It’s still too early to talk about the 2017 NFL Draft as we haven’t even gotten to the NFL Combine yet, but let’s face it, it’s never really too early to spark some debate. The Detroit Lions have many needs to address this offseason.
Day: February 13, 2017
Daily Dawg Tags: The infernal quarterback debate
Should the Browns draft a quarterback this year? Should they trade for one? Or should they just keep the status quo and go into the 2017 season with Robert Griffin III and Cody Kessler – a plan that would come as close to anything in ensuring that the Browns will be picking at the top of the 2018 NFL Draft. The one thing to remember is that as Browns fans we are all in this together.
UTC Softballl Coach Frank Reed to Speak at Quarterback Club Today
… 1,039-430 all-time record, including a 563-343 mark at UTC. In 2016, Reed was inducted into the Greater Chattanooga Sports Hall of Fame. His squads boast three SoCon Players of the Year, five Pitchers of the Year, three Freshmen of the Year, as well …
$35k appraisal surprise for owner of Rockwell self portrait
For those chosen few who may have an old drawing or doodle by iconic artist Norman Rockwell in the house, you may want to get it insured. An original charcoal self-portrait by Rockwell was recently appraised at $35,000 on the popular PBS show “Antiques Roadshow.”
Vikings’ Rudolph named 2016 Blue Collar Player of the Year
… touchdown receptions by a tight end in a season. The Vikings win 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports WalterFootball.com recently handed out their annual awards and the Vikings tight end was the only member of the team to be …
Overreaction Monday: Buzz Kill
Well, things didn’t exactly go as planned last week. it could’ve been worse, but it sure could’ve been better.
Big test for Emery as his jinx club Barca travel to Paris
FC Barcelona head to Paris on Monday ahead of the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie against Paris Saint Germain. It is a vital game for both sides as one of the reasons that Paris’ Spanish coach Unai Emery signed by the French side was to help them get over the hurdle of the last 16 to establish themselves among the Champions League elite.
A brief history of Trump, Cuban’s latest flap
A brief history of Trump, Cuban’s latest flap Why did the President tweet about the Mavs owner? Check out this story on USATODAY.com: President Donald Trump went from tweeting about his meetings with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to sending this on Sunday: I know Mark Cuban well. He backed me big-time but I wasn’t interested in taking all of his calls.He’s not smart enough to run for president! I don’t know.
Would Myles Garrett add some punch to the Browns D, or another bad…
You Said It was created on the premise that the only thing Cleveland sports fans needed more than a championship was a sense of humor. Now that this city is winning pennants and championships left and right you might think You Said it has run its course.
Spike Lee sports Charles Oakley jersey
Spike Lee sports Charles Oakley jersey This isn’t over yet. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: Knicks superfan Spike Lee made a strong statement of support for the former Knicks player with his choice of jerseys in the Knicks’ win over San Antonio on Sunday.
Padres roster review: Hunter Renfroe
… (71) hits an eighth inning grand slam home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park. (Jake Roth / USA Today Sports) The Padres are partnering with a longtime sponsor Sycuan Casino in an attempt to access a potential new market – Chargers …
St Johnstone boss Tommy Wright dismisses speculation linking him with Rangers vacancy
Boss Tommy Wright’s focus remains solely on St Johnstone as he finds himself among the leading contenders for the Rangers job. Former Gers manager Alex McLeish appears to be the front runner for the post which became vacant on Friday night when the Ibrox club announced they had accepted the resignation of Mark Warburton and his management team, although the Englishman has denied standing down.
Week 15 NBA MVP race: James Harden holds steady at the top
Week 15 NBA MVP race: James Harden holds steady at the top USA TODAY Sports’ top five candidates for the 2016-17 NBA MVP award Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kCrAlZ Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden reacts during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. USA TODAY Sports’ top five candidates for the 2016-17 NBA MVP award .
5 questions for Mets manager Terry Collins today
The Mets were cautious with him in 2016, and they are once again going to have to be extra careful this spring. Collins can give further insight into what plans the team may have.
Ahead of the Game: Mark Warburton departs Rangers as Celtic and…
WATCH as the Herald and Times sports team react to Mark Warburton’s resignation from Rangers and a busy weekend of Scottish Cup action. We begin by discussing Warburton’s Ibrox exit and who could replace him in the Gers hotseat after their 2-1 win against an impressive Greenock Morton.
