West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis wants to add another midfielder to the ranks and his preferred option is Morgan Schneiderlin. Along with the signing of ex-Tottenham man and Belgian international Nacer Chadli, it shows that West Brom under the guidance of Pulis are going in the right direction.
Month: January 2017
Aston Villa transfer rumour: Liverpool knock back interest in Kevin Stewart
The Liverpool Echo claim the Reds have rejected moves from Villa, as well as West Bromwich Albion, Swansea City, Brighton and Newcastle for the in-demand 23-year-old. Liverpool have no intention of selling the former Tottenham trainee during the January window and he is expected to remain at Anfield.
Reports: Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones arrested, accused of head-butting…
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones has been arrested on multiple charges, including assault and harassment with a bodily fluid, according to multiple local reports. According to WLWT , Jones was arrested early Tuesday morning at a Hyatt Regency Hotel in Cincinnati and is accused of pushing a security guard and poking him in the eye.
Joe Mixon’s actions a sour note on an otherwise sweet night for Oklahoma Sooners
Joe Mixon celebrates this TD, 2nd quarter, to make the score 13-7 during the 83rd annual Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Monday, January 2, 2017. and his teammates celebrate his interception in the 4th quarter as they put the final nails in the Auburn coffin during the 83rd annual Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Monday, January 2, 2017.
YMCA offering new programs for 2017
… better and swim daily. Many of our Y members make our ‘100 Mile Swim Club’ their new year’s resolution,” aquatics and sports director Lisa Redwine said. “They swim laps in our heated indoor pool, we keep a record of their progress and we celebrate …
Cavs coach says Kevin Love has lost 10 pounds after getting…
Cavs coach Tyronn Lue said Love was going through a bout of food poisoning after leaving midway through the fourth quarter in the Cavaliers’ 90-86 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. Love played 24 minutes Monday night before exiting the game, scoring 12 points and pulling in 11 rebounds, albeit on 5-of-19 shooting.
Lack’s concussion problems continue in Carolina
Carolina backup Eddie Lack , who returned from a concussion two weeks ago, has been diagnosed – or, re-diagnosed – with another concussion, the ‘Canes announced on Tuesday. Lack’s season has largely been derailed by concussions and post-concussion symptoms.
‘Hawks assign Motte to AHL, which may signal return of Hossa
In what may be a sign that Marian Hossa is ready to play again, the Chicago Blackhawks have assigned forward Tyler Motte to the AHL. Motte hadn’t been playing much prior to today’s demotion.
All four Wild prospects showing well at the World Juniors
The Minnesota Wild have only made 11 draft picks in the last two years, but it sure seems like they made some good ones based on what’s happening at the World Juniors. American forwards Jordan Greenway and Luke Kunin have also shown well.
Ohio 50 mins ago 10:38 a.m.VIDEO | Fight between adults breaks out at …
A large fight involving fans from both teams broke out at Lexington High School on Friday after a game against Wooster High School. News Journal sports reporter Connor Casey, who was covering the event, said the fight began around 9 p.m. as fans were leaving the gymnasium shortly after Lexington lost the game.
Shiffrin misses WCup slalom record; Velez Zuzulova wins race
Veronika Velez Zuzulova of Slovakia won a women’s World Cup slalom on Tuesday after Mikaela Shiffrin failed to finish her opening run, ending the American’s seven-race winning streak in the discipline. Velez Zuzulova held on to her first-run lead and beat Petra Vlhova by 0.24 seconds for a Slovak 1-2 finish.
Knicks Morning News
Jeff Hornacek’s challenge for all-out effort fell on deaf ears as the Knicks let the Orlando Magic get anything it wanted Monday night. [NY Newsday] Carmelo Anthony’s shooting woes continue in Knicks’ loss to Magic The ball isn’t dropping for Carmelo Anthony.
Warner creates history in Test against Pakistan, but fails to beat…
David Warner of Australia looks dejected after being dismissed by Wahab Riaz of Pakistan during day one of the Third Test match between Australia and Pakistan at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 3, 2017 in Sydney, Australia Australia’s David Warner entered an elite club on Tuesday when he smashed a belligerent 95-ball 113 against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground to set up yet another Test for his country. The left-handed opener joined compatriots Victor Trumper, Charles Macartney and Don Bradman, as well as Pakistan’s Majid Khan, as the only men to have scored a century inside the opening session of a Test.
