Sport
Canada's Lawes, Morris win mixed doubles curling gold
- February 14, 2018
The fact that Lawes and Morris had to get through such a tough field to win the Canadian curling trials and qualify for the Olympics made them battle-tested for this event and, though they had far less experience in the mixed doubles discipline than the other teams, they were able to impose their will in eight of nine games. (more...)
- February 14, 2018
The fact that Lawes and Morris had to get through such a tough field to win the Canadian curling trials and qualify for the Olympics made them battle-tested for this event and, though they had far less experience in the mixed doubles discipline than the other teams, they were able to impose their will in eight of nine games. (more...)
Chelsea's Cahill 'devastated' by Mason's retirement
- February 14, 2018
Spurs fans showed him solidarity in Juventus Tottenham 2-2 in Uefa Champions League. Mason joined Spurs at the age of eight and become one of the most talented players in their youth ranks. "But the consequences of the injury were so significant that he's fortunate to be where we are at this moment in time". Cahill, who was involved in the clash that led to the injury, posted a message from his Twitter account that read: "Devastated to hear today's news from Ryan". (more...)
- February 14, 2018
Spurs fans showed him solidarity in Juventus Tottenham 2-2 in Uefa Champions League. Mason joined Spurs at the age of eight and become one of the most talented players in their youth ranks. "But the consequences of the injury were so significant that he's fortunate to be where we are at this moment in time". Cahill, who was involved in the clash that led to the injury, posted a message from his Twitter account that read: "Devastated to hear today's news from Ryan". (more...)
Sale of TV rights to hurt Premier League
- February 14, 2018
Dan Roan of BBC Sport has tweeted that "multiple bidders" are interested in the final two packages with one of the tech giants likely among them. The two remaining rights packages are for: all 20 matches from one Bank Holiday and one mid-week fixture programme; and all 20 matches from two midweek fixture programmes. (more...)
- February 14, 2018
Dan Roan of BBC Sport has tweeted that "multiple bidders" are interested in the final two packages with one of the tech giants likely among them. The two remaining rights packages are for: all 20 matches from one Bank Holiday and one mid-week fixture programme; and all 20 matches from two midweek fixture programmes. (more...)
Snowboarding: White delivers again to win third halfpipe gold
- February 14, 2018
White's PyeongChang run is short with halfpipe competition beginning on February 13 and the medal finals running the following day. Eight years after he last stood on top of an Olympic podium, Shaun White served a thrilling reminder of why he remains the best and most famous snowboarder in the business by claiming back his halfpipe title at the age of 31. (more...)
- February 14, 2018
White's PyeongChang run is short with halfpipe competition beginning on February 13 and the medal finals running the following day. Eight years after he last stood on top of an Olympic podium, Shaun White served a thrilling reminder of why he remains the best and most famous snowboarder in the business by claiming back his halfpipe title at the age of 31. (more...)
Openly Gay Figure Skaters Eric Radford, Adam Rippon Medal At Winter Olympics
- February 14, 2018
The sporting world witnessed an important piece of history on Day 3 of the 2018 Olympic Games when Canadian figure skater Eric Radford became the first openly gay male athlete to win Olympic Winter gold. Both Rippon and Radford join a long line of LGBTQ Olympians , dating back to Germany's Otto Peltzer in 1928, who was later imprisoned by the Nazis during the Holocaust. (more...)
- February 14, 2018
The sporting world witnessed an important piece of history on Day 3 of the 2018 Olympic Games when Canadian figure skater Eric Radford became the first openly gay male athlete to win Olympic Winter gold. Both Rippon and Radford join a long line of LGBTQ Olympians , dating back to Germany's Otto Peltzer in 1928, who was later imprisoned by the Nazis during the Holocaust. (more...)
