Category: Sports

Minnesota lawmakers riled by free tickets in stadium suites

The oversight authority for the Minnesota Vikings’ new stadium issued nearly half of the tickets for a pair of luxury suites to friends and family of top officials and leased a third suite used for state profit, the state’s legislative auditor said Tuesday while releasing a report on the suite usage at U.S. Bank Stadium. Republican legislators condemned the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority during the hearing of the Office of the Legislative Auditor investigation that raised concerns about sloppy record-keeping and a continued lack of oversight of the organization’s practice of giving away tickets for games and concerts at the new downtown Minneapolis stadium, which was partially funded by the public.

Federal Appeals Court Hears Arguments on Trump Travel Ban

In an unusual set of oral arguments by conference call late Tuesday, a three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard and questioned attorneys for the federal government and for the States of Washington and Minnesota over the government’s plea to set aside a district judge’s temporary restraining order against the Trump administration’s travel ban. The government had the burden of convincing the judges that letting the TRO remain in place while the district court heard the case would represent “irreparable harm” to the national interest and would also interfere with the president’s exercise of congressionally delegated authority over immigration law.

Watch Former WNBA Player Tamika Catchings’ Inspiring Life Story

ICYMI, American women are spreading some serious female power in 2017-did you see the incredible turnout and inspiring signs at the Women’s March in January after the inauguration? They’re standing up for what’s right, making their presence known, and voicing their opinions loud and clear. While there’s been a surge his movement certainly didn’t start overnight.

Travel Ban Arguments Get Expedited, Will Be Heard By 9th Circuit Tuesday

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Judge who let Brady play offers his congratulations on win

The New York judge who ruled against the National Football League in “Deflategate” said Monday that the New England Patriots showed with their Super Bowl victory “never to quit.” “Last night, they showed us all never to quit, everything is possible, and the importance of teamwork,” wrote the judge who had required that quarterback Tom Brady and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell attend proceedings in his courtroom in August 2015.

Trump predicts Patriots will win Super Bowl by 8 points

Donald Trump Trump: Becoming president ‘a surreal experience’ Trump predicts Patriots will win Super Bowl by 8 points Conway: Tillerson’s changes at State may include dealing with leaks MORE predicted the New England Patriots would win Super Bowl LI by 8 points in a Fox News interview airing before the game. “Well, I hate to make predictions, but I’ll say, I don’t even know what are the odds, I guess it’s pretty even, so I’ll say the Patriots will win by 8 points,” Trump told Fox News’s Bill O’Reilly.

Cameroon fights back to beat Egypt 2-1 in African Cup final

Cameroon players and staff celebrate after Vincent Aboubakar, foreground center, scored second goal during the African Cup of Nations final soccer match between Egypt and Cameroon at the Stade de l’Amitie, in Libreville, Gabon… . Cameroon’s Sebastien Siani shoots the ball next to referee Janny Sikazwe during the African Cup of Nations final soccer match between Egypt and Cameroon at the Stade de l’Amitie, in Libreville, Gabon, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.

Tomlinson, Warner, Davis part of 7-man Hall of Fame class

Visa holders from seven majority-Muslim countries affected by President Donald Trump’s travel ban are hurrying to board U.S.-bound flights following federal judge’s order temporarily blocking the ban Visa holders from seven majority-Muslim countries affected by President Donald Trump’s travel ban are hurrying to board U.S.-bound flights following federal judge’s order temporarily blocking the ban The Seattle judge derided by President Donald Trump on Twitter after blocking Trump’s immigration order is known for conservative legal views, for a record of helping disadvantaged children and for declaring “black… The Seattle judge derided by President Donald Trump on Twitter after blocking Trump’s immigration order is known for conservative legal views, for a record of helping disadvantaged children and for declaring “black lives matter” during a 2015 hearing The American Humane … (more)

Dallas’ Jason Garrett wins Coach of the Year award

Visa holders from seven majority-Muslim countries affected by President Donald Trump’s travel ban are hurrying to board U.S.-bound flights following federal judge’s order temporarily blocking the ban Visa holders from seven majority-Muslim countries affected by President Donald Trump’s travel ban are hurrying to board U.S.-bound flights following federal judge’s order temporarily blocking the ban The Seattle judge derided by President Donald Trump on Twitter after blocking Trump’s immigration order is known for conservative legal views, for a record of helping disadvantaged children and for declaring “black… The Seattle judge derided by President Donald Trump on Twitter after blocking Trump’s immigration order is known for conservative legal views, for a record of helping disadvantaged children and for declaring “black lives matter” during a 2015 hearing The American Humane … (more)

VP Pence to Attend Super Bowl 51

Vice President Mike Pence will be attending Super Bowl LI Sunday, a source familiar with his schedule told CBS News . It is not clear if Pence, the former governor of Indiana, has a favorite in the game between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons.

Chicago’s Soldier Field will host MLS All-Star Game

Chicago’s Soldier Field will host MLS All-Star Game Chicago’s Soldier Field will host this year’s Major League Soccer All-Star game, the league announced Tuesday Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jS4Wpe CHICAGO – Chicago’s Soldier Field will host this year’s Major League Soccer All-Star game, the league announced Tuesday. The match on Aug. 2 will feature the MLS All-Stars against an international team that has not been named yet.

