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Former Expos reliever Wetteland arrested on child sex abuse charge

January 16, 2019

Wetteland, who was arrested at his home in a Dallas suburb, posted $25,000 bond and was released from custody the same day, reports the Dallas Morning News . According to a consolidated complaint and probable cause affidavit , Wetteland is accused of having a child perform a sex act on him, beginning in 2004 when the child was four-years-old.

Harry Kane out until March with ankle ligament damage

January 16, 2019

Kane left Wembley on crutches after hobbling off the pitch and the initial prognosis was that he would be out for up to a month . If Kane does not return until March he will miss the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on January 24 as well as the Premier League clash at the same venue on February 27.

League One Shrewsbury stun Stoke on an evening of FA Cup drama

January 16, 2019

And Republic of Ireland global Darragh Lenihan equalised for Blackburn with a header in first-half stoppage time. Newcastle United were taken all the way to extra-time for their 4-2 win over Championship outfit Blackburn Rovers. Benitez's side now sit inside the relegation places of the Premier League and the injection of a few quality players should boost them massively. Newcastle United beat Blackburn Rovers 4-2 after extra time while Championship side Stoke City threw away a ...

Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets, 1/15/19 NBA Predictions

January 16, 2019

Denver knocked off Golden State 100-98 in Denver on October 21 thanks to Juancho Hernangomez blocking a layup at the buzzer. Curry and Thompson each tallied 31 points to lead the Dubs, with Curry sinking eight 3-pointers and Thompson adding four dunks to his five treys.

Steve Smith Set to Undergo Surgery to Fix Injured Elbow

January 15, 2019

Former Australian Cricket team skipper Steven Smith will undergo surgery on his elbow to fix an elbow injury with less than three months to serve on his year-long suspension. This has potentially derailed Smith's plans to make an worldwide comeback as he aims to get selected in the Australian squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup in England which will be played in May.

Proteas crush Pakistan to claim series, second spot on Test rankings

January 15, 2019

Sarfraz Ahmed took 10 catches in the Johannesburg Test against Proteas and in the process went past Australia's Adam Gilchrist and India's MS Dhoni to become the wicket-keeper captain with the most number of catches in a match. Azam received a fast, lifting ball angled in towards his throat, which he gloved to wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock . Azam (22) had helped Asad Shafiq add 58 for the fourth wicket.

India coach Stephen Constantine resigns after Asian Cup exit

January 15, 2019

My objective from day one was to qualify for the Asian Cup and I've done that and we've broken a few records as we did that. Interim head coach Sirisak Yodyardthai has expressed his delight in helping the Thailand national team reach the knockout stages of the AFC Asian Cup 2019 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE ).

Minnesota Vikings hire Gary Kubiak as offensive adviser

January 15, 2019

After reportedly turning down a new coaching role with the Broncos, it looks like Kubiak is going to return to the National Football League after all. Eight of those years were serving as the head coach for the Houston Texans , and two were serving as the head coach for the Denver Broncos . Following a 9-7 season the following year, missing the playoffs in the process, Kubiak retired, reportedly due to health reasons.

Solari: Not 'personal' for starting Real Madrid youngsters over Marcelo, Isco

January 15, 2019

Madrid , which hadn't won in its two previous league games, moved past Alaves into fourth place, level on points with third-placed Sevilla, with both teams 10 points behind leader Barcelona. Cristo Gonzalez played ahead of Isco [against Betis] - this is a serious problem. In Real Madrid's 2-1 win away to Real Betis on Sunday night, Vinicius Junior was the reference point going forward as he continued to show his growth as a player.

Ambati Rayudu is reported for suspect action

January 15, 2019

Australia, whose total was underpinned by half-centuries from Peter Handscomb (73), Usman Khawaja (59) and Shaun Marsh (54), are now toasting just a fourth win in their last 22 completed ODIs. The Mohali-based cricketer has followed his U-19 captain Prithvi Shaw to make the Indian team, albeit in the shorter formats, after a "dream" 2018 when he bagged a lucrative IPL contract following a stellar World Cup and made 790 runs in 10 innings at 98.75 in Punjab's latest Ranji Trophy campaign.

