Charles Oakley’s ugly ejection from Madison Square Garden and arrest was just the latest loss for James Dolan’s Knicks. Popper: Oakley spectacle another loss for Knicks Charles Oakley’s ugly ejection from Madison Square Garden and arrest was just the latest loss for James Dolan’s Knicks.
Month: February 2017
Previewing the Mariners in spring training: Infielders
While questions exist within the Mariners’ infield once you look past stalwarts Robinson Cano and Kyle Seager , the only real competition for a roster spot is the three-way battle to serve as the club’s utility infielder. Switch-hitting Shawn O’Malley is the incumbent and, after proving himself last year to be a competent backup shortstop, appears rate an initial edge.
No. 6 South Carolina powers past Auburn 60-41
A’ja Wilson had 17 points, Alaina Coates added 16 and No. 6 South Carolina used its power-post duo to blow past Auburn 60-41 in a final tune up Thursday night before attempting to stop No.
Houston Texans: The Best Landing Spot For Tony Romo?
ESPN’s Adam Schefter called the Houston Texans the best fit for soon to be former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo but admits there would be hurdles Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he still has no clue what to do about their former starting quarterback Tony Romo. He can say that all he wants, but the answer is pretty easy: The team is going to have to cut him.
Board overseeing proposed Las Vegas NFL stadium to meet
The board that oversees a proposed Las Vegas NFL stadium is set to meet publicly Thursday for the first time since an instrumental backer of the project pulled out the deal. The meeting of the stadium authority board comes as questions remain over the funding for the facility following the withdrawal of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson and his multimillion-dollar pledge toward the $1.9 billion, 65,000-seat domed stadium that could house the Oakland Raiders.
Rockies spend big in offseason to bolster bullpen, 1st base
The usually cost-conscious Colorado Rockies went on a little bit… . FILE – In this May 31, 2016, file photo, then-Texas Rangers’ Ian Desmond watches his two-run double off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber during the eighth inning of a baseball game, in Cleveland.
Muller discusses Bradley, Hawkins’ ankle injury during Thursday press conference
… dy to practice or play he will. But he’s just doing rehab right now.” JOSH TOLENTINO is a senior journalism major and Sports Editor at The Vidette. He can be reached at jtolent@ilstu.edu Follow him on Twitter @JCTSports
Bucks’ Jabari Parker hurts left knee again, out for year
The Milwaukee Bucks say Jabari Parker has suffered a season-ending left ACL injury for the second time in three years. Parker will need surgery after tearing the ACL in the third quarter of the Bucks’ 116-88 loss to Miami on Wednesday.
AP source: Loria has preliminary agreement to sell Marlins
Loria has a preliminary agreement to sell the team to a New York businessman, but the deal could fall through because the final purchase price hasn’t been determined, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations said Thursday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Marlins have not commented publicly on the negotiations.
Officials: Suspicion abounds in Cuban player documents
In this Feb. 1, 2017, file photo, baseball trainer Julio Estrada, left, leaves federal court in Miami. Prosecutors have shown jurors in the trial of sports agent Bartolo Hernandez and Estrada, that dozens of player documents are bogus.
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An analytics company predicts a big Winter Olympics for Norway and says Canada will finish fourth in total medals won next year in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The U.S.-based sports and entertainment data company Gracenote has Norway topping its virtual medal table with a whopping 40 medals, including 15 gold, which would both be Winter Games records.
I need to play – Wilshere uncertain over Arsenal future
… “I’m concentrating on the next three or four months and then I’m not sure what is going to happen,” he said to Sky Sports . “At the end of the season, when I sit down and think, that [regular football] will be a big factor. “At the end of the …
Passed over for G.M. job, Louis Riddick changes his tune on the 49ers
Last month, ESPN analyst Louis Riddick was a candidate to become the General Manager of the 49ers. At the time, Riddick labeled San Francisco the best place for a new coach of any of the six teams that had a head-coaching vacancy.
Add LeGarrette Blount to Patriots’ list of conscientious objectors
Running back LeGarrette Blount is the latest to say he’d pass on the traditional trip to the White House, telling the Rich Eisen Show he wasn’t comfortable with visiting President Donald Trump. ” I will not be going to the White House ,” Blount said.
