Day: February 3, 2017

Watch Rob Gronkowski, Other Super Bowl Players Read Mean…

Jimmy Kimmel geared up for Sunday’s Super Bowl LI by inviting NFL players Rob Gronkowski, J.J. Watt and Russell Wilson to read mean tweets about themselves. It marked the second NFL edition of “Mean Tweets” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” “Odell Beckham Jr transitioned from an exciting new rookie to an extremely lame looking dhead in an alarmingly short amount of time,” read the New York Giants wide receiver.

Magic Johnson’s return means many things for the Los Angeles Lakers

Magic Johnson’s sudden and surprising return to the Los Angeles Lakers as an adviser to owner Jeanie Buss has many far-ranging consequences for the franchise. If there was any doubt that big changes were coming to the Los Angeles Lakers, they went away Thursday morning, when the team stunned the basketball world with the announcement of the return of franchise icon Magic Johnson as an adviser “in all areas of basketball and business” to team owner Jeanie Buss.

These Muslim store owners shut down their stores to protest Trump order

Aydan Zokari, a Yemeni immigrant who operates a family deli in lower Manhattan, prepares to close the store on Thursday and join a protest of President Trump’s travel ban. Thousands rallied in Brooklyn on Thursday to denounce President Trump’s executive order on immigration, drawing perhaps the largest public U.S. protest by Muslims in recent history.

Jonny Brownlee, left, won silver at Rio 2016 while brother Alistair, right, picked up gold

Jonny Brownlee is convinced it is time to step out of his older brother’s shadow and complete some of the “unfinished business” which has so far been denied by his all-conquering sibling. The younger Brownlee will get a rare chance to strike out on his own after double Olympic triathlon champion Alistair announced he will begin to adapt his training with a view to competing in ‘Ironman’ endurance events.

Friday Bolts – 2.3.17

A throwback big, Adams defends very well in space and in the post; offensively, he’s a constant presence on the boards and has developed a rudimentary post game to keep defenses honest. Perhaps his best trait is the most unheralded of all basketball actions: Adams might be one of the best screeners in the NBA.

Falcons coach Dan Quinn wins Salute to Service Award

The second-year head coach in Atlanta has been chosen the Salute to Service Award recipient by the NFL and USAA. Quinn won for his commitment to supporting the military and their families and will be recognized at the “NFL Honors” TV program Saturday night during which The Associated Press will announce its NFL individual award winners.

NYPD mourns its messenger of faith, love and forgiveness

Steven McDonald, the paralyzed New York police officer whose act of forgiveness made him a city’s hero and an international emblem, died Tuesday, January 11, 2017 on Long Island, five days after being hospitalized for a heart attack, the NYPD said. He was honored by New York Police for his three decades of service.

Ferrari call Liberty’s hand on future of F1

We spoke yesterday concerning the news that some teams are still considering the offer to invest in Liberty Media’s Formula One Group and how McLaren’s Zak Brown felt there needed to be more time to vet the opportunity. Today, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has, unsurprisingly, offered his thoughts on investing as well as Ferrari’s CEO, Sergio Marchionne.

Skiing aims to catch up fast with new TV graphics at worlds

When Lindsey Vonn competes in the opening event at next week’s world skiing championships, television viewers will get their first look at some new on-screen technology. Graphics will include dynamic speed checks throughout a skier’s run, they will show acceleration out of the toughest corners, and they will count air time, plus launch and landing speeds, on big jumps.

Paris attack raises new security concerns over Olympics

On a day when the Paris bid committee was supposed to show its best to the world, a knife attack on a solider raised more security questions about the French capital’s capacity to host the 2024 Olympics in a safe atmosphere. The news of Friday’s attack outside the Louvre Museum broke hours before bid officials hosted a ceremony near the Eiffel Tower to coincide with the final submission of their 110-page dossier to the International Olympic Committee.

‘Straight-talking Conte breathes respect’

Straight-talking Antonio Conte has earned the utmost respect from his players at Stamford Bridge and has built a side that seems impervious to pressure, former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has told Reuters. The Premier League leaders host title rivals Arsenal on Saturday knowing that victory over their London rivals in the early kickoff would send them 12 points clear at the top.

Hussey warns Aus to avoid angering Kohli

Australia need a clear strategy to keep Virat Kohli in check and refrain from getting into verbal confrontations with the India captain during the four-Test series starting this month, former batsman Mike Hussey has said. Under leading batsman Kohli, India are unbeaten in their last 18 Tests, registering series wins in Sri Lanka and West Indies, while thumping South Africa, New Zealand and England at home.

10 of the Weirdest, Wildest Super Bowl Halftime Shows

If you’re a football fanatic and find yourself throwing a Super Bowl party that includes gay attendees, you know the halftime show cannot be on mute. This is the time that divas like Madonna, BeyoncA , Diana Ross, Katy Perry, and Lady Gaga strut their stuff and cut through the testosterone like a hot knife through butter.

Liu Ying Takes New Rivals In Stride

Rio Olympics silver medallist Goh Liu Ying, who is currently plagued by injuries, is taking in her stride the new faces who will be giving the mixed doubles specialist a run for her money. The 28-year-old, who has partnered Chan Peng Soon since 2009, said she did not feel the newcomers were a big threat to the top national mixed doubles pair .

Jordan Matthews: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Jordan Matthews is a player that I’ve been quite tough on the last two seasons. He has been a productive player over the first three seasons of his career, racking up 225 catches for 2672 yards and 19 touchdowns, and he’s been a relatively healthy player as well .

David Price vs. Christian Hammer: WBO Euro Belt at Stake

And the former British and Commonwealth champion, who was touted in his early days as Britain’s big hope in the sport’s premier division, has been given the opportunity to add to his collection. Price faces Christian Hammer, as part of the undercard to Chris Eubank Jr.’s challenge of Renold Quinlan for the IBO super-middleweight title, over 12 rounds on February 4. And Boxing Scene has learned that the WBO European belt owned by Hammer will be at stake in their showdown which doubles up as an official world title eliminator.

Kuchar starts hot in Arizona

Matt Kuchar eagled the par-5 13th and added two late birdies and a big par save on the rowdy par-3 16th hole to take the first-round lead in the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Kuchar shot a 7-under 64 in perfect afternoon conditions at TPC Scottsdale for a one-stroke lead over defending champion Hideki Matsuyama and Brendan Steele.

Leeds United Will Have Eye On Reeling In Top Two Feels Former White

Brighton Hove Albion and Newcastle United occupy first and second spots respectively, with both teams having played a game fewer each; while the Seagulls have 60 points, the Magpies are a point behind. And Prutton thinks the race for automatic promotion back to the Premier League is still not over for Leeds, especially after Newcastle dropped points on Wednesday, following their 2-2 draw with Queens Park Rangers.

Trade proposals from a Nuggets fan

I’ve been thinking over some scenarios that could benefit both of the Magic and Nuggets. I’ve been following the Magic for quite some time, even considered them my second favorite team in the league for a while.

“Rings” and “The Space Between Us” Among This Week’s New Movie Releases

Students protesting a talk given by the conservative co-founder of Vice Media at New York University on Thursday led to the arrest of 11 people, according t… – A French soldier on duty at the Carrousel du Louvre shopping mall in Paris opened fire Friday morning on a man who attempted to attack him with a knife, ABC Ne… Scott Pruitt will move to the full Senate for a vote as the next administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, after the Senate Environment and Public Works Commi… Lincoln – The Huskers received a career night from freshman Jordy Tshimanga, but Michigan State’s hot shooting keyed the Spartans to a 72-61 victory at Pinnacle Bank Arena.