While Alex Mack was again listed as limited during Friday’s final practice before the Super Bowl, Quinn says that Mack looked better than he thought the previous day after viewing the tape. Quinn says he is confident that Mack will be “able to do on the things we’re going to ask him to do in the game.
Month: February 2017
What NFL prospect do we want most? Battle of Playmakers
I know we need help on Defense but another playmaker on offense can make our O unstoppable. I think McCaffrey and Ross can be that player.
Patriots locked in to proven approach entering Super Bowl 51
Ten words have driven Patriots coach Bill Belichick since he arrived in New England 17 years ago. And they are 10 words that he leans on whenever he is queried about what’s gone into making his team an annual threat to hoist the Lombardi Trophy.
Brighouse’s Katie Ormerod has made major progress this winter in both the World Cup and X Games
Katie, who missed the last Winter Olympics at Sochi in 2014 due to a knee injury, is too busy trying to ensure that she doesn’t miss out on next year’s jamboree in South Korea by globetrotting in pursuit of World Cup points. “The top 30 from the World Cup qualify for Pyeongchang and I am currently second,” said the former Hipperholme Grammar School pupil, whose cousin Jamie Nicholls was sixth in the men’s slopestyle final at Sochi.
David Beckham raged about being denied knighthood saying it was a…
David Beckham raged about being denied a knighthood saying it was a “f***ing joke”, explosive leaked documents claimed last night. After missing out on the coveted gong in 2013, the footballer – believed to be worth 280million – allegedly wrote a furious email to his long-time PR man Simon Oliveira, moaning about the snub.
Basketball teams raise funds for family of slain player
A double-header of basketball games Friday night between the Mount Vernon Knights and Scarsdale Raiders doubled as a fundraiser for the family of Shamoya McKenzie, A double-header of basketball games Friday night between the Mount Vernon Knights and Scarsdale Raiders doubled as a fundraiser for the family of Shamoya McKenzie, a 13-year-old Mount Vernon player shot and killed by a stray bullet on New Year’s Eve. MOUNT VERNON – A double-header of basketball games Friday night between the Mount Vernon Knights and Scarsdale Raiders doubled as a fundraiser for the family of Shamoya McKenzie, a 13-year-old Mount Vernon player shot and killed by a stray bullet on New Year’s Eve.
North Carolina DE Zion Debose becomes 27th signee in Tech’s recruiting class
See pictures of student-athletes from the Peninsula in the classes of 2017 and before who have signed letters of intent or have indicated they will play sports in college. Not pictured? Email sports@dailypress.com with a photo and information about your signing.
Latest Paris attack raises new security concerns over Olympic bid
News of the attack outside the Louvre Museum on Friday broke hours before bid officials hosted a ceremony to coincide with the final submission to the IOC. French Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve delivers remarks as Paris launches its bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Vintage film short reveals how Maine kids used to play
How many times have you heard someone say, “back when I was a kid” right before making a point about how kids these days are too absorbed by electronics? While searching through the impressive and rich archives of the Northeast Historic Film digital archives, I stumbled across this and I have to admit, it made me smile. My kids would LOVE to play a funny game like this.
Super Bowl online: See the game, learn some new taunts
… You can join them even if you don’t have a cable subscription or a good signal with an antenna. Just fire up the Fox Sports Go app on many streaming TV devices, including Roku, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV and Xbox. Fox is suspending …
Real Salt Lake and San Jose play to a 1-1 draw
RSL played to a 1-1 draw with their Western Conference foes San Jose Earthquakes as both teams saw several decent chances created and missed. We got our first good look at newcomer and DP Albert Rusnak today as he made his first appearance in an official preseason match.
Lakers players have different approaches to getting enough sleep on lengthy trips
The shifting time zones often altered Luke Walton’s biological clock, and back-to-back games usually disrupted his daily routine. Adrenaline crept in after a victory, but the frustration mounted after a loss.
Hernandez lawyers seek extra time to prepare for trial
From left, lead defense attorney Jose Baez, defense attorney Ronald Sullivan and Aaron Hernandez listen to Judge Jeffrey Locke during a hearing requesting a continuance Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Boston, for Hernandez’ upcoming double murder trial. less From left, lead defense attorney Jose Baez, defense attorney Ronald Sullivan and Aaron Hernandez listen to Judge Jeffrey Locke during a hearing requesting a continuance Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Boston, for … more Aaron Hernandez, right, talks with his lead attorney Jose Baez Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, during a request a continuance in Hernandez’ upcoming double murder trial in Boston.