United States Hockey Team Allows Slovenians to Believe in Miracles
- February 14, 2018
Brian O'Neill and Jordan Greenway scored as the US built a 2-0 lead. With the Slovenia defense scrambled in their own zone, O'Neill got between the opposing defenders to pot Team USA's first goal of the tournament. Mursak added his second goal of the game 38 seconds into overtime to complete the comeback win. "It's a good team, I'll give them credit". Slovenia captain Jan Mursak , a former draft pick of the Detroit Red Wings, scored that tying goal. (more...)
- February 14, 2018
Brian O'Neill and Jordan Greenway scored as the US built a 2-0 lead. With the Slovenia defense scrambled in their own zone, O'Neill got between the opposing defenders to pot Team USA's first goal of the tournament. Mursak added his second goal of the game 38 seconds into overtime to complete the comeback win. "It's a good team, I'll give them credit". Slovenia captain Jan Mursak , a former draft pick of the Detroit Red Wings, scored that tying goal. (more...)
Vote of No Confidence in Michigan State Board
- February 14, 2018
The vote was held in response to the board's appointment of Engler as interim president, which faculty and student liaisons objected to. The faculty and students have been upset with the board for not including them in the discussions for interim leadership. (more...)
- February 14, 2018
The vote was held in response to the board's appointment of Engler as interim president, which faculty and student liaisons objected to. The faculty and students have been upset with the board for not including them in the discussions for interim leadership. (more...)
Shaun White Ordered the 'Flying Tomato' Burger at This PyeongChang Restaurant
- February 14, 2018
Shaun White scored an incredibly impressive 98.50 on his second run on Tuesday, to finish as the top qualifier in the snowboard halfpipe competition. "Honestly, I love the sport now", he said . "Honestly, I feel like there have been times when I feel like I have been a bit shafted". James, the 2017 world champion, simply went through the motions as he progressed to Wednesday's final , posting a score of 89.00 on his first run before completing qualifying with a 96.75 to be second ... (more...)
- February 14, 2018
Shaun White scored an incredibly impressive 98.50 on his second run on Tuesday, to finish as the top qualifier in the snowboard halfpipe competition. "Honestly, I love the sport now", he said . "Honestly, I feel like there have been times when I feel like I have been a bit shafted". James, the 2017 world champion, simply went through the motions as he progressed to Wednesday's final , posting a score of 89.00 on his first run before completing qualifying with a 96.75 to be second ... (more...)
American Erin Sweeney Crashes in Her Final Luge Run
- February 14, 2018
The team doctor said Sweeney, 24, suffered bumps and bruises and no broken bones. "I'm going to go get an X-ray on my back after this, but I wanted to have the last word". "It's pretty crushing", she said after the crash . The crash came on the treacherous stretch of the course from Turn 12 to Turn 9, where multiple athletes have faltered on this course. (more...)
- February 14, 2018
The team doctor said Sweeney, 24, suffered bumps and bruises and no broken bones. "I'm going to go get an X-ray on my back after this, but I wanted to have the last word". "It's pretty crushing", she said after the crash . The crash came on the treacherous stretch of the course from Turn 12 to Turn 9, where multiple athletes have faltered on this course. (more...)
Rohit Sharma Says Match-Winning Hundred A V-Day Gift For Wife Ritika
- February 14, 2018
But Rohit, dropped on 96 by Tabraiz Shamsi, made up for those mental errors as he brought up his first hundred in South Africa with a flick past backward square leg. St George's Park in Port Elizabeth hasn't been a good hunting ground for the Indian team as the Men in Blue have lost all of their ODI matches in Port Elizabeth including a humiliating defeat against Kenya as well. (more...)
- February 14, 2018
But Rohit, dropped on 96 by Tabraiz Shamsi, made up for those mental errors as he brought up his first hundred in South Africa with a flick past backward square leg. St George's Park in Port Elizabeth hasn't been a good hunting ground for the Indian team as the Men in Blue have lost all of their ODI matches in Port Elizabeth including a humiliating defeat against Kenya as well. (more...)
