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New York Giants: Conflicting Odell Beckham Jr. reports continue

March 13, 2019

But as Beckham enters the first year of a five-year, $90 million contract extension, and despite General Manager David Gettleman's assertion he didn't extend Beckam to trade him, rumors are lingering into a second straight offseason. The Raiders were reportedly considering Beckham, but they dealt for Antonio Brown , while the Browns could also pursue him. Thanks to some in-depth research by Ben Axelrod of WKYC3 , it seems the Browns may have been working this past week to gear up for a ...

Molinari wins Arnold Palmer Invitational with final hole dramatics

March 13, 2019

I get into the events that I'd like to be into again, the schedules change, I'm no longer having to pick and choose. "I don't know, I'm just super glad", Molinari said after his round, via Golf Digest. He had two birdies, two bogeys and a 72 to tie for sixth. The next step is a drive up I-95 to Ponte Vedra Beach to take his place at THE PLAYERS Championship.

Juventus vs. Atletico Madrid

March 13, 2019

Atletico Madrid are no match for Juventus when they are at their best and with the current stakes, I am expecting the Italian giants to produce their best. The Ghanaian was booked for a reckless challenge on Juventus Paulo Dybala just on the stroke of half time during the first leg making it his third bookings of the Champions League campaign.

US Olympic cyclist Catlin found dead in her home at age 23

March 13, 2019

Catlin won a silver medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic games in the women's cycling team pursuit. She competed for Rally UHC Cycling on the road and was studying for a graduate degree at Stanford University . But in January, Catlin's father noticed a difference in his daughter. The family had been focusing on her recovery in the weeks after the attempt.

European round-up: Bayern go top as Lewandowski sets new mark

March 13, 2019

The German record champions recaptured the top spot after 161 days as Robert Lewandowski scored twice to sink harmless "Wolves" 6-0. "They parked a very big bus (in front of goal ) - it was hard to find the holes", complained Dortmund coach Lucien Favre .

Juventus vs. Udinese - Football Match Report

March 13, 2019

The English Premier League champions have never won Europe's biggest club competition, their semi-final effort in 2015/16 the furthest they have gone to date. He's won domestic titles in both Spain and Germany not to mention the Premier League last season with Manchester City in a record breaking term. "We are teenagers in this competition that's my feeling".

Ex-Wisconsin QB Alex Hornibrook transferring to Florida State

March 12, 2019

Willie Taggart's staff struck out a few times late in the 2019 recruiting cycle and also whiffed on a few other graduate transfers, but is bringing in an experienced player in Hornibrook. Add another milestone to the storied career of Florida State baseball coach Mike Martin. Hornibrook joins redshirt sophomore James Blackman , Louisville transfer Jordan Travis , walk-on Nolan McDonald and recent Western Michigan transfer Wyatt Rector on the roster.

National Football League free agency 2019: Safety Adrian Amos leaves Bears for Packers

March 12, 2019

Now add another bookend to defensive coordinator Mike Pettine's unit. Via NFL Network's Ian Rapoport , Smith will sign a four-year contract with a base value of $52 million. General manager Ryan Pace made a similar decision Monday, deciding to sign veteran nickel back Buster Skrine instead of keeping Bryce Callahan, who figures to get a larger contract than the $8.5 million guaranteed and $16.5 total Skrine took home.

49ers, Kwon Alexander agree to deal

March 12, 2019

But Alexander also led the National Football League with 67 missed tackles from 2015-17, according to SportRadar. That didn't stop San Francisco from rewarding him with the richest deal ever for an inside linebacker to pair him with 2018 third-round pick Fred Warner .

Jets to sign former Vikings Pro Bowl LB Anthony Barr

March 12, 2019

After telling the New York Jets he meant to sign with them, linebacker Anthony Barr got cold feet, changed his mind and informed the Vikings that he will be returning to Minnesota, a source confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday . The Jets finished 21st in defensive DVOA previous year and needed to upgrade their talent on that side of the ball. As inconsistent as Barr was at times, you can't ignore the fact that he was a four-time Pro Bowler and at times, looked like one of the best defensive ...

DeSean Jackson Traded To The Eagles

March 12, 2019

Trading Jackson frees up $10 million in salary-cap space for the Bucs, who had less than $3.5 million in cap room entering the legal tampering period. Although Jackson didn't play as well in 2018 as he did in the previous three seasons, he's still a solid presence in the middle of the defensive line and a good addition to the Eagles.

Ex-Raven Mosley to sign with Jets

March 12, 2019

With an average value of $17 million, Mosley's contract is $3.5 million more than the average value of the next most lucrative inside-linebacker contract - the four-year, $54 million deal that former Oxford High School standout Kwon Alexander will sign with the San Francisco 49ers on Wednesday.

