Penguins fire Burke, Hextall after missing playoffs for 1st time since 2006
After missing the playoffs for the first time in 17 years, the Pittsburgh Penguins are shaking up the team's front office.
2006 Sport News
Graeme Dott explains misery of missing out on Crucible as 2006 world snooker champion defeats Andy Hicks – 'Horrific'
Graeme Dott moved within one win of ending his four-year wait to return to the Crucible Theatre with a 10-6 win over Andy Hicks in the penultimate round of qualifying in Sheffield. The 2006 world champion – who made his second career maximum against Pang Junxu in last year's qualifiers – has not played on the sport's biggest stage since losing 10-9 to Stuart Bingham in the first round in 2019. Ad He was forced to repel a minor recovery from 1995 Crucible semi-finalist Hicks, who closed to 9-6 from 9-3 behind before the Scotsman secured the frame he needed to reach the final round of qualifiers with a closing run of 52.
Three things to Know: ‘Light the Beam’ — Kings secure first playoff berth since 2006
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Kings clinch first playoff berth since 2006 with win over Blazers
After a 16-year hiatus, it was only right that the Sacramento Kings punched their own ticket back into the NBA playoffs, with a 120-80 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.
Calijah Kancey runs fastest 40 by DT at combine since 2006
INDIANAPOLIS — The big men opened the workout portion of the NFL scouting combine Thursday in Lucas Oil Field. It didn't take long for one of them to set the tone.
Cristiano Ronaldo not in FIFPRO Men's World 11 for first time since 2006 as Lionel Messi streak continues
Cristiano Ronaldo missed out on a place in the FIFA FIFPRO Men's World 11 for the first time since 2006 as Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema all made the team. Ronaldo and Messi had both been included in the team for the last 15 years in a row. Ad However, Ronaldo, who left Manchester United to join Al Nassr in January, did not earn enough votes from his fellow professionals to earn a spot this time around.
Australia shock Denmark to qualify for knockout stages for first time since 2006
Australia upset Denmark 1-0 to qualify for the World Cup knockout phase for the first time in 16 years thanks to a fine solo goal from Mathew Leckie.
Australia look to reignite spirit of 2006 in Denmark clash
DOHA : Australia are looking to spark something special in a country where football often takes a backseat by reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup via their final Group D match against Denmark on Wednesday.