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Lewis Hamilton insists he didn't do anything unsafe or unfair
- December 06, 2016
Mercedes' Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates on the podium after winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit November 27, 2016. He silenced the debate with: "Right now, I'm losing the World Championship, so I'm not bothered if I'm going to lose the race". "I'm quite comfortable where I am". (more...)
- December 06, 2016
Mercedes' Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates on the podium after winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit November 27, 2016. He silenced the debate with: "Right now, I'm losing the World Championship, so I'm not bothered if I'm going to lose the race". "I'm quite comfortable where I am". (more...)
Bryan Harsin: Oregon reportedly interviews Harsin, Taggart
- December 06, 2016
Willie Taggart and Greg Schiano have interviewed and now the Oregon Ducks search for its next football coach advances to the "search firm" stage. According to ESPN.com, OR athletic director Rob Mullens interviewed South Florida coach Willie Taggart and Boise State coach Bryan Harsin in the Dallas area. (more...)
- December 06, 2016
Willie Taggart and Greg Schiano have interviewed and now the Oregon Ducks search for its next football coach advances to the "search firm" stage. According to ESPN.com, OR athletic director Rob Mullens interviewed South Florida coach Willie Taggart and Boise State coach Bryan Harsin in the Dallas area. (more...)
Late Hits: Ohio State, Penn State complicates CFP
- December 06, 2016
Such was the case for Jim Harbaugh on Saturday . But, there's no need to panic, they will make the College Football Playoff. Lue met Ohio State coach Urban Meyer when the Cavaliers were in Columbus to play an exhibition game last month. Charlton altered the way Ohio State attacked because he was so dominant at times, getting nine tackles, 2.5 sacks and three tackles for losses. Obviously, the Big Ten champ would get one of the spots, but the selection committee would face a hard decision ... (more...)
- December 06, 2016
Such was the case for Jim Harbaugh on Saturday . But, there's no need to panic, they will make the College Football Playoff. Lue met Ohio State coach Urban Meyer when the Cavaliers were in Columbus to play an exhibition game last month. Charlton altered the way Ohio State attacked because he was so dominant at times, getting nine tackles, 2.5 sacks and three tackles for losses. Obviously, the Big Ten champ would get one of the spots, but the selection committee would face a hard decision ... (more...)
Nats GM Rizzo mum on buzz over Harper future
- December 06, 2016
The 24-year-old, who is eligible for arbitration in 2017, has had no discussions with the Nationals about any long-term offers. The largest contract in baseball belongs to Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton, who signed a record 13-year, $325 million contract extension in 2014 that's heavily backloaded. (more...)
- December 06, 2016
The 24-year-old, who is eligible for arbitration in 2017, has had no discussions with the Nationals about any long-term offers. The largest contract in baseball belongs to Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton, who signed a record 13-year, $325 million contract extension in 2014 that's heavily backloaded. (more...)
Mats Hummels urges Jose Mourinho to play ex-teammate Henrikh Mkhitaryan
- December 06, 2016
Either way it is clear that with many players expected to be leaving Old Trafford in the coming transfer windows, Young will need to move on if he wants to be a first team regular. " Everton play direct and make it hard for you to defend but I thought we stood up to it and were resilient", said Jones, whose performance was described by his manager as "magnificent". (more...)
- December 06, 2016
Either way it is clear that with many players expected to be leaving Old Trafford in the coming transfer windows, Young will need to move on if he wants to be a first team regular. " Everton play direct and make it hard for you to defend but I thought we stood up to it and were resilient", said Jones, whose performance was described by his manager as "magnificent". (more...)
Migraines land Percy Harvin on Bills' season-ending illness list
- December 06, 2016
Harvin, who played in eight games for the New York Jets in 2014, was able to play in all 16 games of a season just once over his eight-year career. After a shocking trade sent him to Seattle in exchange for three draft choices, Harvin would last just six regular season games for the 'Hawks due to a barrage of injuries and dustups with former teammates in two seasons. (more...)
- December 06, 2016
Harvin, who played in eight games for the New York Jets in 2014, was able to play in all 16 games of a season just once over his eight-year career. After a shocking trade sent him to Seattle in exchange for three draft choices, Harvin would last just six regular season games for the 'Hawks due to a barrage of injuries and dustups with former teammates in two seasons. (more...)
Jason McCourty: Titans are getting 'screwed' by the National Football League over cleats
- December 06, 2016
McCourty and his twin brother, New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty, have a joint charity called Tackle Sickle Cell. Walker's cleats honor MADD and Delanie Walker Gives Back. The NFL has yet to comment on the Titans players' plans, per Kuharsky. Players are planning to showcase their causes on-field and many have worked directly with cleat manufacturers to design them. (more...)
- December 06, 2016
McCourty and his twin brother, New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty, have a joint charity called Tackle Sickle Cell. Walker's cleats honor MADD and Delanie Walker Gives Back. The NFL has yet to comment on the Titans players' plans, per Kuharsky. Players are planning to showcase their causes on-field and many have worked directly with cleat manufacturers to design them. (more...)
