A person familiar with the deal says that the Washington Nationals have agreed to a $1.5 million, one-year deal with free-agent first baseman Adam Lind, pending a physical.
Month: February 2017
Bronson Arroyo gets chance with Reds to try to pitch
The Cincinnati Reds are giving Bronson Arroyo a chance to find out whether he can still pitch more than two years after Tommy John surgery derailed his career.
Robin Lehner ripped his teammates following loss to Canucks
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US heavyweight boxer wins court case in unanimous decision
A Manhattan federal jury deliberated a half hour before finding in his favor in a civil action in which the World Boxing Council champion seeks $5 million for a fight that never happened against a Russian heavyweight challenger. The 31-year-old Tuscaloosa, Alabama, boxer was not in court when the nine-person jury returned its verdict after brief deliberations.
Former Charles Oakley teammate says the ugly incident with the…
Neither side in the ugly incident between the New York Knicks and Charles Oakley last week has come out looking good, but it may have deeper repercussions for the team. Last Wednesday, Oakley was ejected for allegedly harassing owner James Dolan during a game.
Pep Guardiola targets Premier League leaders Chelsea as Man City climb to second
Pep Guardiola refused to rule out the prospect of Manchester City catching Chelsea after they moved up to second and within eight points of the Premier League leaders with a 2-0 win at Bournemouth. The Spaniard’s team impressed throughout at the Vitality Stadium with their intensity, ball retention and creativity as Raheem Sterling’s first-half finish and an own goal from Tyrone Mings secured victory.
Packers’ Allison pleads not guilty to marijuana charge
Allison’s attorney, Brian Maloney, entered the plea on his client’s behalf Monday. WLUK-TV reports Allison was not in court and was not required to be there.
Jackie Stiles is honored with bronze statue at MSU
Jackie Stiles is recognized by the crowd as her statue is unveiled outside JQH Arena in Springfield on February 12, 2017.
Redbirds’ Wiebel named MVC Newcomer of the Week
Illinois State Freshman infielder Alyssa Wiebel was named Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week, the league office announced Monday. The Van Horne, Iowa, native certainly began her career with a bang, clubbing two home runs and driving in six runners over the weekend.
Paris Lee named MVC Player of the Week
… ence) travel to Missouri State (15-12, 6-8 MVC) on Wednesday. Tom Prizeman is a junior broadcast journalism major and sports reporter at The Vidette. Contact him at tprizeman@ilstu.edu . Follow him on Twitter @TPrizeman.
Alabama will reportedly interview New England Patriots assistant for OC job
Not surprisingly, the coaching trees of Nick Saban and Bill Belichick could be further entwined depending on how events unfold over the next few days. According to Bruce Feldman of FOXSports.com , Brian Daboll is expected to interview for the Alabama offensive coordinator vacancy.
San Benito NJROTC Liberty Hounds teams qualify
The San Benito Naval Junior Officer Reserve Training Corps – comprised of Unarmed, Armed, Color Guard, Physical Fitness, and Academics Teams – qualified for Area 10 State Drill Competition after earning second place at W.B. Ray High School in Corpus Christi recently.
Silver seeks resolution between Oakley, Knicks2017-02-14T00:20:57
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement today regarding the situation involving Charles Oakley and Madison Square Garden: “It is beyond disheartening to see situations involving members of the NBA family like the one that occurred at Madison Square Garden this past week. In an effort to find a path forward, New York Knicks owner Jim Dolan, Charles Oakley, and I met today at the league office, along with Michael Jordan, who participated by phone.
Slaven Bilic has been charged by the FA over an incident during West Ham’s game with West Brom
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has been charged with improper conduct for his behaviour during Saturday’s draw against West Brom, the Football Association has announced. Bilic was sent off by referee Michael Oliver after he angrily threw down a television microphone following West Brom’s late equaliser, which made it 2-2.
With CFL free-agent period set to begin, here’s a look at some players to watch
Calgary Stampeders offensive lineman Derek Dennis poses backstage after being named Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman at the CFL Awards held in Toronto on Thursday, November 24, 2016. The CFL’s free-agent period begins at noon ET on Tuesday.
Popovich disappointed with Trump’s outreach to some groups…
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Diamondbacks report with essentially same team as in 2016
The Arizona Diamondbacks reported to spring training on Monday with a roster not a whole lot different than last season’s. With new general manager Mike Hazen and manager Torey Lovullo at the helm, the Diamondbacks are planning to give their young players another shot to turn the organization around.
Giants notes: A major extension might have to wait for Madison Bumgarner
Madison Bumgarner of the San Francisco Giants celebrates a 3-0 win over the New York Mets during their National League Wild Card game. Madison Bumgarner tows his horse trailer to town.
Jake Odorizzi, Michael Wacha go to arbitration
In this Sunday, July 3, 2016, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha pumps his fist after getting Milwaukee Brewers’ Aaron Hill to ground into a double play to end the top of the fifth inning of a baseball game in St. Louis. Jake Odorizzi of Tampa Bay and Wacha of St. Louis have gone to salary arbitration and are among six first-time eligible starting pitchers who could get decisions Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
Pick my opponent, Pacquiao asks fans
Manny Pacquiao on Monday asked his legions of Twitter followers to choose his opponent after announcing his next world title defence will be in the United Arab Emirates. “See you in UAE for my next fight.
Panthers NFL Draft Scout: Christian McCaffrey, RB
… the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Stanford defeated California 45-31. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports As the Carolina Panthers prepare for the fast approaching NFL Draft different prospects will be analyzed in an effort to …
Williams unsure if Hicks will play against NC State
North Carolina senior forward Isaiah Hicks did not play at Duke last Thursday night after suffering a hamstring in practice the day before that game. Now his status remains in doubt, too, for the Tar Heels’ game at N.C. State on Wednesday.
