Isaiah Thomas bumped into Paul Pierce tooling around Boston on Saturday night and then stole the spotlight from the former Celtics captain on Sunday. With the crowd uncertain whether to cheer loudest for the Celtics or for Pierce – or for the Patriots in the Super Bowl – Thomas scored 28 points to lead Boston to its seventh straight victory, a 107-102 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in Pierce’s final game in the Garden.
Day: February 5, 2017
The Latest: Empire State Building to track Super Bowl
Tom Brady has taken the field for the Super Bowl, and fired up New England fans with a couple of fist pumps as he finished a run toward the end zone covered with the Patriots logo. Brady is trying to become the first quarterback to win five Super Bowls.
Kreider, Fast lead Rangers to 4-3 win over Flames
Calgary veteran Kris Versteeg got ejected after losing his jersey during a fight, and waved to jeering fans at Madison Square Garden as he skated off Sunday in the Flames’ 4-3 loss to the New York Rangers. Chris Kreider and Jesper Fast scored 3:12 apart in the middle of the third period to help the Rangers win for the fifth time in seven games overall and improve to 5-0-1 in their last six against Calgary.
Westbrook powers Thunder past Blazers 105-99
Russell Westbrook scored 19 of his 42 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 105-99 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Westbrook also had eight assists and four rebounds in his eighth 40-point performance of the season.
Draisaitl, Oilers beat Canadiens 1-0 in shootout
Leon Draisaitl scored the only goal in a shootout, and the Edmonton Oilers stopped a three-game slide with a 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday. Cam Talbot had 22 saves as Edmonton salvaged the finale of a three-game trip that included only one regulation goal for the Oilers.
Kentucky-Vanderbilt Post Game Notes
… Georgia Lady Bulldogs. The game will tip off at 7 ET on SEC Network+. The game also will be broadcast live on the UK Sports Network with Neil Price on the call. – Kentucky used the starting five of Makayla Epps , Evelyn Akhator , Maci Morris , …
Super Bowl LI Here’s Donald Trump’s Super Bowl 51 prediction
After receiving varying degrees of support from members of the New England Patriots during his presidential campaign, Trump told Fox News’s Bill O’Reilly he’s picking the Patriots to win Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. And he think’s they’ll even cover the spread.
Super Bowl LI Here’s Donald Trump’s Super Bowl 51 prediction
After receiving varying degrees of support from members of the New England Patriots during his presidential campaign, Trump told Fox News’s Bill O’Reilly he’s picking the Patriots to win Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. And he think’s they’ll even cover the spread.
Rapid Reaction: Russell Westbrook finishes off Blazers in explosive fourth quarter
… ipo in double-digit rebounds. Erik Horne is in his second season on the Thunder beat. Horne joined The Oklahoman as a sports web editor/producer in September 2013 following a…
Rapid Reaction: Russell Westbrook finishes off Blazers in explosive fourth quarter
… ipo in double-digit rebounds. Erik Horne is in his second season on the Thunder beat. Horne joined The Oklahoman as a sports web editor/producer in September 2013 following a…
Taraji P. Henson, Lady Antebellum talk Super Bowl, Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga takes a selfie with Christian Carino before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. Lady Gaga walks on the field before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston.
Taraji P. Henson, Lady Antebellum talk Super Bowl, Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga takes a selfie with Christian Carino before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. Lady Gaga walks on the field before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston.
Woodland Park Jr. High challenges students by letting them set own learning pace
Mindy Wiley teaches science to sixth graders in the Summit Base Camp program at Woodland Park Middle School on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette Woodland Park Middle School’s 550 students consistently score above state averages on standardized tests, but administrators grew concerned by signs that they had plateaued.
Super Bowl Ads aim to unite at a divisive time for the US
This photo provided by Bud Light shows a scene from the company’s “Ghost Spuds,” spot for Super Bowl 51, between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017. Bud Light is re-introducing the brand’s ’80s pop culture icon and man’s best friend, Spuds MacKenzie.
Atlanta Falcons: Matt Ryan Could Become NFL’s Highest Paid Quarterback
Following his MVP-winning season, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan could become the NFL’s highest paid player at the position this offseason. The Atlanta Falcons enjoyed remarkable success throughout the 2016 season.
Basketball: Rangel, Alvord blast Chico – Lady Bulldogs keep within game of first in 11-2A
Cierra Rangel and the playoff-bound Alvord Lady Bulldogs kept the Chico Lady Dragons from locking up a postseason spot Tuesday.
Frampton: My Team is in Talks For Third Santa Cruz Fight, in Belfast
Carl Frampton is hungry to get revenge after losing his WBA featherweight title fight a week ago, when he dropped a twelve round majority decision in his rematch with Leo Santa Cruz at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas. In the first fight, which took place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn last July, Frampton won a twelve round majority decision.
