EXTHornets: Host New York on Saturday.Knicks

The November series may have come to an end, yet one major Test remains on the calendar for 2017 and what a fixture it is: England vs Australia, Jones vs Cheika IV.Saturday nights showdown between the two great sporting rivals at Twickenham may have lost just the tiniest bit of gloss given Australias grand slam dream went up in smoke in Dublin last weekend, but such is the vitriol - Cheikas words not ours - that has broken out between he and Jones that this Test will have no shortage of spice.England remain undefeated this season, and under Jones, having won 12 Tests on the bounce stretching back to their Six Nations opener. In the autumn, theyve accounted for South Africa, Fiji and Argentina with relative ease - the latter proving the sternest Test after both sides were reduced to 14 men. There is also the fact England swept Australia 3-0 Down Under back in June.And therein lies the motivating factor for a Wallabies side that has endured one its worst seasons of the last couple of decades. A 3-2 return from their spring campaign is satisfactory given their predicament pre-tour, but returning home 4-1 - with a victory over England to boot - would leave a slightly sweeter taste for the offseason after what has been a terribly-trying 2016.Team newsEnglandAustraliaMichael Cheika has made four changes to his side for the Wallabies final Test this year with Kane Douglas, Lopeti Timani, Sefanaia Naivalu and Nick Phipps all recalled as Australia look to bounce back after defeat to Ireland last week.Despite being cleared by a disciplinary hearing on Monday, Dean Mumm has been dropped to the bench alongside wing Henry Speight.Stephen Moore will again lead the side and will become the second most-capped Wallaby in history, behind George Gregan, when he takes the field for the 117th Test on Saturday.?Israel Folau; Dane Haylett-Petty, Tevita Kuridrani, Reece Hodge, Sefanaia Naivalu; Bernard Foley, Nick Phipps; Lopeti Timani, Michael Hooper, David Pocock; Rob Simmons, Kane Douglas; Sekope Kepu, Stephen Moore, Scott Sio.Replacements: Tolu Latu, James Slipper, Tom Robertson, Dean Mumm, Sean McMahon, Nick Frisby, Quade Cooper, Henry Speight.Key matchupNathan Hughes vs Lopeti TimaniEngland will feel the absence of Billy Vunipola such has been the No.8s outstanding play in 2016, but they have an adequate replacement in Nathan Hughes. Whether they get the same line-bending ball-running is debatable but Hughes will do a solid job at the back of the scrum. Lopeti Timani is also just starting out in the Test frame, but he has already proven to be the strong carrier Australia lacked when England were Down Under in June.Key stats- England have hosted Australia five times at Twickenham since 2010, and lead the head-to-head count 3-2. However, Australia won their most recent encounter at the venue 33-13 at last years World Cup.- Tevita Kuridrani has scored in each of Australias four Tests in Europe this campaign, one more would see him match Mark Ellas grand slam try feat from 1984.- England are shooting for a fourth straight win over Australia, though their longest winning streak over the Wallabies stands at five matches [2000-2003].WeatherTwickenham is on hand for a cool but dry day come Saturday with an expected top temperature of 7 degrees Celsius.What they saidTactically well beat them but weve got to have a greater will to win than them. Weve got to raise our efforts from this week. This is a one-off game against Australia - the 3-0 series win has nothing to do with it. - England coach Eddie Jones.There was a lot of vitriol about Australia - his [Jones] home nation where he coached and where his opportunities were given to him to catch and grow up as a coach and play. Personally, if youre looking to leave a legacy somewhere, you dont want to hit back at it, do you? Australia coach Michael Cheika.VerdictIts the end of a long, tough year for the Wallabies, but they have a fine opportunity to end season 2017 on a bright note. England coach Eddie Jones has worked wonders in 2016, but his boast immediately after last weeks victory over Argentina that Saturdays Test would be his best win of the year will come back to bite him. Australia arent the same side England rightfully swept 3-0 in June.Australia by five.Custom Timberwolves T-shirts . General manager Jarmo Kekalainen told Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch on