Month: February 2017

Baylor suspends DB Travon Blanchard after protective order issued

Baylor suspends DB Travon Blanchard after protective order issued Blanchard was accused by a woman of multiple acts of violence against her, a report says. Check out this story on myozaukeenow.com: http://usat.ly/2mClaF0 The school said that on Feb. 7, after it was notified about the issue, it began the student-conduct process and suspended Blanchard from all team activities pending an investigation.

Stephen Curry stays cold, Wizards push past Warriors, 112-108

Stephen Curry stays cold, Wizards push past Warriors, 112-108 The reigning back-to-back MVP made just two of his nine three-point attempts. Check out this story on myozaukeenow.com: http://usat.ly/2mCHTRo Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry stands on the court against the Washington Wizards in the first quarter at Verizon Center.

Stephen Curry’s shooting slump lingers as Kevin Durant-less Warriors lose to Wizards

Wizards fans who came to see native son Kevin Durant play in the nation’s capital only were able to do so for 93 seconds after the All-Star hyperextended his left knee after Zaza Pachulia was pushed into him by the Wizards’ Marcin Gortat. With Durant out, Stephen Curry was asked to pick up the offense, but the two-time MVP struggled from deep for a second straight game, going 9 of 20 from the field, including 2 of 9 from beyond the arc.

Olga Korbut sells Munich medal collection

Legendary gymnast Olga Korbut has sold her collection of medals won at the 1972 Munich Olympic games among a sale of memorabilia at an auction in the United States, auctioneers said Monday. Korbut, 61, captured the imagination of the sporting world with her spellbinding displays in Munich before competing at the Montreal Games four years later.

B’s get win, Coyotes get scare from injured player

The Arizona Coyotes got word from the hospital after the second period that center Alexander Burmistrov seemed to be doing OK. Riley Nash scored a short-handed goal after Colin Miller was ejected for a bone-rattling hit that sent Burmistrov off on a stretcher, and the Boston Bruins pulled away with a three-goal second period to beat the Coyotes, 4-1, on Tuesday night.

Umar Khalid comes out in support of Gurmehar Kaur, says Virender…

New Delhi, [India], Feb. 28: Jawaharlal Nehru University student Umar Khalid, whose presence as a speaker at a cultural event at Ramjas College triggered a spiral of violence at the Delhi University, has come out in support of Gurmehar Kaur and students of the Delhi University condemning former cricketer Virender Sehwag’s tweet saying he represents BCCI and not India. “Virender Sehwag played for BCCI, he does not represent India.

Bethel girls advance in Class M basketball tournament

Bethel High School’s Gabriella Mendonca flips a pass during the Class M girls basketball game against Tolland High School, played at Bethel. Tuesday, Feb 28, 2017 Bethel High School’s Gabriella Mendonca flips a pass during the Class M girls basketball game against Tolland High School, played at Bethel.

Kyrgios caught cursing at spectator

NICK Kyrgios became involved in a heated exchange with opponent Dudi Sela after clashing with the Israeli’s fans during a first-round win at the ATP event in Acapulco. On a dramatic day for Australian tennis following Bernard Tomic’s controversial mid-match retirement in Mexico , Kyrgios came from a set down to beat world No.75 Sela 3-6 6-3 6-3 on Wednesday.

In the end, WW South slips past Glenbard West

Things didn’t start so well Tuesday night for Wheaton Warrenville South, but the ending was one we’ve seen many times already this boys basketball season. The top-seeded Tigers scored just 14 points in the first half and found themselves trailing Glenbard West 18-14 at halftime of the Class 4A regional semifinal at West Chicago.

Stars rally in the 3rd to top Pens 3-2

Antoine Roussel capped Dallas’ three-goal third period and the Stars rallied for a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night. Dallas entered the game nine points behind the second wild card in the West and in a selling mode that had sent three veteran players to contenders in trades.

WHS, East win in semis

Jasmine Blankenship of Wyoming East drives to the bucket against Oak Hill in last Monday’s Region 3, Section 1 game at Clear Fork. Westside scored the first eight points of the third period, including four from Hannah Toler, to go up by 49-7.

Pet dog snatched by a shark in South Sydney

A local council in southern Sydney has warned swimmers and their pets not to enter the water at Kurnell after a dog was taken by a shark. Pet owners should also keep their animals away from the water at the off-leash area at Bonna Point Reserve in Kurnell, after the dog was attacked by what was believed to be a bull shark on Sunday evening.

Pep Guardiola plans goalkeeping review but Joe Hart’s return remains unlikely

Pep Guardiola intends to review Manchester City’s goalkeeping situation at the end of the season – though the door appears to remain closed for England stopper Joe Hart. Having loaned Hart out to Torino in a season-long deal earlier this term, City’s boss switched goalkeepers last month and chose Willy Caballero between the sticks after previous first-choice Claudio Bravo conceded six goals from as many shots across two games.

Man, 40, dies at scene of ‘deadly force’ report

“In the face of this grave threat, the deputy was forced to return fire”, stated Jim Palmer, a spokesman for the Wisconsin Professional Police Association in an email. A Lincoln County sheriff’s deputy, who blocked off County FF at Hilly Road around 9:45 p.m. Monday, said he was unable to release information.

JJ Abrams thinks Mark Hamill will get an Oscar for ‘Star Wars

The California-born actor hasn’t played Luke Skywalker in a speaking role since 1983, reprising the legendary role in a non-speaking capacity in 2015’s The Force Awakens. During the 12th Annual Oscar Wilde Awards at Bad Robot headquarters in LA , NY Daily News reports that Star Wars: The Force Awakens director J.J. Abrams set the stage for Star Wars: The Last Jedi Oscar hopes.

Real Sociedad concedes late equalizer in 2-2 draw with Eibar

Real Sociedad conceded an equalizer in the final minute of stoppage time to draw 2-2 against Eibar on Tuesday, missing a chance to take fourth place from Atletico Madrid in the Spanish league and establish itself as a top contender for a Champions League spot. The hosts were only a few seconds from victory when Pedro Leon seized on a loose ball and evaded a defender before firing a low shot beneath goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli.

Jese Rodriguez returns to face Madrid after rough departure

In this April 11, 2015 file photo, Real Madrid’s Jese Rodriguez celebrates his goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Eibar at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid. Jese Rodriguez has struggled since leaving Real Madrid last summer, and he will be facing his former club on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 for the first time looking to end Las Palmas’ four-game losing streak.

10 players with something to prove at NFL scouting combine

Check out this story on mynorthshorenow.com: http://usat.ly/2mBMAe7 Southern California wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster runs back a kick off during the first quarter against the Utah Utes at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. With the first wave of players arriving in Indianapolis for the NFL scouting combine Tuesday, one of the offseason’s most hyped spectacles is under way.