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Oddsmakers tab Alabama, Ohio State as early national title favorites
- January 23, 2016
The nine assistant coaches that were on the field for the championship game totaled $1.1 million in bonuses, according to USA Today . Bryant, the original University of Alabama alpha-coach won six national championships, more than anybody else, but it took 25 years. (more...)
- January 23, 2016
The nine assistant coaches that were on the field for the championship game totaled $1.1 million in bonuses, according to USA Today . Bryant, the original University of Alabama alpha-coach won six national championships, more than anybody else, but it took 25 years. (more...)
Wayne Rooney reacts to Man Utd's 1-0 win at Liverpool
- January 23, 2016
Louis van Gaal has many critics among Manchester United fans but he has given them at least four good reasons to smile since taking over at Old Trafford - four wins in four Premier League matches against Liverpool . twitter .com/dMLEoDdtKb - Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) January 17, 2016Amazing win! Rooney failed to make any sort of impact throughout the game, but when the chance fell to the Englishman, he made sure of it. (more...)
- January 23, 2016
Louis van Gaal has many critics among Manchester United fans but he has given them at least four good reasons to smile since taking over at Old Trafford - four wins in four Premier League matches against Liverpool . twitter .com/dMLEoDdtKb - Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) January 17, 2016Amazing win! Rooney failed to make any sort of impact throughout the game, but when the chance fell to the Englishman, he made sure of it. (more...)
McGregor unloads verbal attack on Dos Anjos
- January 23, 2016
He called the lightweight champ a "free-TV fighter" who needed help booking a hotel room for a promotional tour in his native country, and said ex-lightweight Frankie Edgar's campaign to fight him carried "a stink of desperation". "I liked the way Nate [Diaz] came in his last fight, the previous fight before that he came in sloppy, really badly out of shape". Obviously, McGregor leaves no stone unturned when he fires at an opponent and he certainly had both barrels aimed at dos Anjos. (more...)
- January 23, 2016
He called the lightweight champ a "free-TV fighter" who needed help booking a hotel room for a promotional tour in his native country, and said ex-lightweight Frankie Edgar's campaign to fight him carried "a stink of desperation". "I liked the way Nate [Diaz] came in his last fight, the previous fight before that he came in sloppy, really badly out of shape". Obviously, McGregor leaves no stone unturned when he fires at an opponent and he certainly had both barrels aimed at dos Anjos. (more...)
Best Memes of Blair Walsh & the Minnesota Vikings Failing Against Russell
- January 23, 2016
The incredible range of emotion that is possible to experience on a football field was on full display yesterday at the conclusion of the Vikings and Seahawks Wild Card bout. The holder gets the snap, and Walsh sees laces in front of him-technically and psychologically, it's an "uh-oh" moment for the holder and his kicker. (more...)
- January 23, 2016
The incredible range of emotion that is possible to experience on a football field was on full display yesterday at the conclusion of the Vikings and Seahawks Wild Card bout. The holder gets the snap, and Walsh sees laces in front of him-technically and psychologically, it's an "uh-oh" moment for the holder and his kicker. (more...)
3rd-seeded Muguruza into 2nd round in Melbourne
- January 23, 2016
I'm sure we will see a lot more of her". Earlier in the day, No. 21-seed Ekaterina Makarova will take on 9th-seeded Czech Karolina Pliskova , followed by a matchup between No. The 14th-seeded Azarenka, back in form after two injury-interrupted seasons, has dropped just five games in three matches at Melbourne Park after warming up with a title at the Brisbane International. (more...)
- January 23, 2016
I'm sure we will see a lot more of her". Earlier in the day, No. 21-seed Ekaterina Makarova will take on 9th-seeded Czech Karolina Pliskova , followed by a matchup between No. The 14th-seeded Azarenka, back in form after two injury-interrupted seasons, has dropped just five games in three matches at Melbourne Park after warming up with a title at the Brisbane International. (more...)
The Pre-Rumble Go Home Smackdown: Recap and Review
- January 23, 2016
If the current trend of booking and previous track records is considered, somehow someway Roman Reigns might win this Royal Rumble. His guest is Kevin Owens and WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose . However, the trend of betting is high in WWE and many insiders just wait until the last minute before placing their bets, as was done when Brock Lesnar scored his mammoth victory over the Undertaker at WrestleMania 30. (more...)
- January 23, 2016
If the current trend of booking and previous track records is considered, somehow someway Roman Reigns might win this Royal Rumble. His guest is Kevin Owens and WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose . However, the trend of betting is high in WWE and many insiders just wait until the last minute before placing their bets, as was done when Brock Lesnar scored his mammoth victory over the Undertaker at WrestleMania 30. (more...)
Cech returns to Chelsea after glove mix-up
- January 23, 2016
Since the move, Cech has provided a solid foundation for the Gunners' most promising Premier League title challenge in years, and broke the competition's all-time clean sheet record in last month's 2-0 win over Bournemouth. "So far we are unbeaten but we can not be fully satisfied with results". Asked if Chelsea made a mistake in selling Cech to Arsenal, Hiddink replied: "It's hard to give a judgement when you're not there at the moment the decision was taken. (more...)
