Barcelona risk an early elimination from the Champions League after losing 4-0 in the first leg of their last-16 tie with Paris St Germain. With their LaLiga crown also on the line, here we examine why things are going so badly for the Catalan club at the moment.
Day: February 15, 2017
What’s going on with Barcelona?
Barcelona risk an early elimination from the Champions League after losing 4-0 in the first leg of their last-16 tie with Paris St Germain. With their LaLiga crown also on the line, here we examine why things are going so badly for the Catalan club at the moment.
Mike Freeman’s 10-Point Stance: White House Visit Has Players Soul-Searching
The Patriots are caught in another controversy, more trouble for the Browns and a tough decision facing Hall of Fame voters next year. I asked one of the biggest names in sports about one of the hottest topics in sports: If your team won a championship, would you take the customary trip to the White House? Or would you boycott it because you and/or your players disapproved of President Donald Trump’s policies? Across all of sports, political activism has risen to levels not seen in decades, perhaps not since the 1960s.
Andrew Selby is Set To Return on March 11 in Cardiff
The WBC International, British and IBF Inter-Continental champion was only in action earlier this month but has now been given his next outing date. His fight, which at this stage has no further details, will take place at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales, as part of the undercard of the vacant British cruiserweight title showdown between Craig Kennedy and Matty Askin.
NFL1000: Free-Agency Rankings for the 2017 OC Market
Welcome to Bleacher Report’s NFL1000 free-agency preview, a series where we’ll use the power of the 17-man NFL1000 scouting department to bring you in-depth analysis of every NFL free agent this offseason. In this installment, lead scout The center position is not a glamorous one.
NFL1000: Free-Agency Rankings for the 2017 OC Market
Welcome to Bleacher Report’s NFL1000 free-agency preview, a series where we’ll use the power of the 17-man NFL1000 scouting department to bring you in-depth analysis of every NFL free agent this offseason. In this installment, lead scout The center position is not a glamorous one.
Crosby gets point No. 999, Penguins top Canucks 4-0
Vancouver Canucks’ Henrik Sedin attempts to get off a pass in front of Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray with Nick Bonino defending during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. Vancouver Canucks’ Luca Sbisa goes to the ice in front of goalie Ryan Miller to block a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins’ Patric Hornqvist in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
Arsene Wenger risks ire of Arsenal fans after selecting David Ospina in Munich
Arsene Wenger will risk the ire of Arsenal supporters after deciding to play David Ospina rather than Petr Cech in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 clash with Bayern Munich on Wednesday. Cech, the only previous winner of the competition in the Arsenal ranks, will be warming the bench at the Allianz Arena – the venue for his Champions League success with Chelsea – as Wenger sticks by Colombia international Ospina.
Opinion: Inaction speaks louder than words
Maybe it was what coach Mike Hesson wasn’t saying that is important in communicating with Black Caps. PHOTO/NZME.
Cricket: Wellington sneak into Ford Trophy final with three balls to spare
Wellington have booked their spot in the Ford Trophy decider after ending Central Districts’ reign with a dramatic victory in today’s elimination final. Chasing 248 to set up a clash with Canterbury on Saturday, an unbeaten 59-run partnership between Luke Woodcock and Matt Taylor carried Wellington to a five-wicket win at the Basin Reserve.
Floyd Mayweather & Dana White Deny Fight With Conor McGregor Is Booked
On Monday, The Irish Sun reported UFC star Conor McGregor and boxing’s biggest star, Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather , had finally reached an agreement to fight. After months of intense negotiations, representatives for the Notorious have thrashed out a money-spinning contract with ‘Money’ Mayweather’s camp in recent days.
Randolph County Special Olympics honor Warner
Elizabeth Hutton Wymer is a woman with determination and a true passion for caring for Randolph County Special Olympians.
UCSB Golfers Handle Tough Course, Win Second Tournament
The UC Santa Barbara golf team finished with a 12-under par 852 to win the PRO Compression Invitational at The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe on Tuesday. The tournament win was the Gauchos’ second of the year.
Joe Root faces his first press conference as England Test skipper
Joe Root will outline his blueprint for England’s future at Headingley, where he begins life as the country’s 80th Test captain. Root will undertake his first formal duties since inheriting the top job from Alastair Cook, meeting the press to deliver his hopes and expectations for what could be an exciting new chapter for the national side.
