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Report: Chargers plan to move to Los Angeles, ending 56-year run in San Diego – Yahoo Sports

Thursday, January 12, 2017

The Bolts are bolting, it would appear. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the San Diego Chargers are planning to announce this week, and as early as Thursday, that they are moving to Los Angeles. The Chargers had been in San Diego since the AFL days starting in 1961, moving from L.A. following the franchise’s inaugural season of 1960. The report says that Chargers have told NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and…

We’re in the worst Detroit sports championship slump in decades – Detroit Free Press

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Detroit Red Wings fans look out over the ice following the cancellation of the Red Wings game with the Carolina Hurricanes due to a problem with the ice in the PNC Arena, Monday, Dec. 19, 2016, in Raleigh, N.C.(Photo: Karl B DeBlaker, Associated Press) If you’re in a good mood, hit the “back” button now. For those of you younger than 40, you don’t remember Detroit sports being in a…

Advice to Your Younger Sports Fan Self – Bleacher Report

Thursday, January 12, 2017

It is in a sports fan’s DNA to oppose his or her team’s biggest rival—that’s natural. And yet, there is a difference between blaming an opposing fan for his or her allegiances and simply recognizing them—and maybe even understanding them. For example, think about why you root for the team you do. It could be as simple as geography. You grew up in the Bronx, so you root for the…

Marks & Spencer, Tesco, Debenhams, Primark and JD Sports lead flurry of Christmas trading news – business live – The Guardian

Thursday, January 12, 2017

We are very encouraged by the sustained strong progress that we are making across the Group. In the UK, we saw our eighth consecutive quarter of volume growth and delivered a third successful Christmas. Our fresh food ranges proved particularly popular, outperforming the market with great quality, innovative new products and even more affordable prices. Internationally, we have continued to focus on improving our offer for customers in challenging market…

If you want to be a CEO later, play sports now – CNBC

Thursday, January 12, 2017

VISIT CNBC.COM VISIT CNBC.COM Home Entrepreneurs Leadership Careers Money Specials SHOWS Leadership Leadership 17 Hours AgoCNBC.com Whitman is not the only female CEO that has found athletics fundamental to their success. PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi played cricket in college. Sunoco CEO Lynn Elsenhans played on Rice University’s first women’s basketball team. Mondelez International CEO Irene Rosenfeld played four varsity sports in high school and NCAA basketball at Cornell University. There…

The Chargers are reportedly moving to Los Angeles – FOXSports.com

Thursday, January 12, 2017

After 20 years without an NFL team, Los Angeles, the nation’s second-largest market, welcomed back the nation’s largest sports league in 2016 with the return of the Rams. In 2017, Los Angeles will have two teams. According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the San Diego Chargers will announce a move to Los Angeles in the coming days. The move comes a year after the NFL approved the Rams’ move to Los Angeles,…

Asia’s Top Sports Media Properties: ONE, CSL, IPL And The Continent’s Other Leaders – Forbes

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Asia, a continent with a long history of importing its major professional sports, has really come into its own over the past decade when it comes to building athletic competition from within.   ONE women’s atomweight champion Angela Lee (Image via ONE) While most of the region’s favorite leagues, teams and players still come from Europe and the United States, a select group of organizations representing a variety of sports are beginning to…

The national championship game once again proved the power of sports to unite – Los Angeles Times

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Everything stinks. Everybody is a fraud. Nothing makes sense. The refrains of anger and negativity sweeping across our country in recent months have threatened to turn America into the land of the fury and home of the bitter. Then Monday night happens. A fearless college kid throws a touchdown pass in the final ticks of a four-month season to upset a giant opponent and win a national championship. A coach…

Still Fabulous at Fifty: 12 stylish sports cars that have aged beautifully – CNN

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

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82nd Annual MTRWestern Sports Star of the Year Nominees Announced – Seahawks.com

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

SEATTLE – The Seattle Sports Commission (SSC) has finalized the nominees for the 82nd Annual MTRWestern Sports Star of the Year, the Northwest’s premier celebration of Washington sports.  Every year, the SSC has the honor to host this event as a celebration of the many triumphs of Washington sports. Voting opens today, Tuesday, January 10 at 3 p.m. PST and closes Friday, January 27, 2017 at 5 p.m. PST.  Fans can…

