Zach Johnson scored 23 points and Demetris Morant had 15 as Florida Gulf Coast kept Lipscomb at bay with an 84-80 win on Saturday and seized control of first place in the Atlantic Sun. Florida Gulf Coast has won seven straight, with the last three coming on the road against conference foes.
Month: January 2017
UConn women win 91st straight to break their own NCAA record
Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma encourages his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against SMU, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Dallas. Connecticut won 88-48, their 91st straight win.
McKnight erupts, Sacred Heart downs Bryant 112-110 in 3OT
Quincy McKnight scored a career-high 44 points, and Joseph Lopez had 19 points including the game winner on a layup with 2.8 seconds remaining as Sacred Heart outlasted Bryant 112-110 in triple overtime Saturday McKnight erupts, Sacred Heart downs Bryant 112-110 in 3OT Quincy McKnight scored a career-high 44 points, and Joseph Lopez had 19 points including the game winner on a layup with 2.8 seconds remaining as Sacred Heart outlasted Bryant 112-110 in triple overtime Saturday Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jK97mC SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Quincy McKnight scored a career-high 44 points, and Joseph Lopez had 19 points including the game winner on a layup with 2.8 seconds remaining as Sacred Heart outlasted Bryant 112-110 in triple overtime Saturday.
DeShawn Shead Injury: Updates on Seahawks CB’s Knee and Recovery
Shead was injured during the third quarter of Saturday’s postseason game. He went down with a non-contact injury when Falcons wide receiver Taylor Gabriel made a cut while trying to catch a pass from Matt Ryan .
Julio Jones Injury: Updates on Falcons Star’s Foot and Return
Atlanta Falcons wideout Julio Jones suffered a foot injury during the fourth quarter and did not return to the team’s 36-20 NFC Divisional Round win over the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday.
Howard over Maryland-Eastern Shore 74-66
Charles Williams scored 17 points as Howard broke a five-game skid with a 74-66 win over Maryland-Eastern Shore on Saturday Howard over Maryland-Eastern Shore 74-66 Charles Williams scored 17 points as Howard broke a five-game skid with a 74-66 win over Maryland-Eastern Shore on Saturday Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jKlKhO PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – Charles Williams scored 17 points as Howard broke a five-game skid with a 74-66 win over Maryland-Eastern Shore on Saturday.
Atlanta Falcons soar into NFC title game with 36-20 victory over Seattle
Ryan threw for 338 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Falcons to a 36-20 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in the divisional round Saturday. Atlanta will face either the Dallas Cowboys or the Green Bay Packers, who meet Sunday in the NFC’s other divisional game.
TCU tops Iowa State 84-77 for 1st winning record in Big 12
Vladimir Brodziansky had 25 points and 14 rebounds, Brandon Parrish scored 15 points and TCU earned its first winning Big 12 record with an 84-77 victory over Iowa State TCU tops Iowa State 84-77 for 1st winning record in Big 12 Vladimir Brodziansky had 25 points and 14 rebounds, Brandon Parrish scored 15 points and TCU earned its first winning Big 12 record with an 84-77 victory over Iowa State Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ixKk7E FORT WORTH, Texas – Vladimir Brodziansky had 25 points and 14 rebounds, Brandon Parrish scored 15 points and TCU earned its first winning Big 12 record with an 84-77 victory over Iowa State on Saturday.
Ryan leads Falcons to NFC title game, beating Seattle 36-20
Matt Ryan looks very much like an MVP, throwing for 338 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Atlanta Falcons to the NFC championship game with a 36-20 win over the Seattle Seahawks Ryan leads Falcons to NFC title game, beating Seattle 36-20 Matt Ryan looks very much like an MVP, throwing for 338 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Atlanta Falcons to the NFC championship game with a 36-20 win over the Seattle Seahawks Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ixNsAg Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn reacts to play against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football divisional football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Atlanta.
Tyus Battle leads Syracuse in dominating 76-53 win over BC
Tyus Battle had a career-high 21 points and three steals and Syracuse scored 20 points off 20 Boston College turnovers to avenge an early-season loss by dominating the Eagles 76-53 Saturday Tyus Battle leads Syracuse in dominating 76-53 win over BC Tyus Battle had a career-high 21 points and three steals and Syracuse scored 20 points off 20 Boston College turnovers to avenge an early-season loss by dominating the Eagles 76-53 Saturday Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ixGNGv Syracuse’s Tyler Lydon, left, and Tyler Roberson, right, put pressure on Boston College’s Jerome Robinson, center, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. Syracuse won 76-53.
Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons’ offense too much for Seattle Seahawks
Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons’ offense too much for Seattle Seahawks Atlanta earns spot in NFC Championship game. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ixOUmA ATLANTA – The defense that has bailed out the Seattle Seahawks so many times over the past five years couldn’t save them here Saturday.
