Sports
Ex-Yankees pitcher busted as alleged drug kingpin
- February 12, 2018
Yahoo Sports MLB Writer Jeff Passan reported the 46-year-old Loaiza was taken into custody February 9 and is being held on $200,000 bail. His bail has been set at $200,000, and he is set to be arraigned Wednesday. He spent two years in L.A. and Oakland - where he got a DUI in 20o6 - and a year each with the Yankees and Nationals. The two-time All-Star finished second in American League Cy Young voting in 2003 and made $43.7 million in salary as a pro. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
Yahoo Sports MLB Writer Jeff Passan reported the 46-year-old Loaiza was taken into custody February 9 and is being held on $200,000 bail. His bail has been set at $200,000, and he is set to be arraigned Wednesday. He spent two years in L.A. and Oakland - where he got a DUI in 20o6 - and a year each with the Yankees and Nationals. The two-time All-Star finished second in American League Cy Young voting in 2003 and made $43.7 million in salary as a pro. (more...)
'Too soon' to tell if Korean Olympic thaw will last: Mattis
- February 12, 2018
The significance of Pence and the North Koreans sitting in the same box was not immediately clear. In return North Korea's dear leader today invited President Moon to talks in Pyongyang, in a hand-written leader delivered by his sister. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
The significance of Pence and the North Koreans sitting in the same box was not immediately clear. In return North Korea's dear leader today invited President Moon to talks in Pyongyang, in a hand-written leader delivered by his sister. (more...)
'Gareth Bale worth at least as much as Neymar'
- February 12, 2018
With six goals and an assist in his 12 La Liga appearances this season, Bale has been one of the more prolific forwards in a Real Madrid side that has struggled during this campaign. "To put all that into context, the announcement posts generated 75 per cent more interaction than the sale of the world's most expensive player last summer when Neymar moved from Barcelona to PSG". (more...)
- February 12, 2018
With six goals and an assist in his 12 La Liga appearances this season, Bale has been one of the more prolific forwards in a Real Madrid side that has struggled during this campaign. "To put all that into context, the announcement posts generated 75 per cent more interaction than the sale of the world's most expensive player last summer when Neymar moved from Barcelona to PSG". (more...)
Sidney Crosby breaks out of drought to notch 400th career goal
- February 12, 2018
The victory keeps the Pens in second place in the Metropolitan Division, one point in front of Philadelphia. He led the National Hockey League with 44 goals last season. Crosby had been held scoreless in his previous 10 games. Goalie Matt Murray made 33 saves for the Penguins . Boucher and Jake Virtanen had unassisted goals to open the scoring before Thomas Vanek made it 3-0 13 1/2 minutes into the game. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
The victory keeps the Pens in second place in the Metropolitan Division, one point in front of Philadelphia. He led the National Hockey League with 44 goals last season. Crosby had been held scoreless in his previous 10 games. Goalie Matt Murray made 33 saves for the Penguins . Boucher and Jake Virtanen had unassisted goals to open the scoring before Thomas Vanek made it 3-0 13 1/2 minutes into the game. (more...)
Imran Tahir 'verbally and racially abused' by Indian fan in 4th ODI
- February 12, 2018
The Proteas won the match in dramatic fashion by five wickets on the Duckworth/Lewis method to reduce the series deficit to 3-1, with two more ODIs to play - at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday and on Friday at SuperSport Park in Centurion, with South Africa needing to win both to square the series 3-3. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
The Proteas won the match in dramatic fashion by five wickets on the Duckworth/Lewis method to reduce the series deficit to 3-1, with two more ODIs to play - at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday and on Friday at SuperSport Park in Centurion, with South Africa needing to win both to square the series 3-3. (more...)
Olympic swimmer Ariana Kukors accuses coach Sean Hutchison of sexual abuse
- February 12, 2018
Kukors, now 28, wrote the essay for "the sake of the little girls and boys whose lives and futures hang in the grasp of a horribly powerful and manipulative person", and that "the time for change is now". When we spoke to him on Saturday, Schubert denied that he was the reporting coach that prompted USA Swimming's 2010 investigation nor that USA Swimming ever asked him to drop the matter. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
Kukors, now 28, wrote the essay for "the sake of the little girls and boys whose lives and futures hang in the grasp of a horribly powerful and manipulative person", and that "the time for change is now". When we spoke to him on Saturday, Schubert denied that he was the reporting coach that prompted USA Swimming's 2010 investigation nor that USA Swimming ever asked him to drop the matter. (more...)
