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Brock Lesnar suspended by USADA for one year in doping case
- January 04, 2017
Lesnar tested positive for the estrogen blocker clomiphene in an out-of-competition drug test on June 28 as well as an in-competition test on the day of UFC 200. As a retired athlete, Lesnar was supposed to undergo four months of random testing prior to any comeback, but the UFC exercised its right to dismiss that requirement due to "exceptional circumstances". (more...)
- January 04, 2017
Lesnar tested positive for the estrogen blocker clomiphene in an out-of-competition drug test on June 28 as well as an in-competition test on the day of UFC 200. As a retired athlete, Lesnar was supposed to undergo four months of random testing prior to any comeback, but the UFC exercised its right to dismiss that requirement due to "exceptional circumstances". (more...)
West Ham To Return With Fresh Bid For Jermain Defoe
- January 04, 2017
The Hammers are keen to snap up Defoe in the current transfer window and had made a bid of £6m for the 34-year-old marksman. As per Sky Sports , they have not been put off by Sunderland's reluctancy to lose their talisman, and instead have asked the Premier League strugglers to name their price. (more...)
- January 04, 2017
The Hammers are keen to snap up Defoe in the current transfer window and had made a bid of £6m for the 34-year-old marksman. As per Sky Sports , they have not been put off by Sunderland's reluctancy to lose their talisman, and instead have asked the Premier League strugglers to name their price. (more...)
Indian legend plays down BCCI president talk
- January 04, 2017
The state bodies, having stonewalled the implementation of reforms since July a year ago, suddenly find themselves with no further room to manoeuvre. This was done in order with the Lodha Committee recommendations to clean up cricket in India. (more...)
- January 04, 2017
The state bodies, having stonewalled the implementation of reforms since July a year ago, suddenly find themselves with no further room to manoeuvre. This was done in order with the Lodha Committee recommendations to clean up cricket in India. (more...)
Australia run rampant after Warner's record ton
- January 04, 2017
Man of the moment: After David Warner's pyrotechnics and Matt Renshaw's heroics on day one, Peter Handscomb was the one to help guide Australia past the 500 mark with a second century in three Tests. Instead Azhar maintained his fine touch and found support from Younis, who was in need of a score after a barren tour. Unlike Handscomb, Maddinson came in for his first Test innings during the hard time under lights in the pink-ball Test, and struggled to bounce back from the duck that he ... (more...)
- January 04, 2017
Man of the moment: After David Warner's pyrotechnics and Matt Renshaw's heroics on day one, Peter Handscomb was the one to help guide Australia past the 500 mark with a second century in three Tests. Instead Azhar maintained his fine touch and found support from Younis, who was in need of a score after a barren tour. Unlike Handscomb, Maddinson came in for his first Test innings during the hard time under lights in the pink-ball Test, and struggled to bounce back from the duck that he ... (more...)
Ronda Rousey's Mom Thinks She Should Retire From UFC
- January 04, 2017
There's a lot going on, so join me today to discuss all of this and more. She wasn't making the case to fight anymore; White was. Since suffering a second consecutive decisive loss after a thrilling 12-0 record to start her career, speculative pieces like this one, and this one will lead you to believe that there was a clause in her contract that banished her to the WWE if she failed to regain her championship. (more...)
- January 04, 2017
There's a lot going on, so join me today to discuss all of this and more. She wasn't making the case to fight anymore; White was. Since suffering a second consecutive decisive loss after a thrilling 12-0 record to start her career, speculative pieces like this one, and this one will lead you to believe that there was a clause in her contract that banished her to the WWE if she failed to regain her championship. (more...)
Dragon Quest producer talks series' pop
- January 04, 2017
That's unfortunate because Dragon Quest is a JRPG series that's worth any fan's time (or gamer's for that matter). The developers of Dissidia Final Fantasy arcade have already said that if Final Fantasy XV caught on (I think it has) and people respond kindly to Notcis (uh, they mostly have), he might make it into the game representing XV. (more...)
- January 04, 2017
That's unfortunate because Dragon Quest is a JRPG series that's worth any fan's time (or gamer's for that matter). The developers of Dissidia Final Fantasy arcade have already said that if Final Fantasy XV caught on (I think it has) and people respond kindly to Notcis (uh, they mostly have), he might make it into the game representing XV. (more...)
James Harden triple-doubles in Houston's Monday win
- January 04, 2017
Wall led the Eastern Conference in assists per game at 10.7 (second in the National Basketball Association for December), while averaging 24.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and a league-leading 2.67 steals per game. Wizards: After scoring eight points in 24 minutes starting in place of Beal on Friday against Brooklyn, rookie SG Sheldon McClellan did not play. JJ Redick finished with 22 points on 9 of 14 shooting for Los Angeles. (more...)
- January 04, 2017
Wall led the Eastern Conference in assists per game at 10.7 (second in the National Basketball Association for December), while averaging 24.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and a league-leading 2.67 steals per game. Wizards: After scoring eight points in 24 minutes starting in place of Beal on Friday against Brooklyn, rookie SG Sheldon McClellan did not play. JJ Redick finished with 22 points on 9 of 14 shooting for Los Angeles. (more...)