Dwyane Wade has big 4th quarter, leads Bulls past Pelicans
JANUARY 14: Jimmy Butler #21 of the Chicago Bulls is fouled while shooting by Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans at the United Center on January 14, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Hampton beats Delaware State in overtime
Jermaine Marrow scored 23 points and Lysander Bracey hit two 3-pointers in overtime, including the tiebreaker, and Hampton beat Delaware State 85-77 on Saturday Hampton beats Delaware State in overtime Jermaine Marrow scored 23 points and Lysander Bracey hit two 3-pointers in overtime, including the tiebreaker, and Hampton beat Delaware State 85-77 on Saturday Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ixN8lb DOVER, Del. – Jermaine Marrow scored 23 points and Lysander Bracey hit two 3-pointers in overtime, including the tiebreaker, and Hampton beat Delaware State 85-77 on Saturday.
Saints Offensive Line Not Terribly Offensive
Pro Football Focus Analyst Sam Monson published the site’s full ranking of all 32 offensive line unit s in the NFL in 2016, and concluded that the New Orleans Saints come in at #12 on the season. Sandwiched between the #13 Cincinnati Bengals and the #11 Buffalo Bills, here is what Monson wrote about the Saints front five.
Former Syracuse QB Wilson enrolls at Coastal Carolina
Wilson graduated from Syracuse last month. He started two games his freshman year against Duke and Florida State.
Marcos Alonso’s brace means Chelsea don’t miss Diego Costa at Leicester
Chelsea moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League as they made light work of Diego Costa’s absence with a routine victory at Leicester. Marcos Alonso’s double helped the leaders brush aside the poor defending champions as Antonio Conte’s side clinched a 3-0 win.
Benitez rules out early Atsu exit
The Magpies boss says there is no chance of the Ghanaian cutting short his loan stint at St. James’ Park Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez believes his outfit are in good position to sign Christian Atsu on a permanent deal. The Ghanaian has been in impressive form since joining the Magpies on loan from Chelsea in August, having netted three times in 16 Championship appearances thus far.
It’s Ghana’s time to win Afcon trophy, says president Akufo-Addo
Ghana president has charged the Black Stars to end their trophy drought at the 2017 Africa Cup Nations in Gabon Ghana president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has thrown his support behind the Black Stars ahead of their participation at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. The four-time champions have been regular Afcon participants since 2006, reaching the semi-finals on six occasions and the final twice in 2010 and 2015.
Messi is ‘indispensable’ to Barcelona says club president
… National Football League’s official website reported on Saturday, citing sources familiar with the team’s plans. (The Sports Xchange) – Kyrie Irving scored 26 points, Kyle Korver added 18 and the Cleveland Cavaliers held off a series of runs by the …
Western Michigan negotiating “Row the Boat” trademark with Minnesota
Western Michigan is actively discussing selling the “Row the Boat” trademark to Minnesota after the Gophers hired P.J. Fleck. The former Western Michigan coach hoped he could bring his “Row the Boat” saying to Minnesota, where he was hired this month.
Leicester City 0-3 Chelsea: Alonso scores twice as Costa-less Blues go seven clear
Antonio Conte’s men did not let the absence of their star striker affect them as they eased to three points at the King Power Stadium on Saturday Diego Costa’s absence had little impact on Chelsea’s title tilt as Marcos Alonso’s double saw them restore their seven-point advantage at the Premier League summit with a 3-0 win over Leicester City. The Spain striker, rumoured to be the target of a big-money bid from Chinese Super League outfit Tianjin Quanjian, was dropped after a reported bust-up with manager Antonio Conte and fitness coach Julio Tous in training this week.
Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Betis: Gaitan grabs three points for hosts
Diego Simeone’s side made it three wins in a row with a narrow success on home soil, cementing a standing inside the La Liga Champions League spots Nico Gaitan’s first-half goal proved decisive as Atletico Madrid stuttered to an unimpressive 1-0 La Liga win at home to a Real Betis side who pushed their hosts all the way on Saturday. Diego Simeone’s men looked a far sterner defensive unit than they did in Tuesday’s woeful 3-2 Copa del Rey second-leg defeat to Las Palmas, but going forward looked devoid of craft for long periods.
Conte vs Costa: Chelsea’s boss wins battle on and off the pitch
The Blues striker was left out of his side’s win in Leicester City but his manager’s decision was vindicated at the King Power Stadium Antonio Conte avoided a heap of pressure after Chelsea managed to win away to Leicester City without his talismanic striker, Diego Costa, after the pair fell out over a big-money offer from China. Marcos Alonso stepped up to provide the two killer blows against the Foxes, opening the scoring after Eden Hazard found him with a clever pass in the sixth minute and he soon doubled the lead with a shot from the edge of the box which deflected off Wes Morgan and squirmed past Kasper Schmeichel.
With A’ja Wilson out, Gamecocks lose not just a presence, but also a voice
With A’ja Wilson on the sideline, South Carolina misses more than just a big presence under the basket. The fifth-ranked Gamecocks also miss their loudest voice on the court.
