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Category: Sports
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!!!
Rise and grind: Turnarounds start with winter workouts
… “I’m sure over the years (winter workouts) have evolved,” said Murphy Grant , head athletic trainer and director of sports medicine at the University of Kansas . “The world of collegiate athletics and sports in general have become more competitive. …
Wayne Rooney backs Childline’s Tough to Talk campaign
Footballer Wayne Rooney is urging boys to open up about their emotions after new figures show that boys are less likely to seek help for suicidal feelings than girls. Childline data show that boys are six times less likely than girls to seek support for suicidal feelings.
Unheralded special teams guys often best free agent signings
Quarterbacks and skill position players get the most money. High-profile defensive guys get plenty of attention.
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.
Constitutional reform allows Bahraini civilians to be tried in military court
Supporters of Bahrain’s rulers call the change necessary to fight terrorism with the recent escalation of the persistent low-level unrest that followed the 2011 Arab Spring demonstrations. A government advisory body passed a constitutional amendment on Sunday authorising civilians suspected of attacking security forces to be tried in military courts.
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.
Watch: Kohli livid as Smith seeks dressing room help for DRS
It was chaos in Bangalore when Umesh Yadav trapped Steve Smith dead in front in the 20th over of Australia’s second innings. However, before walking off, Steve Smith in the process of asking Handscomb whether he should review it, seemed to be seeking guidance from the dressing room.
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.
Petrobras in F1 talks with McLaren?
We reported last November that the Brazilian oil multinational would leave Williams. Indeed, the Petrobras logo is now missing from the side of the 2017 car’s monocoque.
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.
Northern Districts under pressure in day-night Plunket Shield v CD
One night session isn’t going to be enough to make a judgment on day-night first-class cricket in Hamilton. Unfortunately, wet weather may mean that’ll be the case for the pink-ball four-day match between Northern Districts and Central Districts at Seddon Park.
Alan Shearer: This Chelsea star will win the Player of the Yea…
Kante instantly forced his way into Antonio Conte’s starting XI, edging former Barcelona star Cesc Fabregas to the bench. The 25-year-old helped Chelsea to extend their lead at the top of the table with a fine performance in their 2-1 win against West Ham last night.
Antonio Conte: Eden Hazard needs to make this change at Chelsea
The Belgium star netted his 11th Premier League goal last night during the Blues’ 2-1 win against West Ham. Hazard’s impressive finish at the London Stadium helped Chelsea to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to 10 points.
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.
Frank Lampard: Why Antonio Conte’s Chelsea are similar to Jose…
Mourinho won the title in his first season as Chelsea boss with Lampard playing a key role for the Blues. Conte looks likely to repeat the Portuguese’s feat in his debut campaign and the former England midfielder sees a likeness between the two teams.
Yaya Toure: We need the spirit of 2014 to catch Chelsea in the…
While boss Pep Guardiola says his side have left themselves with too much to do, Toure is urging his team-mates to keep the faith. City will leapfrog Tottenham into second place if they win their game in hand at home to Stoke tomorrow night.
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.
Md Eastern Shore beats NC a&T, heads to Meac quarterfinal
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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.
Kartje: 5 rules for NFL GMs to avoid overspending on free agency
The negotiating period for NFL free agency begins Tuesday, and across the NFL, general managers from San Francisco to Cleveland to Jacksonville will find themselves backstroking, a la Scrooge McDuck, through Olympic-sized pools of cap money. Play in the deep end, and you run the risk of drowning.
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.
Zeller, Hornets sting Pacers in Charlotte
Kemba Walker scored 28 points, Nicolas Batum added 21 and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Indiana Pacers 100-88 on Monday night. Returning home after their victory Saturday in Denver, the Hornets notched consecutive wins for the first time since Jan. 20-21.
Cougars prep to face Oregon Tech in first round
The University of Saint Francis will open the 2017 NAIA Division II Men’s Basketball National Championship against Oregon Tech from the Cascade Collegiate Conference on Wed., March 8, at 1 p.m. Fort Wayne time. Oregon Institute of Technology is located in Klamath Falls, Ore.
Kent State holds off Central Michigan 116-106 in MAC opener
Jimmy Hall scored a career-high 33 points with 13 rebounds, Jalen Avery scored 17 of his career-high 24 points, including five 3-pointers, in overtime and Kent State beat Central Michigan 116-106 in Monday night’s Mid-American Conference Tournament opener. The sixth-seeded Golden Flashes advance to play No.
Iguodala scores 24 to lead Warriors past Hawks, 119-111
Andre Iguodala scored a season-high 24 points to carry the Warriors to a 119-111 victory Monday over the Hawks , whose chances were ruined by an argument on the court that led to Dennis Schroder sitting most of the second half. Bouncing back from their first regular-season losing streak in nearly two years, the Warriors won for the second day in a row without Kevin Durant , who is out indefinitely with a left knee injury.
Julio Jones calls foot surgery a ‘success’
The Falcons ‘ star receiver took to social media to deem his Monday foot surgery a positive one, captioning his Instagram photo: “Surgery was a success! Thanks to all that prayed for me #jetlife #blessed.” Jones has dealt with foot issues throughout his career.
E. Michigan eliminates N. Illinois with a 72-69 win
James Thompson IV scored 21 points with 11 rebounds, Ray Lee scored 20 and Eastern Michigan beat Northern Illinois 72-69 on Monday in the first round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament on Monday. Ty Toney blocked Eugene German ‘s 3-point attempt at the buzzer to preserve the win.