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National Football League playoff picture following Week 15 Sunday
- December 21, 2016
That's what will happen, too. When it comes to total yards allowed, the Patriots are ranked 10th in the league (336), and in passing yards per game surrendered, they are 17th in the NFL with 248.1 passing yards a week. Atlanta will clinch the NFC South and at least the No. 4 seed with a win or tie against the Panthers on Christmas Eve combined with a Bucs loss to the Saints, or with a win and a Saints-Bucs tie. (more...)
- December 21, 2016
That's what will happen, too. When it comes to total yards allowed, the Patriots are ranked 10th in the league (336), and in passing yards per game surrendered, they are 17th in the NFL with 248.1 passing yards a week. Atlanta will clinch the NFC South and at least the No. 4 seed with a win or tie against the Panthers on Christmas Eve combined with a Bucs loss to the Saints, or with a win and a Saints-Bucs tie. (more...)
Rutgers informed of possible NCAA rule violations
- December 21, 2016
Rutgers has 90 days to respond and will also be able to appeal the notice and request a hearing in 2017. Barchi issued a statement to the results shortly after the news was broke through a letter to the Rutgers community. The NCAA alleges that Rutgers allowed 16 players to play after they failed drug tests. The NCAA also said a former assistant football coach is accused of having improper off-campus recruiting contact with a prospective student athlete in 2014. (more...)
- December 21, 2016
Rutgers has 90 days to respond and will also be able to appeal the notice and request a hearing in 2017. Barchi issued a statement to the results shortly after the news was broke through a letter to the Rutgers community. The NCAA alleges that Rutgers allowed 16 players to play after they failed drug tests. The NCAA also said a former assistant football coach is accused of having improper off-campus recruiting contact with a prospective student athlete in 2014. (more...)
Kvitova is 'feeling good' after hand surgery: spokesman
- December 21, 2016
She said on social media on Tuesday she was fortunate to be alive after the attack in the city of Prostejov, about 260 km (160 miles) southeast of Prague. She'll reportedly be in a cast for 6-8 weeks and won't be able to put weight on it for three months. "I trust them and I hope it turns out well, I have the best care and I am in touch with (my) loved ones". (more...)
- December 21, 2016
She said on social media on Tuesday she was fortunate to be alive after the attack in the city of Prostejov, about 260 km (160 miles) southeast of Prague. She'll reportedly be in a cast for 6-8 weeks and won't be able to put weight on it for three months. "I trust them and I hope it turns out well, I have the best care and I am in touch with (my) loved ones". (more...)
Atlanta's Salvation Army agrees Ezekiel Elliott's kettle celebration was "perfect"
- December 21, 2016
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he does not believe officials should have penalized Ezekiel Elliott for his touchdown celebration. Everyone else watching the game didn't seem to mind, however. So to the Salvation Army I have a very special place in my heart for you and I want to say thank you for everything that you do. "I feel that if someone hadn't donated they [the salvation army] wouldn't have been able to help me", Sloan said. (more...)
- December 21, 2016
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he does not believe officials should have penalized Ezekiel Elliott for his touchdown celebration. Everyone else watching the game didn't seem to mind, however. So to the Salvation Army I have a very special place in my heart for you and I want to say thank you for everything that you do. "I feel that if someone hadn't donated they [the salvation army] wouldn't have been able to help me", Sloan said. (more...)
Nike Inc. (NKE) Earns "Market Perform" Rating from Oppenheimer Holdings Inc
- December 21, 2016
We can also take a look at some company earnings per share or EPS information. Analysts expect Nike to report revenue of $8.09 billion in 2Q, a 5% increase from the same period a year earlier. The stock is now has its Return on Assets (ROA) value of 4.2 Percent. Company net profit margin stands at 11.60% whereas its return on equity (ROE) is 30.60%. (more...)
