Month: January 2017

Oklahoma State wins at Oklahoma for 1st time since 2004

Juwan Evans scored 24 points, got a key steal late and Oklahoma State rallied in the final minute to beat Oklahoma 68-66 on Monday night for the Cowboys’ first win in Norman since 2004 Oklahoma State wins at Oklahoma for 1st time since 2004 Juwan Evans scored 24 points, got a key steal late and Oklahoma State rallied in the final minute to beat Oklahoma 68-66 on Monday night for the Cowboys’ first win in Norman since 2004 Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jPIvRN Oklahoma State guard Phil Forte III, right, celebrates with teammates after an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma in Norman, Okla., Monday, Jan. 30, 2017. Oklahoma State won 68-66.

Hollowell’s late 3 gives Ga. State 83-80 win over S. Alabama

Jeremy Hollowell nailed a 3-point jumper with under a minute to play to give Georgia State the lead and the Panthers held off South Alabama 83-80 on Monday night for its sixth straight win Hollowell’s late 3 gives Ga. State 83-80 win over S. Alabama Jeremy Hollowell nailed a 3-point jumper with under a minute to play to give Georgia State the lead and the Panthers held off South Alabama 83-80 on Monday night for its sixth straight win Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jPvojs MOBILE, Ala.

Super Bowl burgers at Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar53 minutes | Food

Super Bowl burgers at Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar Which will be tastier – the ATL or the New Englander? Check out this story on northjersey.com: http://northjersy.news/2jPVYcb Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar is serving up two special Super Bowl burgers through game day – one for the Atlanta Falcons and one for the New England Patriots. The ATL is a fried chicken breast with braised kale, bacon and pimento cheese , while the New Englander Burger features a beef patty, buffalo clam strips with Frank’s Red Hot sauce, Applewood smoked bacon, pepper jack cheese, lettuce and apple cider aioli.

Prairie View A&M cruises to 72-52 win over Alabama State

Tevin Bellinger scored a career-high 27 points and Prairie View A&M rolled to a 72-52 win over Alabama State on Monday night Prairie View A&M cruises to 72-52 win over Alabama State Tevin Bellinger scored a career-high 27 points and Prairie View A&M rolled to a 72-52 win over Alabama State on Monday night Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jPMMVk PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – Tevin Bellinger scored a career-high 27 points and Prairie View A&M rolled to a 72-52 win over Alabama State on Monday night. Zachary Hamilton added 16 points and grabbed six rebounds for the Panthers .

Casino mogul Adelson pulls out of Raiders-Vegas stadium deal

Billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson pulled out of a deal Monday to build a $1.9 billion domed stadium for the Oakland Raiders in Las Vegas. The move comes on the heels of a team proposal to pay $1 a year in rent and operate the stadium, and it deprives the project of a chief financial backer as officials seek to bring professional football to Las Vegas for the first time.

Mitchell leads Grambling St. to 77-74 win over MVSU in OT

Ervin Mitchell scored 24 points, including the go-ahead basket in overtime, to lift Grambling State to a 77-74 win over Mississippi Valley State on Monday night Mitchell leads Grambling St. to 77-74 win over MVSU in OT Ervin Mitchell scored 24 points, including the go-ahead basket in overtime, to lift Grambling State to a 77-74 win over Mississippi Valley State on Monday night Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jNWyJU GRAMBLING, La. – Ervin Mitchell scored 24 points, including the go-ahead basket in overtime, to lift Grambling State to a 77-74 win over Mississippi Valley State on Monday night.

AFC Bournemouth: Howe bewildered by ‘strange’ timing of Cherries’ Palace clash

EDDIE Howe says it is “bizarre” that Cherries will go into Premier League combat with Crystal Palace just hours before the transfer market shuts up shop until the summer. But the manager insists he will spend the day focused solely on a match that could go a long way towards securing Cherries’ top-flight survival – while leaving off-pitch matters “in the hands of other people”.

Recap: Mavericks 104, Cavs 97

Overview: The Cavs turned in a lackluster performance on the road against the Dallas Mavericks, falling behind by double-digits late in the fourth quarter before emptying their bench and ultimately losing 104-97. Harrison Barnes led all scorers with 24 points, and LeBron James led the Cavaliers with 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists.

Tidioute girls beat Erie First

Tidioute got off to a strong start en route to a 48-29 win over over visiting Erie First Chirsitan on Monday. The Lady Bulldogs led 14-4 at the end of the first quarter and 28-10 at halftime and never looked back.