United's Pogba enjoying attacking role and freedom under Solskjaer

January 15, 2019

Comparing Pogba's attitude to his own, Toure said: "A player like me, I just want to give more, produce more, and I like the challenge". Although Pogba played well and Rashford scored the victor, United's three points at Wembley was down to the heroics of David De Gea .

Andy Murray opens door to retirement U-turn after Australian Open defeat

January 15, 2019

Walking out onto Rod Laver Arena for her match against Tatjana Maria , Serena kept the world guessing by wearing a tracksuit to warm up. But in an emotional ending the 31-year-old three-time Grand Slam champion indicated that he may make a comeback after an operation on his troublesome hip.

Bears unhappy with Parkey's TODAY spot

January 15, 2019

But when asked about Parkey's later appearance on " The Today Show " to talk about that final miss, Nagy might not have been able to help himself. This square peg/round hole problem was first brought up shortly after Nagy was hired but Howard, Nagy and the entire Bears' organization continued to state that they had no concerns.

Kyler Murray Has Officially Declared For The 2019 NFL Draft

January 15, 2019

That seemed to be a given once the Oakland Athletics took him in the first round of the 2018 MLB Draft. "The only thing that would be more shocking than trading Khalil Mack and Amari Cooper in the same year would be spending a first-round pick on Murray".

Klopp praises Fabinho's 'defensive brain' after narrow Liverpool win

January 14, 2019

As Brighton threw men forward in the closing stages, Liverpool twice came close to scoring again late on with the home team's goalkeeper David Button parrying Roberto Firmino 's effort before Salah misfired wide from five metres. But he did well in these situations and with the ball. The summer signing managed to thwart Glenn Murray, while Mohamed Salah scored a second-half victor to leave Liverpool FC with a seven-point advantage over Manchester City ahead of the defending champions' ...

This Is What $250,000 in Cash and the Lombardi Trophy Looks Like

January 14, 2019

Brady finished 34 of 44 for 343 yards and a touchdown. Players get a $225,000 bonus for the Super Bowl . The Chargers, meanwhile, haven't reached the AFC title game since the 2007 season. The Eagles , however, immediately took control of the game with quarterback Nick Foles completing his first seven passes, passing for one touchdown and running in a second himself to take a 14-0 lead.

De Minaur cruises through first round

January 14, 2019

I couldn't think of a better place to get my first win ", said De Minaur, who has become the youngest victor in Sydney since mentor Lleyton Hewitt claimed the title in 2001. After conceding a break of serve in the opening game of the match, De Minaur levelled the opening set at 3-3. It also took his daily court time to more than three-and-a-half hours, two days out from his first-round Australian Open clash with Portugal's Pedro Sousa.

Andy Reid scolds fans for throwing snowballs at Colts

January 14, 2019

The storyline heading into this game was the obvious: the playoff woes of the Chiefs in years past. By virtue of No. 1 seed Kansas City's lopsided victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday night, the Patriots will travel to Arrowhead Stadium next Sunday to face the Chiefs - a team they vanquished in a shootout in Foxborough back in Week 6.

Why Tom Brady Will Never Win Another Super Bowl

January 14, 2019

Two high-profile rematches with the Super Bowl on the line. He put on a vintage performance, completing 34 of 44 passes for 343 yards and one touchdown. "The ability to execute early and get things going sets a lot of things up", wide receiver Julian Edelman said. Believe it or not, however, that mark was their worst in nearly a decade, and while they went undefeated at home, they also lost a pair of late-season heartbreakers and have sometimes struggled to maintain consistency in the passing ...

Australian Open: Retiring Andy Murray out in opening round

January 14, 2019

Wild Card Duckworth pulled off some lovely shots - particularly in the final few games to entertain the crowd - but despite breaking the 17-time Grand Slam champion at 5-3 down in the final set, he could not make it count. "It's very special to be back". He returned the favor very quickly, though, to seal his spot in the second round. To most, the return of Nadal was an exciting way to start the tournament, with the Spaniard returning to the biggest stage for the first time since last August.