Real Madrid legend tips PSG star Neymar to make Bernabeu move
- February 14, 2018
Di Maria and PSG will face former club Madrid in the premier tie of the Champions League round of 16. Los Blancos are suffering a disastrous domestic campaign, now fourth in La Liga , 17 points behind Barcelona . "And [PSG] president [Nasser] Al-Khelaifi has brought one of the best three - Neymar ". PSG's trident - MCN - Mbappe, Cavani, Neymar took a vital part in their club's 74-goal tally in all competitions this season, which puts them huge 36 goals in front of their ... (more...)
- February 14, 2018
Di Maria and PSG will face former club Madrid in the premier tie of the Champions League round of 16. Los Blancos are suffering a disastrous domestic campaign, now fourth in La Liga , 17 points behind Barcelona . "And [PSG] president [Nasser] Al-Khelaifi has brought one of the best three - Neymar ". PSG's trident - MCN - Mbappe, Cavani, Neymar took a vital part in their club's 74-goal tally in all competitions this season, which puts them huge 36 goals in front of their ... (more...)
Tyronn Lue Says He Wouldn't Let Players Coach Team Like Steve Kerr
- February 14, 2018
It's not my team, it's not (general manager) Bob Myers' team, it's not (owner) Joe Lacob's team although I'm not going to tell Joe that. "I've been quickly reminded today of what an insane world we live in, and how everything now is just a story and constantly judged and picked apart", Kerr told 95.7 The Game in San Francisco on Tuesday. (more...)
- February 14, 2018
It's not my team, it's not (general manager) Bob Myers' team, it's not (owner) Joe Lacob's team although I'm not going to tell Joe that. "I've been quickly reminded today of what an insane world we live in, and how everything now is just a story and constantly judged and picked apart", Kerr told 95.7 The Game in San Francisco on Tuesday. (more...)
Tiger Woods Headlines Star Studded Genesis Open At Riviera Country Club
- February 14, 2018
The PGA Tour is heading to Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, this week for the 2018 Genesis Open . The future world No 1 was still an amateur and at the time the youngest-ever player to feature in an official PGA Tour event, with Woods going on to miss the cut after rounds of 72 and 75. (more...)
- February 14, 2018
The PGA Tour is heading to Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, this week for the 2018 Genesis Open . The future world No 1 was still an amateur and at the time the youngest-ever player to feature in an official PGA Tour event, with Woods going on to miss the cut after rounds of 72 and 75. (more...)
Ben Woodburn Included in Liverpool's Champions League Squad for the Porto Showdown
- February 14, 2018
For Liverpool , things have started to click off late and the team looks to have found a balance upfront but the defence can be the spoiler. Their style of high-press and pace in attack has yielded 61 goals in 27 league games, 34 of them on their travels. (more...)
- February 14, 2018
For Liverpool , things have started to click off late and the team looks to have found a balance upfront but the defence can be the spoiler. Their style of high-press and pace in attack has yielded 61 goals in 27 league games, 34 of them on their travels. (more...)
Juventus star reveals which 2 PL clubs he has rejected
- February 14, 2018
With the goal, Kane now has an incredible 7 goals in just 6 games in the UEFA Champions League this campaign (9 from 9, in total), all the more astounding as it's his first season making the knockout stages of the competition. Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri reacted strongly afterward when it was suggested his team, who are going for a seventh successive Serie A title, should have beaten Spurs, who are fifth in the English Premier League. (more...)
- February 14, 2018
With the goal, Kane now has an incredible 7 goals in just 6 games in the UEFA Champions League this campaign (9 from 9, in total), all the more astounding as it's his first season making the knockout stages of the competition. Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri reacted strongly afterward when it was suggested his team, who are going for a seventh successive Serie A title, should have beaten Spurs, who are fifth in the English Premier League. (more...)
