Isaiah Thomas scored 13 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, Al Horford made a triumphant return and the Boston Celtics snapped the Atlanta Hawks’ seven-game winning streak with a 103-101 victory Friday night. Paul Millsap and Tim Hardaway Jr. each had 23 points for Atlanta.
Month: January 2017
Loveland wrestlers ready and willing
The team he coached two months ago no longer exits. Loveland’s wrestling lineup is better schooled, more intense and best of all, was not intimidated Friday night, which was important as it hosted No.
United in sorrow
CRICKET rivalries were put aside on Saturday as players, officials and spectators at Lavington’s Urana Road Oval observed a minute’s silence to remember eight-year-old Tristan Mack.
Raptors wake up in 4th, blow out Nets 132-113
Sometimes mathematical edges have limits. When it comes to the up-tempo, three-point-chucking Brooklyn Nets , a lack of roster talent puts a cap on how effective their high-variance style of offense can be.
Komets must take easier shots
The Journal Gazette Mason Baptista, right, brings the puck around the net for the Komets to try a shot on goalie Colin Stevens of the Tulsa Oilers while Tulsa’s Wes Cunningham and Fort Wayne’s Gabriel Desjardins battle for position in front of the net.
Spanos rips Chargers from San Diego, loyal fans’ hearts
Fans would flock to see their beloved Chargers, first at Balboa Stadium and then in Mission Valley, at the stadium once affectionately known as The Murph. The Bolts gave San Diego an identity of being more than just a sleepy Navy town, from the distinctive lightning bolt logo on their helmets to the powder blue jerseys in the early years to the players who ended up in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Record-seeking Djokovic deflects Becker jab
Novak Djokovic said he wasn’t planning to replace Boric Becker in his coaching team and deflected criticism from the German about his work-rate as he prepared to defend his Australian Open title on Saturday. MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic said he wasn’t planning to replace Boric Becker in his coaching team and deflected criticism from the German about his work-rate as he prepared to defend his Australian Open title on Saturday.
Chargers dealing with complicated emotions after move to L.A.
… had spent a third of his life in San Diego, raising eight children there and becoming the city’s most famous current sports figure. On the other, he wants to continue guiding the only professional team he’s ever known generating excitement in a new …
Local roundup: Jeffrey Boyd gives big effort, but H-F bows to Bolingbrook
The senior guard delivered seven 3-pointers and finished with 31 points for the Vikings, but Bolingbrook rallied for a 78-73 win in a key SouthWest Suburban Blue game. “We’ve got to be able to play the way we did earlier in the game in the fourth quarter,” Boyd said.
Wrestling: South Carroll’s Joey Thomas takes down state’s all-time wins record
Joey Thomas, as luck would have it, wrestled in South Carroll’s final bout of Friday night’s dual-meet tournament at Poolesville High School. The order of matches is determined by a random draw to set the opening bout, so that’s luck.
Sean McVay never failed to leave a strong impression in his 14-year…
… to accept a job that would make him, at 30, the youngest head coach in modern NFL history. As the rest of the sports world discussed McVay’s age, debating whether a coach so young could possibly succeed in the pressure cooker of the NFL, Chadwick …
Most Intriguing Part Of McDermott Press Conference
Dose anybody think it was strange that Tyrod Taylor was at One Bills Drive today for the Sean McDermott press conference ??? After just completing surgery and a potential medical exception on his contract, doesn’t it make more sense that he would be off the grid somewhere in secrecy ??? To me those are not the actions of a man that wants to eave, but a man that wants to stay.
Garry Monk: Leeds are finally moving in the right direction
Garry Monk wants everyone involved with Leeds to continue pushing in the right direction after his side moved up to third in the Sky Bet Championship with a 1-0 win over Derby. Leeds have been one of the Championship’s surprise packages under Monk this season and they made it five straight victories without conceding at Elland Road on Friday night courtesy of Chris Wood’s header.
Welcome to Los Angeles, Chargers
… your gear! More on that below). Therefore, I am sympathetic to the San Diego fans who are feeling the loss of a major sports franchise. In a strange way, teams help to define our cities. One cannot think of the Cowboys and their connection to …
Why the Phillies and Cesar Hernandez couldn’t reach a deal before arbitration.
