Renault has made a significant step with its 2017 Formula 1 car according to Jolyon Palmer, who has described the RS17 as “very driveable” and “compliant”. Based on its late takeover of Lotus, Renault’s first season back in F1 was run with a scarcely-updated version of the Enstone outfit’s Mercedes-powered 2015 car, and it struggled throughout the season.
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Review: George Best, All By Himself has drinking but too little football magic
What you want from a George Best film is the one thing it can never give you – to show you exactly how good he was, to see what exactly he was drinking away. I don’t know what we owe this latest telling of the George Best story to – it can’t have been prompted by a desire to piggyback on him being mentioned in Trainspotting 2, can it? – but it’s a story I’m not sure needs rehashing.
Keith Thurman-Danny Garcia: Post-Fight Report Card
Hardcore boxing followers may have been intrigued. Having seen far worse fights, they’ll easily convince themselves that ‘it wasn’t that bad.’
Dallas Stars Daily Links: Stars Get a Rare Road Win
… With Dallas maybe getting a top 5 pick in this year’s draft, maybe the pool of prospects isn’t that bad. ( FanRag Sports ) New York Islanders rookie forward Josh Ho-Sang stirred up some controversy this week when he made his NHL debut wearing #66 on …
Transgender boy with girls wrestling title: a I dona t cheata
… aired Sunday on ESPN that he competes against girls only because the state’s governing body for public high school sports requires him to wrestle under the gender listed on his birth certificate. Asked if he was taking the amount of testosterone he …
Canucks News: No Rebuild, Closer Look at Dahlen, Goldobin, Cramarossa
Vancouver Canucks fans are all-in on the rebuild. So far, the process has been rather slow, but with the latest trading of veterans for prospects, it seems like management could officially speak of rebuilding.
Morning Splash: The Impact of Conference Season on the U.S. Men’s Relays
The United States men swept Olympic golds in the three relays last summer in Rio, but each won of those wins came with the assistance of Michael Phelps -who, as most of you reading almost certainly know, is once again retired. The success of 2016 helped wash away some of the stench from the 2015 World Championships in Kazan when the U.S. men swam without the suspended Phelps.
Chelsea Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Kalidou Koulibaly and John Terry
Chelsea are reportedly lining up Napoli ‘s Kalidou Koulibaly as a long-term replacement for John Terry but could have to pay up to Koulibaly is Chelsea manager Antonio Conte’s top target for the summer as he looks to fill the gap left by captain Terry. The 36-year-old Stamford Bridge stalwart is expected to leave Chelsea in the summer and reportedly has offers on the table from the United States’ Major League Soccer and the Chinese Super League, per Hetherington.
2017 NFL Combine results: Myles Garrett puts up a strong 40
In case you are wondering, Texas A&M pass rusher Myles Garrett is a physical freak. Garrett and the rest of the linebackers and defensive linemen ran their 40-yard dashes on Sunday, and the potential top pick of the 2017 NFL Draft ran a 4.64 40. Garrett measured in earlier this week at 6’4, 272 pounds.
Nick Mangold ‘caught off guard’ by Jets not offering him chance to stay, report says
Now-former Jets center Nick Mangold was not given a chance to remain with the organization in 2017 on a pay cut, he told the New York Post’s Steve Serby . “I was hoping there was going to be a negotiation of some sort to get something worked out,” Mangold said.
‘Saturday Night Live’ pokes fun at Jeff Sessions, Kellyanne Conway’s ‘couchgate’ photo controversy
Police in New York City are investigating possible vandalism of a predominantly Jewish burial ground in Brooklyn.A few tombstones were overturned at Washin… — President Trump sparked a firestorm this morning when he suggested that his predecessor, Barack Obama, had ordered wiretaps on Trump Tower prior to the Novembe… Talking to a production agriculture crowd visiting his home state, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway was right at home as he told thousands of farmers he was d… Kearney, Neb.
Local creatives get a boost from Spokane Arts Grant – Sun, 05 Mar 2017 PST
One measure of creative activity in Spokane can be found in this week’s announcement of the winners of the first Spokane Arts Grants Awards . Eight winners were selected from a field of more than 70 applicants looking for help funding their local creative endeavors.
