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Kobe Bryant among finalists for Basketball Hall of Fame

February 15, 2020

A total of four coaches have also been named finalists. "We've never had a class that strong at the top". The Basketball Hall of Fame has narrowed down the field to eight finalists who will be considered for election in 2020. The 11-time All-NBA first-teamer was the 2008 NBA MVP and a two-time victor of the NBA Finals MVP award. He is ranked in the top 10 all-time in rebounds and blocks.

Wolves 0 Leicester 0: Joe Edwards and Nathan Judah analysis

February 15, 2020

Wolves missed out on the chance to leapfrog Tottenham after being forced to share points with Leicester City in the Premier League last night. Neto had played a short corner to Jota and when he collected the return pass, despite the ball being played backwards, the forward came from an offside position - however marginal.

Monaco lifestyle out of reach for McLaren's Norris

February 15, 2020

The new MCL35 retains McLaren's historic papaya orange colour scheme, re-adopted in 2017, but has switched it for a matt finish, following a trend set by Red Bull and Ferrari. McLaren will continue with their young driver line up of Norris and 25-year-old Spaniard Carlos Sainz for this season, after the team finished fourth in the F1 constructors' standings behind, Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull.

Ron Roenicke to be Red Sox's interim manager

February 15, 2020

While naming a manager to replace Alex Cora is one step further to putting their offseason cheating scandal behind them, the Red Sox aren't out of the woods just yet. Out of the coaches' locker room and through a conference room, Roenicke walked into the manager's office, and that's where his stuff was waiting. He served on Mike Scioscia's staff with the Los Angeles Angels from 2000-2010 prior to that.

Kassian handed 7-game suspension after kicking Lightning defenceman

February 15, 2020

Kassian waived the right to an in-person hearing on Friday morning . The Edmonton Oilers forward pushed his skate blade into the chest of Cernak, during a three-player pileup in Thursday's game. "He was holding my leg, it was reactionary". I just tried to get loose. "I asked him what was wrong with him?" In a heated tussle while down on the ice with Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak, Kassian made a decision to kick him away using his foot.

Andy Robertson picks a teammate for Premier League player of the year

February 15, 2020

Smart recruitment and leadership has seen Liverpool become one of the dominant teams in global football, while the European and club world champions have not lost a Premier League game since last season. "The Bayern Munich squad is also massive". Liverpool's Champions League win is cited as a major contributing factor in their ongoing financial success past year.

Tokyo Olympics have no 'Plan B' for coronavirus, organizers say

February 15, 2020

The event kicks off on July 24, with Japanese organizers saying that testing and containment measures will be ramped up after the country's first confirmed coronavirus-related death. "I want to again state clearly that cancellation or postponement of the Tokyo Games has not been considered", Tokyo 2020 president Yoshiro Mori said in a press conference Thursday, PA Media reports.

Ferrari in hot water over newly-launched 2020 F1 vehicle

February 15, 2020

Our focus is on the vehicle and its tests. "The entire vehicle, power unit, has been packaged to have a very narrow and slim body shape". "It may look very similar to (the SF90) past year but, believe me, it's completely different and a lot of the concepts are very extreme".

Norwich vs Liverpool preview | Confirmed team news | Expected line-ups | Prediction

February 15, 2020

Mane was forced off with an injury in Liverpool's 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on January 23 while Milner has missed the last seven games in all competitions due to a muscle injury. Liverpool won its last 16 matches in the league. Of the 359 components to have actually been played greater than 10 times in the Premier League, Norwich vs Liverpool has the greatest objectives- per- video game standard (68 objectives in 17 video games, 4- per- video game).

India's middle-order can definitely improve, says Smriti Mandhana

February 15, 2020

Mandhana believes the best way to avoid that happening again is for someone from the top-order carrying their bat. "The middle order could definitely improve", she said. When the Indian top order gets going, there is little to stop them and Australia head coach Matthew Mott believed that India are the most feared batting line-up at the T20 World Cup .

