Sport
$173000 a second: Why Super Bowl ads go beyond Sunday night's game
- February 04, 2017
Just under 112 million US viewers were glued to the television watching the Super Bowl past year and for many of them, the commercials between the action were just as important as the game itself. Twenty-seven years prior, the cost was $42,000, making for a difference of $1.08 million during that time span. Rather than shell out for what would be its fourth Super Bowl ad, Heinz chose to start an online petition this year to make the Monday after the game a holiday. (more...)
- February 04, 2017
Just under 112 million US viewers were glued to the television watching the Super Bowl past year and for many of them, the commercials between the action were just as important as the game itself. Twenty-seven years prior, the cost was $42,000, making for a difference of $1.08 million during that time span. Rather than shell out for what would be its fourth Super Bowl ad, Heinz chose to start an online petition this year to make the Monday after the game a holiday. (more...)
Arsene Wenger Reveals Arsenal's Surprising Preparation For Chelsea Clash
- February 04, 2017
We were not there, they ran all over us, and we can not be happy with that at home. "There's many things said about me, about Arsenal", the midfielder said in an interview on Youtube . This has made Wenger - once idolised by Gunners fans - increasingly fractious and birdlike in his relationships with supporters, players and the media. (more...)
- February 04, 2017
We were not there, they ran all over us, and we can not be happy with that at home. "There's many things said about me, about Arsenal", the midfielder said in an interview on Youtube . This has made Wenger - once idolised by Gunners fans - increasingly fractious and birdlike in his relationships with supporters, players and the media. (more...)
'Oregon vs. Arizona State - 2/2/17 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and Prediction'
- February 04, 2017
Utah (15-7, 6-4) was led by Kyle Kuzma, who had 23 points and 14 rebounds for his 13th double-double. The true freshman forward also had 14 rebounds for her eighth double-double. Cazorla scored the game's first points with a 3-pointer and layup and Hebard followed with a jumper with the Ducks leading the entire way. The Ducks maintained a double digit lead for most of the contest, and the lead was never less than 11 in the second half. (more...)
- February 04, 2017
Utah (15-7, 6-4) was led by Kyle Kuzma, who had 23 points and 14 rebounds for his 13th double-double. The true freshman forward also had 14 rebounds for her eighth double-double. Cazorla scored the game's first points with a 3-pointer and layup and Hebard followed with a jumper with the Ducks leading the entire way. The Ducks maintained a double digit lead for most of the contest, and the lead was never less than 11 in the second half. (more...)
Federer says Nadal deserved win, too
- February 04, 2017
The sisters" combined ages added up to the "oldest' grand slam final in the professional era but they ran like the teenagers they were in 1998, when they played each other for the first time in a tour match at the same tournament. There were six service breaks in total. Serena was the worst afflicted, and she smashed her racket in a rage in the third game, having slipped behind the baseline when chasing down a ball. (more...)
- February 04, 2017
The sisters" combined ages added up to the "oldest' grand slam final in the professional era but they ran like the teenagers they were in 1998, when they played each other for the first time in a tour match at the same tournament. There were six service breaks in total. Serena was the worst afflicted, and she smashed her racket in a rage in the third game, having slipped behind the baseline when chasing down a ball. (more...)
Isaiah Thomas Scores 17 in the Fourth to Beat the Lakers
- February 04, 2017
He had eight 30-point outbursts, including a pair with at least 40, to raise his season mark to 29.7 per game. The Los Angeles Lakers loss to the Boston Celtics had a simple culprit, and it's an area that's been a problem for the team for their last several games. (more...)
- February 04, 2017
He had eight 30-point outbursts, including a pair with at least 40, to raise his season mark to 29.7 per game. The Los Angeles Lakers loss to the Boston Celtics had a simple culprit, and it's an area that's been a problem for the team for their last several games. (more...)
What Scotland's press is saying ahead of the Ireland match
- February 04, 2017
They are missing key players such as Chris Robshaw and Billy and Mako Vunipola through injury, but welcome back the likes of Maro Itoje, James Haskell and Jack Nowell. Hopefully it will provide the players with motivation to play more exciting rugby. Finn Russell (Glasgow Warriors) 22 9. Two years ago, chasing a big score that would give them the title, the Irish put 40 points on their hosts, who could only manage 10. (more...)
- February 04, 2017
They are missing key players such as Chris Robshaw and Billy and Mako Vunipola through injury, but welcome back the likes of Maro Itoje, James Haskell and Jack Nowell. Hopefully it will provide the players with motivation to play more exciting rugby. Finn Russell (Glasgow Warriors) 22 9. Two years ago, chasing a big score that would give them the title, the Irish put 40 points on their hosts, who could only manage 10. (more...)
Ross McCormack explains electric gate issue at Aston Villa
- February 04, 2017
McCormack - speaking to the BBC - has confirmed that the incident occurred but has claimed that certain media reports exaggerated the incident (apparently some outlets claimed that Bruce himself hopped the fence to argue with McCormack). "Against Preston, I thought he was excellent". One day I missed through being sick. Scotland global McCormack also doesn't hold back when talking about how his professionalism has been called in to question, as well as being angry at how club owner, the ... (more...)
