The event is free to the public and is scheduled to run f… — Come next season, Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien will reportedly be calling the plays when it comes to offense.Sources confirm to ESPN that Houston will n… — In his final White House press conference, President Obama on Wednesday applauded the work of the White House press corps in holding him accountable as preside… — Black-ish creator Kenya Barris is aiming to bring an updated version of the 1992 sports comedy White Men Can’t Jump to the big screen… — American Airlines has joined other carriers in offering customers “Basic Economy” fares.In a press release Wednesday, the airline said the new, lower fares will … — With dramatic increases in shootings and homicides in Chicago in recent years, more and more patients are being taken to hospitals with traumatic injuries.
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James Ellington ‘blessed to be alive’ after road accident
British sprinter James Ellington said he and training partner Nigel Levine were fortunate to be alive following a road accident in Tenerife on Tuesday. Their injuries are not life-threatening but there are fears about their ability to compete again at the highest level, with Ellington already needing surgery on a broken leg.
Jets hire former Rams assistant Dennard Wilson as DBs coach
Wilson replaces Joe Danna on Todd Bowles staff, which has five other vacancies, including offensive coordinator after Chan Gailey retired after the season.
Tributes pour in for former England women’s cricket captain Rachael Heyhoe-Flint
… the England and Wales Cricket Board’s director of women’s cricket and also a former national captain, told Sky Sports News: “We talk of trailblazers, women in sport who have really broken boundaries – Rachael is up there with the very, very best of …
Black-ish Creator to Remake “White Men Can’t Jump”
The event is free to the public and is scheduled to run f… — Come next season, Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien will reportedly be calling the plays when it comes to offense.Sources confirm to ESPN that Houston will n… — In his final White House press conference, President Obama on Wednesday applauded the work of the White House press corps in holding him accountable as preside… — Black-ish creator Kenya Barris is aiming to bring an updated version of the 1992 sports comedy White Men Can’t Jump to the big screen… — American Airlines has joined other carriers in offering customers “Basic Economy” fares.In a press release Wednesday, the airline said the new, lower fares will … — With dramatic increases in shootings and homicides in Chicago in recent years, more and more patients are being taken to hospitals with traumatic injuries.
England wicket-keeper Jos Buttler hails ‘revolutionary’ captain Eoin Morgan
Jos Buttler hailed England captain Eoin Morgan as a “revolutionary” in a ringing endorsement of his leadership ahead of the second one-day international against India. When Morgan traded his native Ireland eight years ago he was seen as an expansive, contemporary cricketer with bright ideas and a creative arsenal of strokes at his fingertips.
Count on king of Thunder court to scramble the numbers
Russell Westbrook is either on the verge of history or overkill this NBA season and on pace for one of the most baffling statistical efforts.Soaring, scowling and prowling the court, Oklahoma City’s one-man show provides basketball’s best story as he goes everywhere, compiling numbers like an accountant.Westbrook now looks set to join Oscar Robertson in averaging a triple- double for an entire sea… Russell Westbrook is either on the verge of history or overkill this NBA season and on pace for one of the most baffling statistical efforts. Soaring, scowling and prowling the court, Oklahoma City’s one-man show provides basketball’s best story as he goes everywhere, compiling numbers like an accountant.
Cavs’ Love limited due to sore back
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love walks onto the court before an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017. /Copyright 2017 The Associated Press.
I’ve never seen Venus play – China’s Duan trusts coach to guide her past American great
Duan Yingying says she has never seen Venus Williams play and will be relying heavily on her coach’s guidance ahead of their third-round clash at the Australian Open.Despite the seven-time Grand Slam winner being one of the most prominent tennis players over the past two decades, China’s Duan insisted she knew next to nothing about the American great.” I don’t know anything about Venus’ play.
Go West, young man, Nishikori tells Asian talent
Kei Nishikori urged Asia’s young tennis players to head to Europe or the United States to realize their potential after he reached the third round in Melbourne.The Japanese fifth seed, who toiled for more than 3 1/2 hours in a first-round five-setter with Andrey Kuznetsov, won 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 in just over two hours against 72nd-ranked Jeremy Chardy.Nishikori’s fourth successive victory over the Fren… Kei Nishikori urged Asia’s young tennis players to head to Europe or the United States to realize their potential after he reached the third round in Melbourne.
