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Kansas suspends Carlton Bragg indefinitely for team rules violation
- January 27, 2017
The forward from Cleveland has been benched effective immediately for breaking team rules. The suspension is not related to the ongoing investigation into an alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl December 17 at McCarthy Hall, the men's basketball team's residence, Self said in the release. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
The forward from Cleveland has been benched effective immediately for breaking team rules. The suspension is not related to the ongoing investigation into an alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl December 17 at McCarthy Hall, the men's basketball team's residence, Self said in the release. (more...)
Serena joins Venus in semifinals
- January 27, 2017
He's the best player of all time . "She's a player that I actually watch a lot. We both have survived, and here we are, which I think is a really remarkable story". Seconds later a double pirouette followed. Venus herself is also on a comeback trek of sorts, returning to a major final for the first time since she last met her sister, losing to her at the 2009 Wimbledon Grand Slam final. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
He's the best player of all time . "She's a player that I actually watch a lot. We both have survived, and here we are, which I think is a really remarkable story". Seconds later a double pirouette followed. Venus herself is also on a comeback trek of sorts, returning to a major final for the first time since she last met her sister, losing to her at the 2009 Wimbledon Grand Slam final. (more...)
Usain Bolt stripped off 2008 Olympic Gold
- January 27, 2017
International Olympic Committee rules state that an entire team forfeits all medals when one member tests positive for a banned substance, meaning that Bolt, Asafa Powell and Michael Frater will all be forced to return their gold medals, with Trinidad and Tobago set to be confirmed as the new race winners. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
International Olympic Committee rules state that an entire team forfeits all medals when one member tests positive for a banned substance, meaning that Bolt, Asafa Powell and Michael Frater will all be forced to return their gold medals, with Trinidad and Tobago set to be confirmed as the new race winners. (more...)
Tiger Woods runs out of steam on comeback
- January 27, 2017
One last putt, his 30th of the day, vanished into the hole for one last birdie, and as Tiger Woods stood alone in the center of the 18th green at Torrey Pines' South Course, a stage he has owned before, a wry smile creased his face. "Let him go a year, let him play and go from there", Day said. Tiger Woods was back hitting shots on a PGA Tour course on Thursday and that was the more positive development. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
One last putt, his 30th of the day, vanished into the hole for one last birdie, and as Tiger Woods stood alone in the center of the 18th green at Torrey Pines' South Course, a stage he has owned before, a wry smile creased his face. "Let him go a year, let him play and go from there", Day said. Tiger Woods was back hitting shots on a PGA Tour course on Thursday and that was the more positive development. (more...)
Glenn Robinson III To Participate In NBA Slam Dunk Contest
- January 27, 2017
Personally, I'd like to see the league adopt a tournament style, to avoid a situation like previous year where two guys just trade 50s until one misses or has a slightly below fantastic dunk. The Orlando Magic forward just missed out on winning the title and probably wants to finish what he started. Will the event still be worth the price of admission? But, it's a shame we're not privy to a head-to-head rematch between Lavine and Gordon. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
Personally, I'd like to see the league adopt a tournament style, to avoid a situation like previous year where two guys just trade 50s until one misses or has a slightly below fantastic dunk. The Orlando Magic forward just missed out on winning the title and probably wants to finish what he started. Will the event still be worth the price of admission? But, it's a shame we're not privy to a head-to-head rematch between Lavine and Gordon. (more...)
Australian Open Final: Venus, Serena Williams to meet
- January 27, 2017
Serena, a six-times Melbourne Park champion, wrapped up the match when the 79th-ranked Croatian Lucic-Baroni slammed a shot into the net, the American reaching her 29th grand slam final. "I know this means a lot to every player to reach a semifinal, but to me this is overwhelming", said the 34 year old, who stepped away from the game for years due to her domineering father, then scraped together a comeback with little funding or support. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
Serena, a six-times Melbourne Park champion, wrapped up the match when the 79th-ranked Croatian Lucic-Baroni slammed a shot into the net, the American reaching her 29th grand slam final. "I know this means a lot to every player to reach a semifinal, but to me this is overwhelming", said the 34 year old, who stepped away from the game for years due to her domineering father, then scraped together a comeback with little funding or support. (more...)