- February 04, 2017
McCormack - speaking to the BBC - has confirmed that the incident occurred but has claimed that certain media reports exaggerated the incident (apparently some outlets claimed that Bruce himself hopped the fence to argue with McCormack). "Against Preston, I thought he was excellent". One day I missed through being sick. Scotland global McCormack also doesn't hold back when talking about how his professionalism has been called in to question, as well as being angry at how club owner, the ... (more...)
Roger Goodell On Trump, The Wall, And Muslim Ban
- February 04, 2017
It seems fair to argue, however, that had Brady played a full season his numbers would have been comparable at worst and likely better. An invitation was extended and he returned to serve as an honorary captain for the team's game against Colorado on September 17. (more...)
- February 04, 2017
It seems fair to argue, however, that had Brady played a full season his numbers would have been comparable at worst and likely better. An invitation was extended and he returned to serve as an honorary captain for the team's game against Colorado on September 17. (more...)
LA 2024 bid chief: 'Sports not about politics'
- February 04, 2017
The infrastructure budget for the games is expected to total 3 billion euros ($3.2 billion U.S.), with operational costs of 3.2 billion euros ($3.4 billion), and Paris bid documents state that 50 per cent of tickets for the Olympics will cost less than 50 euros ($54 U.S.). (more...)
- February 04, 2017
The infrastructure budget for the games is expected to total 3 billion euros ($3.2 billion U.S.), with operational costs of 3.2 billion euros ($3.4 billion), and Paris bid documents state that 50 per cent of tickets for the Olympics will cost less than 50 euros ($54 U.S.). (more...)
Brady hopes ill mother can attend Super Bowl
- February 04, 2017
As they say, it's easy to hate a victor. "And that would apply to President Trump". Jim Cramer said that this is the year, that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady wants to humble NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The tumor's name, she said, gave her and her friends something to joke about, to rally around. "Well, I mean I'd do anything to help the University of Michigan", Brady said. (more...)
- February 04, 2017
As they say, it's easy to hate a victor. "And that would apply to President Trump". Jim Cramer said that this is the year, that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady wants to humble NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The tumor's name, she said, gave her and her friends something to joke about, to rally around. "Well, I mean I'd do anything to help the University of Michigan", Brady said. (more...)
Harden scores 42, rallies Rockets past Bulls 121-117 in OT
- February 04, 2017
He made the free throw to give the Rockets a two-point lead they never relinquished. A layup with 6:22 left by Carter-Williams allowed the Bulls to tie the score at 67. "Some rough calls late. A lot of things happened that probably needed to happen last week and guys got things off their chest, and we responded". In other words, the game and finish was similar to their topsy-turvy, unpredictable, inspiring and maddening season to date. (more...)
- February 04, 2017
He made the free throw to give the Rockets a two-point lead they never relinquished. A layup with 6:22 left by Carter-Williams allowed the Bulls to tie the score at 67. "Some rough calls late. A lot of things happened that probably needed to happen last week and guys got things off their chest, and we responded". In other words, the game and finish was similar to their topsy-turvy, unpredictable, inspiring and maddening season to date. (more...)
Zozulya leaves Rayo after fans call him Nazi
- February 04, 2017
However, supporters at Rayo did not believe this explanation and Betis Director of Sport Miguel Torrecilla said the Seville-based club believed it was "in the best interests of the player to return", to the La Liga club. It started when the 27-year-old striker arrived in Spain last year to play for Betis wearing a shirt that a local journalist thought displayed a badge supporting radical groups in his native country. (more...)
- February 04, 2017
However, supporters at Rayo did not believe this explanation and Betis Director of Sport Miguel Torrecilla said the Seville-based club believed it was "in the best interests of the player to return", to the La Liga club. It started when the 27-year-old striker arrived in Spain last year to play for Betis wearing a shirt that a local journalist thought displayed a badge supporting radical groups in his native country. (more...)
Jim Harbaugh on Tom Brady
- February 04, 2017
Tom Brady does not envision a future career in coaching, but he could see himself helping at his alma mater in other ways. A win Sunday would break a tie with Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw, giving Brady five Super Bowl titles, the most for a quarterback in National Football League history. (more...)
- February 04, 2017
Tom Brady does not envision a future career in coaching, but he could see himself helping at his alma mater in other ways. A win Sunday would break a tie with Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw, giving Brady five Super Bowl titles, the most for a quarterback in National Football League history. (more...)
Florida Panthers Owner Withdrawals Bid For Secretary Of The Army
- February 04, 2017
Viola, who is the founder of trading firm Virtu Financial Inc. and owner of the Florida Panthers, reportedly withdrew after severing his business ties proved to be too hard. He later went on to a career on Wall Street and served as the chairman of the New York Mercantile Exchange between 2001 and 2004. Viola's net worth is estimated at $2.5 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. (more...)
