NBA: Ben Simmons’ return from injury is progressing nicely, with the NBA’s no.1 overall pick seen on court in Philadelphia’s warm up before taking on the Charlotte Hornets. ANDREW Bogut’s NBA season has suffered another blow with the Australian centre ruled out indefinitely because of a hamstring injury.
Day: January 15, 2017
John Wall’s 25 points, Wizards beat 76ers 109-93
John Wall’s left wrist and right pinky were both sore, and for the last two days he’d practiced wearing a splint on the right hand. Wall never doubted he’d play, and he scored 25 points to lead the Washington Wizards to a 109-93 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.
Laguna Beach Lives Up to No. 1 Ranking, Wins Tournament of Champions
Olympic water polo gold medalist Aria Fischer said before the tournament that her Laguna Beach High team was focused on winning the Santa Barbara Tournament of Champions. Fischer and the CIF Division 1 top-ranked Breakers got the job done on Saturday.
CMP forms Civilian Rifle Team to lead by example
… is great,” he said. On being a part of a civilian group, Taylor added, “I hope being here will help promote shooting sports and that we’re all good ambassadors to the sport so it’ll help other people who have never been in the military realize that …
The Coffee Ride – Day One
He came from a swimming background and still hits the pool on a regular basis including this week in Adelaide where he has frequented Unley Pool. As for his go-to session in the water? Word is he swims 4km without even stopping for a drink of water.
Humphrey paces late run, Stanford beats Washington 76-69
Michael Humphrey needs to play with a chip on his shoulder. That’s how he described his play during a critical part of the game.
Jerry Karczewski Leads Westmont Men Over Menlo
Two days after dropping just their second game of the season to William Jessup, Westmont Men’s Basketball , righted the ship by posting a 96-73 Golden State Athletic Conference win over the Oaks of Menlo. As a team, the Warriors shot 65.3 percent from the field , including a remarkable 70.0 percent from 3-point range .
NBA Wrap: Smokin’ Joe helps Jazz home
NBA: Rodney Hood top scores with 27 points as the Jazz ease to an impressive 110-77 victory over the Pistons. Dante Exum was in action again with the Utah Jazz, playing eight minutes off the bench, finishing with one assist, 1-4 in field goals and 0-2 in three-pointers.
Bernier gets shutout, Ducks beat Coyotes 3-0
Bernier, starting in goal for the first time since Dec. 20, had 26 saves in the Anaheim Ducks’ 3-0 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday night. Lindholm’s second goal of the season came 5:49 into the opening period and Ritchie got his 10th just 35 seconds into the third.
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In the wake of the report by Canton, Ga.-based The Sports Force recommending the city’s Fisher Ferry property as the location for a proposed sports complex, Vicksburg’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen now have to decide how to fund the project using a special sales tax on hotel rooms and food and beverage sales. The Mississippi Legislature in 2016 approved a local and private, or special bill, allowing the city to levy “up to” a 2 percent sales tax on hotel rooms and food and beverages sold in the city with the approval of voters in a referendum, which is expected to be on the June 6 municipal general election ballot.
Annual MLK parade draws crowd, bands and celebrities
The community came together Saturday afternoon in downtown Vicksburg to mark Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a parade, a cookout and four world champion boxers. During the 2 p.m. parade down Washington Street, former heavyweight champion boxers – Evander Holyfield, Riddick Bowe, Ray Mercer and James Toney – each rode through the parade route in a separate vehicles smiling, waving and talking to the crowd gathered on the street.
Zucker scores winning goal, Wild beat Stars 5-4
Jason Zucker was in the right place at the right time to score the winner with 6:45 to play and Minnesota beat the Dallas Stars 5-4 on Saturday night after blowing a four-goal lead. Zucker skated into the paint as goalie Kari Lehtonen blocked Mikael Granlund’s wrist shot from the left corner.
Lewis scores 3 TDS, Pats advance to AFC title game 34-16
Dion Lewis had a 13-yard touchdown reception , a 98-yard kickoff return for a score, and a late 1-yard touchdown to help the Patriots hold off the Houston Texans 34-16 on Saturday night and advance to an NFL-record sixth straight conference title game. Lewis became the fifth Patriots player to score three touchdowns in a playoff game.
NFL Today, Divisional Playoffs
Green Bay at Dallas , 4:40 p.m. EST, FOX. This marks the eighth meeting in the playoffs for the storied franchises, with the Cowboys leading 4-3.
Falcons hope for 1 more game at Georgia Dome _ for NFC title
The Falcons advanced to the NFC championship game for only the fourth time in their 51-year history, cruising past the Seattle Seahawks 36-20 in a divisional game Saturday. Matt Ryan threw for 338 yards and three touchdowns, looking every bit like one of the favorites for the MVP award .
Clarkson to host second annual a Cold Out Gold Outa winter festival
People of the north country are invited to join Clarkson students and alumni in a celebration of winter during the first weekend of February. Feb. 3 will feature a “Winterfest” in Ives Park, including ice carving, open skate on an outdoor rink, music and other activities.
The Latest: Lewis leads Pats over Texans 34-16 in playoffs
Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal during the first half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 14,… . Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, left, speaks with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson before the first half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Atlanta.
The Latest: Dion Lewis latest post-season star for Patriots
… the line closed at many casinos at 16 or 17 points, after opening worldwide at 13.5 points favouring New England. Sports books are generally hesitant to move a line on either side of a multiple of 7, since teams often win by a touchdown or two …
Image: Brock bottom
In his first road postseason start, not much was expected of Brock Osweiler , but a lot was asked. Osweiler attempted 40 passes in Saturday’s Divisional Round loss to the Patriots , throwing one touchdown, three second-half interceptions and countless short-of-the-sticks third-down lasers.