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Police respond to reports of explosion in north-east London
- March 04, 2018
The blast happened on Farnham Road - which has a number of banks and shops lining it, with a church centre at one end. The explosion occured at a building in Farnham Road, Harold Hill, and it is not yet known if anyone was injured. We await updates re any injuries. Police added they were unable to confirm the cause of the explosion at this time. Residents are now being evacuated from the building concerned. (more...)
- March 04, 2018
The blast happened on Farnham Road - which has a number of banks and shops lining it, with a church centre at one end. The explosion occured at a building in Farnham Road, Harold Hill, and it is not yet known if anyone was injured. We await updates re any injuries. Police added they were unable to confirm the cause of the explosion at this time. Residents are now being evacuated from the building concerned. (more...)
Indian Army guns down a terrorist in an encounter in Kashmir
- March 04, 2018
The latest incident comes more than a month after three civilians were killed after the army opened fire on protesters in the same district on January 27. A firing incident took place near an Army camp in the Pahnoo area of Shopian this evening, a police official said. "In retaliatory firing, a terrorist identified as Shahid Ahmad Dar, son of Mushtaq Ahmad Dar, resident of Jamnagri of Shopian , was killed and a weapon found with him". (more...)
- March 04, 2018
The latest incident comes more than a month after three civilians were killed after the army opened fire on protesters in the same district on January 27. A firing incident took place near an Army camp in the Pahnoo area of Shopian this evening, a police official said. "In retaliatory firing, a terrorist identified as Shahid Ahmad Dar, son of Mushtaq Ahmad Dar, resident of Jamnagri of Shopian , was killed and a weapon found with him". (more...)
Golden State Warriors swap White House visit for African-American history museum
- March 04, 2018
The tour will consist only of players, coaches and students, sources said . "No, it's not about adjustments". I think one time I retired, when I was with the Spurs, after 2003. Washington would seem to be a solid home underdog pick here if the team was not playing on back-to-back nights. "Not at all." And when pressed on the White House subject, Durant replied, "We had a great time yesterday". (more...)
- March 04, 2018
The tour will consist only of players, coaches and students, sources said . "No, it's not about adjustments". I think one time I retired, when I was with the Spurs, after 2003. Washington would seem to be a solid home underdog pick here if the team was not playing on back-to-back nights. "Not at all." And when pressed on the White House subject, Durant replied, "We had a great time yesterday". (more...)
Which quarterbacks are New England Patriots scouting at 2018 NFL Combine?
- March 04, 2018
His father Ferrell was a two-time Pro Bowler as a tight end at Miami and his brother Trey just finished his rookie season as a running back with the Saints. That third back can serve as the primary inside runner should Howard go down, while also adding something out of the backfield if Cohen lines up wide more consistently. (more...)
- March 04, 2018
His father Ferrell was a two-time Pro Bowler as a tight end at Miami and his brother Trey just finished his rookie season as a running back with the Saints. That third back can serve as the primary inside runner should Howard go down, while also adding something out of the backfield if Cohen lines up wide more consistently. (more...)
Eden Hazard: 'Kevin De Bruyne friendship will be put aside'
- March 04, 2018
When speaking to Sky Sports , the Belgian chose three players in the English top-flight that are now at another level. The 27-year-old Belgian worldwide know that his team have not been the best this season and pointed out at Manchester City's Kevin de Bruyne , Tottenham's Harry Kane and Liverpool's Mohamed Salah as the very best this term. (more...)
- March 04, 2018
When speaking to Sky Sports , the Belgian chose three players in the English top-flight that are now at another level. The 27-year-old Belgian worldwide know that his team have not been the best this season and pointed out at Manchester City's Kevin de Bruyne , Tottenham's Harry Kane and Liverpool's Mohamed Salah as the very best this term. (more...)
Asian title makes up for lost ground: Navjot
- March 04, 2018
Yesterday, Navjot Kaur scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to win a gold in the senior continental championship as she clinched the yellow metal in the 65kg freestyle category. It may be mentioned here that Kaur is presently employed with the Indian Railway as senior clerk, posted in Amritsar and family expecting plum job after her arrival on Indian soil. (more...)
- March 04, 2018
Yesterday, Navjot Kaur scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to win a gold in the senior continental championship as she clinched the yellow metal in the 65kg freestyle category. It may be mentioned here that Kaur is presently employed with the Indian Railway as senior clerk, posted in Amritsar and family expecting plum job after her arrival on Indian soil. (more...)
Man Utd must finish second, says Smalling
- March 04, 2018
United never ended the season lower than third in the Premier League era under Alex Ferguson but have failed to finish higher than fourth since he retired as a champion in 2013 - a side Smalling was part of. Sherwood, speaking on Sky Sports' Debate show, believes Liverpool are the closest team to rival the dominance of Manchester City. With 72 points on the board, City only need to win five of their last eleven games to claim a third Premier League crown. (more...)
