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Month: January 2017
Senior Bowl pass makes sense for Deshaun Watson; no big deal for…
Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson’s reported decision to decline a Senior Bowl invitation is understandable for him and no big deal for the Browns. His last game, the national championship win over Alabama, allowed him to walk away from college football on a “goodnight everybody” high note.
Cleveland Indians sign outfielder Brandon Guyer to two-year contract extension
The last of the Indians’ eight arbitration-eligible players has signed, and this one will be sticking around for a while. The Indians have agreed to a two-year deal with outfielder Brandon Guyer.
Michael Kopech, prospect Boston Red Sox traded to White Sox, reaches…
Michael Kopech, the top pitching prospect who Boston Red Sox traded to the Chicago White Sox with three other prospects for Chris Sale, reached 110 mph in a max velocity throw during a workout Tuesday. The 20-year-old Kopech went 4-1 with a 2.25 ERA and struck out 82 in 52 innings for High-A Salem this past season.
Bill Belichick once banned Tom Brady from throwing to Deion Branch in practice for 2 days
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick doesn’t pull punches when it comes to criticizing players. This is the same guy that let Tom Brady know that ” I could go get the quarterback at Foxborough High to do it better than that” after the four-time Super Bowl MVP after screwed up in practice.
Dak Prescott is up for Rookie of the Year honors. Who ya gonna vote for?
In this Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, file photo, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott takes the handoff from quarterback Dak Prescott during NFL football practice at the team’s headquarters in Frisco, Texas. Aaron Rodgers has been unbeatable on a seven-game run that carried the Green Bay Packers to a divisional-round game against Dallas.
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Lady Cubs fall to Quanah, 47-28
The Olney Lady Cubs seemed a team from Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde during Tuesday night’s 47-28 loss to Quanah. After an abysmal first quarter, the Lady Cubs seemed to pull it together in the second but their early 13-point deficit was too much to overcome.
Steelers can’t let Le’Veon Bell’s historic run go to Super waste
Le’Veon Bell is doing things that typically send a team to a Super Bowl. Pittsburgh has to take advantage.
Paul Tagliabue’s Hall of Fame case much stronger with Rooney Rule getting results
… coach. But it’s still an issue in the NFL. How do you find the talent that’s out there? “It’s an issue in college sports, too. And it’s not just coaches at this stage of things. It’s front-office talent. One of the problems that’s unique to sports: …
Why Tony Romo starting for the Cowboys in 2017 is nonsense
Like so many Cowboys seasons before it, this one ended with a tremendous thud. The only solace at a time like this is the knowledge this team lucked its way into a franchise quarterback for the next decade or so.
Jack Rodwell has damaged the medial ligament in his knee
Midfielder Jack Rodwell has joined Sunderland’s growing absentee list to leave the most depleted squad in the Premier League stretched even further. The 25-year-old suffered a medial ligament injury in his knee during the loss to Stoke at the weekend, when he made his 35th top-flight start for the Black Cats – none of which have resulted in a victory for his team.
NFL Free Agency: Top cornerbacks available and how they might fit in with Eagles
A.J. Bouye #21 of the Houston Texans runs the ball in the first half against the New England Patriots during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Gillette Stadium on January 14, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Elsa The good news for the Eagles is that both starting cornerbacks — Nolan Carroll and Leodis McKelvin — likely won’t be back next season, giving them a clean slate in which to fix the position.
2017 NFL Draft: Eagles, Giants and Jets could all look at offensive linemen
“As a whole it’s below average this year,” one scout said. “There may be only one first-round tackle in this draft.”
Tyrod had no help at receiver this year
Tyrod gained 101 yards on inaccurate throws last year. Cousins gained 105 yards on inaccurate throws from Weeks 1 to 2. @LeBatardShow Essentially, this is saying that Kirk Cousins was bailed out a lot in the first two weeks on bad throws because his receivers were good.
Large Concert Coming to Syracuse to Benefit Haiti; Tickets Available…
Elevating Christian Ministries is hosting a concert at the SRC arena on February 17, 2017 featuring Elevation Worship. 100% of proceeds feed children in Haiti.