- February 04, 2017
Viola, who is the founder of trading firm Virtu Financial Inc. and owner of the Florida Panthers, reportedly withdrew after severing his business ties proved to be too hard. He later went on to a career on Wall Street and served as the chairman of the New York Mercantile Exchange between 2001 and 2004. Viola's net worth is estimated at $2.5 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. (more...)
ICC Objects to BCCI's Three-Member Team Attending Meeting
- February 04, 2017
Cricket Ireland chief executive Warren Deutrom attended the two-day International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executives committee meeting in Dubai, which he described as "encouraging" as he made his way to Abu Dhabi Airport on his return home. (more...)
- February 04, 2017
Cricket Ireland chief executive Warren Deutrom attended the two-day International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executives committee meeting in Dubai, which he described as "encouraging" as he made his way to Abu Dhabi Airport on his return home. (more...)
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Named Pepsi NFL Rookie Of The Year
- February 04, 2017
He completed 67.8 percent of his passes and threw for 3,667 yards and 23 touchdowns (four interceptions). In addition, he rushed for six scores, setting a team single-season record. The first-year quarterback came into Dallas as an auxiliary piece to the Cowboys' 2016 draft class and wound up being one of the best at his position. (more...)
- February 04, 2017
He completed 67.8 percent of his passes and threw for 3,667 yards and 23 touchdowns (four interceptions). In addition, he rushed for six scores, setting a team single-season record. The first-year quarterback came into Dallas as an auxiliary piece to the Cowboys' 2016 draft class and wound up being one of the best at his position. (more...)
Lady Gaga named new face of Tiffany & Co
- February 04, 2017
On Monday, when the hosts of Boston's Mix 104.1 radio show Karson & Kennedy probed Gaga for more information on the details of the upcoming performance, she initially refused to indulge the speculation. Bradshaw, certainly not planted in the crowd as a means of drumming up interest in Gaga's halftime performance, says he's a huge fan. "I am going to have to say that the preparation for this show is the show business version of the athlete", she continued. (more...)
- February 04, 2017
On Monday, when the hosts of Boston's Mix 104.1 radio show Karson & Kennedy probed Gaga for more information on the details of the upcoming performance, she initially refused to indulge the speculation. Bradshaw, certainly not planted in the crowd as a means of drumming up interest in Gaga's halftime performance, says he's a huge fan. "I am going to have to say that the preparation for this show is the show business version of the athlete", she continued. (more...)
Pep Guardiola given opportunity to offload £15m Manchester City outcast
- February 04, 2017
Aguero has missed the last two games when City have scored seven goals and Jesus has sparkled in a pacy, young forward line alongside Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane. "He's played all the games except one in Barcelona for a tactical decsion and one when he'd come back from Argentina". Do you think Aguero would be a good addition for Real? Aguero's agent Hernan Reguera told The Guardian the 28-year-old is happy at City and will be there next season and, speaking ahead of Sunday's home ... (more...)
- February 04, 2017
Aguero has missed the last two games when City have scored seven goals and Jesus has sparkled in a pacy, young forward line alongside Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane. "He's played all the games except one in Barcelona for a tactical decsion and one when he'd come back from Argentina". Do you think Aguero would be a good addition for Real? Aguero's agent Hernan Reguera told The Guardian the 28-year-old is happy at City and will be there next season and, speaking ahead of Sunday's home ... (more...)
Phoenix Open golfer arrested on extreme DUI
- February 04, 2017
Officers woke the 33-year-old Australian up and then arrested him. Police sergeant Ben Hoster told the Arizona Republic that Bowditch, who has a home near Dallas, Texas, was booked into jail because he was an out of state resident, and later released on bond. (more...)
- February 04, 2017
Officers woke the 33-year-old Australian up and then arrested him. Police sergeant Ben Hoster told the Arizona Republic that Bowditch, who has a home near Dallas, Texas, was booked into jail because he was an out of state resident, and later released on bond. (more...)
Super Bowl 51: Why A New England Patriots Blowout Wouldn't Be Surprising
- February 04, 2017
If that gutsy anonymous gambler's wager pays off with a Falcons Super Bowl win, that ticket brings home $200,000. It kicks off a week that the Patriots and Falcons each hope will end with a milestone Super Bowl victory. As for the Patriots, the team is a celebrity, but most of the players aren't. This year, Lady Gaga is performing. It doesn't change the fact that Brady did to Quinn's defense what Quinn's defense had done to Peyton Manning in Super Bowl 48 in Jersey. (more...)
- February 04, 2017
If that gutsy anonymous gambler's wager pays off with a Falcons Super Bowl win, that ticket brings home $200,000. It kicks off a week that the Patriots and Falcons each hope will end with a milestone Super Bowl victory. As for the Patriots, the team is a celebrity, but most of the players aren't. This year, Lady Gaga is performing. It doesn't change the fact that Brady did to Quinn's defense what Quinn's defense had done to Peyton Manning in Super Bowl 48 in Jersey. (more...)
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