Italian veteran Gianluigi Buffon, 40, said he needs a week to decide where he will play next season as PSG circle. News 22 May 2018, 06:10 IST Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon said he will decide his future within a week as the Italian great reportedly nears a move to Paris Saint-Germain.Buffon's illustrious 17-year Juve career came to an end on Saturday as the seven-time reigning Serie A champions closed out their season with an emotional 2-1 win over Verona.The 40-year-old has since been linked to French champions PSG, who are believed to be in advanced talks to sign the soon-to-be free agent.Asked about PSG's interest following Andrea Pirlo's testimonial on Monday, Buffon told Sky Sport Italia: "I need a week to be calm and analyse everything."These aren't simple choices. At 40, you can't make decisions in the heat of the moment."Buffon enjoyed a trophy-laden career at Juventus, the Italy international helping the Bianconeri to nine Serie A titles, four Coppa … [Read more...] about Buffon to decide future in a week amid PSG speculation
Saints’ bats stay hot in victorious home opener
Four games is a pretty small sample size. But there’s mounting evidence that the St. Paul Saints will score some runs this season. And no one in the Saints dugout is going to complain if that trend continues. It certainly did in Monday afternoon’s home opener, as the Saints cranked out another six runs on 11 hits to beat the Chicago Dogs 6-4 at CHS Field. “We’ve just been putting the bat on the ball,” said Saints right fielder Max Murphy, who delivered a bases-clearing, three-run double that broke open the game in the fifth inning. “I think we’re just a good team. We know how to hit.” The Saints (3-1) came into Monday as the second-highest scoring team in the American Association, trailing only the Sioux City Explorers. They did nothing to damage that standing in the home opener. They’ve now scored 23 runs in four games, are riding a three-game winning streak and get to enjoy the comforts of home for an entire … [Read more...] about Saints’ bats stay hot in victorious home opener
As Rangers Founder, Could the Yankees Snatch Up Cole Hamels?
Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index Baseball Subscribe Log In Subscribe Log In Advertisement Supported by ByBilly Witz May 21, 2018 ARLINGTON, Tex. — When it was suggested to Texas Rangers pitcher Cole Hamels that some Yankees fans view him as the final piece for a club with World Series-or-bust ambitions, he could not help but laugh. “Shoot,” he said. “I helped them get a World Series in ’09, so I’m sure they like me.” Hamels was referring to a performance that still gnaws at him: Game 3 of the 2009 World Series, in which the Philadelphia Phillies staked him to a 3-0 lead at home against the Yankees before he gave up five runs in the fourth and fifth innings as the Yankees rallied for an 8-5 victory. Hamels was hoping for another shot in Game 7, but Pedro Martinez — pitching in his final game — could not do enough in Game 6 to force a decisive game at Yankee Stadium, and … [Read more...] about As Rangers Founder, Could the Yankees Snatch Up Cole Hamels?
Man who claims prosecutors withheld evidence set to be freed
Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Updated 5:35 pm, Monday, May 21, 2018 Photo: AP Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 FILE - These undated file booking photos made available by the Shreveport Police Department show Corey Williams. A Louisiana judge has ordered the release of Williams, an inmate whose attorneys have accused prosecutors of withholding "staggering" evidence of his innocence in a pizza deliveryman's killing two decades earlier. One of Williams' attorneys says a plea deal with Caddo Parish prosecutors will allow Williams to be freed as soon as Tuesday, May 22, 2018, from Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. (Shreveport Police Department via AP, File) less FILE - These undated file booking photos made available by the Shreveport Police Department show Corey Williams. A Louisiana judge has ordered the release of Williams, an inmate whose attorneys have accused ... more … [Read more...] about Man who claims prosecutors withheld evidence set to be freed
Texas 2B Kody Clemens named Golden Spikes Award semifinalist
By Nick Moyle Published 7:34 pm, Monday, May 21, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Nick Wagner, MBO / Associated Press Image 1of/5 CaptionClose Image 1 of 5 FILE - In this April 7, 2018, file photo, Texas' Kody Clemens (2) watches his home run against Baylor during an NCAA college baseball game in Austin, Texas. Kody Clemens, the youngest of Roger's sons, has hit his stride for Texas after a disappointing 2017. He has a Big 12-leading 19 homers, six in the last seven games, while leading the Longhorns to their first regular-season conference title since 2011. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File) less FILE - In this April 7, 2018, file photo, Texas' Kody Clemens … [Read more...] about Texas 2B Kody Clemens named Golden Spikes Award semifinalist
California prosecutor opposes new DNA test in 1983 murders
