A large gust of wind swept around Tynecastle just after 10pm on Wednesday night. It was Ian Cathro exhaling a deep sigh of relief.
Day: January 28, 2017
Brendan Rodgers on trying to surpass the Lisbon Lions: “It’s a huge…
Brendan Rodgers on trying to surpass the Lisbon Lions: “It’s a huge part of the history here but we have to create our own” IT was not difficult to detect the presence of greatness at Celtic the other day. It took the shape of a humble elderly gentleman who passed carefree around the club’s Lennoxtown training ground, chatting to the reception staff and offering friendly “hellos” to those passing in and out of the front door.
Walter Mazzarri to make Watford changes for FA Cup
Three and easy for Walcott as he nets a hat-trick and Welbeck bags a brace in Arsenal’s convincing win over sorry Southampton Khan tells Brook he will have to wait until end of the year to fight him and to stop ‘silly’ social media spats ‘I always said he’d die for you and he died for me and my team today’: Grand National winner Many Clouds suffers massive heart attack following win Lincoln do it again! Non-League minnows dump Brighton out the FA Cup and reach the fifth round for the first time since 1887 Blackburn ease past Blackpool in the FA Cup… but that’s only half the story as BOTH sets of fans hold protests against owners Jesus doesn’t disappoint on full debut as A 27m signing shines in Man City’s FA Cup victory over Crystal Palace ‘We don’t know the rules this far into the competition’, quips Lincoln boss after non-league side reach last 16 Liverpool out! Klopp’s side flop in … (more)
Two more mock drafts
I ran a mock draft on Fanspeak a couple days ago, and bookmarked it with the intent of postiong it here when I got a chance. I ran another one today, so I decided to post them both in one write up.
Saturday Heat injury update: Hassan Whiteside returns, Tyler Johnson…
But the news wasn’t all positive for the Heat. Tyler Johnson missed his fifth consecutive game Saturday with a strained left shoulder.
NHL: No Olympics in 2018 if status quo remains
That was the picture painted by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly at all-star weekend in Los Angeles. The league’s board of governors met on Saturday with Bettman saying the Olympic conversation lasted all of 10 seconds.
UTEP Women’s Basketball: Miners bounce back to drop Marshall 84-74
UTEP’s entire starting five scored in double figures for the first time all season, led by Sparkle Taylor who poured in 25 points helping UTEP pick apart Marshall 84-74 Saturday afternoon. The Miners averaged a point per possession, assisting on 23 of their 29 made field goals, and also went 21-for-29 at the free throw line putting together one of their more consistent offensive games of the conference season.
2017 NHL All-Star skills competition: Discussion thread, live blog and highlights
I’m in the press box at Staples Center for the NHL All-Star Skills Competition and will be updating this post as the day goes on with the top moments. This post will serve as the discussion thread for all of the day’s action as the divisions stack up against one another.
Long’s bet on Patriots pays off in vet’s 1st Super Bowl trip
Long signed a one-year deal with the Patriots after t… . FILE – In this Jan. 28, 2014, file photo, Howie Long speaks during an interview at the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII media center n New York.
NHL brass still leaning against Olympic shutdown in 2018
The league’s owners are still leaning against allowing the world’s top hockey players to participate in the Olympics next year, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said Saturday. In the league’s most strident comments yet on this quadrennial issue, Daly flatly said the NHL’s Board of Governors doesn’t want to shut down the league to allow its players to participate in South Korea.
The Latest: Rising star Cindric ups racing resume in Rolex
… I try to get behind the wheel and try to have some success,” he said. “As long as I can keep a parallel path between sports cars and stock cars, it’s what I want to do because I am really passionate about racing. I want to be a race car driver. I …
Gordon struggled on restart then settled in for 24 hours
… is right now. While there were days back in the Cup car that were exhausting or frustrating, his time so far in this sports car race has been one of the most fun times in his career. “That right there was big for me,” he said. “The other night, …
Klinger in line for Aussie call-up after Scorchers win BBL
Perth Scorchers coach Justin Langer says he will do everything he can to ensure veteran batsman Michael Klinger gets a long-awaited call-up into Australia’s Twenty20 squad. The 36-year-old is yet to earn international honours, despite his outstanding domestic career in first-class, one-day, and Twenty20 ranks.
Serena taking it one major at a time after clinching open record
Serena Williams is not prepared to put a number on the haul of majors she might end up winning after claiming her 23rd title with her Australian Open triumph. Serena, who won her first major at the US Open in 1999, drew level with Graf’s tally of 22 at Wimbledon last year and edged ahead of the German with her 6-4, 6-4 victory over her sister Venus on Rod Laver Arena on Saturday.