Steve Sarkisian: I’m an aggressive play caller
Just about everyone in the world thought the Falcons got a bit too aggressive with their play calls when they got into field goal range in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LI with an eight-point lead. The guy who was calling the plays is now the head coach of the 49ers, but Kyle Shanahan’s replacement might not have done things too differently from his predecessor.
Carson Palmer announces he’s coming back in 2017
As it turns out, Larry Fitzgerald and Carson Palmer were very much a package deal, so now the Cardinals will enter the offseason with some stability. “My intent was to take some time after the season to get away and see where I was physically and mentally,” Palmer said.
Bucks’ Jabari Parker tears ACL, out for full year
Bucks forward Jabari Parker suffered a left knee injury during the third quarter of last night’s game vs. Miami at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. This morning, Parker underwent an MRI that revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
NBA agent: Mitch Kupchak only GM who won’t tamper with free…
The Lakers have dreamed big in free agency the last few years, but they’ve struck out on the biggest stars. Then, after missing out on players like LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony , the Lakers have settled for scraps with the next tier of free agents already committed elsewhere.
Scouting The 2017 NFL Draft: Jamal Adams, S, LSU
I like Adams a lot. I’ve watched a lot of SEC football, and if there is a better leader in that conference, I haven’t seen him.
Jeremiah Has Jets Beefing Up The Ground Game In Latest Mock
Don’t worry, this hasn’t turned into a home for fans of the LSU Tigers, however we’re feeling the LSU vibe here on GGN tonight. I keep a close eye on all the mocks, and Daniel Jeremiah is a guy who’s work I really enjoy, so I thought I’d share his latest mock with you here this afternoon.
Necropsy completed after dog dies during Yukon Quest sled-dog race
A dog has died while competing in the gruelling, 1,600-kilometre Yukon Quest sled-dog race from Whitehorse to Fairbanks, Alaska. Competitor Yuka Honda, who is racing for Japan, reached Dawson City early Thursday and reported her six-year-old dog had died just a few kilometres outside the community.
Gator Softball’s Four Headed Monster
The Gator Softball team is just a day away from their 2017 season opener in Tampa . The team is certain to be a major threat on the mound this year, with four star pitchers leading the way.
Radio host literally eats crow after losing bet to Marlins’ Yelich
… a bet, I guess this isn’t too bad. It’s better than having to get a tattoo . That’s for sure. Mike Axisa joined CBS Sports in 2013. He has been a member of the BBWAA since 2015 and has previously written about both fantasy baseball and real life …
Forgotten former England under-21 man Matt Derbyshire is now the leading English goalscorer in Europe
The ex-Blackburn Rovers and England under-21 man is turning his career around at Omonia Nicosia, as is his manager Well while you might remember who he is, the chances are that you probably haven’t thought about him for a while. He may have disappeared from your consciousness somewhere in between loan moves to the likes of Plymouth Argyle, Wrexham and Oldham Athletic.
Dallas Cowboys Mock Draft 2.0 : (Mockery II) Cowboys Are Defended
We’re back with our Mock Draft 2.0. This is just the second of many that we’re going to be throwing out from now until draft time. This week will be a little different as we’re going to play around a little bit.
Ed Woodward does not expect major changes to Manchester United squad this summer
Ed Woodward has promised to keep improving Manchester United’s squad, although the executive vice-chairman has said this summer’s transfer window will not see the same “churn” of players. United have splurged vast amounts on new players since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement, including last summer’s world-record acquisition of Paul Pogba after deals for Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Eric Bailly.
Fourth Quarter guides Express over Tornado
With the Elmira Express viewed as the favorite to win the Southern Tier Athletic Conference semi-final match up over the host Purple Tornado, for the first three quarters of play it appeared as though the Tornado were destined for the STAC championship game, and with the momentum and energy on their side it looked like it was going to happen as the game turned into the final hour. Then an Elmira offensive onslaught took over the game, allowing the Express to chug along as the Tornado fell 55-40.