- January 23, 2016
Since the move, Cech has provided a solid foundation for the Gunners' most promising Premier League title challenge in years, and broke the competition's all-time clean sheet record in last month's 2-0 win over Bournemouth. "So far we are unbeaten but we can not be fully satisfied with results". Asked if Chelsea made a mistake in selling Cech to Arsenal, Hiddink replied: "It's hard to give a judgement when you're not there at the moment the decision was taken. (more...)
How Miss Universe's Host Goofed By Crowning Wrong Winner
- January 23, 2016
The heartfelt apology was filmed during the second part of the special taping for Harvey's syndicated daytime talk show Steve Harvey , titled " Miss Universe: The Truth". Lexi Chingcuangco is a twenty-something super sanguine who views the world as a sitcom waiting to be written. Gutierrez graciously informed the " Family Feud " host she had no intention of suing him. (more...)
- January 23, 2016
The heartfelt apology was filmed during the second part of the special taping for Harvey's syndicated daytime talk show Steve Harvey , titled " Miss Universe: The Truth". Lexi Chingcuangco is a twenty-something super sanguine who views the world as a sitcom waiting to be written. Gutierrez graciously informed the " Family Feud " host she had no intention of suing him. (more...)
West Ham Set To Sign Striker Emenike
- January 22, 2016
Byram, 22, has penned a four-and-a-half-year deal with the Irons, the transfer fee undisclosed, but reported to be around £3.7million. West Ham beat City in the game at the Etihad earlier in the season - but the injuries the Londoners are now carrying will see them significantly weakened this time around. (more...)
- January 22, 2016
Byram, 22, has penned a four-and-a-half-year deal with the Irons, the transfer fee undisclosed, but reported to be around £3.7million. West Ham beat City in the game at the Etihad earlier in the season - but the injuries the Londoners are now carrying will see them significantly weakened this time around. (more...)
Blackhawks left wing Panik to sit out after oversleeping
- January 22, 2016
But it took until the third period for the Blackhawks to get at least 10 shots against Ben Bishop . Tampa Bay RW Ryan Callahan has recorded just one goal in 32 games but registered six shots in Tuesday's 6-4 win over Edmonton. He has four in his last three games. The Blackhawks have not always been the better team during their 12-game win streak. He's been slowed by injuries this season and was assigned to Syracuse of the AHL on January 2, a move Yzerman at the time said was meant to ... (more...)
- January 22, 2016
But it took until the third period for the Blackhawks to get at least 10 shots against Ben Bishop . Tampa Bay RW Ryan Callahan has recorded just one goal in 32 games but registered six shots in Tuesday's 6-4 win over Edmonton. He has four in his last three games. The Blackhawks have not always been the better team during their 12-game win streak. He's been slowed by injuries this season and was assigned to Syracuse of the AHL on January 2, a move Yzerman at the time said was meant to ... (more...)
Fernando Verdasco Stuns Rafael Nadal In Australian Open First Round
- January 22, 2016
Leading 2-0 in the final set yesterday, Nadal was in the box seat to prevail in a highly physical encounter, but Verdasco dragged himself off the canvas to win six straight games with a barrage of forehand winners. "But if you stay in the middle, then I am dead". I can not really say anything more, no? He took more risks than me, and he won. Earlier in the week, Australian Open officials had christened Day 2 of the tournament "C'mon Day" in honour of what could have potentially been the ... (more...)
- January 22, 2016
Leading 2-0 in the final set yesterday, Nadal was in the box seat to prevail in a highly physical encounter, but Verdasco dragged himself off the canvas to win six straight games with a barrage of forehand winners. "But if you stay in the middle, then I am dead". I can not really say anything more, no? He took more risks than me, and he won. Earlier in the week, Australian Open officials had christened Day 2 of the tournament "C'mon Day" in honour of what could have potentially been the ... (more...)
Denver Broncos overcome slow start to advance
- January 22, 2016
If the Broncos advance to the Super Bowl and get a win, Manning would then have Super Bowl rings with both Indianapolis and Denver . Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger doesn't anticipating having offseason surgery on his injured shoulder. (more...)
- January 22, 2016
If the Broncos advance to the Super Bowl and get a win, Manning would then have Super Bowl rings with both Indianapolis and Denver . Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger doesn't anticipating having offseason surgery on his injured shoulder. (more...)
The end of the road for Lleyton Hewitt
- January 22, 2016
Former French Open champion Ana Ivanovic was up a service break and leading qualifier Anastasija Sevastova 4-3 in the first set of their third-round match when play was stopped to allow medical personnel to come to the aid of the spectator. (more...)