After avoiding salary arbitration with two of their three eligible players – Freddy Galvis, who signed for $4.35 million, and Jeanmar Gomez, who received a nice raise to $4.2 million – the Phillies could not reach a similar one-year deal with their young second baseman. Both sides will now exchange salary figures for next year, a task neither side likes doing.
Okafor revisited
I think the Celtics should try and lowball Philly for Okafor. With good coaching he can be an offensive force and defensively adequate.
Spanos rips Chargers from San Diego, loyal fans’ hearts
Bre Priest gives the thumbs down while wearing a t-shirt mocking the team at San Diego Chargers headquarters after the team announced that it will move to Los Angeles, Thursday Jan. 12, 2017, in San Diego. Bre Priest gives the thumbs down while wearing a t-shirt mocking the team at San Diego Chargers headquarters after the team announced that it will move to Los Angeles, Thursday Jan. 12, 2017, in San Diego.
Friendly Fire
… of heat from the media when word came out that they had lost McGrath because he refused to give up other recreational sports during the off-season. They took a whole bunch more flak when they hired Carmichael and his number-one plate away from …
Dallas-area bar welcomes Packers fans
A Dallas-area bar will provide a green-and-gold welcome to fans traveling to see the Packers take on the Cowboys on Sunday. For the past 30 years, Vernon’s Gastropub has been home to the Cheddar Heads of North Texas – and this weekend they’re expecting a lot of company from the north, starting with a Wisconsin-flavored feast Friday night.
Kristin Cavallari keeps 30th birthday party sexy in Mexico wearing…
Kristin Cavallari shared moments from her 30th birthday trip to Mexico on social media over Thursday and Friday, showing off her toned tummy and bright smile to her many followers. ‘Never leaving,’ the Laguna Beach and The Hills star wrote with one photo posted Friday, taken by her hair stylist, Scotty Cunha.
Cannabis conversation in the NFL
Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields’s attorneys filed ‘not guilty’ pleas on his behalf in court Friday morning for two misdemeanor charges of marijuana possession. The criminal complaint obtained by Action 2 News says last October Brown County drug investigators learned a package going through U.S. Mail may be related to drug activity, so they followed it to the address, where Shields opened the door holding what appeared to be a blunt, and proceeded to show investigators what appeared to be jars of marijuana and marijuana-laced candy and muffins .
Falcons Report: Mike Bell: ‘Let’s Hope That We Get Some Home Cooking’
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LA Galaxy trade AJ DeLaGarza to Houston Dynamo
The LA Galaxy’s most tenured player and a legend among Galaxy supporters will be departing the city he’s called home his entire professional career. AJ DeLaGarza, winner of three MLS Cups, has been traded to the Houston Dynamo in exchange for $125,000 in General Allocation Money and $50,000 in Targeted Allocation Money .
NFL player with Surrey connection set to chase Brady and Patriots
Christian Covington started his football career during his elementary-school days, patrolling the sidelines at Vancouver College’s O’Hagan Field as the waterboy for the Fighting Irish senior varsity team. On Saturday, in a leap many dare to dream but few ever achieve, the Houston Texans’ second-year defensive end will line up as a starter along the NFL’s No.
Makenzie Pollard scores 33 to lead Milford Mill girls past City at Basketball Academy
Anthony Higgs and Laquill Hardnett talk about the beginning of the Perry Hall basketball season. Anthony Higgs and Laquill Hardnett talk about the beginning of the Perry Hall basketball season.
Pochettino hails ‘killer’ Alli
… to return to the starting line-up when West Brom visit north London for Saturday’s early kick-off, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 11.30am. The Baggies have a good recent record at White Hart Lane and have not lost there in over five years – including …
Mourinho: Pogba a future captain
… ted. Watch Manchester United take on Liverpool as part of Merseyside v Manchester this Sunday. Coverage begins on Sky Sports 1 at 3:30pm, after Everton v Manchester City.
D-backs avoid arbitration with four players
The D-backs avoided arbitration with four players on Friday, the team announced. Left-hander Patrick Corbin , right-hander Randall Delgado , infielder Chris Owings and catcher/outfielder Chris Herrmann all agreed to one-year contracts for 2017.
