2015 NFC Wild Card 04.01 Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions
Toby SchmidtBillings, MTDo you think with some continued success that we could finally see Vaughan move into the No. 2 spot?
Bryan: Good start for Vaughan if you do see the continued success then the question does become how comfortable are you with him as your backup. In my mind I have said that I wouldnt make any decisions on the future of Dustin Vaughan until I saw him play in all the preseason games, then at that time I would make that call. My hope is that he does play well enough to be the No. 2 here.
David: After watching him play well in live action, Im at least intrigued to see what Vaughan can offer through the rest of this camp. His play against the Chargers was definitively better than anything weve seen out of him at practice. Its going to take more than that for him to unseat Brandon Weeden, but its a solid start for him to build on heading into the second game.
Nick KoonceOmaha, NEIn our preseason opener versus San Diego it appeared as though La"el Collins played very well throughout the game. There were a few plays where his technique was sloppy and he ended up on the ground. However, I felt that he held up very well in pass protection and did a great job at getting to the second level in the run game. I know that Ron Leary has played well, but with Collins" athleticism and upside, how soon can we expect to see him taking snaps with the ones?
Bryan: You are a little late to the party sir Collins has been taking snaps with the first offense as of last week and like his game last night there has been some good with the bad. He has going to have to be more consistent if he is going to take this job away from Leary.
David: I really like the words athleticism and upside to describe Collins game. You can tell that hes got the potential to become much more than what he is right now. I still think I might give the nod to Leary, because hes a more experienced and polished player, but itll be interesting to see how much the rookie can push him as camp continues. Theres no denying he looked impressive.
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It took three years, but Tim Hightower was back on a NFL field Thursday night. And New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton liked what he saw from the veteran running back, who is attempting a comeback at age 29.
"I liked the look in his eye pregame, and I liked it during the game. I thought it was really good," Payton said of Hightower, who ran the ball 12 times for 31 yards and caught one pass for 10 yards.
There were a handful of negative runs mixed in. But Hightower did break loose for runs of 11, 10 and 7 yards -- plus a 13-yarder that was called back via holding.
More than anything, he was just happy to be back to work -- as he hinted when he responded to Paytons quote via Twitter:
When you"ve got something on your mind bigger than yourself.... Thanks coach https://t.co/Kr2CnyFHvb
Tim Hightower (@Tim_Hightower) August 14, 2015
"It felt awesome," said Hightower, whose promising career that began with the Arizona Cardinals and Washington Redskins was waylaid by a torn ACL in 2011 and a lingering infection that wasnt identified by doctors for years.
"A lot of work has gone into getting back and just having the opportunity to do this again, to play the game I love, and to be able to do it in a game situation. Its a true blessing. It meant a lot to be out there," Hightower said. "I just wanted to come in here and put a good first foot forward. Im sure therell be a lot of critiquing, a lot of things I can improve on. Mainly Im just thankful for that first good step."
Hightower still remains firmly on the roster "bubble," though, because of New Orleans depth at running back, led by Mark Ingram, C.J. Spiller and Khiry Robinson.
Robinson had an outstanding performance with the second-string offense Thursday night, highlighted by a 21-yard touchdown reception and a 29-yard run.
But even if the Saints dont decide to keep Hightower as a fourth running back, there are plenty of other teams that dont have the same kind of depth -- especially once injuries creep up. And for the first time in three years, Hightower is getting a chance to show all of them what he can do again.
