Category: Sports

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.

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.

Santini’s development a positive in Devils’ season

Mahopac rookie has become a mainstay for Devils, who bring an eight-game losing streak into Thursday’s game at Colorado Santini’s development a positive in Devils’ season Mahopac rookie has become a mainstay for Devils, who bring an eight-game losing streak into Thursday’s game at Colorado Check out this story on northjersey.com: http://northjersy.news/2m2tuNK Devils defenseman Steven Santini is one of five rookies on the roster as they face the Florida Panthers on Thursday night at BB&T Center in their season opener. In some, that could be interpreted as a birthday nod to youth.

Jack Eichel Keep Streaking, While The Buffalo Sabres Keep Fading Away

The Buffalo Sabres are sliding backwards in the standings and the playoff race, but there’s at least one reason to look forward to 2017-18! If there are any Buffalo Sabres fans out there who were holding out hope that the team might start reeling off a few wins in a last-gasp effort to make the playoffs, Tuesday night’s game against Philadelphia should have been enough to crush those dreams. Buffalo’s 6-3 loss to the Flyers keeps the team locked in at 66 points, which is now 7 points behind the New York Islanders, who are holding onto the second and final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.

Report: Tony Romo to be released Thursday

After waiting for two months, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will finally become a free agent tomorrow and which will allow him to decide on where he wants to finish his NFL career. Hearing there is a very strong likelihood that barring a strong trade offer the Cowboys release Tony Romo tomorrow.

Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho: It’s hard to believe we have to play on that field

Jose Mourinho wants Manchester United’s Europa League clash at Rostov called off due to the state of the pitch, with his anger exacerbated by a UEFA official telling him not to worry as his players were insured. Having described the Europa League last-16 tie as a “bad draw in every aspect”, the United manager’s feelings only worsened upon inspection of the Olimp-2 stadium surface on Wednesday.

Gordon signs Celtic renewal after collapsed Chelsea deal

The goalkeeper was a target for the Blues during the January transfer window but has committed his future to Brendan Rodgers’s side Craig Gordon has signed a new contract with Celtic that will keep him at the club until June 2020 after a move to Chelsea collapsed in the January transfer window. Gordon has now made the decision to commit his long-term future to Celtic instead and will stay put for an additional three seasons.

Sport24.co.za | Hughes: CL success is the challenge for Pep

Former Manchester City manager Mark Hughes backs current boss Pep Guardiola to lead the club to Champions League success but admits it will be “more of a challenge” than he’s faced before. Guardiola won the coveted European trophy twice with Barcelona in four years but wasn’t able to replicate that in three seasons in Germany with Bayern Munich.

Sport24.co.za | Bellerin: We all support Wenger

Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin insists all the players are behind under-pressure manager Arsene Wenger, despite the club’s poor run of form. The Gunners crashed out of the Champions League on Tuesday, losing 10-2 on aggregate to Bayern Munich after a 5-1 defeat at home in the second leg.

Kei Kamara rapped with Vanilla Ice

It’s not every day that you run into a celebrity, let alone 90’s pop star Vanilla Ice, but that’s what happen to Kei Kamara this past Saturday. The New England Revolution striker was on a pregame walk when he ran into the rapper who once wowed audiences with his hit song “Ice Ice Baby.”

SOCSD teachers receive award

Three Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District educators were honored with the SOAR Community Foundation Teacher of Distinction award. Starkville High School History and BEST Robotics Teacher Ty Adair, Millsaps Career and Technology Center Introduction to Engineering Design Teacher April Dill and Henderson Ward Stewart Interventionist Henri Sue Kennard received the award at the Greater Starkville Development Partnership Banquet on Feb. 2. The award honors the service and education of the recipients in the classroom and beyond.

Brandon Marshall to sign two-year, $12M deal with Giants: source

Marshall is jumping across town and signing a two-year, $12 million deal with the Giants, according to a source. Many speculated that Marshall could be a fit for the Giants because Big Blue was in need of a red zone threat receiver to pair with Odell Beckham Jr. and Sterling Shepard and the former Jet certainly fits that bill with his 6-4, 229 pound frame.

Nowitzki Passes 30,000 Point Mark To Join Elite Club

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki joined an elite club by surpassing the 30,000 point mark in Tuesday’s match against the Los Angeles Lakers, becoming just the sixth player in NBA history to reach the milestone. The German sharpshooter earned his 30,000th point on a step back jumper early in the second quarter, then went past the mark on a three-pointer that sent the Dallas American Airlines Center crowd into a frenzy with 9:54 left in the first half.

Use Your Noodle wins Rosecroft feature

Use Your Noodle survived a tight three horse photo to win the Fillies and Mares Winners Over Pace Tuesday night at Rosecroft Raceway. Frank Milby moved the 4-year-old Artzina offspring to the lead just past the opening quarter of :27.4. Russell Foster moved Quotable Quotes into first over racing position just past the three-eighths pole and held her together as she got rough going down the backside while challenging the leader the entire back half.

NFL free agency: Saints’ Brandin Cooks trade will set WR market, ESPN’s Adam Schefter says

DECEMBER 11: Wide receiver Brandin Cooks #10 of the New Orleans Saints fends off middle linebacker Kwon Alexander #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a carry in the third quarter of an NFL game on December 11, 2016 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Eagles have been linked to virtually every free agent wide receiver set to be available when the market opens on Wednesday and according to Adam Schefter, the first move to set the market will be whatever the Saints decide to do with Brandin Cooks who has been the subject of trade rumors for the past week.

Crews battle overnight house fire in Portsmouth

How far Florida goes in the Southeastern Conference Tournament likely will determine how far it has to go to start RENO, Nev. – Randy Onwuasor scored a career-best and tournament record 43 points and Southern Utah won its first-ever game in the Big S Crews were on the scene before 3:00 this morning.

Arsene Wenger slams ‘scandalous’ decisions as Arsenal crash out of Europe

Arsene Wenger hit out at “scandalous” officiating by referee Tasos Sidiropoulos as Arsenal were dumped out of the Champions League having suffered a 10-2 aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich. With the last-16 tie all-but sewn up after the Bundesliga champions ran out 5-1 winners in Germany last month, the pressure on Wenger has intensified after his 10 men lost by the same margin on Tuesday night – the biggest aggregate loss for an English club in the Champions League.

Manchester United look for Europa League boost after Ibrahimovic ban blow

Manchester United will have to cope without their leading marksman for their next three domestic games after Zlatan Ibrahimovic accepted his Football Association violent conduct charge. Jose Mourinho cannot include the suspended striker in his squad for Monday’s FA Cup quarter-final trip to Chelsea, or Premier League games with Middlesbrough and West Brom after the 35-year-old was punished for an incident in Saturday’s draw with Bournemouth when his elbow struck the side of Tyrone Mings’ face.

Stoke midfielder Glenn Whelan wants revenge at Man City

Stoke midfielder Glenn Whelan hoping for revenge against Manchester City as he targets West Brom: ‘If we catch them then we’ll keep chasing’ Glenn Whelan is hoping Stoke can get a rare result at high-flying Manchester City in the Premier League on Wednesday, to help them improve on last season’s ninth-place finish. Stoke, who are ninth in the table and five points behind eighth-placed West Brom, were beaten 4-1 at home by City in August, and have won just one of their eight trips to the Etihad Stadium.