Day: December 29, 2016

Dolphins’ Matt Moore at ease in starting gig vs Patriots

Quarterback Matt Moore hadn’t started a game since 2012 when he was elevated to the top spot on the Miami Dolphins’ depth chart following an injury to Ryan Tannehill in Week 14. Moore always understood he was one injury away from overseeing an offense again. So, when he finally was called, he was prepared to step in and step it up.

Patriots: Cyrus Jones hoping he gets another shot

Cyrus Jones remains confident in his abilities as a kick returner, even if the decisions of the coaching staff indicate that their confidence is not necessarily mutual. A chance to return kicks or punts on Sunday at Miami, to Jones, would just be a chance to break a season-defining play.

Steelersa Brown asks Jetsa Marshall to pay up on car bet

Antonio Brown is in the driver’s seat in his car bet with Brandon Marshall, so he’s looking for the Jets receiver to turn over the keys. Marshall felt so confident during the summer that he was going to have a big season, he issued a friendly challenge to the Pittsburgh Steelers receiver on Twitter: If he had more yards receiving, Brown would give him his Rolls-Royce.

Serena wins at love again; says a yesa to engagement in poem

The tennis great announced her engagement to Alexis Ohanian on Thursday, posting a poem on Reddit that she accepted the proposal of the social news website’s co-founder. “I came home/A little late/Someone had a bag packed for me/And a carriage awaited/Destination: Rome/To escort me to my very own “charming”/Back to where our stars first collided/And now it was full circle/At the same table we first met by chance/This time he made it not by chance/But by choice/Down on one knee/He said 4 words/And I said yes.”

2016, a strip search

The Mongolian wrestling coaches, with honey-comb guts and teddy bear chests, stripped to their briefs to protest the referee’s decision. It was surprising, shocking, heartbreaking and amusing a an undefineable mixed emotion that visited most minds throughout the year.

Yuma eyes budget cuts for next fiscal year

With the state’s passage of Proposition 206 to raise the minimum wage, the city of Yuma is facing some immediate cuts in its parks and recreation department, and discussed possible cuts for the police and fire departments at a recent council meeting. The minimum wage increase, which is $10 an hour through 2017, will affect 250 part-time employees at parks and recreation, according to the department’s director Debbie Wendt.

Barrie McKay says Ibrox factor is key for Rangers in derby

The gap at the top of the Premiership may already be insurmountable for Rangers but Barrie McKay insists they can at least turn the tables on Celtic for 90 minutes tomorrow. The winger believes he and his team-mates have let themselves down in the two previous Old Firm meetings this season, having lost 5-1 at Celtic Park in the opening league game between the sides and then 1-0 in the Betfred Cup semi-final at Hampden.

Kiernan did not commit an assault – Warburton

Rangers manager Mark Warburton has insisted his defender Rob Kiernan has no case to answer ahead of a potential Scottish FA misconduct charge next week. St Johnstone captain Steven Anderson accused Kiernan of punching him in the ribs during Wednesday night’s 1-1 draw at McDiarmid Park.

Two days after Rex Ryan was fired, Bills seemingly face uncertainty over QB Tyrod Taylor’s future

In addition to deciding which coach presents the best chance to snap the Bills’ 17 straight seasons of playoff-less football in January, the organization’s offseason checklist appears to include whether or not quarterback Tyrod Taylor will be in the fold beyond this season. Taylor, seemingly a Rex Ryan favorite, could be facing a uncertain future in Buffalo just months after agreeing to a five-year contract extension.

Andy Murray is a five-time runner up at the Australian Open

World number one Andy Murray returns to the court in Abu Dhabi on Friday hoping a change of preparations can help deliver an elusive Australian Open title next month. The Scot ended the 2016 tour at the top of the ATP Rankings after claiming both the Wimbledon and Olympic crowns, and defeating previous top seed Novak Djokovic to win the year-ending ATP World Tour Finals in London.

