Month: September 2019

Ezekiel Elliott wants the ball. The 24-year-old star, who held out for the entire preseason, rushed for 53 yards on 13 carries in the Cowboys’ Week 1 win over the Giants. He said he wants to play a bigger role in the team’s matchup with the Redskins on Sunday.  “I’m ready for a normal workload, depending on GB (running backs coach Gary Brown), coach (Jason) Garrett and (offensive coordinator) Kellen (Moore) are feeling on Sunday,” Elliott…

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There is “sports parent” competitive, and then there is “sports parent who is also Kobe Bryant” competitive. Bryant, who retired from the NBA in 2016, has remained attached to the game as a youth coach. He clearly passed down his “Mamba Mentality” to the girls on his roster, as his team recently defeated an opponent by 88 points. You know, just a super chill 115-27 victory. MORE: Kobe Bryant clarifies recent Shaquille O’Neal comments That’s…

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This is Joe Maddon’s fifth year as manager of the Cubs. It could be his last. In his first four years, his teams averaged nearly 97 wins. From 1936 to 2014 — the year before Maddon arrived — they won as many as 97 games exactly once (2008). In those four years, the Cubs reached the NLCS three times. In the 46 years of division play before Maddon arrived, the Cubs had reached the NLCS exactly…

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The Texans are moving on from a veteran defensive back.  Houston is releasing cornerback Aaron Colvin, according to multiple reports, including one from ESPN. The 27-year-old signed a four-year, $34 million contract with the team last offseason and has $7.5 million guaranteed this year, the report notes.  Colvin struggled in his first season with the Texans and was picked apart in the team’s 30-28 Week 1 loss to the Saints. He allowed eight receptions for 117 yards and…

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Jordan Morris’ second-half goal helped the United States to a 1-1 friendly draw against Uruguay in St. Louis on Tuesday. Coming off two straight losses, USA managed to avoid defeat as Morris canceled out Brian Rodriguez’s 50th-minute opener at Busch Stadium. It was a fortunate equalizer for USA, who had squandered their best opportunities during the first half before falling behind. Brian Rodriguez’s first international goal had Uruguay — without the likes of Luis Suarez,…

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Denver’s receiving corps has taken a hit. Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick broke his left hand during his team’s 24-16 loss to Oakland on Monday, according to 9News . He will need surgery and will likely miss 6-8 weeks, the report says. Given his projected recovery time, Denver could consider moving him to the injured reserve. Patrick, 25, is in his second season with the Broncos and earned a roster spot last year after going undrafted…

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Liverpool were the dominant force in the team, while runners-up Tottenham were represented by Jan Vertonghen, Moussa Sissoko and Lucas Moura Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have both been included in the Champions League squad of the season despite failing to reach the final. Ronaldo’s Juve only reached the last eight before being knocked out by Ajax, while Barca fell to eventual champions Liverpool despite Messi’s dazzling display in the first leg of their semi-final…

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The sporting director of the Argentine giants, who once graced the same side as a World Cup winner in Italy, is continuing to consider a possible deal Daniele De Rossi has expressed an interest in linking up with Boca Juniors following his departure from Roma, claims the Argentine club’s sporting director Nicolas Burdisso. A switch to South America has been mooted for the Italian as he weighs up his options. The World Cup winner is…

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The Greece international spent time with the now Liverpool boss at Borussia Dortmund, but claims the Gunners manager has done more for him Sokratis Papastathopoulos credits Unai Emery with being a better coach than Jurgen Klopp, with the Arsenal defender progressing more under the Arsenal boss than he did Liverpool’s. The Greek centre-half previously spent time working with a German manager during his days at Borussia Dortmund. He impressed in the Bundesliga, doing enough to…

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The former Tottenham boss would be “very surprised” if the highly-rated Argentine opted to walk away from a role in north London this summer Click Here: IQOS White Mauricio Pochettino has “a great situation” at Tottenham, says Harry Redknapp, with the former Spurs boss saying he would be “very surprised” to see the Argentine move on. Speculation has suggested that the man currently at the helm in north London could be lured to pastures new…

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