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Vonn says goodbye to downhill with bronze
- February 21, 2018
She just raced her damn heart out and Trump supporters gloat/cheer/celebrate her inability to medal. She wanted to savor the moment. "It might not be a medal, but I definitely gave it everything I had". On Friday night, she said on her Twitter account: "I will give it everything I have with no regrets. I'm proud to have competed for my country, I'm proud to have given it my all". (more...)
- February 21, 2018
She just raced her damn heart out and Trump supporters gloat/cheer/celebrate her inability to medal. She wanted to savor the moment. "It might not be a medal, but I definitely gave it everything I had". On Friday night, she said on her Twitter account: "I will give it everything I have with no regrets. I'm proud to have competed for my country, I'm proud to have given it my all". (more...)
Astros prospect Forrest Whitley suspended for violating drug program
- February 21, 2018
Whitley finished a year ago at Double-A Corpus Christi, where he went without a decision in 2 starts, 4 appearances and 14 2/3 innings. " Source tells me Whitley was at an out of state college baseball game as a fan after his season was over and was given an unknown stimulant by a friend in order to help keep him awake on his long drive home". (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Whitley finished a year ago at Double-A Corpus Christi, where he went without a decision in 2 starts, 4 appearances and 14 2/3 innings. " Source tells me Whitley was at an out of state college baseball game as a fan after his season was over and was given an unknown stimulant by a friend in order to help keep him awake on his long drive home". (more...)
United States men's Olympic medal dreams fade in shootout
- February 21, 2018
With AP Photos.Pavel Francouz stopped all five shots and Petr Kouka scored the shootout victor as the Czech Republic eliminated the United States with a 3-2 victory in the quarterfinals. The teams traded chances in the third period, none better than O'Neill clanking a shot off the cross bar with just under three minutes left on an odd-man rush. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
With AP Photos.Pavel Francouz stopped all five shots and Petr Kouka scored the shootout victor as the Czech Republic eliminated the United States with a 3-2 victory in the quarterfinals. The teams traded chances in the third period, none better than O'Neill clanking a shot off the cross bar with just under three minutes left on an odd-man rush. (more...)
Italian skier Goggia crowned, Vonn finishes third in final Olympic women's downhill
- February 21, 2018
Vonn didn't get the happily-ever-after result she hoped for Wednesday in Pyeongchang, South Korea , but she did leave with a bronze medal to go with her downhill gold from the 2010 Games. But my body just can't take another four years. Goggia finished in a time of 1 minute, 39.22 seconds to hold off Mowinckel by 0.09 seconds. Lindsey Vonn jumps while competing in the women's downhill en route to a bronze medal at the Winter Olympics . (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Vonn didn't get the happily-ever-after result she hoped for Wednesday in Pyeongchang, South Korea , but she did leave with a bronze medal to go with her downhill gold from the 2010 Games. But my body just can't take another four years. Goggia finished in a time of 1 minute, 39.22 seconds to hold off Mowinckel by 0.09 seconds. Lindsey Vonn jumps while competing in the women's downhill en route to a bronze medal at the Winter Olympics . (more...)
Chris Lynn dislocates shoulder, hopes to get fit for IPL
- February 21, 2018
Lynn, who was fielding at mid-wicket in the final, sprinted to his left to stop the ball but tried to pick the ball with his right arm and jarred it on the turf. It continues a bad run of luck for Lynn, who is among the most-dominant batsmen in T20 cricket when fit. "It's something that's played on my mind for about four years. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Lynn, who was fielding at mid-wicket in the final, sprinted to his left to stop the ball but tried to pick the ball with his right arm and jarred it on the turf. It continues a bad run of luck for Lynn, who is among the most-dominant batsmen in T20 cricket when fit. "It's something that's played on my mind for about four years. (more...)
Canada's Kaillie Humphries wins bronze in women's bobsled
- February 21, 2018
The Alberta native came to PyeongChang as the two-time defending Olympic champion after winning gold in both Vancouver 2010 and Sochi 2014. Germany's Mariama Lamanka took the gold by less than a tenth of a second over American Elana Meyers Taylor, 3:22.45 to 3:22.52. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
The Alberta native came to PyeongChang as the two-time defending Olympic champion after winning gold in both Vancouver 2010 and Sochi 2014. Germany's Mariama Lamanka took the gold by less than a tenth of a second over American Elana Meyers Taylor, 3:22.45 to 3:22.52. (more...)