Coach K gets tough with insane sanctions for disappointing Duke
- January 27, 2017
This is not the first time Krzyzewski has turned to discipline this season. According to one person quoted by Goodman and O'Neil, it will be in effect until the players "start living up to the standards of the Duke program". They're playing without Krzyzewski, who is, after surgery on January 6, expected to miss up to four weeks. The No. 17 Blue Devils (15-5, 3-4 ACC) will attempt to get their national championship aspirations back on track this weekend when they travel to play the Wake ... (more...)
- January 27, 2017
This is not the first time Krzyzewski has turned to discipline this season. According to one person quoted by Goodman and O'Neil, it will be in effect until the players "start living up to the standards of the Duke program". They're playing without Krzyzewski, who is, after surgery on January 6, expected to miss up to four weeks. The No. 17 Blue Devils (15-5, 3-4 ACC) will attempt to get their national championship aspirations back on track this weekend when they travel to play the Wake ... (more...)
Hull City vs Manchester United - match preview & predicted lineups
- January 27, 2017
They come for that match completely fresh with their ideas completely clear. He needed no further invitation, the £89m capture from Juventus firing past Marshall to restore FA Cup holders United's two-goal advantage and smooth their passage to the February 25 final and a meeting with Southampton, who had beaten Liverpool on Wednesday. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
They come for that match completely fresh with their ideas completely clear. He needed no further invitation, the £89m capture from Juventus firing past Marshall to restore FA Cup holders United's two-goal advantage and smooth their passage to the February 25 final and a meeting with Southampton, who had beaten Liverpool on Wednesday. (more...)
Russell Westbrook Named To West All-Star Team
- January 27, 2017
The reserves, like the starting lineups, feature two guard spots and three frontcourt spots, along with two wild card spots that can go to a player of any position. The 26-year-old Cousins, averaging a career-high 28 points per gam. Wall, who earlier this season was critical of the Wizards' lack of television exposure, is averaging 23.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 10.1 assists, which ranks third in the league. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
The reserves, like the starting lineups, feature two guard spots and three frontcourt spots, along with two wild card spots that can go to a player of any position. The 26-year-old Cousins, averaging a career-high 28 points per gam. Wall, who earlier this season was critical of the Wizards' lack of television exposure, is averaging 23.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 10.1 assists, which ranks third in the league. (more...)
Super Bowl Odds: Vegas lines for Atlanta Falcons vs New England Patriots
- January 27, 2017
Belichick said it's helped them turn the page "about as quickly as we could". "We're on to Atlanta now as a coaching staff". Brady has lost a Super Bowl to only one quarterback: Eli Manning, who beat him twice. "The Patriots always find a way, but I think it makes it more close of a game than what people think". Ten others - Russell Wilson, Carson Palmer, Joe Flacco, Andy Dalton, Trevor Siemian, Brock Osweiler, Colin Kaepernick, Ryan Tannehill and Ryan Fitzpatrick - ranked in the ... (more...)
- January 27, 2017
Belichick said it's helped them turn the page "about as quickly as we could". "We're on to Atlanta now as a coaching staff". Brady has lost a Super Bowl to only one quarterback: Eli Manning, who beat him twice. "The Patriots always find a way, but I think it makes it more close of a game than what people think". Ten others - Russell Wilson, Carson Palmer, Joe Flacco, Andy Dalton, Trevor Siemian, Brock Osweiler, Colin Kaepernick, Ryan Tannehill and Ryan Fitzpatrick - ranked in the ... (more...)
