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Celebrities blast H&M over 'racist' ad
- January 10, 2018
I hope that this situation will serve as the wake up call that H&M and other companies need to get on track and become racially and culturally aware, as well as more diverse at every level. Canadian singer The Weeknd has vowed to never work with H&M again after the Swedish retailer faced accusations of racism over a children's jumper. (more...)
- January 10, 2018
I hope that this situation will serve as the wake up call that H&M and other companies need to get on track and become racially and culturally aware, as well as more diverse at every level. Canadian singer The Weeknd has vowed to never work with H&M again after the Swedish retailer faced accusations of racism over a children's jumper. (more...)
Virginia wins 7th straight by topping Syracuse
- January 10, 2018
Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim noted his defense was uneven. It's a bit unusual seeing Syracuse as such a large underdog and right or wrong I'm taking a the points... They needed no such instruction. But that's what it is. Frank Howard scored 18 points to lead the Orange (12-5, 1-3). He would finish with 18 points. (more...)
- January 10, 2018
Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim noted his defense was uneven. It's a bit unusual seeing Syracuse as such a large underdog and right or wrong I'm taking a the points... They needed no such instruction. But that's what it is. Frank Howard scored 18 points to lead the Orange (12-5, 1-3). He would finish with 18 points. (more...)
Arsenal 'Willing To Pay $37 Million Release Clause' For Alexis Sanchez Replacement
- January 10, 2018
While Wenger was quick to maintain no official bid has come from Manchester City , he refused to clarify whether or not he expected the former Barcelona striker to stay at the club. It also works in Arsenal's favour to attempt getting a deal over the line now rather than risk Pavon increasing the attention around him should he head to the 2018 FIFA World Cup with Argentina, for whom he's been capped on two occasions. (more...)
- January 10, 2018
While Wenger was quick to maintain no official bid has come from Manchester City , he refused to clarify whether or not he expected the former Barcelona striker to stay at the club. It also works in Arsenal's favour to attempt getting a deal over the line now rather than risk Pavon increasing the attention around him should he head to the 2018 FIFA World Cup with Argentina, for whom he's been capped on two occasions. (more...)
Young's strong 2nd half carries No. 9 Oklahoma
- January 10, 2018
The Sooners point guard shredded the No. 8 Red Raiders in a 75-65 Oklahoma victory in Norman on Tuesday night, continuing his mastery of the college game. Christian James had 15 points and Khadeem Lattin added 11 points, 8 rebounds and 7 blocks for the Sooners. "It just makes the other team think twice about going in the lane", Young said. (more...)
- January 10, 2018
The Sooners point guard shredded the No. 8 Red Raiders in a 75-65 Oklahoma victory in Norman on Tuesday night, continuing his mastery of the college game. Christian James had 15 points and Khadeem Lattin added 11 points, 8 rebounds and 7 blocks for the Sooners. "It just makes the other team think twice about going in the lane", Young said. (more...)
2 ejected in Heat's win at buzzer
- January 10, 2018
Miami had the ball on the sideline with a hair over three seconds left. Ellington said he considered shooting after catching the inbounds pass from Goran Dragic , but chose to drive along the baseline past Toronto's Pascal Siakam before laying the ball in off the glass. (more...)
- January 10, 2018
Miami had the ball on the sideline with a hair over three seconds left. Ellington said he considered shooting after catching the inbounds pass from Goran Dragic , but chose to drive along the baseline past Toronto's Pascal Siakam before laying the ball in off the glass. (more...)
Big week for surging Michigan, Purdue
- January 10, 2018
It's the way he's refined and remade himself from an abysmal 54.7 percent shooter as a freshman to an effective 78.5 percent shooter as a senior. Painter said it reminded him of Michigan's overtime win over Purdue in last year's Big Ten tournament, only this time luck was on the Boilermakers' side. (more...)
- January 10, 2018
It's the way he's refined and remade himself from an abysmal 54.7 percent shooter as a freshman to an effective 78.5 percent shooter as a senior. Painter said it reminded him of Michigan's overtime win over Purdue in last year's Big Ten tournament, only this time luck was on the Boilermakers' side. (more...)
Zach LaVine to make Bulls debut against Pistons
- January 10, 2018
Paxson also seemed to confirm that LaVine will be on a minutes restriction to start out. With elite athleticism, an effortless shooting stroke and burgeoning play-making abilities, many considered him the most promising player Chicago received in exchange for Butler on draft night last June. (more...)
- January 10, 2018
Paxson also seemed to confirm that LaVine will be on a minutes restriction to start out. With elite athleticism, an effortless shooting stroke and burgeoning play-making abilities, many considered him the most promising player Chicago received in exchange for Butler on draft night last June. (more...)
