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Ron Rivera signs two-year extension to coach Panthers through 2020
- January 06, 2018
Rapoport also reported Rivera's extension would be the first significant move for new Panthers chief operating officer Tina Becker, who took over day-to-day operations of the franchise December 18. Rivera started as the Panthers' coach in 2011 and has led the team to a Super Bowl appearance, an NFC Championship and three NFC South tittles. Rivera is now signed through 2018. (more...)
- January 06, 2018
Rapoport also reported Rivera's extension would be the first significant move for new Panthers chief operating officer Tina Becker, who took over day-to-day operations of the franchise December 18. Rivera started as the Panthers' coach in 2011 and has led the team to a Super Bowl appearance, an NFC Championship and three NFC South tittles. Rivera is now signed through 2018. (more...)
North Korea 'Likely' To Join Winter Games, Says IOC Official
- January 06, 2018
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un offered to send a delegation to the Olympics in Pyeongchang in a New Year's speech. They come just one month before the February 9 opening ceremony for the Winter Games. But the new year has witnessed a marked softening of tone. The reports on Olympic participation also come after South Korea and the United States announced they would postpone joint military exercises that rile North Korea. (more...)
- January 06, 2018
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un offered to send a delegation to the Olympics in Pyeongchang in a New Year's speech. They come just one month before the February 9 opening ceremony for the Winter Games. But the new year has witnessed a marked softening of tone. The reports on Olympic participation also come after South Korea and the United States announced they would postpone joint military exercises that rile North Korea. (more...)
Bayern Munich's Arturo Vidal won't be sold to Chelsea - Jupp Heynckes
- January 06, 2018
When Heynckes was asked by reporters about the rumoured Vidal interest, he said: "There is no contact between Chelsea and Bayern". He said: 'Arturo is a fantastic player, I have a great respect for Arturo, and we spent many years in Juventus together. (more...)
- January 06, 2018
When Heynckes was asked by reporters about the rumoured Vidal interest, he said: "There is no contact between Chelsea and Bayern". He said: 'Arturo is a fantastic player, I have a great respect for Arturo, and we spent many years in Juventus together. (more...)
Steyn sent for scans on bruised heel
- January 06, 2018
Steyn left the field just before the tea break. He couldn't complete his 18th over and was limping slightly as he headed to the dressing rooms at Newlands. Steyn marked his first appearance in the longest format since November 2016 with the wicket of Shikhar Dhawan on day one and trapped Wriddhiman Saha lbw for a duck on Saturday. (more...)
- January 06, 2018
Steyn left the field just before the tea break. He couldn't complete his 18th over and was limping slightly as he headed to the dressing rooms at Newlands. Steyn marked his first appearance in the longest format since November 2016 with the wicket of Shikhar Dhawan on day one and trapped Wriddhiman Saha lbw for a duck on Saturday. (more...)
Jose Mourinho apologises to Henrikh Mkhitaryan for half-time substitution
- January 06, 2018
Unfair", he said . And Mourinho, speaking after the game, noted that the 25-year-old's strike ensured his players would enjoy some time in the Dubai sun next week. Mourinho's decision may have proven to be the correct call on balance but he says Mkhitaryan didn't deserve to be hauled off at the break regardless. (more...)
- January 06, 2018
Unfair", he said . And Mourinho, speaking after the game, noted that the 25-year-old's strike ensured his players would enjoy some time in the Dubai sun next week. Mourinho's decision may have proven to be the correct call on balance but he says Mkhitaryan didn't deserve to be hauled off at the break regardless. (more...)
Cilic crashes out of Maharashtra Open
- January 06, 2018
The South African, the tallest finalist in a Grand Slam when he finished runners up at the 2017 US Open, had served well till that game. Simon had knocked out defending champion and third seed Roberto Bautista Agut before shocking top seed and world number six Marin Cilic en route the final. (more...)
- January 06, 2018
The South African, the tallest finalist in a Grand Slam when he finished runners up at the 2017 US Open, had served well till that game. Simon had knocked out defending champion and third seed Roberto Bautista Agut before shocking top seed and world number six Marin Cilic en route the final. (more...)
IPL 2018: 10 stars who were snubbed by franchises during player retention
- January 06, 2018
India captain Virat Kohli was retained by RCB for an agreed upon price of Rs. 17 crore, which is the amount that will be deducted from the franchise's salary purse of Rs. Raina, meanwhile, said that he missed the Chepauk crowd over the last two years. The right to match will come into effect during the auction. He was first part of the franchise from 2008 to 2013 before returning in 2015 following a season with the Mumbai Indians . (more...)
- January 06, 2018
India captain Virat Kohli was retained by RCB for an agreed upon price of Rs. 17 crore, which is the amount that will be deducted from the franchise's salary purse of Rs. Raina, meanwhile, said that he missed the Chepauk crowd over the last two years. The right to match will come into effect during the auction. He was first part of the franchise from 2008 to 2013 before returning in 2015 following a season with the Mumbai Indians . (more...)
