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Wales place Tony Pulis on wishlist to succeed Chris Coleman?

November 21, 2017

Pardew has previously managed West Ham United, Charlton Athletic and Newcastle United at Premier League level. When he led Northern Ireland to the Euro 2016 finals last summer, O'Neill praised both his mother and his father Des. O'Neill's stock is high and the Scottish Football Association has made an approach for him as they look to name Gordon Strachan's successor as manager.

Marcus Gilbert Suspended 4 Games for Violation of NFL's PED Policy

November 21, 2017

The Pittsburgh Steelers starting right tackle was suspended four games by the NFL on Monday for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances, per Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . Not having Gilbert this coming Sunday night against the Packers also shouldn't be a big deal as the Steelers should still be expected to win that game easily without him.

Peter Crouch remains on Stoke City bench

November 21, 2017

A third straight home draw frustrated some supporters but Brighton manager Chris Hughton put the point into perspective. "Credit to the players, you had a Stoke team who at times were very happy to defend their own half". Izquierdo was Brighton's biggest threat in the first half, the Colombian taking advantage of the space behind right wing-back Mame Biram Diouf by continually making penetrative runs both with and without the ball.

5-star C Bol Bol picks OR over Kentucky

November 21, 2017

Taggart has picked up commitments from 13 4-star recruits for the 2018 class, while Altman has had four ESPN Top 100 recruits commit to the Ducks. Bol is the No. He's now listed at 7-foot-1, 225 pounds. "I thought a lot about my dad and what he might tell me right now", Bol wrote. "He was a true big man, a guy who played in the paint and blocked shots.

Bears Sign Cairo Santos as New Kicker

November 21, 2017

If he performs well through the rest of the season, the soon-to-be 26-year-old could make a case for being the Bears' long-term solution at the kicker position that hasn't been consistent since the team released Robbie Gould last year. The Chiefs put Santos on injured reserve due to a groin strain, then cut him with an injury settlement after Harrison Butker established himself as a capable replacement.

Georgia's Roquan Smith named finalist for Butkus Award

November 21, 2017

The other Butkus Award finalists are Michigan's Devin Bush, Virginia Tech's Tremaine Edminds, Wisconsin's T.J. Edwards and Clemson's Dorian O'Daniel. He is a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award, which also goes to the country's best defender.

Yankees trade RHP Ronald Herrera to Rangers for minor-leaguer

November 21, 2017

With the moves Monday, the Rangers protected those players from being available next month at the end of the winter meetings when other teams can draft players left off major league rosters. The process started for the Yankees on Saturday when they traded righty reliever Nick Rumbelow to the Mariners for a pair of minor-league arms. Signed by Oakland A's in May 2012 as an amateur free agent, Herrera was traded to the San Diego Padres in May 2014 and to the Yankees in November 2015.

Big Ten honors Penn State's Saquon Barkley for big game vs. Nebraska

November 21, 2017

Barkley shares the honor with Purdue wide receiver Anthony Mahoungou, who had seven catches for 135 yards and two touchdowns in the Boilermakers' 24-15 win over Iowa. He has also been named Special Teams Player of the Week twice. During the game, he surpassed 1,000 rushing yards on the season for the third-straight year.

Arizona Cardinals vs Houston Texans

November 21, 2017

Just minutes after Andre Johnson was inducted into the Texans Ring of Honor at halftime against the Arizona Cardinals , DeAndre Hopkins kicked off the third quarter with back-to-back big plays. Neither Stanton nor Gabbert is under contract next season with the Cardinals. The running back was stopped for a one-yard loss, and Houston took over possession on downs.

White Sox release 32-game spring training schedule

November 21, 2017

The White Sox' Jose Abreu bats during a spring training game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch on March 3, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. They'll play at the White Sox's facility of Camelback Ranch in Glendale on March 16. Tickets for spring training games go on sale Saturday, Dec. 2.

Willian linked with Manchester United switch?