- December 21, 2016
We can also take a look at some company earnings per share or EPS information. Analysts expect Nike to report revenue of $8.09 billion in 2Q, a 5% increase from the same period a year earlier. The stock is now has its Return on Assets (ROA) value of 4.2 Percent. Company net profit margin stands at 11.60% whereas its return on equity (ROE) is 30.60%. (more...)
Russell barred from using coloured bat in BBL
- December 21, 2016
Cricket Australia said at the time that players could use a coloured bat subject to CA approval - provided it was either black or the same colour as the team's uniform - and that Russell's bat had been approved ahead of the BBL. Playing at the Sydney Showground Stadium, Thunder rallied to 159 for eight off their 20 overs and then watched as their city rivals Sydney Sixers strolled to their target with two overs to spare. (more...)
- December 21, 2016
Cricket Australia said at the time that players could use a coloured bat subject to CA approval - provided it was either black or the same colour as the team's uniform - and that Russell's bat had been approved ahead of the BBL. Playing at the Sydney Showground Stadium, Thunder rallied to 159 for eight off their 20 overs and then watched as their city rivals Sydney Sixers strolled to their target with two overs to spare. (more...)
Broncos offensive, defensive players got into shouting match after Sunday's loss
- December 21, 2016
Because the Broncos and Chiefs play the final AFC game of the week, their playoff scenarios should be clearer by the time their game televised on NBC kicks off at 6:30 Sunday night. J. Ward said. New England rushed for 136 yards on 39 attempts but averaged a modest 3.5 yards per carry with a long gain of 14. The Broncos have allowed a grand total of three touchdowns over the past three weeks. (more...)
- December 21, 2016
Because the Broncos and Chiefs play the final AFC game of the week, their playoff scenarios should be clearer by the time their game televised on NBC kicks off at 6:30 Sunday night. J. Ward said. New England rushed for 136 yards on 39 attempts but averaged a modest 3.5 yards per carry with a long gain of 14. The Broncos have allowed a grand total of three touchdowns over the past three weeks. (more...)
UFC: Kiwi fighter Mark Hunt to face Alistair Overeem at UFC 209
- December 21, 2016
Overeem was victorious, after securing a keylock just over a minute into the fight. Lesnar was the third fighter Hunt fought who subsequently tested positive, with Frank Mir and Antonio "BigFoot" Silva also failing drug tests. "I've already fought three dopers in a row and I'm not going to fight again without security", he said. Both former K1 world champions, Hunt and Overeem have met once before in the now-defunct Dream promotion in Japan in 2008 with the Dutchman claiming a first round ... (more...)
- December 21, 2016
Overeem was victorious, after securing a keylock just over a minute into the fight. Lesnar was the third fighter Hunt fought who subsequently tested positive, with Frank Mir and Antonio "BigFoot" Silva also failing drug tests. "I've already fought three dopers in a row and I'm not going to fight again without security", he said. Both former K1 world champions, Hunt and Overeem have met once before in the now-defunct Dream promotion in Japan in 2008 with the Dutchman claiming a first round ... (more...)
Hundreds gather for emotional memorial service for Craig Sager
- December 21, 2016
Johnson illuminated Sager's passion for his work, family and friends during the moving verse, which he recited while wearing colorful "Sager Strong" sneakers. His longtime TNT colleague Ernie Johnson read a poem in Sager's memory. Sager was honored at a memorial service in Atlanta on Tuesday. Following the conclusion of the service, the congregation left to "Go Cubs Go", the song that became synonymous with the Cubs' run to the World Series championship this fall. (more...)
- December 21, 2016
Johnson illuminated Sager's passion for his work, family and friends during the moving verse, which he recited while wearing colorful "Sager Strong" sneakers. His longtime TNT colleague Ernie Johnson read a poem in Sager's memory. Sager was honored at a memorial service in Atlanta on Tuesday. Following the conclusion of the service, the congregation left to "Go Cubs Go", the song that became synonymous with the Cubs' run to the World Series championship this fall. (more...)