Jack Wilshere attributes "fitter, sharper" state to brand new diet
- January 06, 2018
Arsene Wenger has repeatedly stated that he will sit down to discuss terms once the frantic Christmas fixtures are out of the way. Speaking to Sky Sports after a meeting with the Blues, in which he scored, Wilshere said on his contract situation: "No progress there". (more...)
- January 06, 2018
Arsene Wenger has repeatedly stated that he will sit down to discuss terms once the frantic Christmas fixtures are out of the way. Speaking to Sky Sports after a meeting with the Blues, in which he scored, Wilshere said on his contract situation: "No progress there". (more...)
NFL Wild Card Preview: Titans at Chiefs
- January 06, 2018
Bouye, who teamed up with 2016 first-round pick Jalen Ramsey to form a Pro Bowl cornerback tandem. Coach Andy Reid gave up play-calling duties during a four-game skid, and the Chiefs finished 4-0. The final numbers for the National Football League regular season are in, and television ratings were down, sharply, for the second straight season, with a 9.7% decrease in viewership in 2017 after an 8% drop in 2016. (more...)
- January 06, 2018
Bouye, who teamed up with 2016 first-round pick Jalen Ramsey to form a Pro Bowl cornerback tandem. Coach Andy Reid gave up play-calling duties during a four-game skid, and the Chiefs finished 4-0. The final numbers for the National Football League regular season are in, and television ratings were down, sharply, for the second straight season, with a 9.7% decrease in viewership in 2017 after an 8% drop in 2016. (more...)
Australian Open: Sadly, I am still not ready, says Andy Murray
- January 06, 2018
Murray had been due to face Ryan Harrison in the second round in Brisbane , but instead his withdrawal leaves his readiness to play at the opening major of the year looking questionable. "Personally, I also know that Andy loves tennis and would do anything to play". The 36-year-old American won her 23rd grand slam singles title at Melbourne Park last year before taking time off to give birth to a daughter. (more...)
- January 06, 2018
Murray had been due to face Ryan Harrison in the second round in Brisbane , but instead his withdrawal leaves his readiness to play at the opening major of the year looking questionable. "Personally, I also know that Andy loves tennis and would do anything to play". The 36-year-old American won her 23rd grand slam singles title at Melbourne Park last year before taking time off to give birth to a daughter. (more...)
Wozniacki, Goerges to meet in ASB Classic final
- January 06, 2018
Wozniacki held a 5-1 lead in the first set before Vickery stormed back to 5-4. "I felt a little exhausted going into the second match and then I played really well, started well, and I was like, this is going to be a good day at the office - and all of a sudden it's like, I'm starting to get a little more exhausted", Wozniacki said. (more...)
- January 06, 2018
Wozniacki held a 5-1 lead in the first set before Vickery stormed back to 5-4. "I felt a little exhausted going into the second match and then I played really well, started well, and I was like, this is going to be a good day at the office - and all of a sudden it's like, I'm starting to get a little more exhausted", Wozniacki said. (more...)
Tiger Woods commits to Farmers Insurance Open, Genesis Open
- January 06, 2018
Woods, who turned 42 on December 30, made a promising return at the Hero World Challenge after 10 months out following his most recent back surgery. Woods missed the cut at Torrey Pines past year, one tournament before he withdrew from the Omega Dubai Desert Classic with a back injury. "To be able to play in an event that I used to come to as an amateur is a dream come true", Woods said. (more...)
- January 06, 2018
Woods, who turned 42 on December 30, made a promising return at the Hero World Challenge after 10 months out following his most recent back surgery. Woods missed the cut at Torrey Pines past year, one tournament before he withdrew from the Omega Dubai Desert Classic with a back injury. "To be able to play in an event that I used to come to as an amateur is a dream come true", Woods said. (more...)
West Ham 2-1 West Brom: Big Andy leads comeback win
- January 06, 2018
West Brom said in a statement released Wednesday that Livermore had shrugged off general abuse from West Ham supporters, but that "he acknowledges that he moved to confront one spectator who chose to make a comment about the death of his infant son". (more...)
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- January 06, 2018
West Brom said in a statement released Wednesday that Livermore had shrugged off general abuse from West Ham supporters, but that "he acknowledges that he moved to confront one spectator who chose to make a comment about the death of his infant son". (more...)
Dube scores as Canada wins world junior
- January 06, 2018
That was the first time the US won a medal at the World Juniors. Although she said she and her husband Gary are good planners, the demands of preparing for the tournament was a strain. After a rather boring opening 20 minutes, the USA found itself on the penalty kill. The U.S. could not convert on its first four power plays while allowing the two shorthanded goals. (more...)
