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Hamilton Tiger-Cats offer contract to Johnny Manziel

January 07, 2018

While Manziel won't be on an National Football League sideline anytime soon, ESPN's Kevin Seifert pointed out the QB could be closing in on a CFL job. Manziel has been exploring a potential comeback which took a step forward Sunday when the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League offered him a contract.

NFL Referee Jeff Triplette Retiring; Mike Pereira Blasted Crew for Titans-Chiefs

January 07, 2018

Referee Jeff Triplette drew the ire of Chiefs fans for twice blowing his whistle and calling forward progress on Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota , who appeared to fumble during Saturday's AFC Wild Card Game. The Chiefs lost 22-21, and some of Chiefs Kingdom blamed the officials. Triplette routinely struggles to keep a game under control, and he did so again today, not only with the highly questionable call on Mariota's forward progress but also throughout the game.

Quebec's Alex Harvey grabs third place at Tour de Ski

January 07, 2018

Her final time across the six stages - each of which doubling as an International Ski Federation Cross-Country World Cup leg - was 2 hours 20min 56.5sec. The Swiss skier wrapped up his latest win by a 1:26 margin from Norway's Martin Sundby - who was fastest on the day - to join Poland's Justyna Kowalczyk in the club for people to have won the Tour four times.

McCoy up, Milano down for Bills vs. Jaguars

January 07, 2018

McCoy's availability will be key for the Bills , who are in the playoffs for the first time in 17 years. McCoy is officially listed as questionable for the road game in Jacksonville, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter . That essentially means the Bills would have to lean on an inconsistent Tyrod Taylor to try to pick apart arguably the league's best secondary, which could ultimately spell disaster.

Liverpool mayor furious over Chelsea's £15m Barkley fee and demands FA investigation

January 07, 2018

Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson has called for an FA investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ross Barkley's transfer from Everton to Chelsea. Chelsea are closing in on a £15million deal for Everton midfielder Ross Barkley and could confirm the move before the weekend, according to reports.

Pat Shurmur becomes 4th candidate to interview with Giants

January 07, 2018

Giants interim Steve Spagnuolo was interviewed Wednesday and New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels were interviewed Friday in Foxborough, Massachusetts. If Shurmur ends up being hired by a quarterback-needy team that he has interviewed with - Arizona ?and the? The Vikings have a decision to make at quarterback, with Teddy Bridgewater and Sam Bradford also headed for free agency.

Juventus CEO Outlines Stance On Chelsea and Man Utd Target Alex Sandro

January 07, 2018

Asked about Sandro's future at the club, the Juventus CEO told Italian broadcaster Rai Sport: " Juventus' policy has been if a player asks to leave, we don't hold him back ". After being stellar under Max Allegri last season, Sandro has somewhat struggled for form this season and has even seen himself replaced in recent weeks by Kwadwo Asamoah, perhaps offering a motive as to why Chelsea have ended their pursuit.

Tops Session 1 of Roar Before the Rolex

January 07, 2018

It will be his 13th race with the Paul Gentilozzi-run organization. Pruett began his career in 1968 racing go-karts as an eight-year-old, and while he's best known for his sports vehicle career, Pruett has also been successful in Indy auto (formerly CART), NASCAR and is a three-time SCCA Trans Am champion.

Bayern's Heynckes rules out Vidal's Chelsea move

January 07, 2018

Arsenal have also been linked with a January approach for Luiz. Read the full story right here on Goal! . The Belgium international's current deal runs through 2020, but the Blues are offering fresh terms to prevent Real Madrid from swooping for Hazard.

Juventus shrug off Paulo Dybala exit rumours as Manchester United circle

January 07, 2018

Giuseppe Marotta said the Serie A giants had not put a price tag on Dybala , who has also been linked with 12-time European champions Real Madrid. Reports last week suggested United boss Mourinho had set his sights on Dybala to strengthen his attack and was hoping the Argentine's former Juventus teammate Paul Pogba could help convince him to move to Old Trafford.