Police raid Kazakh biathlon team lodgings ahead of worlds
The Austrian federal criminal agency said Thursday it raided the lodgings of the Kazakh national biathlon team on the eve of the world championships on suspicion of doping. Police said they seized medical equipment, drugs and mobile phones late Wednesday, adding that criminal authorities were investigating whether Austrian anti-doping laws have been breached.
Oakley busted at Knicks game
Former Knicks star Charles Oakley was forcefully removed from his seat at Madison Square Garden, handcuffed and arrested after a scuffle near team owner James Dolan. Oakley shoved security guards before they pulled him away from his seat behind the baseline during the first quarter of the Knicks’ 119-115 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.
A widespread turnstile issue
Attendance appears to be on the rise finally at Boise State, with the Broncos coming off their two largest crowds of the season, including the 7,560 for Utah State last week. As Air Force comes to town late Saturday afternoon for BSU’s annual Black-Out Game, the Taco Bell Arena average has risen to 4,783.
Patriots have 15 pending free agents
As the Patriots commence their quest for a sixth Super Bowl, they’ll likely be replacing more than six members of their 2016 final roster. Yes, in just 28 days the offseason market opens, with the Patriots facing the potential loss of 13 unrestricted free agents and two restricted free agents.
Chris Long plans to skip Patriots’ White House visit
Add another name to the list of Patriots who do not want to visit Donald Trump’s White House: Chris Long . Long, the veteran defensive end who just completed his first season with the Patriots, wrote on Twitter that he has been planning to skip the White House visit but hadn’t been asked about it before.
UPDATED: Striker Hughes in talks with clubs to leave City
The 40-year-old former West Bromwich Albion marksman has scored 33 goals in 57 appearances since signing for Worcester in September 2015. He had also expressed his interest in the vacant managerial position at the Vanarama National League North strugglers following the departure of Carl Heeley late last month.
Yuna Kim reveals Olympic torch for 2018 Pyeongchang Games
The one-year countdown to the Pyeongchang Games began Thursday with Yuna Kim revealing the Olympic torch and organizers opening online ticket reservations. South Korean Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn and an International Olympic Committee delegation led by Gunilla Lindberg, who heads the IOC’s coordination commission for the Games, also attended the ceremony in Gangneung, which will host the ice sports events in 2017.
Second storm of the week begins blanketing NH
The second snowstorm in a week is underway and poised to dump more than a foot of snow on New Hampshire and parts of the East Coast today.
Moves at Deadline Will Determine Playoff Hopes This Season
The moves that the Philadelphia 76ers do or don’t make at the NBA trade deadline will make or break their playoff hopes this season. We shouldn’t be surprised that the Philadelphia 76ers are popping up in some of the early rumors related to the NBA trade deadline .
The 17-plate cars that will depreciate slowly
Don’t make the same car-buying mistake as De Gea, Rooney and Hazard – choose a car that holds its value like Zlatan’s Porsche… Premier League footballers are some of the most idolised people on the planet, but they’re accustomed to making the odd mistake or two. No, we’re not talking about Wayne Rooney’s various on and off-field controversies – we’re referring to the BMW i8 he drives that loses 32 per cent of its value in the first year of ownership.
Jets Mailbag: Better to Draft a QB or Trade Down?
Thursdays are typically when we do mailbag shows on our podcast. This is your typical Thursday so today we will do a mailbag.
Toilet renovation, Springsteen, more reforms… how Madrid have halted Barca’s Bernabeu dream
As in previous years, the Blaugrana were keen to turn out at their rivals’ home in the cup showpiece. But as usual, Real had other plans… First it was toilet renovations, then it was Bruce Springsteen, now more reforms… Barcelona have reached the Copa del Rey final on a number of occasions in recent seasons and always wanted to play at the Santiago Bernabeu.
VIDEO: Carrick pranks a young Man Utd fan
The midfielder shows his mischievous side during an event for the club’s foundation, much to the amusement of team-mate Phil Jones The Manchester United midfielder was taking part in a ‘#SchoolsUnited’ event for the club’s charitable foundation on Wednesday and lined up alongside young children as well as his team-mates. And the 35-year-old couldn’t resist trying out an age-old prank by confusing the youngster standing in front of him.