PSG must cope without key defender Silva against Barcelona
Paris Saint-Germain will face Barcelona’s mighty strike force without its best defender and talismanic captain, after Thiago Silva was ruled out of the first leg of their Champions League knockout match on Tuesday. The center half sat out training and was not included when the squad was announced on Monday.
Lab named Heart repeats as Westminster dog obedience champ
A Labrador retriever named Heart won the Westminster Kennel Club’s obedience championship Monday for the second year in a row. The 4-year-old lab is the only dog ever to win the contest, which started last year.
Expert reveals all on Real Madrid transfer plans… it could b…
Dele Alli – The exciting young Tottenham midfielder has been linked with both Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain but Mauricio Pochettino has warned potential suitors that he will not be sold He’s wanted by Antonio Conte as Diego Costa’s replacement if the Spain striker heads off in the summer. “Benzema is the little darling of Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, so I think they want to renew his contract,” he told Sky Sports .
Valentine’s Day Massacre: 5 local teams compete in CrossFit challenge
Karisa Hager with Tolero Fitness, right, keeps count Saturday as a competitor lifts a barbell during the Valentine’s Day Massacre CrossFit competition at Cam-plex Central Pavilion. Larissa Sutton of Sheridan climbs a rope Saturday during the Valentines Day Massacre cross fit competition at Cam-plex Central Pavilion.
Ex-Pakistan opener Jamshed suspended by PCB for ‘violating anti-corruption code’
Former Pakistan batsman Nasir Jamshed is the latest cricketer to be suspended as investigations continue into a potential match-fixing plot at the Pakistan Super League. Unlike Islamabad United pair Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif – suspended by the Pakistan Cricket Board last week – or three other players since questioned, Jamshed is not taking part in the ongoing 2017 edition of the Twenty20 competition in Dubai.
Giants release Cruz, Jennings in salary cap moves
The New York Giants cleared roughly $10 million in salary cap space by releasing long-time fan favorite Victor Cruz and starting running back Rashad Jennings. The team announced the moves on Monday after the two helped the Giants get back into the playoffs for the first time since playing in the Super Bowl in 2012.
Deputies nab wanted fugitives in Upstate
CarInsurance.com has released it’s list of the most favorite and least favorite license plates in America. Here’s the top 10 on either end of the list.
Girls Basketball: Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament semifinals preview
Both of these teams are closing in on potentially historic titles. For Newton, it would be the first-ever Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament championship.
Lyons optimistic about early return to Cardinals
Cardinals relief pitcher Tyler Lyons winds up in the 5th inning of a game on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com Cardinals relief pitcher Tyler Lyons winds up in the 5th inning of a game on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
Thompson, Livingston to miss Monday’s game against Nuggets
The Golden State Warriors will be without guards Klay Thompson and Shaun Livingston for their game Monday night against the Denver Nuggets. Thompson is dealing with a sore right heel, while Livingston heads home for the birth of his daughter.
Are recently released Giants options for the Eagles?
The Giants made an unsurprising move by releasing 2 starting players today that underperformed expectations. Victor Cruz and Rashad Jennings are both FAs as of now.
New Jersey Devils left wing Miles Wood (44) and right
… they are one point out of a playoff spot. Check out this story on myozaukeenow.com: http://usat.ly/2l7Vl1I USA TODAY Sports reporter and amateur goalie A.J. Perez got an opportunity to face off against NHL star Alex Ovechkin. New Jersey Devils left …
Pitcher Odorizzi, Rays take salary dispute to arbitration
Eligible for arbitration for the first time, Odorizzi asked arbitrators Edna Francis, Margaret Brogan and James Oldham for a raise from $520,700 to $4.1 million. The Rays argued during Monday’s hearing that he should be paid $3,825,000.
Fishy Football Lawsuit: Pro Player Sued by ‘the Fish Guy’ for Fishy Stuff
… the less than $4,000, he is willing to spend whatever it costs to defend the case . Tarnished Twenty is a view of sports from a legal perspective, addressing how the law impacts athletes, teams and the sports industry at all stages and levels. The …
Bubble Tracker: ACC a hotbed of tourney-worthy teams
Bubble Tracker: ACC a hotbed of tourney-worthy teams ACC features 13 of its 15 teams in contention for NCAAs, with six of them on the bubble. Check out this story on myozaukeenow.com: http://usat.ly/2kDha5y Perhaps Virginia Tech’s double-overtime victory against rival Virginia on Sunday is an example of the ball bouncing – or not bouncing, rather – the right way to pave way for a trip to the NCAA tournament.
VIDEO: Lowry, Carroll, and Casey discuss Sunday’s frustration at practice
… bad and need to change, but maybe the airing of grievances and another day of practice will help. Or not! I am not a sports psychologist.
Northwestern Wildcats head coach Chris Collins directs
USA TODAY Sports bracketology: As Big Ten wavers, Northwestern prospers The one thing missing on the Wildcats’ rA sumA was a big win, which they got at Wisconsin. Check out this story on myozaukeenow.com: http://usat.ly/2kCzk7u Northwestern Wildcats guard Isiah Brown attempts a basket as Wisconsin Badgers guard Bronson Koenig defends at the Kohl Center.
LIVE: Lazio vs AC Milan
Lucas Ocampos makes his first start for Milan this evening as Montella opts to leave Carlos Bacca and Gianluca Lapadula on the bench. Gabriel Paletta misses out due to suspension, while Alessandro Romagnoli is also absent.