Former Vancouver Olympic CEO John Furlong will be back at the podium for a University of British Columbia fundraising event after the abrupt cancellation of his speech and subsequent apology from the university. University president Santa Ono announced Monday in a statement that after apologizing to Furlong he wanted to correct the fundamental wrong at the heart of the issue – the cancellation of the speaking engagement.
Month: January 2017
Patriots QB Tom Brady should have WR Danny Amendola
Ranking the NFL’s divisional playoff teams 1-8 With only the top competitors remaining, we take a look at who has the strongest group. Check out this story on mynorthshorenow.com: http://usat.ly/2ibm4rF USA TODAY Sports’ Tom Pelissero breaks down the weekend’s wild-card games and looks ahead to the matchups next week.
Nico Rosberg says he will watch the F1 2017 opener from the couch
… up there with friends,” he said. “Apart from that, nothing at the moment. What I need is competition. There are other sports I also have passion for. I know that even if I play tennis, I can get a similar sort of thrill and fun out of it. So let’s …
UBC reinstates John Furlong as keynote speaker at athletics banquet
The University of British Columbia has reinstated former Vancouver 2010 Olympic Committee’s CEO John Furlong as this year’s keynote speaker at the university’s 18th Annual ZLC Millennium Scholarship Breakfast in February. The university previously removed Furlong as keynote speaker from a February fundraising event for student athletes last month, after UBC graduate Glynnis Kirchmeier circulated an open letter critical of him.
Tom Brady has led the New England Patriots to four
Tom Brady says he can relate to Odell Beckham Jr.’s trip to Miami The Patriots QB says he took trips that weren’t ‘publicized’ when he was younger. Check out this story on mynorthshorenow.com: http://usat.ly/2iaGW2o USA TODAY Sports’ Tom Pelissero breaks down the weekend’s wild-card games and looks ahead to the matchups next week.
Division-round story lines: Can Prescott keep up?
Dak Prescott, Matt Ryan and other top story lines for Divisional playoff round From Dak Prescott to Brock Osweiler, the top things to watch next weekend. Check out this story on mynorthshorenow.com: http://usat.ly/2ia5hFC USA TODAY Sports’ Tom Pelissero breaks down the weekend’s wild-card games and looks ahead to the matchups next week.
Baylor guard Jake Lindsey grabs a rebound against Oklahoma
Baylor is No. 1 in the men’s basketball poll for the first time in school history since USA TODAY Sports took over managing the poll in the 1991-92 season.
Oxford United net home FA Cup fourth round tie to Championship opposition
Kane Hemmings scored the winning goal for Oxford United in the third round tie at Rotherham United on Saturday Picture: Richard Parkes OXFORD United will be at home in the Emirates FA Cup fourth round later this month – but they must wait to discover their opponents. Michael Appleton’s side have been paired with the winners of the replay between Newcastle United and Birmingham City, which will be played next week.
Reports: Emotional OBJ punched hole in wall postgame
Odell Beckham Jr. punched a hole in a wall after the New York Giants’ 38-13 playoff loss to the Packers in Green Bay on Sunday, according to multiple media reports. Grounds crew members also reportedly saw the emotional wide receiver banging his head against a door after speaking with the media following his four-catch, 28-yard dud of a game.
Red Sox: Will Eduardo Rodriguez make Opening Day roster?
Recent comments by Boston Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski suggest Eduardo Rodriguez isn’t a lock for a rotation spot. Having a surplus of capable options to fill the starting rotation is a good problem for the Boston Red Sox to have, yet it’s not so great for the pitcher that gets left out.
Washington Nationals: Has Stephen Strasburg Fulfilled Prospect Potential?
We often think about prospect potential in the future, but what if we do it by looking in the past? Has former Washington Nationals number one pick Stephen Strasburg fulfilled his potential? Prospects fail all the time. Prospects out-perform expectations all the time.
The Pittsburgh Penguins own the third period
… a comfortable lead and then just keep adding to it, and we really shouldn’t be surprised about that. Via the Elias Sports Bureau : Pittsburgh has been outscored by one goal in the first two periods of games this season (79-78), but the Penguins have …
Joe Root set to link up with England ahead of first ODI
Joe Root is due to be available for the start of England’s one-day international series against India after the birth of his son. The batsman, who is ranked third in the world, delayed his departure to be with his partner Carrie for the arrival of their first child but will not be taking an extended paternity period following the safe arrival on Saturday.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp took full responsibility for his selections against Plymouth
Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho is set to return to action after almost seven weeks out to boost manager Jurgen Klopp’s attacking options. Klopp is unrepentant about fielding the club’s youngest ever line-up in the FA Cup goalless draw at home to League Two Plymouth despite a dearth of chances.
