Day: February 11, 2017

Mariners constantly in motion with Jerry Dipoto in charge

The Seattle Mariners general manager is constantly tinkering, trying to create a club that can once again be a contender instead of an afterthought. That means during the 17 months that Dipoto has served as Seattle’s GM, the Mariners front office has been kept on its toes, constantly waiting for the next move.

Fillies test for class, stamina

Her filly Chanel’s Legacy seemed in control throughout the Dixie Belle Stakes at Oaklawn Park on Jan. 21 under jockey Alex Birzer. The ease of her 2A1 2-length victory at 6 furlongs made the choice in regards to the next race for Chanel’s Legacy easy for Chleborad.

Losing their groove

Arkansas basketball Coach Mike Anderson said he’s not feeling extra pressure after back-to-back losses have jeopardized the Razorbacks’ NCAA Tournament hopes. The Razorbacks have fallen from No.

Durant braces for OKC return

As much as it still hurts for so many Oklahomans to see Kevin Durant shine elsewhere, the Golden State star remains committed to the community he called home for nearly a decade. Durant departed Oklahoma City on the Fourth of July to chase a championship with Stephen Curry and the star-studded Warriors.

Thurman: Danny Garcia is a Limited Fighter, I Will Expose Him

With less than a month until the colossal welterweight unification bout between Danny Garcia and Keith Thurman, live on BoxNation, the fighting talk between the pair is well underway. Unbeaten WBA ‘super’ world champion Thurman described his next opponent as “limited” and also discussed Angel Garcia’s heated verbal tirade at last month’s press conference.

Virat Kohli credits fitness for his record-breaking run

Hyderabad: Crediting his rampaging run to captaincy, Indian swashbuckler Virat Kohli says the added responsibility has left no room for complacency in his batting and that has helped him achieve the record-breaking feat of four double hundreds in as many Test series. Kohli, who smashed 204 on the second day of the ongoing one- off Test against Bangladesh in Hyderabad , said captaincy has helped him go for longer innings in Test matches.

Sarfraz Nawaz livid with PSL match-fixing row

Karachi: Former fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz has lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board after cricketers Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif were found involved in a fresh match-fixing scandal. Blaming the PCB for the same, the 68-year-old insisted that such kind of incidents could not be avoided in Pakistan cricket until the board keeps the tainted players around.

IND vs AUS: Khawaja determined to make mark after missing out in 2013

Usman Khawaja had a terrible tour of Sri Lanka in 2016 but will want to make up for it in India Getty Images Having wasted a chance to play in India in 2013 due to the ‘homework-gate’ saga, Australian opening batsman Usman Khawaja says he has learnt his lessons and is determined to make his mark in the upcoming four-match Test series in India beginning later this month. Khawaja was in the Australian squad that toured India in 2013 when he became one of the four players, alongside Shane Watson, Mitchell Johnson and James Pattinson, to be embroiled in the homework saga involving then-coach Mickey Arthur.

IND vs BAN cricket: Umesh, Ishant hand over crucial breakthroughs

Hyderabad, Feb 11 : Indian pace duo of Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav struck early to pick up three wickets and leave Bangladesh reeling at 125 runs for the loss of four wickets here on Saturday, day two of the one-off Test match. Umesh was the pick of the Indian bowlers, tormenting the visitors with his pace and eventually managing to trap Mominul Haque in front.

Watch Tamim Iqbal’s run-out

Bangladesh were rocked early on the third day as they lost Tamim Iqbal for 25 due to a needless run-out in the Test match against India at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad today. Mominul Haque flicked the ball bowled by Bhuvaneshwar Kumar behind square leg.

Prospect Analysis: Lonzo Ball

Lonzo Ball, the freshman 6’6 point guard from UCLA is leading the Bruins to a historic season and has drawn the attentions of many NBA scouts. Ball is a super athletic and a very unselfish player, averaging 15.1 points, 6.0 rebounds, and leading the NCAA in assist with 7.6 assist a game.