We kick off the first offseason edition of the Jets Mailbag with burning questions about the never-ending quarterback conundrum, Todd Bowles’ future, draft strategy and the age-old query: When will the suffering finally stop? Check out our expanded football coverage on Facebook with more analysis, opinions and fan engagement with chats this offseason. “Like” our page at nydn.us/ManishMehta What sense does it make for a rebuilding franchise to trade for an expensive old quarterback? Philip Rivers would sooner want to be exiled in Siberia than be traded to the Jets.
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Injury blow for Swansea as Neil Taylor fractures cheekbone in training
Swansea have been dealt a blow in their survival fight with the news Wales international Neil Taylor has fractured his cheekbone. The Swans revealed the 27-year-old suffered the injury in training on Wednesday morning and went to hospital later in the day, with Taylor now requiring surgery for the issue.
Why hasn’t Mike Mallory been fired yet?
We got news of a lot of coaches that won’t be back, and a handful that will be back. The past two years, the Jaguars have been among the worst teams in the league in punt coverage.
Westbrooka s 17th triple-double lifts Thunder past Nuggets –
Westbrook had 32 points, 17 rebounds and 11 assists for his 17th triple-double of the season and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 121-106 on Saturday night. Westbrook made 7 of 12 3-pointers after hitting a career-high eight 3s on Thursday at Houston.
Tigers, Tide fans ride emotional roller coaster –
They had to wait a year, some 35 years, but jubilant Clemson fans filled the streets near campus after the Tigers wrapped up their first national championship since 1981 with a dramatic victory over seemingly unbeatable Alabama. Students and fans clad in Tiger Paws and Orange sweatshirts near campus hugged each other when Clemson took a 28-24 lead in the fourth quarter of the national title game Monday night against the mighty Crimson Tide in Tampa, Florida.
Nenea s late free throws lift Rockets over Thunder, 118-116 –
The Houston Rockets weren’t happy to have squandered an 18-point lead, leaving them tied with Oklahoma City with just seconds left on Thursday night. But they were proud of the plays they made at the end of the game to hang on for the win.
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
KING LEAVING ALVORD – Alvord High School Principal Dr. Rhett King has accepted the principal’s job at Northwest ISD’s John M. Tidwell Middle School in Fort Worth.
Sterling well represented at Elks Shoot
Three Sterling youth represented the Colorado Elks North District and Sterling Elks Lodge No. 1336 at the recent Elks Mid America Regional Soccer Shoot in El Dorado, Kan.
Batum scores 28 points, Hornets beat Thunder 123-112 –
Batum twice drew whistles on 3-pointers en route to a season-high 28 points in the Charlotte Hornets’ 123-112 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Batum was a regular at the foul line Wednesday night, converting 13 of 15 free throws.
Joe Root and England still waiting on Cook captaincy decision
Joe Root set off for India on Wednesday still awaiting a formal decision on whether he will soon be England’s new Test captain. Alastair Cook, after four years and a record 59 matches, remains in post at present, but has been pondering his future since a 4-0 series defeat in India before Christmas.
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Dennis Schroder had 19 points and 10 assists, Dwight Howard added 14 points and 16 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks won their season-high seventh straight game with a 117-97 victory Tuesday night over the skidding Brooklyn Nets. Paul Millsap added 14 points for Atlanta, which led the entire way.
Tennis stars’ wake-up call after Kvitova attack
Tennis: Eugenie Bouchard and Yohanna Konta will meet in the semi finals of the Sydney International. The pair beat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Daria Kasatkina respectively.
Arsenal Transfer News: Sead Kolasinac Reportedly Eyed for Summer, Latest Rumours
Kolasinac is free to speak to potential suitors now about a move at the end of the season and Arsenal are eager to snap him up as cover and competition for current first choice Kolasinac can also contribute in attack – as is necessary for modern full-backs – and has netted twice and provided four assists in the Bundesliga so far this season, per WhoScored.com . lacks the pace and attacking threat” that Hector Bellerin provides the Gunners at right-back, per Jeremy Wilson in the Telegraph .
Arsenal Transfer News: Grzegorz Krychowiak Talk Amid Manchester City Rumours
… earlier in January. Further, Francis Coquelin’s latest injury could keep him out for up to a month, according to Sky Sports’ Peter Gilbert . As Bleacher Report UK’s James McNicholas noted, his absence leaves Arsenal short on personnel: City have …
Predators get dramatic 2-1 OT win over Canucks
Calle Jarnkrok scored a shorthanded goal with only :01 left in overtime and the Nashville Predators beat Vancouver 2-1 Tuesday night at Bridgestone Arena. Mattias Eckholm took a holding penalty with less than two minutes to play to give Vancouver a 4 on 3 advantage to finish the game, but after a Pekka Rinne save Roman Josi led a 2 on 0 breakaway for the game winner past Ryan Miller.
