Opening Day is April 3 against the Brewers and it can’t come soon enough. To help cope with the pain of a baseball free life, Rox Pile will be counting down the 100 greatest Colorado Rockies in franchise history.
Day: January 11, 2017
Stop Disrespecting the Texans
This week,I have been listening to a lot of radio and watching a lot of CSNE and ESPN and all I have been hearing about is how this game is a joke.Everyone saying that this game is already won,that the Texans have absolutely no chance,and that we should already be talking about the AFC championship people.To those people,and all readers who have these beliefs,that this is the wrong mindset to have. The Texans are no joke.They probably have more defense talent than the Patriots,with Jadeveon Clowney,Whitney Mercilus,A.J Buoye and Vince Wilfork.
Chief defends cop after Steeler coach’s arrest is questioned
This photo provided by the Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety shows Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coach Joey Porter after he was arrested Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. Porter was charged early Monday, Jan. 9, with assaulting a doorman at a bar and a police officer who intervened hours after the team’s wild card win over the Miami Dolphins.
Steph Curry gets posterized by James Johnson after huge dunk
When Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry tried to take a charge at the end of the first quarter against the Miami Heat Tuesday night, he failed. Heat forward James Johnson had other ideas after throwing down one of the biggest dunks of the season.
Girls win, boys lose in Chickasha
The Altus High School men’s and women’s basketball teams traveled to Chickasha on Thursday to participate in the ninth annual Chickasha Basketball Classic. Although the ladies got a favorable matchup with the Yukon Lady Millers junior varsity squad, the men were faced with the tough challenge of taking on the one-loss Douglass Trojans.
Tories highlight nurseries in new healthy lifestyle strategy
… include training for nursery staff to deliver active play, online courses for primary teachers to continue pupils’ sports development and the reintroduction of compulsory swimming lessons in primary schools. Other recommendations involve introducing …
Basketball tournament semifinals scheduled
The Frazer Bank Invitational has been a week-long affair and after a one-night break Wednesday, action resumed at Western Oklahoma State College’s gymnasium Thursday with play between all one-loss tournament teams. On Tuesday, teams squared off to find out who would advance to the championship semifinals Friday and who would drop to the consolation bracket.
Lady Bulldogsa late surge overtakes Lady Elks
Before Tuesday night, the Elk City Lady Elks were 4-2 and one of the top teams in Class 4A basketball, but with the Lady Bulldogs coming to town, they prepared for a battle against one of the top teams in Class 5A. The Lady Elks ended 2016 with a loss to Woodward and the Lady Bulldogs ended their 2016 with a win over the Burkburnett Lady Bulldogs, and Tuesday evening Altus won again.
Bulldogs fall in Elk City
The Altus Bulldogs basketball team traveled to Elk City on Tuesday to take on the Elks in their first game since Christmas break ended and the new year began and suffered a disappointing loss once again. The last time the Bulldogs were on the court, they suffered their second defeat of the season to the Burkburnett Bulldogs in a game that was never really close.
Texans’ Lamar Miller shedding rust, prepping for Patriots
Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller gains yardage against Oakland Raiders free safety Reggie Nelson during the fourth quarter of an NFL playoff game at NRG Stadium, January 7, 2017. Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller gains yardage against Oakland Raiders free safety Reggie Nelson during the fourth quarter of an NFL playoff game at NRG Stadium, January 7, 2017.
Jets Mailbag: Will Gang Green ever get a quarterback?
We kick off the first offseason edition of the Jets Mailbag with burning questions about the never-ending quarterback conundrum, Todd Bowles’ future, draft strategy and the age-old query: When will the suffering finally stop? Check out our expanded football coverage on Facebook with more analysis, opinions and fan engagement with chats this offseason. “Like” our page at nydn.us/ManishMehta What sense does it make for a rebuilding franchise to trade for an expensive old quarterback? Philip Rivers would sooner want to be exiled in Siberia than be traded to the Jets.
Injury blow for Swansea as Neil Taylor fractures cheekbone in training
Swansea have been dealt a blow in their survival fight with the news Wales international Neil Taylor has fractured his cheekbone. The Swans revealed the 27-year-old suffered the injury in training on Wednesday morning and went to hospital later in the day, with Taylor now requiring surgery for the issue.
Why hasn’t Mike Mallory been fired yet?
We got news of a lot of coaches that won’t be back, and a handful that will be back. The past two years, the Jaguars have been among the worst teams in the league in punt coverage.
Westbrooka s 17th triple-double lifts Thunder past Nuggets –
Westbrook had 32 points, 17 rebounds and 11 assists for his 17th triple-double of the season and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 121-106 on Saturday night. Westbrook made 7 of 12 3-pointers after hitting a career-high eight 3s on Thursday at Houston.
