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Chicago Cubs agree to record deal with third baseman Kris Bryant
- March 10, 2017
The question now is whether the Cubs and Bryant could agree on a long-term deal down the line that could easily exceed $200 million. Bryant made his major league debut in 2015 and won the National League Rookie of the Year Award that year. (more...)
- March 10, 2017
The question now is whether the Cubs and Bryant could agree on a long-term deal down the line that could easily exceed $200 million. Bryant made his major league debut in 2015 and won the National League Rookie of the Year Award that year. (more...)
Tony Jefferson leaving Arizona Cardinals for Baltimore Ravens per report
- March 10, 2017
If this is indeed the end for Webb with the Ravens, he fashioned a solid career for a player the team selected in the third round of the 2009 draft out of tiny Nicholls State. Webb switched his primary position to safety in 2016 and started 16 games, producing to the tune of 73 tackles, five passes defended, one interception and one sack. (more...)
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- March 10, 2017
If this is indeed the end for Webb with the Ravens, he fashioned a solid career for a player the team selected in the third round of the 2009 draft out of tiny Nicholls State. Webb switched his primary position to safety in 2016 and started 16 games, producing to the tune of 73 tackles, five passes defended, one interception and one sack. (more...)
Chris Bertish crosses Atlantic Ocean on stand-up paddle board
- March 10, 2017
Bertish kicked off his record-breaking paddling marathon in Agadir, Morocco, on December 6, 2016. "It took everything I had for over five years". He rowed his small craft more than 7,000km in 93 days. He said the journey had taken more than 2 million strokes - covering 69km a day and raising over €465,000. "You can see how [this trip is] growing and how it is impacting so positively on people around the world, and that drives and inspires me to want to push it and finish it even more". (more...)
- March 10, 2017
Bertish kicked off his record-breaking paddling marathon in Agadir, Morocco, on December 6, 2016. "It took everything I had for over five years". He rowed his small craft more than 7,000km in 93 days. He said the journey had taken more than 2 million strokes - covering 69km a day and raising over €465,000. "You can see how [this trip is] growing and how it is impacting so positively on people around the world, and that drives and inspires me to want to push it and finish it even more". (more...)
Wisconsin men's basketball: Badgers face IN in Big Ten Tournament
- March 10, 2017
Everybody knows where we sit and what opportunities are out there for this team. Iowa's press did not faze them and IN guards were getting past Iowa's first line of defense with easy. The Hoosiers started strong against Iowa in the previous meeting this year - McCaffery was so frustrated with how his team opened the game he used 12 players in the first 3 1/2 minutes - but let that lead slip away. (more...)
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- March 10, 2017
Everybody knows where we sit and what opportunities are out there for this team. Iowa's press did not faze them and IN guards were getting past Iowa's first line of defense with easy. The Hoosiers started strong against Iowa in the previous meeting this year - McCaffery was so frustrated with how his team opened the game he used 12 players in the first 3 1/2 minutes - but let that lead slip away. (more...)
Logan Ryan signs with Titans
- March 10, 2017
Pittsburgh seems to be switching tactics to lower-tier and of course, cheaper, cornerbacks. Ryan's deal with the Titans is for three years and $30 million, according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport . He also put up 11 pass deflections, two interceptions and one sack. In the Patriots' 34-28 win over the Falcons in Super Bowl LI, Ryan recorded a team-high six tackles. (more...)
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- March 10, 2017
Pittsburgh seems to be switching tactics to lower-tier and of course, cheaper, cornerbacks. Ryan's deal with the Titans is for three years and $30 million, according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport . He also put up 11 pass deflections, two interceptions and one sack. In the Patriots' 34-28 win over the Falcons in Super Bowl LI, Ryan recorded a team-high six tackles. (more...)
Russia's Mutko 'barred from Federation Internationale de Football Association post'
- March 10, 2017
FIFA's ethics code prohibits political interference in football affairs and the world body has in the past suspended national federations where governments have been judged to have taken control. That was the same day FIFA's congress approved stricter new rules protecting member federations and soccer officials from government meddling. Mutko, part of FIFA's Executive Committee in 2009, had initially been confirmed as a candidate back in December. (more...)
- March 10, 2017
FIFA's ethics code prohibits political interference in football affairs and the world body has in the past suspended national federations where governments have been judged to have taken control. That was the same day FIFA's congress approved stricter new rules protecting member federations and soccer officials from government meddling. Mutko, part of FIFA's Executive Committee in 2009, had initially been confirmed as a candidate back in December. (more...)
Ivan Rakitic compares Barcelona comeback to Super Bowl LI
- March 10, 2017
The 28-year-old joined Barca from Sevilla in 2014 and has since established himself as a key member of the first team under Luis Enrique, making 145 appearances and scoring 23 goals. "No, I can not believe it", Rakitic told BeIn Sport. "It was a special day, it's really hard to say something". "Thank you to the team, to the people around the club and the fans". (more...)