Man City, Chelsea charged with failing to control players
- December 06, 2016
City and Chelsea have until 1800 GMT on December 8 to respond to the charge. Manchester City suffered a second Premier League defeat of the season on Sunday as they went down 3-1 at home to league leaders Chelsea . "Is it any surprise that City's defenders so often look like strangers, not entirely certain about what they or their team-mates should be doing, when Guardiola has changed things so relentlessly at the back, both in personnel and system terms?" he asks. (more...)
- December 06, 2016
City and Chelsea have until 1800 GMT on December 8 to respond to the charge. Manchester City suffered a second Premier League defeat of the season on Sunday as they went down 3-1 at home to league leaders Chelsea . "Is it any surprise that City's defenders so often look like strangers, not entirely certain about what they or their team-mates should be doing, when Guardiola has changed things so relentlessly at the back, both in personnel and system terms?" he asks. (more...)
Did Michigan, Penn State Deserve Spot?
- December 06, 2016
The Buckeyes arguably ahve the most impressive collection of wins in college football this year. Alabama was ranked No. 1, to no one's surprise. Mike Riley will lead the Huskers to his second straight bowl game with the team, this time against Tennessee in the Music City Bowl. (more...)
- December 06, 2016
The Buckeyes arguably ahve the most impressive collection of wins in college football this year. Alabama was ranked No. 1, to no one's surprise. Mike Riley will lead the Huskers to his second straight bowl game with the team, this time against Tennessee in the Music City Bowl. (more...)
Not title shot, but resurgent Penn State headed to Rose Bowl
- December 06, 2016
The Nittany Lions' conference championship win over Wisconsin bumped them to No. 5, ahead of a MI team that destroyed PSU, 49-10, in September. But Penn State still lost twice, to the No. Eight teams, with five automatic qualifying Power Five conference champions, the best team from the Group of Five and two wild cards. The yardage and TD passes were both Big Ten championship game records. (more...)
- December 06, 2016
The Nittany Lions' conference championship win over Wisconsin bumped them to No. 5, ahead of a MI team that destroyed PSU, 49-10, in September. But Penn State still lost twice, to the No. Eight teams, with five automatic qualifying Power Five conference champions, the best team from the Group of Five and two wild cards. The yardage and TD passes were both Big Ten championship game records. (more...)
MLB, Players Association agree to new Collective Bargaining Agreement
- December 06, 2016
The league that wins baseball's All-Star Game no longer will get home-field advantage in the World Series, which instead will go to the pennant victor with the better regular-season record. The luxury tax is among the final issues in talks that have included topics such as compensation following the loss of free agents and management's desire for an worldwide draft. (more...)
- December 06, 2016
The league that wins baseball's All-Star Game no longer will get home-field advantage in the World Series, which instead will go to the pennant victor with the better regular-season record. The luxury tax is among the final issues in talks that have included topics such as compensation following the loss of free agents and management's desire for an worldwide draft. (more...)
Argentina Win Davis Cup Final
- December 06, 2016
Del Potro would break in the 11th game to take the fourth set and the match 6-3, 6-7, 6-3, 7-5. ATP reports that after almost three and a half hours of tennis and five sets between Marin Cilic and Federico Delbonis , Cilic brought Croatia the lead against Argentina in the first match final of the Davis Cup with 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 1-6, 6-2. (more...)
- December 06, 2016
Del Potro would break in the 11th game to take the fourth set and the match 6-3, 6-7, 6-3, 7-5. ATP reports that after almost three and a half hours of tennis and five sets between Marin Cilic and Federico Delbonis , Cilic brought Croatia the lead against Argentina in the first match final of the Davis Cup with 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 1-6, 6-2. (more...)
Why Keaton Jennings is a worthy England replacement for Haseeb Hameed
- December 06, 2016
Jennings, who was county cricket's leading run-scorer last season and averaged 64.5, gave notice of his intent by making 101 not out as England Lions chased down their victory target of 175 with 16 overs of their innings to spare. England were reeling at 107 for 6 in the second innings of the Test when Haseeb came out to bat with injury. I don't think we have to play four in a row but you never know. (more...)
- December 06, 2016
Jennings, who was county cricket's leading run-scorer last season and averaged 64.5, gave notice of his intent by making 101 not out as England Lions chased down their victory target of 175 with 16 overs of their innings to spare. England were reeling at 107 for 6 in the second innings of the Test when Haseeb came out to bat with injury. I don't think we have to play four in a row but you never know. (more...)
Police may seek arrests over Penn State celebration, damage
- December 06, 2016
None of them were ranked any lower than sixth since the selection committee started ranking teams in early November. The Nittany Lions (10-2) had trailed by 21 points late in the second quarter, but they came roaring back with a record-setting performance from quarterback Trace McSorley and a stout second-half performance from the defense to beat Wisconsin in a thrilling Big Ten title game, 38-31. (more...)