Tigers, Tide fans ride emotional roller coaster –
They had to wait a year, some 35 years, but jubilant Clemson fans filled the streets near campus after the Tigers wrapped up their first national championship since 1981 with a dramatic victory over seemingly unbeatable Alabama. Students and fans clad in Tiger Paws and Orange sweatshirts near campus hugged each other when Clemson took a 28-24 lead in the fourth quarter of the national title game Monday night against the mighty Crimson Tide in Tampa, Florida.
Nenea s late free throws lift Rockets over Thunder, 118-116 –
The Houston Rockets weren’t happy to have squandered an 18-point lead, leaving them tied with Oklahoma City with just seconds left on Thursday night. But they were proud of the plays they made at the end of the game to hang on for the win.
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
KING LEAVING ALVORD – Alvord High School Principal Dr. Rhett King has accepted the principal’s job at Northwest ISD’s John M. Tidwell Middle School in Fort Worth.
Sterling well represented at Elks Shoot
Three Sterling youth represented the Colorado Elks North District and Sterling Elks Lodge No. 1336 at the recent Elks Mid America Regional Soccer Shoot in El Dorado, Kan.
Batum scores 28 points, Hornets beat Thunder 123-112 –
Batum twice drew whistles on 3-pointers en route to a season-high 28 points in the Charlotte Hornets’ 123-112 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Batum was a regular at the foul line Wednesday night, converting 13 of 15 free throws.
Joe Root and England still waiting on Cook captaincy decision
Joe Root set off for India on Wednesday still awaiting a formal decision on whether he will soon be England’s new Test captain. Alastair Cook, after four years and a record 59 matches, remains in post at present, but has been pondering his future since a 4-0 series defeat in India before Christmas.
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Dennis Schroder had 19 points and 10 assists, Dwight Howard added 14 points and 16 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks won their season-high seventh straight game with a 117-97 victory Tuesday night over the skidding Brooklyn Nets. Paul Millsap added 14 points for Atlanta, which led the entire way.
Tennis stars’ wake-up call after Kvitova attack
Tennis: Eugenie Bouchard and Yohanna Konta will meet in the semi finals of the Sydney International. The pair beat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Daria Kasatkina respectively.
Arsenal Transfer News: Sead Kolasinac Reportedly Eyed for Summer, Latest Rumours
Kolasinac is free to speak to potential suitors now about a move at the end of the season and Arsenal are eager to snap him up as cover and competition for current first choice Kolasinac can also contribute in attack – as is necessary for modern full-backs – and has netted twice and provided four assists in the Bundesliga so far this season, per WhoScored.com . lacks the pace and attacking threat” that Hector Bellerin provides the Gunners at right-back, per Jeremy Wilson in the Telegraph .
Arsenal Transfer News: Grzegorz Krychowiak Talk Amid Manchester City Rumours
… earlier in January. Further, Francis Coquelin’s latest injury could keep him out for up to a month, according to Sky Sports’ Peter Gilbert . As Bleacher Report UK’s James McNicholas noted, his absence leaves Arsenal short on personnel: City have …
Adam Smith , 31, who currently plays for Alfreton Town used a receipts scam to con TK Maxx
A footballer who plays for a Derbyshire team has appeared in court after scamming a high street store out of more than A 22,000 in just two months. Adam Smith , 31, who currently plays for Alfreton Town used a receipts scam to con TK Maxx stores across the UK in a seven-week period.
Predators get dramatic 2-1 OT win over Canucks
Calle Jarnkrok scored a shorthanded goal with only :01 left in overtime and the Nashville Predators beat Vancouver 2-1 Tuesday night at Bridgestone Arena. Mattias Eckholm took a holding penalty with less than two minutes to play to give Vancouver a 4 on 3 advantage to finish the game, but after a Pekka Rinne save Roman Josi led a 2 on 0 breakaway for the game winner past Ryan Miller.
Mourinho demands more intensity after EFL Cup win over Hull
Manchester United have one foot in the EFL Cup final after goals from Juan Mata and Marouane Fellaini put them in firm control of their semi-final against Hull City, ahead of the second leg on 26 January. It was hardly a vintage performance from a strong United side, and they laboured to make much headway in the first-half against a doughty Hull side.