Video: How snooker’s Stephen Hendry is being tipped as a poker star
… his opponent any encouragement. “At the top level, dedication is imperative in both,” he said. “They’re individual sports, both of them. You have to spend hours, in snooker, honing your technique so it’s repetitive, so it’s automatic, so when you …
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The Vanderbilt Commodores got a chance at redemption Saturday, finding themselves in the same situation a game after blowing a 15-point lead in the second half. This time, the Commodores hit 7 of 10 free throws in the final minute, and Vanderbilt stopped a skid by holding off Iowa State 84-78 in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge.
UVM Women Pull Away Late to Beat Stony Brook
Sydney Smith had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds and three other Catamounts had at least nine points as Vermont topped Stony Brook 53-43 at Patrick Gymnasium on Saturday. Candice Wright led all scorers with 15 points in addition to three blocks.
Webb, Reynolds have strong connection in Senior Bowl win
Davis Webb looked for Josh Reynolds on his initial third-down play Saturday, found him again on his next pass and a third time for a long touchdown. It’s just like the California quarterback predicted the night before the Senior Bowl, when that connection with the Texas A&M wide receiver helped the South to a 16-15 victory over the North.
Stacy Lewis, Lexi Thompson share LPGA Tour lead
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas – Stacy Lewis had two back-nine eagles Saturday in the LPGA Tour’s season-opening Pure Silk Bahamas Classic to again put herself in position to end a long winless streak. Lewis shot a 10-under 63 at Ocean Club to match Thompson atop the leaderboard at 23-under 196, one off the tour 54-hole record for relation to par set by Annika Sorenstam in Japan in the 2003 Mizuno Classic.
Cavanaugh, George Washington rallies past Saint Louis, 63-55
Tyler Cavanaugh scored 18 points and George Washington erased an 11-point second-half deficit and earned its third straight win, beating Saint Louis, 63-55 on Saturday afternoon. Jaren Sina gave the Colonials the lead for good with a 3-pointer with 1:59 left to make it 56-53, and Yuta Watanabe and Cavanaugh combined to hit 5 of 6 from the line in the final minute to keep the Billikens at bay.
King-hit by Stoke Nayland as they maintain their lead at top of the 50-over points table
Stoke Nayland welcomed back Marty King to the bowler’s crease on Saturday as a key component in their hard-fought four-wicket win over Waimea Toi Toi United in the Nelson premier 50-over cricket series. It was the experienced King’s first outing of the summer as a substitute for Nelson representative bowler Dylan Eginton and he delivered on cue at the Marsden Rec, taking an impressive 4-27 off his 10 overs to help restrict WTTU to 181 off 49.1 overs.
a Unwelcome axis of influencea loomed over Olympic boxing competition in Rio, investigation finds
… ” Marissa Payne writes for The Early Lead, where she focuses on what she calls the “cultural anthropological” side of sports, a.k.a. “mostly the fun stuff.”
High school basketball result: Whale Branch boys vs. North Charleston
Whale Branch 66, North Charleston 42: Xyion Youmans tallied 12 points and four other Warriors also scored in double figures on the way to Whale Branch’s ninth victory in its past 10 games. Camrin Miller, Kenny Brown, George Delaney and Daijion Galloway added 11 points apiece for Whale Branch , which rose to No.5 in the latest Class 2A coaches rankings.
Behind Enemy Lines: Land-Grant Holy Land Discusses Ohio State Buckeyes – Iowa Hawkeyes Basketball
Iowa hoops haven’t been quite up to par lately, but they have a great chance to right the ship tonight against the Buckeyes in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. There isn’t a whole lot of buzz surrounding Ohio State’s basketball team these days, but they have the capability to beat just about anyone on any given night.
But Daaaaad!!?? It’s Shark Week
Read it and weep. Oh yeah? So what. I don’t believe in ‘RECS’ or comments… An’ there should be no ranking system for Fan Posts anyways.
Another possible GM candidate for the 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are conducting follow-up interviews with George Paton on Friday and Terry McDonough on Saturday, and will hopefully get something sorted out at that point. However, if neither candidate works out, the team will have to consider other options.
White, Gillon lead Syracuse past No. 6 FSU 82-72
Syracuse’s John Gillon, right, under pressure from Florida State’s CJ Walker, left, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. Syracuse’s John Gillon, right, under pressure from Florida State’s CJ Walker, left, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017.
