If New York supposedly has such a tough and critical media. Why did this guy get a pass for a stunningly awful offense last year.
Day: March 8, 2017
Duncan, Stockton headline college hoops Hall of Fame class
Long before John Stockton became synonymous with the Utah Jazz and Tim Duncan became known for playing for the San Antonio Spurs, they established themselves as household names thanks to their exploits in college. Duncan and Stockton are the headliners of the latest class that will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame later this year.
Lions tender Kerry Hyder, Brandon Copeland and TJ Jones
Hyder had a team-high eight sacks last season, emerging as a surprising standout . He was undrafted in 2014 and spent nearly two seasons on practice squads with the New York Jets and Lions before making his NFL debut in the last game of the 2015 season.
Duncan, Stockton headline college hoops Hall of Fame class
In this Feb. 18, 2004, file photo, John Stockton holds up a replica of his former No. 12 Gonzaga jersey before his number was offically retired during halftime ceremonies of the Portland at Gonzaga NCAA college basketball game, in Spokane, Wash.
AP source: Bills in talks with veteran QB Brian Hoyer
A person with direct knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills are in discussions with the representative of pending free agent quarterback Brian Hoyer. The person says the talks began Wednesday, when NFL teams have an open window to contact pending free agents a day before the NFL’s signing period begins.
This synchronised swimming group is doing a special performance dedicated to periods
Periods are still seen, by many people, as ‘gross’ or ‘dirty’. In the last year, people have called period sex ‘disgusting’ and suggested that women on their periods shouldn’t swim in public pools .
Lou Duva, legendary trainer and boxing Hall of Famer, dead at 95
Boxing trainer Lou Duva, seen here with his boxers Curtis Meeks, Oscar Diaz, Kendall Holt, Dante Craig, Shaun George and Alexis Mejias, has died. He was 95. The Boxing Hall of Famer worked with some of the greatest names in the fight game, including heavyweight champions Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis, plus Hector “Macho” Camacho, Vinny Pazienza, Pernell Whitaker, Meldrick Taylor and Mark Breland.
Dirk Nowitzki’s shooting coach cries as he joins 30K club: VIDEO
Geschwindner is known as the man who helped refine the form that Nowitzki used on his way to scoring 30,005 points – and counting – in the NBA. When Nowitzki entered the exclusive 30,000-point club Tuesday night, Geschwindner was in the stands, wiping tears from his eyes as the Mavericks forward made history.
Chelsea star brands Diego Costa a ‘traitor’ on Instagram ahead of Man Utd clash
Cesc Fabregas uploaded a photograph of himself alongside the likes of Pedro and Cesar Azpilicueta after his Spanish team were victorious in a mini-tournament at Cobham ahead of Monday’s clash with Manchester United. Significantly, Costa was not pictured along with his compatriots and it appears the striker represented Brazil in the final against his international colleagues.
High school baseball player has bat flip for the ages
A high school baseball player drilled a home run and then unleashes an epic bat toss that would make Jose Bautista proud. Dakota Limon smacked the homer for Austin High School in Texas, and it’s unclear if the ball or his bat traveled farther.
Lamborghini open to considering all-electric supercar: CEO
Lamborghini is open to an all-electric addition to its line-up of luxury sports cars, its chief executive said on Wednesday, evidence that German parent Volkswagen’s ( The 54-year-old Italian car firm is already deviating from its tradition of producing high-powered, low-slung sportscars with its new sport utility vehicle, called Urus, itself a variation in its bovine branding. The SUV will be launched at the company’s headquarters in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy, towards the end of this year, with deliveries starting in the second half of 2018.
Hochman: One spring later, a line from Matheny resonates
St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny talks with pitcher Trevor Rosenthal before Rosenthal threw his first bullpen session during St. Louis Cardinals spring training on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny talks with pitcher Trevor Rosenthal before Rosenthal threw his first bullpen session during St. Louis Cardinals spring training on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
Cardinals tag Strasburg for four in first
JUPITER, Fla. a Aledmys Diaz doubled for his first extra-base hit of the spring and the Cardinals jumped Washington’s Stephen Strasburg for four quick runs in the first inning on Wednesday.
If the Bruins fail to make the playoffs this season… They should go full on rebuild Part 1
It has been a painful last couple of season as a Boston Bruins fan. Seeing them miss out on the playoffs the last 2 seasons has been a miserable time and I’d hate that to stretch to 3rd year without playoff hockey.
BenFred’s 5: What can Brown do for Mizzou?