Guardiola admits struggle in finding 'new' Fernandinho

January 14, 2019

The 33-year-old Brazilian was badly missed as City suffered costly back-to-back defeats to Crystal Palace and Leicester over Christmas. "I didn't speak with him so that one time I can not say what he thinks because I don't know", said Guardiola.

Cam Reddish hits last-second 3 to lift Duke past Florida St.

January 14, 2019

Then again, if they can go on the road for just their second true road game of the season on Saturday and topple a good Florida State team, that ranking is only going to look more and more deserved. "For this game, are you kidding, especially with the athleticism we're facing?" Williamson didn't experience any headaches with the double vision, Krzyzewski said.

Unai Emery: Mesut Ozil's Arsenal omission defended by manager

January 14, 2019

Declan Rice has been grabbing all the headlines on Sunday morning following his match-winning display for West Ham against Arsenal on Saturday which saw him score his first Hammers goal. Add to this the recent rumours that for Irish underage global is reportedly a target for Pep Guardiola's Manchester City and it's safe to say the midfielder is having a good time at the moment.

Matt Kuchar Extends Lead At Sony Open

January 14, 2019

Australian Marc Leishman had six birdies in a six-under 64 to share third place on 17-under 263 with Canadian Corey Conners and Americans Hudson Swafford and Chez Reavie . And he'll be back in Maui for the 2020 Tournament of Champions, suddenly a major player again and one who looks capable of vying for his first career major in the coming months.

Sarah Thomas becomes first female official in National Football League playoff game

January 14, 2019

Not only is Thomas's presence on the gridiron notable. "When I started in football officiating, I had no idea the pride and the amount of time that they put into trying to get the game right". Thomas, who is listed as a sales representative from the University of Mobile in Alabama, will be part of crew for Ron Torbert, a referee she commonly works with.

Travis Scott Told NFL He'd Play Super Bowl Under One Condition

January 14, 2019

The former San Francisco 49ers player has gone unsigned by any team since the end of the 2016 season, during which he created the national anthem protest. "I back anyone who takes a stand for what they believe in", said Scott in a statement about the charitable donation. Timberlake was eventually forgiven - though not Jackson, who reportedly drew the ire of former CBS CEO Leslie Moonves - and was the headliner previous year from Minneapolis.

Kyler Murray is about to Create an NFL-MLB Bidding War

January 14, 2019

But what happens after that is where this story truly begins, and may depend on a lot more negotiation and maneuvering, and also on just how the National Football League talent evaluators place him. According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale - Oakland A's president Billy Beane and an assortment of other people plan to meet with the Heisman trophy victor in an effort to dissuade him from going to the National Football League and play for them instead.

Matt Kuchar leads Sony Open by 2 strokes after 4-under 66

January 14, 2019

Chez Reavie (66) - who had five birdies through nine holes - fell into a two-way tie for third place (14 under) with Keith Mitchell (63). The good news for Kuchar: Seven of the past 11 Sony winners held at least a share of the 54-hole lead, and just three of the past 25 came from more than two shots back after 54 holes.

Federer shares shock at Murray's retirement, discusses end of his own career

January 14, 2019

I personally think if you look only at the results - about the tennis, about the image, about the prize money and about everything - he did a great job by upgrading everything. "You will always be someone that impacted the sport in so many different ways", wrote Kyrgios on Instagram. "Look, I'm playing good tennis". "You didn't need to be on court to notice that he's struggling, that he's not moving as well as he normally does", said Djokovic, 31, who is just a week younger than Murray.

Marcus Morris, Jaylen Brown Move On After Shoving Match

January 14, 2019

Irving is not happy about where the team is and knows how they can get better. We've believed strongly in him for a long time. Irving wanted a chance to save the night before the Celtics eventually fell to the Magic, 105-103. "Our offense has been good the past two months". "So we have a lot of ground to make up in that aspect". "I feel as though I'm one of the leaders on this team so if I have an engagement with any of my teammates, we all know that it's basketball related and it goes ...

