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Former Raiders OT Menelik Watson reaches agreement with rival Broncos
- March 11, 2017
According to multiple reports, the Broncos are signing tackle Menelik Watson as a free agent. Any guaranteed money has yet to be determined and is still under negotiation. If he manages to stay healthy next season, this deal will look like an absolute steal. On day one of free agency, the Oakland Raiders lost five players - Malcolm Smith, Stacy McGee, Brynden Trawick, Daren Bates and Nate Allen. (more...)
- March 11, 2017
According to multiple reports, the Broncos are signing tackle Menelik Watson as a free agent. Any guaranteed money has yet to be determined and is still under negotiation. If he manages to stay healthy next season, this deal will look like an absolute steal. On day one of free agency, the Oakland Raiders lost five players - Malcolm Smith, Stacy McGee, Brynden Trawick, Daren Bates and Nate Allen. (more...)
Nike creates the 'Pro Hijab' for Muslim women athletes
- March 11, 2017
The new performance gear is known as the Nike Pro Hijab. Other companies have also set their sights on hijab sales to Muslim athletes. Sports administrators however are recognizing the need to respect athletes' faiths and initiating policies that will allow them compete in their religious outfits. (more...)
- March 11, 2017
The new performance gear is known as the Nike Pro Hijab. Other companies have also set their sights on hijab sales to Muslim athletes. Sports administrators however are recognizing the need to respect athletes' faiths and initiating policies that will allow them compete in their religious outfits. (more...)
Arsenal vs Lincoln City, FA Cup quarter-finals
- March 11, 2017
So far, Wenger has used the FA Cup as an opportunity to use the full depth of his squad with the Frenchman regularly making upwards of 7 or 8 changes in all the previous rounds. "I would never do the disservice to my players to tell them to just enjoy the day". "I think he'd be a good fit and would take the job if they offered it to him". (more...)
- March 11, 2017
So far, Wenger has used the FA Cup as an opportunity to use the full depth of his squad with the Frenchman regularly making upwards of 7 or 8 changes in all the previous rounds. "I would never do the disservice to my players to tell them to just enjoy the day". "I think he'd be a good fit and would take the job if they offered it to him". (more...)
Mick Conlan Says Conor McGregor Told Him When Mayweather Fight Is Happening
- March 11, 2017
During his recent tour of the U.K., Floyd told FightHype .com that McGregor is just running his mouth and there have been no significant updates in the negotiations between the two. "If we offer you or your team offer you a certain amount of money, I don't know what it is, take it and let's make it happen". The 40-year-old has been boxing since 1996 and has amassed a flawless record of 41-0, taking little to no damage in nearly all of his fights. (more...)
- March 11, 2017
During his recent tour of the U.K., Floyd told FightHype .com that McGregor is just running his mouth and there have been no significant updates in the negotiations between the two. "If we offer you or your team offer you a certain amount of money, I don't know what it is, take it and let's make it happen". The 40-year-old has been boxing since 1996 and has amassed a flawless record of 41-0, taking little to no damage in nearly all of his fights. (more...)
Galle Test: Milestone man Rangana Herath spins Sri Lanka to victory
- March 11, 2017
Tharanga made 115 and Dinesh Chandimal scored 50 not out before Sri Lanka, who had taken a 182-run first-innings lead, declared their second on 274 for six at the Galle International Stadium. But we lost five wickets in that first hour and then it becomes very hard. Sri Lanka began their second innings on the fourth morning looking to pile on the runs quickly with the aim of declaring with enough time left to secure the win. (more...)
- March 11, 2017
Tharanga made 115 and Dinesh Chandimal scored 50 not out before Sri Lanka, who had taken a 182-run first-innings lead, declared their second on 274 for six at the Galle International Stadium. But we lost five wickets in that first hour and then it becomes very hard. Sri Lanka began their second innings on the fourth morning looking to pile on the runs quickly with the aim of declaring with enough time left to secure the win. (more...)
