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Instant Replay: Carr Leads Comeback After Raiders Blow Big Lead
- December 10, 2016
Only time will tell, but you'll be hard-pressed to find another player that is truly more valuable to his team than he is to the Raiders. Whether you've got to pull them out in the fourth quarter, in overtime, we need those wins. Former NFL quarterback David Carr said on NFL Network that his brother actually had two dislocations in the finger. Newtown finished strong, and ended up with with 246 yards passing and two touchdowns after four quarters. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
Only time will tell, but you'll be hard-pressed to find another player that is truly more valuable to his team than he is to the Raiders. Whether you've got to pull them out in the fourth quarter, in overtime, we need those wins. Former NFL quarterback David Carr said on NFL Network that his brother actually had two dislocations in the finger. Newtown finished strong, and ended up with with 246 yards passing and two touchdowns after four quarters. (more...)
Alleged Joe McKnight shooter jailed on count of manslaughter, records show
- December 10, 2016
Asked why Gasser was released, Normand said that in Louisiana there were some "relative statutes that provide defenses to certain crimes". At a news conference Tuesday morning, Normand defended his arrest of Gasser on Monday rather than on the day of the shooting, saying if he had made the arrest last week, some witnesses would not have come forward. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
Asked why Gasser was released, Normand said that in Louisiana there were some "relative statutes that provide defenses to certain crimes". At a news conference Tuesday morning, Normand defended his arrest of Gasser on Monday rather than on the day of the shooting, saying if he had made the arrest last week, some witnesses would not have come forward. (more...)
Caddie dies, 1st round stopped at Dubai Ladies Masters
- December 10, 2016
Mohamed Juma Buamaim, vice chairman and CEO of golf in Dubai said: "We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of this caddie". Zechmann, an Austrian based in Dubai, is survived by his wife and three sons, the tournament website reported. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
Mohamed Juma Buamaim, vice chairman and CEO of golf in Dubai said: "We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of this caddie". Zechmann, an Austrian based in Dubai, is survived by his wife and three sons, the tournament website reported. (more...)
Jon Jones reaches agreement with Nevada Athletic Commission, suspended one year
- December 10, 2016
Jones is now slated to take on the recently retired Dan Henderson at Submission Underground 2, an event promoted by former UFC middleweight and light heavyweight title challenger Chael Sonnen. "It's important for me". So I put pressure on myself and feel pressure from my fans to not only win, but to look great doing it. Upon re-entering "The Octagon" next year, Jones will be sporting a 22-1 overall mixed martial arts record while having fought just twice since the start of 2015. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
Jones is now slated to take on the recently retired Dan Henderson at Submission Underground 2, an event promoted by former UFC middleweight and light heavyweight title challenger Chael Sonnen. "It's important for me". So I put pressure on myself and feel pressure from my fans to not only win, but to look great doing it. Upon re-entering "The Octagon" next year, Jones will be sporting a 22-1 overall mixed martial arts record while having fought just twice since the start of 2015. (more...)
Hamilton off the hook as Mercedes start driver search
- December 10, 2016
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff, who now faces the task of finding a suitable successor to Rosberg, said: "For the team this is an unexpected situation and an exciting one. The fact that there is not ample time to secure someone ahead of the testing and training for the next campaign, it is quite a tough task to realise in a hurry. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff, who now faces the task of finding a suitable successor to Rosberg, said: "For the team this is an unexpected situation and an exciting one. The fact that there is not ample time to secure someone ahead of the testing and training for the next campaign, it is quite a tough task to realise in a hurry. (more...)
OR reportedly hires USF's Willie Taggart
- December 10, 2016
The Ducks didn't wait for former sideline pinball wizard Chip Kelly, instead, the organization hired University of South Florida's Willie Taggart as Mark Helfrich's replacement. OR has found their head coach, and he comes from a familiar breeding ground for recent hires. Taggart also was an assistant at Stanford from 2007-09 and head coach at Western Kentucky from 2010-12. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
The Ducks didn't wait for former sideline pinball wizard Chip Kelly, instead, the organization hired University of South Florida's Willie Taggart as Mark Helfrich's replacement. OR has found their head coach, and he comes from a familiar breeding ground for recent hires. Taggart also was an assistant at Stanford from 2007-09 and head coach at Western Kentucky from 2010-12. (more...)
