European round-up: Barcelona up to second in La Liga
Barcelona leapfrogged Catalan rivals Girona into second place in La Liga after Lamine Yamal's second-half goal handed them a 1-0 win against Real Mallorca.
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For the Minnesota Timberwolves, winning finally feels real - ESPN
IT WILL NEVER AGAIN be this dark, this early. At least that's what the rotation of the earth promises. It's the darkest day of the year, though it's all a matter of inches, seconds and minutes. Statistically, though, the proclamation is sound. The sun is already threatening its departure at 4:15 p.m. in downtown Minneapolis, hovering above the brown roof of the Target Center, pulling thick grey clouds over itself like a blanket. It would all seem especially doomed if not for the fact that Christmas is also four days away. Anyone who will talk to you here, in the spirit of polite Midwest conversation, will tell you that it's cold, sure. But not really cold. Not yet. The worst is yet to come. For now, the outdoors is buzzing with a kind of general excitement (even though, to be clear, it is still 32 degrees).
Frustrated Napoli held to 1-1 home draw by Torino
:Napoli had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home to Torino after Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's strike was cancelled out by substitute Antonio Sanabria's overhead kick in Serie A on Friday.
Timothy Bradley Jr.'s take: Understanding the Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou matchup - ESPN
There is a saying in the streets: «Mess around and find out.» That's precisely what Tyson Fury encountered when he stepped into the ring against Francis Ngannou in December. It was supposed to be a quick money grab and an easy night for the lineal heavyweight boxing champion. However, he discovered that the former UFC heavyweight champion was more than a barking dog!
Mike Evans 'extremely confident' Baker Mayfield stays with Bucs - ESPN
TAMPA, Fla. — Wide receiver Mike Evans says he is «extremely confident» that Baker Mayfield will be back in Tampa Bay, despite the quarterback and agent Tom Mills still trying to work out a deal to re-sign with the Buccaneers.
Films & debates: Inside the 22nd edition of International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights
Dedicated to both cinema and the promotion of human rights, FIFDH presents films and hosts debates that highlight various struggles and denounce violations wherever they may occur.
Rangers victims of 'people having arms' as zero tolerance hypocrisy brutally exposed amid Michael Owen flattery
Raging Rangers' anger over Benfica's penalty was heightened after West Ham were denied a stonewaller to further muddy UEFA's interpretation of handball.
Xabi Alonso to Liverpool worry raised as Leverkusen job praised but tough to follow Jurgen Klopp act
Peter Crouch has raised one main concern over Xabi Alonso replacing Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.