SWANSEA, Wales – Swansea has hired Paul Clement as its third manager of the season as the club tries to stay in the English Premier League. The 44-year-old Clement follows Francesco Guidolin and Bob Bradley in the Swansea dugout after leaving his role as assistant coach at Bayern Munich.
Day: January 3, 2017
Chelsea fans on trial over Paris train racist incident
Four Chelsea fans charged with racist violence went on trial Tuesday in Paris, almost two years after they allegedly blocked a black man from boarding a Paris metro train. Video showed Souleymane Sylla being pushed off the train by Chelsea supporters, who were singing “we’re racist, we’re racist and that’s the way we like it.”
Canada’s Dillon Brooks named NCAA men’s basketball player of the week
Canada’s Dillon Brooks earned NCAA basketball player of the week honours after leading the Oregon Ducks to back-to-back victories over UCLA and USC. Brooks averaged 25.5 points a game on 60 per cent shooting, 6.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists as Oregon topped previously unbeaten UCLA and USC.
Nadal continues comeback with a first win in Brisbane
Rafael Nadal was in need of some sleep, so he didn’t waste much time against Alexandr Dolgopolov on Tuesday. The 14-time major champion, playing his opening match at the Brisbane International a day after arriving in Australia following a win in an exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi, beat the Ukrainian 6-3, 6-3 after getting on court at almost 10:30 p.m. local time.
Gabriel: Should The Bears Attempt To Trade For Jimmy Garoppolo?
… best Chicago has to offer. 670 The Score is part of CBS Radio, a division of CBS Corp. Click here for all your local sports stories Send […] (CBS) Last week there were various national media reports that the New England Patriots may consider …
Minnesota Hockey: Gophers Sweep Big Ten Three Stars
The Gopher Hockey team swept all three Big Ten Stars of the Week awards after winning the Mariucci Classic last weekend. Goalie Eric Schierhorn was named the #1 star, captain Justin Kloos was named the #2 star, and sophomore Brent Gates, Jr. was named the #3 star of the week.
West Ham’s Sofiane Feghouli, left, was sent off for a challenge on Phil Jones
West Ham have told the Football Association they will appeal against the red card shown to Sofiane Feghouli during Monday’s defeat to Manchester United. Feghouli was sent off after 15 minutes by referee Mike Dean for a tackle on United defender Phil Jones as the Hammers lost 2-0 at the London Stadium.
Sadio Mane, second from right, was both hero and villain for Liverpool at Sunderland
Sadio Mane has backed his Liverpool team-mates to maintain the pace in the Premier League title race while he is away on African Nations Cup duty. Mane headed off to join up with the Senegal squad after Monday’s 2-2 draw with Sunderland with mixed feelings after looking to have snatched victory at the Stadium of Light before handing the Black Cats a point by conceding a late penalty.
Sparta beats Newton in holiday hoops
Sparta High School defeated Newton High School in boys varsity basketball on Saturday, December 31. The final score was 40-34. The contest was part of the last day of the Roxbury Holiday Classic which featured several high school teams.
Manchester United’s Morgan Schneiderlin is exactly the class of player West Brom must sign
West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis wants to add another midfielder to the ranks and his preferred option is Morgan Schneiderlin. Along with the signing of ex-Tottenham man and Belgian international Nacer Chadli, it shows that West Brom under the guidance of Pulis are going in the right direction.
Aston Villa transfer rumour: Liverpool knock back interest in Kevin Stewart
The Liverpool Echo claim the Reds have rejected moves from Villa, as well as West Bromwich Albion, Swansea City, Brighton and Newcastle for the in-demand 23-year-old. Liverpool have no intention of selling the former Tottenham trainee during the January window and he is expected to remain at Anfield.
Reports: Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones arrested, accused of head-butting…
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones has been arrested on multiple charges, including assault and harassment with a bodily fluid, according to multiple local reports. According to WLWT , Jones was arrested early Tuesday morning at a Hyatt Regency Hotel in Cincinnati and is accused of pushing a security guard and poking him in the eye.
Joe Mixon’s actions a sour note on an otherwise sweet night for Oklahoma Sooners
Joe Mixon celebrates this TD, 2nd quarter, to make the score 13-7 during the 83rd annual Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Monday, January 2, 2017. and his teammates celebrate his interception in the 4th quarter as they put the final nails in the Auburn coffin during the 83rd annual Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Monday, January 2, 2017.