DALLAS, Aug. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T, the carrier with the largest selection of Samsung products in the U.S., expanded its industry leading device lineup today with the addition of the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ and Samsung Galaxy Note5. Customers can order both smartphones from att.com and AT&T stores starting at 3:00pm ET today.2
Device Features
The Galaxy S6 edge+, the latest addition to AT&T"s3 industry leading selection of Galaxy S6 smartphones, features a stunning metal and glass design and is meant to entertain with a 5.7-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display with a seamless dual edge screen. It has a slim, sleek design so you can do virtually everything with one hand, including accessing your favorite apps on the edge screen. Broadcast live HD video real-time with Live Broadcast that lets you share what you"re watching on YouTube4 to viewers that you select. Experience music the way it should be heard, with the Galaxy S6 edge+"s high quality audio, which enhances the richness and details of select music files.5
AT&T was the first U.S. carrier to introduce customers to the Samsung Note series, and just like previous versions, the Galaxy Note5 was designed so that you can transition from work to entertainment with ease. The 5.7-inch flat, edge-to-edge, Quad HD Super AMOLED display is encased in an elegantly shaped metal bezel that fits comfortably in your hand and makes multi-tasking easy. The more advanced built-in S Pen helps you do more things with ease, such as editing a PDF file or capturing a phone number without having to wake up the smartphone. Multi-task with two apps side-by-side6 and easily switch between them.
Both devices have the following key features as well:
Display: The 5.7-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution immerses you in the content you love. Larger than life movies, games and photos. Plus, the adaptive display adjusts to your light, making images and documents pop, even in bright sunlight.
Cameras: 16MP rear-facing and 5MP front-facing cameras launch quickly from any screen with a double-tap of the home button. Get sharp, clear photos with optical image stabilization and the low-light sensor.
Operating System: Android 5.1
Processor: Samsung Exynos 7420 64-bit processor, combined with 4GB of RAM, gives you faster speed and performance. Load times are quick, so you can watch movies, browse, work, and game in an instant.
Storage: 32GB or 64GB7 variants (both with 4GB RAM)
Voice Calling: HD Voice capable.8
Charging: No need to look for a cord or a place to plug. The 3,000mAh battery combined with embedded wireless charging technology that works with most wireless charging pads on the market.9
Galaxy S6 edge+ Pricing
Well-qualified customers can buy the Galaxy S6 edge+ in Black Sapphire or Gold Platinum from AT&T with 32GB or 64GB for $0 down on AT&T Next(SM) 2410, 18, and 12:
Variant
Next 24 (30 payments)
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64GB
$30.50
$38.13
$45.75
32GB
$27.17
$33.96
$40.75
Galaxy Note5 Pricing
The Galaxy Note5 is available in Black Sapphire or White Pearl with 64GB or 32GB for $0 down on AT&T Next(SM) 24, 18, and 12 for well-qualified customers:
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$28
$35
$42
32GB
$24.67
$30.84
$37
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"The Samsung Galaxy Note5 builds on the Note family"s history of groundbreaking design, a history that AT&T has been a part of since the very beginning," said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president, Device Marketing and Developer Services, AT&T Mobility. "Additionally, the Galaxy S6 edge+ continues to push these boundaries for larger smartphones with the dual edge screen. Beyond the size of these two smartphones, our customers will enjoy a high quality user experience that makes it easy to read, watch, and share content. In addition to this premium user experience customers are getting a premium network that"s been recognized for having the nation"s strongest 4G LTE signal, so you can stay connected on-the-go."
Device Promotions
Customers can enjoy a variety of offers when they purchase the Galaxy Note5 and Galaxy S6 edge+, including:
TV Bundle Offers: For a limited time DIRECTV and AT&T U-Verse TV customers who switch their wireless lines to AT&T will receive a $300 bill credit for each line they port in when they buy a Galaxy S6 edge+ or Note5 on AT&T Next for that line. Customers who also trade-in an eligible smartphone will get an additional credit or promotion card for $200.11
AT&T Samsung Buyback Offer: Current customers who upgrade to or buy a Galaxy S6 edge+ or Note5 on AT&T Next are eligible for a minimum $200 trade-in value as an instant credit or promotion card on an eligible smartphone trade-in.12
Switcher Offer: New customers that switch to AT&T from another carrier and purchase the Galaxy S6 edge+ or Note5 on AT&T Next will receive a $100 bill credit and $200 buyback credit when theytrade-in a smartphone.13
Device Eco-Ratings
Both the Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note5 earned five out of five stars on AT&T"s Eco-Rating system. The system rates the environmental factors of AT&T branded handset devices. AT&T created the Eco-Rating system to empower consumers to make better informed decisions when selecting a device. For more information about this device"s rating, AT&T"s Eco-Rating System, and how you can join AT&T in making a difference, please visit http://att.com/ecospace.
