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Austin Dillon drives 3 back to victory in Daytona 500

February 20, 2018

Dillon is just the second driver to win the Daytona 500 after leading only the final lap, following Kurt Busch a year ago, according to ESPN Stats & Information. He and his brother Ty were both in Victory Lane on the day Earnhardt finally won the 500 in 1998, a day still considered one of the most riveting in all of motorsports.

Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho 'has house burgled'

February 20, 2018

Coutinho has made seven appearances for his current employers so far since moving from Merseyside for a reported £142m in January. Coutinho is said to have immediately contacted the police and there are suspicions the thieves took advantage of reconstruction work now ongoing at the property.

NCAA upholds penalties, rules Louisville men's basketball must vacate 2013 national title

February 20, 2018

While the NCAA does not list the number of wins vacated in its report, leaving that up to the school to determine, Jeff Greer of the Louisville Courier-Journal reported the vacated games totaled 123 and included the title. Interim Louisville president Greg Postel said "We believe the NCAA is simply wrong to have made this decision". Louisville had argued that the penalties were excessive and "based on participation of student-athletes who were not culpable in the violations", but the NCAA ...

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Redraws Congressional Districts

February 20, 2018

Mr. McDonald said challengers could seek to make the same case before a sympathetic federal judge, which would buy them time. Tearing it up could boost Democrats nationally in their quest to capture control of the U.S. Bill Shuster. They said everyday voters had to sit under the old unconstitutional maps was a violation of their rights. It does include Lebanon County.

Stefan de Vrij Set for Lazio Exit Amid Manchester United, Liverpool Links

February 20, 2018

De Vrij has been of interest to a number of major European clubs over the course of his career, but is yet to move on from Lazio after moving to Italy in 2014 from Dutch side Feyernoord. The Netherlands global has always been linked with a mvoe to Stamford Bridge and it seems like the Blues will have a strong chance of landing him this summer, with Lazio's sporting director Igli Tare confirming De Vrij will depart the club.

Canada, Germany tie for gold medal in two-man bobsled

February 20, 2018

Friedrich's team mates Johannes Lochner and brakeman Christopher Weber were in third place. The winning time: 3 minutes, 16.86 seconds. Canada were also beneficiaries of the last time that the gold was shared in 1988, when they finished exactly level with the Italians.

Pandev tribute to Genoa coach Ballardini after surprise Inter Milan win

February 20, 2018

The hosts nearly took the lead in unorthodox fashion after only eight minutes when Pandev's long ball forward eluded everyone before bouncing up against the crossbar and landing kindly in the arms of a grateful Samir Handanovic . Inter have not won an away game since November, and their attempts to end that long wait were made all the more hard when Genoa doubled their advantage just before the hour mark.

Two lawyers shot dead in firing in Lahore sessions court

February 20, 2018

Two lawyers were killed in a firing incident between two rival groups within premises of a court in Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore on Tuesday, local media reported. After clearing the court premises, the police said the suspect had fled. Soon after the incident, a heavy contingent of police arrived at the court and cordoned off the area.

Wigan revenge next in City's quadruple chase

February 20, 2018

Huddersfield can now concentrate on preserving their top-flight status in the Premier League. In contrast to City, though, the Latics are aiming to repeat their feat of two seasons ago - win League One and earn promotion back to the Championship - the two leagues Wigan have fluctuated between since 2013's highs.

Demarcus Lawrence reportedly will get franchise tag if long-term deal not signed

February 20, 2018

Cowboys will not place franchise tag on DeMarcus Lawrence tomorrow as that window opens but will do so by March 6 w/ understanding the goal is to reach a long-term deal. The Cowboys also know that he's had multiple injuries and a suspension during his career, so I doubt they're eager to make him one of the highest-paid defenders in football right now.

U.S. men's hockey team downs Slovakia to earn spot in quarterfinals

February 20, 2018

With his second two-goal game, Donato equaled his father, Ted, who scored four goals for the United States at the 1992 Games in Albertville. "I've never seen him smile like that before", Donato said. Donato also scored twice in the Americans' previous 2-1 win over the Slovaks in group play. Slovakia scored a second-period, power-play goal by Peter Ceresnak through traffic that Zapolski had little chance of stopping.

