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Three takeaways from Seahawks' win over Cowboys
- January 18, 2018
During the first three games of Elliott's six-game suspension, the offense in Dallas looked lost. "We love to silence the doubters". But if the Seahawks beat Arizona at home and get the victory from the Panthers, then they will be the NFC's No. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
During the first three games of Elliott's six-game suspension, the offense in Dallas looked lost. "We love to silence the doubters". But if the Seahawks beat Arizona at home and get the victory from the Panthers, then they will be the NFC's No. (more...)
Novak Djokovic, Maria Sharapova are sharp in comebacks
- January 18, 2018
Those are issues that have surfaced in the past in men's tennis. According to the Daily Mail , the Serbian asked all non-players to leave the room so he could talk to his peers about advocating for a breakaway players union to act as a separate entity to the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). (more...)
- January 18, 2018
Those are issues that have surfaced in the past in men's tennis. According to the Daily Mail , the Serbian asked all non-players to leave the room so he could talk to his peers about advocating for a breakaway players union to act as a separate entity to the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). (more...)
HIGHLIGHTS: Hot start propels No. 3 Purdue past Wisconsin
- January 18, 2018
Purdue has captured 19 consecutive home games. When the Badgers doubled, Purdue (18-2, 7-0 Big Ten) made them pay. The key: Not complicating things. "We could lose every game from here on out and we'd be nothing". Brad Davison is adding 12.1 points per contest. Buffalo 95, N. IL 67: Nick Perkins matched his season high with 26 points on 10-for-15 shooting and added six rebounds to lead the Bulls past the Huskies in Buffalo, their sixth straight victory. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
Purdue has captured 19 consecutive home games. When the Badgers doubled, Purdue (18-2, 7-0 Big Ten) made them pay. The key: Not complicating things. "We could lose every game from here on out and we'd be nothing". Brad Davison is adding 12.1 points per contest. Buffalo 95, N. IL 67: Nick Perkins matched his season high with 26 points on 10-for-15 shooting and added six rebounds to lead the Bulls past the Huskies in Buffalo, their sixth straight victory. (more...)
Warriors' Jordan Bell Leaves Game In Wheelchair After Scary Leg Injury
- January 18, 2018
Bell tried to walk off the court on his own power, but was in such pain that he needed to get in a wheelchair. Plenty of Bulls fans remain incredulous Chicago traded its draft pick instead of selecting a player such as Bell, who has averaged 5.2 points on 66.4 percent shooting and 4.0 rebounds in 14.8 minutes per game. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
Bell tried to walk off the court on his own power, but was in such pain that he needed to get in a wheelchair. Plenty of Bulls fans remain incredulous Chicago traded its draft pick instead of selecting a player such as Bell, who has averaged 5.2 points on 66.4 percent shooting and 4.0 rebounds in 14.8 minutes per game. (more...)
Dijon spread thin by Neymar and PSG
- January 18, 2018
Six minutes later Edinson Cavani drew level with Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the Parisians' all-time scoring charts by notching his 156th goal for the club. Then controversy struck in the 83rd minute when PSG were awarded a penalty. Four minutes later, Mbappe was set up by Neymar and the French worldwide scored PSG's seventh goal with a left-foot shot and Neymar rubbed salt in the visitors' wounds when he converted an 83rd-minute penalty. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
Six minutes later Edinson Cavani drew level with Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the Parisians' all-time scoring charts by notching his 156th goal for the club. Then controversy struck in the 83rd minute when PSG were awarded a penalty. Four minutes later, Mbappe was set up by Neymar and the French worldwide scored PSG's seventh goal with a left-foot shot and Neymar rubbed salt in the visitors' wounds when he converted an 83rd-minute penalty. (more...)
Clement wings his way out of Swansea
- January 18, 2018
Swansea has lost all but two of its last 10 league games and is four points from safety. Leon Britton will take charge of Swansea City against Crystal Palace this weekend in the wake of Paul Clement's departure, the club have announced. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
Swansea has lost all but two of its last 10 league games and is four points from safety. Leon Britton will take charge of Swansea City against Crystal Palace this weekend in the wake of Paul Clement's departure, the club have announced. (more...)
35% of voters give Trump an F for first year
- January 18, 2018
That's according to polling by Gallup, which shows Trump has averaged just a 39 percent approval rating since his inauguration. 38 percent of Black Americans also believe there are very strong racial conflicts between white and Black citizens in the US, compared to 21 percent of whites. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
That's according to polling by Gallup, which shows Trump has averaged just a 39 percent approval rating since his inauguration. 38 percent of Black Americans also believe there are very strong racial conflicts between white and Black citizens in the US, compared to 21 percent of whites. (more...)
