After Martin Skrtel put the Reds in front from close

Billy Joe Saunders was embarrassed by the first defence of his WBO world middleweight title on Saturday.The Briton seemed fortunate to earn a unanimous points decision -- 116-113, 116-112 and 115-113 -- over Russian Artur Akavov at the Lagoon Leisure Centre in Paisley, Scotland.Saunders, 27, admitted he had underperformed and claimed pre-fight that he wants bouts against Gennady Golovkin and Saul Canelo Alvarez in 2017.Id like to apologise to the fans especially those who have paid for it, it was a terrible performance, Saunders said. Im honest man. That was terrible. A wins a win.Ive been out a year, a bit overweight. A few adjustments to camp. Just flat, really, really flat. Ive called Golovkin out, but on that performance I want to be embarrassed.Saunders won the WBO belt on points from Irishman Andy Lee almost a year ago. He then turned down an offer to fight Golovkin, a rematch with Chris Eubank failed to happen, a hand injury ruled out a fight against Ukraines Max Bursak before two more postponements of Saunders first defence.Perhaps ring rust was a factor as New York-based Akavov was certainly busier and seemed to be ahead at the halfway point. Saunders wants to make amends with a quick ring return in 2017 to try and put himself back in contention for money-spinning fights against the likes of Triple G and Canelo.I have got to go back, adjust, and New Year I want a big fight to put that right because thats not acceptable, Saunders added.Saunders did not explain why experienced trainer Jimmy Tibbs was not in his corner.Im not making a comment about Jimmy, but after this fight I have got to go back down and sit and have a chat man-to-man, Saunders said.You could put who you want in that corner tonight and they couldnt have helped. I stopped sparring for this fight four, five weeks out for certain reasons. Adrian Amos Super Bowl Jersey . -- Jakob Silfverberg is making himself right at home with the Anaheim Ducks, scoring four goals in his first four games. Oren Burks Super Bowl Jersey . Meanwhile, there were huge victories for Sunderland and West Ham over fellow relegation rivals, leaving the battle to avoid the drop up for grabs with the bottom 11 teams separated by just six points. Eden Hazard and Fernando Torres scored second-half goals to seal a fourth straight victory for Chelsea, which climbed above Arsenal and Manchester City in the standings ahead of their games on Monday and Sunday respectively. https://www.packersrookiestore.com/Packers-Darnell-Savage-Jr-Jersey/ . After Martin Skrtel put the Reds in front from close range at Stamford Bridge after only four minutes, Hazard hit back in the 17th with a superb strike. Etoo gave Jose Mourinhos team a decisive lead from Oscars back pass in the 34th. Raven Greene Super Bowl Jersey . Houston won 3-0 to advance to face New York in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Last in the game, Di Vaio and Romero got into a shoving match with several Houston players. Romero appeared to elbow and kick Houston defender Kofi Sarkodie. Jimmy Graham Super Bowl Jersey .com) - The Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks both take aim at their first wins of the season on Saturday, as the Canucks open their home slate at Rogers Arena. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- JaCorey Williams scored 25 points and Middle Tennessee wrapped up its second preseason tournament championship in two years with a 66-55 win over Evansville in the third-annual Challenge in Music City Sunday.Middle Tennessee won the Great Alaska Shootout last season, then won the Conference USA tourney before upsetting No. 2 Michigan State in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.The Blue Raiders clinched the title with their 73-70 overtime win over Toledo Saturday. Evansville lost all three tournament games in Nasshville.ddddddddddddReggie Upshaw contributed 14 points for Middle Tennessee (6-1), which now has won fourth straight win after losing to in-state rival Tennessee State. It was the Blue Raiders second win over Evansville in three meetings.Ryan Taylor finished with 22 points to lead the Purple Aces (2-4), who play their next five straight at home.Middle Tennessee now heads to Oxford to play Ole Miss Wednesday. ' ' '