Starbucks, In-N-Out and Chick-fil-a revealed as top three most popular for a First Date

Mid-air meltdown: Citibank VP and his girlfriend attack cheering passengers as they’re arrested after fighting flight crew who ‘tried to stop her using the bathroom’, forcing the plane to turn around Assassin who gunned down the Putin’s ambassador to Turkey had a ‘sexual relationship with a Russian woman who was planted by Western secret services’ Are you REALLY in love? Expert shares the ten definitive signs that show you are The 20 most expensive cities in the world to live in revealed: Hamilton in Bermuda tops the rankings with San Francisco and New York close behind ‘America has elected a con artist as president’: George Soros slams ‘would-be dictator’ Donald Trump and his ‘cabinet of incompetent extremists’ The heartbreaking ordeal of starving dog Chi Chi who was chained up, abandoned and ate her own puppies before she was rescued Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz gives … (more)

Cowboys Unlikely To Play Romo in Season Finale

The Dallas Cowboys could rest many of their starters in Week 17 after clinching home field advantage throughout the playoffs, but are unlikely to play backup quarterback Tony Romo. Team owner Jerry Jones declared after Dallas’ 42-21 win over the Detroit Lions on Monday night that he does not want Romo to take a snap this Sunday.

What if ?????

This summer, the Islanders lost two key players to free agency, and there were many reports that a trade could have been made for an elite winger, as well. Using Franchise Hockey Manager 3, let’s see what might have happened if I had replaced Garth Snow and these deals actually happened: These moves left the Isles with only 5 defensemen on the 23 man roster, so I made the following moves: I then had the CPU assistant GM set the organization up using the CPU’s values.

Miami’s Ten Biggest Food Stories of 2016

As 2016 draws to a close, New Times is looking back at the year’s stories with the most impact. The past year saw a lot of good and bad in our local food scene – from a beloved Brooklyn restaurant opening in South Florida to the Zika scare that threatened a large part of our entire dining scene.

New York Knicks Continue Road Woes

… limited fouling a flagrant two foul during an alteraction with Thabo Seefolosha (left). Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Dennis Schroder, who finished with 27 points, made two free throws to put the Hawks up 100-97. After a Knicks timeout, …

5 of the most epic data breaches of 2016

SSNs of hundreds of thousands of U.S. taxpayers. Tax-time thieves were back at it again in 2016, using personally identifiable data stolen elsewhere to electronically file fraudulent tax returns, according to Fortune’s Jonathan Chew .

What is the Oklahoma City Thunder’s next move going to be?

Oct 28, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti is seen on the floor prior to action against the Phoenix Suns at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports To say the OKC Thunder have been in a transition period ever since Kevin Durant decided to join the Warriors is an under statement.

Former BYU coach LaVell Edwards dies at the age of 86

LaVell Edwards, who coached Brigham Young for 29 seasons and led the Cougars to a national title in 1984, died Thursday at the age of 86. Former BYU coach LaVell Edwards dies at the age of 86 LaVell Edwards, who coached Brigham Young for 29 seasons and led the Cougars to a national title in 1984, died Thursday at the age of 86. Check out this story on greenfield-westallisnow.com: http://usat.ly/2hwYPrJ LaVell Edwards, who coached Brigham Young for 29 seasons and led the Cougars to a national title in 1984, died Thursday at the age of 86, the school announced.

Hall of Fame case: Is Curt Schilling now his own worst enemy?

Hall of Fame case: Is Curt Schilling now his own worst enemy? The 216-game winner’s cause should be growing, but his caustic remarks stifle support. Check out this story on greenfield-westallisnow.com: http://usat.ly/2hwaWW8 USA TODAY Sports is examining the most intriguing cases on baseball’s 2017 Hall of Fame ballot ahead of the Jan. 18 election results .

Real Madrid lose Vazquez, Kovacic to injury

Real Madrid will be without midfielders Lucas Vazquez and Mateo Kovacic when the team returns to action in 2017 after picking up injuries in their successful Club World Cup campaign. Vazquez suffered a right leg injury in the 4-2 final win over Kashima Antlers in Japan and will be sidelined for up to four weeks, according to Spanish sports daily As.

Steve: A fitting Saints finale against arch-rival Falcons

Sunday, January 1st, 3:25pm on 870AM / 105.3FM Georgia Dome Atlanta, GA Saints +7 Under / Over: 56 This Saints season will conclude the same as the previous two; minus a spot in the playoffs. 2016 however does feel a little different since the defense has gotten better, as well as there being a stronger commitment to running the football.