An increasing number of institutions across the country have started making verbal land acknowledgments to the Aboriginal groups who traditionally occupied the territory. Professors at Dalhousie University recognize that the Halifax institution sits on the ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq, for instance.
Day: January 14, 2017
David Sullivan: I won’t let Dimitri Payet leave West Ham this month
France star Payet this week rocked the Hammers by telling them he wants to quit the club and has refused to play against Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon. The 29-year-old, who signed a bumper A 125,000-a-week five-year contract last February, is understood to want a move back to former club Marseille.
Browns will likely turn to veteran coach Bob Wylie in hopes of finding magic on their O-line
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Who is the Aga Khan? A religious leader and jet-setter whose friends know him as – K’
… good times and fast cars. When he was younger, the Aga Khan would make his chauffeur sit in the passenger seat of his sports cars, so that he could be at the wheel as he sped along the winding mountain roads of the Swiss Alps. And he did play …
Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley share romantic beachside snap on holiday
And Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley are certainly relishing in the joys of wedded bliss, as the newlyweds recently uploaded a romantic beachside snap to Instagram on Saturday. The actress, 26, shared a loved-up photo resting her arm on husband Tom as they shared a special moment at the mystery location.
AFC Divisional Playoff 2017, Texans vs Patriots: 5 Keys to the Game
The five biggest keys to the 2017 NFC Divisional Round Game between the Houston Texans and the New England Patriots There’s nothing worse than watching the New England Patriots and Houston Texans play one another. The pre-game hype becomes nothing but a bunch of rear-quarters kissing where the two teams try and out-compliment one another.
FIG Picks: Islanders at Hurricanes, Jan. 14
First Islanders Goal picks for tonight’s game in Raleigh can be left here. Game time is 7pm so get them in before then.
Another winter-storm round to hit already-icy US midsection
States across the nation’s midsection are bracing for another round of winter storms expected to add to thick ice that already has glazed roads, grounded flights and prompted class cancellations amid warnings that people stay home. Winter storms are typically associated with heavy snowfall, but the one that began hammering the southern Plains and Midwest on Friday dumped freezing rain – a condition even harder for road crews to treat.
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Tavares nets three in Islanders 5-2 win over Panthers
John Tavares notched a hat trick to lead the New York Islanders to 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers at BB&T Center on Friday night. Tavares scored his first of the night 3:48 into the first period, 1:26 after Jason Chimera opened the scoring, as the Isles built an early 2-0 lead.
Dennis Schroder, Isaiah Thomas rivalry adds a new chapter
It is no secret that there is no love lost between Atlanta point guard Dennis SchrA der and Boston’s Isaiah Thomas. They met for the first time in the Hawks ‘ 103-101 loss to the Celtics on Friday.
The manager has made two changes from last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Newcastle Uniited
Gianfranco Zola has made two changes to the Birmingham City line-up that drew 1-1 with Newcastle United last week – but Craig Gardner has to settle for a place on the bench against Nottingham Forest. Gardner rejoined the club on Wednesday from West Bromwich Albion on loan until the end of the season five years after leaving for Sunderland.
No Sir, confident Murray comfortable with being called ‘Andy’
Murray after all, has solid form on the blue hardcourts in Melbourne, where he is arguably the second-most consistent man at the tournament this decade — after six-times champion Novak Djokovic. The Briton has appeared in five finals at the venue since 2010, the same as Djokovic.
Chelsea Vs. Leicester City Live Stream: Watch The Premier League Match Online
… the Pensioners walk away from King Power stadium with a win? The match is set for 12:30 PM ET so be ready to watch. Sports fans can tune into this game via NBC Sports official live stream (after they enter in their cable information.) CLICK HERE TO …
Icy Plunge Event Set For Later This Month
Local fundraising efforts are continuing for the Livingston County Polar Plunge later this month. The annual event raises money for the Livingston County chapter of Special Olympics of Michigan, which provides free sports programs for local athletes with intellectual disabilities.
NBASteal of the Day – January 14, 2017
Steal of the Day – January 14, 2017 – John Henson gets the steal, which sets up the Bucks’ fast break and a huge Giannis Antetokounmpo dunk.
NBARecap: Jazz overwhelm Pistons
Utah’s backcourt of George Hill, Gordon Hayward, and Rodney Hood combined for 69 points, while knocking down 15 three’s, in the Jazz’s 110-77 win over the Pistons.
Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 West Bromwich Albion
Harry Kane struck a hat-trick as Tottenham moved second in the Premier League table with a display of total dominance against West Brom at White Hart Lane. Spurs never looked like failing to equal their club record of six straight Premier League wins as they set about dismantling their visitors, amassing 10 shots and 78% possession by half-time.
Q&A: Biggio talks Hall of Fame, Bagwell
Craig Biggio was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2015, his third year on the ballot. Nothing about his career changed over those three years, but his vote total went up each year.
Cardiff edge late thriller
Anthony Pilkington struck a superb 25-yard winner as Cardiff City twice came from behind to beat Bristol City 3-2 in the noon Sky Bet Championship kick-off at Ashton Gate. Pilkington’s goal, his second of the match, came five minutes from the end as improving Cardiff made it back-to-back wins in the Championship while leaving their opponents in further trouble.
