Visiting Washington in the first weeks of Donald Trump’s reign, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was not going to be denied what he considered his proper place in the line of foreign leaders paying their obeisance to our erratic new president, he of the yellow hair and small vocabulary.Trump is unpopular among Palestinians because the new president has broken from his predecessor and adopted friendlier positions to the Israeli government, including a vague stance on Palestinian statehood and a more lenient approach to settlements. His infamous “I’m looking at two state and one state, and I like the one that both parties like” is not a declaration of policy.
Month: February 2017
PGA golfer chased by a goose
… timing’s right. So poor Luke Donald trying to play his ball at the Honda Classic’s sixth hole? Look, that USA TODAY Sports Images photo from Friday is one of our favorite sports photos of 2017 without any context. But there’s a fun twist to it: …
Suns waive Mike Scott, Jared Sullinger; sign Ronnie Price
The Phoenix Suns waived forward Mike Scott and center/forward Jared Sullinger on Friday, a day after acquiring them in trades Suns waive Mike Scott, Jared Sullinger; sign Ronnie Price The Phoenix Suns waived forward Mike Scott and center/forward Jared Sullinger on Friday, a day after acquiring them in trades Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2mgttJG CHICAGO – The Phoenix Suns waived forward Mike Scott and center/forward Jared Sullinger on Friday, a day after acquiring them in trades. The Suns also signed guard Ronnie Price for the rest of the season.
New kid on the block: With a word of advice from Rahul Dravid and tons of runs, Shubman graduates
In the ODI series, Shubman Gill scored 350 runs in four Under-19 games. SHUBMAN GILL was barely 10, but he remembers the dropped jaw that had exaggerated the broad and toothy smile on his face.
Legislator files resolution seeking Baylor investigation by Texas Rangers
… officials. Baylor’s spokesman and a private PR firm it has hired did not immediately return an email from USA TODAY Sports seeking comment on the resolution. In May, the Baylor board of regents released a “findings of fact” summary of an …
Everton target reveals he wants Manchester United move
Franck Kessie has named Manchester United as the club he would like to play for most.There has been reported interest from Serie A and the premier League in Kessie, but he told Tuttomercatoweb that he doesn’t want to join Roma, and has his sights set on a move to the England.Atlanta midfielder Franck Kessie has revealed he hopes for a “dream” move to Manchester United amid links with a move to Premier League leaders Chelsea.Interest is high for the Ivory Coast worldwide, with Chelsea heavily linked in the January transfer window, while both Roma and Inter Milan are keen.”
Stoke keeper Jack Butland could return from ankle injury
The Potters goalkeeper sustained a fractured ankle while on England duty just under a year ago and has not been involved in a match since, with his attempts to return to fitness being hit by setbacks. Giving an update on the 23-year-old on Friday, Hughes said that by mid-March Butland ‘could very well be an option’.
Tottenham to receive A 16m by selling Nabil Bentaleb
Nabil Bentaleb will become a Schalke player on a permanent basis at the end of his season-long loan from Tottenham. The 22-year-old Algerian midfielder was allowed to move to the Bundesliga last August after dropping out of Mauricio Pochettino’s plans at White Hart Lane.
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The University of Iowa baseball team pounded out a season-high 15 hits, including two two-run home runs, and scored the game’s final nine runs in a 9-2 victory over Alabama State in the opening game of the Hoover Classic on Friday afternoon at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Eleven different Hawkeyes tallied at least one hit and four players had multi-hit games.
Beckham and Neville brothers enjoy birthday bash in Paris
JAMIE CARRAGHER: Leicester should build a statue of Ranieri… I’m raging with the players after he gave them their greatest season Ranieri was fired at the airport hotel… Leicester owners let him take charge in Seville but his fate had been sealed He may only be 23, but Nathan Redmond has been working towards an EFL Cup final appearance for his entire life… and he wants to fulfill his dreams against United Punching above his weight? Depay wishes Mayweather a happy birthday… while wearing Luis Vuitton boxing gloves worth A 4,000 ‘What happened when I was sacked as champion is peanuts compared to Claudio’: Mourinho pays tribute to friend Ranieri with initials on United shirt ‘Yesterday my dream died’: Ranieri releases statement after Leicester sack… as fans turn up outside his home to offer support Leicester went from top of the world to relegation battlers: How it unravelled for … (more)
NFL compensates Seahawks with two extra third-round picks in 2017 draft
Last offseason, the Seattle Seahawks lost defensive starters Bruce Irvin and Brandon Mebane to former AFC West rivals Oakland Raiders and San Diego Chargers in free agency, as well as starting left tackle Russell Okung to another AFC West foe, the Denver Broncos , and right guard J.R. Sweezy to expansion rivals the Tampa Bay Buccaneers . The Seahawks signed a few minor free agents themselves, but overall the contractual balance didn’t offset those moves and so now the NFL grants Seattle two relatively high compensatory draft picks in 2017.
Nice move level with Monaco at the top of Ligue 1
JAMIE CARRAGHER: Leicester should build a statue of Ranieri… I’m raging with the players after he gave them their greatest season Ranieri was fired at the airport hotel… Leicester owners let him take charge in Seville but his fate had been sealed He may only be 23, but Nathan Redmond has been working towards an EFL Cup final appearance for his entire life… and he wants to fulfill his dreams against United ‘What happened when I was sacked as champion is peanuts compared to Claudio’: Mourinho pays tribute to friend Ranieri with initials on United shirt ‘Yesterday my dream died’: Ranieri releases statement after Leicester sack… as fans turn up outside his home to offer support Leicester went from top of the world to relegation battlers: How it unravelled for Ranieri in the months since title triumph ‘I remember just seeing families with their kids and thinking, I wish that was me’: … (more)
Navy hosts Boston University in Patriot League men’s lacrosse opener
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.
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.