Nick Saban On Lane Kiffin's Championship Game Involvement: 'Not Interested'
- January 04, 2017
FAU hired Kiffin on December 13 to be the Owls fifth head coach in program history, allowing him to remain as Alabama's offensive coordinator through the Crimson Tide's playoff run. "We're in the planning stages right now, so I don't know why y'all keep asking me what changes we're going to make", Saban said on a conference call. (more...)
- January 04, 2017
FAU hired Kiffin on December 13 to be the Owls fifth head coach in program history, allowing him to remain as Alabama's offensive coordinator through the Crimson Tide's playoff run. "We're in the planning stages right now, so I don't know why y'all keep asking me what changes we're going to make", Saban said on a conference call. (more...)
Ex-Tennessee DE rips Lane Kiffin for leaving Alabama
- January 04, 2017
This season, former Washington and USC head coach Steve Sarkisian was given a second chance in the big-time college football world, as he was hired as a special offensive assistant by Saban and the Tide. Sure, Smart's and Herman's were as well, but they were leaving their respective bosses on good terms. "They won 26 in a row". Saban likes Sarkisian, has confidence in him and believes he will dial up good plays Monday night. (more...)
- January 04, 2017
This season, former Washington and USC head coach Steve Sarkisian was given a second chance in the big-time college football world, as he was hired as a special offensive assistant by Saban and the Tide. Sure, Smart's and Herman's were as well, but they were leaving their respective bosses on good terms. "They won 26 in a row". Saban likes Sarkisian, has confidence in him and believes he will dial up good plays Monday night. (more...)
Paul Clement: Can Swansea City's new manager turn their fortunes around?
- January 04, 2017
Paul Clement will become Premier League strugglers Swansea City's third manager of the season and will be officially unveiled on Wednesday, British media reported on Monday. Swansea are set to appoint Paul Clement as their new manager, Press Association Sport understands. However Ancelotti, in his first public comments since Clement's departure, said the Englishman takes up the Premier League post with his blessing. (more...)
- January 04, 2017
Paul Clement will become Premier League strugglers Swansea City's third manager of the season and will be officially unveiled on Wednesday, British media reported on Monday. Swansea are set to appoint Paul Clement as their new manager, Press Association Sport understands. However Ancelotti, in his first public comments since Clement's departure, said the Englishman takes up the Premier League post with his blessing. (more...)
San Francisco 49ers Fire Chip Kelly After One Season
- January 04, 2017
I'm "Why did you do the walk of shame when you could have called an Uber? We've got to hold up our end of the bargain as players as far as executing better ". After all, it was less than a year ago that York guaranteed, "Chip's going to be here for a long time". It's a disappointing finish for Kelly, who came into the National Football League touted as a game-changing coach. (more...)
- January 04, 2017
I'm "Why did you do the walk of shame when you could have called an Uber? We've got to hold up our end of the bargain as players as far as executing better ". After all, it was less than a year ago that York guaranteed, "Chip's going to be here for a long time". It's a disappointing finish for Kelly, who came into the National Football League touted as a game-changing coach. (more...)
Hitchin Town sack midfielder over 'disgraceful' abuse sent to Harry Arter
- January 04, 2017
AFC Bournemouth have reported the posts to Twitter. Barker is now on loan from Hitchin at Codicote FC, though when contact by the PA on Wednesday morning, club secretary Ian Moody said he was "unaware" of any offensive Tweets posted from Barker's account. (more...)
- January 04, 2017
AFC Bournemouth have reported the posts to Twitter. Barker is now on loan from Hitchin at Codicote FC, though when contact by the PA on Wednesday morning, club secretary Ian Moody said he was "unaware" of any offensive Tweets posted from Barker's account. (more...)
Man Utd are greater than Man City - Pep Guardiola
- January 04, 2017
Upon taking over at Bayern Munich and Barcelona, Guardiola already possessed enough talent within the squad to launch a title challenge but the Premier League is an entirely different kettle of fish. City have been linked with 20-year-old Atletico Madrid defender Lucas Hernandez, and former Stoke midfielder Steven N'Zonzi. "But I was also very lucky to train astounding players at my clubs". (more...)
- January 04, 2017
Upon taking over at Bayern Munich and Barcelona, Guardiola already possessed enough talent within the squad to launch a title challenge but the Premier League is an entirely different kettle of fish. City have been linked with 20-year-old Atletico Madrid defender Lucas Hernandez, and former Stoke midfielder Steven N'Zonzi. "But I was also very lucky to train astounding players at my clubs". (more...)
Bengals cornerback 'Pacman' Jones released from jail
- January 04, 2017
Jones had to spend the night in jail while waiting for a blood test, which could not be taken until Wednesday morning. "I'm sorry that this happened", Jones told reporters as he left the Hamilton County Jail, more than 32 hours after he was booked on four charges. (more...)
- January 04, 2017
Jones had to spend the night in jail while waiting for a blood test, which could not be taken until Wednesday morning. "I'm sorry that this happened", Jones told reporters as he left the Hamilton County Jail, more than 32 hours after he was booked on four charges. (more...)
