Month: March 2017

Cavaliers Andrew Bogut breaks leg a minute into debut

When life really DOES imitate art: Uncanny images capture the bizarre coincidences that are almost too good to be true ‘Obamacare GONE’: Republicans publish their plan to repeal The Affordable Care Act and replace it with tax credits – setting up an epic clash with Democrats Former high school aide is jailed for up to two years after having sex with a teenage student with learning difficulties Pictured: Son, 18, who called 911 to his home then walked out with his mother’s severed HEAD in one hand and a bloody knife in the other ‘F*** you.

Olympic rower Dame Katherine Grainger hails – wonderful’ honour

Britain’s most decorated female Olympian, Katherine Grainger, has described her joy at being made a Dame following a record-breaking career as a rower. The sports star, who has won medals at the last five consecutive Olympics – a gold and four silvers – was presented with the honour by the Queen during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

Decade in Review: Snapshots of the CFL Combine

For a few days this March, the lights will get brighter and Canada’s top amateur prospects will put their talents on full display. The CFL Combine presented by adidas hits Regina from March 23-25, putting the country’s football future in the spotlight.

Kate Upton Dancing In A Pool

Justin Verlander is the pitching ace for the Detroit Tigers and he’s dating supermodel Kate Upton and on Sunday she rivaled her cat daddy video. As he was taking a load off by the pool with his dog, Kate decided it was a good time to dance. We thank you for doing this while you were soaking wet!!!

Filly’s never Faraway

Faraway Town will likely be of the most talented runners in Friday’s Arrowfield Kembla Grange Classic, but trainer Matthew Smith insists his three-year-old will need things to go her way to claim the Group 3 feature. CLASSIC BOUND: Matthew Smith trained Faraway Town, left, is a good chance to start in Kembla Grange’s feature race.

Tennis Australia president Healy to resign next month

Tennis Australia president Steve Healy has announced his decision to step down next month to pursue business interests and will initially be replaced in the role by Chris Freeman. Healy, who joined Tennis Australia in 2008 and was elected president two years later, was last year appointed the Australia region CEO and chairman of partners of global law firm Dentons.

Monday’s Sports in Brief

Megan Rapinoe says she will respect a new U.S. Soccer Federation policy that says national team players “shall stand respectfully” during national anthems. The policy was approved last month but came to light Saturday before the U.S. women’s national team lost to England in a SheBelieves Cup match.

Deloitte Audit Report Exposes Financial Mess In BCCI Affiliates

The damning Deloitte audit report, which has exposed widespread financial irregularities inside the BCCI’s affiliate associations, seems to be having its desired effect. The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators has taken a note of the scathing report, accessed by Outlook, and is said to mulling action after getting to know the scale of the financial irregularities mentioned in the tell-all individual reports of each state association.

This Angry 316bhp Hot Hatch Is The New Honda Civic Type R

Debuting on Tuesday at the 2017 Geneva auto show, and heading to USA showrooms late this spring, the 2017 Honda Civic Type R is set to battle the hot Ford Focus RS and Volkswagen Golf R. As is the case for all Type Rs, the powertrain will make use of a six-speed manual transmission. With all that being said, there isn’t much in the way of surprises with this Type R. It’s more that all of the components of the most recent European Civic Type R have been polished and incorporated into a more fully realized package.

Court jails ex-Adamawa Governor

A Yola High Court on Monday sentenced the immediate-past Governor of Adamawa, Mr James Ngilari, to five years in prison without option of fine, for after being found guilty of corrupt practices. The court presided over by Justice Nathan Musa , acquitted the former Secretary to the State Government, Mr Andrew Welye, and Former Commissioner of Finance, Mr Sunday Lamurde, who stood trial with the former governor on same offenses of 17 count charges.

Chelsea-West Ham United Preview

The Belgian winger played a quick one-two with Pedro before accelerating past trailing West Ham defenders and rounding Darren Randolph to open Chelsea’s account in the 25th minute. Antonio played through the middle against the Hornets, and his replacement may well depend on the fitness of Andy Carroll, but the Irons have no other suspension worries for the encounter with the Blues, which is sure to be a fiery one.

