Sports
Childhood obesity is worse among 2-5 year olds
- March 01, 2018
By the end of the study, almost 35 percent of kids were overweight while 26 percent of children were obese. Notable spikes between 2014 and 2016 in obesity for preschool boys, which rose from 8.5 percent to 14.2 percent, and girls aged 16 to 19, whose rates of obesity jumped from 35.6 percent to 47.9 percent. (more...)
- March 01, 2018
By the end of the study, almost 35 percent of kids were overweight while 26 percent of children were obese. Notable spikes between 2014 and 2016 in obesity for preschool boys, which rose from 8.5 percent to 14.2 percent, and girls aged 16 to 19, whose rates of obesity jumped from 35.6 percent to 47.9 percent. (more...)
Former UFC champ Jones fined $205K, has MMA license pulled by commission
- March 01, 2018
Will Jon Jones' (R) fight with Daniel Cormier (L) at UFC 214 be the last time we ever see him in the octagon? He's about to face the California State Athletic Commission . Foster nonetheless tabled a punishment of a $205,000 fine (40% of his fight purse + $5,000). Foster also recommended two more $2,500 fines, including one for being a detriment to the sport of mixed martial arts. (more...)
- March 01, 2018
Will Jon Jones' (R) fight with Daniel Cormier (L) at UFC 214 be the last time we ever see him in the octagon? He's about to face the California State Athletic Commission . Foster nonetheless tabled a punishment of a $205,000 fine (40% of his fight purse + $5,000). Foster also recommended two more $2,500 fines, including one for being a detriment to the sport of mixed martial arts. (more...)
Lion kills woman in South African private game reserve
- March 01, 2018
A young woman was reportedly mauled to death by a lioness in South Africa this week. Dollman says, "documentation pertaining to her death was completed by Netcare 911 and handed over to authorities at the scene". The "intimate glam camp" with five tents is an hour's drive from Johannesburg's main global airport, according to Richardson's website. Richardson campaigns against the South African industry in which customers kill captive-bred lions, and told the Associated Press that ... (more...)
- March 01, 2018
A young woman was reportedly mauled to death by a lioness in South Africa this week. Dollman says, "documentation pertaining to her death was completed by Netcare 911 and handed over to authorities at the scene". The "intimate glam camp" with five tents is an hour's drive from Johannesburg's main global airport, according to Richardson's website. Richardson campaigns against the South African industry in which customers kill captive-bred lions, and told the Associated Press that ... (more...)
British boxer dies after falling ill following fight
- March 01, 2018
The 31-year-old won the eliminator bout on points against Dec Spelman. The BBBofC is awaiting reports from the two doctors at the fight in Doncaster on Saturday, as well as from the referee and other board officials who were at the venue, to try to establish exactly what happened. (more...)
- March 01, 2018
The 31-year-old won the eliminator bout on points against Dec Spelman. The BBBofC is awaiting reports from the two doctors at the fight in Doncaster on Saturday, as well as from the referee and other board officials who were at the venue, to try to establish exactly what happened. (more...)
New York Jet LB Dylan Donahue arrested early Monday morning
- March 01, 2018
All of those injured in the crash were in stable condition after being taken to the Hoboken University Medical Center. When police arrived on the scene, Donahue blew a 0.15 on a Breathalyzer test, which is roughly twice the legal limit in NY. (more...)
- March 01, 2018
All of those injured in the crash were in stable condition after being taken to the Hoboken University Medical Center. When police arrived on the scene, Donahue blew a 0.15 on a Breathalyzer test, which is roughly twice the legal limit in NY. (more...)
F1 2018: Daniel Ricciardo quickest on Day 1 of Barcelona testing
- March 01, 2018
Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo has topped the timesheets in the first session of the opening day of Formula One pre-season testing in Barcelona , narrowly nudging out Valtteri Bottas of Mercedes . Alonso lost several hours of running but returned to the track in the afternoon and went fifth fastest with a 1.21.339, completing 50 laps in total. (more...)
- March 01, 2018
Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo has topped the timesheets in the first session of the opening day of Formula One pre-season testing in Barcelona , narrowly nudging out Valtteri Bottas of Mercedes . Alonso lost several hours of running but returned to the track in the afternoon and went fifth fastest with a 1.21.339, completing 50 laps in total. (more...)
Russell Wilson Hopes To Figure Out Yankees' 'Aroma'
- March 01, 2018
My favorite player was Derek Jeter growing up, watching him, his professionalism and how he played. Hard or not, Wilson is enjoying being back around baseball. But Judge would also ask if Wilson had brought a football with him. Prior to entering the batting cage, Wilson took ground balls while at second base working on throws to first and turning the double-play with Didi Gregorius the Yankees shortstop. (more...)
