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Chiefs-Lions game ends with possible pass interference; NFL official declines to review play, report | Sporting News
The final play of the Chiefs’ 34-30 win over the Lions on Sunday left some observers questioning the scope of the NFL’s new pass interference review policy. Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford launched a Hail Mary attempt on the play, and while the ball was still in the air, Chiefs safety Daniel Sorenson appeared to push receiver Marvin Jones to the ground nearby. The Chiefs batted the pass down to end the game, but Jones jumped up and signaled for a flag to be thrown. According to Pro Football Talk, Al Riveron, the NFL’s senior vice president of officiating, “looked at the play but decided not to conduct a full-blown replay review.” Pass interference calls and…
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Cowboys vs. Saints final score: New Orleans wins defensive struggle, now 2-0 without Drew Brees | Sporting News
“Sunday Night Football” viewers were likely expecting more offense. After all, the game featured two of the NFL’s best offenses in the Cowboys and Saints. Instead, the defenses dominated the game, and the team without any touchdowns wound up winning. New Orleans beat Dallas 12-10 behind Wil Lutz’s four field goals. Ezekiel Elliott scored the only touchdown of the game, a 1-yard rush in the third quarter. The battle of two of the premier teams in the NFC eliminated one of the two remaining undefeated teams in the conference. The 49ers (3-0) had a bye. MORE: Watch the NFL on fuboTV (7-day free trial) Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott gave his…
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Roma get approval for new 52,000 seater stadium
The Serie A club have finally been given the go-ahead to begin construction on their new stadium project Stadio della Roma was given the green light on Tuesday by the Mayor of Rome, Virginia Raggi, after the project received the backing of an independent technical report into how the new venue would affect the surrounding area. Most significantly, the report concluded that the proposed new stadium would not create transport issues in the Italian capital, paving the way for the project to move forward. “The Stadio della Roma will go ahead,” Raggi confirmed. “The proponents, if they want, can break ground as early as this year. “We’re not against big…
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Leeds winger Clarke out of hospital after illness scare
The teen winger looks set to miss his side’s clash with Swansea City while he recovers from a sudden illness, but has been discharged from hospital Leeds United chief executive Angus Kinnear confirmed that the club’s teenage winger Jack Clarke is heading home from hospital to rest after suffering an illness during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough. Clarke was treated by paramedics in the Leeds dugout during the last 10 minutes of the game at the Riverside Stadium before being taken to the James Cook University Hospital for tests. Kinnear said that the 18-year-old, who played the first half of the game before being substituted, spent the night at the hospital and…
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'These are the games you want to play in' – Man Utd's Jones relishing PSG, Liverpool & Chelsea tests
Still unbeaten under Solskjaer, the Reds face a trio of difficult fixtures across three competitions over the next fortnight Manchester United defender Phil Jones has admitted that he is looking forward to three acid tests for the rejuvenated Red Devils. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has turned fortunes at Old Trafford since taking over from Jose Mourinho, and is still unbeaten as the club’s interim manager. Click Here: New Zealand rugby store The Norwegian now faces perhaps the biggest challenge of his short tenure as a trio of tough matches loom on the horizon. On Tuesday United host Paris Saint-Germain at Old Trafford in the Champions League, before taking on Chelsea in…
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Almiron compared to Real Madrid star Bale as Newcastle told to expect big things from £20m record signing
Atlanta United president Darren Eales believes the Paraguay international boasts a similar skill set to a Blancos forward and will thrive in England Click Here: pinko shop cheap Miguel Almiron has been compared to Real Madrid star Gareth Bale by the man who sold him to Newcastle, Atlanta United president Darren Eales, with the Magpies told to expect big things from their £20 million ($26m) record signing. The Paraguay international completed a big-money move from MLS to the Premier League during the January transfer window. The 24-year-old has arrived at St James’ Park with a blossoming reputation, having starred as a creative influence in America, and is considered to boast…
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Quarterback Jameis Winston on Buccaneers' upset of Rams: 'We finished' | Sporting News
Jameis Winston had a very brief reaction after the Buccaneers held on to beat the Rams, 55-40, at LA Memorial Coliseum on Sunday. Click Here: kanken kids cheap The fifth-year quarterback entered the game after a tough Week 3 loss to the Giants where the Bucs had an 18-point lead at halftime but wound up losing by one point. Winston was quick to point out that wasn’t the case despite the Rams last-ditch efforts. “We finished,” he told reporters. Indeed, Tampa Bay did. Winston was 28-of-41 passing for 385 yards and four touchdowns in the team’s second win of the season. He also threw two interceptions with one returned for a pick-six late…
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Best Fantasy Week 5 Waiver Pickups: Marlon Mack injury could open door for Jordan Wilkins; Ronald Jones takes over | Sporting News
Some weeks there are big injuries and obvious candidates to be top fantasy waiver wire pickups, like last week with Saquon Barkley and Wayne Gallman. And other weeks, well, other weeks are like Week 5 (at least through the early Sunday games). There were some breakout performances (A.J. Brown, Corey Davis, Darrel Williams, Ronald Jones II) and at least one injury (Marlon Mack) that could affect waiver/free agent adds (Jordan Wilkins), but for the most part, what happened this past week isn’t going to have a huge effect on many fantasy football teams going forward. But who wants to sit out a free agency period? Our full free agent list highlights…
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Gary Neville slams Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford for chuckling during Man City defeat
Gary Neville launched a scathing attack on Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford after he was caught laughing during the 3-1 defeat to Man City on Saturday. The Toffees suffered their third consecutive Premier League defeat after goals from Gabriel Jesus, Riyad Mahrez and Raheem Sterling sent the champions back to within five points of league-leaders Liverpool. Marco Silva’s men forced the visitors to work hard for their victory, and the game was level for a lengthy spell when Dominic Calvert-Lewin cancelled out Jesus’ opener. But the scoreline could’ve painted a different picture when Pickford almost gifted a fourth to Bernardo Silva when the England goalkeeper came rushing off his line late…
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Manchester United vs Arsenal predicted line-ups: Mason Greenwood to make first Premier League start and a midfield headache for Unai Emery
Manchester United and Arsenal go head-to-head at Old Trafford on Monday night in what is to be bound a fiery counter between two arch rivals. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be hoping for a far better performance than the one he witnessed on Wednesday night, with the Red Devils requiring penalties to advance to the Carabao Cup fourth round at Rochdale’s expense. Meanwhile, the Gunners head into the game in buoyant mood after thrashing Nottingham Forest 5-0 in the same competition a day earlier. The last meeting between the two sides ended in a 2-0 win for Arsenal at the Emirates, with newly-elected skipper Granit Xhaka and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scoring either…