- December 06, 2016
None of them were ranked any lower than sixth since the selection committee started ranking teams in early November. The Nittany Lions (10-2) had trailed by 21 points late in the second quarter, but they came roaring back with a record-setting performance from quarterback Trace McSorley and a stout second-half performance from the defense to beat Wisconsin in a thrilling Big Ten title game, 38-31. (more...)
Patriots enter game against Rams knowing Gronkowksi is out for the season
- December 06, 2016
The move is not surprising, as the team announced Thursday that they did not expect Gronkowski to return this season. Gronkowski shared an Instagram video of himself post-surgery on Friday night, "back in action" after the surgery. "But that's not our reality", Brady told the United States media on Thursday. In his career, Gronkowski has missed 21 games due to injury. Gronkowski finishes this season with 25 receptions for 540 yards with three touchdowns in eight games (six starts). (more...)
- December 06, 2016
The move is not surprising, as the team announced Thursday that they did not expect Gronkowski to return this season. Gronkowski shared an Instagram video of himself post-surgery on Friday night, "back in action" after the surgery. "But that's not our reality", Brady told the United States media on Thursday. In his career, Gronkowski has missed 21 games due to injury. Gronkowski finishes this season with 25 receptions for 540 yards with three touchdowns in eight games (six starts). (more...)
Alabama-Washington, Clemson-Ohio State in semis
- December 06, 2016
At the conclusion of college football's championship weekend, the four participants in this season's College Football Playoff will be decided and officially announced as part of the CFP Selection Show Sunday. They also beat Colorado. So Michigan is in? Toss a conference championship on the Nittany Lions' resume and it becomes a closer call. After that, the pool for the No. (more...)
- December 06, 2016
At the conclusion of college football's championship weekend, the four participants in this season's College Football Playoff will be decided and officially announced as part of the CFP Selection Show Sunday. They also beat Colorado. So Michigan is in? Toss a conference championship on the Nittany Lions' resume and it becomes a closer call. After that, the pool for the No. (more...)
Richard Sherman: Eagles' Carson Wentz's 'easy walk' ended vs. Seahawks
- December 06, 2016
Extending their streak of dedicated custody of the football, the Seahawks have now gone seven games with only one turnover - an interception at New Orleans four games ago. They might have gained more by losing this contest than by winning some others. Wentz has been up and down. Fellow wide receiver Jordan Matthews talked to him after the mistakes, as did wide receivers coach Greg Lewis. (more...)
- December 06, 2016
Extending their streak of dedicated custody of the football, the Seahawks have now gone seven games with only one turnover - an interception at New Orleans four games ago. They might have gained more by losing this contest than by winning some others. Wentz has been up and down. Fellow wide receiver Jordan Matthews talked to him after the mistakes, as did wide receivers coach Greg Lewis. (more...)
The 10 Non-Playoff Bowl Games You Can't Miss
- December 06, 2016
The key question is this: Am I excited to see these matchups? Alabama will play Washington and Ohio State is set to face Clemson in the College Football Playoff semifinals. Penn State, Michigan and Oklahoma missed the cut. It was one of the reasons the committee selected Ohio State (11-1) and pitted them against No. (more...)
- December 06, 2016
The key question is this: Am I excited to see these matchups? Alabama will play Washington and Ohio State is set to face Clemson in the College Football Playoff semifinals. Penn State, Michigan and Oklahoma missed the cut. It was one of the reasons the committee selected Ohio State (11-1) and pitted them against No. (more...)
Aroldis Chapman says he wants 6 years; Cubs not showing interest
- December 06, 2016
As far as Chapman goes, the Yankees like that - since he was traded midseason and couldn't get the qualifying offer - he won't cost them a first-rounder and that they know he can pitch in the Bronx. Having five straight seasons with at least 30 saves, and four of those five years with a sub-2.50 ERA, Chapman has solidified his case as the best closer in all of baseball. (more...)
- December 06, 2016
As far as Chapman goes, the Yankees like that - since he was traded midseason and couldn't get the qualifying offer - he won't cost them a first-rounder and that they know he can pitch in the Bronx. Having five straight seasons with at least 30 saves, and four of those five years with a sub-2.50 ERA, Chapman has solidified his case as the best closer in all of baseball. (more...)
Lillard has 19 and Blazers defeat Heat 99-92
- December 06, 2016
The team announced before the game that forward Luke Babbitt would not play because of a hip flexor. Forced into the starting lineup because of injuries and now playing alongside center Hassan Whiteside at power forward instead of backing up Whiteside, (Josh) McRoberts looked more like the player the Heat hoped they would see before injuries derailed his Miami career. (more...)
- December 06, 2016
The team announced before the game that forward Luke Babbitt would not play because of a hip flexor. Forced into the starting lineup because of injuries and now playing alongside center Hassan Whiteside at power forward instead of backing up Whiteside, (Josh) McRoberts looked more like the player the Heat hoped they would see before injuries derailed his Miami career. (more...)
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