Jakub Voracek and Wayne Simmonds scored in the shootout, Steve Mason made 36 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Wednesday night. Michael Raffl and Claude Giroux scored in regulation for Philadelphia, which snapped a two-game skid that followed a 10-game winning streak.
Day: December 21, 2016
Wednesday’s NHL roundup
Jakub Voracek and Wayne Simmonds scored in the shootout, Steve Mason made 36 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Wednesday night in Philadelphia. Michael Raffl and Claude Giroux scored in regulation for Philadelphia, which ended a two-game skid that followed a 10-game winning streak.
Wednesday’s NBA roundup
Cleveland’s Kyrie Irving, driving past Milwaukee’s Tony Snell, had 31 points and 13 assists in his team’s shorthanded victory. Kyrie Irving had 31 points and 13 assists, and LeBron James scored 29 as the Cleveland Cavaliers won their second game in two nights over the Milwaukee Bucks, 113-102 at home Wednesday despite being without two starters.
Blossomgame’s 15 helps Clemson to 62-60 win over S. Carolina
Jaron Blossomgame had 15 points and 10 rebounds to lead Clemson to a 62-60 victory over No. 22 South Carolina on Wednesday night.
Auburn beats Oklahoma 74-70 Birthday of Basketball showcase
Jared Harper and T.J. Dunans each scored 21 points and Auburn beat Oklahoma 74-70 Wednesday in the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Birth of Basketball showcase. Freshman Mustapha Heron, playing in his home state of Connecticut, added 15 points and 12 rebounds for the Tigers, who are 9-2 for the first time since the 2007-08 season.
Jaromir Jagr Ties Mark Messier for 2nd-Most Points in NHL History
Florida Panthers winger Jaromir Jagr tied Mark Messier at 1,887 career points in Tuesday’s 4-3 shootout victory over the Buffalo Sabres. He reached the total in 94 fewer games than Messier, per Jagr finished the night with three assists, becoming the first player ever to record multiple three-point games at age 44 or older, per the Elias Sports Bureau .
SVG reacts after Pistons’ loss to Memphis: ‘We just couldn’t score’
The Detroit Pistons dropped their fourth straight game Wednesday night, shooting 36 percent and 6 of 23 from the 3-point line in a 98-86 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies at the Palace.
Mack’s 18 points helps Texas beat UAB 96-60
Texas led by 16 at halftime and the Longhorns’ freshmen asserted themselves at the start of the second, first with a dunk from the 6-foot-11 Allen, then with a 3-pointer by Allen. After that, the Longhorns’ only seniors in the rotation came through.
Buccaneers aim to sweep Saints, stay in playoff hunt
Bucs are trying to reach nine victories in season for first time since going 10-6 in 2010. Bucs QB Jameis Winston has 948 fewer yards passing, nine fewer TDs and one more interception than Saints QB Drew Brees, but his team leads Saints by two games.
Lions, Cowboys chase division titles in Stafford homecoming
Lions clinch NFC North with win and Green Bay loss or tie or tie and Green Bay loss. There’s also scenario where Lions clinch playoff berth with loss.
AFC West rivals meet when Broncos visit Chiefs at Arrowhead
Forecast is for temperature in 50s on Sunday. Temperature at kickoff was 1 degree last weekend at Arrowhead Stadium.
Titans try to stay atop AFC South against reeling Jaguars
Titans have won three straight and seven of 10. Need victory to make next week’s game against Houston AFC South title bout. QB Marcus Mariota coming off fourth winning drive of career.
QB Ryan looks to put up big numbers against Panthers again
Falcons can clinch NFC South with win and Tampa Bay loss or tie. QB Matt Ryan threw for 503 yards and four TDs in last meeting vs. Panthers.
Pats can clinch AFC top seed, home-field advantage vs. Jets
New England is attempting to earn season sweep of Jets for 17th time. Patriots have won four of last five meetings.
Bills stand in Dolphins’ way to close in on playoff berth
Dolphins RB Jay Ajayi had career-best 214 yards rushing, and Miami overcame 17-6 third-quarter deficit by scoring 22 consecutive points to beat Buffalo in past meeting. Dolphins have won eight of nine since 1-4 start and in position to clinch first playoff berth since 2008.
Steelers, Ravens face off in de facto AFC North title game
Steelers can clinch AFC North with win. Ravens can win division by beating Steelers and winning next week in Cincinnati.
Siemian learned a thing or two from Manning _ in marketing
The Denver Broncos quarterback ran a healthy dose of the no-huddle against New England last week, showing enough promise for the coaching staff to want to keep doing it. “I think he did well.
Texas A&M beats Saint Francis (Pa.) 81-58
D.J. Hogg scored 15 points and fellow sophomore Tyler Davis added 14 as Texas A&M defeated Saint Francis 81-58 on Wednesday night. The Aggies led 46-19 at halftime and kept their overwhelmed opponent from Loretto, Pennsylvania, at bay the rest of the way in cruising to the 23-point victory.
Philadelphia Flyers hang on for shootout win over Capitals
Philadelphia Flyers hang on for shootout win over Capitals Flyers Jakub Voracek and Wayne Simmonds were the difference in the shootout. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2icWnYX Philadelphia Flyers center Claude Giroux celebrates after scoring during the second period against the Washington Capitals at Wells Fargo Center.
