Day: January 18, 2017

Dan Kohn’s NFL championship game predictions

Dan Kohn’s NFL championship game predictions As long as the Packers have Rodgers, they have a chance Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://post.cr/2k1uAYD Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers talks with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan after the Green Bay Packers 33-32 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Georgia. The Chargers announced late last week that they will be returning to their roots, abandoning San Diego for Los Angeles.

The Latest: London mayor wants softer Brexit, market access

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is arguing for keeping Britain’s access to Europe’s single market and urging European business leaders to help. He pushes against British Prime Minister Theresa May’s plans for a so-called “hard Brexit,” saying that “we must secure privileged access to the single market” to keep London’s jobs and global status.

Punishment handed down after Siena-Rider incident

The laughter over Siena College men’s basketball head coach Jimmy Patsos’ imaginary handshakes to Rider coaches and players subsided, at least for a little bit, when punishment for the figures at the center of Tuesday’s late-game scuffle were announced Wednesday afternoon.

Amatuer Scotting Report #1: OT

Here we have 20 of the best OT prospects going into the 2017 draft. Along with a link to the tape of each player i watched, I will give a small summary of the conclusions I have come to after watching the footage.

The Latest: 2016 semifinalist Konta through to 3rd round

Johanna Konta is through to the third round of the Australian Open after a 6-4, 6-2 win over Naomi Osaka to open play at Rod Laver Arena. Konta, who advanced to the semifinals on debut here last year before losing to eventual champion Angelique Kerber, will next play either 17th-seeded Caroline Wozniacki or Donna Vekic.

Rodriguez, Raines among Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2017

Ivan Rodriguez, a strong hitter and rifle-armed catcher who nabbed would-be base stealers at a 46 percent career rate, was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday in his first year of eligibility. Rodriguez, who spent most of his Major League Baseball career with the Texas Rangers, will be joined in the Class of 2017 by Houston Astros great Jeff Bagwell and former Montreal Expos All-Star Tim Raines with their induction on July 30. Puerto Rico’s Rodriguez became only the second catcher after Johnny Bench to be elected at his first opportunity, five years after retirement.

Ozzie Guillen: No big leaguer should play winter ball

Former star shortstop Ozzie Guillen has a word of advice for big leaguers who want to play winter ball in Venezuela: Don’t. Now guiding the Tiburones in his native country, the first Latino manager to win a World Series says any major leaguer who wants protect himself from getting hurt should avoid taking part.

Jeonbuk Motors banned from Asian Champions League defence

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – Jeonbuk Motors will not be able to defend its Asian Champions League title in 2017 after being disqualified due to a bribery scandal. The South Korean club defeated Al Ain of the United Arab Emirates in November to take a second continental crown but has been ejected from next season’s competition after a club scout was found guilty of bribing referees in 2014.

Report: Future and Ciara Settle Custody Case

Twelve days after Ciara dropped her $15 million defamation lawsuit against Future, TMZ reports the former couple have settled their custody battle over 2-year-old Future Zahir Wilburn. The two have reportedly agreed to joint custody, though Future Jr. will spend the majority of his time with Ciara.

Doug Weight’s 40-game Isles audition starts with a spat

The Doug Weight era began with a near fight, Islanders teammates Ryan Strome and Calvin de Haan dropping the gloves during a drill, though no punches were thrown. The day after coach Jack Capuano lost his job 42 games into his seventh season, the Isles looked to turn the page, and a scrap in practice was one sign of a potential change in fortunes.

Beckham tops NFLer on Twitter, Kaepernick 49th

Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. , had the most engagement on Twitter among NFL players this season, while Colin Kaepernick was only a surprising 49th. The list, compiled by MWWPR and sports influencer network OpenDorse, looked not just at who tweeted the most, but also at which players had the highest engagement rate, with a minimum of 100,000 followers and 100 tweets.

Logan Couture out against Kings with illness

Logan Couture will miss tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Kings with an illness according to Friend of the Blog Kevin Kurz. Kurz notes Couture missed the last nine minutes of Monday’s win over the Winnipeg Jets after blocking a shot with his right hand, but San Jose head coach Pete DeBoer said the two were unrelated and that Couture was battling the illness during Monday’s game.

Lyon reach deal to sign Manchester United’s Memphis Depay

Much was expected of the 22-year-old forward after arriving for A 25million from PSV Eindhoven in the summer of 2015, but a frustrating first season at Old Trafford was compounded by a disappointing second campaign. Depay has made just one start in all competitions under Jose Mourinho and Lyon have had an offer accepted, which it is understood could reach around 25 million euros .

