Day: December 25, 2016

A (New York Rangers) Christmas Carol

“Bah humbug,” he growled, sipping at his lukewarm coffee. The Rangers post game played softly in the background, the illumination of the television acting as the only light in the room — flashing distorted shadows all over the walls.

An NBA Christmas

I write this bit every year: A quick preview of the games on the big NBA holiday, an invitation to chat with us about basketball, celebrations, food, family or whatever’s on your mind. As you all know who have been reading for any length of time, I’m Jewish, so Christmas isn’t my thing.

An NBA Christmas

I write this bit every year: A quick preview of the games on the big NBA holiday, an invitation to chat with us about basketball, celebrations, food, family or whatever’s on your mind. As you all know who have been reading for any length of time, I’m Jewish, so Christmas isn’t my thing.

Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, Game 29

The Cavs and the Warriors lead the East and West, respectively, as they get set to meet today at 2:30 p.m. at The Q. What’s up with the Cavs: They’re the NBA’s best home team so far this season and have won four straight overall . In those wins, they’ve scored at least 110 points each time and are 15-0 when they do that this season.

Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, Game 29

The Cavs and the Warriors lead the East and West, respectively, as they get set to meet today at 2:30 p.m. at The Q. What’s up with the Cavs: They’re the NBA’s best home team so far this season and have won four straight overall . In those wins, they’ve scored at least 110 points each time and are 15-0 when they do that this season.

Elder Music: Christmas 2016

This Sunday Elder Music column was launched in December of 2008. By May of the following year, one commenter, Peter Tibbles, had added so much knowledge and value to my poor attempts at musical presentations that I asked him to take over the column.

Elder Music: Christmas 2016

This Sunday Elder Music column was launched in December of 2008. By May of the following year, one commenter, Peter Tibbles, had added so much knowledge and value to my poor attempts at musical presentations that I asked him to take over the column.

Rex Ryan insists he called timeout before game-tying field goal

After Dolphins kicker Andrew Franks hit a 55-yard field goal to send Saturday’s game against the Bills into overtime, Bills coach Rex Ryan could be seen pleading with an official on the sideline while indicating that he called timeout ahead of the snap. Referee Craig Wrolstad said in a pool report after the game that the head linesman was standing next to Ryan and said that Ryan never called timeout before the snap.

Timberwolves vs Thunder: Christmas Day Preview

The Timberwolves square-off against the red-hot Russell Westbrook on Christmas Day – the first time that the Wolves have ever played on Christmas. When this game was originally scheduled, the records for the two teams was expected to be similar at this junction of the season.

Timberwolves vs Thunder: Christmas Day Preview

The Timberwolves square-off against the red-hot Russell Westbrook on Christmas Day – the first time that the Wolves have ever played on Christmas. When this game was originally scheduled, the records for the two teams was expected to be similar at this junction of the season.

Ranji Trophy: Bowlers give Mumbai upper hand against Hyderabad

Raipur, Dec 25 : A superb bowling performance coupled with a decent effort with the bat gave Mumbai the upper hand on the third day of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final against Hyderabad here on Sunday. [NK Cricket] Resuming their first innings at the overnight score of 167/3, Hyderabad could add only 113 runs to their total before being all out.