YMCA offering new programs for 2017
… better and swim daily. Many of our Y members make our ‘100 Mile Swim Club’ their new year’s resolution,” aquatics and sports director Lisa Redwine said. “They swim laps in our heated indoor pool, we keep a record of their progress and we celebrate …
Cavs coach says Kevin Love has lost 10 pounds after getting…
Cavs coach Tyronn Lue said Love was going through a bout of food poisoning after leaving midway through the fourth quarter in the Cavaliers’ 90-86 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. Love played 24 minutes Monday night before exiting the game, scoring 12 points and pulling in 11 rebounds, albeit on 5-of-19 shooting.
Lack’s concussion problems continue in Carolina
Carolina backup Eddie Lack , who returned from a concussion two weeks ago, has been diagnosed – or, re-diagnosed – with another concussion, the ‘Canes announced on Tuesday. Lack’s season has largely been derailed by concussions and post-concussion symptoms.
‘Hawks assign Motte to AHL, which may signal return of Hossa
In what may be a sign that Marian Hossa is ready to play again, the Chicago Blackhawks have assigned forward Tyler Motte to the AHL. Motte hadn’t been playing much prior to today’s demotion.
All four Wild prospects showing well at the World Juniors
The Minnesota Wild have only made 11 draft picks in the last two years, but it sure seems like they made some good ones based on what’s happening at the World Juniors. American forwards Jordan Greenway and Luke Kunin have also shown well.
Ohio 50 mins ago 10:38 a.m.VIDEO | Fight between adults breaks out at …
A large fight involving fans from both teams broke out at Lexington High School on Friday after a game against Wooster High School. News Journal sports reporter Connor Casey, who was covering the event, said the fight began around 9 p.m. as fans were leaving the gymnasium shortly after Lexington lost the game.
Shiffrin misses WCup slalom record; Velez Zuzulova wins race
Veronika Velez Zuzulova of Slovakia won a women’s World Cup slalom on Tuesday after Mikaela Shiffrin failed to finish her opening run, ending the American’s seven-race winning streak in the discipline. Velez Zuzulova held on to her first-run lead and beat Petra Vlhova by 0.24 seconds for a Slovak 1-2 finish.
Knicks Morning News
Jeff Hornacek’s challenge for all-out effort fell on deaf ears as the Knicks let the Orlando Magic get anything it wanted Monday night. [NY Newsday] Carmelo Anthony’s shooting woes continue in Knicks’ loss to Magic The ball isn’t dropping for Carmelo Anthony.
Warner creates history in Test against Pakistan, but fails to beat…
David Warner of Australia looks dejected after being dismissed by Wahab Riaz of Pakistan during day one of the Third Test match between Australia and Pakistan at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 3, 2017 in Sydney, Australia Australia’s David Warner entered an elite club on Tuesday when he smashed a belligerent 95-ball 113 against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground to set up yet another Test for his country. The left-handed opener joined compatriots Victor Trumper, Charles Macartney and Don Bradman, as well as Pakistan’s Majid Khan, as the only men to have scored a century inside the opening session of a Test.
Sir Bradley Wiggins looking forward to challenge of The Jump
Retired cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins is set to turn his attention to winter sports as he takes part in celebrity skiing competition The Jump. The eight-time Olympic medallist will follow in the footsteps of sporting stars such as rower Sir Steve Redgrave, gymnast Beth Tweddle and swimmer Rebecca Adlington, all of whom were forced to pull out of the competition due to injuries.
QB woes for teams in playoffs
The Raiders and Texans square off Saturday in a playoff game that might be called The Quarterback Bowl. As in, both these teams are on uncharted roads with their QBs, and neither heads into the week of practice knowing exactly who is going to be taking snaps.
Shiffrin racing to milestones
If Mikaela Shiffrin wins her 27th World Cup race in Tuesday’s slalom, she will match the career achievement of one of the biggest names in American ski racing history — Phil Mahre. She would also match the women’s record of eight consecutive World Cup slaloms wins – and draw level with Swedish skiing great Ingemar Stenmark for the number of victories before turning 22 years old.
What is bothering Pep Guardiola at Manchester City?
Pep Guardiola was clearly frustrated after Manchester City’s hard-fought 2-1 win over Burnley, delivering a series of terse interviews with various media outlets. Pep Guardiola was clearly frustrated after Manchester City’s hard-fought 2-1 win over Burnley, delivering a series of terse interviews with various media outlets.
