Although I know the season didn’t end the way you envisioned, 2016-2017 season was a moderately successful one. This team wildly outperformed expectations, but there were some fatal flaws that were just too big to overcome.
Day: January 8, 2017
Roman Harper says playing at Alabama provides ‘instant credibility’ in the NFL
New Orleans Saints strong safety Roman Harper tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Charles Sims during an NFL game on Dec. 11, 2016, in Tampa, Fla. Media outlets have gathered an all-star lineup of former Alabama and Clemson football players to provide analysis of the Crimson Tide-Tigers showdown in Monday night’s College Football Playoff title game.
LeBron James, Cavaliers hold off Suns 120-116
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James shoots over Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Phoenix. Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James shoots over Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Phoenix.
Curry leads Warriors to a big second half, win over Kings
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, drives against Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, drives against Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif.
Bruce Boudreau wins in Anaheim return as Wild beat Ducks 2-1
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Josh Manson holds Minnesota Wild left wing Jason Zucker during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. Anaheim Ducks defenseman Josh Manson holds Minnesota Wild left wing Jason Zucker during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017.
Trinder confident on his race day chances
CALM AND READY: Spreyton trainer Adam Trinder with his horse Jerilderie Letter ahead of the 2017 Devonport Cup. Picture: Paul Scambler.
Top Pick for Devonport Cup
Australia’s biggest online bookmaker expects star Tasmanian galloper Jerilderie Letter to thwart the challenge of leading Victorian trainer Darren Weir in Wednesday’s $100,000 Devonport Cup. Although Sportsbet is not taking any risks with the Weir-trained Leica Day, it rates Jerilderie Letter a clear favourite at $3.40 in its fixed-odds market.
The Latest: ‘Moonlight’ wins best film drama Globe
This image released by NBC shows Meryl Streep accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. This image released by NBC shows Meryl Streep accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award as presenter Viola Davis, right, looks on, at the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017.
Wild win in Bruce Boudreau’s return to Anaheim
Wild win in Bruce Boudreau’s return to Anaheim The Wild beat the Ducks – who won four division titles under Boudreau – 2-1 on Sunday. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2i8L2YZ ANAHEIM, Calif.
Rodgers works Hail Mary magic, Packers beat Giants 38-13
To beat Dallas next week, the Green Bay Packers figure that they’ll need to build a big lead to make the Cowboys one-dimensional on offense. The Packers look as if they can beat anybody with the way quarterback Aaron Rodgers is throwing the ball, even if they could be without receiver Jordy Nelson with a rib injury.
Finally, some positive news as Mark Stone registers three points to…
Tyle Turris of the Ottawa Senators gets congratulations from his teammates after scoring during Sunday’s NHL game against the Edmonton Oilers in Ottawa. The Senators were 5-3 winners, ending a four-game winless streak.
Sixers tie win total from last season
Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, right, shoots over Brooklyn Nets’ Joe Harris during the first half of the NBA basketball game at the Barclays Center, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in New York. ORG XMIT: NYSW114 less Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, right, shoots over Brooklyn Nets’ Joe Harris during the first half of the NBA basketball game at the Barclays Center, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in New York.
Mistakes, missed opportunities help foil Giants at Lambeau
Squandered scoring chances early; a botched kickoff return in the second half; and a number of dropped passes in between contributed to the Giants’ 38-13 loss to the Packers in an NFC wild-card game on Sunday. This wasn’t the kind of night that star Odell Beckham Jr., and fellow receivers Victor Cruz and Sterling Shepard envisioned after taking heat from some fans and media for a trip to Miami on their day off to celebrate a regular-season-ending win over Washington.
Giants without a prayer
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The day after the Indiana State men’s basketball team was embarrassed by Illinois State in the Hulman Center, the women’s team got a bit of payback. The Sycamores defeated the Red Birds 63-49 to advance to a 3-1 record in the Missouri Valley Conference.
Hail Mary touchdown play key in Green Bay Packersa win over New York Giants
Rodgers overcame a sluggish start and finished with four touchdown passes, including a momentum-swinging 42-yard heave to Randall Cobb at the end of the second quarter, to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 38-13 win Sunday over the New York Giants in an NFC wild-card game. Rodgers was 25 of 40 for 362 yards, continuing a remarkable run of quarterback play that helped the Packers win their final six games of the regular season to take the NFC North.