Nationals add Brian Dozier with one-year deal

January 13, 2019

In a market that is full of second base talent, the Nationals ended up with Dozier on a short term and lower salary deal. The free agent infielder and the Nationals agreed to a US$9-million, one-year contract, subject to the successful completion of a physical exam, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Downplays MVP Praise After Win Against Houston

January 13, 2019

He finished with 18 points and 13 rebounds. He called the nationally televised win over Harden's Rockets "just another game", acknowledging it was fun playing in that kind of spotlight but emphasizing that the Bucks winning was important, not his individual statistics.

Celtics Roster & Lineup vs. Heat; Impact on NBA Standings in East

January 13, 2019

That's just the nature of the beast that is the grind of the National Basketball Association, but as of late the Celtics have been on a roll. Dwyane Wade scored 19 points, Josh Richardson added 18 and the Miami Heat connected on a season-high 18 3-pointers on the way to beating the Boston Celtics 115-99 on Thursday night.

Ohio State QB Tate Martell is listed in NCAA transfer portal

January 13, 2019

Martell spent his freshman year of high school in the San Diego area before he transferred to Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas, one of the nation's top recruiting factories. As part of the transfer rule overhaul that put the database in place for the 2018 football season, schools have the right to take away financial aid for the upcoming term when a player decides he or she wants to be put in the transfer database.

Red Sox, Betts agree to $20 million deal for 2019

January 13, 2019

The Red Sox announced that Betts avoided arbitration with a one-year, $20 million contract, the most any player received before Friday's 1 p.m. ET deadline when teams and arbitration-eligible players must agree to a deal for the upcoming year or otherwise prepare for an arbitration hearing.

Jags interested in bringing in Gary Kubiak for OC vacancy

January 13, 2019

The Denver Broncos were going to make executive Gary Kubiak their offensive coordinator for 2019 but decided against it after learning of the coaches that Kubiak wanted on his staff. However, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter , that is not the case. The team had discussed Kubiak returning as the offensive boss but his desire to bring previous staffers with him and philosophical differences led the parties to decide it was not a good fit at this time, according to sources.

Sarri tells Chelsea: I need a Cesc replacement

January 13, 2019

Chelsea fans seemed to get on his back on a few occasions and Sarri accepts the ex-Napoli player was "in trouble" at times, but he did not take him off as he felt there was no adequate replacement for him on the bench. Today we couldn't do that but we have the quality to do it in the next games. Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez was proud of the way his players had pushed Chelsea hard but accepted they had been undone by a sublime goal .

Rams turn to running game

January 13, 2019

YG's latest tweet since the victory attaches Post Malone's confirmation of the bet, with added text that simply reads "Pay me my money!" Gurley is a monster at the running back position, but Anderson has showed his value by becoming a late-season hero for the Rams and a real X-Factor for this offense in the postseason.

Chargers vs. Patriots: AFC Divisional Round final score prediction

January 13, 2019

A win would return the Bolts to the AFC title game for the first time since Philip Rivers played that game with a torn ACL. On paper, the 2018 season was business as usual for the Patriots, who have appeared in a whopping eight of the last 17 Super Bowls behind the perennially dominant pairing of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick.

Jadon Sancho offers advice to Hudson-Odoi amid Bayern links

January 13, 2019

So overpaying them puts pressure on the club to earn some of it back but also puts the player in a hard position because their expectations are raised at say 18 about what they think they should be earning. Chelsea have reportedly accepted a bid of around £35million from Bayern for Hudson-Odoi and the 18-year-old forward is seriously considering the move after witnessing Jadon Sancho's meteoric rise in Germany.

Blake Griffin Avoided Steve Ballmer’s Handshake Before Pistons-Clippers In Los Angeles

January 13, 2019

The starting lineup for the Clippers included two players who came to Los Angeles in the Griffin trade; forward Tobias Harris and guard Avery Bradley. "The next time I come it won't be as insane". Harris finished with 11 points, 10 below his scoring average, and 10 rebounds. He won the Rookie of the Year award and was a five-time All-Star with the franchise.

