SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga played the school’s first home game as the nation’s No.
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DeMarcus Ware ‘leaving door open’ for potential Cowboys reunion, reports say
And DeMarcus Ware, one of the best defensive ends in the history of the franchise, is reportedly leaving the door open for a return to Big D. The question is whether that “D” stands for Denver or Dallas. While he remains interested in returning to Denver, LB DeMarcus Ware also is leaving door open to play next season in Dallas, per sources.
Bench boost, Sam spares Rovers, filling in – Blackburn Rovers 1 QPR 0 Talking Points
ROVERS were in need of a spark when Owen Coyle turned to his bench just after the mid-way point of the second half. Coyle has been somewhat reluctant to make changes in recent games but will have been pleased by the impact of all three of his substitutes in this one.
FA Most Wanted: A rare shutdown half
After all, passing offences exploded across the league last season, generating three quarterbacks over 5,000 passing yards and 15 receivers over 1,000 receiving yards. But while 12 of CFL.ca’s 30 top-ranked pending free agents are pass-catchers, those lining up on the opposite side of the ball are harder to find.
Marianne St-Gelais wins 2nd short-track gold in as many days
Marianne St-Gelais, right, added another gold to her World Cup haul from Dresden on Sunday. Marianne St-Gelais claimed her second gold medal in as many days at the ISU World Cup short track speed skating event in Dresden, Germany on Sunday.
St Johnstone 2-5 Celtic: Penalty calls upset Tommy Wright
Tommy Wright felt St Johnstone were denied two penalties against Celtic and was upset at the award of a spot-kick for Brendan Rodgers’ team, who won 5-2. “Danny’s is a penalty.
How Super Bowl Tickets Have Evolved
NFL Senior Counsel of Legal Affairs Michael Buchwald holds up Super Bowl 51 tickets as he explains the anti-counterfeit features of legitimate tickets during a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game, Feb. 2, 2017, in Houston. NFL Senior Counsel of Legal Affairs Michael Buchwald holds up Super Bowl 51 tickets as he explains the anti-counterfeit features of legitimate tickets during a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game, Feb. 2, 2017, in Houston.
From the Branches: Smaller pants
Don Money Don interviewed three Solar Bears with deep family ties to the NHL. “Conacher, Marchment and Ludwig are all “NHL Legacy” players.
Notre Dame Basketball: What The Irish Should Expect From North Carolina
Notre Dame basketball is now 6-4 in ACC, but with a win over North Carolina, the Irish will be right back on track. North Carolina isn’t going to be easy.
Super Bowl LI has arrived: How to make money betting the big game
Atlanta Falcons during practice at NRG Stadium in Houston on Thursday in preparation for Sunday’s Super Bowl LI. All distractions – including unruly children and uncooperative wives – have been eliminated with bribes, credit cards and directions to the nearest mall, movie theater etc.
Super Bowl LI, By The Numbers … And One Notable Numeral
Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons – depicted here with one finger raised in the NFC Championship Game – helpfully illustrates an important number: the total Super Bowls the Falcons organization will have won, if they win Sunday. In case you haven’t heard, a few dozen guys are planning to play a football game in Houston on Sunday.
Super Bowl 2017: With big money bets on Falcons, I like them to win, too | Izenberg
… study I discovered that he was an ex-patriot from New Jersey, which explained it all. New Jersey is a state where sports betting is not a hobby. It’s a birthright. There is no university, no community college and no trade school that could have …
8 big problems facing the Rio Summer Olympics
With two months until the 2016 Summer Games, athletes have begun lining up to express reservations about attending the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro because of the prevalence of the Zika virus in Brazil. And some may skip the Games altogether.
Barcelona: Rafinha suffers nasty gash to the face after clashing with Ter Stegen
BARCELONA: Barcelona midfielder Rafinha has gashs his face and could miss their King’s Cup semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday as well as the first match of their Champions League tie with Paris St Germain on Feb. 14. The Brazil international was inadvertently kicked in the face by his goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen during Saturday’s 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao and was forced to leave the pitch with a bloodied face. The player posted a picture on social media after the game of a thick gash above his eyebrow, although Barcelona’s medical report stated he had also injured his nose.