The winning tradition of the Oakland A’s incoming rookies
In baseball, prospects will break your heart. Sometimes your team will pick and develop the right one, but more often you will be left disappointed when your supposed future star turns out to be a bench player – or even worse, flames out entirely and never puts on your uniform.
Bickley: LeBron James shows Phoenix Suns, fans who is king
… and continued their string of strong performances at Talking Stick Resort Arena. It’s not unusual for local sports fans to support the visiting team. It was a weekly occurrence when the Cardinals played at Sun Devil Stadium, and a problem that still …
Americans abroad weekend roundup
Cameron Carter-Vickers attempts to disrupt a shot by Aston Villa’s James Chester during Tottenham Hotspur’s FA Cup victory at White Hart Lane. Of note: Several players competing in lesser leagues or with reserve squads are not listed.
Stony Brook rally stuns UAlbany
Stony Brook went on a game-ending 21-0 run and stunned the University at Albany men’s basketball team 72-70 Sunday afternoon.
Cal fires coach Dykes after 4 seasons, 1 bowl appearance
California fired coach Sonny Dykes in a surprise move on Sunday after four seasons that produced just one bowl appearance. Dykes, who is the son of former Texas Tech coach Spike Dykes, left Louisiana Tech to replace Jeff Tedford and took over the struggling Cal program in 2013, but could never get the Bears turned around.
Pa. crime photos of the week: Woman’s heroin death after 8 days’ clean; more
Haley Leight, 20, of Butler, Pa., who was battling heroin, had achieved eight days clean, and she attended a Narcotics Anonymous meeting just the day before a tragic relapse that would cost her her life. It was a bizarre end for Patrick J. Harper, a 52-year-old engineer from western Pennsylvania who was facing multiple child pornography charges.
Redick and Paul Help Clippers Overpower Heat 98-86
J.J. Redick scored 25 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Miami Heat 98-86 on Sunday for their fourth straight victory. Chris Paul had 19 points, 18 assists and one turnover, and DeAndre Jordan added 18 rebounds to help keep the Clippers unbeaten in the new year after they closed 2016 on a six-game skid.
Basketball Conference Podcast: National Championship Preview
Starting around the 13:45 mark, Mike and I previewed the National Championship game. We discussed some of the storylines surrounding the game as well as how the teams match up, and offered our predictions for the game. (Spoiler: we like Clemson’s chances. A lot.) Find us on iTunes or Google Play !
Chocolatito vs. Sor Rungvisai Winner To Face Cuadras
According to the President of the World Boxing Council , Mauricio Sulaiman, the winner of the upcoming fight between Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez of Nicaragua and Srisaket Sor Rungvisai of Thailand will have to make a defense against former world champion Carlos Cuadras. As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, Gonzalez will make a mandatory defense of the WBC super flyweight world title against Sor Rungvisai.
Mad Ants’ road trip begins with loss
The Mad Ants lost the first of their eight-game road trip and their grip on first place in the Central Division, too.
Late blunders hurt Tennessee, fall to No. 4 MSU
Those who don’t know head coach Holly Warlick’s team, might be surprised to see her unranked Tennessee Volunteers, had led the No. 4 Mississippi State Bulldogs for most of the first half.
No. 4 Bulldogs cool red-hot – and dangerous – Tennessee
Not one spectator sat quietly in Thompson Boling Arena today as fans packed the stands to support Tennessee in one of the most anticipated games of the season. Enthusiasm, excitement, and hope filled the air – not only from the fans, but from the Lady Vols themselves.
Punishing defense keeps No. 4 Mississippi State unbeaten
“Offense sells tickets but defense wins games” may be a cliche, but just because it’s overused doesn’t mean that it’s false. This adage was on full display at the University of Tennessee Sunday afternoon as the Mississippi State Bulldogs edged out the Lady Vols 74-64.
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Derry banned talk of Championship Leeds’ third-round trip to the Cambs Glass Stadium until after the January 2 win over Notts County. And his desire to focus on League Two has paid dividends as Cambridge have six wins and a draw in their last seven games, while also beating Coventry 4-0 in the FA Cup second round.