Gun Club slides into fourth place
The Orofino/Pierce Gun Club struggled Jan. 15 and found themselves tied for fourth place in the Camas Prairie 10 Week trap Shoot. Despite having perfect weather to shoot, the club only posted one perfect 25. However, the club is only one bird behind the leader, Snake River of Ontario, OR, a new competitor in the event.
Stars of the show: Boyd horses pull well-known wagons in parade
ON THE ROAD AGAIN – Anne Murray has participated in the Fort Worth Stock Show All Western parade since she was a child, but she began driving in the parade in 2000.
Giants’ Beckham is top NFL player on Twitter
… this season, while 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick was only a surprising 49th. The list, compiled by MWWPR and sports influencer network OpenDorse, looked not just at who tweeted the most, but also at which players had the highest engagement …
Basketball: NBA Global Games London 2017 prove a big hit as Denver Nuggets overcome Indiana Pacers
… A fear of mine before play started had been that the game would be broken up by too many stoppages, with American sports notorious for their numbers of breaks in play. But full credit must go to the organisers, who filled the stoppages with segments …
Alan Dunne departs Leyton Orient by mutual consent
Former Millwall defender struggled for form at Brisbane Road and isn’t expected to be only player to leave E10 this week The ex-Millwall captain agreed a two-year deal with O’s in the summer of 2015, but has struggled for form at Brisbane Road. Dunne initially impressed under Ian Hendon, although a succession of poor performances resulted in him being frozen out of the team.
20 NFL playoff facts that will surprise hardcore fans
Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jyMYe8 1. The Trinity: Tom Brady, Eli Manning and Peyton Manning all have the same exact playoff passer rating . 2. Mark Sanchez has a higher playoff passer rating than Brady, Eli, Peyton, Brett Favre, Ben Roethlisberger, Philip Rivers, Steve Young and John Elway.
Madeline Ryan, 102, mother of Harmony man
She was born on Feb. 11, 1914 to Frank and Johanna Hauber on the family farm between Spillville, Iowa and Ridgeway, Iowa. As a child she stayed with her grandmother in Calmar, Iowa during the week so she could attend Catholic grade school and attended Calmar High School.
AB de Villiers has ruled himself out of South Africa’s summer Test series against England
South Africa’s linchpin batsman AB de Villiers has made himself unavailable for this summer’s Test tour of England. De Villiers, who took over the captaincy of his country from Hashim Amla in a 2-1 defeat at home to England last winter, was expected to return from his elbow injury in time for the re-match in July and August.
Coach named community builder
… and to help coach younger athletes. “What made her stand out… was that she does a lot of work that goes beyond just sports,” Vickery said. “[She is] using sport to transform and work with kids and build character.” That was exactly what stood out …
Bullis guard Vado Morse is part of a budding backcourt contingent…
… ) will be in Landover for the Montgomery County indoor track and field championships. Jacob Bogage writes about sports for The Washington Post, where he’s worked since 2015. He’s previously covered the automotive and manufacturing industries for the …
Steelers WR Antonio Brown apologizes for livestreaming video
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown breaks a tackle by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Steven Nelson after making a reception during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. less Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown breaks a tackle by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Steven Nelson after making a reception during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game … more PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has apologized for livestreaming video from the team’s locker room following its win over Kansas City.
Janet Napolitano In Hospital With Side Effect Of Cancer Care
CBS2 / KCAL9 CBS2/KCAL9 is part of CBS Television Stations, a division of CBS Corp. and one of the largest network-owned station groups in the country. CBS Studio City Broadcast Center 4200 Radford Avenue Studio City, CA […] John Legend, Carrie Underwood, Metallica Set To Play Grammys John Legend, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and Metallica are set to perform at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles next month.
John Legend, Carrie Underwood, Metallica Set To Play Grammys
CBS2 / KCAL9 CBS2/KCAL9 is part of CBS Television Stations, a division of CBS Corp. and one of the largest network-owned station groups in the country. CBS Studio City Broadcast Center 4200 Radford Avenue Studio City, CA […] John Legend, Carrie Underwood, Metallica Set To Play Grammys John Legend, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and Metallica are set to perform at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles next month.
Senior Bowl pass makes sense for Deshaun Watson; no big deal for…
Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson’s reported decision to decline a Senior Bowl invitation is understandable for him and no big deal for the Browns. His last game, the national championship win over Alabama, allowed him to walk away from college football on a “goodnight everybody” high note.