Summer Man Utd signing requests meeting with Mourinho over future
- February 21, 2018
United's Portuguese coach was sacked by Chelsea in controversial circumstances in 2015 amid rumours that he had fallen out with numerous Stamford Bridge club's players and staff. "Against Manchester United , I think we can do a great job". Ultimately, for Pogba to be a success at United, it depends on Mourinho playing him in his best position, but it also relies on Pogba knuckling down and working at ironing out his flaws. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
United's Portuguese coach was sacked by Chelsea in controversial circumstances in 2015 amid rumours that he had fallen out with numerous Stamford Bridge club's players and staff. "Against Manchester United , I think we can do a great job". Ultimately, for Pogba to be a success at United, it depends on Mourinho playing him in his best position, but it also relies on Pogba knuckling down and working at ironing out his flaws. (more...)
MI hires former Florida coach McElwain
- February 21, 2018
At Florida, the 55-year-old McElwain became the first coach in SEC history to lead his team to the SEC championship game in each of his first two seasons in 2015 and 2016, but lost both times to Alabama. McElwain's exact responsibilities have yet to be reported, but it's safe to assume he'll be enlisted to help elevate an offense that finished last season ranked 91st in scoring at 25.2 points per game. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
At Florida, the 55-year-old McElwain became the first coach in SEC history to lead his team to the SEC championship game in each of his first two seasons in 2015 and 2016, but lost both times to Alabama. McElwain's exact responsibilities have yet to be reported, but it's safe to assume he'll be enlisted to help elevate an offense that finished last season ranked 91st in scoring at 25.2 points per game. (more...)
Barcelona ace Coutinho's nightmare Monday: Burgled and auto towed
- February 21, 2018
The 25-year-old had illegally parked his Audi 4x4 while visiting tourist attractions in the city and returned to discover city authorities had towed the auto away. The Brazil global had chose to spend the day with his family as he did not travel to London with the first-team Barca squad due to his ineligibility for the club in the Champions League. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
The 25-year-old had illegally parked his Audi 4x4 while visiting tourist attractions in the city and returned to discover city authorities had towed the auto away. The Brazil global had chose to spend the day with his family as he did not travel to London with the first-team Barca squad due to his ineligibility for the club in the Champions League. (more...)
Goggia grabs Olympic downhill, Vonn third
- February 21, 2018
Italy's Sofia Goggia , left, celebrates her gold medal with Lindsey Vonn , right, of the U.S., who won the bronze medal in women's downhill at the Jeongseon Alpine Centre in South Korea on Wednesday. "I don't think that there are a lot of people now in our government that do that". Lindsey Vonn isn't letting the Trump trolls on the Internet get to her! You can't get too sentimental right now. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Italy's Sofia Goggia , left, celebrates her gold medal with Lindsey Vonn , right, of the U.S., who won the bronze medal in women's downhill at the Jeongseon Alpine Centre in South Korea on Wednesday. "I don't think that there are a lot of people now in our government that do that". Lindsey Vonn isn't letting the Trump trolls on the Internet get to her! You can't get too sentimental right now. (more...)
Record-breaker Zagitova stuns Medvedeva in Olympic short programme
- February 21, 2018
Medvedeva had set the previous record for a short program in the team event last week, when her team won silver. For the past two years, Evgenia Medvedeva-two-time and reigning world champion, holder of a dozen world records-has been the presumptive 2018 Olympic gold medalist. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Medvedeva had set the previous record for a short program in the team event last week, when her team won silver. For the past two years, Evgenia Medvedeva-two-time and reigning world champion, holder of a dozen world records-has been the presumptive 2018 Olympic gold medalist. (more...)
Italy Wins Women's Downhill Skiing Gold
- February 21, 2018
READ: Best photos from day 12 at PyeongChang 2018 . "I've had so much fun, I love what I do". But the Minnesota born racer couldn't quite add to her gold medal collection. She had waited eight years for this moment - 2,925 days to be precise. In an emotional post-race interview with Brit skier Chemmy Alcott, Vonn broke down in tears after missing out on the gold. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
READ: Best photos from day 12 at PyeongChang 2018 . "I've had so much fun, I love what I do". But the Minnesota born racer couldn't quite add to her gold medal collection. She had waited eight years for this moment - 2,925 days to be precise. In an emotional post-race interview with Brit skier Chemmy Alcott, Vonn broke down in tears after missing out on the gold. (more...)
