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Virginia's defense suffocates Clemson in Top 25 showdown

January 24, 2018

It was the Cavaliers' smothering defense, which fueled a 22-2 run and limited the Tigers to 13 second-half points, that had them grinning. Devon Hall had a team-high 14 points for UVa, followed by Kyle Guy with 12. Virginia came in leading the nation in scoring defense and allowed its fewest points of the season. Marvin Bagley III had 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Blue Devils (18-2, 6-2 ACC), who built a 20-point lead with their defense and kept Wake Forest at arm's length the ...

'Smart' tennis key to Grand Slam success for Keys

January 24, 2018

I think it's just going to take a little bit of time". Angelique Kerber is through to the Australian Open semifinals after a commanding 6-1, 6-2 win over Madison Keys . Keys shut down her season early past year to give herself time to recover both mentally and physically. Open final, Keys simply failed to get going until 3-1 down in the second set when she unleashed a couple of bombs to break the German.

CNN's Jake Tapper Rips The New England Patriots

January 24, 2018

A life-long Eagles fan who grew up in Philadelphia, he was at the NFC Championship Game on Sunday and saw his favorite team crush the Vikings 38-7. Though they continue to display that they don't deserve it , Philadelphians are pretty stoked about the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl berth .

Chung sends Zverev crashing out of Open

January 24, 2018

Despite winning the first and third sets with some stunning tennis, however, the 20-year-old could not shake off the relentless Chung and ended up caving in 5-7, 7-6 (3), 2-6, 6-3, 6-0. He won just five points, fired off only two winners and made 14 unforced errors compared to just one for Chung. "For the last four games I've been asking to turn on the lights because it's dark", Zverev said.

Arsenal vs Chelsea: Fabregas, Morata ruled out of Carabao Cup semi-final

January 24, 2018

Arsenal fans will be notified of VAR decisions on the big screens at the Emirates this evening should the technology be called upon during the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Chelsea. "In my first season and a half I have the opportunity to win the league, reach an FA Cup final, and play the Community Shield". 'Every game is different, the opponents change and you must be intelligent to understand if it is right to continue in the same way with the same players'.

James Bettcher joining Giants as defensive coordinator

January 24, 2018

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said he chose the Giants over the Titans. Bettcher is also reportedly a candidate for the Tennessee Titans' defensive coordinator opening under new head coach Mike Vrabel. In Arizona, Bettcher took on much of the responsibility under the offensive-minded Bruce Arians. Defensive coordinator James Bettcher of the Cardinals walks out onto the field before the game against the Patriots at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 11, 2016 in Glendale, Ariz.

Seamus Coleman Set For Long-Awaited Return Tonight

January 24, 2018

Seamus Coleman made a triumphant return for Everton last night in an under-23 fixture. Coleman, who hails from Killybegs, suffered a horrific leg fracture in Ireland's World Cup Qualifier against Wales last March, an injury that threatened to end his career.

What is it? Draw details, schedule, format and more — UEFA Nations League

January 24, 2018

What is the Nations League? It will first be played in Autumn 2018 with two matchdays (double-headers) in each of September, October and November. The victor of each path qualifies for Euro 2020. The countries will be divided into their four leagues, each of which will include two single-legged semi-finals and a one-off final. How does it aid EURO 2020 qualifications? Confused? Me too.

Jaguars Collapse Seals Patriots' 10th Trip to Super Bowl

January 24, 2018

If the Jaguars decide not to bring Bortles back, they will be somewhat limited in what they can do because their window to compete for a Super Bowl is not open indefinitely. "That's what those guys do, and they do it very well", Jaguars coach Doug Marrone said. Watching the Eagles rack up 38 points against the NFL's top defense and see the Vikings score just 7 points was "phenomenal", he said.

Newcastle boss Benitez delighted to sign summer target Kenedy

January 24, 2018

The 21-year-old is looking forward to working under Rafael Benitez and reuniting with former Blues team-mate Christian Atsu. The Brazil youth worldwide returned to Stamford Bridge last January after an ill-fated spell at Watford , but speaking at a press conference on Tuesday [23 January], Conte explained the 21-year-old is now better equipped for a temporary spell away from the club.

