Bills cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman down the seam and hauled in a 53-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Tom Brady. The big tight end then proceeded to take a bow in the end zone before unleashing one of his patented Gronk spikes. “Definitely an honor to come home to my hometown and get that record,” Gronkowski, who hails from nearby Williamsville, N.Y., told reporters after the game. “To hold the franchise record for most touchdowns
Meet the UEFA Women’s Champions League contenders
Seeded clubs:Lyon (FRA, holders)• Round of 32 record (round introduced in 2009/10): W7 L0• Best performance: winners (2011, 2012, 2016)Won their third European title last season, one behind FFC Frankfurt’s record. Their summer arrivals include Dzsenifer Marozsán, Caroline Seger, Jessica Houara-d'Hommeaux and Kheira Hamraoui after the departures of Amandine Henry and Lotta Schelin, plus Louisa Necib's retirement and on Wednesday signed New Zealand goalkeeper Erin Nayler.
Usain Bolt easily wins gold in 200 meters
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Usain Bolt tilted his head backward and screamed. He plaintively raised his palms to the sky, tugged hard on his shirt, then angrily ripped the No. 6 sticker off his right hip. It had the look of an unthinkable loss in the Olympic 200 meters. But there’s only one opponent that can really beat Bolt: Time. The Jamaican superstar romped in what he says is likely his last Olympic individual race Thursday night, but finished in 19.78 seconds, .59 short of his own world record — the one he said he really wanted to break. “I’m always happy for the win,” said Bolt, who turns 30 on Sunday, in a post-race interview with NBC. “But
Stuttgart crowd sets another UEFA record
The UEFA European Under-19 Championship consists of three distinct stages: the qualifying round, the elite round and the final tournament.Qualifying roundThe qualifying round, played in autumn, is made up of 13 groups of four teams playing in one-venue mini-tournaments. The top two from each progress alongside the third-placed team with the best record against the top pair in their group.Elite roundIn the elite round, played in the spring, those 27 qualifiers join the top seed, given a bye, in seven mini-tournament groups of four. The group winners then join the hosts in the finals.Final tournamentThe seven qualifiers plus the...
Warriors Survive Spurs, Tie Bulls’ NBA Record With 72nd Win Of Season
SAN ANTONIO — The Golden State Warriors recorded an historic victory in the one place they hadn’t won in nearly two decades. Stephen Curry had 37 points as the Warriors beat the San Antonio Spurs 92-86 on Sunday night for their 72nd win, tying the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls for the NBA single-season record. The Warriors will finish their regular season at home against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. The Spurs had won 48 consecutive regular-season games at home, including an NBA-record 39 in a row to begin this season. Golden State ended a 33-game skid in San Antonio that dated to 1997. The Spurs sat Tim Duncan for rest and were wi...
76ers Prospect Russ Smith Breaks D-League Scoring Record, Loses Anyway (Videos)
It’s arguably the most Philadelphia 76ers story ever: Sixers prospect Russ Smith, currently playing for the Delaware 87ers, broke the NBA D-League scoring record with 65 points against the Canton Charge on Wednesday, yet his team lost by 11 points. Smith managed just four assists in the loss (despite averaging eight per game) while adding three turnovers and a minus-eight plus/minus rating. Smith has been no stranger to prolific scoring efforts this season in Delaware, averaging 26.1 points per game in 22 contests. He’s scored 30 or more points nine times, including a 50-point outburst earlier this month. “I tried to get in the lane,” S...