Day: February 6, 2017

Green Wave pins rival Rebels in final tuneup before SWCs

New Milford’s Brandon Leonard, top, wrestles with New Fairfield’s Zachary Kalmanson in the 126-pound match while the referee looks on during the wrestling meet at New Fairfield High School Feb. 6, 2017. New Milford’s Brandon Leonard, top, wrestles with New Fairfield’s Zachary Kalmanson in the 126-pound match while the referee looks on during the wrestling meet at New Fairfield High School Feb. 6, 2017.

NBA Capsules

Kyrie Irving scored 11 of his 23 points in overtime, including a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 35 seconds left, and the Cleveland Cavaliers edged the Washington Wizards 140-135 in a playoff-type atmosphere Monday night. The loud, sellout crowd was standing, and so were the players on both benches, when James somehow missed a gimme layup late in the fourth quarter.

Davis leads Pelicans past Suns, 111-106

Anthony Davis capped his 34-point night with a key rebound and six made free throws in the final half-minute, Jrue Holiday scored five of his 30 points in the last minute and a half, and the New Orleans Pelicans ended a four-game slide with a 111-106 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Monday. E’Twaun Moore scored 12 points for the Pelicans, who led by as many as 10 in the first half but found themselves behind for much of the fourth quarter until Davis and Holiday took over late.

Pistons pull away in 3rd quarter, beat 76ers 113-96

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris makes a layup on Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris makes a layup on Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in Auburn Hills, Mich.

Nelson’s OT goal lifts Islanders past Maple Leafs 6-5

Brock Nelson’s second goal of the game at 2:42 of overtime lifted the New York Islanders to a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night Nelson’s OT goal lifts Islanders past Maple Leafs 6-5 Brock Nelson’s second goal of the game at 2:42 of overtime lifted the New York Islanders to a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kHas1N New York Islanders left wing Andrew Ladd, far right, celebrates his game-tying goal on Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen, of Denmark, third from right, during the third period of an NHL hockey game in New York, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017. The Islanders defeated the Maple Leafs 6-5.

NHL Capsules

Kenny Agostino scored his first goal in almost three years, Carter Hutton had 26 saves and the St. Louis Blues beat the Philadelphia Flyers 2-0 on Monday night. Paul Stastny also scored for St. Louis, which won for the second time in three games after coach Mike Yeo replaced Ken Hitchcock on Feb. 1, following a 1-5-0 stretch.

DeRozan, Raptors overcome Griffin’s triple-double

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan shoots over LA Clippers centre Marreese Speights during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017. Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan shoots over LA Clippers centre Marreese Speights during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017.

Hot-shooting Hayward has 30 points, Jazz crush Hawks 120-95

Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors battles Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard as he goes up for a shot in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in Atlanta. Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors battles Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard as he goes up for a shot in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in Atlanta.

Timberwolves Fall To Heat 115-113 Despite Late Rally

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Super Bowl LII Odds: Los Angeles Chargers face long odds to get to big game

While many analysts will spend the rest of the week talking about the epic comeback by the New England Patriots or the epic collapse by the Atlanta Falcons-depending on which angle you prefer-the odds for Super Bowl LII have already been released. That should come as no surprise in a sports world that is dominated by the NFL and its fans, which have an insatiable urge to talk about what will happen next.

Manchester United legends to play charity match in Perth

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Frederik Andersen flashes some lightning leather

Frederik Andersen was cool as a cucumber after making not one but two terrific saves, one that play-by-play man Paul Romanuk actually mistook for a goal. The Toronto Maple Leafs’ goaltender made a terrific glove save on the New York Islanders’ Josh Bailey Monday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

Granada off bottom of La Liga by beating Las Palmas 1-0

Andreas Pereira scored with a remarkable long-range shot as host Granada edged Las Palmas 1-0 to end a six-game winless streak and leave the bottom of the table in the Spanish league on Monday. Pereira shot into the top corner in the first half, hitting the ball from midair after failing to cleanly control a pass outside the area.

Three takeaways from Super Bowl LI

… quarter against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports You can look at how the game unfolded last night from many different angles. One thing that definitely stood out to me was …

Falcons’ Dan Quinn shows how smart NFL coaches overthink their way to losing Super Bowl

Falcons’ Dan Quinn shows how smart NFL coaches overthink their way to losing Super Bowl Even the coaches at the top of their game sometimes miss the simple answer. Check out this story on mynorthwestnow.com: http://usat.ly/2kGqoRV USA TODAY Sports’ Lindsay H. Jones looks ahead to 2017 and what the Atlanta Falcons must do in the offseason if they’re going to get back to the Super Bowl.

Brandon Ingram expected to start for Lakers vs. Knicks

A against the Knicks, an apparent signal from coach Luke Walton that the team is prioritizing development for the remainder of the season.A Ingram, 19, has started 14 games in his rookie season, but always as a fill-in for an injured starter.A , he is expected to replace 13th-year veteran Luol Deng, who has posted his worst statistical season after signing a $72 million contract last summer. Ingram is averaging 8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, but those numbers have crept upward when he’s started.

Gragg happy with swimming Pioneers’ efforts

Watauga’s swim teams did not qualify any team members for the state 4-A swim meet, but Pioneers coach David Gragg was encouraged with how his team swam at the Western 4-A Regional held at South Mecklenburg High School on Feb. 3-4. Two Watauga girls’ relay teams – the 200-medley relay and the 200-freestyle – finished in ninth place.

Royals will report to spring training with new key additions

The Royals’ pitchers and catchers report to spring training in nearly one week, and the team is headed to Surprise, AZ with some new key additions. When the offseason began, Kansas City Royals general manager Dayton Moore explained how the team would attempt to get better in 2017 while openly admitting the organization was in no way going to overspend.

BucsTom Brady’s jersey was the only thing from missing this Super Bowl classic

FEBRUARY 05: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with Julian Edelman #11 after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime to win Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. In other news, Brady became the first quarterback to win the Super Bowl five times, the first player to be named Super Bowl MVP four times and the first player to shake hands with the man who suspended him for four games for his alleged role in Deflategate.