Saban, Smart meet with media ahead of Monday night clash

January 07, 2018

By losing, Alabama finished second in the SEC West and won't compete for the conference championship against Georgia next Saturday. The Knights are going all out with their celebration, too . "I'm thinking about Alabama". Sports' Pete Thamel, once anonymous coach gave Smart the theoretical advantage over his former boss, in part because while Smart knows what Saban is like as a head coach, Saban doesn't really know how Smart operates.

Son strike rescues late point for Spurs against West Ham

January 07, 2018

West Ham were without the injured Andy Carroll - who was on the bench - and Marko Arnautovic, so Moyes set his side up not to lose, a target they accomplished and very almost bettered. David Moyes heaped praise on Pedro Obiang's "brilliant strike" after West Ham United held their London rivals to a draw at Wembley Stadium .

Kansas basketball: Mitch Lightfoot helps Jayhawks swat Frogs

January 07, 2018

Graham then made all of his free throws down the stretch for the Jayhawks (12-3, 2-1 Big 12 ). "We can't play without him right now", Self said of Graham , who appeared in all 40 minutes in the loss to Texas Tech. He also scored the first basket after halftime, on a dunk after a bounce pass from Graham . That sixth blocked shot will long be remembered. "We couldn't have won the game without Mitch", Self said.

Triad Speed Skaters Qualify For Winter Olympics

January 07, 2018

Davis won't be the only Chicago-area skater heading to PyeongChang in the 1000 meter race, as Glenview-native Brian Hansen finished in second place in the race with a time of 1:46.642. "I'm pretty excited and I'm sure she's over there having a ton of fun also", Blair said, referring to her mom, who shook a blue cowbell and yelled for her daughter to "stay down!" as Blair sprinted around the big oval.

Arsenal complete the signing of Greek defender Konstantinos Mavropanos from PAS Giannina

January 07, 2018

The deal is reportedly worth about £2million and that would likely see Mavropanos sent on loan to Werder Bremen . Mavropanos becomes only the second Greek player to sign for Arsenal , following the in the footsteps of Stathis Tavlaridis, who joined the Gunners from Iraklis in 2001 before making just eight appearances and departing in 2004.

Canada and LSU part ways after one season

January 07, 2018

Canada will receive about $1.7 million of the $3.3 million that was left on his contract, according to a report by Ross Dellenger of The Advocate . In an release from the school amended sometime Saturday, the school said it will give Canada $1 million before January 31, and he will receive another $700,000 in 20 equal monthly installments before the end of each subsequent month.

"Voy al más grande de Argentina" — Armani

January 07, 2018

El desafío se llama River Plate . El portero argentino, conmovido hasta las lágrimas, se comprometió a retirarse en el cuadro antioqueño. "Firmé 3 años de contrato con River , pero sé que voy a retirarme en Atlético Nacional ". Franco Armani dará uno de los pasos más grandes de su carrera profesional. Acá volverás y te recibirán con amor. En 'Radio la red', algunos periodistas calificaron a Armani como un arquero que nunca "debutó en la primera división del fútbol argentino" ya que ...

Australia declare on 649-7, lead England by 303 runs

January 07, 2018

Cricket - Ashes test match - Australia v England - SCG, Sydney, Australia, January 7, 2018. Older brother Shaun will resume on 145 not out with Tim Paine unbeaten on 14 as the Australians look to pile up the runs and exhaust the tourists before putting them back in to bat.

Bears interview Fangio for head coaching job

January 07, 2018

The Bears announced they have already completed interviews with current defensive coordinator Vic Fangio and Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator George Edwards , and will also conduct an interview with Vikings offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur .

Kansas City Chiefs open to trading Alex Smith in offseason

January 07, 2018

Many teams need quarterbacks, including the Denver Broncos and Arizona Cardinals . Smith, at 33, is due $14.5 million and $2.5 million in bonuses next season. The Chiefs drafted Mahomes tenth overall in the 2017 draft, and the rookie's physical tools have reportedly impressed the Chiefs' decision makers. If Kirk Cousins sticks with the Washington Redskins , Smith would be the top signal-caller available.

