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Lorenzo Taliaferro, former player for the Baltimore Ravens, dead at 28
Medics also arrived at the scene. In 13 games played that year, Taliaferro rumbled for 292 yards and four touchdowns and caught eight passes for 114 yards. Taliaferro was cut by the team in 2017 and briefly resurfaced with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. Overall with the Ravens, Taliaferro had 339 yards rushing and five touchdowns. [Full Article...]
Vanderbilt set to hire Notre Dame DC Clark Lea
He's universally respected around Notre Dame, by both coaches and players , even ones that he has benched. He now is busy helping No. 2 Notre Dame (10-0) prepare to play No. "My excitement for the role grew as I spent time with Candice Lee and Chancellor [Daniel] Diermeier - it's very clear they are united around a common vision for the future of the Vanderbilt Athletics program and football". [Full Article...]
West Bromwich Albion sack Slaven Bilic ahead of Sunday's fixture
Allardyce has managed more Premier League teams than any other person with West Brom now being his eighth. West Brom's sporting and technical director Luke Dowling said: "In Sam we have a man who has a proven Premier League pedigree with a track record of improving every club he has managed". [Full Article...]
Everton burst Leicester bubble with King Power win
If the season finishes today we will be satisfied, ' said the Italian, who lost Allan to a hamstring injury in the first half. The hosts continued to threaten yet couldn't quite find a way through, with Jamie Vardy missing a free header from close range, while James Maddison blazed over midway through the second half. [Full Article...]
Pakistan fast bowler Amir announces global retirement
He promised a full statement soon. Post the news went viral, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief Executive Wasim Khan spoke to him and Amir cleared that he has no intention to play for Pakistan again. Amir had pleaded guilty to the verdict handed out by his prosecutor, and he publicly asked for forgiveness. He was also given a five-year ban for his involvement in the spot-fixing scandal. [Full Article...]
ATP: Australian Open To Start On February 8
The state of Victoria on Thursday recorded a 48th straight day without a case of community transmitted COVID-19 but many health restrictions remain in place in Melbourne, and worldwide travel to Australia is still strictly limited. More 2021 calendar plans for later weeks will be announced separately, the ATP said. "Health and safety will continue to be paramount as we navigate the challenges ah... [Full Article...]
Laporta taunts Real Madrid as Barcelona presidency bid heats up
Real Madrid fans won't like such a move but it would be adored by Barcelona faithful, Laporta posted the picture via his personal Twitter account as well. The 58-year-old held the post from 2003 to 2010, overseeing Barca's resurgence as LaLiga's top side and a challenger in Europe. "The Management Committee has agreed to call elections for the club's presidency and Board of Directors". [Full Article...]
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy to start from January 10
Former India fast bowler S Sreesanth Tuesday moved closer to a return to competitive cricket after being named in a 26-strong probables list by Kerala for the upcoming Syed Musthaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament. "The members requested to factor a subsequent tournament in their planning and make arrangements accordingly". The BCCI plans to conduct the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy , the national T20... [Full Article...]