OKC Thunder need to correct its fouling problem as soon as possible

March 12, 2019

George said Friday that the Thunder hadn't "gotten a fair whistle all year" and even admitted he knew he'd be fined for his comments. "There are four seconds to go they call time out we play great Defence, if we foul out by half court we got them in a really hard situation, we don't need to do that.

Terrell Suggs not returning to Ravens in 2019

March 12, 2019

Not only would this role allow for Suggs to focus on what he does best, but it would also help preserve the final days of his career. He was a guy that many fans assumed way going to be a 'Raven for life'. With Tyus Bowser and Tim Williams still unproven, and Smith on the way out, the Ravens have to add to the outside linebacker position. Suggs played 72 percent of the Ravens' defensive snaps past year and recorded 34 tackles and 7.0 sacks in 16 regular season games.

Rams sign Weddle to 2-year deal worth reported $10.5M

March 12, 2019

Weddle will help replace Lamarcus Joyner , who will head to free agency after receiving the franchise tag in 2018. Weddle did not have to travel far from his hometown of Alta Loma, Calif., as a member of the Chargers, and is even closer to the old stomping grounds as a member of the Rams.

Jazz investigating confrontation between Westbrook, fan

March 12, 2019

Westbrook recently objected to a young fan touching him on the sideline during a game.The fan said in a TV interview that neither he nor his wife cursed at Westbrook. As a team, the Thunder shot just 40 percent from the field and 11 of 44 from the 3-point line as they wrestled the Clippers in a scrappy affair littered with fouls, but when the game tightened up, it was the Clippers who had the last laugh as they closed the game on a 10-3 run.

Oakley calls Knicks' Dolan a bully for fan incident

March 12, 2019

Owning the NBA's worst team might make a guy quick to anger. Knicks fans have been dealing with disappointing seasons for the past 15 years. That likely means Dolan will continue to line his pockets while both he and long-suffering Knicks fans sing the blues.

Serge Ibaka And Marquese Chriss Ejected After Throwing Punches

March 12, 2019

Things got a little out of hand in Monday night's Raptors-Cavs game in Cleveland as Serge Ibaka grabbed Marquese Chriss by the throat and then somehow threw a wild punch that missed it's desired target. - Doing it all: One game after recording his second triple-double of the season, Kyle Lowry was everywhere in Miami. The Raptors are vying for an Eastern Conference win this season, as their team is second in the East now, with a 48-20 record.

Miami Dolphins sign tight end Dwayne Allen

March 12, 2019

The New England Patriots will be facing one of their former players twice a year in 2019 and possibly beyond. Other interested teams for the veteran tight end included the Bears, Bills, Browns, Seahawks, and Ravens. The Dolphins also have tight ends A.J. Derby, Mike Gesicki , MarQueis Gray, Nick O'Leary and Durham Smythe on their roster. Free Agent TE Dwayne Allen just text me, "I'm going to sign with the #Dolphins ".

LSU Suspends Will Wade After Explosive Yahoo! Report

March 12, 2019

LSU, in a statement , said it was holding Smart out of Saturday's game out "of an abundance of caution and as a result of the lack of clarity" regarding the reports about Wade. While it's important to wait for all the facts to come out, you have to wonder if we've reached the end of the road in Wade's brief LSU tenure. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said in a statement that he supports LSU's suspension of Wade.

Safety Tyrann Mathieu to leave Texans, join Chiefs

March 12, 2019

Mathieu was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2013 National Football League draft. The Chiefs hope to improve one of the NFL's worst defences this off-season, and the idea of pairing Mathieu with Eric Berry in the secondary is a strong start.

Klay Thompson Calls Out Warriors Fans in Loss to Suns 2

March 12, 2019

They held their last four opponents to 109.3 points per game and will need to keep playing well to keep themselves in this game. The under is 4-0 in Warriors last 4 overall. "We need that energy from them because we feed off that", Thompson. It's like us, though. Phoenix coach Igor Kokoskov knew limiting turnovers would be a key to the Suns staying in the game.

Race for the top four: Arsenal, Chelsea and United's remaining fixtures

March 12, 2019

The loss is also Solskjaer's first away defeat in all competitions since replacing Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford in December 2018. The former striker has brought a feel-good factor back to United with results that mean they are in the fight for a Champions League spot at the end of the season, as well as reaching the quarter-finals in Europe and the FA Cup .

Redskins signing Landon Collins to 6-year, $84 million contract

March 12, 2019

Wednesday. Perhaps Washington will do a delayed release of some of their veterans who don't have any guarantees left on their contracts and generate more cap room that way, but on a team with so many needs, is this the best allocation of funds? Below is his grade for new Redskins safety Landon Collins .

