Month: January 2017

Archie on court for third year | Photos

WHILE many of us have been watching the Australian Open from our couches, Archie Harrison has been chasing around balls on court for a third year in a row. Archie is the fifth in his family to work at the grand slam and it is the seventh year with a ball kid for mum Buffy Harrison.

Dmitry Orlov Gets His First Power Play Goal

With John Carlson out of the lineup, and perhaps not even returning until after the All Star break, the Caps are missing their top power play defenseman. So, Matt Niskanen , who normally plays second unit behind Carlson, will get more playing time.

Vandeweghe seals place in Australian Open semi-final

Coco Vandeweghe blasted her way into her first grand slam semi-final with a dominant display of power tennis to destroy French Open champion Garbine Muguruza 6-4, 6-0 at the Australian Open. The 25-year-old American, who was equally as impressive in dispatching world No 1 Angelique Kerber in the previous round, controlled the match from the seventh game of the first set when she achieved her first break of serve.

Knicks vs. Pacers: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2017 Regular Season

It appeared as though the New York Knicks’ 2016-17 campaign was about to take another disastrous turn Monday until Carmelo Anthony came to the rescue. The Knicks collapsed down the stretch and lost a 98-82 fourth-quarter lead before Anthony’s jumper broke a 103-103 deadlock in the final minute of his team’s 109-103 victory over the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Scorpions look for positive Super50 start

Captain of Jamaica Scorpions Nikita Miller is hopeful of a positive start when the team takes on Combined Colleges and Campuses Marooners in the opening game of the 2017 Regional Super50 Tournament at Three W’s Oval in Barbados. The contest, which is set to start 8 a.m. Jamaica time, is one of two scheduled on the opening day.

Waiters for the Win: Heat Stun Warriors, 105-102

Dion Waiters’ 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds left capped his 33-point effort, and the Miami Heat beat Golden State 105-102 on Monday night to end the Warriors’ seven-game winning streak. The Heat wasted a 10-point lead in the final 4 minutes, and Kevin Durant tied the game on a dunk with 11.7 seconds left.

Jones, Holiday Lead Pelicans Past Cavs 124-122

Terrence Jones filled in brilliantly for injured All-Star Anthony Davis, scoring a season-high 36 points, grabbing 11 rebounds and blocking LeBron James’ dunk attempt in the fourth quarter, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-122 on Monday night.

Jamal Crawford finds his stroke in Clippersa victory

ATLANTA >> Jamal Crawford got back on track, scoring eight straight points in the fourth quarter to help the short-handed Clippers pick up an upset win in Atlanta, beating the Hawks, 115-105. Austin Rivers led the Clippers with 27 and Crawford added 19 in what will likely be the final game the team plays before Blake Griffin returns from knee surgery.

Antetokounmpo scores 31 in Bucks’ 127-114 win over Rockets

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points, Jabari Parker had 28 and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a five-game losing streak with a 127-114 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday night. James Harden just missed a triple-double with 26 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds for Houston, which fell to 1-1 on its five-game road trip.

NHL Capsules

Orlov doubled his goal output for the season and Justin Williams, Evgeny Kuznetsov, T.J. Oshie and Lars Eller also scored for the Capitals, who have won three in a row and haven’t lost in regulation since Dec. 27. Washington scored on six of its 25 shots on Cam Ward and handed Carolina its fourth consecutive loss. Braden Holtby made 25 saves for his 23rd victory of the season.

Kerr Calls Some Players’ All-Star Votes a ‘Mockery’

Golden State coach Steve Kerr wishes players had taken their voting for the NBA All-Star Game more seriously, calling it a “mockery” after nearly 300 players in the league wound up on at least one ballot. Players had a say in deciding starters for next month’s game in New Orleans, with their selections accounting for 25 percent of someone’s total score in the balloting.

‘Irresponsible’ father walks on frozen lake

Insanity on ice: ‘Irresponsible’ father puts both his and his toddler’s life at risk as he walks across frozen lake Edging out onto a frozen lake, this was the moment an ‘irresponsible’ father put his life and that of his toddler at risk. A concerned member of public took the photo after spotting the pair at Whitlingham Broad, near Norwich in Norfolk, which is 50ft deep in places.

