Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri, coach Dwane Casey and All-Star guard Kyle Lowry spoke out against United States President Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration on Monday. One by one, they voiced their opinions about the immigration ban which targets nationals of seven Muslim-majority countries: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.
Day: January 30, 2017
A Look at Lauri Markkanen – Is the Next Dirk Hiding in Plain Sight?
I’m not proposing Markkanen should be a top 5 pick or anything like that, I want to get that out of the way. It’s also unfair to these kids that we keep looking for the “next Dirk” but hey why stop now.
West Ham United have sold Dimitri Payet to Marseille for 25million
New Marseille signing Dimitri Payet admits he needed to return to France after becoming unhappy at West Ham following one “exceptional” year with the club. Payet was presented by Marseille on Monday afternoon after completing a A 25million move back to the Stade Velodrome on Sunday.
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Of course, the game will be discussed and dissected every possible way it can, leaving no detail uncovered before the big game. On one side, you have the Atlanta Falcons, who boast some of the best weapons in football.
Les Canadiennes fail to complete sweep, struck by Thunder
After an five goal performance in Saturday’s win in Brampton, Les Canadiennes were kept at bay in a 4-2 loss against the Thunder on Sunday at the Brampton Memorial Arena. With only six shots apiece after the first 20 minutes, the first period was a quiet one.
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte eager to deal Liverpool’s title hopes a blow
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte wants his Premier League leaders to land a blow on Liverpool’s title hopes on Tuesday night. Liverpool have inflicted one of Chelsea’s three league losses this season, winning 2-1 at Stamford Bridge in September.
Jury selection begins in Cuban ballplayer smuggling case
Jury selection is beginning in Miami federal court for a sports agent and an associate charged with illegally smuggling Cuban baseball players from the communist island to the U.S. Potential jurors will be questioned beginning Monday in the case of Bartolo Hernandez and Julio Estrada, both of whom have pleaded not guilty. Opening statements are expected Wednesday.
Federer savors unexpected title over long-time rival Nadal
He just didn’t think it would happen like this, playing in his first tournament following a six-month injury layoff. Or against his biggest rival in the game, Rafael Nadal.
Craig Gordon to remain at Celtic despite Chelsea interest
‘I don’t need to justify this move’: Payet shows no remorse over ditching West Ham as it emerges he had to pay back A 500,000 REVEALED: The FA forced BBC to show Manchester United’s easy win over Wigan after rejecting request to switch to giantkillers Lincoln Team Sky face fresh scrutiny as doctor and courier at centre of Wiggins jiffy bag storm are summoned to give evidence to MPs I rejected China: Manchester United boss Mourinho reveals he is latest big name to turn down mega move to the Far East 10 THINGS WE LEARNED: Rooney still has value for United, Klopp’s Liverpool lack zip and Perez looks right at home Federer eyes No 19: After Australian Open glory, veteran is now targeting another Grand Slam title at Wimbledon as he parades trophy around Melbourne Cheers, Carl! Battered and bruised boxer Frampton buys drinks for travelling fans as he puts on a brave face after losing title to … (more)
Braves player hit in deadly crash; wife, kids hospitalized
An Atlanta Braves infielder and his family are recovering after police say their SUV was hit by a man who had stolen a Miami police officer’s cruiser. News outlets report that 31-year-old Miami native Sean Rodriguez, his wife Giselle and their two young children were T-boned by the stolen cruiser Saturday afternoon in Miami-Dade County.
AFC holds on to defeat NFC 20-13 in Pro Bowl
The Buffalo Bills linebacker could have just sat on a late interception for the win, but instead opted to return the ball 20 yards and then lateralled it to Aqib Talib, who came within 13 yards of the end zone in the AFC’s 20-13 win over the NFC in the NFL’s all-star game Sunday night. “I was serious about that last drive,” Alexander said.
Steve Kerr says Trump’s immigration ban is ‘going against the…
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr on Sunday weighed in on President Donald Trump’s executive order barring immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the US. Kerr, who was critical of Trump’s election , said that the order, which bars citizens of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen from traveling to the US, would have the opposite effect intended.
Football: Sky Bet League 2 award for Isle of Wight’s Dan Butler
FOOTBALLER Dan Butler’s superb goal for Newport County on Saturday earned him the Sky Bet League 2 Goal of the Weekend award. The former Cowes High School pupil, 22, fired in a brilliant 25-yard volley to help his team beat Hartlepool 3-1.
Cyprus Olympic medallist, Pavlos Kontides has won the silver medal in the laser class of the Sailing World Cup held in Miami, Florida. Ethnikos Achnas moved up to seventh in the league table on Monday night after a 2-0 win over struggling Doxa Katokopia.
