One thing we know about Reg is he mines the draft for quality. Remember when he drafted Khalil Mack? I loved the guy at that place, BUT WE HAD NO QUARTERBACK! Am I the only one who went bonkers when he passed up QB with that pick? It didn’t matter what the team needed, Reggie wanted the BPA.
Day: January 16, 2017
3 players Raiders should target in the draft
ILB Zach Cunningham : Raiders need a versatile linebacker that can cover TEs. If Cunningham is available Reggie will finally take an ILB early in the draft.
The Pacers’ C.J. Miles on the legacy of Martin Luther King
Before the Indiana Pacers scrapped their way to an ugly 98-95 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, C.J. Miles addressed the crowd to honor the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. The 12-year veteran briefly spoke of equality and justice, elements King was murdered for believing in. Such universal truths are in a precarious spot to begin 2017 as Donald Trump prepares to become the leader of the free world.
Pliskova, Konta win 1st-round matches at Australian Open
Karolina Pliskova and Johanna Konta had their Grand Slam breakthroughs last year, and both prepared for the season’s first major with title runs in Australia. They both won their first-round matches at the Australian Open in straight sets on Tuesday, and are growing in confidence.
No. 9 UNC Tops Syracuse 85-68 for Williams’ 800th Career Win
Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams earned his 800th career victory when Isaiah Hicks scored 20 points to lead No. 9 North Carolina to an 85-68 victory over Syracuse on Monday night.
Penguins halt Capitals’ win streak at 9 in wild 8-7 victory
Conor Sheary scored 34 seconds into overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins ended the Washington Capitals’ nine-game winning streak with a wild 8-7 victory Monday night that included nine second-period goals. Sheary had two goals and an assist for the Penguins, who snapped a three-game losing streak.
Student,19, reveals how she survived horror crash
Student, 19, who survived horror car crash by clinging to a tree in a freezing river for 12 HOURS reveals how she survived the accident that killed her best friend Griffin held onto a tree during the winter storm and swam across the next morning before climbing a hill of thorny bushes to flag down a passing driver Natalie Griffin survived a car crash by clinging onto a tree for 12 hours in a freezing creek after her best friend Jenna Santos died in the wreckage After narrowly surviving a car accident that killed her best friend, 19-year-old college student Natalie Griffin has spoken out about the harrowing near-death experience.
Cardinals hold caravan event at the Osage Centre
Thank you Cape Girardeau and all our #CardsCaravan stops in 2017. Hope to see you for all six caravans in 2018! pic.twitter.com/gM7M00FWY7 The Cardinals players in this years caravan include pitchers Tyler Lyons and John Gant, as well as outfielder Jose Martinez and third baseman Patrick Wisdom.
Jenkins, Brunson, lead No. 1 Villanova past Seton Hall 76-46
Kris Jenkins scored 16 points and Jalen Brunson added 13 to lead No. 1 Villanova to a 76-46 win over Seton Hall on Monday.
Jeff Teague, Paul George help Pacers hold off Pelicans 98-95
For the fourth time in 30 days, the former All-Star guard flirted with his first career triple-double and Paul George scored 20 points to help the Indiana Pacers hold off the New Orleans Pelicans 98-95. Teague finished with 16 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds – the closest he’s come yet this season.
Inaugural Committee: Festivities for Working People, Affordable Tix
Inaugural activities for the 45th president of the United States are “workmanlike” compared with the hoopla that’s accompanied the swearing-in for his predecessors, the Washington Post reported. “These inaugurations tend to reflect the character, personality and aspirations of the person preparing to occupy 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue,” Timothy Naftali, a presidential historian at New York University, told the Post.
After conquering hockey, Hayley Wickenheiser is focused on mastering med school
Canada forward Hayley Wickenheiser watches teammates during a women’s ice hockey team practice at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics February 19, 2014. Canada forward Hayley Wickenheiser watches teammates during a women’s ice hockey team practice at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics February 19, 2014.