Kenny Britt, Browns Reportedly Agree on 4-Year $32.5 Million Contract
- March 11, 2017
The news that Pryor was leaving the Browns took some of the shine off of the team's positive start to free agency in the eyes of some fans and media members, which is silly. "I'm not filling in anybody's shoes", Britt said on a conference call Friday. Washington may be hoping that Pryor can help fill in their wide receiver void. (more...)
- March 11, 2017
The news that Pryor was leaving the Browns took some of the shine off of the team's positive start to free agency in the eyes of some fans and media members, which is silly. "I'm not filling in anybody's shoes", Britt said on a conference call Friday. Washington may be hoping that Pryor can help fill in their wide receiver void. (more...)
Joe Hart acknowledges he's not needed by Manchester City
- March 11, 2017
I know that. No silverware - it will not be a good season. #PEP : I feel we are better but we must improve. "I'm up for a fight - I'll fight my corner all day - but if you're not going to win then there is no point in fighting, especially someone as powerful as that at Manchester City". (more...)
- March 11, 2017
I know that. No silverware - it will not be a good season. #PEP : I feel we are better but we must improve. "I'm up for a fight - I'll fight my corner all day - but if you're not going to win then there is no point in fighting, especially someone as powerful as that at Manchester City". (more...)
Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala to Rest vs. Spurs
- March 11, 2017
Assuming the rest of San Antonio's starters are deployed by head coach Gregg Popovich, the Spurs will have a golden opportunity to move within a half-game of the West's No. Have you had March 12 marked on calendar marked for months, just dying of anticipation for the best National Basketball Association matchup of the season? Golden State Warriors will be shorthanded against San Antonio Spurs without its key players Curry, Thompson, Green and Iguodala. (more...)
- March 11, 2017
Assuming the rest of San Antonio's starters are deployed by head coach Gregg Popovich, the Spurs will have a golden opportunity to move within a half-game of the West's No. Have you had March 12 marked on calendar marked for months, just dying of anticipation for the best National Basketball Association matchup of the season? Golden State Warriors will be shorthanded against San Antonio Spurs without its key players Curry, Thompson, Green and Iguodala. (more...)
No. 5 Ducks pull away from Arizona State in Pac-12 quarterfinals
- March 11, 2017
No. 2 Villanova 55, Seton Hall 53: Josh Hart scored 19 points, including the game-winning basket with 9.6 seconds to play and Villanova beat Seton Hall in the semifinals of the Big East tournament. But because of the lack of quality non-conference wins and the Pac-12's super-soft middle, that last little bit lingers. USC cut UCLA's margin to 38-35 by halftime, as Jonah Mathews nailed a three-pointer with 53 seconds to go after McLaughlin sank a pair of free throws. (more...)
- March 11, 2017
No. 2 Villanova 55, Seton Hall 53: Josh Hart scored 19 points, including the game-winning basket with 9.6 seconds to play and Villanova beat Seton Hall in the semifinals of the Big East tournament. But because of the lack of quality non-conference wins and the Pac-12's super-soft middle, that last little bit lingers. USC cut UCLA's margin to 38-35 by halftime, as Jonah Mathews nailed a three-pointer with 53 seconds to go after McLaughlin sank a pair of free throws. (more...)
Hazard wins Carling Goal of the Month
- March 11, 2017
Antonio Conte's first season at Chelsea may well have brought them on the verge of winning the Premier League title but it might also be remembered for being John Terry's final year at the club. The Italian boss added: "I have to decide the starting XI". "We want to go into the next round, in the same way Manchester United do, so I'll try and make the best decision for the team". (more...)
- March 11, 2017
Antonio Conte's first season at Chelsea may well have brought them on the verge of winning the Premier League title but it might also be remembered for being John Terry's final year at the club. The Italian boss added: "I have to decide the starting XI". "We want to go into the next round, in the same way Manchester United do, so I'll try and make the best decision for the team". (more...)
Bears Release Jay Cutler, Jets Interested In Signing Him
- March 11, 2017
Chicago is still expected to look for a quarterback in the draft. Hoyer is a solid option and a shrewd choice by the 49ers, yet he's also 31 and the most known commodity imaginable. "It's not a huge number anymore", said one NFC general manager. How will that work out? "I want to make plays, I want to finish down the field". "I played a lot of slot in Pittsburgh". (more...)