Towns and Butler score 21 as Wolves roll over Pelicans

January 07, 2018

Players to watch: Wolves G Jimmy Butler has averaged 21 points in two games vs. "It was nice to see him play a game against New Orleans", Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau deadpanned, noting that Towns kept his head despite some elbows and shoves from the likes of DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis in the lane.

Vols take down no. 17 Kentucky, 76-65

January 07, 2018

Calipari tried multiple ways to get Kentucky back in the game. It's the third year in a row Tennessee has come out on top of Kentucky on Rocky Top. Kentucky leads the overall series 153-70, but no team has beaten the Wildcats as often as Tennessee.

LeBron James, Russell Westbrook named December Players of the Month

January 07, 2018

James averaged almost a triple-double, as he scored 27.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, 10.3 assists and 1.93 steals over 38.1 minutes per game for a Cavaliers team that went 7-0 at Quicken Loans Arena and 9-5 overall in December. Lue played it coy when asked what specifically James did in the first half to disappoint him, saying, "I forgot". SG Evan Fournier had his string of consecutive free throws end at 21 since returning from an ankle injury six games ago.

Pistons' Drummond out against Rockets

January 07, 2018

The Pistons didn't have Andre Drummond or Reggie Jackson , but that didn't prevent them from out playing Houston for the majority of the game. Houston isn't close to full strength either. Before Saturday's game, Detroit Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy talked about the need to take away second-chance buckets and points in the paint against the explosive Houston Rockets.

Bruins goalie Anton Khudobin gets start vs. Hurricanes

January 07, 2018

Riley Nash, David Pastrnak and Jake DeBrusk also scored one goal apiece for the hosts - each in the first period - as the red-hot Bruins (23-10-6) won for the eighth time in nine games (8-0-1). "Thursday got wiped, so we're just gonna stick with it". This is the first of three games between these two teams the rest of the way. Staal briefly gave the Hurricanes hope with his tally at 7:09 of the opening period to pull Carolina within 2-1, but Pastrnak answered less than two minutes later to ...

Balanced scoring helps NC State upset No. 2 Duke

January 07, 2018

The last time Duke was out-rebounded in a game, it lost to Boston College, 89-84, on December 9. Florida State had no way to stop them, especially down the stretch when the Seminoles' shots stopped falling. Bagley, who's 6-11 and 234 pounds, and Carter, who's 6-10 and 259 pounds, are a big reason No. 2 Duke (13-1, 1-1 ACC) leads the country in rebounding (45.3 rpg) and is second in points per game (94.6).

Oklahoma vs West Virginia basketball live updates

January 07, 2018

Trae Young has been one of the best players in the nation, posting 29.4 points and 10.6 assists per game for the Sooners. He might have been the only unimpressed person in the building. Obviously, they played them very well and he still got his". Sagaba Konate added 8 points and a pair of blocks, while Jevon Carter added a team-high 8 rebounds and 10 assists with 3 steals.

Olympiakos announce deal for Kevin Mirallas' return from Everton

January 07, 2018

He has only started two Premier League games all season. The 30-year-old Belgium worldwide has struggled for game time in the past two seasons and has been left out by manager Sam Allardyce in recent weeks, with the new Toffees boss deeming him surplus to requirements.

Matt Patricia likely to be next head coach of Lions

January 07, 2018

He interviewed with the Cardinals for their head-coaching job on Saturday. He went 36-28 in four years at the helm. Whatever happens, Detroit would obviously have to wait until New England's season ends to hire Patricia in an official capacity, much like the 49ers did a year ago with Kyle Shanahan, then the offensive coordinator of the Atlanta Falcons.

Colorado holds off No. 4 ASU 90-81 in OT

January 07, 2018

They did that. Just took a little bit to warm up. Suddenly, a Colorado Buffaloes upset against the nation's fourth-ranked team didn't seem so insane with a 3-point lead late in the second half - despite five CU players on the floor Thursday night being freshmen against a senior-laden Arizona State squad.

