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Gene Steratore to lead Super Bowl officiating crew

January 18, 2018

Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Steratore was involved in one of the oddest officiating moments of the year when he broke out an index card as part of his process for measuring a first down during a December game between the Cowboys and Raiders.

GoDaddy to sponsor Danica Patrick at Daytona and Indy 500

January 18, 2018

GoDaddy to sponsor Patrick in "Danica Double " AP Photo NY151, NY150Eds: Updates with new lead, quotes, details. Danica Patrick is going back to green. "Helping you get your ideas out of your head and making them a reality is what GoDaddy is all about - getting online with a domain name and website tells the world you are open for business and ready to go".

Neymar scores four as PSG destroys Dijon

January 18, 2018

The crowd then proceed to boo you, but there's a reason why Neymar received a negative response from the Paris Saint-Germain crowd last night and once again, it relates to teammate and fellow striker Edinson Cavani. "And for Edi (Cavani), the record will come". Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez recently suggested that Neymar would have more chance of winning the Ballon d'Or if he was at the Bernabéu, words that have caused another rift with Cristiano Ronaldo, the holder of ...

College football world offers support for Bill Snyder's family after grandson's death

January 18, 2018

Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder's 22-year-old grandson has died, according to reports. Rowland is calling this an unattended death, and it is being investigated as a suicide. I am heartbroken for my Coach and deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sean's son. Kansas State Athletics Director Gene Taylor said in a statement that "Our thoughts and prayers are with the Snyder family during this very hard time".

Arsenal target backed to make shock switch to Anfield

January 18, 2018

Do YOU want to write for GiveMeSport? "He's thinking about what's the best choice for him, it's only logical". "[We made] things clear with his agents". There has been a lot of speculation flying around so it's hard to know exactly what's going on but Malcom would be an excellent signing for any Premier League club if they could get a deal agreed for his signature.

National Basketball Association releases list of most popular jerseys and teams

January 18, 2018

There is only one African-American team owner in the National Basketball Association now, and that is Michael Jordan of the Charlotte Hornets . Charlotte Hornets principal owner Michael Jordan now is the only African-American owner - and former player - with a majority stake in an National Basketball Association team.

Frampton secures Donaire fight

January 18, 2018

Promoter Frank Warren confirmed Frampton's opponent at a press conference, screened on BoxNation's Facebook page , for Billy Joe Saunders' homecoming following his successful WBO middleweight title defence last weekend. It could be yet another exciting year for boxing . "I am very excited about it", he said about his date with Frampton. "That's got fight written all over it and that's what it'll be, a fight".

Vikings fans flood Saints punter's foundation with donations

January 18, 2018

The Vikings won the NFL's divisional playoff game 29-24 over the Saints on Sunday in the last 10 seconds, with Stefon Diggs scoring a jaw-dropping 61-yard touchdown that sent the Vikings to the NFC championship. Don't forget I taught you everything you know, ha, ha, ' " Milloy, who coached Diggs at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Olney, Md., said Wednesday, Jan.

Wenger Slams Arsenal Quality Vs Bournemouth, Gives Up On Sanchez

January 18, 2018

Four minutes later the home side went ahead as Wilson collected Lewis Cook's floated pass deep in the Arsenal area before laying off for Ibe to beat Cech with a low shot. "Overall it was a tough game for us". We worked hard today, but we made mistakes and I wouldn't say the team hasn't worked or not played with a good spirit.

Mourinho To Sign New Bumper Deal At Man Utd

January 18, 2018

Besides Europe, they are also alive in the FA Cup and are second in the domestic league campaign to show that the season could bring in more cheer. "I don't see him being there, if you give him a new contract, to the full extent of that new contract".

Theory of Organized Doping of Russian Athletes Ruled Out

January 18, 2018

In 2016, one Russian athlete tried to bribe a drug tester and another ran out of the stadium during her own race to avoid being tested, the World Anti-Doping Agency says. "Published objective criteria serve the interests of clean athletes and will help to restore confidence in the integrity of global sport which has been deeply damaged by the Russian doping scandal ", the letter adds.

