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Trevor Siemian named starting Broncos Quarterback
- August 30, 2016
After showing off his strong right arm over a first half that included a 1-yard pass to Virgil Green, Siemian accepted hugs from his teammates and gave way to rookie Paxton Lynch, who was also impressive in his half of play. If and when the team cuts Sanchez, they'll look to sign a third quarterback to add to the mix. "I know everyone in the huddle enjoys when he comes in there because he's always cool, calm and collected". (more...)
- August 30, 2016
After showing off his strong right arm over a first half that included a 1-yard pass to Virgil Green, Siemian accepted hugs from his teammates and gave way to rookie Paxton Lynch, who was also impressive in his half of play. If and when the team cuts Sanchez, they'll look to sign a third quarterback to add to the mix. "I know everyone in the huddle enjoys when he comes in there because he's always cool, calm and collected". (more...)
Eye-gouging allegation: Franks off the hook
- August 30, 2016
But All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has defended his prop, saying SANZAR made the right decision not to ensure Franks had a case to answer after the body deemed there were no incidents from the match that reached a red card threshold. While those issues will need a more strategic view, it will be interesting to see if the Wallabies can at least fix some of their on-field problems in time for their next match against the Springboks in Brisbane on September 10th. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
But All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has defended his prop, saying SANZAR made the right decision not to ensure Franks had a case to answer after the body deemed there were no incidents from the match that reached a red card threshold. While those issues will need a more strategic view, it will be interesting to see if the Wallabies can at least fix some of their on-field problems in time for their next match against the Springboks in Brisbane on September 10th. (more...)
Men Charged in Death of Dwyane Wade's Cousin
- August 30, 2016
A vigil for Aldridge is planned for Sunday afternoon. "I forgive them", Diann Aldridge said tearfully in a CNN interview which aired Monday morning. "Unreal. #EnoughIsEnough", Wade tweeted Friday. Police said the suspects were targeting a for-hire driver after exchanging unfriendly glances with the man as he drove in the neighborhood. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
A vigil for Aldridge is planned for Sunday afternoon. "I forgive them", Diann Aldridge said tearfully in a CNN interview which aired Monday morning. "Unreal. #EnoughIsEnough", Wade tweeted Friday. Police said the suspects were targeting a for-hire driver after exchanging unfriendly glances with the man as he drove in the neighborhood. (more...)
Arsenal set to beat Everton to striking target
- August 30, 2016
Arsene Wenger denies Arsenal's expected signings are panic buys as he gets set to welcome Lucas Perez and Shkodran Mustafi to the Emirates Stadium. "Look at my face, is it the face of somebody who does a panic buy? No". What we spoke about many times, you are not the only one who decides about the timing. "But my job is to make the right decisions, if that is exactly similar to the contract of the players and that maintains the supporters being happy - that is better still". (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Arsene Wenger denies Arsenal's expected signings are panic buys as he gets set to welcome Lucas Perez and Shkodran Mustafi to the Emirates Stadium. "Look at my face, is it the face of somebody who does a panic buy? No". What we spoke about many times, you are not the only one who decides about the timing. "But my job is to make the right decisions, if that is exactly similar to the contract of the players and that maintains the supporters being happy - that is better still". (more...)
Ben RyanFiji sevens coach lands another honour
- August 30, 2016
Rugby sevens coach Ben Ryan has been given three acres of land in Fiji after helping the Pacific nation to their first Olympic medal. Ryan received his new land and titles in a special ceremony on Sunday in front of hundreds of Fiji supporters. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Rugby sevens coach Ben Ryan has been given three acres of land in Fiji after helping the Pacific nation to their first Olympic medal. Ryan received his new land and titles in a special ceremony on Sunday in front of hundreds of Fiji supporters. (more...)
USA swimmer apologizes for robbery story
- August 30, 2016
International Olympic Committee spokesman Mark Adams told The Associated Press the panel was formed Friday to look into the behavior of Lochte, Gunnar Bentz, Jack Conger and Jimmy Feigen . The last of the four swimmers still in Brazil, James Feigen, was expected to fly home on Friday. There was no evidence of violence against the athletes, police noted. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
International Olympic Committee spokesman Mark Adams told The Associated Press the panel was formed Friday to look into the behavior of Lochte, Gunnar Bentz, Jack Conger and Jimmy Feigen . The last of the four swimmers still in Brazil, James Feigen, was expected to fly home on Friday. There was no evidence of violence against the athletes, police noted. (more...)
Gaston surges to first major hurricane of Atlantic season
- August 30, 2016
Wednesday then about 116 miles southeast of Camp H.M. Smith on Oahu about 10 hours later, still as a severe tropical storm, packing 58-mph sustained winds and 75-mph gusts. Gaston's tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 240 kilometers from the center. Bob Burke, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said people should be aware of the approaching storm and monitor weather forecasts but its too early to predict its impact on Hawaii. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Wednesday then about 116 miles southeast of Camp H.M. Smith on Oahu about 10 hours later, still as a severe tropical storm, packing 58-mph sustained winds and 75-mph gusts. Gaston's tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 240 kilometers from the center. Bob Burke, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said people should be aware of the approaching storm and monitor weather forecasts but its too early to predict its impact on Hawaii. (more...)
