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Buyout of Les Miles' contract to cost $9M-plus over six years
- October 09, 2016
Ed Orgeron can improve his odds with a successful season, as he was named head coach for the rest of the season in the wake of Miles firing. Orgeron said he's tapped current assistant Steve Ensminger, a former LSU quarterback, to replace offensive coordinator Cam Cameron, who was sacked on Sunday along with Miles. (more...)
- October 09, 2016
Ed Orgeron can improve his odds with a successful season, as he was named head coach for the rest of the season in the wake of Miles firing. Orgeron said he's tapped current assistant Steve Ensminger, a former LSU quarterback, to replace offensive coordinator Cam Cameron, who was sacked on Sunday along with Miles. (more...)
Chastened 'Budgie Nine' back in Sydney after F1 stunt
- October 09, 2016
Defence lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah said the court accepted his argument that it was a trivial offence and that the nine, who were dressed in suits during the hearing, were ignorant of the local culture and remorseful. The name plays on nine Australians arrested in Indonesia for heroin trafficking in 2005 who became known as the Bali Nine. Mr Turnbull said it was appropriate for the men to apologise in court on Thursday, describing them as "very repentant". (more...)
- October 09, 2016
Defence lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah said the court accepted his argument that it was a trivial offence and that the nine, who were dressed in suits during the hearing, were ignorant of the local culture and remorseful. The name plays on nine Australians arrested in Indonesia for heroin trafficking in 2005 who became known as the Bali Nine. Mr Turnbull said it was appropriate for the men to apologise in court on Thursday, describing them as "very repentant". (more...)
Day withdraws from Tour Championship with back pain
- October 09, 2016
Australia's hopes of a lucrative FedEx Cup title via world No.6 Adam Scott have taken a nosedive after the third round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club. McIlroy appears to be Johnson's only legitimate threat to the FedExCup title. He has at least a decade left in the tank, but he needs his first PGA Tour win in order to fulfill his potential. (more...)
- October 09, 2016
Australia's hopes of a lucrative FedEx Cup title via world No.6 Adam Scott have taken a nosedive after the third round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club. McIlroy appears to be Johnson's only legitimate threat to the FedExCup title. He has at least a decade left in the tank, but he needs his first PGA Tour win in order to fulfill his potential. (more...)
Rio Ferdinand slams Arsenal players for celebrating after Chelsea game
- October 09, 2016
That's the kind of football we want to play. It helped Chelsea stop the rot, but they never threatened to force their way back into the game and Courtois had to spread himself at his near post to prevent Walcott netting a second goal. This is very odd because Arsenal against Chelsea is a massive game and when we play this type of game against a very good team like Arsenal , you must stay concentrated from the first minute and this today did not happen. (more...)
- October 09, 2016
That's the kind of football we want to play. It helped Chelsea stop the rot, but they never threatened to force their way back into the game and Courtois had to spread himself at his near post to prevent Walcott netting a second goal. This is very odd because Arsenal against Chelsea is a massive game and when we play this type of game against a very good team like Arsenal , you must stay concentrated from the first minute and this today did not happen. (more...)
Texas coach Strong enters Oklahoma game under pressure again
- October 09, 2016
The Hirschi Huskies taking on the Sanger Indians in the District 4-4A Div. Stoops is 10-7 all-time against Texas , but the Longhorns have won two of the last three meetings despite being heavy underdogs each time. 20-ranked Sooners. The win over Notre Dame looked strong at the beginning of the season, but the Irish have proven they're bad on defense and fired the coordinator. (more...)
- October 09, 2016
The Hirschi Huskies taking on the Sanger Indians in the District 4-4A Div. Stoops is 10-7 all-time against Texas , but the Longhorns have won two of the last three meetings despite being heavy underdogs each time. 20-ranked Sooners. The win over Notre Dame looked strong at the beginning of the season, but the Irish have proven they're bad on defense and fired the coordinator. (more...)
Bills coach Rex Ryan is not pleased with New England Patriots reporters
- October 09, 2016
Since coach Bill Belichick was willing to go into last week's game without an official backup quarterback (Julian Edelman would have been under center if Brissett had not been able to continue), New England has made it very clear it would rather not sacrifice a roster spot to sign another quarterback. (more...)
- October 09, 2016
Since coach Bill Belichick was willing to go into last week's game without an official backup quarterback (Julian Edelman would have been under center if Brissett had not been able to continue), New England has made it very clear it would rather not sacrifice a roster spot to sign another quarterback. (more...)
Browns coach still shaking head over Duke Johnson's fumble Sunday
- October 09, 2016
We just can't turn it over. "I really do. We've been in the last three ballgames". Crowell finished with 15 carries for 112 yards (7.5 average) and a touchdown. Quinton Dunbar recovered the fumble on the Redskins nine-yard line, and a potential knockout blow was prevented. "It ( Malcolm Johnson's first carry) has nothing to do with it", Jackson said . (more...)
