Legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi, who famously said, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing,” no doubt would have been pleased with the all-time Super Bowl winning coach rankings by ESPN’s John Clayton. Patriots coach Bill Belichick, in search of his fifth Super Bowl title a week from Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, was ranked second.
Month: January 2017
Ranking the NFL’s Super Bowl-winning coaches: Where do Landry, Jimmy Johnson fit in?
Legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi, who famously said, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing,” no doubt would have been pleased with the all-time Super Bowl winning coach rankings by ESPN’s John Clayton. Patriots coach Bill Belichick, in search of his fifth Super Bowl title a week from Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, was ranked second.
Holland Featured in Super Bowl Program Friday, January 27
The Holland Area Visitors Bureau has teamed up with Pure Michigan and placed an ad in this year’s Super Bowl program promoting Holland. “In programs for the Detroit Lions and Tigers, Chicago Bears and White Sox, College Football for U of M and Michigan State.
Holland Featured in Super Bowl Program Friday, January 27
The Holland Area Visitors Bureau has teamed up with Pure Michigan and placed an ad in this year’s Super Bowl program promoting Holland. “In programs for the Detroit Lions and Tigers, Chicago Bears and White Sox, College Football for U of M and Michigan State.
Montana: There’s an edge when you have Super Bowl experience
Montana was in his third season with the San Francisco 49ers when they faced the Cincinnati Bengals in the Pontiac Silverdome. The 60-year-old Hall of Fame quarterback knows the disadvantage players making their first start face in the big game.
Montana: There’s an edge when you have Super Bowl experience
Montana was in his third season with the San Francisco 49ers when they faced the Cincinnati Bengals in the Pontiac Silverdome. The 60-year-old Hall of Fame quarterback knows the disadvantage players making their first start face in the big game.
Wake Forest vs. Duke: Q&A with Ben Swain
We previewed Saturday’s Wake Forest vs. Duke game by chatting with our friend Ben Swain of Sports Channel 8 . We greatly appreciate him taking the time to answer our questions.
Wake Forest vs. Duke: Q&A with Ben Swain
We previewed Saturday’s Wake Forest vs. Duke game by chatting with our friend Ben Swain of Sports Channel 8 . We greatly appreciate him taking the time to answer our questions.
Ganong wins downhill race overshadowed by crashes, injuries
Travis Ganong won a men’s World Cup downhill race Friday, with American teammate Steven Nyman and French skier Valentin Giraud Moine both airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries. World Cup men’s race director Markus Waldner says Giraud Moine is likely to have broken calf and shin bones in both legs.
Ganong wins downhill race overshadowed by crashes, injuries
Travis Ganong won a men’s World Cup downhill race Friday, with American teammate Steven Nyman and French skier Valentin Giraud Moine both airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries. World Cup men’s race director Markus Waldner says Giraud Moine is likely to have broken calf and shin bones in both legs.
Crown of Flemington to host Super Bowl Tailgate Networking Event
On Thursday, February 2, Jim Gano, owner of Crown of Flemington, will be hosting the ever-popular Super Bowl Tailgate Networking Event at his newly renovated business located at 33 Reaville Avenue in Flemington . This highly attended event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Crown Trophy’s warehouse, which is located within the Hunterdon Shopping Center.
breaking Cleveland to host baseball All-Star Game
All-Star Games are nothing new to Cleveland: The Indians have hosted the most in Major League Baseball history at five, the first being way back in 1911. The last All-Star game that Cleveland hosted was in 1997, when the current stadium was named Jacobs Field.
breaking Cleveland to host baseball All-Star Game
All-Star Games are nothing new to Cleveland: The Indians have hosted the most in Major League Baseball history at five, the first being way back in 1911. The last All-Star game that Cleveland hosted was in 1997, when the current stadium was named Jacobs Field.
Freeman, Butler to have cleat-off before Super Bowl
… days before the big game. “The passion and creativity of NFL fans is truly unparalleled,” says Jeff Tran, director of sports marketing and alliances at Microsoft. “At Microsoft, our goal is to empower those fans with our technology, enabling them to …
Dimitrov seeing only positives in Australian Open loss
Grigor Dimitrov may have come up agonizingly short of making his first Grand Slam final, but he’s looking at the bright side. At 25, he’s reached the second major semifinal of his career, and he took Rafael Nadal to five sets – in nearly five hours – before finally losing 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 , 6-7 , 6-4 at the Australian Open.
