Sport
Some deal! West Ham rental fee for Stratford revealed
- April 14, 2016
And let's just say it's no surprise the stadium owners weren't too keen for it to go public. Critics will say that the details of the deal today confirm that taxpayers are not getting a good deal. The Hammers will pay £2.5m rent annually but will not have to fund police, stewarding, heating, pitch maintenance, or even corner flags. They will also be obligated to pay £100,000 to the stadium grantor in the event of finishing in the top five of the Premier League. (more...)
- April 14, 2016
And let's just say it's no surprise the stadium owners weren't too keen for it to go public. Critics will say that the details of the deal today confirm that taxpayers are not getting a good deal. The Hammers will pay £2.5m rent annually but will not have to fund police, stewarding, heating, pitch maintenance, or even corner flags. They will also be obligated to pay £100,000 to the stadium grantor in the event of finishing in the top five of the Premier League. (more...)
Tubby Smith agrees to take Memphis job
- April 14, 2016
According to Parrish , Memphis initially entertained the thought of hiring Wichita State's Gregg Marshall or Virginia Tech's Buzz Williams but soon realized it would not be able to pry those coaches away. In his final season, the Gophers defeated UCLA in the first-round of the NCAA tournament. Fromer Texas Tech athletic director Gerald Myers took a chance in 2001 when he hired old friend Bob Knight after his contentious firing at Indiana. (more...)
- April 14, 2016
According to Parrish , Memphis initially entertained the thought of hiring Wichita State's Gregg Marshall or Virginia Tech's Buzz Williams but soon realized it would not be able to pry those coaches away. In his final season, the Gophers defeated UCLA in the first-round of the NCAA tournament. Fromer Texas Tech athletic director Gerald Myers took a chance in 2001 when he hired old friend Bob Knight after his contentious firing at Indiana. (more...)
Giants, Dodgers already playing must-see ball, plus Sunday's lineups
- April 14, 2016
After the Dodgers scored in the top of the ninth to tie the score at 2 and force extra innings, Seager lined a one-out double against the sixth Giants pitcher, right-hander George Kontos (0-1), to trigger the winning uprising in the 10th. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 and will be shown on FS1. Bumgarner's 12 career homers - two of those off Kershaw - matched Yovani Gallardo for most career home runs among active pitchers. (more...)
- April 14, 2016
After the Dodgers scored in the top of the ninth to tie the score at 2 and force extra innings, Seager lined a one-out double against the sixth Giants pitcher, right-hander George Kontos (0-1), to trigger the winning uprising in the 10th. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 and will be shown on FS1. Bumgarner's 12 career homers - two of those off Kershaw - matched Yovani Gallardo for most career home runs among active pitchers. (more...)
Baylor football player Oakman arrested on sex assault charge
- April 14, 2016
Former Baylor University defensive end Shawn Oakman has been arrested and was being booked into the McLennan County Jail on Wednesday afternoon. A police affidavit for a search warrant on Oakman's home said they were looking for clothing the woman left behind, earrings, blood, semen, bodily fluid, hair, skin cells, DNA, bed sheets and other items. (more...)
- April 14, 2016
Former Baylor University defensive end Shawn Oakman has been arrested and was being booked into the McLennan County Jail on Wednesday afternoon. A police affidavit for a search warrant on Oakman's home said they were looking for clothing the woman left behind, earrings, blood, semen, bodily fluid, hair, skin cells, DNA, bed sheets and other items. (more...)
Fury says money is his only motivation for Klitschko rematch
- April 13, 2016
Haye is a massive draw in the United Kingdom and there's no question a fight between him and Fury or and Joshua would be huge events. "I'm going to lift a lot of weights, stand there and have a big slugfest with Wlad". "Even if [Joshua] is yet to prove that he is the best heavyweight in the world, he is almost certainly the most popular".This is going to be the biggest star in world boxing, if he is not already. (more...)
- April 13, 2016
Haye is a massive draw in the United Kingdom and there's no question a fight between him and Fury or and Joshua would be huge events. "I'm going to lift a lot of weights, stand there and have a big slugfest with Wlad". "Even if [Joshua] is yet to prove that he is the best heavyweight in the world, he is almost certainly the most popular".This is going to be the biggest star in world boxing, if he is not already. (more...)
Karim Benzema not selected for France's Euro 2016 campaign
- April 13, 2016
Karim Benzema said he will put his trust in Didier Deschamps and Noël Le Graët when they meet on Wednesday to discuss his future with France ahead of Euro 2016. Last month, some legal restrictions were lifted over Benzema making contact with Valbuena, making him eligible for France . The France team means a lot to me, especially a Euros at home. (more...)
- April 13, 2016
Karim Benzema said he will put his trust in Didier Deschamps and Noël Le Graët when they meet on Wednesday to discuss his future with France ahead of Euro 2016. Last month, some legal restrictions were lifted over Benzema making contact with Valbuena, making him eligible for France . The France team means a lot to me, especially a Euros at home. (more...)
