Sport
Djokovic out as Federer cruises
- March 13, 2018
Federer returned to stadium court on Sunday afternoon and needed an hour to finish off his second round victory 6-3, 7-6 (8-6). He lost to Chung Hyeon in the Australian Open fourth round in January before undergoing the surgery . "The nighttime is much deader". "I didn't serve too good today but overall I'm pleased". Federer won the Indian Wells championship for a fifth time previous year, adding to his crowns in the Southern California desert in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2012. (more...)
- March 13, 2018
Federer returned to stadium court on Sunday afternoon and needed an hour to finish off his second round victory 6-3, 7-6 (8-6). He lost to Chung Hyeon in the Australian Open fourth round in January before undergoing the surgery . "The nighttime is much deader". "I didn't serve too good today but overall I'm pleased". Federer won the Indian Wells championship for a fifth time previous year, adding to his crowns in the Southern California desert in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2012. (more...)
49ers answered with Richard Sherman, but the Rams already won at CB
- March 13, 2018
While a poor connection with background noise garbled his media conference call, Sherman voiced no frustration. "I'm vengeful in that way", he said. The Detroit Lions weren't going to end up being in the mix either. "The way he played down the stretch, that was inspiring and incredible". He was poised. (more...)
- March 13, 2018
While a poor connection with background noise garbled his media conference call, Sherman voiced no frustration. "I'm vengeful in that way", he said. The Detroit Lions weren't going to end up being in the mix either. "The way he played down the stretch, that was inspiring and incredible". He was poised. (more...)
(16) LIU-Brooklyn vs. (16) Radford
- March 13, 2018
Radford got in by beating Liberty at the buzzer in the Big South championship game. Now, it's time for the Wildcats to continue living up to the hype after earning a No. Jones is in his seventh season with the Highlanders (22-12) after spending time as an assistant under Shaka Smart at VCU. STREAKERS: Radford has won its last seven games. (more...)
- March 13, 2018
Radford got in by beating Liberty at the buzzer in the Big South championship game. Now, it's time for the Wildcats to continue living up to the hype after earning a No. Jones is in his seventh season with the Highlanders (22-12) after spending time as an assistant under Shaka Smart at VCU. STREAKERS: Radford has won its last seven games. (more...)
Klopp says 'no advantage' to United ahead of crunch clash
- March 13, 2018
LIVERPOOL , ENGLAND - MAY 21: Emre Can of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Middlesbrough at Anfield on May 21, 2017 in Liverpool , England. We are under pressure whether we are ahead of United or five points behind'. You can make it better in the long term but nobody is waiting for the long term. (more...)
- March 13, 2018
LIVERPOOL , ENGLAND - MAY 21: Emre Can of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Middlesbrough at Anfield on May 21, 2017 in Liverpool , England. We are under pressure whether we are ahead of United or five points behind'. You can make it better in the long term but nobody is waiting for the long term. (more...)
Firmino: Liverpool do not fear any opponents in the Champions League
- March 13, 2018
If United get the first goal then they won't come out and give him that space. Liverpool cruised into the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in nine years 5-0 on aggregate over Porto , despite settling for a goalless draw in an uninspiring last 16, second leg at Anfield on Tuesday. (more...)
- March 13, 2018
If United get the first goal then they won't come out and give him that space. Liverpool cruised into the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in nine years 5-0 on aggregate over Porto , despite settling for a goalless draw in an uninspiring last 16, second leg at Anfield on Tuesday. (more...)
Ed Puskas: Browns seek momentum with moves
- March 13, 2018
But he didn't make as many big plays as the team hoped and Shelton played out of position last season when Cleveland switched from a 3-4 defensive scheme to a 4-3 front and he was no longer playing over the center. The trades did just that. If he becomes a free agent, he'd draw interest as soon as the first tier of corners go off the board. We're about to find out. (more...)
- March 13, 2018
But he didn't make as many big plays as the team hoped and Shelton played out of position last season when Cleveland switched from a 3-4 defensive scheme to a 4-3 front and he was no longer playing over the center. The trades did just that. If he becomes a free agent, he'd draw interest as soon as the first tier of corners go off the board. We're about to find out. (more...)
Tickets go on sale for NCAA Women's Tournament
- March 13, 2018
The bracket for first and second round action at Colonial Life Arena for the 2018 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. The Bears (21-10) will play Virginia (18-10) on Friday at 2 p.m. This year marks the first time in school history that the Gamecocks enter the tournament as a No. 2 seed. The Gamecocks have played in eight Sweet 16s in their 14 previous times in the event, reaching that round in five of their last six tournament appearances. (more...)