- March 01, 2018
My favorite player was Derek Jeter growing up, watching him, his professionalism and how he played. Hard or not, Wilson is enjoying being back around baseball. But Judge would also ask if Wilson had brought a football with him. Prior to entering the batting cage, Wilson took ground balls while at second base working on throws to first and turning the double-play with Didi Gregorius the Yankees shortstop. (more...)
Laois Boxer O'Reilly Gets Four Year Doping Ban
- March 01, 2018
Suspended since the failed test, the ban will take into account time already missed, and O'Reilly will subsequently be eligible to return to the ring in 2020. On 5 October 2017, the Panel ruled that O'Reilly had until 13 October 2017 to produce a valid report and, if produced, Sport Ireland would have the opportunity to prepare its own report. (more...)
- March 01, 2018
Suspended since the failed test, the ban will take into account time already missed, and O'Reilly will subsequently be eligible to return to the ring in 2020. On 5 October 2017, the Panel ruled that O'Reilly had until 13 October 2017 to produce a valid report and, if produced, Sport Ireland would have the opportunity to prepare its own report. (more...)
Bolt signs on for UK charity soccer game
- March 01, 2018
Robbie Williams will captain rivals England for the Unicef match. Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt will finally fulfil his dream of playing at the home of his heroes Manchester United when he takes part in the 2018 Soccer Aid charity match. (more...)
- March 01, 2018
Robbie Williams will captain rivals England for the Unicef match. Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt will finally fulfil his dream of playing at the home of his heroes Manchester United when he takes part in the 2018 Soccer Aid charity match. (more...)
Lakers rout Hawks for third straight win
- March 01, 2018
The team has done little to calm down comments from LaVar, with every reprimand seeming more like a slap on the wrist than a reality check that the Ball family desperately needs. "I think guys came in and we worked extra hard, whether it was individually, whether it was as a team, we just thought we could figure it out sooner or later". (more...)
- March 01, 2018
The team has done little to calm down comments from LaVar, with every reprimand seeming more like a slap on the wrist than a reality check that the Ball family desperately needs. "I think guys came in and we worked extra hard, whether it was individually, whether it was as a team, we just thought we could figure it out sooner or later". (more...)
Rodgers: Brown made 'sensible' call to quit Scotland
- March 01, 2018
He went on to reverse that decision soon after but has now announced his retirement for a second time, in the aftermath of Alex McLeish's appointment to succeed Gordon Strachan as Scotland manager. It has been a real joy to work with him". "He has been a wonderful player for Scotland, real inspirational captain and now Alex [McLeish] will obviously run with the next group of players that will hopefully go on and take his place". (more...)
- March 01, 2018
He went on to reverse that decision soon after but has now announced his retirement for a second time, in the aftermath of Alex McLeish's appointment to succeed Gordon Strachan as Scotland manager. It has been a real joy to work with him". "He has been a wonderful player for Scotland, real inspirational captain and now Alex [McLeish] will obviously run with the next group of players that will hopefully go on and take his place". (more...)
Napoli crush Cagliari to pull clear in Serie A
- March 01, 2018
Allan's marauding run just before the half hour brought the game's opening goal, his pinpoint cross met by Jose Callejon , the Spain global guiding the ball past Alessio Cragno . Cagliari strikers Leonardo Pavoletti , who is on loan from Napoli , and Han Kwang-song, who is from North Korea, were unsafe in the opening half hour. (more...)
- March 01, 2018
Allan's marauding run just before the half hour brought the game's opening goal, his pinpoint cross met by Jose Callejon , the Spain global guiding the ball past Alessio Cragno . Cagliari strikers Leonardo Pavoletti , who is on loan from Napoli , and Han Kwang-song, who is from North Korea, were unsafe in the opening half hour. (more...)
Metallica to make first appearance at Bryce Jordan Center since 1997
- March 01, 2018
Metallica will perform in El Paso on February 28, 2019, and Lubbock on March 2, 2019. Metallica's concert is part of the second North American leg of its WorldWired tour . Feel like trucking to Tulsa? Presale tickets will be available as of tomorrow. No problem... you pick the show, call us no less than 48 hours before the gig and you're in! Metallica will be playing at the Save Mart Center on December 9. (more...)
- March 01, 2018
Metallica will perform in El Paso on February 28, 2019, and Lubbock on March 2, 2019. Metallica's concert is part of the second North American leg of its WorldWired tour . Feel like trucking to Tulsa? Presale tickets will be available as of tomorrow. No problem... you pick the show, call us no less than 48 hours before the gig and you're in! Metallica will be playing at the Save Mart Center on December 9. (more...)
Dolphins, Jarvis Landry scheduled to meet Wednesday to discuss future
- March 01, 2018
Miami can match any offer sheet but can't trade Landry until he signs its offer sheet. Any discussion about Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry is bound to have his stats at the forefront. He's played well above the round he was selected in, recording 400 receptions, 4,038 receiving yards, and 22 receiving touchdowns during his four seasons in Miami. (more...)