Eden Hazard relieved as Chelsea scrape past Norwich in FA Cup replay

January 18, 2018

Caballero expertly denied Maddison, who had arrowed a shot goalwards while Drinkwater flashed his 70th minute shot over the target after some more good work from Willian . The one penalty shout that really should have gone in favour of Chelsea was when Willian was clipped in the box. That is why it is all wrong because it is someone else's opinion.

Liverpool looking to replace Coutinho with James

January 18, 2018

James is now on loan with Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich , having signed a two-year temporary deal to join the Bavarian giants last summer following an unsuccessful spell in Spain. "When I got to Madrid I did well, but it's not worth thinking about too much now". "I always want to be in shape, I have a clear conscience as I trained well and when I played I gave my all".

Zlatan, Pogba and Mourinho's top 20 transfers of all time

January 18, 2018

Jose Mourinho believes his Manchester United side are finally adapting their style of play to suit Paul Pogba who hasn't tasted defeat in 35 Premier League games. We just want to catch City, win the points that we lost and that's it. The match promises to be a mouth-watering encounter as both sides have so much to play for at either end of the league table.

Novak Djokovic overcomes Gael Monfils in four sets

January 18, 2018

He went on to lose the match in four sets 4-6, 6-3, 6-1, 6-3 and said he and Djokovic "took a risk" by staying out there. "Maybe too hot", Monfils said. "It was right at the limit". Monfils spared a thought for those in action Friday. "Honestly, good luck for the guys", he said. 'For sure, you know, we took risk.

Ronnie Lott added to College Football Playoff Selection Committee

January 18, 2018

Stansbury is in his second year as the athletics director at Georgia Tech, his ninth as a Division I A.D. and his 28th as a collegiate athletics administrator. Stansbury is the director of athletics at the Georgia Institute of Technology, a position he has held since 2016. Mullens, a West Virginia graduate, has been athletic director of OR since 2010.

Steven Adams scores 21 as Oklahoma City Thunder beat Los Angeles Lakers

January 18, 2018

While it was good that Ingram was able to return, Lonzo Ball missed his second straight game with a knee sprain. "Kyle Kuzma will not return due to a left hand fifth MP (metacarpal phalangeal) joint sprain". Thunder guard Andre Roberson, one of the league's top perimeter defenders, returned after missing eight games with left patellar tendinitis. Oklahoma City took six more shots than Los Angeles in the period and outscored the Lakers 33-18.

Virat Kohli named ICC Cricketer of the Year

January 18, 2018

This is the second time in succession that an Indian has won the overall cricketer of the year award. "2017 was a good year for me and I have lots of memories from last year, which are going to stay with me for a very long time", he said. Only two others have risen to the top at a better rate. "This acknowledgement will not only inspire me to do even better in the coming seasons but will also convince the next generation of cricketers that hard work and good performances can never go unnoticed.

CHAN 2018: Morocco, Sudan sail through to quarter finals

January 18, 2018

However, the scores were level under a minute later as Saïdouba Bissiri Camara scored a delightful left-footed chip for Guinea , who came fourth at the 2016 edition of the competition. The stopper kept the scores level less than 10 minutes later when Mauritania , showing the adventure that was absent against the Atlas Lions, pushed forward and nearly opened the scoring as Babacar attempted to reach an errant backpass.

Texas Tech vs Texas basketball odds: point spread, start time, prediction, preview

January 18, 2018

Evans, who's been one of the better lead guards in college basketball for much of this season, scored 11 points but did so on 3-for-8 shooting from the field and he missed all five of his 3-point attempts. Dylan Osetkowski is leading Texas with 15.1 points and 7.8 rebounds per game while Mohamed Bamba is adding 11.8 points and 10.4 rebounds per contest.

