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LaMelo, LiAngelo Ball's debut game had 1.6 million viewers on Facebook Live
The two teenagers, the youngest sons of LaVar Ball , whose oldest son Lonzo is a rookie with the Lakers , were competing in the first game of the Big Baller Brand Challenge . This new route of playing in Lithuania can pay off in spades, or blow up spectacularly for the whole family. The exhibition showcase , created by Lavar to show off the family brand, got off to a great start for the ... [Full Article...]
Mourinho rounds on Scholes in tirade over Pogba flak
Pogba was United's star man as he claimed two assists - setting up Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard for second-half goals - but the Frenchman was pleased with how the team performed as a whole. "I think the only thing Paul Scholes does is criticise", said Mourinho. When I look at games, I know where Pogba should be. That followed suit under Jose and this year, he has finally stitched to... [Full Article...]
Isaiah Thomas gets ejected after brutally fouling Andrew Wiggins
There's going to be times where it looks awesome, there's going to be times where you're going to see some rust. "Coach [Tyronn Lue] and the guys put me in a position to be successful, so I just tried to make plays". I know that when they're short I have no feel. "I wanted to go somewhere where they can kind of build up". The only game they've scored more without him was November 3 at Washington... [Full Article...]
Raptors' Lowry to miss game versus Heat
The Bucks tried to slow DeRozan down by double-teaming him throughout the game but the Raptors were quick to adjust. Also Wednesday, the league fined Raptors forward DeMar DeRozan $25,000 and Heat guard Goran Dragic $10,000 for a separate altercation at the end of Tuesday's game. [Full Article...]
Chris Paul, James Harden among leaders in latest All-Star voting returns
Philadelphia's Joel Embiid is the third-leading vote-getter in the East frontcourt category with 784,287. The Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving is third in the conference and overall with 1,370,643 votes. Unfortunately for fans, the National Basketball Association and commissioner Adam Silver have repeatedly said the All-Star draft won't be televised due to the discomfort some players will have over... [Full Article...]
Everton Reportedly 'Confident' of Signing Arsenal's Theo Walcott for £20M
When asked what Walcott, who has been capped 47 times for England, would bring to Everton , Allardyce said: "Goal-scoring threat, pace, experience and good on assists from wide areas". "Because Theo went to the World Cup in Germany in 2006, and we are now in 2018, and since he has not been for different reasons". I will be very excited and enthused once someone - if it's not Theo -has actually si... [Full Article...]
Chelsea star on the verge of signing a new contract
This is according to a Spanish outlet Radio Monte Carlo , which claims the Chelsea star, has chose to join European giants Real Madrid in the summer. His father, Thierry Hazard much recently revealed that his son had rejected a new contract offer at the blues. "Then I will sign". As of right now, there is no contact from Real Madrid . [Full Article...]
Bell ready to carry heavy load for Pittsburgh Steelers — Business plan
Jaguars have only won multiple playoff games in same postseason once (1996). So, Bell will see the ball more often this time. I haven't seen it from him. There simply aren't any soft spots. The Steelers can't afford to have any weaknesses in their defense. They're so good at condensing the field. O'Halloran: "How is Antonio Brown moving around?" Of course, the first item on the list wi... [Full Article...]
Raptors Blow Out Cavaliers
The Cavs have easily earned the honor of being the NBA's streakiest team this season , and LeBron James is, unsurprisingly, not pleased with the team's recent skid. Fred VanVleet led the team in scoring with 22 points off the bench (8-11 from the floor; 6-8 from three-point range). They won't need reminding, though, that Cleveland has dumped them from the playoffs in each of the last two se... [Full Article...]
Former Cardinals coach Bruce Arians picks Falcons-Steelers Super Bowl
Eight NFL teams remain in the running to reach Super Bowl LII. So when is Super Bowl 2018? Also, the Super Bowl this year is in Minnesota so they could become the first team to play a Super Bowl in their own stadium. The Vikings would essentially flip the NFL's arrangements for game prep and accommodations if the Vikings manage to reach the Super Bowl. As with last week's projections, th... [Full Article...]