- March 01, 2018
Miami can match any offer sheet but can't trade Landry until he signs its offer sheet. Any discussion about Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry is bound to have his stats at the forefront. He's played well above the round he was selected in, recording 400 receptions, 4,038 receiving yards, and 22 receiving touchdowns during his four seasons in Miami. (more...)
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Sacramento Kings - 2/27/18 NBA Pick, Odds, and Prediction
- March 01, 2018
He had 15 points and five assists in the opening quarter against the Kings, including three 3-pointers, to give Portland a 36-26 lead. Portland had a season-high 20 fast-break points. Whether it be a close game against a top team in the West, blowing out a division rival by double digits or battling back late against a conference cellar dweller, the Blazers have provided proof of late-game improvement to string together three straight wins. (more...)
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- March 01, 2018
He had 15 points and five assists in the opening quarter against the Kings, including three 3-pointers, to give Portland a 36-26 lead. Portland had a season-high 20 fast-break points. Whether it be a close game against a top team in the West, blowing out a division rival by double digits or battling back late against a conference cellar dweller, the Blazers have provided proof of late-game improvement to string together three straight wins. (more...)
Here's how Sri Devi had comforted Pakistani actress Sajal Ali
- March 01, 2018
Pakistani actor Adnan Siddiqui, who played her onscreen husband in " Mom ", wrote: "Life is so unpredictable. She would also help me with scenes..." says the actor, who made her Bollywood debut with MOM . Her smile, beauty, acting, aura and those nigaahein will be missed forever'. When she passed away Boney Sir messaged me saying that she wanted to see you one last time, please come if you can. (more...)
- March 01, 2018
Pakistani actor Adnan Siddiqui, who played her onscreen husband in " Mom ", wrote: "Life is so unpredictable. She would also help me with scenes..." says the actor, who made her Bollywood debut with MOM . Her smile, beauty, acting, aura and those nigaahein will be missed forever'. When she passed away Boney Sir messaged me saying that she wanted to see you one last time, please come if you can. (more...)
Four billboards outside Indian Wells: Alexis Ohanian's gesture for Serena Williams's return
- March 01, 2018
Serena was so moved by the gesture that she wrote: "Literally am crying". This is so so sweet. Ms Williams, 36, has not played a full WTA tournament since missing most of 2017 due to the birth of her daughter. They really can't. If the couple has another child, Ohanian is going to have to do a lot of work to top this. I'm not married, so I can't vouch for it myself, but I've seen enough examples of how cute men can be. (more...)
- March 01, 2018
Serena was so moved by the gesture that she wrote: "Literally am crying". This is so so sweet. Ms Williams, 36, has not played a full WTA tournament since missing most of 2017 due to the birth of her daughter. They really can't. If the couple has another child, Ohanian is going to have to do a lot of work to top this. I'm not married, so I can't vouch for it myself, but I've seen enough examples of how cute men can be. (more...)
National Football League looking to relax requirement for 'surviving the ground' on catches
- March 01, 2018
Could Bryant take a pay cut? "I just think it's insane", Bryant said. Bryant has already went on record stating he wouldn't take a pay cut to stay with the team, and the franchise hasn't approached him and asked him to do so, either. (more...)
- March 01, 2018
Could Bryant take a pay cut? "I just think it's insane", Bryant said. Bryant has already went on record stating he wouldn't take a pay cut to stay with the team, and the franchise hasn't approached him and asked him to do so, either. (more...)
Swansea in FA Cup quarter-finals
- March 01, 2018
This is Jordan's second goal in five FA Cup matches as he was on target in Swansea City's 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers last month. Swansea's pressing was one of the most impressive aspects of the performance all evening. The hosts began to face a great deal of pressure in the 29th minute, when two good attempts for Sheffield came in that tested goalkeeper Kristoffer Nordfeldt . (more...)
- March 01, 2018
This is Jordan's second goal in five FA Cup matches as he was on target in Swansea City's 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers last month. Swansea's pressing was one of the most impressive aspects of the performance all evening. The hosts began to face a great deal of pressure in the 29th minute, when two good attempts for Sheffield came in that tested goalkeeper Kristoffer Nordfeldt . (more...)
Felix Hernandez leaves first spring training start after taking comebacker to arm
- March 01, 2018
He will be reevaluated Tuesday and is listed as day-to-day. The Mariners have announced that Hernandez was struck in the upper right forearm and is headed back to the team facility for an examination. Only three pitchers (one of which was not Hernandez) on their staff threw at least 100 innings last season - Yovani Gallardo, Ariel Miranda , and James Paxton . (more...)
- March 01, 2018
He will be reevaluated Tuesday and is listed as day-to-day. The Mariners have announced that Hernandez was struck in the upper right forearm and is headed back to the team facility for an examination. Only three pitchers (one of which was not Hernandez) on their staff threw at least 100 innings last season - Yovani Gallardo, Ariel Miranda , and James Paxton . (more...)
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