Bernie Sanders ends presidential marketing campaign, backs Biden’s bid

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WASHINGTON — Sen. Bernie Sanders, who noticed his as soon as sturdy lead within the Democratic number one evaporate because the birthday celebration’s established order covered impulsively up in the back of rival Joe Biden, ended his presidential bid on Wednesday, an acknowledgment that the previous vice chairman is just too a ways forward for him to have any affordable hope of catching up. Sanders introduced the suspension of his marketing campaign in a live-streamed video Wednesday. “I wish I could give you better news, but I think you know the truth, and that is that we are now some-300 delegates behind Vice President Biden, and the path towards victory is virtually impossible,” he stated. “If I believed

LeBron James Apparently Backs Charles Oakley After Ex-Knicks Player’s Arrest

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The bizarre scene involving Charles Oakley at Madison Square Garden seemingly tickled LeBron James. That’s what we conclude judging from the photo of Oakley and the caption James shared Wednesday on Instagram following the ex-New York Knicks player’s ejection from the arena he once called home and subsequent arrest. Mood!! #Legend A photo posted by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Feb 8, 2017 at 8:23pm PST Oakley had... NESN.com

Hodgson backs Switzerland to ‘continue to prosper’

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Roy Hodgson, who was in charge of Switzerland in the early to mid-1990s, talks to UEFA.com about his former side's perfect start to 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying. Hodgson twice beat the Swiss with England en route to UEFA EURO 2016 but saw more than enough positive signs not to be surprised by their three wins from three – including against European champions Portugal – in Group B."We played in Basel (2-0) and at Wembley (2-0) and I thought on both occasions that they were very good and would be our fiercest rivals in the group. They've continued in that vein. [Coach Vladimir] Petković is doing an

Fantasy Football Focus: Best Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups, Top Matchups

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Share this: [embedded content] On this week’s “Fantasy Football Focus,” NESN.com’s Rachel Holt spoke with John Halpin of FOXSports.com to get you ready for Week 10 of the fantasy football season. They break down the top running backs and quarterbacks to look for on the waiver wire this week. In addition, Halpin gives you his top matchups for Week 10. For more fantasy football coverage, visit NESN.com/Fantasy and FoxSports.com/Fantasy. Thumbnail photo via Evan Habeeb/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link

Hodgson backs England to open the floodgates

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Roy Hodgson, England managerIt is very disappointing. Once again we have had all the play and a lot of opportunities in and around the Slovakia box and not been able to take one. It is both frustrating and disappointing, but I believe it will come as we have players in the team who can and will score goals.Nathaniel Clyne had a very good game as did Jordan Henderson in front of him. They strengthened their chances of playing in future games and proved we have a very strong squad of players. What would have changed had Wayne [Rooney] started? They came on – Wayne, Harry

UEFA Executive Committee unanimously backs Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency

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006 - Use of goal-line technology approved for UEFA EURO and UEFA Champions LeagueThe UEFA Executive Committee yesterday held its first meeting of the year at the House of European Football in Nyon and unanimously decided to back the candidature of Gianni Infantino in the FIFA presidential elections (see media release 005).The UEFA Executive Committee decided there will be no UEFA presidential election scheduled until the sports justice appeal bodies, including potentially the Court of Arbitration for Sport, have taken a decision regarding Michel Platini’s suspension (see media release 004).The use of goal-line technology was approved for the final tournament of UEF...