Story so far: LeicesterIf last season's Premier League taught us anything, it's that you can never rule out Leicester. Their English title defence hasn't exactly gone to plan but progress in Europe has been serene for the UEFA Champions League debutants. They booked their place in the last 16 with a game to spare and then stunned Sevilla with a rousing comeback to reach the quarters. Next up: Atlético.Record this season: P8 W5 D1 L2 F10 A8 Leicester keep dream alivePivotal momentT... UEFA.com - News
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Jerry Jones Wants NFL To Stop Marijuana Testing, Off-Field Invesitgations
Share this: Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is a man of strong convictions. Jones shared some of his beliefs at an NFL owners meeting this past week when he urged the league to end marijuana testing as well as its independent investigations into off-field conduct. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio reported Sunday, citing a source close to the meeting, that Jones was one of the only owners to speak up at the meeting, and that these were the focal points of Jones’ talk. Jones was told that the issue of marijuana falls under the collective bargaining agreement and that the players would have to make one or more concessions to get a change in the drug policy, according to Florio. The league also is willing to
NFL Rumors: Rule Banning Leaping Field-Goal Blocks Expected To Pass
by Zack Cox on Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 8:33AM 2,768 Share this: Sorry, Shea McClellin. Your signature move soon will be illegal. The NFL owners are expected to pass a rule Tuesday banning players from leaping over the offensive line to block field goals and extra points, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. McClellin employed that tactic twice for the New England Patriots this past season, successfully blocking a field goal against the Baltimore Ravens and batting away an Atlanta Falcons extra point in Super Bowl LI but drawing a dubious penalty in the process. Jamie Collins, Kam Chancellor and Bobby Wagner also have used the move in the past. [embedded content] It’s an exhilarating play but, some around the league have argued, also a dangerous
These 10 NBA X Factors Could Make Serious Noise, Shape 2017 Playoffs
Share this: Everyone knows the NBA’s biggest stars, and there’s a good chance those players will determine which team wins the 2017 NBA Finals. However, players previously unknown to casual basketball fans sometimes come out of nowhere to make noise in the playoffs, ultimately playing a vital role in their team’s championship quest. The Sports Daily identified 10 players who could be described as “X factors” a month out from the NBA playoffs. These players are flying under the radar now, but it might not be long before they become much more well-known. Click for 10 NBA X factors who could make playoff noise >> Thumbnail photo via Gary A. Vasquez/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
U.S. Soccer Is Forcing All Players To Stand During National Anthem
Share this: U.S. Soccer is putting its foot down on national anthem protests. The national federation has instituted a new policy that requires all players representing a U.S. national team, both men’s and women’s, to “stand respectfully” during the national anthem before games. U.S. Soccer’s board of directors unanimously passed the bylaw on Feb. 9. The new policy appears to be in direct response to U.S. women’s star Megan Rapinoe, who knelt during the national anthem before a Team USA friendly in September. Rapinoe, following the lead of NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, was kneeling to protest social inequality in America. U.S. Soccer issued a statement at the time saying it didn’t agree with Rapinoe’s decision. After the federation’s new bylaw was revealed Saturday, Team USA women’s
NFL Scouting Combine Live: Tracking Defensive Line, Linebacker 40 Times
Share this: 10:03 a.m.: The defensive linemen will run first. Here are their first 40-yard dash attempts. Montravius Adams, Auburn: 4.88 seconds/1.72 secondsJonathan Allen, Alabama: 5.00/1.74Derek Barnett, Tennessee: 4.88/1.70Tarell Basham, Ohio: 4.81/1.68Tashawn Bower, LSU: 4.85/1.69Caleb Brantley, Florida: 5.15/1.78Fadol Brown, Ole Miss: 4.94/1.72Josh Carraway: 4.74/1.71Taco Marlton, Michigan: 4.92/1.73Bryan Cox, Jr., Florida: 4.90/1.74Dylan Donahue, West Georgia: 4.76/1.67Ken Ekanem, Virginia Tech: 4.89/1.68Myles Garrett, Texas A&M: 4.64/1.63Ryan Glasgow, Michigan: 5.14/1.85Davon Godchaux, LSU: 5.27/1.84Daeshon Hall, Texas A&M: 4.76/1.68Charles Harris, Missouri: 4.84/1.65Trey Hendrickson, Florida Atlantic: 4.68/1.62Jaleel Johnson, Iowa: 5.49/2.03DJ Jones, Ole Miss: 5.06/1.76Jarron Jones, Notre Dame: 5.43/1.96Nazair Jones, UNC: 5.12/1.81Tanoh Kpassagnon, Villanova: 4.83/1.69Carl Lawson, Auburn: 4.82/1.68Jeremiah Ledbetter: 4.85/1.72Malik McDowell, Michigan State: 4.90/1.72 Here come their second heats. Adams: 4.94/1.74Allen: 5.02/1.76Barnett: 4.92/1.70Basham: 4.70/1.61Bower: 4.82/1.66Brantley: 5.18/1.84Brown: 4.97Carraway: 4.76Charlton: 4.92Cox: 4.91/1.74Donahue: 4.80/1.68Ekanem: 4.89/1.71Garrett: 4.74/1.69Glasgow:
NFL Mock Draft 2017: First-Round Pick Predictions As Scouting Combine Ramps Up
Share this: The NFL Scouting Combine has begun, and more than 300 of the best players from college football will make one of their final pitches to teams on why they should be drafted in April. In addition to the on-field drills, players also will meet teams in an interview setting, where they’ll be asked serious and some personal questions. It’s a great opportunity for teams to do their homework on players. Poor preparation often leads to drafting mistakes. Here’s our 11th 2017 NFL mock draft. 1. Cleveland Browns: Myles Garrett, DE, Texas A&M2. San Francisco 49ers: Jonathan Allen, DE, Alabama3. Chicago Bears: Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson4. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jamal Adams, S, LSU5. Tennessee Titans (from Los Angeles Rams): Marshon Lattimore, CB, Ohio State6. New York Jets: Derek