After Bogut Injury, Cavs Back to Square One

Andrew Bogut broke his left leg less than one minute into his Cleveland debut and the Cavaliers were outgunned 106-98 on Monday night by the surging and not-to-be-overlooked Miami Heat, who beat the National Basketball Association champions twice in three nights. Bogut hurt himself attempting to close out on a 3-point shot, when his shin collided with the knee of the White.

Barfield adds outfield assist

One of the best outfield arms ever seen in major league baseball was in Vauxhall last weekend to lend a helping hand. Former Toronto Blue Jays right-fielder Jesse Barfield – who formed what is considered to have been one of the best outfields of the 1980s alongside George Bell and Lloyd Moseby – visited southern Alberta to attend the Vauxhall Academy of Baseball’s 11th annual Awards and Scholarship Banquet Saturday night as a guest speaker.

Schroder, Howard bicker during Atlanta’s loss to Warriors

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder takes it to the basket past Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry for two of his 19 first period points in a NBA basketball game on Monday, March 6, 2017, in Atlanta. Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder takes it to the basket battling Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during an NBA basketball game on Monday, March 6, 2017, in Atlanta.

Bogut’s broken leg leaves Cavaliers cracked, incomplete

Just an hour or so after saying how excited he was to be joining one of the league’s deepest teams, Bogut broke his left leg after playing just 58 seconds in his Cleveland debut on Monday night, an injury that could force the Cavs to resume their search for a big man. Bogut had just been welcomed with a roaring ovation by Cleveland’s crowd when his shin banged into the knee of Miami’s Okaro White in the first minute of the second quarter.

Martin targets Imperial Cup

The County Meath-based trainer has entered Golden Spear and Tudor City for the prestigious handicap and is happy to let both take their chances. Tudor City was narrowly ahead of his stablemate when they finished second and third respectively in the Coral Hurdle at Leopardstown in January.

Stars end Capitals’ 15-game home win streak

As dominant as the Washington Capitals have been at home this season, they haven’t been able to figure out the Dallas Stars for years. That puzzling trend continued Monday night as the Stars beat the NHL-leading Capitals 4-2 to extend their point streak in the series to 12 games.

Liverpool transfer target: I respect Jurgen Klopp

And the winger’s now indicated linking up with his old Dortmund boss at Anfield was never on the cards – despite his admiration for him. Pulisic told FourFourTwo : “I have respect for Klopp and I know him he was very welcoming to me here but I was never really thinking about going to Liverpool.

The search begins

Wren Baker speaks at a Aug. 1 press conference after he was introduced as athletic director at the University of North Texas, at Apogee Stadium in Denton. UNT has hired Eastman & Beaudine to assist with its search for a new men’s basketball coach.

Different story in LA as Paul Pierce plays final game vs. Celtics

Unless lightning strikes and the Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers make it into the NBA Finals – and Doc Rivers admitted he didn’t leave $100 in the visitors dressing room at the Garden – last night was Paul Pierce’s last game against his old club. But without the Causeway Street crowd making it a lovefest, there wasn’t the same emotion.

Dodgers’ Scott Kazmir frustrated after another short outing

The veteran left-hander left his second outing of the spring after throwing only one pitch in the second inning, complaining of the same tightness and lack of flexibility on his left side that he dealt with all of last season. Kazmir couldn’t get through two innings in his first Cactus League start last week either.

Chargers start free agency by looking inward

This is not the type of sales pitch that will help fill a new stadium, even if the StubHub Center seats just 30,000 fans. But it’s an encouraging thought for a team that saw its 2016 campaign marred by injuries and close losses: Their final record belied their talent.

Bogut breaks leg in debut as Cavs lose again to Heat

LeBron James didn’t need to speak with Andrew Bogut or see the X-rays on the center’s leg. Bogut broke his left leg less than one minute into his debut and the Cavaliers never recovered while being outgunned 106-98 by the Heat, which beat the NBA champions twice in three nights.