Steelers TE Green (concussion) doubtful vs K.C.Steelers TE Green (concussion) doubtful vs K.C.
Steelers TE Green (concussion) doubtful vs K.C.
Day: January 13, 2017
Source: Harper gets raise to $13.6M with NatsSource: Harper gets raise to $13.6M with Nats
Source: Harper gets raise to $13.6M with Nats
Steelers reinstate Joey Porter after most charges dropped (Sports Betting News)Steelers reinstate Joey Porter after most charges dropped (Sports Betting News)
Steelers assistant coach Joey Porter was back at work with the team on Friday and will travel to Sunday’s playoff game in Kansas City after prosecutors dropped all but two minor charges stemming from an altercation outside a Pittsburgh bar last weekend. The Steelers had placed Porter on indefinite leave on Monday but reconsidered when Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala Jr. dropped charges of aggravated assault involving a police officer, simple assault, resisting arrest and defiant trespass in connection with Porter’s actions last Sunday involving a bouncer. Zappala made the decision after reviewing surveillance video of the altercation, which occurred hours after the Steelers beat the Dolphins in a wild-card playoff game.
Award winners can settle it on the track in PegasusAward winners can settle it on the track in Pegasus
Award winners can settle it on the track in Pegasus
Rivers: Mixed emotions about Chargers’ moveRivers: Mixed emotions about Chargers’ move
Rivers: Mixed emotions about Chargers’ move
Rory hurts his back, finishes round at SA OpenRory hurts his back, finishes round at SA Open
JOHANNESBURG — Rory McIlroy stayed close to the leaders at the SA Open on Friday despite hurting his back. The second-ranked McIlroy (68) made five birdies on the first six holes of the back nine but bogeyed the final two to finish in a five-way tie for fifth after two rounds. “I’m actually surprised I’m standing here. I actually thought about pulling out before even teeing off today,” he said. “I tweaked my back somehow and the first few shots today weren’t very comfortable and it still isn’t really comfortable. I can’t really take a deep breath because I’ve done something to my upper back.” McIlroy said he was going to get treatment in an effort to stay in the tournament. Graeme Storm jumped into a two-stroke lead at the top of the leaderboard after shooting a course record 9-under 63 at the Glendower Golf Club. Storm had nine birdies and leads Peter Uihlein (64), overnight leader Trevor Fisher Jr. (68), and Jbe Kruger (67) by two. “I tip Rory to win this week because he hits it miles and he hits it straight,” said Storm, who leads at 12-under 132 overall. “If I keep on his tail, I’ll be happy.” Storm finished one shy of his career best 62. “I could have birdied a couple more of the par fives, I only birdied one of them today,” he said. “So to shoot 63 and only having birdied one of the par fives around here, I’ve played pretty well.” Play was suspended at about 5 p.m. local time because of the threat of lightning, forcing 40 players — including Europe Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke — to complete their second rounds on Saturday. McIlroy, a stroke off the lead overnight, bogeyed the 17th when his putt for par rolled just left of the hole. He ended up in the bunker on the final hole and over-hit his escape shot. It left him with a long but straight putt for par and his attempt fell just short. “Disappointed to finish the way I did. I thought I hit a good shot on 17, it just pitched a bit too far,” McIlroy said. “Then on 18 I was probably just rushing a bit to get in before the weather. The start and the finish wasn’t great but everything in between was pretty good and I’m still in contention.” McIlroy is playing this week as a favor to Ernie Els, the South African great and tournament host.
Wilks replaces McDermott as Panthers defensive coordinator (Sports Betting News)Wilks replaces McDermott as Panthers defensive coordinator (Sports Betting News)
Steve Wilks doesn’t expect the Panthers defensive scheme to change much now that he’s in charge. ”When you look at our scheme, we aren’t going to change much,” Wilks said. Panthers coach Ron Rivera announced Friday that Wilks will replace Sean McDermott, who left to become the head coach of the Buffalo Bills .
Philip Rivers: ‘I’m a little numb’ about Chargers movingPhilip Rivers: ‘I’m a little numb’ about Chargers moving
Philip Rivers, who was a longtime proponent of keeping the Chargers in San Diego, is putting on an optimistic face about the team’s move to Los Angeles even if it seems "surreal."
2-time Ryder Cup captain John Jacobs dies at 91 (Sports Betting News)2-time Ryder Cup captain John Jacobs dies at 91 (Sports Betting News)
John Jacobs, the captain of the first European Ryder Cup team and a tour official on the continent, has died. The European Tour announced the death of its ”founding father” on Friday. Jacobs played for Britain at the 1955 Ryder Cup in California and was instrumental in later bringing together Europe and Britain.
Packers rule WR Jordy Nelson out for Cowboys game (Sports Betting News)Packers rule WR Jordy Nelson out for Cowboys game (Sports Betting News)
Receiver Jordy Nelson will miss the Green Bay Packers’ divisional round playoff game on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys because of injured ribs. Coach Mike McCarthy said Friday that Nelson would not be cleared to take part in the team’s final practice on Saturday, and the medical staff determined he would not be ready for the game. Nelson had an NFL-high 14 touchdown catches in the regular season as quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ top target in the Packers’ prolific passing attack.