Day: January 15, 2017

Shore Conference Wrestling Heroes for matches Jan, 9-13

Tristan Izzo , Rumson-Fair Haven , 106: A 10-0 major decision by the freshman in the final bout of the match carried the Bulldogs to a 32-31 victory over Manasquan. Joey King , Colts Neck , 113: The junior scored a pin in 1:44 during the 13th bout of the match that lifted Colts Neck to a 39-32 win over Buena.

Do stiff sentences deter drunk driving?

Experts are questioning whether a recent trend towards stiffer sentences for those who kill someone while drinking and driving are doing much to solve the problem. Earlier this week, an Ontario judge acknowledged that recent high-profile decisions have established new precedents for the sorts of sentences drunk drivers can face if they cause a death while behind the wheel.

Repaired and ready: Venue where a young Dylan played reopens

Bob Dylan would surely still recognize the low-ceilinged room in Caffe Lena where he played a couple of gigs almost 60 years ago. But just about everything else about a venue that bills itself as the nation’s oldest continuously operating coffeehouse has undergone some major upgrades as part of a $2 million renovation project bankrolled in part by folk music performers themselves.

FSU Defense 2017- How many get drafted take the Poll

I have been thinking about next season’s defense. And I came to the realization that this defense COULD be better than the 2013 defense in terms of production and even more talented! SDE- Mario Edwards and Josh Sweat are about on the same level of talent, however, I believe that Sweat can be much more productive in his final season at FSU.

NFL Playoff Picture 2017: AFC, NFC Championship Scenarios, Picks After Saturday

The playoffs have been so uncompetitive and boring that one could make a case that the most exciting matchup was the Green Bay Packers’ 38-13 blowout of the New York Giants, which was 14-13 to the Packers late into the third quarter and featured one exciting play: the half-ending Hail Mary. Let’s take a look at the NFL playoff picture, some scenarios for the AFC and NFC title games and some quick-hit predictions for the rest of the postseason.

United v Liverpool – Team-Sheets

Manchester United entertain Liverpool this afternoon in a game that both teams need to win. Liverpool need the points to close the gap on the Premier League leaders Chelsea whilst Manchester United need the three points to keep in touch with the top-four.

Olsson Having Swansea Medical

Martin Olsson is on the verge of completing his 4.5m move to Swansea City according to Sky Sports via the EDP Sky report that both Olsson and Spurs midfielder, Tom Carroll are undergoing medicals this weekend with a double announcement expected tomorrow The pair of prospective new Swans signing were both in Wales over the weekend and Olsson was omitted from Alex Neil`s squad as a result. Steven Whittaker took his place in the Norwich side and was at arguably at fault for both of the goals that Norwich conceded at Rotherham on Saturday.

Crystal Palace (h) – Post-Match Fascinating Facts

Following the rarity this season that is an emphatic home Premier League win, we took the opportunity to delve into the record and form books. Here are a few facts and figures that might interest you: a In providing assists for all three goals, Michail Antonio became the first West Ham United player to provide three assists since Paulo Di Canio did against Coventry back in April 2000.

Hammers v Palace – Managerial Views

The Hammers got back to winning ways in impressive fashion at the London Stadium, beating Crystal Palace 3-0. The win will come as a welcome relief to Hammers supporters who had learned during the week that Dimitri Payet wants to leave.

England asked to bat first in Pune

Virat Kohli, starting life as India’s 50-over captain after inheriting the reins from Mahendra Singh Dhoni, won the toss and opted to chase under lights in the day/night contest at MCA Stadium. England selected Jake Ball ahead of fellow seamer Liam Plunkett, who has been struggling with a calf injury, with Joe Root back at number three after missing both warm-ups to attend the birth of his first child.