- March 10, 2017
The 28-year-old joined Barca from Sevilla in 2014 and has since established himself as a key member of the first team under Luis Enrique, making 145 appearances and scoring 23 goals. "No, I can not believe it", Rakitic told BeIn Sport. "It was a special day, it's really hard to say something". "Thank you to the team, to the people around the club and the fans". (more...)
QBs steal spotlight on frenzied first day of free agency
- March 10, 2017
Schefter reported the Texans were "anxious" to be rid of Osweiler's contract and move on, noting that the trade resembled an National Basketball Association trade, where teams will deal big contracts to clear them off the books. I imagine they could force Cleveland to keep him or fine them or even take away a draft pick. With Osweiler's contract, the Browns still have $80 million in free cap, so the contract really wont effect them too much. (more...)
- March 10, 2017
Schefter reported the Texans were "anxious" to be rid of Osweiler's contract and move on, noting that the trade resembled an National Basketball Association trade, where teams will deal big contracts to clear them off the books. I imagine they could force Cleveland to keep him or fine them or even take away a draft pick. With Osweiler's contract, the Browns still have $80 million in free cap, so the contract really wont effect them too much. (more...)
Former Badgers offensive lineman Kevin Zeitler signs with Cleveland Browns, report says
- March 10, 2017
Running back Duke Johnson seemed excited about the new-look offensive line he'll have blocking next season. The big signing wasn't the lone development for Cleveland's offensive line. Quarterback Robert Griffin III missed 11 games because of injury, but still took a team-high 22 sacks for 138 yards, while rookie Cody Kessler endured 21 sacks for 140 lost yards and suffered a pair of concussions in a month. (more...)
- March 10, 2017
Running back Duke Johnson seemed excited about the new-look offensive line he'll have blocking next season. The big signing wasn't the lone development for Cleveland's offensive line. Quarterback Robert Griffin III missed 11 games because of injury, but still took a team-high 22 sacks for 138 yards, while rookie Cody Kessler endured 21 sacks for 140 lost yards and suffered a pair of concussions in a month. (more...)
Snow Possible this Weekend in Outer Banks & Eastern NC
- March 10, 2017
Blustery weekend conditions will result in very cold wind chills, with temperatures feeling as low as negative 8 degrees. Snow squalls are forecast north of the Capital Region. And, forecasters said, it is less likely that fast-moving systems can accumulate enough moisture to create much precipitation. Highs in the 20s, lows in the 0s - this will be January weather in March! Wind chill advisories may be needed as the real feel values drop to 5-to-15 BELOW zero Saturday night . (more...)
- March 10, 2017
Blustery weekend conditions will result in very cold wind chills, with temperatures feeling as low as negative 8 degrees. Snow squalls are forecast north of the Capital Region. And, forecasters said, it is less likely that fast-moving systems can accumulate enough moisture to create much precipitation. Highs in the 20s, lows in the 0s - this will be January weather in March! Wind chill advisories may be needed as the real feel values drop to 5-to-15 BELOW zero Saturday night . (more...)
Mayweather says McGregor is all bark and no bite
- March 10, 2017
Nurmagomedov and Ferguson are the two top lightweight contenders and Woodley insists McGregor wants nothing to do with the risky trio. Mayweather, who is unbeaten in 49 professional fights, and Ireland's UFC lightweight champion McGregor have traded verbal barbs for more than a year regarding a potential bout. (more...)
- March 10, 2017
Nurmagomedov and Ferguson are the two top lightweight contenders and Woodley insists McGregor wants nothing to do with the risky trio. Mayweather, who is unbeaten in 49 professional fights, and Ireland's UFC lightweight champion McGregor have traded verbal barbs for more than a year regarding a potential bout. (more...)
Bayern Munich's Xabi Alonso confirms retirement at end of season
- March 10, 2017
He said the decision to call it a day "wasn't easy after 17 years as a professional" and that all his clubs - Real Sociedad, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern - "will always have a place in my heart". I think Steven Gerrard said it best when he gushed a fair bit about Xabi's career and paid tribute to how bereft he'd felt when Xabi had chose to leave him and the rest of us behind for more Spanish pastures. (more...)
- March 10, 2017
He said the decision to call it a day "wasn't easy after 17 years as a professional" and that all his clubs - Real Sociedad, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern - "will always have a place in my heart". I think Steven Gerrard said it best when he gushed a fair bit about Xabi's career and paid tribute to how bereft he'd felt when Xabi had chose to leave him and the rest of us behind for more Spanish pastures. (more...)
Liverpool's Roberto Firmino a doubt to face Burnley, Jordan Henderson out
- March 10, 2017
We have had bad moments so we have to accept this and look forward. He added: "It was very pleasing to play like that against Arsenal, but also disappointing on the other hand because of the other night (against Leicester), not being able to do that consistently". (more...)
- March 10, 2017
We have had bad moments so we have to accept this and look forward. He added: "It was very pleasing to play like that against Arsenal, but also disappointing on the other hand because of the other night (against Leicester), not being able to do that consistently". (more...)
