Day: January 18, 2017

Birthday greetings, Kerber into 3rd round at Australian Open

Angelique Kerber smiled and waved her arms like an orchestra conductor as the Rod Laver Arena crowd sang “Happy Birthday” after her 6-2, 6-7 , 6-2 second-round win on Wednesday at the Australian Open. The defending champion wasn’t completely on song on her 29th birthday, angrily swiping her racket in the second set in a burst of frustration that momentarily threw her off her game – and allowed Carina Witthoeft back into the match.

Mikael Frolik stays hot as Calgary Flames beat Florida Panthers 5-2

Flanked by another veteran in Michael Frolik and rambunctious rookie Matthew Tkachuk, Calgary centre Mikael Backlund continues to be one of the hottest players in the NHL. Backlund scored twice in a 13-second span in the second period to break a 2-2 tie and also added an assist as the Flames beat the Florida Panthers 5-2 on Tuesday night .

Henrik Sedin scores winner for 999th career point as Canucks down Predators 1-0

Henrik Sedin scored the winner in the third period for the 999th point of his NHL career and Ryan Miller made 30 saves as the Vancouver Canucks shut out the Nashville Predators 1-0 on Tuesday night. With the teams playing a tight, close-checking game, Sedin fired a Luca Sbisa rebound off the end boards off Predators goalie Pekka Rinne and in with 7:32 left in regulation for his 10th goal of the season and first in nine games.

Showdown night at SNHU

The top Northeast-10 Conference division leaders battle tonight at 7:30 p.m. when Southern New Hampshire University hosts Southern Connecticut State University in a top regional matchup at the… The top Northeast-10 Conference division leaders battle tonight at 7:30 p.m. when Southern New Hampshire University hosts Southern Connecticut State … (more)

(Australian Open) Peng Shuai stumbles

Eugenie Bouchard is back in the third round at Melbourne Park for the first time in two years, defeating China’s Peng Shuai 7-6 , 6-2. Bouchard, who reached the semifinals of the Australian Open in 2014, finally closed it out after Peng saved three match points on the Canadian’s serve at 5-1 in the second set.

Rakell’s rocket in OT puts surging Ducks past Lightning, 2-1

Rickard Rakell scored a power-play goal off a faceoff 54 seconds into overtime, and the surging Anaheim Ducks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 Tuesday night for their seventh win in nine games Rakell’s rocket in OT puts surging Ducks past Lightning, 2-1 Rickard Rakell scored a power-play goal off a faceoff 54 seconds into overtime, and the surging Anaheim Ducks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 Tuesday night for their seventh win in nine games Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k38YiB Tampa Bay Lightning’s Nikita Nesterov, left, of Russia, avoids a check by Anaheim Ducks’ Antoine Vermette during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. ANAHEIM, Calif.

Former Nashua karate instructor to be back in court later this month

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said he regrets the language he used while discussing the New England Patriots in his postgame address to the team after Sunday’s AFC divisional playoff… Rushing Right-to-Work To the Editor: More than 400 people packed Representatives Hall on Jan. 10. The overwhelming majority opposed SB 11, the so-called … (more)

I-League 2016/17 EXCLUSIVE – Mumbai FC welcome Densill Theobald

Mumbai FC have made their first foreign signing of the current I-League campaign, with the capture of Densill Theobald. Goal can reveal that the former Trinidad and Tobago international midfielder is expected to turn out in the Yellow and Blue of the club from the commercial capital of India, after coach Santosh Kashyap identified him as a key ingredient in his set-up.

‘We need to break away’ – Jets target Wanderers win

Up against one of their main rivals for a finals berth, Newcastle Jets know that Sunday’s fixture is a big one Newcastle Jets duo Mateo Poljak and Andrew Nabbout have underlined the importance of beating Western Sydney Wanderers as they battle for A-League finals spots. With 12 rounds to go in the 2016-17 season, there is still plenty of time to decide the top six but the Jets are aware that every point they gain against other mid-table teams will be critical by the end of the campaign.

Judge: Drug court up and running

A Superior Court judge ordered former Gov. Maggie Hassan’s administration Tuesday to provide more backup to justify withholding documents from the Republican State Committee regarding the… Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said he regrets the language he used while discussing the New England Patriots in his postgame address to the team after … (more)

Expect the Unexpected – The UEFA Champions League returns

Goal has teamed up with Nissan to get you closer to the action than ever before as our team of club correspondents welcome you behind the scenes of th They said there could be no more shocks. Globalisation, unprecedented TV deals and the stockpiling of talent like never before had made the stuff of fairytales all but extinct from the modern game.

AP source: Bautista, Blue Jays agree to $18M, 1-year deal

In this Oct. 6, 2016, file photo, Toronto Blue Jays’ Jose Bautista smiles as he walks through the dugout during Game 1 of the team’s American League Division Series against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. A person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press that free agent outfielder Jose Bautista is staying with the Toronto Blue Jays after agreeing to an $18 million, one-year contract with mutual options for more years.

Tomlin not pleased with Brown’s role

… the only athlete capable of becoming a distraction. Tomlin said. “It’s a global thing in regards to professional sports. I think that’s why often times you see great players move around from team to team. “And I definitely don’t want that to be his …

Carlin named Scrappers’ new manager

Former Cleveland Indians catcher Luke Carlin has been named the manager of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers for the 2017 season which begins June 21. Carlin served on the Akron staff last year after his 14-year professional career ended after the 2015 season. Carlin appeared in 56 Major League games with the Indians, San Diego and Arizona.

Peterson propels Magic past Saints

Senior standout Bryanna Peterson and eighth-grade phenom Sabrina Segar delivered a 1-2 scoring punch to engineer the Martin County Area Magic to a 135.075-118.925 victory over the St. Peter Saints during a Big South Conference gymnastics dual meet on Tuesday night in Welcome. Peterson continued her high-octane scoring ways by capturing top honors in the all-around competition on the strength of 36.025 points.

DeRozan scores 36, Raptors hand Nets 11th straight loss

DeMar DeRozan’s double-double and Cory Joseph’s career night propelled the Toronto Raptors past the free-falling Nets. DeRozan scores 36, Raptors hand Nets 11th straight loss DeMar DeRozan’s double-double and Cory Joseph’s career night propelled the Toronto Raptors past the free-falling Nets.

Stints in tennis ball cricket helped Kedar Jadhav

Considering the attention he has been getting post the knock, the Pune boy is not sure whether he will be able to hang out with his friends at Vaishali without being recognised by people. PUNE: After his match-winning knock of 120 against England in the first ODI in Pune on Sunday, life has changed for India batsman Kedar Jadhav .