The Super Bowl window is closing on Green Bay Packers’ QB Aaron Rodgers

Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers reacts during the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports When the Green Bay Packers were dismantled by the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday afternoon, there was more than a game that was lost.

Falcons get back to work after earning trip to Super Bowl

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn leaves a press conference at the football team’s practice facility in Flowery Branch, Ga., Monday, Jan. 23, 2017. The Falcons will play the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl on Sunday Feb. 5. less Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn leaves a press conference at the football team’s practice facility in Flowery Branch, Ga., Monday, Jan. 23, 2017.

Kerr calls some players’ All-Star votes a ‘mockery’

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr calls out instructions during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr calls out instructions during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017.

NASCAR overhauls race and playoff format

… race and season.” Mike Joy, FOX NASCAR play-by-play announcer, said the change brought racing more in line with other sports like football (quarters), baseball (innings) and hockey (periods). “The idea of trying to get the viewer in front of a TV …

Rex Tillerson: confirmation approval from Senate committee

‘Our intention is never to lie to you’: White House press secretary attempts to smooth over feud with the media – before repeating claims about Trump’s inauguration getting a record audience Now it’s Carribean sunshine for Michelle Obama: Ex-First Lady quits washout Palm Springs and heads to billionaire Richard Branson’s island on his private jet What exactly is she plotting? Hillary Clinton is getting briefings on what went wrong in her campaign and she and Bill WILL make some sort of political comeback say friends ‘It was inexcusable’: SNL writer apologizes for her ‘offensive words’ after she is SUSPENDED from show for tweeting that ten-year-old Barron Trump will be ‘this country’s first homeschool shooter’ A sophisticated beauty look fit for a First Lady! As Melania Trump settles into her new role, FEMAIL details her $900 inauguration hair and make-up Marco Rubio says he WILL vote for … (more)

Formula One takeover Q&A

Liberty Media is set to usher in a new era for Formula One after the American company completed its A 6.4billion purchase of the sport on Monday night. Yes. After 40 years of rule, Ecclestone has been moved aside as Formula One’s top dog.

Baseball hitting, pitching sapped by jet lag

Researchers say they’ve documented an unseen drag on major league baseball players that can wipe out home field advantage, make pitchers give up more home runs, and take some punch out of a team’s bats. For baseball players, they say the problem is so bad it can affect everything from the number of home runs to the number of bases stolen.

Brendan Rodgers urges Scott Brown to look out for No 1

Brendan Rodgers has urged Celtic captain Scott Brown to look after number one as he considers whether to continue to make himself available for Scotland selection. Brown, who is set to make his 400th career appearance for Celtic when they face St Johnstone in a Premiership fixture tomorrow night, retired from international football at the start of this season in order to focus on his club and family commitments.

UTEP Basketball: 2017 center Joey St. Pierre verbally commits to UTEP

Tim Floyd hit the Chicago area once again for his latest commit, nabbing 6’10, 3-star center Joey St. Pierre after his visit to El Paso over the weekend. I am blessed to announce I will be continuing my academic and basketball career for coach Floyd at the university of Texas at El Paso!! a> pic.twitter.com/136xqDUhIV St. Pierre is from Richmond, Illinois, and is rated as a 3-star recruit by both 247Sports, and ESPN.

Scott Sinclair and Kieran Tierney back in routine for Celtic

The involvement of Kieran Tierney was perhaps the most significant and satisfying aspect of Celtic’s comfortable Scottish Cup fourth-round victory over Albion Rovers on Sunday. No-one welcomed the 19-year-old full-back’s return to action more than Scott Sinclair as the winger resumed a highly effective partnership with him down Celtic’s left flank which has been partially forged in the unlikely setting of an oche at the club’s training ground.

Pledge to stop bullying in sport

The vast majority of B.C. sports organizations agree, and slightly more than half report they know of an athlete who has dropped out of their program because of bullying. 94 per cent of B.C. sports organizations surveyed believe sport bullying is a serious problem that needs to be addressed.

Recreation Calendar for Jan. 23, 2017

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