George Strait and Brad Paisley Team Up to Honor Olympian Scott Hamilton

The event is free to the public and is scheduled to run f… — Come next season, Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien will reportedly be calling the plays when it comes to offense.Sources confirm to ESPN that Houston will n… — In his final White House press conference, President Obama on Wednesday applauded the work of the White House press corps in holding him accountable as preside… — Black-ish creator Kenya Barris is aiming to bring an updated version of the 1992 sports comedy White Men Can’t Jump to the big screen… — American Airlines has joined other carriers in offering customers “Basic Economy” fares.In a press release Wednesday, the airline said the new, lower fares will … — With dramatic increases in shootings and homicides in Chicago in recent years, more and more patients are being taken to hospitals with traumatic injuries.

James Ellington ‘blessed to be alive’ after road accident

British sprinter James Ellington said he and training partner Nigel Levine were fortunate to be alive following a road accident in Tenerife on Tuesday. Their injuries are not life-threatening but there are fears about their ability to compete again at the highest level, with Ellington already needing surgery on a broken leg.

Chris Lane Crosses an Appearance on “The Bachelor” off His Bucket List

The event is free to the public and is scheduled to run f… — Come next season, Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien will reportedly be calling the plays when it comes to offense.Sources confirm to ESPN that Houston will n… — In his final White House press conference, President Obama on Wednesday applauded the work of the White House press corps in holding him accountable as preside… — Black-ish creator Kenya Barris is aiming to bring an updated version of the 1992 sports comedy White Men Can’t Jump to the big screen… — American Airlines has joined other carriers in offering customers “Basic Economy” fares.In a press release Wednesday, the airline said the new, lower fares will … — With dramatic increases in shootings and homicides in Chicago in recent years, more and more patients are being taken to hospitals with traumatic injuries.

Black-ish Creator to Remake “White Men Can’t Jump”

The event is free to the public and is scheduled to run f… — Come next season, Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien will reportedly be calling the plays when it comes to offense.Sources confirm to ESPN that Houston will n… — In his final White House press conference, President Obama on Wednesday applauded the work of the White House press corps in holding him accountable as preside… — Black-ish creator Kenya Barris is aiming to bring an updated version of the 1992 sports comedy White Men Can’t Jump to the big screen… — American Airlines has joined other carriers in offering customers “Basic Economy” fares.In a press release Wednesday, the airline said the new, lower fares will … — With dramatic increases in shootings and homicides in Chicago in recent years, more and more patients are being taken to hospitals with traumatic injuries.

Count on king of Thunder court to scramble the numbers

Russell Westbrook is either on the verge of history or overkill this NBA season and on pace for one of the most baffling statistical efforts.Soaring, scowling and prowling the court, Oklahoma City’s one-man show provides basketball’s best story as he goes everywhere, compiling numbers like an accountant.Westbrook now looks set to join Oscar Robertson in averaging a triple- double for an entire sea… Russell Westbrook is either on the verge of history or overkill this NBA season and on pace for one of the most baffling statistical efforts. Soaring, scowling and prowling the court, Oklahoma City’s one-man show provides basketball’s best story as he goes everywhere, compiling numbers like an accountant.

I’ve never seen Venus play – China’s Duan trusts coach to guide her past American great

Duan Yingying says she has never seen Venus Williams play and will be relying heavily on her coach’s guidance ahead of their third-round clash at the Australian Open.Despite the seven-time Grand Slam winner being one of the most prominent tennis players over the past two decades, China’s Duan insisted she knew next to nothing about the American great.” I don’t know anything about Venus’ play.

Go West, young man, Nishikori tells Asian talent

Kei Nishikori urged Asia’s young tennis players to head to Europe or the United States to realize their potential after he reached the third round in Melbourne.The Japanese fifth seed, who toiled for more than 3 1/2 hours in a first-round five-setter with Andrey Kuznetsov, won 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 in just over two hours against 72nd-ranked Jeremy Chardy.Nishikori’s fourth successive victory over the Fren… Kei Nishikori urged Asia’s young tennis players to head to Europe or the United States to realize their potential after he reached the third round in Melbourne.

Gun Club slides into fourth place

The Orofino/Pierce Gun Club struggled Jan. 15 and found themselves tied for fourth place in the Camas Prairie 10 Week trap Shoot. Despite having perfect weather to shoot, the club only posted one perfect 25. However, the club is only one bird behind the leader, Snake River of Ontario, OR, a new competitor in the event.

Non-stop flights to the Bahamas coming to NOLA

Planning a trip to the Bahamas? Your next trip could be a lot easier is you take advantage of non-stop flights coming soon to New Orleans. Vacation Express has announced new, direct service to Freeport on Grand Bahama Island from New Orleans! Beginning May 27, 2017.