Buffalo Bills: 3 Bold Predictions/Scenarios for the 2017 Offseason
… Pittsburgh Steelers at New Era Field. Pittsburgh beat Buffalo 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports The Buffalo Bills have an important offseason ahead of them. With so many decisions, let’s make some bold predictions. There’s …
Pep Guardiola hits out at inevitable Aguero question
World-class players like the Argentine simply don’t sit on the bench, but when Gabriel Jesus returns to fitness, it’s quite possible that that’s what he’ll be doing. It’s only natural that Aguero will start to look elsewhere unless his manager gives him assurances that he’s definitely first choice at the Etihad.
Season ends for Nanooks hockey
The visiting Alaska Nanooks got a shot past Jason Pawloski on Saturday night after the Minnesota State University sophomore goaltender kept them scoreless in Friday night’s opener of a Western Collegiate Hockey Association playoff series.
Morris emerges with title in close JNAC 4-dog race
Race officials and spectators watch Jamo Morris and his sled-dog team enter the finish chute during Saturday’s heat of the 5.7-mule, four-dog class of the Kinross Fort Knox Junior North American Championships at Morning Star Park in North Pole.
Smith Scores Short-handed To Lift Senators Over Jackets 3-2
The Ottawa Senators got a tough contest from one of the league’s best teams and had enough to come out the winners.
Fan-friendly event kicks off Iditarod race across Alaska
… a stocking cap fashioned like a Husky dog. “I remember as a little girl watching the Iditarod on ‘Wide World of Sports,’ and it’s just one of those things I’ve always wanted to see,” she said. “I love dogs.” Anchorage had more than enough snow, but …
Reed: Lone Oak Cemetery offers a distracting hike Posted at
If you haven’t learned by now, hikes can be made in any number of venues. In October I took my Life Widow/Widower group on a hike at Lone Oak Cemetery.
Ferrari has made “amazing” engine progress, says Haas
‘s own works team showed impressive pace with its new car over the four days of Barcelona testing this week, its revamped power unit also ran without major drama. And for Haas, which suffered a spate of reliability issues throughout 2016 testing and racing, the steps that its Maranello partner have made over the winter have left it impressed.
Joshua Feels Haye Earned Respect: Most Would Have Bailed Out
… ability to take Haye’s punches. “All credit to Haye, because with a busted leg he stayed in there,” Joshua told Sky Sports Box Office. “Most people could have bailed out. People were saying he should throw the towel in and all sorts, but he stayed …
Berry helps No. 5 Tar Heels beat No. 17 Blue Devils 90-83
Joel Berry II and his North Carolina teammates had already wrapped up an Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season t ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Elijah Brown scored 29 points, Obij Aget added 10 points and 10 rebounds and New Mexico held on for a 64-59 win ove CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Joel Berry II and his North Carolina teammates had already wrapped up an Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season title and a No. 1 seed in next week’s tournament before tipping off against rival Duke.
No Crash’: Good Goal for Energy Drinks, Racing
… wheelman, Steve Wallace, 2003 Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year, David Stremme and former Grand-American Rolex Sports Car Series Champion, Max Papis. The team had primary backing from Atreus Homes & Communities, Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches, …
Time up – Which Norwich City players should be axed? Cast your vote
Who needs dropping for Norwich City’s Championship trip to Bristol City? Let us know by casting your vote in the poll on this page. Given Norwich City bombed at Sheffield Wednesday in such tame fashion the only people who emerged with any credit were the long-suffering travelling support.
Notre Dame Gets A Double Bye In The ACC Tournament Bracket As The 3 Seed
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish may have lost the game Saturday against the Louisville Cardinals , but thanks to a great ACC season and other results from the day, the Irish will be the number 3 seed in the 2017 ACC Tournament . Notre Dame gets the all-important “double-bye” this year, and according to the ACC Tournament bracket, they will play Thursday at 9:00 PM against the winner of Pitt/Georgia Tech VS Virginia.
Undefeated world champ also given given a giant birthday cake and two pairs of ostrich skin sneakers
Before appearing at a glittering Las Vegas Ball at the ICC last night, he ate a Nando’s take out and enjoyed his favourite Gummy Bears, too. Celebrity guests included TOWIE star Gemma Collins, Anthony Millington from SAS Who Dares Wins and Celebrity Big Brother’s Austin Armacost.
Villa go into Tuesday night’s match against the promotion-chasers in confident mood
Steve Bruce is looking forward to facing promotion-chasing Huddersfield Town – because it will be a useful barometer of where Aston Villa are at. David Wagner’s Terriers are third in the table, six points behind second-placed Brighton but with a game in hand.