Tomas Mejias set for Rayo Vallecano loan after falling down Boro pecking order
Mejias has found himself fourth in line at the Riverside Stadium this season behind compatriot Victor Valdes, Brad Guzan and Dimi Konstantopoulos, and has been a frustrated by-stander for the entire campaign to date. Indeed, he made the last of his 17 senior appearances in Boro’s 2-1 FA Cup third round defeat by Burnley on January 9 last year, and Segunda Division Rayo have offered him the opportunity to play some football.
‘David Luiz gets better protection than if he were down the family planning clinic’
Ian Wright believes Tottenham need to look at isolating Chelsea’s centre-halves on Wednesday, but admits that will be easier said than done Tottenham need to find a way of breaking down Chelsea’s midfield ‘impenetrable force field’ and get at their back three if they are to enjoy success at White Hart Lane, claims Ian Wright. The former Arsenal striker believes the Blues, despite being on a 13-game winning streak, remain vulnerable at the back.
And I said, what about, breakfast with…Toure? Gerrard and Kolo reunited
A year-and-a-half on from leading a chant partly dedicated to the defender, the Liverpool legend was reunited with the Ivorian in Dubai Steven Gerrard and Kolo Toure were reunited in Dubai on Tuesday, 18 months after the former England captain led the Liverpool squad in a dance dedicated to their team-mate. Gerrard’s long and distinguished Liverpool career came to a disappointing end in May 2015, the midfielder scoring a late consolation in a 6-1 Premier League thrashing at the hands of Stoke City.
‘Can Samuel defend corners?’ – Hull boss Phelan responds to Eto’o rumours
The Tigers have been linked with a move to bring the ex-Barcelona and Chelsea striker onto their books, but their manager knows nothing of a deal Hull City manager Mike Phelan admits Samuel Eto’o would be taking on an ‘unbelievable challenge’ were he to complete a shock move to the KC Stadium. The former Barcelona and Chelsea striker has been linked with a return to English football with the Tigers since the January transfer window opened.
Watford fan’s view: Hornets did not look bothered at times against Spurs
I’ve seen many poor performances in my 20 years as a Hornets supporter, but the Golden Boys’ display against Tottenham Hotspur was up there with one of the worst that I’ve seen. I don’t think any of us expected to get anything from Sunday’s game.
Saina Nehwal: Hope to be in best form in All England Championship
Hyderabad : Back in action after recovering from a knee injury, star shuttler Saina Nehwal says she needs good match practice to be at her best in the prstigious All England Championship in March. “I am happy with my improvement.
My son is smart and knows who is better – Messi or me: Cristiano Ronaldo
Real Madrid star and four-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo reveals his son Cristiano Jr is teased by other children telling him that his FC Barcelona rival Lionel Messi is better player than his father. “Of course Cristiano is going to have some adversity.
Paris St Germain sign Germany midfielder Julian Draxler from Wolfsburg
The fee for the 23-year-old has not been disclosed but it is reported to be in the region of 42 million euros . Juventus and Arsenal were both linked with Draxler in the summer, with the Bianconeri having been close to signing him when he joined Wolfsburg from Schalke in a club-record deal in 2015.
‘All the best’: Sacked head of the world’s richest cricket board to Supreme Court
Last afternoon, a prominent sports administrator in India wished the country’s apex court “all the best” in a video message on Twitter that has gone viral. Anurag Thakur, who until yesterday was the chief of India’s largest sports body – the Board of Control for Cricket in India that manages the country’s most popular sport – was removed from the post by the Supreme Court on charges of corruption.
9 Hue Jackson decisions that defined his first season with the Browns
You can say Hue Jackson’s first season as head coach of the Browns resulted in just one win. But fans got more than that.
New York Rangers News, Rumors and Rumblings, 1-3-17
Happy New Year Folks! We here at Blue Line Station want to thank you guys for a great 2016. December was one of the best months in site history, so we are really excited with where we are going.
Notts County: Alan Smith in temporary charge after John Sheridan sacking
Ex-England, Leeds and Manchester United striker Alan Smith will be in temporary charge of Notts County for Saturday’s match at Morecambe, reports BBC Nottingham.
Playoff-bound Chiefs get a week to rest
Alex Smith has known all along that he was going to report to the Kansas City Chiefs’ practice facility Monday, and he knew pretty much down to the minute what the rest of the day would entail. In the span of four sweet hours, Smith went from potentially spending the entire week getting ready for a road playoff game to having the rest of it off.
Raiders QB Cook in line to make history if he starts playoff opener
If Cook starts Saturday’s Wild Card playoff game against the Houston Texans, he’d become the first quarterback to make his NFL starting debut in a playoff game. No pressure, kid.