Sanders extends streak in Wyoming
- April 13, 2016
Officials say the Wyoming Democratic caucuses have resulted in an even split of the state's 14 available delegates between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton. Bernie Sanders won the Wyoming caucus this afternoon. Donald Trump organized late in Colorado and left the state convention up to his organizers, and spent about a half-hour on Saturday touring the National Sept. (more...)
- April 13, 2016
Officials say the Wyoming Democratic caucuses have resulted in an even split of the state's 14 available delegates between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton. Bernie Sanders won the Wyoming caucus this afternoon. Donald Trump organized late in Colorado and left the state convention up to his organizers, and spent about a half-hour on Saturday touring the National Sept. (more...)
Lifetime Of Sacrifices Led To Moment Of Glory For Villanova's Kris Jenkins
- April 13, 2016
Shortly after Villanova won its first national title in 31 years on Monday night, she went to Twitter with her own reaction: "oh what a difference a year makes", she wrote, with a "V" emoji, and a photo that proclaimed Villanova national champs. (more...)
- April 13, 2016
Shortly after Villanova won its first national title in 31 years on Monday night, she went to Twitter with her own reaction: "oh what a difference a year makes", she wrote, with a "V" emoji, and a photo that proclaimed Villanova national champs. (more...)
Obama calls Villanova coach to congratulate after 'exciting' NCAA victory
- April 13, 2016
The 76ers" last title, in 1983, ended a golden age in Philly sports during which the city teams won six championships in 23 years - the Eagles in 1960, the Sixers in 1967 and "83, the Flyers in 1974 and '75 and the Phillies in 1980. Big Smooth is, of course, Jenkins who hit the Big Shot in the championship game. At the time, Kris and Nate were close friends and played basketball together. (more...)
- April 13, 2016
The 76ers" last title, in 1983, ended a golden age in Philly sports during which the city teams won six championships in 23 years - the Eagles in 1960, the Sixers in 1967 and "83, the Flyers in 1974 and '75 and the Phillies in 1980. Big Smooth is, of course, Jenkins who hit the Big Shot in the championship game. At the time, Kris and Nate were close friends and played basketball together. (more...)
Rangers captain McDonagh unlikely to start against Penguins
- April 12, 2016
The Penguins finished the regular season ranked sixth in the league with an average of 2.43 goals surrendered per game while the Rangers finished tied for 15th at 2.62. The Penguins are opportunistic and the Rangers have gone through stretches where they have struggled to move the puck out of their own zone and have been vulnerable to turnovers. (more...)
- April 12, 2016
The Penguins finished the regular season ranked sixth in the league with an average of 2.43 goals surrendered per game while the Rangers finished tied for 15th at 2.62. The Penguins are opportunistic and the Rangers have gone through stretches where they have struggled to move the puck out of their own zone and have been vulnerable to turnovers. (more...)
Man Utd, West Ham in 'last chance' FA Cup replay
- April 12, 2016
West Ham are keen to re-sign Michael Carrick as the midfielder grows increasingly frustrated at Manchester United's contract dithering.Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata describes Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur are "painful". (more...)
- April 12, 2016
West Ham are keen to re-sign Michael Carrick as the midfielder grows increasingly frustrated at Manchester United's contract dithering.Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata describes Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur are "painful". (more...)
Enrique adamant Barca's defeat by Real will not derail season
- April 12, 2016
However, Lionel Messi would be disappointed he was not on the score-sheet on the night after hoping to get his 500th career goal in the El Clasico. Madrid still trail Barca by seven points with seven league games to play, but Bale also highlighted the importance of the victory to Madrid's confidence ahead of their return to Champions League action against Wolfsburg in the quarter-finals on Wednesday. (more...)
- April 12, 2016
However, Lionel Messi would be disappointed he was not on the score-sheet on the night after hoping to get his 500th career goal in the El Clasico. Madrid still trail Barca by seven points with seven league games to play, but Bale also highlighted the importance of the victory to Madrid's confidence ahead of their return to Champions League action against Wolfsburg in the quarter-finals on Wednesday. (more...)
Newcastle loses 3-1 at Southampton in 8th straight away loss
- April 12, 2016
The performance of the team away has been really poor all season and I'm already thinking about how to change something for the rest of the season. "I have confidence we will stay in the Premier League, so I don't think about the other options". (more...)
- April 12, 2016
The performance of the team away has been really poor all season and I'm already thinking about how to change something for the rest of the season. "I have confidence we will stay in the Premier League, so I don't think about the other options". (more...)
Starting XI: Manchester United v Middlesbrough - Barclays U21 Premier League 2015/16
- April 12, 2016
Claudio Ranieri says he was not anxious when Sunderland were pressing for an equaliser in the second half of Leicester City's 2-0 win. Lamela has divided opinion for much of his time at White Hart Lane, however this season there is no doubt he has upped his game and his performances against both Manchester clubs have been nothing short of sensational. (more...)