LeBron, Giannis choose teams for NBA All-Star Game

February 15, 2020

The 69 NBA All-Star Game will take place on Sunday, Feb. 16 at the United Center in Chicago, airing live at 8 p.m. ET on TNT and ESPN Radio in the United States. "They're all All-Stars for a reason". With the National Basketball Association exchange deadline now out of the equation, the focus shifts to the All-Star weekend.

PSG’s Neymar doubtful for Dortmund CL trip

February 15, 2020

Jadon is a player that I really like to watch play and he is a great player with plenty of quality. However, it is simply not possible - we must be attentive, and we can not risk the health of any player. Neymar's team-mates Marquinhos, Presnel Kimpembe , Marco Verratti and Idrissa Gueye also were unavailable for the midweek cup victory and are likely sit out Saturday's league match at Amiens.

Liverpool fans tip Van Dijk to win Player of the Year award

February 15, 2020

I believe Van Dijk is the player Liverpool could least afford to lose for a long period - the fact that he hasn't missed a Premier League game in the last two seasons speaks volumes. He won the PFA Player of the Year Award in his debut season with the Reds. The England worldwide has produced 10 assists, a replication of his form last season which helped Liverpool win the Champions League.

Roger Federer will only play Roland Garros on the clay court tour

February 15, 2020

The 38-year-old has reduced in recent years the number of tournaments he plays, in an attempt to prolong his career. He hoped, therefore, longer workout. On this means, will arrive rested to Roland Garros, the place he has only managed to prevail on one event (2009); The Miami Masters 1,000, which will be held from March 25 to April 5, will be the final contest to be performed earlier than going through the Paris occasion.

Josh Norman Reacted With Happiness After Redskins Cut Him From Team (TWEET)

February 15, 2020

The move was widely expected, even though Washington hired Rivera after the season. After producing a career year for Carolina in which he was named a first-team All-Pro, the cornerback was hit with the franchise tag. He caught just 48 passes in 17 games over two seasons, but made almost $17 million to do so. He was asked to play different schemes than in Carolina, where the Panthers deployed a cover-2 zone.

Doc Rivers: Kevin Garnett the 'Greatest Superstar Role Player Ever'

February 15, 2020

Garnett joined Boston in a trade leading up to the 2007-08 season that saw him join forces with Paul Pierce and Ray Allen, a union that ultimately led the Celtics to their NBA-best 17th championship. Like, he was a superstar, but he played his role for the team anyway, somehow. During his six seasons in Boston, KG averaged 15.7 points and 8.3 rebounds per game while earning All Star honors five times .

Mo Salah Olympic involvement up to player and Liverpool, says Egypt coach

February 15, 2020

His country's under-23s will be in Tokyo, Japan for the games scheduled to hold between 22nd July and on 8th August , and are keen to include the Reds star in their squad as teams are able to name three over-age players. "The final list of 18 players will be submitted in June". "But it is the Olympics , and I'm still a sportsperson". Salah has now won the player of the month award twice this season, also winning in August .

Blues' Bouwmeester undergoes successful surgery after cardiac episode

February 14, 2020

Jay is now undergoing a battery of tests to determine the how and why of what happened last night, but things are looking very positive", Armstrong said . Bouwmeester has one goal and eight assists in 56 games played this season for the Western Conference-leading Blues. Blues general manager Doug Armstrong gave an update in Las Vegas on Wednesday before their game Thursday against the Golden Knights.

Eerie eagle: Tiger Woods makes unknowing tribute to Lakers legend Kobe Bryant

February 14, 2020

Woods said he had spent limited time on the practice range due to his commitments as tournament host. His tee shot at 11 hit a tree, and while he managed to give himself a look at birdie on the par-five hole his 10-foot putt didn't drop. "I felt like it was just steady golf, a lot of opportunities and I was able to convert on a good number of the opportunities today". And then No. 8, happened to hit one in there close and had a nice little kick in there for birdie.

