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National Football League suspends Giants' wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr. one-game
- December 22, 2015
He has a base salary of $893,000 and would lose $55,813 for being suspended for a game. Hanks ruled that Beckham's actions placed his opponents at unnecessary risk of injury and should have been avoided. Norman called Beckham immature and felt he should have been ejected. Newton went on the field, towel over his head, to calm down Norman, who had to be restrained by officials and other players. (more...)
- December 22, 2015
He has a base salary of $893,000 and would lose $55,813 for being suspended for a game. Hanks ruled that Beckham's actions placed his opponents at unnecessary risk of injury and should have been avoided. Norman called Beckham immature and felt he should have been ejected. Newton went on the field, towel over his head, to calm down Norman, who had to be restrained by officials and other players. (more...)
Flores confident of fending off Ighalo bids
- December 22, 2015
Liverpool's pre-game Snapchat message. "No, it would be a very big mistake to change our thinking", he said. "Watford were really good but we - and myself - gave them a headstart". Meanwhile, Jamie Redknapp wrote in the Daily Mail: "We've all been impressed by Watford's front two this season but I love watching Ben Watson and Etienne Capoue in the midfield engine room". (more...)
- December 22, 2015
Liverpool's pre-game Snapchat message. "No, it would be a very big mistake to change our thinking", he said. "Watford were really good but we - and myself - gave them a headstart". Meanwhile, Jamie Redknapp wrote in the Daily Mail: "We've all been impressed by Watford's front two this season but I love watching Ben Watson and Etienne Capoue in the midfield engine room". (more...)
Jose Mourinho tells Louis van Gaal: 'I want the Man United job'
- December 22, 2015
It is believed that the Dutch man will get sacked if his side don't beat Stoke City on St Stephen's Day. We are really disappointed for not giving you what you deserve, because your support is awesome and unconditional, but I'm sure that we will turn this situation around. (more...)
- December 22, 2015
It is believed that the Dutch man will get sacked if his side don't beat Stoke City on St Stephen's Day. We are really disappointed for not giving you what you deserve, because your support is awesome and unconditional, but I'm sure that we will turn this situation around. (more...)
NFL Suspends OBJ for Vikings SNF Game
- December 22, 2015
On Monday, the Odell Beckham Jr-Josh Norman saga took another improbable turn when it was reported that part of the reason that OBJ lost his cool was that he felt threatened by the fact that Norman was holding a baseball bat prior to Sunday's game . (more...)
- December 22, 2015
On Monday, the Odell Beckham Jr-Josh Norman saga took another improbable turn when it was reported that part of the reason that OBJ lost his cool was that he felt threatened by the fact that Norman was holding a baseball bat prior to Sunday's game . (more...)
Eagles win to stay in NFC East divison hunt
- December 22, 2015
The loss, which dropped the Bills to 6-7 with three games to play, was a snapshot of their troubles for much of their exasperating first season under Rex Ryan. In truth though, fans will be more focused on the fact that both these teams are still in position to make the playoffs. No, Bradford didn't put up flashy numbers, but the Eagles' quarterback was very sound and consistent against the Bills. (more...)
- December 22, 2015
The loss, which dropped the Bills to 6-7 with three games to play, was a snapshot of their troubles for much of their exasperating first season under Rex Ryan. In truth though, fans will be more focused on the fact that both these teams are still in position to make the playoffs. No, Bradford didn't put up flashy numbers, but the Eagles' quarterback was very sound and consistent against the Bills. (more...)
Cowboys to start Kellen Moore
- December 22, 2015
That's the big picture question Dallas can evaluate now that they've been eliminated from the playoffs. Cassel once won 10 games filling in for Tom Brady in New England. There are two games to go against Buffalo and the Redskins for Moore to show just exactly what he can do. "We felt like he did good things for us". On Saturday, Moore was 15-for-25 for 158 yards and a touchdown with three interceptions. (more...)
- December 22, 2015
That's the big picture question Dallas can evaluate now that they've been eliminated from the playoffs. Cassel once won 10 games filling in for Tom Brady in New England. There are two games to go against Buffalo and the Redskins for Moore to show just exactly what he can do. "We felt like he did good things for us". On Saturday, Moore was 15-for-25 for 158 yards and a touchdown with three interceptions. (more...)
'We are ambitious': Arsene Wenger and Arsenal want to make Manchester City
- December 22, 2015
Asked to name the players who have impressed him most this season, Silva unsurprisingly mentions Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez, now unstoppable at Leicester City - but only after unexpectedly singling out a summer arrival at his own club. - Arsenal have lost just one of their 18 Premier League home games against Manchester City (W11 D6 L1) but have only won once in the past six editions (W1 D4 L1). (more...)
- December 22, 2015
Asked to name the players who have impressed him most this season, Silva unsurprisingly mentions Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez, now unstoppable at Leicester City - but only after unexpectedly singling out a summer arrival at his own club. - Arsenal have lost just one of their 18 Premier League home games against Manchester City (W11 D6 L1) but have only won once in the past six editions (W1 D4 L1). (more...)