Wilks replaces McDermott as Panthers defensive coordinator
Wilks was promoted to defensive coordinator on Friday and has been a major part in the construction of the Carolina defense, which he said will continue to run a 4-3 scheme “with a few wrinkles.” “When you look at our scheme, we aren’t going to change much,” Wilks said.
Los Angeles Rams deserve credit for identifying completely fresh start with McVay, Phillips
If you like the NFL, and jokes, chances are you had a good laugh or two regarding Jeff Fisher’s Rams this past season. A month after Fisher’s firing, the Rams on Thursday tabbed Sean McVay , 30, who subsequently hired Wade Phillips, 69, as his defensive coordinator.
Paul Pogba: Jose Mourinho advice helped me step up performance
Paul Pogba, left, has seen his form improve in recent weeks which he puts down to advice from Jose Mourinho Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba says he has been greatly encouraged by advice from manager Jose Mourinho which as a result has given him more freedom on the pitch. The 23-year-old, who rejoined the Premier League club from Italian champions Juventus last summer, revealed United boss Mourinho told him “you know how to play, do what you want” which handed the France international a confidence boost and has seen his form improve in recent weeks.
Fowler appearance scrubbed as first day of Winter Warm-Up canceled
Fredbird surprises Heidi Sexton of Chatham, Il. at the Cardinals WInter Warm-up on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown St. Louis.
Harper, Nationals avoid arbitration with $13.6M deal for ’17
In this May 6, 2015, file photo, Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper watches the ball after hitting a second home run against the Miami Marlins during the third inning of their baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington. Harper, Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta, New York Mets pitchers Matt Harvey and Jacob deGrom, and Baltimore third baseman Manny Machado were among 146 players eligible to exchange salary arbitration figures with their teams, though most were expected to reach agreements.
Arizona Wildcats guard Rawle Alkins featured on ‘SportsCenter’s’ Top 10 Plays
Arizona guard Rawle Alkins lets go a yell after completing a one-handed alley-opp dunk against Arizona State in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star Which of Rawle Alkins’ monstrous alley-oops from Thursday night’s game against Arizona State would be featured in ESPN’s “SportsCenter” Top 10 Plays, that is.
Cal D Stifles Washington in 69-59 Loss
Strong defensive efforts from both teams lead to low shooting percentages and a relatively low scoring game last night. Despite the game remaining close throughout, a late second half push by the Bears and anemic shooting from the Huskies ended in a 69-59 loss for Washington.
A father’s fight: Len Boogaard’s quest to end fighting in hockey
… Rideau Hall in early December, when Governor-General David Johnston held a one-day conference on concussion injury in sports. He was never introduced, his name not mentioned – though the surname would have raised more than a few eyebrows. While …
Glen Ritchey Sportsmen to host silhouette shoot
The Glen Richey Sportsmen’s Association is hosting a .22-caliber silhouette shoot on Sunday, Jan. 22 starting at 2 p.m. This event is open to the public, so if you have never joined us before, please stop by and enjoy some friendly competition.
Sharks defenseman DeMelo out approximately two months
Sharks’ defenseman Dylan DeMelo has had surgery on a broken right wrist and will miss approximately two months, the team announced Friday. General manager Doug Wilson said surgery was performed on DeMelo’s wrist on Thursday, and that he isn’t expected back until mid-March.
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif looking forward to Chiefs rematch with Steelers
Canadian Laurent Duvernay-Tardif and the Kansas City Chiefs will get a second shot at the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Kansas City hosts Pittsburgh in the AFC divisional playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium.
European Tour’s top rookies seek glory at Qatar Masters
Wang Jeunghun of South Korea and China Number One Li Haotong will make their tournament debuts at the 20th Commercial Bank Qatar Masters this month after finishing first and second in the 2016 European Tour Rookie of the Year standings respectively. The two 21-year-olds – who were the two youngest male golfers in the 2016 Olympic Men’s Golf Competition in Rio de Janeiro have frequently crossed paths around the world while growing into two of Asia’s most exciting talents.