The four top stakeholders in the discussion over whether NHL players will participate in the Winter Olympics in South Korea next year met without resolution Friday, with one warning that time is running short to make a decision. Thomas Bach, the president of the International Olympic Committee, for the first time joined International Ice Hockey Federation President Rene Fasel, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and NHL Players’ Association Executive Director Don Fehr at a meeting in New York.
Day: February 3, 2017
Dan Evans gave Great Britain a 1-0 lead over Canada in their Davis Cup clash in Ottawa
A good luck video from Andy Murray and his own sky-high confidence inspired Dan Evans to a hugely impressive Davis Cup win over Canadian teenager Denis Shapovalov. Evans found himself thrust not just into top spot for Great Britain in the absence of Murray but into the position of heavy favourite against a 17-year-old rookie with nothing to lose.
Kentucky to Honor Legends, Host Vanderbilt Sunday at Memorial
… WatchESPN on computers, smartphones and tablets. Now in his 12th season, Neil Price will have the call on the UK Sports Network. Fans in Lexington can hear Price’s call of the game on WLAP 630 AM. Live stats and free audio will be available online …
The Marabou Jig, according to Seth Feider
The first segment of our trilogy about the marabou jig was published on Jan. 20. It featured some historical aspects about the marabou jig and the ways that Jeff Gustafson uses it. Our second one was centered upon Josh Douglas’ insights, and it was published on Jan. 25. This is the third one, and it focuses on Seth Feider of Bloomington, Minnesota.
Former Giants Kicker Josh Brown Speaks Out After Domestic Abuse Allegations
Former New York Giants kicker Josh Brown is speaking out in an interview with Good Morning America that aired Thursday – the first time since he was released from the team after it emerged that he had admitted abusing his then-wife, Molly Brown. In October 2016, a journal entry written by Brown was released in which he admitted to the abuse, saying, “I have physically, verbally and emotionally abused my wife Molly.”
Vancouver’s Pospisil knots Davis Cup tie with Britain 1-1 after win over Edmund
Vancouver’s Vasek Pospisil was stellar in a 6-4, 6-1, 7-6 win over Kyle Edmund on Friday to tie Canada’s Davis Cup World Group series with Britain 1-1. Britain’s Daniel Evans beat Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., 6-3, 6-3, 6-4, earlier in the day.
Steady Kodi Justice delivers for Arizona State basketball
Steady Kodi Justice delivers for Arizona State basketball Kodi Justice rises up to deliver consistent play in time of need for hometown ASU basketball. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2l28kCk Arizona State’s Shannon Evans II goes to the basket against Oregon’s Jordan Bell during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in Eugene, Ore.
Former Raiders exec explains why Mark Davis wants to go to Vegas
… for the franchise to reside in the future. “I think the Raiders are one of the great brands in the NFL and all of sports,” Allen told host J.T. the Brick. “The Raiders brand would play in a lot of markets. I think the deal worked out in Nevada is …
Wrestling | Kyle Snyder, Logan Stieber come to grips with Iran’s ban
Ohio State junior Kyle Snyder, an Olympic gold medalist, and former OSU wrestler Logan Stieber, a four-time NCAA champion, were scheduled to compete in Iran this month as reigning world freestyle champs. Those plans were scuttled Friday when Iran banned U.S. wrestlers from participating in the Freestyle World Cup on Feb. 16-17 in the western Iranian city of Kermanshah. “I wasn’t happy about it because I was excited to compete in the World Cup,” Snyder said.
Can the Texans afford to re-sign A.J. Bouye?
ESPN’s John Clayton told Patrick Starr of State of the Texans that Bouye will command a salary in the range of $12-12.5 million a year. ESPNs John Clayton mentioned to me that A.J. Bouye is looking at minimum $12-12.5 million APY on the open market.
CTX teacher starts each class with motivation huddle
Curley uses high-fives, huddles and chants to get her students ready to learn everyday in preparation for the STAAR test. This is Mandy Curley’s first year to use a motivational huddle in her classes at Hector P. Garcia Elementary school in Temple.
Falcons C Alex Mack ready to go in Super Bowl
While Alex Mack was again listed as limited during Friday’s final practice before the Super Bowl, Quinn says that Mack looked better than he thought the previous day after viewing the tape. Quinn says he is confident that Mack will be “able to do on the things we’re going to ask him to do in the game.
What NFL prospect do we want most? Battle of Playmakers
I know we need help on Defense but another playmaker on offense can make our O unstoppable. I think McCaffrey and Ross can be that player.
