Boy Scouts Jean Tuyishime and Moise Tuyikunde sit around a crackling campfire under a canopy of stars in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, joking and teasing each other as adolescent brothers tend to do. Only two and a half years ago, they were a world away living at the crowded Gihembe refugee camp, built on a sprawling and dusty expanse of land in northern Rwanda.
Day: January 2, 2017
Utah beats Colorado 76-60 in Pac-12 opener
Taking care of the ball has been a weakness for Utah all season. When the Utes opened the game with three quick turnovers, it felt like the same chapter unfolding in a familiar story once again.
Badgers see tremendous opportunity
UW’s players view their Cotton Bowl matchup against unbeaten Western Michigan as a chance to finish strong, give the seniors a fitting exit and set the stage for 2017. Badgers see tremendous opportunity UW’s players view their Cotton Bowl matchup against unbeaten Western Michigan as a chance to finish strong, give the seniors a fitting exit and set the stage for 2017.
Ariel & Friends, from “Dream Big,” Disney on Ice, Thursday-Sunday, Jan. 5-8, at Webster Bank Arena.
There was a time when many little girls were conditioned by societal forces to dream about becoming a princess – to be pampered and catered to by a handsome prince. Disney on Ice’s new production, ” Dream Big ,” is described as a collection of “empowering tales” about eight smart and courageous “leading ladies” who are determined to make their dreams come true: Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Tiana, Jasmine, Aurora and Snow White.
The NFL playoff bracket is now set
The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions in the “Sunday Night Football” matchup and now we know all 12 seeds for when the NFL playoffs begin next weekend. By beating the Lions, the Packers won the NFC North and will host the New York Giants in the Wild Card round.
Kirk Cousins’ interception leaves Washington out as NFL play-off field is set
Kirk Cousins threw a late interception as the Washington Redskins blew their chance at a play-off place with a 19-10 home loss to the New York Giants on the final day of the NFL’s regular season. Facing a team with nothing to play for, the Redskins were their own worst enemy in a listless performance.
After loss, 49ers’ Colin Kaepernick gets to consider his future
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick scrambles under pressure from Seattle’s Bobby Wagner in the first half. Kaepernick and the 49ers were impressive early on, taking a 14-3 lead before losing.
49ers fire coach Chip Kelly, GM Trent Baalke
The San Francisco 49ers fired coach Chip Kelly and general manager Trent Baalke on Sunday in the latest overhaul for a franchise that has fallen from perennial Super Bowl contender to the bottom of the standings in three seasons. Team CEO Jed York announced the moves just hours after the Niners matched a franchise record for losses in a season by losing the finale to Seattle 25-23.
Seahawks wrap up regular season with 25-23 win over 49ers
With his game still in doubt, Seattle coach Pete Carroll made what he described as an uncomfortable decision. With the chance of a first-round bye all but gone with Atlanta holding a comfortable lead, Carroll pulled quarterback Russell Wilson and other key players to keep them fresh for next week’s playoff game.
Alabama-Clemson 2: New characters, plot lines for CFP sequel
The top-ranked Crimson Tide and No. 3 Tigers will meet in Tampa, Florida, on Jan. 9 in the College Football Playoff national championship game.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers reacts on the bench after …
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers reacts on the bench after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Detroit. The Packers defeated the Lions 31-24.
Raiders lose game, QB, division, bye
Oakland Raiders quarterback Connor Cook passes against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Denver. Cook came into the game after Raiders quarterback Matt McGloin was injured.
Sunday’s Games
It was the storybook finish to what’s looking more and more like a storybook season for the young Toronto Maple Leafs.
Browns do it the hard way to win top draft pick
If anything, owner Jimmy Haslam is doubling down on his bet that Jackson, general manager Sashi Brown and the rest of the front office are the right people to turn things around. The revolving door that’s been an offseason fixture since Haslam bought the team in 2012 is stopping, even after a 27-24 overtime loss to the backup-laden Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday that left the Browns an NFL-worst 1-15.
Rodgers-led Packers beat Lions 31-24 to win NFC North
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers stiff arms Detroit Lions defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Detroit. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers stiff arms Detroit Lions defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Detroit.
Redskins QB Cousins’ 2 picks in loss to NYG set up intrigue
Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins walk through the tunnel before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins walk through the tunnel before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.
McCollum has 43 points, Trail Blazers top Timberwolves 95-89
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns attempts to block Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum’s shot during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. less Minnesota Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns attempts to block Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum’s shot during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Jan. 1, … more Minnesota Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns dunks in front of Portland Trail Blazers forward Mason Plumlee during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.
Kyle Lowry scores 41 as Raptors hold off Lakers, 123-114
Kyle Lowry scored 20 of his season-high 41 points in the fourth quarter, and the Toronto Raptors held on to stop a two-game skid with a 123-114 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.
Sunday’s NHL Capsules
Auston Matthews scored in regulation and overtime in his first outdoor game, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday in the Centennial Classic. In a game delayed 30 minutes at the start because of sun on the ice at BMO Field, Matthews won it with the 20th of his rookie season after the Maple Leafs blew a three-goal lead in the third period.