New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese speaks to reporters at the NFL football team’s training facility in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Jan. 9, 2017. As the 2016 NFL Draft approached the Giants were all set to take Leonard Floyd, a linebacker from Georgia, with the 10th pick of the first round.
Month: January 2017
Lafayette High School.
After 30 minutes of a relatively tight affair between the Lafayette Lions and the Acadiana Rams the game opened up in pretty dramatic fashion. Acadiana winger Jacob Judice produced a piece of magic down the left flank, cutting inside the Lafayette Lions’ right back and delivering an inch-perfect cross to Noah Anderson and promptly sent the ball past Lions’ keeper Sami Borchalli to give the Rams’ a 1-0 lead before halftime.
Norwegian cross-country skier Johaug appears before hearing
… silver medal at the 2014 Sochi Games. She has also won seven world championship and two overall World Cup titles. As sports columnist, Paul Woody offers an array of commentary on the sports scene in columns and World of Woody videos.
Report: Revolution sign Slovenian defender Antonio Mlinar
Antonio Mlinar will be introduced tomorrow as a new @NERevolution signing. 25yr old CB, club captain recently capped by Slovenia.
Trump Threatens to ‘Send in the Feds’ Because of Chicago ‘Carnage’
Unzicker has sched… — President Donald Trump signed two memorandums Tuesday signaling his support for the advancement of construction on the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines … — President Donald Trump formally withdrew the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership on Monday, and critics of the doomed deal say the move will prote… The Nebraska dairy community is recruiting candidates to become the 2017-18 Nebraska Dairy Princess. The young woman who holds the title represents dairy farm families and the… A highlight just waiting to happen.
Car Stolen in Chicago with 10-Year-Old Boy Sitting Inside
Unzicker has sched… — President Donald Trump signed two memorandums Tuesday signaling his support for the advancement of construction on the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines … — President Donald Trump formally withdrew the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership on Monday, and critics of the doomed deal say the move will prote… The Nebraska dairy community is recruiting candidates to become the 2017-18 Nebraska Dairy Princess. The young woman who holds the title represents dairy farm families and the… A highlight just waiting to happen.
Wednesday Habs Headlines: Don’t worry about Carey Price
Carey Price’s below-Carey numbers have certainly been the talk of the town of late, but positives can be taken away from the fact that the team is performing relatively well throughout his slump, and the Canadiens have the opportunity to prove their more than just their star goaltender. [ TSN 690 ] If Montreal has serious interest in Martin Hanzal, the Arizona Coyotes have reportedly asked for a return that consists of Michael McCarron, a first round and conditional pick.
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.
Ghana stands in Pharaohs’ way to AFCON 2017 quarters
Seven-time champions Egypt must avoid defeat against Ghana to make it to the last eight of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. The two nations face off at the Stade Port Gentil on Wednesday with the Black Stars’ spot assured but have a score settle against Egypt.
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.
South Jersey Times wrestling notebook, Jan. 25
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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.
Stephen Gostkowski breaks Adam Vinatieri’s playoff extra point record
It didn’t get a lot of attention, but Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski set an all-time NFL record during Sunday’s NFC Championship Game. Gostkowski kicked his 67th career postseason extra point on Sunday, which moved him ahead of Adam Vinatieri , who has kicked 66, for the most in NFL history.
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.
Braves meet for Sarasota spring home
Team president John Schuerholz told commissioners the braves are committed to staying in Florida and help grow the community. The lease will be for 30 years.
Tomlin not alarmed as Roethlisberger ponders future
The Patriots won 36-17 to advance to… . Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger departs after speaking to the media following the AFC championship NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass.
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.
Calgary coach Gulutzan: ‘We were pathetic’ after Flames’ 5-1 loss to Canadiens
The Flames were the second-best team for much of the night as the Canadiens came away with a 5-1 victory to extend Calgary’s losing skid to four games. A frustrated Gulutzan did not hesitate to criticize his players after the game.
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.
Dallas Stars Fall 3-2 To Minnesota Wild In Shootout
Tyler Seguin and Patrick Eaves led a spirited comeback, but the Dallas Stars would ultimately fall short to the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night, dropping a 3-2 decision in the shootout. The Stars fell down 2-0 early in the game but would come back to tie it.
Hubbs helps Tennessee stun No. 4 Kentucky 82-80
On a night full of stunners in college basketball, Tennessee added No. 4 Kentucky to the list of upset victims.
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.
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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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Tomlin not alarmed as Roethlisberger ponders future
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger leaves the field after the AFC championship NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won 36-17 to advance to the Super Bowl.
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.
Senior Bowl QB rooted for Clemson in national-title game
… NFL exposure before getting to the Senior Bowl. Pitt and the Pittsburgh Steelers practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex’s indoor training center. “Ben Roethlisberger is coming up right behind me and kind of giving me some tips,” Peterman said. …
Danielle Lloyd opens up about botched boob job
President Trump is set to BAN migrants from Syria and six other ‘dangerous’ Muslim countries from entering America by signing an executive order tomorrow Chelsea Handler is accused of immigrant-shaming Melania for saying the First Lady – who is fluent in five languages – ‘can barely speak English’ ‘Anything is possible’: White House says ‘maybe we will’ investigate Trump’s claim that millions of people voted illegally in November ‘Nobody believes they’re twins!’ Adorable girls are born in Illinois with different skin colors to a black father and white mother Yordano Ventura was ‘robbed of World Series ring and cash’ as he lay dying after car crash – as it’s revealed his family’s claim to his $20m fortune hinges on if he was drunk One-eyed mother-of-three who was found passed out in a gutter is sentenced up to five years in prison for child endangerment and sex with a teen who she called … (more)
Rest over as Patriots begin Super Bowl prep for Falcons
After taking a day to review and recharge following his team’s AFC championship game win over Pittsburgh, the New England coach said Tuesday that the coaching staff’s preparations are fully underway for the Super Bowl. The Patriots are preparing to make their seventh Super Bowl berth during the Belichick era, making them veterans at this point in handling the various logistics involved with the big game.
AP source: Saltalamacchia, Blue Jays agree to deal
A person with knowledge of the negotiations says the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a minor league contract with free agent catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the agreement is subject to a successful physical and Toronto had not made an announcement.