- March 11, 2017
Chicago is still expected to look for a quarterback in the draft. Hoyer is a solid option and a shrewd choice by the 49ers, yet he's also 31 and the most known commodity imaginable. "It's not a huge number anymore", said one NFC general manager. How will that work out? "I want to make plays, I want to finish down the field". "I played a lot of slot in Pittsburgh". (more...)
Pat Cummins to replace Starc for remaining 2 India tests
- March 11, 2017
Cummins has played one Test - a man-of-the-match performance as an 18-year-old in South Africa back in 2011 - and 28 ODIs for Australia , his young career held back by persistent injury. Starc has been a valuable player for Australia on this tour picking up five wickets and stroking valuable runs including a half century in the first Test victory. (more...)
- March 11, 2017
Cummins has played one Test - a man-of-the-match performance as an 18-year-old in South Africa back in 2011 - and 28 ODIs for Australia , his young career held back by persistent injury. Starc has been a valuable player for Australia on this tour picking up five wickets and stroking valuable runs including a half century in the first Test victory. (more...)
JR Smith Reportedly Will Return from Thumb Injury vs. Detroit Pistons
- March 11, 2017
At the time of Sanders' Cleveland workout, he had made it known he preferred to join the Cavs over the other 15 or so teams showing interest, sources told Amico Hoops. Coach Stan Van Gundy was highly disappointed with the defensive intensity against IN as his squad allowed its most points since a 116-103 loss to Miami on January 28. (more...)
- March 11, 2017
At the time of Sanders' Cleveland workout, he had made it known he preferred to join the Cavs over the other 15 or so teams showing interest, sources told Amico Hoops. Coach Stan Van Gundy was highly disappointed with the defensive intensity against IN as his squad allowed its most points since a 116-103 loss to Miami on January 28. (more...)
Terrelle Pryor Bolts Browns For 1 Year, $8 Million Deal With Redskins
- March 11, 2017
According to pro-football-reference.com , Pryor caught 77 passes for 1,007 yards, and four touchdowns. Pryor has always had the legs and the hands to play wide receiver. You want to keep that in mind when projecting Pryor for 2017, as he finished with 140 targets in 2016. With Britt on the way to Cleveland, DeSean Jackson reportedly set to sign with the Buccaneers and Kenny Stills resigning in Miami, the Eagles options are becoming slimmer at a position of need. (more...)
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- March 11, 2017
According to pro-football-reference.com , Pryor caught 77 passes for 1,007 yards, and four touchdowns. Pryor has always had the legs and the hands to play wide receiver. You want to keep that in mind when projecting Pryor for 2017, as he finished with 140 targets in 2016. With Britt on the way to Cleveland, DeSean Jackson reportedly set to sign with the Buccaneers and Kenny Stills resigning in Miami, the Eagles options are becoming slimmer at a position of need. (more...)
3-Pointer: USC can't get over hump vs. UCLA
- March 11, 2017
If they win the tournament, they'll be a lock for a two-seed. Arizona State swingman, Torian Graham led all players with 16 points at halftime. Game 2 victor, 5:30 p.m., Pac-12 Networks Game 7: No. "They played yesterday and we got our first shots on that court an hour before the game, so our rhythm was off in the first half", Dorsey said. Bell made two free throws before Ennis hit a three-pointer and Brooks made a free throw to put the Ducks up 46-33. (more...)
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- March 11, 2017
If they win the tournament, they'll be a lock for a two-seed. Arizona State swingman, Torian Graham led all players with 16 points at halftime. Game 2 victor, 5:30 p.m., Pac-12 Networks Game 7: No. "They played yesterday and we got our first shots on that court an hour before the game, so our rhythm was off in the first half", Dorsey said. Bell made two free throws before Ennis hit a three-pointer and Brooks made a free throw to put the Ducks up 46-33. (more...)