American Mikaela Shiffrin has another event postponed as weather halts skiing
- February 14, 2018
As winds hurled snow and debris around on Wednesday afternoon, the sky sometimes looked as if a turbulent (and very dusty) storm cloud had descended upon the earth. Wednesday's postponement was the third alpine schedule change of the Pyeongchang Games. Adams said that although athletes are often consulted in a decision to call off a race, the ultimate responsibility for safety lies with the federation in charge, in these instances, the world skiing governing body FIS. (more...)
- February 14, 2018
As winds hurled snow and debris around on Wednesday afternoon, the sky sometimes looked as if a turbulent (and very dusty) storm cloud had descended upon the earth. Wednesday's postponement was the third alpine schedule change of the Pyeongchang Games. Adams said that although athletes are often consulted in a decision to call off a race, the ultimate responsibility for safety lies with the federation in charge, in these instances, the world skiing governing body FIS. (more...)
Bill Haas injured in fatal auto accident near Riviera
- February 14, 2018
The passenger of the Ferrari was transported to a local hospital in serious condition, according to officials. Fischer also said that that Wilson had not sustained any serious injuries in the crash. "Bill was very fortunate", he said. Express.co.uk has contacted representatives for Luke Wilson and Bill Haas asking for comment. "His vehicle basically just got clipped by the Ferrari", he said. (more...)
- February 14, 2018
The passenger of the Ferrari was transported to a local hospital in serious condition, according to officials. Fischer also said that that Wilson had not sustained any serious injuries in the crash. "Bill was very fortunate", he said. Express.co.uk has contacted representatives for Luke Wilson and Bill Haas asking for comment. "His vehicle basically just got clipped by the Ferrari", he said. (more...)
Eagles fans celebrate at victory parade without vandalism
- February 12, 2018
Many Philadelphia Eagles fans have been commemorating the team's first Super Bowl victory with fresh tattoos, but one devotee took a different approach and immortalized the boisterous, largely profane speech given by center Jason Kelce at the end of Thursday's victory parade. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
Many Philadelphia Eagles fans have been commemorating the team's first Super Bowl victory with fresh tattoos, but one devotee took a different approach and immortalized the boisterous, largely profane speech given by center Jason Kelce at the end of Thursday's victory parade. (more...)
Manchester City lucky to have Kevin de Bruyne, says Sergio Aguero
- February 12, 2018
Kevin De Bruyne pulled the strings throughout in another majestic display for the champions-elect, but Aguero stole the headlines with a four-goal haul which takes him level with Mohamed Salah in the Premier League's top-scorers list. "You have to be there [in the Champions League] to win and if you are not there in the latter stages you will not be nominated". "That is why I am very happy, personally and for the team". (more...)
- February 12, 2018
Kevin De Bruyne pulled the strings throughout in another majestic display for the champions-elect, but Aguero stole the headlines with a four-goal haul which takes him level with Mohamed Salah in the Premier League's top-scorers list. "You have to be there [in the Champions League] to win and if you are not there in the latter stages you will not be nominated". "That is why I am very happy, personally and for the team". (more...)
Kevin De Bruyne can win the Ballon d'Or, says Pep Guardiola
- February 12, 2018
Guardiola usually dismisses any comparisons with Messi, a player he rates as the "best in history" after having managed the Argentine from 2008-12 during Barcelona's trophy-laden golden era. With De Bruyne in such scintillating form, City should not be troubled. With Liverpool in action against a goal-shy Southampton later today, Mohamed Salah - who is level on goals with Aguero - could close the gap on Kane. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
Guardiola usually dismisses any comparisons with Messi, a player he rates as the "best in history" after having managed the Argentine from 2008-12 during Barcelona's trophy-laden golden era. With De Bruyne in such scintillating form, City should not be troubled. With Liverpool in action against a goal-shy Southampton later today, Mohamed Salah - who is level on goals with Aguero - could close the gap on Kane. (more...)
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