Jasprit Bumrah trolls IPL rivals Royal Challengers Bangalore over their latest logo

February 14, 2020

Virat Kohli , who leads Royal Challengers Bangalore, was shocked after the franchise removed their profile picture and posts from various social media accounts. The partnership of title sponsor for RCB includes the "jersey-front" logo placement, which will be prominent on the playing and training jersey, in-stadium integration at home matches, digital and other highly visible media platforms, the franchise announced on Tuesday.

Pochettino not interested in La Liga and wants Premier League return

February 14, 2020

Currently, the 47-year-old man has the relaxed air about him of a man who has spent nearly three months away from the intensity of his chosen profession, completely separating himself from football. According to British tabloid The Sun, Ashton was at the game as a guest of Brentford and not in a professional capacity. His quotes have been interpreted by many as a come-and-get-me plea to Manchester United , whose current manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has come under pressure following the ...

[BREAKING] EPL: Man City to appeal two-season Champions League ban

February 14, 2020

Announcing the ban a UEFA statement declared: "The Adjudicatory Chamber has imposed disciplinary measures on Manchester City Football Club directing that it shall be excluded from participation in UEFA club competitions in the next two seasons (ie.

EPL: Tammy Abraham speaks on Lampard trying to sign Cavani

February 14, 2020

Tammy Abraham has now admitted it would have been nice if Cavani had come. "I like the pressure", he added. Chelsea is now placed on the fourth spot on the Premier League table with 41 points. The 22-year-old Chelsea academy product has scored 13 goals for the club in the Premier League so far this season. I would like to push on. They have three consecutive home matches at Stamford Bridge coming up next with league games against United and Tottenham, as well as the first leg of ...

Flood warnings in Carlow & Kilkenny as Storm Dennis arrives

February 14, 2020

Take care out there. Attractions have been watching the forecasts with fears the inclement weather could force them to shut. Forestry England officials hope the forest will be able to reopen on Sunday once safety checks have been carried out.

Stafford's wife blasts Lions, hints at move to Chargers

February 14, 2020

Late Wednesday night WDIV-TV in Detroit reported that the Lions have had trade talks involving Stafford for the past couple of weeks. Aside from Quinn's rejection of the speculation, the financial implications of trading Stafford make any deal nearly impossible.

Ighalo to Kick Off Man Utd Loan Spell Against Chelsea On Monday

February 14, 2020

The board of directors and the executive vice president of United , Woodward, have received criticism from supporters with the side of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer now eighth in the Premier League after fighting inconsistencies throughout the campaign.

South Africa delay Pakistan tour to manage players' workload

February 14, 2020

South Africa were slated to tour Pakistan in late March for a three-match T20 series in Rawalpindi. In the press release, PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan said: "While we were keenly looking forward to hosting South Africa next month, we respect CSA's reason for not sending their side".

WTA roundup: Bencic reaches St. Petersburg quarterfinals

February 14, 2020

She chose to miss the tiebreaker of the Fed Cup of Great Britain against Slovakia, instead of taking a wild card in the WTA tournament in Russian Federation, where she received a first-round goodbye as a fourth seed. There was an upset on Wednesday as fourth seed Konta was dumped out by French qualifier Oceane Dodin , who triumphed 6-3 6-4. On Monday, she marked her return to tennis with a doubles win.

McDavid out 2-3 weeks with quad injury: Oilers

February 14, 2020

No sale. "I'm trying to build a program", said Holland. "We're hoping less. It's not long-term". The upcoming schedule also doesn't do the Oilers any favours, as they play three games in four nights beginning on Thursday following a cross-continent flight, with games in Tampa Bay, Florida, and Carolina.

Devin Booker named NBA All-Star replacement

February 14, 2020

Lillard suffered a groin injury late in the Blazers' loss to the Grizzlies in Memphis Wednesday night that will cause him to miss the annual exhibition game Sunday as well as Saturday's Three-Point Contest. The wealth of talent in the Western Conference could make it just as hard for Ja Morant to earn his first All Star selection, but we all expect that day to come sooner than later.

