The only thing Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco wants for Christmas from his O-line is zero sacks when Baltimore meets the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. To ensure his protection, he joked, he dropped thousands of dollars on flashy virtual reality gaming systems for his nine offensive lineman.
Day: December 24, 2016
Dempsey: All-Star voting change isn’t all about stripping fans power
… s basketball teams. A University of Colorado-Boulder alumnus, Dempsey covers the Nuggets and also chips in on college sports.
Arizona Coyotes’ Captain Shane Doan Scores 400th Career Goal
On the night he played his 1500th game with the Arizona Coyotes, Shane Doan also scored his 400th career goal. On the night when hockey in the desert came full circle with Auston Matthews ‘ first professional game on Gila River Arena ice, the captain achieved a few milestones of his own.
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BYU Basketball should make TJ Haws their starting point guard
The strength of the BYU Cougars basketball team lies in their frontline of Yoeli Childs and Eric Mika. This duo has played the most reliably and consistently.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is working through Christmas for the first time
Pep Guardiola and Manchester City have trained for their Boxing Day trip to Hull as if Christmas does not exist. The City manager may have joked that he is too excited to sleep as he prepares for his first taste of a festive Premier League fixture programme, but training has not deviated much from its usual routine.
UCI president Brian Cookson has defended the governing body’s approach to TUEs
Cycling chief Brian Cookson insists the sport’s process for assessing therapeutic use exemptions is of “a higher standard than required by international norms”. In a press release, the UCI president described 2016 as “a year of real progress” in the ongoing battle to combat doping issues and technological fraud, with the controversial use of TUEs at the top of the agenda.
Greg Olsen becomes first TE to record 3 consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons
Three-time Pro Bowl selection Greg Olsen on Saturday became the first tight end in NFL history to record three consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons. Olsen set the record on a 17-yard catch from Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton in the second quarter of an NFC South game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Frank Lampard, right, hopes to be reunited with John Terry, left, at Chelsea
Frank Lampard says he would love to return to Chelsea as a player, although the former England midfielder plans to spend plenty of time at Stamford Bridge even if he is not offered a deal. The Blues’ all-time leading goalscorer is considering his options after his contract expired with MLS side New York City.
Wild demote duo to Iowa
Cannone, 30, was recalled on Monday and skated in three games with Minnesota. He registered two shots and won 5 of 7 faceoffs in 9:11 of ice time in his NHL debut against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday.
This Week in Knicks Social Media: Live life, live
Happy holidays! It’s Christmas Eve and it’s sleeting out and things are kind of hectic, but take a minute, pull up a chair, have a hot drink – we have a few important items of business to take care of. First, earlier this week the entire basketball world paused when news came out that the great Craig Sager had died of leukemia.
Tampa Bay RB Martin sits in coach’s decision vs. New Orleans
Tampa Bay RB Martin sits in coach’s decision vs. New Orleans The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will try to keep their playoff hopes alive without running back Doug Martin Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2irdceL The Buccaneers deactivated Martin on Sunday against New Orleans in what team officials called a coach’s decision. Martin had not been on the Buccaneers’ injury report as Tampa Bay needed a win along with lots of help to remain alive for a wild-card berth.
The Latest: Browns’ Joe Haden has neck injury
The Green Bay Packers got a brief scare in the third quarter after quarterback Aaron Rodgers stayed down on the ground for a couple minutes after a sack The Latest: Rodgers takes big hit; Mariota carted off field The Green Bay Packers got a brief scare in the third quarter after quarterback Aaron Rodgers stayed down on the ground for a couple minutes after a sack Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ir7Dx0 Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers is sacked by Minnesota Vikings’ Danielle Hunter and Captain Munnerlyn during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Green Bay, Wis. Rodgers was hurt on the play.
Titans’ Marcus Mariota carted off with air cast on ankle
… against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-268678 ORIG FILE ID: 20161224_ads_an4_055.JPG Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) is tackled by Miami …
Lillard x-ray negative on ankle, day-to-day
Portland guard Damian Lillard underwent X-Ray on left ankle and results negative, league sources tell ESPN. Day-to-day with ankle sprain.
Anniston girls’ basketball team brings voices, hugs on annual caroling visit to senior citizens
Anniston High School girls basketball coach Eddie Bullock videos his team as they tour Wesley Apartments on Noble St. singing Christmas carols to residents in Anniston on Christmas Eve. With each new floor, the Anniston High girls’ basketball team’s annual Christmas caroling visit to Wesley Apartments grew closer to an annual highlight.
