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UFC Fight Night 125 bonuses: Valentina Shevchenko's domination among night's winners

February 04, 2018

UFC officials announced the winners following the event. UFC Fight Night 125 took place Saturday at Mangueirinho Gymnasium in Belem, Para, Brazil. - You can see Fightful.com's full main card coverage of UFC Belem at this link , and the post-show podcast at this link.

Diego Simeone snubs Chelsea as search goes on for new coach

February 04, 2018

But The Times also say Simeone has indicated that he would consider any approach from Manchester United . With a tense relationship between himself and the board and worrying results like the 3-0 loss to Bournemouth on Wednesday, Conte's time at Chelsea is coming to an imminent end.

Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers making serious progress on long-term extension

February 04, 2018

The 49ers acquired free-agent-to-be Garoppolo in an October 30 trade with the New England Patriots for a second-round draft pick. "When you find the right guy at that position, it's really good for your franchise", Lynch said. In six appearances and five starts with San Francisco this season, Garoppolo threw for 1,560 yards, seven touchdowns and five interceptions while completing 67.4 percent of his passing attempts and registering a passer rating of 96.2.

Man Utd To Sell De Gea To Real On One Condition

February 04, 2018

And while that drama looms once more, United have their sights set firmly on the Spaniard's potential successor at Goodison Park. That would pave the way for United to move for 23-year-old Pickford, who has been in good form since his transfer to the Toffees.

UK film academy expels Harvey Weinstein over sexual assault claims

February 04, 2018

BAFTA was quick to react to the initial allegations that surfaced in early October, saying it considered the reported alleged behavior "completely unacceptable and incompatible with BAFTA's values". More than 80 women have accused Weinstein of acts ranging from intimidation and bullying to rape. Mr Weinstein denies all claims of non-consensual sex.

Milivojevic penalty earns Palace a point against Newcastle

February 04, 2018

Palace threatened nearly from kick-off when a through-ball from Milivojevic sent Wilfried Zaha through on goal but his heavy touch took possession too close to Karl Darlow , who dived low to collect. The hosts looked rather more in control at the start of the second half and deservedly equalised in the 55th minute. Palace continued to enjoy the better of proceedings, though Cabaye wasted yet another opportunity just after the hour, shooting well over from the edge of the box.

Is CM Punk gearing up for 2nd UFC fight?

February 04, 2018

Punk's coach Duke Roufus, who had previously posted on social media that the 39-year-old was training ahead of a potential second fight , claimed in October that there would be news on an opponent soon. Most recently, Chicago fight fans saw former women's bantamweight title challenger Valentina Shevchenko outpoint former champion Holly Holm in the main event of UFC on FOX 20 in July 2016.

Super Bowl Commercials 2018: Updated Ad Costs, Value and Leaks Info

February 04, 2018

It offers up to the minute news on all your favorite players and teams leading into Super Sunday! Extra security cameras will be sprinkled around the city, and NFL-sanctioned events will have metal detectors. Online searches of St. Cloud hotels show availability over Super Bowl weekend for hotels downtown and close to Interstate Highway 94. Check out Pinterest for some great recipe ideas and party prep checklists for Super Sunday.

Philippe Coutinho Isn't Worth £142m - Jamie Carragher

February 04, 2018

The Brazilian is the third Reds star to move to the Nou Camp in recent years after Javier Mascherano and Luis Suarez. Liverpool fought hard to keep the playmaker, but Carragher has claimed that his former club did well to sell for such a high price.

Eagles head coach Doug Pederson explains his love of ice cream

February 04, 2018

Turns out Pederson might have been onto something, as the Eagles overcame injuries to several star players to make their run to Super Bowl LII . I doubt they'll have to worry about it melting this week - the high temperature in Minneapolis on Thursday isn't expected to climb above single digits.

Seton Hall vs Villanova basketball

February 04, 2018

Now, the computer has examined every matchup, every player and every trend for Seton Hall-Villanova and locked in a strong against-the-spread pick. In Thursday's 20-point win over Creighton, Villanova tied a program mark by draining 19 shots from beyond the 3-point arc.

Urlacher Named to Corridor of Fame

February 04, 2018

The class will be chosen by the Hall of Fame's board of selectors on Saturday in Minneapolis . about the. "I remember coaching Brian Dawkins , and he's older than I am", McDermott I was in my young 20s", McDermott said. Eagles players past and present took to social media to congratulate the new inductees. Owens' two-year stint with the Eagles came to an end after his relationship with McNabb soured, and he went through a bitter contract dispute with the front office prior to signing as ...

Maple Leafs sink deeper in the Atlantic with loss to Bruins

February 04, 2018

So I think denying the speed as much as possible, and if you finally get in their zone you try to keep them to the outside as much as you can as well". "We had problems getting out of our zone", said Andersen. Toronto was winning more faceoffs than the Bruins throughout the game (finishing at 55 per cent by game's end) but they couldn't do much with the puck when they had it, committing too many turnovers and halting their own momentum repeatedly.

