The Great Plains Athletic Conference has named Midland University guard Damon Overton as its Player of the Week for his performance Jan. 2-8.
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950 Radio continues it’s Sports Talk this Thursday, Jan. 12, and the show will air from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Stroud’s Barbeque. This week’s special guest will be Centennial boys basketball coach Pete Froedden and Centennial girls basketball coach Tony …
New England Patriots: Texans Wilfork Doesn’t Care About Being Big Underdogs
… was a part of that Patriots team which fell to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII in one of the biggest upsets in sports history. He now hopes to take the experience from that game and help the Texans shock the football world this weekend. “We …
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Clemson’s Christian Wilkins reacts to the fans on his way out, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Clemson, S.C., the day after the Tigers defeated Alabama 35-31 in the College Football Playoff championship NCAA college football game i… . Clemson fans cheer as the Clemson Tigers return Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Clemson, S.C., the day after Clemson defeated Alabama 35-31 in the NCAA College Football Playoff championship game in Tampa, Fla.
Curt Onalfo announces LA Galaxy coaching staff
A major step in the transition of the Bruce Arena era is finally complete. This afternoon LA Galaxy manager Curt Onalfo officially revealed the full coaching staff.
Craig Gordon: I’ll know when it’s full time, I’d find it difficult to drop down divisions
CRAIG GORDON knows a fair bit about hot properties. He should, 10 years ago he was one of the hottest.
Celtic ace Moussa Dembele could be the next Diego Costa, says Craig Gordon
That’s the message from Craig Gordon, the man who tries to stop the starlet striker in training on a daily basis. The 20-year-old has been the subject of interest from West Ham as the figure of 20m has been mentioned in connection with the former Fulham protege.
Clemson fans turn out to welcome national champions
About 6,000 Clemson fans turned out Tuesday to welcome their national champion Tigers, capping a giddy day of celebration after their team toppled Alabama. People screamed as the buses pulled up, calling out “DE-SHAUN” over and over as Tigers’ star quarterback Deshaun Watson walked with his luggage and national championship hat into Clemson’s football building.
Jansen, Dodgers finalize $80 million, 5-year contract
Kenley Jansen is coming back to close games for the Los Angeles Dodgers after finalizing an $80 million, five-year contract. The team announced the deal Tuesday with the 29-year-old free agent right-hander, who earned his first All-Star selection last year.
New York Islanders Ex-Players Nielsen and Okposo Get All-Star Nods
The New York Islanders will find no comfort in the NHL’s full 11-man roster for this season’s All-Star Game. As two of their former players made the cut.
Obama, In Final Speech, To Declare Faith In Power Of Change
Man Who Threatened To Kill Colorado State Senator Avoids Jail Time A man who pleaded guilty after threatening a Colorado state lawmaker has avoided jail time. Global Supertanker Gets Green Light To Fight Fires On Federal Land A large firefighting plane based out of Colorado Springs has been approved to be used on federal and state firefighting assignments.
Global Supertanker Gets Green Light To Fight Fires On Federal Land
Man Who Threatened To Kill Colorado State Senator Avoids Jail Time A man who pleaded guilty after threatening a Colorado state lawmaker has avoided jail time. Global Supertanker Gets Green Light To Fight Fires On Federal Land A large firefighting plane based out of Colorado Springs has been approved to be used on federal and state firefighting assignments.
Man Who Threatened To Kill Colorado State Senator Avoids Jail Time
Man Who Threatened To Kill Colorado State Senator Avoids Jail Time A man who pleaded guilty after threatening a Colorado state lawmaker has avoided jail time. Global Supertanker Gets Green Light To Fight Fires On Federal Land A large firefighting plane based out of Colorado Springs has been approved to be used on federal and state firefighting assignments.
Falcons Report: Carl Dukes: ‘The Guy Is 36 Years Old’
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Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti acknowledges fan discontent but remains…
Steve Bisciotti spoke of the Ravens’ key faces needing to improve, but he didn’t put any of them on watch. Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti saw the empty seats at M&T Bank Stadium during the 2016 season.
Orioles pitcher Chris Lee seeing things differently this year
Eduardo A. Encina reports on the first day of Orioles minicamp in Sarasota, Fla. Eduardo A. Encina reports on the first day of Orioles minicamp in Sarasota, Fla.
Report: Teams are balking at Avs’ asking price for Landeskog
If the Colorado Avalanche expect to move captain Gabriel Landeskog , they might have a better chance of doing so during the off-season. That’s one takeaway from an interesting edition of TSN’s Insider Trading on Tuesday.
Boston Bruins at St. Louis Blues
It probably won’t feel like “business as usual” for David Backes on Tuesday night, as he suits up to face the Blues in St. Louis for the first time in his career as a member of the Boston Bruins. You’ll be able to soak in that emotional atmosphere on NBCSN tonight, and as a bonus, both teams have plenty to play for as they jockey for positioning in their respective conferences and divisions.
Clemson win makes big winners out of bettors in Las Vegas
… bettors to wager on Clemson. They weren’t feeling so good later when Clemson’s comeback win made big losers out of sports books up and down the Las Vegas Strip. “It was a terrific college football season for the books,” said Jay Kornegay, oddsmaker …
Broncos interview Miami defensive coordinator Vance Joseph
The Denver Broncos met Tuesday with Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, the third candidate to interview for their head coaching vacancy following Gary Kubiak’s resignation for health reasons Broncos interview Miami defensive coordinator Vance Joseph The Denver Broncos met Tuesday with Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, the third candidate to interview for their head coaching vacancy following Gary Kubiak’s resignation for health reasons Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jsozUk Miami Dolphins’ Michael Thomas and Jelani Jenkins fail to stop Pittsburgh Steelers’ Antonio Brown on his way to score a touchdown in the first half of an AFC wild-card NFL football game in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Jan. 8. 2017.
