Official Sevilla Announce Signing Of Walter Montoya

The 23-year-old midfielder had been linked to Argentine giants River Plate and Boca Juniors in January on the back of a fine 2016 with Eduardo Coudet’s side. WATCH: Di Maria’s training magic But Jorge Sampaoli has won the battle for Montoya’s signature and he will now carry out a medical in Seville prior to signing terms. “Sevilla FC will count on the services of Argentine central midfielder Walter Montoya, subject to him passing the medical,” a statement on the club’s website explained....

January 23, 2023 · 2 min · 250 words · Edward Stanford

Officials Gaffe Jumbles Nfc Playoff Race Leaves Lions Season Up In Air

Finally, the officials came along to blow it worse than both teams combined. The real, employees-of-the-league officials, not the scabs responsible for 2012’s Fail Mary, in the same building, in the same end zone. MORE: Week 4 photos | Kam victimizes Megatron twice | Seahawks escape with win This was Fail Mary on steroids. The Lions losing the way they did, 13-10, is harsh. The Seahawks surviving will be a relief, but will also sting, since they let it get too close....

January 23, 2023 · 3 min · 609 words · Molly Mizell

Ofori Draws Praise From New York City Boss Vieira

The 22-year-old, who joined the Pigeons on loan from Bundesliga side Stuttgart last February, impressed the club’s faithful and the former Arsenal captain who couldn’t hide his admiration. ‘‘He showed a lot of experience [in the Major League Soccer game]. He was really calm on the ball,’’ Vieira told his club’s website. ‘‘Defensively, I think he helped the team a lot. When a player gives everything to the team this is the minimum that I ask....

January 23, 2023 · 1 min · 139 words · Paul Smuin

Oh Boy This Tiny Leafs Fan Is Great

So, it’s conceivable that this video is the highlight of their season. And that’s fine. MORE: SN’s season preview, Cup and award picks That’s either a Wendel Clark jersey or a personalized No. 17. Either way, impressive. Also, there’s something funny about how casually the Leafs bump fists with a tiny lil’ guy. View on Instagram Don’t let him down, Shanahan. Don’t let him down, Dubas. (Source: BuzzFeed)

January 23, 2023 · 1 min · 68 words · Carl Hughes

Ohio Covid Vaccine Eligibility And How To Book An Appointment

From Friday, residents with one of five medical conditions and people who are 40 years old and over will each be permitted to start the process of obtaining a COVID vaccine. Under the current phase, residents have 50 or over to be eligible for doses. “There’s an imperative that we move as quickly as we can. This virus is still very, very, very much out there,” Gov. DeWine said in a Tuesday briefing....

January 23, 2023 · 3 min · 596 words · Robert Oliver

Ohio Gop Pull Campaign Ad Accusing Democrat Of Unpaid Debt Owed By Another Man With Same Name

Ohio State Rep. Phillip M. Robinson Jr., who represents the 6th District around Cuyahoga County near Cleveland, was the target of a GOP campaign ad that wrongfully accused him of being sued for an unpaid debt two decades ago. But days after running the ad on Facebook and other social media outlets, Republican campaign officials were forced to pull it once they realized the debtor was another Ohio man also named Phil Robinson....

January 23, 2023 · 3 min · 480 words · Susan Brady

Ohio Governor Mike Dewine Enlists Two Of His Predecessors To Lead A Team To Boost Covid 19 Testing

DeWine announced that former Govs. Richard Celeste and Bob Taft would work with business leaders and those in academia to get the supplies needed to expand testing across Ohio. “Testing is vital as we work to get our economy restarted and keep Ohioans safe and healthy. I’m announcing the formation of a Testing Strike Team led by former Governor Richard Celeste and former Governor Bob Taft,” DeWine tweeted. “They will work with Ohio leaders from business, academia, and public health to be part of the effort to help us source critical testing items such as reagents,” he added....

January 23, 2023 · 4 min · 732 words · Tiffany Sweet

Ohio Hs Football Game Canceled Following Bench Clearing Brawl

It all started when Garfield Heights, ahead 26-6, punted away to Collinwood on fourth down. A Collinwood player delivered a late hit to a Garfield Heights player after the play was dead, and the two benches spilled onto the field. While the fight broke out on the field, fans in the stands got tangled up as well. Police were called to the scene and tried to defuse the situation....

January 23, 2023 · 1 min · 112 words · Amy Bradish

Ohio State Lebron James Denied Trademarks Maybe The Taco Tuesday

The university was attempting to own the rights to add “the” in front of Ohio State’s name, while the Lakers star wanted to trademark the popular phrase “Taco Tuesday.” Ohio State was denied making “the” an exclusive right for use on apparel because the protection isn’t necessary, according to NBC News. “Taco Tuesday”, on the other hand, is considered a “commonplace term.” After both trademarks were denied, could “The Taco Tuesday” be the answer for the 15-time All-Star?...

January 23, 2023 · 2 min · 275 words · Michelle Gamino

Ohio State Makes Presence Felt Heading To Super Bowl 50

The Buckeyes will have five former players in the Super Bowl, the most of any FBS school. Meyer let that be known on social media, too. Ted Ginn Jr., Andrew Norwell, Corey “Philly” Brown, Kurt Coleman and Bradley Roby all will represent Ohio State at Super Bowl 50. MORE: Panthers vs. Broncos: Which roster is better built? | Top NFL players in the Senior Bowl All five players made their presence known on championship weekend as well....