Odell Beckham Jr. does some recruiting for Le'Veon Bell

February 04, 2018

It's finding that balance. "I'm actually doing really good". Beckham broke his ankle in a Week 5 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers . Bell said earlier this week that he thinks the negotiations are going better than last offseason and that he is confident the deal is priority for the Steelers.

Gilberto Ramirez Was Too Much For Me - Habib Ahmed

February 04, 2018

Ramirez has now defended his title for three times defeating Max "Tiger" Bursak, followed up by another impressive unanimous decision victory, this time over undefeated No. He continued to land big shots in the sixth round, and Ahmed looked to be wearing down. It was one-way traffic with heavy hands raining down on Ahmed .

Ryan Shazier Walking as Rehab Progresses, 'Making Incredible Progress'

February 04, 2018

But for now, the fact that he is out of the hospital and moving his legs and walking are all positive signs. Shazier suffered a spinal injury in Week 13 that required spinal stabilization surgery on December 7, three days after he was carted off Heinz Field on a backboard following a tackle attempt on "Monday Night Football".

Thoughts on HEAT vs 76ers

February 04, 2018

Pretty insane how quickly the season has gone... Joel Embiid will make the flight to Minnesota following the Sixers' game vs. the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. Never mind being named a starter in the NBA All-Star Game on Los Angeles on February 18. Miami are coming off a terrific January, but were unable to finish it off with a victory when they went down 89-91 against Cleveland on Wednesday.

Brian Dawkins, Terrell Owens among Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees

February 04, 2018

He ranks second in National Football League history with 156 touchdown catches, fourth in receiving yards with 15,292 and 15th in career receptions with 982. Moss is the third wide receiver to be indicted in his first year of eligibility along with Steve Largent and Rice. He helped the Eagles to eight playoff appearances and was a nine-time Pro Bowler.

SHOWCASE-Soccer-Leicester players will welcome back Mahrez, says Maguire

February 04, 2018

The 26-year-old has yet to say when he will consider returning and, after Saturday's game, Puel offered no comment on when Mahrez was likely to play for Leicester again. " Leicester don't need the money because the Premier League's broadcasting fees are so high so they can turn it down as long as they're in the Premier League".

Swansea City duo Wilfried Bony, Leroy Fer out for rest of season

February 04, 2018

Meanwhile, Fer, who was stretchered off in the first-half of the game with Leicester, has ruptured his Achilles and faces surgery. "The same fate also awaits Bony after a scan revealed the striker had torn his anterior cruciate ligament".

Arsene Wenger pleased with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Henrikh Mkhitaryan

February 04, 2018

Arsenal hosts Everton in a Premier League matchup Saturday. As team-mates at Dortmund, Aubameyang and Mkhitaryan racked up 121 goals and 80 assists between 2013-2016 and Wenger said it is like the pair have been at the Emirates Stadium for years.

Liverpool prepared to better Arsenal contract offer for Jack Wilshere

February 04, 2018

The Sun report that the Merseyside outfit are prepared to match his current salary of £90,000-a-week. Liverpool are ready to tempt Jack Wilshere to Anfield by offering him better terms than now on the table at Arsenal . So Klopp is hoping to snap up a bargain in one of England's most talented midfielders. Liverpool hero Phil Thomson said: "I would take him at Liverpool - he's got that much ability".

IOC Dissatisfied With Int'l Boxing Association, Suspends All Payments

February 04, 2018

Bach, speaking on Sunday after an IOC Executive Board meeting ahead of this month's Winter Games, said discussions on the issue had been very emotional. AIBA named Uzbek Gafur Rahimov as its new Interim President last Saturday, following the unexpected resignation of Interim President Franco Falcinelli.

Wenger Reveals Why He Sold Giroud To Chelsea

February 04, 2018

Aubameyang became the first Gabonese to win the African Footballer of the Year award in 2015. Olivier Giroud pinpointed a return to Champions League football as a key factor in his decision to join Chelsea from Arsenal on the final day of the January transfer window.

Jensen, Goodwin help No. 23 Oklahoma St. women beat Kansas

February 04, 2018

Oklahoma State, which came into the game tied for eighth in the conference, had lost 16 of the previous 21 meetings in the series. They bused home winners over No. OSU hit 16 of 37 shots for 43.2 percent (8 of 18 threes) the first half while holding KU to 37.5 percent shooting (1 of 8 from three). The output for the Cowboys was the most points surrendered in a half this season by Kansas , which came in with a minus-5 differential on the glass in Big 12 play.