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1Reliability based on nationwide 4G LTE. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G LTE not available everywhere.
2Direct fulfillment ships to customer addresses only occurring between Aug.13 at 3pm EDT to Aug 20 at midnight local time.
3AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
4YouTube and other marks are trademarks of Google, Inc.
5Works on most music stored on device (e.g., MP3s) and on leading streaming multimedia services (e.g., Pandora, YouTube, Play Music, etc.) with more services added after launch. (See www.samsung.com for current list.) For all music, degree of upscaling depends on various factors including quality of original file. For best results, use high-quality wired headphones. For best results with wireless headphones, use compatible Samsung Level headphones. Your experience may vary based on personal hearing range.
6Multi-Window does not support all applications.
7Portion of memory occupied by existing content.
8AT&T HD Voice has limited availability in select markets and may not be available in your area. To experience HD Voice, both parties must be in AT&T HD Voice coverage using AT&T HD Voice-capable devices. Other restrictions apply. See www.att.com/hdvoicefor details.
9Wireless charging pad sold separately.
10$0 down with AT&T Next req"s well-qualified credit & a 20-mth, 24-mth or 30-mth 0% APR installment agreement. Wireless service (voice & data) is required & is extra. Tax due at sale.If wireless svc is cancelled, device balance due. Other charges &restr"s apply.Visit att.com/next for AT&T Next requirements.
11$500 Credit: Limited time offers. Select locations.Req"s port-in, elig svc & good working trade-in. $300 switcher bill credit (w/i 90 days) + $200 trade-in credit/may be promo card. Activation fee $15/line & other fees, charges, & restr"s apply. Visit www.att.com/bundleofsavings for details.
12Offer ends 8/27/15. Select locations. Req"s elig svc & good working trade-in. $200 instant credit or promo card. Fees, charges & restr"s apply. Visit att.com/samsungbuyback for details.
13$300 Credit: Limited time offers. Select locations. Req"s port-in, elig svc & good working trade-in. $100 switcher bill credit (w/in 90 days) + $200 trade-in credit / promo card. Activation fee $15/line & other fees, charges & restr"s apply. Visit att.com/samsungbuyback for details.
Samsung, Exynos, Samsung Galaxy, Galaxy S, Super AMOLED, S Pen, and Galaxy Note are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
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Ruby Rose’s Water Jetboard Wild Ride - CONAN on TBS
If you"re like us and value your sleep, you probably nodded off into your Ambien dreamland before the party started on post-prime time TV. Don"t worry; we"ve got you covered. Here"s the best of what happened last night on late night.
Look, being Superman isn"t easy. Between the pressure to have a six pack and the pressure to, like, save lives all day, Henry Cavill has it rough. His dietary restrictions are intense to say the least, and he discussed them with fan-boy Jimmy Fallon on "The Tonight Show," who literally uttered the phrase "your arm is the size of my leg."
Reba McEntire also showed up on "The Tonight Show," and decided to "close up serenade" an audience member. It was weird, but also amazing.
Rita Ora swung by "Late Night" to chat about playing a crack addict in "Southpaw," and discussed the awkward time she got to set and everyone assumed she"d already been in hair and makeup for her "crack addict look." Well, that"s enough to traumatize someone.
Connie Britton also hit up "Late Night" and reacted to Amy Schumer"s "Friday Night Lights" skit. Turns out Coach"s wife and her glass of wine was Britton"s idea, which is the best news ever.
Finally, Ruby Rose stopped by "Conan" and wasted no time discussing the fact that she looks just like Justin Bieber. And also, she told Conan he looks like Tilda Swinton and Meryl Streep. Er, that"s a compliment, right?
Kyrgios a Wawrinka: "Kokkinakis se ha acostado con tu novia" Donna Vekic
Donna Vekic might not be a household name for sport fans - but she is the woman caught up in tennis" most intriguing love triangle right now.