UK Athletics chairman Ed Warner has launched the ‘Clean Athletics’ brand
… doping in sport. “We are using this one year on moment to launch our own Clean Athletics brand and would urge other sports to follow suit to remain focused on what they want to achieve.” The Russian Athletics Federation remains suspended by the IAAF …
PICTURES: stunning wildlife captured in Oxford Photographic Society exhibition
A BALD Eagle dives through a blizzard on some unsuspecting creature in the snow below; a perfectly-formed water droplet slips off a tiny snowdrop petal, and a fragile butterfly clings to a wet twig for dear life. The drama, beauty and peril of the natural world is brought to life in a stunning photography exhibition at Oxford University ‘s Museum of Natural History .
Mourinho demands more from Manchester United and fans ahead of Liverpool clash
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho stressed after his side’s EFL Cup victory over Hull the need for improvement from himself, his players and the club’s fans when the Red Devils host Liverpool on Sunday. United beat Hull 2-0 in Tuesday’s semi-final first-leg at Old Trafford thanks to a 56th-minute Juan Mata effort and substitute Marouane Fellaini’s header three minutes from time.
Solinas could be heading to Orlando Pirates
The Buccaneers are in the market for a permanent coach, and Solinas, who was previously linked with the Soweto giants, could be their next head coach Giovanni Solinas is set to part ways with Free State Stars , and Goal has gathered that he could be heading to Orlando Pirates . The Italian mentor returned to South Africa for a second spell with Ea Lla Koto, but reports suggest that he has again asked to be relieved of his duties.
Nigeria’s Abiola Dauda joins Greek side Atromitos
Nigeria’s Abiola Dauda is now a player of Atromitos of Greece, having left Vitesse Arnhem as a free agent. While with the Dutch based outfit, the forward was on target nine times with four assists from 28 games – before he was loaned to Scottish side Heart of Midlothian.
Yuvraj Singha s comeback does not stop Yograj Singh taking a dig at MS Dhoni, again
Looks like the recent displays of camaraderie between Yuvraj Singh and former Indian captain MS Dhoni did not melt the stonehearted Yograj Singh . Former Indian cricketer and Yuvraj’s father, Yograj has been slamming Dhoni since Yuvraj’s ouster from the ICC World Cup 2015 squad, holding him responsible for his son’s axing from the national side.
Gor Mahia chasing for NSL defender
Ochieng’ was the key defender for the National Super League side in 2016 and K’Ogalo have moved to start negotiations Ochieng’ was the key central defender for the National Super League side in 2016 and K’Ogalo have moved to start negotiations in a bid to secure his signature. According to Vihiga United’s head of communication and Public relations Peter Atsiaya, the club has no issue in releasing the player but explains that the player himself has shown some level of hesitance in regards to playing time.
Sri Lanka pick uncapped all-rounder Thikshila de Silva for T20Isagainst South Africa
Sri Lanka will look to put up a better performance in the limited-overs series, beginning with the T20Is AFP Sri Lanka have announced the T20 International squad for the upcoming series against South Africa, dropping Dushmantha Chameera and roping in uncapped all-rounder Thikshila de Silva. De Silva is known for his hard hitting exploits.
Manyama and Ngoma sign new long-term deals with Cape Town City
Cape Town City FC attacking midfielders Aubrey Ngoma and Lebogang Manyama have signed new long-term deals, the Western Cape-based club announced. “Cape Town City Football Club can officially confirm that key players Lebogang Manyama and Aubrey Ngoma have signed new long term deals that will see them in the Blue & Gold until the 2020/2021 season,” a statement read.
Oscar claims Chinese Super League can rival Premier League after blockbuster move from Chelsea
… nk the Chinese clubs [spend] a lot of money for the players to go to China, to make the league stronger,” he told Sky Sports
James DeGale dreaming of becoming undisputed world champion in 2017…
The IBF World super-middleweight champion will take on The Ripper in Brooklyn this Saturday but is already looking to a rematch with domestic rival George Groves, if he can pick up the WBA world title James DeGale is in the biggest fight of his career on Saturday when he attempts to unify the super-middleweight division against Badou Jack. Chunky will hope to add the Swede’s WBC belt to his own IBF World title in front of a packed crowd at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Horn’s floor plan for Pacquiao
Boxing: It is Confirmed! Aussie Jeff Horn will fight boxing legend Manny Pacquaio in April, with Australia the prefferred destination for the bout. JEFF Horn watches wide-eyed as Manny Pacquiao walks face first into a snappy straight left and flops to the canvas like he’s just been shot.
With Vonn set to return, Shiffrin happy to leave limelight
… training runs in Austria before deciding about racing over the weekend. “They both have been amazing athletes in the sports. For ski racing in the U.S. they have been huge,” Shiffrin said. “I am crossing my fingers that they can get back in the …