November 21, 2017

Now rumours are flying about again, with the 29-year-old getting very little game time this season under Antonio Conte , rarely being fitted into the Italian's 3-4-3 or 3-5-2 formations. Brazil worldwide Willian admits he is frustrated by his lack of game time at Chelsea but respects any decision made by Blues boss Antonio Conte .

IL to honor Dick Butkus with statue at new football center

November 21, 2017

The Tigers and Illini similarly met in a four-year stretch from 2007-10, which saw Missouri win each of those games, including the last one in 2010 by a score of 23-13. Mizzou and IL have played 24 times, and the Tigers lead the series 17-7. Barring any unforseen changes to the agreement, IL and Missouri will each host two games between 2026 and 2029 with the home site alternating each season.

MI coach Jim Harbaugh updates statuses of quarterback Brandon Peters, Wilton Speight

November 21, 2017

Harbaugh explained the process Peters will go through: "As soon as he's symptom-free, if that happens to day, it goes to a day where he has exertion". O'Korn has four starts under his belt this season and remains the most prolific among the three MI quarterbacks to play this season, throwing for 761 yards and a touchdown.

Vitesse defender Fankaty Dabo scores calamitous 35-yard own goal

November 21, 2017

Receiving the ball on the right flank, the defender found himself under pressure so chose to play the ball back to his 'keeper. Houwen was obviously angry, picking the ball out of the net and smashing it into the air. Dabo, who has represented England at youth level, had been impressing on-loan before the incident and will hope to forget it as soon as possible. In total, four Chelsea players are on loan at Vitesse (they have 33 players loaned out in total).

Amanda Staveley submits official £300million bid for Newcastle

November 20, 2017

That could come as soon as this week, according to insiders. The Toon owner put the Magpies up for sale last month and Staveley quickly emerged as the frontrunner, acting on behalf of the mega-rich Middle East company. The 44-year-old helped broker the purchase of Manchester City by Sheikh Mansour bin-Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in 2009, and it was reported she led Dubai International Capital's £400m bid for Liverpool in 2008.

Baseball Hall of Fame ballot crowded with stars

November 20, 2017

Voting results will be announced on January 24. Edgar Martinez is one year away from dropping off and will need a major push to make it in based on where his percentage now stands - and could be a Tim Raines-style entry next year where an emotional push gets him in.

Cutler in Concussion Protocol, But Still Dolphins' No. 1 QB

November 20, 2017

Jay Cutler's disastrous season for the 4-6 Miami Dolphins hit yet another low during Sunday's home loss against visiting Tampa Bay . Cutler threw three interceptions in the first half before he left at halftime. Moore could make his second start of the season next week at Gillette Stadium if Cutler doesn't clear concussion protocol in a timely fashion. He has completed 64.4 percent of his passes, averages 178 yards per game and has 13 touchdowns against nine interceptions.

Baker Mayfield will play but won't start against West Virginia

November 20, 2017

The QB apologized at a press conference after the game and later issued a written apology via social media . Kansas coach David Beaty has apologized for his team captains not shaking hands with Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield , saying the move made during the pregame coin toss was unacceptable.

Packers running back Aaron Jones facing citations after traffic stop

November 20, 2017

Breaking: #Packers RB Aaron Jones was arrested and faces several charges after a traffic stop in which he admitted to smoking marijuana . There were no drugs or drug paraphernalia located in his auto. Jones is scheduled to be in court on February 1, 2018. Jones could be subject to a suspension from the NFL, but the league isn't likely to act until the legal case is resolved.

Manchester United tie down Ander Herrera by triggering contract extension

November 20, 2017

The Spaniard's versatility has been invaluable however and he was voted Manchester United Player of the Year for last season. Both United and Herrera have held discussions over a new, longer term contract and are positive an agreement will be reached, but the Red Devils made a decision to protect their asset in the meantime.

Antonio Conte Believes Schedule Gives Liverpool Advantage For Chelsea Visit

November 20, 2017

Goals from Hazard, Morata , Marcos Alonso sealed all three points for Chelsea at the Hawthorns, which has turned out to be Tony Pulis' last game in charge of the club. "Today the game became easy because we started very well with great concentration and focus. If we are able to win against Qarabag , we can go through to the next round of the Champions League and this is very important because this period from now until January is very busy, so it is very important to win the game".

