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Marcus Smart to miss game vs. Warriors, has himself to blame

January 27, 2018

Various reports are now saying that Smart suffered the laceration by swiping at a picture frame on the wall of his hotel room. Smart received stitches that afternoon, returned to Boston the next day and was examined by doctors at New England Baptist Hospital.

Baker Mayfield Has Reportedly Had "Extensive Meetings" With 4 NFL Franchises

January 27, 2018

He has done a great job of making tackles in the open field and chasing to the defender from far away to save the touchdown in scrimmages. "People want to portray the bad boy, the Johnny Manziel stuff", Mayfield said, referring to the Texas A&M phenom whose National Football League career flamed out after two seasons with the Cleveland Browns .

Bayern signing Goretzka might have joined Barcelona - Rummenigge

January 27, 2018

United are believed to be in pole position to snap up Vidal, and rumours of a reunion with new signing Alexis Sanchez at Old Trafford have intensified after the Bayern midfielder congratulated his worldwide teammate on his move to the 13-time Premier League champions.

NZ sevens start well in Sydney

January 27, 2018

The men's tournament also began Friday with the first round of matches in pool play. New Zealand playmaker Tyla Nathan-Wong believes her side can crack the Australian line and gain an early edge ahead of April's Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.

Another Champ Champ? Cormier vs. Miocic is Official

January 27, 2018

UFC 226 will be the capstone of this year's International Fight Week and will take place on July 7 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Should Cormier beat Miocic , he would become just the second fighter in UFC history to hold championship titles in two different divisions simultaneously and the fifth to do so at any time.

Dantonio: 'any accusations ... are completely false' in ESPN report

January 27, 2018

Allswede says the attorney told her how Dantonio, the football coach, had dealt with a sexual assault accusation against one of his players: He had the player talk to his mother about what he had done. Dantonio also took a few questions from reporters and said that he would not be resigning. "We've been here 11 years-it has not happened previously".

Ronald Gasser found guilty of manslaughter in Joe McKnight shooting death

January 27, 2018

Provoked by the incident, Gasser pursued McKnight, which ended in a confrontation and a fatal shooting. And based on the lack of gunshot residue on McKnight's shirt, it appears McKnight was more than three feet away when Gasser shot him, Scanlan said.

Federer left with 'bittersweet' feeling after Chung retirement

January 27, 2018

The 21-year-old Chung, who stunned six-time victor Novak Djokovic in the fourth round, was forced to call it quits two games after being treated for a blister on his left foot. He brings power, he brings everything. Chung's agent gave an update on the severity of his blisters after the match, painting a picture of what must've been nothing short of pure agony.

Carson Wentz speaks out on injury, recovery timetable

January 27, 2018

Although an ACL injury prematurely ended his promising 2017 season, he earned the prestigious honor of having the top-selling merchandise in the NFL this year, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk . "I'm trying to do what I can", Wentz said. I love these guys and I'm a part of this team just as much as anybody else. After an improbably successful 2013, Wentz threw 20 touchdowns and 20 interceptions in his next two seasons.

Bucks rookie stunned, arrested at Walgreens in Milwaukee

January 27, 2018

The first-year player apparently double parked between a pair of handicapped spaces and walked out to police writing him a ticket near his Mercedes-Benz. There is still no word on Brown's status for tonight's home game against the Brooklyn Nets or if the team has taken any disciplinary measures. Brown has made 21 appearances for Milwaukee this season, averaging 3.5 points and 1.8 rebounds in 11.5 minutes per game.

Giants brass convinced Shurmur right man for job

January 27, 2018

Giants quarterback Eli Manning in action during the first half against the Los Angeles Rams at MetLife Stadium on November 5, 2017. "Certainly, that was a positive". on his side while the star receiver awaits a new contract. He will play 2018 on the fifth-year option of his rookie deal. Speaking generally about his coaching philosophy, Shurmur said he'll have "zero tolerance" for players who don't compete or show respect for the team.

Tiger Woods drains long putt for critical birdie, gives spirited fist pump

January 27, 2018

However, the 14-time major victor lost ground with a six on the par-four 13th today, having started with three straight pars from the 10th hole. Then, he got to the 13th hole at the North Course of Torrey Pines, and disaster struck. He found the fairway for the first time at the par-four 14th but walked off with a par. He was right into the gallery at 17 and 18, coming up with two more pars.

Patriots TE (concussion) on first Super Bowl injury report

January 27, 2018

ESPN's Dianna Russini was in the Patriots locker room following Thursday's practice, and she reported that the "overall feel" is that Gronkowski is going to be available against the Philadelphia Eagles . What's worse: eight of the previous 17 MVP winners have lost in the NFL's final game, including Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan last season and the Panthers' Cam Newton the year before that.