Ravens' Justin Tucker boots 75-yard field goal in Pro Bowl practice
- January 27, 2017
If a 75-yard field goal is ever going to happen in a game, the Pro Bowl seems like the flawless place to do it. Tucker also hit a 69-yarder in training camp previous year. Let's hope the conditions are ideal Sunday in Orlando, Florida, because who wouldn't want to see Tucker try an 84-yarder? On top of that, he can hit field goals from 75 yards out. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
If a 75-yard field goal is ever going to happen in a game, the Pro Bowl seems like the flawless place to do it. Tucker also hit a 69-yarder in training camp previous year. Let's hope the conditions are ideal Sunday in Orlando, Florida, because who wouldn't want to see Tucker try an 84-yarder? On top of that, he can hit field goals from 75 yards out. (more...)
Krzyzewski disciplines Blue Devils
- January 27, 2017
It wasn't the first time Krzyzewski has used these methods, according to the report . Additionally, they will be banned from wearing team apparel around campus. Although they are 15-5 on the season, the Duke Blue Devils have dropped three out of their last four games. After a home game versus Pitt, North Carolina comes calling. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
It wasn't the first time Krzyzewski has used these methods, according to the report . Additionally, they will be banned from wearing team apparel around campus. Although they are 15-5 on the season, the Duke Blue Devils have dropped three out of their last four games. After a home game versus Pitt, North Carolina comes calling. (more...)
Walcott is back, Debuchy can leave Arsenal - Wenger
- January 27, 2017
He said: "I would encourage him to stay on his feet". Wenger then tried to watch the remainder of the contest from the entrance to the tunnel and was shown pushing Taylor, who was asking him to retreat. Wenger did issue an apology and express regret after the game, but plans to plead his case for a more lenient punishment. "But you have to accept you can be punished and he has to learn from that", Wenger told a media conference on Thursday. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
He said: "I would encourage him to stay on his feet". Wenger then tried to watch the remainder of the contest from the entrance to the tunnel and was shown pushing Taylor, who was asking him to retreat. Wenger did issue an apology and express regret after the game, but plans to plead his case for a more lenient punishment. "But you have to accept you can be punished and he has to learn from that", Wenger told a media conference on Thursday. (more...)
Red Sox Announce Date for David Ortiz's Number Retirement Ceremony
- January 27, 2017
Ortiz is Boston's only three-time World Series champion in the post-World War I era, having led the club to titles in 2004, 2007 and 2013. The Boston Red Sox won't wait long before retiring David Ortiz's number 34. He was a legitimate MVP candidate in 2016 after hitting.315 with 38 home runs and 127 RBI, leading the Red Sox to the postseason. David Ortiz was the last Boston Red Sox player ever to wear No. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
Ortiz is Boston's only three-time World Series champion in the post-World War I era, having led the club to titles in 2004, 2007 and 2013. The Boston Red Sox won't wait long before retiring David Ortiz's number 34. He was a legitimate MVP candidate in 2016 after hitting.315 with 38 home runs and 127 RBI, leading the Red Sox to the postseason. David Ortiz was the last Boston Red Sox player ever to wear No. (more...)
The Bernie Ecclestone mock trial
- January 27, 2017
Liberty, run by 75-year-old American John Malone - given the nickname Darth Vadar for his hard-line approach - is keen to expand Formula One in the United States, improve the sport's reach on social media, while safeguarding the future of its traditional venues. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
Liberty, run by 75-year-old American John Malone - given the nickname Darth Vadar for his hard-line approach - is keen to expand Formula One in the United States, improve the sport's reach on social media, while safeguarding the future of its traditional venues. (more...)
Australian Open 2017: Serena Williams' pride for big sister Venus
- January 27, 2017
If she wins against Williams, she would face the victor of world No. 2 Serena and 34-year-old Mirjana Lučić-Baroni of Croatia, a first-time semifinalist at the Australian Open . It will be the first time the sisters have played in a final since Serena won at Wimbledon in 2009. Williams said the quarterfinal results were a "great win for the U.S". (more...)
