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Los Angeles Rams line up Greg Robinson’s replacement

St. Louis Rams tackle Greg Robinson lines up in front of running back Malcolm Brown against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL game in Santa Clara, Calif., on Jan. 3, 2016. The Los Angeles Rams have an agreement in place to sign Andrew Whitworth on Thursday afternoon, and that means the end of former Auburn standout Greg Robinson as the Rams’ left offensive tackle.

CRICKET: Hampshire batsman shares record-breaking 200 partnership in Sri Lanka

Hampshire batsman Tom Alsop scored 96 in a record-breaking 200 partnership with Daniel Bell-Drummond as England Lions secured a first win of their one-day series against Sri Lanka A at the Colombo Cricket Club. The Lions were in trouble at 12 for two when Alsop joined Bell-Drummond, after the loss of openers Ben Duckett and Keaton Jennings in the same over from Vikum Sanjaya.

A.J. Bouye not expected back with Texans

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Bouye is likely to sign with a team other than the Texans after the new league year gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Thursday afternoon. There’s no word on where Bouye is likely to land.

Report: Packers keep Nick Perry with five-year deal

According to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, the Packers have locked up Nick Perry to a new five-year deal, keeping him from becoming an unrestricted free agent this afternoon. But in what is just extraordinary timing, he responded with 11.0 sacks in a contract year, finally showing the potential.

DeSean Jackson expected to sign with Buccaneers

The Buccaneers have been discussed as a potential destination for DeSean Jackson in free agency for some time and it looks like they are closing in on landing the wideout. According to multiple reports, the Buccaneers are expected to sign Jackson once they’re eligible to complete an agreement on Thursday afternoon.

Bears agree to three-year deal with quarterback Mike Glennon

Bears agree to three-year deal with quarterback Mike Glennon The Chicago Bears appear to have their quarterback. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2mp3O01 Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers backup Mike Glennon is expected to sign with the team Thursday on a three-year contract worth at least $14.5 million a year, a person with knowledge of the deal confirmed to USA TODAY Sports.

Vettel sets fastest preseason lap for Ferrari

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel recorded the fastest preseason time during the second-to-last day of Formula One testing on Thursday. Vettel pushed his Ferrari to a lap of 1 minute, 19.024 seconds, bettering his mark from earlier in the day that already was faster than that clocked by Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas on Wednesday.

Barcelona receive more penalties than anyone else – and here is the proof

The stats show that over the past five seasons the Catalans have benefited more from penalties won and conceded than any of their rivals Who is favoured more by referees Barcelona or Real Madrid? It is a question that has been debated furiously by fans of Spain’s two biggest clubs for decades and is once again in the spotlight following the events of Tuesday night in the Champions League. Barca completed the greatest comeback in Champions League history at Camp Nou, overturning a 4-0 first-leg deficit to destroy Paris Saint-Germain 6-1 on the night.

Are Conte’s Chelsea as good as Mourinho’s team featuring Robben, Lampard & Terry?

The Blues boss has shocked everyone with his transformation of a club that finished tenth last season, but how does his achievement compare to Jose’s? Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho prepare to do battle for the second time since the Chelsea manager came to English football, as the Blues take on Mourinho’s Manchester United in the FA Cup. After Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at home to Stoke City, Chelsea’s gap at the top of the Premier League stays at 10 points with only 11 games left to play.

Oakland’s Irvin aids Mack, shows value of free-agent bargain

Bruce Irvin’s first payday in free agency wasn’t anywhere near what Oakland will have to offer to keep pass-rushing teammate and two-time All-Pro Khalil Mack. The former first-round pick by Seattle qualifies as a high-value contributor just the same for a franchise that made the playoffs for the first time in 14 years.

Israel reaches 2nd round of the WBC with Mensch power

Israel’s second Scott Burcham throws to first for a double play as Netherlands’s Jonathan Schoop slides into second base during the 8th inning of their first round game of the World Baseball Classic at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, March 9, 2017. Israel’s Ryan Lavarnway hits a single against Netherlands’ pitcher Orlando Yntema during the 5th inning of their first round game of the World Baseball Classic at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, March 9, 2017.

New Zealand and South Africa evenly poised at stumps

When stumps were drawn, New Zealand was 177-3, trailing South Africa by 131 runs after the tourists were bowled out for 308 following a lower order batting collapse. The New Zealand captain Kane Williamson was 78 not out at the close, having shared a 102-run second wicket partnership with Jeet Raval , then a tense fourth wicket stand with nightwatchman Jeetan Patel .

Plenty still to play for

THE RIGHT TIME: Brett Hazelman, pictured in 2011, 2014 and 2017, will hang up the spikes at the conclusion of the GDCA 2016/17 first grade season. Griffith cricket punters might think Yenda has very little to play for during the final round of the Griffith District Cricket Association first grade season this weekend.