Sir Bradley Wiggins looking forward to challenge of The Jump
Retired cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins is set to turn his attention to winter sports as he takes part in celebrity skiing competition The Jump. The eight-time Olympic medallist will follow in the footsteps of sporting stars such as rower Sir Steve Redgrave, gymnast Beth Tweddle and swimmer Rebecca Adlington, all of whom were forced to pull out of the competition due to injuries.
QB woes for teams in playoffs
The Raiders and Texans square off Saturday in a playoff game that might be called The Quarterback Bowl. As in, both these teams are on uncharted roads with their QBs, and neither heads into the week of practice knowing exactly who is going to be taking snaps.
Shiffrin racing to milestones
If Mikaela Shiffrin wins her 27th World Cup race in Tuesday’s slalom, she will match the career achievement of one of the biggest names in American ski racing history — Phil Mahre. She would also match the women’s record of eight consecutive World Cup slaloms wins – and draw level with Swedish skiing great Ingemar Stenmark for the number of victories before turning 22 years old.
What is bothering Pep Guardiola at Manchester City?
Pep Guardiola was clearly frustrated after Manchester City’s hard-fought 2-1 win over Burnley, delivering a series of terse interviews with various media outlets. Pep Guardiola was clearly frustrated after Manchester City’s hard-fought 2-1 win over Burnley, delivering a series of terse interviews with various media outlets.
Tomas Mejias set for Rayo Vallecano loan after falling down Boro pecking order
Mejias has found himself fourth in line at the Riverside Stadium this season behind compatriot Victor Valdes, Brad Guzan and Dimi Konstantopoulos, and has been a frustrated by-stander for the entire campaign to date. Indeed, he made the last of his 17 senior appearances in Boro’s 2-1 FA Cup third round defeat by Burnley on January 9 last year, and Segunda Division Rayo have offered him the opportunity to play some football.
‘David Luiz gets better protection than if he were down the family planning clinic’
Ian Wright believes Tottenham need to look at isolating Chelsea’s centre-halves on Wednesday, but admits that will be easier said than done Tottenham need to find a way of breaking down Chelsea’s midfield ‘impenetrable force field’ and get at their back three if they are to enjoy success at White Hart Lane, claims Ian Wright. The former Arsenal striker believes the Blues, despite being on a 13-game winning streak, remain vulnerable at the back.
And I said, what about, breakfast with…Toure? Gerrard and Kolo reunited
A year-and-a-half on from leading a chant partly dedicated to the defender, the Liverpool legend was reunited with the Ivorian in Dubai Steven Gerrard and Kolo Toure were reunited in Dubai on Tuesday, 18 months after the former England captain led the Liverpool squad in a dance dedicated to their team-mate. Gerrard’s long and distinguished Liverpool career came to a disappointing end in May 2015, the midfielder scoring a late consolation in a 6-1 Premier League thrashing at the hands of Stoke City.
‘Can Samuel defend corners?’ – Hull boss Phelan responds to Eto’o rumours
The Tigers have been linked with a move to bring the ex-Barcelona and Chelsea striker onto their books, but their manager knows nothing of a deal Hull City manager Mike Phelan admits Samuel Eto’o would be taking on an ‘unbelievable challenge’ were he to complete a shock move to the KC Stadium. The former Barcelona and Chelsea striker has been linked with a return to English football with the Tigers since the January transfer window opened.
Watford fan’s view: Hornets did not look bothered at times against Spurs
I’ve seen many poor performances in my 20 years as a Hornets supporter, but the Golden Boys’ display against Tottenham Hotspur was up there with one of the worst that I’ve seen. I don’t think any of us expected to get anything from Sunday’s game.
Saina Nehwal: Hope to be in best form in All England Championship
Hyderabad : Back in action after recovering from a knee injury, star shuttler Saina Nehwal says she needs good match practice to be at her best in the prstigious All England Championship in March. “I am happy with my improvement.
My son is smart and knows who is better – Messi or me: Cristiano Ronaldo
Real Madrid star and four-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo reveals his son Cristiano Jr is teased by other children telling him that his FC Barcelona rival Lionel Messi is better player than his father. “Of course Cristiano is going to have some adversity.