- March 04, 2018
United never ended the season lower than third in the Premier League era under Alex Ferguson but have failed to finish higher than fourth since he retired as a champion in 2013 - a side Smalling was part of. Sherwood, speaking on Sky Sports' Debate show, believes Liverpool are the closest team to rival the dominance of Manchester City. With 72 points on the board, City only need to win five of their last eleven games to claim a third Premier League crown. (more...)
Fiji edge past All Blacks Sevens in thriller in Las Vegas
- March 04, 2018
After the final play of their loss to the hosts on Saturday, a number of England players took umbrage with US players. The team qualified for the quarter finals after a thrilling win on their last Pool A match against Fiji earlier on Saturday, winning by a score of 17-14. (more...)
- March 04, 2018
After the final play of their loss to the hosts on Saturday, a number of England players took umbrage with US players. The team qualified for the quarter finals after a thrilling win on their last Pool A match against Fiji earlier on Saturday, winning by a score of 17-14. (more...)
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden talks Marshawn Lynch, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, analytics
- March 04, 2018
Speaking at the NFC scouting combine in Indianapolis as the Oakland Raiders head coach, Gruden was pretty emphatic when asked when he decided he was not going to the Bucs again. Gruden , who is known as an offensive mind, should be able to bring out the best in Derek Carr , Crabtree, and Amari Cooper . Gruden also addressed the top two receivers now under contract with the Raiders for 2018. (more...)
- March 04, 2018
Speaking at the NFC scouting combine in Indianapolis as the Oakland Raiders head coach, Gruden was pretty emphatic when asked when he decided he was not going to the Bucs again. Gruden , who is known as an offensive mind, should be able to bring out the best in Derek Carr , Crabtree, and Amari Cooper . Gruden also addressed the top two receivers now under contract with the Raiders for 2018. (more...)
Wesley Sneijder ends worldwide career
- March 04, 2018
Koeman paid tribute to Sneijder, calling him as one of his country's best players of recent times. They recently appointed Ronald Koeman as the new national coach. The former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich playmaker set the record for most caps by a Dutch worldwide last June, appearing in his 131st game, while his last and 133rd cap came in a 3-0 friendly win over Romania last November. (more...)
- March 04, 2018
Koeman paid tribute to Sneijder, calling him as one of his country's best players of recent times. They recently appointed Ronald Koeman as the new national coach. The former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich playmaker set the record for most caps by a Dutch worldwide last June, appearing in his 131st game, while his last and 133rd cap came in a 3-0 friendly win over Romania last November. (more...)
Rockets beat Boston for 15th straight win
- March 04, 2018
The Celts missed two more shots and turned the ball over yet again on their next two possessions, and Chris Paul's two free throws gave Houston a 119-115 lead with 15 seconds to go. Harden on if Saturday's game felt like a playoff game: "Yeah, every game from here on out is going to be a playoff game, playoff atmosphere, playoff intensity, physicality, everything". (more...)
- March 04, 2018
The Celts missed two more shots and turned the ball over yet again on their next two possessions, and Chris Paul's two free throws gave Houston a 119-115 lead with 15 seconds to go. Harden on if Saturday's game felt like a playoff game: "Yeah, every game from here on out is going to be a playoff game, playoff atmosphere, playoff intensity, physicality, everything". (more...)
Warriors to take kids to African American museum in Washington, DC
- March 04, 2018
Sen. John Thune (R-SD) commended the Warriors for using their day off in D.C. ahead of Wednesday's game against the Wizards to tour the National Museum of African American History and Culture with a group of students. Therefore, the Warriors spent their off-day on Tuesday in a different way. So, they did not want to participate in a photo opportunity with a president they believe has significantly played a role in poisoning that dialogue. (more...)
- March 04, 2018
Sen. John Thune (R-SD) commended the Warriors for using their day off in D.C. ahead of Wednesday's game against the Wizards to tour the National Museum of African American History and Culture with a group of students. Therefore, the Warriors spent their off-day on Tuesday in a different way. So, they did not want to participate in a photo opportunity with a president they believe has significantly played a role in poisoning that dialogue. (more...)
Fiorentina captain Davide Astori dies at age 31
- March 04, 2018
Fiorentina were due to face Udinese in Serie A later on Sunday - but the match has been postponed because of the death of the former Italian worldwide. I'm in a state of disbelief and I cry with his family and all for Fiorentina". In announcing the postponement of Sunday's games, Serie A said: "Shocked by the tragic news, the whole family of the Lega Serie A unites around the family of Davide Astori and Fiorentina FC". (more...)
- March 04, 2018
Fiorentina were due to face Udinese in Serie A later on Sunday - but the match has been postponed because of the death of the former Italian worldwide. I'm in a state of disbelief and I cry with his family and all for Fiorentina". In announcing the postponement of Sunday's games, Serie A said: "Shocked by the tragic news, the whole family of the Lega Serie A unites around the family of Davide Astori and Fiorentina FC". (more...)