Josh Norman Taunted Odell Beckham Jr
- December 22, 2015
Beckham was out of control for the majority of Sunday's game, receiving three unnecessary roughness penalties for scrapping with Norman and other members of the Carolina defense. 'Players like that don't need to be in the game. Adding intrigue to Sunday's incident, ESPN reported that several Panthers players, including Norman, brought black baseball bats onto the field during pregame warm-ups and that Beckham felt intimidated when the Carolina players appeared to wave them at him. (more...)
- December 22, 2015
Beckham was out of control for the majority of Sunday's game, receiving three unnecessary roughness penalties for scrapping with Norman and other members of the Carolina defense. 'Players like that don't need to be in the game. Adding intrigue to Sunday's incident, ESPN reported that several Panthers players, including Norman, brought black baseball bats onto the field during pregame warm-ups and that Beckham felt intimidated when the Carolina players appeared to wave them at him. (more...)
Marcus Mariota's right knee injury not believed serious
- December 22, 2015
Mariota's stats during the 12 starts during in his rookie season: 230-of-370 (62.2%) for 2,818 yards, with 19 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. The Tennessee Titans are down their rookie quarterback for the rest of the season. He also rushed for 252 yards and two scores. The big Patriots losses on Sunday were linebacker Dont'a Hightower (knee), receiver Danny Amendola (knee) and safety Patrick Chung (hip). (more...)
- December 22, 2015
Mariota's stats during the 12 starts during in his rookie season: 230-of-370 (62.2%) for 2,818 yards, with 19 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. The Tennessee Titans are down their rookie quarterback for the rest of the season. He also rushed for 252 yards and two scores. The big Patriots losses on Sunday were linebacker Dont'a Hightower (knee), receiver Danny Amendola (knee) and safety Patrick Chung (hip). (more...)
AFC PLAYOFF RACE: Bills fall to Eagles in Philly
- December 22, 2015
The Eagles stay tied for first place on NFC East with the Washington Redskins, who beat the Chicago Bears 24-31 on Sunday, and are now a half-game ahead of the New York Giants, who play Miami Monday night. The pass went to Zach Ertz, who got a pick from Josh Huff, and went 41 yards to get the Birds into field-goal range. "But we got to play in control and just be aware of the situations and play within the whistles". (more...)
- December 22, 2015
The Eagles stay tied for first place on NFC East with the Washington Redskins, who beat the Chicago Bears 24-31 on Sunday, and are now a half-game ahead of the New York Giants, who play Miami Monday night. The pass went to Zach Ertz, who got a pick from Josh Huff, and went 41 yards to get the Birds into field-goal range. "But we got to play in control and just be aware of the situations and play within the whistles". (more...)
Shoppers offered extended hours at mall, free parking in downtown Great Falls
- December 22, 2015
With Christmas less than a week away, area retailers are preparing for the rush of shoppers looking to make some last minute purchases before the holiday. Officials at VF said, so far, sales are down this season. According to the most recent survey from the National Retail Federation , many people wait until the end of the shopping season to finish. (more...)
- December 22, 2015
With Christmas less than a week away, area retailers are preparing for the rush of shoppers looking to make some last minute purchases before the holiday. Officials at VF said, so far, sales are down this season. According to the most recent survey from the National Retail Federation , many people wait until the end of the shopping season to finish. (more...)
Mariota's status uncertain after injuring knee in Titans' loss
- December 22, 2015
The dominoes continue to fall in the Patriots' favor, and as a result, they've earned themselves a first-round playoff bye. Zach Mettenberger will replace Mariota in the lineup. The defense started the game by forcing two punts and then scored a touchdown. The Tennessee Titans are down their rookie quarterback for the rest of the season. (more...)
- December 22, 2015
The dominoes continue to fall in the Patriots' favor, and as a result, they've earned themselves a first-round playoff bye. Zach Mettenberger will replace Mariota in the lineup. The defense started the game by forcing two punts and then scored a touchdown. The Tennessee Titans are down their rookie quarterback for the rest of the season. (more...)
Titans QB Mariota to miss 1 game, be re-evaluated for finale
- December 22, 2015
Mariota, who stood on the sideline wearing his helmet as a trainer fiddled with a brace, didn't return to the game. Running backs Dion Lewis and LeGarrette Blount are among those lost for the season. New England remains in the driver's seat for the No. 1 spot with a 12-2 record and could potentially clinch home-field advantage for the playoffs as soon as next week, depending on the result of the Broncos-Bengals showdown. (more...)
- December 22, 2015
Mariota, who stood on the sideline wearing his helmet as a trainer fiddled with a brace, didn't return to the game. Running backs Dion Lewis and LeGarrette Blount are among those lost for the season. New England remains in the driver's seat for the No. 1 spot with a 12-2 record and could potentially clinch home-field advantage for the playoffs as soon as next week, depending on the result of the Broncos-Bengals showdown. (more...)