Eddie Jones extends England contract
- January 18, 2018
Jones' success has been clear to see and the trajectory of England rugby is rapidly spearheading towards the standards of the All Blacks, and both the RFU and Jones are clearly desperate to make sure this is not lost. RFU officials have learned from the bitter disappointment of the last World Cup to ensure they are not saddled with any costly severance packages arising from sacking a coaching team. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
Jones' success has been clear to see and the trajectory of England rugby is rapidly spearheading towards the standards of the All Blacks, and both the RFU and Jones are clearly desperate to make sure this is not lost. RFU officials have learned from the bitter disappointment of the last World Cup to ensure they are not saddled with any costly severance packages arising from sacking a coaching team. (more...)
New England Patriots QB reportedly jammed throwing hand in practice
- January 18, 2018
Patriots QB Tom Brady was limited during practice today with a right-hand injury. Brady has been on and off the Patriots' injury report throughout the regular season with a left shoulder injury and an Achilles tendon injury. Alan Branch , Rex Burkhead , and Mike Gillislee were also limited at practice with injuries, according to the injury report released by the Patriots Wednesday. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
Patriots QB Tom Brady was limited during practice today with a right-hand injury. Brady has been on and off the Patriots' injury report throughout the regular season with a left shoulder injury and an Achilles tendon injury. Alan Branch , Rex Burkhead , and Mike Gillislee were also limited at practice with injuries, according to the injury report released by the Patriots Wednesday. (more...)
Kaepernick finishing $1 million pledge that began with anthem protest
- January 18, 2018
As for the Silicon Valley De-Bug $20,000, that money will be used for families to visit those in prison, lobby for a law to protect young people in prison, pay for pretrial release for those that can't pay bail and support steps taken to end bail. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
As for the Silicon Valley De-Bug $20,000, that money will be used for families to visit those in prison, lobby for a law to protect young people in prison, pay for pretrial release for those that can't pay bail and support steps taken to end bail. (more...)
Anthony Joshua vs Joseph Parker
- January 18, 2018
Joshua's height advantage was evident when the pair squared off for a stare-down but it didn't stop the team of Parker (24-0) continuing to taunt the Englishman (20-0). The bout will also be the first fight between two unbeaten heavyweight world champions since 1987. Parker's promoter David Higgins has predicted that his fighter will ruin the flawless record of the home favourite. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
Joshua's height advantage was evident when the pair squared off for a stare-down but it didn't stop the team of Parker (24-0) continuing to taunt the Englishman (20-0). The bout will also be the first fight between two unbeaten heavyweight world champions since 1987. Parker's promoter David Higgins has predicted that his fighter will ruin the flawless record of the home favourite. (more...)
Warner dominates as Australia capitalise on toss win in Ashes Test
- January 18, 2018
That has been apparent throughout the tour so far. So when Curran had Warner caught by Stuart Broad at mid-on and thought he had his first Test wicket his unconfined joy was as understandable as Warner's anger. Smith and Khawaja were unable to get going as they would have liked, giving England hope after their fightback. Second, keeping it on a good length and inducing errors from the batsmen is a more English way of taking wickets than an Australian way. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
That has been apparent throughout the tour so far. So when Curran had Warner caught by Stuart Broad at mid-on and thought he had his first Test wicket his unconfined joy was as understandable as Warner's anger. Smith and Khawaja were unable to get going as they would have liked, giving England hope after their fightback. Second, keeping it on a good length and inducing errors from the batsmen is a more English way of taking wickets than an Australian way. (more...)
Russian luger Demchenko stripped of two Olympic silvers, banned for life
- January 18, 2018
The IOC banned Russian Federation after saying it had found evidence of "unprecedented systematic manipulation" of the anti-doping system at the Sochi Winter Games in 2014, an allegation Moscow denies. Investigators say the evidence indicates that Russian Federation was involved in an elaborate scheme to manipulate drug test samples and that the plot included senior government officials. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
The IOC banned Russian Federation after saying it had found evidence of "unprecedented systematic manipulation" of the anti-doping system at the Sochi Winter Games in 2014, an allegation Moscow denies. Investigators say the evidence indicates that Russian Federation was involved in an elaborate scheme to manipulate drug test samples and that the plot included senior government officials. (more...)