Dortmund ‘deeply regrets’ violence against Leipzig fans
Borussia Dortmund “deeply regrets” attacks against Leipzig supporters including women and children before the sides’ Bundesliga game on Saturday evening. Dortmund police filed 28 charges for breaches of the law concerning explosives, assault, dangerous bodily injury, damage to property and theft after Leipzig supporters were pelted with stones and cans by Dortmund fans as they approached the stadium.
Leverkusen defender Omer Toprak joining Dortmund next season
Borussia Dortmund says Turkey defender Omer Toprak is joining the side from Bundesliga rival Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season. Dortmund says it is “prepared to meet the release clause in the player’s contract” and that he will sign through June 2021 with the club.
Boston Red Sox: The Plan for Blake Swihart
Although the Boston Red Sox already have two catchers expected to make the Major League roster, Blake Swihart is still in their plans for 2017. It would be easy to wonder if Blake Swihart already missed his chance with the Boston Red Sox.
Deion Jones: The key to the Atlanta Falcons winning Super Bowl LI
We know all about MVP Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, Devonta Freeman, and the Falcons’ line, but rookie LB Deion Jones could be key to a win in Super Bowl LI Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Deion Jones hasn’t been perfect, but as a rookie, he’s been excellent. Now, he might just be the key to the Falcons bringing home their first ever Super Bowl title, and I’ll explain why.
Football star Emmitt Smith wants Miami to get a haircut a ” in style
… barbershop: A shave and haircut can run upwards of $100, according to a pricing menu. But Smith, who these days sports a crown closely shaven by a straight razor, argues it’s a worthwhile luxury. “You walk out feeling like a million bucks,” he said. …
Super Bowl 51: Who Will Win?!?
The most-watched sporting event of the year will pit the New England Patriots against the Atlanta Falcons, with the latter striving to win their first-ever Super Bowl title and the former aiming for its fifth. In the minds of many, it’s the Evil Empire against The Only Force Remaining in the World That Can Stop Said Evil Empire.
Jon Toral: My best is yet to come at Rangers
The 21-year-old Spaniard joined the Ibrox club on loan from Arsenal until the end of the season in the January transfer window and made his debut in the home William Hill Scottish Cup win over Motherwell . The attacking midfielder played the whole game for the first time in the 1-1 draw with Ross County on Saturday where skipper Lee Wallace levelled in the second-half, after Alex Schalk had fired the Staggies ahead before the break.
Reporter’s Notebook: Behind The Scenes Before The Super Bowl
… to penetrate. Especially when dealing with New England head coach Bill Belichick. Normally tight-lipped with the sports media, Belichick’s lips reach maximum tension when the Super Bowl rolls around … and this is his record seventh appearance. ” …
Life Under Alternative Facts
… knew that everything said on the radio or on television, everything (with the exception of weather reports or sports results) was a blatant lie, spoken pro forma, just because that’s the way things were and had to be: outside, it was dark or light …
Not underestimating Bangladesh, says Saha
Resounding success against England and New Zealand notwithstanding, Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha said his team will not take Bangladesh lightly in the one-off Test beginning February 9 in Hyderabad. “Ranking-wise one may think they will be easier opponents on paper.
Jim Boeheim actually opens up just a bit after his ‘1,000th’ win for Syracuse basketball
There was a moment, and only a moment, near the end of the post-game media session at the Carrier Dome on Saturday when a crack seemed to appear in Jim Boeheim, so long a tough guy, so rarely a vulnerable one. He’d just confessed to having always been sensitive to not only what folks say about him, but what they think.
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Just hours after an appeals court blocked an attempt to… . Members of International Migrants Alliance in Hong Kong hold placards during a protest against U.S. President Donald Trump’s selective country travel ban outside of the U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.
Sidney Crosby becomes first to 30 goals in Penguins win against Blues
Sidney Crosby becomes first to 30 goals in Penguins win against Blues Crosby scored twice and had an assist in Pittsburgh’s 4-1 win at St. Louis. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k8RIoy ST.
Kyle Rau’s hat trick sparks Springfield Thunderbirds in win over Bridgeport
The Springfield Thunderbirds received a memorable performance from Kyle Rau Saturday night, as the forward tallied a hat trick in the T-Birds’ 5-2 win over the Bridgeport Sound Tigers at the Webster Bank Arena. The Sound Tigers began the game confidently in pursuit of their ninth straight win, controlling much of the play in the opening minutes.
