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Chiedozie Ogbene leaves Limerick for Championship side

January 30, 2018

Chiedozie moved to Ireland in 2005 and played for Cork City before past year moving to Limerick, where he made 37 appearances and scored 10 goals. The multi-talented Ogbene also played GAA for Nemo Rangers before committing fully to Cork City, for whom he made his debut appearance at the end of the 2015 season in a 1-0 victory over Bohemians.

Texas gov. orders state criminal probe into Karoli Ranch

January 30, 2018

Olympic Committee for not doing more earlier to stop him. Biles came forward as a Nassar victim on January 15 and wondered why she had to continue to train at the Karolyi Ranch in Texas, a place where she said Nassar abused her earlier in her career.

Wales name team for Six Nations opener against Scotland

January 30, 2018

Wales head coach Warren Gatland said: "The first-up game against Scotland this weekend is really important for us, and this is a great chance for this group of players to get us off to a good start". "Both Rhys [Patchell] and Gareth [Anscombe] have been training really well over the last couple of weeks". Adams, whose 13 tries for Worcester make the 22-year-old the top tryscorer in the English Premiership this season, replaces North on the wing and is the only player in the backs who is ...

Ex-Michigan State assistant basketball coach: 'I never physically assaulted a woman'

January 30, 2018

The charges were ultimately dismissed, and he pled guilty to a civil infraction for littering. The report states Walton assaulted a female student and allegedly took part in the rape of another student, with little action taken by head coach Tom Izzo or other high-ranking officials.

Game Preview: Golden State Warriors at Utah Jazz

January 30, 2018

Maybe that's the best sign of true greatness is when people just expect it every night. For the first time in almost two months, the Utah Jazz managed to string together a two-game winning streak and, dare I say, there seems to be a shred of hope back in Jazzland.

Former Padres GM Kevin Towers dies at age 56

January 30, 2018

Towers served as the Padres general manager from 1995-2009, overseeing four division titles and a 1998 World Series team, and was the Diamondbacks general from 2011-14, overseeing another division title in 2011. Towers' cancer diagnosis did not become public knowledge until October. "He means a lot to me", Hinch, a former assistant general manager for the Padres, said afterward.

Will Nicolai Jorgensen Stay, That's Tough - Feyenoord Coach On Newcastle United Target

January 30, 2018

Newcastle registered six shots on-goal Sunday versus the Blues , but not many of them looked risky and destined for the back of the net. Want your voice heard? Shortly after that development, West Bromwich Albion completed the signing of Daniel Sturridge on loan from Liverpool until the end of the season.

Miami G Bruce Brown Jr. undergoing surgery on left foot

January 30, 2018

If Brown is out the full (estimated) six weeks, he would miss the entire ACC tournament, which runs from March 6th - 10th. In 19 games this season, Brown is averaging 11.4 points per game, which is second on the team. The Hurricanes (15-5, 4-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) play at home Wednesday against Pittsburgh. The NCAA tournament will begin on March 13th. Winning those games without Brown will certainly prove more hard, putting Miami's March in danger.

LPGA star Suzann Pettersen says Donald Trump 'cheats like hell' at golf

January 30, 2018

Speaking with the Norwegian newspaper Verdens Gang , the 15-time LPGA Tour victor said Trump tended to fudge the numbers on the golf course, describing his errant drives and their curious habit of always ending up on the fairway. Suzann Pettersen greets President Trump at Trump International Golf Club in 2007. President Donald Trump waves as he exits his vehicle after playing a round of golf with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the Kasumigaseki Country Club Golf Course in Kawagoe, ...

Motherwell reject Celtic's bid for keeper Trevor Carson

January 30, 2018

The 35-year-old did not return after half-time of Saturday's 1-0 win over Hibernian at Parkhead after clashing with former Celtic player Efe Ambrose in the first half. They are seeking competition for his understudy Dorus de Vries, with third-choice Conor Hazard loaned out for the season to Championship club Falkirk.

Michigan State rowing team meets with board about Nassar

January 30, 2018

During the news conference, Schuette said Michigan State Police will assist with the investigation and Assistant Attorney General Christina Grossi will serve as project manager. Speaker of the House Tom Leonard says he's willing to use his subpoena power to get documents they've requested from MSU. "So we're going to hold out hope that they will", he says.

Alderweireld, Aurier, Winks doubts for Tottenham vs

January 30, 2018

The Brazilian winger is closing in on a £25million move from Paris Saint-Germain ahead of tomorrow night's's transfer deadline, but Pochettino said: "There's not too much to say". Spurs are only three points away from a top-four spot as things stand, but a win could take them above fourth-placed Liverpool providing the Reds drop all three points against Huddersfield Town on Tuesday.