Ohio State vs Northwestern basketball odds: point spread, start time, prediction

January 18, 2018

Bench scoring was controlled by Ohio State with 22 points off the bench compared to Northwestern College's 10 points. Against them, the Wildcats have lost three of their last four including a loss to IN in their previous game. Despite trailing by just five at half, Northwestern allowed an 18-0 run to the Hoosiers in the second half, getting outscored 42-27 in the final 20 minutes and losing the game 66-46.

Patriots QB Tom Brady limited in practice with right hand injury

January 18, 2018

Brady was officially limited in practice, according to the team's participation report, and underwent tests with the team's medical staff afterwards. Brady jammed his right hand when someone accidentally bumped into him, though X-rays showed no structural damage to the hand, reports Karen Guregian of the Boston Herald .

Australian Open: Relieved Grigor Dimitrov Survives Huge Five-Set Scare

January 18, 2018

Dimitrov battled past unheralded young American qualifier Mackenzie McDonald 4-6, 6-2, 6-4, 0-6, 8-6 in an epic encounter that finished at nearly midnight on Wednesday. Ukrainian Svitolina will next face 15-year-old compatriot Marta Kostyuk, who beat Australian wildcard Olivia Rogowska 6-3 7-5. The Australian Open junior champion a year ago, who entered the season-opening major ranked No 521, Kostyuk became the youngest player since Martina Hingis in 1996 to win main draw matches at the ...

Muguruza beaten at Australian Open

January 18, 2018

Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza is out of the Australian Open after being beaten 7-6 (1), 6-4 by Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan in the second round. "I think today she played well". After being broken once in the second, he then didn't face another break point for the rest of the match. The deficit was reduced, but when the pressure mounted and Hsieh served for the match, the former doubles world No.1 managed to strike a laser-like backhand passing shot, before closing out a career-best win ...

Jordan Ayew's hard work paid off with great goal - Carlos Carvalhal

January 18, 2018

For obvious reasons, the priorities of both sides now lie elsewhere as both battle to be in the Premier League next season - and that no doubt contributed to a lacklustre opening in front of a half empty Liberty. A cross from Tom Carroll was not cleared by the Wolves defence, allowing Bony to poke home from close range for his third goal of the season. An initial look at Andre Silva would have many scratching their head on why he would move to Swansea City , but the Welsh side have ...

Liverpool turn down Sevilla's loan offer for Daniel Sturridge

January 18, 2018

Sturridge is available, but only for a price reflective of his value. The Serbian midfielder has made only six appearances for the first team this season and, despite interest from Premier League clubs including Huddersfield Town, Klopp wanted the 21-year-old to drop into the Championship in search of a regular starting role.

Adam Forshaw deal agreed, medical today, set for debut on Saturday

January 18, 2018

Daily Mail reporter Laurie Whitwell claimed on his personal Twitter account on Wednesday that Forshaw, 26, was a target of Cardiff but he is now due to undergo a medical at Leeds on Thursday morning after Boro accepted a fee. Forshaw, whose professional career began at Everton , was surplus to requirements at The Riverside and made his last appearance for Boro in a 2-0 win over Ipswich at the start of last month.

Carroll isn't the answer to pressure Chelsea's Morata - Wise

January 18, 2018

The Hammers have been linked with more than 30 players in the January transfer window but it seems they will have their work cut out to keep some of them too. "In general play he's very hard to link with, doesn't see the game", Bellamy told The Debate . "There's been a lot of rumours regarding a loan but as far as I know it's not officially come from Chelsea ".

Valverde: Barcelona will bounce back from Espanyol defeat

January 18, 2018

On that note, let's discuss this game in further detail and look at the five key talking points that emerged from Barcelona's shock 1-0 defeat against Espanyol . "I liked my team a lot because they had a good attitude, the field was hard to play on, we tried to do what we know and we have to accept things, they have defended, they have run and we congratulate them".

Neymar hits four, Cavani matches record as PSG crush Dijon

January 18, 2018

Neymar , just back from injury, took his season's tally to 15 goals and the rout was completed by Angel Di Maria's double and goals by Cavani and substitute Kylian Mbappe . Neymar allowed Cavani to take over free kick duties shortly after the hour mark and the striker - now in search of the outright record - nearly took full advantage with an effort which flew narrowly over the crossbar.