Manchester United can win Champions League, declares Ashley Young

February 20, 2018

Huddersfield away on a raucous Saturday evening it was not, but Sevilla's attitude is best summed up by the huge flag behind one goal that reads: "It is said we never surrender". A thigh strain has kept Herrera sidelined since the Premier League loss to Tottenham Hotspur on 31 January, while Rashford has missed the last two matches with a hip issue.

Michael Jordan looking to bring Mitch Kupchak to Hornets

February 20, 2018

Instead, team owner Michael Jordan is eyeing Mitch Kupchak. "Rich worked tirelessly on behalf of our team and instituted a number of management tools that have benefited our organization". Kupchak won two National Basketball Association titles as Lakers GM before he was swept out in 2017 upon the arrival of Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka.

Cassie Sharpe wins Olympic gold in women's halfpipe skiing

February 20, 2018

O'Brien is one of two Canadians to qualify for the final. For context, the winning score in Sochi was 89.00. Bowman then required medical attention after suffering a nasty fall at the end of her third run as she failed to lay down any clean routines in the defence of her title and had to settle for an 11th-placed finish out of the 12 skiers.

Team USA Gets Bronze In Ice Dancing - All Thanks To Shibutani Siblings

February 20, 2018

Their medal total broke a tie with Russia's Evgeni Plushenko and Sweden's Gillis Grafstrom for the most in Olympic figure skating, and their golden haul matched the record shared by Grafstrom, Sonja Henie of Norway and Irina Rodnina of the Soviet Union.

C37 "Different Car Philosophy" Compared to C36 - Sauber's Jörg Zander

February 20, 2018

Team principal Frederic Vasseur says the C37 needs to move Sauber into the midfield after finishing last in the constructors' championship last season. "I am convinced that Marcus and Charles form the ideal driver line-up, with one being an experienced driver and one a promising rookie". This, in addition to all the changes, is expected to give a significant boost to the auto in performance and make it more competitive as well.

Gabriella Papadakis overcomes wardrobe malfunction at Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics

February 20, 2018

American Elizabeth Swaney performed a simple routine that left many wondering how she even got to the Olympics . Gabriella and Guillaume are no novice pair. That nip slip of Gabriella Papadakis at the end did not have to be included. As the program ended Papadakis looked visibly shaken as she pulled up one side of her dress over her exposed breast.

U.S. rips Slovakia to reach Olympic hockey quarter-finals

February 20, 2018

Needing to be on top of his game in the Americans' first elimination game, Zapolski was, even after jamming his neck. "I think I just needed time for the feeling to come back". There were none of those against Slovakia. "In a tournament like this, you only win if you have a good goalie", Wisniewski said. The U.S. team capitalized with a play they had been drilling in practice.

Oklahoma Sooners vs. Kansas Jayhawks ATS Preview 02/19/18

February 20, 2018

With four games to go - and one big one on Saturday in Lubbock - it's basically a two-horse race between the Jayhawks and the Red Raiders. The Oklahoma Sooners are just over one week removed from being named as a preliminary top four seed in the NCAA Tournament by the Selection Committee, but their grasp on the honor is slipping quickly.

Major League Baseball to limit mound visits from players and coaches in 2018

February 20, 2018

You go to the stadium to engage in conversation with the fans around you, whether they root for your team or the other team. "One of the beauties of the game is that it has no time limit". 0 seconds remaining: Pitcher must begin to deliver a pitch to the batter. Starting this season, this kind of thing probably won't happen. The clock will begin as soon as the reliever crosses the warning track, or the foul line in parks where the bullpens are on the field.

