A person familiar with the decision says the Cleveland Indians will host the 2019 All-Star Game at Progressive Field. The team will hold a news conference on Friday to formally announce the event last held in Cleveland in 1997, the person told The Associated Press on Thursday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the announcement had not been made.
Day: January 27, 2017
Robert Snodgrass, pictured left, has not trained with Hull for the last 12 days
Snodgrass, 29, is expected to join Premier League rivals West Ham, with whom he is currently in talks after the two clubs agreed a reported A 10million deal on Thursday. Hull also accepted a similar offer from Burnley for the Scotland international, while Middlesbrough were also reported to have made a formal bid.
Christian Eriksen has shone for Tottenham in recent months
Mauricio Pochettino has hailed Christian Eriksen as one of the top creative players in the top flight – but believes there is still more to come. After a slow start to the campaign, Eriksen has blossomed into a key member of Tottenham’s push for the Premier League title.
To stand out at Super Bowl LI, ads are going for stunts
Lady Gaga is reportedly entertaining an unusual twist on her Super Bowl halftime show, which – though it’s not confirmed – she could perform from the roof of the stadium. If that comes to pass, she won’t be the only one making a big play for attention this year.
Nets visit struggling Cavaliers
Eek! The Brooklyn Nets played the Miami Heat and appeared to have things in hand. However, they couldn’t hold on to their 18 point lead and wound up losing Waiting for the Nets will be the Cleveland Cavaliers .
Victor Martinez had hernia surgery in October
If the hernia hindered Martinez last season it wasn’t terribly apparent. He had a better first half than second half, but not drastically so.
Alex Hales: Ruled out by a broken hand
Of the 15-man squad selected for the ODI series against India, which England lost 2-1, Hales’ absence is the only change, with no replacement selected. That gives Sam Billings three more matches to press his case as an alternative partner for Jason Roy at the top of the order but seamers Stuart Broad, Steven Finn and Chris Jordan have been overlooked.
Arsene Wenger hails Arsenal’s refusal to give in ahead of Southampton trip
Arsene Wenger thinks Arsenal’s tenacity was overlooked in their recent win against Burnley as his own conduct overshadowed a dramatic late win. The Gunners boss said he would request a personal hearing following a Football Association misconduct charge after being dismissed from the dugout in the dying stages of Sunday’s Premier League victory.
Gordon Reid clinches doubles career Grand Slam with Australian Open triumph
Great Britain’s Gordon Reid completed a career Grand Slam of doubles titles after winning the Australian Open wheelchair event with Belgian Joachim Gerard. Reid’s defence of his singles title in Melbourne ended at the hands of Gerard on Wednesday but the pair united in the doubles to beat Briton Alfie Hewett and Argentinian Gus Fernandez 6-3 3-6 1-0 .
Westfield beats four Class AAA teams; finishes 2nd at home invite
… 116 Cannon Falls; 103.5 Waseca; 91 Rochester Mayo; 80 Triton; 74.5 Austin; 52 Saint Thomas Academy Award-winning Sports Editor for the Owatonna People’s Press, Weisbrod has worked in daily newspapers his entire career. He writes a regular column …
Seeking lacrosse for girls in Beach
… of the size of the school district to negatively affect the numbers of students who participate in the two other sports.” “We play for club teams, but it would be nice to wear a Beach uniform and represent our school,” said Carleigh Burns, a …
Senate passes ‘Blue Lives’ bill, House eyes alternate plan
A bill that would double penalties for crimes targeting police officers, firefighters and medics passed the Mississippi Senate by a 37-13 vote Thursday, despite impassioned cries against it from African-American senators. Senate Bill 2469 , a “Blue Lives Matter” proposal that moves onto the House, says any crime committed against emergency personnel because of their status as police officers, firefighters or emergency medical technicians would be a hate crime.
Ivanovic Set for Spell in Russian Football
This weekend Chelsea could be bidding farewell to their Serbian defender Branislav Ivanovic. After dropping down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge, since Antonio Conte opted to play with a back-three, Ivanovic has found his game-time extremely limited.
