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Cowboys tight end Jason Witten plans to retire, join ESPN
- April 27, 2018
Witten appeared briefly ahead of the first round of last night's draft. Mortenson and ESPN report Witten will still meet with Jerry Jones on Friday to get his blessing before making his decision final. Originally drafted 69th overall by the Cowboys in the 2003 draft, he has 1,152 receptions on 1,620 targets for 12,448 yards and 68 touchdowns in 239 career regular-season games. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
Witten appeared briefly ahead of the first round of last night's draft. Mortenson and ESPN report Witten will still meet with Jerry Jones on Friday to get his blessing before making his decision final. Originally drafted 69th overall by the Cowboys in the 2003 draft, he has 1,152 receptions on 1,620 targets for 12,448 yards and 68 touchdowns in 239 career regular-season games. (more...)
Nadal Reaches Barcelona Open Quarter-Finals
- April 27, 2018
After stunning Novak Djokovic in three, the qualifier Klizan took out 12 seed Feliciano Lopez. It was Nadal's 397th match win on clay in a career which includes 76 titles on all surfaces. Dimitrov next faces Pablo Carreno Busta in the quarters. Third seeded Dominic Thiem of Austria, the runner-up to Nadal in Barcelona past year, reached the last eight with a 7-6 (5) 6-2 victory over Slovakian lucky loser Jozef Kovalik. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
After stunning Novak Djokovic in three, the qualifier Klizan took out 12 seed Feliciano Lopez. It was Nadal's 397th match win on clay in a career which includes 76 titles on all surfaces. Dimitrov next faces Pablo Carreno Busta in the quarters. Third seeded Dominic Thiem of Austria, the runner-up to Nadal in Barcelona past year, reached the last eight with a 7-6 (5) 6-2 victory over Slovakian lucky loser Jozef Kovalik. (more...)
Penguins To Be Without Malkin, Hagelin For Game 1 Vs. Capitals
- April 27, 2018
Especially since it appears Malkin will at least be an option to play in Game 2. "They're unsafe on all their lines because they play a speed game", Washington coach Barry Trotz said . Sullivan likes how that line has been playing, and with Kessel remaining on the second line, the Penguins will have offensive threats on their top three lines. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
Especially since it appears Malkin will at least be an option to play in Game 2. "They're unsafe on all their lines because they play a speed game", Washington coach Barry Trotz said . Sullivan likes how that line has been playing, and with Kessel remaining on the second line, the Penguins will have offensive threats on their top three lines. (more...)
Road rage return: Vettel, Hamilton brace for new Baku street scrap
- April 27, 2018
But it's only the couple of times I've had a puncture that I've ever really been reminded how important they are. Lewis Hamilton turned talk of road rage into respect yesterday when asked on his return to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix about last year's headline-grabbing clash with Formula One rival Sebastian Vettel . (more...)
- April 27, 2018
But it's only the couple of times I've had a puncture that I've ever really been reminded how important they are. Lewis Hamilton turned talk of road rage into respect yesterday when asked on his return to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix about last year's headline-grabbing clash with Formula One rival Sebastian Vettel . (more...)
Notre Dame CB Nick Watkins to play as graduate transfer elsewhere
- April 27, 2018
They've meant so much to me. "I've grown so much here and I appreciate all the valuable lessons that I've learned". His eight pass break ups and nine passes defensed were second on the team last season, trailing only Julian Love . 11 USC on October 21. Hayes had said he was transferring to Oklahoma before deciding this week that he was heading to Georgia. However, things look pretty good when put in perspective. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
They've meant so much to me. "I've grown so much here and I appreciate all the valuable lessons that I've learned". His eight pass break ups and nine passes defensed were second on the team last season, trailing only Julian Love . 11 USC on October 21. Hayes had said he was transferring to Oklahoma before deciding this week that he was heading to Georgia. However, things look pretty good when put in perspective. (more...)
Daniel Ricciardo fastest from Kimi Raikkonen in second Azerbaijan Grand Prix practice
- April 27, 2018
Mercedes' struggles on the Ultrasoft tyres continued, with Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton fourth and fifth, over seven-tenths behind Ricciardo. In Bahrain, he crashed in qualifying and then collided with Hamilton early in the race and was forced into retirement. Force India's Esteban Ocon was seventh, ahead of Renault's Carlos Sainz Jr. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
Mercedes' struggles on the Ultrasoft tyres continued, with Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton fourth and fifth, over seven-tenths behind Ricciardo. In Bahrain, he crashed in qualifying and then collided with Hamilton early in the race and was forced into retirement. Force India's Esteban Ocon was seventh, ahead of Renault's Carlos Sainz Jr. (more...)