On Wednesday night, Vekic, the believed girlfriend of Swiss pro Stanislas Wawrinka, was the subject of a brutal sledge from Aussie bad boy Nick Kyrgios.
Kyrgios, the 20-year-old who has been catching the media"s eye for all the wrong reasons, insisted that Vekic has been getting up to mischief - and told Wawrinka at the middle of a match.
After Wawrinka "got a bit lippy", Kyrigos made the remarkable comment: Kokkinakis banged your girlfriend. Sorry to tell you that mate.
Kokkinakis being Kyrgios" Australian Davis Cup teammate, Thanasi. Kyrgios has since been fined.
But who is Donna Vekic? Why was she on the end of the Aussie wild child"s ridiculous comment? Here is everything you need to know...
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Name: Donna Vekic
Age: 19
Nationality: Croatian
World ranking (WTA): 127
The "next Maria Sharapova"
Focus: Vekic is a fast-rising star in the sport
Ah, the label of doom. That is exactly what Vekic has got at the moment, with some tennis commentators singing her praises.
It is believed that Vekic has the ability to follow in the footsteps of former Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova - a claim first made back when she won the Croatian national junior championships in 2011.
In interviews she has given, she has revealed that she understands the comparisons but wants to make a name for herself.
She has played on the WTA Tour since the age of 16 in 2012.
Relationship with Wawrinka
Supporter: Vekic watches on during a Wawrinka match
Vekic has reportedly been in a relationship with Wawrinka since April, around the time that the Swiss pro split from his wife Ilham Vuilloud, with whom he spent 10 years.
However, Vekic and Wawrinka have never publicly declared that they are dating.
History with Kokkinakis
Spotlight: Thanasi Kokkinakis has been thrust into the spotlight
Vekic has been friends with Kokkinakis for at least two years - and the pair have taken to the court together in the past.
The Kokk (as he calls himself on Instagram) paired with Vekic during the 2014 Australian Open mixed doubles competition.
Tennis supporters have questioned whether the pair have been dating in the past - with accusations coming as early as April 2013.
That comes as the pair have enjoyed Twitter conversations with each other in years gone by.
MORE: Is Kyrgios" sledge sport"s biggest low-blow insult?
El campen de Europa, de Espaa y mejor equipo del mundo, est de regreso. El Barcelona comienza esta tarde su peregrinar en la temporada 2011-12 de la Liga de Espaa cuando reciba en el Camp Nou al Villarreal. El equipo de Pep Guardiola buscar el triunfo con una defensa parchada, ya que Carles Puyol, Gerard Piqu, Maxwell y Adriano, no podrn ver accin el da de hoy al estar lesionados y Daniel Alves tampoco podr presentarse por cumplir su sancin.
El conjunto cataln tiene que ponerse las pilas y no perder el paso, pues despus de la goleada de 6-0 del Real Madrid sobre Zaragoza el da de ayer, los merengues dejaron muy en claro que esta campaa ser ms difcil la competencia por el ttulo liguero.
En los ltimos tres enfrentamientos entre Barcelona y Villarreal, los culs han salido siempre con la victoria. Sumando ocho goles en dichos encuentros por apenas dos en contra. Aun con las ausencias, el equipo de Guardiola sale como gran favorito ya que el Barcelona no pierde en la jornada inaugural en su feudo desde 1940.
Para la noche, tenemos otro Monday Night Football y qu partido. Nueva York vive el clsico entre Jets y Giants aun con los estragos dejados por el huracn Irene durante este fin de semana. Sin lesionados, ambos equipos se preparan rumbo al estreno de la temporada venidera.
Tambin tenemos el US Open en vivo desde Flushing Meadows con el debut de Gael Monfils y Roger Federer y el Mundial de Atletismo desde Daegu. Que no se diga ms. Aqu les dejamos todos sus links para la actividad deportiva de hoy. La cobertura comienza a las 14:00 horas, con el cierre de la jornada 1 de La Liga.
