Day: February 5, 2017

Super Bowl LI: Patriots stun Falcons with epic comeback, OT win

Tom Brady led one of the greatest comebacks in sports, let alone Super Bowl history, lifting New England from a 25-point hole to the Patriots’ fifth NFL championship in the game’s first overtime finish. The Patriots scored 19 points in the final quarter, including a pair of 2-point conversions, then marched relentlessly to James White’s 2-yard touchdown run in overtime beating the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 Sunday night.

Lady Gaga delivers a show big on flash and inclusiveness

Lady Gaga dropped from the top of Houston’s NRG Stadium to open her halftime show and dropped the mic at the end, offering a program that delivered high-energy hits and an inclusive theme. With the nation on edge politically, the NFL had little taste for a show that would ruffle feathers, as Beyonce did in some circles last year with the Black Power messaging of “Formation.”

The Latest: Pats’ huge rally forces 1st OT in Super Bowl

SCORE ALERT: The New England Patriots have wiped out a 28-3 deficit to force the first overtime in Super Bowl history against the Atlanta Falcons. Tom Brady threw a tying 2-point conversion pass to Danny Amendola after James White’s 1-yard touchdown run to get the Patriots even at 28-all with 57 seconds remaining.

Super Bowl Ads aim to unite at a divisive time for the US

The moment that two teams and dozens of advertisers have been counting down to for months has finally arrived: Super Bowl 51 at the NRG Stadium in Houston. As the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots square off on the field, advertisers will duke it out for the attention of more than 110 million people expected to tune in on Sunday.

The Latest: T-mobile again spoofs “50 Shades” in final ad

The Latest on the Super Bowl ads as an expected 110 million tune in to watch the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots face off : T-Mobile’s final ad of the night was a continuation of a satirically racy ad starring comedian Kristen Schaal in a spoof of “50 Shades of Grey.” An ad from earlier in the game had poked fun at Verizon, with Schaal suggestively telling a man she loves “getting hit with surprise fees.”

Rodger’s Quick Take

… nt Phil Jackson for creating an awful climate in a season that started out with so much promise. Rodger Wyland is the sports director for NewsChannel 13. Listen to him weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon on WTMM (104.5 FM, “The Team”).

Rangers survive wild third for win

New York Rangers’ Chris Kreider celebrates after scoring a goal against Calgary Flames goalie Brian Elliott during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in New York. ORG XMIT: MSG112 less New York Rangers’ Chris Kreider celebrates after scoring a goal against Calgary Flames goalie Brian Elliott during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in New York.

Celtics win in Pierce’s farewell

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas drives past Los Angeles Clippers guard Raymond Felton, behind, as Celtics forward Amir Johnson looks on in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Boston. ORG XMIT: MASR113 less Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas drives past Los Angeles Clippers guard Raymond Felton, behind, as Celtics forward Amir Johnson looks on in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 5, … more Isaiah Thomas stole the spotlight from Paul Pierce on Sunday, scoring 28 points to lead Boston to its seventh straight victory, a 107-102 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in the former Celtics captain’s final game in the Garden.

Sunday’s Games

Leon Draisaitl was the lone scorer in a shootout as the Edmonton Oilers ended a three-game losing run with a 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday afternoon.

Super Bowl LI Watch Julio Jones’s near-impossible sideline grab

Well, Matt Ryan did literally that on this sideline pass to Julio Jones, who somehow stretched out to pull in the throw and was able to tap both feet inbounds. Fortunately for New England fans, the Patriots were able to stop the Falcons on the drive and even pushed them out of field-goal range, eventually forcing a punt to keep the score 28-20.

Umpire hit in face by ball, Canada defaults vs Britain

Umpire Arnaud Gabas, of France, holds ice to his face after being hit in the eye by a ball during a Davis Cup tennis mach between Canada’s Denis Shapovalov and Britain’s Kyle Edmund in Ottawa, Ontario, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017. OTTAWA, Ontario – In a startling ending to a Davis Cup match, Canada lost to Britain on Sunday when a 17-year-old player, frustrated by missing an easy shot, suddenly launched a spare ball that hit the chair umpire in the left eye.