Riley McGree Scores Sensational Scorpion Kick
- April 27, 2018
And we fully expect this magical finish from McGree to follow down the same path. The young midfielder cancelled out Bruno Fornaroli's opener with a scorpion kick lob from outside the area that left City goalkeeper Dean Bouzanis stranded and the pro Newcastle crowd of 19,131 in hysterics. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
And we fully expect this magical finish from McGree to follow down the same path. The young midfielder cancelled out Bruno Fornaroli's opener with a scorpion kick lob from outside the area that left City goalkeeper Dean Bouzanis stranded and the pro Newcastle crowd of 19,131 in hysterics. (more...)
Boston's Yawkey Way gets new name over allegations of racist origin
- April 27, 2018
Boston city officials made the controversial decision Thursday to rename a street named for the late owner of the Red Sox baseball team because of his perceived racism. While Yawkey and the Red Sox were scouting Negro Leagues players in the mid-1940s (indeed, the Red Sox gave Robinson a tryout and passed on signing Willie Mays), his opposition to actually pulling the trigger on a signing and MLB roster spot certainly a stain on the Yawkey legacy. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
Boston city officials made the controversial decision Thursday to rename a street named for the late owner of the Red Sox baseball team because of his perceived racism. While Yawkey and the Red Sox were scouting Negro Leagues players in the mid-1940s (indeed, the Red Sox gave Robinson a tryout and passed on signing Willie Mays), his opposition to actually pulling the trigger on a signing and MLB roster spot certainly a stain on the Yawkey legacy. (more...)
Man practicing karate kicked swans at Lake Eola, cops say
- April 27, 2018
Several witnesses reported the incident to police. Witnesses say they were at the park around 9:30 a.m. when they saw a man, later identified as Rocco Joseph Mantella, practicing karate, the report said. When authorities arrived at the scene, they were unable to locate the injured swans, according to WESH. Orlando Police arrested Mantella on a felony aggravated animal cruelty charge. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
Several witnesses reported the incident to police. Witnesses say they were at the park around 9:30 a.m. when they saw a man, later identified as Rocco Joseph Mantella, practicing karate, the report said. When authorities arrived at the scene, they were unable to locate the injured swans, according to WESH. Orlando Police arrested Mantella on a felony aggravated animal cruelty charge. (more...)
I'm Not Worried About Chelsea Cutting Gap To Two Points - Mauricio Pochettino
- April 27, 2018
Pochettino described the episode as "embarrassing", adding he was shocked to see one of England's leading lights in Kane treated in such a fashion. "Tottenham is doing a fantastic job developing an awesome project and I only wanted to tell you that this project is long-term - but it is not going to change with us or another coaching staff", Pochettino told reporters. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
Pochettino described the episode as "embarrassing", adding he was shocked to see one of England's leading lights in Kane treated in such a fashion. "Tottenham is doing a fantastic job developing an awesome project and I only wanted to tell you that this project is long-term - but it is not going to change with us or another coaching staff", Pochettino told reporters. (more...)
Gettleman Talks Draft, No. 2 Pick
- April 27, 2018
Last season it was a virtual certainty the Titan would take a receiver and a cornerback with their two Round 1 picks. Gettleman said himself: "When I was a little kid, every time I lied, I got caught". "(But) I think you have to sit and evaluate how he handles the ball, what are the cause of those fumbles? "Second of all, I'm going to tell y'all, I go black in this time of year". (more...)
- April 27, 2018
Last season it was a virtual certainty the Titan would take a receiver and a cornerback with their two Round 1 picks. Gettleman said himself: "When I was a little kid, every time I lied, I got caught". "(But) I think you have to sit and evaluate how he handles the ball, what are the cause of those fumbles? "Second of all, I'm going to tell y'all, I go black in this time of year". (more...)
Saints trade up to No. 14 to draft Marcus Davenport
- April 27, 2018
After almost three months since Super Bowl LII, NFL fans can get hyped for the new season starting tonight with the NFL draft . "We do feel like we have some ammo as the draft progresses." said Head Coach Sean Peyton. UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen is No. 2, and Penn State running back Saquon Barkley, Notre Dame guard Quenton Nelson and North Carolina State defensive end Bradley Chubb round out the top five. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
After almost three months since Super Bowl LII, NFL fans can get hyped for the new season starting tonight with the NFL draft . "We do feel like we have some ammo as the draft progresses." said Head Coach Sean Peyton. UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen is No. 2, and Penn State running back Saquon Barkley, Notre Dame guard Quenton Nelson and North Carolina State defensive end Bradley Chubb round out the top five. (more...)
Full schedule set for Vegas Golden Knights second-round playoff series
- April 27, 2018
It was his third shutout of the playoffs and 13th of his National Hockey League career, tying Turk Broda for ninth all-time. Fleury looks as confident as he's looked in a long time. The puck drops tonight at 7p.m. Marc-Andre Fleury - Vegas' netminder stopped all 33 shots that he faced in a 7-0 Game One win against San Jose. "We did a great job to prepare and get ready for this game", Smith said. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
It was his third shutout of the playoffs and 13th of his National Hockey League career, tying Turk Broda for ninth all-time. Fleury looks as confident as he's looked in a long time. The puck drops tonight at 7p.m. Marc-Andre Fleury - Vegas' netminder stopped all 33 shots that he faced in a 7-0 Game One win against San Jose. "We did a great job to prepare and get ready for this game", Smith said. (more...)