Jimbo’s Mailbag – Going Caroling with the Jazz
Some questions demand answers. Others demand Jimbo. Jimbo’s Mailbag is our regular dose of levity here at Salt City Hoops.
In 1954, they wrote in their Grade 4 teacher’s notebook: What I want to be when I grow up
“I’m really touched,” said Ken Simmons, beginning to tear up when he reflects on the get togethers he has with his former grade 4 students. In 1954, in his first year of teaching, Ken Simmons had his students at Major Ballachey School in Brantford, Ont.
Dolphins safety Isa Abdul-Quddus suffers neck injury against Bills
Buffalo Bills running back Mike Gillislee is tackled by Miami Dolphins’ Isa Abdul-Quddus during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Miami Dolphins safety Isa Abdul-Quddus suffered a neck injury that kept him from playing in the final quarter of Saturday’s game against the Buffalo Bills . The play occurred when Abdul-Quddus, the Dolphins’ starting free safety, collided with teammate Xavien Howard on a 18-yard pass that Buffalo tight end Charles Clay scored on after shedding Abdul-Quddus’ tackle, closing the Bills’ deficit to 28-21 with one minute left in the third quarter.
Fans’ spelling woes continue in ‘Cleveveland’
Picking on Cleveland Browns fans for their spelling seems like, oh, taking Tiny Tim’s cane or stepping on Charlie Brown’s Christmas tree … enough is enough, you know? Still, CBS cameras caught a Browns fan trying to rally the team via a sign that read “Cleveveland.” You know what? Let’s be charitable and say it was some kind of play on “Christmas Eve.”
Ratts third Panther honored as Hanover perfect in HCAC
Hanover College player Logan Ratts, a freshman from Martinsville, has been named Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference player of the week for men’s basketball. He made 11-of-14 shots from the field while scoring a career-high 26 points in Hanover’s 88-86 win over Anderson University last Saturday.
Los Angeles Rams vs. the San Francisco 49ers: Live blog and chat
The Los Angeles Rams played the Buffalo Bills in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles, CA. October 19 2016. Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG
Justin Houston reportedly out for Sunday
The Kansas City Chiefs will reportedly be without All-Pro outside linebacker Justin Houston on Sunday for their Christmas night game against the Denver Broncos. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Kansas City will have to deal with yet another injury.
Alex Smith QBing Style: The Wave of the Future?
Andy Reid is considered by some to be a genius as a head coach. Those who might disagree would likely focus on his poor clock-management skills, conservative approach at times that seems to lead to some losses, and lack of ultimate post-season success.
30 years later, a Hoosiersa still has major impact in Milan
… ‘This is going to be the most boring story of all time.'” Pizzo did much better than that, creating one of the best sports flicks ever by combining pieces from Milan’s improbable tale with some of his own high school experiences. Star player Bobby …
NFL Week 16 Betting Picks: Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks
Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks Saturday, December 24, 2016, 4:25 pm Eastern, TV: Fox, NFL Sunday Ticket CenturyLink Field – Seattle, Washington Opening Line: Seattle -7 Current Line: Seattle -8 Opening Total: 44 Current Total: 43 Opening Money Line: Seahawks -380 / Cardinals +290 Current Money Line: Seahawks -360 / Cardinals +280 The 9-4-1 Seattle Seahawks have already clinched the NFC West title and are a half game up on the 9-5 Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions for the #2 seed in the NFC. The half game is the result of a bizarre 6-6 tie at the Arizona Cardinals earlier this season.
Frank Lampard keen to return to Chelsea as a player
Frank Lampard says he would love to return to Chelsea as a player, although the former England midfielder plans to spend plenty of time at Stamford Bridge even if he is not offered a deal. Frank Lampard says he would love to return to Chelsea as a player, although the former England midfielder plans to spend plenty of time at Stamford Bridge even if he is not offered a deal.
Sapakoff: Might not be much longer before Clemson loses Tony Elliott and Jeff Scott
Yes, it’s the Medal of Honor Bowl at Charleston’s Johnson Hagood Stadium, Virginia vs. Kentucky. What a clash, what a coincidence: former Clemson offensive coordinators, ex-Tiger teammates and best buddies capping their first season as head coaches by facing each other.
