Sports
Dylan Hartley back amid seven changes to England side to face Ireland
- March 16, 2018
On the positive side, seven of their 12 Six Nations victories have come against the Scots. At least he still retains the backing of his players, with Anthony Watson claiming the Australian is "a great coach and a great man". "We have seen in every game the physical contest has been quite enormous so we have to meet that physical challenge and then play smart tactically". "That seamlessness is what we'd like to get, unfortunately it just doesn't happen like that all the time ". (more...)
- March 16, 2018
On the positive side, seven of their 12 Six Nations victories have come against the Scots. At least he still retains the backing of his players, with Anthony Watson claiming the Australian is "a great coach and a great man". "We have seen in every game the physical contest has been quite enormous so we have to meet that physical challenge and then play smart tactically". "That seamlessness is what we'd like to get, unfortunately it just doesn't happen like that all the time ". (more...)
BCCI to investigate Shami for corruption?
- March 16, 2018
Since the story broke out, the BCCI has did not include Shami in the annual contracts' list. Hasin had earlier alleged that Shami had accepted the money on the insistence of England based Mohammad Bhai . Speaking to India News , Shami said: "I was not aware that it was her second marriage with me and it was only after we got married that I was told about two of my (step) daughters". (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Since the story broke out, the BCCI has did not include Shami in the annual contracts' list. Hasin had earlier alleged that Shami had accepted the money on the insistence of England based Mohammad Bhai . Speaking to India News , Shami said: "I was not aware that it was her second marriage with me and it was only after we got married that I was told about two of my (step) daughters". (more...)
Arsenal draw CSKA in Europa League
- March 16, 2018
Arsenal will play Russian club CSKA Moscow in the quarterfinals as they look to win the Europa League for the first time and seal a place in next season's Champions League . Arsenal fans are now fearful about their trip to the Russian capital, with security concerns sure to become a hot topic in the build-up to the game. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Arsenal will play Russian club CSKA Moscow in the quarterfinals as they look to win the Europa League for the first time and seal a place in next season's Champions League . Arsenal fans are now fearful about their trip to the Russian capital, with security concerns sure to become a hot topic in the build-up to the game. (more...)
Raiders Release WR Michael Crabtree
- March 16, 2018
It made it similar decision to part ways given that he only had a $2.3 million dead money hit to the cap that opened more space to bring aboard Pro Bowl tight end Jimmy Graham on a three-year deal . In his career, he has had 7,848 receiving yards with 69 touchdowns. Passing on that deal was a no-brainer because it's pretty much a certainty that Nelson will be able to pull in more than $1.1 million next season. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
It made it similar decision to part ways given that he only had a $2.3 million dead money hit to the cap that opened more space to bring aboard Pro Bowl tight end Jimmy Graham on a three-year deal . In his career, he has had 7,848 receiving yards with 69 touchdowns. Passing on that deal was a no-brainer because it's pretty much a certainty that Nelson will be able to pull in more than $1.1 million next season. (more...)
Real Madrid teammate says Neymar and Cristiano will get along
- March 16, 2018
Meanwhile, Carvajal was disappointed that the Brazilian picked up an injury and was unable to play in PSG's Champions League second leg against Real. "[Neymar] has always been spectacular, since he was 11 years old". Real Madrid have identified Neymar as their primary target in the summer transfer window and, as this paper reported last Friday, the player's father met with representatives of the Bernabéu board in a Paris hotel last month to discuss a possible deal. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Meanwhile, Carvajal was disappointed that the Brazilian picked up an injury and was unable to play in PSG's Champions League second leg against Real. "[Neymar] has always been spectacular, since he was 11 years old". Real Madrid have identified Neymar as their primary target in the summer transfer window and, as this paper reported last Friday, the player's father met with representatives of the Bernabéu board in a Paris hotel last month to discuss a possible deal. (more...)
Trail Blazers put win streak on the line vs. Cavaliers
- March 16, 2018
After neither team led by double digits in the first half, Portland blitzed Cleveland in the third in leading by as many as 15 points, 81-66, before heading to the fourth quarter with an 88-77 lead. With 7:02 left in the first quarter, James, well, he simply pulled off one of the best facial dunks the NBA's seen this season, among the finest slams of his career. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
After neither team led by double digits in the first half, Portland blitzed Cleveland in the third in leading by as many as 15 points, 81-66, before heading to the fourth quarter with an 88-77 lead. With 7:02 left in the first quarter, James, well, he simply pulled off one of the best facial dunks the NBA's seen this season, among the finest slams of his career. (more...)