Bernardo Silva comes out on top vs Blaise Matuidi as Monaco prove Ligue 1 credentials
The INTERSPORT Football Boot Ranking calculates the global ranking of each model by its popularity score, goals, assists, and one-vs-one duels Paris Saint-Germain’s age of Ligue 1 dominance is finally beginning to show signs of waving after Monaco proved their title credentials with a deserved 1-1 draw in the French capital on Sunday. For nearly half a decade the capital club have swept all before them in Ligue 1, but times are changing.
John Lynch on Kyle Shanahan: “I’d be hiring that guy in a second”
Even before he was a candidate for the 49ers General Manager job, John Lynch wasn’t afraid to praise Kyle Shanahan, saying he was the kind of coach he’d like to hire. Setting aside the fact that Shanahan effectively hired Lynch, it’s still worth going back through those words for some context to their relationship.
‘I don’t need to justify my behaviour’ – Payet explains why he left West Ham for Marseille
The France international star revealed the draw of Frank McCourt’s new project at OM, as well as homesickness have lured him back to Ligue 1 Dimitri Payet has told West Ham that he “does not need to justify” his behaviour, which led to his sale to Marseille. The France international completed his A 25 million move back to Stade Velodrome on Sunday, and at his presentation with the Provence club on Monday, he told the London outfit that he does not feel guilty at having forced their hand.
Rex Ryan to work Super Bowl for ESPN
Whether you think former Jets and Bills coach Rex Ryan will be good at television or not , it was inevitable that the was going to get a shot. According to John Ourand of Sports Business Daily , Ryan was approached by four networks , but he opted for the three-hour slot on ESPN Sunday to make his debut.
Memphis sends classy message to former Man Utd team-mate Pereira after his debut
The recent signing at Lyon has not forgotten his former colleagues, taking to Twitter to congratulate the goalkeeper after he came on against Wigan Lyon winger Memphis Depay has sent a congratulatory message to former team-mate Joel Pereira after he made his debut for Manchester United. The Portuguese goalkeeper came on as a second-half substitute in Sunday’s FA Cup clash with Wigan Athletic, a game the hosts comfortably won 4-0.
Manchester United make a 80m Griezmann their top transfer target
The Old Trafford outfit are keen to recruit the 25-year-old and Atletico may need to sell to fund the move to their new stadium Manchester United have made Antoine Griezmann their top transfer target and will tempt Atletico Madrid with an offer in the region of a 80 million in the summer. Manager Jose Mourinho is still looking to improve his side’s attack in order to compete with the best in the Premier League and Europe, and the Portuguese sees the 25-year-old France forward as a player who can provide quality across a number of positions at Old Trafford.
Susan Wagner boys’ swim team poised to continue flawless season
Heading into the 2016-2017 PSAL boys’ swimming season, Susan Wagner coach Ellen Cartmell-Kaht had one plan in mind, to win the Island title for the first time since the 2013-2014 season. SW tied for the title last season.
Wenger expecting ‘very quiet’ deadline day as he puts faith in Arsenal squad
Arsene Wenger has called on his Arsenal players to prove he is correct not to strengthen the squad in the January transfer window. The Gunners have yet to make any major acquisitions this month and Wenger has again reiterated he has no intention to buy before Tuesday’s 2300 deadline.
Video: Monday Morning Web Cast – January 30, 2017
Protests erupt across the country over President Trump’s partial travel ban on immigrants. Local protests are planned this week in Springfield.
West Brom rule out moves for Branislav Ivanovic and Callum Wilson
With the transfer window set to close on Tuesday night, Pulis implied the arrival of Jake Livermore, for a reported A 10million, will remain the only spending West Brom do, despite also selling Saido Berahino to Stoke for a fee understood to be worth at least A 12million to the club. West Brom were linked with Ivanovic last week and over the weekend Chelsea manager Antonio Conte suggested he may leave after finding first-team opportunities hard to come by this season.
Central grad turned accident into activism
Candice Minear’s wheelchair that she used for wheelchair quad rugby holds a picture of her to honor her memory during her team’s appearance at the Cowtown Classic quad rugby tournament. Candice Minear’s wheelchair that she used for wheelchair quad rugby holds a picture of her to honor her memory during her team’s appearance at the Cowtown Classic quad rugby tournament.
Sport24.co.za | Schweinsteiger staying at United – Mourinho
One-time outcast Bastian Schweinsteiger appears to be back in favour with Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, who insisted Sunday the World Cup winner was staying at Old Trafford despite having yet to appear in the Premier League this season. The 32-year-old former Bayern Munich lynchpin started his first game in over a year on Sunday and scored his first goal since November 2015 as they beat second-tier Wigan 4-0 in the FA Cup.
