Navy standout attackman Jack Ray is sidelined indefinitely with a foot injury and won’t play on Saturday when Navy hosts Boston University at noon. Navy standout attackman Jack Ray is sidelined indefinitely with a foot injury and won’t play on Saturday when Navy hosts Boston University at noon.
Day: February 24, 2017
Lindsey Vonn criticizes ski officials after pulling out of World Cup race
Vonn and Shiffrin, along with some of their American teammates on the World Cup tour, pulled out of the Alpine combined race on Friday because of dangerous conditions on the course. The first three racers all crashed, and one was taken away on a stretcher with a knee injury.
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Chicago Cubs extend Pedro Strop through 2018
Adding at least one year of team control, the Chicago Cubs extended Pedro Strop on Friday at a $5.5 million salary for the 2018 season. The deal also includes a team option for 2019 at $6.25 million with a $500,000 buyout.
You are the coach: Call plays for this indoor football team with an app
… 30 seconds of us scoring the touchdown. They went kind of crazy.” The most interactive team in the most interactive sports league boasted more than 150,000 people live-streaming its loss to the Nebraska Danger. More than 5,000 devices downloaded its …
Horse Racing Preview and Dubai Report, plus preps in New Orleans and New Mexico
Kentucky Derby and Oaks preps stretch from coast to coast this weekend with major action in the Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds in New Orleans and a surprisingly strong field in the Mine That Bird Derby in New Mexico. On the international front: Winx goes for her 15th straight win in Australia, Hong Kong stars shine Sunday at Sha Tin and Qatar hosts the Emir’s Sword Festival.
NFL 2017 Scouting Combine preview: Top prospects and what to expect
The NFL Scouting Combine is an annual invitation-only event at which 300-plus prospects are put through a grueling-job interview process that tests them both physically and mentally. The combine can basically be broken down into four separate categories: medical evaluations, interview process, agility/positional drills and verified measurements.
Arsenal announce increase in football turnover to 191.1million
Arsenal have announced half-year results which show a record investment in players of some A 110.5million and an increase in football turnover to A 191.1million. The figures for the parent holding company of the Premier League club are for the six months ending November 30 2016.
Texas murder suspect arrested; was in Daytona for the races
Authorities say a man suspected of killing his uncle during a land dispute in Texas was arrested after coming to Florida to attend NASCAR races at Daytona International Speedway. The Daytona Beach News-Journal reports 50-year-old Joe Earl Smith told police who arrested him Thursday that he was in town “for the races.”
Report: Mr. T, Simone Biles to appear on ‘Dancing with the Stars’
The 64-year-old A-Team alum and 19-year-old Olympic gymnast will appear on Season 24 of the ABC reality competition, according to Entertainment Tonight . “Production has been trying to get Mr. T to do the show for years!” a source told the website.
Jose Mourinho happy to see Wayne Rooney’s commitment to Manchester United
Jose Mourinho was pleased to see Wayne Rooney end speculation about his immediate future, with the Manchester United manager confirming his captain will be involved in Sunday’s EFL Cup final. Talk had been growing over the 31-year-old soon making an Old Trafford exit, with his agent Paul Stretford understood to have been in China this week speaking to interested clubs.
Kansas City Chiefs sign C.J. Spiller
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed veteran running back C.J. Spiller . The free agent had 18 yards on just six carries last season for the New York Jets and Seattle Seahawks .
Martin Caceres set to make Southampton debut in EFL Cup final
The 29-year-old defender was signed as a free agent two weeks ago, having been without a club since leaving Italian champions Juventus at the end of last season. Saints manager Claude Puel moved for Caceres after losing Virgil van Dijk to a long-term ankle injury and captain Jose Fonte, who transferred to West Ham last month.
Warriors’ Green taunts Paul Pierce over ‘farewell tour’
Pierce is in his 19th NBA season and said in September this will be his last one. TNT microphones caught Green slamming Pierce early in the Warriors’ 123-113 victory over Los Angeles.
New England Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski: ‘No doubt’ he will be ready for 2017
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski says there is “no doubt” he will be ready for the start of the 2017 season despite undergoing the third back surgery of his career. “Yes, for sure,” Gronkowski told Cari Champion on ESPN when asked if he expects to play in Week 1. “No doubt.”
Previewing the top 10 college basketball games this weekend
Previewing the top 10 college basketball games this weekend UCLA and Arizona get a rematch and so do Kentucky and Florida. Check out this story on Daily-Times.com: http://usat.ly/2lDt1lJ Unbeaten Gonzaga received 29 of 32 first-place votes.
Brave football mascot Bradley Lowery asked to lead out England at Wembley
… qualifier on March 26. He has already been a mascot for his team, as well as for Everton, and was invited to the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year show. Can’t Even find words to express how this made me feel amazing little boy a …
The World According to Gary: Daytona 500 & the Oscars
On today’s edition of The World According to Gary, Darya Folsom and Gary Radnich talk about the Daytona 500, the Warriors and the Academy Awards. Darya tells Gary about her favorite race car movies as well as movies that are nominated in the upcoming Oscars.
What Bears rookies said at Combine
With the NFL Combine looming, we take a look back at what top Bears rookies Jordan Howard, Cody Whitehair and Leonard Floyd had to say at last year’s event. were all voted to the NFL All-Rookie Team in 2016 after being selected by the Bears in the draft.
Trade deadline postmortem and notes on an awful loss to the Sacramento Kings
There is not one but two new episodes of the Locked On Podcast today. In the first episode, I give my analysis of the Denver Nuggets ‘ decision to hold on to everyone on the roster at the trade deadline , and defend why I think that was a mistake.
