Sheffield Steelers were hoping for a bronze medal finish to their Continental Cup series this afternoon. Having lost the chance to win the tournament, they were anxious to finish on a hight at the Chizhovka Arena, in Minsk, Belarus, against Ritten Sport, of Italy. Steelers, without Robert Dowd and Miika Franssila, took a Power Play lead at 15;48, when Andreas Jamtin hit his first of the tournament after supply work from Ben O'Connor and Jonas Westerling. Paul Thompson's men had to kill a couple of penalties before the first break but held on to the lead. … [Read more...] about Sheffield Steelers 1-0 Ritten Sport (latest)
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Zakariya University’s sports ground in ruins for wedding reception of Qureshi’s son
In an effort to accommodate 25,000 people two grounds were merged 0SHARES Share Tweet Email PHOTO: AFP/FILE To celebrate his son’s wedding in full glory, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) senior leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi ruined the Sports ground of Bahauddin Zakariya University in Multan. According to Express News, some 25,000 people were invited to the reception ceremony of Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s son. In an effort to accommodate the large number of guests, two grounds were merged. The wall of the ground was broken and chains were cut off. In protest against the move, students of the Zakariya University launched a social media campaign against the university administration. According to reports, the university asked for a rent of only Rs5,000 for the ground. According to Director Public Relations Dr Sohaib, the university had only given permission for the wedding reception to be conducted in the ground, however, if any destructions … [Read more...] about Zakariya University’s sports ground in ruins for wedding reception of Qureshi’s son
Sky Sports extends deal to show Masters
0 Have your say Sky Sports will broadcast the Masters live in April after extending its long-term partnership with Augusta. It was claimed last year that BT had made a move to take the season’s opening major away from Sky Sports, which lost the US PGA Championship to the BBC last August.But the new deal will see Sky Sports show live coverage from Augusta National for an eighth consecutive year.“This is fantastic news and our viewers can look forward to another special week at Augusta National,” said Barney Francis, Sky Sports managing director. “The Masters is a magical event played on a magnificent golf course. “I believe our award-winning coverage and dedicated golf channel will give the best platform for a memorable tournament as part of a tremendous year of golf on Sky Sports.”Spaniard Sergio Garcia won last year’s event, beating Ryder Cup team-mate Justin Rose in a play-off.Non Sky Sports subscribers can watch all of the Masters … [Read more...] about Sky Sports extends deal to show Masters
Essex Senior League: Sporting Bengal 1 Ilford 2
PUBLISHED: 09:10 14 January 2018 | UPDATED: 09:10 14 January 2018 James Peagram scored his 24th goal of the season in Ilford's win at Sporting Bengal (pic George Phillipou/TGS Photo) ©TGS Photo tgsphoto.co.uk +44 1376 553468 Ilford earned the east London bragging rights over Sporting Bengal thanks to a last-minute winner at Mile End Stadium on Saturday. The Foxes made the short trip on the back of a 2-0 home defeat against high-flying FC Romania a week earlier, while Bengal had opened their 2018 schedule with a 4-1 loss at Sawbridgeworth. The visitors had Glen Warwick making his return from a long-term injury and saw James Peagram add to his impressive tally this season with his 24th goal of the campaign in the first half. Codey Cameron hit back to level with a low right-footed shot during the second half and it looked like honours would finish even, until Alex Skeva popped up late on to win it for the visitors. Joint boss Billy Cove tweeted: “Today’s win was all … [Read more...] about Essex Senior League: Sporting Bengal 1 Ilford 2
ROUND-UP: Cuckoos smash leaders, bad break at Holbeach, Deeping cruise, Wisbech wobble, 99th-minute winner for Pinchbeck, Peterborough Sports saved by Spalding ‘keeper, Daniels lose record in controversial fashion
0 Have your say Yaxley delivered a massive United Counties Premier Division statement of intent yesterday (January 13) by hammering leaders Newport Pagnell 4-0. The Cuckoos, who haven’t lost a top-flight match under the management of Andy Furnell, opened up the title race for themselves and local rivals Holbeach United, Wisbech Town and Deeping Rangers with an emphatic success at In2itive Park.Tom Waumsley (2), Matt Sparrow and Dan Cotton scored for Yaxley who are fifth, 10 points behind Pagnell, but with three matches in hand.Holbeach are second, but their game at home to Cogenhoe was abandoned with the visitors 2-0 ahead early in the second half after Tigers’ star Dan Dougill suffered a broken leg.Holbeach are six points adrift of Pagnell with four matches in hand, while Deeping and Wisbech are a further two points behind having played a game more than Holbeach.Deeping moved up to third with a comfortable 3-0 home win over Kirby Muxloe, but Wisbech must have been … [Read more...] about ROUND-UP: Cuckoos smash leaders, bad break at Holbeach, Deeping cruise, Wisbech wobble, 99th-minute winner for Pinchbeck, Peterborough Sports saved by Spalding ‘keeper, Daniels lose record in controversial fashion