Capitals-Maple Leafs 2018 Stadium Series game — Sights and Sounds
- March 04, 2018
Jakub Vrana also ended a 25-game scoreless drought for the Capitals. Neither team skated on the surface until game time because of wind. Zach Hyman and Nazem Kadri had goals for the Maple Leafs , who have dropped three straight on the current four-game road trip. (more...)
- March 04, 2018
Jakub Vrana also ended a 25-game scoreless drought for the Capitals. Neither team skated on the surface until game time because of wind. Zach Hyman and Nazem Kadri had goals for the Maple Leafs , who have dropped three straight on the current four-game road trip. (more...)
On-song Odsonne Encourages Celtic Boss Rodgers Ahead Of Old Firm Derby
- March 04, 2018
The Championship side had frustrated Celtic in the first half in Glasgow but a change at half-time saw Edouard introduced alongside Moussa Dembele. "We got off to a brilliant start and Shinnie's driving runs from full-back were a key part of that in the first half". (more...)
- March 04, 2018
The Championship side had frustrated Celtic in the first half in Glasgow but a change at half-time saw Edouard introduced alongside Moussa Dembele. "We got off to a brilliant start and Shinnie's driving runs from full-back were a key part of that in the first half". (more...)
Arsenal have identified their leading candidate to replace Arsene Wenger
- March 04, 2018
While reports in Germany have suggested Löw (above) is not ready to jump into a high-profile club management job once his duties at this summer's World Cup finals have ended, an offer to take over at a club of Arsenal's stature may change that stance. (more...)
- March 04, 2018
While reports in Germany have suggested Löw (above) is not ready to jump into a high-profile club management job once his duties at this summer's World Cup finals have ended, an offer to take over at a club of Arsenal's stature may change that stance. (more...)
Like father, like son: Timothy Weah makes PSG debut
- March 04, 2018
Troyes goalkeeper Erwin Zelazny produced a series of saves to deny Di Maria, and then Giovani Lo Celso twice in the first half, but the home goal was breached after a defensive lapse on 47 minutes. He didn't seem overawed by the occasion or to be on the pitch alongside the likes of Dani Alves and Thiago Silva , with Weah coming on in the 77th minute and having a shot late on in a breakaway as PSG closed out the win to go 14 points clear atop the table. (more...)
- March 04, 2018
Troyes goalkeeper Erwin Zelazny produced a series of saves to deny Di Maria, and then Giovani Lo Celso twice in the first half, but the home goal was breached after a defensive lapse on 47 minutes. He didn't seem overawed by the occasion or to be on the pitch alongside the likes of Dani Alves and Thiago Silva , with Weah coming on in the 77th minute and having a shot late on in a breakaway as PSG closed out the win to go 14 points clear atop the table. (more...)
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden wants to party like it's 1998
- March 04, 2018
So Gruden wants Lynch back. "I think it gives your offense a lot of deception". Gruden then (twice) railed about the "new" Collective Bargaining Agreement - one that was signed while he was a broadcaster, in 2011 - that doesn't allow him to talk to players until April, right before the draft. (more...)
- March 04, 2018
So Gruden wants Lynch back. "I think it gives your offense a lot of deception". Gruden then (twice) railed about the "new" Collective Bargaining Agreement - one that was signed while he was a broadcaster, in 2011 - that doesn't allow him to talk to players until April, right before the draft. (more...)
Dinesh Karthik to lead KKR's charge in IPL 2018
- March 04, 2018
Announcing this appointment, KKR's MD and CEO, Venky Mysore said, "It is indeed a start of a new phase for KKR, and we are delighted that someone as experienced as Dinesh Karthik will lead the side". Karthik will be taking over the captaincy from KKR's long-serving captain Gautam Gambhir , who had led the franchise to their two IPL titles in 2012 and 2014. (more...)
- March 04, 2018
Announcing this appointment, KKR's MD and CEO, Venky Mysore said, "It is indeed a start of a new phase for KKR, and we are delighted that someone as experienced as Dinesh Karthik will lead the side". Karthik will be taking over the captaincy from KKR's long-serving captain Gautam Gambhir , who had led the franchise to their two IPL titles in 2012 and 2014. (more...)
Lonzo Ball sets personal 3-point record record in Lakers' win
- March 04, 2018
The Los Angeles Lakers have been on a bit of a roll as they've won eight of their last 11 games and they will be gunning for a fifth straight win after blowing past the Heat in a 131-113 road win on Thursday. "No excuses, we've just got to get it done". Gasol led the Spurs with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Lakers: Thomas has scored in double figures in six of nine games with the Lakers, including three with 20-plus. (more...)
- March 04, 2018
The Los Angeles Lakers have been on a bit of a roll as they've won eight of their last 11 games and they will be gunning for a fifth straight win after blowing past the Heat in a 131-113 road win on Thursday. "No excuses, we've just got to get it done". Gasol led the Spurs with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Lakers: Thomas has scored in double figures in six of nine games with the Lakers, including three with 20-plus. (more...)
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