Former Oregon State Stars Set To Play In Super Bowl
This Sunday is the biggest game of the NFL season, and unless you are a fan of the Patriots or Falcons, you might not know who to root for. You could decide to root for the Falcons because Tom Brady already has too many nice things, maybe you will root for the Patriots because you enjoy Darth Vader and other evil things, or maybe you’ll root for the Beavers.
NFLPA will urge free agents to not sign with Chicago Bears if…
The state of Illinois is in the process of pushing through a workers’ compensation reform bill, and controversy has arisen for professional athletes. The bills limits workers compensation for athletes, setting a cut-off age of 35, or a period of five years removed from the date of the given injury, whichever is later.
Ahmad Brooks 2017 salary reduced to $4.45 million due to de-escalator clause
The San Francisco 49ers signed Ahmad Brooks to a six-year contract extension back in 2012, and since then, there have been all sorts of adjustments to the deal. He has dealt with de-escalators, and in 2014, he restructured the deal.
10 Super Bowl ads to watch: Sexy Mr. Clean; John Malkovich
The Super Bowl isn’t just played on the field. Just as intense is a battle off the field to win viewers’ attentions.
Warriors waive centre Anderson Varejao to clear roster room
The Golden State Warriors have waived centre Anderson Varejao to clear a roster spot on the NBA’s top team as it deals with depth issues and injuries. Golden State announced the move Friday, a day after the Brazilian big man played eight-plus minutes in a road win at the Clippers.
St. Louis bans smokeless tobacco at Busch, other venues
Baseball players with big wads of chewing tobacco in their cheek are now a thing from the past at Busch Stadium. The St. Louis Board of Aldermen voted Friday to prohibit the use of smokeless tobacco products like chewing tobacco, dip and snuff at all sports venues, including Cardinals games at Busch Stadium.
Bergeron missing from Bruins practice, listed as day to day
The Boston Bruins are hopeful they won’t be missing one of their top scorers when they open a crucial four-game homestand against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. Center Patrice Bergeron didn’t practice Friday because of a lower-body injury suffered Wednesday in a 5-3 loss at Washington.
Pac-12 With 3 Teams Fighting on NCAA Bubble
The Pac-12 is as strong at the top as it’s been in some time with three teams with the potential to make deep runs in the NCAA Tournament. But get past No.
AP source: Nashville Predators waive forward Mike Ribeiro
The person spoke to The Associated Press Friday on the condition of anonymity because the move hasn’t been publicly announced. Ribeiro, who turns 37 on Feb. 10, has four goals and 21 assists in 46 games this season but lately has been a frequent healthy scratch.
Despite rumors of trade talks with Knicks, Kevin Love doesn’t expect Cavaliers to trade him
Despite weeks of rumors that the NBA champions have been in trade talks with the New York Knicks about a deal involving Carmelo Anthony for the All-Star forward, Love said Friday that he expects “to be here for a long time.” Love said he has grown accustomed to having his name in trade speculation and laughed when the rumblings of him landing in New York were mentioned to him following practice.
‘Someone did not want me back at Man Utd’ – Evra reveals why Old Trafford return broke down
Patrice Evra has revealed he was close to re-joining Manchester United but says “a person at the club” likely stopped his hopes of returning to Old Trafford. The defender moved to Marseille from Juventus in the January transfer window, but only after he had been heavily linked with Jose Mourinho’s side.
A trade that even you Bledsoe lovers would love.
I know Bledsoe is killing it. I know he’s been healthy all year. I know he wants to stay in Phoenix.
Sources: Former Mexico, Chivas striker Omar Bravo to join Phoenix Rising
… say, Bravo is set to return to to the second tier of the U.S. system, this time in the newly Division 2 USL. Fox Sports Mexico first reported the move Friday afternoon. The club is set to announce the move next week. In addition to his record goal …
Connecticut governor want Islanders to relocate to Hartford
Gov. Dannel Malloy sent a letter to Islanders ownership making his state’s case as the team’s future home. Via WFSB , it reads in part: “It has come to our attention that the Islanders may be in the need for a new home after the 2017-18 season.
A message to Maradona: ‘Traitor’ Icardi is a goal and assists machine
The Inter striker is detested by many within the game, as well as by some of his own club’s supporters, but his numbers this season cannot be ignored Diego Maradona is well qualified for his self-appointed role as football’s moral guardian. As someone who always kept out of trouble on and off the pitch, the legendary Argentine No.10 is perfectly entitled to judge Mauro Icardi for having the temerity to fall in love with Wanda Nara, the ex-wife of his former Sampdoria strike partner, Maxi Lopez.
