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Streaker steals show at Waste Management Open Pro

February 02, 2018

Liverpool bounce back with easy win at Huddersfield

February 01, 2018

It was a much-needed win for Liverpool , who lost to Swansea City and suffered an FA Cup exit at home to West Bromwich Albion last week, with record signing Virgil van Dijk on the bench. We need to make sure that we put in performances like we did at Huddersfield on a regular basis. It was not brilliant, not the best game we have played so far, but it was deserved.

Riyad Mahrez 'depressed' at Leicester behaviour as Man City move appears off

February 02, 2018

The Leicester Mercury newspaper said the Foxes turned down City's final bid of 65 million pounds ($92 million) plus an unnamed player for Mahrez, a deal that would have broken the Manchester club's transfer record. Mahrez felt he should have been granted a move to the Etihad after helping Leicester win the title two years ago before securing their top-flight status in the last campaign.

All 30 MLB Ballparks to Have Expanded Netting

February 02, 2018

The expanded netting will be installed during the offseason and will be in place by Opening Day 2018, when the Reds take on the Washington Nationals at 4:10 p.m. A young girl was injured by a 105 miles per hour foul ball off the bat of Todd Frazier on September 20 and was hospitalized. The protective netting is expected to be up at all Major League Baseball stadiums by Opening Day.

Why is former Stanford star Mark Appel pondering retirement from baseball?

February 01, 2018

But it's been a career of hindrance thus far. The change of scenery did not help, and over parts of three Class AAA seasons Appel posted a 4.83 ERA and walked almost five batters per nine innings. The poor results have been just a part of Appel's difficulties, as the right-hander has combatted several midseason injuries, all while toiling in the minors for far longer than he or anyone else expected.

Krzyzewskiville Camp Site Closed Amid Flu Concerns Before Duke-North Carolina

February 02, 2018

Because of the severity of the flu epidemic this year, Duke officials have ordered an indefinite grace period to allow students to clear out. But during this grace period, tenters will not lose their spot for leaving. However, the university announced Wednesday night it was shutting down the namesake of coach Mike Krzyzewski due to a severe outbreak of the flu, according to a report by The Chronicle .

Goran Dragic to Replace Kevin Love in 2018 All-Star Game

February 02, 2018

He is averaging 17.0 points, 4.8 assists and 4.1 rebounds in 31.8 minutes per game, per Basketball-Reference . He has led the team in assists 21 times and in scoring on 18 occasions, both team-highs. Walker is averaging 22.4 points and almost 6 assists per night, while Simmons boasts 16.7 points, 7.8 rebounds and 7.3 steals a game. In his next game on November 24 at Minnesota, he connected on five three-point field goals, and paired with Wayne Ellington's six made from downtown, they became ...

Florida nun who LOVES the Eagles surprised with Super Bowl ticket

February 01, 2018

Now having been through it, it makes it a little bit easier going up to Minneapolis. Here are six of the most important factors to consider in trying to select a victor, along with our pick. Philadelphia almost gave away its divisional round game against Atlanta by muffing two punts in the first half. Take his purchase of the Eagles almost a quarter century ago.

Isaiah Thomas, Tyronn Lue explain decision to stagger minutes with LeBron James

February 01, 2018

He said on January 5, after having played in just one game so far, that he was playing at about "80 percent". For the first time since December, Cleveland won back-to-back games with a 121-104 victory Monday (AEDT) over the Pistons . "LeBron just looks at everybody as a shill for Dan", the league source said. The only way he can shoot the basketball better, get his timing better is by playing.

Jose Mourinho confirms Marouane Fellaini's knee problem returned against Tottenham Hotspur

February 01, 2018

An all-round miserable evening for Jose Mourinho's men was compounded by midfielder Marouane Fellaini picking up a knee injury, just 7 minutes after being introduced as a second-half substitute. 'Unlucky for him and unlucky for me. Having initially suffered the injury while playing for Belgium in a World Cup qualifier against Bosnia at the beginning of October, Fellaini was sidelined for a month before returning to action for United against Chelsea on Nov 5.

