Month: January 2017

Aus Open PIX: Raonic, Ferrer race into third round, Pliskova cruises

IMAGE: Canada’s Milos Raonic hits a shot during his men’s singles second round match against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday. Photograph: Issei Kato hird seed Milos Raonic continued his machine-like advance through the Australian Open on Thursday, easing past Gilles Muller 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 to reach the third round.

Aus Open PIX: Raonic, Ferrer race into third round, Pliskova cruises

IMAGE: Canada’s Milos Raonic hits a shot during his men’s singles second round match against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday. Photograph: Issei Kato hird seed Milos Raonic continued his machine-like advance through the Australian Open on Thursday, easing past Gilles Muller 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 to reach the third round.

George helps Pacers rally past Kings 106-100 win

Paul George scored 24 points, Jeff Teague had 22 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers used a big second half to beat the Sacramento Kings 106-100 on Wednesday night. Indiana trailed by as many as 22 points in the first half, and then outscored Sacramento 65-40 in the final two quarters to win for the seventh time in eight games.

George helps Pacers rally past Kings 106-100 win

Paul George scored 24 points, Jeff Teague had 22 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers used a big second half to beat the Sacramento Kings 106-100 on Wednesday night. Indiana trailed by as many as 22 points in the first half, and then outscored Sacramento 65-40 in the final two quarters to win for the seventh time in eight games.

Fultz scores 37 as Washington beats Colorado 85-83 in OT

Markelle Fultz scored a career-high 37 points including 25 in the second half and overtime, David Crisp’s 3-pointer with 27 seconds left put Washington in front for good and the Huskies beat Colorado 85-83 in overtime on Wednesday night. Washington rallied from a 17-point second half deficit and survived a frantic final few minutes of regulation and overtime to keep the Buffaloes winless in Pac-12 play.

Fultz scores 37 as Washington beats Colorado 85-83 in OT

Markelle Fultz scored a career-high 37 points including 25 in the second half and overtime, David Crisp’s 3-pointer with 27 seconds left put Washington in front for good and the Huskies beat Colorado 85-83 in overtime on Wednesday night. Washington rallied from a 17-point second half deficit and survived a frantic final few minutes of regulation and overtime to keep the Buffaloes winless in Pac-12 play.

Basketball: Durant drops 40 to defeat former team

Kevin Durant dazzled against his old team once again with a season-best 40 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat Oklahoma City 121-100 despite Russell Westbrook’s 21st triple-double for the Thunder. Westbrook had 27 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists but 10 turnovers and poor shooting in an improved showing from his 20-point outing on 4-for-15 shooting when OKC first faced Durant in the other jersey, when he watched him dismantle the Thunder from every which way.

Basketball: Durant drops 40 to defeat former team

Kevin Durant dazzled against his old team once again with a season-best 40 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat Oklahoma City 121-100 despite Russell Westbrook’s 21st triple-double for the Thunder. Westbrook had 27 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists but 10 turnovers and poor shooting in an improved showing from his 20-point outing on 4-for-15 shooting when OKC first faced Durant in the other jersey, when he watched him dismantle the Thunder from every which way.

Durant dazzles against former Oklahoma City team once more

Kevin Durant dazzled against his old team once again with a season-best 40 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat Oklahoma City 121-100 on Wednesday night despite Russell Westbrook’s 21st triple-double for the Thunder. Westbrook had 27 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists in an improved showing from his 20-point outing on 4-for-15 shooting when OKC first faced Durant in the other jersey here 2 1/2 months ago and watched him dismantle the Thunder from every which way.

Durant dazzles against former Oklahoma City team once more

Kevin Durant dazzled against his old team once again with a season-best 40 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat Oklahoma City 121-100 on Wednesday night despite Russell Westbrook’s 21st triple-double for the Thunder. Westbrook had 27 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists in an improved showing from his 20-point outing on 4-for-15 shooting when OKC first faced Durant in the other jersey here 2 1/2 months ago and watched him dismantle the Thunder from every which way.