Neighbor recalls suspected killer as grieving widower

Trump doubles down on controversial ‘Muslim ban’ in the face of nationwide protests… but senior White House officials reveal green card holders will NOT be affected after all ‘Everything I worked for all these years doesn’t matter’: Iranian PhD graduate who has been living in America for seven years is denied entry to the US following Trump’s immigrant ban ‘Listen more!’: Kellyanne clobbers media for the administration’s ‘gaping, seeping wounds’ and says TV networks should FIRE pundits who called the election wrong and donated to Hillary Tim Kaine slams White House ‘Holocaust denial’ over statement that didn’t mention Jews – but Team Trump says it was being ‘inclusive’ of gays, gypsies, priests and the disabled White House discussing ‘asking foreign visitors for information on what social media sites they use and to share their cell phone contacts’ Meet the dog whisperer: Pet trainer … (more)

‘People Shouldn’t Be Afraid’: Gardner On Trump Policy

‘People Shouldn’t Be Afraid’: Gardner On Trump Policy Coloradans are flooding the phone lines of Colorado’s elected officials after President Donald Trump took the Oath of Office. Walmart Apologizes For Condoms In Valentine’s Display Walmart is apologizing for what some are calling an inappropriate Valentine’s Day display.

US Political Divide Seeps Into Football, Super Bowl

A New England Patriots fan holds a sign referring to Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, head coach Bill Belichick and President Donald Trump during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game between the Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Foxborough, Mass., Jan. 22, 2017. Not even the grandest of American sports spectacles is immune to the nation’s deep political divisions.

Political football: For some, Super Bowl reflects US divide

Patriots fans have spent nearly two full seasons being reminded of the close friendship between President Donald Trump and their team’s three top figures – owner Robert Kraft, star quarterback Tom Brady and coach Bill Belichick. As the Super Bowl approaches, that has put the typically united Patriots Nation at odds over how hard to celebrate a team chasing its fifth Super Bowl win under Brady and Belichick.

CCTV shows three men stabbed on London dancefloor

Mystery of the missing LA realtor, 28, who was found ‘confused’ and wandering along a highway 60 miles from her home after abandoning her car and phone and vanishing for THREE DAYS Talk about sibling rivalry! Sisters Venus, 36, and Serena Williams, 35, will play EACH OTHER for Australian Open title after both turned back the clock to win their way to the final Man, 64, is arrested following a minor car crash… after it emerges he broke out of prison 40 YEARS ago and stole the identity of a two-week-old child Former foster kids detail abuse growing up in the same household where girl, 14, was killed by her adoptive mother and her boyfriend in violent rape-murder fantasy Can YOU spot the missing number straight away? Surprisingly tricky puzzle asks users to find the solution as quickly as possible The most dangerous hipster craze yet? San Francisco residents are now playing RUSSIAN … (more)

Wall builder in chief

The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights and other pro immigrant groups hold a vigil in front of Los Angeles City Hall to denounce immigration-related Executive Actions by President Donald Trump on Wednesday January 25, 2017. About 30 protesters gather as they light candles and say prayers.

Noteworthy

In this Dec. 17, 2016, photo provided by ESPN, Brent Musburger smiles during the Las Vegas Bowl college football game. Musburger is calling an end to his broadcast career.

Where are the cast of Allo’ Allo’ now?

Next stop, Necker Island: Barack and Michelle Obama are all smiles as they arrive in the British Virgin Islands on Richard Branson’s private jet and head straight for his lavish private island retreat Minnesota governor Mark Dayton, 69, COLLAPSES during his State of the State speech as shocked fellow lawmakers rush to his aid Why stress can make you younger and the simple exercises that will turn back the clock: How to slow down ageing Kellyanne Conway ‘punched a tuxedo-clad man repeatedly in the face as she broke up a fight at inauguration ball’ Revealed: Obama defied Congress to hand $220 MILLION to Palestinians in dying hours of his time in office – and gave millions for climate change too Your essential Good Health SURVIVAL GUIDE: Can roast potatoes and burnt toast really give you cancer? Experts reveal over-cooked starchy foods is worse for you than you think Her cynical … (more)

5 things you need to know Tuesday

Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kmVM4f As President Trump plans to meet with top auto industry executives Tuesday , his Cabinet nominees will face another round of Senate hearings on Capitol Hill. The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, California Sen. Diane Feinstein, plans to request a delay on the confirmation vote for Jeff Sessions’ nomination as attorney general Tuesday, just days after a new commercial, backed by a Republican non-profit group , called Sessions a “civil rights champion.”

Fast Forward: It’s a Super Monday. That’s all.

What’s it like outside? Button up, buttercup: A nor’easter, minus the tons of snow, will smack us around like Tom Brady spanked the Steelers . Instead of snow, we’ll get lots of rain inside 495 and wicked winds along the coast, so watch out for flooding and power outages.

a Ignoranta President Trump angers Mikey, Robert Garcia

It hurts the Garcia brothers that a group of undocumented immigrant farm workers in their native Oxnard area are scorned and taken advantage of, and it angers them that this country’s new leader wouldn’t care if he knew about it. Robert Garcia trains his younger brother Mikey, a two-division world champion who Jan. 28 will challenge Dejan Zlaticanin of Montenegro for his lightweight world title at MGM Grand in Las Vegas .

McCarthy Subpoenaed In Jackson Divorce Case

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Obama Just Received ‘The Best’ Swag Of His Presidency

We don’t always talk about Barack Obama’s sense of style all that much , but when we do, it’s when it involves “the best swag” he’s gotten during his eight years as president. Or, at least, that’s how POTUS put it when the Chicago Cubs paid a visit to the White House yesterday and gifted him a treasure trove of personalized gear.

British Prime Minister Theresa May to Appear on US Vogue Cover

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Anti-Trumper John Kasich to doubters: I’m no lame duck

In this April 29, 2015, file photo, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, center, joined by state Public Safety Director John Born, right, and former state Sen. Nina Turner, left, announces a plan to establish the first-ever statewide police standards for the proper use of force, recruiting and hiring, during a Statehouse news conference in Columbus, Ohio. Born says the hope is that Ohio law enforcement agencies employing about two-thirds of all officers will adopt the standards by a March 2017 deadline.