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Day: January 29, 2017
Knicks holding out Rose against Hawks with sprained ankle
Knicks guard Derrick Rose has been ruled out for their game against the Atlanta Hawks while recovering from a sprained left ankle. Rose wore a boot before Sunday’s game to relieve pressure on the ankle.
Knicks holding out Rose against Hawks with sprained ankle
Knicks guard Derrick Rose has been ruled out for their game against the Atlanta Hawks while recovering from a sprained left ankle. Rose wore a boot before Sunday’s game to relieve pressure on the ankle.
Reply to CS in Alabama regarding Tennessee QB Josh Dobbs
I have been very frustrated because the website will not allow me to post comments or replies to my recent Fanpost on Dobbs. It seems the only way I can reply is to create a new Fanpost.
Chelsea clash ‘a big chance’ for Liverpool, insists Rush
The former striker believes that Liverpool’s aim remains a top-four finish, but suggested that a win over Antonio Conte’s side could shake things up Ian Rush says that Liverpool’s upcoming Premier League clash against Chelsea is a prime opportunity for the team to bounce back from their recent woes. Jurgen Klopp’s side suffered their third loss in succession when they were knocked out of the FA Cup by Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, continuing a downward spiral that began at the beginning of January.
Tuchel frustrated with Dortmund draw
The BVB coach rued his side’s profligacy after they were held to a tie away from home, losing further ground on the Bundesliga leaders Thomas Tuchel voiced his frustration with Borussia Dortmund’s inability to put the game to bed after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Mainz. Marco Reus put Dortmund into an early lead after some good work from Andre Schurrle and they created a number of chances to double the advantage.
Tuchel frustrated with Dortmund draw
The BVB coach rued his side’s profligacy after they were held to a tie away from home, losing further ground on the Bundesliga leaders Thomas Tuchel voiced his frustration with Borussia Dortmund’s inability to put the game to bed after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Mainz. Marco Reus put Dortmund into an early lead after some good work from Andre Schurrle and they created a number of chances to double the advantage.
Premier League an ‘impossible mission’ for Mourinho and United
The Red Devils manager feels his team are too far behind Chelsea in the title race to challenge as they target silverware on three other fronts Fixture congestion, Manchester United’s cluster of cup runs and Chelsea’s hefty lead at the summit mean Jose Mourinho views the Premier League title as “an impossible mission”. United made it back-to-back 4-0 wins over Championship opponents in their defence of the FA Cup, with Marouane Fellaini, Chris Smalling, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Bastian Schweinsteiger on target in a routine victory against Wigan Athletic at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Three Questions with RSL Soapbox
The New York Red Bulls walked away with a 2-0 victory against the Portland Timbers in their first preseason match of 2017. An own goal and a PK are not the best ways to score, but hey; we’ll take it.
Cook beats Butler with seventh round TKO
Brandon Cook scored a stunning victory over Steven Butler when he sent the promising light middleweight to the canvas at the end of the seventh round, sparking a melee among some of the 5,500 fans at the Bell Centre on Saturday night. Cook , of Ajax, Ont., retained his own WBA North American title and took the IBF continental belt from Butler .
Kindl wins 2nd gold at home worlds; Germany takes team relay
Austrian luger Wolfgang Kindl won the men’s singles race for his second gold medal at his home world championships on Sunday, while Germany continued its dominance in the team relay. Two days after taking gold in the sprint event, Kindl set a track record of 49.823 seconds in Sunday’s opening run and extended his lead by also posting the fastest second-run time run on the 1976 Olympic track.
Miss Universe 2017: How well do you know Indian contestant Roshmitha Harimurthy?
With hours to go before the next Miss Universe is crowned in Manila, the Philippines, the contestants are busy competing in the preliminary rounds, which began on January 26 with the one on national costumes. This year, life has also come full circle for former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen, as she sits in the judges panel for the competition, which she won right in Manila 23 years back.
Hirscher displays class to beat Pinturault in giant slalom
Marcel Hirscher displayed all his class to beat Alexis Pinturault and claim his 20th World Cup giant slalom victory on Sunday, avenging his narrow defeat to the French skier in Adelboden. Trailing Pinturault by 0.09 seconds after the first run, the five-time defending overall champion charged hard in the second, clocking 1 minute, 20.10 seconds.
Baseball Upbeat, Embracing Expectations As Practice Begins
However, this season there’s a different buzz in the air around Dick Howser Stadium. Florida State comes into the year with the pieces to make a serious run at the school’s first national title.