Wahconah boys basketball goes to overtime, beats Mount Anthony on the road
Berkshire Eagle Staff sports@berkshireeagle.com BENNINGTON, Vt. – The Wahconah boys basketball team battled back from a nine-point deficit through the first quarter and eventually pulled out a 56-49 overtime victory over Mount Anthony on Wednesday.
Tigers reach 245 in 43 overs
Bangladesh wicket-keeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim made 45 from 41 balls with two fours and a six to his name against New Zealand XI. File Photo: Firoz Ahmed Batting first after winning the toss, Bangladesh reached 245 for 8 against New Zealand XI in the 43-over tour match at Cobham Oval, Whangarei today.
Westbrook scores 42, Thunder beat Pelicans 121-110
Russell Westbrook had 42 points and 10 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-110 on Wednesday night.
Irving, James lead short-handed Cavs past Bucks 113-102
In fact, he wouldn’t mind playing them a few more times in late April, May or June when it really matters.
Pastor Pleads for Suspect in…
A pastor in Little Rock, Ark., is pleading for the gunman who allegedly shot 3-year-old Acen King to death in what is believed to be a road rage incident to come forward. “I’ll take you to the police station and allow no harm to come to you,” Pastor Terrance Long told ABC News.
Browns try to avoid going 0-15 vs struggling Chargers
Tough-luck Chargers have dropped three straight and five of seven. … It’s been season of close calls for San Diego, which has played in 12 games decided by eight points or less.
Scott, Barton help Niagara pull away, top LIU Brooklyn 75-66
Matt Scott and Chris Barton each scored 14 points and Niagara pulled away from LIU Brooklyn in the second half to lift the Purple Eagles to a 75-66 win on Wednesday night.
Wall scores 23, bench helps Wizards turn back Bulls, 107-97
John Wall had 23 points and nine assists, and the Washington Wizards rallied past the Chicago Bulls 107-97 on Wednesday night for their third road victory of the season.
#8 North Carolina pulls away from Northern Iowa 85-42
Kennedy Meeks scored 10 of his 18 points during No. 8 North Carolina’s dominant second half, leading the Tar Heels past Northern Iowa 85-42 on Wednesday night.
Auburn beats Oklahoma 74-70 Birthday of Basketball showcase
Oklahoma’s Rashard Odomes splits the defense of Auburn’s Anfernee McLemore and Mustapha Heron during an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Oklahoma’s Rashard Odomes and Auburn’s TJ Lang collide as the chase a loose ball during an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.
Hampden Academy Broncos host annual Susan Abraham Swimathon
… goal, which is just raising money for those kids.” Jon Alba joined ABC 7 and FOX 22 in September of 2015 to serve as sports director and anchor. He is a graduate of Quinnipiac University, where he served as general manager of the school’s television …
Colts look for 5th straight win in series vs. Raiders
Colts won four straight in series since 23-18 loss in 2001. … Indianapolis has not won on consecutive weeks this season.
Eagles standing in way of Giants’ clinching playoff berth
To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: Detroit wide receiver Anquan Boldin is tackled by New York Giants’ Janoris Jenkins , Eli Apple and Andrew Adams during the first half of Sunday’s game at MetLife Stadium. The Giants won, 17-6.
Casey Hayward has been NFL’s best free-agent signing
On Tuesday it was announced that San Diego Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward is part of this year’s Pro Bowl roster . This has done nothing but solidify the fact that Hayward was this year’s best free-agent signing.
Oklahoma lineman Orlando Brown Jr. a chip off the old block
Norman, Okla. – Years ago, a much smaller version of Oklahoma left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. was called for a personal foul in a youth football game.
Washington’s Browning becomes a little more confident
Washington quarterback Jake Browning points at Oregon linebacker Jimmie Swain as he runs into the end zone for a touchdown in the first quarter of a Oct. 8 game in Eugene, Ore. It was so out of character it became the defining moment of his time at Washington.
Flyers fight past Capitals in shootout
Sam Carchidi became an Inquirer staff writer in 1984 and covered mostly South Jersey high school sports and the Phillies before taking the Flyers beat. Carchidi has written three books: the nationally acclaimed Miracle in the Making: The Adam Taliaferro Story, which he co-authored with Scott Brown; Bill Campbell: The Voice of Philadelphia Sports ; and Standing Tall: The Kevin Everett Story , which was featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show.
Additional practices create balancing act for bowl teams
… obertson said. “It’s very important to take advantage of these extra reps and get everything you can out of them.” AP Sports Writers Pete Iacobelli,
Stoops: RB Mixon would be off Sooners had punch been in 2016
To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: Norman, Okla. – Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said Wednesday that Joe Mixon would be off the team if he had punched a woman now instead of 2 1/2 years ago, when he suspended the star running back for a year in a move that has drawn sharp criticism.
Former South Africa batsman Alviro Petersen banned from cricket for two years
Former South Africa batsman Alviro Petersen has been banned for two years after admitting attempting to cover up a match-fixing scandal. Cricket South Africa withdrew charges of match fixing against Petersen, but the 36-year-old has admitted 13 charges relating to the investigation that saw ex-Proteas player Gulam Bodi banned for 20 years.
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho feels bad for not giving fringe players a chance.
… troubles him. “I still have bad feelings towards myself as I didn’t give a real chance to everyone,” he told Sky Sports News. “The attacking wing positions we have not just a few wingers but also people who can play there: we can add (Marcus) …