New Bedford’s Ray “Prince” Oliveira learning from win over Rivera
Ray “Prince” Oliveira didn’t make any predictions on his fight Saturday night with Jose Rivera of New Haven, Conn., at the Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I, but yes he did want very much the KO in the six-round junior middleweight match with the man who had called him out. “I wanted the knockout in the worst way,” he admitted in his dressing room after winning a narrow majority decision.
St. Louis Blues: Robby Fabbri Injury Makes Team A Seller
Clearly on the bubble in this year’s playoff race, the St. Louis Blues needed team stars like Robby Fabbri to step up. But with a torn ACL, Fabbri’s season is now over.
St. Louis Blues: Robby Fabbri Injury Makes Team A Seller
Clearly on the bubble in this year’s playoff race, the St. Louis Blues needed team stars like Robby Fabbri to step up. But with a torn ACL, Fabbri’s season is now over.
New Bedford’s Ruben Rouke comes up short of second title at Golden Gloves
New Bedford’s Ruben Rouke, who fights out of the PAL Boxing club in Fall River, will have to be satisfied with the 141-pound Novice Class title in the Southern New England Golden Gloves Tournament as his bid for a second title in the Open Class fell a little short Saturday night. Rouke, who clinched the 141-pound championship in the Novice Class last week with a victory over Erunis Germondy of Big Sox Boxing in Providence, lost his bid for a second title as he was defeated by Marcellos DeBarros of Big Six Boxing Saturday night in the finals of the 141-pound Open Class.
New Bedford’s Ruben Rouke comes up short of second title at Golden Gloves
New Bedford’s Ruben Rouke, who fights out of the PAL Boxing club in Fall River, will have to be satisfied with the 141-pound Novice Class title in the Southern New England Golden Gloves Tournament as his bid for a second title in the Open Class fell a little short Saturday night. Rouke, who clinched the 141-pound championship in the Novice Class last week with a victory over Erunis Germondy of Big Sox Boxing in Providence, lost his bid for a second title as he was defeated by Marcellos DeBarros of Big Six Boxing Saturday night in the finals of the 141-pound Open Class.
US completes 5-0 Davis Cup sweep of Switzerland
United States’ Sam Querrey returns the ball to Switzerland’s Adrien Bossel during a Davis Cup tennis match, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Birmingham, Ala. Switzerland’s Henri Laaksonen returns the ball to United States’ Jack Sock and Steve Johnson during a Davis Cup tennis match, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Birmingham, Ala.
US completes 5-0 Davis Cup sweep of Switzerland
United States’ Sam Querrey returns the ball to Switzerland’s Adrien Bossel during a Davis Cup tennis match, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Birmingham, Ala. Switzerland’s Henri Laaksonen returns the ball to United States’ Jack Sock and Steve Johnson during a Davis Cup tennis match, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Birmingham, Ala.
Basketball: Tied up at top – Argyle stops Decatur to pull even in district
The Decatur Eagles now have company atop District 9-4A.Ninth-ranked Argyle stymied Decatur’s offense Tuesday, holding the seventh-ranked Eagles to a season-low 37 points, including just 13 in the second half.
Basketball: Bulls shoot down Sanger – Bridgeport stays a game off 9-4A lead
Andrew Horton poured in 32 points Tuesday night as the Bridgeport Bulls blitzed the Sanger Indians 71-37.Horton was one of three Bulls in double figures during a hot shooting night.
Division II Meet Preview: First Wave Of Conference Championships
Next weekend kicks off many of the major conferences in Division II Swimming & Diving, giving fans a preview of what they can expect to see at NCAA Championships in March. Take a look below to find out who to watch across some of the biggest D2 conferences.
Super sub Moussa Dembele scores three as Celtic go 29 unbeaten at St Johnstone.
Substitute Moussa Dembele scored a sensational second-half hat-trick as Celtic extended their unbeaten domestic run to 29 games with a 5-2 win at St Johnstone. Midfielder Liam Henderson curled in the opener for the runaway Ladbrokes Premiership leaders in the sixth minute but Saints defender Keith Watson equalised with a header before an own goal by Hoops defender Dedryck Boyata had the home side ahead at the interval.
Jokic Could Be The MVP Of The Rising Stars Challenge
Dec 28, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic shoots the ball over Minnesota Timberwolves forward Gorgui Dieng during the first half at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Emmanuel Mudiay will be in the Rising Stars Challenge in this year’s All-Star weekend.