- January 27, 2017
If she wins against Williams, she would face the victor of world No. 2 Serena and 34-year-old Mirjana Lučić-Baroni of Croatia, a first-time semifinalist at the Australian Open . It will be the first time the sisters have played in a final since Serena won at Wimbledon in 2009. Williams said the quarterfinal results were a "great win for the U.S". (more...)
Venus and Serena Williams to meet in Australian Open final
- January 27, 2017
Serena beat Mirjana Lucic-Baroni 6-2 6-1, while Venus took out fellow American Coco Vandeweghe 6-7 (3-7) 6-2 6-3 to get into the final. The only person standing between 35-year-old Serena Williams and an Open-era record 23rd Grand Slam title is 36-year-old Venus Williams, the oldest player to reach an Australian Open women's final in the modern era. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
Serena beat Mirjana Lucic-Baroni 6-2 6-1, while Venus took out fellow American Coco Vandeweghe 6-7 (3-7) 6-2 6-3 to get into the final. The only person standing between 35-year-old Serena Williams and an Open-era record 23rd Grand Slam title is 36-year-old Venus Williams, the oldest player to reach an Australian Open women's final in the modern era. (more...)
Roger Federer beats Stan Wawrinka in five to reach Australian Open final
- January 27, 2017
Having failed to win a Grand Slam since Wimbledon in 2012, Federer will go into Sunday's final as the favourite, against either Rafael Nadal or Grigor Dmitrov. This doesn't take into account that, to get there, Federer has to get through no. 4-seeded Stan Wawrinka , who took home the U.S. Open last fall. Somewhere along the line - Roger Federer can't remember when - the dynamic with Stan Wawrinka changed and the phone calls stopped. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
Having failed to win a Grand Slam since Wimbledon in 2012, Federer will go into Sunday's final as the favourite, against either Rafael Nadal or Grigor Dmitrov. This doesn't take into account that, to get there, Federer has to get through no. 4-seeded Stan Wawrinka , who took home the U.S. Open last fall. Somewhere along the line - Roger Federer can't remember when - the dynamic with Stan Wawrinka changed and the phone calls stopped. (more...)
10 best Royal Rumbles in WWE history
- January 26, 2017
Featuring the match of the same name as the Pay-Per-View, the victor of the 30-man over-the-top rope battle royal will get a main event spot at the "grandest stage of them all" for the top championship of their respective brand. Lesnar actually won that Rumble 13 years ago by throwing Undertaker over the ropes last but a repeat is highly unlikely if you consider the narrative to this year's event. (more...)
- January 26, 2017
Featuring the match of the same name as the Pay-Per-View, the victor of the 30-man over-the-top rope battle royal will get a main event spot at the "grandest stage of them all" for the top championship of their respective brand. Lesnar actually won that Rumble 13 years ago by throwing Undertaker over the ropes last but a repeat is highly unlikely if you consider the narrative to this year's event. (more...)
Brad Marchand fined $10000 for 'dangerous trip' of Niklas Kronwall
- January 26, 2017
The incident took place midway through the first period of Boston's 4-3 overtime win, and wasn't whistled for a penalty on the ice at the time of the "dangerous tripping" play, as its being called by the league. "I think the pictures kind of speak for themselves". Marchand, a first-time All-Star, has been an offensive bright spot. Marchand has been fined on two other occasions: In November 2015 for roughing Gabriel Landeskog and for a slew-foot against Pittsburgh defenceman Matt Niskanen in ... (more...)
- January 26, 2017
The incident took place midway through the first period of Boston's 4-3 overtime win, and wasn't whistled for a penalty on the ice at the time of the "dangerous tripping" play, as its being called by the league. "I think the pictures kind of speak for themselves". Marchand, a first-time All-Star, has been an offensive bright spot. Marchand has been fined on two other occasions: In November 2015 for roughing Gabriel Landeskog and for a slew-foot against Pittsburgh defenceman Matt Niskanen in ... (more...)
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