Vinod Rai, Ramachandra Guha Among 4 Members Appointed By SC As BCCI Administrators
The Supreme Court today appointed a four member-committee including historian Ramachandra Guha, former CAG Vinod Rai, IDFC official Vikram Limaye, and ex-women cricket captain Diana Edulji as administrators of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Sport24.co.za | Critics prefer to see me jailed – Wenger
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger brushed off suggestions that his four-match touchline ban for pushing a fourth official was too lenient, saying his critics would still not be satisfied if he was put behind bars. Wenger was slapped with a fine of $31 327.50 for verbally abusing and pushing fourth official Anthony Taylor during Arsenal’s Premier League win over Burnley this month.
Sport24.co.za | Record-setting Serena back at No 1
Australian Open winner Serena Williams replaced Angelique Kerber as world No 1 in the latest WTA rankings released on Monday. The American moved up one place courtesy of her victory in Melbourne where she got the better of sister Venus 6-4, 6-4 in the final on Saturday for a record 23rd Grand Slam title.
Sport24.co.za | Melbourne master Federer back in Top 10
Roger Federer has climbed back into the ATP top 10 on the strength of his epic 18th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. The 35-year-old Swiss great defied old rival Rafael Nadal on Sunday in a thrilling five-setter in Melbourne to move up seven spots to 10th in the latest rankings released on Monday.
Sport24.co.za | No 18 was Federer’s greatest triumph
Sunday’s Australian Open men’s final between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will go down in history as one of the greatest ever tennis matches. It was the dream final tennis enthusiasts had longed for: Two giants of the game – both in the twilight of their careers – duelling on the biggest of stages one more time.
Sport24.co.za | Domingo: Is 77.78% a ‘fail’, then?
It is a far cry from when they looked such a motley, debilitated crew by the middle of 2016, following early exit from a triangular one-day international series in the Caribbean, another failed major-tournament quest , a home Test series loss to England and away thumping in that format by the Indians. But the turnaround of the national side in the two most relevant landscapes – Tests and ODIs – has been nothing short of startling … making it seem an especially jarring development that head coach Russell Domingo now knows, almost seven months before the completion of his current contract period, that he will have to reapply for the post.
Norwich City’s Colney training ground shut down for deep clean following sickness bug
Norwich City’s Colney training ground has been closed down until Tuesday after members of the squad were hit by a sickness bug. Alex Neil revealed that Sergi Canos and Alex Pritchard were sent home from Carrow Road prior to kick-off on Saturday and Jacob Murphy, Cameron Jerome and Alex Tettey had all been suffering with the same illness.
Sachin Tendulkar: India are favourites against Australia
Mumbai: Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar picked India as the favourites for the upcoming Test series against Australia but warned the hosts that it would be a mistake to take the team from Down Under lightly. India will play a four-Test series against Steve Smith’s men starting February 23 in Pune.
AFC Holds On To Defeat NFC 20-13 In Pro Bowl
The Buffalo Bills linebacker could have just sat on a late interception for the win, but instead opted to return the ball 20 yards and then lateralled it to Aqib Talib, who came within 13 yards of the end zone in the AFC’s 20-13 win over the NFC in the NFL’s all-star game Sunday night. “I was serious about that last drive,” Alexander said.
India vs Bangladesh: Imrul Kayes working hard for fitness
Imrul Kayes stood as wicketkeeper in place of injured Mushfiqur Rahim in the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington Getty Images Dhaka: Left-handed batsman Imrul Kayes is working hard to get fit in time for Bangladesh ‘s one-off Test against India in February in Hyderabad. The opener stood as wicketkeeper in place of injured Mushfiqur Rahim in the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington and then opened the Bangladesh innings, reports bdnews24.com.
Klopp will lead Liverpool to silverware, says Coutinho
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp will halt the club’s slump in form and lead them to trophies, according to midfielder Philippe Coutinho, The Merseyside club lost three home matches within a week to exit two Cup competitions and leave them fourth in the Premier League table, 10 points behind Chelsea going into Tuesday’s game against the leaders at Anfield. “Yes, it has been a bad week, but we are looking beyond that.
Frustrated Morgan to voice umpiring concerns to referee
Eoin Morgan has lashed out at the umpiring standards in England’s five-run loss to India in a Twenty20 international on Sunday, the captain saying his side would report their concerns to the match referee. Chasing 145 to take an unassailable 2-0 lead, England needed eight runs from the final over but paceman Jasprit Bumrah held his nerve, conceding just two runs while claiming two wickets as India squared the three-match series.
The Latest: 57-nation Islamic body expresses ‘grave concern’
Vahideh Rasekhi, an Iranian doctoral student at Stony Brook University, greets friends and family as she is released from detention at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. . Demonstrators crowd the international terminal as people protest against President Donald Trump’s executive order banning travel to the U.S. by citizens of several countries at San Francisco International Airport, Sunday, Jan… .
Japanese arcade pioneer and a Father of Pac-Mana has died
Masaya Nakamura, the “Father of Pac-Man” who founded the Japanese video game company behind the hit creature-gobbling game, has died. He was 91. Nakamura, who died on Jan. 22, founded Namco, part of Bandai Namco, in 1955.