Federer, Serena pull out of IPTL
- December 10, 2016
But on Tuesday, IPTL founder and managing director Mahesh Bhuphathi said Federer and also 22-time grand slam singles champion Serena Williams wouldn't be competing in the event after all. The reason of the withdrawal, according to what an IPTL Spokeman said, doesn't depend by Serena, who is returning from a hard 2016 season physically, but from the economic struggles of an event that said "no" to Nadal, Bouchard and other stars that in 2014 or 2015 had played. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
But on Tuesday, IPTL founder and managing director Mahesh Bhuphathi said Federer and also 22-time grand slam singles champion Serena Williams wouldn't be competing in the event after all. The reason of the withdrawal, according to what an IPTL Spokeman said, doesn't depend by Serena, who is returning from a hard 2016 season physically, but from the economic struggles of an event that said "no" to Nadal, Bouchard and other stars that in 2014 or 2015 had played. (more...)
Rhule's 1st Baylor hires: 4 from Temple, a Texas prep coach
- December 10, 2016
Rhule is the new coach at Baylor, where he takes. Rhule, a preacher's son, was hired from Temple University where he served as head football coach for four years. Wearing a newly purchased green tie, Rhule was formally introduced on Wednesday. He also didn't rule out the possibility of some of the current Baylor assistants staying, but said he hadn't had a chance to meet with them. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
Rhule is the new coach at Baylor, where he takes. Rhule, a preacher's son, was hired from Temple University where he served as head football coach for four years. Wearing a newly purchased green tie, Rhule was formally introduced on Wednesday. He also didn't rule out the possibility of some of the current Baylor assistants staying, but said he hadn't had a chance to meet with them. (more...)
Origi and Milner give Liverpool victory
- December 10, 2016
Just read Karl's Scout Report from earlier today for an indication of what to expect - Liverpool may well have drawn with Southampton last weekend but it wasn't through bad play - they were expressive and attacking but just couldn't break down Fraiser Forster in the Saints goal. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
Just read Karl's Scout Report from earlier today for an indication of what to expect - Liverpool may well have drawn with Southampton last weekend but it wasn't through bad play - they were expressive and attacking but just couldn't break down Fraiser Forster in the Saints goal. (more...)
Mourinho happy with 'beautiful attacking' Manchester United
- December 10, 2016
Asked by Sky Sports 1 where he chose to watch the tie, Mourinho answered: "It's a secret". "But in the second half the team again got the confidence to play and to win comfortably and playing lovely, attacking football, which is something the fans like, but we need results ". (more...)
- December 10, 2016
Asked by Sky Sports 1 where he chose to watch the tie, Mourinho answered: "It's a secret". "But in the second half the team again got the confidence to play and to win comfortably and playing lovely, attacking football, which is something the fans like, but we need results ". (more...)
Bans confirmed for Man City trio Aguero, Fernandinho and Otamendi
- December 10, 2016
Last season's FA Cup winners are nine points behind fourth-placed City and thirteen adrift of Premier League leaders Chelsea, who are flying under Antonio Conte . But the prognosis certainly looks worse for Aguero. Guardiola was also unwilling to entertain suggestions his team have a discipline problem. The verdict means he will now miss games against Leicester, Watford, Arsenal and Hull. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
Last season's FA Cup winners are nine points behind fourth-placed City and thirteen adrift of Premier League leaders Chelsea, who are flying under Antonio Conte . But the prognosis certainly looks worse for Aguero. Guardiola was also unwilling to entertain suggestions his team have a discipline problem. The verdict means he will now miss games against Leicester, Watford, Arsenal and Hull. (more...)
'Mother' of Tamil Nadu state, Jayalalithaa dies aged 68
- December 10, 2016
Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, who is in New Delhi , has condoled the death and will be visiting Chennai to pay his last respects, party sources said. Meanwhile, a seven-day state mourning has been declared from today morning to mourn the death of the beloved six-time Chief Minister and a three-day holiday has also been announced for educational institutions in the state. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, who is in New Delhi , has condoled the death and will be visiting Chennai to pay his last respects, party sources said. Meanwhile, a seven-day state mourning has been declared from today morning to mourn the death of the beloved six-time Chief Minister and a three-day holiday has also been announced for educational institutions in the state. (more...)
College Football Playoff Committee Defies Logic, Precedents with 2016 Final Four
- December 10, 2016
Penn State is playing as well as any team in the nation since a 24-21 over Ohio State on October 22. Maybe it's time to drain this swamp. "I think what Penn State went through is an terrible situation and it's still playing out sadly". (more...)
- December 10, 2016
Penn State is playing as well as any team in the nation since a 24-21 over Ohio State on October 22. Maybe it's time to drain this swamp. "I think what Penn State went through is an terrible situation and it's still playing out sadly". (more...)