Kirstie Alley and the US Men's Curling Team Have Beef on Twitter
- February 21, 2018
The Americans began their three-game winning streak in Pyeongchang with a 9-7 victory over the Canadians in the round robin stage. We kept ourselves in the mix and got a big win over an extremely good curling team. The ninth end started well for the U.S.as Landsteiner's successful tick helped set the table for Shuster to convert a raise for two points. However, he hit 82 percent of his attempts against Canada, his best of the tournament - and he needed every one. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
The Americans began their three-game winning streak in Pyeongchang with a 9-7 victory over the Canadians in the round robin stage. We kept ourselves in the mix and got a big win over an extremely good curling team. The ninth end started well for the U.S.as Landsteiner's successful tick helped set the table for Shuster to convert a raise for two points. However, he hit 82 percent of his attempts against Canada, his best of the tournament - and he needed every one. (more...)
Ashley Young: Manchester United can win the Champions League this season
- February 21, 2018
On why Sanchez joined; " Manchester United in the Champions League is quite a big thing, we always want to play against the best teams and this is why we like this competition". Champions League and the FA Cup remain Manchester United's only hope for silverware after their embarrassing exit from the Carabao Cup against Bristol City. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
On why Sanchez joined; " Manchester United in the Champions League is quite a big thing, we always want to play against the best teams and this is why we like this competition". Champions League and the FA Cup remain Manchester United's only hope for silverware after their embarrassing exit from the Carabao Cup against Bristol City. (more...)
Bad start dooms Red Wings in loss to Nashville
- February 21, 2018
Scott Hartnell and Kyle Turris also scored, and Juuse Saros stopped 34 shots for the Predators, who ended a three-game losing streak in Detroit since a win on November 19, 2013. Roman Josi's shot from along the boards was tipped by Luke Glendening and deflected into the net off Hartnell's skate. He broke in after the puck skipped over the stick of Jonathan Ericsson in the neutral zone. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Scott Hartnell and Kyle Turris also scored, and Juuse Saros stopped 34 shots for the Predators, who ended a three-game losing streak in Detroit since a win on November 19, 2013. Roman Josi's shot from along the boards was tipped by Luke Glendening and deflected into the net off Hartnell's skate. He broke in after the puck skipped over the stick of Jonathan Ericsson in the neutral zone. (more...)
Steelers' Shazier Opens Up About Injury To Teammate
- February 21, 2018
Shazier goes on to talk about how he felt as though despite his injury, his statistics - which he admits earlier in the podcast he's almost obsessed with racking up - were good enough for All-Pro honors. " I've gotta get back, bro ", Shazier said, as reported by ESPN . Right now I'm reading a book and it's basically saying trust the process. I'm really trusting the process. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Shazier goes on to talk about how he felt as though despite his injury, his statistics - which he admits earlier in the podcast he's almost obsessed with racking up - were good enough for All-Pro honors. " I've gotta get back, bro ", Shazier said, as reported by ESPN . Right now I'm reading a book and it's basically saying trust the process. I'm really trusting the process. (more...)
Canada's Brady Leman wins gold medal in men's skicross at Pyeongchang Games
- February 21, 2018
In an interview with CBC Sports in January, Leman said he had no regrets about his big move in Sochi, insisting that ski-cross mentality meant first place or bust. "So it's a tough one to swallow, but I've had such a great experience regardless of results at all my Games". The 37-year-old previously took gold in the women's 4×5-kilometer relay, silver in the 15-kilometer skiathlon and bronze in the 10-kilometer freestyle at Pyeongchang. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
In an interview with CBC Sports in January, Leman said he had no regrets about his big move in Sochi, insisting that ski-cross mentality meant first place or bust. "So it's a tough one to swallow, but I've had such a great experience regardless of results at all my Games". The 37-year-old previously took gold in the women's 4×5-kilometer relay, silver in the 15-kilometer skiathlon and bronze in the 10-kilometer freestyle at Pyeongchang. (more...)
Lou Williams Calls Out Jimmy Butler For Skipping NBA All-Star Game
- February 21, 2018
Essentially, it could be viewed that Butler wasted a roster spot on Team Stephen, but Butler definitely has put up All-Star numbers to show that he at least deserved to be selected. Via Pro Basketball Talk , while some speculated Butler did not want to play after imbibing too heavily in the L.A. nightlife over the weekend, D'Antoni confirmed Butler's explanation. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Essentially, it could be viewed that Butler wasted a roster spot on Team Stephen, but Butler definitely has put up All-Star numbers to show that he at least deserved to be selected. Via Pro Basketball Talk , while some speculated Butler did not want to play after imbibing too heavily in the L.A. nightlife over the weekend, D'Antoni confirmed Butler's explanation. (more...)