- January 22, 2016
Former French Open champion Ana Ivanovic was up a service break and leading qualifier Anastasija Sevastova 4-3 in the first set of their third-round match when play was stopped to allow medical personnel to come to the aid of the spectator. (more...)
Rafael Nadal, Venus Williams Out in First Round of Australian Open
- January 22, 2016
Nadal won the first two games of the final set, but Verdasco won the next six, completing his victory with a 96 miles per hour cross-court victor. Fernando Verdasco , who beat fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal in the first round, is out of the Australian Open in the second. (more...)
- January 22, 2016
Nadal won the first two games of the final set, but Verdasco won the next six, completing his victory with a 96 miles per hour cross-court victor. Fernando Verdasco , who beat fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal in the first round, is out of the Australian Open in the second. (more...)
Johnny Manziel not wanted in Cleveland
- January 22, 2016
Even Bengals head coach and, suddenly, Jackson's rival, Marvin Lewis , is excited for his former offensive coordinator. I don't know whether Mike Pettine was a good head coach, but I do know that the recently fired Browns boss was asked to win with a seriously flawed roster that reflected Haslam's poor judgment in key positions. (more...)
- January 22, 2016
Even Bengals head coach and, suddenly, Jackson's rival, Marvin Lewis , is excited for his former offensive coordinator. I don't know whether Mike Pettine was a good head coach, but I do know that the recently fired Browns boss was asked to win with a seriously flawed roster that reflected Haslam's poor judgment in key positions. (more...)
Australian Open 2016: Nadal Suffers Shocking First Round Defeat To Verdasco
- January 22, 2016
Verdasco won the thriller 7-6 (8/6), 4-6, 3-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2, to hand Nadal only his second ever first-round defeat at a major tournament. Spanish duo, Nadal and Verdasco, square off in the Australian Open first round today on Rod Laver Arena in a rematch of their marathon in Melbourne from seven years ago - which was one of the most memorable grand slam clashes in modern times. (more...)
- January 22, 2016
Verdasco won the thriller 7-6 (8/6), 4-6, 3-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2, to hand Nadal only his second ever first-round defeat at a major tournament. Spanish duo, Nadal and Verdasco, square off in the Australian Open first round today on Rod Laver Arena in a rematch of their marathon in Melbourne from seven years ago - which was one of the most memorable grand slam clashes in modern times. (more...)
Yankees' Chapman won't face charges in domestic disturbance case
- January 21, 2016
Police did not make any arrests at the time because of inconsistencies in what they were told about what happened. York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito publicly said she would consider boycotting Yankee games after the deal because of the domestic violence charge. (more...)
- January 21, 2016
Police did not make any arrests at the time because of inconsistencies in what they were told about what happened. York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito publicly said she would consider boycotting Yankee games after the deal because of the domestic violence charge. (more...)
Yzerman says Lightning still looking to trade Drouin
- January 21, 2016
With the Lightning playing well, now riding a six-game winning streak, with one of their most promising youngsters parked in the minors, Yzerman has the ability to be patient. Over the past few weeks there have been scouts from multiple teams attending his games and one of the main candidates to trade for him seems to be Montreal at the moment. (more...)
- January 21, 2016
With the Lightning playing well, now riding a six-game winning streak, with one of their most promising youngsters parked in the minors, Yzerman has the ability to be patient. Over the past few weeks there have been scouts from multiple teams attending his games and one of the main candidates to trade for him seems to be Montreal at the moment. (more...)
Love has 17 and 18, Cavs rebound in rout
- January 21, 2016
Golden State, which got points from all 13 players who dressed, continued its dominance in the second. But any plans the Cavaliers had to make Curry regret his choice of words were torn up within a few minutes of the tip-off. "We do understand we've got to get better", James said . The Warriors are tough to beat there are no questions to be asked about that. The win saw the Warriors improve to 38-4 for the season while the Cavaliers went to 28-11. (more...)
- January 21, 2016
Golden State, which got points from all 13 players who dressed, continued its dominance in the second. But any plans the Cavaliers had to make Curry regret his choice of words were torn up within a few minutes of the tip-off. "We do understand we've got to get better", James said . The Warriors are tough to beat there are no questions to be asked about that. The win saw the Warriors improve to 38-4 for the season while the Cavaliers went to 28-11. (more...)
Leicester's Ranieri out to frighten big guns
- January 21, 2016
The Foxes are flying high in the Premier League, level on points with table-topping Arsenal, and Claudio Ranieri took the opportunity to rest some of his key players for their FA Cup third-round replay. Son broke the deadlock in breathtaking style in the 39th minute, flashing a rocket of a shot past goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel from the right-hand apex of the penalty area. (more...)
- January 21, 2016
The Foxes are flying high in the Premier League, level on points with table-topping Arsenal, and Claudio Ranieri took the opportunity to rest some of his key players for their FA Cup third-round replay. Son broke the deadlock in breathtaking style in the 39th minute, flashing a rocket of a shot past goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel from the right-hand apex of the penalty area. (more...)
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