National Basketball Association roundup: Celtics storm past 76ers in London
It will be the 14th regular season game played outside North America, and Simmons has acknowledged the unique opportunity he has to play at such a rare location . The Boston Celtics defense is the key to their success. Bogdan Bogdanovic topped Sacramento with 22 points. He's won three championships and four Most Valuable Player awards and could add to both of those totals this year. [Full Article...]
Messi among top 10 scorers in Copa del Rey history
Lionel Messi scored twice before Jordi Alba , Luis Suarez and Ivan Rakitic completed the victory, ensuring Barca's treble hopes remain alive. The tie was finely poised after last week's 1-1 draw in Galicia and Celta were well in with a shout of getting through but within 15 minutes the tie was over. [Full Article...]
3 former Blackhawks named to Canada's Olympics hockey team
But it didn't exactly go as planned. Past year for Minnesota she totaled 19 goals and 43 assists in 39 games, earning numerous accolades including All-American status. Scrivens played four seasons in a Cornell sweater, including three as the starter. Genoway is now in his fourth season of playing in the KHL and is currently with the Tolyatti Lada team. [Full Article...]
Gruden's Raiders reboot begins with investigation demand, coach bailing
Gruden's hire provoked some suspicion nearly immediately upon being reported last week . Davis said Tuesday at the news conference introducing Gruden as the team's new coach that he had been trying to make the move for six years and finally believed it would happen after a meeting in Philadelphia on Christmas Eve, the day before Gruden worked a game between the Raiders and Eagles on ESPN .... [Full Article...]
What the Titans face in Patriots' diverse, matchup-based scheme
Just because the Patriots are so heavily favored, it shouldn't discount the fact that the Patriots aren't exactly going into the postseason playing their best football of the season, especially on offense. 6 seed. Henry also had 85 yards in the fourth quarter, including a 35-yard touchdown, for the NFL's third-best rushing performance in the fourth quarter of a playoff game since the 1991 se... [Full Article...]
Frenchman Coquelin leaves Arsenal for Valencia
Coquelin joined the club in July 2008 after impressing on a trial from home nation club Stade Lavallois, and managed to establish himself in the first team after a series of loan spells with Lorient, Freiburg and Charlton Athletic respectively. [Full Article...]
National Football League announces full schedule of 2018 London games
It is understood that the North London club may be offered a third game in coming seasons to make up for missing a game this year but it can pleased with the Raiders-Seahawks match-up, as they are two of the league's more popular teams. The Seahawks face an interesting 2018 as they face some major offseason questions , but they've been one of the NFL's best teams and quarterback Russell Wilson ... [Full Article...]
Former Oregon Coach Mark Helfrich Hired As Chicago Bears OC
It will be the first crack at an National Football League gig for Helfrich, who previously spent time with Colorado, Arizona State, Boise State and Southern Oregon. Nagy spent 10 seasons working under Andy Reid in Philadelphia and Kansas City. Helfrich used the spread offense in college and will bring some of those elements to the Bears' offense. [Full Article...]
MLB Agent Jason Wood Under Investigation for Allegedly Filming Clients in Shower
The player fired Wood after a confrontation, according to FanRag , which said there is an investigation into other allegations of recording other players. Yahoo Sports reports that Woods' home is in the St. Louis area. Multiple sources told the sports news outlet that Wood filmed clients in the shower. SI reports a "number" of players represented by Wood have now dispensed with his services. [Full Article...]
Liverpool Receive Encouragement In Naby Keita Deal Acceleration
So, instead of paying big to buy a new player, there have been suggestions that Liverpool could speed up the arrival of Naby Keita instead. Liverpool signed the Guinea worldwide for a reported £50 million in the summer, with the player spending the subsequent season at RB Leipzig before linking up with his new teammates. [Full Article...]