Spurs or Arsenal? Rio says players choose money
- February 12, 2018
Simply select which of the two players below had the better game and we'll go "winner-stays-on" style until the end. "It's insane it finished 1-0 but we'll take it". Kane got high above Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny to get his head to a Ben Davies cross and head the ball beyond Gunners goalkeeper Petr Cech. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
Simply select which of the two players below had the better game and we'll go "winner-stays-on" style until the end. "It's insane it finished 1-0 but we'll take it". Kane got high above Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny to get his head to a Ben Davies cross and head the ball beyond Gunners goalkeeper Petr Cech. (more...)
Johnny Football says he's bipolar, working on comeback
- February 12, 2018
Manziel said he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder about a year ago. He said he has since stopped drinking and is taking medication for bipolar disorder. He started eight games over a two-year period with the Browns , at times flashing his huge potential, but largely displaying a lack of maturity both on and off the field. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
Manziel said he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder about a year ago. He said he has since stopped drinking and is taking medication for bipolar disorder. He started eight games over a two-year period with the Browns , at times flashing his huge potential, but largely displaying a lack of maturity both on and off the field. (more...)
Man City goal-machine Aguero: I'm 'lucky' to play alongside De Bruyne
- February 12, 2018
It seems like things have changed. And former Barcelona boss Guardiola says De Bruyne deserves to be placed alongside the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. "We need his goals, that's why it's so good". De Bruyne curled in a unsafe low ball behind the defense and Sterling turned it home. And finally, he names Saturday's star man: Sergio Aguero (of course!). (more...)
- February 12, 2018
It seems like things have changed. And former Barcelona boss Guardiola says De Bruyne deserves to be placed alongside the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. "We need his goals, that's why it's so good". De Bruyne curled in a unsafe low ball behind the defense and Sterling turned it home. And finally, he names Saturday's star man: Sergio Aguero (of course!). (more...)
Leading Raptors top Hornets 123-103
- February 12, 2018
The Hornets' tired legs showed in the end, as they shot 42.7 percent for the game. Technicals-Toronto coach Raptors (Defensive three second). "They're growing and playing well and it makes it unbelievable". This has been one of the most impressive weeks in franchise history, and apparently not even a Sunday afternoon game could ruin that for the Raptors . (more...)
- February 12, 2018
The Hornets' tired legs showed in the end, as they shot 42.7 percent for the game. Technicals-Toronto coach Raptors (Defensive three second). "They're growing and playing well and it makes it unbelievable". This has been one of the most impressive weeks in franchise history, and apparently not even a Sunday afternoon game could ruin that for the Raptors . (more...)
Canada's Mikael Kingsbury wins Olympic gold in men's moguls
- February 12, 2018
It was the third Olympics in a row that a Canadian man has topped the moguls podium. The Japanese skier produced an impressively controlled run but had to settle for the bronze medal with a score of 82.19. He somehow stayed on two skis, but a score of 33.61 meant a top-three finish was unlikely. Hara was under pressure and needed a flawless run. Kingsbury, who won the sliver medal in the same event at Sochi 2014, amid a six-year streak in which he has been both the World Cup moguls ... (more...)
- February 12, 2018
It was the third Olympics in a row that a Canadian man has topped the moguls podium. The Japanese skier produced an impressively controlled run but had to settle for the bronze medal with a score of 82.19. He somehow stayed on two skis, but a score of 33.61 meant a top-three finish was unlikely. Hara was under pressure and needed a flawless run. Kingsbury, who won the sliver medal in the same event at Sochi 2014, amid a six-year streak in which he has been both the World Cup moguls ... (more...)
Boston Police Briefly Honor Red Auerbach for Black History Month
- February 12, 2018
The department tweeted that it was paying tribute to Auerbach for being the first National Basketball Association coach to draft a black player, start five African-American players, and hire the NBA's first African-American head coach. Several tweets also called for the department to apologize for the post. Former city councilor Tito Jackson was among those who used social media to criticize the tweet. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
The department tweeted that it was paying tribute to Auerbach for being the first National Basketball Association coach to draft a black player, start five African-American players, and hire the NBA's first African-American head coach. Several tweets also called for the department to apologize for the post. Former city councilor Tito Jackson was among those who used social media to criticize the tweet. (more...)
Liverpool Keeping Close Tabs On Leon Bailey
- February 12, 2018
Liverpool sold Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona in last month's transfer window and failed to bring in a replacement capable of featuring on the left wing, but Bailey could occupy that slot if the Reds meet his valuation. Bailey is emerging as a key target for the trio but it looks like they'll face fresh competition as the Mirror claim that Liverpool have now joined the race for the Jamaican youngsters signature. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
Liverpool sold Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona in last month's transfer window and failed to bring in a replacement capable of featuring on the left wing, but Bailey could occupy that slot if the Reds meet his valuation. Bailey is emerging as a key target for the trio but it looks like they'll face fresh competition as the Mirror claim that Liverpool have now joined the race for the Jamaican youngsters signature. (more...)