Cleveland Indians sign outfielder Brandon Guyer to two-year contract extension
The last of the Indians’ eight arbitration-eligible players has signed, and this one will be sticking around for a while. The Indians have agreed to a two-year deal with outfielder Brandon Guyer.
Michael Kopech, prospect Boston Red Sox traded to White Sox, reaches…
Michael Kopech, the top pitching prospect who Boston Red Sox traded to the Chicago White Sox with three other prospects for Chris Sale, reached 110 mph in a max velocity throw during a workout Tuesday. The 20-year-old Kopech went 4-1 with a 2.25 ERA and struck out 82 in 52 innings for High-A Salem this past season.
Bill Belichick once banned Tom Brady from throwing to Deion Branch in practice for 2 days
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick doesn’t pull punches when it comes to criticizing players. This is the same guy that let Tom Brady know that ” I could go get the quarterback at Foxborough High to do it better than that” after the four-time Super Bowl MVP after screwed up in practice.
Dak Prescott is up for Rookie of the Year honors. Who ya gonna vote for?
In this Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, file photo, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott takes the handoff from quarterback Dak Prescott during NFL football practice at the team’s headquarters in Frisco, Texas. Aaron Rodgers has been unbeatable on a seven-game run that carried the Green Bay Packers to a divisional-round game against Dallas.
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Lady Cubs fall to Quanah, 47-28
The Olney Lady Cubs seemed a team from Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde during Tuesday night’s 47-28 loss to Quanah. After an abysmal first quarter, the Lady Cubs seemed to pull it together in the second but their early 13-point deficit was too much to overcome.
Steelers can’t let Le’Veon Bell’s historic run go to Super waste
Le’Veon Bell is doing things that typically send a team to a Super Bowl. Pittsburgh has to take advantage.
Paul Tagliabue’s Hall of Fame case much stronger with Rooney Rule getting results
… coach. But it’s still an issue in the NFL. How do you find the talent that’s out there? “It’s an issue in college sports, too. And it’s not just coaches at this stage of things. It’s front-office talent. One of the problems that’s unique to sports: …
Why Tony Romo starting for the Cowboys in 2017 is nonsense
Like so many Cowboys seasons before it, this one ended with a tremendous thud. The only solace at a time like this is the knowledge this team lucked its way into a franchise quarterback for the next decade or so.
Jack Rodwell has damaged the medial ligament in his knee
Midfielder Jack Rodwell has joined Sunderland’s growing absentee list to leave the most depleted squad in the Premier League stretched even further. The 25-year-old suffered a medial ligament injury in his knee during the loss to Stoke at the weekend, when he made his 35th top-flight start for the Black Cats – none of which have resulted in a victory for his team.
NFL Free Agency: Top cornerbacks available and how they might fit in with Eagles
A.J. Bouye #21 of the Houston Texans runs the ball in the first half against the New England Patriots during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Gillette Stadium on January 14, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Elsa The good news for the Eagles is that both starting cornerbacks — Nolan Carroll and Leodis McKelvin — likely won’t be back next season, giving them a clean slate in which to fix the position.
2017 NFL Draft: Eagles, Giants and Jets could all look at offensive linemen
“As a whole it’s below average this year,” one scout said. “There may be only one first-round tackle in this draft.”
Tyrod had no help at receiver this year
Tyrod gained 101 yards on inaccurate throws last year. Cousins gained 105 yards on inaccurate throws from Weeks 1 to 2. @LeBatardShow Essentially, this is saying that Kirk Cousins was bailed out a lot in the first two weeks on bad throws because his receivers were good.
Large Concert Coming to Syracuse to Benefit Haiti; Tickets Available…
Elevating Christian Ministries is hosting a concert at the SRC arena on February 17, 2017 featuring Elevation Worship. 100% of proceeds feed children in Haiti.
Tomlin: Brown “foolish” to livestream postgame locker room
… “Those things don’t apply exclusively to Antonio,” Tomlin said. “It’s a global thing in regards to professional sports. I think that’s why oftentimes you see great players move around from team to team. “And I definitely don’t want that to be his …
BPI this week
This weeks BPI has West Virginia as #1. Can’t argue with that from what I’ve seen. OTOH any poll that predicts the Noles as #19 should be considered as suspect as the RPI