USA economy adds 235000 new jobs in February
- March 10, 2017
Employment in mining increased by 8,000 in February, with most of the gains coming in support activities for mining. Yet Dow component Wal-Mart (WMT) announced plans to add 10,000 jobs this year. Still, the overall impression of this report is that the status quo of incremental improvement continued in February. "They're going. It's pretty clear". (more...)
- March 10, 2017
Employment in mining increased by 8,000 in February, with most of the gains coming in support activities for mining. Yet Dow component Wal-Mart (WMT) announced plans to add 10,000 jobs this year. Still, the overall impression of this report is that the status quo of incremental improvement continued in February. "They're going. It's pretty clear". (more...)
FBI Director Comey Meets With Intel 'Gang Of Eight' On Capitol Hill
- March 10, 2017
Americans' desire for privacy and security should never be viewed as incompatible, Comey said . Nation states, spies, and sophisticated criminals have always been able to hide behind encryption. "The government can not invade our privacy without good reason, reviewable in court". "We need the confidence of knowing that they're briefing us on the most significant issues", Schiff told reporters last week. (more...)
- March 10, 2017
Americans' desire for privacy and security should never be viewed as incompatible, Comey said . Nation states, spies, and sophisticated criminals have always been able to hide behind encryption. "The government can not invade our privacy without good reason, reviewable in court". "We need the confidence of knowing that they're briefing us on the most significant issues", Schiff told reporters last week. (more...)
Triple Chelsea swoop, Camp Nou natural disaster, Neymar taunts PSG players
- March 10, 2017
Now, after a phenomenal 90-odd minutes of football, suddenly anything is possible. After losing the first leg in Paris 4-0, Barcelona knew they had to score at least four unanswered goals to take this match into extra time. Thomas Meunier dived head-first to stop Neymar getting around him and when the Brazilian ran into his head and tumbled the Barcelona players were convinced they had a penalty. (more...)
- March 10, 2017
Now, after a phenomenal 90-odd minutes of football, suddenly anything is possible. After losing the first leg in Paris 4-0, Barcelona knew they had to score at least four unanswered goals to take this match into extra time. Thomas Meunier dived head-first to stop Neymar getting around him and when the Brazilian ran into his head and tumbled the Barcelona players were convinced they had a penalty. (more...)
Six Nations: Upbeat Ireland refuse to let roof lower expectations
- March 10, 2017
We feel like there's not much pressure on us. England are playing well. Rory Best insists Ireland will not be stung by any added ferocity of facing Wales under a closed roof in Cardiff tonight. The Mediterranean side won 24 games in a row from November 2008's win over Azerbaijan to November 2014 against Andorra. 'I suppose you'll not know until 10.30 (on Friday night) whether we were right to agree to have the roof closed or not, but I keep going back to the fact that we want to play ... (more...)
- March 10, 2017
We feel like there's not much pressure on us. England are playing well. Rory Best insists Ireland will not be stung by any added ferocity of facing Wales under a closed roof in Cardiff tonight. The Mediterranean side won 24 games in a row from November 2008's win over Azerbaijan to November 2014 against Andorra. 'I suppose you'll not know until 10.30 (on Friday night) whether we were right to agree to have the roof closed or not, but I keep going back to the fact that we want to play ... (more...)
Chance Warmack signs one-year deal with Philadelphia Eagles
- March 10, 2017
That's if he can stay on the field. Since earning his first career Pro Bowl honors in 2013 - when he posted 89 receptions for 1,421 yards (16.0 yards per catch average) and seven touchdowns - Jeffery ranks ninth in the National Football League with 4,182 receiving yards . (more...)
- March 10, 2017
That's if he can stay on the field. Since earning his first career Pro Bowl honors in 2013 - when he posted 89 receptions for 1,421 yards (16.0 yards per catch average) and seven touchdowns - Jeffery ranks ninth in the National Football League with 4,182 receiving yards . (more...)
India set Australia 188 for win in second test
- March 10, 2017
The only fast bowler to take a five-for in the Test match was an Australian, Hazlewood. Pujara fell in the 90s for the first time in his career when some extra bounce from a Hazlewwood delivery took the shoulder of his bat for a simple catch to Mitchell Marsh at gully. (more...)
- March 10, 2017
The only fast bowler to take a five-for in the Test match was an Australian, Hazlewood. Pujara fell in the 90s for the first time in his career when some extra bounce from a Hazlewwood delivery took the shoulder of his bat for a simple catch to Mitchell Marsh at gully. (more...)
Cavaliers' Andrew Bogut won't play again until next season
- March 10, 2017
J.R. Smith's, on the other hand, has officially resumed. Shooting guard Kyle Korver will miss the Pistons game with left foot soreness, but will accompany the Cavs on their three-game road trip to Detroit, Orlando and Houston while receiving treatment. (more...)
- March 10, 2017
J.R. Smith's, on the other hand, has officially resumed. Shooting guard Kyle Korver will miss the Pistons game with left foot soreness, but will accompany the Cavs on their three-game road trip to Detroit, Orlando and Houston while receiving treatment. (more...)
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