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West Brom reject Arsenal approach for Evans

February 01, 2018

Despite playing Aubameyang on Saturday, that is still just seen as a way of trying to put the pressure on Arsenal and make it clear that he will stay until the summer unless a deal is agreed. The clubs did not even begin negotiating a deal as the fee Arsenal were willing to pay for Evans was so much lower than West Brom's asking price.

Chiefs-Rams game to be played in Mexico City

February 01, 2018

The Rams have become a staple of the NFL's push to play games in worldwide markets. It will be counted as a Rams home game as they continue to wait for their new stadium to be built in Inglewood. Estadio Azteca opened in 1966, and it's been home to the NFL's regular-season games in Mexico in 2005, 2016 and 2017. John Sutcliffe of ESPN Deportes, via USA Today's Cameron DaSilva , reported on January 3 the Rams would give up a home game in Los Angeles to play in Mexico City.

Bettor places $500k on Eagles in Super Bowl LII

February 01, 2018

Oh, and Tom Brady hadn't stolen Drew Bledsoe's job yet. Starting quarterback Case Keenum said his family needed extra security during the game. Foles, 29, is among the unlikeliest of backup quarterbacks to find themselves tossed into the epicenter of the NFL's showcase.

'Super Blue Blood Moon' around the globe

February 01, 2018

Balqis Mohamad, 28, was among those at the planetarium tonight. Lunar eclipse also popularly known in India as Chandra Grahan, is one of the biggest astronomical events. Raman Science Center had arranged a power point presentation to explain the phenomenon to the visitors and also real time simulation of eclipsed moon.

Super Bowl LII Predictions: Who will win MVP?

February 01, 2018

She shifted to a defensive midfielder position with the national team previous year and did well. Someday, they're going to tell their grandchildren that they watched Tom Brady win all of these Super Bowls. "He does a great job of deciding when to call each thing, but our staff is unbelievable at game planning and putting us in position, no matter if it's the run game, the pass game, the screen game, whatever it may be".

PM Narendra Modi launches Khelo India School Games

February 01, 2018

In keeping with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, Khelo India is expected to help scout young talent from the schools in various disciplines and groom them as future sports champions. It will see various disciplines being held at venues like Jawahar lal Nehru Stadium, Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, Karni Singh Shooting Range and SPM Swimming Complex.

Federer wins Australian Open for 20th Slam title

February 01, 2018

Federer said he would make the decision about his schedule after spending some time with family at home in Switzerland, where he hoped the fact he had won the Australian Open title again would finally sink in. Cilic worked his way back into the match and in the second set tiebreaker he got to two set points when his forehand clipped the line before a winning smash levelled the match as Federer dropped his first set of the tournament.

Rays sever ties with team doctor amid allegations of sexual abuse

February 01, 2018

Dr. Michael Reilly, who has been with the Rays since their inception, is accused of sexually abusing a woman between eight and 10 years ago starting when she was a teenager. I know he's done this to other people'. Rah said she quit soon after noticing the behavior, but returned when Reilly called about rehiring her, telling herself at the time she might have been wrong about him.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang joins Arsenal for club-record $80 million

February 01, 2018

The Gunners announced the move on Wednesday morning, making a massive splash in the transfer market after losing one of their best players. "Apart from the unimpressive results of the last few weeks, we can remember that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's history with BVB has been a success story for more than four years", said Dortmund's sporting director Michael Zorc.

Von Miller Thinks Kirk Cousins 'Could Take Us Over the Edge'

February 01, 2018

After playing the last two seasons under the franchise tag for the Redskins , Cousins is set to play for a new team next season after Washington agreed to acquire Alex Smith from the Chiefs on Tuesday. The Broncos now sit in the middle of the pack in 2018 cap space at just over $26 million, but space can be created rather easily in the NFL. Told him, there's a rumor that the team is " close to a deal with Kirk Cousins ".

Walcott double leads Everton to 2-1 win over Leicester

February 01, 2018

A goal from Jamie Vardy in the second-half threatened to spoil the evening but it was all for naught as the Blues held on for three points. Everton manager Sam Allardyce said: "We are in a hard position results-wise and we have to turn that around as quickly as we can".

Former Buffalo Bills safety Aaron Williams thanks Bills fans in retirement message

February 01, 2018

Williams, 27, began by telling Bills fans he was sorry for the rocky start to his time in Buffalo, saying he is "humbled" and "grateful" for the city that inspired him to be better. Jarvis Landry apologized to Aaron Williams immediately after the play October 23, 2016. "Half my body felt like it was on fire". Then, that burning and tingling faded, and it turned into no feeling at all.