- March 13, 2018
The bracket for first and second round action at Colonial Life Arena for the 2018 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. The Bears (21-10) will play Virginia (18-10) on Friday at 2 p.m. This year marks the first time in school history that the Gamecocks enter the tournament as a No. 2 seed. The Gamecocks have played in eight Sweet 16s in their 14 previous times in the event, reaching that round in five of their last six tournament appearances. (more...)
Lakers show LeBron what they've got in 127-113 win
- March 13, 2018
The impressive jump-shooting makes one think of the lack of a jump-shot LeBron Sr had during the first portion of his career. LeBron finished with 24 points , 10 rebounds and seven assists on the night, as the Lakers ran away with the 127-113 win. (more...)
- March 13, 2018
The impressive jump-shooting makes one think of the lack of a jump-shot LeBron Sr had during the first portion of his career. LeBron finished with 24 points , 10 rebounds and seven assists on the night, as the Lakers ran away with the 127-113 win. (more...)
Triggered 12 Rips Seahawks Corners Neiko Thorpe, Michael Tyson For Anthem Protests
- March 13, 2018
A driver confronted a few Seahawks players Sunday in Renton, Wash., outside the team's headquarters and practice facility. Seattle Seahawks cornerbacks Mike Tyson and Neiko Thorpe were verbally attacked by a woman who allegedly followed them to work at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center and then told them to get off their knees and play. (more...)
- March 13, 2018
A driver confronted a few Seahawks players Sunday in Renton, Wash., outside the team's headquarters and practice facility. Seattle Seahawks cornerbacks Mike Tyson and Neiko Thorpe were verbally attacked by a woman who allegedly followed them to work at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center and then told them to get off their knees and play. (more...)
Jets Standing Firm on Seferian-Jenkins Offer
- March 13, 2018
With Jimmy Graham set to explore other options on the open market, it comes as no surprise that Seattle is interested in a similar type of tight end. In his career, Seferian-Jenkins has 105 receptions for 1,070 yards and 10 touchdowns. The team reportedly offered Seferian-Jenkins $8 million over two years at the conclusion of the 2017 season but the tight end turned it down in hopes of getting the Jets to come up to the $6-7 million per year mark. (more...)
- March 13, 2018
With Jimmy Graham set to explore other options on the open market, it comes as no surprise that Seattle is interested in a similar type of tight end. In his career, Seferian-Jenkins has 105 receptions for 1,070 yards and 10 touchdowns. The team reportedly offered Seferian-Jenkins $8 million over two years at the conclusion of the 2017 season but the tight end turned it down in hopes of getting the Jets to come up to the $6-7 million per year mark. (more...)
Broncos DE Adam Gotsis Arrested On Rape Charge
- March 13, 2018
Gotsis' arrest came after a 30-year-old woman went to Atlanta Police Headquarters on February 1 and spoke with an investigator about the incident. Gotsis of Lone Tree surrendered on March 7 at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta on a charge of strong-arm rape, according to a Atlanta police incident report. (more...)
- March 13, 2018
Gotsis' arrest came after a 30-year-old woman went to Atlanta Police Headquarters on February 1 and spoke with an investigator about the incident. Gotsis of Lone Tree surrendered on March 7 at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta on a charge of strong-arm rape, according to a Atlanta police incident report. (more...)
Manchester United v Sevilla: Red Devils can cruise to big win
- March 13, 2018
United's record signing Pogba has been criticised for his performances this season and Mourinho benched the 24-year-old for their goalless draw at Sevilla in the first leg last month. Rashford's man-of-the-match display made up for two big absences in Mourinho's lineup. I think when you are in the last 16, it looks really, really far. (more...)
- March 13, 2018
United's record signing Pogba has been criticised for his performances this season and Mourinho benched the 24-year-old for their goalless draw at Sevilla in the first leg last month. Rashford's man-of-the-match display made up for two big absences in Mourinho's lineup. I think when you are in the last 16, it looks really, really far. (more...)
Nun in Bitter Legal Battle With Katy Perry Faints, Dies in Court
- March 13, 2018
The 89 year old Sister Catherine Rose Holzman was at the Los Angeles county court for the latest hearing in the case. In December a jury ordered that Hollister pay nearly US$10 million in compensatory damages to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and Perry for interfering with the Archdiocese's sale of the property to the Dark Horse singer. (more...)
- March 13, 2018
The 89 year old Sister Catherine Rose Holzman was at the Los Angeles county court for the latest hearing in the case. In December a jury ordered that Hollister pay nearly US$10 million in compensatory damages to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and Perry for interfering with the Archdiocese's sale of the property to the Dark Horse singer. (more...)