Jessie Diggins, Kikkan Randall win historic cross-country gold for Team USA
- February 21, 2018
Bjoergen now has won 14 career medals at the Winter Olympic Games, passing Norwegian biathlete Ole Einar Bjourndalen for the most ever. The Americans had gone empty-handed since Bill Koch's silver in 1976. Those were the highest Olympic finishes ever recorded by an American woman. Randall's gold medal may finally take the sting away from her experience in the Sochi Olympics in 2014, when she lunged across the finish line in a quarter-final sprint - only to learn she'd been beaten, in an ... (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Bjoergen now has won 14 career medals at the Winter Olympic Games, passing Norwegian biathlete Ole Einar Bjourndalen for the most ever. The Americans had gone empty-handed since Bill Koch's silver in 1976. Those were the highest Olympic finishes ever recorded by an American woman. Randall's gold medal may finally take the sting away from her experience in the Sochi Olympics in 2014, when she lunged across the finish line in a quarter-final sprint - only to learn she'd been beaten, in an ... (more...)
Grand trailer launch of Tiger Shroff & Disha Patani's, Baaghi 2
- February 21, 2018
He also shared a video featured Tiger and Disha saying that, we will soon very soon. As the audience is all set to witness the power-packed trailer today, the makers have treated fans with a sizzling poster of Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani . (more...)
- February 21, 2018
He also shared a video featured Tiger and Disha saying that, we will soon very soon. As the audience is all set to witness the power-packed trailer today, the makers have treated fans with a sizzling poster of Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani . (more...)
PNB Fraud | FM Arun Jaitley: Bank management, auditors at fault
- February 21, 2018
Modi, whose diamond creations have draped Hollywood stars such as Kate Winslet and Dakota Johnson, and firms linked to him are alleged to have acquired fraudulent letters of undertaking (LoUs) from one PNB branch in Mumbai between 2011 and 2017 to obtain loans from Indian banks overseas. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Modi, whose diamond creations have draped Hollywood stars such as Kate Winslet and Dakota Johnson, and firms linked to him are alleged to have acquired fraudulent letters of undertaking (LoUs) from one PNB branch in Mumbai between 2011 and 2017 to obtain loans from Indian banks overseas. (more...)
The Modric factor: Zidane has faith in the Real doctors and physios
- February 21, 2018
The Croatian playmaker has a thigh injury, meaning he is set to sit out Wednesday's rearranged La Liga game at Leganes . Zidane hinted he would do so in Tuesday's pre-match media conference, and Ronaldo later posted an image on Instagram of him next to an aeroplane, as he seemingly prepares for a short break. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
The Croatian playmaker has a thigh injury, meaning he is set to sit out Wednesday's rearranged La Liga game at Leganes . Zidane hinted he would do so in Tuesday's pre-match media conference, and Ronaldo later posted an image on Instagram of him next to an aeroplane, as he seemingly prepares for a short break. (more...)
Cech expects Ospina to start for Arsenal in EFL Cup final
- February 21, 2018
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is cup-tied while fellow striker Alexandre Lacazette is out for the next few weeks with a knee injury. The Arsenal manager told beIN SPORTS that Guardiola could have played for the Londoners after his time as a Barcelona midfielder had come to an end. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is cup-tied while fellow striker Alexandre Lacazette is out for the next few weeks with a knee injury. The Arsenal manager told beIN SPORTS that Guardiola could have played for the Londoners after his time as a Barcelona midfielder had come to an end. (more...)
South Korea hockey coach will stay two more years
- February 21, 2018
The schedule of the Olympic games-2018 - convenient table calendar of all launches by date and sports. Lee Hee-beom, head of the Pyeongchang Games organising committee, said they would be open to the idea but indicated he would like to see a long-term plan in place rather than seeing a team formed in a matter of weeks, as happened this year. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
The schedule of the Olympic games-2018 - convenient table calendar of all launches by date and sports. Lee Hee-beom, head of the Pyeongchang Games organising committee, said they would be open to the idea but indicated he would like to see a long-term plan in place rather than seeing a team formed in a matter of weeks, as happened this year. (more...)