Nick Foles' Contract With Jaguars Expected to Be Massive

March 12, 2019

With Wentz once again injured, Foles led the team to a playoff win over the Bears before falling short in the NFC Divisional round at the New Orleans Saints. Foles is a good start, and at that price, they'll need him to live up to the expectations. Louis Rams prior to the 2015 season and spent the 2016 season with the Kansas City Chiefs before signing a two-year contract that returned him to the Eagles in 2017.

Conor McGregor arrested: UFC star apprehended for 'smashing fan's phone' in Miami

March 12, 2019

Conor McGregor had another run-in with the law today when he was arrested for allegedly taking someone's phone and smashing it outside of a Miami Beach hotel. The incident happened after UFC head Dana White announced that McGregor would no longer be lightweight champion after the fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Max Holloway.

Kansas City Chiefs releasing veteran linebacker Justin Houston

March 12, 2019

They had tried to trade him, but no one willing to pick up the $15.25 million base salary that was due this season. "I wish him the best as he continues his career". The Chiefs have released one of the best pass-rushers in franchise history. Houston's entire National Football League career has been with Kansas City.

Amazing, Fans Inspired That Comeback - Newcastle Star As Everton Crumble

March 12, 2019

Perez's goals could hardly have been more timely, levelling with nine minutes remaining and adding what proved to be the victor three minutes later to secure a fifth successive home league win in the same season for the first time since 2004.

Former Patriots wideout Danny Amendola to sign with Detroit Lions

March 12, 2019

Previous year he recorded 7.5 sacks, plus three forced fumbles, both career highs. Amendola, 33, continued to show his toughness and knack for finding open zones out of the slot with the Dolphins, leading the team in receiving last season with 575 yards on 59 catches.

Raiders expected to sign OT Trent Brown to 4-year deal

March 11, 2019

The Patriots will have a new left tackle for the second straight year. With free agency rumors popping up everywhere, NJ Advance Media is keeping track of reports related to the Jets' offseason plans. Cowherd believes this is a "very dangerous" move by the Raiders, as Brown was a relative unknown until putting together an excellent season with the New England Patriots in 2018.

Genius Lineout Play Puts Keith Earls In For Bonus-Point Try

March 11, 2019

Hadleigh Parkes has said having the chance to complete a Grand Slam in the Six Nations is exactly the kind of high-stakes match that lay behind his controversial move to represent Wales in global rugby. While I'll miss all these bits and pieces, I think I can look back on many wonderful memories at the Aviva Stadium, and before that Lansdowne Road. Ireland can upset Wales' Grand Slam hopes and overtake the Six Nations leaders with a win in Cardiff next Saturday, but will need ...

Ramon Calderon: 'Real Madrid players rejected Jose Mourinho return'

March 11, 2019

Real Madrid now occupy the third spot in La Liga and will be looking forward to improving their performances when they host Celta Vigo in their next La Liga game. The Frenchman etched his name in the history books as Real manager, winning three consecutive Champions Leagues during his time with the club. The Spanish aristocrats now sit in third place in LaLiga, a distant 12 points adrift of leaders Barcelona with just 11 games remaining, and are out of the Champions League following ...

Scots fail to derail Wales' Grand Slam hopes

March 11, 2019

Wales rugby coach Warren Gatland hailed the mental fortitude of his players on Saturday after they shrugged off a tumultuous start to the week to record an 18-11 victory over hosts Scotland that kept them on track for a Six Nations grand slam.

Tashaun Gipson gives Colts another option at safety in free agency

March 11, 2019

The Jaguars are expected to use the much-needed cap room - they now have about $32 million to spend in 2019 - to sign a quarterback in free agency next week, possibly Nick Foles . After starting the 2018 season in Cleveland on a three-year deal, the Browns sent Hyde to Jacksonville for a fifth-round pick in October. He never carved out a major role with the Jaguars, splitting time with T.J.

Buccaneers' DeSean Jackson wants to play for contender

March 11, 2019

Philadelphia drafted Jackson 49th overall in 2008. Jackson, 29, wasn't expected to be on the market long as he still looks to be a top-5 three-technique pass rusher in the league in the interior. According to ESPN's Josina Anderson from December, Jackson grew unhappy in Tampa Bay after a heated exchange with then-head coach Dirk Koetter over Jackson not practicing because of a hand injury.

Danny Amendola rumors: Former Patriots wide receiver plans on signing with Lions

March 11, 2019

The Detroit Lions have a talented wide receiver corps that features a wily veteran in Marvin Jones Jr. and a budding superstar in Kenny Golladay . The former New England Patriot was immediately courted by Patriots fans all over social media to "come home" . He has a career 9.7 yards per catch average.

Serena Williams retires from Indiana Wells match

March 11, 2019

There were service breaks aplenty as Halep and Kozlova traded four on the way to the first-set tiebreaker and four more to open the second set. A two-time Grand Slam singles victor, the 25-year-old Spaniard now has a 3-3 record against Williams including a win in the 2016 French Open final and a loss in the 2015 Wimbledon final, but she said this victory didn't come with the usual sense of triumph.