McDowell swimmers best Warren

The Warren swim teams dropped a Region 3 meet with McDowell on Monday, the girls falling 113-67 and the boys dropping a 131-52 final. The evening wasn’t without its highlights for the Dragons as Cara Anderson hit the district qualifying mark with her time of 2:31.14 in the 200 freestyle.

Lady Knights earn win over Iroquois

Eisenhower’s Alexis Courtney controls the ball at the wing while guarded by Iroquois’ Lexy Harris during Monday’s game at EHS. The Lady Knights picked up their second Region 3 win in a row on Monday, defeating visiting Iroquois by a final score of 37-28 at Eisenhower High School.

NFL: Super Bowl opening night a bit more tame than usual

Houston a A man traipsing around Monday’s Super Bowl opening night in a full-length gown declaring himself “The Empress of Austria, Elizabeth I” was the most outrageous guest at what was a rather tame media night compared to the circus this event has been in the past. The Empress, otherwise known as Julian Kurzwernhart, who said he’d been covering the Super Bowl for a television station in Austria for the past six years, spent more time being interviewed in his crazy getup than actually conducting interviews with the players from the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots.

1988 DVOA Ratings and Commentary

On one side, a team coming off a losing season that finally put it all together thanks to the NFL’s most powerful offense, led by a quarterback winning his first league MVP award. On the other side, the NFL’s dominant franchise, led by the league’s best-respected head coach and possibly the greatest quarterback of all-time.

NCCYHA to hold Polar Plunge

The NCCYHA Steelers Youth Hockey will hold the Polar Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Dunkirk City Pier from noon to 2 p.m. Camp Gross is a youth camp, operated by the Camp Gross Foundation located in Cassadaga. Their mission is to provide the youth of Chautauqua County with an excellent, safe, handicap accessible up-to-date camping facility open year round.

Falcons RB Freeman dodges contract queries

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman sidestepped questions Monday regarding his contract status, an issue raised by his agent, according to published reports. Freeman, a fourth-round selection out of Florida State in 2014, has twice been named to the Pro Bowl while amassing 3,648 yards and 29 touchdowns from scrimmage.

49ers GM John Lynch explains secrecy, excited to get started

John Lynch said Monday his secret ascension to the 49ers general manager role came out of necessity, partly so he could learn more about the 49ers’ chaotic state “without the world breathing down my throat.” Of course, he also wanted to be respectful of his family’s privacy and his role as a Fox Sports broadcaster.

Nared leads Tennessee to 76-74 win over No. 4 Gamecocks

Tennessee guard Diamond DeShields pushes the ball downcourt against South Carolina guard Kaela Davis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, in Columbia, S.C. Tennessee guard Diamond DeShields pushes the ball downcourt against South Carolina guard Kaela Davis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina guard Kaela Davis drives to the hoop against Tennessee guard Diamond DeShields, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina guard Kaela Davis drives to the hoop against Tennessee guard Diamond DeShields, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, in Columbia, S.C. Tennessee head coach Holly Warlick communicates with players during the first half of an NCAA … (more)

Royals Top Prospects

With baseball season upon us, lets take a look at some future Royals that could make an impact in 2017 or beyond. Flaming fastball, two good second pitches, sometimes great, usually equals a surefire top prospect.

Cousins, give it all up

I don’t think people realize what type of team we could have with Embiid,Cousins and Simmons next to one another. I dare anyone to say there would not be enough space.

Report: Bears part ways with WR coach Curtis Johnson

Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports that the team will part ways with wide receivers coach Curtis Johnson. Johnson will be the fifth member of Fox’s coaching staff to move on after the 2016 season, joining running backs coach Stan Drayton, outside linebackers coach Clint Hurtt, assistant defensive backs coach Sam Garnes and offensive line coach Dave Magazu.

John Lynch didn’t see this coming either

The new 49ers General Manager talked to reporters Monday, and expressed the same kind of astonishment as many others had upon his getting a job no one knew he applied for. Lynch was vague when discussing the division of labor in a new front office, since they can’t technically say Kyle Shanahan’s going to be the coach as soon as the Super Bowl’s over.

Christian Vital Named AAC Rookie of the Week

UConn Men’s Basketball is on a three-game winning streak after a 2-0 week combined with last Sunday’s win over East Carolina . The Huskies notched a convincing victory over USF on the road and followed it up with Saturday’s gutsy defeat of Tulane , when they were down as much as 26-13.