… tar and sun screen. “We think we’re close now,” Mike Thompson, an executive vice president at Rawlings, told Yahoo Sports. “We’re just waiting for MLB to give us the go-ahead on when they want it.” Pitchers commonly resort to rubbing dirt, sweat, …
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Nova Scotia studios bring their A-Game to GDC 2017
… large media and entertainment leaders. While there, they will be releasing the trailer for their new virtual reality sports game, Gunball. Gunball will be released this spring on Steam, and mimics a tennis game, with a twist. Gunball revels in the …
Mercedes shows no let up to start Formula One preseason
Mercedes dominated the first day of Formula One preseason testing on Monday, sending a message that the overhaul of regulations may not derail the three-time defending champion. Mercedes shows no let up to start Formula One preseason Mercedes dominated the first day of Formula One preseason testing on Monday, sending a message that the overhaul of regulations may not derail the three-time defending champion.
Maryland Lacrosse: Terps will go as far as their attackmen will carry them
Even with the emergence of freshman Jared Bernhardt, the Terrapins will rely on their talented group of attackmen to lead the way in 2017. Through four games this season, Maryland has accumulated 99 total points.
Flow and Manchester United Team up to deliver the Ultimate Football…
The programme seeks to give youngsters, the chance-of-a-lifetime to participate in a talent development football camp; and even earn a trip to Old Trafford, Manchester to see Man Utd vs Crystal Palace on May 21st 2017. The good news gets even better as registration opens this week for the football competition which runs from March through to May 2017.
West Brom’s Ben Foster on THAT risky turn inside his own box – and the gaffer’s scowl
West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Ben Foster dare not look towards his livid manager after taking one almighty gamble on the ball in Saturday’s win over Bournemouth.
Portable Soccer Goals Company Offers Fun-Filled Family Program
Farpost Goals made their name by creating an aluminum constructed portable soccer goal that is safe, strong, and easy to set up as well as take down. These portable goals are already used by The Vancouver Whitecaps and over 800 soccer clubs across North America.
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Elise Christie has won her battle with her demons and now she says nothing less than gold will do as she looks to become a world champion for the first time. The National Ice Centre-based short track speed skating star’s life was left in tatters after being disqualified three times at the last Winter Olympics.
Kayla Harris pitches perfect game for Pitt softball team
Pitcher Kayla Harris continued her incredible start to the season with an unbelievable performance against Southeastern Louisiana on Sunday. The junior not only led Pitt’s softball team to a 5-0 win, but pitched the second perfect game in school history .
Virgil Hunter: Khan-Pacquiao is 50-50; Manny Can Still Fight
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama Virgil Hunter was busy broadcasting fights Saturday night when Amir Khan and Manny Pacquiao confirmed through social media that they’ve come to an agreement to fight April 23. Once he learned the fight figures to happen in two months, Hunter had a lot less hesitation about Khan taking this difficult assignment than when Khan agreed to fight Canelo Alvarez. Hunter considers Khan’s familiarity with Pacquiao and the fact that England’s Khan will be the bigger boxer in this fight as advantages he didn’t have against Alvarez.
Steven Davis finds Southampton’s defeat hard to take
Southampton can take no consolation from their strong EFL Cup final showing after their valiant loss to Manchester United on Sunday, according to Steven Davis. Claude Puel’s Saints were the better side for much of an enthralling final, which was settled by a late Zlatan Ibrahimovic header as United recorded a 3-2 win.
Century Links 2/27: Preparing for Free Agency, and other Seahawks News
NESN.com Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman has a game-worn Tom Brady jersey. And no, it’s not THAT jersey, so feel cross him off the list of suspects.
The Little Things: Week 1
Preseason is half a year away, but at least something is kicking off this morning: a new offseason column. Think of “Little Things” as a weekly methodical stroll through the weird, maddening, exhilarating, maddening again, and full-circle-back-to-weird-again season of your 2016 Seattle Seahawks.