Detroit Red Wings vs. Nashville Predators - 2/20/18 NHL Pick, Odds, and Prediction

February 20, 2018

Michal Neuvirth left Sunday's 7-4 victory over the New York Rangers with a lower-body injury. As Monday night closed, the Flyers were able to fill that need. He's 72-58-20 with a 2.60 GAA and a.912 save percentage in 166 appearances in six seasons for the Red Wings . The goalie made his National Hockey League debut with Detroit in 2012 and was a Calder Cup champion with the Red Wings AHL affiliate Grand Rapids Griffins in 2013.

Bayern Munich v Besiktas preview: Hosts face selection questions

February 20, 2018

He was coaxed out of retirement in September to replace Carlo Ancelotti, who was sacked after a 3-0 defeat at PSG, and it is no coincidence that Bayern's form picked up nearly immediately. 71 per cent - Jupp Heynckes , victor of two Champions League titles as manager (Real Madrid 1998, Bayern Munich 2013), has won 71 per cent of his games in the competition (29 out of 41), the second-best ratio after Luis Enrique (73 per cent) among managers to have taken charge of at least 30 games.

No. 2 Michigan State goes for 10th in row at Northwestern

February 20, 2018

Penn State has matchups this week with MI and Nebraska , and if it can win both the team has a chance to do some damage come postseason. The top four seeds in the Big Ten Tournament receive a bye and don't have to play the first round. One of the Wolverines who has struggled the most at the line, Simpson would go 4-6 from the charity stripe. If the Buckeyes beat MI, that would've done it.

JD Martinez to sign with Red Sox

February 20, 2018

Martinez's contract will be heavily front-loaded, guaranteeing him $50 million in the first two seasons before the first of two opt-out clauses. And ESPN reporter Pedro Gomez confirms from a strong source , that the deal is official. Now, the Boston Red Sox have filled all their voids. "People know about that". Because the reality for the Red Sox is that Hanley Ramirez isn't getting any younger but his 23 homers last were the second-highest total on Boston's roster.

Slovenian Ice Hockey Player Tests Positive for Doping, Suspended From Games — CAS

February 20, 2018

Jeglic has been suspended from the games and has been ordered to leave the Olympic athletes village within 24 hours. He is the third Olympic athlete to test positive for a banned substance at the 2018 Olympic Games. "Unfortunately, I forgot to report it as a therapeutic exception". I have overlooked the difference between comparable drugs, which are allowed and would enable me to use it for my respiratory problems during the Olympics.

Baker Mayfield reportedly will not attend NFL Draft

February 20, 2018

Mayfield has been working out in Southern California along with other Oklahoma draft prospects to get ready for the combine but returned to Norman on Saturday and was honored at a basketball game. He went on a bit of a rant about his hatred for the Longhorns and says he will never stop talking about that. "But when it comes to Texas, absolutely not".

Ex-Panthers WR Rae Carruth apologizes for role in killing girlfriend

February 20, 2018

Carruth sent a 3,000-word handwritten letter to WBTV in Charlotte , addressed to Saundra Adams; he also, after some discussion, agreed to an on-the-record interview with reporter Sarah-Blake Morgan via telephone. . His son, Chancellor Lee Adams, was born with cerebral palsy and is being cared for by Cherica's mother. Carruth's motive may have been a desire to avoid paying child support.

Austin Dillon tattoos his backside to celebrate Daytona 500 win

February 20, 2018

According to ESPN.com's Bob Pockrass , Dillon said the following regarding the ink: "You'll never be able to see it". "It's a pretty cool looking today. The No. 3 was signed by Dillon, Childress, crew chief Justin Alexander and all the other members of the champion's team, to officially begin its "residence".

Real Madrid star Ronaldo advises to sign Harry Kane

February 20, 2018

As reported earlier, Madrid is ready to offer € 200 million for 24-year-old Kane. According to former Arsenal man and football pundit Charlie Nicholas, Harry Kane is now in the same bracket as Lionel Messi , who remains one of the finest to have graced the game of football.

Shiffrin drops out of Olympic downhill after schedule change

February 20, 2018

The French pair broke their own world record for a free dance with 123.35 points to "Moonlight Sonata", forcing Virtue and Moir to beat their own best by 3.28 points. When NBC cameras zoom in on the two-time Olympic medalist, viewers will notice that she wrote a couple of messages on her uniform in permanent marker.

