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Ex-Sunderland winger Johnson loses bid to appeal against child sex conviction
- March 16, 2017
The 29-year-old was refused a bid to appeal against his conviction and sentence in July but launched a second appeal towards the end of last year, when the judgement to allow it was reversed. Judge Jonathan Rose, who was the sentencing judge at that trial felt the girl had went through " severe psychological harm " and that Johnson took advantage of "a young teenager's adoration of a successful celebrity". (more...)
- March 16, 2017
The 29-year-old was refused a bid to appeal against his conviction and sentence in July but launched a second appeal towards the end of last year, when the judgement to allow it was reversed. Judge Jonathan Rose, who was the sentencing judge at that trial felt the girl had went through " severe psychological harm " and that Johnson took advantage of "a young teenager's adoration of a successful celebrity". (more...)
Europa League: Rostov aiming to make history against Manchester United
- March 16, 2017
After Manchester United's FA Cup defence came to a halt following Monday's 1-0 quarter-final loss to Chelsea, the Reds continue a busy week by seeking to book a place in the last eight of the Europa League . "It's really important that we make the quarter-finals in this very hard competition". FC Rostov are not completely ruled out of this match and could still cause an upset when they face off against Manchester United . (more...)
- March 16, 2017
After Manchester United's FA Cup defence came to a halt following Monday's 1-0 quarter-final loss to Chelsea, the Reds continue a busy week by seeking to book a place in the last eight of the Europa League . "It's really important that we make the quarter-finals in this very hard competition". FC Rostov are not completely ruled out of this match and could still cause an upset when they face off against Manchester United . (more...)
Ben Woodburn, Liverpool's youngest ever goal scorer, called up by Wales
- March 16, 2017
Woodburn, who has made only seven senior appearances for Liverpool and is yet to start a Premier League game, has been named in Coleman's 23-man squad for their crucial World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on Friday week. (more...)
- March 16, 2017
Woodburn, who has made only seven senior appearances for Liverpool and is yet to start a Premier League game, has been named in Coleman's 23-man squad for their crucial World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on Friday week. (more...)
Ahmad Ahmad elected CAF president
- March 16, 2017
The 57-year-old former government minister, who goes by just a single name, won the CAF presidency by 34 votes to 20 in the poll, bringing to a surprise end the 29-year tenure of the 70-year-old Hayatou, who is from Cameroon. Ahmad brushes aside the argument that the president of CAF can not come from a weak football nation like Madagascar, who are ranked 39th of 54 African national teams. (more...)
- March 16, 2017
The 57-year-old former government minister, who goes by just a single name, won the CAF presidency by 34 votes to 20 in the poll, bringing to a surprise end the 29-year tenure of the 70-year-old Hayatou, who is from Cameroon. Ahmad brushes aside the argument that the president of CAF can not come from a weak football nation like Madagascar, who are ranked 39th of 54 African national teams. (more...)
Gareth Southgate to call up Marcus Rashford for England squad
- March 16, 2017
Rashford had initially been expected to drop down to England's Under-21s to re-acclimatise at the younger age level before a summer in which the Football Association want him to play in the European Under-21 Championship in Poland. Taking charge as Sam Allardyce's full-time successor for the first time, Wednesday's tough-looking friendly at world champions Germany kicks off his reign before Lithuania arrive at Wembley on Sunday, March 26 for a World Cup qualifier. (more...)
- March 16, 2017
Rashford had initially been expected to drop down to England's Under-21s to re-acclimatise at the younger age level before a summer in which the Football Association want him to play in the European Under-21 Championship in Poland. Taking charge as Sam Allardyce's full-time successor for the first time, Wednesday's tough-looking friendly at world champions Germany kicks off his reign before Lithuania arrive at Wembley on Sunday, March 26 for a World Cup qualifier. (more...)
Cavs' Tyronn Lue happy to see Pistons' Reggie Jackson back healthy
- March 16, 2017
While Cleveland remains the No. 1 seed and clear favorite to reach the NBA Finals, the Eastern Conference is stronger than it has been in the recent past, especially at the top. Note: Rookie Henry Ellenson was going play with the Pistons' NBA Development League affiliate in Grand Rapids on Wednesday, but the game was postponed because of the snow storm that slammed the East Coast. (more...)
- March 16, 2017
While Cleveland remains the No. 1 seed and clear favorite to reach the NBA Finals, the Eastern Conference is stronger than it has been in the recent past, especially at the top. Note: Rookie Henry Ellenson was going play with the Pistons' NBA Development League affiliate in Grand Rapids on Wednesday, but the game was postponed because of the snow storm that slammed the East Coast. (more...)
Karanka leaves Middlesbrough, assistant Agnew steps up
- March 16, 2017
Speaking following the announcement of his departure, Karanka thanked his players, who will continue preparing for Sunday's arrival of Manchester United at the Riverside. He knows there is a two-week global break following this clash, providing him with the ideal opportunity to bring in a new man. Karanka has built his backroom staff to suit his purposes since taking Boro from the bottom half of the Championship to promotion, and has admitted in the past that he will know when his time at ... (more...)