Australian Open: Johanna Konta eliminated by Bernarda Pera, Maria Sharapova progresses

January 18, 2018

Pera goes on to face Barbora Strycova in the third round after the Czech 20th seed beat Spain's Lara Arruabarrena 6-3 6-4. Konta said: "I think she played very inspired and I didn't quite do as much as I wanted". 9 seed. Pera looked comfortable from the off and had Konta on the back foot with the quality of her ball-striking. Konta also appeared to have no tactical answer to what was going on.

New England Patriots QB reportedly jammed throwing hand in practice

January 18, 2018

Brady did practice with the team on the field inside Gillette Stadium as they continue to prepare for Sunday's matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars . Mitchell has been on the injured reserve all season with a knee injury, before he returned to practice in Week 17 as the second player designated to return off IR.

It turns out most Aussies don't mind when Australia Day is held

January 18, 2018

While a whopping 77% of respondents incorrectly believed that Australia Day had always been held on January 26. Over the past few years there's been increased debate about whether Australia Day should still be held on January 26. Only 38% of respondents knew that January 26 was the date the First Fleet landed in Sydney Cove. Some people genuinely thought January 26 commemorated events that haven't actually happened yet, like signing a treaty with Aboriginal people, or becoming a republic.

AC Milan knock Inter out of Coppa Italia

January 18, 2018

The teenager was booked for taking his shirt off during wild celebrations. "I see the boys try to climb a mountain in every moment of the game, but it's still not enough because physically and psychologically we are still not at our peak".

Golden State's Bell leaves with left leg injury

January 18, 2018

They picked Bell up in hopes to help him walk off the court. He remained down for several minutes before being wheeled into the locker room in a wheelchair. The Warriors acquired him in a draft night trade with Chicago for $3.5 million in cash considerations. Bell respectfully declined to pose for a picture wearing the T-shirt, which proceeds going to charity.

Swansea target Ajax dream team of Frank de Boer and Dennis Bergkamp

January 18, 2018

Swansea are sitting bottom of the Premier League , four points adrift of safety, ahead of the visit of Palace. A Swansea statement did not confirm who will take charge of Saturday's league fixture at home to Crystal Palace , but Tony Pulis has been installed as the bookmakers' favourite.

Cavani equals Ibrahimovic record with 156th strike for PSG

January 18, 2018

The Parc des Princes crowd witnessed a masterclass from Neymar as he set up two goals and scored another four in the 8-0 rout against Dijon . Cavani bagged his 156th goal in all competitions for PSG, matching the club record of Zlatan Ibrahimovic , who played for the club from 2012-16.

Falcons dump Bucs to stay in NFC South chase

January 18, 2018

Gruden was acquired from the Oakland Raiders in exchange for two first-round draft picks, two second-round draft pick and $8 million before leading the 2002 Bucs to the club's only Super Bowl championship in his first season in Tampa Bay. When you are up by just ten points, the game is not over. He was running with authority, and his playmaking out of the backfield was great. "Yeah, I lost my footing", Trufant said.

Colin Kaepernick to donate final $100000 of $1 million charity pledge

January 18, 2018

We just love and deeply respect how Kaepernick has continued to put his money where his mouth is for a total of $910,000 in donations thus far. Colin will be matching donations of $10,000 dollars to the charity of their choice. "It's not right that they're not put in the position to succeed, or given the opportunities to succeed". No NFL team signed him. Since October 2016, Kaepernick has donated to more than 30 charitable recipients ranging from Mothers Against Police Brutality to the I ...

New York Jets fire offensive coordinator John Morton

January 18, 2018

McCown has yet to make a decision regarding next season, but if he were to return he would be doing so under a new offensive coordinator based upon Wednesday's report. The Jets have had internal discussions about promoting quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates, according to Mehta , but there is a question about Bates' interest in the job.

