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Wenger will chose his future - former player
- February 20, 2017
But Wenger believes he still has at least four years left in his managerial career and wants to work for longer than Manchester United's Alex Ferguson, who was 71 when he retired in 2013. "Things are getting poisonous now, for both his own health and the club, and I feel tremendously bad for saying it". Speaking about Wenger's situation, Pep Guardiola opined that it is unfair to hurl so many criticism at a legendary manager like Arsene Wenger. (more...)
- February 20, 2017
But Wenger believes he still has at least four years left in his managerial career and wants to work for longer than Manchester United's Alex Ferguson, who was 71 when he retired in 2013. "Things are getting poisonous now, for both his own health and the club, and I feel tremendously bad for saying it". Speaking about Wenger's situation, Pep Guardiola opined that it is unfair to hurl so many criticism at a legendary manager like Arsene Wenger. (more...)
Wolff, Lauda re-sign with F1 team Mercedes
- February 20, 2017
The former three-times world champion Lauda, who owns a 10% share in the team, joined Mercedes at the end of 2012 and was joined just before the opening of the 2013 season by Wolff, who owns a 30% stake, after the departure of Ross Brawn. Lauda also expressed delight at his new deal, stating: "The last few years have been some of the most enjoyable I have had in Formula One". A key factor in this success has been the combination of Toto's entrepreneurial skills and Niki's experience. (more...)
- February 20, 2017
The former three-times world champion Lauda, who owns a 10% share in the team, joined Mercedes at the end of 2012 and was joined just before the opening of the 2013 season by Wolff, who owns a 30% stake, after the departure of Ross Brawn. Lauda also expressed delight at his new deal, stating: "The last few years have been some of the most enjoyable I have had in Formula One". A key factor in this success has been the combination of Toto's entrepreneurial skills and Niki's experience. (more...)
Western Conference bench react brilliantly to Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant play
- February 20, 2017
He reiterated that on Friday. Following that game, Durant said it was time for Thunder fans and reporters to move on. Perkins, Durant and Westbrook were teammates in Oklahoma City from February 2011 to February 2015. "I don't think it's a real beef there, " Perkins told The Oklahoman ". "They're two grown men", he said. "Obviously there's competition and there's history and whatever you want to call it". (more...)
- February 20, 2017
He reiterated that on Friday. Following that game, Durant said it was time for Thunder fans and reporters to move on. Perkins, Durant and Westbrook were teammates in Oklahoma City from February 2011 to February 2015. "I don't think it's a real beef there, " Perkins told The Oklahoman ". "They're two grown men", he said. "Obviously there's competition and there's history and whatever you want to call it". (more...)
Julius Thomas Reportedly Could Be Traded to Dolphins for Branden Albert
- February 20, 2017
Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported last week the veteran would be available for a trade and possibly released with two years remaining on his contract. "My tenure in Miami, I served my objective", Albert told the Sun Sentinel . The three-time Pro Bowler and first-round selection by the Chiefs in the 2008 NFL Draft never played a full 16-game schedule in three seasons with the team. (more...)
- February 20, 2017
Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported last week the veteran would be available for a trade and possibly released with two years remaining on his contract. "My tenure in Miami, I served my objective", Albert told the Sun Sentinel . The three-time Pro Bowler and first-round selection by the Chiefs in the 2008 NFL Draft never played a full 16-game schedule in three seasons with the team. (more...)
Charlotte Hornets: Frank Kaminsky Drops 33 Points in the Rising Stars Challenge
- February 20, 2017
They wanted me to score 50. Durant, who had an on-court verbal altercation with his former teammate Russell Westbrook a week ago, made an assist to him during the first quarter, which was cheered on the West bench. "It took a couple of minutes to wipe up the ice and water". The West bench went insane, DeMarcus Cousins and DeAndre Jordan leading the cheers. DL: No. (more...)