Missouri wide receiver Nate Brown, center, celebrates with teammates after he caught a touchdown pass over South Carolina safety T.J. Gurley, left, during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri wide receiver Nate Brown, center, celebrates with teammates after he caught a touchdown pass over South Carolina safety T.J. Gurley, left, during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, in Columbia, Mo.
Santini’s development a positive in Devils’ season
Mahopac rookie has become a mainstay for Devils, who bring an eight-game losing streak into Thursday’s game at Colorado Santini’s development a positive in Devils’ season Mahopac rookie has become a mainstay for Devils, who bring an eight-game losing streak into Thursday’s game at Colorado Check out this story on northjersey.com: http://northjersy.news/2m2tuNK Devils defenseman Steven Santini is one of five rookies on the roster as they face the Florida Panthers on Thursday night at BB&T Center in their season opener. In some, that could be interpreted as a birthday nod to youth.
Danny White rejoining ASU football as consultant
Danny White rejoining ASU football as consultant ASU football adds former Sun Devil quarterback Danny White, Dave Christensen as consultants Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2mGQyFd ASU football coach Todd Graham talks about the challenge of hiring “good people” and losing them to other schools entering ASU’s 2017 season on Wednesday. Thomas Hawthorne/azcentral sports Transfer quarterback Blake Barnett talks about coming to ASU to compete for the starting job on Wednesday.
Wolves fan pundit @MrRyanLeister has his say on the long-serving midfielder
As model pros go, the long serving Welshman is possibly one of the best that Wolves have ever had when it comes to professionalism and attitude. However, those admirable attributes shouldn’t make you undroppable from the starting eleven if you’ve not been playing well or out of form.
Jack Eichel Keep Streaking, While The Buffalo Sabres Keep Fading Away
The Buffalo Sabres are sliding backwards in the standings and the playoff race, but there’s at least one reason to look forward to 2017-18! If there are any Buffalo Sabres fans out there who were holding out hope that the team might start reeling off a few wins in a last-gasp effort to make the playoffs, Tuesday night’s game against Philadelphia should have been enough to crush those dreams. Buffalo’s 6-3 loss to the Flyers keeps the team locked in at 66 points, which is now 7 points behind the New York Islanders, who are holding onto the second and final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
Report: Tony Romo to be released Thursday
After waiting for two months, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will finally become a free agent tomorrow and which will allow him to decide on where he wants to finish his NFL career. Hearing there is a very strong likelihood that barring a strong trade offer the Cowboys release Tony Romo tomorrow.
Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho: It’s hard to believe we have to play on that field
Jose Mourinho wants Manchester United’s Europa League clash at Rostov called off due to the state of the pitch, with his anger exacerbated by a UEFA official telling him not to worry as his players were insured. Having described the Europa League last-16 tie as a “bad draw in every aspect”, the United manager’s feelings only worsened upon inspection of the Olimp-2 stadium surface on Wednesday.
Gordon signs Celtic renewal after collapsed Chelsea deal
The goalkeeper was a target for the Blues during the January transfer window but has committed his future to Brendan Rodgers’s side Craig Gordon has signed a new contract with Celtic that will keep him at the club until June 2020 after a move to Chelsea collapsed in the January transfer window. Gordon has now made the decision to commit his long-term future to Celtic instead and will stay put for an additional three seasons.
Sport24.co.za | Hughes: CL success is the challenge for Pep
Former Manchester City manager Mark Hughes backs current boss Pep Guardiola to lead the club to Champions League success but admits it will be “more of a challenge” than he’s faced before. Guardiola won the coveted European trophy twice with Barcelona in four years but wasn’t able to replicate that in three seasons in Germany with Bayern Munich.
Sport24.co.za | Bellerin: We all support Wenger
Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin insists all the players are behind under-pressure manager Arsene Wenger, despite the club’s poor run of form. The Gunners crashed out of the Champions League on Tuesday, losing 10-2 on aggregate to Bayern Munich after a 5-1 defeat at home in the second leg.
Kei Kamara rapped with Vanilla Ice
It’s not every day that you run into a celebrity, let alone 90’s pop star Vanilla Ice, but that’s what happen to Kei Kamara this past Saturday. The New England Revolution striker was on a pregame walk when he ran into the rapper who once wowed audiences with his hit song “Ice Ice Baby.”
There’s new tech to build better basketball shooters. And Steph Curry is all over it.
… method for understanding and increasing 3-point shooting percentage,” was presented at this year’s MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference and focused on data collected by Noah Basketball via a sensor mounted 13 feet above the rim. One of the paper’s …
Brandon Marshall to sign with Giants on two-year deal 0:0
Marshall was released by the Jets last week after two seasons with Gang Green, the first a 1,500-yard Pro Bowl season and last year a disappointing one. The Giants now replace Victor Cruz with Marshall, a 32-year-old veteran and 6-foot-4, 229-pound force.
