Sport
Mike Tirico replacing Bob Costas for NBC's Olympics coverage
- February 09, 2017
The former ESPN host, who joined NBC Sports past year, will take over starting with the 2018 Winter Games from PyeongChang in South Korea. Although he will no longer anchor NBC's Olympic coverage, Costas' 37-year tenure with the network will continue in myriad other roles. (more...)
- February 09, 2017
The former ESPN host, who joined NBC Sports past year, will take over starting with the 2018 Winter Games from PyeongChang in South Korea. Although he will no longer anchor NBC's Olympic coverage, Costas' 37-year tenure with the network will continue in myriad other roles. (more...)
Kyle Shanahan to 49ers fans: 'Be patient with us'
- February 09, 2017
His father Mike was the offensive coordinator for the Niners from 1992 to 1994, pressing the buttons of an offense that led the franchise to its most recent Super Bowl triumph in 1994 before becoming the head coach of the Denver Broncos . I think we had second-and-1 on both of those. Atlanta was 1 of 8 on third downs in the game. Based on what Kyle Shanahan has done for so many running backs in the past, Hyde is destined to be one of 2017's most impressive fantasy starters. (more...)
- February 09, 2017
His father Mike was the offensive coordinator for the Niners from 1992 to 1994, pressing the buttons of an offense that led the franchise to its most recent Super Bowl triumph in 1994 before becoming the head coach of the Denver Broncos . I think we had second-and-1 on both of those. Atlanta was 1 of 8 on third downs in the game. Based on what Kyle Shanahan has done for so many running backs in the past, Hyde is destined to be one of 2017's most impressive fantasy starters. (more...)
Saint Louis' bus driver in custody after leaving arena without basketball team
- February 09, 2017
But things got much worse for the "Billikens" when they left the playing arena to find their bus nowhere to be seen. Ramsey later reported that NY state troopers ended up tracking down the missing bus " after a highway chase ". The team recovered its belongings and met its chartered flight in Bradford, Penn., after a 37-mile drive, according to Sporting News. The driver had just left the arena with the bus. (more...)
- February 09, 2017
But things got much worse for the "Billikens" when they left the playing arena to find their bus nowhere to be seen. Ramsey later reported that NY state troopers ended up tracking down the missing bus " after a highway chase ". The team recovered its belongings and met its chartered flight in Bradford, Penn., after a 37-mile drive, according to Sporting News. The driver had just left the arena with the bus. (more...)
Nigeria moves up nine spots in latest Federation Internationale de Football Association ranking
- February 09, 2017
It's the highest Federation Internationale de Football Association ranking for the three-time African champions in over two years as they continue to surge up the table under German coach Gernot Rohr . Morocco climbed nine spots into 48 position, while Algeria lost 11 places and now sit in 50 spot overall. Despite the many successes from the Americas and Africa over the preceding weeks, the composition of the top five teams remains unchanged for the February ranking. (more...)
- February 09, 2017
It's the highest Federation Internationale de Football Association ranking for the three-time African champions in over two years as they continue to surge up the table under German coach Gernot Rohr . Morocco climbed nine spots into 48 position, while Algeria lost 11 places and now sit in 50 spot overall. Despite the many successes from the Americas and Africa over the preceding weeks, the composition of the top five teams remains unchanged for the February ranking. (more...)
Carmelo Anthony, Knicks Drama Reaches New High With Latest Report
- February 09, 2017
Those are pretty harsh words about Graham, and Jackson is now comparing his former player to Anthony. In a tweet, Jackson referred to a column by Bleacher Report writer Kevin Ding that suggested Jackson is frustrated because Anthony doesn't have the same will to win as other stars. (more...)
- February 09, 2017
Those are pretty harsh words about Graham, and Jackson is now comparing his former player to Anthony. In a tweet, Jackson referred to a column by Bleacher Report writer Kevin Ding that suggested Jackson is frustrated because Anthony doesn't have the same will to win as other stars. (more...)
James White forgot to keep winning ball from Super Bowl
- February 09, 2017
That honor, Brady said , belongs to former University of Wisconsin running back James White. "James White is like my oldest son". First it was Tom Brady's jersey making headlines, and now the game-winning touchdown ball has gone missing. (more...)
- February 09, 2017
That honor, Brady said , belongs to former University of Wisconsin running back James White. "James White is like my oldest son". First it was Tom Brady's jersey making headlines, and now the game-winning touchdown ball has gone missing. (more...)
US Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk reveals intriguing selection criteria
- February 09, 2017
Under Davis Love III, USA thrashed Europe 17-11 at Hazeltine past year with the veteran announcing his fourth pick following the final FedEx Cup play-off event - the Tour Championship. In 2018, the victor will be the only one earning 2 points per $1,000 in the four majors. "Because the Major Championship purses are so large, and we thank them for that very much, but we're looking at $10-$10.5 million dollar purses in the major championships. (more...)