Arsenal star offers himself to AC Milan, Southampton also keen

January 07, 2018

Antonio Gialloreto, an Italian lawyer claimed to be working on Walcott's behalf, insisted that no Italian club have made any official contact with Arsenal for Walcott for the moment. He is a good player, but I don't know with the negotiations, with the market, I imagine that this type of player would have a lot of possibility. 'Hopefully we can bring somebody that can help us be stronger, ' he said.

Unprecedented number of Czechs competing in Dakar Rally

January 07, 2018

And while the two leaders enjoyed a trouble-free run, nine-time world rally champion Sebastian Loeb had a harder time and was six minutes off the lead after suffering brake issues with his Peugeot . "There were dunes with steep descents, so I had to stop accelerating 200 meters before that to avoid any risks". Reigning Dakar Rally victor Stephane Peterhansel missed out on the top ten in the leading of the Peugeot runners, ending two minutes and fifteen seconds off the pace of ...

Golden Knights regain winning ways, defeat Blackhawks 5-4

January 07, 2018

Fleury kept the Golden Knights in the game early, especially at the start of the second period when Nashville fired the first 11 shots on goal over an eight-minute span. Malcolm Subban was solid in net, stopping all five of them. Marc-Andre Fleury made 29 saves and recorded his 46th career shutout as the red-hot Vegas Golden Knights blanked the Nashville Predators 3-0 on Tuesday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

California Dreamin': Falcons Begin Road Back to Super Bowl vs. Rams

January 07, 2018

Falcons coach Dan Quinn said the team has had a great week of practice, and it will take nothing short of their best to advance past the wild-card round. Yeah I expected those lines to be where they are except maybe the Atlanta Falcons Ramsey in my it'll be a bit closer to your columns the only upset your column for here is the Atlanta over LA.

Harman takes co-lead with Leishman

January 07, 2018

Last tournament: Austin Cook won the RSM Classic. Marc Leishman on his way to 67 at Kapalua today. Spieth dropped two shots on each of the front and back nine but had birdies on the fifth and ninth. Thomas is 2 over for the tournament. Leishman had the best PGA Tour season of his career a year ago with two wins and he was pleased with his opening round in the event, which features a 34-player field made up of last season's tournament winners.

Gillian Anderson is not returning for second season of 'American Gods'

January 07, 2018

The departure of American Gods' showrunners Michael Green and Bryan Fuller is already causing a ripple effect. Anderson played Media , one of the new gods , wonderfully in the Starz production. Other sources say that the tension arose when Fremantle tried to decrease the budget from its expensive first season. It's already been a good while since the first season aired and there are absolutely still many questions floating around out there about when the next season would air.

PBCC upset with India not touring Pakistan for World Cup

January 07, 2018

The Indian team was supposed to take on Pakistan at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on January 8 but after they were denied permission by the authorities, their opening game will be against Australia at the Ajman Oval Stadium in Dubai. The CM also assured the CABI Chief of providing both the facilities beside wishing the players for the tournament world cup. The Indian government's actions have prompted Pakistan to change the itinerary of the tournament.

Marcus Mariota throws insane touchdown pass to himself

January 07, 2018

It's rare but not impossible for a quarterback to complete a pass to himself. I've seen quarterbacks catch their own passes before after deflections, Brett Favre, Steve Young and Brad Johnson immediately jump to mind who've done it, but I don't think I've ever seen a quarterback make such an athletic play in the postseason to catch their own touchdown pass.

Bilbao keeper Kepa nearing move to Real Madrid

January 07, 2018

Reports in Spain suggest that Los Blancos have agreed a deal for 23-year-old Arrizabalaga in recent days, with some suggesting that he has already passed a medical and will become a Madrid player this month. "We picked up a good result at a difficult ground, against a team who fight hard and played well". "I do not want anyone, as I am happy with my squad.