Sanders leads Idaho past Sacramento State 81-67
Victor Sanders sank five 3-pointers and scored 31 points to lead Idaho to an 81-67 win over Sacramento State on Saturday night Sanders leads Idaho past Sacramento State 81-67 Victor Sanders sank five 3-pointers and scored 31 points to lead Idaho to an 81-67 win over Sacramento State on Saturday night Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kBnxKb MOSCOW, Idaho – Victor Sanders sank five 3-pointers and scored 31 points to lead Idaho to an 81-67 win over Sacramento State on Saturday night. Arkadiy Mkrtychyan added 15 points, Pat Ingram had 12 and Brayon Blake 11 for Idaho , which shot 54 percent from the field to pick up its third-straight win.
Chris Eubank Jnr ground down Renold Quinlan in London
Chris Eubank Jnr has moved into contention for a world title fight later this year after stopping Australia’s Renold Quinlan in 10 rounds at London’s Olympia. The victory – in his maiden fight at super-middleweight and the first on the new ITV Box Office platform – saw the 27-year-old win the lightly regarded IBO belt he claims should be treated as a true world title.
Knicks could try to deal Carmelo, but should they?
New York Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek, left, talks to Carmelo Anthony during the second half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in New York. New York Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek, left, talks to Carmelo Anthony during the second half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in New York.
Long Beach State beats UC Irvine 72-63
Evan Payne scored 19 points, getting 9 for 10 from the free throw line, and Long Beach State knocked UC Irvine out of first place in the Big West Conference with a 72-63 win Saturday night Long Beach State beats UC Irvine 72-63 Evan Payne scored 19 points, getting 9 for 10 from the free throw line, and Long Beach State knocked UC Irvine out of first place in the Big West Conference with a 72-63 win Saturday night Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kBpVR4 LONG BEACH, Calif. – Evan Payne scored 19 points, getting 9 for 10 from the free throw line, and Long Beach State knocked UC Irvine out of first place in the Big West Conference with a 72-63 win Saturday night.
Nebrasketball: Iowa Preview Part Deux
The last time the Huskers saw the Hawkeyes was in a 93-90 double overtime win in Lincoln on January 5th. A game that showed how evenly matched up the Huskers and the Hawkeyes were on the court.
Kings top Warriors in OT, Kerr ejected
Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins, left, dunks over Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. /Copyright 2017 The Associated Press.
Smith saves penalty shot, Coyotes beat Sharks in shootout
Mike Smith stopped Joe Pavelski in the third round of the shootout to preserve the Arizona Coyotes’ 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night Smith saves penalty shot, Coyotes beat Sharks in shootout Mike Smith stopped Joe Pavelski in the third round of the shootout to preserve the Arizona Coyotes’ 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k9qNcf Arizona Coyotes center Martin Hanzal , from the Czech Republic, skates with the puck in front of San Jose Sharks defenseman Justin Braun during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. SAN JOSE, Calif.
Ghana: Disaster in Ghana Football
… Claude Leroy was on the bench for Congo, but Ghana’s supposed technical director was analyzing Chelsea match on Sky Sports,and in the end, Ghana lost to Congo and failed to make Olympic Games. That month, he was still paid $50,000 for his effort. At …
ICC starts ‘Big Three’ rollback despite BCCI opposition
The International Cricket Council had agreed in principle to rollback the ‘Big Three’ domination in the game’s finances and administration process which was decided in 2014. A new executive committee was decided to form in 2014 which comprises of Board of Control for Cricket in India , Cricket Australia and England and Wales Cricket Board to make most of the key executive decisions.
Boult picks six wickets as New Zealand claim Chappell-Haddlee Trophy with thrilling win
New Zealand 281-9 beat Australia 257 by 24 runs Third One-Day International in Hamilton Scorecard Trent Boult registered his career best figures of six-wicket haul as New Zealand resisted Australian fightback and secured a 24-run win in the third and final One-Day International in Hamilton to claim the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy following a 2-0 series victory. Earlier, it was Ross Taylor’s century that set up New Zealand total of 281 for nine after they decided to bat first on winning the toss.