Tomlin: Brown “foolish” to livestream postgame locker room
… “Those things don’t apply exclusively to Antonio,” Tomlin said. “It’s a global thing in regards to professional sports. I think that’s why oftentimes you see great players move around from team to team. “And I definitely don’t want that to be his …
BPI this week
This weeks BPI has West Virginia as #1. Can’t argue with that from what I’ve seen. OTOH any poll that predicts the Noles as #19 should be considered as suspect as the RPI
No. 21 Purdue dominates Illinois 91-68
When Caleb Swanigan and Isaac Haas are in sync, it’s difficult trying to name a better power forward-center combination in college basketball. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.
The Latest: Roger Federer advances to 3rd round in Melbourne
After winning the first two sets of his second-round match, Roger Federer had to really go to work in the third, recovering from 5-2 down and fending off two set points to defeat American qualifier Noah Rubin 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 . He held serve at love to force the tiebreaker and, after it got to 3-3, reeled off the last four points to clinch the match in 2 hours, 4 minutes.
Federer reaches 3rd round in return at Australian Open
Roger Federer relied on his Grand Slam experience during the most important points to beat Noah Rubin 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 on Wednesday, maintaining his record of never failing to reach the third round at the 18 Australian Opens he’s contested. After back-to-back wins over qualifiers, the degree of difficulty in his comeback from a six-month injury layoff will increase exponentially.
Czechs to miss Tomas Berdych in Davis Cup against Australia
… l and Adam Pavlasek for the Feb. 3-5 series on an outdoor hard court at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club in Melbourne. As sports columnist, Paul Woody offers an array of commentary on the sports scene in columns and World of Woody videos.
The Latest: Seppi saves match point, upsets Kyrgios in 5
… US$40,000 and suspended for eight weeks, a period that was later reduced to three when he agreed to consult with a sports psychologist. French Open champion Garbine Muguruza has advanced to the third round at the Australian Open with a 7-5, 6-4 win …
Blake Bortles’ down year in 2016 still among Jacksonville Jaguars’ best
1996 was a magical season for the Jacksonville Jaguars but even Mark Brunell wasn’t as good as Blake Bortles was in 2016. Brunell beat Bortles in one key statistic – yards – but was comparable in most every other way and actually a bit worse in many.
Jacksonville Jaguars 2017 Goal: Just get to “normal” with Tom Coughlin
In reading an article Mike Florio on Pro Football Talk , a line of his vividly stuck out while assessing the Jacksonville Jaguars and the recent hire of Tom Coughlin. Coughlin now has final say over the roster, which Florio quickly dismisses: This is a concept that sticks out.
NBA night to remember for local school
Twenty-four hours before the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers took to the arena for their NBA regular season match as part of the NBA Global Games London 2017, the youngsters from St Aloysius College and Islington Panthers basketball club had the chance to get out on the court and work on their skills. As well as making use of the state-of-the art facility, the youngsters also met NBA legends Isiah Thomas, Dikembe Mutombo and Ronny Turiaf.
High school classmates saw Pence’s leadership 40 years ago
Classmates who traveled the halls of Columbus North High School in 1977 didn’t know then that one of them would one day hold the second highest office in the United States. But a few of them suspected Vice President-elect Mike Pence might be headed toward national office someday even as they voted him North’s senior class president that year.
Colin Kaepernick May be a Good Option for the Bills This Offseason
The San Fransisco 49ers, according to recent NFL rumors, may be looking to part with Colin Kaepernick . The Buffalo Bills could take advantage of that.
In Battle Over Band Name, Supreme Court Considers Free Speech And Trademarks
Joe Jiang and Simon Tam of The Slants are in a legal battle at the Supreme Court over their band’s name. What do the McDonald’s golden arches, the apple on your iPhone, the NBC peacock, the Nike swoosh, and the MGM lion have in common? They are all registered trademarks, and in the last 20 years, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has approved roughly 4 million of them.
Packers-Falcons NFC matchup expected to produce big offense
The high-scoring offenses of the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers appear poised to provide a memorable send-off for the Georgia Dome in Sunday’s NFC championship game. The Falcons led the NFL in scoring.