Bilic expects positive reaction after heavy City defeat
Slaven Bilic’s West Ham United were dumped out of the FA Cup on Friday. Picture: Action Images via Reuters West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic expects his players to show character and rediscover their form after Friday’s 5-0 FA Cup humbling at the hands of Manchester City.
Manning and Spurrier enter College Football Hall of Fame
Peyton Manning and his Southeastern Conference nemesis, former Florida coach Steve Spurrier, will go into the College Football Hall of Fame together. The rest of the new Hall of Fame class of 13 players and coaches includes Southern California Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart, San Diego State running back Marshall Faulk and Danny Ford, who coached Clemson to its only national championship.
Potential Free Agent Pick Ups
The Cardinals need a 2nd cb, qb, offensive guard, wide receiver, returner, and inside linebacker. They would probably fill most of their needs in the draft.
The Blackhawks, no-movement clauses, and why Niklas Hjalmarsson could be traded this summer
The Chicago Blackhawks probably don’t want to lose Niklas Hjalmarsson anytime soon. He’s one of the better defensive defensemen in the NHL, a stalwart of three Stanley Cup -winning teams, and has a relatively affordable salary cap hit of just $4.1 million.
Josue Ngandu takes a look at the Italian international who has been linked with Albion
This week, more transfer rumors have arrived surrounding West Brom. Alongside Morgan Schneiderlin and William Carvalho they are now believed to be interested in Manolo Gabbiadini.
WTA Grand Slam Singles Champion and Former World #1 Ana Ivanovic Joins the PlaySight Team
… is somebody that young tennis players all over the world look up to as a role model.” PlaySight has its SmartCourt sports technology installed throughout the tennis world in addition to other ball sports such as basketball (with teams such as the …
Michigan State Basketball: Javon Bess and Marvin Clark severely missed
After a slow start to the season and multiple injuries, it’s clear that Marvin Clark and Javon Bess are missed by Michigan State basketball. The Michigan State basketball team is sitting tight with an 11-6 record and coming off a loss to Penn State.
Ncaa 9 mins ago 9:35 a.m.Clemson vs. Alabama: Who has the edge?
Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Mack Wilson energizes the crowd during the 2016 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Washington Huskies on December 31, 2016, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA. Clemson has the nation’s best quarterback and perhaps the best player overall in junior Deshaun Watson, who torched the Alabama defense in last season’s 45-40 title game loss.
Flyers’ MacDonald frustrated by overturned goal
MacDonald appeared to give his team a 1-0 lead less than two minutes into the game, but Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella challenged the play because he felt his goalie, Sergei Bobrovsky , was impeded from making the save. As you can tell from the video at the top of the page, Michael Raffl never touched Bobrovsky, but Jackets defenseman Ryan Murray did because the Flyers forward nudged him into his own goalie.
Barcelona pulls Messi from attending FIFA awards ceremony
Lionel Messi will not attend the FIFA awards ceremony later Monday, when Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to be named the world’s best player for 2016. Barcelona says it decided Messi would skip the event in Zurich and be “prioritizing preparations” for a match on Wednesday.
Gerard Pique not done venting against refereeing in Spain
Complaining about a penalty kick not being awarded to Barcelona against Villarreal over the weekend, Pique pointed his finger at the VIP box and yelled toward officials before leaving the field. Spanish media at the match said Pique was talking to league president Javier Tebas.
New York Giants: Tom Coughlin Breakup Looming Large
Jan 3, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin looks on prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim O The New York Giants looked nothing like the team that had won two Super Bowls in the last four playoffs appearances they’d made prior to 2016.
Tom Brady and the New England Patriots are facing a ‘damn good…
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady signals at the line against the New York Jets during an NFL game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015. The New England Patriots did not need Tom Brady to beat the Houston Texans by 27 points in an early September game.
Nebraska swim team is home safe after walking into Florida airport just after fatal shooting rampage
Officials with the University of Nebraska at Omaha say its swimming and diving team are all safe, after Friday’s deadly shooting at a Florida airport. Twenty-eight students and three coaches on the swim team had been training in Key West.
