Month: January 2017

FACCambridge U19:45Leeds

Derry banned talk of Championship Leeds’ third-round trip to the Cambs Glass Stadium until after the January 2 win over Notts County. And his desire to focus on League Two has paid dividends as Cambridge have six wins and a draw in their last seven games, while also beating Coventry 4-0 in the FA Cup second round.

Lionel Messi saves Barcelona from 2nd straight loss

By JASON DEAREN Associated Press Relatives of the man who police say opened fire with a gun at a Florida airport report he had a history of mental health problems and was receiving psychological… The brother of a man accused of killing five people at a Florida airport questioned Saturday why his brother was allowed to keep his gun after U.S. authorities knew he’d become increasingly paranoid and was hearing… A Pennsylvania woman whose dismembered 14-year-old daughter’s remains were found in the woods last fall has been charged along with her boyfriend with killing the girl in what officials are calling a… A woman whose teenage daughter’s dismembered remains were found in the woods last fall has been charged along with her boyfriend with killing the girl in a “rape-murder fantasy” the couple shared, a prosecutor said… Bell ringing and a human embrace event Sunday marked the solemn … (more)

The Latest: Packers’ Nelson officially out of the game

By JASON DEAREN Associated Press Relatives of the man who police say opened fire with a gun at a Florida airport report he had a history of mental health problems and was receiving psychological… The brother of a man accused of killing five people at a Florida airport questioned Saturday why his brother was allowed to keep his gun after U.S. authorities knew he’d become increasingly paranoid and was hearing… A Pennsylvania woman whose dismembered 14-year-old daughter’s remains were found in the woods last fall has been charged along with her boyfriend with killing the girl in what officials are calling a… A woman whose teenage daughter’s dismembered remains were found in the woods last fall has been charged along with her boyfriend with killing the girl in a “rape-murder fantasy” the couple shared, a prosecutor said… Bell ringing and a human embrace event Sunday marked the solemn … (more)

Seahawk WBB falls on road to Charleston

CHARLESTON, South Carolina Senior guard Breanna Bolden scored 19 points and added 12 rebounds as College of Charleston earned its second straight win, a 76-37 Colonial Athletic Association victory over UNCW at TD Arena on Sunday afternoon. The Cougars improved to 5-9 overall and 2-1 in the CAA while the Seahawks dropped to 5-9 overall with an 0-3 mark in league play.

Carlos Brathwaite borrowed shoes, bat, gloves for BBL debut

Before making his Big Bash debut West Indies import Carlos Brathwaite had to do a ring-around for some gear, but the borrowed items didn’t prevent him helping Sydney Thunder to a six-wicket win. The 193cm Barbados-born all-rounder was holidaying in Europe with his wife when he got an urgent call to replace injured star Andre Russell.

Roethlisberger hurts ankle late in playoff win

… Even short of that, maybe call a handoff? The Steelers head coach deserves to be asked about this. According to Yahoo Sports’ Eric Adelson, Roethlisberger was in a walking boot after the game. The Steelers head to Arrowhead Stadium to face the …

Cardinals evaluation: After 2016, everyone loves David Johnson

Over the next few days, we continue our position-by-position look at the roster, pointing out where the Cardinals are set for 2017 and where they need help. Cardinals evaluation: After 2016, everyone loves David Johnson Over the next few days, we continue our position-by-position look at the roster, pointing out where the Cardinals are set for 2017 and where they need help.

Roma finds a way to win away from home _ with an own goal

Lazio’s Ciro Immobile, second from left, celebrates with his teammates after he scored during a Serie A soccer match between Lazio and Crotone, at Rome’s Olympic Stadium, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. Roma’s Brazilian defender Bruno Peres, second from left, celebrates with his teammates Bosnian forward Edin Dzeko, Argentinian defender Federico Fazio and Brazilian defender Emerson Palmieri, after Genoa’s Italian defender Armando Izzo scored an own goal during a Serie A soccer match between Genoa and Roma at Genoa’s Luigi Ferraris Stadium, Italy, Jan. 8, 2017.

