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Are Pit Bulls Man's Best Friend Or Deadly Weapons

... for all my foolhardy animal passions, I have never harbored a pit bull. Nor would I. Just as beagles are obsessed with tracking rabbits, pit bulls are preoccupied with fighting. It’s in their genes. They aren’t so much protective as simply belligerent. Alas, that’s what some people like about them. Others appear simply naive about what the animals are capable of. Statistics show that pit bulls are involved in four out of five — 80 percent — of fatal human attacks. (Only beagles and basset hounds have never been implicated.). So here’s my story: Three weeks ago, I was walking my two big dogs in a city park. Jesse and Maggie are a Great Pyrenees and a Great Pyrenees/Anatolian cross. Both are shepherd’s dogs historically bred to fight wolves. Weighing roughly 120 pounds, mine spent their first nine years guarding our farm against coyotes and cow-chasing dogs. Mostly they guarded cats, of which they’re fond, and farm animals generally. Jesse appears to think he’s the king/boss dog of the world, which in his quite limited experience, seems true. I once saw him pitch into two coyotes pestering my neighbor’s goats. He shook one, threw it, and then started after the second, ...

Bulls Have Been Focused Throughout Unbeaten Season

... the team put in during the preseason. “It’s been a great journey, just in terms of from where we got last year – 24-5, got to the third round and then to lose by 1,” Simmons said. “That was heartbreaking, and it left a sour taste in these kids’ mouths. “In the off-season, they did some things that they do individually to get better. And then when we came back in September, they went to work, they stayed committed, they pushed each other, and it’s just been all the way through the season.”. The Ragin’ Bulls are a supremely balanced ball club. Three players average double digits, led by sophomore wing Nia Daniel’s 15.1 per game. But Smith’s 14.9 points are close behind, and junior point guard Jiera Shears (11.9 per outing) has been clutch and produced the single-biggest individual output (29 points) of any Bull this season. But again, the roster is laden with playmaker, whether it’s unsung post Sherise Jones, hard-charging guard Deja Neal or steady Alyssa Wagner. Against ...

Three Questions W/ Once A Metro

... OAM: I wouldn't say they'll be over-reliant on the two of them, but those two will be expected to at least replicate their efforts and statistics from last season. There will be pressure on the returning players to step up so they can support Kljestan & BWP. Fans have been waiting for Gonzalo Veron to increase performance. Now that RBNY has switched to a 4-2-2-2, Veron can feature alongside BWP and put heavier striker pressure on defenses. Daniel Royer's workhorse mentality during the first leg of CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals definitely impressed fans. If he keeps that up, he'll become an instant fan favorite. DSS: Dax Mc Carty's departure to Chicago came as a bit of a shock. How will the Red Bulls try to fill the void left by him. OAM: Yes, Dax's sudden departure was very surprising. Luckily for the team, Dax was hurt for about 8 weeks last season, so his now-successor, Sean Davis , showed the front office what he is capable of. A lot of times when a good player gets injured, their replacements are there just to stop the bleeding. But Davis' performances were fantastic during his 21 appearances ...

Is Cameron Payne The Bulls' Point Guard Of The Future

... can his father, Tony Payne Sr., who coached his son at various levels from age 3 to 18. He can't remember a time when Cameron didn't have a basketball in his hands. Cameron Payne. Charles Rex Arbogast / AP. Chicago Bulls' Cameron Payne gets a pass during the  game against the Denver Nuggets on  Feb. 28, 2017, at the United Center. (Charles Rex Arbogast / AP). "He came into this world playing ball," Payne Sr. said. "From the toddler basketball goal we set up to when he was 5 and playing against 9 year olds to now, he's always loved the game.". And he loved it with a passion. "He was ferocious," Payne Sr. said. "His desire to win was so intense that we were always calling him 'Partly Cloudy' because we didn't know what we were getting. He played with passion all the time. He would do ...

Bulls 94, Warriors 87

... Durant. They also know the injury prognosis for their leading scorer could have been worse. Durant will be re-evaluated in four weeks after sustaining a Grade 2 medial collateral ligament sprain in his left knee and tibial bone bruise in the Warriors' loss at the Wizards on Tuesday night. "Obviously, it was good news on one hand because it looked really bad the way it kind of bent and we didn’t know exactly what was going to happen or what the prognosis was going to be," Warriors star Stephen Curry said. "Obviously, you feel for him and want him to get healthy as fast as possible but not rush it because we have a long journey ahead of us going into the playoffs. We’ll be fine. Finish out however long he’s out. Next man up mentality but obviously it will be tough to replace a guy like KD.". The Bulls returned Paul Zipser from injury for the matchup Thursday. Zipser hit a huge 3-pointer late. Michael Carter-Williams remained out. Their defense has been poor lately, and the Warriors possess the league's top-ranked offense. "We have to get back in transition," coach Fred ...