Wenger confirms Arsenal interest in Aubameyang but says deal isn't close

January 24, 2018

Arsenal had upped their offer to roughly £51million, having seen a £43m bid turned down, with Dortmund holding out for closer to £53m. Arsenal chief Ivan Gazidis, top scout Sven Mislintat and contract negotiator Huss Fahmy were pictured parking next to Aubameyang's flash Porsche in a Dortmund hotel this week.

FL: Brightline Stresses Public Awareness, Safety In Wake Of Rail Deaths

January 24, 2018

I traveled to West Palm Beach from Fort Lauderdale in the Brightline train. The deaths have prompted state officials to call for more safety measures, including fencing for the high-speed train line. The train, which can travel at speeds up to 79 miles per hour, will begin service to Miami later this year. The company maintains it followed proper safety procedures and attributed the deaths to people who did not heed warning signs, lights and gates.

Florida players involved in credit card fraud scam learn their fate

January 24, 2018

The other three: Receiver Rick Wells and linebackers Ventrell Miller and James Houston . McElwain suspended the players in August, beginning the collapse during his third and final season at UF - a 4-7 campaign for the Gators. At the time of this writing, of the nine players charged, five are still enrolled. He is enrolled in classes at Florida this spring, but his football future remains uncertain.

Two 12-year-olds arrested for cyberstalking

January 24, 2018

After numerous interviews and reviewing various social media accounts- along with information found on cellphones, police say they have identified two 12 year-old children that were allegedly cyberbullying Green. In their release, PCBPD warned against allowing children and teenagers unrestricted access to social media and the internet, saying during their investigation, they found several middle school-aged children with "unmonitored access to several social media platforms".

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Announces 2018 Lineup

January 24, 2018

The initial lineup for Jazz Fest 2018 has been released. For the 2018 installment, headliners include the eclectic likes of Aerosmith , Aretha Franklin , Sting , Jimmy Buffet, Jack White , Beck , and Lionel Ritchie. Additionally, Jerry Lee Lewis and friends will be performing a tribute to the late, great Fats Domino , who passed away late past year at the age of 89.

Woods to be joined by Rahm, Rose, Matsuyama at Torrey Pines

January 24, 2018

Open here in 2008 at Torrey Pines and has captured the Farmers tournament seven times, the last coming in 2013. Last year's Farmers Insurance Open was just the second time Rahm and Woods have played in the same field (2015 Waste Management Phoenix Open).

Top QB prospects Josh Allen, Sam Darnold training together in Orange County

January 24, 2018

Since 1999, a whopping 28 (TWENTY EIGHT) quarterbacks have started at least one game in a Cleveland Browns jersey. "He's a two-time Super Bowl victor and super knowledgeable about the game of football". "It's not about going as high as possible", he said. Both of those quarterbacks will likely be considered by Denver as potential candidates to be selected at No.

Russell Westbrook: It's 'outrageous' Paul George not voted All-Star

January 24, 2018

Russell Westbrook stuck up for his Oklahoma City Thunder team-mate after the All-Star reserves were announced on Tuesday, saying Paul George is a top-two player at his position. Oddly enough, Victor Oladipo , the key piece in the trade that sent George from in to OKC, was named an Eastern Conference All-Star. Russell Westbrook , George's new Thunder teammate, wasn't happy about it, taking veiled shots at Golden State (and Durant, of course).

Phil Neville named the new head coach of the 'Lionesses'

January 24, 2018

However, shortly after he was named as the new head coach, a historical tweet posted by Neville in 2012 caused a Twitter storm. Asked why he'd only referred to men in his message, a reply on the account of Neville, - an ex-England schoolboy cricketer - said: "When I said morning men I thought the women would of been busy preparing breakfast/getting kids ready/making the beds-sorry morning women!" Phil Neville believes England Women are "on the verge of something special" after he was ...