- February 20, 2017
They wanted me to score 50. Durant, who had an on-court verbal altercation with his former teammate Russell Westbrook a week ago, made an assist to him during the first quarter, which was cheered on the West bench. "It took a couple of minutes to wipe up the ice and water". The West bench went insane, DeMarcus Cousins and DeAndre Jordan leading the cheers. DL: No. (more...)
Sauber reveal 25th anniversary vehicle, Di Resta retained as Williams reserve
- February 20, 2017
The C36 also features a split airbox above the driver's head - a design unlike its previous cars. The new livery is a change from last year's blue and yellow, the corporate branding of now-departed backer Banco do Brasil. In line with the new regulations, the vehicle boasts wider wheels, wider front and rear wings and an enlarged diffuser, while not one single component of the C35 predecessor has been included. (more...)
- February 20, 2017
The C36 also features a split airbox above the driver's head - a design unlike its previous cars. The new livery is a change from last year's blue and yellow, the corporate branding of now-departed backer Banco do Brasil. In line with the new regulations, the vehicle boasts wider wheels, wider front and rear wings and an enlarged diffuser, while not one single component of the C35 predecessor has been included. (more...)
Fair to wonder if Virginia has lost confidence after demolition at UNC
- February 20, 2017
That possibility sure looked unlikely for a while. Carolina has eight wins over teams in the NCAA's top 50, tied for third for the most in the country behind Baylor (10) and Florida State (9). I dunno about you, but I'm now working on a group assignment for one of my classes, and I can't help but realize I am 100 percent the Justin Jackson of every group project I have ever had to do over the last seven semesters. (more...)
- February 20, 2017
That possibility sure looked unlikely for a while. Carolina has eight wins over teams in the NCAA's top 50, tied for third for the most in the country behind Baylor (10) and Florida State (9). I dunno about you, but I'm now working on a group assignment for one of my classes, and I can't help but realize I am 100 percent the Justin Jackson of every group project I have ever had to do over the last seven semesters. (more...)
DNC Candidate Raymond Buckley Drops Out & Endorses Ellison
- February 20, 2017
His plan, in fact, shared numerous same ideas and principles as my own. He says Ellison shares his commitment to investing more resources in state parties. Vermont State Democratic Party Chair Ray Buckley , left, speaks before the New Hampshire Ballot Law Commission with Andru Volinski, during a hearing, November 24, 2015, in Concord, N.H. (more...)
- February 20, 2017
His plan, in fact, shared numerous same ideas and principles as my own. He says Ellison shares his commitment to investing more resources in state parties. Vermont State Democratic Party Chair Ray Buckley , left, speaks before the New Hampshire Ballot Law Commission with Andru Volinski, during a hearing, November 24, 2015, in Concord, N.H. (more...)
Johnson up by 1 shot, but only halfway through at rainy Riviera
- February 20, 2017
Also the 2010 event victor at The Quarry, Couples won for the first time since the 2014 Shaw Charity Classic in Canada. He followed that with a series of high finishes that included a tie for fifth at both the Match Play and the Masters, third-place finishes at the Shell Open and the Memorial, and a fifth at the St. (more...)
- February 20, 2017
Also the 2010 event victor at The Quarry, Couples won for the first time since the 2014 Shaw Charity Classic in Canada. He followed that with a series of high finishes that included a tie for fifth at both the Match Play and the Masters, third-place finishes at the Shell Open and the Memorial, and a fifth at the St. (more...)
IPL 2017: Mitchell Starc pulls out, quits Royal Challengers Bangalore
- February 20, 2017
England T20 specialist Tymal Mills was the second most expensive player bought on the day; the hammer eventually falling after a £1.4m bid from Royal Challengers Bangalore, a substantial hike from his £60,000 base price. The lanky paceman was RCB's knight in shining armour in the bowling department in the eighth edition of the IPL, picking up 20 wickets in 13 games with an average of 14.55 and playing a vital part in determining the team's fortunes as they finished third in the tournament. (more...)