Roger Federer wins Australian Open in five-set classic
Roger Federer won his first Grand Slam title in five years, rallying from a deficit in the fifth set to overtake Rafael Nadal in a five-set classic at the Australian Open to earn the 18th slam victory of his career. “I would have been happy to lose too, to be honest,” he said.
Why Jaylen Harris is the player Ohio State’s 2017 recruiting class needed most: Doug Lesmerises
Jaylen Harris stood on the stage with Terrelle Pryor on Thursday night, the Cleveland Heights senior as tall as the Browns leading receiver. Handsome and smiling in a blue suit, Harris beamed, his parents and coach in the crowd, as he received his award as the city’s best high school athlete at the Greater Cleveland Sports Awards.
Premier League sides Hull, Watford upset in FA Cup
Hull City’s Abel Hernandez wins a second penalty after being brought down by Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli during the English FA Cup, Fourth Round match, Fulham vs Hull City at Craven Cottage, London, Sunday Jan. 29, 2017. Fulham’s Ryan Sessegnon celebrates scoring his side’s third goal of the game with Sone Aluko, right, during the English FA Cup, Fourth Round match, Fulham vs Hull City at Craven Cottage, London, Sunday Jan. 29, 2017.
Aitor Karanka sees bright future for Middlesbrough newboys Bamford and Gestede
Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka has promised there is much more to come from new signings Patrick Bamford and Rudy Gestede. Former Chelsea frontman Bamford and Aston Villa’s Gestede have arrived at the Riverside Stadium this month for a combined total of 12million as Karanka attempts to re-shape his squad by adding more goals and creativity.
Gut crashes; Shiffrin ecstatic in 4th; Vonn content in 12th
Switzerland’s Lara Gut lies in the snow after completing an alpine ski, women’s World Cup super-G, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. United States’s Mikaela Shiffrin gets to the finish area after completing an alpine ski, women’s World Cup super-G, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017.
West Ham agree fee for sale of Dimitri Payet
West Ham’s wantaway playmaker Dimitri Payet has moved a step closer to rejoining French side Marseille after the two clubs agreed a fee of 25million. The 29-year-old has expressed his desire to leave the Hammers and has not appeared for Slaven Bilic’s side since refusing to play against Crystal Palace on January 14. A statement on West Ham’s Twitter page said: “West Ham United can confirm that a 25m fee has today been agreed for the transfer of Dimitri Payet to Olympique de Marseille.”
Shootaround: Cavs Confident, ‘Been Here Before’
No. 1: Smith: Cavs have been here before, will be fine — Leave it up to the wisdom of J.R. Smith to put the Cleveland Cavaliers’ recent issues in the proper perspective. Yes, that J.R. Smith.
Late Steve Morison strike sees Millwall knock Watford out of the FA Cup
League One Millwall capped a significant week in their existence with a 1-0 home victory over Watford that took them into the fifth round of the FA Cup. Another convincing performance was finally rewarded with the goal it deserved when Steve Morison’s late, close-range finish ensured Watford became the second Premier League team the hosts have eliminated this season.
Healthy and confident Nadal hoping for resurgent season
Spain’s Rafael Nadal answers question at press conference following his loss to Switzerland’s Roger Federer in the men’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, early Monday, Jan. 30, 2017. Switzerland’s Roger Federer, right, Spain’s Rafael Nadal, left, and Rod Laver pose for photographers after Federer won the men’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017.
Andy Edwards resigns as Leyton Orient manager to take up FA role
Edwards announced his departure in a statement on Orient’s official website and the Sky Bet League Two club are now looking for their fourth manager of the season. “It is with regret that I have made the decision to stand down as manager of Leyton Orient FC,” Edwards said.
Celtic 4-0 Hearts: Match Report
Celtic beat Lisbon Lions record after comfortable win over Hearts Celtic went one better than the Lisbon Lions with a convincing 4-0 Ladbrokes Premiership win over Hearts at Parkhead. Midfielder Callum McGregor, who only started because Stuart Armstrong pulled up injured in the warm-up, opened the scoring with a well-taken goal on the half-hour mark.
Fulham 4-1 Hull: Match Report
Fulham through to FA Cup last 16 after late penalty drama at Craven Cottage Fulham have reached the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time since 2010-11 after a 4-1 win over Premier League side Hull on Sunday. The hosts put four past a Hull outfit who looked lethargic throughout the game with former Tigers forward Sone Aluko opening the scoring for Fulham just 17 minutes in.
Fringe players fail to impress Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino admitted he was left feeling underwhelmed by his fringe players following their narrow 4-3 FA Cup victory over League Two Wycombe Wanderers. Son Heung-min, who was among nine changes to the Tottenham team which drew at Manchester City in the Premier League last Saturday, netted a stoppage-time winner to spare the home side’s blushes.