Curry scores 32 as Warriors rally past Knicks

January 24, 2018

New York Knicks' Kristaps Porzingis was voted in by coaches as an All-Star reserve. Other starters voted in are Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo, Toronto's DeMar DeRozan, Boston's Kyrie Irving, Philadelphia's Joel Embiid, Golden State's Kevin Durant , Houston's James Harden, and New Orleans' Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins.

Sooners Upset 5th-Ranked Kansas in Norman

January 24, 2018

The Jayhawks' average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 14.4 for the season. There will be more drama in the days to come, as all these teams will have to play each other again. Kruger's strategy, sure to be employed by fellow Big 12 coaches if Self keeps Azubuike in close games late, was the takeaway most will remember because it happened at the end of a comeback.

Keys has no answer to Kerber strike-power

January 24, 2018

Men's No. 19 seed Tomas Berdych won his fourth-round match in straight sets. Racing to the net to hit a volley, Keys over-swung and sent her effort wide, letting Kerber back into a position of dominance and she didn't look back. "Hhow I played all of the other matches definitely shows that I'm on the right path", Keys said. She's now coming into 2018 feeling fresh and playing pain-free, and Davenport believes she could give herself another chance at a major title very soon.

Serena Williams to make comeback at Fed Cup on February 10

January 24, 2018

She missed this year's tournament over concerns about her fitness after giving birth to her first child in September. World No. 9 CoCo Vandeweghe also will play for the Americans, whose fourth member will be announced next week. However, she withdrew from the Australian Open saying she was not yet ready to compete. Given what Venus' younger sister has accomplished, it's not hard to envision Serena again rising to the top of women's tennis.

Nike's NBA All-Star jerseys leaked, and they're literally just black and white

January 24, 2018

There's a good chance Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant will be on opposite sides of the court during the NBA All-Star Game on February 18. Klay Thompson and Draymond Green were chosen as reserves Tuesday, giving the defending National Basketball Association champions a record-tying four All-Stars for the second straight year.

Root to miss T20 tri-series, Stokes delays return

January 24, 2018

Stokes was due to return to global cricket on February 13 against New Zealand, but he scheduled to attend a court hearing back in England on charges of affray following the nightclub incident in Bristol last September. He was a hit in New Zealand's Super Smash tournament at Auckland where he finished with an average of 26.16 with the bat that also included a half-century.

Bradley Beal Reportedly Named To First All Star Team

January 24, 2018

So far this season, the rookie is averaging 14.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.5 assists, just under one steal and seemingly at least one highlight-reel play per game. What makes things even worse the team held a players only meeting on the Friday prior to their matchup with the Mavericks. Barnes hurt the Wizards in both games this year.

Senior Bowl: Winners, losers from South team's Day 1 practice

January 24, 2018

Ask if he's draft the Oklahoma product, he said, "I'll take the best available player". Miller: "He was a safety-turned linebacker-turned edge rusher, which I loved because you've got a guy who can play multiple spots. The NFL's most inept franchise in recent years has a mere 4 wins in the last three seasons and finished the 2017 season without a single check mark in the win column.

Mischa Zverev receives massive fine at the Australian Open

January 24, 2018

Speaking to members of the German news media after his match, Zverev said he woke up with a fever on the morning of his first-round match. Players are now able to claim 50 percent of their prize money if they pull out before their first match, an incentive created to allow someone else to play instead.

Wenger finally admits why Sanchez left Arsenal to join Manchester United

January 23, 2018

But he also aimed a dig at pundits who have questioned his commitment in recent weeks. Peter Odemwingie joined Francis on Premier League Daily and concurred that United were right to bring in a player with the maturity of Sanchez, who turned 29 last month.

Jose Mourinho makes prediction about Henrikh Mkhitaryan after he signs for Arsenal

January 23, 2018

Sanchez spent three-and-a-half-years at Arsenal and it appeared as though he was heading to Manchester City before Pep Guardiola's side ended their interest in the 29-year-old due to costs, but Sanchez insists he has always dreamed of playing for United and believes he has signed for the biggest club in the country.