Roger Federer feeling 'lucky' ahead of Australian Open hat-trick bid

January 13, 2019

He was 35 and coming off a long injury lay-off when he revived his career with an Australian Open title in 2017. At 37, he's still targeting records at his record-equaling 20th Australian Open: to be the first man to win seven Australian Open titles, the first man to win at least seven singles titles at two Grand Slam tournaments (he has eight Wimbledon titles), and the first man to win five major titles after turning 30.

Bafana Bafana legend Phil Masinga has died

January 13, 2019

Masinga was also a member of the victorious 1996 Africa Cup of Nations squad. Masinga made his worldwide debut for South Africa in 1992 in the country's first match after readmission to global football post-apartheid. Masinga played for Leeds between 1994 and 1996 and also had spells at St Gallen in Switzerland and Italian clubs Salernitana and Bari. "The thoughts of everyone at Leeds are with his family and friends".

India call up Shankar, Gill to replace suspended pair

January 13, 2019

Sharma, who scored 133, was at the non-striker's end for both lbw dismissals. "These things happen and you can not always be right". But it is important to use the DRS well and we've spoken a lot about it. "If I get a chance to play in New Zealand , I just want to be myself while playing and express myself", he concluded. Shubman Gill couldn't wait to tell his parents when a flood of late-night messages confirmed he was bound for New Zealand with India's cricket team.

‘Let’s roll,’ Freddie Kitchens and the Cleveland Browns make it official

January 13, 2019

Kitchens, 44, is the fourth head coach hired by the Haslams since buying the team in 2012. In another clip, Mayfield does his best Kitchens impression - and doesn't stop until the second he has to run on the field for the next series. It was one of several reasons why general manager John Dorsey made the recommendation to hire Kitchens as the next head coach . Under Kitchens' watch, Cleveland's offense averaged better than 395 yards per game.

National Football League could relocate AFC championship if Chargers host

January 13, 2019

This time Dallas hurt itself as the unit appeared to have a stop on third-and-10 at the Rams' own 45-yard line. Andrew Luck was held to 203 yards passing for the Colts , while Marlon Mack was a non-factor on the ground. Next weekend, the AFC West champions will play the victor of Monday's (NZ time) game between the Los Angeles Chargers and New England Patriots for a spot in the Super Bowl in Atlanta.

Steven Adams bounces back from ankle injury to spur Thunder to victory

January 13, 2019

Now four years removed from Portland and 13 years into his National Basketball Association career, the San Antonio Spurs big man still feasts on a healthy diet of helpless defenders. Kyrie Irving scored 22 points while adding five rebounds and five assists in a 115-99 loss to the Heat. Westbrook had only three turnovers in 50 minutes.

DJ LeMahieu, Yankees Agree On 2-Year Contract

January 13, 2019

But several others followed up saying the Yankees haven't made an offer, and perhaps they still haven't. The Yankees have been linked to Manny Machado all offseason, that is no secret. Though the Phillies just hired a coach who's been described as Machado's mentor . The Yankees added another infielder on Friday. The answer might very well be "no" if Machado refuses to lower his expectations; the Yankees' party line is they will not pay him anywhere near $300 million.

Barcelona place shock bid for misfiring Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata

January 13, 2019

Entering the a year ago of his contract, there was no loan for Munir to begin the 2018-19 season, and he played just seven times for Barcelona , scoring once in the league. In addition to Munir , Sevilla also announced Friday an agreement had been reached for Ajax centre-back Maximilian Wöber . Sevilla will pay €10,500,000 for the 20-year-old, although the deal could rise to €11,000,000 with add-ons.

Manny Pacquiao not overlooking Adrien Broner for Mayweather

January 13, 2019

During the media scrum at Wild Card, Mayweather promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe who is handling the Pacquiao vs. Broner Pay-Per-View event answered various questions especially about a Mayweather rematch with Pacquiao. Fighters are always searching for the ideal moment to end things on their own terms - a loss to Mayweather derailed hopes of that - unless we get the rematch nobody asked for.

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