Seattle releases veteran Browner among 6 roster moves
- August 30, 2016
The Seattle Times also reported Browner has been cut . But a week later, the Seahawks have chose to end the experiment before the final preseason game has been played. On Tuesday, NFL teams are required to trim their roster down to 75 players from 90 players. The Seahawks will then have to get to 53 by Sunday. That alone signaled 32-year old was on tenuous footing to make this team in his second go-round. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
The Seattle Times also reported Browner has been cut . But a week later, the Seahawks have chose to end the experiment before the final preseason game has been played. On Tuesday, NFL teams are required to trim their roster down to 75 players from 90 players. The Seahawks will then have to get to 53 by Sunday. That alone signaled 32-year old was on tenuous footing to make this team in his second go-round. (more...)
Three OCI Officials Have Passports Seized Over Alleged Ticket Touting
- August 30, 2016
The 71-year-old was detained alongside three other members of the OCI - Executive Director Stephen Martin, Treasurer Kevin Kilty and Secretary-General Dermot Henihan - who are all suspected of being involved. On Wednesday, his lawyer Arthur Lavigne said his arrest had "no legal support". On Aug.17, Patrick Hickey, then still OCI president - he has since stepped down - was arrested for conspiracy charges, ticket scalping and ambush marketing. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
The 71-year-old was detained alongside three other members of the OCI - Executive Director Stephen Martin, Treasurer Kevin Kilty and Secretary-General Dermot Henihan - who are all suspected of being involved. On Wednesday, his lawyer Arthur Lavigne said his arrest had "no legal support". On Aug.17, Patrick Hickey, then still OCI president - he has since stepped down - was arrested for conspiracy charges, ticket scalping and ambush marketing. (more...)
Olympic golden boy Andy Murray to tackle Marin Cilic in Cincinnati final
- August 30, 2016
Open tune-up is the victor of Friday's other quarter-final between Britain's Murray, fresh off a successful defence of his Olympic title at the Rio Games, and Australian Bernard Tomic. Cilic broke first in the fifth game of the first set with an overhead smash followed by a forehand victor for a 3-2 lead. "I think if I got off to a better start maybe could have done a bit better. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Open tune-up is the victor of Friday's other quarter-final between Britain's Murray, fresh off a successful defence of his Olympic title at the Rio Games, and Australian Bernard Tomic. Cilic broke first in the fifth game of the first set with an overhead smash followed by a forehand victor for a 3-2 lead. "I think if I got off to a better start maybe could have done a bit better. (more...)
Klopp: Sturridge Will Play This Season
- August 30, 2016
James Milner's well-taken penalty gave the visitors a deserved lead at half-time, with Philippe Coutinho having earlier spurned a couple of decent opportunities to put Liverpool ahead. The Reds were unable to assert themselves to the same extent after the interval as Rose hit an equaliser 18 minutes from time, leaving Liverpool with four points from the opening three games of the season before their delayed return to Anfield. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
James Milner's well-taken penalty gave the visitors a deserved lead at half-time, with Philippe Coutinho having earlier spurned a couple of decent opportunities to put Liverpool ahead. The Reds were unable to assert themselves to the same extent after the interval as Rose hit an equaliser 18 minutes from time, leaving Liverpool with four points from the opening three games of the season before their delayed return to Anfield. (more...)
Viking Play First Game At US Bank Stadium
- August 30, 2016
The giant image of Greenway's tough-guy pose, projected on the high-definition video board, engulfed the glass front of Minnesota's gleaming new stadium . "It was good to get out there and showcase what we've got". It's going to be awesome to play here. Metro Transit also has a dedicated U.S. Stadium page, and it's encouraging fans to buy all-day passes in advance for the same price as a roundtrip, eliminating the need to stand in line for a ticket home. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
The giant image of Greenway's tough-guy pose, projected on the high-definition video board, engulfed the glass front of Minnesota's gleaming new stadium . "It was good to get out there and showcase what we've got". It's going to be awesome to play here. Metro Transit also has a dedicated U.S. Stadium page, and it's encouraging fans to buy all-day passes in advance for the same price as a roundtrip, eliminating the need to stand in line for a ticket home. (more...)
Kubiak makes it official: Siemian becomes Broncos starter
- August 30, 2016
Siemian got in one regular season game previous year and had no passes and one rush for -1 yards. That's not surprising given that Siemian had a bird's-eye view of the Broncos' quarterback conundrum past year when coach Gary Kubiak began every Monday meeting after mid-November with an announcement whether Peyton Manning or Brock Osweiler would start. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Siemian got in one regular season game previous year and had no passes and one rush for -1 yards. That's not surprising given that Siemian had a bird's-eye view of the Broncos' quarterback conundrum past year when coach Gary Kubiak began every Monday meeting after mid-November with an announcement whether Peyton Manning or Brock Osweiler would start. (more...)