Sevilla warm up for Liverpool's visit with a home win

November 20, 2017

Ward and fringe stars Andy Robertson and Marko Grujic are also on the plane, while Daniel Sturridge will also travel, despite reports claiming the forward has asked Jurgen Klopp to leave Anfield. "We can't afford to lose the ball recklessly because Liverpool will make you pay". The Liverpool-Sevilla victor will make the last 16 with one round to go.

Bellew vs Haye 2 postponed due to David Haye arm injury

November 20, 2017

The pair clashed at the O2 Arena in March when Bellew secured an 11th round stoppage against Haye, who had suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in the sixth round. And now Haye, 37, has had to pull out of another domestic grudge match with his showdown against Bellew less than a month away. "Unfortunately, after a freak accident during a stair conditioning session, which I've done with no incident hundreds of times, I lost my footing, slipped, so instinctively grabbed the bannister to stop ...

Broncos fire OC Mike McCoy; Bill Musgrave takes over

November 20, 2017

After a 3-1 start to the season, Denver has lost six consecutive games after losing to the Cincinnati Bengals 20-17 on Sunday. Denver (3-7) sits in last place in the AFC West and have faced significant inconsistencies on offense this season, particularly at the offensive line and quarterback positions.

Former Patriots, Cowboys WR Terry Glenn dies in vehicle crash, report says

November 20, 2017

The 43-year-old OH native played for the Dallas Cowboys from 2003-07. The Patriots picked Glenn with the seventh pick of the 1996 draft after he starred at Ohio State. He was a member of two AFC Championship squads with the Patriots and also caught Tom Brady's first touchdown pass. Glenn's season was marred by continued conflict with the coaching staff , and a four-game marijuana suspension.

Pastore opens up to Serie A return amid Inter, AC Milan links

November 20, 2017

I would like to go to the World Cup, but if you see that I do not play, it will be hard for them to summon me. The midfielder has admitted that he needs to play more regularly if he is to stake a claim for Argentina's World Cup squad. "But I'm not thinking about a transfer". Pastore played for Palermo for two years before moving to Paris and has been linked with a move to Inter Milan in the Summer but it didn't go through.

Atletico Madrid coach Simeone blasts Real Madrid: They stockpile best Spanish youngsters

November 20, 2017

After the draw with Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano, the defender stated: "Personally I felt good, feeling strong physically". The clearest chance of the opening period - indeed the whole match - actually arrived inside the opening three minutes when Atletico looked to capitalise on a loose pass by Marcelo, only for Angel Correa to dink wide with only Kiko Casilla to beat.

Clemson blows out The Citadel in home finale

November 20, 2017

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney always says the fun is in the winning. It doesn't seem all that long ago we were just getting into the thick of football season and breaking down match ups against Auburn and Louisville. "I feel good about those guys", Swinney said. "He made good decisions, and between our run and pass game, he really executed the offense well". Etienne then rushed seven yards for his second score of the day, and Hunter Johnson found Higgins for a 78-yard touchdown to complete ...

Gig economy loophole crackdown: Change law to tackle worker 'exploitation', report urges

November 20, 2017

A draft Bill meant to close the loopholes on so-called " gig economy " employment practices has been published today by the the Work and Pensions and Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committees. Labour MP Rachel Reeves, who chairs the business committee, said: 'Uber, Deliveroo and others like to bang the drum for the benefits of flexibility for their workforce, but now all the burden of this flexibility is picked up by taxpayers and workers.

Marcus Rashford: 'Tim Howard was my childhood idol'

November 20, 2017

And on that special night in Manchester, a star was born and his name was Marcus Rashford . "My first season [at Fletcher Moss] I went in net", Rashford told the Sunday Times . I'm going to get the gloves one day!' Talking of his former youth team Fletcher Moss Rangers, Rashford had some wise words for those looking to replicate his success.