January 23, 2023 · 1 min · 209 words · Carolina Wilson

Ohio State S Standards Don T Change Even If Yours Do

We’re talking about the 6-7, 316-pound guard, of course. Meyer said the freshman said he was nervous, perhaps because a record crowd of 100,189 at Ohio Stadium eye-balling from the stands. It can be overwhelming. OHIO STATE: More playmakers on the way | Buckeyes’ Burrow provides backup That’s the first big test for an early enrollee at Ohio State. “You gotta find out how guys perform in those kind of arenas and those kind of situations....

January 23, 2023 · 5 min · 878 words · Jimmy Legrand

Oilers Reportedly Set To Hire Former Sharks Coach Todd Mclellan

A formal announcement of the long-rumored hire is expected as early as Tuesday. MORE: NHL coaching changes | Sharks, Blues reportedly pursuing Babcock | Columnist gets to the point about Flyers’ new coach McLellan’s name was connected to the Oilers almost immediately after he and the Sharks “mutually parted ways” last month following the team’s first missed postseason since 2003. It’s the first big get for new Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli, who took control of the team in a front-office overhaul in April....

January 23, 2023 · 1 min · 204 words · James Butler

Oklahoma Cb Cortez Johnson Suspended For Opener

The Sooners play Louisiana-Monroe on Aug. 31 at home. The 6-2, 200-pound Johnson sat out last season after transferring from Arizona. As a freshman in 2011 with the Wildcats, Johnson played in eight games, including one start, and recorded 16 tackles. MORE: SN All-Americans | AP Top 25 | Coaches Poll Johnson was expected to be a starter for the Sooners. At Arizona, he played for then-Wildcats head coach Mike Stoops, who now is defensive coordinator at Oklahoma....

January 23, 2023 · 1 min · 78 words · Christin Hill

Oklahoma Prison Giving Inmates Tablets But Some Activities Like Sending Email Come With Charges

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is aiming to provide secure tablets to all inmates in state prisons. The tablets, which were designed by Securus Technologies, do not have unrestricted internet access. For inmates who want music, movies, games and television episodes, there are charges. Oklahoma’s contract with Securus also charges 25 cents for emails and 75 cents to send a video message to families. Music can cost inmates up to $1....

January 23, 2023 · 3 min · 607 words · Elizabeth Almeida

Oklahoma Ready For Whatever Changes Tcu Makes For Big 12 Championship

So do the Horned Frogs look like the Horned Frogs on Saturday when they rematch with No. 2 Oklahoma in the Big 12 championship game? Or does Patterson scrap his usual game plan — none of which worked three weeks ago in a 38-20 loss to the Sooners in Norman — and come to AT&T Stadium with an entirely new identity? WEEK 14 PICKS: Straight up | Against the spread...

January 23, 2023 · 5 min · 981 words · Debbie James

Oklahoma S Austin Kendall To Start At Quarterback Mother Says

MORE: Highlights, scores from Week 5 Rumors started circulating on Friday night that Kyler Murray, who had started each of the first three games for the No. 6 Sooners, would be briefly suspended. Murray has completed 60 of 88 passes for 1,028 yards and 11 touchdowns through his first three games, adding 240 yards and three scores on the ground. Meanwhile, Kendall is 24 for 32 in his OU career with three touchdown passes....

January 23, 2023 · 1 min · 91 words · Benjamin Major

Old School New Age

Of course, that was before this season. Now they’re saying that Vermeil is coach of the year. Suddenly the Rams, awful throughout the 1990s, are the Super Bowl favorite and are leading the NFC with a 13-3 record. “I didn’t give a damn what anyone said or wrote,” said Vermeil, as the Rams prepared for their postseason opener this Sunday, the first-ever home playoff game in 33 years of football in St....

January 23, 2023 · 11 min · 2257 words · Violet Broussard

Oleksandr Usyk Vs. Dereck Chisora Contrasting Styles Should Provide Halloween Fireworks

An intriguing clash between contrasting styles was set to take place earlier in the year, only for the coronavirus pandemic to force a delay. Now, however, the stage is set, Wembley Arena the venue for a fight that should prove to be worth the wait. Usyk — already sitting as the mandatory challenger to WBO champion Anthony Joshua — built his reputation in the pro game at cruiserweight, becoming the undisputed champion in the division....

January 23, 2023 · 5 min · 1015 words · Emily Puleio

Oliver Ekman Larsson Coyotes Reach Verbal Agreement On Contract Report Says

The Coyotes reportedly told those that inquired about the 26-year-old that he is ‘off the market,’ according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The belief is that Ekman-Larsson agreed to a verbal agreement on an extension. He isn’t permitted to officially sign until July 1. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the extension will be for eight-years, and $64-million. Ekman-Larsson, who is due to play out the final year of his current contract this season, would see the pay bump beginning in the 2019-20 season....

January 23, 2023 · 2 min · 369 words · Sherrie Nieves

Olympic Athletes Testimonies Show Why Rape Victims Don T Trust Police Opinion

That’s exactly what happened to at least 499 gymnasts, all victims of Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics and Olympic Team physician convicted of child sex abuse. But as former prosecutor Senator Richard Blumenthal pointed out in Wednesday’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Nassar’s conviction is a miracle, considering how the FBI mishandled its investigation and issued falsehoods, retraumatizing nearly every victim it interviewed along the way. The hearing revealed the FBI to be little more than a prestigious version of every town’s police department—carelessly losing rape kits and caring little for the protection of victims....

January 23, 2023 · 8 min · 1652 words · Stephanie Oneal