Striker Ayew joins his brother at Swansea

February 01, 2018

The Hammers forked out £20.5m - then a club record - for the Ghana global 18 months ago, and the midfielder has only started 25 Premier League games since. Ayew's contribution - his 12 goals came in 35 appearances - persuaded West Ham to spend big to take him to East London in August 2016. The move will see Ayew reunited with his brother Jordan, who joined Swansea from Aston Villa in January of a year ago.

Rumor: Tyreke Evans drawing interest from Cavs, Thunder, Celtics, Pelicans, Heat, Rockets

February 01, 2018

Evans' fine form this season and his $3.29 million expiring contract make him an attractive target for teams seeking to bolster their backcourt options for the stretch run. Memphis Grizzlies multi-fasceted forward Tyreke Evans has started to draw interest from many teams around the National Basketball Association as this February 8 trade deadline nears.

PSG's Neymar hits back at critics after handshake prank vs. Rennes

January 31, 2018

Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar tricked an opposing footballer during their French League Cup semifinal against Rennes . The Brazilian controlled the ball with his back before flicking it over an oncoming defender's head. "Everyone will make a scene, say nonsense". Why can't I do it with opponents? "Football is a little boring right now because we can't do anything", he is quoted as saying by MARCA in the mixed zone.

Tuesday game preview: Minnesota Timberwolves at Toronto Raptors

February 01, 2018

EST. The total is set at 218 points. The Timberwolves made a series of mistakes late in the game to seal their fate. Atlanta's offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over Minnesota . Minnesota is 12-15 on the road and has now lost six of seven. Raptors' home floor advantage - Toronto have been almost impossible to beat in Canada this year, winning all but four of their 22 games there.

Prediction: Manchester City vs West Brom

February 01, 2018

The Citizens will be hoping to keep their lead on top of the Premier League table intact with a win against the Premier League strugglers. Aymeric Laporte poses in Manchester City kit after signing yesterday (Picture: Manchester City )What time is Man City vs West Brom kick-off? Having ended their arduous wait for a league win that stretched back to August, West Brom's cup win against Exeter City earlier this month was the springboard in beating Brighton & Hove Albion , ...

Even Roger Goodell is concerned with the National Football League catch rule right now

February 01, 2018

We've had other examples of this over the years, where you want there to be clarity from an officiating standpoint, a coaching, and a player's standpoint. "You don't want to do anything that's going to impact negatively on the integrity of our game", Goodell continued. Meanwhile, Oneida Nation representative Ray Halbritter issued a statement on behalf of the Change the Mascot campaign.

St Etienne wrapping up deal for Arsenal fullback Mathieu Debuchy

January 31, 2018

According to French publication L'Equipe, Debuchy is closing in on a move to St Etienne in the hope of playing regularly and getting back into the thoughts of France national team manager Didier Deschamps ahead of the World Cup in Russian Federation this summer.

Missouri AD blasts SC coach, alleges fans used racial slur

January 31, 2018

Not only did Sterk assert that fans directed the n-word at some of his players. Staley queried why in the match earlier this month All-American forward A'ja Wilson was hit with two fouls in the first four minutes and why two of the same three officials that called a USC loss at Missouri last season were working the game again.

Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts wins salary arbitration

January 31, 2018

The All-Star outfielder will get a raise from $950,000 to $10.5 million instead of the team's $7.5 million. The hearing was conducted on Tuesday in front of a three-man panel, including Daniel Brent, Mark Burstein, and Phillip LaPorte. Betts filed at $10.5 million, an unusually large sum for a player in his first year of arbitration eligibility. Betts' contract is the largest ever won by a player against the Red Sox.

County schools show support after Marshall County shooting

January 31, 2018

The Marshall County sheriff said Tuesday that he was the officer who arrested the 15-year-old accused of killing two students and injuring more than a dozen others at Marshall County High School. Larry Zacheretti, who heads McCracken County Schools' team of school resource officers, said he expects the shooting to prompt many school districts to evaluate and change their security procedures.

Former big-league outfielder Oscar Gamble dies at age 68

January 31, 2018

A native of Alabama, Gamble was originally scouted by legendary former Negro League star and baseball historian Buck O'Neil before being drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 1968. Gamble returned to live in Montgomery after his retirement from baseball. "His hair was at its biggest during his days in Cleveland and the Yankees" grooming policy meant that he needed to cut it down before donning pinstripes.

Rasual Butler, Wife Killed In Car Accident

January 31, 2018

He was drafted in the second round of the 2002 draft by the Miami Heat. Before that, he scored 2,125 points in his four years at La Salle, where he is a member of the Hall of Athletes. "He will truly be missed!" wrote Lamarcus Aldridge, who played with Butler from 2015-2016 with the San Antonio Spurs. 2011. He played for less than one season with the Toronto Raptors in 2011 and 2012, then joined the Tulsa 66ers in the NBA Development League in 2013.