Mourinho demands more intensity after EFL Cup win over Hull
Manchester United have one foot in the EFL Cup final after goals from Juan Mata and Marouane Fellaini put them in firm control of their semi-final against Hull City, ahead of the second leg on 26 January. It was hardly a vintage performance from a strong United side, and they laboured to make much headway in the first-half against a doughty Hull side.
UK Athletics chairman Ed Warner has launched the ‘Clean Athletics’ brand
… doping in sport. “We are using this one year on moment to launch our own Clean Athletics brand and would urge other sports to follow suit to remain focused on what they want to achieve.” The Russian Athletics Federation remains suspended by the IAAF …
PICTURES: stunning wildlife captured in Oxford Photographic Society exhibition
A BALD Eagle dives through a blizzard on some unsuspecting creature in the snow below; a perfectly-formed water droplet slips off a tiny snowdrop petal, and a fragile butterfly clings to a wet twig for dear life. The drama, beauty and peril of the natural world is brought to life in a stunning photography exhibition at Oxford University ‘s Museum of Natural History .
Mourinho demands more from Manchester United and fans ahead of Liverpool clash
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho stressed after his side’s EFL Cup victory over Hull the need for improvement from himself, his players and the club’s fans when the Red Devils host Liverpool on Sunday. United beat Hull 2-0 in Tuesday’s semi-final first-leg at Old Trafford thanks to a 56th-minute Juan Mata effort and substitute Marouane Fellaini’s header three minutes from time.
Solinas could be heading to Orlando Pirates
The Buccaneers are in the market for a permanent coach, and Solinas, who was previously linked with the Soweto giants, could be their next head coach Giovanni Solinas is set to part ways with Free State Stars , and Goal has gathered that he could be heading to Orlando Pirates . The Italian mentor returned to South Africa for a second spell with Ea Lla Koto, but reports suggest that he has again asked to be relieved of his duties.
Nigeria’s Abiola Dauda joins Greek side Atromitos
Nigeria’s Abiola Dauda is now a player of Atromitos of Greece, having left Vitesse Arnhem as a free agent. While with the Dutch based outfit, the forward was on target nine times with four assists from 28 games – before he was loaned to Scottish side Heart of Midlothian.
Yuvraj Singha s comeback does not stop Yograj Singh taking a dig at MS Dhoni, again
Looks like the recent displays of camaraderie between Yuvraj Singh and former Indian captain MS Dhoni did not melt the stonehearted Yograj Singh . Former Indian cricketer and Yuvraj’s father, Yograj has been slamming Dhoni since Yuvraj’s ouster from the ICC World Cup 2015 squad, holding him responsible for his son’s axing from the national side.
Sri Lanka pick uncapped all-rounder Thikshila de Silva for T20Isagainst South Africa
Sri Lanka will look to put up a better performance in the limited-overs series, beginning with the T20Is AFP Sri Lanka have announced the T20 International squad for the upcoming series against South Africa, dropping Dushmantha Chameera and roping in uncapped all-rounder Thikshila de Silva. De Silva is known for his hard hitting exploits.
Gor Mahia chasing for NSL defender
Ochieng’ was the key defender for the National Super League side in 2016 and K’Ogalo have moved to start negotiations Ochieng’ was the key central defender for the National Super League side in 2016 and K’Ogalo have moved to start negotiations in a bid to secure his signature. According to Vihiga United’s head of communication and Public relations Peter Atsiaya, the club has no issue in releasing the player but explains that the player himself has shown some level of hesitance in regards to playing time.
Manyama and Ngoma sign new long-term deals with Cape Town City
Cape Town City FC attacking midfielders Aubrey Ngoma and Lebogang Manyama have signed new long-term deals, the Western Cape-based club announced. “Cape Town City Football Club can officially confirm that key players Lebogang Manyama and Aubrey Ngoma have signed new long term deals that will see them in the Blue & Gold until the 2020/2021 season,” a statement read.