10 Things to Know for Monday

Atlanta Falcons’ Matt Ryan throws a touchdown pass to Austin Hooper, during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta Falcons’ Matt Ryan throws a touchdown pass to Austin Hooper, during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston.

Super Bowl Ads aim to unite at a divisive time for the US

As the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots square off in Super Bowl 51, advertisers will duke it out over the attention of more than 110 million people expected to tune in on Sunday This photo provided by Kia Motors America shows a scene from the company’s spot for Super Bowl 51, between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017. Melissa McCarthy humorously takes on political causes like saving whales, ice caps and trees, each time to disastrous effect, in KiaA a a s 60-second third-quarter ad to promote the fuel efficiency of its 2017 Niro crossover.

Lady Chaps take two, go 5-0 in Visit Lubbock College Classic

Addison Ard’s two-run double triggered a four-run first inning and Lubbock Christian University went on to beat Regis 7-5 Sunday in softball and finish 5-0 in the season-opening Visit Lubbock College Classic at PlainsCapital Park. Earlier Sunday, Sydney Beuthien and Addie Vayas hit two-run singles in a 13-run second inning and LCU run-ruled Northwestern Oklahoma State 14-4.

Drew Brees, Steve Gleason featured in NFL’s ‘Inside These Lines’ Super Bowl 2017 commercial

Super Bowl XLIV MVP Drew Brees goes nose to nose with his 1-year-old son Baylen, cherishing the moment during the Lombardi Trophy presentation ceremony following the game Sunday, February 7, 2010. New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, legendary special teams ace Steve Gleason and “Who Dat,” chanted by the black and gold faithful, were featured in a one-minute long Super Bowl commercial promoting the NFL on Sunday.

Vincent Aboubakar nets late winner as Cameroon win African Nations Cup

Substitute Vincent Aboubakar struck a dramatic late winner as Cameroon defied the odds to sink hot favourites Egypt and claim their fifth African Nations Cup triumph with a 2-1 win in Libreville. Mohamed Elneny had put Egypt in front midway through the first half but a stirring second-half performance from Cameroon saw Nicolas Nkoulou equalise before Aboubakar fired home with a sublime piece of skill in the 88th minute.

Michael Vick has a blast live-tweeting Super Bowl LI

Former quarterback Michael Vick, who official retired from the NFL this week, has been one of the biggest Falcons fans on Sunday during Super Bowl LI. Vick tweeted congratulations to quarterback Matt Ryan for being named league MVP on Saturday, and since then it’s been nothing but pro-Falcons messages.

The Latest: 84 Lumber releases an online ad with a ‘wall’

The Latest on the Super Bowl ads as an expected 110 million tune in to watch the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots face off : First -time Super Bowl advertiser 84 Lumber said its original ad showed “a wall” and was rejected for being too controversial. The ad that aired during the game showed a mother and daughter traveling through Mexico, then directed viewers to go online to see the conclusion of their story.

Recap

COLLEGE PARK, Md. The Maryland women’s tennis team matched its best start in three seasons after the Terps defeated the Richmond Spiders 7-0 on Sunday.

Western Mass. families enjoy the Super Bowl from home

But loyal Patriots fans told 22News if you couldn’t afford a ticket to the big game, the next best place to be was on the couch in front of the big screen TV. When asked why they got together, Rick Walowicz of Springfield told 22News, Well to celebrate our team and to see if they can get Super Bowl number five and just for support.

Fire Belichick / Trade Brady

Given the poor clock management at the end of the first half, the bad Wildcat and Onsides Kick calls and their inability to get into the red zone, Belichick needs to go. Similarly, since Brady has been so ineffective: missing receivers, holding on to the ball too long and getting sacked, and throwing the interception it is time to admit that he can’t hack it and he should be traded.