DN Sports Desk: Nebraska vs. Wisconsin score predictions - Daily Nebraskan Josh Kelly, Senior Sports Editor - Wisconsin 30, Nebraska 20 What some were initially calling the Big Ten West Championship game is now more of an elimination game for the division. With new coaches on each side in Mike Riley and Paul Chryst, Nebraska and Wisconsin are still trying to discover their identity. Both teams … [Read more...]
Athletics-IAAF will do everything to protect clean athletes – Coe (Reuters)
Athletics-IAAF will do everything to protect clean athletes - Coe (Reuters) By Amlan Chakraborty NEW DELHI, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Athletics has been at the forefront in the fight against doping and its world governing body will do everything to protect the clean athletes, president Sebastian Coe said on Monday. The twice Olympic 1,500 metres champion was elected in August to head the … [Read more...]
German Kittel joins Etixx-Quick Step (Reuters)
German Kittel joins Etixx-Quick Step (Reuters) German sprinter Marcel Kittel is joining the Belgian team Etixx-Quick Step for the 2016 and 2017 seasons after being released from his Giant-Alpecin contract. "We are thrilled about the arrival of Marcel," team manager Patrick Lefevere said in a statement on Monday. As a team we will do our best to put him in the right condition, building a … [Read more...]
German ace sprinter Marcel Kittel joins Etixx-Quick Step (The Associated Press)
German ace sprinter Marcel Kittel joins Etixx-Quick Step (The Associated Press) German sprinter Marcel Kittel has signed a two-year contract with Etixx-Quick Step in the wake of rival Mark Cavendish's departure from the Belgian outfit. The 27-year-old Kittel, who has eight Tour de France stage wins to his name, missed cycling's biggest race this year after being hampered throughout the … [Read more...]
Sunderland to cast the net wide in search for Dick Advocaat’s successor
Sunderland to cast the net wide in search for Dick Advocaat’s successor Sunderland chairman Ellis Short has launched the search for a seventh head coach in as many years following Dick Advocaat's departure. The Black Cats confirmed what had become an open secret on Sunday afternoon, announcing that the 68-year-old, who was persuaded to sign a year-long contract during the summer after […] … [Read more...]
Clock management: Tissot signs deal with NBA
Clock management: Tissot signs deal with NBA Darren Rovell, ESPN.com Sports Business reporter Close ESPN.com's sports business reporter since 2012; previously at ESPN from 2000-06 Appears on SportsCenter, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com and with ABC News Formerly worked as analyst at CNBC 0 Shares Print The NBA and Swiss watchmaker Tissot announced a comprehensive multi-year partnership on … [Read more...]
Cycling-German Kittel joins Etixx-Quick Step (Reuters)
Cycling-German Kittel joins Etixx-Quick Step (Reuters) German sprinter Marcel Kittel is joining the Belgian team Etixx-Quick Step for the 2016 and 2017 seasons after being released from his Giant-Alpecin contract. "We are thrilled about the arrival of Marcel," team manager Patrick Lefevere said in a statement on Monday. As a team we will do our best to put him in the right condition, … [Read more...]
Football Daily Dose: Dose: Freeman Erupts Again
Football Daily Dose: Dose: Freeman Erupts Again Week 4 was relatively quiet on the injury front, but player performances took fantasy owners on a wild ride from the London game between Miami and the New York Jets all the way through C.J. Spiller’s overtime dash. Just one game remains in Week 4, with the Detroit Lions preparing to face the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night, but there was no shortage … [Read more...]
NFL Winners and Losers: Overrated Arizona Cardinals back to earth
NFL Winners and Losers: Overrated Arizona Cardinals back to earth This is why it makes sense to take a look at the past schedule in the NFL, and not just the standings. A lot of people were anointing the Arizona Cardinals as one of the best teams in football after three weeks. They had defeated the New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers, arguably the three worst teams in … [Read more...]
Mourinho would quit if he lost players' trust
Mourinho would quit if he lost players' trust Jose Mourinho says he will only quit Chelsea if he loses the backing of the players. Mourinho is in the midst of the worst run of results of his trophy-laden career, but he remains happy with his handling of Chelsea's miserable season, saying: "I am not afraid, I'm not crying, I'm not desperate''. Southampton's 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge on … [Read more...]