Nebraska volleyball rallies to knock off Penn State
- December 10, 2016
It started with a kill by Amber Rolfzen. Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook was once asked what his relationship with Penn State coach Russ Rose is. Frantti had three of those kills, and then blocked Amber Rolfzen on set point. During a scramble play, Simone Lee was forced to send a bump set over her head, and Frantti deftly fired it off the Huskers' block for her seventh kill of the set - her 16th overall. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
It started with a kill by Amber Rolfzen. Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook was once asked what his relationship with Penn State coach Russ Rose is. Frantti had three of those kills, and then blocked Amber Rolfzen on set point. During a scramble play, Simone Lee was forced to send a bump set over her head, and Frantti deftly fired it off the Huskers' block for her seventh kill of the set - her 16th overall. (more...)
Call to Arms: Red Sox add Sale to rotation
- December 10, 2016
Sale joins an already talented rotation with the AL East champions, now pitching alongside 2016 AL Young Award victor Rick Porcello , former victor David Price and knuckleballer Steven Wright . He said he had a "very good conversation" with general manager Rick Hahn after the deal was done, and he said he was thankful for the opportunities the White Sox gave him. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
Sale joins an already talented rotation with the AL East champions, now pitching alongside 2016 AL Young Award victor Rick Porcello , former victor David Price and knuckleballer Steven Wright . He said he had a "very good conversation" with general manager Rick Hahn after the deal was done, and he said he was thankful for the opportunities the White Sox gave him. (more...)
Matsuyama hangs on for 2-shot win at Hero WC
- December 10, 2016
Tiger Woods was pleased about his return to competition at the Hero World Challenge despite inconsistent play, but has not decided on a specific tournament to continue his comeback. "Give him three or four tournaments, maybe six tournaments, maybe around the Masters", he said. "It was a great week to be back playing in front of people", Woods said. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
Tiger Woods was pleased about his return to competition at the Hero World Challenge despite inconsistent play, but has not decided on a specific tournament to continue his comeback. "Give him three or four tournaments, maybe six tournaments, maybe around the Masters", he said. "It was a great week to be back playing in front of people", Woods said. (more...)
Hull boss Mike Phelan has plans in place for January transfer window
- December 10, 2016
It may be the end of January. Players including Robert Snograss and Andy Robertson will be out of contract in the summer. However, Phelan has urged the pair, and others whose deals run out soon, to ignore their contractual situations in favour of matters on the pitch. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
It may be the end of January. Players including Robert Snograss and Andy Robertson will be out of contract in the summer. However, Phelan has urged the pair, and others whose deals run out soon, to ignore their contractual situations in favour of matters on the pitch. (more...)
Hot-shooting Eric Gordon leads Rockets past Lakers, 134-95
- December 10, 2016
The loss of Russell at starting point guard has led to some unique lineup experiments from Walton. After a relatively close second quarter, Houston buried the Lakers after halftime, outscoring them 67-40 over the final two periods. As always, if you enjoy the show, you can find our iTunes channel here ( and give us a nice rating if you're so inclined ), or you can listen to the podcast directly through Audioboom below. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
The loss of Russell at starting point guard has led to some unique lineup experiments from Walton. After a relatively close second quarter, Houston buried the Lakers after halftime, outscoring them 67-40 over the final two periods. As always, if you enjoy the show, you can find our iTunes channel here ( and give us a nice rating if you're so inclined ), or you can listen to the podcast directly through Audioboom below. (more...)
Moving ball rule changed in wake of Johnson controversy
- December 10, 2016
The Local Rule will be available for any committee in charge of a competition to use starting 1 January 2017. Thomas Pagel, senior director of the Rules of Golf and amateur status at the USGA, added: "Eliminating this penalty responds to the concerns we have heard from both golfers and committees about the difficulties in applying the current rules when a player accidentally causes a ball to move on the putting green". (more...)
- December 10, 2016
The Local Rule will be available for any committee in charge of a competition to use starting 1 January 2017. Thomas Pagel, senior director of the Rules of Golf and amateur status at the USGA, added: "Eliminating this penalty responds to the concerns we have heard from both golfers and committees about the difficulties in applying the current rules when a player accidentally causes a ball to move on the putting green". (more...)
FAU pursuing Lane Kiffin to coach
- December 10, 2016
Sources at Houston say that no head coaching hire has been approved yet. Kiffin was reportedly putting together his staff and preparing to recruit for Houston as soon as this weekend before final stumbling block of the buyout went south. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
Sources at Houston say that no head coaching hire has been approved yet. Kiffin was reportedly putting together his staff and preparing to recruit for Houston as soon as this weekend before final stumbling block of the buyout went south. (more...)
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