The No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide and No. 3 Clemson Tigers meet tonight for a rematch of last year’s game.
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C.J. Prosise will practice this week
Running back Thomas Rawls turned in a very strong performance for the Seahawks against the Lions on Saturday, running 27 times for 161 yards and a touchdown in a 26-6 victory. It looks like there’s a good chance that he’ll get some company from C.J. Prosise for the team’s next game.
Chiefs say Justin Houston, Spencer Ware back this week
The Chiefs closed out the regular season without having linebacker Justin Houston or running back Spencer Ware on the field because of injuries, but the week off that came with the AFC West title and No. 2 seed in the conference has treated them well.
Cristiano Ronaldo wins FIFA best player award for 4th time
Cristiano Ronaldo has won FIFA’s best player award for the fourth time, after Portugal and Real Madrid won both major European titles in 2016. Ronaldo’s fourth FIFA award closed the gap on five-time winner Messi, the runner-up to each Ronaldo victory, who did not attend the ceremony.
McDaniels, Patricia interview for jobs, focus on Houston
Patriots assistants Josh McDaniels and Matt Patricia say they were humbled to speak with NFL teams about head coaching vacancies over the weekend, but have turned their full attention to preparing for Saturday’s playoff matchup with the Texans. New England’s offensive and defensive co-ordinators acknowledged Monday that they had participated in interviews, but neither specified which teams they met with.
Impact sign goalie Eric Kronberg, name Jack Stern goalkeeping coach
The Montreal Impact has signed a one-deal contract with goalkeeper Eric Kronberg on Monday and promoted Jack Stern to first team goalkeeping coach to replace Youssef Dahha. The Major League Soccer club also confirmed that the rest of coach Mauro Biello’s staff will be back this season.
Wyoming guard named Mountain West player of week
Roberts is the first Cowgirl to win three times in a year since Chaundra Sewell during the 2012-13 season. Roberts led the Cowgirls to a 70-48 victory over Fresno State last week, recording her third double-double of the season with 24 points and tied a career-high with 12 rebounds.
Steelers outside linebackers coach Joey Porter was
Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coach Joey Porter was released from jail after posting bond for his arrest on multiple charges that stemmed from an alleged altercation with a doorman at a bar. Steelers assistant coach Joey Porter released from jail on bond Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coach Joey Porter was released from jail after posting bond for his arrest on multiple charges that stemmed from an alleged altercation with a doorman at a bar.
Toyota Racing Development unveils new Camry for NASCAR Cup Series
Toyota Racing Development hopes that “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” is alive and well in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. The manufacturer unveiled its newest Toyota Camry street car on Monday at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit — an entry that was designed hand in hand with its NASCAR Cup Series counterpart.
Apology accepted: John Furlong to speak again at University of B.C. fundraiser
Former Vancouver Olympic CEO John Furlong will be back at the podium for a University of British Columbia fundraising event after the abrupt cancellation of his speech and subsequent apology from the university. University president Santa Ono announced Monday in a statement that after apologizing to Furlong he wanted to correct the fundamental wrong at the heart of the issue – the cancellation of the speaking engagement.
Patriots QB Tom Brady should have WR Danny Amendola
Ranking the NFL’s divisional playoff teams 1-8 With only the top competitors remaining, we take a look at who has the strongest group. Check out this story on mynorthshorenow.com: http://usat.ly/2ibm4rF USA TODAY Sports’ Tom Pelissero breaks down the weekend’s wild-card games and looks ahead to the matchups next week.
Nico Rosberg says he will watch the F1 2017 opener from the couch
… up there with friends,” he said. “Apart from that, nothing at the moment. What I need is competition. There are other sports I also have passion for. I know that even if I play tennis, I can get a similar sort of thrill and fun out of it. So let’s …
UBC reinstates John Furlong as keynote speaker at athletics banquet
The University of British Columbia has reinstated former Vancouver 2010 Olympic Committee’s CEO John Furlong as this year’s keynote speaker at the university’s 18th Annual ZLC Millennium Scholarship Breakfast in February. The university previously removed Furlong as keynote speaker from a February fundraising event for student athletes last month, after UBC graduate Glynnis Kirchmeier circulated an open letter critical of him.