Byu Ad Tom Holmoe: ‘San Diego State is the one game that we really want’
Tom Holmoe, coach of the Brigham Young Cougars football team sat down on Wednesday morning in sunny San Diego with the Mighty 1090’s Dan Sileo while in town for for the Poinsettia Bowl . During their radio discussion many talk points arose, including Holmoe’s take on why BYU went independent in 2011; how high hopes to join a Power Five conference are progressing- or not, and sentiments around rekindling a long-time rivalry with SDSU.
Valencia president says sorry to fans for disappointing 2016
Layhoon Chan, who runs the Spanish top-tier side for Singaporean owner Peter Lim, says it “has been a difficult year and I want to ask forgiveness from all of Valencia’s fans for the poor season.” Valencia has won only three matches in 15 rounds of the Spanish league, leaving it just above the relegation zone near the midpoint of the campaign.
Christmas Eve NFL preview: (almost) everybody plays on Saturday
Donald Trump has won the presidency after narrowly carrying a few states to put him above 270 electoral votes.But according… Senate Republicans refused to give President Obama’s pick to replace Supreme Court Justice Scalia even the courtesy of a… Because Christmas falls on Sunday this year, there are only two games that day, with the rest of the Sunday games shifted to Erev Christmas . The four teams playing on Sunday must have drawn the short candy cane.
ASU Basketball: Reports: Cunliffe visiting Seattle, Kansas
… take visits to Georgetown on Dec. 30, No. 3 Kansas on Jan. 2, and Seattle on Dec. 5, based on reports from FanRag Sports’ Jon Rothstein and ESPN’s Jeff Goodman. The former ESPN 100 recruit asked for his release from ASU on Dec. 12 . One reason …
Denver Broncos: My Christmas Wish List for 2016-17
With Christmas Day on Sunday, I provide my wish list for what I would like to see for the Denver Broncos for the remainder of this season and beyond. Happy Holidays Broncos Country.
The Boston Red Sox were right to avoid signing Edwin Encarnacion
After a season full of speculation and on-going rumors in the offseason the Edwin Encarnacion to the Boston Red Sox narrative was put to bed on Thursday after the Indians locked up the slugger. Encarnacion signed for a guaranteed $60 million over three years with a $25 million option and $5 million buyout.
Over/Under: 2017 Boston Red Sox ZiPS Projections
Following the Buchholz to Philadelphia trade, the 2017 Red Sox roster looks to be set barring any unforeseen moves by Dave Dombrowski and the front office. With that in mind, I thought it best to get an early start on projections season and take a look at how Dan Szymborski views the team .
Chargers at Browns: Preview, Predictions, Odds
Many teams are in a must-win situation in Week 16 in regards to the NFL Playoffs. Contrarily, the Cleveland Browns find themselves in a proverbial must-win matchup because it might be their best remaining chance to get a victory on the 2016 season.
Liverpool Team News: Injuries, suspensions and line-up vs Stoke
Liverpool have never lost to Stoke at Anfield in the top-flight and will want to continue that trend on Tuesday to stay within striking distance of Chelsea. The Reds have suffered defeat just once in the last 19 games across all competitions, with Mark Hughes admitting his side face a daunting task.
Gabbiadini set for Napoli exit as Pavoletti nears move
Aurelio De Laurentiis says the reported Everton and Stoke target doesn’t fit in with how coach Maurizio Sarri wants to play Manolo Gabbiadini looks set to leave Napoli in the transfer window after president Aurelio De Laurentiis claimed he does not suit the team’s system. The 25-year-old came off the bench to score a last-minute penalty and rescue a 3-3 draw against Fiorentina but has otherwise struggled to convince under Maurizio Sarri this season.
Cowboys News: NFL GMs Would Pick Ezekiel Elliott For NFL MVP
… potentially produce a rare rookie winner. Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott was the MVP pick in a USA TODAY Sports poll this week of high-ranking executives representing 12 NFL teams, who discussed their votes with USA TODAY Sports on …
Sport24.co.za | Federer: I’m still capable of winning grand slams
Roger Federer has insisted that there is no reason why he cannot add to his tally of 17 grand slam titles next year. This year, Federer only featured in two grand slams the Australian Open and Wimbledon and showed that he was capable of competing with the best as he reached the semi-final in both events.