Suarez, McDowell get physical after NASCAR qualifying

March 11, 2019

Suarez was upset McDowell impeded his fastest qualifying lap, stalking after him after both were eliminated in the first qualifying session Friday. McDowell acknowledged getting in the way, but he also took umbrage with Suarez retaliating on the track by getting in his way.

Pakistan wants ICC action against Indian team for wearing army caps

March 11, 2019

Expressing enormous displeasure over Indian cricket team's donning military cap during a match against Australia in India, Federal Minister for information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Friday urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to lodge a formal protest against this uncalled for act, ARY News reported.

Kansas City Chiefs submit proposal to change National Football League overtime, replay rules

March 11, 2019

Third, the overtime coin toss would be eliminated, and the team that wins the initial coin toss would have the option to kick or receive, or to select which goal to defend. - Allow both teams the opportunity to possess the ball at least one time in overtime, even if the first team to possess the ball in overtime scores a touchdown.

Freeda Foreman, Daughter of George Foreman, Dies at 42

March 11, 2019

Here are five things you should know about her. However, her career was short lived - she retired in 2001 with a pro record of 5-1. Since retiring from boxing , Foreman has made an extremely successful transition into the entertainment industry and became even more famous for the marketing of products such as the George Foreman grill.

Lillard and the Trail Blazers host the Thunder

March 11, 2019

Westbrook scored 37 points and George collected 32 points, 14 rebounds and six assists as the Thunder secured a four-game series sweep against the Trail Blazers this season. Following the game, official Ed Malloy told a pool reporter that the apparent elbow did not trigger a replay because no call was made. "Somebody hit me and I'm going to be in concussion protocol and they're going to say it's my fault, so it is what it is".

Molinari claims Palmer Invitational as McIlroy fades

March 11, 2019

McIlroy was the clubhouse leader after carding a Saturday-low of six-under 66. "Yeah, my Sundays haven't been what I would have liked, but I'm putting myself in that position, so good golf is good golf, " McIlroy said. His has finished runner-up twice in his career on the PGA Tour at last year's US Open and the 2017 WGC-Mexico Championship. Each time, McIlroy entered the final round in second place and failed to break par.

Past champions Nadal, Federer advance at Indian Wells

March 11, 2019

Venus Williams outlasted No. 3 seed Petra Kvitova 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 in the second round. I think she had a few tight points, and here we are. The second-round clash was the world number one's first match since he won his seventh Australian Open title in January.

Jets Agree To Deal With Raiders For Kelechi Osemele

March 11, 2019

NY will also get Oakland's sixth-round pick via the Chicago Bears. New York, which entered the offseason with question marks on its offensive line at center and left guard, is re-signing Jonotthan Harrison , who started the final seven games at center when Spencer Long struggled with injuries and consistency.

Yankees on brink of completing $3.5bn YES Network takeover

March 10, 2019

The deal, which has been accepted by Disney, will be for the 80 percent of YES that the Yankees don't already own. In addition to Yankees games, the YES Network airs Brooklyn Nets and NYCFC games. Halford worked at Fox for a number of years and also consulted to them both domestically and internationally - in particular establishing the Fox International Channels Group from its initial platform of channels in Latin America to a global operation with channels in Europe, Latin America ...

Chelsea missed 'great opportunity' dropping points against Wolves

March 10, 2019

The draw means Wolves move one point clear of Watford in seventh, and Nuno says his players put in a "fantastic performance" despite not being able to hold on to all three points. In the first half we were more organised and not allowed many things to Chelsea . "We know our targets, we know what we want - we want to reach the top four, to stay there, and play Champions League next season".

Steelers trade OT Marcus Gilbert to the Cardinals

March 10, 2019

The 31-year-old will make $4.8 million in the final year of his contract in 2019. He's set to count $6.6 million against the cap in 2019. He signed a five-year, $30.8 million deal with the Steelers. Overall, the Fort Lauderdale, Fl. native has played just two full 16-game seasons over the course of his eight-year National Football League career, last doing so back in 2015.

Takeaways from Michigan Basketball’s 75-63 loss at Michigan State

March 10, 2019

Yet, after bouncing back with consecutive wins, including a key road victory at Maryland , Michigan basketball is right where it wanted to be - heading to Michigan State with a chance to win a conference championship on the Spartans home floor.

Aston Villa's Grealish attacked by fan

March 10, 2019

Grealish remained on the ground as authorities apprehended the trespasser, and was later helped up by his fellow players. West Midlands Police announced an arrest had been made following the incident. Grealish did very well to stay calm and stay away from the situation as the officials led the man off the pitch. " There's rivalry and stuff in football, but I don't think there's any place for that in football .

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