Lions don't recover like humans! - Ibrahimovic and Pogba thrilled to be back

November 20, 2017

The Spaniard said: "I didn't play against him, it was my team playing against Manchester United ". "[Pogba was] different class. I feel the same atmosphere", Pogba told BT Sport . "It is not easy, especially in my case". But, to be honest, Newcastle were probably the [better] team - not in the second-half, but in the first-half - and we felt a bit of instability in our defensive areas.

JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship: Anindith Reddy crowned racing champion

November 20, 2017

Anindith managed to score 136 points in all, a sizeable lead in championship. With each passing lap, he kept pulling away from Mumbai's Nayan Chatterjee and Chennai's Vishnu Prasad . Mathew finished the second race of the weekend in fourth place, taking his total tally of points to 64. He had finished second on Saturday but managed to take the top podium as Gurvinder Singh, Race 1 victor, was excluded for a technical infringement.

Michael van Gerwen beats Peter Wright to win Grand Slam of Darts

November 20, 2017

Snakebite had lost six of their seven meetings in 2017, including the most recent battle at the Champions League of Darts , and it looked like a very familiar story in this rivalry was being repeated when the two-time world champion stormed from 7-6 up to the brink of victory at 14-8 thanks to consistent heavier scoring and clinical finishing, which included two checkouts from 119 and 110.

Liverpool star demands Anfield exit to save World Cup dream

November 20, 2017

The striker was a regular in the Three Lions set-up under Roy Hodgson. Sturridge has failed to even make it on to the field in Liverpool's last two games either side of the worldwide break, however, despite netting two in two before that.

Former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna dies aged 49

November 20, 2017

The Czech player had lost both 1993 and 1997 Wimbledon finals before finally winning in London beating Nathalie Tauziat in 1998. But she also shone in doubles, collecting 12 grand slam doubles titles and a further four grand slam mixed doubles crowns.

Beyoncé is a beauty at Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian's fairytale wedding

November 20, 2017

Taking to her Instagram account, the tennis pro shared her wedding dress with her fans. Serena wore a stunning Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen wedding dress, while Alexis Ohanian wore a dignified dark regal blazer. Later Ohanian also shared a attractive moment of the night on his Instagram account. And the two were also accompanied by Alexis Ohanian Jr., the couple's first child together.

Liverpool fans with conspiracy theories after Van Dijk performance

November 20, 2017

But the Mirror report that Jurgen Klopp will be keeping a close eye on Van Dijk when the defender visits Anfield on Saturday, ahead of a potential January move. The Reds made the Dutchman their number one defensive target last summer but were unable to get Southampton to the table. The Liverpool boss will be encouraged by the progress of Joe Gomez, however, who won man-of-the-match after marking Neymar in England's goalless draw with Brazil.

NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) Shares Sold by IFP Advisors Inc

November 20, 2017

Signaturefd Limited Liability Corp stated it has 16,729 shares or 0.14% of all its holdings. Quantbot Technologies Lp who had been investing in Five9 Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $1.38 billion market cap company. As per Thursday, October 27, the company rating was downgraded by Jefferies. The stock decreased 1.90% or $0.02 on November 17, reaching $1.03. The firm has "Equal-Weight" rating by Morgan Stanley given on Friday, October 28.

Stage set for DP World Tour C'ship finale

November 20, 2017

He has come a long way from a no-card holder to a twice Roles Series victor with victory at the DP World Tour Championship title on Sunday at The Earth course . "I'm not going to grill myself, it's been an fantastic end to the year". Having started the season with no status on the European Tour until taking out affiliate membership prior to the WGC championship in Mexico, the Spaniard finished as rookie of the year and a two-time Rolex Series victor.

Eagles kicker Jake Elliott out after suffering head injury vs. Cowboys

November 20, 2017

The team's physician chose to pull Elliott and check him for a head injury after he missed a 34-yard field-goal attempt, according to Michelle Tafoya on the Sunday Night Football broadcast. "First kick, I kick it right into the stands", Grugier-Hill said afterward, smiling and shaking his head. "I pretty much expected everybody expected me to do bad anyway, so I had nothing to really lose", he said.

