Tag: backs

08 OCT

Running Backs … Now Some of the NFL's Best Pass Catchers?

It’s a familiar sight in the NFL to see running backs trot onto the field on third down and catch a pass out of the backfield. These “scatbacks,” who are often smaller and quicker than their more powerful ball-carrying counterparts, have made nice careers for themselves serving this change-of-pace role. But what happens when a […]

07 OCT

Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Kristina Rihanoff backs same-sex couples but on one condition

The BBC series has again chosen not to include couples of the same sex, which has angered a number of fans and led to some contestants to speak out on the decision.  Reverend Richard Coles previously suggested it was time for the BBC to allow partners of the same gender to dance together, while judge […]

05 OCT

Hedge funds are turning their backs on tech stocks

REUTERS/Lucas Jackson My how the tide has turned for tech stocks. Until recently, the industry was viewed as the indispensable driver of the equity market. Companies like the so-called FANG group — which includes Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Google — received loads of credit for pushing stock indexes to new records. Now the shoe is […]

27 AUG

Uber’s key CEO candidate backs out at the last minute

Uber’s choice of a replacement CEO just got more problematic. Former GE chief Jeff Immelt has announced that he has “decided not to pursue” Uber’s top spot despite reports that he was the leading candidate. Immelt didn’t say what prompted the withdrawal, but it’s an unusually open declaration given that Uber hadn’t publicly discussed that […]

25 AUG

‘Demand for justice’: Poland PM backs claim for WWII reparations from Germany

Published time: 25 Aug, 2017 10:31 Edited time: 25 Aug, 2017 10:32 Poland’s demands for war reparations from Germany are “a claim for justice,” its prime minister said on Thursday as the Polish parliament reportedly prepares the ground for a possible legal claim. Berlin has frequently said the issue has been resolved in full. Read […]

17 AUG

Football Manager 2018 wonderkids: Top 25 young centre backs to watch out for

Centre backs can be the difference between winning or losing a league title with a host of Football Manager wonderkids able to shore up your backline for a decade to come. Football Manager 2018 will officially launch on November 10th but there are plenty of ways to scout for the best talents before then. Last […]

11 AUG

Coronation Street spoiler: Eva Price BACKS OUT of revenge plot and falls for Aidan again?

The episode saw Eva (played by Catherine Tyldesley) blindsided by her boyfriend when he reminded her she had her “12 week scan”, so she scrambled to fabricate a fake picture of their baby and found a way to ensure Aidan (Shayne Ward) was late to the hospital by reporting him to the police for drink […]

26 JUL

F1 News: Wolff backs Hamilton 'legacy', Ferrari criticised over drivers, Sauber optimism

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff believes Lewis Hamilton is cementing his place in F1 history with his performances this year. Hamilton took his fourth win of the season at Silverstone, beating his team-mate Valtteri Bottas to complete a Mercedes one-two at the British Grand Prix. The Brit is contracted with the Brackley-based outfit until the […]