Packers' Rodgers, Clinton-Dix, Lang named to Pro Bowl
- December 21, 2016
Lang also earned his first Pro Bowl selection. The award is a first for Clinton-Dix and Lang, although the latter has been an alternate for the last two seasons. Rodgers is now second in the National Football League in touchdowns (32), fifth in passer rating (100.3) and sixth in yards (3,781). Lang has blocked for an offense that ranks in the top-10 in yards per game (No. (more...)
- December 21, 2016
Lang also earned his first Pro Bowl selection. The award is a first for Clinton-Dix and Lang, although the latter has been an alternate for the last two seasons. Rodgers is now second in the National Football League in touchdowns (32), fifth in passer rating (100.3) and sixth in yards (3,781). Lang has blocked for an offense that ranks in the top-10 in yards per game (No. (more...)
Patriots clinch AFC East, first-round bye
- December 21, 2016
The Broncos tried to play in their dime defense but unlike past year, the Patriots made them pay. The 16-3 home defeat to the New England Patriots sparked a ton of negativity from writers and fans alike. Remember when the Denver Broncos were 4-12? The Denver Broncos defense is not very good at stopping the run. They've now won the AFC East eight consecutive seasons. (more...)
- December 21, 2016
The Broncos tried to play in their dime defense but unlike past year, the Patriots made them pay. The 16-3 home defeat to the New England Patriots sparked a ton of negativity from writers and fans alike. Remember when the Denver Broncos were 4-12? The Denver Broncos defense is not very good at stopping the run. They've now won the AFC East eight consecutive seasons. (more...)
LeBron James leads Cavs past Bucks in OT, 114-108
- December 21, 2016
Chicago lost for the fifth time in seven games and dropped its third straight on the road despite 21 points from Jimmy Butler and 20 from Dwyane Wade. "Honestly, if I had looked and saw it was LeBron, I might not have gone up", Brogdon said with a smile. "When it's not going down for me, I can always go to other parts of my game". (more...)
- December 21, 2016
Chicago lost for the fifth time in seven games and dropped its third straight on the road despite 21 points from Jimmy Butler and 20 from Dwyane Wade. "Honestly, if I had looked and saw it was LeBron, I might not have gone up", Brogdon said with a smile. "When it's not going down for me, I can always go to other parts of my game". (more...)
Longtime Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz traded to Phillies
- December 21, 2016
We have longer control over them. "It was really our choice to pursue this one more than some of the other guys". "Clay is very excited to be reunited with Bob", Klentak said. Their rotation now consists of Sale, David Price , AL Cy Young award victor Rick Porcello , Drew Pomeranz , Eduardo Rodriguez and Steven Wright . The Red Sox picked up his $13.5 million club option for 2017 in November. (more...)
- December 21, 2016
We have longer control over them. "It was really our choice to pursue this one more than some of the other guys". "Clay is very excited to be reunited with Bob", Klentak said. Their rotation now consists of Sale, David Price , AL Cy Young award victor Rick Porcello , Drew Pomeranz , Eduardo Rodriguez and Steven Wright . The Red Sox picked up his $13.5 million club option for 2017 in November. (more...)
Toure keen to help Man City become 'bigger' than United
- December 21, 2016
Even though we lost, and something changed or something was bad, the following year the owner put more money into the club and got better players to make it better. Joking that he feels 20 again, Toure is fit, fresh and far from finished and, even if he does leave City, he aims to bow out on a high, as a champion. (more...)
- December 21, 2016
Even though we lost, and something changed or something was bad, the following year the owner put more money into the club and got better players to make it better. Joking that he feels 20 again, Toure is fit, fresh and far from finished and, even if he does leave City, he aims to bow out on a high, as a champion. (more...)
Tom Coughlin on Jaguars' radar for open coaching position
- December 21, 2016
He's even sticking with quarterback Blake Bortles , who was the main reason for Jacksonville's offensive struggles this season. How much differently would the Jaguars' season have gone had Bradley opted to put Bortles on the bench for Chad Henne? "Now that we're going to start a process of finding a new head coach, it wasn't fair to him or his family to have him here in the building". (more...)