Liverpool striker Danny Ings reunites with Georgia Gibbs
JOHN BARNES picks his dream XI from ex-Liverpool team-mates… including Dalglish’s clone and the striker who trained as a defender Tottenham have astonishing net spend of just A 1m over the last five years to put title rivals to shame LIVE: Transfer news – Conte on the hunt for new stars to beef up title bid… keep track of all the deals in January window Alonso calls it quits: Liverpool, Real and Bayern star announces he will retire at end of season after 18-year career British star Evans pulls off Australian Open shock as he knocks out No 7 seed Cilic in the second round Matip left out of Liverpool’s squad for Plymouth tie as Klopp plays it safe in ongoing row with Cameroon Plymouth star who raped a mother-of-one is axed for FA Cup tie with Liverpool after judge orders him and fellow player to pay A 100,000 to victim Juventus upset fans by ditching their crest for bold re-brand – but … (more)
Birthday greetings, Kerber into 3rd round at Australian Open
Angelique Kerber smiled and waved her arms like an orchestra conductor as the Rod Laver Arena crowd sang “Happy Birthday” after her 6-2, 6-7 , 6-2 second-round win on Wednesday at the Australian Open. The defending champion wasn’t completely on song on her 29th birthday, angrily swiping her racket in the second set in a burst of frustration that momentarily threw her off her game – and allowed Carina Witthoeft back into the match.
Mikael Frolik stays hot as Calgary Flames beat Florida Panthers 5-2
Flanked by another veteran in Michael Frolik and rambunctious rookie Matthew Tkachuk, Calgary centre Mikael Backlund continues to be one of the hottest players in the NHL. Backlund scored twice in a 13-second span in the second period to break a 2-2 tie and also added an assist as the Flames beat the Florida Panthers 5-2 on Tuesday night .
Henrik Sedin scores winner for 999th career point as Canucks down Predators 1-0
Henrik Sedin scored the winner in the third period for the 999th point of his NHL career and Ryan Miller made 30 saves as the Vancouver Canucks shut out the Nashville Predators 1-0 on Tuesday night. With the teams playing a tight, close-checking game, Sedin fired a Luca Sbisa rebound off the end boards off Predators goalie Pekka Rinne and in with 7:32 left in regulation for his 10th goal of the season and first in nine games.
Canadaa s Eugenie Bouchard advances at Australian Open with win over Peng Shuai
Canadian Eugenie Bouchard is back in the third round of the Australian Open for the first time in two years after defeating China’s Peng Shuai 7-6 , 6-2 on Wednesday. Bouchard, who reached the semifinals of the Australian Open in 2014, finally closed it out after Peng saved three match points on the Canadian’s serve at 5-1 in the second set.
Showdown night at SNHU
The top Northeast-10 Conference division leaders battle tonight at 7:30 p.m. when Southern New Hampshire University hosts Southern Connecticut State University in a top regional matchup at the… The top Northeast-10 Conference division leaders battle tonight at 7:30 p.m. when Southern New Hampshire University hosts Southern Connecticut State … (more)
Henrik Sedin gets winner for 999th point, Canucks beat Preds
Vancouver Canucks’ Henrik Sedin, of Sweden, celebrates his goal against the Nashville Predators during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, in Vancouver, British Columbia.
(Australian Open) Peng Shuai stumbles
Eugenie Bouchard is back in the third round at Melbourne Park for the first time in two years, defeating China’s Peng Shuai 7-6 , 6-2. Bouchard, who reached the semifinals of the Australian Open in 2014, finally closed it out after Peng saved three match points on the Canadian’s serve at 5-1 in the second set.
Rakell’s rocket in OT puts surging Ducks past Lightning, 2-1
Rickard Rakell scored a power-play goal off a faceoff 54 seconds into overtime, and the surging Anaheim Ducks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 Tuesday night for their seventh win in nine games Rakell’s rocket in OT puts surging Ducks past Lightning, 2-1 Rickard Rakell scored a power-play goal off a faceoff 54 seconds into overtime, and the surging Anaheim Ducks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 Tuesday night for their seventh win in nine games Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k38YiB Tampa Bay Lightning’s Nikita Nesterov, left, of Russia, avoids a check by Anaheim Ducks’ Antoine Vermette during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. ANAHEIM, Calif.
Former Nashua karate instructor to be back in court later this month
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said he regrets the language he used while discussing the New England Patriots in his postgame address to the team after Sunday’s AFC divisional playoff… Rushing Right-to-Work To the Editor: More than 400 people packed Representatives Hall on Jan. 10. The overwhelming majority opposed SB 11, the so-called … (more)