Sports
Turan ends Barca nightmare with loan switch to Turkey
- January 13, 2018
Basaksehir have risen rapidly over the last two seasons to rival the established Istanbul triumvirate of Besiktas, Fenerbahce and Galatasaray . Barca's club-record purchase of Philippe Coutinho further diminished his chances of regular first-team football and Arda opted for a return to Turkey, having previously won the domestic title in his home country during his time at Galatasaray. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
Basaksehir have risen rapidly over the last two seasons to rival the established Istanbul triumvirate of Besiktas, Fenerbahce and Galatasaray . Barca's club-record purchase of Philippe Coutinho further diminished his chances of regular first-team football and Arda opted for a return to Turkey, having previously won the domestic title in his home country during his time at Galatasaray. (more...)
Quique Sanchez Flores rejects Stoke move from Espanyol
- January 13, 2018
Flores' one season in English football to date saw him guide Watford to a 13th-placed Premier League finish in 2015-16, with the Hornets also reaching the FA Cup semi-finals. And the fact is that the players do not want to leave, and the coach continues. The Spaniard had a €4m release clause in his contract which Stoke were more than willing to pay to secure the former Atletico Madrid and Valencia boss ahead of second choice Martin O'Neill, who must now return to Dublin to negotiate a ... (more...)
- January 13, 2018
Flores' one season in English football to date saw him guide Watford to a 13th-placed Premier League finish in 2015-16, with the Hornets also reaching the FA Cup semi-finals. And the fact is that the players do not want to leave, and the coach continues. The Spaniard had a €4m release clause in his contract which Stoke were more than willing to pay to secure the former Atletico Madrid and Valencia boss ahead of second choice Martin O'Neill, who must now return to Dublin to negotiate a ... (more...)
West Brom Midfielder Jake Livermore Won't Face Disciplinary Action for Confronting Fan
- January 13, 2018
Livermore became embroiled in a row with a spectator after being substituted in West Brom's 2-1 defeat at the London Stadium last week. However, sources have told ESPN FC that the decision to remind Livermore of his responsibilities was taken in order to ensure that the player was aware of the potential risks to his personal safety by confronting supporters. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
Livermore became embroiled in a row with a spectator after being substituted in West Brom's 2-1 defeat at the London Stadium last week. However, sources have told ESPN FC that the decision to remind Livermore of his responsibilities was taken in order to ensure that the player was aware of the potential risks to his personal safety by confronting supporters. (more...)
Atwal determined to win EurAsia Cup
- January 13, 2018
Casey, who played on winning teams in both 2004 and 2006, is determined to boost his chances of making a Ryder Cup return in Paris by putting on a strong show in a team that also includes Henrik Stenson and Tommy Fleetwood. Noren is joined by the likes of reigning Race to Dubai victor Tommy Fleetwood, former Open champion Henrik Stenson, Tyrrell Hatton, Paul Casey and Rafa Cabrera-Bello in a formidable European team that will present their Asian counterparts with a stiff challenge. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
Casey, who played on winning teams in both 2004 and 2006, is determined to boost his chances of making a Ryder Cup return in Paris by putting on a strong show in a team that also includes Henrik Stenson and Tommy Fleetwood. Noren is joined by the likes of reigning Race to Dubai victor Tommy Fleetwood, former Open champion Henrik Stenson, Tyrrell Hatton, Paul Casey and Rafa Cabrera-Bello in a formidable European team that will present their Asian counterparts with a stiff challenge. (more...)
Bjelica, Towns ignite late rally in Timberwolves win
- January 13, 2018
Karl-Anthony Towns fell one assist shy of his second career triple-double, scoring 23 points and grabbing 15 rebounds in the Minnesota Timberwolves' 118-108 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night. After impressive wins against New Orleans, Cleveland and Oklahoma City to start a five-game homestand, the Timberwolves had to work against the struggling Knicks. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
Karl-Anthony Towns fell one assist shy of his second career triple-double, scoring 23 points and grabbing 15 rebounds in the Minnesota Timberwolves' 118-108 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night. After impressive wins against New Orleans, Cleveland and Oklahoma City to start a five-game homestand, the Timberwolves had to work against the struggling Knicks. (more...)
Duclair trade about finding 'coachable' players — Coyotes' GM Chayka
- January 13, 2018
The Arizona Coyotes have traded forward Anthony Duclair and defenceman Adam Clendening to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for forwards Richard Panik , and Laurent Dauphin . "Some of them are readily apparent". It's hard to play if you don't have the quickness and speed. "The way the game is today, I don't think you can look backward at what was with a contract", Bowman said. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
The Arizona Coyotes have traded forward Anthony Duclair and defenceman Adam Clendening to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for forwards Richard Panik , and Laurent Dauphin . "Some of them are readily apparent". It's hard to play if you don't have the quickness and speed. "The way the game is today, I don't think you can look backward at what was with a contract", Bowman said. (more...)