Cardiff City sign Marko Grujic from Liverpool on loan
- January 18, 2018
The Serbia global, who joined Liverpool from Red Star Belgrade in May 2016, will aid Cardiff's efforts to win promotion. Grujic, who has been handed the number 24 jersey by Bluebirds boss Neil Warnock , is in line to make his debut on Saturday night as Warnock returns to Sheffield to face Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
The Serbia global, who joined Liverpool from Red Star Belgrade in May 2016, will aid Cardiff's efforts to win promotion. Grujic, who has been handed the number 24 jersey by Bluebirds boss Neil Warnock , is in line to make his debut on Saturday night as Warnock returns to Sheffield to face Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough. (more...)
Kyrgios fined for colourful language at Open
- January 18, 2018
The explosive Australian 17th seed was largely in control, winning 7-5, 6-4, 7-6 (7/2), but had to cope with a loud chanting fan and a helicopter hovering persistently over Hisense Arena. Kyrgios broke in the third game of the third set but nothing is ever routine with him and out of nowhere, he was broken himself when serving for the match at 5-4. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
The explosive Australian 17th seed was largely in control, winning 7-5, 6-4, 7-6 (7/2), but had to cope with a loud chanting fan and a helicopter hovering persistently over Hisense Arena. Kyrgios broke in the third game of the third set but nothing is ever routine with him and out of nowhere, he was broken himself when serving for the match at 5-4. (more...)
Kawhi Leonard out indefinitely to rehab quad injury
- January 17, 2018
The team announced today that Leonard will be out for an indefinite period of time, so he may continue recovering from right quadriceps tendinopathy. "This is the best approach for his next steps in his return to play". "But if we're going to err, we're going to do it on the side of health and being wise". In only nine appearances, Leonard is averaging 16.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 23.3 minutes. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
The team announced today that Leonard will be out for an indefinite period of time, so he may continue recovering from right quadriceps tendinopathy. "This is the best approach for his next steps in his return to play". "But if we're going to err, we're going to do it on the side of health and being wise". In only nine appearances, Leonard is averaging 16.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 23.3 minutes. (more...)
Sam Allardyce's Everton close to finalising £20m deal for Arsenal forward
- January 18, 2018
Allardyce has also got a left sided defender and Sevilla midfielder Steven N'Zonzi on his radar. The England global underwent a medical on Tuesday and put pen-to-paper on a deal that will keep him at Goodison Park until June 2021 and the 28-year-old believes the opportunity to move north has come at the ideal time. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
Allardyce has also got a left sided defender and Sevilla midfielder Steven N'Zonzi on his radar. The England global underwent a medical on Tuesday and put pen-to-paper on a deal that will keep him at Goodison Park until June 2021 and the 28-year-old believes the opportunity to move north has come at the ideal time. (more...)
Former USC DB Ronnie Lott appointed to College Football Playoff selection committee
- January 18, 2018
Athletic directors are recused - meaning they can't be present - during voting or deliberations about their team's selection or seeding, but may answer "factual questions" about their institution, according to CFP policy. Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt , Clemson athletic director Dan Radakovich , former USA Today reporter Steve Wieberg , former Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long , former coach Tyrone Willingham and former NCAA executive Tom Jernstedt are the six ... (more...)
- January 18, 2018
Athletic directors are recused - meaning they can't be present - during voting or deliberations about their team's selection or seeding, but may answer "factual questions" about their institution, according to CFP policy. Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt , Clemson athletic director Dan Radakovich , former USA Today reporter Steve Wieberg , former Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long , former coach Tyrone Willingham and former NCAA executive Tom Jernstedt are the six ... (more...)
Aadhaar a giant electronic leash, Supreme Court told
- January 17, 2018
Appearing for the petitioners, Divan contended that if the Aadhaar programme is allowed to operate unimpeded it will hollow out the Constitution, particularly the rights and liberties of the citizens and "people's Constitution will transform into a State Constitution". (more...)
- January 17, 2018
Appearing for the petitioners, Divan contended that if the Aadhaar programme is allowed to operate unimpeded it will hollow out the Constitution, particularly the rights and liberties of the citizens and "people's Constitution will transform into a State Constitution". (more...)
United are 'changing the profile' to suit Pogba, claims Mourinho
- January 17, 2018
With United dropping points against Southampton at home coupled with an unpleasant 2-2 draw away at Leicester recently, they will be looking to throw it all in bid to keep the heat on Man City. "In the second half, we played confidently and fast and aggressive and I liked the second half". Liverpool got the job done at Anfield yesterday with an impressive win against City, and United need to respond to that. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
With United dropping points against Southampton at home coupled with an unpleasant 2-2 draw away at Leicester recently, they will be looking to throw it all in bid to keep the heat on Man City. "In the second half, we played confidently and fast and aggressive and I liked the second half". Liverpool got the job done at Anfield yesterday with an impressive win against City, and United need to respond to that. (more...)
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