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Detroit Lions select OR lineman Tyrell Crosby with No. 153 pick
- April 30, 2018
He did not allow a sack from his position on the Offensive Line for the entire season and worked on technique provided by Offensive Line Coach Mario Cristobal during his final season. Some local writers pointed out some similarities between Crosby and Lions' first-round pick Frank Ragnow. His ability was part of why he should have been drafted higher. (more...)
- April 30, 2018
He did not allow a sack from his position on the Offensive Line for the entire season and worked on technique provided by Offensive Line Coach Mario Cristobal during his final season. Some local writers pointed out some similarities between Crosby and Lions' first-round pick Frank Ragnow. His ability was part of why he should have been drafted higher. (more...)
A Lot Of People Unhappy With 'Unsportsmanlike' Leinster Behaviour In Connacht Game
- April 30, 2018
Two tries each from Niyi Adeolokun and Kieran Marmion , along with one each for Ireland internationals Tiernan O'Halloran, Bundee Aki, and Caolin Blade ensured a complete and utter rout in Galway. Given the scoreline at the time and the special circumstances around the game, was a charge down really necessary? Leinster will now switch their attention to the upcoming Champions Cup final against Racing 92 in Bilbao on the 12th May having seen off Scarlets 38-16 in their semi-final last week. (more...)
- April 30, 2018
Two tries each from Niyi Adeolokun and Kieran Marmion , along with one each for Ireland internationals Tiernan O'Halloran, Bundee Aki, and Caolin Blade ensured a complete and utter rout in Galway. Given the scoreline at the time and the special circumstances around the game, was a charge down really necessary? Leinster will now switch their attention to the upcoming Champions Cup final against Racing 92 in Bilbao on the 12th May having seen off Scarlets 38-16 in their semi-final last week. (more...)
Former Cardinals coach Bruce Arians will join CBS broadcast team, report says
- April 30, 2018
Get ready for the quarterback whisperer to begin whispering obscenities under his breath. So it shouldn't come as too much of a surprise that Arians has reportedly agreed to join the CBS NFL crew as an in-game analyst. "I'm really excited about it". After he announced he was his retiring last January from coaching the Arizona Cardinals, Arians made it clear to the football-airing networks that he wanted a job in broadcasting. (more...)
- April 30, 2018
Get ready for the quarterback whisperer to begin whispering obscenities under his breath. So it shouldn't come as too much of a surprise that Arians has reportedly agreed to join the CBS NFL crew as an in-game analyst. "I'm really excited about it". After he announced he was his retiring last January from coaching the Arizona Cardinals, Arians made it clear to the football-airing networks that he wanted a job in broadcasting. (more...)
Roglic wins Tour de Romandie
- April 30, 2018
The stage was won by sprint specialist Pascal Ackermann of Germany. Join PRO to watch the Tour of Romandie live and on replay. Defending champion Richie Porte of Australia was 18 seconds back in third in the stage. He finished in 4 hours 09min 51sec, just clear of Denmark's Michael Morkov, of Quick-Step Floors and Italy's Roberto Ferrari, riding for UAE Team Emirates, who were both given the same time. (more...)
- April 30, 2018
The stage was won by sprint specialist Pascal Ackermann of Germany. Join PRO to watch the Tour of Romandie live and on replay. Defending champion Richie Porte of Australia was 18 seconds back in third in the stage. He finished in 4 hours 09min 51sec, just clear of Denmark's Michael Morkov, of Quick-Step Floors and Italy's Roberto Ferrari, riding for UAE Team Emirates, who were both given the same time. (more...)
Dallas Cowboys Trade Former UNC WR Ryan Switzer to Oakland Raiders
- April 30, 2018
During his short run as coach of the Raiders, coach Jon Gruden has almost completely re-made his wide receiver room after signing Jordy Nelson, trading for Martavis Bryant and adding Switzer. His main production came in the return game-posting 29 punt returns for 256 yards and a touchdown to go with 600 kick return yards on 24 attempts. As for the Cowboys' receiving corps, there will be plenty of new faces next season. (more...)
