Category: Sports

Everton agree naming rights deal for Finch Farm training ground…

Barcelona beaten in first game back after winter break by nine-man Athletic Bilbao as Enrique’s men suffer Copa del Rey shock If you’re happy in the hotel, stay there! Mourinho under no pressure from Manchester United to check out despite six months in the Lowry Woods admits he wasn’t sure he would ever play competitive golf again as former world No 1 targets 107th win Messi, Ronaldo and Griezmann named in UEFA Team of the Year but Premier League stars fail to make the cut EDDIE JONES TALKS TO SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Every game England are working on a plan to beat the All Blacks – if we lose a few battles it will help win the war Future of British Grand Prix under threat as Silverstone could pull out of hosting the race due to rising costs ‘He’s like a brother to me’: Costa plays down bust-up with Pedro after Chelsea pair argue on the pitch in Spurs defeat After Spurs’ win over Chelsea … (more)

Browns WR Corey Coleman accused of assault

When his agent released a statement denying any wrongdoing in an incident that had not been reported yet, most figured Cleveland Browns wide receiver Corey Coleman was in trouble. Immediately after his agent released said statement, a report from ESPN suggests that Coleman has been accused of felonious assault for an alleged incident that took place on New Year’s Eve at his apartment complex.

Time For The Cowboys To Let Randy Gregory Go

I looked at my email on Thursday afternoon and read this from the Dallas Cowboys: “Randy Gregory of the Dallas Cowboys has been suspended without pay for at least one year for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.” Less than a week after making the first sack of his two-year NFL career, defensive end Randy Gregory will miss the playoffs and the rest of the Cowboys’ 2017 season.

Time For The Cowboys To Let Randy Gregory Go

I looked at my email on Thursday afternoon and read this from the Dallas Cowboys: “Randy Gregory of the Dallas Cowboys has been suspended without pay for at least one year for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.” Less than a week after making the first sack of his two-year NFL career, defensive end Randy Gregory will miss the playoffs and the rest of the Cowboys’ 2017 season.

Classic a reminder of sport’s unpredictability

At the start of this week, no one could have predicted the semifinal lineup that we will have on Friday, with all four players outside the top 40. With two days of the tournament still to play, the top six seeds have gone, including Serena Williams, sister Venus and another former World No 1 Caroline Wozniacki. It’s been a mini-disaster for the organisers, who would have ideally wanted one or two of their big names to be around on Saturday.

Parents of UGA’s Blankenship call son not being awarded scholarship – an injustice’

On the first day of spring semester classes at Georgia, the parents of Bulldogs walk-on kicker Rodrigo Blankenship issued a statement Thursday going public with why they feel like coach Kirby Smart should have put their son on scholarship after his redshirt freshman season. “Our son being refused a scholarship is an injustice to him as well as a crushing hardship for his family,” Ken and Izabel Blankenship said in an email to some media outlets, including OnlineAthens.com.

Jets owner says no playoff mandate for Bowles, Maccagnan

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson answers a question as he addresses the media at the team’s training facility Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, in Florham Park, N.J. AP Photo/Mel Evans) New York Jets owner Woody Johnson listens to a question as he addresses the media at the team’s training facility Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, in Florham Park, N.J. AP Photo/Mel Evans) New York Jets owner Woody Johnson listens to a question as he addresses the media at the team’s training facility Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, in Florham Park, N.J. AP Photo/Mel Evans) FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets owner Woody Johnson understands the frustration felt by fans after a dismal 5-11 season, and urges them to be patient as the team heads into what will likely be a busy offseason.

It’s a mix of familiar, fresh faces at QB in AFC playoffs

The AFC playoff field features a mix of familiar faces and fresh blood at quarterback, and this time none of them will have to fret over seeing Von Miller ready to wreck game plans and Super Bowl dreams. While the defending champion Denver Broncos sit this one out and search for a new coach, Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger and Alex Smith return to the playoffs this month.

Can 2 rookies lead Dallas back to the top?

Dak Prescott was quite the revelation and consolation for Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who was outmaneuvered for first-rounder Paxton Lynch and third-rounder Connor Cook in the NFL draft last April. Jones chose Prescott with the 135th pick of the fourth round, and Tony Romo’s training camp injury microwaved plans to ease the rookie from Mississippi State into the rotation.

Talented, talkative Tabor leaving Florida for NFL draft

In this Oct. 31, 2015, file photo, Florida defensive back Vernon Hargreaves III and defensive back Jalen Tabor celebrate after defeating Georgia 27-3 in an NCAA college football game, in Jacksonville, Fla. Florida cornerback Jalen Tabor vowed last month to announce any decisions about his future “the right way.”

AP Analysis: Good, bad of each current NFL coaching vacancy

Denver Broncos general manager John Elway, left, hugs Gary Kubiak after Kubiak stepped down as head coach of the Denver Broncos because of health concerns Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, at team headquarters in Englewood, Colo. less Denver Broncos general manager John Elway, left, hugs Gary Kubiak after Kubiak stepped down as head coach of the Denver Broncos because of health concerns Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, at team headquarters in … more FILE – In this Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles throws against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis.

Sensors to capture any earth shaking during Seahawks game

Scientists with the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network are installing new sensors to measure the earth shaking during Saturday’s Seahawks football game against the Detroit Lions. The Seahawks say seismologists will install the new equipment at CenturyLink Field Thursday to provide real-time monitoring of the ground vibrations.

Frei, Manneh, hoping for citizenship, on US training roster

Seattle goalkeeper Stefan Frei and Vancouver midfielder Kekuta Manneh, both in the process of completing U.S. citizenship requirements, are among 32 players who will report to the first U.S. training camp since Bruce Arena replaced Jurgen Klinsmann as coach. Frei, 30, relocated from Switzerland with his family in the 1990s and played college soccer for California.

Blue Jays sign Floyd to minor-league deal

The Toronto Blue Jays signed veteran reliever Gavin Floyd to a minor-league contract Thursday with an invitation to big-league spring training. Floyd was 2-4 with a 4.06 earned-run average in 28 appearances for the Blue Jays last year.

Marco Silva will be aiming to keep Hull in the Premier League

The Tigers, bottom of the Premier League after winning only three league games this season, have wasted little time in naming former Sporting Lisbon and Olympiakos coach Silva as successor to Mike Phelan, who was sacked on Tuesday evening. Portuguese Silva, 39, becomes Hull’s third head coach since winning promotion back to the top flight in May and took his first squad session alongside his coaching staff at the club’s Cottingham training ground on Thursday lunchtime.