Barcelona agree £35m deal for Man Utd and Chelsea transfer target

February 20, 2018

It is reported that key individuals from both camps got together for this meeting.Robert Fernandez and Barcelona's South American football staff member Andre Cury were there, while Gremio president Romildo Bozan, delegate Carlos Amodeo, director of football Andre Zanotta and lawyer Gabriel Vieira were present too.

Austin Dillon races #3 to win again at Daytona

February 20, 2018

To be part of Hendrick Motorsports and for Mr. Hendrick to have this confidence in me, it's just awesome. Dillon came out of nowhere on the final lap of overtime, as leader Aric Almirola wrecked and paved the way for the grandson of auto owner Richard Childress to win his first Daytona 500.

German star admits to Man United, Man City & Barcelona desire

February 20, 2018

That return, coupled with his obvious future potential, has attracted admiring glances from afar and the Germany worldwide has now left the door open for a high-profile switch to be made. "I'll see what happens". The German outfit began the game on the front foot as Werner connected with a corner kick to fire at Pepe Reina early on before rifling wide minutes later.

DL coach Kuligowski leaves Miami ... for Alabama?

February 20, 2018

He produced four first-round National Football League draft picks in a seven-year period (Ziggy Hood, Aldon Smith, Sheldon Richardson and Shane Ray), two SEC defensive players of the year (Michael Sam in 2013, Ray in 2014), 10 All-SEC defensive linemen since 2010 and a first- or second-team all-conference player in each of the previous 10 seasons.

Toni Kroos Is Manchester United's Number One Transfer Target This Summer

February 20, 2018

Jose Mourinho admitted that he is actively looking to bring in a midfield player in the summer, and Kroos is a good option, the newspaper writes. Kroos is reportedly ahead of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Wiegl in the transfer pecking order, with his range of passing a big draw for the United boss.

Russian Olympic Curling Medalist Charged With Doping

February 20, 2018

FILE - In this February 13, 2018 file photo, Norway's Kristin Skaslien, left, throws the stone as teammate Magnus Nedregotten looks on during the mixed doubles bronze medal curling match against Russian athletes Anastasia Bryzgalova and Alexander Krushelnitsky at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea.

Manchester United star Ashley Young responds to Roy Keane put down

February 20, 2018

United, who won the Europa League last season, make a trip to Sevilla in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Wednesday and England worldwide Young believes they can prove their doubters wrong. "A lot has been said about defenders and what not and it's one of those things". "It's very hard to get a clean sheet, especially against Premier League teams, as every side has opportunities to score".

Olympics: How skier Elizabeth Swaney competed despite not being very good

February 20, 2018

American Elizabeth Swaney is competing for Hungary, and when the time came for her qualification run, she was ready to do exactly what she had done to earn her spot at the Olympics: absolutely nothing. She graduated from Cal-Berkeley where she was on the crew team and tried to run for governor against Arnold Schwarzenegger when she was only 19 years old.

Champions League: Fabregas reveals how Chelsea could beat Barcelona

February 20, 2018

As far as Chelsea's team news is concerned, the likes of Tiemoue Bakayoko , David Luiz and winter signing Ross Barkley are out injured at the moment ( PhysioRoom ). But man-marking Messi has seldom worked out well for Barca's opponents, and Conte does not want his team to fall into the same trap. Messi is having another stellar campaign, scoring 27 times in all competitions.

Bowlers key in T20 final: NZ's Williamson

February 20, 2018

As many as 32 sixes were struck during the match, and Australia pulled off a world-record run chase of 245 runs to grab a five-wicket win and maintain an unbeaten run in the series, which also involved England. "You just look at how short it is straight - you're on the ring and you feel like you're on the fence", he said. "Every game's different. It's a great cricketing venue".