Rob Gronkowski says he will play in Super Bowl

February 01, 2018

While somewhat expected given his return to the practice field last weekend , as well an earlier report from WEEI's Kirk Minihane , it's an obviously huge leap for Gronkowski to make. This is of course a record for non-kickers as just past year Atlanta's Matt Bryant was 41 and Matt Stover was 42 when he kicked for the Colts in Super Bowl XLIV.

Premier League record crowd watches Tottenham beat Man Utd at Wembley

February 01, 2018

Manchester City ignored the carnage around them to march serenely on, widening their lead to an enormous 15 points with a 3-0 victory at home to West Brom with just 13 games still to play. However, they would all have been in place for Phil Jones' comical own goal, which put Spurs 2-0 ahead. "I was unlucky with Fellaini. He came on with enthusiasm, but he has an injury in his ligament ".

Lazar Markovic joins Anderlecht on loan from Liverpool

February 01, 2018

Merseyside claim that Swansea City and Bundesliga side Wolfsburg are two clubs now in talks with Liverpool over a proposed move for Markovic. He's continued to train with the Reds but doesn't seem to be in the plans of manager Jurgen Klopp .

Chiefs agree to trade Smith to Redskins

February 01, 2018

One person told the AP the Redskins had agreed to a four-year extension with Smith, who had one year left on his contract. He carries a $17 million salary-cap hit for 2018. Last night and into Wednesday morning, the Washington Redskins safety reacted in an emotional way on Twitter after learning his team traded cornerback Kendall Fuller and a third-round pick to the Kansas City Chiefs for veteran quarterback Alex Smith .

Super Bowl 2018 prediction EXCLUSIVE: NFL expert reveals reason behind his pick

February 01, 2018

Because at that point, if Brady has his way, he can ditch the age-based description by becoming the first six-time Super Bowl champion in history. Foles said Wednesday that he grew up watching Favre, who first played in the National Football League when Foles was just 2 years old. Butler appeared in all 16 regular season games for the third consecutive year, finishing with 60 tackles and his second career sack, while also forcing three of his four career fumbles.

Donald Trump to skip president's traditional Super Bowl interview

February 01, 2018

Last year, Fox hosted the Super Bowl , which consistently draws the highest viewer rates of any event in the country. This tradition was started by George W Bush and continued by Barack Obama. Whoever wins will likely get a presidential invite to the White House to meet with President Trump, another annual sports tradition that has become increasingly political.

Redskins reportedly agree to huge trade for QB Alex Smith

February 01, 2018

He's consistent with the message and going back to'2015, he basically told me the same thing, that 'I want to build the team around you, you're my guy, we want you here for the next 10 years. If he is ruled an unrestricted free agent because the Bengals wrongly put him on the non-football injury list as a rookie, he will command an impressive contract.

Equity Residential (EQR) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results

February 01, 2018

Robotti Robert who had been investing in Radnet Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $483.38M market cap company. About 15.68M shares traded. Meag Munich Ergo Kapitalanlagegesellschaft MBH raised its stake in Equity Residential by 17.0% in the fourth quarter. 339.97 million shares or 3.22% more from 329.35 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported.

Roger Goodell addresses future of Redskins team name

February 01, 2018

Team owner Dan Snyder has ignored pleas from Native American groups who believe the name and logo are racist, and as National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell told ESPN Radio on Tuesday, 'I don't see him changing that perspective '.

Andy King moves to Swansea on loan from Leicester

February 01, 2018

And Swans Under-23s goalkeeper Lewis Thomas has joined Welsh Premier League side Carmarthen Town on loan until the end of the season. The Swans were boosted in their bid to retain their Premier League status last night after defeating Arsenal at the Liberty stadium courtest of Sam Clucas' double and a goal from Jordan Ayew meant they moved out of the relegation zone and into 17th.

