Day: January 22, 2017

Visiting Steelers Awoken by Pulled Fire Alarm at Hotel

Pictured are Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in Kansas City, Missouri, Jan. 15, 2017 and Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots in Foxboro, Massachusetts, Jan. 14, 2017. The Pittsburgh Steelers were awakened by a pulled fire alarm at their hotel at 3:40 a.m., the night before their game against the New England Patriots to decide the AFC Championship , according to police.

Royals’ Ventura killed in car crash in Dominican Republic

Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura, whose electric arm helped his team win the 2015 World Series title, was killed in a car crash in his native Dominican Republic early Sunday. With the fitting nickname of “Ace,” Ventura burst onto the baseball scene with a 100 mph fastball and an explosive attitude to match.

MS Dhoni felicitated by Kapil Dev at innings break during third ODI in Kolkata30 min ago

Kolkata, Jan 22: Mahendra Singh Dhoni , who relinquished the One-Day International and T20 captaincy recently, was felicitated by Cricket Association of Bengal for his contribution to Indian cricket during the innings break of the third ODI against England here on Sunday. Dhoni, who led India to two World Cups – one 50-over and one T20 – along with a Champions Trophy, received a crystal trophy from India’s first 50-over World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev to loud cheers of “Dhoni, Dhoni” from the 55,000-odd spectators.

Cleveland Indians third baseman Andy Marte, left, puts

Former top MLB prospect Andy Marte died in car crash Marte, 33, died in his native Dominican Republic on Sunday. Check out this story on mysouthnow.com: http://usat.ly/2jNvTO2 Cleveland Indians third baseman Andy Marte, left, puts out New York Yankees’ Alberto Gonzalez, right, on an eighth- inning sacrifice bunt by Yankees batter Angel Chavez in the Indians’ 4-2 spring training game.

$199.6 Million Invested in Rural Nebraska in 2016 by USDA Rural Development

The Upper Big Blue NRD Board of Directors met Thursday, January 19, 2017, at the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District office to discuss and vote on January’… — Mischa Zverev defeated world No. 1 Andy Murray in the fourth round of the Australian Open in four sets 7-5, 5-7, 6-2, 6-4, advancing to the quarterfi… Lincoln, Nebraska, January 20, 2017 -Nebraska’s rural communities received $199.6 million in USDA Rural Development funding in federal fiscal year 2016.

Spot-kick joy as Guiseley end their away hoodoo

NEW signing Derek Asamoah had an impressive debut for Guiseley but Michael Rankine was the Lions’ two-goal hero as they registered their first Vanarama National League away win for almost a year. The last time Guiseley got a maximum on the road it was at Woking in February 2016, and it helped them beat the drop last term.

Late Sanchez penalty gives Arsenal 2-1 win over Burnley

Alexis Sanchez slotted a penalty into the net deep into stoppage time to give 10-man Arsenal a 2-1 victory over Burnley on Sunday, sending the north London club up to second in the Premier League. Burnley looked like taking its second point on the road this season when substitute Francis Coquelin tripped Ashley Barnes and Andre Gray powered home the first spot-kick in stoppage time to cancel out Shkodran Mustafi’s header.

Two games, one win

Kansas State beat #7/#8 West Virginia 79-75 yesterday at Bramlage Coliseum. It took a Barry Brown steal with 25 seconds left to win the game after a late charge by the Mountaineers put the result in doubt.

Canada wins second cross-country medal of the weekend, bronze in relay

Canada earned a bronze medal in the men’s 4×7.5 kilometre relay on Sunday, the first time in the history of the program that Canada has reached the podium in a men’s World Cup cross-country ski relay. Devon Kershaw of Sudbury, Ont., Alex Harvey of Saint Ferreol-les-Neiges, Que., Toronto’s Len Valjas and 24-year-old World Cup rookie, Knute Johnsgaard of Whitehorse to clocked a bronze-medal time of one hour six minutes 48 seconds to take third.

Djokovic to lead Serbia against Russia in Davis Cup

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic gestures to the crowd after losing to Uzbekistan’s Denis Istomin during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. BELGRADE, Serbia – Novak Djokovic will lead his native Serbia against Russia in the first round of the Davis Cup next month.

Zverev’s win over Murray caps dramatic career comeback

Germany’s Mischa Zverev celebrates his victory over Britain’s Andy Murray during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. Germany’s Mischa Zverev hits a forehand to Britain’s Andy Murray during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017.

Gut remains perfect in super-G; Vonn struggles in 9th

United States’ Lindsey Vonn gets to the finish area after completing an alpine ski, women’s World Cup super-G, in Garmisch-Panterkirchen, Germany, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. Switzerland’s Lara Gut competes during an alpine ski, women’s World Cup super-G, in Garmisch-Panterkirchen, Germany, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017.

Max Scherzer receives 2016 Cy Young Award

Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer, shown during the 2016 season, won his second Cy Young Award. NEW YORK – The annual Baseball Writers Association of America awards dinner began with a montage, a season-in-summary highlight reel carefully crafted to spotlight each of the evening’s honorees.

High-octane entertainment as The Jive Aces return to Princes Theatre

SWINGING sextet and Britain’s Got Talent favourites The Jive Aces return to Clacton next week with their spectacular high-energy stage show. They’ve played to sell-out crowds at the Royal Albert Hall, Buckingham Palace, Glastonbury Festival and the London Olympics, and have performed in 40 countries, including major theatre tours in the USA.

Central Michigan’s Marcus Keene erupts for 50 points in win

The junior guard’s performance was the first 50-plus-game in NCAA DI since Nate Wolters scored 53 points for South Dakota State in 2013. The Central Michigan guard scored a career-high 50 points, including 10 three-pointers, as he helped the Chippewas rally to a 101-92 victory over Miami in front of a roaring home crowd at McGuirk Arena.

Sergio Ramos saves Real Madrid as fans target Ronaldo

Real Madrid’s defender Sergio Ramos celebrates after scoring during the Spanish league football match Real Madrid CF vs Malaga CF at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on January 21, 2017. / AFP / PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU Madrid: Sergio Ramos struck twice to get Real Madrid back to winning ways as the home fans targeted Cristiano Ronaldo in a 2-1 victory over Malaga at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.

Gabriel Jesus can’t be Manchester City saviour: Pep Guardiola

Manchester City’s Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus comes on to make his debut during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on January 21, 2017. AFP / Paul ELLIS Manchester, United Kingdom: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola warned against expecting too much from new arrival Gabriel Jesus after he made an eye-catching debut in their 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.

Djokovic to lead Serbia against Russia in Davis Cup

El serbio Novak Djokovic gesticula durante su derrota ante Denis Istomin en el Abierto de Australia el jueves, 19 de enero de 2017, en Melbourne. El serbio Novak Djokovic gesticula durante su derrota ante Denis Istomin en el Abierto de Australia el jueves, 19 de enero de 2017, en Melbourne.