NHL All-Star Tom Poti joins forces with Total Athletics of Cape Cod
When you’re a longtime NHL player who has had a stellar career and it’s time to hang up the skates once and for all, what do you do? If you’re former all-star Tom Poti , you don’t hang them up at all; you lace them back up and start producing future generations of players as a youth hockey coach. Poti, who lives in Sandwich, has recently merged his Cape Cod Penguins organization with Total Athletics of Cape Cod to create a developmental league of first-year Mites Minor and Mites Major, now known as the Total Athletic Penguins .
Born Without Legs No Hindrance To Muhammad Haziq’s Extreme Sport Hobbies
By Anas Abu Hassan KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 — Being born without limbs below the hips has not discouraged Muhammad Haziq Samrat, 22, from craving for extreme sports and activities, just others his age. The recipient of the International Islamic College Inspiration Award loves, among others, surfboarding or longboarding, swimming, ‘wall climbing’ and other activities, using the power of his hand.
Tampa Bay Rays Brad Miller Not Thrilled About Move to Second
In his year with the Tampa Bay Rays, Brad Miller has already had three primary positions. Understandably, he is not enthused with his latest shift around the diamond.
Up, up and away: Passenger-carrying drone to fly in Dubai
A model of EHang 184 and the next generation of Dubai Drone Taxi is seen during the seconde day of the World Government Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. Dubai hopes to have a passenger-carrying drone buzzing through the skyline of this futuristic city-state in July.
Chicago Cubs News: Cubs catching situation; Travis Wood return?
The Chicago Cubs have an interesting situation behind the plate. While Willson Contreras established himself as the No.
Partick Thistle make it to the quarter-finals – a Scottish Cup run at last for the Jags
Managers seduced by the pot of gold offered by Champions League qualification or maintaining Premier League status tend to field shadow teams in the early stages of the competition. Thistle match winner Adam Barton has direct experience of cup competitions south of the border in his days with clubs including Coventry and Portsmouth and he is delighted that the status of the William Hill Scottish Cup remains undiminished.
Tommy Burns would be proud of a Celtic team more entertaining than his and which can’t stop winning
IT is some 21 years since Tommy Burns’s Celtic team played football of the Gods, scored spectacular goals, would rather have died than go into any match with a negative set-up and lost just the one league game all season. Some of the stuff played over that campaign by, among others, Paul McStay, Jackie McNamara, John Collins, Andy Thom and Pierre van Hooijdonk lives long in the memory.
Rumour Mill: Rangers eye Stuart Webber, Ross Wilson | ‘No Celtic…
Rangers linked with Huddersfield guru and Southampton recruitment chief; James Forrest plays down talk of a domestic treble and Gers fans call for Senderos contract to be torn up James Forrest has refuted claims that Celtic are eyeing a domestic treble after the Parkhead side put six past Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the Scottish Cup. “So far we’ve won the League Cup and have done really well in the league,” said Forrest.
Petr Cech will not leave Arsenal in the summer
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech will not be leaving the north London outfit in the summer transfer window, according to his agent. Cech has come under scrutiny for his performances recently and was at fault for gifting Cesc Fabregas a goal at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea ran out comfortable 3-1 winners on February 4. Joe Hart, Jordan Pickford and Guillaume Hubert have been linked with a move to Arsene Wenger’s side, while Wojciech Szczesny is expected back at Arsenal in the summer after his loan deal with Roma finishes.
India beat Bangladesh by 208 runs, continue home domination in Tests
India completed a convincing win over Bangladesh in the stand alone Test played in Hyderabad after bowling out the visitors for 279 in the second innings. The win continued India’s winning run in the home season that has seen them win six consecutive series since the first against Sri Lanka in 2015.
Sachin Tendulkar biopic A Billion Dreams release date out, to clash with Priyanka Chopra’s Baywatch
The much-awaited biopic of Sachin Tendulkar finally has a release date. The film, which will talk about the legendary Indian cricketer’s life, will release on May 26. While the film has a solo release in Indian box office market, it faces a serious competition from Hollywood films, especially Baywatch, which marks the debut of Priyanka Chopra in the industry.
Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City And Manchester United Sent Scouts To FC Porto Game
The match was well attended by scouts eager to take a close look at Porto’s talents. According to Portuguese outlet Noticias Ao Minuto, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United all had talent spotters in the stands, with the four Premier League clubs believed to be watching Porto’s Danilo Pereira and Andre Silva.
