Month: February 2017

Panthers release fullback Mike Tolbert

“I feel very fortunate to have coached Mike for nearly his entire career,” said head coach Ron Rivera, who coached Tolbert in San Diego from 2008-2010 and in Carolina from 2012-2016. “He was someone we targeted in 2012 because we felt he would be a good addition to our offense and he was very productive for us.

Here’s an early glimpse at what incoming CMS leader says about hottest issues

From student assignment challenges to support for new teachers, incoming Charlotte-Mecklenburg Superintendent Clayton Wilcox tackled an array of big topics in a public Q&A session sponsored by MeckEd on Tuesday. Wilcox will start making the transition from his current job as superintendent of Washington County Schools in Maryland next month, and officially becomes CMS superintendent on July 1. MeckEd, a nonprofit education and advocacy group, invited Wilcox to Charlotte’s Goodwill campus to speak with President Ross Danis and field questions from an audience of about 70. One of the biggest challenges Wilcox will walk into is the ongoing work to revamp the CMS student assignment plan.

BKR’s Take on Trucks

As part of Motorsport.com’s content partnership with Brad Keselowski Racing, we will provide fans with exclusive content prior to each NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race from the organization’s drivers, crew members and staff to readers throughout the 2017 season. This week, we go one-on-one with Brad Keselowski Racing’s two rookie drivers, Austin Cindric and Chase Briscoe, to discuss some topics prior to the upcoming season.

Duke’s Best Player All Year Long

Blue Devils 101 provides 24/7 obsessive sports coverage of the Duke Blue Devils as a part of Sports Media 101 . For news, op/ed, game reviews, team updates and even rumors you will find all of it on Blue Devils 101.

Hulkenberg has no “appetite” for Le Mans return in 2017

Renault F1 signing Nico Hulkenberg has rubbished suggestions that he could return to the Le Mans 24 Hours this year, saying he’s totally committed to his new team. Hulkenberg won Le Mans at his first attempt in 2015 for Porsche alongside Nick Tandy and Earl Bamber – both of whom have been elevated to full-time drives with Porsche’s LMP1 team in the FIA World Endurance Championship.

Rebound

Bruins 101 provides 24/7 obsessive sports coverage of the Boston Bruins as a part of Sports Media 101 . For news, op/ed, game reviews, team updates and even rumors you will find all of it on Bruins 101.

NFL Draft 2017 Profile: Wide Receiver John Ross

Over the next few months, we’ll be looking at prospects in the upcoming 2017 NFL Draft from a decidedly Cowboys point of view. Taking the Cowboys current personnel, draft position, scheme, and needs into consideration; defensive line, linebacker, defensive backs, as well as complementary offensive pieces at wide receiver, tight end, and perhaps right tackle, we hope to profile the majority of the potential prospects that could realistically end up as Cowboys within the first two rounds.

The Timing on Tyrod

Free Agency of course begins on March 9, but teams are able to contact players that are about to become FA’s two days before that, on March 7. That makes me wonder if the Bills, in selecting March 11 as their do-or-die date, wanted to be able to scour the FA QB market, get in touch with guys they might prefer to Tyrod, and see if they can reach deals with them BEFORE either firming up their ties to TT or cutting him loose. That would be a smart way to proceed.

Accam eyeing MLS Cup in final season with Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire attacker David Accam is eyeing a big feat as he enters his final year with the Major League Soccer outfit. The Ghanaian joined the Men in Red in 2015, and having won back-to back Most Valuable Player of the Season accolades, he has become a top transfer target for a host of European clubs.

Steelers’ Joey Porter to plead guilty to fracas citations

Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coach Joey Porter plans to plead guilty to a disorderly conduct citation stemming from a dispute with a bar bouncer and a police officer last month. Porter’s defense attorney, Robert Del Greco , tells The Associated Press that Porter will plead guilty in City Court on Tuesday afternoon.

Why did Ricky Slade pick Penn State? The answer, a scouting report, and more from C.D. Hylton head coach Tony Lilly

Tony Lilly was a second-team All-American in Florida and played in the NFL for four seasons, netting nine interceptions. He’s also coached a number of FBS prospects, including Ohio State lineman Matthew Burrell, Virginia Tech 1,000-yard rusher Travon McMillian, Connecticut linebacker E.J. Levenberry, and current Penn State offensive lineman Chasz Wright.