Don Thompson, Associated Press Updated 5:27 pm, Monday, May 21, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-4', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 4', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: AP Image 1of/4 CaptionClose Image 1 of 4 This undated photo provided by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shows death row inmate Kevin Cooper. San Bernardino County District Attorney Mike Ramos is opposing new DNA testing and has asked Gov. Jerry Brown to deny Cooper's clemency petition, Monday May 21, 2018. Cooper was sentenced to death for the 1983 Chino Hills killings of four people. (California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation via AP) less This undated photo provided by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shows death … [Read more...] about California prosecutor opposes new DNA test in 1983 murders
Bills release Richie Incognito from reserve/retired list
News 22 May 2018, 05:22 IST 5 Richie Incognito got his wish and is moving on from the Buffalo Bills, the NFL franchise announced on Monday.The Bills released the four-time Pro Bowler and offensive guard from the Reserve/Retired list.Incognito has been rumoured to be nearing retirement in recent weeks after playing 12 seasons in the NFL with the Los Angeles Rams, Bills and Miami Dolphins.The 34-year-old announced in April he was retiring because he was too stressed, saying his "liver and kidneys are shutting down" as a result, but changed his mind a week later before asking the Bills to release him from his contract.Incognito admitted he was unhappy when the Bills restructured his deal, but said that issue was separate from his decision to call it a career.He started all 16 games for Buffalo in 2017. It remains to be seen if he will return to play in 2018. … [Read more...] about Bills release Richie Incognito from reserve/retired list
The run home – part 1: the June window
It may not actually have been the first time this year, but Round 14 felt like the first time this season where all seven games have been really interesting contests – and in which the result was far from certain well into the second half of each game. I made the point last week that the mid-table log-jam is going to make for a really exciting run home, and that was borne out across the board over the weekend. This now has us casting our minds forward to the playoffs, which in theory are only five games away, but in actually fact are still two months away, once we take this increasingly frustrating break for the June International Test window. So yes, last week, I said that was going to lay down some predictions about the playoffs, and who will and won’t reach them, but in reality, the biggest goal for teams is definitely be in contention as we break for the June Tests. Teams certainly can’t make the playoffs by June, but they can absolutely drop out of the race by … [Read more...] about The run home – part 1: the June window
Genius, grub or somewhere in between: Who the bloody hell is Cam Smith?
Writing for a living on websites such as The Roar and having lived a life passionately connected to the game, has allowed me to meet many rugby league people. More often than not, the average man or woman in the street is extremely flattering in their praise, appreciative of the pieces they have read and genuinely happy to discuss some of the key issues in the game. After the representative retirement of Cameron Smith and my penchant for a conversation, many of my recent rugby league interactions have steered in the direction of the former Queensland and Australian captain. Most stunning, are the divergent views expressed. It is hard to believe that people could be so diametrically opposed in their opinions. Often in life we have a view on something that may morph or evolve over time as we discover information of which we may have previously been unaware. It is often a subtle change in opinion or perspective and reflects a mature ability to learn and see beyond our sometimes rigid … [Read more...] about Genius, grub or somewhere in between: Who the bloody hell is Cam Smith?
Why three defeats in Brazil should be included in the pantheon of Australia’s greatest footballing moments
With the clock ticking steadily towards Russia, we’re counting down a list of the ten best moments in Socceroos history. Only ten? Where do we draw the line? And what constitutes a best moment anyway? For me, it’s a moment in time that made us change the way we think about the Socceroos. And it doesn’t just have to be one moment, or even a single game. It’s simply a point that made people sit up and take notice that Australians could play football. And not just Socceroos fans, but the rest of the world as well. Let’s get the ball rolling then. Can three straight defeats and a goal difference of minus six really be counted as one of the best moments in Socceroos history? ‘So near yet so far’ would make a great title for a biography of the Socceroos. And that was certainly the case in 2014, when Ange Postecoglou took his hastily prepared side to Brazil to face the might of Chile, the Netherlands and Spain. As the second-lowest ranked team … [Read more...] about Why three defeats in Brazil should be included in the pantheon of Australia’s greatest footballing moments