Skier dies after hitting tree at Sugarbush
Vermont is known for it’s cheesemaking, so it’s only fitting that a new piece of technology making life easier for its cheesemakers is Made in Vermont. Vermont is known for it’s cheesemaking, so it’s only fitting that a new piece of technology making life easier for its cheesemakers is Made in Vermont.
At MLK celebration, Oliver urges unity –
Al “Scoop” Oliver stressed the importance of unity during a tribute the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at Paint Creek Regular Missionary Baptist Church on Third Avenue in Gallipolis Monday afternoon. The MLK celebration has been traditionally held at the church over the last few years and sponsored by a partnership compromised of the Southeastern Ohio Branch of the NAACP as well as the University of Rio Grande and RSVP of the Ohio Valley.
Moral Support
I am writing to you, not because you broke four sticks in two games. No sir, I am writing you to point out some similarities I see between you and two other megastars I’ve watched over the years.
Get it straight, these NFL playoff kickers are nothing to mess (or miss) with
Kicker Mason Crosby kicked the winning field goal with three seconds left as the Packers beat the Cowboys 34-31 in an NFL Divisional Playoff game Sunday in Arlington, Texas. Cowboys coach Jason Garrett’s last gasp was calling time out in hopes of icing Packers kicker Mason Crosby with three seconds left in Sunday’s game.
Peak Ricky Rubio? He thinks so with his recent performances
Point guard Ricky Rubio has amassed 56 assists in his past four games, the most prolific such stretch in Wolves history. He has averaged 11.3 points, 14.0 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 3.0 steals in that stretch, which included a three-game winning streak that ended in Dallas on Sunday.
Stewart-Schroeder combo clicking for Wild
Wild wing Chris Stewart celebrated his goal against the Blackhawks with center Jordan Schroeder on Sunday. The two, along with Tyler Graovac, have proved to be a potent fourth line recently.
Bowen: Four remaining playoff teams show how crucial an elite QB is to winning
The teams playing in the NFC and AFC championship games ought to provide us with a moment of clarity, as far as what is important in the NFL of 2017. The quarterbacks involved are Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Ben Roethlisberger and Matt Ryan.
Red Wings’ Vanek scores, Coreau blanks Canadiens in 1-0 win
… Canadiens center Torrey Mitchell (17) defends in the first period at Joe Louis Arena. (Rick Osentoski/USA Today Sports) Detroit Red Wings left wing Thomas Vanek (62) skates with the puck as Montreal Canadiens center Torrey Mitchell (17) defends in …
Eichel scores twice in Sabres’ 4-1 win over Stars
Tyler Ennis scored 19 seconds into the first period. Ennis returned after missing 30 games with a groin injury that required surgery.
Wizards get hot from 3-point territory to beat Trail Blazers
Bradley Beal scored 25 points and John Wall had 24 as the Washington Wizards took a page from the Portland Trail Blazers’ playbook by hitting 13 3-pointers in a comfortable 120-101 victory on Monday afternoon. The Wizards, who rely less on the 3-pointer than almost any NBA team, were 13 of 23 from beyond the arc in their 12th consecutive home victory.
All-Star D Victor Hedman out for Lightning with illness
All-Star defenseman Victor Hedman is sitting out of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s game at Los Angeles due to an illness. Hedman participated in the pregame warmup, but left early.
St. Louis Cardinals expect to add speed this season
In this Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals’ Kolten Wong heads for third on his leadoff triple during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco.
AP source: Phillies, Saunders agree to $9M, 1-year deal
Outfielder Michael Saunders and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed on a $9 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Saunders ‘ deal was first reported by MLB.com.
Founder of Goals five-a-side football centres gets boot
The best bank accounts to move to this New Year: We reveal the top perks on offer, from interest to A 200 in free cash Kate’s coat helps Hobbs sales soar: Fashion brands favoured by Duchess of Cambridge and her sister Pippa are Christmas hits Why don’t YOU take a pay cut? The FTSE bosses earning A 145m are flying into Davos… to tackle poverty Our extension is half-finished and the builder is asking for another A 40k to cover increased costs before finishing – can he do this? MARKET REPORT: RBS leads fall of banks after Goldman Sachs cuts its rating as FTSE record run finally comes to an end ALEX BRUMMER: A dark day for Rolls-Royce as it stumps up A 671m to settle bribery and corruption charges ‘The days of someone handing over A 250k are long gone’: How do you afford a Lamborghini? We meet the salesman to find out… and take one for a test drive New Year home sellers add A 1,000 to … (more)
Schroder hits go-ahead 3, scores 28 as Hawks edge Knicks
Dennis Schroder scored 28 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 22 seconds left, to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 108-107 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday. The Knicks had three attempts at a desperately needed victory after, but Derrick Rose, Carmelo Anthony and Joakim Noah all couldn’t convert before time expired.