I had no interest in Barcelona, but I would move t
Over the past year or so Barcelona had been clear, that they wanted a striker to add quality in depth behind Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar. Playing alongside the trident is a privilege, something that all of the Barcelona squad have commented on at some stage.
Can Giants afford to use franchise tag on Jason Pierre-Paul?
… to sit out next season. It would not be a cheap decision, though. Exact tag numbers are not yet known, but CBS Sports projected the defensive end franchise tag to be about $17 million (all guaranteed) against a projected $166 million cap. Whatever …
David Warner surges to top spot, Kohli slips to third in Icc Odi Rankings
Dubai [UAE], Jan.27 : Australia opener David Warner has surged to the top spot in the latest ICC Player Rankings for ODI Batsmen with a stupendous run in recent matches. The attacking left-hander has attained the top ranking for the first time, leapfrogging South Africa’s AB de Villiers and India captain Virat Kohli after amassing 367 runs in the five-match home series against Pakistan which his side won 4-1.
The Latest: Mattek-Sands and Safarova win women’s doubles
Bethanie Mattek-Sands, left, of the U.S. and Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic celebrate after defeating Andrea Hlavackova of the Czech Republic and Peng Shuai of China in the women’s doubles final at the Australian Open tenni… .
Political football: For some, Super Bowl reflects US divide
… offers easy symbolic foils for anyone inclined to play politics. Trump’s friendship with Brady has been fodder for sports talk radio and local news in New England since September 2015, when one of Trump’s trademark red “Make America Great Again” …
Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Lucie Safarova win Australian Open women’s doubles
Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Lucie Safarova enhanced their reputation as the dominant duo by winning the Australian Open women’s doubles final 6-7 , 6-3, 6-3 over Andrea Hlavackova and China’s Peng Shuai. It extended the pair’s unbeaten record to 12 matches at Melbourne Park – they won the 2015 doubles title, but didn’t play together last year because Safarova was ill.
Matthew Wade named Australian captain for injured Steve Smith as…
You won’t find Ryan Harris, a man who played in a handful of trans-Tasman clashes, talking down the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy. As far as the former Australian fast bowler and new assistant coach is concerned, no David Warner or Steve Smith certainly doesn’t translate to a perceived lack of importance from the other side of the ditch.
David Warner named world’s top ODI batsman for first time, Trent Boult remains top bowler
A stunning run of six centuries in his last 11 ODIs has Australian opener David Warner atop the world one-day batting rankings for the first time. Australian opener David Warner’s rich vein of form has propelled him into top spot on the ICC’s one-day international player rankings for the first time.
New Zealander Finn Reynolds loses Australian Open junior doubles final in tiebreak
A final set tiebreak is all that stood between New Zealander Finn Reynolds and an Australian Open junior boy’s doubles title in Melbourne. The 17-year-old from Hawke’s Bay, and Portugal’s Durate Vale, lost the decider to fourth seeds Yu Hsiou Hsu and Lingxi Zhao on Friday after it was tied one set apiece.
Serena, Venus say all-Williams Aussie final is a win-win
United States’ Serena Williams celebrates after defeating Croatia’s Mirjana Lucic-Baroni during their semifinal at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. United States’ Serena Williams celebrates after defeating Croatia’s Mirjana Lucic-Baroni during their semifinal at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017.
Cadillac DPi-V.Rs Sweep Front Row for Rolex 24 As Barbosa Takes Pole
Donate Now! Help PaddockTalk.com build a better site in 2017! Steven Cole Smith, IMSA Wire Service DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Despite a test in December followed by the Roar Before the Rolex 24 after the New Year, it wasn’t clear who would be fastest in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s premier class, Prototype , when they hit the track this weekend.