Fabinho puts Jose Mourinho on alert with latest comments on Monaco future

January 30, 2018

Today, Fabinho eyes a move to Man Utd... However this season could very well be his last with the club, as Fabinho feels the time is now for him to make the next step in his footballing journey. "I know the vision of the club is to try to stay in second place and win a spot in the Champions League and not sign players, but launch younger players in football.

Warriors' Curry nets 49 in win over Boston

January 30, 2018

Irving never was LeBron's sidekick-he was always his peer. Indeed, Brady was sporting a pair of sneakers while he and pal, Braeden Shrewsberry, son of Celtics assistant coach Micah Shrewsberry, got shots up on the campus of the University of San Francisco following Boston's offday workout.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang fee almost agreed between Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund

January 30, 2018

However, Dortmund have categorically stated that they will only facilitate the switch once a direct replacement is brought to the Westfalenstadion. But that proposed deal looks to be off before it started as Batshuayi isn't interested in moving to Spurs to be Harry Kane's back-up so Chelsea's inability to find a new striker is holding everything up.

All-Star Notebook: Vancouver's Boeser is the weekend's best

January 30, 2018

But back to the All-Star Weekend hype. "I was at Game One in Pittsburgh a year ago, it was a pretty special moment". Get ready to watch players skate through a shark head because All-Star weekend is heading to San Jose in 2019. First up, there's Tyler Seguin . "Through the course of the season there's been a number of opportunities that have been there for him, and he's taken advantage of every one of them".

International Olympic Committee 'concerned' that doping sample bottles can be opened

January 30, 2018

Russian Federation was banned from next month's Pyeongchang Winter Olympics after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) found evidence of an "unprecedented systematic manipulation" of the anti-doping system that has led to a series of suspensions.

Clemson ranked No. 1 in CFB fan engagement

January 30, 2018

It's nearly Super Bowl time as WalletHub released their latest study comparing more than 240 USA cities with at least one college or professional football team based on 21 key sports metrics. WalletHub ranks Green Bay at 1 for best football cities and Jacksonville, FL at 30 before delving into college football cities. Green Bay won big points in the study for having the most accessible stadium, most engaged National Football League fans and most National Football League championships.

Moyano le advierte a Macri que no se arrodillará

January 30, 2018

Al ser consultado sobre cuándo fue que se resintió el vínculo con el mandatario, Moyano contestó que sucedió cuando le pidieron "que diga que estaba a favor del proyecto de ley (de la reforma laboral) que se acordó con la CGT " pero advirtió: "Yo nunca lo dije y empezamos a recibir ataques".

Man City make late £60m move for Mahrez

January 30, 2018

On Tuesday, the club announced that Leroy Sane will be sidelined for up to six weeks with an ankle injury after having gotten on the end of Joe Bennett's horror tackle during their 2-0 FA Cup fourth-round victory against Cardiff City on the weekend.

Echo Global Logistics, Inc

January 30, 2018

About 2.35M shares traded. NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) has risen 1.42% since January 29, 2017 and is uptrending. Echo Global Logistics, Inc. The institutional investor held 76,206 shares of the business services company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $10.76M, down from 80,873 at the end of the previous reported quarter.

Day wins title at Torrey Pines in playoff

January 30, 2018

On Sunday, the pair were inseparable after five extra holes of a dramatic shootout on Sunday as they both birdied the 18th hole - the fourth time they had played the par-five - just before play was stopped. He was given a drop in the field of play and sent his next shot onto the green but missed his birdie putt to remain at 10-under. "I think previous year was a good kick in the butt, you know, not really being talked about and being talked about for the wrong reasons", Day said.

Goodell defends refusing veteran group's ad in Super Bowl program

January 30, 2018

Those are some of the findings from Foursquare's 2018 Game Day Insights study, which analyzed foot traffic patterns at various businesses during last year's National Football League championship between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons.

John Wall to have procedure on knee, will miss several weeks

January 30, 2018

Washington is now sixth in the East with a 27-22 record. The intermittent nature of Wall's pain has given him and the team some hope. This year's All-Star Game would have been Wall's fourth appearance, and third time playing in the game as a reserve.

Andrew Luck "very close" to throwing again

January 30, 2018

It's been nearly four months since we've seen Andrew Luck throw a football. Things have been quiet on the Luck front since he returned from the Netherlands in December but NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday morning that Luck is "very close" to throwing.

Amir Khan scuffle with Phil Lo Greco halts press conference

January 30, 2018

The action was in stark contrast to Khan's quotes ahead of the press conference, in which Khan had insisted there was respect between the two boxers. Khan lunged at LeGreco but, in a freakish twist, fighters dressed as Batman and Superman restored calm to an otherwise chaotic media event.