- March 16, 2017
Speaking following the announcement of his departure, Karanka thanked his players, who will continue preparing for Sunday's arrival of Manchester United at the Riverside. He knows there is a two-week global break following this clash, providing him with the ideal opportunity to bring in a new man. Karanka has built his backroom staff to suit his purposes since taking Boro from the bottom half of the Championship to promotion, and has admitted in the past that he will know when his time at ... (more...)
Stage is set at Indian Wells for another epic Federer-Nadal clash
- March 16, 2017
Federer and Nadal have squared off 35 times , most recently in the final of the Australian Open, where the Swiss legend prevailed in an epic five-set match . Their Paribas Open quarter-final showdown could be a repeat with neither man having their serve broken this week and neither man having lost a set and Federer rarely looked in trouble against Nadal, needing just 68 minutes to race through. (more...)
- March 16, 2017
Federer and Nadal have squared off 35 times , most recently in the final of the Australian Open, where the Swiss legend prevailed in an epic five-set match . Their Paribas Open quarter-final showdown could be a repeat with neither man having their serve broken this week and neither man having lost a set and Federer rarely looked in trouble against Nadal, needing just 68 minutes to race through. (more...)
Team USA Smacks Two Eighth-Inning Dongs To Beat Venezuela
- March 16, 2017
Luke Gregerson would close things out and U.S. would move to 3-1 in this tournament, with the only loss coming in a game it probably should have won against the Dominican Republic. However, Venezuelan reliever Jose Castillo entered to strike out Yelich and Nolan Arenado to keep the USA off the board. One out later, Hosmer took Hector Rondon deep to jump his United States crew to a 4-2 lead. (more...)
- March 16, 2017
Luke Gregerson would close things out and U.S. would move to 3-1 in this tournament, with the only loss coming in a game it probably should have won against the Dominican Republic. However, Venezuelan reliever Jose Castillo entered to strike out Yelich and Nolan Arenado to keep the USA off the board. One out later, Hosmer took Hector Rondon deep to jump his United States crew to a 4-2 lead. (more...)
Man Utd fans are obsessing over one of Monaco's Champions League stars
- March 16, 2017
The problem was the first half when we were not there. "We wanted to show personality, not to let them think, but they could pass and pass the ball". I was upset after the first leg because we conceded three goals. Manchester City are out of the Champions League after losing to Monaco 3-1 this evening. "But that way (is the only way) it is going to happen, it is the only way I know". (more...)
- March 16, 2017
The problem was the first half when we were not there. "We wanted to show personality, not to let them think, but they could pass and pass the ball". I was upset after the first leg because we conceded three goals. Manchester City are out of the Champions League after losing to Monaco 3-1 this evening. "But that way (is the only way) it is going to happen, it is the only way I know". (more...)
College Basketball Providence Friars vs USC Trojans Start Time, Betting Odds
- March 16, 2017
USC advances out of Dayton to meet No. 6 seed SMU in Tulsa in the first round. The comeback was Southern Cal's 12th this season of at last 10 points, the most in the nation. Stat of the game: USC outscored Providence 46-27 in the second half. Providence's one clear and exploitable advantage was hitting 3-pointers and coach Andy Enfield made a bit of a radical, or at least untested, strategic change in the NCAA Tournament when the Trojans' backs were against the wall. (more...)
- March 16, 2017
USC advances out of Dayton to meet No. 6 seed SMU in Tulsa in the first round. The comeback was Southern Cal's 12th this season of at last 10 points, the most in the nation. Stat of the game: USC outscored Providence 46-27 in the second half. Providence's one clear and exploitable advantage was hitting 3-pointers and coach Andy Enfield made a bit of a radical, or at least untested, strategic change in the NCAA Tournament when the Trojans' backs were against the wall. (more...)
Storm Stella to bring snow on Thursday
- March 16, 2017
The crews are expected to arrive home sometime Thursday. If the forecast holds true, though, many employees will likely find themselves digging out for Wednesday's commute, and city residents taking advantage of free snow emergency parking areas might need to move their cars come morning. (more...)
- March 16, 2017
The crews are expected to arrive home sometime Thursday. If the forecast holds true, though, many employees will likely find themselves digging out for Wednesday's commute, and city residents taking advantage of free snow emergency parking areas might need to move their cars come morning. (more...)
Manchester United Star Keen To Make Up For Europa League Heartache
- March 16, 2017
Mourinho and Lalin stood head to head locked in a furious shouting match at around 10.30am at United's Carrington base. He is out of my mind. Zlatan Ibrahimovic took part in training with his Manchester United team-mates ahead of the Europa League clash with Russian side Rostov. (more...)
- March 16, 2017
Mourinho and Lalin stood head to head locked in a furious shouting match at around 10.30am at United's Carrington base. He is out of my mind. Zlatan Ibrahimovic took part in training with his Manchester United team-mates ahead of the Europa League clash with Russian side Rostov. (more...)