Bus slams into crash scene, killing two
- August 30, 2016
State police said around 6:40 am, a single auto accident occurred when a truck driven by 30 year old Javontris Lawson of Marrero lost control and hit a left guardrail. She says the 30 to 40 people on the bus suffered minor to moderate injuries. Matey says one remains in critical condition. "The front seat passenger in the Camry, Vontravous Kelly and rear seat passenger David Jones, both of Moss Point, MS, were taken to University Medical Center", said LSP . (more...)
- August 30, 2016
State police said around 6:40 am, a single auto accident occurred when a truck driven by 30 year old Javontris Lawson of Marrero lost control and hit a left guardrail. She says the 30 to 40 people on the bus suffered minor to moderate injuries. Matey says one remains in critical condition. "The front seat passenger in the Camry, Vontravous Kelly and rear seat passenger David Jones, both of Moss Point, MS, were taken to University Medical Center", said LSP . (more...)
Joey Bosa rejects Chargers' 'best offer,' now what?
- August 30, 2016
As a result, we will restructure our offer since Joey will be unable to contribute for the full 16 game season without the adequate time on the practice field, in the classroom, and in preseason games. The disagreement between the two sides is reaching a high school break-up level situation following a statement issued earlier today by the Chargers. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
As a result, we will restructure our offer since Joey will be unable to contribute for the full 16 game season without the adequate time on the practice field, in the classroom, and in preseason games. The disagreement between the two sides is reaching a high school break-up level situation following a statement issued earlier today by the Chargers. (more...)
Gillespie to leave Yorkshire, return to Australia
- August 30, 2016
Gillespie, whose wife and four children recently returned home to Australia, will continue as head coach of Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League this winter, a role he had previously combined with his duties at Yorkshire. The 31-year-old moved to Headingley in 2013 after he lost his way at his native Durham and was back playing for England within 12 months after four years in the global wilderness. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Gillespie, whose wife and four children recently returned home to Australia, will continue as head coach of Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League this winter, a role he had previously combined with his duties at Yorkshire. The 31-year-old moved to Headingley in 2013 after he lost his way at his native Durham and was back playing for England within 12 months after four years in the global wilderness. (more...)
EPL 2016/17: "Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool â€" 5 Talking Points
- August 30, 2016
Meanwhile, Milner and Dejan Lovren felt Liverpool let an opportunity for three points slip away at White Hart Lane. "I still feel a little bit disappointed, [even though] we took a point against Tottenham", the German said after the game . (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Meanwhile, Milner and Dejan Lovren felt Liverpool let an opportunity for three points slip away at White Hart Lane. "I still feel a little bit disappointed, [even though] we took a point against Tottenham", the German said after the game . (more...)
Griezmann deserved UEFA Best Player award: Cristiano Ronaldo
- August 30, 2016
Ronaldo earned 40 of 55 votes, comfortably topping Antoine Griezmann (eight votes) and Gareth Bale (seven) in the tabulation. He said while receiving the award; "It's a great honour. He scored 39 goals for club and country, and he really and truly believed he deserved to win this year. Griezmann faces an uphill battle to claim the award with Cristiano Ronaldo heavily favoured to claim his second UEFA Best Player award, after claiming it in 2014. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Ronaldo earned 40 of 55 votes, comfortably topping Antoine Griezmann (eight votes) and Gareth Bale (seven) in the tabulation. He said while receiving the award; "It's a great honour. He scored 39 goals for club and country, and he really and truly believed he deserved to win this year. Griezmann faces an uphill battle to claim the award with Cristiano Ronaldo heavily favoured to claim his second UEFA Best Player award, after claiming it in 2014. (more...)
No. 1 Alabama narrows starting QB race down vs. No. 20 USC
- August 30, 2016
Alabama is 3-11-1 against the spread in their last 15 non-conference games, 5-2 against the spread in their last seven games, and 3-9 against the spread in September. The Crimson Tide has nearly always found its identity in its ground game, especially in recent years, but this year, Alabama doesn't have the experience it had when running backs TJ Yeldon, Derrick Henry, Kenyan Drake or any of their predecessors were in line to start for Alabama. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Alabama is 3-11-1 against the spread in their last 15 non-conference games, 5-2 against the spread in their last seven games, and 3-9 against the spread in September. The Crimson Tide has nearly always found its identity in its ground game, especially in recent years, but this year, Alabama doesn't have the experience it had when running backs TJ Yeldon, Derrick Henry, Kenyan Drake or any of their predecessors were in line to start for Alabama. (more...)
2 dead, dozens hurt after flood volunteer bus hits fire truck
- August 30, 2016
She says the injured include the dozens of people on the bus, occupants of three other vehicles, and two firefighters. Trooper Melissa Matey told NOLA.com ' The Times-Picayune (http://bit.ly/2bKiYW8 ) that the bus driver did not have a commercial license and was not authorized to drive a bus. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
She says the injured include the dozens of people on the bus, occupants of three other vehicles, and two firefighters. Trooper Melissa Matey told NOLA.com ' The Times-Picayune (http://bit.ly/2bKiYW8 ) that the bus driver did not have a commercial license and was not authorized to drive a bus. (more...)
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