Paris St Germain sign Germany midfielder Julian Draxler from Wolfsburg
The fee for the 23-year-old has not been disclosed but it is reported to be in the region of 42 million euros . Juventus and Arsenal were both linked with Draxler in the summer, with the Bianconeri having been close to signing him when he joined Wolfsburg from Schalke in a club-record deal in 2015.
‘All the best’: Sacked head of the world’s richest cricket board to Supreme Court
Last afternoon, a prominent sports administrator in India wished the country’s apex court “all the best” in a video message on Twitter that has gone viral. Anurag Thakur, who until yesterday was the chief of India’s largest sports body – the Board of Control for Cricket in India that manages the country’s most popular sport – was removed from the post by the Supreme Court on charges of corruption.
9 Hue Jackson decisions that defined his first season with the Browns
You can say Hue Jackson’s first season as head coach of the Browns resulted in just one win. But fans got more than that.
New York Rangers News, Rumors and Rumblings, 1-3-17
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Notts County: Alan Smith in temporary charge after John Sheridan sacking
Ex-England, Leeds and Manchester United striker Alan Smith will be in temporary charge of Notts County for Saturday’s match at Morecambe, reports BBC Nottingham.
Playoff-bound Chiefs get a week to rest
Alex Smith has known all along that he was going to report to the Kansas City Chiefs’ practice facility Monday, and he knew pretty much down to the minute what the rest of the day would entail. In the span of four sweet hours, Smith went from potentially spending the entire week getting ready for a road playoff game to having the rest of it off.
Raiders QB Cook in line to make history if he starts playoff opener
If Cook starts Saturday’s Wild Card playoff game against the Houston Texans, he’d become the first quarterback to make his NFL starting debut in a playoff game. No pressure, kid.
Sharks stung in overtime by Pearson, Kings
SAN JOSE >> Goalie Martin Jones gave the Sharks every opportunity to win Tuesday’s game with the Los Angeles Kings in regulation time. Tanner Pearson scored 58 seconds into overtime, taking a pass from Jeff Carter on a 2 on 1 and beating Jones with a one-timer to give the Kings a 2-1 win over the Sharks at SAP Center.
Auburn’s season ends with loss to Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl
On Monday, their football squads met to determine the champion of the Sugar Bowl. Just as they did in June, the Sooners walked away with a win over the Tigers.
Mayfield leads Oklahoma to 35-19 Sugar Bowl win over Auburn
Baker Mayfield passed for 296 yards and two touchdowns, including one scoring pass to fellow Heisman Trophy finalist Dede Westbrook, and seventh-ranked Oklahoma ended its season on a 10-game winning streak, defeating No. 17 Auburn 35-19 in the Sugar Bowl on Monday night.
Bulls, Cavaliers, Bucks among NBA winners
” Jimmy Butler scored 52 points and outdueled Kemba Walker, carrying the Chicago Bulls to a 118-111 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. Butler was a point shy of his career high, which he achieved on Jan. 14, 2016 at Philadelphia.
Mayfield leads Sooners to Sugar Bowl win
Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield throws a pass during the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Auburn, Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, in New Orleans. /Copyright 2017 The Associated Press.
Clippers beat Suns 109-98, end 6-game skid to start new year
J.J. Redick scored 22 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Phoenix Suns 109-98 on Monday night, opening the new year by snapping a six-game skid. Jamal Crawford added 18 points and DeAndre Jordan had 20 rebounds for the Clippers, who remain without Blake Griffin and Chris Paul.
Marquette Women’s Basketball Gets Left In The Dust By Creighton
Broad sides of barns were safe when Marquette was shooting on Monday night, as the Golden Eagles struggled to connect on anything on their way to an 83-63 loss to Creighton. With the loss in their Big East home opener, MU drops to 2-1 in league play this season, while the Bluejays advance to 3-0 and a tie for first place with DePaul.
Serena Williams wins opening match in Auckland
Serena Williams mixed flashes of form and occasional bouts of frustration as she ended four months on the sidelines with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Pauline Parmentier on Tuesday in the first round of the ASB Classic United States’ Serena Williams hits a forehand during her first round match against Pauline Parmentier of France at the ASB Classic tennis tournament in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, Jan 3, 2017. Williams won in straight sets 6-3, 6-4.
McPherson, Kennett stay unbeaten
The Kennett High hockey team is cruising along. The Eagles, fresh off winning their holiday tournament for the first time, beat Hollis/Brookline-Derryfield 5-1 on Monday at Ham Arena in Conway.