Blue Jays say they're aware of Reese McGuire's recent arrest

February 14, 2020

McGuire has been charged with Exposure of Sexual Organs, which is a first-degree misdemeanour in the state of Florida, per CP24. The Blue Jays released a statement Wednesday saying that they're aware of McGuire's arrest. McGuire appeared in 44 games during his first two seasons in Major League Baseball, all with Toronto. McGuire, a 24-year-old Seattle native, has primarily served as a backup catcher over parts of two seasons with the Blue Jays.

Dodgers Will Not Receive An Apology From the Astros

February 14, 2020

Choo had some pointed words for them Thursday , as they apologized for the cheating while clinging to the belief that it didn't help them win the franchise's first world title. "The commissioner addressed that in the report and I'm confident it's accurate", Crane said. They did not take questions until regular media availability.

Storm Dennis warning upgraded to amber

February 14, 2020

Keith Ashcroft, the EA's area director for Cumbria and Lancashire, said: "We knew there was a storm, which we were expecting to be incredibly windy, but not that wet". He said: "The winds will be a touch down on what we saw with Ciara but the focus is on a bit more rain with Storm Dennis due to the persistence of the rain".

Toyota Supra's Entry-Level Four-Cylinder Detailed at Daytona 500

February 14, 2020

Hooked to the same eight-speed auto as the six-cylinder model, the Supra 2 .0 is projected to do 0-60 miles per hour (0-96 km/h) in 5.0 seconds and reach an electronically limited top track speed of 155 miles per hour (250 km/h). The Driver's Assist package, an option on the 3.0, is not available on the 2.0, though at least 2.0 drivers can enjoy the same snappy eight-speed automatic transmission (with manual mode and paddle shifters) as buyers of the six-cylinder Supra .

Hamilton sees young rivals' talk as sign of weakness

February 14, 2020

With regulations unchanged for this year, teams have followed a mostly evolutive approach to the design of their 2020 contenders. That is the most impressive thing. "I find it amusing as I'll do my talking on the track", he said when asked about the chatter. "Often I tend to see that (talk) as a sign of weakness".

Salah to have final say on Olympic involvement

February 14, 2020

The question that remains, then, is whether or not the Reds are compelled to release the 27-year-old for worldwide duty, and what would happen should the situation unravel into a club-versus-country row. Gharib revealed that he had not yet spoken to the player nor Liverpool about the decision, but remained hopeful Salah would agree to take part in the competition as one of the side's three overage players.

Manny Pacquiao signs with Conor McGregor's manager - a hint of possible fight?

February 14, 2020

The Irishman was one of the first personalities to recognize Pacquiao's new contract after tweeting , "Welcome to the team Emmanuel". Although Pacquiao is now under the Paradigm banner, his personal team is supposed to stay generally in tact.

Paul Pogba hopes for summer exit but Manchester United want €100m

February 14, 2020

The longer negotiations over a new deal goes on the more the talented Frenchman's value plummets and Solskjaer's side probably panic. Raiola, who in December said the France worldwide would not leave the club, has now hinted that Pogba could make a move back to Italy.

Pacers 118, Bucks 111

February 14, 2020

The Bucks enter Wednesday's game against the Pacers with 2 players listed on their injury report as Giannis Antetokounmpo and George Hill are day to day. The difference this time: IN steadied itself when the Bucks got within 82-71 at the end of the third quarter and opened the fourth with six straight points before Brogdon became the closer.

Louisville vs. Georgia Tech Condensed Game | ACC Basketballl Highlights (2019-20)

February 14, 2020

He missed all four of his 3-point attempts, finishing with a desperation airball that was the ideal capper to his bad night. The Yellow Jackets are not very good on the offensive end and has not fared very well for the most part in games against the best teams on their schedule.

Thunder enters All-Star break with wild win in New Orleans

February 14, 2020

JJ Redick scored 24, Lonzo Ball had 16 points and Jrue Holiday totaled 14 points and 11 assists. Steven Adams celebrates his stunning half-court shot against the Pelicans. The Pelicans blew the doors open by outscoring the Trail Blazers 41-21 in the third quarter and led by as many as 26 in the fourth en route to the win.