‘Two great teams with world-class players’ – Ronaldinho expects fireworks when PSG face Barcelona
The former World Player of the Year has represented both clubs and admits a Champions League last-16 meeting between the pair is too close to call Ronaldinho is tipping Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona to put on a Champions League spectacle, as “two great teams with world-class players” are set to lock horns at the last-16 stage. The iconic Brazilian has represented both clubs in the past, with a productive spell upon arriving in Europe at the Parc des Prince allowing him to seal a high-profile switch to Camp Nou.
Orlando Pirates to announce new coach next week
Dr Khoza: “Next week Monday we will be announcing a new coach. We were restricted to do so in January by prohibitive Buy-out Clauses”
Former New Zealand representative Sean O’Neill shows class to win singles title
It would seem right if South Canterbury Bowls centre champions headed away to a national event without Sean O’Neill. Fortunately he will be part of the contingent heading to Dunedin after winning the South Canterbury men’s centre singles.
‘I did an Ironman Challenge nine months after giving birth’
EVE McCrystal knows a thing or two about life being a balancing act. The mother of two – Ava and Nessa – lives in Dundalk and works as a guard in Ballybay, Co Monaghan.
Grigor Dimitrov and Alexander Zverev Lead Mid-February’s Winners and Losers
There are two versions of world No. 7 Marin Cilic . At his best, “Champion Cilic” is a powerful ball striker and one of the best players on fast surfaces like Wimbledon.
Gabriel Jesus Can Follow Lionel Messi, Neymar as World’s Best, Says Ronaldinho
Ronaldinho believes Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus will one day take over from Barcelona duo Lionel Messi and Neymar as the world’s best player. Manchester City have a very special player with Gabriel Jesus.
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Nike has launched its new A equalityA campaign by unveiling a powerful ad featuring some of the biggest US sporting stars. The commercial, which lasts one-minute and 30 seconds and is shot entirely in black and white, features LeBron James, Serena Williams, Kevin Durant, Victor Cruz, Gabby Douglas, soccer star and LGBT activist Megan Rapinoe, and Olympic hurdler Dalilah Muhammad.
John Whitaker riding Argento at AsiaWorld-Expo in 2015. Photo: Nora Tam
Similar message drummed into the ears of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Equestrian Training Squad across the weekend at the Longines Grand Prix and Masters at AsiaWorld-Expo John Whitaker’s legend has been forged over more than four decades competing at the highest levels of show jumping, through Olympic Games and World Championships that have filled his trophy cabinet to overflowing. If Whitaker talks about the sport, it pays to listen, so when he was asked after competing in the marquee Longines Grand Prix on Sunday if he could share the secret to success in the sport, you could have heard a pin drop inside AsiaWorld-Expo.
Raptors look for change after frustrating loss to Pistons
The Toronto Raptors continued to toil after blowing a 16-point fourth quarter lead in a 102-101 loss to the Detroit Pistons in the NBA on Sunday evening. After starting the season at 28-13 and holding the no.
Ronaldinho on Gabriel Jesus
Ronaldinho has backed Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus to succeed Lionel Messi and Neymar as the world’s best player. Jesus, 19, has already usurped Sergio Aguero in the City pecking order under Pep Guardiola, scoring three goals in three starts since arriving at the Etihad Stadium in January, and looks set to keep his place for the Monday Night Football clash with Bournemouth .
Visitors celebrate park’s hockey heritage
Westman’s big kickoff to Canada’s year-long 150th anniversary celebrations found hundreds of people soak in hockey action at Riding Mountain National Park on Saturday. The day’s centrepiece was park staff’s friendly rematch of a 1933 exhibition hockey game, when the Riding Mountain Relief Camp All Stars played against an intermediate hockey team from Dauphin.
I’m a Celebrity down to just five
Nat Bassingthwaite and Lisa Curry can’t hold back the tears on I’m A Celebrity as they received messages from their kids. Three-time Olympian Lisa Curry was the first personality to enter the South African camp of I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! LISA Curry’s jungle journey has come to an end with the three-time Olympian eliminated from Channel Ten reality show I’m A Celebrity a Get Me Out Of Here! Curry, 54, lasted nearly six weeks in the South African jungle, vying for the $100,000 prize money for her chosen charity, Aussie Helpers.
Wallkill Valley routed by Lenape Valley
Grace Connery scored a game-high 16 points, leading Lenape Valley to a 52-15 win over Wallkill Valley on Friday, Feb. 10. The game took place at Lenape Valley Regional High School in Stanhope, New Jersey. Rachel Samson scored 5 points and grabbed eight rebounds for Lenape Valley .