- April 12, 2016
Claudio Ranieri says he was not anxious when Sunderland were pressing for an equaliser in the second half of Leicester City's 2-0 win. Lamela has divided opinion for much of his time at White Hart Lane, however this season there is no doubt he has upped his game and his performances against both Manchester clubs have been nothing short of sensational. (more...)
Willett Wins The Masters After Spieth Struggles
- April 11, 2016
He lost his No. 1 ranking, and both have since been overtaken by Australian Jason Day. The early starters in Sunday's final round at Augusta National were greeted by the coldest temperatures of the week but the calmest conditions as the 80th Masters was poised for a pulsating finish. (more...)
- April 11, 2016
He lost his No. 1 ranking, and both have since been overtaken by Australian Jason Day. The early starters in Sunday's final round at Augusta National were greeted by the coldest temperatures of the week but the calmest conditions as the 80th Masters was poised for a pulsating finish. (more...)
Sanders claims Wyoming ahead of crucial NY contest
- April 11, 2016
Even if Sanders wins in states like NY, his campaign concedes he can't mathematically clinch the nomination before July and the victor will be determined at the party convention. But winning a majority of pledged delegates, Sanders said, is still his strategy. Bernie Sanders said that in spite of the respect he has for Hillary, she lacks judgment which is proven by decisions she took that cost millions of jobs. (more...)
- April 11, 2016
Even if Sanders wins in states like NY, his campaign concedes he can't mathematically clinch the nomination before July and the victor will be determined at the party convention. But winning a majority of pledged delegates, Sanders said, is still his strategy. Bernie Sanders said that in spite of the respect he has for Hillary, she lacks judgment which is proven by decisions she took that cost millions of jobs. (more...)
Woeful 76ers hire Bryan Colangelo as team president
- April 11, 2016
After Sam Hinkie infamously stepped down from his roles as president of basketball operations and general manager earlier this week, Bryan Colangelo was named the new president of basketball operations on Sunday. "Both Sam and I and others recognized the need to add talent to the organization", Harris said. It's not the Warriors. "Without going into specifics I have outlined for ownership what I think is realistic...." We're at a jumping off point now where the organization is poised to ... (more...)
- April 11, 2016
After Sam Hinkie infamously stepped down from his roles as president of basketball operations and general manager earlier this week, Bryan Colangelo was named the new president of basketball operations on Sunday. "Both Sam and I and others recognized the need to add talent to the organization", Harris said. It's not the Warriors. "Without going into specifics I have outlined for ownership what I think is realistic...." We're at a jumping off point now where the organization is poised to ... (more...)
Spurs-Man Utd kick-off delayed 30 minutes
- April 11, 2016
According to the Daily Mail article, the club is awaiting an answer from Pochettino but feel very confident that he will take the deal and stay with the north London side. They have the best goal difference in the Premier League this season. Their midfield pushed forward and prevented Spurs from building play gradually, with the centre-forward Marcus Rashford starting the press, backed up by Jesse Lingard , while Morgan Schneiderlin pushed high up the pitch to shut down Mousa Dembélé ... (more...)
- April 11, 2016
According to the Daily Mail article, the club is awaiting an answer from Pochettino but feel very confident that he will take the deal and stay with the north London side. They have the best goal difference in the Premier League this season. Their midfield pushed forward and prevented Spurs from building play gradually, with the centre-forward Marcus Rashford starting the press, backed up by Jesse Lingard , while Morgan Schneiderlin pushed high up the pitch to shut down Mousa Dembélé ... (more...)
Mourinho 'can almost guarantee' summer return to management
- April 11, 2016
Speaking to the media ahead of the weekend's game, Van Gaal pointed out that he wants the team to be kept young and hence he does not fancy brining the 34 year old Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Manchester United. It wasn't all positive news though as van Gaal also revealed that Adnan Januzaj has been ruled out after suffering a hamstring injury but the United boss is confident the problem isn't a serious one. (more...)
- April 11, 2016
Speaking to the media ahead of the weekend's game, Van Gaal pointed out that he wants the team to be kept young and hence he does not fancy brining the 34 year old Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Manchester United. It wasn't all positive news though as van Gaal also revealed that Adnan Januzaj has been ruled out after suffering a hamstring injury but the United boss is confident the problem isn't a serious one. (more...)
Freddie Roach not entirely ecstatic about Manny Pacquiao form in farewell fight
- April 11, 2016
Pacquiao remained dominant throughout the match, with the former throwing 33 punches in the opening round in contrast to Bradley's 19 punches. "Maybe I enjoy being a retired man, serving the people", Pacquiao said of his political ambitions for senate in the Philippines. (more...)
- April 11, 2016
Pacquiao remained dominant throughout the match, with the former throwing 33 punches in the opening round in contrast to Bradley's 19 punches. "Maybe I enjoy being a retired man, serving the people", Pacquiao said of his political ambitions for senate in the Philippines. (more...)
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