Day: January 25, 2017

Democrats and Republicans join forces at Capitol Classic

While Democrats and Republicans often are at odds at the state Capitol, members of the Senate and House of Delegates from both sides of the aisle fought for the same cause at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. Adding to the night’s light-hearted feel, the legislators were joined by former NBA center Ben Wallace, NASCAR driver Elliott Sadler and former VCU Ram and second round NBA draft pick Calvin Duncan.

NFL Pro Bowl 2017 roster: Here are replacement players for AFC, NFC teams

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant scores on a pass from Dak Prescott in the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the NFL Divisional Playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 in AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The NFL Pro Bowl will have a dramatically different look this season, returning to the AFC vs. NFC format and taking place at Camping World Stadium in Orlando Fla.

GOP lawmakers set for packed schedule at Philly retreat

House and Senate Republicans gathering Wednesday in Philadelphia for their three-day issues retreat will get a pep talk from NFL great Peyton Manning, hear from British Prime Minister Theresa May, and jam to music from ’90s band White Ford Bronco. The newly sworn-in president is slated to address lawmakers during lunch Thursday as Republicans – now in full control of government – try to plot out their 2017 legislative agenda on such issues as ObamaCare, tax reform, border security and infrastructure.

Jonathan Trott is excited by the new set-up at Edgbaston.

JONATHAN Trott today reflected upon the back-room restructuring at Warwickshire and admitted: “It excites me to see the club striving to get better.” Monday, 9th January was a momentous one at Edgbaston as Jim Troughton was appointed first team coach with responsibility for all first-team matters while Ashley Giles returned to the club in an overarching strategic role as sport director.

Are the Utah Jazz contenders or pretenders?

… a key piece of the Jazz team this year, offering veteran leadership to a young team. Photo by: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports The Jazz are being led by some outstanding players from every age-range. George Hill, the veteran point guard acquired via …

What The Papers Say – 25 January

The views on this page are taken from the local and national media and do not necessarily reflect the views of Everton. Two Blues are linked with a reunion with former manager David Moyes in Wednesday’s newspapers.

Williams, Lucic-Baroni win at throwback Australian Open

Serena Williams reached her 10th consecutive Grand Slam semifinal, and kept her bid alive for a record 23rd major title, with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Johanna Konta at the Australian Open on Wednesday. Her opponent in the semifinals, Mirjana Lucic-Baroni, who beat fifth-seeded Karolina Pliskova 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, had a much longer wait to get back to this stage at a major – nearly 18 years.

Jokic, Nelson help Nuggets beat Jazz 103-93

Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler drives as Utah Jazz forward Joe Johnson defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, in Denver. Utah Jazz guard George Hill, front, drives as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, in Denver.

Clippers’ Blake Griffin feels fine after first game since surgery

It wasn’t a bombshell announcement that Blake Griffin was going to be in the starting lineup Tuesday against the 76ers. For weeks, the game seemed like a logical return date for the Clippers’ star forward who underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on Dec. 20. Griffin slammed home a tip-in dunk and looked like he was moving fine in the Clippers’ 121-110 loss to Philadelphia, a positive sign after his lateral movement and attacking were limited by knee pain and stiffness in December prior to the surgery.

Michael Phelps drops in for event at Parkview Field

The most decorated athlete on Olympic history made quite the entrance on Tuesday night, as Michael Phelps arrived at Parkview Field in a helicopter, landing on the outfield grass. Phelps, and his longtime coach Bob Bowman stopped by for an event with Master Spas, a local company Phelps has worked with since 2010.

How do you coach a player like Kyrgios?

MELBOURNE: It is a question on everyone’s lips at Melbourne Park: how do you coach a player like Nick Kyrgios?The host country’s most talented player bombed out of the Australian Open in week one amid more criticism of his attitude, behaviour and commitment.The 21-year-old was fined a total of US$5,500 for an audible obscenity and racket abuse on his way to a second-round defeat to Italy’s Andreas Seppi, a match he led by two sets to love.In October, he was banned for eight weeks after clashing with fans and the chair umpire, and walking off court in the middle of a point at the Shanghai Masters.That ban was reduced to three weeks after he agreed to consult a sports psychologist, and after his Melbourne loss Kyrgios admitted it might be time to hire a coach.Many top names have already ruled themselves out of the role, and whoever does take on the job will need to be as strong a character … (more)

Tearful Lucic-Baroni extends fairytale into semis

Melbourne, Jan 25 Courageous Mirjana Lucic-Baroni kept her fairytale Australian Open alive Wednesday by stunning fifth seed Karolina Pliskova to make her first Grand Slam semi-final since Wimbledon in 1999. The unseeded Croat, a former teenage prodigy whose career was derailed by personal trauma, used all her experience to upset the Czech 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 in a Rod Laver Arena epic, before collapsing on court in tears.

Blackhawks lose as Lightning rallies in 3rd

CHICAGO – Tyler Johnson scored two goals 30 seconds apart early in the third period, leading the Tampa Bay Lightning past the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Tuesday night to end a three-game slide. Brian Boyle had a goal and an assist, and Nikita Nesterov and Nikita Kucherov also scored for the Lightning, who broke loose for three goals in a 3:57 span of the third to erase a 2-1 deficit.

Warsofsky added to All-Star Classic roster

Penguins defenseman David Warsofsky was named to the 2017 AHL All-Star Classic’s Atlantic Division squad Tuesday. Warsofsky, who has 29 points in 27 games this season, replaces rookie Jake Guentzel, who is in the NHL with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Serena overwhelms Konta to sweep into Melbourne semis

MELBOURNE: Serena Williams remained on course for her 23rd grand slam title by quelling the challenge of in-form Briton Johanna Konta 6-2 6-3 to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the eighth time on Wednesday.The 35-year-old American served up 10 aces and thumped 25 winners over 75 minutes on Rod Laver Arena to join sister Venus in the last four, where she will play 34-year-old Croatian Mirjana Lucic-Baroni.Ninth seed Konta, who reached the semi-finals here last year and won the Sydney warm-up tournament, managed a single break in the second set but was unable… Oscar 2017: Did you know Dev Patel is the third actor of Indian origin to have made it to the Oscars nominations?

HS Baseball: Piaa to vote on pitch count rules

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Kings snap 4-game losing streak with 3-1 win over Devils

Anze Kopitar and Tanner Pearson scored in the opening 1:46, and the Kings snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. Kings defenseman Alec Martinez capped their three-goal first period, and Peter Budaj stopped 24 shots in his 21st win of the season.

Riverside mourning loss of Jim Pietrowski

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No. 18 West Virginia beats No. 2 Kansas 85-69

West Virginia forward Esa Ahmad dunks the ball while being guarded by Kansas guard Josh Jackson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, in Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia forward Esa Ahmad dunks the ball while being guarded by Kansas guard Josh Jackson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, in Morgantown, W.Va.