- February 09, 2017
Under Davis Love III, USA thrashed Europe 17-11 at Hazeltine past year with the veteran announcing his fourth pick following the final FedEx Cup play-off event - the Tour Championship. In 2018, the victor will be the only one earning 2 points per $1,000 in the four majors. "Because the Major Championship purses are so large, and we thank them for that very much, but we're looking at $10-$10.5 million dollar purses in the major championships. (more...)
Atlanta Falcons dismiss DC Richard Smith, likely to promote from within
- February 09, 2017
Tom Brady passed for a Super Bowl-record 466 yards against Atlanta's defense. Smith had been with the Falcons since 2015, when he was named defensive coordinator after serving as linebackers coach for the Broncos and Panthers. The moves come a day after offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan accepted a job as head coach of the 49ers. Overall, Atlanta is making its second change at a coordinator position in as many days. (more...)
- February 09, 2017
Tom Brady passed for a Super Bowl-record 466 yards against Atlanta's defense. Smith had been with the Falcons since 2015, when he was named defensive coordinator after serving as linebackers coach for the Broncos and Panthers. The moves come a day after offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan accepted a job as head coach of the 49ers. Overall, Atlanta is making its second change at a coordinator position in as many days. (more...)
Virat Kohli's 16th hundred delflates Bangladesh in one-off Test
- February 09, 2017
This is the first time that Bangladesh will be playing a Test in India , despite having played their debut Test over 16 years ago. The bowling department is expected to consist of Taijul Islam, Mehedi Hasan Miraz, Kamrul Islam Rabbi and Taskin Ahmed. (more...)
- February 09, 2017
This is the first time that Bangladesh will be playing a Test in India , despite having played their debut Test over 16 years ago. The bowling department is expected to consist of Taijul Islam, Mehedi Hasan Miraz, Kamrul Islam Rabbi and Taskin Ahmed. (more...)
Mixed reaction to rumours Lukaku could rejoin Chelsea
- February 09, 2017
The Belgian worldwide barely featured for the Blues during his three-year spell at Stamford Bridge. Reports also suggest that Lukaku feels he has unfinished business at Chelsea and would jump at the chance of a return to west London if the two clubs can hammer out a deal. (more...)
- February 09, 2017
The Belgian worldwide barely featured for the Blues during his three-year spell at Stamford Bridge. Reports also suggest that Lukaku feels he has unfinished business at Chelsea and would jump at the chance of a return to west London if the two clubs can hammer out a deal. (more...)
Lallana admits what Reds can learn from dominant Chelsea
- February 09, 2017
The England worldwide has been a key player for the Reds this season, and it seems he is set to be rewarded by the club with a new four-year contract. "By all accounts that didn't involve Adam Lallana , so whether he's going to dropped, I'm not too sure". "I had a friend here in the United States that I introduced to Liverpool and Lallana was her favourite player when we signed him", she said. (more...)
- February 09, 2017
The England worldwide has been a key player for the Reds this season, and it seems he is set to be rewarded by the club with a new four-year contract. "By all accounts that didn't involve Adam Lallana , so whether he's going to dropped, I'm not too sure". "I had a friend here in the United States that I introduced to Liverpool and Lallana was her favourite player when we signed him", she said. (more...)
Ben Dunk replaces injured Chris Lynn for T20I series against Sri Lanka
- February 09, 2017
Sri Lanka will begin their campaign in Melbourne on 17 of February before heading out to Geelong and then Adelaide. Twenty-nine-year-old Dunk made his Australia debut in the three-match T20I series against South Africa in November 2014 but was subsequently dropped after scores of 2, 23 and 14. (more...)
- February 09, 2017
Sri Lanka will begin their campaign in Melbourne on 17 of February before heading out to Geelong and then Adelaide. Twenty-nine-year-old Dunk made his Australia debut in the three-match T20I series against South Africa in November 2014 but was subsequently dropped after scores of 2, 23 and 14. (more...)
Sarfraz to replace Azhar Ali as new ODI captain
- February 09, 2017
Following the 1-4 series loss to Australia, Azhar copped criticism from former captain Moin Ali, who called for his axing, saying that he didn't deserve to be captain. They had also lost last year 1-4 in the one-day series in England and are now struggling at number eight position in the ICC ODI rankings after just securing a berth in this year s Champions Trophy in England above West Indies who are at number nine position. (more...)
- February 09, 2017
Following the 1-4 series loss to Australia, Azhar copped criticism from former captain Moin Ali, who called for his axing, saying that he didn't deserve to be captain. They had also lost last year 1-4 in the one-day series in England and are now struggling at number eight position in the ICC ODI rankings after just securing a berth in this year s Champions Trophy in England above West Indies who are at number nine position. (more...)