- April 30, 2018
During his short run as coach of the Raiders, coach Jon Gruden has almost completely re-made his wide receiver room after signing Jordy Nelson, trading for Martavis Bryant and adding Switzer. His main production came in the return game-posting 29 punt returns for 256 yards and a touchdown to go with 600 kick return yards on 24 attempts. As for the Cowboys' receiving corps, there will be plenty of new faces next season. (more...)
Australia eye pink-ball Test against India at Adelaide Oval
- April 30, 2018
The game between Australia and South Africa will be the only T20 of the limited overs series against the Proteas. Cricket Australia confirmed on Monday that Adelaide Oval will be the venue for the series-opening Test against India but has yet to strike an agreement with the Indian board ( BCCI ) on staging the match under lights. (more...)
- April 30, 2018
The game between Australia and South Africa will be the only T20 of the limited overs series against the Proteas. Cricket Australia confirmed on Monday that Adelaide Oval will be the venue for the series-opening Test against India but has yet to strike an agreement with the Indian board ( BCCI ) on staging the match under lights. (more...)
Thomas Partey Impress As Atletico Madrid Beat Alaves 1:0
- April 30, 2018
More importantly perhaps, the victory restored Atletico's four-point lead over their city rivals Real Madrid after their win against Leganes on Saturday. The result leaves Diego Simeone's side eight points behind Barca with three matches left, but the leaders have two games in hand and can wrap things up when they face Deportivo La Coruna on Sunday evening. (more...)
- April 30, 2018
More importantly perhaps, the victory restored Atletico's four-point lead over their city rivals Real Madrid after their win against Leganes on Saturday. The result leaves Diego Simeone's side eight points behind Barca with three matches left, but the leaders have two games in hand and can wrap things up when they face Deportivo La Coruna on Sunday evening. (more...)
Borja Mayoral hopes to leave Real Madrid at end of season
- April 30, 2018
After the break, Real Madrid's tempo dropped considerably compared to that of the first half, and their lackadaisical approach proved costly shortly after the hour mark as Brasanac brought the visitors back into the contest. The incident was picked up by football fans on Twitter and they - like us - were pretty stunned. "Tuesday (against Bayern) will be a very different game and we'll have to be concentrated the whole time". (more...)
- April 30, 2018
After the break, Real Madrid's tempo dropped considerably compared to that of the first half, and their lackadaisical approach proved costly shortly after the hour mark as Brasanac brought the visitors back into the contest. The incident was picked up by football fans on Twitter and they - like us - were pretty stunned. "Tuesday (against Bayern) will be a very different game and we'll have to be concentrated the whole time". (more...)
Salah must keep up form to match Messi & Ronaldo
- April 30, 2018
Earlier, police said they were investigating "a serious assault of a man" outside the Albert pub at about 7.35pm, 10 minutes before the game, which Liverpool won 5-2, kicked off. " We heap praise on certain players and I have not got one negative word to say about him ". He wanted the entire team's contribution recognised, and as a result we decided together that I would go with him to represent the rest of the team. (more...)
- April 30, 2018
Earlier, police said they were investigating "a serious assault of a man" outside the Albert pub at about 7.35pm, 10 minutes before the game, which Liverpool won 5-2, kicked off. " We heap praise on certain players and I have not got one negative word to say about him ". He wanted the entire team's contribution recognised, and as a result we decided together that I would go with him to represent the rest of the team. (more...)
Mourinho on Lukaku injury: 'I don't think it's something'
- April 30, 2018
United confirmed on their official website after the game that the club face "an anxious wait" for an assessment of any damage, with Lukaku being hurt in a challenge with Gunners defender Konstantinos Mavropanos and unable to shake of the problem. (more...)
- April 30, 2018
United confirmed on their official website after the game that the club face "an anxious wait" for an assessment of any damage, with Lukaku being hurt in a challenge with Gunners defender Konstantinos Mavropanos and unable to shake of the problem. (more...)
Ko hopes to seal the deal to end drought
- April 30, 2018
The victory is Ko's first since the 2016 Marathon Classic and her third career win at Lake Merced Golf Club, where she is a member. She birdied there again in the playoff, but Ko almost holed out by hitting a 3-wood to within 3 feet of the cup before settling for the clinching eagle. (more...)