Parker's Promoter: Joshua's 'More Than Human' Talk is Just Silly

January 18, 2018

Joshua said it was an honour to be on the stage with another world champion and he will be in peak physical condition to handle any tactics thrown at him by the smaller but quicker Parker. "And I'm hoping to catch him on the chin and knock him out". "When you want to talk about facts - the three times that I have been hurt or dropped was in the European Championships when McCracken knows I was actually banned from the GB team, because I was still getting in trouble".

Worcester Pawsox "deal is real", Pawtucket mayor says

January 18, 2018

Meanwhile, Worcester officials are working to complete the deal. In doing so, the mayor stressed his concerns over Worcester, MA's ongoing pursuit of the team. Democratic Mayor Donald Grebien called a press conference Tuesday to urge Rhode Island lawmakers to immediately approve state funding for a new stadium for the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox .

First National Trust Co Acquires 10604 Shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)

January 18, 2018

The institutional investor held 100,000 shares of the technology company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $5.21M, down from 200,000 at the end of the previous reported quarter. It dived, as 25 investors sold LSTR shares while 99 reduced holdings. A number of other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in AMAT.

LSU reportedly considering adding Kevin Faulk to Ed Orgeron's staff

January 18, 2018

Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame member and LSU all-time leading rusher Kevin Faulk is expected to be joining his alma mater's football program as a member of the support staff, sources close to Faulk have told The Daily Advertiser. He remains LSU's all-time leading rusher with 4,557 yards in four seasons as he made a decision to stay in school for his senior year and graduate. He has almost 500 more yards than the second rusher on the Tigers' all-time list (Dalton Hilliard).

Jonathan Jones, Malcolm Mitchell not seen at practice ahead of AFC Championship

January 18, 2018

That was not the case Wednesday ahead of the AFC Championship against the Jacksonville Jaguars. It appears Jones is heading to IR with wide receiver/special teamer Bernard Reedy joining the Patriots on the practice field on Wednesday. Mitchell was placed on injured reserve September 7 with a knee injury. He returned to practice during Week 17, but his attendance at practice has been spotty over the last two weeks.

AD Todd Stansbury added to selection committee

January 17, 2018

While it's true that Stansbury served as UCF's AD for a few years and Hatfield coached all over, non-powers are still under-represented. Joining Castiglione as new committee members are Georgia Tech athletic director Todd Stansbury , Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin , former Arizona Republic writer Paola Boivin , former coach Ken Hatfield and former National Football League star Ronnie Lott .

Kawhi Leonard out indefinitely to rehab quad injury

January 18, 2018

He wants to play badly. He debuted on December 12, but has only appeared in half of the team's 18 games since, and has yet to notch more than 28 minutes of court time. "Kawhi has made significant progress and continues to move forward in his rehabilitation", said Spurs General Manager RC Buford, obviously trying to sound as diplomatic as possible.

Boston College vs. Florida State - 1/15/18 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and Prediction

January 17, 2018

Mann, a junior, leads the Seminoles in scoring and rebounding with 15.1 points and 6.2 rebounds a game. Angola led the Seminoles with 24 points, while 7-4 center Christ Koumadje added a career-high 23 points for the Seminoles, who secured a confidence-building win played without Mann, who is sidelined cause of a concussion.

Washington State QB Tyler Hilinski found dead

January 17, 2018

Police were checking on Hilinski after he did not show up for practice earlier in the day, according to ESPN . WSU interim athletic director John Johnson said in a statement that the football team assembled Monday night to be given the news of Hilinski's passing.

Jose Mourinho: David De Gea to Be Offered New Manchester United Contract

January 17, 2018

Reportedly Jose Mourinho was unhappy with how the Old Trafford hierarchy were unwilling to splash the cash where necessary last season. Pogba took the club's man-of-the-match accolade on Monday having ran the game against a struggling Stoke side who have now shipped 50 goals in 23 top-flight games.

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