Tourney vet UCLA hopes to slow down Bonnies in First Four
- March 13, 2018
UCLA makes its 49th tournament appearance but its debut in the First Four. Though they earned the right to play in the NCAA Tournament, they will have a tough time getting through the tournament. The Bruins are second in the Pac-12 in scoring at 81.9 points per game and lead the conference in rebounding (38.8 per game, including 28.5 defensive rebounds per game) and 3-point field goal percentage (38.3). (more...)
- March 13, 2018
UCLA makes its 49th tournament appearance but its debut in the First Four. Though they earned the right to play in the NCAA Tournament, they will have a tough time getting through the tournament. The Bruins are second in the Pac-12 in scoring at 81.9 points per game and lead the conference in rebounding (38.8 per game, including 28.5 defensive rebounds per game) and 3-point field goal percentage (38.3). (more...)
Six Nations Title Assured As Clinical Ireland Hunt Grand Slam In London
- March 13, 2018
This was perhaps the weekend at which Ireland really started to believe the title was firmly on as they beat a confident Wales side in Dublin , scoring five tries in the process in a real topsy-turvy encounter. "I wouldn't get fooled by the fact they've lost a couple of games", added the Irish scrumhalf. Machenaud slotted it home and levelled with a 45-metre kick after England were penalised for offside shortly before halftime. (more...)
- March 13, 2018
This was perhaps the weekend at which Ireland really started to believe the title was firmly on as they beat a confident Wales side in Dublin , scoring five tries in the process in a real topsy-turvy encounter. "I wouldn't get fooled by the fact they've lost a couple of games", added the Irish scrumhalf. Machenaud slotted it home and levelled with a 45-metre kick after England were penalised for offside shortly before halftime. (more...)
Bills to trade LT Cordy Glenn to Bengals
- March 13, 2018
The Giants seem content to build around Eli Manning for the short-term, which is both slightly confusing, and intriguing for the Bills in their attempts to move up the board to draft a young, franchise quarterback. They also own the 22nd pick and have multiple selections in the second and fifth rounds. They are positioning themselves closer to the top of the 2018 NFL Draft , now within striking distance of being able to draft one of the top quarterbacks in the class. (more...)
- March 13, 2018
The Giants seem content to build around Eli Manning for the short-term, which is both slightly confusing, and intriguing for the Bills in their attempts to move up the board to draft a young, franchise quarterback. They also own the 22nd pick and have multiple selections in the second and fifth rounds. They are positioning themselves closer to the top of the 2018 NFL Draft , now within striking distance of being able to draft one of the top quarterbacks in the class. (more...)
DeMar DeRozan named Eastern Conference Player of the Week
- March 13, 2018
If they can beat the Mavs without Harden that will move the lead to 1.5 games and the Rockets would have to feel pretty good about their chances to get the number one overall seed in the playoffs. Harden will sit out the front half of the back-to-back set but has already been cleared to return on Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs . (more...)
- March 13, 2018
If they can beat the Mavs without Harden that will move the lead to 1.5 games and the Rockets would have to feel pretty good about their chances to get the number one overall seed in the playoffs. Harden will sit out the front half of the back-to-back set but has already been cleared to return on Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs . (more...)
Analyst Opinion Summary: Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX), The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB)
- March 13, 2018
The company has a market cap of $26,683.77, a PE ratio of 15.75 and a beta of 2.42. The stock's price to sales ratio for trailing twelve months is 1.60 and price to book ratio for the most recent quarter is 3.24, whereas price to cash per share for the most recent quarter are 5.90. (more...)
- March 13, 2018
The company has a market cap of $26,683.77, a PE ratio of 15.75 and a beta of 2.42. The stock's price to sales ratio for trailing twelve months is 1.60 and price to book ratio for the most recent quarter is 3.24, whereas price to cash per share for the most recent quarter are 5.90. (more...)
Bucs re-sign Cameron Brate to six-year, $41 million deal
- March 13, 2018
On Monday, the Buccaneers agreed to terms with Brate on a six-year deal. Howard had 26 receptions for 432 yards and six touchdowns in 14 games as a rookie and is likely to see his production rise in the seasons to come. The Buccaneers are also preparing for the NFL Draft. Brate's return provides quarterback Jameis Winston with continuity at the tight end position even though the Buccaneers also have O.J. (more...)
- March 13, 2018
On Monday, the Buccaneers agreed to terms with Brate on a six-year deal. Howard had 26 receptions for 432 yards and six touchdowns in 14 games as a rookie and is likely to see his production rise in the seasons to come. The Buccaneers are also preparing for the NFL Draft. Brate's return provides quarterback Jameis Winston with continuity at the tight end position even though the Buccaneers also have O.J. (more...)