Tom Brady has led the New England Patriots to four
Tom Brady says he can relate to Odell Beckham Jr.’s trip to Miami The Patriots QB says he took trips that weren’t ‘publicized’ when he was younger. Check out this story on mynorthshorenow.com: http://usat.ly/2iaGW2o USA TODAY Sports’ Tom Pelissero breaks down the weekend’s wild-card games and looks ahead to the matchups next week.
Division-round story lines: Can Prescott keep up?
Dak Prescott, Matt Ryan and other top story lines for Divisional playoff round From Dak Prescott to Brock Osweiler, the top things to watch next weekend. Check out this story on mynorthshorenow.com: http://usat.ly/2ia5hFC USA TODAY Sports’ Tom Pelissero breaks down the weekend’s wild-card games and looks ahead to the matchups next week.
Baylor guard Jake Lindsey grabs a rebound against Oklahoma
Baylor is No. 1 in the men’s basketball poll for the first time in school history since USA TODAY Sports took over managing the poll in the 1991-92 season.
Oxford United net home FA Cup fourth round tie to Championship opposition
Kane Hemmings scored the winning goal for Oxford United in the third round tie at Rotherham United on Saturday Picture: Richard Parkes OXFORD United will be at home in the Emirates FA Cup fourth round later this month – but they must wait to discover their opponents. Michael Appleton’s side have been paired with the winners of the replay between Newcastle United and Birmingham City, which will be played next week.
Reports: Emotional OBJ punched hole in wall postgame
Odell Beckham Jr. punched a hole in a wall after the New York Giants’ 38-13 playoff loss to the Packers in Green Bay on Sunday, according to multiple media reports. Grounds crew members also reportedly saw the emotional wide receiver banging his head against a door after speaking with the media following his four-catch, 28-yard dud of a game.
Red Sox: Will Eduardo Rodriguez make Opening Day roster?
Recent comments by Boston Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski suggest Eduardo Rodriguez isn’t a lock for a rotation spot. Having a surplus of capable options to fill the starting rotation is a good problem for the Boston Red Sox to have, yet it’s not so great for the pitcher that gets left out.
Washington Nationals: Has Stephen Strasburg Fulfilled Prospect Potential?
We often think about prospect potential in the future, but what if we do it by looking in the past? Has former Washington Nationals number one pick Stephen Strasburg fulfilled his potential? Prospects fail all the time. Prospects out-perform expectations all the time.
The Pittsburgh Penguins own the third period
… a comfortable lead and then just keep adding to it, and we really shouldn’t be surprised about that. Via the Elias Sports Bureau : Pittsburgh has been outscored by one goal in the first two periods of games this season (79-78), but the Penguins have …
Joe Root set to link up with England ahead of first ODI
Joe Root is due to be available for the start of England’s one-day international series against India after the birth of his son. The batsman, who is ranked third in the world, delayed his departure to be with his partner Carrie for the arrival of their first child but will not be taking an extended paternity period following the safe arrival on Saturday.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp took full responsibility for his selections against Plymouth
Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho is set to return to action after almost seven weeks out to boost manager Jurgen Klopp’s attacking options. Klopp is unrepentant about fielding the club’s youngest ever line-up in the FA Cup goalless draw at home to League Two Plymouth despite a dearth of chances.
Bilic expects positive reaction after heavy City defeat
Slaven Bilic’s West Ham United were dumped out of the FA Cup on Friday. Picture: Action Images via Reuters West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic expects his players to show character and rediscover their form after Friday’s 5-0 FA Cup humbling at the hands of Manchester City.
Manning and Spurrier enter College Football Hall of Fame
Peyton Manning and his Southeastern Conference nemesis, former Florida coach Steve Spurrier, will go into the College Football Hall of Fame together. The rest of the new Hall of Fame class of 13 players and coaches includes Southern California Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart, San Diego State running back Marshall Faulk and Danny Ford, who coached Clemson to its only national championship.
Potential Free Agent Pick Ups
The Cardinals need a 2nd cb, qb, offensive guard, wide receiver, returner, and inside linebacker. They would probably fill most of their needs in the draft.