Exclusive: Michigan’s Jabrill Peppers declares for NFL draft – Sports Illustrated

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Michigan junior Jabrill Peppers, who captivated the country with his dynamism and versatility on his way to becoming a Heisman Trophy finalist this season, told Sports Illustrated on Tuesday he’s leaving Michigan to declare for the NFL draft. Peppers projects as a safety and return specialist in the NFL, where he’s expected to be a first-round pick. Peppers earned the reputation as one of the elite players in college…

Britain officially recognizes Parkour as a sport – Reuters

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

LONDON Britain has become the first country officially to recognize Parkour as a sport after approval by the four Home Country Sports Councils was confirmed on Tuesday. “This is brilliant recognition for a discipline that started off as child’s play with my friends almost 30 years ago,” said Sebastien Foucan, the president of Parkour UK, in a statement. Parkour, which involves running, climbing and jumping acrobatically around buildings and over…

Simone Biles and Aly Raisman to Make Their Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Debut – PEOPLE.com

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

The 2017 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue is going gold! Four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and three-time Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman trade their leotards for bikinis for the 2017 edition of the iconic special issue, out next month. The gymnasts (both members of the gold-medal “Final Five” team at the Rio Olympics) were photographed by SI Swimsuit photographer James Macari in Houston at the World Champions Center, the North Houston Skate Park and the Lillie and…

Exclusive: Carl Edwards won’t race in 2017 – FOXSports.com

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

In a stunning move, NASCAR star Carl Edwards is leaving Joe Gibbs Racing to pursue other interests outside of driving and will not compete in 2017, FOXSports.com has learned from multiple sources. On Wednesday, JGR will announce at a press conference that Daniel Suarez will replace Edwards as the driver of the team’s No. 19 Monster Energy Cup Series Toyota. Suarez is the reigning NASCAR XFINITY Series champion. Representatives of…

Exclusive: Michigan’s Jabrill Peppers declares for NFL draft – Sports Illustrated

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Michigan junior Jabrill Peppers, who captivated the country with his dynamism and versatility on his way to becoming a Heisman Trophy finalist this season, told Sports Illustrated on Tuesday he’s leaving Michigan to declare for the NFL draft. Peppers projects as a safety and return specialist in the NFL, where he’s expected to be a first-round pick. Peppers earned the reputation as one of the elite players in college…

Alabama, USC, Penn State lead Way-Too-Early College Football Top 25 – Sports Illustrated

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

We’re less than a day removed from watching Clemson celebrate the national championship inside Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., but it’s not too soon to look ahead to 2017. A lot will change between now and the start of next season: Recruits will bolster depth charts and shake up competitions at certain positions, and transfers will change teams hoping to log significant playing time right away. Still, we have…

What a shot! 32 amazing sports photos – CNN International

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

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Exclusive: Carl Edwards won’t race in 2017 – FOXSports.com

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

In a stunning move, NASCAR star Carl Edwards is leaving Joe Gibbs Racing to pursue other interests outside of driving and will not compete in 2017, FOXSports.com has learned from multiple sources. On Wednesday, JGR will announce at a press conference that Daniel Suarez will replace Edwards as the driver of the team’s No. 19 Monster Energy Cup Series Toyota. Suarez is the reigning NASCAR XFINITY Series champion. Representatives of…

Here’s how we can keep children safe from predators while playing sport – Telegraph.co.uk

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

We must ensure that we have organised sports operating within a system fit to keep children safe, and look at checking on more adults in order to protect more children. It must not be forgotten that in the time since Andy and other players suffered the abuse that our helpline has been hearing about, professional football has indeed improved its policies on protecting children. The FA has worked with the…

Ronda Rousey uses Harry Potter author JK Rowling’s quote to break social media silence, Cyborg reacts – Yahoo Sports

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Ronda Rousey has used Harry Potter author JK Rowling’s inspirational quote to break her silence on social media following her disappointing defeat to Amanda Nunes at UFC 207. The pair fught on 30 December for the women’s bantamweight title and the Brazilian took just 48 seconds to defend her belt. It was the 29-year-old’s second career defeat, which came a year after her first defeat to Holly Holm at UFC…