Marcus Smart out indefinitely with torn ligament in thumb
- March 13, 2018
Kyrie Irving is likely going to miss time while he rests his sore left knee . While it is unclear how many games Smart will miss with this latest injury, it is a tough blow for the Celtics. Smart posted 20 points, eight assists, seven rebounds, four steals and six 3-pointers in 36 minutes on Sunday. Boston (46-21) now has a firm grip on the second seed in the Eastern Conference, but also lost center Daniel Theis for the season because of a torn meniscus in his left knee. (more...)
- March 13, 2018
Kyrie Irving is likely going to miss time while he rests his sore left knee . While it is unclear how many games Smart will miss with this latest injury, it is a tough blow for the Celtics. Smart posted 20 points, eight assists, seven rebounds, four steals and six 3-pointers in 36 minutes on Sunday. Boston (46-21) now has a firm grip on the second seed in the Eastern Conference, but also lost center Daniel Theis for the season because of a torn meniscus in his left knee. (more...)
Relegation-threatened Southampton fires manager Mauricio Pellegrino
- March 13, 2018
Southampton have confirmed that they have sacked manager Mauricio Pellegrino and his assistants. Southampton have announced the sacking of manager Mauricio Pellegrino . " The club will look to appoint a new management team as soon as possible ", the club said in a brief statement , "with the search for a replacement already underway". (more...)
- March 13, 2018
Southampton have confirmed that they have sacked manager Mauricio Pellegrino and his assistants. Southampton have announced the sacking of manager Mauricio Pellegrino . " The club will look to appoint a new management team as soon as possible ", the club said in a brief statement , "with the search for a replacement already underway". (more...)
Liverpool do not fear any opponents in the Champions League - Roberto Firmino
- March 13, 2018
Liverpool are unbeaten so far in the Premier League against all of their potential English opponents, and while teammate Emre Can said that he would prefer to avoid fellow English sides , Firmino seemed more confident. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp previously highlighted Can's importance to his squad, however said he may have to accept the fact that the former Bayer Leverkusen midfielder may want to "sit out his contract". (more...)
- March 13, 2018
Liverpool are unbeaten so far in the Premier League against all of their potential English opponents, and while teammate Emre Can said that he would prefer to avoid fellow English sides , Firmino seemed more confident. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp previously highlighted Can's importance to his squad, however said he may have to accept the fact that the former Bayer Leverkusen midfielder may want to "sit out his contract". (more...)
Browns make 3 major trades, acquire QB Taylor, WR Landry
- March 13, 2018
Haley spent the past six seasons working with Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell. The Browns will send a fourth-round selection this year as well as a seventh-round pick in 2019. Dorsey likely won't hit that kind of jackpot with Taylor like he did Smith, but what he should find is stability, something that the Browns sorely need. (more...)
- March 13, 2018
Haley spent the past six seasons working with Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell. The Browns will send a fourth-round selection this year as well as a seventh-round pick in 2019. Dorsey likely won't hit that kind of jackpot with Taylor like he did Smith, but what he should find is stability, something that the Browns sorely need. (more...)
Texans Making "Strong Run" At LT Nate Solder
- March 12, 2018
So what does this mean for the Patriots going forward? As of right now the Texans are sitting without a first or second round draft pick in the upcoming 2018 NFL Draft. Ultimately, however, King expects Solder to remain with the Patriots. He attributes that partly to the excellent care Solder's 2-year-old son, Hudson, has received while undergoing treatment for kidney cancer in Boston. (more...)
- March 12, 2018
So what does this mean for the Patriots going forward? As of right now the Texans are sitting without a first or second round draft pick in the upcoming 2018 NFL Draft. Ultimately, however, King expects Solder to remain with the Patriots. He attributes that partly to the excellent care Solder's 2-year-old son, Hudson, has received while undergoing treatment for kidney cancer in Boston. (more...)
Chiefs release Hali, Parker
- March 12, 2018
The move equals over $7 million dollars in salary cap savings for the team, per SB Nation . Hali had just 3.5 sacks in 2016 and none in 2017 after becoming a part-time player. Hali played in just 5 games for the Chiefs this past season, spending much of the beginning of the season on the PUP list. While Hali's final season in Kansas City ended on a low note, he was the team's most dominant pass rusher for the better part of a decade. (more...)
- March 12, 2018
The move equals over $7 million dollars in salary cap savings for the team, per SB Nation . Hali had just 3.5 sacks in 2016 and none in 2017 after becoming a part-time player. Hali played in just 5 games for the Chiefs this past season, spending much of the beginning of the season on the PUP list. While Hali's final season in Kansas City ended on a low note, he was the team's most dominant pass rusher for the better part of a decade. (more...)
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