- April 30, 2018
The victory is Ko's first since the 2016 Marathon Classic and her third career win at Lake Merced Golf Club, where she is a member. She birdied there again in the playoff, but Ko almost holed out by hitting a 3-wood to within 3 feet of the cup before settling for the clinching eagle. (more...)
Biggest wave ever surfed: Rodrigo Koxa awarded prize for record-breaking ride
- April 30, 2018
Despite the risks of literally exploding, then drowning, then exploding again, there are still people who will risk life and limb to surf big-ass waves, and I have no choice but to respect it. His gratitude and humbleness have paid off ten fold. The Big Wave Awards honor the world's best big-wave surfers in categories from Wipeout of the Year to the men's and women's Overall Performances, with submissions from famous big-wave spots like Nazaré, Portugal and Pe'ahi, Maui. (more...)
- April 30, 2018
Despite the risks of literally exploding, then drowning, then exploding again, there are still people who will risk life and limb to surf big-ass waves, and I have no choice but to respect it. His gratitude and humbleness have paid off ten fold. The Big Wave Awards honor the world's best big-wave surfers in categories from Wipeout of the Year to the men's and women's Overall Performances, with submissions from famous big-wave spots like Nazaré, Portugal and Pe'ahi, Maui. (more...)
IAAF rules 'dehumanising' - Parliament
- April 30, 2018
The IAAF's previous attempts to regulate the issue fell foul of a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling in 2015 following an appeal on behalf of Indian athlete Dutee Chand, who had been banned from competing because of her testosterone levels. (more...)
- April 30, 2018
The IAAF's previous attempts to regulate the issue fell foul of a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling in 2015 following an appeal on behalf of Indian athlete Dutee Chand, who had been banned from competing because of her testosterone levels. (more...)
Lucky loser Cecchinato crowned champion in Budapest
- April 30, 2018
The world No.92 lost the first set and trailed 4-2 in the second before producing an impressive comeback, crucially breaking in the sixth game of the decider before serving out for the match. Millman advanced to his first final earlier on Sunday when he completed his semifinal that was suspended on Saturday due to darkness, beating last year's tournament runner-up Aljaz Bedene 2-6, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (5). (more...)
- April 30, 2018
The world No.92 lost the first set and trailed 4-2 in the second before producing an impressive comeback, crucially breaking in the sixth game of the decider before serving out for the match. Millman advanced to his first final earlier on Sunday when he completed his semifinal that was suspended on Saturday due to darkness, beating last year's tournament runner-up Aljaz Bedene 2-6, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (5). (more...)
New England Patriots draft Garysburg's Crossen
- April 30, 2018
The Patriots wrapped up their 2018 NFL Draft by drafting cornerback Keion Crossen (243 overall) and tight end Ryan Izzo (250 overall). Crossen is undersized at 5-foot-9, 178 pounds, but he's a highly athletic prospect. A two-year starter at Western Carolina, Crossen (5'10/173) compiled 67 tackles and seven pass breakups as a senior in 2017. He also returned five career kicks for 147 yards. (more...)
- April 30, 2018
The Patriots wrapped up their 2018 NFL Draft by drafting cornerback Keion Crossen (243 overall) and tight end Ryan Izzo (250 overall). Crossen is undersized at 5-foot-9, 178 pounds, but he's a highly athletic prospect. A two-year starter at Western Carolina, Crossen (5'10/173) compiled 67 tackles and seven pass breakups as a senior in 2017. He also returned five career kicks for 147 yards. (more...)
Arsenal and Athletico Madrid to answer UEFA charges
- April 30, 2018
Antoine Griezmann admits he's unsure if he'll stay at Atletico Madrid next season and says he's in talks with the club over his future. "We have to believe in ourselves and do it". Simeone watched much of the game from the directors' box after he fumed on the touchline in the early stages. The Argentinian is unlikely to be banned from the second leg as his hearing in not scheduled until May 4. (more...)
