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Monday, January 18, 2016

Cindy"s latest Boston-area weather forecast

Extreme Weather Forecast for 2016

CINDY: HERE IS THE PROBLEM -- THE SNOW IS SO FLUFFY, IT WILL BLOW OFF THE TREES. WE ARE MAKING UP FOR SOME LOST TIME AROUND HERE. WITH OUR 3.1 INCHES OFFICIALLY OVERNIGHT, WE ONLY HAD ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF. ON THE AVERAGE WINTER, WE HAVE 17 INCHES OF SNOW, SO, WE ARE MAKING UP FOR LOST TIME. PICKING UP FIVE, EVEN A FEW REPORTS OF SIX, BUT IN GENERAL, TO TO FOUR INCHES. WE HAVE HAD AN ARCTIC FRONT COME THROUGH THIS MORNING AND THAT IS WHY THE WINDS ARE KICKING UP, COMING AT US FROM THE WEST NORTHWEST, AND WE ARE STILL IN THE 20"S OUTSIDE. SUBZERO HERE AT NOON TIME. THIS IS SOME SERIOUS COLD WORKING IN AND WE ARE JUST GETTING STARTED. TEMPERATURES HAVE BEEN HOLDING STEADY. AT 8:00 THIS MORNING, IT WAS A COUPLE OF DEGREES LESS COAL THAN IT IS RIGHT NOW. WE"VE GOT BLUE SKIES AND TEMPERATURES GOING THE WRONG WAY AS THE ARCTIC AIR IS WORKING ITS WAY IN. IT IS GUSTING HIGHER AND MORE THAN 30 MILES AN HOUR OUT THROUGH WORCESTER COUNTY. THESE WINDS WILL BE WITH US FOR THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. THIS IS WHAT IT FEELS LIKE WITH WIND CHILLS RUNNING IN THE SINGLE DIGITS. ELSEWHERE, WHEN CHILLS IN THE TEENS. IF YOU ARE OUT AND ABOUT THIS AFTERNOON, DON"T LET THE SUN FOOL YOU. IT IS WINDY AND COLD. THE WINDCHILL WILL BE DROPPING DOWN INTO THE SINGLE DIGIT IN BOSTON. OUT THE DOOR TOMORROW MORNING, THIS IS 5:00 A.M. -- WIND CHILL RUNNING BELOW ZERO. ACTUAL TEMPERATURES OVERNIGHT WILL GO DOWN INTO THE SINGLE DIGIT AND TEENS. OVERNIGHT THROUGHOUT THE DAY TOMORROW, THERE"S A WIND ADVISORY AND THE POTENTIAL IS THERE FOR SOME WIND GUSTS. WE WILL KEEP THE WIND IN PLACE THROUGHOUT THE GAME ON TUESDAY BUT WE WILL HAVE SUBZERO WIND CHILLS TOMORROW MORNING AND WIND CHILLS NO HIGHER THAN THE SINGLE DIGITS THROUGHOUT THE DAY. STILL CONTENDING WITH SOME GUSTY WINDS. ONLY GRADUALLY STEPPING DOWN. TEMPERATURES START TO MODERATE BUT WE WILL BE WATCHING THAT CLOSELY WITH HIGH PRESSURE TO THE NORTH. NOTICE BY 6 A.M., THERE"S THE STORM WITH HIGH PRESSURE TO THE NORTH AND AN INCREASED EASTERLY WIND. THIS WILL BE A STRONG COASTAL STORM, BUT THE TRACK IS KEY. WE WILL BE WATCHING THAT VERY CLOSELY, BUT A SIGNIFICANTLY CLOSE STORM HERE, TIMING FRIDAY NIGHT AND THROUGH THE DAY, IT LOOKS LIKE IT WILL BE HEADING

Source: http://www.wcvb.com/weather/video/cindys-latest-bostonarea-weather-forecast/37495092

Larry Fitzgerald"s touching message for Chris Mortensen

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Larry Fitzgerald saved his most impressive pivot for after the game.

The Cardinals star wide receiver nearly single-handedly lifted Arizona to a divisional-round win over the Packers, side-stepping tacklers and an unreal Aaron Rodgers Hail Mary to clinch the game, 26-20 in overtime.