Sinn Fein suspend MP who posed with bread on Kingsmill massacre anniversary
- January 10, 2018
A Sinn Féin politician has apologised for posting a video showing him with a Kingsmill-branded loaf on his head on the anniversary of the Kingsmill massacre. Mr Kearney said Mr O Muilleoir had offered the party an explanation for the retweet. "However, given the seriousness of the issue, I have suspended Barry for a period of three months from the party and Barry accepts that as an appropriate response in relation to the tweet activity". (more...)
- January 10, 2018
A Sinn Féin politician has apologised for posting a video showing him with a Kingsmill-branded loaf on his head on the anniversary of the Kingsmill massacre. Mr Kearney said Mr O Muilleoir had offered the party an explanation for the retweet. "However, given the seriousness of the issue, I have suspended Barry for a period of three months from the party and Barry accepts that as an appropriate response in relation to the tweet activity". (more...)
Bills GM: 'Misunderstanding' of what was said during Incognito-Ngakoue exchange
- January 10, 2018
I know Richie is trying to reach out to the other young man that was involved. "I think there is a misunderstanding of what was said". On Monday, Ngakoue said it happened after a running play, but did not recall whether Incognito used the N-word, though there are other slurs or demeaning words he could have used. (more...)
- January 10, 2018
I know Richie is trying to reach out to the other young man that was involved. "I think there is a misunderstanding of what was said". On Monday, Ngakoue said it happened after a running play, but did not recall whether Incognito used the N-word, though there are other slurs or demeaning words he could have used. (more...)
Guardiola credits Bristol City: "They came here to play"
- January 10, 2018
They obviously respect them even more now. De Bruyne forced another decent save from Fielding on 25 minutes after a sloppy clearance fell to him on the edge of the box, as City looked for the breakthrough but the Robins, playing anything but 10 men behind the bal at that stagel, held firm. (more...)
- January 10, 2018
They obviously respect them even more now. De Bruyne forced another decent save from Fielding on 25 minutes after a sloppy clearance fell to him on the edge of the box, as City looked for the breakthrough but the Robins, playing anything but 10 men behind the bal at that stagel, held firm. (more...)
We let ourselves down with bat, that's for sure, says Virat Kohli
- January 10, 2018
He is going to be fantastic for India . "I knew the new ball would be key for us, if we could strike early we believed we could get through their batting line-up". Vernon Philander picked up career-best 6-42 in Indias second innings, and the visitors struggled in seaming conditions. The second Test will begin from January 13 at Centurion. (more...)
- January 10, 2018
He is going to be fantastic for India . "I knew the new ball would be key for us, if we could strike early we believed we could get through their batting line-up". Vernon Philander picked up career-best 6-42 in Indias second innings, and the visitors struggled in seaming conditions. The second Test will begin from January 13 at Centurion. (more...)
Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho: 'Liverpool worked hard to keep me'
- January 10, 2018
Pending a medical, Coutinho will be confirmed as a Barcelona player on Monday afternoon and he could make his debut as soon as Thursday, when Barca take on Celta Vigo in the second leg of their Copa del Rey tie. Even though coach Ernesto Valverde has successfully kept Barcelona winning after predictions of decline abounded following the unwanted departure of Neymar, Coutinho will greatly increase his options in a midfield that is still heavily reliant on Iniesta for its playmaking spark. (more...)
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- January 10, 2018
Pending a medical, Coutinho will be confirmed as a Barcelona player on Monday afternoon and he could make his debut as soon as Thursday, when Barca take on Celta Vigo in the second leg of their Copa del Rey tie. Even though coach Ernesto Valverde has successfully kept Barcelona winning after predictions of decline abounded following the unwanted departure of Neymar, Coutinho will greatly increase his options in a midfield that is still heavily reliant on Iniesta for its playmaking spark. (more...)
Lukaku refused new Everton contract because of "voodoo message"
- January 10, 2018
Farhad Moshiri revealed that Lukaku attended a meeting with his agent, Mino Raiola, to sign a £140,000-a-week deal on March 14 past year only to stun Everton with his reason for aborting the talks at the last minute. We offered him more than Chelsea offered. He was in LA (with Pogba) and he wouldn't come back. He said: "Suarez had to bite a few players [to leave]". (more...)
- January 10, 2018
Farhad Moshiri revealed that Lukaku attended a meeting with his agent, Mino Raiola, to sign a £140,000-a-week deal on March 14 past year only to stun Everton with his reason for aborting the talks at the last minute. We offered him more than Chelsea offered. He was in LA (with Pogba) and he wouldn't come back. He said: "Suarez had to bite a few players [to leave]". (more...)
Some protesters decry Trump ahead of title game
- January 10, 2018
Boos were heard along with cheers as Trump's motorcade pulled up to the stadium and then again during the ceremony, when the divisive politician appeared to forget the words to the national anthem. College football country is Trump country, and the presence of Southeastern Conference teams from Alabama and Georgia ― states that both went resoundingly for him ― made it a safe bet he'd face little jeering from fans. (more...)