UNC loses game 2nd in a row, falling to Virginia 61-49

January 07, 2018

No. 8 Virginia's stifling defense forced 18 turnovers and handed the 12th-ranked Tar Heels a 61-49 loss on Saturday. "We can't beat you guys if you outscore us 25 to 3", Williams said to the media in the postgame news conference. 23 UVa.'s 53-43 win last February against then-No. In what turned out to be the 14 most crucial seconds of the game, the Conarky, Guinea native dunked the ball after a attractive series of passes, stole the ball from the Tar Heels and slammed the ball ...

Travis Kelce ruled out of Chiefs' game vs

January 07, 2018

Tennessee safety Johnathan Cyprien rushed into make the tackle and collided with the side of Kelce's helmet. In fact, Kelce even appeared the drop the ball as he went down, and as he got back up, it was clear he was dizzy and unable to walk on his own.

MI uses balanced attack to beat IL

January 07, 2018

MI overcame it all with a blistering second-half shooting performance to fight past IL, 79-69, Saturday at Crisler Center and push its win streak to seven games. Junior forward Moritz Wagner has played limited minutes in the past two games since returning from an ankle injury. Coach Beilein said that the disparity in turnovers was the key to the win.

Lakers waive veteran center Andrew Bogut after 24 games

January 07, 2018

Bogut will try to land on a playoff team looking for some rim protection and a big who can pass - he did start on the 2015 champion Warriors squad but the game has evolved as Bogut's skills have faded (he missed the playoffs last season in Cleveland with a fractured leg).

Victor Mete uncertain of future after winning world junior gold

January 07, 2018

Although he couldn't shut the door on Sweden in the semi-final, the third round-pick in 2016 stood tall against Canada in an outdoor shootout win and defeated Russian Federation in the quarter-final. Overall, the bronze medal finish is undoubtedly a little disappointing for this American group, as they had dreams of winning back-to-back golds at the WJC for the first time in program history.

Blue Jays acquire infielder Solarte from Padres for prospect Olivares

January 07, 2018

Toronto is reportedly sending outfielder Edward Oliveras to San Diego in the deal. On the heels of trading outfield prospect depth to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for infielder Aledmys Diaz and also acquiring Gift Ngoepe from the Pittsburgh Pirates nearly six weeks ago, Atkins noted throughout the month of December that he may not be done adding to that mix.

1 winning ticket sold in $450 million Mega Millions drawing

January 07, 2018

The largest Powerball jackpot victor from Kentucky was in 2009, when a Georgetown man claimed a $128.6 million prize. The Mega Millions jackpot stands at $445 million. "Congratulations to Florida on their big jackpot win", said Mega Millions Lead Director and Maryland Lottery and Gaming Director Gordon Medenica.

Georgia coach Kirby Smart says SEC more equal than ever

January 07, 2018

From 1969-78, fans across the nation were captivated by the "Ten Year War" between Michigan's Bo Schembechler and Ohio State's Woody Hayes. I'm kind of the commissioner of the league when we play basketball, so I kind of pick my team based on who's there to play.

How to Watch Titans vs. Chiefs

January 06, 2018

They've won four straight games, while the Titans have lost three of their last four. We know Arrowhead Stadium will be rocking and the pregame energy should be electric, but can the Chiefs bring it? The NFL playoffs get started Saturday with a doubleheader starting in Kansas City , where the Chiefs will try to beat Tennessee for their first home postseason win in almost a quarter century.

Missouri falls to Florida in the most crushing way possible

January 06, 2018

That Chiozza was held scoreless in the first half makes his victor all the more remarkable; he scored all 13 of his points in the second half to help Florida overcome a one-point halftime deficit that, with under eight minutes to play, had ballooned to nine.

Browns fans fearless cold to protest 0-16 season

January 06, 2018

McNeil gave money raised to hold the event to the Cleveland Food Bank, a gift that reached almost $50,000 after Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam doubled the donation. They have memories of burning rivers and 10-cent beer nights dancing in their heads, and they see an anti-parade parade as another potential black eye.

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