Burnley secured an immediate return to the Premier League as Sam Vokes’ goal earned a 1-0 victory over QPR on Monday.Having seen Brighton held by Derby earlier in the afternoon, Burnley knew that victory at Turf Moor would see them promoted with a game to spare.They were made to work hard for the points but got the decisive goal in the 61st minute when Vokes flicked David Jones free-kick into the far corner. Alejandro Faurlin almost denied Burnley when his long-range effort struck the post, but Sean Dyches side held out and will return to the Premier League after being relegated last year. Stephen Ward is mobbed by Burnley fans following promotion The win moves Burnley two points ahead of Middlesbrough and Brighton, with only one of them able to get into the automatic places as they meet at the Riverside live on Sky Sports on the final day. Dyche: Unbelievable season Burnley boss Sean Dyche savoured an unbelievable season. The Clarets promotion charge has been built on the back of a lengthy unbeaten run from Boxing Day which they stretched to 22 games against QPR, even though they were not at their best. Sam Vokes scored the winner as Burnley sealed promotion to the Premier League The visitors had the better chances in the first half as Matt Phillips and Junior Hoilett both tested Tom Heaton with low shots.Andre Gray was rarely involved at the other end and Burnleys only real opportunity of the first 45 minutes came when Cole Kpekawas soft clearance fell to Vokes, but his effort was blocked.Michael Petrasso almost latched on to a long ball over the top, only for Heaton to come out sharply to smother the chance. Vokes (obscured) celebrates scoring his sides goal Burnley looked brighter after the break and went close as Scott Arfields side-footed lob from outside the box went just past the far post.Gray then lifted the ball over Matt Ingram after turning Grant Hall, but his effort, with Vokes well placed in the middle, was off target.The breakthrough eventually arrived in the 61st minute when Jones curled in a free-kick from the right side of the box and Vokes headed into the far corner. Burnleys Andre Gray looks for a way past QPR defender Clint Hill While the stadium erupted in celebration, QPR almost spoiled the party when Faurlins sweetly-struck effort in the 69th minute hit the outside of the post.However, otherwise the visitors rarely threatened in the closing stages and it was Burnley who went closest to scoring again as Ingram made a sharp save to deny Arfield and Vokes headed into the net after the whistle had gone for a foul. Pat Connaughton Jersey . Listen to the game live on TSN Radio 1050 at 7pm et. The Raptors traded Rudy Gay, Quincy Acy and Aaron Gray to the Sacramento Kings on Monday, in exchange for Greivis Vasquez, John Salmons, Patrick Patterson and Chuck Hayes. Pau Gasol Bucks Jersey . -- In a span of seven Washington Redskins offensive plays, Justin Tuck sacked Robert Griffin III four times. https://www.bucksrookiesshop.com/Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar-City-Edition-Jersey/ . Once again Jordan Cieciwa (@FitCityJordan) and I (@LynchOnSports) go head to head in our picks. Last weekend at UFC Fight Night 32 my #TeamLynch got the best of #TeamJC by a score of 9-6. Let us know which side youre on for UFC 167 use the hashtag #TeamLynch or #TeamJC on Twitter. Glenn Robinson Bucks Jersey . Here are his mid-season NBA awards. MVP: (KEVIN DURANT-Thunder) - Has been sensational this season and more importantly, the most consistent player in the league. Considering that his team has been without star guard Russell Westbrook and with the free agent departure of sharpshooter Kevin Martin, hes had to carry the majority of the load to not only keep his team afloat but more importantly, at an elite level. Pat Connaughton Bucks Jersey . 8 Iowa State on Saturday, sending the Cyclones to their third consecutive loss. The Longhorns (14-4, 3-2) got their biggest win of the season with their third in the row in the Big 12. CINCINNATI, Ohio -- The Cleveland Indians have placed closer Chris Perez on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder soreness, one day after he left their game at Boston in the ninth inning. Cleveland recalled left-hander Nick Hagadone from Triple-A Columbus. He joined the Indians in Cincinnati, where they were scheduled to open a two-game series Monday. PPerez is 2-1 with a 4.dddddddddddd32 ERA and six saves in 16 2-3 innings over 17 appearances. He was scheduled to be examined and have an MRI in Cleveland on Monday. This is his first trip to the DL in more than four seasons. Hagadone has a 7.20 ERA in 10 innings over 13 combined appearances in his first two stints with the Indians this season. ' ' '