Two Goals And A New Song

Callum Connolly admitted he was lost for words after he ended his Wigan Athletic debut with two goals and a new song! The youngster’s loan switch to the DW Stadium was only confirmed at 2pm on Saturday afternoon but he went straight into Warren Joyce’s starting line up for their trip to Burton Albion. Connolly then netted headers in each half to give his new side a 2-0 victory and left the pitch to a chorus of chants from the Latics’ jubilant away following.

Terras: Matthews aims to prove himself after fans’ forum

TERRAS’ boss Jason Matthews believed there was a “positive feeling” following Saturday’s fans’ forum at the Bob Lucas Stadium. The Weymouth player-manager sat down alongside chairman Chris Pugsley following the 1-1 draw with Stratford Town, to field questions from supporters about a range of topics involving the club.

Carter gets OT winner as LA Kings surge past Jets, 3-2

The Kings hit iron with an extraordinary number of shots Saturday night, culminating in a late backhand by Kyle Clifford that somehow struck both sides of Winnipeg’s goal without going in. “He can’t hit the net, but he can hit both posts,” Los Angeles defenseman Jake Muzzin said jokingly of his low-scoring buddy.

Amir gets 3 wickets, Pakistan bowls Australia out for 220

Paceman Mohammad Amir took three wickets as Pakistan capitalized on its early breakthroughs Sunday to dismiss Australia for 220 in 48.2 overs in the second limited-overs international. Australia skipper Steve Smith tried to marshal the innings, grafting for 60 runs from 101 balls to top the scoring before he dragged a ball from Imad Wasim onto his stumps.

Share grievances with me, not on social media: Army Chief General Bipin Rawat tells jawans1 hour ago

New Delhi [India], Jan 15: Days after a BSF soldier, Tej Bahadur Yadav, deployed along the India-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir, alleged in a Facebook video that troops are served bad quality food, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Sunday urged the jawans to discuss their grievances directly with him instead of posting them on social media. Addressing the Army Day function, he said, “There are proper channels in place for the jawans to put across their grievances.

Mahatma Gandhi, khadi or charkha not a oesoul proprietarya of any…

New Delhi , Jan. 15 : The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday hit back at the Congress over the recent controversy over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s photos replacing Mahatma Gandhi on the calendar of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission and said that Father of the Nation, khadi or charkha is not a soul proprietary of any political party. “We don’t subscribe to anybody’s personal opinion.

In Depth: Trump Teams says it’s OK to disagree

Secretary of State-designate Rex Tillerson testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Some of President-elect Donald Trumpa s most important Cabinet choices are at odds with him on matters that were dear to his heart as a campaigner and central to his promises to supporters.

#BillsNation Meets Sean McDermott

Buffalo Bills new coach Sean McDermott is ushering in the post-Rex Ryan era by making no bold promises in his vision to restore relevance to a franchise in the midst of a 17-year playoff drought. McDermott was short and to the point during his inaugural news conference on Friday.

Fresno State beats Boise State | basketball recap

Fresno State football coach Jeff Tedford discussed the hiring of offensive coordinator Kalen DeBoer and defensive coordinator Orlondo Steinauer, along with their unique coaching backgrounds they bring to the Bulldogs. Tedford also emphasized again the importance of recruiting the central San Joaquin Valley with less than a month before National Signing Day.

Patriots vs. Texans: Full Report Card Grades for New England

It was a historic night on many levels for the New England Patriots , but the most historic mark of all is that they are heading to their sixth straight AFC Championship Game and have now made 11 conference championship games in the Tom Brady-Bill Belichick era. Getting to the AFC title game was not a pretty sight, as the Patriots flirted with disaster by playing a sloppy game against the major underdogs, the Houston Texans .

By the numbers

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Xi’s visit presents golden opportunity to deepen exemplary China-Switzerland partnership

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Switzerland starting Sunday will further boost the two countries’ unique partnership, a paragon of China’s interaction with the West. The trip, Xi’s first abroad in 2017, is expected to build up Beijing’s partnership with Bern, tap into the great potential for broader cooperation, update the bilateral free trade deal and expand consensus on safeguarding the global trade system.