Uphaar fire tragedy: Gopal Ansal sentenced to one year in jail
- February 09, 2017
Gopal Ansal has already undergone four months and 29 days of the sentence. After the 2015 verdict, Neelam Krishnamoorthy , who lost her two children in the fire and has led the victims' association seeking justice in the case since, had said "Looking back, I think I made a mistake". (more...)
- February 09, 2017
Gopal Ansal has already undergone four months and 29 days of the sentence. After the 2015 verdict, Neelam Krishnamoorthy , who lost her two children in the fire and has led the victims' association seeking justice in the case since, had said "Looking back, I think I made a mistake". (more...)
De Randamie: I have to be at the top of my game
- February 09, 2017
Right now, Germaine de Randamie has an official MMA record of six wins, three losses, and no ties. "I fought a man who had 40 pounds over me, and I knocked him out". It's probably why she's been so successful over the years, and why two losses that would devastate most fighters are more just a momentary setback in a much bigger story. (more...)
- February 09, 2017
Right now, Germaine de Randamie has an official MMA record of six wins, three losses, and no ties. "I fought a man who had 40 pounds over me, and I knocked him out". It's probably why she's been so successful over the years, and why two losses that would devastate most fighters are more just a momentary setback in a much bigger story. (more...)
Super Bowl LI game recap
- February 09, 2017
The catch itself was borderline insane, but at its route was the determination that Edelman has had ever since he was given the chance to be a professional football player. "You gotta believe", Edelman told Belichick. "It was probably 70% luck." "I caught it, crazy, I swear...." He said , "It's going to be a helluva story" to Brady. (more...)
- February 09, 2017
The catch itself was borderline insane, but at its route was the determination that Edelman has had ever since he was given the chance to be a professional football player. "You gotta believe", Edelman told Belichick. "It was probably 70% luck." "I caught it, crazy, I swear...." He said , "It's going to be a helluva story" to Brady. (more...)
Mesut Ozil advised to leave Arsenal for Bayern Munich
- February 09, 2017
During a joint interview with Chris Sutton, who told the Mail that "only [Alexis] Sanchez-and possibly Ozil" would have featured prominently during one of Arsene Wenger's title-winning seasons, Keown was quick to criticise the German playmaker. (more...)
- February 09, 2017
During a joint interview with Chris Sutton, who told the Mail that "only [Alexis] Sanchez-and possibly Ozil" would have featured prominently during one of Arsene Wenger's title-winning seasons, Keown was quick to criticise the German playmaker. (more...)
Vijay, Pujara steady ship after Rahul's early dismissal
- February 09, 2017
Vijay played to square leg and set off for a run, but Kamrul Islam Rabbi's diving effort in the field caused a misunderstanding between the batsmen who only survived because of an indirect throw and a missed opportunity at the non-striker's end by Hasan. (more...)
- February 09, 2017
Vijay played to square leg and set off for a run, but Kamrul Islam Rabbi's diving effort in the field caused a misunderstanding between the batsmen who only survived because of an indirect throw and a missed opportunity at the non-striker's end by Hasan. (more...)
Former Chelsea player explains how Arsenal fell into Antonio Conte's trap
- February 09, 2017
He tends to be a horizontally moving player, but needs to learn vertically. "I was clear with him, I spoke to him forcefully and he understood me", Conte told Sky in Italy of the 15-goals-so-far forward. The experience of being a player really helps. Arsenal, Liverpool, the two Manchester clubs and Spurs are all vying to sneak into the Champions League, but who is most likely to miss out? "You can't talk about the title yet, as anything could still happen". (more...)
- February 09, 2017
He tends to be a horizontally moving player, but needs to learn vertically. "I was clear with him, I spoke to him forcefully and he understood me", Conte told Sky in Italy of the 15-goals-so-far forward. The experience of being a player really helps. Arsenal, Liverpool, the two Manchester clubs and Spurs are all vying to sneak into the Champions League, but who is most likely to miss out? "You can't talk about the title yet, as anything could still happen". (more...)
'A lot of money' to spend at Liverpool this summer, says pundit
- February 09, 2017
They think because people are interested because when they go to Asia, they go to America, they've got thousands of people waiting at the airport when we do arrive, it gives them a false sense of belief that they are a big Premier League club or a leading European club. (more...)
- February 09, 2017
They think because people are interested because when they go to Asia, they go to America, they've got thousands of people waiting at the airport when we do arrive, it gives them a false sense of belief that they are a big Premier League club or a leading European club. (more...)
Latest news
Shahid Afridi: Pakistan needs to be consistent and continue the winning ways