- January 06, 2018
That was the first time the US won a medal at the World Juniors. Although she said she and her husband Gary are good planners, the demands of preparing for the tournament was a strain. After a rather boring opening 20 minutes, the USA found itself on the penalty kill. The U.S. could not convert on its first four power plays while allowing the two shorthanded goals. (more...)
Crane shows promise but Khawaja and Australia dominate
- January 06, 2018
Crane, who took five wickets bowling for New South Wales in a domestic Sheffield Shield match at the Sydney Cricket Ground a year ago, takes encouragement from Warne's one for 150 on his Test debut against India at the SCG in 1992. (more...)
- January 06, 2018
Crane, who took five wickets bowling for New South Wales in a domestic Sheffield Shield match at the Sydney Cricket Ground a year ago, takes encouragement from Warne's one for 150 on his Test debut against India at the SCG in 1992. (more...)
Buckeye Partners (NYSE:BPL) Loses Buy Rating
- January 06, 2018
It has underperformed by 45.87% the S&P500. Global Thematic Partners Llc decreased Jpmorgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM) stake by 174,137 shares to 596,174 valued at $56.94 million in 2017Q3. Buckeye Partners, L.P. has a consensus outperform rating from 14 Wall Street analysts, and the number of shares now sold short amount to at least 1.57% of shares outstanding. (more...)
- January 06, 2018
It has underperformed by 45.87% the S&P500. Global Thematic Partners Llc decreased Jpmorgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM) stake by 174,137 shares to 596,174 valued at $56.94 million in 2017Q3. Buckeye Partners, L.P. has a consensus outperform rating from 14 Wall Street analysts, and the number of shares now sold short amount to at least 1.57% of shares outstanding. (more...)
Celtic sign Lewis Morgan from St Mirren
- January 06, 2018
It was a weight off my shoulders because the last two years there were pretty much pointless. "I never really look too far in the future so at that time I probably wasn't thinking I'd be here one day", he said. "The younger boys are grounded there". "That was really important for us so I am delighted and grateful that that is the case". He is not one who has burst on the scene and got the move through fortune. (more...)
- January 06, 2018
It was a weight off my shoulders because the last two years there were pretty much pointless. "I never really look too far in the future so at that time I probably wasn't thinking I'd be here one day", he said. "The younger boys are grounded there". "That was really important for us so I am delighted and grateful that that is the case". He is not one who has burst on the scene and got the move through fortune. (more...)
Stephen Curry Sinks Mavericks With Devastating Late Game Triple
- January 06, 2018
The Clippers' worldwide guard played only nine minutes on Thursday before leaving the game with plantar fasciitis, and it doesn't really appear if that will make him healthy for future games. Then, a little later on, National Basketball Association on TNT showed a slow-mo replay and Harlan marveled at the bracelet on the singer's arm, while Reggie Miller casually let everyone know that Usher texted him with a message for his broadcast partner. (more...)
- January 06, 2018
The Clippers' worldwide guard played only nine minutes on Thursday before leaving the game with plantar fasciitis, and it doesn't really appear if that will make him healthy for future games. Then, a little later on, National Basketball Association on TNT showed a slow-mo replay and Harlan marveled at the bracelet on the singer's arm, while Reggie Miller casually let everyone know that Usher texted him with a message for his broadcast partner. (more...)
Bradie Tennell Wins Her First US Figure Skating Title
- January 06, 2018
This is about my journey and that decision hasn't been made yet, so there is always that chance that I will be skipped over again. But they telegraphed what they were going to do in the short program by giving Wagner worse scores than worldwide judges gave her at two Grand Prix events this season - again, something that just never happens in figure skating. (more...)
- January 06, 2018
This is about my journey and that decision hasn't been made yet, so there is always that chance that I will be skipped over again. But they telegraphed what they were going to do in the short program by giving Wagner worse scores than worldwide judges gave her at two Grand Prix events this season - again, something that just never happens in figure skating. (more...)
South Africa hit back after Bhuvneshwar show
- January 06, 2018
This is part of the game and there will be other opportunities as well to take five-wicket hauls. Bhuvneshwar, however, is not aggrieved and he rather backed the slip fielders who haven't been living up to expectations lately. The De Villiers-Du Plessis partnership was followed by a sixth wicket stand of 60 off 54 balls from Quinton de Kock and Philander, and there were useful contributions from the tailenders."Those runs down the order in tough conditions were vital", said Benkenstein. (more...)
- January 06, 2018
This is part of the game and there will be other opportunities as well to take five-wicket hauls. Bhuvneshwar, however, is not aggrieved and he rather backed the slip fielders who haven't been living up to expectations lately. The De Villiers-Du Plessis partnership was followed by a sixth wicket stand of 60 off 54 balls from Quinton de Kock and Philander, and there were useful contributions from the tailenders."Those runs down the order in tough conditions were vital", said Benkenstein. (more...)
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