- October 09, 2016
We just can't turn it over. "I really do. We've been in the last three ballgames". Crowell finished with 15 carries for 112 yards (7.5 average) and a touchdown. Quinton Dunbar recovered the fumble on the Redskins nine-yard line, and a potential knockout blow was prevented. "It ( Malcolm Johnson's first carry) has nothing to do with it", Jackson said . (more...)
Game 3: Redskins at Giants
- October 09, 2016
Hall will miss the rest of this season with a torn ligament in his right knee, the third consecutive year the veteran will miss time with an injury. The Redskins got a much-needed win over the Giants on Sunday, but they may have lost safety DeAngelo Hall for the rest of the season. (more...)
- October 09, 2016
Hall will miss the rest of this season with a torn ligament in his right knee, the third consecutive year the veteran will miss time with an injury. The Redskins got a much-needed win over the Giants on Sunday, but they may have lost safety DeAngelo Hall for the rest of the season. (more...)
David Ortiz to be honored with bridge rename
- October 09, 2016
However, with the Red Sox already clinching an American League East divisional crown, Boston will acknowledge Ortiz's success in 2017 as the team looks to make yet another run through the postseason this year. Less than 23 hours later, Ortiz was at the plate in the 14th inning of a 4-4 game and Boston trailing the series 3-1. "We were shocked, stunned, amazed and thoroughly psyched when we found out that bridge over Brookline Avenue, that so many Red Sox fans have walked over over so many ... (more...)
- October 09, 2016
However, with the Red Sox already clinching an American League East divisional crown, Boston will acknowledge Ortiz's success in 2017 as the team looks to make yet another run through the postseason this year. Less than 23 hours later, Ortiz was at the plate in the 14th inning of a 4-4 game and Boston trailing the series 3-1. "We were shocked, stunned, amazed and thoroughly psyched when we found out that bridge over Brookline Avenue, that so many Red Sox fans have walked over over so many ... (more...)
Georgia Bulldogs: Dawgs Fall in Unbelievable Fashion
- October 09, 2016
Turner's 75-yard touchdown run on South Carolina's first play from scrimmage. Both teams moved the ball reasonably well throughout the game, with Tennessee accumulating 357 total yards compared to Georgia's 392. This time , the young quarterback came through, quickly driving the Bulldogs past midfield and finding Ridley streaking behind two defenders down the left sideline. (more...)
- October 09, 2016
Turner's 75-yard touchdown run on South Carolina's first play from scrimmage. Both teams moved the ball reasonably well throughout the game, with Tennessee accumulating 357 total yards compared to Georgia's 392. This time , the young quarterback came through, quickly driving the Bulldogs past midfield and finding Ridley streaking behind two defenders down the left sideline. (more...)
Aussie 'strippers' arrive at Sessions Court to face indecency charges
- October 09, 2016
Well, today they faced court - and they've been handed down their punishment. Judge Harith Sham Mohamed Yasin made the order after the nine pleaded guilty to the offence and made an open apology from a two-page letter which was read out in court by Thomas James Witworth, 28. (more...)
- October 09, 2016
Well, today they faced court - and they've been handed down their punishment. Judge Harith Sham Mohamed Yasin made the order after the nine pleaded guilty to the offence and made an open apology from a two-page letter which was read out in court by Thomas James Witworth, 28. (more...)
Tom Coughlin would advise Odell Beckham, Jon Gruden would bench him
- October 09, 2016
For Odell to say that he is no longer having fun playing football is embarrassing. They had spoken on the telephone the previous night - McCarthy was at the 2002 Scouting Combine; McAdoo, an assistant coach at Fairfield University in CT - and less than 24 hours later, the future coach of the Packers and the future coach of the Giants were together in the same room. (more...)
- October 09, 2016
For Odell to say that he is no longer having fun playing football is embarrassing. They had spoken on the telephone the previous night - McCarthy was at the 2002 Scouting Combine; McAdoo, an assistant coach at Fairfield University in CT - and less than 24 hours later, the future coach of the Packers and the future coach of the Giants were together in the same room. (more...)
Swansea 1-2 Liverpool: Milner penalty earns Reds narrow win
- October 09, 2016
Their wastefulness was punished by Liverpool as the Reds made an impressive second half comeback with a header from Roberto Firmino and James Milner's coolly taken penalty. "So we had to show we could do better because I said until now nobody can see why we are here". "It is always very important that even when it is not a brilliant performance, you are still able to win", he said. (more...)
- October 09, 2016
Their wastefulness was punished by Liverpool as the Reds made an impressive second half comeback with a header from Roberto Firmino and James Milner's coolly taken penalty. "So we had to show we could do better because I said until now nobody can see why we are here". "It is always very important that even when it is not a brilliant performance, you are still able to win", he said. (more...)