Old District 30-5A split up as UIL announces realignment

February 01, 2018

One of the biggest changes will be for John Tyler. Class 5A will be split into two divisions in football, beginning with the 2018 season, and schools from the area will be in a nine-team district in Division I and eight-team district in Division II, joining schools from Victoria and Port Lavaca.

Resurgent Kenya plans United States of America fall at Rugby World Series in Hamilton

February 01, 2018

The next round takes place in Hamilton, where Kenya will duel with the US, who are trained by former Kenyan coach Mike Friday, Samoa and Canada in Pool D. Kenya are now placed ninth on the world standings with 23 points. Du Plessis was included as the reserve player in the squad this week after Ruhan Nel and Philip Snyman were both injured during last week's Sydney Sevens‚ where the Blitzboks were runners-up after losing 29-0 to Australia in the final.

EPL: Rio Ferdinand lauds Kane as better 'number 9' than Lukaku

February 01, 2018

Kane set up Christian Eriksen for his 11 second opener before United defender Phil Jones put the ball in the back of his own net. While United fans have, on the whole, been pleased with Lukaku's first season at Old Trafford, all will accept that he is not on Kane's level.

National Football League rejects AMVETS ad, deserves penalty flag

February 01, 2018

Shafer, who is running for lieutenant governor, wasn't buying it and so he filed Senate Resolution 673. While the Oneonta American Legion usually draws a crowd for its annual party, "The members thought it would be kind of hypocritical if we just brought it back for the Super Bowl to make money", Gregory said .

Chairman in IL resigns after his response on Twitter to Sen. Durbin

February 01, 2018

Garber says he's stepped down from the Lottery Control Board and has also resigned from the Illinois Republican State Central Committee. "Mr Durbin I'm so sorry that your virgin ears were blistered by the absolutely disgusting language president Trump used in front of you", Daniels tweeted last month, referring to Sen.

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers happy for Alex Smith after trade to Redskins

February 01, 2018

They went 7-9, playing half the season without Rodgers because of his broken right collarbone. McCarthy said it was Van Pelt's wish to pursue other opportunities once his contract expired after the 2017 season. Van Pelt had been with the Packers since 2012 and served as quarterbacks coach since 2014. Rodgers and Smith were both selected in the 2005 NFL Draft, of course Smith going number one overall to Rodgers childhood team, the San Francisco 49ers while Rodgers dropped into the Packers ...

Hibernian beat deadline to sign Scott Allan and Cameron Bell

February 01, 2018

Hendry becomes the fifth and final acquisition of the January transfer window, after the arrival of Marvin Compper, Lewis Morgan, Charly Musonda and Scott Bain . Hendry told Celtic's website: "I'm absolutely delighted to have signed for Celtic". "I am at one now, I am lucky to be here and happy to have the opportunity to be at a big club like Celtic at 21 and to be able to play here is a dream".

Heat set to battle Cavs for No. 3 spot in East

February 01, 2018

Kevin Love continues to put up numbers, with 18.2 points and 10 rebounds per game. The Cavaliers lost 125-114 to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night, dropping their record to 29-20. The Heat are scoring 100.4 points per game, which is the third worst in all of the league. Goran Dragic has lead the charge, averaging almost 17 points and five assists per game, but the Heat operate largely by committee.

Ireland hand Six Nations debuts to Aki, Ryan and Stockdale

February 01, 2018

Ireland will open with three Six Nations rookies in Paris on Saturday as Bundee Aki , Jacob Stockdale and James Ryan all start. "That's why he is there, one of the reasons is we want to find out (about him)". However, with new France coach Jacques Brunel making some bold choices, including naming teenager Matthieu Jalibert at flyhalf, Schmidt said even the most recent performance should matter little.

