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Jun172018 by adminNo Comments

Jaguars' Leonard Fournette sees 'big things' in Derrius Guice's future

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One former LSU running back sees big things on the horizon for another as Leonard Fournette talked up former teammate Derrius Guice recently. Washington selected Guice in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft, and the Jacksonville Jaguars running back thinks the Redskins got a bargain. "He's going to have a great year," the 23-year-old Fournette told the New Orleans Times-Picayune on Friday. "He always had the talent when I was there at LSU. He's a hard worker. He's a great kid. Big things are going to come for Derrius this year." Fournette, who was the fourth overall pick of the Jaguars in the 2017 NFL Draft, also provided some words of wisdom for Guice as he enters his rookie season. "I know that rookie year," Fournette said. "It's a long season from the draft then to minicamp and ...

Nov72017 by adminNo Comments

'Big six' energy firms in advanced merger talks

Business

Two of Britain's "big six" energy suppliers are in advanced talks about a merger that would alter the landscape of the under-fire sector.SSE and Innogy - the German owner of npower - said they had been in discussions about combining their gas and electricity supply businesses in the UK.Any such move would be likely to face a competition probe and consumer Which? said authorities "must take a hard look before allowing any venture to go ahead".If cleared, a deal would see the big six potentially turned into a big five, by consolidating the operations of two of the companies that currently dominate the sector.SSE, which is currently Britain's second largest energy supplier, said: "The discussions between SSE and Innogy are continuing and are well advanced but no final decisions have been take...

Nov62017 by adminNo Comments

'Big void' identified in Khufu's Great Pyramid at Giza

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Media playback is unsupported on your deviceThe mysteries of the pyramids have deepened with the discovery of what appears to be a giant void within the Khufu, or Cheops, monument in Egypt. It is not known why the cavity exists or indeed if it holds anything of value because it is not obviously accessible. Japanese and French scientists made the announcement after two years of study at the famous pyramid complex. They have been using a technique called muography, which can sense density changes inside large rock structures. The Great Pyramid, or Khufu's Pyramid, is thought to have been constructed during the reign of Pharaoh Khufu between 2509 and 2483 BC. At 140m (460 feet) in height, it is the largest of the Egyptian pyramids located at Giza on the outskirts of Cairo. ScanPyramids has al...

Sep162017 by adminNo Comments

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte insists Arsenal are a 'big rival for the title' ahead of derby clash

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Antonio Conte will face Arsene Wenger on SundaySaturday, September 16, 2017Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte is adamant Arsenal are a Premier League title contender.The Gunners have lost two of their first four matches and the most recent away game prior to their trip to Stamford Bridge was a 4-0 loss at Liverpool, which reignited debate about Arsene Wenger's position as manager.Arsenal have not won at Chelsea since October 2011 and have won two of 21 games against the established top six since the start of the 2013-14 season, but Conte feels the Gunners are a threat."For sure Arsenal is a big rival for the title," he said."If you see their squad you can understand there are a lot of top players. I don't understand why they can't fight for the title."They lost only one player now, (Alex) Ox...