Cam Newton evaluated for concussion in loss
- October 09, 2016
Newton's day ended after he ran for a 2-point conversion that cut Atlanta's lead to 34-18. "Cam is going to fight and scratch and claw and because of it sometimes he gets exposed " to hits, Rivera said. At this point, Newton's status for next week is definitely up in the air. He completed passes to nine players. We only allowed one sack and that was on a heck of a move from Freeney and he's been doing that his whole career. (more...)
- October 09, 2016
Newton's day ended after he ran for a 2-point conversion that cut Atlanta's lead to 34-18. "Cam is going to fight and scratch and claw and because of it sometimes he gets exposed " to hits, Rivera said. At this point, Newton's status for next week is definitely up in the air. He completed passes to nine players. We only allowed one sack and that was on a heck of a move from Freeney and he's been doing that his whole career. (more...)
Tyson Fury says he has 'retired' from boxing in profane tweet
- October 09, 2016
Fury won over a number of fans when he defeated Klitchko in a mostly forgettable fight in Germany, but a number of incidents since have tested the patience of Boxing fans. Fury appeared to poke fun at that particular allegations earlier this week when he posted a mock-up photo of him as Scarface character Tony Montana. (more...)
- October 09, 2016
Fury won over a number of fans when he defeated Klitchko in a mostly forgettable fight in Germany, but a number of incidents since have tested the patience of Boxing fans. Fury appeared to poke fun at that particular allegations earlier this week when he posted a mock-up photo of him as Scarface character Tony Montana. (more...)
Bills shutout New England 16-0
- October 09, 2016
Your team leader, at least on the field, can't be the coach. The first came before kickoff when Bills safety Robert Blanton shoved Patriots rookie quarterback Jacoby Brissett as he and wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell were jogging the length of the field near the Patriots' bench. (more...)
- October 09, 2016
Your team leader, at least on the field, can't be the coach. The first came before kickoff when Bills safety Robert Blanton shoved Patriots rookie quarterback Jacoby Brissett as he and wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell were jogging the length of the field near the Patriots' bench. (more...)
Klopp tipped to lead Liverpool to title
- October 09, 2016
It looked like Swansea might hold out but as the seconds ticked away Angel Rangel charged into the back of Firmino and Milner stepped up to score his fourth penalty in the league this season. "The thing is, I'm not here for a year, I'm here hopefully for the long term, and it means that we have to use all the information we have until now and learn from it". (more...)
- October 09, 2016
It looked like Swansea might hold out but as the seconds ticked away Angel Rangel charged into the back of Firmino and Milner stepped up to score his fourth penalty in the league this season. "The thing is, I'm not here for a year, I'm here hopefully for the long term, and it means that we have to use all the information we have until now and learn from it". (more...)
Arsenal's Arsene Wenger: I faced resistance as a foreigner 20 years ago
- October 09, 2016
When asked on Friday about the England job, Wenger chose his words carefully. "The priority is to do well here, this has always been my club", Wenger said . And now, a few days later, the Football Association's (FA) chief Martin Glenn has confirmed that Wenger is indeed one of the candidates to take over the England job. (more...)
- October 09, 2016
When asked on Friday about the England job, Wenger chose his words carefully. "The priority is to do well here, this has always been my club", Wenger said . And now, a few days later, the Football Association's (FA) chief Martin Glenn has confirmed that Wenger is indeed one of the candidates to take over the England job. (more...)
RTF president: Sharapova's flawless reputation behind CAS ruling
- October 09, 2016
An ITF panel found that the Russian did not intend to cheat. Every player bears responsibility for his or her own medications, recent appendicitis patient Tomas Berdych said on Wednesday, responding to the reduction of Maria Sharapova's doping ban from two years to 15 months. (more...)
- October 09, 2016
An ITF panel found that the Russian did not intend to cheat. Every player bears responsibility for his or her own medications, recent appendicitis patient Tomas Berdych said on Wednesday, responding to the reduction of Maria Sharapova's doping ban from two years to 15 months. (more...)
Antonio Conte, Arsene Wenger's Comments After Chelsea's Humiliating Defeat by Arsenal
- October 09, 2016
The Gunners' victory was their first over Chelsea in the top-flight for nearly five years and injected some fresh optimism into their title charge this term. The manner in which the Gunners raced to a three-goal advantage was reminiscent of a similar showing against Manchester United last season when Wenger's men bagged three goals in the opening 20 minutes. (more...)
- October 09, 2016
The Gunners' victory was their first over Chelsea in the top-flight for nearly five years and injected some fresh optimism into their title charge this term. The manner in which the Gunners raced to a three-goal advantage was reminiscent of a similar showing against Manchester United last season when Wenger's men bagged three goals in the opening 20 minutes. (more...)
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