Prince Amukamara signs with Chicago Bears
- March 11, 2017
A six-year National Football League veteran, Amukamara was a first-round pick of the Giants in 2011. He's battled hamstring, pectoral, bicep, concussion, ankle and foot injuries that have limited him to only one 16-game season in his six-year career. (more...)
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- March 11, 2017
A six-year National Football League veteran, Amukamara was a first-round pick of the Giants in 2011. He's battled hamstring, pectoral, bicep, concussion, ankle and foot injuries that have limited him to only one 16-game season in his six-year career. (more...)
BJP, Congress readying for mandate
- March 11, 2017
However, the party has not projected a CM face till now. The polls of exit polls for Punjab on NDTV predicts that the ruling Akali-BJP combine, which has been in power for 10 years, will be decimated. Regional parties, among them Irom Sharmila's newly-formed People's Resurgence and Justice Alliance, are expected to claim the remaining seats. The SP managed only 5 seats with a vote share of 22.2 per cent, the Congress and Apna Dal got 2 seats each while Mayawati was left high and dry. (more...)
- March 11, 2017
However, the party has not projected a CM face till now. The polls of exit polls for Punjab on NDTV predicts that the ruling Akali-BJP combine, which has been in power for 10 years, will be decimated. Regional parties, among them Irom Sharmila's newly-formed People's Resurgence and Justice Alliance, are expected to claim the remaining seats. The SP managed only 5 seats with a vote share of 22.2 per cent, the Congress and Apna Dal got 2 seats each while Mayawati was left high and dry. (more...)
Congress not committing yet to Akhilesh Yadav's suggestion of secular alliance
- March 11, 2017
Springing a surprise on Thursday evening, Akhilesh said he was not averse to an alliance with the BSP in the State, "if the need arises". Samajwadi Party had formed a pre-poll alliance with the Congress for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections 2017 and for the 403 Assembly seats in the state where, Samajwadi Party is contesting on 298 seats and the remaining 105 seats are being contested by Congress . (more...)
- March 11, 2017
Springing a surprise on Thursday evening, Akhilesh said he was not averse to an alliance with the BSP in the State, "if the need arises". Samajwadi Party had formed a pre-poll alliance with the Congress for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections 2017 and for the 403 Assembly seats in the state where, Samajwadi Party is contesting on 298 seats and the remaining 105 seats are being contested by Congress . (more...)
Won't let BJP to run UP if there's no victor: Akhilesh
- March 11, 2017
March 10: Denying the rumours of entering into an alliance with any other party, Mayawati led-Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Friday said it would wait for the results and then take a call on it. Going by the exit polls, the old party has some hope only in Punjab. The assembly polls that followed soon after were held under the President's rule in 1996 and saw BSP forging an alliance with the Congress and bagging 67 seats while the Congress had to contend with only 33 seats. (more...)
- March 11, 2017
March 10: Denying the rumours of entering into an alliance with any other party, Mayawati led-Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Friday said it would wait for the results and then take a call on it. Going by the exit polls, the old party has some hope only in Punjab. The assembly polls that followed soon after were held under the President's rule in 1996 and saw BSP forging an alliance with the Congress and bagging 67 seats while the Congress had to contend with only 33 seats. (more...)
Utah State falls to top-seeded Nevada 83-69
- March 11, 2017
He said he tried to be aggressive in his final game. Utah State finishes the season with a record of 14-17, their first losing season in 24 years. Moore finished his career as the No. "They came out of the gate, and I knew there were no jitters or issues I might've hoped there would be". Moore, a second-team all-conference selection as well as an all-district selection by the United States Basketball Writer's Association, scored in what coach Tim Duryea likes to refer to as all three ... (more...)
- March 11, 2017
He said he tried to be aggressive in his final game. Utah State finishes the season with a record of 14-17, their first losing season in 24 years. Moore finished his career as the No. "They came out of the gate, and I knew there were no jitters or issues I might've hoped there would be". Moore, a second-team all-conference selection as well as an all-district selection by the United States Basketball Writer's Association, scored in what coach Tim Duryea likes to refer to as all three ... (more...)
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