Chris Terry added to AHL All-Star game
The AHL added some last minute additions to the All-Star Classic, including St. John’s IceCaps forward Chris Terry. Terry leads the team in points with 12 goals and 20 assists in 26 games.
Haven’t practiced my winning moment: India’s Miss Universe contender
Manila, Jan 29 – Roshmitha Harimurthy, India’s contender for the Miss Universe contest, has spent months preparing to compete with beauty queens from across the world. But the ‘winning moment’ is something she hasn’t practiced for.
Government affirms support to cricket for blind
New Delhi, Jan 29 – Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Sunday affirmed the government’s support to promote cricket for the blind in the country. Speaking at the inauguration of the second World T-20 Cricket for Blind Championship organised by the Cricket Association for the Blind in India here, he said the government will consider a suggestion from CABI to grant it recognition so that events related to blind cricketers get financial assistance from the government.
Former West Brom man blasts Tony Pulis – ‘To play for him, I think I needed a pair of high heels’
Former West Bromwich Albion defender Cristian Gamboa has blasted Tony Pulis saying that he would have needed to wear high heels to get a game at The Hawthorns. The Costa Rica international arrived at Albion in 2014 off the back of an impressive World Cup with his country and began life as a regular under Alan Irvine.
Anthony Honeyball is hoping for success with Royal Salute
AFTER the feast comes the famine and we are certainly starved of a bit of quality following a top-class weekend of action. That said, there are still plenty of horses who can take advantage on what is a decidedly low-key Monday, not least Royal Salute, who lines up in the Strong Flavours Handicap Chase at Plumpton.
LeBron James, owner Dan Gilbert and Cleveland Cavaliers’ roster: Crowquill
This afternoon the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Oklahoma City Thunder and triple-double machine Russell Westbrook at Quicken Loans Arena. In case you haven’t heard, the Cavs are in somewhat of a slump and their star player is not happy with management’s efforts to bolster the roster for another championship run.
Numbers game: Yan Gomes happy to give Edwin Encarnacion No. 10, turn page on troubling year
Encarnacion wore No. 10 with the Blue Jays for the last six seasons. Gomes has sported the same number the last four years with Cleveland.
How to watch Red Wings’ Frans Nielsen in NHL All-Star Game
He’ll be playing for the Atlantic Division team that includes Tampa Bay’s Nikitia Kucherov and Victor Hedberg; Boston’s Brad Marchand and Tuuka Rask; Toronto’s Auston Matthews; Buffalo’s Kyle Oposo; Florida’s Vincent Trocheck; Ottawa’s Erik Karlsson; and Montreal’s Shea Weber and Carey Price. * The four captains, as selected by the fans, are Price, Nashville’s P.K. Subban for the Central Division, Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby for the Metropolitan and Edmonton’s Connor McDavid for the Pacific.
Noah Allen scores career-high 34, Hawaii beats UCSB 78-56
Noah Allen scored a career-high 34 points and grabbed eight rebounds to help Hawaii roll past UC Santa Barbara 78-56 on Saturday night. Allen, a UCLA graduate transfer, made 11 of 14 from the field, 3 of 5 from 3-point range and all nine of his free throws for the Rainbow Warriors .
Jets should move on from Ryan Clady this offseason
The New York Jets have re-worked Ryan Clady’s contract to move a roster bonus into his base salary to give them time to what should be inevitable. Offensive tackle Ryan Clady is due to make $10M this season with the New York Jets.
Space X: L.A. to S.F. in 35 Minutes
In 2015, the Hyperloop Pod Competition was announced: to build a passenger vehicle in a tube that could beat airplanes from Los Angeles to San Francisco in under 35 minutes. Of the 1,200 entrants, the field was narrowed down to 29 by its Space X sponsors .
2017 NFL Mock Draft: Eagles take a cornerback
Florida Gators defensive back Teez Tabor works out prior to the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports The 2017 Senior Bowl is over, meaning the Eagles ‘ braintrust of owner Jeffrey Lurie, top personnel executive Howie Roseman and head coach Doug Pederson will now head back to Philadelphia to decide how the week in Mobile, Alabama impacted their draft board.
Burton Albion analysis: five things from QPR win, no Nottingham Forest distraction
After a sluggish start to 2017, Burton Albion got their Championship account ticking over once again with an important 2-1 win at Queens Park Rangers. With the spotlight focused on Albion manager Nigel Clough following the approach from Nottingham Forest over their current managerial vacancy, Clough’s players made themselves the centre of attention with an effective performance.