Venus Through To Indian Wells Semis, Faces Kasatkina
- March 16, 2018
Like Williams, Kasatkina hasn't dropped a single set in her four matches so far, with Kerber joining US Open champion Sloane Stephens and Caroline Wozniacki in being eliminated by the Russian. "This one I will try to forget as fast as possible", Kerber said. "Maybe, yeah, from the side or with the score it looks like it was simple, but of course it's not", Kasatkina said. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Like Williams, Kasatkina hasn't dropped a single set in her four matches so far, with Kerber joining US Open champion Sloane Stephens and Caroline Wozniacki in being eliminated by the Russian. "This one I will try to forget as fast as possible", Kerber said. "Maybe, yeah, from the side or with the score it looks like it was simple, but of course it's not", Kasatkina said. (more...)
Players to watch during the NCAA tournament
- March 16, 2018
Here's region-by-region breakdowns that dissect each team's strengths/weaknesses, current winning/losing streak and each team's best player or recipe for a win. BetDSI also has odds on all sorts of other things related to the NCAA Tournament , such as which player will win the Most Outstanding Player award, which conferences will do best and how different seeds will perform. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Here's region-by-region breakdowns that dissect each team's strengths/weaknesses, current winning/losing streak and each team's best player or recipe for a win. BetDSI also has odds on all sorts of other things related to the NCAA Tournament , such as which player will win the Most Outstanding Player award, which conferences will do best and how different seeds will perform. (more...)
Gilas prospect Martin scoreless as Arizona St. Sun Devils ousted by Syracuse
- March 16, 2018
Central, another historically black school that was making its second straight appearance in Dayton for a play-in game. Arizona State was just 3 of 10 from the free-throw line. A historically black college in Houston, Texas Southern slipped into the First Four by getting hot and winning the Southwest Athletic College Tournament. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Central, another historically black school that was making its second straight appearance in Dayton for a play-in game. Arizona State was just 3 of 10 from the free-throw line. A historically black college in Houston, Texas Southern slipped into the First Four by getting hot and winning the Southwest Athletic College Tournament. (more...)
Federer too perfect for Chung
- March 16, 2018
It is his best beginning to the season since 2006 when he started 16-0 and won 33 of his first 34 matches. If he makes it to Sunday's final and wins he will reach a career best 17 consecutive wins. Federer clinched the victory on the first match point when Chardy pounded a forehand into the net. Anderson, last year's US Open runner-up and the seventh seed, edged past Pablo Carreno Busta 4-6 6-3 7-6 (8-6). (more...)
- March 16, 2018
It is his best beginning to the season since 2006 when he started 16-0 and won 33 of his first 34 matches. If he makes it to Sunday's final and wins he will reach a career best 17 consecutive wins. Federer clinched the victory on the first match point when Chardy pounded a forehand into the net. Anderson, last year's US Open runner-up and the seventh seed, edged past Pablo Carreno Busta 4-6 6-3 7-6 (8-6). (more...)
Balboa Park hosts annual St. Patrick's Day festivities
- March 16, 2018
Patrick's Day celebration in Manhattan, demonstrate the city's status as a center of Irish culture, heritage, and pride. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival: 9 a.m.to 6 p.m. In Jersey City, March 17 to 22 is St. Patrick's Day Week at Zeppelin Hall at 88 Liberty View Drive. It begins at 66th Street and Madison Street at 1 p.m. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Patrick's Day celebration in Manhattan, demonstrate the city's status as a center of Irish culture, heritage, and pride. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival: 9 a.m.to 6 p.m. In Jersey City, March 17 to 22 is St. Patrick's Day Week at Zeppelin Hall at 88 Liberty View Drive. It begins at 66th Street and Madison Street at 1 p.m. (more...)
Europa League: Torres, Griezmann Fire Atletico Past Lokomotiv Moscow Into Quarter-Finals
- March 16, 2018
Arsenal are sixth in the Premier League and unlikely to finish in the top four so their only likely route into next season's Champions League is by winning the Europa League . Maxwel Cornet equalised in the 58th minute but CSKA scored twice in five minutes through Ahmed Musa and Pontus Wernbloom to advance on the away goals rule after the game ended 3-3 on aggregate. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Arsenal are sixth in the Premier League and unlikely to finish in the top four so their only likely route into next season's Champions League is by winning the Europa League . Maxwel Cornet equalised in the 58th minute but CSKA scored twice in five minutes through Ahmed Musa and Pontus Wernbloom to advance on the away goals rule after the game ended 3-3 on aggregate. (more...)
Baltimore Ravens Focusing on WR Michael Crabtree After Grant Fails Physical
- March 16, 2018
Grant had the best season of his career a year ago, finishing the season with 45 catches for 573 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 12.7 yards per catch. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the reported free-agent signee failed a physical Thursday, so the Ravens voided a lucrative $29 million deal that was expected to make him a featured piece of their passing attack. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Grant had the best season of his career a year ago, finishing the season with 45 catches for 573 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 12.7 yards per catch. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the reported free-agent signee failed a physical Thursday, so the Ravens voided a lucrative $29 million deal that was expected to make him a featured piece of their passing attack. (more...)
