Month: March 2017

Hornets Playoff Hopes Fading with Loss to Heat

The Heat and the Hornets have some history as both faced off in a seven-game first round series last year. Tonight’s game very much had that same physical playoff feel that even included a scuffle between Marvin and Josh Richardson The game started off slow as offense was hard to come by from both playoff-searching teams.

Estwick: Gabriel a big loss*Mar. 8, 2017, 10:19 PM Ast

WI think tank: Chairman of the West Indies selection panel Courtney Browne, left, talks things over with skipper Jason Holder, centrem, and coach Stuart Law during training ahead of the 3rd ODI against England at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, yesterday. Photo: WICB Media/Randy Brooks West Indies bowling coach Roddy Estwick has rued the loss of speedster Shannon Gabriel for today’s final One-Day International against England but said the Trinidadian’s absence could provide an opportunity to expose other talent.

Barca mounts 6-1 comeback to oust PSG; Roberto nets winner

Barcelona completed the biggest comeback in Champions League history by beating Paris Saint-Germain 6-1 to reach the quarterfinals on Wednesday, scoring the decisive goal of a 6-5 victory on aggregate in the fifth minute of stoppage time. Barcelona scored three times from the 88th minute, with Sergi Roberto’s dramatic late goal sending the Nou Camp fans wild and making their team the first to overturn a 4-0 first-leg defeat since the Champions League format started in the 1992-93 season.

2017 NFL Draft: Dallas Cowboys Post-Combine 7-Round Mock Draft

A full 7-round mock for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2017 NFL Draft, how have things changed now that the scouting combine is in the rear view mirror? The NFL Scouting Combine is now behind us and teams are peven more prepared to make their selections in the 2017 NFL Draft. For the Dallas Cowboys, the good news is this draft is stacked in two areas of need for them-defensive end and cornerback.

‘Yes we can!’ – Barcelona as good as their word in delivering greatest comeback in history

The Catalans secured an astonishing 6-1 win at Camp Nou to knock out Paris Saint-Germain and keep their Champions League hopes alive “If Paris Saint-Germain scored four, we can score six.” That is what Luis Enrique said in the pre-match press conference ahead of this match and his team did exactly that to produce perhaps the greatest comeback in football history.

AP source: Branch gets $27 million, 3-year deal with Miami

A person familiar with the negotiations says defensive end Andre Branch has agreed to a $27 million, three-year contract to remain with the Miami Dolphins AP source: Branch gets $27 million, 3-year deal with Miami A person familiar with the negotiations says defensive end Andre Branch has agreed to a $27 million, three-year contract to remain with the Miami Dolphins Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2mFMTYo End Andre Branch agreed to a $27 million, three-year contract to remain with Miami, a person familiar with the negotiations said. The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because it had not been announced by the Dolphins.

Owen goes crazy at Barca winner

With Sergi Roberto securing a dramatic win for Barcelona against PSG, footage was released of the pundits being unable to contain their excitement Just like Unai Emery and Paris Saint-Germain, Michael Owen might be a little embarrassed when he watches back the fallout of Wednesday’s Champions League action. The BT Sport cameras were rolling as presenter Gary Lineker and pundits Rio Ferdinand, Steven Gerrard and Owen watched Barcelona’s incredible 6-1 victory over PSG to reach the quarter-finals of the competitions with a 6-5 aggregate success.

This will be remembered forever – Bartomeu salutes Barca’s history-makers

It was the comeback to end all comebacks and the Barcelona president rightly revelled in a historic night for the club after a memorable victory Barcelona pulled off the biggest Champions League comeback in history by beating Paris Saint-Germain 6-1 at Camp Nou and club president Josep Maria Bartomeu believes it will be “remembered forever”. Luis Enrique’s men were 4-0 down from their first meeting in Paris and few gave them a chance ahead of Wednesday’s clash, with no side ever overcoming a four-goal first-leg deficit in a Champions League or European Cup knockout tie.

Pulisic plays best match of career to help Dortmund reach CL quarters

The 18-year-old U.S. national team star scored a goal and set up another to secure the German side’s place in the Champions League quarter-finals Appearing in the biggest match of his budding career, Christian Pulisic played the game of his life Wednesday in the Champions League, adding to his growing reputation as the great American hope. Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel named Pulisic a starter for Wednesday’s crucial second leg against Benfica, slotting him in the attacking midfielder role in a 3-5-2 formation.

Move over, Messi! – Barca’s man of destiny Neymar saw his ‘one percent chance’ and took it

It was the Brazilian who took control of what was a hopeless cause, dragging Barcelona single-handedly to the quarter-finals of the Champions League “As long as there’s a one percent chance, we’ll have 99 per cent faith,” Neymar wrote on his Instagram feed in preparation for Barcelona’s battle against the impossible. It might have been an exercise in positive thinking; he might well have believed it.

Rakitic: Barca comeback was like Patriots’ Super Bowl win

After a sensational late win over PSG to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, Barcelona’s Ivan Rakitic was reminded of Super Bowl LI. Ivan Rakitic compared Barcelona’s “crazy” Champions League comeback against Paris Saint-Germain to the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl LI triumph after a historic night at Camp Nou.

PSG had themselves and referee to blame for Camp Nou collapse, says Emery

With numerous decisions going against the visitors, their coach was frustrated with the officiating but confessed his men were second best in the end Unai Emery spoke of his frustration at referee Deniz Aytekin after Barcelona mounted an incredible comeback to knock Paris Saint-Germain out of the Champions League. PSG had won the first leg 4-0 in France and, despite netting three within 50 minutes at Camp Nou, Edinson Cavani’s away goal meant that Barca needed to score a further three times to go through.

Giants sign WR Brandon Marshall to 2-year contract

In this Nov. 27, 2016, file photo, New York Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall warms up before playing against the New England Patriots in an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Giants have signed free agent receiver Brandon Marshall to a two-year contact. The former Jets receiver tweeted a picture of the signed contact on Wednesday, March 8, 2017.

My Report Card

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.