With a 75-yard catch and run on a broken play, Fitzgerald propelledArizona into perfect position in the extra period. With a shovel pass from Carson Palmer from the Green Bay 5-yard line, Fitzgerald won the game, which he immediately put into proper perspective with a message for ESPN reporter Chris Mortensen, who is battling throat cancer.

Mort, I want to tell you, man, Fitzgerald said just minutes after the game-winning score, still trying to catch his breath. Were thinking about you, and fight, baby. Love you, Mort.

Mortensen, who had been silent since his statement Friday, took notice of Fitzgeralds salute and offered his thanks to the wide receiver, along with everyone whos offered their best wishes.

Thank you everybody and thank you @LarryFitzgerald, he wrote. I am humbled. 1 Timothy 2:1.

(The Bible verse? First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people.)

In his statement, the 64-year-old Mortensen said he had been diagnosed with Stage IVthroat cancer and would be taking a break from covering football.

A slew of well wishes and tributes have come forMortensen, who has been with ESPN since 1991, as colleagues such as Adam Schefter have made it known he will not be forgotten in his absence from ESPN broadcasting.

Fitzgeralds nod, during one of the more euphoric moments of his life after amassing 176 yards on eight catches, shows the players will be cheering him on, as well.

Source: http://nypost.com/2016/01/17/larry-fitzgeralds-touching-message-for-chris-mortensen/

Report: Greg Norman Out as FOX Sports Lead Golf Analyst

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UPDATE: FOX Sports confirmed on Monday that Greg Norman will not return as a golf analystfor the network in 2016.

"After careful consideration, we have decided to make this change to our USGA Championships coverage," said John Entz, President of Production & Executive Producer, FOX Sports. "We want to thank Greg for his contributions last year, and wish him success in all his current and future endeavors."

Norman also commented in the press release saying, "I put a lot into my role this past year and really enjoyed the time I spent with the commentary team,I have a long history with FOX and wish them well on their journey showcasing USGA Championships. I also want to thank David Hill (former Head of FOX Sports) and the USGA for believing in me and instilling their vote of confidence in me from the outset."

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After just one season in the chair as the lead golf analyst for FOX Sports, Greg Norman is reportedly out of the job.

Links Magazine tweeted on Sunday night that it had learned that Norman "is out at @FOXGOLF," the official handle of FOX Sports Golf.

The publication provided no other information.

When reached by GOLF.com on Sunday evening, representatives from both FOX Sports and Norman"s public relations team declined to comment on the report. One FOX announcer confirmed to GOLF.com that Norman is out. "It wasn"t (Norman"s) choice,"the sourcesaid.

On Foxsports.com, the two-time major winner is still listed as an on-air golf analyst for the network.

In 2013, FOX signed a 12-year deal with the USGA worth more than $1 billion to acquire rights to the U.S. Open. Norman and Joe Buck led the coverage for the FOX golf team at the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay. The inaugural broadcast was heavily scrutinized and drew less-than-glowing reviews.

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Source: http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/report-greg-norman-out-fox-sports-lead-golf-analyst

ESPN NFL analyst Chris Mortensen diagnosed with throat cancer

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Longtime NFL writer and TV analyst Chris Mortensen, who has been with ESPN since 1991, is taking a sabbatical from the network to battle cancer.

"More than a week ago, I was diagnosed with a Stage IV throat cancer," Mortensen said in a statement on Friday. "My focus shifted significantly to gathering information about the specifics of this cancer. The initial diagnosis was confirmed Friday and there is another test remaining that will determine the best possible treatment plan that will commence in the very immediate future.

"Consequently, with the support and encouragement from ESPN president John Skipper and many others at ESPN, I am temporarily stepping away from my normal NFL coverage duties to better engage this opportunity to fight the good fight that is projected to affect almost 1.7 million Americans with new cases in 2016.

"I have many inspirational examples of men, women and children who have faced this very fight. We all know somebody, right? I also have the love and prayers of my wife Micki, my family, my friends, colleagues and, most of all, my faith that serve as sources of tremendous strength. I have a peace about this and look forward to the battle."

Mortensen, 64, has covered the NFL forSport Magazine, The Sporting News, The National Sports Daily and Atlanta-Journal Constitution, covering every Super Bowl since 1979 and winning several awards throughout his career. Since joining ESPN he has been a fixture on the network"s wide swath of NFL coverage Sunday NFL Countdown, Monday Night Countdown, SportsCenter, NFL Live, NFL Insiders and other shows as a league insider and analyst.