‘I don’t know how serious it is’ – Wenger confirms ankle injury for Giroud
The Arsenal boss has revealed that his France international striker was forced off against Swansea City after picking up a knock Arsene Wenger says Olivier Giroud suffered an ankle injury in Arsenal’s 4-0 victory away to Swansea City on Saturday. The France international scored his fourth goal in as many Premier League games to break the deadlock in the first half but immediately signalled to the bench that he was in some discomfort.
Bayern beat Mainz to win Telekom Cup
Javi Martinez headed the winner for the Bundesliga champions in a 2-1 victory on Saturday to secure the club’s third title in the competition Bayern Munich won their first trophy of 2017 on Saturday, lifting the Telekom Cup after Javi Martinez headed the winner in a 2-1 victory over Mainz. The Bundesliga champions, who beat Fortuna Dusseldorf 4-1 on penalties in their semi-final earlier in the day, took the lead in just the fourth minute.
Patriots-Texans hype video makes New England seem even more invincible
As if the Patriots weren’t terrifying enough as a divisional playoff opponent for the Texans, the NFL made a hype video that doesn’t exactly help Houston instill confidence in itself. As if the Patriots weren’t terrifying enough as a divisional playoff opponent for the Texans, the NFL made a hype video that, well, doesn’t exactly help Houston instill confidence in itself ahead of Saturday night’s game.
Corinthians just ‘waiting for’ Drogba’s signature
The Chelsea legend’s next move looks set to take him to Brazil, with the Ivorian poised to sign a 12-month contract after leaving Montreal Impact Corinthians are closing in on the signing of former Chelsea star Didier Drogba after director of football Flavio Adauto revealed they are just ‘waiting’ for the Ivorian’s signature. Drogba is without a club after his two-year spell at MLS club Montreal Impact came to an end in November as a result of falling out with coach Mauro Biello.
Costa no loss for Chelsea as EPL leader beats Leicester 3-0
Chelsea easily coped without top-scorer Diego Costa, sweeping aside fading champion Leicester 3-0 to go seven points clear in the English Premier League on Saturday. Marcos Alonso scored twice and Pedro Rodriguez headed in the third as Chelsea put its title bid back on track after a 13-match winning run ended at Tottenham in the previous game.
Bury 5 Peterborough 1: Match Report – James Vaughan scores four as Shakers end 20-game winless run
JAMES Vaughan scored four goals as Bury ended a club-record 20-game winless run by thrashing Peterborough 5-1. Tom Nichols gave the Posh an early lead but Vaughan struck four times in 20 first-half minutes to completely change the course of the game.
Watkins lifts Penn State to 52-50 win over No. 24 Gophers
Tony Carr drew a foul on a final drive to the basket and made two free throws with five seconds left to lift Penn State to a 52-50 win over No. 24 Minnesota on Saturday.
Georgetown rallies past former Big East rival UConn 72-69
L.J. Peak scored 16 of his 21 points in the second half and Georgetown overcame a 14-point deficit for a 72-69 win over former Big East rival Connecticut on Saturday. Jesse Govan had 15 points and Rodney Pryor 14 for the Hoyas .
Bradley keys run to lift NIU over Bowling Green 69-52
Levi Bradley scored all 12 of his points in a game-breaking second-half run and Northern Illinois beat Bowling Green 69-52 on Saturday to win its third straight. Jaylen Key also scored 12 for the Huskies , who outrebounded the Falcons 40-31 for 14 second-chance points.
Reconciliation more than land acknowledgments, Aboriginal groups say
An increasing number of institutions across the country have started making verbal land acknowledgments to the Aboriginal groups who traditionally occupied the territory. Professors at Dalhousie University recognize that the Halifax institution sits on the ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq, for instance.
David Sullivan: I won’t let Dimitri Payet leave West Ham this month
France star Payet this week rocked the Hammers by telling them he wants to quit the club and has refused to play against Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon. The 29-year-old, who signed a bumper A 125,000-a-week five-year contract last February, is understood to want a move back to former club Marseille.
Browns will likely turn to veteran coach Bob Wylie in hopes of finding magic on their O-line
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Who is the Aga Khan? A religious leader and jet-setter whose friends know him as – K’
… good times and fast cars. When he was younger, the Aga Khan would make his chauffeur sit in the passenger seat of his sports cars, so that he could be at the wheel as he sped along the winding mountain roads of the Swiss Alps. And he did play …
Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley share romantic beachside snap on holiday
And Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley are certainly relishing in the joys of wedded bliss, as the newlyweds recently uploaded a romantic beachside snap to Instagram on Saturday. The actress, 26, shared a loved-up photo resting her arm on husband Tom as they shared a special moment at the mystery location.
AFC Divisional Playoff 2017, Texans vs Patriots: 5 Keys to the Game
The five biggest keys to the 2017 NFC Divisional Round Game between the Houston Texans and the New England Patriots There’s nothing worse than watching the New England Patriots and Houston Texans play one another. The pre-game hype becomes nothing but a bunch of rear-quarters kissing where the two teams try and out-compliment one another.
FIG Picks: Islanders at Hurricanes, Jan. 14
First Islanders Goal picks for tonight’s game in Raleigh can be left here. Game time is 7pm so get them in before then.