David Moyes ready to sell Javier Hernandez this month
- January 13, 2018
The 28-year old Ghanaian moved to the London side in 2016 for a then record fee of £20.6m, on the back of a successful debut season in the Premier League with Swansea where he scored 12 goals. Moyes has seemingly already identified a new striker, withSky Sports reporting that Russian Federation captain Fyodor Smolov is keen on a move to West Ham and the deal could be done this month. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
The 28-year old Ghanaian moved to the London side in 2016 for a then record fee of £20.6m, on the back of a successful debut season in the Premier League with Swansea where he scored 12 goals. Moyes has seemingly already identified a new striker, withSky Sports reporting that Russian Federation captain Fyodor Smolov is keen on a move to West Ham and the deal could be done this month. (more...)
Norman North's Drake Stoops Will Walk On at Oklahoma
- January 13, 2018
The twin son of retired Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops announced Friday morning that he has committed to join the Sooners he grew up around next season. The Sooners accepted a commitment from the 2018 prospect as a preferred-walk-on, which guarantees a spot on the roster but not a scholarship. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
The twin son of retired Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops announced Friday morning that he has committed to join the Sooners he grew up around next season. The Sooners accepted a commitment from the 2018 prospect as a preferred-walk-on, which guarantees a spot on the roster but not a scholarship. (more...)
Pacers defenders clear lane for LeBron James
- January 13, 2018
But Cleveland apparently rediscovered its form overnight, as the three-time defending Eastern Conference champions dominated the first quarter on Friday. Love now has 7,007 career rebounds. Stephenson tied it with a 3-pointer at 74-all late in the third. He finished 2 for 15 and went 0 for 6 from 3-point range. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
But Cleveland apparently rediscovered its form overnight, as the three-time defending Eastern Conference champions dominated the first quarter on Friday. Love now has 7,007 career rebounds. Stephenson tied it with a 3-pointer at 74-all late in the third. He finished 2 for 15 and went 0 for 6 from 3-point range. (more...)
Guillem Balague: Liverpool want Naby Keita in January
- January 13, 2018
If the club is able to bring in Keita now or is forced to wait until the summer they could be a far better club than they were before and Klopp will finally have the team he needs to compete for the title. It's normal, he must have his head somewhere else. Keita's job is to play football. Balague continued , "Look at Mbappe for instance". Liverpool agreed a deal with Leipzig in August of a year ago worth £66.4m (€75m) for Keita to come to Anfield on July 1, 2018. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
If the club is able to bring in Keita now or is forced to wait until the summer they could be a far better club than they were before and Klopp will finally have the team he needs to compete for the title. It's normal, he must have his head somewhere else. Keita's job is to play football. Balague continued , "Look at Mbappe for instance". Liverpool agreed a deal with Leipzig in August of a year ago worth £66.4m (€75m) for Keita to come to Anfield on July 1, 2018. (more...)
Toronto Raptors give Cavaliers a taste of their own medicine
- January 13, 2018
James had 27 points, 11 assists, eight rebounds and was called for a technical foul after reacting to Stephenson's jab by shoving him in the chest. Somehow you can lead the team in points and have a quiet night of sorts, but that's how Collison's season has been. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
James had 27 points, 11 assists, eight rebounds and was called for a technical foul after reacting to Stephenson's jab by shoving him in the chest. Somehow you can lead the team in points and have a quiet night of sorts, but that's how Collison's season has been. (more...)
Whittaker withdraws from Perth's UFC 221
- January 13, 2018
UFC officials told ESPN that Whittaker will face the victor in a unification bout. " I've been ruled medically unable to compete and wont be able to defend on home soil". 33-year-old Rockhold, meanwhile, defeated Branch via TKO back in September. The switch is yet another unusual turn in the UFC's middleweight division. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
UFC officials told ESPN that Whittaker will face the victor in a unification bout. " I've been ruled medically unable to compete and wont be able to defend on home soil". 33-year-old Rockhold, meanwhile, defeated Branch via TKO back in September. The switch is yet another unusual turn in the UFC's middleweight division. (more...)
Tom Brady's a Legend, but New England Is 'Garoppolonoid'
- January 13, 2018
Tom Brady won't see Alex Smith and the Kansas City Chiefs that smoked his New England Patriots to open the season . But what would be the challenge in that? Davis flew all the way from Anchorage, Alaska, to be at the AFC divisional game Saturday night. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
Tom Brady won't see Alex Smith and the Kansas City Chiefs that smoked his New England Patriots to open the season . But what would be the challenge in that? Davis flew all the way from Anchorage, Alaska, to be at the AFC divisional game Saturday night. (more...)
