Collision of 12-Game Winning Streaks Proves Rare for N.H.L., or Any League

Unlike Boudreau, Columbus Coach John Tortorella embraced the historic setup.
“I’ll give you it’s an interesting game, in the games of between 30 and 40 of an 82-game schedule,” said Tortorella, a former Rangers coach. “I’m glad we’re going to have an opportunity to play in this type of game. I...

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Transfer news: Aston Villa accept Middlesbrough's bid for striker Rudy Gestede

 
Rudy Gestede: The Benin striker is set to move to Teesside






Aston Villa have accepted a bid from Middlesbrough for striker Rudy Gestede, it is understood.
Head coach Aitor Karanka is hoping to complete a move for the £6million-rated 28-year-old, who is understood to be on...

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Hall of Fame Voters Soften Stance on Stars of Steroids Era

But that consensus is cracking. Part of the reason is that the hundreds of writers who vote are, as a whole, becoming younger and seemingly less inclined to take an unyielding stance on steroid cheats.

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And part of the reason appears to be the decision last...

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Championship round-up: Newcastle go top of the table while Ipswich beat Bristol City

 
The Magpies took advantage of postponements to move one point clear


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Newcastle United 3-1 Nottingham Forest
Dwight Gayle took his goal tally for the season to 19 as Newcastle bounced back top the top of the Sky Bet Championship table with victory...

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Chelsea FC news: 'What a player, can't wait to see Tammy Abraham in a blue shirt again!' Fans react to on-loan striker's double

 
Tammy Abraham: The Chelsea loanee scored twice v Reading






Chelsea fans were delighted to see Tammy Abraham continue his return to top form.
The 19-year-old forward, on loan at Bristol City from Stamford Bridge, has been in red-hot form this season, scoring 17 goals in...

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Premier League quiz: How many goal scorers from the 1992/93 season can you name?

Vinnie Jones checking out an advert for the first ever Premier League season






When the suits at Sky introduced the Premier League season in 1992, telling us it was a ‘whole new ball game’ to the tune of Simple Minds’ Alive and Kicking, did they...

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Arsenal FC news: Predicted Gunners line up for Emirates Cup clash v Sevilla

The Emirates Cup is back this year after it was not held in the summer of 2016, and Arsenal are hoping to win their fifth title.
The Gunners take on Benfica on Saturday, then LaLiga outfit Sevilla on Sunday; RB Leipzig are the fourth club taking part, though Arsene Wenger’s...

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