Friday that he wants to see Gaboriks contributions go beyond the scoresheet before considering a long-term deal for the soon-to-be unrestricted free agent. Cheap Timberwolves Jerseys . -- The proud fathers huddled near the Dallas Stars dressing room, smiling, laughing and telling stories while wearing replica green sweaters of their sons team. http://www.customtimberwolvesjersey.com/ .com) - The Montreal Canadiens embark on their first road trip of the season as they head out west to battle the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night. Custom Timberwolves Jerseys . Brad Jacobs and his Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., team took control of the game early. Timberwolves Jerseys China .7 million, one-year contract, a raise of $2.2 million. Wieters had asked for $8.75 million and the Orioles had offered $6.NEW YORK -- Carmelo Anthony made the most of a second chance in the clutch.Anthony scored a season-high 35 points, including the tiebreaking jumper with 3.1 seconds left in overtime, and the New York Knicks beat the Charlotte Hornets 113-111 on Friday night.Honestly, I wanted that shot, Anthony said. I wanted that moment to be honest with you. I felt like I had an ample opportunity to close it in regulation.Derrick Rose added 16 points and blocked Kemba Walkers 3-pointer that would have won it just before the buzzer.I rushed it, Walker said. I could have gotten a better shot I think. I should have taken my time more. They made a great defensive play.Kristaps Porzingis also scored 16 points in the Knicks sixth straight home victory.Former Hornets guard Courtney Lee finished with 12 points in the opener of a home-and-home series.Marco Belinelli scored 19 points, Nicolas Batum had 18 and Walker added 17 for the Hornets, who have lost four straight games.Porzingis 3-pointer from the corner gave New York a 111-109 lead before Michael Kidd-Gilchrist tied it on a backdoor layup. Anthony then made a fadeaway jumper after previously missing a potential game-winning elbow jumper in regulation.When I missed that one, I had a good look at it, Anthony said. I felt like I could get that same look again off of a different move rather than facing up, put the defender on my back and make him make a decision after that.Charlotte took its largest lead of the game at 70-57 in the third quarter. New York responded with a 22-4 run to take a 79-74 lead heading into the fourth. Anthony had 11 points in the third quarter.Anthony scored 16 points in the first quarter on 6-for-8 shooting from the field.TIP-INSHornets: Coach Steve Clifford made the case for Walker to become an All-Star this season. I thought he couldve been an All-Star last year, Cliffford said.dddddddddddd I think if our record were better at the All-Star break, I would think he wouldve been the next guy that didnt make it. He had a terrific year last year and hes playing even better this year. If youre around him every day, he plays well because of the right things. He deserves it. ... Walker passed Alonzo Mourning for third place on Charlottes career free throws made list. ... Marvin Williams sustained a hyperextended left knee in the third quarter and didnt return.Knicks: Coach Jeff Hornacek attributed Porzingis rising shooting percentage to natural growth and playing within the system: I like what KP is doing. Hes not trying to force a lot of things. Hes playing within the game, Hornacek said. When hes rolling then theres a time when he may take one that they call `heat checks or ill-advised shots, but a lot of times hes making those. Hes really growing in his game and hes finding out where he can get his opportunities. ... Lance Thomas (sore left ankle) and Marshall Plumlee were inactive.LOSING LEEClifford, on Lees departure as a free agent: Our problem was, frankly, we had six free agents and they all played well. When we sat down by the time, which was the first day we signed Nicolas (Batum), the second day we signed Marvin (Williams), there was no way we were going to have enough money for those guys. We had really enough for two and Al (Jefferson), Jeremy (Lin) and Courtney all made a lot more money. We couldnt have gotten any of those guys. He played great for us. If you look at our record after we picked him up, hes a terrific player. Hes the ultimate dependable, pro, intelligent player.UP NEXTHornets: Host New York on Saturday.Knicks: Visit Charlotte on Saturday. ' ' '