Patriots locked in to proven approach entering Super Bowl 51
Ten words have driven Patriots coach Bill Belichick since he arrived in New England 17 years ago. And they are 10 words that he leans on whenever he is queried about what’s gone into making his team an annual threat to hoist the Lombardi Trophy.
Brighouse’s Katie Ormerod has made major progress this winter in both the World Cup and X Games
Katie, who missed the last Winter Olympics at Sochi in 2014 due to a knee injury, is too busy trying to ensure that she doesn’t miss out on next year’s jamboree in South Korea by globetrotting in pursuit of World Cup points. “The top 30 from the World Cup qualify for Pyeongchang and I am currently second,” said the former Hipperholme Grammar School pupil, whose cousin Jamie Nicholls was sixth in the men’s slopestyle final at Sochi.
David Beckham raged about being denied knighthood saying it was a…
David Beckham raged about being denied a knighthood saying it was a “f***ing joke”, explosive leaked documents claimed last night. After missing out on the coveted gong in 2013, the footballer – believed to be worth 280million – allegedly wrote a furious email to his long-time PR man Simon Oliveira, moaning about the snub.
Basketball teams raise funds for family of slain player
A double-header of basketball games Friday night between the Mount Vernon Knights and Scarsdale Raiders doubled as a fundraiser for the family of Shamoya McKenzie, A double-header of basketball games Friday night between the Mount Vernon Knights and Scarsdale Raiders doubled as a fundraiser for the family of Shamoya McKenzie, a 13-year-old Mount Vernon player shot and killed by a stray bullet on New Year’s Eve. MOUNT VERNON – A double-header of basketball games Friday night between the Mount Vernon Knights and Scarsdale Raiders doubled as a fundraiser for the family of Shamoya McKenzie, a 13-year-old Mount Vernon player shot and killed by a stray bullet on New Year’s Eve.
North Carolina DE Zion Debose becomes 27th signee in Tech’s recruiting class
See pictures of student-athletes from the Peninsula in the classes of 2017 and before who have signed letters of intent or have indicated they will play sports in college. Not pictured? Email sports@dailypress.com with a photo and information about your signing.
Latest Paris attack raises new security concerns over Olympic bid
News of the attack outside the Louvre Museum on Friday broke hours before bid officials hosted a ceremony to coincide with the final submission to the IOC. French Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve delivers remarks as Paris launches its bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Vintage film short reveals how Maine kids used to play
How many times have you heard someone say, “back when I was a kid” right before making a point about how kids these days are too absorbed by electronics? While searching through the impressive and rich archives of the Northeast Historic Film digital archives, I stumbled across this and I have to admit, it made me smile. My kids would LOVE to play a funny game like this.
Super Bowl online: See the game, learn some new taunts
… You can join them even if you don’t have a cable subscription or a good signal with an antenna. Just fire up the Fox Sports Go app on many streaming TV devices, including Roku, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV and Xbox. Fox is suspending …
Real Salt Lake and San Jose play to a 1-1 draw
RSL played to a 1-1 draw with their Western Conference foes San Jose Earthquakes as both teams saw several decent chances created and missed. We got our first good look at newcomer and DP Albert Rusnak today as he made his first appearance in an official preseason match.
Lakers players have different approaches to getting enough sleep on lengthy trips
The shifting time zones often altered Luke Walton’s biological clock, and back-to-back games usually disrupted his daily routine. Adrenaline crept in after a victory, but the frustration mounted after a loss.
Hernandez lawyers seek extra time to prepare for trial
From left, lead defense attorney Jose Baez, defense attorney Ronald Sullivan and Aaron Hernandez listen to Judge Jeffrey Locke during a hearing requesting a continuance Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Boston, for Hernandez’ upcoming double murder trial. less From left, lead defense attorney Jose Baez, defense attorney Ronald Sullivan and Aaron Hernandez listen to Judge Jeffrey Locke during a hearing requesting a continuance Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Boston, for … more Aaron Hernandez, right, talks with his lead attorney Jose Baez Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, during a request a continuance in Hernandez’ upcoming double murder trial in Boston.
Former Oregon State Stars Set To Play In Super Bowl
This Sunday is the biggest game of the NFL season, and unless you are a fan of the Patriots or Falcons, you might not know who to root for. You could decide to root for the Falcons because Tom Brady already has too many nice things, maybe you will root for the Patriots because you enjoy Darth Vader and other evil things, or maybe you’ll root for the Beavers.