Hartford beats Maine 54-44 to end 5-game losing streak
Jalen Ross scored 19 points, Jason Dunne added 10 and Hartford snapped a five-game losing streak with a 54-44 victory over Maine on Monday. Ross, who ranks second in the America East Conference with 20.9 points per game, had 11 points in Hartford ‘s 33-29 first half to finish in double figures for the 33rd straight game.
New NFL stadium would play key role in 2024 LA Olympics
Organizers trying to land the 2024 Summer Olympics for Los Angeles would include a new football stadium in the games’ ceremonies. The NFL stadium being built in Inglewood near Los Angeles International Airport would be used for ceremonies along with Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum as part of the committee’s concept to create a “new games for a new era,” LA2024 announced Monday.
LA Kings captain Anze Kopitar misses game due to illness
Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar, left, of Slovenia, moves the puck as Winnipeg Jets right wing Drew Stafford, center, reaches in and defenseman Derek Forbort skates behind during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar, left, of Slovenia, moves the puck as Winnipeg Jets right wing Drew Stafford, center, reaches in and defenseman Derek Forbort skates behind during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Green Bay’s win over Dallas seen by average of 48.5M on Fox
Green Bay Packers tight end Jared Cook catches a pass along the sideline during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. The Packers won 34-31.
Flailing Flyers lack answers for recent struggles
With a series of “I don’t know” responses, captain Claude Giroux was at a loss to explain what has happened to the Philadelphia Flyers lately. Eleven losses in 14 games have erased the positive vibes and good feelings from their recent 10-game winning streak.
Danny Duffy signs five-year contract with the Royals
The Royals announced a $65 million, five-year contract with LHP Danny Duffy on Monday, ensuring he will remain with the Royals through the 2021 season. Duffy was eligible for arbitration and could have become a free agent after the upcoming season.
Falcons: Julio Jones will be ready to go in NFC championship
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones scores a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Atlanta. Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman tackles Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones during the second half of an NFL football divisional football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Atlanta.
Wagner leads (relatively) old guard for US figure skating
In this Jan. 21, 2016, file photo, Mirai Nagasu waits for the results after skating in the women’s short program during the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, in St. Paul, Minn. Nagasu would be 24-years-old if she competes next year in South Korea.
Greiss makes 32 saves; Islanders blank Bruins 4-0
New York Islanders left wing Nikolay Kulemin scores against Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, in Boston. New York Islanders left wing Nikolay Kulemin scores against Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, in Boston.
No. 7 Creighton loses point guard Watson to knee injury
Periods of rain. Areas of freezing rain possible. Low 32F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.
African-American coaches made some progress last week in the NFL
There will be eight minority head coaches in the NFL come the start of the 2017 season, two more than the league had last season and tied for the most in league history. Marinade on that fact, and, if only for a moment on this Monday that commemorates the life of Martin Luther King Jr., celebrate it.
BRACKETOLOGY: What’s going on in the Big Ten?
It’s mid-January, and as we look at this week’s Bracketology, we can’t help but wonder what is going on in the Big Ten. We are 55 days away from Selection Sunday and not one Big Ten team claims a four seed or higher in today’s bracket.
Pete Carroll on Seahawks’ belief entering offseason
So what should we expect from today’s playoff game between the Seattle Seahawks and Atlanta Falcons? News Tribune reporters Gregg Bell and Dave Boling give us the rundown. Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll discusses Thursday the availability of running back C.J. Prosise for Saturday’s playoff game in Atlanta against the Falcons.