New York Giants: Defensive Ends To Consider In Free Agency
Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is pressure on a pass attempt by New England Patriots defensive end Jabaal Sheard in the third quarter during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports The New York Giants have a void to fill at defensive end.
First black players in the Cactus League
Art Whitmore stands beside photos, including some of Willie Mays, at the Elks Lodge in south Phoenix where the legendary ballplayer use to hang out in the early 1950s. First black players in the Cactus League Art Whitmore stands beside photos, including some of Willie Mays, at the Elks Lodge in south Phoenix where the legendary ballplayer use to hang out in the early 1950s.
Cinderella is getting written out of the March Madness story
Illinois State guard Paris Lee celebrates a win over Northern Iowa on Feb. 1, 2017. The Redbirds are one of the few midmajor teams likely to get an NCAA tournament berth even if they don’t win their conference tournament.
Stith Brothersa lead ODU past Marshall 86-65
Brandan and B.J. Stith combined for 26 points and eight rebounds to lead the Old Dominion Monarchs in an 86-65 victory over the Marshall Thundering Herd on Thursday night at the Ted Constant Convocation Center.
David Moyes relishing his Everton return with Sunderland
Sunderland boss David Moyes believes his Everton counterpart Ronald Koeman still has some way to go if he is to match his own achievements during an 11-year reign at Goodison Park. Moyes returns to his former club on Saturday for only the second time since departing for Manchester United in 2013, having capped his reign by leading them into the Champions League in 2005.
Dele Alli says sorry to Tottenham and Gent’s Dejaegere for horror challenge
Dele Alli apologised to team-mates and Gent midfielder Brecht Dejaegere for his reckless tackle as 10-man Tottenham crashed out of the Europa League. Spurs needed to win by two after Gent’s 1-0 victory in Belgium last week but Alli’s 39th-minute lunge on Dejaegere, and subsequent sending off, made the task all the more difficult at Wembley.
Vikings G.M. has taken a long look at how he’s acquired linemen
The Vikings have skill position problems, sure. But last year was also enough of a mess that General Manager Rick Spielman is thinking about changing the way he evaluates other positions.
With deadline over, Hawks’ focus turns to remainder of season
Going into Thursday’s trade deadline there were essentially two lines of thinking for fans of the Atlanta Hawks . One group would have liked to have seen them sell off expiring contracts and focus their direction on building a team that could contend in the future.
Heat Nation should be glad the Miami Heat remain intact
Having started off with the Sacramento Kings trading DeMarcus Cousins to the New Orleans Pelicans just moments after the 2017 NBA All-Star Game wrapped up, many were sure this would be a trade deadline to remember. And of course, there was still excitement in the countdown.
Former Indiana Hoosier and current Red Sox Prospect Sam Travis hits first home run of Spring Training
Watch former Indiana Hoosier Sam Travis hit his home run of Spring Training. The highly touted Boston Red Sox prospect came to camp ready to make the big leagues.
Zulpikar Miamiatiali refuses to fight Vijender Singh on April 11 hour ago
New Delhi, Feb 24: WBO Oriental super middleweight champion Zulpikar Miamiatiali, who was set to fight WBO Asia Pacific Super middleweight champion Vijender Singh in Mumbai on April 1, has backed out of the bout, the promoters IOS Boxing announced on Friday. According to IOS Boxing Promotions, the talks with the Chinese promoters have fallen flat, but the fight will take place as scheduled with another boxer, who will be announced soon.
India vs Australia 2017: Check out India’s low Test totals at home2 min ago
Riding on Steve O’Keefe’s brilliant bowling, Australia bundled India out for 105 runs in the first innings on the second day of the first cricket Test at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Friday. O’Keefe wreaked havoc on the Indian camp, bagging six wickets for 35 runs.
Bengaluru FC to take on table toppers East Bengal in I-League25 min ago
Bengaluru, Feb 24: Reigning champions Bengaluru FC are set to take on table-toppers East Bengal in the I-League match at the Shree Kanterava Stadium here on Saturday. Though Bengaluru have defeated East Bengal at home convincingly in the past two seasons, they have tasted a 1-2 defeat in their away game this season.
Police Officer Shoots Suspect After Nearly Getting Hit By Car
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Baltimore Brigade To Hold Open Tryouts Sunday
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Kansas State Basketball: Perfect Time For Road Trip
… during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena. Tennessee won 70 to 58. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports They hit three early 3-point shots including 8 of their first 13 shots from the field and forced a number of early turnovers- 19 …
Cleveland Cavaliers: Why Stephen Curry isn’t LeBron James’ rival
… It was certainly a controversial statement as many consider LeBron and Curry to be arch-enemies. Ben Maller of Fox Sports claims that LeBron is “jealous” of Steph since he is the most popular player on the planet. Yes, Stephen Curry is the most …
Phillies 2017 Season Preview: Starting Pitcher Jerad Eickhoff
A look at how well the under-rated starter Jerad Eickhoff has actually been for the Phillies and how he can possibly improve. Cole Hamels was considered an ace, a frontline, top of the rotation pitcher when he was traded to Texas and still is.
Charles Barkley drops curse word on ‘Inside the NBA’
Charles Barkley accidentally used a curse word on-air when describing the New York Knicks’ play on TNT’s “Inside the NBA.” During highlights of the Cavaliers’ 119-104 win over New York in Cleveland on Thursday, Barkley used a synonym for excrement in reference to the Knicks.
Syracuse 85, Wake Forest 64: Orange send seniors out on high note
The Syracuse Orange women’s basketball team wanted to celebrate its best-ever senior class in their final regular season game at the Carrier Dome on Thursday night. They did so resoundingly, delivering an 85-64 rout of Wake Forest that was largely wrapped up by halftime.