Somewhat Positive Media Coverage Somewhat Unlikely to Impact WABCO (WBC) Share Price

January 30, 2018

First Quadrant LP increased Ixys Corporation (IXYS) stake by 645.11% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing. The American Trust Investment Advisors Llc holds 20,865 shares with $3.09M value, down from 23,005 last quarter. (NYSE:WBC) rating on Thursday, October 19. The firm has "Buy" rating by Needham given on Friday, August 7. On Thursday, September 3 the stock rating was upgraded by Zacks to "Hold".

Formula E unveils radical Gen2 auto for Season 5

January 30, 2018

Unlike previous seasons, the new cars will be powered by a McLaren Applied Technologies battery instead of a Williams Advanced Engineering unit, after the former won the contract for this year. The vehicle was revealed digitally on Tuesday ahead of a physical launched planned for the Geneva Motor Show in March. When we started Formula E , our goal was to break the mould and challenge the status quo - bringing a revolution to motorsport.

Sheffield Wednesday hoping to land Manchester City defender on loan

January 30, 2018

Stones made the most of this support with a string of stunning displays until a hamstring injury struck in November. Adarabioyo will be allowed to leave Manchester City on loan as Pep Guardioula is keen for him to gain some first-team experience.

West Brom make £16m bid for Troy Deeney

January 30, 2018

The Watford ace has been heavily linked with a move to West Bromwich Albion , but Newcastle United should gatecrash the party. And it's emerged that the Baggies have made a £16 million bid for the 29-year old striker as Alan Pardew looks to add to his attacking options.

Stoke City struggling to knock New York City's Jack Harrison price down

January 30, 2018

Sky Sports understands that the Potters are struggling to negotiate what they believe to be a realistic fee for the Stoke-born England Under-21 worldwide. Taylor Twellman has the latest on David Beckham's MLS club in Miami, Cyle Larin's Orlando City contract dispute, Jack Harrison's links with Stoke City and more.

Roger Federer wins Australian Open, his 20th Grand Slam title

January 30, 2018

Federer, like Serena Williams, has redefined the limits. Federer won the third set in 29 minutes and was up a break in the fourth but momentum swung fully again, with Cilic going on a roll to level the match. "The fairy tale continues, for us, for me", Federer said, looking toward his team and his family and fighting to keep his composure. If only there were a grand slam in Zagreb, Cilic must have thought.

Reactions mixed to removing Cleveland Indians' racist symbol, Chief Wahoo

January 30, 2018

The Cleveland Indians are finally removing Chief Wahoo from their uniforms and stadium, beginning in 2019 . Was this political correctness run amok or was this the right move by the team? Though it won't be for sale on merchandise through Major League Baseball and it won't appear on jerseys, caps, or in Progressive Field where the Indians play, items with the logo will still be available locally, in stores across northern OH and in the team's shop.

Wanderers pitch for SA vs India Test rated poor by ICC

January 30, 2018

Recently, ICC rated the Wanderers pitch as "poor", and it also received three demerit points under a new system introduced by them this month. Elgar, who was the highest scorer in the Test with his undefeated 83 in South Africa's second innings, believed the Test should have been called off.

Goran Ivanisevic heavily amazed by Roger Federer's on-court resistance

January 30, 2018

Federer? He hasn't gone anywhere. Tennis can be a brutal sport - "so damned lonely" as Andre Agassi put it in his candid autobiography - but Federer plays with both the intensity of a prizefighter and the grace of a dancer. "I gave everything. This is what I will tell myself in the next few days", she said after the Australian Open semifinal. Djokovic has a sore elbow.

T25-Baylor-West Virginia, 1st Ld-Writethru,472

January 30, 2018

Three days after tossing in a career-high 27 points in an 81-56 win over No. 6 Texas , Wallace followed it up with 25 points and four assists while playing all 40 minutes to help Baylor overcome the red-hot shooting Mountaineers 83-72. Muldrow finished with 21 and senior guard Chania Ray added 12 points, eight assists and five rebounds for West Virginia. But, that's when another adjustment paid off in a big way.

Usain Bolt trains with Mamelodi Sundowns FC in South Africa

January 30, 2018

The 31-year-old Jamaican‚ who is a staunch Manchester United fan‚ admitted that he was far from fit and he would need to whip himself back into shape ahead of a trial at German side Borussia Dortmund in March. "No matter the setbacks I faced, I was always confident in my coach, the team around me and myself", Bolt said. "Then I can decide whether it makes sense to do it, or if it doesn't make sense".

West Brom reject James McClean loan offer from Derby County

January 30, 2018

Rams boss Gary Rowett is keen to add a winger to his squad and wanted McClean to bring some attacking flair to Derby's promotion push, but Albion have rebuffed the approach outright. Pardew changed things up by going with two men - Jay Rodriguez and Hal Robson-Kanu - up front. The 28-year-old has made 20 Premier League appearances this season, with the vast majority of his six starts coming in the weeks since Pardew's appointment as the side battle to avoid relegation to the Championship.

