How clubs fared in first season in their new home

A 5-0 FA Cup exit to Manchester City continued West Ham"s troubled first season at the London Stadium.
The Hammers won their first league game at the 2012 Olympic venue but only one of the next six, during which they conceded four goals to Watford, three to Southampton and five to Arsenal.
They exited the Europa ..

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Thunder"s Cameron Payne to make season debut vs. Nuggets

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thunder guard Cameron Payne is making his season debut Saturday night against the Denver Nuggets.

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NBA to stream first regular-season game via Facebook

NEW YORK — For the first time, the NBA will stream a regular-season game via Facebook Live.

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Juventus can certainly win Champions League this season - Sacchi

The Bianconeri have won the Serie A crown five years in a row, and the legendary coach feels it is time for them to step up and take the European title
Former Italy and AC Milan head coach Arrigo Sacchi is certain Juventus have what it takes to win the Champions League this season.
James confirms ..

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Justice Winslow"s second season gets cut short

Saying goodbye to Dwyane Wade and taking a dip in the standings might have been part of a greater vision for the Miami Heat and their future. But losing forward Justise Winslow for the rest of the 2016-17 season seems a little like overkill.

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Heat"s Winslow needs shoulder surgery, season likely done

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Justise Winslow of the Miami Heat will have surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder Thursday, and the team expects that he will miss the remainder of the season.

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Shootaround (Jan. 4) -- Kevin Durant aims to "round my game out" this season

Durant trying to improve defense | Malone calls Nuggets" defense worst in NBA | Crowder "disrespected" by fans cheering Hayward | Would Raptors deal for Millsap?

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This season"s Spurs are "bigger, stronger, better", says Kane

Harry Kane believes Tottenham are “bigger, stronger and better” than the team whose title challenge was ended by Chelsea last season.
Spurs host Antonio Conte"s league leaders on Wednesday and will need no reminding of the bad-tempered 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge in May, which confirmed Leicester would be crowned ..

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Feghouli receives fastest red card of the Premier League season

The Algerian midfielder went into a challenge with Red Devils defender Phil Jones, and despite there not being much in the tackle, Mike Dean sent him packing
Sofiane Fehouli was sent off after just 15 minutes against Manchester United on Monday evening, the fasted red card of the Premier League sea..

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The best goals of the Premier League season so far

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud staked his claim for the goal-of-the-season award on Sunday with a glorious scorpion-kick finish against Crystal Palace.
The Frenchman became the talk of social media when he reached behind him with his left boot to flick Alexis Sanchez"s cross in off the crossbar to give the Gunners..

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Pochettino hails players following "Tottenham"s best performance of the season" against Watford

The Spurs boss was impressed with his side"s display as they dismantled the Horneys on Sunday afternoon, suggesting it was the best of the campaign
Mauricio Pochettino feels Tottenham"s first-half performance in the 4-1 win over Watford was arguably their best of the 2016-17 campaign.
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City win was Liverpool"s worst performance of season - Milner

The Reds stole a march in the chase behind Premier League leaders Chelsea by beating their title rivals, but the England international was not satisfied
James Milner said Liverpool delivered their worst performance of the season against former club Manchester City, despite striking a blow in the Pr..

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Wenger: 2016-17 season disappointing on all levels

The Arsenal manager admits that this campaign has flattered to deceive, despite an influx of superstar managers like Antonio Conte, Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola
Arsene Wenger believes that the 2016-17 Premier League season has been “disappointing on all levels”.
Aguero no longer City"s guar..

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Ask Sam: 12.30.16

By Sam Smith
Rondo might be able to guard 2nd unit guys. MCW will help Jimmy conserve energy with his defense, and help with rebounding. If Rondo becomes sad/mad, oh well.
Matt Ruth
Sam: Can’t agree quite yet. Let’s give Carter-Williams some time; at least until he can shoot as well as Rondo. It..

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Amazon had record sales this holiday season

Amazon Inc. reported it had the best holiday season yet. The retailer said it shipped more than 1 billion items including its Prime and Fulfillment services. Earlier we told you about a record number of orders for Alexa devices that got the smart speaker out of stock until mid-January. In a message to media Amazon stated that speakers sold nine times faster than during the 2015 holiday season.
Since no one expected such interest to speakers, most retailers decided not to risk with overstocking and apparently they failed in their prediction. Hopefully supply will catch up early into 2017.
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Swans sack Bradley to leave themselves searching for third boss of the season

Swansea are seeking their fifth manager in under three years after bringing Bob Bradley"s sorry 85-day reign to an end.
Bradley, the first American to manage in the Premier League, lasted just 11 games, with only a superior goal difference to Hull keeping Swansea from the bottom of the Premier League.
The 58-year-..

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Simeone staying at Atletico Madrid next season - Gil Marin

The Argentine coach will not be leaving Vicente Calderon before the end of the 2017-18 campaign, the La Liga club"s CEO has stressed
Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin is adamant there is no chance Diego Simeone will leave the club before the end of his existing contract in 2018.
Sime..

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Best mobile party games for the holiday season

It"s the holiday season and we all know what happens during this time of year. We go home for the holidays, spend some quality time with our friends and family at the dinner table, and when we"re all full, we start to wonder what to do. Conversations start to repeat themselves, our mothers..

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Sturridge is the gift that needs to keep on giving for Liverpool this festive season

The derby is only the second game the England star has ever played for the Reds in December, with his availability a massive bonus for Tuesday"s encounter with Stoke City
COMMENT When Gini Wijnaldum switched a fine lofted ball to Nathaniel Clyne out on the right for the defender to then roll t..

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TEAM NEWS: Giroud makes first league start of the season for Arsenal

The French striker has been behind Alexis Sanchez in the pecking order so far but is handed a chance to shine against West Brom in the Gunners" Boxing Day encounter
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has finally handed Olivier Giroud his first Premier League start of the season.
The French striker..

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