Durant dazzles against former Oklahoma City team once more

Kevin Durant dazzled against his old team once again with a season-best 40 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat Oklahoma City 121-100 on Wednesday night despite Russell Westbrook’s 21st triple-double for the Thunder. Westbrook had 27 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists in an improved showing from his 20-point outing on 4-for-15 shooting when OKC first faced Durant in the other jersey here 2 1/2 months ago and watched him dismantle the Thunder from every which way.

Connor McDavid scores in overtime as Edmonton Oilers top Florida Panthers 4-3

On the night when McDavid reached 100 points in the first period, he then gave the Edmonton Oilers a 4-3 OT victory when he’d been on the ice for a full minute and was dead-tired but still got free on a breakaway winner. His backhand was caught by Florida goalie James Reimer but video replay showed Reimer’s mitt was just inside the post, with the netminder’s leather up against the webbing.

Connor McDavid scores in overtime as Edmonton Oilers top Florida Panthers 4-3

On the night when McDavid reached 100 points in the first period, he then gave the Edmonton Oilers a 4-3 OT victory when he’d been on the ice for a full minute and was dead-tired but still got free on a breakaway winner. His backhand was caught by Florida goalie James Reimer but video replay showed Reimer’s mitt was just inside the post, with the netminder’s leather up against the webbing.

Connor McDavid scores in overtime as Edmonton Oilers top Florida Panthers 4-3

On the night when McDavid reached 100 points in the first period, he then gave the Edmonton Oilers a 4-3 OT victory when he’d been on the ice for a full minute and was dead-tired but still got free on a breakaway winner. His backhand was caught by Florida goalie James Reimer but video replay showed Reimer’s mitt was just inside the post, with the netminder’s leather up against the webbing.

Nominees sought for Hall of Fame

… outstanding contributions to athletics in some capacity other than athlete, such as coach, athletic administrator, sports medicine, sports media, or financial supporter. The coach/contributor may be eligible after 10 years of service to Seymour High …

Nominees sought for Hall of Fame

… outstanding contributions to athletics in some capacity other than athlete, such as coach, athletic administrator, sports medicine, sports media, or financial supporter. The coach/contributor may be eligible after 10 years of service to Seymour High …

Nominees sought for Hall of Fame

… outstanding contributions to athletics in some capacity other than athlete, such as coach, athletic administrator, sports medicine, sports media, or financial supporter. The coach/contributor may be eligible after 10 years of service to Seymour High …

Prep Girls Soccer: Titans blank Westview in league opener

The Poway High girls soccer team got off to a strong start on its quest for a Palomar League championship. Goalkeeper Ashley Christensen registered a clean sheet and Emma Casey scored the lone goal of the game, as the Titans beat Westview 1-0 Wednesday in the Palomar League opener for both schools.

Prep Girls Soccer: Titans blank Westview in league opener

The Poway High girls soccer team got off to a strong start on its quest for a Palomar League championship. Goalkeeper Ashley Christensen registered a clean sheet and Emma Casey scored the lone goal of the game, as the Titans beat Westview 1-0 Wednesday in the Palomar League opener for both schools.

Dan Kohn’s NFL championship game predictions

Dan Kohn’s NFL championship game predictions As long as the Packers have Rodgers, they have a chance Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://post.cr/2k1uAYD Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers talks with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan after the Green Bay Packers 33-32 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Georgia. The Chargers announced late last week that they will be returning to their roots, abandoning San Diego for Los Angeles.

The Latest: London mayor wants softer Brexit, market access

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is arguing for keeping Britain’s access to Europe’s single market and urging European business leaders to help. He pushes against British Prime Minister Theresa May’s plans for a so-called “hard Brexit,” saying that “we must secure privileged access to the single market” to keep London’s jobs and global status.

Punishment handed down after Siena-Rider incident

The laughter over Siena College men’s basketball head coach Jimmy Patsos’ imaginary handshakes to Rider coaches and players subsided, at least for a little bit, when punishment for the figures at the center of Tuesday’s late-game scuffle were announced Wednesday afternoon.

Amatuer Scotting Report #1: OT

Here we have 20 of the best OT prospects going into the 2017 draft. Along with a link to the tape of each player i watched, I will give a small summary of the conclusions I have come to after watching the footage.