Jets could get golden quarterback after Super Bowl 51
The New York Jets are in the hunt for a quarterback and well, they could get a golden one once Super Bowl 51 is in the books. What if a New England Patriots backup quarterback became a Jet? Snatching Jimmy Garoppolo could mean the New York Jets have a golden quarterback leading into the off-season.
Carra: It’s a disgrace if Leicester stars want Ranieri out
Jesus saves City: Last-gasp winner sinks plucky Swansea as Brazilian’s double justifies Guardiola’s faith after Aguero omission Inter eye shock swoop for Conte… and will tempt Chelsea boss with A 250,000-a-week wages and A 350m transfer kitty ‘I can’t defend my players…’ Liverpool boss Klopp lets rip after title hopes are killed off by Hull defeat Mourinho rips into United: The title is gone, top four will be tough and we don’t have enough winners! Like father like son: Eubank Jnr follows in Chris’s footsteps by landing ‘world title’… and he does it with plenty of showboating ITV viewers got plenty for their money during Eubank win in channel’s first try at pay-per-view fight nights POGBA TACTICAL ANALYSIS: A 89m man could be world class… but his naivety and tactical indiscipline means he’s been ineffective The moment Barkley celebrated a goal BEFORE he scored! Cheeky Everton … (more)
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates 32nd birthday with family
Jesus saves City: Last-gasp winner sinks plucky Swansea as Brazilian’s double justifies Guardiola’s faith after Aguero omission Inter eye shock swoop for Conte… and will tempt Chelsea boss with A 250,000-a-week wages and A 350m transfer kitty ‘I can’t defend my players…’ Liverpool boss Klopp lets rip after title hopes are killed off by Hull defeat Mourinho rips into United: The title is gone, top four will be tough and we don’t have enough winners! Like father like son: Eubank Jnr follows in Chris’s footsteps by landing ‘world title’… and he does it with plenty of showboating ITV viewers got plenty for their money during Eubank win in channel’s first try at pay-per-view fight nights POGBA TACTICAL ANALYSIS: A 89m man could be world class… but his naivety and tactical indiscipline means he’s been ineffective The moment Barkley celebrated a goal BEFORE he scored! Cheeky Everton … (more)
Mladenovic beats Putintseva to win St. Petersburg title
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia – France’s Kristina Mladenovic won her first WTA title on Sunday, beating Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan in the final of the St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy. Mladenovic had lost her three previous career finals, but the hard-fought 6-2, 6-7 , 6-4 victory over Putintseva ensured she finally got off the mark.
Bobadilla earns Augsburg 3-2 win over Bremen in Bundesliga
Raul Bobadilla struck in the last second of injury time to give Augsburg a 3-2 win on Sunday and deny Werder Bremen an important point in its Bundesliga relegation fight. Max Kruse hoped he’d won the game for Bremen when he tucked away a penalty in the 65th minute – after Martin Hinteregger’s clumsy challenge on Serge Gnabry – but Koo Ja-cheol equalized with around 10 minutes remaining and then crossed for Bobadilla to claim the winner.
Milan crisis deepens with 1-0 defeat to Sampdoria in Serie A
Injury-hit AC Milan was plunged further into crisis by a surprise 1-0 defeat at home to Sampdoria in Serie A on Sunday. Milan was third in December but one point from its past four league matches has seen it slip to eighth, 10 points behind the Champions League places.
Super Bowl Sunday: The Green Bay Packers win Super Bowl I
Kansas City Chiefs running back Mike Garrett is tackled by Green Bay Packers linebacker Dave Robinson, while Packers middle linebacker Ray Nitschke watches during Super Bowl I action. Unless you live under a rock, you know it’s Super Bowl Sunday – one of the most highly-anticipated and most celebrated days of the entire year.
Ellenson and Hilliard thrive in D-League stint, Gbinije sputters
Darrun Hilliard , Henry Ellenson and Michael Gbinije just had their longest stretch of consecutive games for the Drive this season. Ellenson and Gbinije have played five games in a row for the Drive, while Hilliard joined them for the first three.
New England Patriots Believe Tom Brady Has 3-to-5 More Years
The New England Patriots don’t plan on Tom Brady going anywhere, fueling potential for Jimmy Garoppolo trade this offseason. Although New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady failed to capture his third NFL MVP award this season, the argument could be made that he had the crispest season of any quarterback in 2016.
Junior Jazz players on the ball
… runs track and is a wrestler at Union. His brother Everet Miller was graduated from Union where he played four sports (football, basketball, baseball and track),” he said. “I like to watch my son Jared Miles play basketball and sink those …
Super Bowl 2017: Rex Ryan explains how Falcons can defend Patriots
Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shake hands after the game at New Era Field. The Patriots beat the Bills 41-25.