"Our thoughts are with Chris and his family as he faces this challenge," Skipper said. "He is an extremely respected colleague, who has the complete support of his entire ESPN family. We wish him strength and hope in the battle ahead and look forward to his return whenever he chooses."

In January, Mortensen"s initial report on 11 of the 12 b***s inspected by league officials after the AFC championship game became the smoking gun of sorts for deflate-gate, even though the league-commissioned Wells report refuted this reporting. As a result, Mortensen became something of an enemy of New England Patriots, although he discussed his reporting on Boston radio and the NFL never set the record straight publicly on Mortensen"s information.

Joining Mortensen in his fight is his wife, Micki, and two children. His son, Alex, played college football at Arkansas and served a graduate assistant for the national championship-winning Alabama Crimson Tide football team this past season.

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Eric Edholm is a writer for Shutdown Corner on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at edholm@yahoo-inc.com or follow him on Twitter!

Source: http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFC2rEVeC3VFMoAMwQswOLsJdy82w&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=EyedVujUEIKV3QGOioTICA&url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/espn-nfl-analyst-chris-mortensen-diagnosed-with-throat-cancer-204645850.html

Panthers tight end Greg Olsen returns to Seahawks game after shoulder injury

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Olsen left the game in the fourth quarter, though Carolina had a healthy lead at the time. He returned later in the quarter.

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen left the team"s Divisional round playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks with a shoulder injury on Sunday. He took a huge hit from Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor and jogged off the field holding one arm to his side. The Panthers announced his return as questionable, the he returned later in the fourth quarter.

He had five catches for 69 yards and a touchdown when he left the game.

Olsen"s career was relatively quiet before he joined the Panthers in 2011, but after turning in a couple 800-yard seasons, Olsen caught 84 passes for 1,008 yards and six touchdowns in 2014. During the regular season in 2015, Olsen caught 77 passes for 1,104 yards and seven touchdowns.

That yardage total was the most on the Panthers by a wide margin, with receiver Ted Ginn Jr. coming in second with 739 yards and 10 touchdowns. Any time missed for Olsen would be huge for Carolina, which was up by multiple scores when he exited the game in the fourth quarter. If the Panthers win, they"ll need Olsen healthy for the NFC Championship against the Arizona Cardinals.

Source: http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2016/1/17/10783216/greg-olsen-injury-panthers-seahawks-shoulder

First Click: SpaceX crash, Bowie hits No. 1, and a preview of the week ahead

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Were entering earnings season again. While the financials themselves might be a little boring, some numbers do highlight broader industry trends. IBM, AMD, and Verizon all report this week, but our eyes will be fixed on Netflix and its fourth-quarter results release on Tuesday.

Netflix continues to be one of, if not,the biggest disrupters to ever take aim at traditional television. So everyone will be watching for thoseNetflix subscriber numbers come Tuesday, especially new US subscribers where the company disappointed last quarter with just 880,000 additions well off from its target of 1.15 million. Now Wall Street is expecting Netflix to produce1.62 million new subscribers for the three month period that ended on December 31st (Netflixs own guidance was 1.3 million). In October, Netflix launched in Spain, Portugal, and Italy leading analysts to predict 3.5 million new international additions for the quarter. The company also announced asimultaneous launch in 130 additional countries across the globe last week but those subscribers wont be reflected in Tuesdays count. Netflix has been moving aggressively into original programming in order to attract more eyeballs and was rewarded with twoOscar nominations last week for What Happened Miss Simone? and Winter on Fire: Ukraines Fight for Freedom.

The Sundance Film Festival is also kicking off this week. In 2016, Sundance received 12,793 film submissions from 120 countries. Of these, only 200 or so feature-length films and shorts were selected for viewing starting Thursday. Notable films previously introduced at the Festival include Whiplash, Boyhood, Reservoir Dogs, and Napoleon Dynamite. Itll be our second year at Robert Redfords festival in scenic Park City, Utah. Why, you ask? Ill let The Verges esteemed entertainment editorEmily Yoshida answer the question she pondered herself last year:

"This festival, along with a handful of major international festivals throughout the year, is one of the few chances we have to see movies with close to no interference. By the time the chosen ones of Sundance, Cannes, or Venice make their way to your local Cool Theatre, there will already be a storyline around them, molding your expectations. "The third act comes out of nowhere." "Theres no way so-and-so doesnt get an Oscar nod this year." "I bet you so-and-so ends up helming Ant-Man IV." In an era in which a film occupies your awareness over months of marketing and buildup and two hours of inevitable letdown, its exciting to just plop yourself down in a theatre with little more than a title, a director, and a longline to go on."