New York Giants' 2018 draft: Analysis for every selection
- April 27, 2018
Barkley rushed for 3,843 yards in three seasons for the Nittany Lions and was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year in 2016 and 2017. He had at least 1,800 total yards and 21 touchdowns in each of the past two seasons. How will Saquon Barkley run behind this offensive line? Darnold looked to have very little bust potential and has the makeup to withstand the harsh NY media. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
Barkley rushed for 3,843 yards in three seasons for the Nittany Lions and was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year in 2016 and 2017. He had at least 1,800 total yards and 21 touchdowns in each of the past two seasons. How will Saquon Barkley run behind this offensive line? Darnold looked to have very little bust potential and has the makeup to withstand the harsh NY media. (more...)
Colby Covington: Khabib Nurmagomedov will have 'balls put on his forehead'
- April 27, 2018
In a recent interview with Express Sport coach Owen Roddy said that even he doesn't have details of McGregor's potential comeback. Roddy was unable to confirm when McGregor would be back in action, but he is confident that the fighter known as "The Notorious" is determined to get back into the UFC's Octagon. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
In a recent interview with Express Sport coach Owen Roddy said that even he doesn't have details of McGregor's potential comeback. Roddy was unable to confirm when McGregor would be back in action, but he is confident that the fighter known as "The Notorious" is determined to get back into the UFC's Octagon. (more...)
Sam Allardyce expects to be in charge of Everton next season
- April 27, 2018
Allardyce, who took charge of Everton in November following the sacking of Ronald Koeman , labelled his tenure so far as "overall pretty satisfying". When asked whether he was definitely staying on Merseyside next season, Allardyce responded by saying: "Didn't I just say that?" Allardyce drew comparisons between his coaching style and that of Diego Simeone at Atlético Madrid. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
Allardyce, who took charge of Everton in November following the sacking of Ronald Koeman , labelled his tenure so far as "overall pretty satisfying". When asked whether he was definitely staying on Merseyside next season, Allardyce responded by saying: "Didn't I just say that?" Allardyce drew comparisons between his coaching style and that of Diego Simeone at Atlético Madrid. (more...)
Everton free to sign Ki Sung-Yeung as AC Milan end talks
- April 27, 2018
However, Everton have made a late play for Ki and are considering taking him to Goodison Park in the summer on a free transfer to replenish their squad. The Swans sit just four points clear of Southampton and face a tough home match against Chelsea this weekend. And the Toffees have received a boost in their chase for the Swansea midfielder, as according to Italian outlet Calciomercato.com, they are no longer keen to sign Ki in the coming months. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
However, Everton have made a late play for Ki and are considering taking him to Goodison Park in the summer on a free transfer to replenish their squad. The Swans sit just four points clear of Southampton and face a tough home match against Chelsea this weekend. And the Toffees have received a boost in their chase for the Swansea midfielder, as according to Italian outlet Calciomercato.com, they are no longer keen to sign Ki in the coming months. (more...)
Middlesbrough say Birmingham quartet broke contracts to join Monk
- April 27, 2018
The barrister acting for Middlesbrough told London's High Court that all four members of Monk's team had clauses in their contracts prohibiting them from working together or working with Monk for a rival Championship club before December 28, 2018. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
The barrister acting for Middlesbrough told London's High Court that all four members of Monk's team had clauses in their contracts prohibiting them from working together or working with Monk for a rival Championship club before December 28, 2018. (more...)
PSG boss Emery to leave at end of season
- April 27, 2018
Former Sevilla boss Emery had recently vowed to fight on in the French capital, but another failure to advance past the quarter-finals of the Champions League ultimately cost him his job. PSG appointed Emery as manager in 2016 but he suffered a hard debut campaign as they were pipped to the Ligue 1 title by Monaco and blew a 6-1 aggregate lead against Barcelona in the Champions League knockout stages. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
Former Sevilla boss Emery had recently vowed to fight on in the French capital, but another failure to advance past the quarter-finals of the Champions League ultimately cost him his job. PSG appointed Emery as manager in 2016 but he suffered a hard debut campaign as they were pipped to the Ligue 1 title by Monaco and blew a 6-1 aggregate lead against Barcelona in the Champions League knockout stages. (more...)
Will Virat Kohli miss County cricket to play Afghanistan Test?
- April 27, 2018
While the Committee of Administrators (CoA) want Kohli to get important game time ahead of the much awaited England tour, a few members of the BCCI are unhappy with the fact that their captain has chose to prioritise his County stint over a Test match. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
While the Committee of Administrators (CoA) want Kohli to get important game time ahead of the much awaited England tour, a few members of the BCCI are unhappy with the fact that their captain has chose to prioritise his County stint over a Test match. (more...)
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