One can be sure that he is thinking about it now, though, with the Azzurri now facing the very real prospect of failing to qualify for the game’s showpiece event for the first time in 60 years, after a 1-0 loss in Solna. 3/1 for Italy and Sweden draw Of course, with the second leg to come at a sold-out San Siro on Monday, the situation is far from irretrievable....
Gordon was in the worst slump of his career — including two winless seasons — his back was hurting and a fifth Cup championship seemed more and more remote. He couldn’t envision himself racing for long past the age of 40. “I was having a lot of back issues at that time and it was new to me, and because it was new, it was scary,” Gordon said recently. “Am I damaging my back?...
Dominick DiNapoli, senior sous chef at the Great Room, worked with Brooklyn beekeeper Andrew Cote to obtain the hotel’s hives in 2017. Since then, they’ve harvested gallons of honey for use in the restaurant—in everything from honey Sriracha sauce for house wings to white honey peach sangria. Pure honey, like the kind used in the Great Room, has numerous health benefits—it’s known to contain antioxidants and lower bad cholesterol, triglycerides and inflammation....
During his six years in office, Clinton has seldom been perceived as particularly engaged with international development issues. Now he was saying that debt relief–perhaps the most controversial element in the debate on economic development–lay at the heart of poor countries’ ability to make desperately needed progress. Clinton’s words, delivered at the joint meeting of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, seemed to dismay the mandarins who’d gathered for their prestigious annual business bazaar....
Jeff Flake, 57, has represented Arizona in both the U.S. House and Senate. He served as a senator from 2013 until 2019 and has gathered a reputation for being an outspoken critic of Trump. Flake’s official endorsement of Biden came on August 24, shortly before the Republican National Convention. He joined more than two dozen former Republican members of Congress in expressing support for the Democratic candidate, citing the need to elect “someone who will stop the chaos and reverse the damage....
Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported Wednesday night that the team and Smith are wrapping up a deal. "The Bucs are hiring Lovie Smith to be their new head coach, two sides are finalizing the contract tonight" — Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) ESPN.com reported that Smith will receive a four-year contract worth more than $5 million per season. The pact also includes a club option for a fifth year. Smith, the former Chicago Bears coach, will replace Greg Schiano, who was fired Monday....
This question originally appeared on Quora: The best answer to any question. Ask a question, get a great answer. Learn from experts and access insider knowledge. You can follow Quora on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+. Answer by Ted Sundquist, GM of the Denver Broncos (2002-2008) and Broncos College Scouting Director during their back-to-back Super Bowl XXXII and XXXIII wins This is a very interesting question, and the reason it is is that the situation in Denver [recently was] very similar to what it was in the mid-90s....
Chris Correa, who was fired by the Cardinals last year, pleaded guilty to five counts of unauthorized access to computer information. stemming from a 2014 effort to hack into the Astros’ player database. MORE: Top 10 Cardinals of all time | Top 10 Astros of all time Sentencing is set for April 11. Each of the counts carries a maximum penalty of up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000 and restitution....
On Monday, Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni announced that he had called state troopers to his office on Friday, May 21, to seek a warrant to arrest 80-year-old Richard Lavigne for the murder of 13-year-old Danny Croteau, but confirmed that the former priest died just a few hours later. “Based on the accumulation of evidence, and in particular those admissions, as a prosecutor I believe that I was fulfilling my ethical duties by moving toward the charge of murder against Richard Lavigne…and I believe we could prove it,” Gulluni said....
The 25-year-old former Chelsea youth captain, who counts Leicester City, Plymouth Argyle and Southend United among his former clubs, joins the Lilywhites from Boreham Wood. “I am delighted to have signed with the club. I spoke with (Dundalk manager) Stephen Kenny and things went well there so I can’t wait to get started,” Clifford said after the news was confirmed. “Stephen was massive in my decision. I like the way that the team played last year and he has done great things with Dundalk....