- December 21, 2016
He's even sticking with quarterback Blake Bortles , who was the main reason for Jacksonville's offensive struggles this season. How much differently would the Jaguars' season have gone had Bradley opted to put Bortles on the bench for Chad Henne? "Now that we're going to start a process of finding a new head coach, it wasn't fair to him or his family to have him here in the building". (more...)
Elite Security Sorry for Employee's 'Inappropriate Actions' at Chargers Game
- December 21, 2016
The clip shows a guy in a red jacket, repeatedly jerking his hand while in the pocket of his trousers. A shocking video posted and shared by thousands of people on social media has prompted an investigation by San Diego Police and the company that employs security personnel for events at Qualcomm Stadium. (more...)
- December 21, 2016
The clip shows a guy in a red jacket, repeatedly jerking his hand while in the pocket of his trousers. A shocking video posted and shared by thousands of people on social media has prompted an investigation by San Diego Police and the company that employs security personnel for events at Qualcomm Stadium. (more...)
Luis Enrique backing for Neymar despite scoring drought
- December 21, 2016
The Brazil worldwide has just six goals in 18 competitions, but has 14 assists to his name. Luis Enrique has praised Neymar's performance on the pitch, despite the forward's lack of goals in a while. I'm not going to do that. "I have to take criticisms and I will continue to take them for what I think is best for the team". 'We have players who have played more than 1,000 minutes of competitive football'. (more...)
- December 21, 2016
The Brazil worldwide has just six goals in 18 competitions, but has 14 assists to his name. Luis Enrique has praised Neymar's performance on the pitch, despite the forward's lack of goals in a while. I'm not going to do that. "I have to take criticisms and I will continue to take them for what I think is best for the team". 'We have players who have played more than 1,000 minutes of competitive football'. (more...)
Phelps to get BBC lifetime achievement award
- December 21, 2016
He chose the sunny city to prepare for the start of the 2017 season. Sharing a picture to his official Facebook page, Andy wrote "Incredibly proud to win Sports Personality Of The Year for a third time". During the year 2016, the Scot won Wimbledon, claimed Olympic gold and finished the season as the world number one after a staggering 24 consecutive wins. (more...)
- December 21, 2016
He chose the sunny city to prepare for the start of the 2017 season. Sharing a picture to his official Facebook page, Andy wrote "Incredibly proud to win Sports Personality Of The Year for a third time". During the year 2016, the Scot won Wimbledon, claimed Olympic gold and finished the season as the world number one after a staggering 24 consecutive wins. (more...)
Barcelona president Bartomeu drops BIG Messi contract hint
- December 21, 2016
The names Messi and Barca go hand in hand. Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has said that he is "sure" Lionel Messi will stay at the club until the end of his career. But Bartomeu claims the Argentina global was robbed, recommending that Messi tops the list of the world's best players every time the prize-giving comes around. (more...)
- December 21, 2016
The names Messi and Barca go hand in hand. Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has said that he is "sure" Lionel Messi will stay at the club until the end of his career. But Bartomeu claims the Argentina global was robbed, recommending that Messi tops the list of the world's best players every time the prize-giving comes around. (more...)
Titans pull off thrilling win over Chiefs, beating them 19-17
- December 21, 2016
The Titans trailed throughout, but they rallied in the second half and had a chance to win it after a one-yard run by Derrick Henry made it 17-16 with just 3:12 remaining. "You can sit here and point fingers and all that stuff that bad teams do, or you can fix it", Reid said of the late-game meltdown, "and I have total trust in this team to do that". (more...)
- December 21, 2016
The Titans trailed throughout, but they rallied in the second half and had a chance to win it after a one-yard run by Derrick Henry made it 17-16 with just 3:12 remaining. "You can sit here and point fingers and all that stuff that bad teams do, or you can fix it", Reid said of the late-game meltdown, "and I have total trust in this team to do that". (more...)
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