Jennifer Hudson to honor Kobe Bryant with All-Star Game performance

February 14, 2020

Besides the mentioned tributes, the Los Angeles Lakers veteran (along with his daughter Gianna, who also perished in the crash) will be honored when the All-Star Game participants wear custom-made jerseys and memorial patches. The reigning NBA Most Valuable Player will be joined by Dallas point guard Luka Doncic (Slovenia), Philadelphia centre Joel Embiid (Cameroon) and Toronto power forward Pascal Siakam (Cameroon) as the record four global players who were voted to start the game.

Blue Jackets' Jones undergoes surgery, out 8-10 weeks

February 14, 2020

Philadelphia is in the queue with 69 points in one game less and Carolina is just one step away from the Flyers with 67 points in 55 games. He finished the game with 23 minutes and 35 seconds of time on ice, including almost 10 minutes in the third period of the 2-1 loss, scoring the team's only goal in the second period.

Every single photo we took of Spike Lee's Kobe Bryant tribute suit

February 14, 2020

During the "In Memoriam" tribute, other notable actors, artists and contributors to the world of cinema who died in the past year were remembered. Later in the show, Matthew A. A known New York Knicks fan and a native of the south, Lee paying homage to Kobe shows us just how much the future Hall of Famer meant to pretty much every basketball fan.

Damian Lillard to miss All-Star weekend, hopes Devin Booker gets his spot

February 14, 2020

He said he would still attend the game and be part of the weekend but won't be able to play. "Hopefully somebody who should've been there that didn't make it [will take my place], but unfortunately I had to be the fall guy". He's been on a tear during the last month, averaging 38.4 points and 9.4 assists while hitting 5.5 3-pointers per game. "I mean when it happened, I just felt it", Lillard told reporters post-game .

Red Bull’s RB16 breaks cover ahead of shakedown

February 14, 2020

The new model includes a unique nose with double grooving as well as the same navy and red colours that have characterised the team. With the RB16 already showing "a lot of promise on the sim" according to Verstappen's team mate Alex Albon , who was at Silverstone yesterday to watch Verstappen shake down the vehicle during a filming day, the other piece of the puzzle Red Bull need to be firing on all cylinders is their Honda power units.

Bill Belichick yet to reach out to Tom Brady

February 14, 2020

If Brady plans on still throwing to Edelman again in the National Football League, it'd take some serious gymnastics for it to happen outside of New England. It's not clear if he will return to New England next season. The Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers are two teams reportedly interested in Brady if he hits the market.

Caught on camera: Man being placed under arrest body slams OH officer

February 14, 2020

Harris was ultimately booked on a felony charge of assault, in addition to misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and obstructing officials business. Harris pushes the policeman off of him but keeps his hands up and proceeds to walk toward his vehicle. Video shows a man identified as Harris lifting an officer and slamming him to the pavement in a parking lot.

NBA Lakers, Warriors join Knicks at $4bn value

February 13, 2020

The Knicks, who appear destined to suffer a seventh consecutive losing season in the 2019-20 campaign, were rated the NBA's most valuable franchise for a fifth consecutive year at $4.6 billion, a 15% hike in value from a year earlier. As recently as 2011, there was no National Basketball Association team valued at $1 billion. Only five teams were listed with a value less than $1.5 billion: Detroit ($1.45 billion), Orlando ($1.43 billion), Minnesota ($1.375 billion), New Orleans ...

Scouting Jason Zucker: A flawless fit for Penguins Puck Pursuit game?

February 13, 2020

Despite the risk of taking on a $5.5 million cap hit for another three seasons, and it's a big risk, what has drawn Zucker to the Penguins is how he can impact a game away from the puck if he's not producing offensively. Rutherford told The Athletic that the draft pick in the deal is protected in case the Penguins miss the playoffs this season. The Penguins are now in second place in the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference.

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