- February 20, 2017
England T20 specialist Tymal Mills was the second most expensive player bought on the day; the hammer eventually falling after a £1.4m bid from Royal Challengers Bangalore, a substantial hike from his £60,000 base price. The lanky paceman was RCB's knight in shining armour in the bowling department in the eighth edition of the IPL, picking up 20 wickets in 13 games with an average of 14.55 and playing a vital part in determining the team's fortunes as they finished third in the tournament. (more...)
All-Star weekend announcer mistakenly introduces Kevin Durant as from Oklahoma City
- February 20, 2017
Fortunately this yarn has something of a happy ending: Durant himself extended the ole' on-court olive branch by feeding Westbrook an apology alley-oop midway through the first quarter. Normally, the NBA All-Star Game is a glorified exhibition by the world's best players, up until the fourth quarter, when things begin to get serious and a competitive spirit takes over down the home stretch. (more...)
- February 20, 2017
Fortunately this yarn has something of a happy ending: Durant himself extended the ole' on-court olive branch by feeding Westbrook an apology alley-oop midway through the first quarter. Normally, the NBA All-Star Game is a glorified exhibition by the world's best players, up until the fourth quarter, when things begin to get serious and a competitive spirit takes over down the home stretch. (more...)
A new manager might not bring success to Arsenal - Wenger
- February 20, 2017
He considers the rest of the season, starting with Monday's FA Cup tie at non-league Sutton United, where defeat would be unthinkable, to be a test of the mental strength and solidarity in his squad. Wenger said his team needed to deal with the enormity of the defeat, ahead of the return leg at the Emirates Stadium on March 7. "Even if I go, Arsenal will not win every single game in the future". (more...)
- February 20, 2017
He considers the rest of the season, starting with Monday's FA Cup tie at non-league Sutton United, where defeat would be unthinkable, to be a test of the mental strength and solidarity in his squad. Wenger said his team needed to deal with the enormity of the defeat, ahead of the return leg at the Emirates Stadium on March 7. "Even if I go, Arsenal will not win every single game in the future". (more...)
Stokes, Mills, Boult top buys; AFG's Rashid Khan sold for 4 cr
- February 20, 2017
Of the Australians available, pacemen Mitchell Johnson and Pat Cummins have set a reserve price of $390,000 - the highest allowed - while Brad Haddin and Nathan Lyon have set a minimum reserve of more than $300,000. Railways leggie Karn Sharma was bought by the Mumbai Indians for a whopping Rs 3.2 crore while Jharkhand pacer Varun Aaron went to the KXIP for Rs 2.8 crore. (more...)
- February 20, 2017
Of the Australians available, pacemen Mitchell Johnson and Pat Cummins have set a reserve price of $390,000 - the highest allowed - while Brad Haddin and Nathan Lyon have set a minimum reserve of more than $300,000. Railways leggie Karn Sharma was bought by the Mumbai Indians for a whopping Rs 3.2 crore while Jharkhand pacer Varun Aaron went to the KXIP for Rs 2.8 crore. (more...)
Former IPL player detained for driving vehicle straight into Andheri railway platform
- February 20, 2017
The incident took place at 7:10 am. According to the reports, the panic-stricken commuters tried to run from the sight when the former IPL player Harmeet drove his vehicle straight to the Andheri platform No.1. RPF has also made him undergo a medical examination to ascertain if he was driving under the influence. This is the second incident of its kind at Andheri in recent months. (more...)
- February 20, 2017
The incident took place at 7:10 am. According to the reports, the panic-stricken commuters tried to run from the sight when the former IPL player Harmeet drove his vehicle straight to the Andheri platform No.1. RPF has also made him undergo a medical examination to ascertain if he was driving under the influence. This is the second incident of its kind at Andheri in recent months. (more...)
College Basket Player Viciously Punches And Then Stomps On Fallen Rival
- February 20, 2017
About five minutes into the second half, Marquise Caudill decked a Southern Vermont player, who according to d3hoops.com, appeared to be Kyle DePollar. An officer who was working security at the game was threatened when he tried to intervene, and so he sought more police officers. Hannigan called for backup, and about 25 Nashua officers responded to the college. (more...)
