… with cool design elements. It is a very large phone though, and looks almost silly next to the LG G6 that also sports a 5.7 inch display. The HTC U Ultra is about 12 mm longer and 8 mm wider than the LG G6. This may not sound like much, but lying …
Day: March 9, 2017
Caffeine on anti-doping watch list
Utah Jazz forward Boris Diaw doesn't go a day without his daily dose of coffee, and now neither do many of his teammates.
Oakland’s Irvin aids Mack, shows value of free-agent bargain
Bruce Irvin’s first payday in free agency wasn’t anywhere near what Oakland will have to offer to keep pass-rushing teammate and two-time All-Pro Khalil Mack. The former first-round pick by Seattle qualifies as a high-value contributor just the same for a franchise that made the playoffs for the first time in 14 years.
Israel reaches 2nd round of the WBC with Mensch power
Israel’s second Scott Burcham throws to first for a double play as Netherlands’s Jonathan Schoop slides into second base during the 8th inning of their first round game of the World Baseball Classic at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, March 9, 2017. Israel’s Ryan Lavarnway hits a single against Netherlands’ pitcher Orlando Yntema during the 5th inning of their first round game of the World Baseball Classic at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, March 9, 2017.
Stills, Branch agree to deals to stay with Dolphins
Receiver Kenny Stills and defensive end Andre Branch accepted offers to remain in Miami rather than test the free agent market beginning Thursday. Stills signed a $32 million, four-year contract, ensuring the Dolphins will keep their best deep threat.
New Zealand and South Africa evenly poised at stumps
When stumps were drawn, New Zealand was 177-3, trailing South Africa by 131 runs after the tourists were bowled out for 308 following a lower order batting collapse. The New Zealand captain Kane Williamson was 78 not out at the close, having shared a 102-run second wicket partnership with Jeet Raval , then a tense fourth wicket stand with nightwatchman Jeetan Patel .
Plenty still to play for
THE RIGHT TIME: Brett Hazelman, pictured in 2011, 2014 and 2017, will hang up the spikes at the conclusion of the GDCA 2016/17 first grade season. Griffith cricket punters might think Yenda has very little to play for during the final round of the Griffith District Cricket Association first grade season this weekend.
Israel beats the Netherlands 4-2 in World Baseball Classic
Nate Freiman’s RBI double sparked a three-run first inning on Thursday as Israel beat the Netherlands 4-2 to finish top of Pool A in the World Baseball Classic with a 3-0 record. Zach Borenstein and Ryan Lavarnway also drove in runs in the first for Israel which clinched a berth in the second round when the Netherlands beat Taiwan 6-5 on Wednesday.
Petworth doctor takes on Indian Ocean rowing challenge
Doctors Ted Welman, from Petworth, and Jack Faulkner, from Brighton, are taking time out to row the Indian Ocean starting on Wednesday from Western Australia on their 84 day expedition to Mauritius, under the team name ‘Doctors Adrift’. They will begin their expedition in Geraldton, Western Australia and they aim to become the fastest pair to make the 3,600 mile journey and break the world record in the process.
MOTORSPORT: Felipe Massa’s on song for Williams in testing
FELIPE Massa made it two encouraging days in a row for Williams in the final Formula 1 pre-season test in Barcelona. The Brazilian clocked the quickest lap on Tuesday and the Grove-based team were further boosted as he was second fastest yesterday morning, when he was only edged out by Valtteri Bottas in the Mercedes.
Barcelona Made Champions League History With Huge Comeback Win Over PSG
Barcelona fans thought their chances to advance into the quarter finals of the Champions League was futile, considering the team’s humiliating 4-0 defeat against Paris St-Germain in the first match of the last-16 round just last month. But thanks to the powerhouse that is MSN – Messi , Suarez and Neymar Jr. – BarA a was able to overcome and make history.
Mourinho out for revenge as Man United visit Chelsea
Manchester United’s Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho gestures during the UEFA Europa League football match between AS Saint-Etienne and Manchester United on February 22, 2017, at the Geoffroy Guichard stadium in Saint-Etienne, central France. Photo: AFP Jose Mourinho takes his Manchester United side back to former club Chelsea on Monday with a place in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley up for grabs and a score to settle with his old employers.
Man City frustrated in goalless draw with Stoke
… table-toppers. Stoke remain ninth on 36 points. “Frustrated is a tough word,” City boss Pep Guardiola told Sky Sports. “We didn’t win but we didn’t lose. We created a lot of chances and they didn’t. We tried. We made everything and fought like never …
Williamson leads fightback by injury-hit NZ
New Zealand’s captain Kane Williamson bats during day two of the 1st International cricket Test match between New Zealand and South Africa at the University Oval in Dunedin on March 9, 2017. Photo: AFP South Africa made Kane Williamson their number one target as the battling New Zealander ensured his side prospered despite a crippling injury to Ross Taylor on day two of the first Test Thursday.
Hammer Antonio looks forward to second bite at Cherries
West Ham United’s leading scorer Michail Antonio is looking forward to getting back on the pitch for Saturday’s Premier League game Bournemouth, the team he scored against to open his account for the season back in August. Britain Football Soccer – Watford v West Ham United – Premier League – Vicarage Road – 25/2/17 West Ham United’s Michail Antonio shouts towards the assistant referee Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Couldridge Livepic REUTERS: West Ham United’s leading scorer Michail Antonio is looking forward to getting back on the pitch for Saturday’s Premier League game Bournemouth, the team he scored against to open his account for the season back in August.
Yafai: Nightmare will be over
Gamal Yafai wants to end is injury “nightmare” and secure a spot on brother Kal’s world title homecoming in May. The younger of the two takes on Georgia’s Khvicha Gigolashvili in Germany on Saturday night on the undercard of Jack Culcay-Demetrius Andrade, live on Sky Sports . Gamal has not boxed for nine months after sustating an ankle ligament injury a week before he was due to defend his Commonwealth super-bantamweight title in October.
Williamson leads Kiwi reply
Kane Williamson and New Zealand’s bowlers led a fightback against South Africa on day two to leave the first Test in Dunedin delicately poised. South Africa lost their last six wickets for 56 runs to be dismissed for 308, before New Zealand ended the day on 117-3 thanks to a battling unbeaten 78 by Williamson.
Lakers, Suns headed in different directions
Two teams that have headed in opposite directions since they last met on the eve of the All-Star break hook up for a fourth and final time this season when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. The Suns had lost 10 of 12 to plummet to the bottom of the Western Conference standings before shellacking the Lakers 137-101 in the clubs’ final game before the All-Star break last month.