Thunder eyeing Avery Bradly after Andre Roberson injury

February 04, 2018

The L.A. Clippers kickstarted the NBA's trade deadline frenzy by dealing away power forward Blake Griffin to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for a bevy of players and picks. The Thunder also aren't willing to part ways with rookie guard Terrance Ferguson in any deal. Bradley is expected to debut for the Clippers on Saturday afternoon against the Chicago Bulls.

Arsenal 5-1 Everton: Aaron Ramsey scores hat-trick in comfortable win

February 04, 2018

Cech had to give his place to David Ospina in the 69 minute, moments after Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored a header that denied him a 200Premier League clean sheet. In the 32nd minute it was time for Aubameyang's counter-attacking pace to come to the fore, with Ozil's ball over the top releasing him, but England goalkeeper Pickford stood firm.

Tottenham ready to sell Harry Kane to Real Madrid

February 04, 2018

Zinedine Zidane's side have already been linked with a move for Kane and Souness believes Kane will be looking elsewhere if he doesn't start winning silverware soon. Yes, Kylian Mbappe signed for PSG for £165m from Monaco, but how badly did Real want him? However, Souness feels Kane is ready for that pressure...

Klopp unwilling to splash 'crazy money' to replace Coutinho

February 04, 2018

Funds are clearly available for a new face, but the manager stands firm in his belief that January was not the right time to do further business. "It makes no sense", he told reporters. "Yes, we could do something". "We really tried to be sensible with it, to do the right thing". The right thing now, you don't get. The 100% right thing, only for completely insane money that really makes no sense.

Brady and numbers point to another Patriots Super Bowl win

February 04, 2018

He added that the star quarterback, who was drafted to the team almost two decades ago in 2000, can play for the team for as long as he wants. Close games have been no problem, for Brady and coach Bill Belichick either. He led the team with 896 yards rushing and six rushing touchdowns. The Super Bowl Twitter account retweeted the NFL's post about the championship rings, hyping up fans for Sunday's big game.

Eryk Anders has trouble making weight for Saturday night's UFC main event

February 04, 2018

Anders initially weighed in at 187.9 pounds on Friday. Anders was undoubtedly the more unsafe fighter in the cage and managed to split Machida's head open with a big knee, but in the end, the judges awarded Lyoto the win off his active kick game.

During documentary, Tom Brady told daughter the Dolphins are 'bad guys forever'

February 04, 2018

Luckily for me, the Vikings' season did eventually come to an end. Bill Belichick took a break from Super Bowl LII preparations Thursday night to sit courtside at the Timberwolves' NBA game against the Bucks. The stats are impressive. Belichick already holds the record with five Super Bowl championships, and could add to that Sunday. The NFL is supposed to promote parity with its salary cap and draft system, yet New England have reached eight Super Bowls in 17 years with Brady at the helm.

Conte, Mancini, Ancelotti, Ranieri

February 04, 2018

Play-off defeat to Sweden marked the first time in 60 years that four-time winners Italy had missed out on a place at the showpiece tournament, and appointing a successor has been complicated by the failure to elect Carlo Tavecchio's successor as FIGC president .

Mourinho told Fellaini: 'Shut up and sign the contract'

February 04, 2018

Fellaini has already had two lay-offs of six and four weeks since first sustaining a medial ligament injury in his left knee on global duty against Bosnia in October. United have depth in the midfield areas thanks to the emergence of Scott McTominay as a viable Premier League starter, but Mourinho seems to trust Fellaini more than some of his other options, including Ander Herrera.

Man City players being 'butchered', says Sterling

February 04, 2018

Manchester City tightened their stranglehold at the top of the Premier League on Wednesday by trouncing bottom club West Bromwich Albion 3-0 as nearest rivals Manchester United suffered a chastening 2-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur . Brighton are just a point above the relegation zone alongside Newcastle, who have now not won a home league match in eight attempts after goalkeeper Karl Darlow's 85th-minute own goal earned Burnley a 1-1 draw at St James' Park.

Banco Bradesco (BBD) Earning Somewhat Positive Press Coverage, Analysis Finds

February 04, 2018

Canadian Nat Res Ltd now has $44.52 billion valuation. The Stock surged1.49% and closed its last trading session at $11.58. About 31.66M shares traded. Finemark Savings Bank Tru invested in 103,227 shares. Generating more money with less investment would help the company attain a higher ROA and more investors, which would certainly allow the company to grow more.

Burnley goalscorer Gudmundsson proud of Man City point

February 04, 2018

I could have called one of the second team but they played their match on Friday and they wouldn't have got on the pitch ahead of Yaya (Toure) or (Oleksandr) Zinchenko so we decided not to use them". The Catalan had dismissed Mourinho's "surrender" on the eve of the game claiming that, with 13 games remaining, there was still plenty of football left to be played.