- April 30, 2018
Antoine Griezmann admits he's unsure if he'll stay at Atletico Madrid next season and says he's in talks with the club over his future. "We have to believe in ourselves and do it". Simeone watched much of the game from the directors' box after he fumed on the touchline in the early stages. The Argentinian is unlikely to be banned from the second leg as his hearing in not scheduled until May 4. (more...)
Yoenis Cespedes leaves game with sore left thumb
- April 30, 2018
He was having quite the afternoon before departing, going 2-for-2 with a double, two stolen bases and two runs scored. Cespedes, 32, is now hitting.219/.279/.416 with a league-leading 43 strikeouts, but also has six home runs and 25 RBI. Losing him for an extended period of time will surely take a toll on the Mets' offense. Additional information regarding the severity of his injury should be available in the near future. (more...)
- April 30, 2018
He was having quite the afternoon before departing, going 2-for-2 with a double, two stolen bases and two runs scored. Cespedes, 32, is now hitting.219/.279/.416 with a league-leading 43 strikeouts, but also has six home runs and 25 RBI. Losing him for an extended period of time will surely take a toll on the Mets' offense. Additional information regarding the severity of his injury should be available in the near future. (more...)
River Plate cumple en casa y se arrima a octavos
- April 29, 2018
Caso contrario estará eliminado. Emelec atacó y saltó las marcas y de contra, River fue letal. El arquero del conjunto argentino llevaba 620 minutos sin recibir una anotación. "Pity también pero él es más gambeteador", dijo Pratto en declaraciones reproducidas por el Diario argentino Olé elogiando el fútbol del volante 'cafetero' y resaltando que cuando ingresó le dio más juego a River , que a la postre sirvió para ganar el partido. (more...)
- April 29, 2018
Caso contrario estará eliminado. Emelec atacó y saltó las marcas y de contra, River fue letal. El arquero del conjunto argentino llevaba 620 minutos sin recibir una anotación. "Pity también pero él es más gambeteador", dijo Pratto en declaraciones reproducidas por el Diario argentino Olé elogiando el fútbol del volante 'cafetero' y resaltando que cuando ingresó le dio más juego a River , que a la postre sirvió para ganar el partido. (more...)
Raptors guard Fred VanVleet expected to return to lineup in Game 6
- April 29, 2018
But Casey eventually removed his magnanimous hat and praised the exploits of his own team. In Game 6, Toronto started the fourth quarter with a five-reserve lineup: Fred VanVleet , Delon Wright, C.J. VanVleet guided the bench unit to a 15-7 run over the first six minutes of the fourth quarter, and he kept Beal reasonably in check. Toronto's coaching and medical staffs noticed VanVleet wasn't ready and forced him to rest. (more...)
- April 29, 2018
But Casey eventually removed his magnanimous hat and praised the exploits of his own team. In Game 6, Toronto started the fourth quarter with a five-reserve lineup: Fred VanVleet , Delon Wright, C.J. VanVleet guided the bench unit to a 15-7 run over the first six minutes of the fourth quarter, and he kept Beal reasonably in check. Toronto's coaching and medical staffs noticed VanVleet wasn't ready and forced him to rest. (more...)
Simeone hat trick drops Napoli four behind Juve
- April 29, 2018
Argentina forward Simeone - the son of Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone - scored all three goals in a spectacular display to keep Fiorentina's Europa League hopes alive. Elsewhere, Atalanta strengthened their claim on a Europa League spot by dispatching Genoa 3-1. Bologna thought it had equalized four minutes later but what would have been Riccardo Orsolini's first Serie A goal was waved off by the VAR for a handball in the buildup by Rodrigo Palacio. (more...)
- April 29, 2018
Argentina forward Simeone - the son of Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone - scored all three goals in a spectacular display to keep Fiorentina's Europa League hopes alive. Elsewhere, Atalanta strengthened their claim on a Europa League spot by dispatching Genoa 3-1. Bologna thought it had equalized four minutes later but what would have been Riccardo Orsolini's first Serie A goal was waved off by the VAR for a handball in the buildup by Rodrigo Palacio. (more...)
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