Oscar claims Chinese Super League can rival Premier League after blockbuster move from Chelsea
… nk the Chinese clubs [spend] a lot of money for the players to go to China, to make the league stronger,” he told Sky Sports
James DeGale dreaming of becoming undisputed world champion in 2017…
The IBF World super-middleweight champion will take on The Ripper in Brooklyn this Saturday but is already looking to a rematch with domestic rival George Groves, if he can pick up the WBA world title James DeGale is in the biggest fight of his career on Saturday when he attempts to unify the super-middleweight division against Badou Jack. Chunky will hope to add the Swede’s WBC belt to his own IBF World title in front of a packed crowd at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Horn’s floor plan for Pacquiao
Boxing: It is Confirmed! Aussie Jeff Horn will fight boxing legend Manny Pacquaio in April, with Australia the prefferred destination for the bout. JEFF Horn watches wide-eyed as Manny Pacquiao walks face first into a snappy straight left and flops to the canvas like he’s just been shot.
With Vonn set to return, Shiffrin happy to leave limelight
… training runs in Austria before deciding about racing over the weekend. “They both have been amazing athletes in the sports. For ski racing in the U.S. they have been huge,” Shiffrin said. “I am crossing my fingers that they can get back in the …
Packers’ Allison charged with misdemeanor drug possession
Green Bay Packers receiver Geronimo Allison has been charged with one count of misdemeanor marijuana possession after a traffic stop in September. The charge against Allison was filed in Manitowoc County Circuit Court on Dec. 15. A hearing was scheduled for Jan. 23, according to online court records.
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DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 41 points, Kyle Lowry had 24 and the Toronto Raptors rallied to end the Boston Celtics’ four-game winning streak with a 114-106 victory Tuesday night. DeRozan added 13 rebounds for his second double-double of the season, and Jonas Valanciunas had 18 points and a career-high 23 rebounds.
Maric’s double-double helps N Illinois beat Kent St in OT
Marin Maric had 19 points and 11 rebounds, Laytwan Porter and Eugene German scored 12 points apiece and Northern Illinois erased a 13-point second-half deficit to beat Kent State 74-70 in overtime on Tuesday night. Jaylen Key had 11 points and Aaric Armstead grabbed 12 rebounds for Northern Illinois .
Marchand scores twice as Bruins beat Blues 5-3
Brad Marchand scored twice, including an empty netter, and David Backes got into a fight in his return to St. Louis as the Boston Bruins beat the Blues 5-3 on Tuesday night. Frank Vatrano, Brandon Carlo and Torey Krug also scored for the Bruins, who improved to 2-0-1 in their last three games.
Heron, Auburn come on in 2nd half, beat Missouri 77-72
Missouri’s Kevin Puryear, center, tries to hold on to the ball between Auburn’s Bryce Brown, left, and Horace Spencer, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri’s Jordan Geist dribbles past Auburn’s Horace Spencer during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Columbia, Mo.
Weatherspoon leads MSU past Arkansas
Mississippi State made more national news for its early season non-conference losses than most anything else over the first few months of the college basketball season. Don’t look now, but the youthful Bulldogs – with only one senior on the roster – might just have figured things out after those early losses to the likes of Central Florida, Lehigh and East Tennessee State.
Harden’s triple-double leads Rockets to 9th straight win
James Harden had 40 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his second straight triple-double and the Houston Rockets outlasted the Charlotte Hornets 121-114 on Tuesday night for their ninth straight win. The Rockets missed 10 straight shots and let an 18-point lead evaporate before coach Mike D’Antoni called a timeout with 2:26 left.
Beasley’s 28 points help Bucks overcome Spurs, 109-107
Michael Beasley scored a season-high 28 points in place of an ill Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the Bucks rallied to beat the Spurs 109-107 on Tuesday night. Milwaukee erased a six-point deficit in the final five minutes to snap San Antonio’s nine-game winning streak at home.
Hayward helps Jazz hold off LeBron, beat Cavs 100-92
Even if Gordon Hayward isn’t concerned with his All-Star candidacy, he put a signature performance on his resume in a huge win for the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. Hayward went blow for blow with LeBron James in the second half to help Utah beat the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers 100-92.
Photos-WBB: USF Bulls @ UConn Huskies – 1/10/17
Here is our photo gallery from the USF Bulls vs UConn Huskies women’s college basketball game at the XL Center in Hartford, CT on January 10, 2017. The UConn women’s basketball team crushed USF 102-37 for their 90th straight win which ties their own record winning streak.
Boedker’s hat trick leads Sharks to 5-3 win over Oilers
Mikkel Boedker scored three goals for his fourth career hat trick to lead the San Jose Sharks to a 53 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. Brent Burns and Logan Couture also scored for the Sharks, who have won two straight since losing three in a row.