Palace in talks with Preston for striker Hugill

January 31, 2018

This seems to have blown up in Palace's face though as now it is West Ham who appear the most likely to sign Hugill. "As of now we've rejected any offer that's been made, but as I said didn't think Jordan was in the right frame of mind so I withdrew him from the squad".

Aberdeen and Celtic Want Goalkeeper But Move Hinges On Newcastle Securing Replacement

January 31, 2018

Sky Sports understands that the Slovakian worldwide will undergo a medical on Tyneside on Wednesday afternoon (31 January) ahead of a loan deal that is set to last until the end of the season. And according to the Chronicle , although Aberdeen have agreed on a deal in principle to sign Woodman, the move to Scotland will happen only if Newcastle manage to sign Dubravka on deadline day.

Sunderland midfielder Didier Ndong joins Watford on loan

January 31, 2018

Gabon worldwide Ndong has played 54 times for the Black Cats since joining them for £13.6m from French club Lorient in August 2016. The player quickly broke into the first team picture with the club and was a Tunisian CLP-1 league victor in 2012/2013.

Many Vikings fans rooting for the Patriots to win the Super Bowl

January 31, 2018

He's going to have to play his very best. So when the Eagles pull out that W over the Patriots against all odds, let's hope that the city of Minneapolis is still standing after the celebration. The early-season struggles were highlighted a couple weeks later against the Houston Texans and rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson, and then a home loss to Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers the following week.

Mike Fisher comes out of retirement, returns to Predators

January 31, 2018

Former Predators team captain Mike Fisher is coming out of retirement and will be returning to the team this season. Throughout 17 seasons in the NHL, Fisher played a total of 1,088 games, both with the Predators and the Ottawa Senators .

Hawaii employee mistook drill for real missile attack

January 31, 2018

The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, according to the Washington Post , issued the threat alarm at 8:07 a.m. on January 13 and two minutes later the alert was sent across the state, to which Hawaiian Governor David Ige was told that it was a false one.

James Harden's epic night guides Rockets past Magic

January 31, 2018

Let's digest the night to remember with five awesome facts from his performance. Most of his success came from inside the arc, where he shot a scorching 14-for-16. In Washington, the Wizards brushed off concerns about missing All-Star point guard John Wall by snapping the eight-game winning streak of Russell Westbrook's Oklahoma City Thunder.

Five Things About James Harden's Triple Double

January 31, 2018

His 60-point triple-double is the first in National Basketball Association history, and he joins Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook with the most 50-plus-point triple-doubles with three each. Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka each scored 15 points and Jakob Poeltl had six of his 12 points in the fourth quarter as the Raptors won their 14th straight home meeting with the Timberwolves .

The brilliant tweet BT Sport's senior director posted for Jurgen Klopp

January 31, 2018

The replay evidence was widely perceived to have provided correct decisions. Pardew also suggested the length of the reviews resulted in one Albion player suffering an injury as they hung around in the cold waiting for a ruling. BT Sport pundit Steven Gerrard tipped Rodriguez for an England recall after his two-goal salvo at Liverpool on Saturday and that was just the latest in a string of impressive performances.

Brady talks about cutting off radio interview

January 31, 2018

The New England quarterback said early Monday he's reconsidering whether to continue a long-running weekly radio appearance with the station. Last week, host Alex Reimer called Brady's daughter, Vivian, an " while discussing the quarterback's documentary series Tom vs.

Arsenal's Mkhitaryan takes dig at Mourinho after Manchester United exit

January 31, 2018

Merson told Sky Sports : " Arsenal head to Swansea , hoping to succeed where Liverpool failed just over a week ago at the Liberty Stadium ". They may also be without Roque Mesa after he missed out on the squad against Notts County because of talks over his future at the club.

Formula 1 to stop using grid girls after darts walk-on verdict

January 31, 2018

Formula 1 have officially confirmed that grid girls will no longer be used in the sport, as well as the other motorsport series that form a grand prix weekend. They also often line the route that the top three drivers take as they head to the podium at the end of a race. The sport's ruling body, the FIA, said the changes would apply to other motorsports it organises during Grand Prix weekends.

Newcastle set to LOAN Aleksandar Mitrovic

January 31, 2018

The proposed deal is likely to hinge on Newcastle getting Islam Slimani on loan from Leicester City . Newcastle want to take Slimani on loan but will have to persuade Leicester to let him out as the King Power club would prefer a permanent deal - around the £20million mark.