Watson leaves Clemson, Swinney on solid ground
Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson, right, answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. Clemson defeated Alabama 35-31 in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game the night before.
Beyond the Arc Podcast #64: Not Memphis Enough
The Warriors game! In which the Grizzlies pulled off a miraculous comeback against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. Are the Warriors in trouble, or did the Grizzlies just catch them on a bad night? How much better is the Grizzlies’ bench? The Beyond the Arc podcast is available on iTunes , so you can subscribe there! It’d be great if you could rate and review the show while you’re there.
Rose Rejoins Knicks, Is Fined for Missing Monday’s Game
Derrick Rose has returned to practice with the New York Knicks after missing their game the night before for unknown reasons. The Knicks’ public relations department posted a photo on Twitter on Tuesday that showed Rose in his No.
Watson Leaves Clemson, Swinney on Solid Ground
Standing on college football’s biggest stage and hoisting its top prize, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney and dynamic quarterback Deshaun Watson shared the ultimate hug and a few private words. Swinney and Watson’s finale together, a 35-31 upset victory against Alabama in the national title game Monday night, might just be a launching point for the Tigers .
Alabama early favorite to win next season’s college football national championship
The Clemson Tigers are national champions, but the Alabama Crimson Tide roll into the offseason as the favorites in Las Vegas to win next season’s title. Alabama tops the Westgate SuperBook’s odds to win next season’s college football championship game at 3-1.
Clemson, Alabama both say other team committed penalty on Tigers’ game-winning TD
Swinney said Tuesday that there was defensive pass interference on Clemson receiver Artavis Scott , who made contact with? Alabama cornerback Marlon Humphrey ?and created some traffic that another Alabama defensive back got caught in on Hunter Renfrow ‘s 2-yard TD catch with a second left Monday night. Clemson beat Alabama 35-31 in the College Football Playoff National Championship presented by AT&T to win its first national title since 1981.
Canucks centre Bo Horvat picked for NHL’s All-Star Game 2017
For the past two seasons, the Canucks have been trying to weave younger talent into their aging core, with mixed results. For coach Willie Desjardins, today’s selections for the NHL All-Star Game will be a boost to his confidence.
Always-guarded Carl Edwards’ retirement a stunning turn
When rumors flew a couple of weeks ago about a driver retiring, Carl Edwards didn’t come to mind. Maybe Danica Patrick was ready to hang it up.
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NFL might soon determine futures of Raiders, Chargers
… and the public portion being offered by San Diego. With California so hesitant to kick in money on professional sports stadiums – and the decision in San Diego ultimately resting in the hands of voters – the NFL could decide to sweeten the pot by …
Astros’ Dallas Keuchel ‘feeling good’ early in offseason throwing
Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel stands in the dugout watching play against the Texas Rangers in the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, in Arlington, Texas.
Official: Rioting prisoners were ‘getting ready for war’
Rioting inmates armed themselves and “were getting ready for war” during a disturbance at a maximum security prison in Massachusetts, the state’s top public safety official said Tuesday. The incident at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center began with a fight between two inmates and quickly escalated when 47 inmates refused orders to return to their cells.
Mike Tyson has recorded a Soulja Boy diss track ahead of boxing match with Chris Brown
Mike Tyson has recorded a diss track towards Soulja Boy ahead of the rapper’s celebrity boxing match with Tyson’s charge, Chris Brown . With Soulja Boy apparently being trained for the bout by former world champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Brown’s trainer, Mike Tyson, has gone the extra step in hyping up the forthcoming fight.
Green Bay reveals master plan for area around Lambeau Field
As the Green Bay Packers work on building Titletown District adjacent to Lambeau Field , plans are being laid for developing the other side of the stadium. Businesses in the 90-acre area have been working with city planners over the last several months to come up with the district’s new master plan for the project, which is being called the Legends District, WLUK-TV reported.
AP Sources: Edwards walking away from final year with Gibbs
… before Christmas that he no longer wanted to compete, the people told AP, confirming a decision first reported by Fox Sports. “This is comparable to Barry Sanders’ retirement back in 1999, shocking and with loads of ability and time left in a very …
St. Louis soccer funding won’t be on April ballot
A plan to ask St. Louis voters to approve $80 million in funding for a new soccer stadium has been dropped, threatening the effort to land a Major League Soccer expansion team.
Atlanta takes Paul Millsap off the trade market
Just shy of 24 hours ago, it was reported by Yahoo’s Adrian Wojnarowski that the Atlanta Hawks have taken Paul Millsap off the trade market. The word apparently came for Hawks GM Wes Wilcox: Sources: Atlanta GM Wes Wilcox has started informing teams today that Paul Millsap is no longer on the trade market.
KISD, Foster among standouts in Cypress
Cy Lakes’ Joaquin Bautista takes on Jaylen York of Katy in the Boys 132 finals in the CFISD Invitational Saturday. Bautista lost 7-6, earning second-place honors in his class.
Despite scandal, Baylor sees second-most early applications in school history
Baylor University saw an increase in applications last year, school officials say, despite a sexual assault scandal that has rocked the campus. About 14,300 prospective students applied by the early application deadline of Nov. 1 — a 19 percent increase from the previous year and the second-highest early application pool in school history, according to a spokeswoman and data provided by the school.
Widespread Wednesday warmth as heatwave sets in
Jack Dixon, from North Queensland, watches the NSW vs QLD Australian Country Cricket Championships game from the shade of a tree at Figtree Oval. Picture: Robert Peet Lake Illawarra, the region’s pools and our beaches will be the best spots to be as a “low-intensity heatwave” tightens its grip and sends temperatures soaring.