Hail Yeah… On to Dallas
Aaron Rodgers lofted a 42 yard prayer with :06 left in the first half that dropped into the lap of Randall Cobb at the back of the end zone that gave the Packers a 14-6 halftime lead over the New York Giants. Rodgers fired four touchdown passes in all, three to Cobb and another to Davante Adams to fuel a 38-13 rout of the Giants in the NFC Wild Card game before 77, 549 fans in 14 degree temperatures.
Billy Champion dies at 69
The 1965 Shelby High School graduate, also a former Post 82 American Legion standout, started his MLB career with the Philadelphia Phillies .  Champion struck out 70 batters and posted a 5-10 record in his rookie season in 1969.
Lower Dauphin remains atop PennLive Cup standings, Camp Hill and State College round out top three
… as well as PennLive and statewide awards. After the points are tallied, the total will be divided by the number of sports each school competes in. The school with the most points after the division takes home the award. Lower Dauphin 223.5 2. Camp …
ICYMI: A trick play and brawl highlight the 1st week of 2017
Between a trick play, a brawl, milestone coaching wins and an incredible comeback, it was quite the week in women’s basketball. Jeff Walz and Louisville got the week going with a play to start the second half against Duke on Monday that led to an easy layup.
Golden Globes 2017: The Crown’s Claire Foy pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth
Hollywood goes ga-ga for La La Land: Ryan Gosling dedicates win to ‘sweetheart’ Eva Mendes while Emma Stone wells up as their musical blockbuster sweeps board with SEVEN Golden Globes ‘It broke my heart’: Meryl Streep fights back tears as she rips into ‘bully’ Donald Trump and his impersonation of a disabled reporter in powerful speech that brings stunned Golden Globe audience to its feet Trump fires back at ‘Hillary lover’ Meryl Streep: President-elect says he is ‘not surprised’ he is being slammed by ‘liberal movie people’ Meryl Streep’s anti-Trump Golden Globe speech divides America: Twitter war breaks out over whether actress was ‘brave’ or ‘disrespectful’ to President-elect and his voters Guests at Golden Globes surprised to find program letter from the Obamas thanking nominees for ‘bringing diverse tales to life, celebrating triumphs and illustrating flaws’ Manhattan couple hasn’t … (more)
Murray enhances rankings position
Andy Murray has enhanced his position as world No 1 despite losing for the first time in 29 tournament matches at the weekend. Andy Murray was runner-up in Doha but that has still enabled him to improve his hold on the world No 1 spot Murray was beaten for the first time since Kei Nishikori defeated him in the quarter-finals of the US Open in September when Novak Djokovic won Sunday’s Qatar Open final in three sets.
Gape signed for the Chairboys on Saturday after an excellent spell on loan at the club
The midfielder became a hit with the Adams Park faithful during his loan spell from Southampton, having signed on deadline day in August, and returned to his parent club at the end of the loan last Tuesday. But manager Gareth Ainsworth has pulled off a major coup in securing a two-and-a-half-year deal for the 21-year-old, who made his full debut against Stourbridge on Saturday.
Thou Shall Not Beeb
Anyone who hangs out with Justin Bieber deserves to lose. Normally, I root for the Giants but hanging with the Beebs is an all time low.
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The top-ranked Crimson Tide face Clemson on Monday night in a College Football Playoff national championship game rematch. A victory would give Alabama five national championships in eight seasons, a feat never completed at the highest level of the sport during the poll era.
McIlroy says he resents Olympics for making him choose sides
… have it.’ “OK, I went a bit far,” he added. “But I hate that term, ‘growing the game.’ Do you ever hear that in other sports? In tennis? Football? ‘Let’s grow the game.’ I mean, golf was here long before we were, and it’s going to be here long after …
Bryan brothers still in winning form
BOB Bryan was even serious when he talked about the legendary Bryan brothers being under the radar for the doubles crown at the Australian Open. Identical twins Bob and Mike may have slipped to No.3 in the world rankings, but sorry Bob, any attempt to claim the underdog tag is wasted.
Steelers assistant coach Joey Porter arrested after game
In this Jan. 13, 2016, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coach Joey Porter runs a drill during the NFL football teams’ practice in Pittsburgh. Porter has been arrested at a Pittsburgh bar following the team’s wild-card win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017.