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.
Month: January 2017
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.
Kings score 3 late in 3rd to beat skidding Hurricanes 3 0
Marian Gaborik and Trevor Lewis scored 38 seconds apart late in the third period, sending the Los Angeles Kings to a 3-0 win over the skidding Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night. Carolina lost its fifth consecutive game, all in regulation, and was shut out for the first time this season.
Elon beats Northeastern in defensive slugfest
Chilling winds gusting to 30 knots greeted anglers Thursday morning, and from that you know the rest of the story, no fishing reports! With thousands of NFL workers already descended on Houston to get ready for all the various aspects of the big game, hundreds of those workers are working on transforming NRG Stadium from the home of the Houston Texans to site of Super Bowl LI. This week the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce will be saluting the best and brightest members of the community at its 47th annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony.
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Justin Jackson scored 26 points and No. 9 North Carolina hit a season-high 14 3-pointers to beat Virginia Tech 91-72 on Thursday night.
No. 17 Miami women top Tar Heels 100-88 behind Thomas’ 24
Jessica Thomas scored 24 points to match her career high, Laura Cornelius hit five 3-pointers for 19 points, and No. 17 Miami reached triple figures for the first time in six years, defeating North Carolina 100-88 on Thursday night.
Kemba Walker earns Charlotte’s first Eastern Conference All-Star bid since 2010 Updated at
… ohnson (1993, 1995), Alonzo Mourning (1994), Glen Rice (1996, 1997, 1998), Eddie Jones (2000) and Baron Davis (2002). Sports editor Jack Flagler can be reached on Twitter @jflagler. 
Women’s Top 25 Capsules
Brianna Turner had 25 points and 12 rebounds and No. 8 Notre Dame held off an upset bid by No.
No. 9 Tar Heels beat Hokies 91-72 for 7th straight win
Justin Jackson scored 26 points and No. 9 North Carolina hit a season-high 14 3-pointers to beat Virginia Tech 91-72 on Thursday night.
Manhattan escapes with 70-69 win at Niagara
Calvin Crawford had 18 points and Zane Waterman hit the go-ahead free throws and drew a charging call with 4.5 seconds left to help Manhattan beat Niagara 70-69 on Thursday night. Waterman, who finished with nine points, made a pair of free throws to cap the scoring with 15.4 seconds to play.
Kuznetsov scores twice, Ovechkin once as Capitals win again
Evgeny Kuznetsov scored twice, Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist and the Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Thursday night to head into the All-Star break with the most points in the NHL.
Dixon scores 21 in William & Mary’s victory
Dixon hit all four of his 3-point tries while Jack Whitman added 16 points for the Tribe . The Tribe shot 57 percent and made 11 of 23 from the arc.
Blackmon scores 25, St. Francis (Pa.) beats Wagner 72-67
Isaiah Blackmon had a career-high 25 points, including a key basket with 18 seconds left, and Saint Francis pulled away late to beat Wagner 72-67 on Thursday night. Blackmon’s jumper gave the Red Flash a 70-67 lead.
After avoiding suspension, Marchand lifts Bruins past Pens
Brad Marchand scored two second-period goals after avoiding a suspension by the NHL earlier in the day, lifting the Boston Bruins past the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Thursday night.
Building Broncos: OL, Fixing the mess is a must, but it won’t be easy
The Denver Broncos offensive line of Russell Okung, Michael Schofield, Matt Paradis, Max Garcia and Donald Stephenson break the huddle during the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Saturday, August 27, 2016. Editor’s Note: Fourth of an eight-part series breaking down the Broncos’ roster as they reboot under new head coach Vance Joseph.