PUBLISHED: 09:00 15 December 2018 Robin Sainty Ben Godfrey in action during his first Championship start for Norwich, against Bolton Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd Paul Chesterton The last couple of months have seen those who write about Norwich City struggling to find new words to describe their stylish football, but one has been noticeable by its absence: ruthless. On Saturday, City toyed with Bolton like a cat with a mouse, enjoying a huge amount of possession and carving out chances while, apart from a superb Tim Krul save early on, looking in no danger whatsoever until after they scored their second goal.Ben Godfrey, drafted in moments before kick-off when Timm Klose reported a problem with his knee, had looked imperious and Mario Vrancic was forensically dissecting the visiting defence with his wide range of passing. It seemed to be simply a question of how many goals the Canaries would run in.And then it all changed. Bolton, with nothing … [Read more...] about Robin Sainty: Mind games playing a crucial part in Norwich City’s success
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WATCH Hockey Star Ovechkin Notch Another Hat Trick, Saving Game for Capitals
Captain of the Washington Capitals Alexander Ovechkin notched another hat trick, saving the game for the team, as the Capitals survived regular time against the Carolina Hurricanes after being down 4-1 and later beat the Carolina team 6-5 in a shootout. The player also managed to equal his 2007 record, performing 13 red-hot-plays in a row. Good keep. Good rip. #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/u3m1IRRuGm — Washington Capitals (@Capitals) 15 декабря 2018 г. Now, with 22 hat tricks over his career in the league, Ovechkin is tied for 11th place in the all-time records list. … [Read more...] about WATCH Hockey Star Ovechkin Notch Another Hat Trick, Saving Game for Capitals
Stick leads NDSU over Jackrabbits, into FCS title game
AP Updated 12:48 AM EST Dec 15, 2018 FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Quarterback Easton Stick and the North Dakota State football team gave a rousing going-away present to their beloved coach during his last game in the Fargodome. Stick ran for 169 yards and three touchdowns and threw for another score to help North Dakota State defeat rival South Dakota State 44-21 Friday night in an FCS semifinal game the players dedicated to Bison coach Chris Klieman, who is headed for Kansas State. Bruce Anderson added two rushing touchdowns for the undefeated and top-seeded Bison (14-0), who will be seeking their seventh FCS title in the last eight years. North Dakota State led 14-7 at intermission and then won a shootout in the second half. Klieman has received overwhelming support from the team the community for his move to Kansas State. One of the loudest ovations came with about five minutes left when the big screens at the stadium flashed a picture of a fan holding a sign that said, "Thank you … [Read more...] about Stick leads NDSU over Jackrabbits, into FCS title game
Special report: ‘Chelsea incident just serves to highlight the problem’ – anti-Semitism on rise in grass-roots game
As Chelsea face a partial closure of Stamford Bridge in the Europa League after anti-Semitic chanting by fans, Telegraph Sport investigates anti-Jewish abuse beyond the game's elite and discovers a wave of discrimination in the grass-roots has taken hold The outpouring of bile from the terraces in Budapest on Thursday was recognised with a shrug by team-mates from amateur club Brady Maccabi. Abuse has become so bad in the London Sunday leagues that they have been forced to call in police. "It's been shocking – we have been right on the receiving end of the far right revival," says chairman Joel Nathan, who looks after 23 teams, with players aged eight to 80. "Sunday football is meant to be enjoyable experience, yet now there is always a risk." Team-mates, whose great-grandparents took part in the Battle of Cable Street to halt Sir Oswald Mosley's goose-stepping Blackshirts in 1936, suffered their lowest point after an under-16s match. One of the players got home from school … [Read more...] about Special report: ‘Chelsea incident just serves to highlight the problem’ – anti-Semitism on rise in grass-roots game
Premier League urges fans to report racism at games
The Premier League has urged fans in England to report racism at games after a series of incidents this month. The league says in a message on its Twitter account that support for a team should "never include excessive aggression or discrimination toward the opposition." It asks fans to report "unacceptable behavior" to stadium staff or the Kick It Out anti-discrimination group. Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling was racially abused by Chelsea fans in front-row seats last weekend. Chelsea banned four men under investigation, and late Thursday condemned anti-Semitic chanting by fans at a Europa League game in Hungary against Vidi. A Tottenham fan was arrested after a banana skin was thrown toward Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as he celebrated a goal. … [Read more...] about Premier League urges fans to report racism at games