Spurs will keep Kane and Alli this summer
- January 13, 2018
Former Tottenham manager Bill Nicholson's ashes - as well as those of Darkie, his wife - have been buried under the pitch at Spurs' new White Hart Lane stadium . Spurs may well be able to persuade Kane that he can achieve all of his ambitions with them, but even the man himself has spoken recently of the need for the club to win trophies now. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
Former Tottenham manager Bill Nicholson's ashes - as well as those of Darkie, his wife - have been buried under the pitch at Spurs' new White Hart Lane stadium . Spurs may well be able to persuade Kane that he can achieve all of his ambitions with them, but even the man himself has spoken recently of the need for the club to win trophies now. (more...)
NBC Olympics Pushing 4K HDR for Winter Olympics
- January 13, 2018
It will be the first time VR content is produced for the winter games, and the first time any VR Olympics content will stream live. "We would have two to three North Korean players substituting during matches", he said. The decision has also been backed by Korea's neighbors and the global community. "So maybe I want to watch half-pipe from under or beside or left or right or I want to see what they look like when they're preparing for that jump, and I have the freedom to choose that camera ... (more...)
- January 13, 2018
It will be the first time VR content is produced for the winter games, and the first time any VR Olympics content will stream live. "We would have two to three North Korean players substituting during matches", he said. The decision has also been backed by Korea's neighbors and the global community. "So maybe I want to watch half-pipe from under or beside or left or right or I want to see what they look like when they're preparing for that jump, and I have the freedom to choose that camera ... (more...)
Dominic Thiem an Australian Open doubt after Kooyong Classic withdrawal
- January 13, 2018
The Serb, who wore a compression sleeve on his right arm to protect his elbow, said after the match: "I feel great, I was eager to get onto the court". "I'll take whatever I can - one or two matches here will be good preparation". "Obviously, I'm very, very happy with the way it went today, but I don't want to say it's 100 percent". (more...)
- January 13, 2018
The Serb, who wore a compression sleeve on his right arm to protect his elbow, said after the match: "I feel great, I was eager to get onto the court". "I'll take whatever I can - one or two matches here will be good preparation". "Obviously, I'm very, very happy with the way it went today, but I don't want to say it's 100 percent". (more...)
Walker proposes youth-prison reform; would close Lincoln Hills
- January 13, 2018
Litscher said the regional facilities will accommodate the inmate population. While smaller than the hundreds that the facilities can now hold, Jeffery Roman says the plans would still house too many youth in one facility. Many key details are yet to be determined, however, including how education programs would be provided to the inmates and whether converting the Irma campus into an adult facility would require the approval of Lincoln County officials. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
Litscher said the regional facilities will accommodate the inmate population. While smaller than the hundreds that the facilities can now hold, Jeffery Roman says the plans would still house too many youth in one facility. Many key details are yet to be determined, however, including how education programs would be provided to the inmates and whether converting the Irma campus into an adult facility would require the approval of Lincoln County officials. (more...)
Duke backup C Bolden out for game vs. Pitt
- January 13, 2018
Senior captain Grayson Allen will have to rally a struggling defense and get his shot back on track. The Blue Devils have split two games at Petersen Events Center . Against Pitt, freshman guard Jordan Goldwire and sophomore forward Jack White also played at least 13 minutes. Pitt never found its rhythm on offense. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
Senior captain Grayson Allen will have to rally a struggling defense and get his shot back on track. The Blue Devils have split two games at Petersen Events Center . Against Pitt, freshman guard Jordan Goldwire and sophomore forward Jack White also played at least 13 minutes. Pitt never found its rhythm on offense. (more...)
Claressa Shields Dominates Tori Nelson in ShoBox Main Event
- January 13, 2018
The fight ended with a strong left hand from the champion. Crutchfield said he thought Nelson was ready to quit but instead the challenger responded with perhaps her best round of the fight before getting staggered by Shields just before the bell. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
The fight ended with a strong left hand from the champion. Crutchfield said he thought Nelson was ready to quit but instead the challenger responded with perhaps her best round of the fight before getting staggered by Shields just before the bell. (more...)
India decides to do away with last page of passports
- January 13, 2018
If the Ministry says yes to the plan, then the changes may be applicable from next series onwards and the current passports will remain valid, reported HT. After consulting the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regarding compatibility of passport booklets minus the address and parents' names printed on the last page, with Machine Readable Travel Documents, the MEA concluded that, "the last page of the passport and other travel documents issued under the Passports Act, 1967 and ... (more...)
- January 13, 2018
If the Ministry says yes to the plan, then the changes may be applicable from next series onwards and the current passports will remain valid, reported HT. After consulting the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regarding compatibility of passport booklets minus the address and parents' names printed on the last page, with Machine Readable Travel Documents, the MEA concluded that, "the last page of the passport and other travel documents issued under the Passports Act, 1967 and ... (more...)
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