Day: December 22, 2016

Texans – Bengals Preview: A Window into 2017

With the Ravens’ win over the Eagles this past Sunday, the outcome of Bengals-Steelers game was moot for playoff purposes. The Bengals will not be playing in the postseason for the first time in six years as well as for the first time in Andy Dalton ‘s career.

Tulsa wins opener in Diamond Head Classic

Pat Birt made six 3-pointers and scored a season-high 20 points to lead Tulsa to a 74-51 victory over Stephen F. Austin on Thursday in the opening game of the Diamond Head Classic. Jaleel Wheeler added 12 points and Will Magnay 11 for the Golden Hurricane , who shot 50 per cent and were 11 of 21 from the arc in winning for the third time in four games.

Captain Dolmio looking good for Gore Cup

Gore Cup contender Captain Dolmio with some of his owners, from left, David Rance, Matt Brinsdon, Gus Osborne and Matt Breen. He trains two horses there and on Tuesday, one of them, Captain Dolmio, will probably start favourite in the Gore Cup.

Bowl veteran Frank Solich leads Ohio vs. Troy, Neal Brown

In this Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 file photo, Ohio head coach Frank Solich looks on during the third quarter of the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl NCAA college football game against East Carolina in St. Petersburg, Fla. For Solich, it will be his 13th bowl game as head man at Ohio and Nebraska, not to mention his tenure as a Cornhuskers player and assistant coach.

Beloved Golden State Warriors fan ‘Sweetie’ dies at 107

A 107-year-old Northern California woman who gained fame very late in life as an avid and gregarious fan of the Golden State Warriors died Thursday. Helen Brooks was better known as “Sweetie” and became a media darling last year after The Mercury News of San Jose wrote about her decades-long dedication to the team that eventually won the NBA championship in 2015.

Best of 2016: North Shore athletes hit top speed

West Vancouver’s Georgia Simmerling joins teammates Allison Beveridge, Jasmin Glaesser and Kirsti Lay in racing to bronze in track cycling team pursuit at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Multi-sport star Simmerling headlines our look back at the top North Shore sports stories of the year.

Report: Goran Dragic open to being traded from the Miami Heat

The Miami Heat aren’t the team Goran Dragic envisioned he would be joining when he came to South Beach two years ago. When Goran Dragic forced his way out of the Phoenix Suns organization two years ago and was traded to the Miami Heat, he thought he was joining a team on the verge of contending in the Eastern Conference.

From DUI arrest to Super Bowl Champion?

NFL Widereceiver Michael Floyd was cut from the Arizona Cardinals after being arrested for driving under the influence. He was picked up by the New England Patriots who have a 30% chance of winning Super Bowl 51 according to fivethirtyeight.com.

Jay Ajayia s production declining as teams try to stop him

Just a month ago, Jay Ajayi was on pace to produce one of the NFL’s three highest per-carry rushing averages this decade. Ajayi’s production has declined appreciably in the past month – he hasn’t topped 61 yards rushing in any of the past four games – but coach Adam Gase and offensive coordinator Clyde Christensen dispute any suggestion that Ajayi is remotely to blame for this.

Merry Christmas fishing

There are always a few guys who think fishing is the perfect way to spend Christmas Day, and if you’re one of them, then the best spot will be on San Pablo Bay in the Sturgeon Triangle . Keith Fraser at Loch Lomond Bait Shop in San Rafael says that there will be excellent minus tides starting Christmas Day and running through Dec. 31. Sturgeon become very active feeders during minus tides after rains bring freshwater into the Bay.

Menlo’s Paine puts the hurt on Northern New Mexico

John Paine scored 14 points, including the go-ahead layup midway through the second half, and the Menlo College men’s basketball team beat Northern New Mexico, 67-64, at Kailua, Hawaii on Wednesday in the Big Island Classic. The Oaks return to conference action on Tuesday, Jan. 3 with a home game against William Jessup.

Will Steelers’ O-line hold up against Ravens’ D?

NFL Network analyst and former Pro Bowl center Shaun O’Hara selects offensive line units to watch heading into the week, breaking down what’s on the line for each group, potential matchups and other significant factors. Following each week’s games, O’Hara will select a Built Ford Tough Offensive Line of the Week.

Troy, Ohio meet in Dollar General Bowl

Troy is seeking its first 10-win season since moving up to the FBS level in 2001. The Bobcats have become postseason regulars under coach Frank Solich but are still trying to improve on a 2-7 bowl record that includes two straight losses.

Photos: DE Randy Gregory rejoins Cowboys teammates on practice field

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory talks to defensive tackle Maliek Collins during their practice on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott , left, laughs as wide receiver Dez Bryant reaches to try to catch a pass during their practice on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at The Star in Frisco, Texas.

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Kate Hairopoulos: Already thinking ahead to the off-season, huh? The Super Bowl is still some 40 days away:) I can tick off a couple storylines that come to mind: bunch of players in the secondary whose contracts are up after this season….Will LB Jaylon Smith’s nerve in his knee regenerate after a full year? ….Will the Cowboys decide to invest in a defensive pass rusher? ….Will Dak be able to repeat and sustain his rookie success? …Will Cowboys be able to sign OG Zack Martin to a long-term deal? ….Whatever Jerry happens to stir up. ….I could go on.

Exercise May Be Real Medicine for Parkinson’s Disease

Although physical activity may seem impossible for some Parkinson’s patients, the new research review reaffirms what many specialists already believe: that exercise can have a long-term impact, improving gait and reducing risk of falls, in particular. “I pretty much never see a Parkinson’s disease patient without recommending exercise,” said Dr. Michael Okun, medical director of the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Rashid urges Pakistan to be fearless against Australia

Rashid believes that the conditions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground will offer a big contrast to what Pakistan encountered at the Gabba where the hosts escaped a narrow 39-run victory. Chasing a world record target of 490 runs to win, Pakistan’s ninth-wicket partnership between Asad Shafiq and Yasir Shah delayed Australia’s victory and made their side’s impossible chase look easy.

Toy sellers and makers offer more options for autistic kids

In this Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016, photo, owner Bethany Mathis stands near a number of interactive games at Time 4 Toys, while her son Hayden, 14, tests out a game, in Flowood, Miss. A mother of three, including a special needs child, Mathis and her husband decided to establish a toy store that offered entertaining and challenging games and toys for children of all ages, but also catered to the growing number of kids on the autism and special needs spectrum.

Vikings on pace for something special; finally host a ‘home’ meet

Cambridge 143.725, North Branch 142.475 Although North Branch didn’t beat Class AAjuggernaut Cambridge-Isanti, they put up a big enough score to really send shockwaves around the Class A landscape. They won’t be mistaken for Detroit Lakes, who are the best team in the state regardless of class , but North Branch’s score places them firmly in the top three in the state in Class A, and fighting with Melrose for the second spot.

Troy, Ohio meet in Dollar General Bowl

Troy is seeking its first 10-win season since moving up to the FBS level in 2001. The Bobcats have become post-season regulars under coach Frank Solich but are still trying to improve on a 2-7 bowl record that includes two straight losses.

Princeton men’s swim team done for year after ‘vulgar’ posts

Princeton University has cancelled the rest of the men’s swimming and diving team’s season after administrators discovered that members had posted “vulgar and offensive” material on the team’s electronic mailing list. The school announced Thursday that Athletic Director Mollie Marcoux Samaan has told the team that it won’t compete in meets scheduled against Navy on Jan. 7 and Harvard and Yale on Feb. 5. They also won’t compete in the Ivy League championship in February.