Wenger hails newcomers Aubameyang, Mkhitaryan after full debuts

February 04, 2018

FC's Craig Burley looks back on all seven results from Saturday's week 26 fixtures, as Burnley claimed an unlikely point against Man City. "They are quick and overall it was a first convincing performance". The Gabon striker only had one training session with the team this week, and Wenger warned that he will only get better as he gets used to his new surroundings.

Mourinho tells Fellaini to 'shut up and sign new deal'

February 04, 2018

Fellaini lasted only seven minutes as a second-half substitute before having to be withdrawn as United were beaten 2-0 at Tottenham in the Premier League on Wednesday. "It's a small intervention in his external meniscus and I would believe that by the end of March he can be back, and if he's back by the end of March I hope we have a big April and big May still to play in more than one competition".

Welsh back to face Wales in Six Nations

February 04, 2018

Scotland talked during the week about employing an attacking strategy based on chaos, but that noun applied to their defence in the opening 15 minutes when Wales , as they had done here against South Africa in their previous game, established an early 14-point lead with two tries.

Morristown Residents Named to Fall 2017 Dean's List

February 04, 2018

Sara Russen has been named to Dean's List at University of Albany-SUNY. Named to the 2015 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, and the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates, Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students known for civic engagement and public service.

Manchester City's De Bruyne, Silva Frustrated Over Rough Treatment

February 04, 2018

City's players are nursing their bumps and bruises ahead of Saturday's trip to Burnley after suffering from the gruelling physical approach of opposition sides. David Silva struck a free-kick directly into the wall and Foster had a couple of anxious moments when required to punch away De Bruyne's opportunistic effort.

Maybank Championship: Lee Westwood in contention in Kuala Lumpur

February 04, 2018

Amongst those at 13 under and just two back are two of Japan's finest in Hideto Tanihara and Yuta Ikeda while the event's most credentialed player, Lee Westwood , despite a round eight shots worse than his stunning 62 of yesterday, is just three behind and still very much in it.

Manchester United hits out at "quiet" Manchester United fans

February 04, 2018

The United manager caused a surprise with his starting XI, however, dropping Paul Pogba to the bench and handing 19-year-old McTominay only his second Premier League start of the season. "It was not the goal of his dreams, but it is a goal". City paid the price for missed chances as they drew at Turf Moor with Johann Berg Gudmundsson's 82nd-minute equaliser earning Burnley a point.

Philadelphia 76ers: 3 must-win games in the month of February

February 04, 2018

But the team decided he needed rest after he played 35 minutes, 32 seconds in a 122-112 setback at Oklahoma City on Sunday - the most he had played since getting 48:39 of court time in a triple-overtime loss to the Thunder on December 15.

Wenger: Aubameyang debut in doubt due to sickness

February 04, 2018

Aubameyang's transfer from Borussia Dortmund for a club-record £56million fee was rubber-stamped on Wednesday but the Gabon global may not feature against the Toffees, according to the Gunners boss. "First we had to agree a transfer deal with them and after that wait for them to find someone who can replace him". Last season came within £10m of that mark but even before this year's window opened, there appeared little doubt the record would go as Liverpool got in early to line up the ...

Chargers wideout Keenan Allen named 2017 NFL Comeback Player of the Year

February 04, 2018

Allen tore his right ACL in the season opener at Kansas City and was lost for the year. He returned to the field this season and played in all 16 games for the first time in his five-year career. The 25-year-old North Carolina native was a third-round pick out of California in the 2013 NFL Draft and caught 71 passes for 1,046 yards and eight touchdowns in his first season.

Not So Happy Valley, Hawkeyes Crushed by Penn State

February 04, 2018

Iowa has a short break before returning to the court on February 6, hosting Michigan State in Carver-Hawkeye. Cal Burke , who leads the Fighting Irish in goals this season with 13, opened the scoring and gave Notre Dame a 1-0 lead at the 6:38 mark after batting in a juicy rebound courtesy of Nittany Lions goaltender Peyton Jones.

When Hall of Fame knocked, Bears great Brian Urlacher nervously, humbly answered

February 04, 2018

He started 180 of 182 games played, recording a team-record 1,779 tackles, 41.5 sacks, 22 interceptions, 16 fumble recoveries and 11 forced fumbles. Here's the moment he learned he was officially joining Dick Butkus and Mike Singletary as the next great Bears linebacker to go from Soldier Field to Canton, Ohio.

Jim Thome wants block 'C,' not Wahoo, on Hall of Fame plaque

February 04, 2018

The Indians have moved away from using Wahoo as their primary logo in recent seasons, instead opting for a "Block C" logo on their caps and helmets, as seen below on Francisco Lindor's helmet. Technically the Hall of Fame has final say on the cap each player will wear on his plaque, though it is a collaborative process, and they'll work with Thome.

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