NFLPA will urge free agents to not sign with Chicago Bears if…
The state of Illinois is in the process of pushing through a workers’ compensation reform bill, and controversy has arisen for professional athletes. The bills limits workers compensation for athletes, setting a cut-off age of 35, or a period of five years removed from the date of the given injury, whichever is later.
Ahmad Brooks 2017 salary reduced to $4.45 million due to de-escalator clause
The San Francisco 49ers signed Ahmad Brooks to a six-year contract extension back in 2012, and since then, there have been all sorts of adjustments to the deal. He has dealt with de-escalators, and in 2014, he restructured the deal.
10 Super Bowl ads to watch: Sexy Mr. Clean; John Malkovich
The Super Bowl isn’t just played on the field. Just as intense is a battle off the field to win viewers’ attentions.
Warriors waive centre Anderson Varejao to clear roster room
The Golden State Warriors have waived centre Anderson Varejao to clear a roster spot on the NBA’s top team as it deals with depth issues and injuries. Golden State announced the move Friday, a day after the Brazilian big man played eight-plus minutes in a road win at the Clippers.
St. Louis bans smokeless tobacco at Busch, other venues
Baseball players with big wads of chewing tobacco in their cheek are now a thing from the past at Busch Stadium. The St. Louis Board of Aldermen voted Friday to prohibit the use of smokeless tobacco products like chewing tobacco, dip and snuff at all sports venues, including Cardinals games at Busch Stadium.
Bergeron missing from Bruins practice, listed as day to day
The Boston Bruins are hopeful they won’t be missing one of their top scorers when they open a crucial four-game homestand against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. Center Patrice Bergeron didn’t practice Friday because of a lower-body injury suffered Wednesday in a 5-3 loss at Washington.
Pac-12 With 3 Teams Fighting on NCAA Bubble
The Pac-12 is as strong at the top as it’s been in some time with three teams with the potential to make deep runs in the NCAA Tournament. But get past No.
AP source: Nashville Predators waive forward Mike Ribeiro
The person spoke to The Associated Press Friday on the condition of anonymity because the move hasn’t been publicly announced. Ribeiro, who turns 37 on Feb. 10, has four goals and 21 assists in 46 games this season but lately has been a frequent healthy scratch.
Despite rumors of trade talks with Knicks, Kevin Love doesn’t expect Cavaliers to trade him
Despite weeks of rumors that the NBA champions have been in trade talks with the New York Knicks about a deal involving Carmelo Anthony for the All-Star forward, Love said Friday that he expects “to be here for a long time.” Love said he has grown accustomed to having his name in trade speculation and laughed when the rumblings of him landing in New York were mentioned to him following practice.
‘Someone did not want me back at Man Utd’ – Evra reveals why Old Trafford return broke down
Patrice Evra has revealed he was close to re-joining Manchester United but says “a person at the club” likely stopped his hopes of returning to Old Trafford. The defender moved to Marseille from Juventus in the January transfer window, but only after he had been heavily linked with Jose Mourinho’s side.
A trade that even you Bledsoe lovers would love.
I know Bledsoe is killing it. I know he’s been healthy all year. I know he wants to stay in Phoenix.
Sources: Former Mexico, Chivas striker Omar Bravo to join Phoenix Rising
… say, Bravo is set to return to to the second tier of the U.S. system, this time in the newly Division 2 USL. Fox Sports Mexico first reported the move Friday afternoon. The club is set to announce the move next week. In addition to his record goal …
Connecticut governor want Islanders to relocate to Hartford
Gov. Dannel Malloy sent a letter to Islanders ownership making his state’s case as the team’s future home. Via WFSB , it reads in part: “It has come to our attention that the Islanders may be in the need for a new home after the 2017-18 season.
A message to Maradona: ‘Traitor’ Icardi is a goal and assists machine
The Inter striker is detested by many within the game, as well as by some of his own club’s supporters, but his numbers this season cannot be ignored Diego Maradona is well qualified for his self-appointed role as football’s moral guardian. As someone who always kept out of trouble on and off the pitch, the legendary Argentine No.10 is perfectly entitled to judge Mauro Icardi for having the temerity to fall in love with Wanda Nara, the ex-wife of his former Sampdoria strike partner, Maxi Lopez.
Former Seton Hall star Herb Pope’s robbery conviction echoes ‘White Men Can’t Jump’
A former star at Seton Hall, Pope pleaded guilty Thursday in U.S. district court to a series of charges that include armed bank robbery and could be sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison. Pope has had a troubled life that included being shot four times while a senior at Aliquippa High in western Pennsylvania.