Day: February 22, 2017

Report: After not landing Lou Williams, Wizards may target Shabazz Muhammad

The Washington Wizards are thinking about a deep playoff run this season – they are the current three seed in the East, they have the best record in the conference since Dec. 1, and they have a starting five that has been powerful all season and is staying healthy. What they could use is some bench help to help make that run, which is why the Wizards were linked to the Lakers’ Lou Williams in trade talks.

Jamie Lynn Spears’ daughter returns to sports after ATV accident

Spears, 25, posted a video of 8-year-old daughter Maddie at her first basketball practice since nearly drowning at their Kentwood, La., home. Maddie left the hospital Feb. 10 after regaining consciousness Feb. 7. She was driving an ATV on her family’s property Feb. 5 when she veered into a pond while trying to avoid a ditch and almost drowned.

The Latest: Hendrick ‘can’t sit still’ despite Turn 4 issues

Jimmie Johnson hits the inside wall after losing control of his car coming out of Turn 4 during a NASCAR Clash auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. Jimmie Johnson climbs out of his car after hitting the inside wall when he lost control of his car coming out of Turn 4 during a NASCAR Clash auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017.

Magic Named Lakers’ President of Basketball Operations

Magic Johnson was named the president of basketball operations for the struggling Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday as one of the NBA’s most storied franchises undergoes a major shakeup to the their front office. In addition to promoting Johnson, a Hall of Famer who won five NBA titles with Los Angeles in the 1980s, Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss fired longtime general manager Mitch Kupchak and her brother, Jim, from his role as vice president of basketball operations.

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Lady Explorers swimmers win fifth straight district title

When Matt Davis took over the Hudson girls swimming and diving team, he had visions of turning the Lady Explorers into a perennial Northeast district powerhouse. The Lady Explorers captured their fifth consecutive Cleveland Division I district championship and sixth title in the last seven years after a first-place finish Feb. 18 at Cleveland State University’s Busbey Natatorium.

Duke’s Impressive Libero Lineage

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Ichiro reports quad soreness following collision

A day after being involved in a collision during an outfield drill, Marlins outfielder Ichiro Suzuki was dealing with soreness in his quadriceps area, above his right knee. “Right now, right above the knee hurts the most, but we’ll see,” Ichiro said Wednesday morning through his interpreter, Allen Turner.

Pirates infielder Kang attends trial for drunk driving

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang arrives at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. Kang appeared in the Korean court as judges began hearing arguments in a trial over charges that the baseball star fled the scene after slamming a car into a guardrail while driving under the influence of alcohol.

Former Playboy model has her breast implants removed

The moment Harrison Ford came TERRIFYINGLY close to an air disaster: New video shows his plane passing just feet over a 737 with 106 people aboard as he misses runway and lands on taxiway Freed to kill in a sanctuary city: Illegal immigrant gangster ‘robbed then murdered man at rail station’ weeks after being released in Denver despite request from ICE to keep him jailed for deportation Arrival ‘just sucked’, La La Land is ‘not memorable’ and Meryl Streep is ‘like a clown’: One Academy member reveals her votes Anne Frank Center director blames Trump and his ‘henchman’ Steve Bannon for the ‘cancer’ of anti-Semitism currently in America: ‘Our president is creating an incubator of hatred’ Was this woman about to be kidnapped? Terrified teen driver tells how she found a shirt wrapped around her windshield wiper in a dark parking lot as two cars idled nearby San Jose declares a state of … (more)

Expect more gung-ho attacking in Man City-Monaco Part II

Pep Guardiola and Leonardo Jardim were up and down from their seats in the dugout, trying to get messages to their players but ultimately powerless to exert any control in a chaotic game that was unfolding before them. Guardiola ‘s Manchester City and Jardim ‘s Monaco served up a spectacular Champions League match on Tuesday, a dizzying eight-goal thriller that had everything: stunning goals, woeful defending, exquisite build-up play, a missed penalty, refereeing controversies.

Cristiano Ronaldo has body double! This is what he has to say

Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo’s body double, Diego Davila has admitted that he finds it difficult to maintain the look and body shape of the Real Madrid star. Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo posted this picture on Instagram yesterday with his Rs 14 crore Bugatti Veyron, the world’s fastest car “I have to take care of my body a lot.