Week 1 of college basketball conference tournaments set
… nightcap on Friday at around 8:30. The first two rounds are on the MVC TV Network. Saturday’s semifinals are on CBS Sports Network while CBS has the final on Sunday. (Sioux Falls) — After winning their first Summit League title, South Dakota is the …
Mizzou women rally at Alabama, lock up SEC’s No. 3 seed
The Missouri women’s basketball team locked up a double bye in this week’s SEC tournament with Sunday’s 65-56 comeback win at Alabama in the final game of the regular season. With the win, the Tigers finished tied with Kentucky for third place in the conference but earned the No.
Reports: Knicks plan to waive guard Jennings2017-02-27T13:37:32
During their offseason roster overhaul, the New York Knicks signed free-agent guard Brandon Jennings in hopes he could both spark his career and provide valuable backup minutes for the team. As of this morning, the Knicks are 12th in the Eastern Conference and four games out of the No.
Durant (hand) expected to be OK to play vs. Sixers2017-02-27T13:11:02
No. 1: Cavaliers’ Griffin restocks roster, again — From Kyle Korver to potentially Deron Williams and Andrew Bogut, David Griffin has done it again. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ general manager, under pressure since LeBron James first mentioned needing another “playmaker,” among other things, has replenished a championship roster with pieces needed for a repeat run at the title.
Wake Up, Bronco Nation: Boise State gymnastics moves up; Wrestling; Football camp
It has been a down couple of years for Bronco wrestling, but there are some bright spots. Austin Dewey and Fred Green have been performing well over the year.
Megan Keller Deserves The Patty Kazmaier Award
The ten finalists for the Patty Kazmaier Award , given annually to women’s college hockey’s top player, were just announced this week. Boston College defenseman Megan Keller is Hockey East’s only representative, and – fact, not opinion – is the most deserving player for this year’s award.
Today in History: February 27
The Reichstag, built in 1894 as the German parliament in Berlin, is shown following a fire that destroyed the building on Feb. 27, 1933. On Feb. 27, 1942, the Battle of the Java Sea began during World War II; Imperial Japanese naval forces scored a decisive victory over the Allies.
Oklahoma’s Joe Mixon on punching woman: ‘That’s not me.’ NFL teams will have to decide.
The surveillance camera footage shows Mixon, then a powerful teen-aged football player, unleash a ferocious punch, sending a young woman to the ground, shattering her face. That’s what Mixon did.
Wayne Rooney continues EFL Cup celebrations after sharing medal picture with his son
The Manchester United skipper was stripped down ready to enter the fray before Zlatan Ibrahimovic headed a late winner to settle the EFL Cup final against Southampton. However, the England ace hasn’t let that dampen Jose Mourinho’s first honour since arriving at Old Trafford in the summer.
Kane’s superb stats
After Harry Kane reached 100 career goals with his first-half hat-trick in Tottenham’s 4-0 thrashing of Stoke on Sunday, we take a look at the numbers behind his stunning scoring record. Kane netted three times in just 23 minutes at White Hart Lane, moving level with Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku at the top of the Premier League scoring charts with 17 goals in 21 games.
Referee attacked: Hockey player charged
SUNY Broome Police are investigating an incident in which an Erie Community College hockey player is seen on camera attacking a referee. The incident happened in the final seconds of the National Junior College Athletic Association [NJCAA] championship game between E.C.C. and Dakota College.
Ref Watch: Linesman too fast
How did the officials get Manolo Gabbiadini offside call so wrong? Did Jesse Lingard deserve red in the EFL Cup final? And were Chelsea lucky? Dermot Gallagher knows… After another weekend of contentious decisions, the former referee got stuck into the big calls made by his former colleagues on Sky Sports News HQ on Monday morning. INCIDENT: Manolo Gabbiadini sees his goal flagged for offside by Stuart Burt early on in Southampton’s 3-2 defeat by Man Utd in the EFL Cup final.
Dier stands up for Alli after red
Eric Dier says Dele Alli’s red card against Gent will not be his last mistake but believes the Tottenham midfielder proved his mettle by bouncing back against Stoke. Alli came under fire after being sent off for a rash tackle against Gent last week as 10-man Spurs drew 2-2 and crashed out of the Europa League.