'Humiliating IPL auction parades players like cattle'

February 01, 2018

After India's spin legend Bishan Singh Bedi labelled the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction a platform for "money laundering", the New Zealand Cricket Players Association (NZCPA) wants an end to the "humiliating" process where players are nearly traded like cattle in front of the world.

Malcolm Butler hopes to stay with NE beyond Super Bowl

February 01, 2018

As for that 2013 season, Chung was coy about what he remembers about the experience. He said if somehow the Patriots do not win this weekend, he will simply wait until next year and add another "I" when the Patriots win in 2019. Philadelphia battled an eventual playoff team nine times in 2016 and only had three games against clubs that finished below.500. And he's adamant that he's not thinking about free agency yet.

Colorado St examines climate of hoops program under Eustachy

February 01, 2018

Citing multiple sources, Michael reported that the "vast majority of players spoke out against Eustachy in their interviews". Eustachy has a contract through 2020-21 and with his job being in the hot seat now, he will make at least one million dollars for the each season left on his contract.

Leslie Jones will cover the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang

February 01, 2018

Jones was one of the highlights of the 2016 Rio Olympics, excitedly recording videos of herself cheering on American Olympians and passionately watching every competition, from rowing to beach volleyball. Her passion for Team USA is contagious, and her adventures in South Korea should be fascinating, ' Bell said. Jones confirmed the news on social media herself while donning patriotic Team USA gear from head to toe.

BJP should end alliance with PDP: Swamy

February 01, 2018

If it is, then it's totally against party policies and sentiments of Indians and patriotism. Swamy also questioned the Narendra Modi government on the continuation of the BJP's alliance with the PDP in J&K. He demanded the withdrawal of FIR against army men, else warned to dismiss that government. Swamy's remark came after Jammu and Kashmir Police registered a case against some Army personnel in connection with the killing of two civilians in Shopian district.

Emmanuel Emenike arrives Las Palmas on loan from Olympiacos

February 01, 2018

Portuguese powerhouse Porto reportedly won the race to sign Etebo from Feirense in December ahead of the January transfer window but no deal was struck allegedly because the Dragons failed to pay Fogaceiros' €10m asking price for the former Warri Wolves player.

IATA optimistic over global air freight outlook in 2018

February 01, 2018

Freight capacity also grew by 3.3 percent year-on-year during December. FTKs actually outperformed the larger world trade growth, which IATA attributed to year-on-year increases in new export orders for manufactured goods. economy and the USA dollar improved the inbound freight market in the recent years. The recently agreed US tax reform bill is expected to support freight volumes during 2018, although it may offset due to the recent weakening in the US Dollar.

Aston Villa snap up Bournemouth striker on loan

February 01, 2018

The 30-year-old forward has spent the first part of the season on loan at Sunderland , scoring seventeen goals for the Black Cats. Finally! The deal is a loan move until the end of the season and follows Grabban's loan spell at Sunderland - where he was recalled as the Cherries were looking to sell.

Superstar reportedly prefers to join English giants over Tottenham

February 01, 2018

Last month, reports surfaced that Bale had agreed a pre-contract agreement with Manchester United , however Ryan Giggs' latest quotes seem to have put any possibility of that to bed. Florentino Perez has seen his big name players fail to impress on a consistent level this term and the potential of summer exits for Cristiano Ronaldo , Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale have become a reality.

LeBron May Talk With Golden State This Summer

February 01, 2018

James has not ruled out re-signing with Cleveland, but he is expected to decline his $35.6 million player option and become an unrestricted free agent for the third time in his career. James' frosty relationship with Cavs owner Dan Gilbert is well documented, meaning a move to the ambitious west coast outfit could well be on the cards.

Walcott brace leads Everton win over Leicester

February 01, 2018

Everton have marked both the return of Seamus Coleman and the absence of James McCarthy for their Premier League clash with Leicester City on Wednesday night. Everton produced a much-improved performance against Claude Puel's side and in turn secured themselves three precious points, but Allardyce, who bid farewell to Ademola Lookman and Muhamed Besic on deadline day, was left fuming by unwanted enquiries from five of his players' agents about the possible availability of their ...