But thats all yet to come. First, lets catch up on the weekend that was.

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Source: http://www.theverge.com/2016/1/18/10784862/first-click-tktk-tktk-and-a-preview-of-the-week-ahead

Pittsburgh"s Action Weather forecast

Five Day Weather Forecast - Studio C

WAY? SNOW, COLD, WIND? RAY: A IT"S GOING TO BE SPO -- SUPER COLD WH THAT ARRIVES. THE LEADING EDGE OF THE COLDEST AIR IS WHAT IS TO BLAME FOR THE SNOW SHOWERS. SOME ARE THE SNO SHOWERS ARE HEAVEY. YOU WOULD WOULD -- COULD S THAT, OUT HERE, TOWARD SOUTHER ARMSTRONG IS RIGHT NEAR THE BULLIZE -- BULLSEYE. AS YOU MOVE INTO AREAS OF INDIANA COUNTY. WE HAVE THIS MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW NORTH OF PITTSBURGH, ALS AND 70 AS YOU GET INTO WASHINGTON NEAR BENTLEY VIFMENT ANOTHER BURST OF SNOW. CHILL ADVISORY GOING SBOWFEKT AT 1:00 A.M. AND STAYS UNTIL NOON TOMORROW BECAUSE BE WIND CHILLS ARE EXPECTED TO DROP TO 10 TO 15 BEL ZERO. FROSTBITE CAN QUICKLY SET IN WITH WIND CHILLS LIKE THAT. SO HEADING OUT TOMORROW, MAKE SURE YOU BUNDLE UP. IT FEELS LIKE 10 RIGHT NOW THANKS TO THE WINDS COMING OUT OF THE WEST-NORTHWEST AT 18 MILES PER HOUR RIGHT NOW. WE GO FROM TEMPERATURES, UPP 20"S MORGANTOWN AND UNIONTOWN, MID-20"S THROUGH PITTSBURGH AND CRANBERRY AND THEN TEENS UP TO THE NORTH AND HIGH HIGH. GETS TO 12 IN DETROIT. 2 I CHICAGO AND 4 GLOW MINNEAPOLIS RIGHT NOW. THE COLD AIR MASS IS BUILDING IN AND SPARKING SNOW SHOWERS. WE"RE GOING TO SEE THE WINDS TURN MORE OUT OF THE WEST. THAT"S GOING TO SET UP LAKE EFFECT SNOW BANDS THAT WILL STAY UP TO THE NORTH AREAS OF NORTHER MONDAY ANGO COUNSELEDY MERCER COUNTY. MEADVILLE. WEDNESDAY WE"RE GOING SEE ANOTHER DISTURBANCE PUSH IN HERE THAT LEADS TO ADDITIONAL SNOW FAULT. BUT THE SNOW WILL STAY MAINLY UP TO THE NORTH OF THE AREA. COULD SEE A FEW LIGHT FLURRIES TOMORROW BUT THE BIGGER DEAL IS GOING TO BE THE COLD TEMPERATURES THAT ARE GOING TO BE HANGING OUT AS WE GO THROUGH TIME YOU CAN SEE THE WIND CHILLS DROP ALMOST 10 BELOW ZERO IN BUTLER AN PITTSBURGH UP TO ABOUT ZERO FOR T HIGH. 16 DEGREES. TEMPERATURES CONTINUING TO SLIDE INTO TOMORROW MORNING. COULD SEE A F FLURRIES AROUND. TOMORROW AMP, DEGREES FOR A HIGH TEMPERATURE. THAT IS IT. WIND CHAILS ROUND ZERO AND WE DO IT ALL AGAIN TUESDAY WITH A HIGH OF 16 YOUR FOUR-DAY FORECAST SHOWS ANOTHER POTENTIAL TIME OF SNOW FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. WE"RE WATCHING THAT PERIOD VERY CLOSELY AND AS EAU -- WE GET INTO NEXT WEEKEND, TEMPERATURES WILL BUILD INTO THE MID-30"S.

Source: http://www.wtae.com/weather/video/pittsburghs-action-weather-forecast/37487620