Syracuse loses LBs coach to FCS coordinator job
In a twist on the normal plot, a Power Five team has lost an assistant coach to the FCS ranks. Chattanooga announced Tuesday that it has hired Tom Kaufman as its new defensive coordinator.
SOCSD teachers receive award
Three Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District educators were honored with the SOAR Community Foundation Teacher of Distinction award. Starkville High School History and BEST Robotics Teacher Ty Adair, Millsaps Career and Technology Center Introduction to Engineering Design Teacher April Dill and Henderson Ward Stewart Interventionist Henri Sue Kennard received the award at the Greater Starkville Development Partnership Banquet on Feb. 2. The award honors the service and education of the recipients in the classroom and beyond.
Brandon Marshall to sign two-year, $12M deal with Giants: source
Marshall is jumping across town and signing a two-year, $12 million deal with the Giants, according to a source. Many speculated that Marshall could be a fit for the Giants because Big Blue was in need of a red zone threat receiver to pair with Odell Beckham Jr. and Sterling Shepard and the former Jet certainly fits that bill with his 6-4, 229 pound frame.
Nowitzki Passes 30,000 Point Mark To Join Elite Club
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki joined an elite club by surpassing the 30,000 point mark in Tuesday’s match against the Los Angeles Lakers, becoming just the sixth player in NBA history to reach the milestone. The German sharpshooter earned his 30,000th point on a step back jumper early in the second quarter, then went past the mark on a three-pointer that sent the Dallas American Airlines Center crowd into a frenzy with 9:54 left in the first half.
Rising Star: Purdue Guard Carsen Edwards
… d the Big Ten title. The Boilermakers wrapped the regular season on Sunday against Northwestern with another win. CBS Sports’ bracketologist
Early Childhood Education Plays a Vital Role in a Child’s Development
Basseterre, St. Kitts : The Government of National Unity has continued to invest in early childhood education as it plays a vital role in a child’s development, says Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Honourable Shawn Richards. At a ceremony to mark the official opening of the Victoria Road Preschool, the minister said that the government is committed to its goal to have 100 percent of the federation’s children engaged in early childhood development.
NFL free agency: Brandon Marshall to join a loaded Giants WR corps
Brandon Marshall will remain in New York as he’ll agree to a deal with the Giants, according to Newsday Sports . The contract reportedly will be worth $12 million over two years.
Norfolk’s first Wife Carrying Championships to be unique addition to Downham Market Games
The annual Downham Games event is returning for sporting fun this summer, but this year a unique couple’s competition will be added to the programme. This year, what better way to show your other half you love them than by sweeping them off their feet as part of Norfolk’s first ever Wife Carrying Championships.
Redskins re-sign tight end Vernon Davis to 3-year contract
The Redskins have re-signe… . FILE – This is a 2016 file photo showing Vernon Davis of the Washington Redskins NFL football team.
Use Your Noodle wins Rosecroft feature
Use Your Noodle survived a tight three horse photo to win the Fillies and Mares Winners Over Pace Tuesday night at Rosecroft Raceway. Frank Milby moved the 4-year-old Artzina offspring to the lead just past the opening quarter of :27.4. Russell Foster moved Quotable Quotes into first over racing position just past the three-eighths pole and held her together as she got rough going down the backside while challenging the leader the entire back half.
Shark with 12-inch knife in its head ‘asked diver for help’
A shark with a 12-inch knife embedded in its head ‘asked a diving instructor for help’ to remove it. Ben Johnson was diving with a group of tourists in waters off Cayman Brac in the Cayman Islands last week, when he spotted the bizarre sight.
NFL Trade Rumors: Who could the Eagles trade for Brandin Cooks?
Will defensive end Connor Barwin be back with the Eagles in 2017…or will he be with the Saints? (Eric Hartline The Eagles have the picks to send to the Saints. They have the No.
NFL free agency: Saints’ Brandin Cooks trade will set WR market, ESPN’s Adam Schefter says
DECEMBER 11: Wide receiver Brandin Cooks #10 of the New Orleans Saints fends off middle linebacker Kwon Alexander #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a carry in the third quarter of an NFL game on December 11, 2016 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Eagles have been linked to virtually every free agent wide receiver set to be available when the market opens on Wednesday and according to Adam Schefter, the first move to set the market will be whatever the Saints decide to do with Brandin Cooks who has been the subject of trade rumors for the past week.