Israel beats the Netherlands 4-2 in World Baseball Classic

Nate Freiman’s RBI double sparked a three-run first inning on Thursday as Israel beat the Netherlands 4-2 to finish top of Pool A in the World Baseball Classic with a 3-0 record. Zach Borenstein and Ryan Lavarnway also drove in runs in the first for Israel which clinched a berth in the second round when the Netherlands beat Taiwan 6-5 on Wednesday.

Petworth doctor takes on Indian Ocean rowing challenge

Doctors Ted Welman, from Petworth, and Jack Faulkner, from Brighton, are taking time out to row the Indian Ocean starting on Wednesday from Western Australia on their 84 day expedition to Mauritius, under the team name ‘Doctors Adrift’. They will begin their expedition in Geraldton, Western Australia and they aim to become the fastest pair to make the 3,600 mile journey and break the world record in the process.

MOTORSPORT: Felipe Massa’s on song for Williams in testing

FELIPE Massa made it two encouraging days in a row for Williams in the final Formula 1 pre-season test in Barcelona. The Brazilian clocked the quickest lap on Tuesday and the Grove-based team were further boosted as he was second fastest yesterday morning, when he was only edged out by Valtteri Bottas in the Mercedes.

Barcelona Made Champions League History With Huge Comeback Win Over PSG

Barcelona fans thought their chances to advance into the quarter finals of the Champions League was futile, considering the team’s humiliating 4-0 defeat against Paris St-Germain in the first match of the last-16 round just last month. But thanks to the powerhouse that is MSN – Messi , Suarez and Neymar Jr. – BarA a was able to overcome and make history.

Man City frustrated in goalless draw with Stoke

… table-toppers. Stoke remain ninth on 36 points. “Frustrated is a tough word,” City boss Pep Guardiola told Sky Sports. “We didn’t win but we didn’t lose. We created a lot of chances and they didn’t. We tried. We made everything and fought like never …

Williamson leads fightback by injury-hit NZ

New Zealand’s captain Kane Williamson bats during day two of the 1st International cricket Test match between New Zealand and South Africa at the University Oval in Dunedin on March 9, 2017. Photo: AFP South Africa made Kane Williamson their number one target as the battling New Zealander ensured his side prospered despite a crippling injury to Ross Taylor on day two of the first Test Thursday.

Hammer Antonio looks forward to second bite at Cherries

West Ham United’s leading scorer Michail Antonio is looking forward to getting back on the pitch for Saturday’s Premier League game Bournemouth, the team he scored against to open his account for the season back in August. Britain Football Soccer – Watford v West Ham United – Premier League – Vicarage Road – 25/2/17 West Ham United’s Michail Antonio shouts towards the assistant referee Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Couldridge Livepic REUTERS: West Ham United’s leading scorer Michail Antonio is looking forward to getting back on the pitch for Saturday’s Premier League game Bournemouth, the team he scored against to open his account for the season back in August.

Yafai: Nightmare will be over

Gamal Yafai wants to end is injury “nightmare” and secure a spot on brother Kal’s world title homecoming in May. The younger of the two takes on Georgia’s Khvicha Gigolashvili in Germany on Saturday night on the undercard of Jack Culcay-Demetrius Andrade, live on Sky Sports . Gamal has not boxed for nine months after sustating an ankle ligament injury a week before he was due to defend his Commonwealth super-bantamweight title in October.

Williamson leads Kiwi reply

Kane Williamson and New Zealand’s bowlers led a fightback against South Africa on day two to leave the first Test in Dunedin delicately poised. South Africa lost their last six wickets for 56 runs to be dismissed for 308, before New Zealand ended the day on 117-3 thanks to a battling unbeaten 78 by Williamson.

Lakers, Suns headed in different directions

Two teams that have headed in opposite directions since they last met on the eve of the All-Star break hook up for a fourth and final time this season when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. The Suns had lost 10 of 12 to plummet to the bottom of the Western Conference standings before shellacking the Lakers 137-101 in the clubs’ final game before the All-Star break last month.

Gushue tied for second in Brier standings

A pair of back-to-back wins Wednesday, including a 7-3 decision over a pesky Quebec foursome in the evening draw, has Newfoundland and Labrador tied for second place in the Tim Hortons Brier standings with a 6-2 record. Brad Gushue, Mark Nichols, Brett Gallant and Geoff Walker snapped Jean-Michel Menard’s five-game win streak in the 13th draw Wednesday night to sit deadlocked with Canada’s Kevin Koe, who outlasted his brother 8-6 on the other end sheet.