Fired for Venus Williams remark, ex-commentator sues ESPN
Doug Adler, a tennis commentator dropped by ESPN for a remark about Venus Williams during the Australian Open, sued the sports network Tuesday for wrongful termination Fired for Venus Williams remark, ex-commentator sues ESPN Doug Adler, a tennis commentator dropped by ESPN for a remark about Venus Williams during the Australian Open, sued the sports network Tuesday for wrongful termination Check out this story on lakecountrynow.com: http://usat.ly/2lgJMoD Serena Williams beat her sister Venus in straight sets to win the Australian Open and now stands alone as the all-time leader in women’s Grand Slam titles in the Open Era.
SBCC Softball Opens Season On Winning Note
Madison McNamee struck out seven of the 10 batters she faced and Alyssa Richter went 2-4 with two RBIs and a solo homer on Tuesday as SBCC routed L.A. Mission 7-1 in its softball opener at Pershing Park. The Vaqueros jumped out to a 4-0 first-inning lead on singles by Sydney Townes, Monica Salas and Sloane Greeley and two errors that brought in three runs.
Late Surge Lifts Cate Girls Water Polo to CIF First-Round Win
Ella Hendricks scored three of her six goals in the fourth period, lifting Cate to a 12-9 victory over visiting Chadwick in a CIF-Southern Section Division 7 girls water polo first-round playoff game on Tuesday. Hendricks gave Cate a 9-8 lead at 6:33 of the fourth period, but Chadwick answered a minute later when Ruby Wheeler scored her sixth goal of the game to tie it.
Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) during
Boogie says ‘both sides’ working on techs issue Boogie says he’s excited to see his Olympic teammates at All-Star Weekend. Check out this story on lakecountrynow.com: http://usat.ly/2lhxtbn After picking up his 17th technical foul of the season – a league-high and one away from another suspension – in a win over the Pelicans on Sunday night, DeMarcus Cousins was frustrated.
NSAC would ‘certainly’ approve Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor bout
… of a mega fight for months. Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Bob Bennett told USA TODAY Sports on Tuesday evening that he doesn’t “anticipate any issues” in regards to the sanctioning of the possible Mayweather-McGregor bout. …
Defense Carries Santa Barbara Past Huntington Beach in CIF Wild-Card Game
A tremendous defensive effort by Santa Barbara High’s girls water polo team enable the Dons to win a CIF-Southern Section Division 1 wild-card game and advance to the main draw. The Dons put the clamps on visiting Huntington Beach and beat the Oilers 4-2 in a physical encounter on Tuesday.
German Shepherd Rumor wins Westminster Kennel Club’s Best in Show
… after winning Best In Show at the 141st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. “Everything,” Bradley told USA TODAY Sports as photographers clicked and snapped away to capture images of Boyles and Rumor on a dais. “The standard of the German shepherd …
Just looking for a chance
… chance and getting into that camp.” He has signed with agent Mark Henness and is training with Mike Waters at Phase 1 Sports in Las Vegas. Wacha did not receive an invite to the NFL Combine, so his focus is on performing well March 9 at Wyoming’s …
Bye, Rangers: Lewis sends farewell message
Colby Lewis has said goodbye to the Texas Rangers, the organization that drafted him and made both its World Series appearances with the veteran right-hander in the rotation. Lewis released a statement Tuesday thanking the team and its fans when Rangers pitchers and catchers were reporting to spring training in Arizona.
Four city, area teams remain in playoff hunt
Pleasant Grove clashes with Bullard at 8 p.m. at Hallsville’s Bobcat Gym in a Class 4A area game, and Atlanta faces undefeated and third-ranked Tatum in another 4A tilt at 7 at East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas.
Frank de Boer’s agent says his interest in Rangers job is real and he isn’t motivated by money
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Lakers vs. Kings Final Score: DeMarcus Cousins dominates, Lakers lose 97-96
The Los Angeles Lakers made a surprising comeback effort on the back of Lou Williams, but DeMarcus Cousins was simply too much to overcome in a 97-96 loss. Williams scored 19 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, singlehandedly breathing life into a lifeless Lakers team, but nothing could stop the Kentucky terror.