Dimitrov seeing only positives in Australian Open loss
Grigor Dimitrov may have come up agonizingly short of making his first Grand Slam final, but he’s looking at the bright side. At 25, he’s reached the second major semifinal of his career, and he took Rafael Nadal to five sets – in nearly five hours – before finally losing 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 , 6-7 , 6-4 at the Australian Open.
Wayne Rooney still aiming to move into management at end of career
England captain Rooney believes the financial comfort of the modern-day top footballer means only the fully committed will chase managerial openings. “My whole life has been around football, and the minute I finish playing I would like to try and stay in the game and hopefully get the opportunity to manage,” Rooney told the BBC.
Wayne Rooney still aiming to move into management at end of career
England captain Rooney believes the financial comfort of the modern-day top footballer means only the fully committed will chase managerial openings. “My whole life has been around football, and the minute I finish playing I would like to try and stay in the game and hopefully get the opportunity to manage,” Rooney told the BBC.
Doble doble, por favor: Tim Hortons heads to Mexico, first foray into Latin America
Restaurant Brands International Inc. said Friday it is working with a group of investors to bring the coffee-and-doughnut chain to the country, which would be its first foray into Latin America. “Mexico has a thriving coffee market so we are very optimistic about the opportunity to grow the brand across the country,” RBI CEO Daniel Schwartz said in a statement.
Doble doble, por favor: Tim Hortons heads to Mexico, first foray into Latin America
Restaurant Brands International Inc. said Friday it is working with a group of investors to bring the coffee-and-doughnut chain to the country, which would be its first foray into Latin America. “Mexico has a thriving coffee market so we are very optimistic about the opportunity to grow the brand across the country,” RBI CEO Daniel Schwartz said in a statement.
David Weir believes the decision to retire from representing Great Britain was the
Earlier this month, the 37-year-old expressed his discontent with the national governing body on Twitter, declaring he would never wear a British vest again and claiming he had been “let down again”. Weir announced the London Marathon on April 23 would be his last race during his final ”terrible” Paralympics in Rio and that he would not compete at the IPC Athletics World Championships in the capital during July.
Denver Broncos: breaking down Marcus Robertson and the No Fly Zone
… nior at Michigan State University majoring in Communication and Media Studies. I have always had a strong passion for sports and writing as I cover the Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, and Golden State Warriors.
Freestyle ski club competes on Timber Tour
… pains – and the X-Games and Olympics are a long way off. The club, which operates underneath the Sun Peaks Snow Sports School umbrella, is still in its infancy yet it’s already providing a platform for skiers to reach the B.C. Winter Games (BCWG) …
TRAFFIC: North Shore traffic backed up from earlier crash
The traffic changes will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. between Earl Street and the West End Circle so crews can adjust manholes. A single-lane in each direction will be maintained.
The Latest: Dimitrov fights back to win 4th against Nadal
Grigor Dimitrov has fought back to win the fourth set against Rafael Nadal in a tiebreak, 7-6 , to force a fifth-set decider in their Australian Open semifinal. The two players traded eight breaks of serve in the opening three sets – four apiece – but neither had a break-point chance in the fourth.
The Patriotsa offense isna t just Tom Brady. That will serve them well vs. Atlanta.
Tom Brady and the Patriots might want to rely a bit more on LeGarrette Blount in the Super Bowl. This Super Bowl is, in some ways, all about New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
WBK: (15) OSU 88, Minnesota 76
Kelsey Mitchell scored 25 points, Shayla Cooper added 18 on 8-of-10 shooting and No. 15 Ohio State held off Minnesota 88-76 on Thursday night.
Washington Nationals: What Is Stephen Strasburg’s Fantasy Impact In 2017?
Stephen Strasburg has been nothing less than a stud on the mound. The problem is he is not on the mound enough to truly help the Washington Nationals succeed or to help your fantasy team.
Man arrested by detectives investigating ‘historical abuse’ in football
… came forward to say they were victims of sexual abuse as youngsters. The NPCC said 22 referrals relate to other sports including rugby, gymnastics, martial arts, tennis, wrestling, golf, sailing, athletics, cricket and swimming. Police said due to …
Cleveland to host 2019 All-Star game
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.
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 …