In this Jan. 7, 2017, file photo, Alabama head coach Nick Saban answers questions during media day for the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson in Tampa, Fla. Alabama has a chance to sign one of the top classes in recent recruiting history and Ohio State isn’t far behind as high school senior football players across the country make their college decisions official in a Signing Day that doesn’t feature as much suspense as usual.
Month: February 2017
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In this July 22, 2016, file photo, Chicago Sky forward Elena Delle Donne, right, drives as Connecticut Sun forward Morgan Tuck defends during a WNBA basketball game in Rosemont, Ill. There have been three trades in the last five days and at least one more is set to be done soon with Delle Donne heading to Washington according to two people familiar with the situation.
The success of Missouri’s 2017 recruiting class will depend on talent evaluation
Fire up the fax machines! It’s National Signing Day, and after a tumultuous few days, Mizzou officially begins reeling in letters of intent. In case you lost count with the additions and subtractions going on, the Tigers currently boast 23 commitments and, barring surprises, will likely add two more today.
Funding campaign to help young Essex mum suddenly unable to walk
Husband Paul and their children Brayden, four and Harriet, two, have had to leave their house and move into a bungalow, so Amanda can use a wheelchair. Amanda, 35, suffered from sudden paralysis in January 2016.
Premier League transfers: January deadline day signings
None of the Premier League’s big six made movement on deadline day but those below certainly did, from Crystal Palace to Leicester to Middlesbrough to Hull. As well as the usual suspects, there were a few lesser-known players to join the top flight as the January transfer window came to a close on Tuesday.
Two Nokesville foster dogs take on the Puppy Bowl
Two shelter puppies who were fostered in Nokesville will be competing in the big game this Sunday — Puppy Bowl XIII.
Ex-San Francisco Giants player Barry Zito ventures into country music
San Francisco Giants pitcher Barry Zito pitches to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto, May 14, 2013. Former MLB Player Barry Zito is out to prove his talents span more than just the baseball diamond.
High schools, colleges host National Signing Day events on Wednesday
Wednesday brings National Signing Day, in which events are held at high schools and colleges around the country as athletes sign letters of intent to the colleges and universities they plan to attend. Clemson University will host its annual Signing Day Show on ClemsonTigers.com from 8 to 10 a.m. The show will feature real-time updates of signings, introductions for January enrollees, and interviews with coaches.
Iowa State rallies to stun No. 2 Kansas 92-89 in OT
Deonte Burton hit seven 3-pointers and scored 29 points, Monte Morris added 25 and Iowa State rallied from a big halftime deficit to beat No. 2 Kansas 92-89 in overtime Saturday, ending the Jayhawks’ 51-game winning streak at Allen Fieldhouse.
Why some fans say they feel conflicted about the Patriots
… appearance in 16 years – he is among a contingent of fans who admit to feeling somewhat . . . conflicted. “With sports, there definitely are a lot of things that you overlook in order to just enjoy the entertainment of it,” said Daly, a 26-year-old …
David Beckham and Dave Gardner enjoy boys’ night out at basketball
David Beckham and Dave Gardner had a ball during a guys’ night out in Los Angeles – find out what they got up to Boys’ night out! David Beckham and Dave Gardner had a ball of a time as they watched a sports match in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The retired football player and the sports agent, who have been close friends for years, watched the LA Lakers take on the Denver Nuggets at the Staples Center.