Forsberg agent hints at exit
- January 04, 2017
Hasan Cetinkaya, Forsberg's agent, told the German newspaper Bild that his player could be headed for the exit: "RB [Leipzig] is on the way to becoming a big club". Forsberg signed from Malmo two years ago when Leipzig were in the second division, he was linked with Liverpool last January as well. Is it more likely that this is posturing to see if Red Bull will raise their own salary cap just for the 25 year old? Forsberg is under contract until the summer of 2021, but Cetinyaka believes ... (more...)
- January 04, 2017
Hasan Cetinkaya, Forsberg's agent, told the German newspaper Bild that his player could be headed for the exit: "RB [Leipzig] is on the way to becoming a big club". Forsberg signed from Malmo two years ago when Leipzig were in the second division, he was linked with Liverpool last January as well. Is it more likely that this is posturing to see if Red Bull will raise their own salary cap just for the 25 year old? Forsberg is under contract until the summer of 2021, but Cetinyaka believes ... (more...)
Manu Tuilagi Ruled out for 9 months
- January 04, 2017
Richard Cockerill, who has since been sacked as Leicester's director of rugby, was initially optimistic that Tuilagi had avoided serious injury. "I'm really proud of the growth we've seen in him, he has been starting to get the explosive power and speed back, and he's also worked really hard on his understanding of the game so it is very disappointing to have him injured". (more...)
- January 04, 2017
Richard Cockerill, who has since been sacked as Leicester's director of rugby, was initially optimistic that Tuilagi had avoided serious injury. "I'm really proud of the growth we've seen in him, he has been starting to get the explosive power and speed back, and he's also worked really hard on his understanding of the game so it is very disappointing to have him injured". (more...)
MS Dhoni quits as India's ODI and T20 captain
- January 04, 2017
Dhoni, 35, had been India's limited-overs captain since September 2007. Following India's elimination from the World T20 in Mumbai in March previous year, Dhoni said he was determined to play on until the 2019 World Cup in England. While Virat Kohli leads the team in Test matches, Dhoni has been India's limited-overs skipper ever since retiring from the Test arena. The chief executive of the BCCI expressed his gratitude towards Dhoni via a tweet. (more...)
- January 04, 2017
Dhoni, 35, had been India's limited-overs captain since September 2007. Following India's elimination from the World T20 in Mumbai in March previous year, Dhoni said he was determined to play on until the 2019 World Cup in England. While Virat Kohli leads the team in Test matches, Dhoni has been India's limited-overs skipper ever since retiring from the Test arena. The chief executive of the BCCI expressed his gratitude towards Dhoni via a tweet. (more...)
Indian women win 4th consecutive SAAF Women's Championship
- January 04, 2017
After a goal by Kamala Devi in the dying stages of the first half, India extended their lead through Indumathi in the 58th minute. It set the tone for the match as Indian dominated from there on. Sirat Jahan Swapna put Bangladesh ahead in the 12th minute while she again doubled the Bangladesh margin scoring one more goal in the 23rd minute. They pressed high and hard as Bangladesh depended mostly on counter-attacks. (more...)
- January 04, 2017
After a goal by Kamala Devi in the dying stages of the first half, India extended their lead through Indumathi in the 58th minute. It set the tone for the match as Indian dominated from there on. Sirat Jahan Swapna put Bangladesh ahead in the 12th minute while she again doubled the Bangladesh margin scoring one more goal in the 23rd minute. They pressed high and hard as Bangladesh depended mostly on counter-attacks. (more...)
New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers Betting Odds and Prediction
- January 04, 2017
First of all, NY has the defense to slow down Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers , who has been almost unstoppable during his team's six-game winning streak. Expect the Giants to have a spy on Rodgers often throughout the game to keep him from escaping the pocket for big plays. And he has plenty of weapons at his disposal, and Randall Cobb will likely be back this week to add to the group Rodgers was working with last week. (more...)
- January 04, 2017
First of all, NY has the defense to slow down Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers , who has been almost unstoppable during his team's six-game winning streak. Expect the Giants to have a spy on Rodgers often throughout the game to keep him from escaping the pocket for big plays. And he has plenty of weapons at his disposal, and Randall Cobb will likely be back this week to add to the group Rodgers was working with last week. (more...)
Alert: Devin Hester Will Be in the Playoffs
- January 04, 2017
He confirmed the news in an Instagram post. Hester, 34, holds the National Football League record with 20 return touchdowns: a record 14 on punts, five on kickoffs and one return of a missed field goal. As a receiver, his best seasons were 51 catches for 665 yards and three touchdowns in 2008, 57 receptions for 757 yards and three touchdowns the following year and 40 catches for 475 yards and four touchdowns in 2010. (more...)
- January 04, 2017
He confirmed the news in an Instagram post. Hester, 34, holds the National Football League record with 20 return touchdowns: a record 14 on punts, five on kickoffs and one return of a missed field goal. As a receiver, his best seasons were 51 catches for 665 yards and three touchdowns in 2008, 57 receptions for 757 yards and three touchdowns the following year and 40 catches for 475 yards and four touchdowns in 2010. (more...)
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