Okogie scores at buzzer, Jackets upset Notre Dame 62-60
Notre Dame guard Matt Farrell drives between Georgia Tech’s Quinton Stephens and Tadric Jackson in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, in Atlanta. Notre Dame guard Matt Farrell drives between Georgia Tech’s Quinton Stephens and Tadric Jackson in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, in Atlanta.
Perth Scorchers hit Sydney for six in Big Bash triumph
Michael Klinger hits out during his innings of 71 not out, as Perth Scorchers beat Sydney Sixers in BBL final. Photo/Photosport Perth Scorchers have claimed their third Big Bash crown, after a dominant win over the Sydney Sixers at the WACA.
Juan Carlos Paredes is nearing a move to Olympiakos. Picture: Action Images
Juan Carlos Paredes’ Watford career looks to be coming to an end with the Ecuadorian in discussions with Greek champions Olympiakos. Scottish side Rangers had been linked with a move for the exiled defender, but it appears south Europe will be his next destination with the defender’s representatives in talks with officials in Athens.
Serena Williams defeats sister Venus to win record 23rd grand slam title
Serena Williams rewrote tennis history books once again, this time with sister Venus across the net and her fiance Alexis Ohanian watching from the stands. When Serena beat her older sibling in the Australian Open final 6-4 6-4, she collected a 23rd grand slam title to surpass Steffi Graf for the Open Era lead.
Lazio lose to Chievo despite dominating Serie A match
” Lazio’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League took a blow as it conceded a late goal to lose 1-0 at home to Chievo Verona, whose goalkeeper Stefano Sorrentino was in imperious form on Saturday. Lazio dominated but failed to score without suspended striker Ciro Immobile, who has netted three goals in his last four matches, and it was made to pay for its missed opportunities.
The Offseason is a Time for Hype
The 2017 MLB season is still a few months away, but Cleveland Indians fans are anxious for the start of what could be another magical season. The Cleveland Indians are so active both in the community and on social media, that they are tricking us all into believing baseball season starts soon.
FA Cup: Wolves shocks Liverpool, Son saves Spurs from upset
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Richard Stearman, celebrates scoring his side’s first goal of the game with his team-mates during the English FA Cup, fourth round match Liverpool vs Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield, Liverpool, Engla… . Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Richard Stearman, celebrates scoring his side’s first goal of the game with his teammates during the FA Cup, fourth round soccer match between Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers, at Anfield, in Liver… LONDON – Liverpool’s season continues to implode after second-tier side Wolverhampton Wanderers inflicted the latest setback in the FA Cup on Saturday.
Live updates: Warriors vs. Clippers, Saturday at
Get the latest score and analysis from our live feed on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. as the Warriors face the Los Angeles Clippers at Oracle. The Warriors return home following a 3-1 road trip and may be without the services of two-time MVP Stephen Curry, who is listed as questionable with quad soreness.
A’s head back to Oakland for FanFest, new stadium up next?
… and in those 50 years the facility, jointly shared with the Raiders, has gone from one of the best of many multi-use sports stadiums in the country to the only one still housing both an MLB and an NFL franchise. Both clubs consider the Coliseum …
La Liga: Lacklustre Atletico Madrid held at Alaves
Diego Simeone fielded a full-strength team against Alaves but he watched his side get outplayed by the Basques, who are without a win in the league in 2017. Atletico Madrid’s troubles away from home continued when they were held to a goalless draw at Alaves on Saturday, dropping points on the road for a second consecutive week and losing Uruguay international Jose Maria Gimenez to injury.
Matchups For The Falcons-Patriots Super Bowl
Atlanta led the NFL in points by a wide margin, thanks to a career year from QB Matt Ryan , who along with WR Julio Jones are All-Pros. If that combination comes close to its production during the season and, in particular, the nine connections for 180 yards and two TDs in the NFC championship game against Green Bay, the Falcons will be difficult to stop.
Will attendance boom hit Cleveland Indians in 2017? Hey, Hoynsie
Do you have a question that you’d like to have answered in Hey, Hoynsie? Submit it here or Tweet him at @hoynsie. Hey, Hoynsie: Has the front office indicated if 2017 will be the year for a big attendance boom at Progressive Field? – Nick Walsh, Cleveland.
Super Bowl comes as Houston recovering from latest oil bust
In May 2013, when Houston was awarded the right to host this year’s Super Bowl, the city’s economy was booming as many of the oil and gas companies that call Houston home and have earned it the nickname “the energy capital of the world” were riding high on a wave of oil selling at more than $100 a barrel. But that wave soon collapsed.