Sonic the Hedgehog movie has a release date
- February 21, 2018
Dmitri Johnson and Dan Jevons are co-producers. Way back in the 90s, I won a Sega Master-System in a primary school raffle, and it was from there that my brother and I developed a deep love of Sonic the Hedgehog . Fowler made waves when he directed the 2005 Oscar-nominated short Gopher Broke , and later stood out as a member of the animation research and development team on Where the Wild Things Are in 2009. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Dmitri Johnson and Dan Jevons are co-producers. Way back in the 90s, I won a Sega Master-System in a primary school raffle, and it was from there that my brother and I developed a deep love of Sonic the Hedgehog . Fowler made waves when he directed the 2005 Oscar-nominated short Gopher Broke , and later stood out as a member of the animation research and development team on Where the Wild Things Are in 2009. (more...)
West Ham charged by FA over anti-doping rule breach
- February 21, 2018
It is understood the club breached the "whereabouts" regulations three times in the previous year. If a club fails to adhere to the requirements three times over a 12-month period then they'll be charged. "A player's address had been registered and the house number digits transposed", the east London club said. The Premier League club, who have until 27 February to respond to the charge, are accused of breaching FA rules concerning players' whereabouts for the purposes of facilitating ... (more...)
- February 21, 2018
It is understood the club breached the "whereabouts" regulations three times in the previous year. If a club fails to adhere to the requirements three times over a 12-month period then they'll be charged. "A player's address had been registered and the house number digits transposed", the east London club said. The Premier League club, who have until 27 February to respond to the charge, are accused of breaching FA rules concerning players' whereabouts for the purposes of facilitating ... (more...)
Trump Praises 'Incredible Job' Of Doctors At Hospital Visit In Florida
- February 21, 2018
Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a Republican and frequent Trump critic, called that tweet an "absurd statement " on CNN's "State of the Union", adding that the "FBI apparently made a awful mistake, and people should be held accountable". As more than 100 students from Parkland, Florida prepare to arrive in Tallahassee, locals are doing their part to support the teens. So far, Florida Rep. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a Republican and frequent Trump critic, called that tweet an "absurd statement " on CNN's "State of the Union", adding that the "FBI apparently made a awful mistake, and people should be held accountable". As more than 100 students from Parkland, Florida prepare to arrive in Tallahassee, locals are doing their part to support the teens. So far, Florida Rep. (more...)
West Boca Raton High students stage 'End Gun Violence' walkout
- February 21, 2018
Four people still hospitalised with wounds from the shooting were in fair condition on Sunday, a spokeswoman for the Broward Health system said. Nuechterlein, also a junior at Potomac, said students are pushing for background checks before all gun sales, public and private, among other reforms. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Four people still hospitalised with wounds from the shooting were in fair condition on Sunday, a spokeswoman for the Broward Health system said. Nuechterlein, also a junior at Potomac, said students are pushing for background checks before all gun sales, public and private, among other reforms. (more...)
Czechs reach semis in ice hockey in Pyeongchang
- February 21, 2018
The Czechs will face the victor of the Norway-Olympic Athletes From Russia game in the medal round. Jan Kolar and Tomas Kundratek scored in regulation, while Pavel Francouz made 18 saves and stopped all five shootout attempts. "To lose at the Olympics that way is pretty tough", Slater said. Zapolski stopped 26 of 28 shots during the game before allowing Koukal's game-winning goal. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
The Czechs will face the victor of the Norway-Olympic Athletes From Russia game in the medal round. Jan Kolar and Tomas Kundratek scored in regulation, while Pavel Francouz made 18 saves and stopped all five shootout attempts. "To lose at the Olympics that way is pretty tough", Slater said. Zapolski stopped 26 of 28 shots during the game before allowing Koukal's game-winning goal. (more...)
All-Star Weekend | Embiid Puts Skills on Display
- February 21, 2018
It appears rules sort of assume that if a player stands there trying to complete a pass three times they'll fall so far behind they won't be able to catch up. In fact, the Golden State Warriors forward believes Embiid could become the league's best player in the near future. In 44 games, Embiid is leading the way for the Sixers , averaging 23.7 points, 11.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.8 blocks per game. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
It appears rules sort of assume that if a player stands there trying to complete a pass three times they'll fall so far behind they won't be able to catch up. In fact, the Golden State Warriors forward believes Embiid could become the league's best player in the near future. In 44 games, Embiid is leading the way for the Sixers , averaging 23.7 points, 11.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.8 blocks per game. (more...)
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