Amari Cooper #19 of the Dallas Cowboys makes a pass reception against Malcolm Butler #21 and Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans in the second quarter at AT&T Stadium on November 05, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Steelers Franco Harris (32), left, is brought down by Raiders Phil Villapiano during early action of an AFC Championship game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 1976, Pittsburgh, Pa. Harris lost 5 yards on the play. (AP Photo) Oakland Raiders’ Amari Cooper (89) runs after a catch against Arizona Cardinals’ Patrick Peterson (21) and Arizona Cardinals’ Rashad Johnson (26) in the second quarter of their NFL preseason game at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif, on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015. Pasadena, CA 9 January 1977 – Oakland Raiders celebrate their win of Super Bowl XI against the Vikings. From left: Neal Colzie (20), John Matuszak (72), Phil Villapiano (41), George Atkinson (43) and Ted Hendricks (83). (Ron Riesterer / … [Read more...] about Why ex-Raiders great says Amari Cooper is ‘a sissy’ and ‘a punk’
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Report says California is the fourth-best state economy: Why isn’t it first?
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Son must step up to become World Cup great, says South Korea coach Shin
By Michael Church HONG KONG (Reuters) – Son Heung-min needs to overcome his status as a marked man after an impressive season for Tottenham Hotspur if he is to establish himself among the game’s elite at the World Cup in Russia, says South Korea coach Shin Tae-yong. Son has emerged as a leading light of Asian football since moving to Tottenham from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015, becoming an integral part of Mauricio Pochettino’s exciting and dynamic team over the last three seasons. The 25-year-old scored 12 times in 27 starts for Spurs in the past season as the north London club finished third in the Premier League, however Son has yet to make a similar impact for his country. And Shin believes the former Hamburg SV winger has become a victim of his own success. “He’s done well with Tottenham and he’s one our best attacking options,” Shin told Reuters. “He enhances our team totally with his attacking ability. “Honestly speaking, when he … [Read more...] about Son must step up to become World Cup great, says South Korea coach Shin
Pro-Trump Signs in Jerusalem: ‘Trump, Make Israel Great’
JERUSALEM, Israel — Several main streets of Jerusalem are bedecked in Israeli and American flags in celebration of the upcoming transfer of the U.S. embassy to the city on Monday — and one major intersection in the center of the city features an explicit pro-Trump message. “Trump, make Israel great,” says one. “Trump is a friend of Zion,” says another.The signs reflect the mood in Israel, where President Donald Trump is rapidly becoming a hero, thanks in part to his decision to move the embassy, as well as his decision on Tuesday to pull the U.S. out of the nuclear deal with Iran.But they also represent the specific institution that paid for the signs to occupy their present position near the Old City: the Friends of Zion Museum. The museum opened in 2015 and “resents a technologically advanced, interactive experience that tells the story of the dream of restoration of the Jewish people to their historic homeland and the brave non-Jews who … [Read more...] about Pro-Trump Signs in Jerusalem: ‘Trump, Make Israel Great’
Twenty agreements during Obama visit, says envoy
US President Barack Obama speaks to members of the business community after a panel discussion with three young Vietnamese entrepreneurs at the Dreamplex Co-Working Space in HCM City during his visit. VNS Photo Văn Đạt Viet Nam News WASHINGTON D.C. – US Ambassador to Việt Nam Ted Osius described the recent historical visit to Việt Nam by President Barack Obama as “a great success”. Speaking at the Center for Strategic & International Studies in Washington D.C on Thursday, attended by hundreds of international experts and academicians, Ambassador Osius said President Obama was very touched by the warm reception of the Vietnamese people. … [Read more...] about Twenty agreements during Obama visit, says envoy