Arsenal make swap offer for West Brom defender Jonny Evans

January 27, 2018

Arsenal and Manchester City were reported to have revived their respective pursuits of Evans this month after failing to prise him away from The Hawthorns last summer. "He's a player we're interested in, whether it depends upon Jonny's transfer is for our own personal opinion", said Pardew. Actually, that might be unfair.

ESPN and Disney XD to Present Madden NFL 18 Championship Series

January 27, 2018

The Madden NFL 18 Ultimate League kicks off on February 2 and runs through April 28 at the NFL Draft. Of these players, six will be qualified by making the top two at Madden NFL 18 Classic, Madden NFL 18 Challenge, or Madden NFL 18 Club Championship , the three EA Majors.

Former Lawyers Of Rap Mogul "Suge" Knight Arrested

January 27, 2018

Although authorities have yet to confirm whether or not Fletcher and Culpepper's arrests are in connection with Knight's pending legal troubles, they have been previously accused of witness tampering in the rap impresario's murder case. we're done. Right? That's a fair ... investment, you know, 20, 25 thousand dollars". Fletcher immediately denied the claims and stated that he was suggesting that the bikers' cell phones be used to Knight's defense.

Thiery Henry: Henrikh Mkhitaryan looks like an Arsenal player

January 27, 2018

But it is big of the United boss to consider that he could have done more to bring out the Armenian's talents. He said: "We're obviously not happy as a club because it does bring our badge into disrepute but these have been admin errors and there have been no specific anti-doping offences".

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Chicago Bulls NBA Predictions 1/26/18

January 27, 2018

Despite that - the Bulls have dropped back to back games. The Bulls have played well of late, winning 15 of their last 25 and running at a faster pace. Kuzma, Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram will all take the floor at STAPLES Center on February 16, giving the Lakers the most Rising Stars representatives, along with Philadelphia, who has Joel Embiid , Ben Simmons and Dario Saric .

Padmaavat (Padmavati) 1st Day Collection Total Worldwide Business Box Office Income Report

January 26, 2018

Deepika starrrer film reportedly opened up with 50-60 percent occupancy on an opening day. Also, the preview screenings have helped the film earn around Rs 5 crore. A number of Bollywood directors and producers like Rajkumar Hirani, Imtiaz Ali, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari ad husband Nitesh Tiwari, David Dhawan, Boney Kapoor , also joined Deepika, Shahid and Ranveer at the venue.

Eagles fans went wild after winning the NFC Championship

January 26, 2018

Foles has two weeks to let it sink in before he faces the Patriots and Tom Brady in Super Bowl 52 on February 4 in Minneapolis. Foles has not been packing eggs, but he has been shuffled around to different National Football League teams over the past six years.

Rwandan President Praises Trump: 'I Wanted To Thank You'

January 26, 2018

Rwanda's foreign ministry described these comments as "demeaning and unnecessary" but Trump later, according to reports, denied making these comments. I don't know if he's misquoted or whatever, but when he speaks I like him because he speaks frankly, " Museveni was reported to state. "In the world, you can not survive if you are weak".

Russell Westbrook thought he was last All-Star pick

January 26, 2018

So not only did Westbrook think he was taken last to be on Team LeBron, but that his opponent for that night was picked one spot ahead of him. The Oklahoma City Thunder came into Thursday's game against the Washington Wizards riding a five game winning streak.

WWE chairman Vince McMahon launches 'new XFL'

January 26, 2018

Estimates are around 100 million dollars, approximately how much Vince made in profit from selling shares of WWE last month. He hinted that the rules would be simpler, the game faster and that it will "be more of the things you want to see and less of what you don't".

IAAF renews neutral exemptions for 18 Russian athletes

January 26, 2018

Mariya Lasitskene, who won gold at the 2015 and 2017 World Championships, was among those cleared. Nearly all approvals for the neutral status participation, subsequently issued by the IAAF to Russian athletes, expired on December 31, 2017.

Alexis Sanchez could make Manchester United debut against Yeovil in FA Cup

January 26, 2018

In his first season in charge, the Portuguese coach won the League Cup, the Europa League and Community Shield. "I am the last one to add fire so to put some water on the fire, I would say Cristiano is the kind of player that every manager, club wants but only one manager, club can have - (Zinedine) Zidane and Real Madrid , that's my feeling".

Jamie Donaldson rises to the challenge again with help of putting guru

January 26, 2018

With eight holes still to play in his second round though, Wallace knows that a good finish will move him firmly into the mix at Emirates Golf Club, with Jamie Donaldson now in the lead on 13-under having played 36 holes. "I'm quite happy with a 69", Donaldson said. Iron shots were good. Took the birdies generally when I hit it close enough, could have played the par fives maybe a little bit better.