Greg Olsen winning #WPMOY Challenge – thanks in part to William Shatner, The Rock
Greg Olsen’s #WPMOY social media charity challenge went hugely viral, with actor William Shatner among those helping his effort. Greg Olsen may or may not be named the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award before next month’s Super Bowl.
Roethlisberger, Bell, Brown push Steelers past Dolphins
Injuries forced Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell to wait three seasons for the chance to run onto the field together in the playoffs. The wait for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ “Big Three” to do it again won’t be nearly as long.
Lionel Messi saves Barcelona from 2nd straight loss
By JASON DEAREN Associated Press Relatives of the man who police say opened fire with a gun at a Florida airport report he had a history of mental health problems and was receiving psychological… The brother of a man accused of killing five people at a Florida airport questioned Saturday why his brother was allowed to keep his gun after U.S. authorities knew he’d become increasingly paranoid and was hearing… A Pennsylvania woman whose dismembered 14-year-old daughter’s remains were found in the woods last fall has been charged along with her boyfriend with killing the girl in what officials are calling a… A woman whose teenage daughter’s dismembered remains were found in the woods last fall has been charged along with her boyfriend with killing the girl in a “rape-murder fantasy” the couple shared, a prosecutor said… Bell ringing and a human embrace event Sunday marked the solemn … (more)
College basketball: No. 20 Purdue ends No. 13 Wisconsin’s nine-game winning streak
Caleb Swanigan had 18 points and 13 rebounds to help No. 20 Purdue get past No. 13 Wisconsin , 66-55, on Sunday, ending the Badgers’ nine-game winning streak.
The Latest: Packers’ Nelson officially out of the game
By JASON DEAREN Associated Press Relatives of the man who police say opened fire with a gun at a Florida airport report he had a history of mental health problems and was receiving psychological… The brother of a man accused of killing five people at a Florida airport questioned Saturday why his brother was allowed to keep his gun after U.S. authorities knew he’d become increasingly paranoid and was hearing… A Pennsylvania woman whose dismembered 14-year-old daughter’s remains were found in the woods last fall has been charged along with her boyfriend with killing the girl in what officials are calling a… A woman whose teenage daughter’s dismembered remains were found in the woods last fall has been charged along with her boyfriend with killing the girl in a “rape-murder fantasy” the couple shared, a prosecutor said… Bell ringing and a human embrace event Sunday marked the solemn … (more)
Seahawk WBB falls on road to Charleston
CHARLESTON, South Carolina Senior guard Breanna Bolden scored 19 points and added 12 rebounds as College of Charleston earned its second straight win, a 76-37 Colonial Athletic Association victory over UNCW at TD Arena on Sunday afternoon. The Cougars improved to 5-9 overall and 2-1 in the CAA while the Seahawks dropped to 5-9 overall with an 0-3 mark in league play.
Dolphin shows belong in the history books
Growing up in Pakistan, my favourite show was Flipper . Living in a city a thousand kilometres from the nearest ocean, it was the most I knew about our beautiful dolphin friends.
Carlos Brathwaite borrowed shoes, bat, gloves for BBL debut
Before making his Big Bash debut West Indies import Carlos Brathwaite had to do a ring-around for some gear, but the borrowed items didn’t prevent him helping Sydney Thunder to a six-wicket win. The 193cm Barbados-born all-rounder was holidaying in Europe with his wife when he got an urgent call to replace injured star Andre Russell.
Roethlisberger hurts ankle late in playoff win
… Even short of that, maybe call a handoff? The Steelers head coach deserves to be asked about this. According to Yahoo Sports’ Eric Adelson, Roethlisberger was in a walking boot after the game. The Steelers head to Arrowhead Stadium to face the …
Alabama friends Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Landon Collins hoping the other loses on Sunday
New York Giants safety Landon Collins and Green Bay Packers safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix exchange jerseys after an NFL game on Oct. 9, 2016, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The former Alabama teammates were consensus All-Americans for the Crimson Tide one season apart – Clinton-Dix in 2013 and Collins in 2014.