College Corner: Biasi earns win for Lions
CARY, N.C. – Former Hazleton Area High School standout Sal Biasi was the winning pitcher as Penn State earned its first victory of the season, 7-5 over Xavier, Friday on Coleman Field at the USA Baseball National Training Center. Biasi, a junior, went fiv
Shakib keen to play in Pakistan once again
Karachi [Pakistan], Feb.27 : Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who is currently representing Peshawar Zalmi in the ongoing second edition of the Pakistan Super League , has expressed his desire to play again in Pakistan once things get better. Shakib, however, will be unavailable for the final in Lahore even if his team make it to the title decider as he and the other Bangladesh players in the PSL will be leaving the league on February 28 due to international commitments.
Harrison Afful ,Jonathan Mensah win first trophy of the season with Columbus Crew
Ghana duo of Harrison Afful and Jonathan Mensah won their first trophy of the season with Major League Soccer side Columbus Crew on Saturday. Jonathan Mensah kept the scores at 0-0 by denying the visitors a goal bound shot just past the 13 minute mark to the relief of the entire team.
Vrbataa s late goal lifts Coyotes past Sabres
Radim Vrbata scored with 18.9 seconds left to cap a three-goal third period and lift the Arizona Coyotes over the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on Sunday night. Vrbata took a pass from Alex Goligoski to the left of the Buffalo net, skated halfway between the blue line and the left faceoff circle, hesitated for a second and fired a shot through traffic and past goaltender Anders Nilsson.
Pat Riley says Magic Johnson will win with the Lakers
Riley believes Johnson will succeed in what looks like a daunting task of getting the Los Angeles Lakers back to prominence. After the Lakers cleaned house this past week, Johnson and Riley are contemporaries – Riley as president of the Miami Heat, Johnson in the same role out in L.A., where they won four titles together in the 1980s.
Jerry, Jimmy get healing time as Cowboys celebrate a 92 team
Jimmy Johnson moved from one interview to another, smiling plenty and comfortably addressing questions about his relationship with Jerry Jones in a rare offseason appearance to celebrate the 1992 Dallas Cowboys, who won both their first Super Bowl. They were in the same building on the 28th anniversary of Jones buying the Cowboys, firing the only coach America’s Team ever had in Tom Landry and hiring Johnson, his former college teammate at Arkansas.
It’s time for Rangers owner Dave King to get on a plane and show his face around Ibrox
Supporters of this club have been asking themselves that during the bad times since the 1872. They are certainly doing so right now.
Cristian Gamboa: Celtic striker Moussa Dembele could play for Real…
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Ward vs. Kovalev Rematch Talks Finally Underway – For June 17?
… of last week, Kovalev’s promoter Kathy Duva of Main Events was having a very difficult time with getting Roc Nation Sports, who promote Ward, to start negotiating the rematch. There were some issues with getting Ward to come back to the table, as he …
LA Angels Win Their Spring Training Opener
… Los Angeles Angels center fielder Ben Revere (25) at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports Luis Valbuena , another of the off-season signings started the game as the designated hitter. He had three at bats and ended …
Aussie big man Andrew Bogut could join Cleveland Cavaliers
Andrew Bogut’s been going toe to toe with the Cavs in the finals for the past two seasons. Now he could join them.
Injured Mnisi to miss the remainder of Super Rugby season
Lions centre Howard Mnisi has been ruled out for the remainder of the Super Rugby competition after he suffered a serious knee injury in his team’s opening weekend 28-25 victory over the Cheetahs on Saturday. Mnisi, 27, suffered multiple ligament damage to the knee, including to his anterior cruciate, lateral collateral and posterior cruciate, and would undergo surgery, the Lions confirmed in a statement on Monday.
Toure unsure over Man City future
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has no doubts he will carry on playing next season but the 33-year-old is unsure whether he will still be at the Etihad Stadium. Four-times African footballer of the year Toure has been in fine form since returning to Pep Guardiola’s side, scoring six goals in 18 appearances in all competitions so far.
‘Master of substitutions’ Sampaoli strikes again
Sevilla boss Jorge Sampaoli proved the ‘master of substitutions’ once again on Saturday with a key switch that not only earned his side a come-from-behind win over Real Betis but boosted his reputation as one of the most wanted coaches in Europe. Sampaoli’s stock has risen sharply this season with Sevilla on track for their best league finish in eight years and on course to reach the Champions League quarters for the first time after their win over Leicester City in the last 16 first leg.