Lampard fears for Chelsea: Money is there, but they're not competing

January 26, 2018

And Lampard, who won three Premier League titles at Stamford Bridge, says it is a position in the table they may have to get used to unless their billionaire owner coughs up more cash. "He doesn't mince his words and he's been pretty honest about how he feels". "I don't know where things are headed long-term but I think the club and manager will need to sit down in the summer to sort things out".

Bills OL Eric Wood suffers neck injury, potentially career-ending

January 26, 2018

Wood appeared in all 16 games for the Bills this season, as well as the team's AFC wild-card loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Bills' first playoff game in 18 years. The Buffalo Bills have unexpectedly lost a starter on the offensive line. He saw his 2009 and 2016 seasons end prematurely due to broken legs but has been a reliable cog for the Bills, who signed him to a two-year extension through 2019 last August.

National Football League denies allegations made in sexual harassment civil lawsuit

January 26, 2018

Cantor, who worked as a wardrobe stylist with the company from 2006 until she was sacked in October 2016, alleged age and sex discrimination, sexual harassment and hostile work environment, and wrongful termination, among other complaints. "While at work, Mr. Weinberger asked Plaintiff to meet him in the back bathroom because he needed to see her and was 'super horny, '" Cantor's complaint read.

Joe Thornton out indefinitely after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery

January 26, 2018

The victory by the skidding Blueshirts, who had lost three straight and six of eight overall, sent them into the All-Star break on a good note . The New York Rangers have allowed three or more goals in seven of their last 10 games. Vlasic brought the Sharks within a goal with 9:09 to go in the game, but Miller restored the two-goal lead with 1:50 to play. "They came at us hard in the third but we were able to do what we needed to do".

Jemele Hill reportedly leaving SportsCenter but to remain with ESPN

January 26, 2018

According to Sports Illustrated media reporter Richard Deitsch, Hill requested to be reassigned to The Undefeated , a website that focuses on the intersection of sports , race, and culture. Hill revealed recently that she has started a production company with friend and ESPN colleague Kelly Carter. In September, a White House spokesperson called for the Detroit native to be fired following a string of tweets critical of President Donald Trump, including one in which she referred to him as ...

Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves - 1/25/18 NBA Pick, Odds, and Prediction

January 26, 2018

Marcus Georges-Hunt #13 and Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 14, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. No wonder the Warriors have four all-stars in Durant, Stephen Curry , Draymond Green and Klay Thompson . "I'm proud of them, unbelievable to have four All-Stars two years in a row", Kerr said.

PSG ace Javier Pastore rejects Anfield transfer offer

January 26, 2018

Italian website Gianluca Di Marzio claim a number of clubs are chasing the Argentina global. Sky Italia journalist, Gianluca Di Marzio , claims that Liverpool and Tottenham have now formalised their interest after tabling offers worth between £22m and £35m for the Argentinean worldwide.

Jamie Vardy committed to Leicester amid Everton and Manchester United January links

January 26, 2018

Chelsea sold the fiery Diego Costa back to Atletico Madrid after winning the Premier League title but now find themselves third in the table, 15 points behind Manchester City. The 31-year-old England global has ten goals in 23 appearances this season and it was no surprise to see his name being linked with a move to Chelsea earlier this week.

CT says NCAA investigating men's basketball program

January 26, 2018

A mediocre season for the UConn men's basketball team just took a turn for the worse. University President Susan Herbst, in a statement released Friday morning, says the school is committed to "a culture of compliance" and intends to fully cooperate with the investigation in a "thorough and transparent manner".

Josh McDaniels Will Have Second Interview With Colts On Friday

January 26, 2018

The rumor mill for the National Football League is now filled with reports of possible new coaches making the move to various franchises including the Indianapolis Colts . This is viewed as a chance to plan things, as the hire can not be made official until after the Super Bowl. The Patriots won Super Bowl LI and are now headed to Super Bowl LII on February 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Sage Group (SGE) Receives Buy Rating from Shore Capital

January 26, 2018

On the down side, France remains soggy and the company continues to work against exchange rate headwinds (dollar/euro). As of 10:25 GMT, Sage's share price had given up 5.55 percent to 775.80p, weighing on the benchmark FTSE 100 index which has slipped marginally into the red and now stands 0.31 percent lower at 7,708.04 points.

Cilic awaits Federer or Chung at Open

January 26, 2018

Reminders of Murray are everywhere for Edmund. This boy can play. On Thursday, he will be up against the man who has the second-most number of forehand winners at the 2018 Australian Open: Marin Cilic with a tally of 115. Quoting a tweet mentioning Federer's note to Nadal, Blake, who returned to the tour after his injury, posted: "I got one note from a player in the hospital when I broke my neck".

Leicester star drops hint of a move to Chelsea this month

January 26, 2018

It's not like they already have any of them and would desperately benefit from a quality central midfielder instead. Theo Walcott has also departed the club for £20 million, so boss Arsene Wenger needs to strengthen his ranks and he needs to do it fast.