Championship round-up: Nigel Clough comes back to haunt… 1

Derby County may have enjoyed 64 percent possession at Pride Park against Nigel Clough’s Burton Albion, but the Rams could not breach a well-organised Brewers defence in Tuesday night’s round of Championship games. With just three shots on target in the 0-0 draw on Tuesday evening, Steve McClaren’s side were once again frustrated and missed the chance to take advantage of Sheffield Wednesday’s home defeat to Brentford.

Jung Ho Kang appears in court over DUI charges, vows to become ‘exemplary player’

Jung Ho Kang appeared in a South Korean court Wednesday as judges began hearing arguments in a trial over charges Kang, the Pirates’ third baseman, fled the scene of a DUI accident after slamming a rented BMW into a guardrail around 3 a.m. Dec. 2 in Seoul, South Korea. Kang, 29, admitted to the DUI charge – his third DUI charge since 2009 – and was remorseful, according to Yonhap News, which also reported the court will hold a verdict hearing March 3. “I deeply regret what I have done,” Kang told Yonhap News.

‘Leroy Sane Owes Me a 34,200’ – Man City’s…

‘Leroy Sane Owes Me 34,200’ – Man City’s Fifth And Final Goal Against Monaco Costs Unlucky Punter Small Fortune While Man City’s maddening Champions League outing against Monaco left the majority of its audience dazed, giddy and breathing slightly heavily, the final result came as exquisite heartbreak to one German punter. When John Stones put City 4-3 up in the 78th minute, Mustafa Celik was within spitting distance of landing himself a huge windfall, having also put money on Atletico Madrid to beat Bayer Leverkusen in Tuesday evening’s other last-16 tie.

Pirates’ Kang attends trial over drink driving charges

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang arrives at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. Kang appeared in the Korean court as judges began hearing arguments in a trial over charges that the baseball star fled the scene after slamming a car into a guardrail while driving under the influence of alcohol.

Dembele content at Celtic

The 20-year-old is settled in Glasgow following his summer switch from Fulham, and is thriving under Hoops manager Brendan Rodgers. Celtic paid Fulham a development fee of 500,000 in June and Dembele has repaid the club with 27 goals in all competitions, with five coming in the Champions League.

Jon Holland in dark over India Test cricket tour snub

Skip to navigation Skip to content Skip to footer View text version of this page Help using this website – Accessibility statement Join today and you can easily save your favourite articles, join in the conversation and comment, plus select which news your want direct to your inbox. In-form Victorian spinner Jon Holland remains in the dark about missing out on the Australian cricket team’s tour of India and believes that will probably stay the case.

‘Balance the key for Saints’

Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster says they have not worked on a plan to deal with the threat of Zlatan Ibrahimovic Fraser Forster says Southampton will look to strike the balance between defence and attack in their EFL Cup final against Manchester United on Sunday. Southampton are looking for only the second major trophy in their history at Wembley on Sunday, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 3.45pm.

Soft ground key to Acapella

Ground conditions will be key in deciding whether Acapella Bourgeois will contest the RSA Chase at next month’s Cheltenham Festival. The Sandra Hughes-trained seven-year-old produced a brilliant front-running display to land the Ten Up Novice Chase at Navan last Sunday, coming home with 32 lengths in hand.

Kumble has channelled my aggression, says Kohli

“Kumble has been a legend of Indian cricket and we are really glad to have him in the change room,” Kohli said. PUNE: Indian captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday credited head coach Anil Kumble for channelling his natural aggression and helping him evolve both as a cricketer and individual.

Liverpool gained from mid-season camp in Spain, says Mane

Liverpool will reap the benefits of their mid-season training camp in Spain when they travel to relegation-threatened Premier League champions Leicester City on Monday, forward Sadio Mane said. Britain Football Soccer – Liverpool v Chelsea – Premier League – Anfield – 31/1/17 Liverpool’s Sadio Mane warms up before the match Reuters / Phil Noble Livepic REUTERS: Liverpool will reap the benefits of their mid-season training camp in Spain when they travel to relegation-threatened Premier League champions Leicester City on Monday, forward Sadio Mane said.