To the elected officials of Grand Junction: Do you honestly think that the voters of Grand Junction are going to approve a quarter-cent sales tax to fund a sports arena? Get real! The people of Grand Junction don’t want a sports arena that is only going to be used maybe four to six months a year the rest of the time sit idle and be considered a “white elephant” while costing the taxpayers money for the time it is not being used.
Day: January 8, 2017
Printed Letters: January 8, 2017
To the elected officials of Grand Junction: Do you honestly think that the voters of Grand Junction are going to approve a quarter-cent sales tax to fund a sports arena? Get real! The people of Grand Junction don’t want a sports arena that is only going to be used maybe four to six months a year the rest of the time sit idle and be considered a “white elephant” while costing the taxpayers money for the time it is not being used.
Takeaways from Devils 2-1 loss to Oilers | Questionable OT calls
The Devils had a problem with a couple late calls and couldn’t clear their own zone in a 2-1 loss against the Oilers. Here are eight takeaways, including defensive minutes, Schneider’s bounce back, and Taylor Hall’s reaction to playing his old team.
Takeaways from Devils 2-1 loss to Oilers | Questionable OT calls
The Devils had a problem with a couple late calls and couldn’t clear their own zone in a 2-1 loss against the Oilers. Here are eight takeaways, including defensive minutes, Schneider’s bounce back, and Taylor Hall’s reaction to playing his old team.
St. Louis Cardinals History: Chris Correa Pleads Guilty in Hacking Case
With teams requiring online databases to scout and track players, it was a matter of time before someone attempted to hack into their information. On this day in 2016, former St. Louis Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa entered a guilty plea to doing just that.
St. Louis Cardinals History: Chris Correa Pleads Guilty in Hacking Case
With teams requiring online databases to scout and track players, it was a matter of time before someone attempted to hack into their information. On this day in 2016, former St. Louis Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa entered a guilty plea to doing just that.
Henrik Kristoffersen leads foggy 1st run of World Cup slalom
” Henrik Kristoffersen was helped by early sunshine to lead a foggy first run of a World Cup slalom on Sunday. Three days after strong winds ended Kristoffersen’s victory chance in Zagreb, the Olympic bronze medalist from Norway got the best conditions and used them well.
Henrik Kristoffersen leads foggy 1st run of World Cup slalom
” Henrik Kristoffersen was helped by early sunshine to lead a foggy first run of a World Cup slalom on Sunday. Three days after strong winds ended Kristoffersen’s victory chance in Zagreb, the Olympic bronze medalist from Norway got the best conditions and used them well.
NFL Playoffs: What channel is New York Giants-Green Bay Packers on? Live score updates
Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers talks to New York Giants’ Eli Manning after a game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 23-16.
NFL Playoffs: What channel is New York Giants-Green Bay Packers on? Live score updates
Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers talks to New York Giants’ Eli Manning after a game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 23-16.
NFL Playoffs: What channel is Miami Dolphins-Pittsburgh Steelers on? Live score updates
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Artie Burns attempts to tackle Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi , during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Wilfredo Lee The Steelers finished strong and won the AFC North at 11-5.
NFL Playoffs: What channel is Miami Dolphins-Pittsburgh Steelers on? Live score updates
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Artie Burns attempts to tackle Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi , during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Wilfredo Lee The Steelers finished strong and won the AFC North at 11-5.
US skier Mikaela Shiffrin leads WCup slalom after 1st run
Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin led a women’s World Cup slalom after the opening leg Sunday, five days after the American had failed to a finish a slalom run for the first time in four years. Shiffrin built a 0.17-second lead over Wendy Holdener of Switzerland, with Frida Hansdotter of Sweden 0.38 back in third.
US skier Mikaela Shiffrin leads WCup slalom after 1st run
Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin led a women’s World Cup slalom after the opening leg Sunday, five days after the American had failed to a finish a slalom run for the first time in four years. Shiffrin built a 0.17-second lead over Wendy Holdener of Switzerland, with Frida Hansdotter of Sweden 0.38 back in third.
What Questions are Asked During these Interviews? What will be asked of our GM?
With our front office getting ready to interview their 200th candidate, many of us are left in the dark still wondering what is going on. What is the direction of this team? Jed doing his due diligence, while likely a good thing, makes me considerably on edge.
What Questions are Asked During these Interviews? What will be asked of our GM?
With our front office getting ready to interview their 200th candidate, many of us are left in the dark still wondering what is going on. What is the direction of this team? Jed doing his due diligence, while likely a good thing, makes me considerably on edge.