Manchester City v Monaco Betting: Why backing goals at both ends looks a strong selection

With both teams looking stronger in attack than at the back this season, Al Hain-Cole expects plenty of goalmouth action at the Etihad Stadium Manchester City will be hoping to put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals when they welcome Monaco to the Etihad Stadium for Tuesday’s last 16 clash. Pep Guardiola’s men were held to a 0-0 FA Cup draw by Championship side Huddersfield Town at the weekend but are 3/5 favourites with bet365 to take control of this tie with a first-leg victory.

Valencia v Real Madrid Betting: Action packed affair expected for Zidane’s free-scoring side

Los Blancos last six league visits to Mestalla have seen 31 goals scored and we our Spanish tipster is expecting another goal-filled encounter Real Madrid travel to Valencia for the rearranged league game they had originally been scheduled to play when they were at the Club World Cup in December. Zinedine Zidane’s men were top of La Liga when they went off to the tournament in Japan two months ago and they remain at the summit, with this game potentially hugely significant in the title race.

Rooney returns to Manchester United training

The club captain is closing in on a return to fitness as the Red Devils return to Europa League action ahead of Sunday’s EFL Cup final The United captain has been out with what manager Jose Mourinho described as “a small muscular injury”, missing the last-32 first leg against the Ligue 1 side as well as an FA Cup win at Blackburn Rovers. Mourinho had suggested Rooney would not be available to face Saint-Etienne as he had not trained with the first team, while he remains a doubt for the EFL Cup final against Southampton on Sunday.

Cristiano Ronaldo poses with his Bugatti Veyron

The Portuguese has been spending some quality time with one of his prized possessions and is not afraid to show it to the world Cristiano Ronaldo has taken time out from Real Madrid’s title challenge to show off one of his favourite toys, a Bugatti Veyron. The 32-year-old posted a picture of himself on Instagram posing alongside the car which he splashed out on after winning Euro 2016 with Portugal last summer.

Zidane: Barcelona are not in crisis

The Frenchman has played down the Catalans’ recent poor form and has also given updates on the futures of Isco, Pepe and James Rodriguez Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane insists rivals Barcelona are not in crisis after a Champions League thrashing by PSG was followed by an unconvincing win over struggling Leganes. The Catalan giants’ hopes of winning the European Cup look over after being beaten 4-0 in the first leg by Unai Emery’s men while they struggled to respond at the weekend needing a late penalty to win 2-1.

Lippi backs Allegri for Juventus stay

The Italian has been linked with a move away from Turin at the end of the season but is being tipped to remain at the club Former Juventus head coach Marcello Lippi has backed Massimiliano Allegri to remain in charge of the Serie A champions, despite speculation regarding his future. Allegri has clashed with a number of his own players in recent weeks, while he has also been linked to the Arsenal manager’s job as Arsene Wenger’s potential successor.

Scholes tells Man Utd: Give Carrick a new deal

The former United midfielder has insisted that his old team-mate should be kept on for another year beyond the 2016-17 campaign Paul Scholes says he wouldn’t hesitate offering Michael Carrick a new one-year contract at Manchester United if he was the man in charge at the club. Carrick was given a one-year deal by United last summer in one of Jose Mourinho’s first decisions upon taking over from Louis van Gaal at Ol Trafford.

AFC Cup 2017: Club Valencia 1-1 Mohun Bagan – The Mariners come home with a valuable away goal

A quick strike from Darryl Duffy was canceled out by a penalty after Subhasish Bose was adjudged to have handled the ball… Mohun Bagan returned home with a point after a 1-1 draw in their 2017 AFC Cup South Zone play-off with Maldives’ side, Club Valencia at Male. The Mariners had the lead through Darryl Duffy but Godfrey West Omodu struck from the penalty spot in the 72nd minute to earn both teams a point a piece.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: This is what Alexis Sanchez thought a…

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger surprisingly opted to throw on his superstar striker in the 74th minute on Monday, when Arsenal were 2-0 up in their FA Cup clash with the non-League side. It was a risk for the 20-goal hitman on the plastic 3G pitch at Gander Green Lane and Oxlade-Chamberlain confessed the tie left the Chile ace wide-eyed.

Real Madrid ace determined to leave: Chelsea and Man United keen

Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo recently claimed Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal are all keen on the 24-year-old. 50. David Luiz – Luiz’s return to Chelsea came as one of the biggest surprises of the 2016 summer window Speaking after Real beat Espanyol at the weekend, Isco told beIN Sports : “I’m calm.