Some fans on Reddit are trying to put together a group for the March 4th contest against the Los Angeles Clippers . Fans are trying to make neon t shirts to wear under a jacket/sweatshirt and then show them during the game, while chanting “Fire GarPax!” This is probably not going to do much of anything, but the hope from these fans is that the national media will finally take hold of this as a legitimate story.
Day: February 9, 2017
No. 3 Maryland women roll past Illinois, 84-59
Illinois guard Brandi Beasley, center, shoots as she is pressured by Maryland forward Brianna Fraser, left, guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough, top left, and center Brionna Jones during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, in College Park, Md. less Illinois guard Brandi Beasley, center, shoots as she is pressured by Maryland forward Brianna Fraser, left, guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough, top left, and center Brionna Jones during the first half of an … more Illinois guard Jaelyne Kirkpatrick, right, shoots over Maryland guard Destiny Slocum during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, in College Park, Md.
49ers hope hiring of Shanahan ends revolving door at coach
For the third straight offseason, San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York hired a new head coach and introduced him with a news conference full of platitudes. After running off Jim Harbaugh following the 2014 season and Jim Tomsula and Chip Kelly after one-year tenures the past two seasons, York believes he has found the right man in Kyle Shanahan to lead the Niners back to respectability first and then into championship contention.
United Arab Emirates women’s player lives dream with Caps
United Arab Emirates native Fatima Al Ali sits on the bench surrounded by cameramen as she waits to join the Capitals for a portion of their practice session in Arlington, Va., Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017. (John McDonnell/The Washington Post via AP)
Rank the MLB
… miles from Boston the stadium is crawling with fans like cockroaches. This is the biggest bandwagon fanbase in all of sports. 29) San Diego Padres – The most nondescript team in all of major pro sports. Their lack of identity actually somehow makes …
U.S. drops to 29th in FIFA rankings
The United State dropped one spot to 29th in the FIFA rankings following its first two games under coach Bruce Arena , and African champion Cameroon moved up 29 places to 33rd. Arena replaced Jurgen Klinsmann in November and opened with a 0-0 tie against Serbia and a 1-0 win over Jamaica in a pair of exhibitions.
Surprising Alaves to take on Barcelona in Copa del Rey final
Alaves, the recently promoted club from Basque Country, will be playing in the final of a major tournament only for the second time in its 96-year history. “This was unthinkable in the beginning of the season,” Alaves coach Mauricio Pellegrino said after their clinching 1-0 home win over Celta Vigo on Wednesday in the semifinals.
Raiders president: Las Vegas stadium financing not an issue
… helped complete the Spartans’ transition into the Mountain West, the football team won two bowl games, three women’s sports were added, and teams won five conference titles. In 2015, San Jose State reported its highest-ever NCAA Academic Progress …
Mini-Mourinho’ breathing life into struggling Hull
It seemed Marco Silva had taken on a near-impossible job when he was hired as manager of Hull at the start of January. The promoted club from northern England was up for sale, in last place in the Premier League and planning to sell some of its best players.
Jonathan Klinsmann, son of fired coach, on U.S. under-20 roster
California goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann , the son of fired U.S. national coach Jurgen Klinsmann , is among 20 players on the American roster for CONCACAF’s Under-20 Championship. Eleven players are from Major League Soccer teams, with the rest from clubs in England, Spain and Mexico, and from college.
English FA warned: Reform or risk legislative intervention
… of diversity among members, and ability to reform itself. The debate in the House of Commons concluded with British Sports Minister Tracey Crouch saying the government will consider bringing in legislation to force through change at the FA if the …
A tribute to Dawk
Our beloved Brian Dawkins got snubbed for the Hall of Fame. I think he absolutely deserved to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, and he was denied that opportunity in favor of Jason freakin’ Taylor and Morten Andersen! Dawkins deserves far more of a tribute than I can muster, but here’s my attempt nonetheless:
Arena says Guzan could start next month, Howard could return
Brad Guzan could start for the U.S. in critical World Cup qualifiers against Honduras and Panama next month despite his lack of playing time with Middlesbrough, and Tim Howard may return from leg surgery in time to be included in the roster. U.S. coach Bruce Arena said Thursday he was impressed by recent performances of Hamburg forward Bobby Wood and Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Christian Pulisic.
Former Cary-Grove, NIU star Kube dies at 29
Cary-Grove football player Alex Kube and his teammates are greeted by the Trojan “Super Fans” after a 21-14 victory over Belvidere at Al Bohrer Field in Cary in 2005. Kube died Wednesday at 29. 2005 Daily Herald/Fox Valley All-area football captains Jake Goebbert of Hampshire, left, Alex Kube of Cary-Grove pose with their awards at the all-area recognition banquet.
Oakley’s arrest lowest point in his falling out with Knicks
Oakley blamed his strained relationship with the Knicks and owner James Dolan on Thursday for the altercation that led to his ejection and arrest from New York’s 119-115 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Oakley said during an ESPN Radio interview that he had been in his seat for just a few minutes when he was surrounded by security, denying that they approached him after he shouted at Dolan.
Lefty Howell, righty Smith, