Month: February 2017

This is your Fate, Gringo. Imshallah! Have a Nice Day

It was only a matter of time before neoliberalism’s “success” in driving dissent in the Middle East away from the general populace and into the hands of opportunistic imams promoting a hard line, right wing version of Islam would have the same, seemingly unintended consequences in the US. Here our own elite-led, class-based “sectarianism” has created the fatal rupture necessary to unleash unrestrained state and corporate power after decades of empowering billionaires and NGO’s to help implement the kind of privatization schemes and austerity measures that are now being formally enshrined into law by the Trump administration, and carried out by his cruder, more ideologically-brazen wrecking crew.

Dumbarton 2 St Mirren 2: Buddies need change of luck after drastic change of tack

AS a club seemingly in a constant state of flux in recent years, St Mirren should be well-versed at welcoming new faces, but on the pitch it seems the more things change the more they stay the same at the Paisley club. Jack Ross became Saints’ sixth permanent manager in two and a half years in October, while Gordon Scott joined up with a group of supporters to complete a takeover of the club last summer.

History made in the US’ biggest sporting spectacle, the Super Bowl

In the US, history has been made today with the country’s biggest sporting spectacle – the Super Bowl. More than 180 million Americans were expected to tune into the American football finals along with a global TV audience, and all eyes were on whether this most patriotic of events would turn into a platform for protest against President Donald Trump.

Waiters benefiting from lessons learned in past career stops

Dion Waiters is quick to point out that he has learned plenty in a short time from Miami coach Erik Spoelstra and the assistants on the Heat staff. Waiters has been sensational for Miami during its 10-game winning streak, one that has vaulted the Heat right back into the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Lady Gaga “Joanne World Tour” coming to KFC Yum! Center November 13

Kailey Jo Farmer, an 18-year-old senior at Nelson County High School, has been charged with felony reckless homicide, a legal rarity in a fatal wreck in Kentucky when the driver is not accused of being drunk, texting or speeding. Kailey Jo Farmer, an 18-year-old senior at Nelson County High School, has been charged with felony reckless homicide, a legal rarity in a fatal wreck in Kentucky when the driver is not accused of being drunk, texting or speeding.

Premier League team of the week – the best XI from the 24th round of fixtures

Gabriel Jesus’s stunning start to life in England continued as he scored both goals in Manchester City’s 2-1 win over Swansea – but who else impressed? Champions Leicester find themselves just two points off the bottom of the table after their fourth consecutive Premier League defeat. Claudio Ranieri’s side lost 3-0 at the hands of Manchester United, who remain sixth despite the win.

Super Bowl LI: Patriots stun Falcons with epic comeback, OT win

Tom Brady led one of the greatest comebacks in sports, let alone Super Bowl history, lifting New England from a 25-point hole to the Patriots’ fifth NFL championship in the game’s first overtime finish. The Patriots scored 19 points in the final quarter, including a pair of 2-point conversions, then marched relentlessly to James White’s 2-yard touchdown run in overtime beating the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 Sunday night.

Lady Gaga delivers a show big on flash and inclusiveness

Lady Gaga dropped from the top of Houston’s NRG Stadium to open her halftime show and dropped the mic at the end, offering a program that delivered high-energy hits and an inclusive theme. With the nation on edge politically, the NFL had little taste for a show that would ruffle feathers, as Beyonce did in some circles last year with the Black Power messaging of “Formation.”

The Latest: Pats’ huge rally forces 1st OT in Super Bowl

SCORE ALERT: The New England Patriots have wiped out a 28-3 deficit to force the first overtime in Super Bowl history against the Atlanta Falcons. Tom Brady threw a tying 2-point conversion pass to Danny Amendola after James White’s 1-yard touchdown run to get the Patriots even at 28-all with 57 seconds remaining.

Super Bowl Ads aim to unite at a divisive time for the US

The moment that two teams and dozens of advertisers have been counting down to for months has finally arrived: Super Bowl 51 at the NRG Stadium in Houston. As the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots square off on the field, advertisers will duke it out for the attention of more than 110 million people expected to tune in on Sunday.

The Latest: T-mobile again spoofs “50 Shades” in final ad

The Latest on the Super Bowl ads as an expected 110 million tune in to watch the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots face off : T-Mobile’s final ad of the night was a continuation of a satirically racy ad starring comedian Kristen Schaal in a spoof of “50 Shades of Grey.” An ad from earlier in the game had poked fun at Verizon, with Schaal suggestively telling a man she loves “getting hit with surprise fees.”

Rodger’s Quick Take

… nt Phil Jackson for creating an awful climate in a season that started out with so much promise. Rodger Wyland is the sports director for NewsChannel 13. Listen to him weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon on WTMM (104.5 FM, “The Team”).

Rangers survive wild third for win

New York Rangers’ Chris Kreider celebrates after scoring a goal against Calgary Flames goalie Brian Elliott during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in New York. ORG XMIT: MSG112 less New York Rangers’ Chris Kreider celebrates after scoring a goal against Calgary Flames goalie Brian Elliott during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in New York.

Celtics win in Pierce’s farewell

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas drives past Los Angeles Clippers guard Raymond Felton, behind, as Celtics forward Amir Johnson looks on in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Boston. ORG XMIT: MASR113 less Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas drives past Los Angeles Clippers guard Raymond Felton, behind, as Celtics forward Amir Johnson looks on in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 5, … more Isaiah Thomas stole the spotlight from Paul Pierce on Sunday, scoring 28 points to lead Boston to its seventh straight victory, a 107-102 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in the former Celtics captain’s final game in the Garden.

Sunday’s Games

Leon Draisaitl was the lone scorer in a shootout as the Edmonton Oilers ended a three-game losing run with a 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday afternoon.

Super Bowl LI Watch Julio Jones’s near-impossible sideline grab

Well, Matt Ryan did literally that on this sideline pass to Julio Jones, who somehow stretched out to pull in the throw and was able to tap both feet inbounds. Fortunately for New England fans, the Patriots were able to stop the Falcons on the drive and even pushed them out of field-goal range, eventually forcing a punt to keep the score 28-20.

Umpire hit in face by ball, Canada defaults vs Britain

Umpire Arnaud Gabas, of France, holds ice to his face after being hit in the eye by a ball during a Davis Cup tennis mach between Canada’s Denis Shapovalov and Britain’s Kyle Edmund in Ottawa, Ontario, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017. OTTAWA, Ontario – In a startling ending to a Davis Cup match, Canada lost to Britain on Sunday when a 17-year-old player, frustrated by missing an easy shot, suddenly launched a spare ball that hit the chair umpire in the left eye.

10 Things to Know for Monday

Atlanta Falcons’ Matt Ryan throws a touchdown pass to Austin Hooper, during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta Falcons’ Matt Ryan throws a touchdown pass to Austin Hooper, during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston.

Super Bowl Ads aim to unite at a divisive time for the US

As the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots square off in Super Bowl 51, advertisers will duke it out over the attention of more than 110 million people expected to tune in on Sunday This photo provided by Kia Motors America shows a scene from the company’s spot for Super Bowl 51, between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017. Melissa McCarthy humorously takes on political causes like saving whales, ice caps and trees, each time to disastrous effect, in KiaA a a s 60-second third-quarter ad to promote the fuel efficiency of its 2017 Niro crossover.