Chip Kelly: Florida Gators' next coach 'will be really lucky'

November 20, 2017

That doesn't mean the meeting didn't go well, but Kelly is going to take a meeting with UCLA on Monday to see what the Bruins have to say. Kelly turned OR into a national power during four seasons (2009-2012) as a head coach, leading the Ducks to a 46-7 records, four straight BCS bowl appearances and the 2011 national championship game .

Calciomercato Inter, Pastore sta bloccando tutto. Ecco il motivo…

November 20, 2017

Pastore? Non so da dove prendete queste notizie. " Pastore occasione? Oggi non esistono nomi in particolare". L'Inter dunque osserva con sempre maggiore interesse la situazione riguardante al fantasista argentino, che se mai dovesse lasciare la capitale francese potrebbe davvero approdare in nerazzurro.

Grace & White Inc. NY Has $648000 Holdings in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)

November 20, 2017

Wunderlich maintained the stock with "Hold" rating in Wednesday, July 20 report. The firm earned "Buy" rating on Friday, January 27 by Stifel Nicolaus. Cornerstone Advsrs holds 0.02% or 495 shares in its portfolio. Creative Planning reported 919,632 shares. Thornburg Incorporated holds 0.01% of its portfolio in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) for 23,024 shares.

Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic, Mike Malone ejected from Lakers game

November 20, 2017

Scoring 11 points with 16 rebounds and 11 assists, the Laker rookie was doing everything on the floor, despite his recent struggles from the field. When four-time All-Star forward Paul Milsap didn't return from the locker room for the second half, the writing was on the wall.

Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders - 11/19/17 NHL Pick, Odds, and Prediction

November 20, 2017

Teravainen did not score a goal against the Islanders on Nov. 16, or the Buffalo Sabres on Nov. 18, but he's not too far removed from his first career hat trick that came on Nov. "We weren't careful with the puck and (made) bad decisions and we let them back in the game". Carolina led 3-1 after the first, outshooting the visitors 16-6.

Slow starts, inability to throw downfield led Bills to make QB change

November 20, 2017

MDS's pick: Chargers 20, Bills 17. The Chargers' record for interceptions is six, when they flustered the Colts' Peyton Manning in 2007. Los Angeles is 0-for-9. He's the second quarterback in National Football League history to throw five interceptions in his first start, joining Keith Null, who did it with the Rams in 2009.

Police pursuit leads to foot chase in NW Houston

November 20, 2017

Houston police with assistance from Harris County Precinct 4 deputies are now in a foot pursuit of a suspect in northwest Houston . When the driver refused to stop, police followed in pursuit till the suspect bailed out and ran away near Breton Ridge and Willow Chase.

Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers Will Play Another Stadium Series Game in 2019

November 20, 2017

NBC's Dan Patrick announced during the network's pregame show for the Eagles-Cowboys game that Lincoln Financial Field will host its first ever hockey game on February 23, 2019. They are 0-3 in their previous three. In addition to last season's game at Pittsburgh, they played the Boston Bruins at Fenway Park in 2010 and the New York Rangers at Citizens Bank Park in 2012.

John Elway thinks the Denver Broncos went 'a little bit soft'

November 20, 2017

Those "soft" Broncos lost their sixth straight contest Sunday following a 3-1 start to the season. They've sent their starting quarterback from the lineup, to the backup role, to inactive in Week 11. "So when you're not winning, that word comes out". The frustration reportedly stems from a belief that the offensive playbook is too complicated and features more plays than it did when Peyton Manning - a future Hall of Famer - was Denver's quarterback.

Matthew Upson shares his concern for Arsenal after north London derby win

November 20, 2017

The Chile forward took a touch before smashing his shot into the roof of the net from close range for only his third Arsenal goal this season. They celebrated exuberantly with selfies and group hugs and the upbeat feistiness had still not stopped for Mustafi by the time he had reached the media mixed zone.

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