Newcastle open talks with Manchester City over Eliaquim Mangala loan deal

January 30, 2018

James' Park on loan. The Magpies have been left frustrated in their attempts to bring in new signings so far this month, with manager Rafael Benitez only able to bring in Chelsea youngster Kenedy on loan so far. Liverpool striker Sturridge rejected Newcastle in favour of a short-term move to West Brom as he wanted to be closer to his family in Birmingham.

Graeme Murty confirms Chinese interest in Alfredo Morelos

January 30, 2018

Murty said in a press conference when asked about Morelos: " Alfredo is the top scorer and has adjusted to our club very well ". Perhaps £ 6 million is not enough money, but if the Glasgow club can bleed a little more from the club seemingly keen on the tempestuous Colombian hitman then Rangers should cash in and find someone who truly wants to lead the line at Ibrox.

How Messi forced Neymar out of Barcelona - Alves

January 30, 2018

In an interview with the official FIFA Website, Alves opened up that Neymar had to leave Barcelona because he was always under the shadow of Lionel Messi and he had to go somewhere else to prove that he has the talent also. But it wasn't like that this time. Just as I would love to have [Manchester City manager] Pep Guardiola and [Manchester United manager] Jose Mourinho back coaching in Spain .

Kangaroo appears out of nowhere and crashes into cyclist

January 30, 2018

The kangaroo is able to hop away. The rider Rebecca was left injured on Australia Day after the kangaroo knocked her off her bicycle near Boonah, 100 kilometres west of the Gold Coast . Two other cyclists on the ride looked after her until the ambulance came. She required stiches to mend a cut to her knee and has her right arm in a sling.

Steelers sign Ken Griffey Jr.'s son

January 30, 2018

Summers is a running back. He spent the second half of the preseason in camp with the Miami Dolphins , who released him on September 2 ahead of the 53-man roster deadline. "Griffey, listed at 6'3" and 192 pounds, caught 23 passes for 382 yards and two touchdowns as a senior in college. He carried the ball 30 times for 95 yards and a touchdown in five preseason appearances with the Arizona Cardinals previous year.

Double delight as Yamaha stars top Sepang test

January 30, 2018

Nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi , MotoGP's oldest rider at 38, logged 1min 59.449sec and was eighth quickest. Both the Yamaha riders worked on improving the power of their new Yamaha engines, body positioning and extending tyre life.

Trump Now Claims to 'Deeply Respect' African Countries After 'S**thole' Comments

January 30, 2018

It was seen as a symbol of Beijing's thrust for influence in Africa , and access to the continent's natural resources. US President Donald Trump says he "deeply respects" the people of Africa and that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will visit the continent after Trump provoked a firestorm of indignation for using vulgar remarks about Africans.

REWIND: Ole Miss (11-10, 4-4 SEC)

January 30, 2018

The Longhorns took a 45-36 advantage into the locker rooms at halftime. But the Rebels responded behind Burnett and Olejniczak and tied the game at 25 with 8:44 to play in the first half. Freshman forward Mohamed Bamba scored a career-high 25 points and took 15 rebounds and Dylan Osetkowski added 17 points as Texas rolled to an 85-72 win over MS on Saturday afternoon in a Big 12/SEC Challenge contest at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas.

Redknapp urges Rashford to quit Man Utd over Alexis arrival

January 30, 2018

Rashford scored in the match, and is looking to prove to Mourinho he is worthy of a place in the starting line-up, following Sanchez's arrival and the rise in form of Lingard and Anthony Martial. It doesn't help your confidence. "I speak to the players who go to the England camp with him and their as impressed with him as they are with anybody".

Bills DL coach Mike Waufle announces retirement

January 30, 2018

Monday was full of headlines for the Buffalo Bills, as long-time center Eric Wood announced in a press conference that he had suffered a career-ending injury. But the news didn't end there, as Tim Graham of The Buffalo News reported that the team had chose to dismiss defensive backs coach Gill Byrd, a relatively shocking move.

Carlos Tevez compares Messi to Ronaldo

January 30, 2018

After winning the precious individual prize five times, you'd think Messi would have the taste for it. It was Messi's 21st career direct free-kick goal in La Liga , giving the Argentine the most of any player since Opta began collecting data in 2003-04.

West Ham United willing to pay £20m for Morgan Schneiderlin?

January 30, 2018

It was his form at Southampton, playing in a defensive midfield role which earned him a move to Old Trafford but things didn't work out. French global Schneiderlin began his career in League One with Southampton and was part of the South Coast club's superb run back to the Premier League .

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