The Blackhawks, no-movement clauses, and why Niklas Hjalmarsson could be traded this summer
The Chicago Blackhawks probably don’t want to lose Niklas Hjalmarsson anytime soon. He’s one of the better defensive defensemen in the NHL, a stalwart of three Stanley Cup -winning teams, and has a relatively affordable salary cap hit of just $4.1 million.
Josue Ngandu takes a look at the Italian international who has been linked with Albion
This week, more transfer rumors have arrived surrounding West Brom. Alongside Morgan Schneiderlin and William Carvalho they are now believed to be interested in Manolo Gabbiadini.
WTA Grand Slam Singles Champion and Former World #1 Ana Ivanovic Joins the PlaySight Team
… is somebody that young tennis players all over the world look up to as a role model.” PlaySight has its SmartCourt sports technology installed throughout the tennis world in addition to other ball sports such as basketball (with teams such as the …
Michigan State Basketball: Javon Bess and Marvin Clark severely missed
After a slow start to the season and multiple injuries, it’s clear that Marvin Clark and Javon Bess are missed by Michigan State basketball. The Michigan State basketball team is sitting tight with an 11-6 record and coming off a loss to Penn State.
Ncaa 9 mins ago 9:35 a.m.Clemson vs. Alabama: Who has the edge?
Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Mack Wilson energizes the crowd during the 2016 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Washington Huskies on December 31, 2016, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA. Clemson has the nation’s best quarterback and perhaps the best player overall in junior Deshaun Watson, who torched the Alabama defense in last season’s 45-40 title game loss.
Flyers’ MacDonald frustrated by overturned goal
MacDonald appeared to give his team a 1-0 lead less than two minutes into the game, but Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella challenged the play because he felt his goalie, Sergei Bobrovsky , was impeded from making the save. As you can tell from the video at the top of the page, Michael Raffl never touched Bobrovsky, but Jackets defenseman Ryan Murray did because the Flyers forward nudged him into his own goalie.
Barcelona pulls Messi from attending FIFA awards ceremony
Lionel Messi will not attend the FIFA awards ceremony later Monday, when Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to be named the world’s best player for 2016. Barcelona says it decided Messi would skip the event in Zurich and be “prioritizing preparations” for a match on Wednesday.
Gerard Pique not done venting against refereeing in Spain
Complaining about a penalty kick not being awarded to Barcelona against Villarreal over the weekend, Pique pointed his finger at the VIP box and yelled toward officials before leaving the field. Spanish media at the match said Pique was talking to league president Javier Tebas.
New York Giants: Tom Coughlin Breakup Looming Large
Jan 3, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin looks on prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim O The New York Giants looked nothing like the team that had won two Super Bowls in the last four playoffs appearances they’d made prior to 2016.
Tom Brady and the New England Patriots are facing a ‘damn good…
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady signals at the line against the New York Jets during an NFL game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015. The New England Patriots did not need Tom Brady to beat the Houston Texans by 27 points in an early September game.
Nebraska swim team is home safe after walking into Florida airport just after fatal shooting rampage
Officials with the University of Nebraska at Omaha say its swimming and diving team are all safe, after Friday’s deadly shooting at a Florida airport. Twenty-eight students and three coaches on the swim team had been training in Key West.
Hail Yeah… On to Dallas
Aaron Rodgers lofted a 42 yard prayer with :06 left in the first half that dropped into the lap of Randall Cobb at the back of the end zone that gave the Packers a 14-6 halftime lead over the New York Giants. Rodgers fired four touchdown passes in all, three to Cobb and another to Davante Adams to fuel a 38-13 rout of the Giants in the NFC Wild Card game before 77, 549 fans in 14 degree temperatures.
Billy Champion dies at 69
The 1965 Shelby High School graduate, also a former Post 82 American Legion standout, started his MLB career with the Philadelphia Phillies .  Champion struck out 70 batters and posted a 5-10 record in his rookie season in 1969.
Lower Dauphin remains atop PennLive Cup standings, Camp Hill and State College round out top three
… as well as PennLive and statewide awards. After the points are tallied, the total will be divided by the number of sports each school competes in. The school with the most points after the division takes home the award. Lower Dauphin 223.5 2. Camp …