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Footloose: Cowboys release Brett Maher, sign Kai Forbath
The Cowboys signed Kai Forbath to take his place, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport . The writing was on the wall for Brett Maher , and mostly because that wall happened to be on the broad side of a barn he's been unable to hit lately. [Full Article...]
South Florida finalizing deal with Clemson's Jeff Scott
Clemson co-offensive coordinator Jeff Scott is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach of South Florida according to multiple reports including ESPN . The most notable player to come through Jeff Scott's Clemson offense is current Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson. The Tigers are the defending national champions, where they blew out Alabama 44-16 last January. [Full Article...]
Local Jones holds firm for second Australian Open title
He came through, making a testing four-foot par putt on the 18th to hold off Louis Oosthuizen by one stroke after a 2-under 69. South African Oosthuizen, one of six players from the worldwide team who came to Sydney to warm-up for next week's Presidents Cup, mixed three birdies with one bogey in a solid round. [Full Article...]
Celtics' Gordon Hayward nears return to court
Stevens also said that guard Marcus Smart (eye infection) may not play Monday at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers . Hayward, who is listed as questionable, underwent surgery to fix a broken bone in his left hand on November 11th. "I can't do anything that's going to hurt it", Hayward said. I can't hurt it worse. Hayward was expected to return in late December, per Snow, but said his han... [Full Article...]
Anthony Davis’ "old-school, smash-mouth" 50 points leads Lakers past Wolves
And he wanted to be in the paint, right in front of the rim. Davis shot 11-of-11 at the rim and 17-of-23 in the paint on his way to what his coach described as an "old-school, smash-mouth way of getting 50". Davis and James, who scored 39 and 31 points respectively in the 136-113 win over the Portland Traiblazers on Saturday, are the first pair of Lakers team-mates to score 70 points or more in ba... [Full Article...]
Snake entry delays Vidarbha vs Andhra Ranji game
Soon, the players made their way into the middle and just when play was about to start, the reptile entered the playing arena and play was halted. Fortunately, there was no panic among the players on the field. Talking about the rivalry between Vidarbha and Andhra, both the teams have met twice in the competition previously. The western India team had clinched the prestigious title two times in a ... [Full Article...]
Danish rookie Rasmus Hojgaard wins Mauritius Open in playoff
Hojgaard only turned professional earlier this year and was playing just his fifth European Tour event after becoming the first player born in the 21st century to make it through the Qualifying School. Hojgaard, who was one shot off the lead at the turn, made a five-foot birdie putt at the 18th in regulation to join Paratore, who had earlier set the clubhouse target with a five-under 67 including ... [Full Article...]
Ravens Clinch Playoff Spot, But Eyes Are on Home-Field Advantage
The Chiefs (9-4) scored 23 consecutive points after the Patriots scored a touchdown on their opening stage - Tom Brady found Julian Edelman on a flea flea for 37 yards - but then let the home team return late in the game. They're still a risky team and showed Sunday they can go on the road and beat quality teams. That was by far the Ravens' toughest remaining challenge. [Full Article...]