Legends enthralled by Kokkinakis’ body
Tennis: Tanasi Kokkinakis considered calling it quits during his 15-month injury lay off, but now he’s back in the winner’s circle in Brisbane, pairing with Jordan Thompson to claim the men’s doubles final. The Aussie played just one competitive match in 2016 – a loss to Portugal’s Gastao Elias at the Rio Olympics – after injury ravaged his entire year.
Legends enthralled by Kokkinakis’ body
Tennis: Tanasi Kokkinakis considered calling it quits during his 15-month injury lay off, but now he’s back in the winner’s circle in Brisbane, pairing with Jordan Thompson to claim the men’s doubles final. The Aussie played just one competitive match in 2016 – a loss to Portugal’s Gastao Elias at the Rio Olympics – after injury ravaged his entire year.
NFL Playoffs 2017: Final prediction for Dolphins vs Steelers
As the NFL Playoffs 2017 have finally arrived, here’s a final prediction for today’s Dolphins vs Steelers AFC Wild Card game. After a wild first day of the NFL Playoffs 2017 that saw the Houston Texans and Seattle Seahawks advance to the next round of the postseason, today’s game might be a blowout.
NFL Playoffs 2017: Final prediction for Dolphins vs Steelers
As the NFL Playoffs 2017 have finally arrived, here’s a final prediction for today’s Dolphins vs Steelers AFC Wild Card game. After a wild first day of the NFL Playoffs 2017 that saw the Houston Texans and Seattle Seahawks advance to the next round of the postseason, today’s game might be a blowout.
Hafeez recalled for ODI series against Australia
All-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has been added to Pakistan’s squad as the 16th player for the five-match one-day international cricket series in Australia. The Pakistan Cricket Board says coach Mickey Arthur and captain Azhar Ali had requested the selection committee to send Hafeez to Australia for the ODI series, starting on Jan. 13. Hafeez had been out of international cricket since the tour of England last year due to poor form and fitness problems, and missed Pakistan’s series against the West Indies and New Zealand.
Hafeez recalled for ODI series against Australia
All-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has been added to Pakistan’s squad as the 16th player for the five-match one-day international cricket series in Australia. The Pakistan Cricket Board says coach Mickey Arthur and captain Azhar Ali had requested the selection committee to send Hafeez to Australia for the ODI series, starting on Jan. 13. Hafeez had been out of international cricket since the tour of England last year due to poor form and fitness problems, and missed Pakistan’s series against the West Indies and New Zealand.
Sydney FC’s unbeaten streak in A-League reaches 14 matches
Sydney FC restored its first-place advantage to seven points in the A-League and remained unbeaten on the season through 14 rounds, defeating the Central Coast Mariners 3-2 on Sunday. Less than a week after Sydney coach Graham Arnold predicted his side was good enough to go unbeaten for the entire season, the Sky Blues nearly blew a two-goal lead at Gosford north of Sydney, home of the Mariners.
Sydney FC’s unbeaten streak in A-League reaches 14 matches
Sydney FC restored its first-place advantage to seven points in the A-League and remained unbeaten on the season through 14 rounds, defeating the Central Coast Mariners 3-2 on Sunday. Less than a week after Sydney coach Graham Arnold predicted his side was good enough to go unbeaten for the entire season, the Sky Blues nearly blew a two-goal lead at Gosford north of Sydney, home of the Mariners.
Steve McClaren praises Derby performance after West Brom win
Tom Ince and Darren Bent struck inside four second-half minutes to record the Rams’ first FA Cup victory over a higher tier side since 1986 and seal a 2-1 win. They cancelled out Matt Phillips’ opener to surprise the Premier League club and secure Derby’s first triumph over a top-flight team for eight years.
Steve McClaren praises Derby performance after West Brom win
Tom Ince and Darren Bent struck inside four second-half minutes to record the Rams’ first FA Cup victory over a higher tier side since 1986 and seal a 2-1 win. They cancelled out Matt Phillips’ opener to surprise the Premier League club and secure Derby’s first triumph over a top-flight team for eight years.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger impressed by Olivier Giroud’s leadership skills
Arsene Wenger hailed Olivier Giroud’s leadership qualities after his captain for the night snatched a late FA Cup winner for Arsenal at Preston. Giroud continued his recent scoring streak by netting his fourth in four games since returning to the starting line-up, sinking the impressive Championship side with a deflected 89th-minute effort in the third-round tie at Deepdale.
Millwall manager Neil Harris inspired an impressive 3-0 defeat of Premier League Bournemouth
Millwall manager Neil Harris insisted his team could have beaten Bournemouth by a greater margin than their 3-0 scoreline – but revealed he would swap their FA Cup upset for victory over rivals Charlton next week. A convincing performance against Premier League opposition, with goals from Steve Morison, Shaun Cummings and Shane Ferguson, secured the League One side’s place in the competition’s fourth round.