How to MI vs. Montana
- March 16, 2018
The Michigan defense was the story in this one, as the Wolverines dominated for almost the entire game aside from the opening four minutes. The Grizzlies scored just two points in the first 11 1/2 minutes of the second half as the Wolverines gradually pulled away. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
The Michigan defense was the story in this one, as the Wolverines dominated for almost the entire game aside from the opening four minutes. The Grizzlies scored just two points in the first 11 1/2 minutes of the second half as the Wolverines gradually pulled away. (more...)
Kentucky basketball: 5 rushed reactions vs Davidson - Tournament Edition
- March 16, 2018
The Kentucky Wildcats (24-10) is one of the powerhouses in college basketball. 10000 simulations of this game by Accuscore gives Kentucky 55% probability to win this game. Kentucky has 126 tournament wins, and have been to the Final Four 17 times, with 8 national titles. Two Wildcats play each other , and the victor will likely take on another Wildcats team. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
The Kentucky Wildcats (24-10) is one of the powerhouses in college basketball. 10000 simulations of this game by Accuscore gives Kentucky 55% probability to win this game. Kentucky has 126 tournament wins, and have been to the Final Four 17 times, with 8 national titles. Two Wildcats play each other , and the victor will likely take on another Wildcats team. (more...)
Ryan Mason reveals Petr Čech helped him through his horror injury
- March 16, 2018
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has called Ryan Mason a "special player" and says the "door is always open" for him at his boyhood club after he was forced to retire from football . "It's very sad news but at the same time he opened a massive door with his future for him and his family". And of course, the door is open to help him, from myself, us, the coaching staff. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has called Ryan Mason a "special player" and says the "door is always open" for him at his boyhood club after he was forced to retire from football . "It's very sad news but at the same time he opened a massive door with his future for him and his family". And of course, the door is open to help him, from myself, us, the coaching staff. (more...)
Crimson Tide roll into NCAA Tournament
- March 16, 2018
Villanova shot 59.6% from the field and 51.9% (14-27) from beyond the arc while holding Radford to just 33.9% shooting from the field. Alabama made eight 3-pointers and outrebounded Tech 26-22. The Wildcats are led by All-Big East first-team members Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges. He had two 3-pointers in the run. Herbert Jones made a layup to give the Crimson Tide a 65-64 lead with 7:48 left. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Villanova shot 59.6% from the field and 51.9% (14-27) from beyond the arc while holding Radford to just 33.9% shooting from the field. Alabama made eight 3-pointers and outrebounded Tech 26-22. The Wildcats are led by All-Big East first-team members Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges. He had two 3-pointers in the run. Herbert Jones made a layup to give the Crimson Tide a 65-64 lead with 7:48 left. (more...)
Jones sorry for derogatory comments about Ireland, Wales
- March 16, 2018
Jones has apologized for making derogatory remarks about Ireland and Wales during a sponsorship event in Japan past year. "I sincerely mean that and I really don't have anything else to say on the matter, so I am happy to obviously answer questions on a fantastic game that's coming up but I think the other matter is dead". (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Jones has apologized for making derogatory remarks about Ireland and Wales during a sponsorship event in Japan past year. "I sincerely mean that and I really don't have anything else to say on the matter, so I am happy to obviously answer questions on a fantastic game that's coming up but I think the other matter is dead". (more...)
SUPER SIX - Windies lose to Afghanistan
- March 16, 2018
The feature of Afghanistan's win, which gave them a 2-1 lead in four head-to-head matches against the West Indies, was their four-pronged spin attack that included wrist-spinner Rashid Khan, off-spinners Mohammad Nabi and Mujeeb Rahman, and left-arm spinner Sharafuddin Ashraf. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
The feature of Afghanistan's win, which gave them a 2-1 lead in four head-to-head matches against the West Indies, was their four-pronged spin attack that included wrist-spinner Rashid Khan, off-spinners Mohammad Nabi and Mujeeb Rahman, and left-arm spinner Sharafuddin Ashraf. (more...)
Liverpool ace Salah taunts Young after Man Utd home humiliation
- March 16, 2018
Salah cleverly made a decision to post the tweet after Mourinho's side were booted out of the Champions League by Sevilla . The Red Devils were sent tumbling out of the competition after a shock 2-1 defeat to Sevilla , Liverpool's group stage opponents. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Salah cleverly made a decision to post the tweet after Mourinho's side were booted out of the Champions League by Sevilla . The Red Devils were sent tumbling out of the competition after a shock 2-1 defeat to Sevilla , Liverpool's group stage opponents. (more...)
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