Matt Ryan wasn’t worried that he didn’t have his center and top receiver with him for the Falcons’ first Super Bowl practice on Wednesday or for the remainder of the week. The quarterback says he trusts Alex Mack and Julio Jones will do what is necessary to be ready despite missing this week’s practice schedule with injuries.
Day: January 26, 2017
USC Basketball vs. UCLA: Trojans Win Fourth-Straight Over Bruins
USC basketball extended their winning streak over crosstown UCLA to four games, defeating the No. 8 Bruins 84-76 at the Galen Center.
Final: Lakers squander fourth-quarter lead, lose to Blazers
After having three days to rebound from a 49-point blowout loss in Dallas, the Lakers squandered a fourth-quarter lead, falling to the Portland Trail Blazers, 105-98. After trailing by as many as 14 points in the third quarter of a game they had trailed by one at halftime, the Lakers crawled back behind 11 quick points from Lou Williams, who scored a game-high 31. They pulled even at 94 on a 3-pointer by Nick Young with 6:23 left in the game, then Young gave the Lakers the lead with another 3-pointer 42 seconds later.
Rockets 23 mins ago 11:36 p.m.Isaiah Thomas out-duels James Harden to lead Celtics past Rockets
Isaiah Thomas had 38 points and nine assists, Jae Crowder scored 23 and the Boston Celtics beat the Houston Rockets 120-109 on Wednesday night. It was Thomas’ 15th game this season with at least 30 points and his 29th consecutive outing with 20 or more.
Venus Williams books place in second Australian Open final
Venus Williams held up her end of the deal for another all-sisters Australian Open final with a 6-7 , 6-2, 6-3 win over Coco Vandeweghe, becoming the oldest player to reach the final of the tournament in the Open era. The 36-year-old Williams is back in a Grand Slam final for the first time since Wimbledon in 2009 and her first here since 2003, when she lost to her younger sister, Serena.
NBA Trade News: Carmelo Anthony for Kevin Love swap thumbed down by Cavs
… been interested. The 32-year-old all-star forward has made NBA headlines this month following an article on FanRag Sports by Phil Jackson’s confidant, Charley Rosen. The piece took a swipe at Anthony, claiming that Anthony has outlived his …
2 including officer injured in Portland hotel fire
Authorities say a police officer was injured while rescuing someone in a Portland hotel room after a fire broke out. Portland Fire & Rescue said on Twitter the fire started Wednesday evening on the fourth floor of a Comfort Inn hotel in a bathroom.
Peter Burling outshines the locals on the water at World Match Racing Tour
Kiwi sailors Peter Burling, left, and Blair Tuke were in the team that won the World Match Racing Tour Swan River Match Cup in Perth this week. Top Kiwi sailor Peter Burling didn’t take long to adapt to a different boat while winning the World Match Racing Tour Swan River Match Cup in Perth this week.
Venus Williams into Australian Open final
Veteran Venus Williams has ended CoCo Vandeweghe’s giantkilling run to become the oldest Australian Open women’s finalist in professional tennis history. Turning 37 in June, Williams battled back from a set down to defeat her gallant American compatriot 6-7 6-2 6-3 in Thursday’s first semifinal at Melbourne Park.
Interior trip next for Spruce Kings
… and has been a workhorse since Stefan Wornig left the team in December for medical reasons. The WHL Cougars’ prospect sports a 3.37 goals-against average and .883 save percentage and van Diemen knows he will have to have stingier netminding from …
UNC-Wilmington Tough Test For James Madison
The Dukes have allowed a mere 60.9 points per game in conference play – the second-best mark in the league – but have only scored 62.6 points against CAA foes – the second-worst average. They have gutted out victories with hard work, intense focus and timely execution.
Prices up, sales brisk in Trump’s South American tower
In recent weeks, the massive head shot of Donald Trump that greeted visitors to the Trump Tower Punta del Este “ultra exclusive” apartment project in this well-heeled South American beach destination vanished. The photo of Trump and his three adult children behind the marble counter in the vanilla-scented showroom also was taken down.
Dukes Ready To Focus On Next Season
On Jan. 14 – only a week removed from winning the FCS national title and just moments removed from walking the streets of downtown Harrisonburg in their team’s championship parade – Stinnie and Sharp couldn’t help but peek ahead. Stinnie, the starting left tackle for James Madison and Sharp, a reserve running back, were already thinking forward even though many of the fans that had gathered for the parade hadn’t even cleared Court Square yet.
Nadal says he needs to peak to beat Dimitrov in semifinals
Even with such vast experience on the big occasion of a Grand Slam, Rafael Nadal is nervous. His jitters aren’t eased by an impressive 7-1 head-to-head lead over Australian Open semifinal rival Grigor Dimitrov.
Photo Gallery: Wenatchee and Eastmont play a game of Unified basketball
Stars of the show: Wenatchee’s Esquivel, Eastmont’s Lisson are leading their very different teams in very different ways 1/25/2017 World photo/Don Seabrook Wenatchee High School teacher Shelly Jelsing gives Jesse Marcuson a high five after Jesse scored a basket for Wenatchee High School’s Unified basketball team Wednesday night in Wenatchee. Eastmont High School’s team beat Wenatchee 39-31 although fans and players from both teams cheered each other on.
The Sacramento Kings trolled the struggling Cleveland…
The Sacramento Kings beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, 116-112 in overtime, and after the game they unleashed an unusually aggressive attack on social media. It was the sixth loss in eight games for the suddenly struggling Cavaliers.
Wild suffer first loss of 2017 with 7-1 loss in Langley
Stars of the show: Wenatchee’s Esquivel, Eastmont’s Lisson are leading their very different teams in very different ways LANGLEY, British Columbia – During a rare Wednesday evening contest in the British Columbia Hockey League north of the border, the Wenatchee Wild got a wake up call against host Langley in a 7-1 loss to the Rivermen at George Preston Arena. Langley got on the board first just over three minutes into the first period on an unassisted goal from Gavin Payne.
The Latest: Williams levels AO semifinal vs Vandeweghe
Venus Williams has beaten CoCo Vandeweghe 6-7 , 6-2, 6-3 to reach the final of the Australian Open, becoming the oldest finalist in the tournament’s history The Latest: Venus reaches 1st Aussie Open final in 14 years Venus Williams has beaten CoCo Vandeweghe 6-7 , 6-2, 6-3 to reach the final of the Australian Open, becoming the oldest finalist in the tournament’s history Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jrxyYE United States’ Venus Williams celebrates after defeating compatriot Coco Vandeweghe during their semifinal at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017.
Venus Williams beats Coco Vandweghe to reach surprise Australian Open final
Venus Williams beats Coco Vandeweghe to reach surprise Australian Open final Venus Williams beat Coco Vandeweghe in three sets to reach her first Grand Slam final since 2009. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jrDX6o Venus Williams will return to the Australian Open final for the first time in 14 years after rallying to beat Coco Vandeweghe 6-7 , 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday.
Big night for Knights in Houston
Associated Press Atlanta receiver Mohamed Sanu is one of four former Rutgers players expected to start in the Super Bowl between the Falcons and the New England Patriots.