- February 20, 2017
About five minutes into the second half, Marquise Caudill decked a Southern Vermont player, who according to d3hoops.com, appeared to be Kyle DePollar. An officer who was working security at the game was threatened when he tried to intervene, and so he sought more police officers. Hannigan called for backup, and about 25 Nashua officers responded to the college. (more...)
John Wall scores 12 points in the 2017 NBA All-Star Game
- February 20, 2017
The moment everyone was waiting for came in the first quarter when West coach Steve Kerr put Russell Westbrook in and didn't remove Kevin Durant. The combined 101 points in the first quarter, 189 in the first half, and 374 total were the most on record for scored points in a single quarter, a single half, and in total during the history of All-Star games. (more...)
- February 20, 2017
The moment everyone was waiting for came in the first quarter when West coach Steve Kerr put Russell Westbrook in and didn't remove Kevin Durant. The combined 101 points in the first quarter, 189 in the first half, and 374 total were the most on record for scored points in a single quarter, a single half, and in total during the history of All-Star games. (more...)
Wenger: 'You thought Sanchez was good? Watch again'
- February 20, 2017
Thiago Alcantara struck twice and Robert Lewandowski, Arjen Robben and substitute Thomas Mueller were also on target as the Bavarians, struggling for form recently, inflicted Arsenal's first defeat of the season in Europe's premier club competition. (more...)
- February 20, 2017
Thiago Alcantara struck twice and Robert Lewandowski, Arjen Robben and substitute Thomas Mueller were also on target as the Bavarians, struggling for form recently, inflicted Arsenal's first defeat of the season in Europe's premier club competition. (more...)
Celtics, Bulls have discussed trade involving Jimmy Butler
- February 20, 2017
An Eastern Conference executive said the Celtics are "not pressed to do anything unless it makes them a lot better ", per Blakely. The guard is signed through the 2019-20 season. This is not the first time the Celtics and Bulls have been linked to a possible trade. But the Celtics are not convinced that the addition of Butler would necessarily catapult Boston to the same level of Cleveland or ahead of them. (more...)
- February 20, 2017
An Eastern Conference executive said the Celtics are "not pressed to do anything unless it makes them a lot better ", per Blakely. The guard is signed through the 2019-20 season. This is not the first time the Celtics and Bulls have been linked to a possible trade. But the Celtics are not convinced that the addition of Butler would necessarily catapult Boston to the same level of Cleveland or ahead of them. (more...)
What are the Pelicans getting in DeMarcus Cousins from a statistical perspective?
- February 20, 2017
They wanted me to score 50. I thank all of them. "To share the floor with those guys, especially in an environment like this, means a lot". Since arriving in New Orleans, media members have been following Western Conference All-Stars Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors and Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder as the two danced around each other without exchanging a word. (more...)
- February 20, 2017
They wanted me to score 50. I thank all of them. "To share the floor with those guys, especially in an environment like this, means a lot". Since arriving in New Orleans, media members have been following Western Conference All-Stars Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors and Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder as the two danced around each other without exchanging a word. (more...)
No. 9 WVU Beats Texas Tech 83-74 In 2 OTs
- February 20, 2017
With no shots falling, Carter made four free throws in regulation to keep the Raiders from claiming another scalp; all six points scored in the first overtime period came via free throws from Carter, Tarik Phillip, and Elijah Macon . But after Carter's free throw tied it at 70-all with 19.9 seconds, Evans dribbled out the clock before lofting an 18-foot air ball. But second chance opportunities can, and will hurt any team. (more...)
- February 20, 2017
With no shots falling, Carter made four free throws in regulation to keep the Raiders from claiming another scalp; all six points scored in the first overtime period came via free throws from Carter, Tarik Phillip, and Elijah Macon . But after Carter's free throw tied it at 70-all with 19.9 seconds, Evans dribbled out the clock before lofting an 18-foot air ball. But second chance opportunities can, and will hurt any team. (more...)
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