- January 10, 2018
Boos were heard along with cheers as Trump's motorcade pulled up to the stadium and then again during the ceremony, when the divisive politician appeared to forget the words to the national anthem. College football country is Trump country, and the presence of Southeastern Conference teams from Alabama and Georgia ― states that both went resoundingly for him ― made it a safe bet he'd face little jeering from fans. (more...)
Tottenham boss reckons Harry Kane is more loyal than Philippe Coutinho
- January 10, 2018
As a result of his form, he has attracted interest from numerous elite clubs of world football including Spanish giants Real Madrid who reportedly see the England worldwide as a pefect replacement for Karim Benzema. Kane's urge for Tottenham to start winning trophies could make the FA Cup more of a priority this season, with it presenting a great chance to end a decade-long silverware drought with any shot at the Premier League title over. (more...)
- January 10, 2018
As a result of his form, he has attracted interest from numerous elite clubs of world football including Spanish giants Real Madrid who reportedly see the England worldwide as a pefect replacement for Karim Benzema. Kane's urge for Tottenham to start winning trophies could make the FA Cup more of a priority this season, with it presenting a great chance to end a decade-long silverware drought with any shot at the Premier League title over. (more...)
Jets cruise by Sabres, 7-4
- January 10, 2018
You trade really good chances for most of it and it's the first team that scores that takes advantage of it. "When I watch him out there as a center, it looks like his natural position". Buffalo falls to 10-24-9 and remain in the basement of the Eastern Conference. Laine has gone a season-high seven games without scoring a goal, but he's collected six assists during that span and isn't concerned about not finding the back of the net of late. (more...)
- January 10, 2018
You trade really good chances for most of it and it's the first team that scores that takes advantage of it. "When I watch him out there as a center, it looks like his natural position". Buffalo falls to 10-24-9 and remain in the basement of the Eastern Conference. Laine has gone a season-high seven games without scoring a goal, but he's collected six assists during that span and isn't concerned about not finding the back of the net of late. (more...)
Lynn ruled out of ODI series against England
- January 10, 2018
Lynn suffered the injury to his right calf while fielding during a Big Bash League match for Brisbane Heat at the Gabba on Friday (January 5). Other options could include Shaun Marsh, Usman Khawaja or Peter Handscomb, however all have recently spent time in and out of the side. (more...)
- January 10, 2018
Lynn suffered the injury to his right calf while fielding during a Big Bash League match for Brisbane Heat at the Gabba on Friday (January 5). Other options could include Shaun Marsh, Usman Khawaja or Peter Handscomb, however all have recently spent time in and out of the side. (more...)
Injury Update On Samoa Joe
- January 10, 2018
As Rick James previewed yesterday on Last Word on Pro Wrestling , the teams for the WWE Mixed Match Challenge are starting to get announced (with two more announced today) as we head into the final lead up week before the tournament begins, but as noted, there is one absent participant, in WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore . (more...)
- January 10, 2018
As Rick James previewed yesterday on Last Word on Pro Wrestling , the teams for the WWE Mixed Match Challenge are starting to get announced (with two more announced today) as we head into the final lead up week before the tournament begins, but as noted, there is one absent participant, in WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore . (more...)
Vikings to face Saints in NFC divisional playoff game
- January 10, 2018
The Saints also still had Adrian Peterson in their backfield then, before trading him to the Arizona Cardinals and clearing space for rookie Alvin Kamara to elevate his role next to Mark Ingram . The Vikings have the No. 1 defense in the National Football League in both yards allowed (275.9 per game) and points allowed (15.8 per game). And they're a solid, well-rounded offense led by second-team All-Pro receiver Adam Thielen , who torched the Saints for 157 yards in Week 1. (more...)
- January 10, 2018
The Saints also still had Adrian Peterson in their backfield then, before trading him to the Arizona Cardinals and clearing space for rookie Alvin Kamara to elevate his role next to Mark Ingram . The Vikings have the No. 1 defense in the National Football League in both yards allowed (275.9 per game) and points allowed (15.8 per game). And they're a solid, well-rounded offense led by second-team All-Pro receiver Adam Thielen , who torched the Saints for 157 yards in Week 1. (more...)
Packers Reportedly Name Pettine Defensive Coordinator
- January 10, 2018
Given the Browns' head coaching gig, he did about as well with his two seasons as any of the recent two-and-done guys: 10-22, one more win than current Vikings offensive coordinator (and Detroit Lions head-coaching candidate) Pat Shurmur. Pettine was sacked in Cleveland in 2015, but consistently his more talented defenses in Buffalo and NY were among the league's best. Green Bay needs a defensive turnaround after a 7-9 season. (more...)
- January 10, 2018
Given the Browns' head coaching gig, he did about as well with his two seasons as any of the recent two-and-done guys: 10-22, one more win than current Vikings offensive coordinator (and Detroit Lions head-coaching candidate) Pat Shurmur. Pettine was sacked in Cleveland in 2015, but consistently his more talented defenses in Buffalo and NY were among the league's best. Green Bay needs a defensive turnaround after a 7-9 season. (more...)
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