Eoin Morgan has backed England to continue playing ‘explosive’ one-day cricket
Eoin Morgan backed England to continue playing “explosive” one-day cricket in India but home captain Virat Kohli believes that commitment to attack could be their downfall. England lost the Test leg 4-0 before Christmas but their limited-overs unit has been a different proposition since a selection overhaul following the 2015 World Cup, winning five of the seven series since then.
Jack B. Manion
He was born in Ashland to Jack Richard and Betty Jane Manion, and had been a resident of Ashland all of his life. He enjoyed reading about geology, listening to rock and roll — the Rolling Stones and Beatles were his favorite groups — and watching all of the Cleveland sports teams, especially the Cleveland Browns.
Blazers postgame report: Portland’s inconsistent season continues in loss to Orlando Magic
Just two days after posting one of their most impressive wins of the season over the defending NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers, the Portland Trail Blazers followed that up with one of their most frustrating losses of the 2016-17 campaign: Portland spotted the visiting Magic a 17-point lead early, battled back to take a five point lead in the second half but couldn’t hold on, falling to an Orlando team that entered Friday’s game on a four-game losing streak. It was just the latest head-scratching loss for a Blazers team still struggling to find consistency entering the second half of the season.
INDvENG | Not a burden but a delight: Virat Kohli on taking over as captain in all formats
It will be proud moment for Virat Kohli when he walks out for toss with Eoin Morgan as a captain in all the formats in the first ODI here on Sunday. As the new skipper having learnt the nuances of captaincy from the man he replaced, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Kohli will want the 35-year-old from Ranchi to bat freely.
Roos hop to top spot
KANGAROO Flat has enhanced its Bendigo District Cricket Association premiership credentials after moving a game clear at the top of the ladder on Saturday. DUCK FOR COVER: Bendigo United’s Jake Thrum kept Kangaroo Flat fielders on their toes in Saturday’s top-of-the-ladder BDCA clash won by the Roos by three wickets at Champions IGA Oval.
Murray confidence sky high despite final hurdle failures
Losing five Melbourne Park finals would leave many believing they were destined to never win the Australian Open title but world number one Andy Murray remains confident that this could be the year he lays his demons to rest. Murray after all, has solid form on the blue hardcourts in Melbourne, where he is arguably the second-most consistent man at the tournament this decade — after six-times champion Novak Djokovic.
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Yahoo Sport UK horse racing Lucky 15 – ” Saturday’s top selections
Each day we will mark your card, providing a preview of the day’s racing and offering what the experts feel will be the value bets of the day. Our NAP struck again on Friday, to take a look at our Lucky 15 selections for the British meetings on Friday, January 13, 2017.
New Zealand vs Bangladesh, 1st Test: Tom Latham hundred leads New Zealand reply1 hour ago
Tom Latham led New Zealand’s reply to Bangladesh first innings total by slamming his sixth Test century. The hosts were 292 for 3 at stumps on day three of the first Test in Wellington.
Murray ready to end his Australian Open hoodoo
The Brit has reached the decider at Melbourne Park in five of the past seven years, losing on each occasion including four to Novak Djokovic. “I obviously feel pretty confident after the way that last season finished.
Preview: India seek bright start under Virat Kohli’s captaincy 30 mins ago
Team India play their first match in the New Year. It is also a beginning of new era for the team as Virat Kohli takes over MS Dhoni as captain of India’s One-Day International and T20I teams.
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Johanna Konta: Can back up Sydney win in Melbourne
It’s a while since we’ve had a 16/5 favourite for the women’s singles at a Grand Slam and that being the case at the Australian Open suggests it’s a pretty open field. Serena Williams still holds that favourite position but the 35-year-old is clearly someone the layers are prepared to take on to a certain extent.
OU men’s basketball adds two
The Ottawa University men’s basketball team announced the signings of Alex Greisen and Taz Jones for the 2017-18 season.
White: Mayweather Lied About McGregor Offer, Won’t Get 100 Million
According to Ultimate Fighting Championship boss Dana White, retired former five division world champion Floyd Mayweather is lying about his claim of offering UFC superstar Conor McGregor a guaranteed purse of $15 million to fight in a boxing match. Mayweather, who retired in 2015 with a perfect 49-0 record, told ESPN’s First Take in a recent interview that a McGregor bout was the only thing that could tempt him to end his exile from the ring – but he would require at least $100 million as a guarantee.
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UFC boss offers Mayweather, McGregor $25 million each to fight
The possibility of a duel between boxer Floyd Mayweather and mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor got another boost Friday as Ultimate Fighting Championship boss Dana White said he’d pay each $25 million to meet. UFC president Dana White said he would pay Floyd Mayweather and mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor $25mn apiece and a cut of pay-per-view proceeds to fight / MANILA BULLETIN White, president of the popular UFC mixed martial arts brand in which Ireland’s McGregor stars, seemed to indicate in his comments on a Fox radio broadcast that the two would meet in a boxing ring, not the UFC octagon.