Former QPR winger Yeni Ngbakoto scored a stunning highlight reel backheel having swapped European football for Australia's A-League - now starring for Western Sydney Wanderers. Ngbakoto was on hand to equalise for Mark Rudan's men against Central Coast Mariners and expertly guided home a cross into the box to earn rave reviews. The 31-year-old DR Congo international has now scored twice in seven appearances in Australia having played for Guingamp, Panathinaikos and Nancy since leaving west London. READ MORE: Oriol Romeu was 'hurt' leaving Barca for Chelsea - now wants to dent Xavi's title hopes On his latest strike , the Aussie commentator said: "And it will sit for him... LOOK AT THAT! LOOK AT THAT FROM Yeni Ngbakoto! "That is just magic. The back heel that he had no right to do given his body position." His colleague in the booth then said: "The touch, the back heel is pure finesse, that is class and there is nothing that Danny Vukovic. That will be on the … [Read more...] about Ex-QPR winger scores unreal backheel goal as commentator shouts ‘look at that’
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PBA: Jonathon Simmons leads NLEX past NorthPort for back-to-back wins
NLEX import Jonathon Simmons in the PBA Governors’ Cup. –PBA IMAGES Jonathon Simmons delivered another stellar performance as NLEX took down NorthPort, 121-112, for its second win in the PBA Governors’ Cup on Saturday at Ynares Center in Antipolo City. The former NBA player scored 33 points while also producing eight rebounds and five assists as the Road Warriors climbed into a tie with the Converge FiberXers and TNT Tropang Giga for the early lead in the season-ending conference. His performance came as NLEX continues to negotiate with Simmons, who initially agreed on playing the first four games of the conference amid offer s to once again play in China. Don Trollano was the top local scorer with 23 points, Kevin Alas produced 18 points, five rebounds and six assists while new addition Sean Anthony posted 16 points and eight rebounds for the Road Warriors. NLEX overcame a 12-point deficit in the first half led by Simmons before Trollano, Alas, Anthony, rookie Brandon … [Read more...] about PBA: Jonathon Simmons leads NLEX past NorthPort for back-to-back wins
UAAP: Pido Jarencio plays coy on UST return, says ‘just wait for their announcement’
FILE–NorthPort coach turned manager Pido Jarencio. PBA IMAGES ANTIPOLO—Despite losing a tight battle against NLEX in the PBA Governors’ Cup on Saturday, Northport team manager Pido Jarencio still wore a smile on his face. The reason for his smile, though, remains a secret as he played coy when asked about his possible return to UST as head coach in the UAAP. “Let’s just wait for their announcement,” Jarencio said in Filipino after Batang Pier’s 121-112 loss to the Road Warriors at Ynares Center in Antipolo. On Friday night, multiple reports said Jarencio may be closing in on a UST return after stepping down as Northport’s head coach. NCAA Season 98 champion coach Bonnie Tan replaced him in his post while the 58-year-old moved to a team managerial position. Without denying or confirming the rumors, Jarencio said he was able to speak with UST officials by chance. “Someway, somehow, I got to talk to them. Nakatsambang usap,” he said. “Just talks for now.” … [Read more...] about UAAP: Pido Jarencio plays coy on UST return, says ‘just wait for their announcement’
PBA: Frankie Lim likes NLEX’s ‘toughness’ in unbeaten start
FILE–NLEX coach Frankie Lim. –PBA IMAGES NLEX coach Frankie Lim believes his team’s 2-0 start in the PBA Governors’ Cup is more than just having former NBA player Jonathon Simmons as import. “[I think] it has a lot to do with the makeup of the team,” Lim said after the Road Warriors’ 121-112 win over the NorthPort Batang Pier on Saturday at Ynares Center in Antipolo City. While Simmons’ presence has been terrific while Don Trollano and Kevin Alas are showing why they are his two best players, Lim is also liking the way his new players are contributing. The Road Warriors made some changes before the season-ending conference began, letting go of Justin Chua and adding hardworking veteran Sean Anthony and Lim’s ex-San Beda player Jake Pascual in a three-team trade with the TNT Tropang Giga and Phoenix Fuel Masters. Anthony was solid for NLEX in the win against his former team, posting 16 points and eight rebounds. “Last conference, I have to settle with what we have,” … [Read more...] about PBA: Frankie Lim likes NLEX’s ‘toughness’ in unbeaten start
As LSU reels from Madison Brooks alleged rape and death, crime torments college town