Behind The Mls Ambition Rankings

... do you have? How many did you have in 2016. The club continues to see year-over-year increases in RED Memberships, with a 10% increase from this time last year. Where does your first team train? Did you build the training facility yourself? If so, how much did it cost. The team trains at the Red Bulls Training Facility in East Hanover, N. J. The club built the training facility. Did your team build its own stadium? If yes, how much money did the team spend on the stadium. The Red Bulls play at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N. J. Red Bull privately funded the stadium. Do you have a USL affiliate? How big is your budget this year for your USL team. The club has invested significantly in its USL team, highlighted by the renovation of facilities at Montclair State University, the team’s new home. How much money have you spent in the three previous years on Designated Players (transfer fees and salary)? How much are you spending on Designated Players this year. Information not disclosed. How much TAM have you spent since its inception in the middle of 2015 (including this year). Information not disclosed. How would you describe your investment in and use ...

5 Questions About The New York Red Bulls

... five questions I had about Atlanta United’s first opponent. Q: Have you seen any anecdotal evidence of the off-season issues affecting the players. A: I have not, at least not yet. The departure of Ali Curtis and the trading of Dax Mc Carty could have ripple effects during the season and I will have the periscope up to see what transpires down the road. Mc Carty was well-liked and well-respected in the locker room while being a bulldog on the field. His trade to the Chicago Fire took many players by surprise. If the Red Bulls don’t play up to their potential and expectations, I would not be surprised if his absence is mentioned for part of the problems. The Red Bulls certainly did not help their cause by their elimination from the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals by the Vancouver Whitecaps Thursday night (they lost the game, 2-0 and the series, 3-1). Q: Who is the key off-season acquisition for the team. A: I’m not certain if you can call any ...

Why In The World Are The Bulls Still Playing Buyout Candidate Rajon Rondo

... two rebounds and two steals in 25 minutes in a 117-99 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers , who were without Le Bron James and Kevin Love. It’s a small marvel, though, that he played at all. Early in the season, it became obvious that the front office’s “three alphas” plan was not going to work. Somehow, the trade deadline has passed, players have taken buyouts and Rondo is still sopping up minutes for the Bulls. Rondo checks all the boxes when it comes to a buyout candidate. He’s a veteran who signed up for a bigger role than he has, and he’s on a mediocre team that is (theoretically) trying to get the most out of its young talent. When coach Fred Hoiberg benched him in late December , it seemed like his days in Chicago were numbered. His poor outside shooting meant he was ineffective without the ball, and giving him the ball meant taking it away from Jimmy Butler and Dwyane Wade. Just about everybody predicted this would be a problem, and the Bulls never came close to solving it. If Rondo was a bad fit from the beginning, he’s an even worse fit now. Just before last Thursday’s trade deadline, Chicago traded veteran big man Taj ...

Bulls Youth Movement Gaining Momentum

... right wrist. The hope is Lowry will return for the playoffs, but his absence could cost Toronto a chance to move out of the No. 4 seed in the East, which brings a possible second round series against Cleveland. Raptors' GM Masai Ujiri had just made aggressive trades to add defensive specialists Serge Ibaka and P. J. Tucker for a possible rematch against the Cavs, and it looked like Toronto might have the right personnel to give Lebron's team a real battle. Now, with Lowry trying to get his shot back following surgery, the Raptors might have to worry about getting out of the first round, especially if they play the Bulls, who've beaten them 11 straight times. It's not like Cleveland is standing still either. Cavs' GM David Griffin finally answered de facto GM James' demands for more playmakers, adding Deron and Derrick Williams to the roster, along with veteran rim protector Andrew Bogut. At 32 years old, Deron Williams is still a ...

Bulls Have Created A Powder Keg With Guard Glut, 15-man Roster

... on March 2, 2017, at the United Center. K. C. Johnson Contact Reporter Chicago Tribune. More often than not in recent seasons, the Bulls haven't fielded a full 15-man roster. They've done so for a variety of reasons — lack of need, ability to take back more players in an unbalanced trade, cost savings. But the Bulls appear poised to keep their roster at 15 after letting pass the March 1 date to waive players and let them be playoff-eligible if they sign with another team. Either that or they'll waive somebody and he won't be playoff-eligible, which isn't a good look around the league. The Bulls discussed waiving a player to ease the logjam at point guard and unbalanced roster that resulted after last week's trade with the Thunder. But ultimately the recent injury to Michael Carter-Williams and other unknown reasons convinced management to keep the status quo. The situation creates an unnecessary daily headache for coach ...

Future Salary Cap Space Vital In Bulls' Plan Moving Forward

... Bulls attempt a roster overhaul on the fly, much has been made of star Jimmy Butler’s future, their player development and where they’ll land in this June’s draft. All of that plays a crucial role moving forward in a Bulls’ plan that currently remains staying competitive while developing youngsters around a few veterans providing quality leadership. Amid this partly cloudy vision, there’s also another key element that general manager Gar Forman has been harping on lately: the ability to have salary cap space — and thus flexibility — in the coming summers. He believes that’s of “extreme importance” and pointed to that as a primary reason for not handing out a contract longer than two years in 2016 free agency. “We also knew as part of that plan that we’d have to be very disciplined in what we’re doing,” Forman told Matt Spiegel and Barry Rozner on 670 The Score on Friday. “There’s a new CBA in place, and there was a huge cap spike a year ago where you saw a large number of long-term contracts given out to veteran players. And we’re going to look at another cap spike this summer because of the TV revenue, and as we began to ...