But at least for now, things are looking up for the free agent. He had the pot charges dropped in court Thursday, and did the only natural thing in response to the decision. MORE: Marijuana chain wants naming rights to Broncos stadium Dab on dem folks, Jonathan. Just stay away from the marijuana.
Jadlow, who played for Knight from 1985-89, wrote in “Jadlow: On the Rebound” the former IU coach “would be in jail” today for some of the tactics he allegedly used on his players, including physical abuse and, on some occasions, squeezing the testicles of Jadlow and his teammates. MORE: Coaches behaving badly Jadlow, as outlined by Indianapolis NBC affiliate WTHR-TV, also leveled a number of other accusations against Knight, who coached at IU from 1971-2000....
So he wore what most people would wear when going to a job interview – a shirt and tie. But this wasn’t any ordinary job interview. Wegher was auditioning for the Carolina Panthers. MORE: Panthers rookies leave mini-camp early | Manning remains mum on Deflategate | Warner: Time to reinflate the spirit of sports While many of the Panthers rookies reported to minicamp this week wearing workout attire, Wegher dressed to impress....
Ouachita Parish Deputy Coroner Warren Lee confirmed Edwards’ death to the Baton Rouge Advocate on Sunday, though the cause of his death remains under investigation. MORE: Notable sports deaths of 2015 | Sports world recognizing tragedy Edwards played for LSU from 2008 to 2012. He was a Louisiana native who went to Ouachita Parish High School before committing to LSU. He redshirted as a freshman and spent three seasons as a backup before being ruled ineligible as a senior in 2012....
A judge on Monday sentenced Dana Wilson of Brewer to 2½ years, but suspended most of the sentence. Wilson is being allowed to remain free pending an appeal. Wilson was a well-known disc jockey at school dances and former member of the Maine Sports Hall of Fame. WZON-AM reports that he told the judge that he’s a “pretty good person” who’s lost everything except the love of his parents. He said he’ll probably never see his children again....
The two-day conference will take place on February 22 and 23 where the 36-year-old will be speaking about his experiences playing in the Premier League. The conference will feature keynote speakers including Premier League Managing Director Richard Masters, Director General of UK Department for International Trade, India & South Asia and representatives of the Indian Super League (ISL), Premier League clubs and the All India Football Federation (AIFF). “The continued popularity of the ISL, the success of the recent U17 FIFA World Cup and the millions of passionate Premier League fans demonstrate the growing interest in football in India....
Miller told ESPN he had concerns over concussions and his long-term health. MORE: Bielema’s message bubbles up again | Meyer on QB decision | How will Hackenberg respond? “I know I’ve had a few already and it’s nice walking away before things could’ve gotten worse,” Miller said. “And yes, multiple schools have reached out. But I’m ready to walk away from it. My health and happiness is more important than a game....
Maria Klawe, who was a director at Microsoft from 2009 to 2015, told the Wall Street Journal that Gates “certainly gave the impression that he felt that he had a standing that gave him a particular, a set of rights, that other people wouldn’t have.” Klawe’s comments come amid new reports that Gates behaved inappropriately with female employees while he worked at the company. Gates resigned as chairman of the board in 2014....
The 33-year-old, who played for the Cleveland Guardians and the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2014 to 2017 seasons, shared his happy news on Facebook on Thursday. He is only the third MLB player to come out as gay publicly, after Glenn Burke, who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Oakland Athletics in the late 1970s, and Billy Bean, who played for the Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres in the late 1980s and early 1990s....
The 6-8, 220-pound Chicago native moved to Australia late in 2013 after signing a rookie deal with Sandingham Football Club. He established himself as one of the league’s best ruckmen and was recently called up to Sandingham’s parent club, St. Kilda, making him somewhat of a “reverse Jarryd Hayne.” Hayne was an Australian rugby player who made waves this summer when he was signed by the San Francisco 49ers. MORE: 15 top college basketball programs this century...