close Video LSU student Madison Brooks reportedly seen leaving Tigerland bar with four people on night of her alleged rape, death Video obtained by WAFB allegedly shows Madison Brooks leaving Reggie's Bar in Tigerland on Jan. 15, 2023. (Obtained by WAFB) BATON ROUGE, La. – The same night LSU sophomore Madison Brooks died, a ride-share driver said he drove two "muddy, bloodied and bruised" LSU students home who were mugged across the street from the bar where Brooks was last seen alive. Brooks, 19, was allegedly raped in a car on Jan. 15 and left on the side of a busy highway about 3.5 miles from Reggie's bar in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana , according to court documents. Her death shined a lot on a decades-old crime problem inside and around Tigerland, a sparsely lit, party hotspot for LSU students that's populated by several bars, mini-marts, a liquor store and a smoke shop. Undated photo shows Madison Brooks, … [Read more...] about As LSU reels from Madison Brooks alleged rape and death, crime torments college town
Memphis Grizzlies coach says ‘senseless’ death of Tyre Nichols has ‘really hit us hard’
close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for January 27 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The NBA world reacted Friday to the release of videos that showed the January 7th traffic stop that preceded the death of Tyre Nichols , who spent three days in the hospital before succumbing to his injuries. In the videos, police allegedly use pepper spray on Nichols while punching and kicking the 29-year-old, leaving him bloodied and dazed. A view of a tribute to Tyre Nichols prior to the start of the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on January 27, 2023, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, died three days after being severely beaten by five Memphis Police Department officers during a traffic stop on January 7, 2023. (David Berding/Getty Images) The brutal encounter led to the firing of five … [Read more...] about Memphis Grizzlies coach says ‘senseless’ death of Tyre Nichols has ‘really hit us hard’
Warriors’ Steph Curry fined $25k for throwing mouthpiece that earned ejection
close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for January 27 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry may be one of the faces of the NBA, but even the four-time NBA champion has to follow the rules. Curry was fined $25,000 for throwing his mouthpiece into the stands in the fourth quarter of Golden State’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday night. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, right, reacts after being charged with a technical foul during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in San Francisco, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. Curry was ejected. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) The NBA announced the fine Friday night, two days after the Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 122-120. LEBRON JAMES, NBA WORLD REACT TO VIDEO OF POLICE BEATING TYRE NICHOLS: ‘WE ARE … [Read more...] about Warriors’ Steph Curry fined $25k for throwing mouthpiece that earned ejection
Motorist, 96, jailed for killing man crossing road despite being told to stop driving
An elderly man has been sent to prison after killing someone with his car despite being told to stop driving years before. William Beer, 96, had been suffering from deteriorating vision but had refused to give up driving. Beer ran 84-year-old Illtyd Morgan over in Caerphilly in south Wales on April 6, 2021, as he crossed the road. READ MORE: Plane passenger's fury as airline gives suitcase to charity despite it not being missing Morgan was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by Beer’s Peugeot 208 – almost four years after Beer’s optician told him to stop driving. Newport Crown Court heard today (Friday, January 27) Morgan had been crossing a "straight and level" stretch of Bedwas Road at 12:15pm and that nothing had been obstructing Beer’s view. Following the collision, it was discovered Beer was unable to read a number plate from further away than seven metres – 13 meters less than the legal requirement. Beer, of School Street, Llanbradach, would go on … [Read more...] about Motorist, 96, jailed for killing man crossing road despite being told to stop driving
Longtime broadcaster pays tribute to colleague Billy Packer: ‘One of my dearest friends’
close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for January 28 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Legendary college basketball announcer Billy Packer died Thursday at the age of 82 after calling 34 Final Fours during his career. For 18 of those years, Packer worked alongside play-by-play man Jim Nantz. CBS analyst Billy Packer looks on as the Oklahoma State Cowboys mascot attempts to get some TV time before the start of a fourth-round regional game of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament against the St. Joseph's Hawks at Continental Airlines Arena March 27, 2004, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) Nantz, who will call his last Final Four in Houston, Texas, in April, paid tribute to his friend and colleague Friday. BILLY PACKER, VOICE OF THE FINAL FOUR AND LEGENDARY COLLEGE BASKETBALL BROADCASTER, DEAD AT 82 … [Read more...] about Longtime broadcaster pays tribute to colleague Billy Packer: ‘One of my dearest friends’