Rockets' Chris Paul has quiet night in win over Mavs

January 26, 2018

James Harden and the Rockets are also making 15.8 of their league-leading 43.3 three-point attempts, which accounts for their 47.4 points per game. The Detroit Pistons suffered their sixth consecutive defeat as they were edged 98-95 by the Utah Jazz despite 30 points from Andre Drummond. The Heat got a boost in the first quarter from Whiteside, who scored 14 points.

Mauricio Pellegrino closing in on the signing of Monaco striker Guido Carrillo

January 26, 2018

SAINTS have agreed a £19.1m fee for Monaco striker Gudio Carrillo , according to Sky Sports News and the Telegraph. That is because with the club in the relegation zone, the future of Mauricio Pellegrino is in doubt. Carrillo has scored just four goals in 15 Ligue 1 appearances this season, although 13 of those outings have come from the substitutes bench. Last season's EFL Cup runners up have been in a slump since that loss to Manchester United at Wembley and haven't won a game in ...

Conte backs Barkley after disappointing Chelsea debut against Arsenal

January 26, 2018

Instead of Victor Moses, we expect to see Davide Zappacosta being placed at the right-wingback slot to showcase his industry whereas, in the left-wingback position, Marcos Alonso is likely to be given the nod to start by Conte. "He has a lot of space for improvement", Conte said of the Englishman to Sky Sports . "Once we are in the final you want to win it, but yes of course you want to win it".

John Kavanagh confirms Conor McGregor UFC return

January 26, 2018

Speaking in a Facebook live interview with Wimp 2 Warrior , McGregor's coach John Kavanagh has said that the lightweight plans to fight in the UFC in 2018, but refrained from saying anything concrete on the Dubliner's return. "The reality is there is real guys like Rafael dos Anjos, guys in line waiting for [Woodley]", White said. He added: "I think people would rather see Conor come back and either fight Tony [Ferguson] or Khabib [Nurmagomedov] - whoever wins - and the Nate Diaz fight ...

Minor decrease in rhino poaching for 2017

January 26, 2018

Molewa, who was giving an update on progress in the implementation of the integrated strategic management of Rhinoceros, said the monitors will be further empowered to become "Rhino Ambassadors" in these hotspots. Molewa said despite the national slight decline in poaching, which was a national priority crime, it remained a serious problem in South Africa. Whilst there has been a decrease in the number of rhinos killed in the park, the number of rhinos poached unfortunately increased in ...

Michigan State OL David Beedle Writes Heartfelt Letter To Larry Nassar Victims

January 26, 2018

He will be serving 40 to 175 years in prison for sexually abusing young girls and women during medical treatment. The sentence capped a remarkable seven-day hearing in which more than 150 women and girls offered statements about being abused by Larry Nassar , a physician who was renowned for treating athletes at the sport's highest levels.

Jones, Thome join the greats in Hall of Fame

January 26, 2018

Chipper Jones, Vladimir Guerrero, Jim Thome and Trevor Hoffman have been voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame's Class of 2018, Major League Baseball announced on Wednesday, with their inductions due to be held on July 29. Guerrero, the 2004 American League MVP, was a nine-time All-Star and an eight-time Silver Slugger Award victor. He totaled 71 postseason games with the Indians, White Sox, Dodgers, Twins and Orioles.

Jose Mourinho discusses Manchester United move for Cristiano Ronaldo

January 26, 2018

United announced the deal last night, with chief executive Ed Woodward saying Mourinho "has brought an energy and a sense of objective to everything that he does and I am sure that will continue to bring results for the fans and the club".

Penn State receivers coach Josh Gattis headed to Alabama

January 26, 2018

Penn State comes into the weekend series on the heels of getting swept by MI last weekend in Ann Arbor. This includes Penn State , whom No. 13 Ohio State will face-off against in Columbus this Thursday at 8 p.m. Penn State played a bunch of younger players that have seen minimal roles in the bowl game, and with another spring and offseason to condition and work together, there could be a relatively seamless transition despite some turnover from last season on the roster and the ...

LeBron James 'Pissed' Cavs Got Isaiah Thomas Instead Of Paul George

January 26, 2018

And we have Isaiah Thomas who is very, clearly hampered, and we have Jae Crowder who is having the worst year of his career. George, who is one of the top 15 players in the National Basketball Association, and Bledsoe certainly would have given this Cavs team a much different outlook, but now they are forced to try and fix the broken mess of a team before James likely bolts this summer.

Hernandez open to West Ham exit after Besiktas links

January 26, 2018

West Ham are looking to bring in reinforcements, with Moyes' team having recently battled their way out of the relegation zone. The Mexico global has scored five goals in 18 Premier League appearances this season but has started only once in the top flight since David Moyes took charge in November.

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