Tom Brady cuts radio interview short after comments about his daughter

February 01, 2018

Brady, pictured holding his daughter, said his child did not deserve to be mocked, and is now questioning whether he'll continue to call in to the station. During the Super Bowl Opening Night in Minnesota on Monday, Brady was asked about the incident. Word to the wise - keep Tom Brady's daughter's name out of your mouth.

Former Italy national coach Azeglio Vicini dies, aged 84

February 01, 2018

Italy's bid to win the title on home soil ended when it was beaten on penalties by a Diego Maradona-inspired Argentina following a 1-1 draw in a dramatic semifinal. Vicini [pictured, left] leaves behind three children and would have turned 85 in March, but the official cause of his death has not been reported. However, he started out in the game as a midfielder with Vicenza and Sampdoria in Serie A, ending his playing days in 1966 with Brescia, the club where he started his coaching career ...

Mohamed Elneny confirms Mesut Ozil has signed a new Arsenal contract

February 01, 2018

The German worldwide midfielder's deal with the Gunners is due to expire in the summer, and there has been little progress with talks in recent months. Mohamed Elneny says Ozil has given Arsenal more stability by signing a new deal. Deal agreed last weekend, signed at Colney this morning. The former Real Madrid ace penned a three-and-a-half year extension today, becoming the club's record earner on £350k-a-week.

Putin says Russian Federation hopes to turn page on doping at Olympics

February 01, 2018

Twenty-eight Russian athletes have had their Olympic doping bans overturned, throwing the International Olympic Committee's policy on Russian doping into turmoil. Several athletes wore their "neutral" jackets open to show a Russian-flag shirt underneath. However, Putin said Russian Federation would continue to work with global sports organizations.

Manchester United fans devastated by Phil Jones' performance vs Tottenham

February 01, 2018

The Red Devils , who comfortably progressed in the FA Cup with a 4-0 win at Yeovil, face a Tottenham side who are facing a replay following their 1-1 draw with League 2 side Newport County. Tottenham have lost 80 league matches to Manchester United , 11 more than against any other opponent. They're trying to compete against Manchester City at the moment, that's the problem for everybody.

Premier League clubs smash January transfer window record by double

February 01, 2018

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Lucas Moura are nearly certain to complete Premier League deals today, while Olivier Giroud is also on the move. What a last-minute business this could be for Premier League leaders Manchester City! £56million - new Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's signature cost a club record and was the highest on deadline day.

Winter Olympics 2018: Olga Graf turns down IOC invite for Pyeongchang

February 01, 2018

Pyeongchang 2018) instead of a life ban from all Olympic Games". The pictures from the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games are kept under media embargo and media organizations that post unauthorized photographs are usually penalized.

Leganes salvages Copa del Rey draw with Sevilla goalkeeper's mistake

February 01, 2018

However, Valencia's confidence has been dented with a disappointing run of results in recent weeks, with Saturday's 4-1 defeat against Real Madrid - a margin of scoreline which flattered the victors - marking a fifth loss in 11 outings for Marcelino's men.

Charly Musonda: Celtic is dream club for my Chelsea development

February 01, 2018

I went to Chelsea at 15 so it takes many years. The Belgium under-21 player made his debut for Brendan Rodgers' side as a second-half substitute in the 3-1 Ladbrokes Premiership win over Hearts at Parkhead on Tuesday night and insists he is at the right club to progress his career.

NKorean athletes arrive in SKorea for Olympics

February 01, 2018

South Korea and the United States pressed ahead with a regular joint military exercise this week amid renewed inter-Korean exchanges ahead of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, a defense official here said Thursday. Converting that evidence into individual doping cases, however, has proved to be very hard, as the International Olympic Committee has just discovered, despite setting up two bespoke disciplinary commissions to build on McLaren's work and prosecute athletes.

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