Leafs nip Red Wings in Detroit

February 19, 2018

Witkowski broke free of the Predators' defense and beat Nashville goalie, Juuse Saros on a back hand shot. It was another hard fought third period for the Wings as they were able to seal the deal on the road. Smith took an unbelievable stretch pass from P.K. Subban for the score. Detroit goalie Petr Mrazek is 6-0-0 against the Nashville Predators in his career.

Mentally challenged man shot dead by forces in Budgam

February 19, 2018

A sentry posted at the station shot and killed him, the police said earlier. "The Station House Officer rushed to the scene of occurrence" the statement added. "The incident took place late Sunday night". The man, whose identity is being ascertained, may have been suffering from a mental illness, the Jammu and Kashmir Police said.

Spurs stars fear losing key man to Premier League rivals in summer

February 19, 2018

The Belgian was left out of the squad for the 1-0 win over Arsenal and the 2-2 draw with Juventus and, while Mauricio Pochettino insists his decision was exclusively fitness-related, there are other issues that make this a delicate situation.

Manchester City chasing Julian Weigl?

February 19, 2018

Weigl has been linked time and time again , even in the days leading up to Pep Guardiola's appointment as manager, with many feeling that the 22-year-old has the flawless profile for a Guardiola midfield. The five-cap Germany global is expected to feature for Joachim Loew's national side in the 2018 World Cup. The Latics have already claimed the Premier League scalps of Bournemouth and West Ham United so far in the cup, and City will need to keep their wits about them if they're to safely ...

Kevin Anderson holds nerve to win New York Open

February 19, 2018

Sam Querrey had everything figured out Saturday except his math. "Tennis is a tough sport". Anderson will move to career-high ninth in the ATP rankings on Monday, . The tiebreak was totally lopsided. Querrey had held serve in 37 of 38 games entering this week before Anderson broke him in the second game of the final for a 2-0 lead.

Dillon seeks reunion with young fan who gave him lucky penny

February 19, 2018

Austin Dillon won the Daytona 500 on Sunday night driving the iconic No. 3 Chevrolet that Earnhardt piloted for most of his career. And he's one of only eight drivers in the race that have made it to victory lane. "Even though I might be running around with some younger people, they are seasoned". With three laps to go, defending champion Kurt Busch lost control of his vehicle on the outside line and collected a wide array of drivers, including Alex Bowman and Ricky Stenhouse Jr .

New York Rangers Analysis: Lose wild one to Flyers 7-4

February 19, 2018

The fists were flying again moments later as Wayne Simmonds and Tony DeAngelo dropped the gloves. The period would end at a three to three tie with the Rangers outshooting the Flyers fourteen to eleven. Konecny continued the high-powered offensive game with a wrist shot and a 5-4 advantage at 15:40. As the point shot from J.T. Miller was being taken the Rangers forward Cody McLoud cross-checked Brandon Manning from behind causing him to fall into the legs of Radko Gudas taking both ...

Mithali stars in India's win

February 19, 2018

She closed with the highest ever T20 global strike rate for an innings of 25 runs or more, batting at 457.14 and moving her team to a competitive total in the end. This after T20 specialist offspinner Anuja Patil claimed 2 for 23 in her four overs to pin down South Africa's batting line-up. Nadine de Klerk was the other not out batsmen on 23 off 25 deliveries.

MS Dhoni breaks Kumar Sangakkara's record of most catches in T20 matches

February 19, 2018

Watch this video to know more about the story. Pakistan's Kamran Akmal (115 catches in 211 T20s) and West Indian Denesh Ramdin (108 catches in 168 T20s) are fourth and fifth in the list. Farhaan Behardien and Reeza Hendricks then stuck together to stitch an 81-run partnership but at no stage did it seem India were in trouble as big overs eluded South Africa.

England beat New Zealand but fail to enter tri-series finals

February 19, 2018

New Zealand had just one solitary win in the short series while England had none and for them to qualify, they had to beat the Kiwis by a margin of more than 20 runs. Malan steadied the England innings with his half century from 32 balls - his third 50 of the series - and Morgan went on to guide England to a highly competitive total.