Madison Keys advances to Australian Open quarterfinals

January 23, 2018

Keys could meet Kerber in the quarterfinals if the 21st-seeded German beats Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan. Keys is seeded just 17th after having wrist surgery and missing several months on tour previous year, but she is playing pain-free again and looking increasingly confident as the tournament goes on.

Manchester United simply had to go for Sanchez, says Irwin

January 23, 2018

The Armenian completed his protracted move to the Emirates with the Chilean heading the opposite way to Old Trafford . Mkhitaryan joins after an up and down 18-month spell with the Red Devils which saw him play an instrumental role in the club's Europa League win but also fall drastically out of favour under Jose Mourinho this term.

National Football League rejects Super Bowl ad by veterans organization

January 23, 2018

The letter didn't stop there, with Polk reminding Goodell that veterans aren't to be used as props or fake good will. As evidence of that, the government shutdown last weekend initially meant that troops stationed overseas wouldn't be able to watch the Armed Services Network and thus the AFC and NFC championship games; the league worked out some sort of deal to make sure that they still could.

Michael Jordan Says Hornets Aren't Shopping Kemba Walker Amid Trade Rumors

January 23, 2018

Per Wojnarowski, the Hornets have brought Walker's name up in trade talks in hopes of attaching some undesirable contracts to him and getting some young talent or a first-round pick in return. However, that's just four games behind the up-and-down Philadelphia 76ers . He almost recorded a double-double as he tallied nine assists as well.

Bud Light Says If Eagles Win Super Bowl, Philadelphia Gets Free Beer

January 23, 2018

The Eagles now are massive underdogs entering Super Bowl LII, but many didn't expect them to get out of the NFC bracket and yet here they are. "In the interest of not jinxing the team", reps add, "we'll keep things under wraps until the victor of the Super Bowl is determined".

Josh McDaniels praises Danny Amendola for special impact on Patriots

January 23, 2018

He finished with 9.5 sacks this season and will certainly try to get to Brady in the Super Bowl . To borrow from hockey, there were plenty of candidates for the No. "My family, my parents, my sisters, friends, and obviously my teammates and coaches, nothing is achieved in this sport, nothing could ever be achieved without everyone's love and support".

Excited Eagles fan slams into pole chasing after subway train

January 23, 2018

While on MTV's TRL , Desai said Monday that he was uninjured in the collision. The 42-year-old Eagles season ticket holder from suburban Philadelphia said he got pumped up watching a group of Eagles fans on a train heading in the opposite direction and wanted to get them excited.

P&G earnings and sales beat expectations

January 23, 2018

Its down 0.63% from 1.59M shares previously. $321,221 worth of The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) was sold by FergusonMchugh MaryLynn . It has underperformed by 9.16% the S&P500. Iat Reinsurance Communications Ltd stated it has 3.28% of its portfolio in The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG). Rothschild Il invested 0.32% of its portfolio in The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG).

Mascherano to leave Barcelona, linked with China switch

January 23, 2018

The Argentina worldwide will depart the Camp Nou after seven and a half seasons and tomorrow the La Liga club will honour his efforts with a farewell. Mascherano joined Barca in 2010 to provide competition for Sergio Busquets in midfield but soon found himself playing as a centre-back under Pep Guardiola.

Sanchez joins Man Utd from Arsenal in swap deal with Mkhitaryan

January 23, 2018

Sanchez is now the best paid player in the premier league earning £350,000-a-week at United . "I loved the way he played, and maybe that was the reason to support Arsenal ". Arsene Wenger is pleased to have replaced Alexis Sanchez with another "world-class" player in Henrikh Mkhitaryan , but admits the January tranfer window has been "more disturbing than ever".