Bellew reveals concern for Haye: ‘I told him to stop’
As David Haye shipped heavy punishment and grappled with an injured ankle, Tony Bellew was keen for their grudge match to come to a close. Tony Bellew showed compassion towards fallen foe David Haye after a huge upset victory in Saturday’s thrilling heavyweight showdown at the O2 Arena.
Everton star Lukaku needs Champions League football
… by showcasing their skills in the continental competition. “It is difficult to compare at the moment,” he said to Sky Sports, in an interview with ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher. “They have the Champions League platform to show themselves. …
Charles Barkley States Warriors “Got Zero Chance” Without Kevin Durant
Golden State Warriors Kevin Durant suffered an MCL sprain and bone bruise on his left knee earlier this week during a game against the Washington Wizards. As Durant is out “indefinitely,” the Warriors will have to look towards Steph Curry , Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green to help take the team to the NBA Finals.
Cincinnati Reds’ right fielder Scott Schebler is looking to…
In total Schebler had a nice introductory season to the Cincinnati Reds’ fans. He batted .265 while driving in 40 after taking over right field from the traded Jay Bruce .
Caps raise home win streak to 15 straight
Nicklas Backstrom scored a power-play goal in overtime to lift the Capitals over the Flyers 2-1 on Saturday and extend their franchise-record home winning streak to 15 games. Backstrom beat Steve Mason 3:25 into overtime for his 20th goal of the season.
UC Santa Barbara ends season, beats Cal Poly 57-44
Eric Childress scored 19 points and UC Santa Barbara beat Cal Poly 57-44 on Saturday night in a Big West Conference regular season finale. UC Santa Barbara finished a game back of eighth place in the standings and will miss the conference tournament for the first time since 1998.
WBA welterweight champ Keith Thurman wins split decision, adds WBC title
Keith Thurman of Clearwater built a big lead over Danny Garcia and held on to win a split decision Saturday night and add the WBC welterweight title to his WBA championship at Barclays Center. Thurman dropped Garcia to 33-1.
SEC Tournament 2017: Bracket, TV Schedule, Dates, Live Stream Info
In 2008, last-place Georgia won the SEC title after a tornado in downtown Atlanta forced the tournament to move from the damaged Georgia Dome to the Georgia Tech campus. In 2012, Vanderbilt shocked Kentucky in the SEC title game.
Seniors send Saints to semi
Siena College fans cheer for their team at the start of MAAC quarterfinals against Fairfield at the Times Union Center on Saturday night, March 4, 2017, in Albany, N.Y. Siena College fans cheer for their team at the start of MAAC quarterfinals against Fairfield at the Times Union Center on Saturday night, March 4, 2017, in Albany, N.Y. Lavon Long of Siena College navigates the Fairfield defenders during first half of MAAC quarterfinals at the Times Union Center on Saturday night, March 4, 2017, in Albany, N.Y. Lavon Long of Siena College navigates the Fairfield defenders during first half of MAAC quarterfinals at the Times Union Center on Saturday night, March 4, 2017, in Albany, N.Y. Marquis Wright of Siean heads for the net during the first half against Fairfield in MAAC Tournament quarterfinals at the Times Union Center on Saturday night, March 4, 2017, in Albany, N.Y. less Marquis … (more)
No. 3 UCLA beats Washington State 77-68 for 9th straight win – News 1110 99.3 WBT
Aaron Holiday scored 16 points and No. 3 UCLA rallied with a 14-0 run over the final 10 minutes to beat Washington State 77-68 on Saturday night for its ninth straight victory and a 16-1 finish at home.
Plunket Shield gears up for pink-ball cricket
The floodlit Plunket Shield fixture at Eden Park is significant because the ground is expected to host a day-night Test against England next March
MSU notebook: Bulldogs maintain upper hand in series with Tigers
In previewing Saturday’s regular season finale against LSU, Mississippi State men’s basketball coach Ben Howland remarked it felt like, “an eternity,” since MSU’s last meeting with the Tigers. MSU won that game in Baton Rouge, 95-78; Howland saw LSU as a team bringing an improved bench to Starkville for the rematch.
MSU beats Texas A&M for third time, reaches SEC final for third time
Senior guard Dominique Dillingham had a team-high 14 points, while junior guard Morgan William added 12 points and five assists to lead second-seeded MSU to a 66-50 victory against sixth-seeded Texas A&M on Saturday before a crowd of 7,554 in the semifinals of the Southeastern Conference tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. “Another record today.