Defense carries Patriots past Titans, 33-16
- December 22, 2015
The Tennessee Titans went to the AFC pinnacle of football on Sunday and got a first-hand look at how a team with injuries at every key offensive position and a sick quarterback can execute just enough to put a 3-10 team away early, and cruise to a win. (more...)
- December 22, 2015
The Tennessee Titans went to the AFC pinnacle of football on Sunday and got a first-hand look at how a team with injuries at every key offensive position and a sick quarterback can execute just enough to put a 3-10 team away early, and cruise to a win. (more...)
Patriots to sign Steven Jackson to bolster RB unit
- December 21, 2015
Jackson averaged at least 4.1 yards per carry in eight of his seasons with the Rams (excluding 2010), but never approached that level of production with Atlanta. His 11,388 career rushing yards are second among active players and 17th all time. It is a one-year deal, as Jackson has been out of football the entire season. (more...)
- December 21, 2015
Jackson averaged at least 4.1 yards per carry in eight of his seasons with the Rams (excluding 2010), but never approached that level of production with Atlanta. His 11,388 career rushing yards are second among active players and 17th all time. It is a one-year deal, as Jackson has been out of football the entire season. (more...)
Tyson Fury snubbed from Britain's Sports Journalists Association
- December 21, 2015
Heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury denies that he is a homophobe and claims that he is "uniting" Christians and Muslims within his team. "The BBC have been hugely supportive in my hearing my own views and I am hugely honored and privileged to be included on the shortlist for such a prestigious event alongside so many remarkable sporting personalities, the majority of whom I will proudly say to my son I had the chance to meet". (more...)
- December 21, 2015
Heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury denies that he is a homophobe and claims that he is "uniting" Christians and Muslims within his team. "The BBC have been hugely supportive in my hearing my own views and I am hugely honored and privileged to be included on the shortlist for such a prestigious event alongside so many remarkable sporting personalities, the majority of whom I will proudly say to my son I had the chance to meet". (more...)
PSG coach Laurent Blanc not writing off struggling Chelsea
- December 21, 2015
Club secretary David Barnard said: "At least we know a lot about PSG". "This is the third year we play against Chelsea so it has become some kind of a "clasico" for us", PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi said. Arsenal pretty much have made all the mistakes they could have in the group stage and that would serve as a learning curve for them. " Arsenal are not the favourites here but we do not consider ourselves outright favourites either". (more...)
- December 21, 2015
Club secretary David Barnard said: "At least we know a lot about PSG". "This is the third year we play against Chelsea so it has become some kind of a "clasico" for us", PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi said. Arsenal pretty much have made all the mistakes they could have in the group stage and that would serve as a learning curve for them. " Arsenal are not the favourites here but we do not consider ourselves outright favourites either". (more...)
Miss Universe mistake crowns Colombia before Philippines
- December 21, 2015
Comedian and television personality Steve Harvey said the blame for the embarrassment was fully on him and that it was a " terribly honest human mistake ". Finally, the Top 10 was announced and Miss Philippines took the spotlight. This year's edition of Miss Universe will go down as one of its most memorable and most controversial pageants yet. (more...)
- December 21, 2015
Comedian and television personality Steve Harvey said the blame for the embarrassment was fully on him and that it was a " terribly honest human mistake ". Finally, the Top 10 was announced and Miss Philippines took the spotlight. This year's edition of Miss Universe will go down as one of its most memorable and most controversial pageants yet. (more...)
Mariota's right knee injury not believed serious
- December 21, 2015
The Titans trailed the Patriots 24-3 at halftime. New England Patriots rank at 2 for scoring 31.6 points where as Tennessee Titans rank at 15 for allowing 23.4 scores. It might even have to overcome the absence of Tom Brady . "That's just a testament to our defense and how we've been trying to bring pressure all year", Hicks said. (more...)
- December 21, 2015
The Titans trailed the Patriots 24-3 at halftime. New England Patriots rank at 2 for scoring 31.6 points where as Tennessee Titans rank at 15 for allowing 23.4 scores. It might even have to overcome the absence of Tom Brady . "That's just a testament to our defense and how we've been trying to bring pressure all year", Hicks said. (more...)
Titans QB Mariota Leaves Game With Apparent Knee Injury
- December 21, 2015
The Patriots had five sacks in the game. Mike Mularkey prioritized protection when he took the interim job on November 3. The Patriots would also sit out the first round of the playoffs if they win, Denver ties Pittsburgh and Cincinnati loses to San Francisco. (more...)
- December 21, 2015
The Patriots had five sacks in the game. Mike Mularkey prioritized protection when he took the interim job on November 3. The Patriots would also sit out the first round of the playoffs if they win, Denver ties Pittsburgh and Cincinnati loses to San Francisco. (more...)
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