Millwall manager Neil Harris inspired an impressive 3-0 defeat of Premier League Bournemouth
Millwall manager Neil Harris insisted his team could have beaten Bournemouth by a greater margin than their 3-0 scoreline – but revealed he would swap their FA Cup upset for victory over rivals Charlton next week. A convincing performance against Premier League opposition, with goals from Steve Morison, Shaun Cummings and Shane Ferguson, secured the League One side’s place in the competition’s fourth round.
California’s top court to decide whether planned speed-up in executions is legal
But on one key issue – the death penalty – the liberal tide shifted. Voters rejected a measure to ban capital punishment and instead approved an initiative intended to hasten executions.
California’s top court to decide whether planned speed-up in executions is legal
But on one key issue – the death penalty – the liberal tide shifted. Voters rejected a measure to ban capital punishment and instead approved an initiative intended to hasten executions.
Anderson, Williamson power New Zealand to 6-0 against Bangladesh
New Zealand 194-4 beat Bangladesh 167-6 by 27 runs Third Twenty20 International in Mount Maunganui Scorecard Corey Anderson scored a blistering unbeaten knock of 94 while Kane Williamson contributed with a steady half-century as New Zealand defended 195 against Bangladesh comfortably by 27 runs in the third Twenty20 International in Mount Maunganui to seal the series 3-0. Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field first again.
Anderson, Williamson power New Zealand to 6-0 against Bangladesh
New Zealand 194-4 beat Bangladesh 167-6 by 27 runs Third Twenty20 International in Mount Maunganui Scorecard Corey Anderson scored a blistering unbeaten knock of 94 while Kane Williamson contributed with a steady half-century as New Zealand defended 195 against Bangladesh comfortably by 27 runs in the third Twenty20 International in Mount Maunganui to seal the series 3-0. Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field first again.
Idaho sinks Montana State 83-81 in OT with Blake’s tip-in
Brayon Blake scored the game-winner on a tip-in with 1.5 seconds left in overtime and Idaho beat Montana State 83-81 on Saturday night Idaho sinks Montana State 83-81 in OT with Blake’s tip-in Brayon Blake scored the game-winner on a tip-in with 1.5 seconds left in overtime and Idaho beat Montana State 83-81 on Saturday night Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jgyiNJ MOSCOW, Idaho – Brayon Blake scored the game-winner on a tip-in with 1.5 seconds left in overtime and Idaho beat Montana State 83-81 on Saturday night. Pat Ingram drove across the lane in the final seconds and his layup came off the glass too hard, but Blake was there to put it back for the Vandals .
Boise State beats San Diego State 78-66
Zach Haney and James Reid scored 19 points each on Saturday night and Boise State beat San Diego State 78-66 to remain undefeated in Mountain West play Boise State beats San Diego State 78-66 Zach Haney and James Reid scored 19 points each on Saturday night and Boise State beat San Diego State 78-66 to remain undefeated in Mountain West play Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jgNKJk San Diego State’s Trey Kell shoots past Boise State’s Zach Haney during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Boise, Idaho, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017. Boise State won 78-66.
Cal State Northridge slips past Cal State Fullerton 70-65
Micheal Warren scored 16 points, including the go-ahead bucket in the second half, to lead Cal State Northridge to a 70-65 win over Cal State Fullerton on Saturday night. Rakim Lubin and Kendall Smith added 13 points apiece and Darin Johnson had 10 for Northridge .
Stajan scores first in 14 games, Flames snap Canucks’ win streak at six
Matt Stajan’s first goal in 14 games ended up as the game winner Saturday night as the Calgary Flames built up an early lead and hung on for a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. Calgary opened the scoring at 14:26 of the first period when Alex Chiasson deflected Sean Monahan’s shot past Jacob Markstrom out of mid-air.
Gregg Leads Bonnies Over George Mason
Denzel Gregg scored a career-high 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead St. Bonaventure to an 82-72 win over George Mason on Saturday at the Reilly Center.
Florida State improves to 3-0 in the ACC
But coach Leonard Hamilton and the Seminoles are trying to maintain their poise and keep their perspective in the midst of a historic start in Florida State history. Sophomore forward Terance Mann scored a career-high 22 points with nine rebounds to lead No.
Former Alabama safeties have breakout seasons
The Crimson Tide-tinted friendship of Landon Collins and Ha Ha Clinton-Dix will be tested on Sunday at Lambeau Field. Two of the game’s top young safeties have known each other since college.