Former Seton Hall star Herb Pope’s robbery conviction echoes ‘White Men Can’t Jump’
A former star at Seton Hall, Pope pleaded guilty Thursday in U.S. district court to a series of charges that include armed bank robbery and could be sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison. Pope has had a troubled life that included being shot four times while a senior at Aliquippa High in western Pennsylvania.
Watch Rob Gronkowski, Other Super Bowl Players Read Mean…
Jimmy Kimmel geared up for Sunday’s Super Bowl LI by inviting NFL players Rob Gronkowski, J.J. Watt and Russell Wilson to read mean tweets about themselves. It marked the second NFL edition of “Mean Tweets” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” “Odell Beckham Jr transitioned from an exciting new rookie to an extremely lame looking dhead in an alarmingly short amount of time,” read the New York Giants wide receiver.
Sergio Aguero remains central to my plans at Manchester City – Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola insists Sergio Aguero remains central to his plans at Manchester City and could play him alongside Gabriel Jesus. Pep Guardiola insists Sergio Aguero remains central to his plans at Manchester City and could play him alongside Gabriel Jesus.
Magic Johnson’s return means many things for the Los Angeles Lakers
Magic Johnson’s sudden and surprising return to the Los Angeles Lakers as an adviser to owner Jeanie Buss has many far-ranging consequences for the franchise. If there was any doubt that big changes were coming to the Los Angeles Lakers, they went away Thursday morning, when the team stunned the basketball world with the announcement of the return of franchise icon Magic Johnson as an adviser “in all areas of basketball and business” to team owner Jeanie Buss.
Sorry: Pronger fines himself $5 for All-Star hit on Bieber
In this Jan. 28, 2017 file photo, singer Justin Bieber, who is playing for Team Gretzky, is pushed into the glass by Chris Pronger of Team Lemieux during the first period of the NHL All-Star Celebrity Shootout at Staples Center.
Why the U.S. soccer team is playing in ‘Nooga’
The U.S. Soccer Federation broke from standard scheduling practices by placing Friday’s men’s friendly against Jamaica in a city off the sport’s beaten path. The women have played at 20,000-seat Finley Stadium .
Bayern captain Philipp Lahm on verge of 500th appearance
” After overcoming an injury scare this week, Philipp Lahm is set to make his 500th appearance for Bayern Munich. Lahm limped off after getting a knock to his knee in a training session on Monday, but the 33-year-old defender was given the all-clear shortly afterward.
Super Bowl 2017: Latest news, commercials, halftime show info, betting guide and more
Want to see how the Falcons and Patriots got through the playoffs? Watch every play that led to Super Bowl Sunday with The Post’s animated graphic. As Brady and the Patriots play in seventh Super Bowl since he became the starter, The Post interviewed QBs past and present to see if they believe he is already the best to ever play the game.
These Muslim store owners shut down their stores to protest Trump order
Aydan Zokari, a Yemeni immigrant who operates a family deli in lower Manhattan, prepares to close the store on Thursday and join a protest of President Trump’s travel ban. Thousands rallied in Brooklyn on Thursday to denounce President Trump’s executive order on immigration, drawing perhaps the largest public U.S. protest by Muslims in recent history.
Jonny Brownlee, left, won silver at Rio 2016 while brother Alistair, right, picked up gold
Jonny Brownlee is convinced it is time to step out of his older brother’s shadow and complete some of the “unfinished business” which has so far been denied by his all-conquering sibling. The younger Brownlee will get a rare chance to strike out on his own after double Olympic triathlon champion Alistair announced he will begin to adapt his training with a view to competing in ‘Ironman’ endurance events.
Friday Bolts – 2.3.17
A throwback big, Adams defends very well in space and in the post; offensively, he’s a constant presence on the boards and has developed a rudimentary post game to keep defenses honest. Perhaps his best trait is the most unheralded of all basketball actions: Adams might be one of the best screeners in the NBA.
Falcons coach Dan Quinn wins Salute to Service Award
The second-year head coach in Atlanta has been chosen the Salute to Service Award recipient by the NFL and USAA. Quinn won for his commitment to supporting the military and their families and will be recognized at the “NFL Honors” TV program Saturday night during which The Associated Press will announce its NFL individual award winners.