France players questioned by Scottish police over alleged brawl in Edinburgh
- February 12, 2018
It follows their defeat to Scotland in the Six Nations on Sunday. A number of France rugby players have been questioned by police at Edinburgh Airport after a report of a sexual assault during a night out in the capital at the weekend. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
It follows their defeat to Scotland in the Six Nations on Sunday. A number of France rugby players have been questioned by police at Edinburgh Airport after a report of a sexual assault during a night out in the capital at the weekend. (more...)
Steve Smith wins his second Allan Border Medal
- February 12, 2018
In the voting window that spanned the period after the final Test of the 2016-17 summer to the end of the fifth Ashes Test against England last month, Smith polled a total of 246 aggregated votes split evenly between his Australia teammates (123) and umpires and media representatives (123). (more...)
- February 12, 2018
In the voting window that spanned the period after the final Test of the 2016-17 summer to the end of the fifth Ashes Test against England last month, Smith polled a total of 246 aggregated votes split evenly between his Australia teammates (123) and umpires and media representatives (123). (more...)
Mirai Nagasu becomes first US woman to land triple axel in Olympics
- February 12, 2018
After finishing fourth at the 2010 Vancouver Games and getting passed over for Ashley Wagner four years ago for Sochi, the 24-year-old made a long-awaited return to Olympic ice. Nagasu pumped her firsts before her final score of 137.53 was revealed. Only two other US female figure skaters have even pulled off a triple axel in competition, period . (more...)
- February 12, 2018
After finishing fourth at the 2010 Vancouver Games and getting passed over for Ashley Wagner four years ago for Sochi, the 24-year-old made a long-awaited return to Olympic ice. Nagasu pumped her firsts before her final score of 137.53 was revealed. Only two other US female figure skaters have even pulled off a triple axel in competition, period . (more...)
Jose Mourinho must start preparing to win Prem next season - Gary Neville
- February 12, 2018
A week later, and with the £89m man back in the side, they looked stretched and unbalanced in the middle of the park as Newcastle secured a 1-0 victory at St James' Park . We did the job. First, the free kick from which Newcastle scored their victor was conceded when Smalling dived, pointlessly, in the middle of his own half after a heavy touch. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
A week later, and with the £89m man back in the side, they looked stretched and unbalanced in the middle of the park as Newcastle secured a 1-0 victory at St James' Park . We did the job. First, the free kick from which Newcastle scored their victor was conceded when Smalling dived, pointlessly, in the middle of his own half after a heavy touch. (more...)
Kim Jong-un asks South Korean chief to Pyongyang summit
- February 12, 2018
Kim Yo Jong. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon). A senior USA administration official told reporters that Pence did not discuss North Korea's invitation to Moon when the two leaders watched short track speed skating together. It was a raucous and historic night mixing sports and politics on an worldwide stage for a second straight night in this remote region of South Korea . (more...)
- February 12, 2018
Kim Yo Jong. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon). A senior USA administration official told reporters that Pence did not discuss North Korea's invitation to Moon when the two leaders watched short track speed skating together. It was a raucous and historic night mixing sports and politics on an worldwide stage for a second straight night in this remote region of South Korea . (more...)
Olympic organizers confirm cyber attack
- February 12, 2018
This story was first published on CNN .com " Kim Jong Un invites South Korean President Moon to Pyongyang ". It was a raucous and historic night mixing sports and politics on an worldwide stage for a second straight night in this remote region of South Korea . (more...)
- February 12, 2018
This story was first published on CNN .com " Kim Jong Un invites South Korean President Moon to Pyongyang ". It was a raucous and historic night mixing sports and politics on an worldwide stage for a second straight night in this remote region of South Korea . (more...)
Black Caps ready to get back on track
- February 12, 2018
New Zealand, too, might have to do away with their regular skipper for the tie against England . "We want to make sure the next game is a strong performance". just got a few niggles, a bit of a back niggling so hopefully it's settled by tomorrow night", said Williamson. "I'm looking forward to taking a full part in training today in hope that I should be fit for tomorrow night, but Henry is in as cover for those reasons". (more...)
- February 12, 2018
New Zealand, too, might have to do away with their regular skipper for the tie against England . "We want to make sure the next game is a strong performance". just got a few niggles, a bit of a back niggling so hopefully it's settled by tomorrow night", said Williamson. "I'm looking forward to taking a full part in training today in hope that I should be fit for tomorrow night, but Henry is in as cover for those reasons". (more...)
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