Klopp’s decision to field youngest ever side backfires

Liverpool’s Sheyi Ojo, left, battles for the ball with Plymouth Argyle’s Paul Arnold Garita during their FA Cup Third Round soccer match at Anfield, Liverpool, England, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, left, and Plymouth Argyle manager Derek Adams shake hands on the final whistle of their FA Cup Third Round soccer match at Anfield, Liverpool, England, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017.

76ers beat Nets for 10th win to match last season’s total

Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, center, is stopped by Brooklyn Nets’ Justin Hamilton, left, and Bojan Bogdanovic during the first half of the NBA basketball game at the Barclays Center, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in New York. Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid dunks during the first half of the NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in New York.

Ten-man Middlesbrough earn FA Cup progress with Sheffield Wednesday win

Skipper Grant Leadbitter struck for the second time in three games as 10-man Middlesbrough eased past Sheffield Wednesday 3-0 and into the FA Cup fourth round. Leadbitter’s 58th-minute free-kick finally ignited a previously dull encounter, although Boro defender Daniel Ayala was controversially dismissed for a professional foul on Fernando Forestieri within seconds to give Wednesday hope in front of a crowd of 23,661 at the Riverside Stadium.

Dupree should be suspended for this cheap hit

Dupree should be suspended for this cheap hit Bud Dupree should be suspended for this disgusting cheap shot on Matt Moore Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2i7ELwI Football, at its best, is an exhilarating game. The ultimate test of mind, body and spirit.

UMBC is 2-0 in America East play for 1st time since 2007-08

Nolan Gerrity scored 18 points on 9-for-9 shooting, Jairus Lyles had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Maryland, Baltimore County beat Maine 75-64 on Sunday UMBC is 2-0 in America East play for 1st time since 2007-08 Nolan Gerrity scored 18 points on 9-for-9 shooting, Jairus Lyles had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Maryland, Baltimore County beat Maine 75-64 on Sunday Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2i7I07j BALTIMORE – Nolan Gerrity scored 18 points on 9-for-9 shooting, Jairus Lyles had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Maryland, Baltimore County beat Maine 75-64 on Sunday. Maine cut a 17-point deficit to 62-55 with 5:13 left, but UMBC scored the next seven points for a 14-point lead.

Hearts set to land Hughes

Head coach Ian Cathro has promised new faces as he looks to reshape the Tynecastle squad and the veteran Northern Ireland international is poised to move to Edinburgh on an initial six-month deal. The 37-year-old defender is a free agent after seeing out his contract with the Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League.

California Chrome gets his 1st look at Gulfstream track

The leading money winner in North American racing history went for a jog at Gulfstream Park early Sunday, two days after arriving to prepare for the $12 million Pegasus World Cup on Jan. 28. California Chrome has never raced in Florida, and his brisk pre-dawn trek onto the Gulfstream dirt – on an unseasonably chilly morning, the 48-degree air feeling colder in the wind – was the first of many scheduled for the next few days. He’s set to have daily early morning gallops until Saturday, when the plan calls for him to breeze five furlongs.

Family pride inspired Eastleigh to second-half clean sheet at Brentford

MARTIN Allen put the emphasis on family pride at half-time at Brentford yesterday to ensure his Eastleigh side and their loved ones could walk away from Griffin Park with their heads held high. The Spitfires had endured a punishing first 45 minutes against the Bees, going in 5-1 down against their three-league-higher Championship hosts and, at that point, you wouldn’t have put it past the rampant West Londoners to have racked up double figures.

Suspensions lifted for 4 Russians in skeleton

The International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation has allowed four Russians to resume competing even though they are under investigation for alleged doping rule breaches at the 2014 Winter Olympics. The IBSF had issued provisional suspensions to the four, including Olympic gold medalist Alexander Tretyakov, on Dec. 30 after the International Olympic Committee opened an investigation into apparent tampering with drug test samples.

Illinois Basketball: 3 Observations From the Indiana Loss

Jan 7, 2017; Bloomington, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach John Groce gives instructions to his team during a timeout during the second half of the game at Assembly Hall. The Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini 96 to 80. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports This was a loss that I expected, but much like the Maryland game, it was the way the Illini lost that has me worried.