Arsenal Land Aubameyang As Özil Agrees New Deal

January 31, 2018

German World Cup victor Mesut Ozil gave Arsenal a big boost today by finally agreeing a new contract which will see him become the highest paid player in the club's history, according to the BBC . Arsene Wenger has always been hopeful of keeping Ozil beyond the summer and will be delighted to have extended his deal. There aren't many players in the game who can provide what Ozil does when he's at his best.

Clippers trade Griffin to Pistons

January 31, 2018

The Clippers "clearly believe they can make it onto LeBron James' free-agent short list come July and, according to league sources, will indeed move DeAndre Jordan and Lou Williams before the February 8 trade deadline if they can find workable deals to help them in that quest", the New York Times reported .

Wenger Reveals How Mkhitaryan Is Settling In At Arsenal

January 31, 2018

They threatened twice early on with Jordan Ayew seeing his shot from 17 yards out deflected wide of the left post by Shkodran Mustafi on seven minutes following good work on the right from Nathan Dyer , who looked to pick out Alfie Mawson at the back post moments later with a low cross, but Aaron Ramsey made a timely interception.

Chelsea have Llorente enquiry rebuffed

January 31, 2018

Regardless, Chelsea are continuing to test Arsenal's resolve as the board see the 31-year-old forward as a ideal fit to provide competition for Morata. He's one player in the squad, like different players. Earlier in the window, there were discussions between Chelsea and Tottenham over a swap deal between Llorente and Batshuayi.

Turkish amateur club complete a January transfer using Bitcoin

January 31, 2018

We did this to raise our name in the country and the world. This is a first for Turkey and the world in the transfer market. "We are proud of this", Sehit told Turkish newspaper Hurriyet. Harunustaspor have shown a potential future for transfer payments with a first-of-its-kind move It would be recalled that the despite the fact that Turkish authorities have warned against the use of the cryptocurrency, saying it carries risks as no legal foundations were available for such transactions.

Andrew Wiggins rolls along with 18 points for Timberwolves in win

January 31, 2018

He also had a chase-down block in the first half. "He fuels our team with great competitive spirit and great competitive energy", Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer said. Though he committed an atrocious 7 turnovers, Schröd still finished with more assists than turns, dishing 11 assists and notching 18 points in a team-high 33 minutes.

Neymar hits out at 'unfair' Moura sale

January 31, 2018

The ex-Sao Paulo forward has not featured since coming on as a late substitute against Strasbourg in a Coupe de la Ligue tie in December, with his last Ligue 1 appearance coming in a 5-0 win over Angers in November. For me, he should never be leaving Paris". Neymar has been a key player for PSG so far this season, scoring 26 goals in 24 games across all competitions since joining for a world-record fee from Barcelona in the summer.

Six Nations 2018: how will your team perform this year?

January 31, 2018

It does not mean we change the way we play. "Yes, definitely", the head coach said yesterday when asked if his players were capable of the away treble. THIS game takes place on Saturday, February 3 . The hype is building and the opening weekend of the Six Nations is nearly here, so it's time to pick your fantasy team for the tournament.

Unsettled Batshuayi in Chelsea squad for Bournemouth clash

January 31, 2018

Chelsea are in talks with Arsenal regarding Giroud and Conte did not rule out the possible arrival of the Frenchman. Conte was pleased with the 24-year-old's contribution on Sunday and reiterated his happiness with the players available to him heading into February.

Why Alexis Sanchez will be targeted everywhere he goes - Mourinho

January 31, 2018

Defending Premier League champions Chelsea are the only top-flight team that has managed to beat Tottenham at the home of English football in the current campaign. "But I don't think United boss Jose Mourinho will be thinking what damage can his players do to Spurs - he will be thinking what damage can Spurs do to us and will alter his line-up accordingly.

Ki explains West Ham snub but Hammers still in for Swansea defender

January 31, 2018

West Ham United forward Andre Ayew is set to rejoin Swansea City for a fee of £16million, Citi Sports understands. Jordan, who joined the Jack Army in January a year ago, has made 24 Premier League appearances, involving 21 starts for Swansea so far this season.

Leslie Jones is Going to South Korea

January 31, 2018

Jones will attend live Olympic events and meet athletes once the games begin in Pyeongchang. We can't wait to follow along. Jones, whose avid live-tweeting and online cheerleading of Team USA during the 2016 Summer Olympics earned her a gig as an NBC contributor at those games, it looks like the Saturday Night Live amusing woman will be joining NBC for a second round.

Gray feels blue as brother misses out on Scotland selection

January 31, 2018

England were already favourites for the NatWest Six Nations and now they are benefiting from miracles and magic - boosting their crusade to make history again. Thirteen of Barclay's club team-mates could be involved in the match - for Wales . Leinster have been the outstanding Champions Cup side this season and their nucleus of Irish players, led by fly-half Johnny Sexton , look in excellent shape for this tournament.

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