Men's Basketball: Mountaineers looking to make history
- March 16, 2017
Still dodging that question. "Last year, we had the same number of losses (14) and the committee chose to go with teams that had wins", said Boeheim, whose team's losses this season included blowouts against lower-division St. "I wouldn't have guessed once out of 100 times that we were going to play Villanova ", Mount St. Mary's guard Elijah Long said, "but dreams come true, and it is March Madness ". (more...)
- March 16, 2017
Still dodging that question. "Last year, we had the same number of losses (14) and the committee chose to go with teams that had wins", said Boeheim, whose team's losses this season included blowouts against lower-division St. "I wouldn't have guessed once out of 100 times that we were going to play Villanova ", Mount St. Mary's guard Elijah Long said, "but dreams come true, and it is March Madness ". (more...)
Vikings sign Pro Bowl RB Latavius Murray
- March 16, 2017
The signing of Murray also potentially closes the door on Adrian Peterson returning to the Vikings. The Vikings were in desperate need of running back depth. I said in my Eddie Lacy article less than an hour ago that we would have some resolution or at least news regarding the running back position very, very soon. (more...)
- March 16, 2017
The signing of Murray also potentially closes the door on Adrian Peterson returning to the Vikings. The Vikings were in desperate need of running back depth. I said in my Eddie Lacy article less than an hour ago that we would have some resolution or at least news regarding the running back position very, very soon. (more...)
West Regional: It all comes down to Zags vs. Zona
- March 16, 2017
But new year, new corporate-sponsored-arena name (Vivint Smart Home Arena is cleverer than EnergySolutions Arena, no?) and hopefully new results. As a No. The Jacks won't just throw anything at Gonzaga . But with a 68-team field, and with a team that no one knows, a show of saltiness is more than welcome. (more...)
- March 16, 2017
But new year, new corporate-sponsored-arena name (Vivint Smart Home Arena is cleverer than EnergySolutions Arena, no?) and hopefully new results. As a No. The Jacks won't just throw anything at Gonzaga . But with a 68-team field, and with a team that no one knows, a show of saltiness is more than welcome. (more...)
LaMarcus Aldridge Able to Join Team After Minor Heart Arrhythmia
- March 16, 2017
So yeah, he missed the free throw he meant to make, and he made the one he meant to miss. Kawhi Leonard poured in 31 points to lead four team mates in double-figure scoring as the San Antonio Spurs played through a season-high 23 turnovers and defeated the Atlanta Hawks 107-99 at the AT&T Center. (more...)
- March 16, 2017
So yeah, he missed the free throw he meant to make, and he made the one he meant to miss. Kawhi Leonard poured in 31 points to lead four team mates in double-figure scoring as the San Antonio Spurs played through a season-high 23 turnovers and defeated the Atlanta Hawks 107-99 at the AT&T Center. (more...)
Atletico's Gameiro out of Leverkusen game, Torres returns
- March 16, 2017
So, just who has been selected for the match , as Leverkusen try to find an unlikely route past Atletico Madrid into next round of the Champions League? Diego Simeone's side claimed a 4-2 win in the first leg of the last-16 tie in Germany and were never unduly troubled as they produced a composed performance at the Vicente Calderon. (more...)
- March 16, 2017
So, just who has been selected for the match , as Leverkusen try to find an unlikely route past Atletico Madrid into next round of the Champions League? Diego Simeone's side claimed a 4-2 win in the first leg of the last-16 tie in Germany and were never unduly troubled as they produced a composed performance at the Vicente Calderon. (more...)
Nasri: Vardy cheated to get me sent off
- March 16, 2017
Nasri, on loan in Spain from Manchester City, was shown a second yellow card when the two players went head to head in the 74th minute - and the Premier League champions held on to the 2-0 lead they had at the time to advance 3-2 on aggregate. (more...)
- March 16, 2017
Nasri, on loan in Spain from Manchester City, was shown a second yellow card when the two players went head to head in the 74th minute - and the Premier League champions held on to the 2-0 lead they had at the time to advance 3-2 on aggregate. (more...)
Kevin Love Practices Wednesday, Hopes To Return To Cavs This Weekend
- March 16, 2017
Sanders signed Monday for the pro-rated veteran minimum of $1.1 million, which comes out to $208,000, and the Cavs hold an option on his contract for next season. Iman Shumpert scored a season-high 18 points for Cleveland , which is 3-5 in March but still leads Boston by 2 1/2 games for the best record in the Eastern Conference. (more...)
- March 16, 2017
Sanders signed Monday for the pro-rated veteran minimum of $1.1 million, which comes out to $208,000, and the Cavs hold an option on his contract for next season. Iman Shumpert scored a season-high 18 points for Cleveland , which is 3-5 in March but still leads Boston by 2 1/2 games for the best record in the Eastern Conference. (more...)
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