Arsenal and Man Utd agree Sanchez-Mkhitaryan swap

January 23, 2018

It's finally happened - Alexis Sanchez is now a Manchester United player and Henrikh Mkhitaryan is now an Arsenal player. "A natural on the pitch AND in front of the cameras!" Wenger had initially included Sanchez in his travelling party to face Crystal Palace this weekend, but on Friday night it emerged that the former Barcelona star had been left out and was instead ready to undergo a medical with United.

Kobe Bryant Nominated For an Oscar for Animated Short Film 'Dear Basketball'

January 23, 2018

Keane is a 38-year veteran of Walt Disney Feature Animation and trained under Walt Disney's 9 Old Men. Bryant had both his No. 8 and No. 24 retired by the heralded Los Angeles Lakers . The film was scored by John Williams, the five-time Oscar-winning composer of "Star Wars", "Jaws", "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial", "Jurassic Park" and countless other legendary movies.

WATCH Juventus vs Genoa

January 23, 2018

Massimiliano Allegri is without a number of big name players for this clash, including Gianluigi Buffon, Benedikt Howedes, Claudio Marchisio, Juan Cuadrado and Paulo Dybala. Alex Sandro and Pjanic both failed to hit the target with shots from the edge of the area, while Armando Izzo's desperate clearance close to his own line prevented Gonzalo Higuain from converting Stephan Lichtsteiner's driven cross from the right flank.

Conte Confirms Double Injury Blow As 5 Could Miss Arsenal Trip

January 23, 2018

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has ruled Spanish duo Cesc Fabregas and Alvaro Morata out of the Blues' second leg semi-final Carabao Cup clash against Arsenal at the Emirates on Wednesday. "Then I have to check a couple of situations [in terms of injuries to other players]". 'Tomorrow there is not another game and we don't have another possibility and we need to try to reach the final'.

Tom Brady has interesting connection to Minnesota

January 23, 2018

Sunday's win drew an average overnight household rating of 27.3. After last year's Super Bowl - in which an injured Gronk did not play - it is hard to believe any team can hang on against the Patriots . Defence played so great when they needed to. The Eagles have just a few veterans who have been in this situation , but they are so young that it could be an issue.

Mizzou student gets (another) Super Bowl date with tennis star

January 23, 2018

Genie Bouchard has agreed to attend Super Bowl LII on February 4 with John Goehrke , who landed a date with the tennis star by winning a Twitter bet during last year's championship. With Bouchard losing in the second round of the Australian Open last week, this Super Bowl date is the flawless thing to take her mind off of that.

Watch all five Firmino goals for Liverpool against Swansea

January 23, 2018

The plan seemed to work as the visitors struggled to find a way through the Swansea defence in the first half. Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino nearly equalised just before the final whistle but his header came back off the post, and Adam Lallana's shot on the rebound was deflected wide.

Sanchez takes swipe at Arsenal after securing Man United switch

January 23, 2018

The 29-year-old Chile striker, who came close to joining Manchester City last summer, has signed what is believed to be a four-and-a-half-year contract that will make him the highest-paid player in the Premier League. Wenger also insisted Sanchez's decision to leave Arsenal was not purely based on money. "In training, he was practicing with full power, so I never questioned that".

Brady produces stunning fourth-quarter comeback as Patriots reach 10th Super Bowl

January 23, 2018

The Jags will be remembered as the little engine that nearly could. Among the many impressive aspects of the Patriots' comeback win over the Jaguars on Sunday was the fact that they did it without their most potent offensive force. New England, flagged for just one penalty throughout the game. McDaniels' offense averages almost 400 yards per game while Patricia's defense has some soft spots, but also does what is needed in order to win.

Aguero treble sinks Newcastle United

January 23, 2018

Charlie Nicholas is backing Liverpool FC to finish in second place ahead of Manchester United . Manchester City possible XI: Ederson , Walker, Stones , Otamendi, Danilo, De Bruyne, Fernandinho , D. "Always after the defeat against Liverpool, you have a little bit of doubt about how you would react". "But for Sanchez, this is clearly not about going to the best team, working with Guardiola and taking his game to another level".

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