Martin Puts New Ford Mustang on Pole for Continental Tire Challenge Daytona Opener
… entry, and the car had some problems that required repair right up to qualifying time. Then it was up to Martin, a sports car veteran, and he delivered. “I just went for it,” he said, coming into the tight Bus Stop chicane on his last lap “so fast I …
Three Burning Questions To Be Answered At The Glen In 2017
As the dawn of a new season in American racing approaches, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, Verizon IndyCar Series, and WeatherTech SportsCar Championship have one thing in common: A trip to the Finger Lakes region of New York. For the second consecutive season, Watkins Glen International is the only facility to host each of North America’s major racing series – with the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen, Watkins Glen 355, and INDYCAR Grand Prix at The Glen all on the coming year’s slate.
FIG International Judges’ Courses in Rhythmic Gymnastics [PHOTO]
The International Judges’ Courses in Rhythmic Gymnastics of the International Gymnastics Federation kicked off in Baku on January 26. Afterwards, AGF Secretary General Farid Gayibov addressed the event. He welcomed the course participants, wished them success and expressed hope that the courses will be held successfully.
Preparation works for F1 not to affect Islamic Solidarity Games
… of the Islamic Cooperation. To be held on May 12-22, the event will welcome over 5,000 athletes to compete in 20 sports disciplines during the 12 days of competition. The Cooperation is the second largest inter-governmental organization after the UN …
NC State-Louisville, Duke-Notre Dame headline week in ACC
GAME OF THE WEEKEND: North Carolina State at No. 13 Louisville. Star freshman point guard Dennis Smith Jr. led the Wolfpack to the program’s first win at Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium since 1995 on Monday night, turning in a dominant performance in one of college basketball’s toughest environments.
California once again on center stage with NFL on the move
… years, Las Vegas was off-limits. But society’s de-stigmatization of gambling and the NFL’s embrace of daily fantasy sports companies have combined to create an environment where the city of blackjack tables is a viable option for the silver and …
Sky’s the limit as gallops coverage hits the right note
Over 30 years ago, my ear caught the Coalfields twang from Billy Hill but it continues with Gary Harley, a far decibel from Lizzie Jelfs. Seasoned around Newcastle on a gravel foundation like a rough Hunter Valley red, Harley is a current stablemate of Jelfs, by comparison a refined English breakfast tea with the vowels that emanated from her birthplace, Oxford, in the UK.
Ellie Brush on verge of 100th game as Michelle Heyman races to be fit for Canberra United
Canberra United foundation player Ellie Brush is set to become the club’s first 100-game player after being added to the squad for its last-round clash against the Melbourne Victory. But star striker Michelle Heyman is biding her time on the sideline as she races the clock to make her comeback for a W-League finals campaign and a chance to win a title.
Australian Open 2017: Men’s semi-final live: Rafael Nadal v Grigor Dimitrov
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Hoops: Franklin boys grab share of 2nd in district with win over Dickson County
Franklin moved into a tie for second place in the District 11-AAA basketball standings Friday night with a 62-49 home win over Dickson County. The Rebels used balanced scoring, placing four players in double figures, and jumped out to a 15-point halftime lead before salting away their fifth league win.
Hoops: Franklin boys grab share of 2nd in district with win over Dickson County
Franklin moved into a tie for second place in the District 11-AAA basketball standings Friday night with a 62-49 home win over Dickson County. The Rebels used balanced scoring, placing four players in double figures, and jumped out to a 15-point halftime lead before salting away their fifth league win.
5 Second Round Prospects
We all know that the Lakers have a top 3 protected draft pick . But it is also known that the Lakers hold another #32 pick in the next draft.
5 Second Round Prospects
We all know that the Lakers have a top 3 protected draft pick . But it is also known that the Lakers hold another #32 pick in the next draft.
Paul McNamee’s passport to tennis morality
Not many people quote George Bernard Shaw these days and if it weren’t for pub quizzes that ask for the name of someone other than Bob Dylan who won a Nobel Prize and an Oscar, most people would never have heard of him. So I am pleased to quote him here on the subject of money and its effect on the good life.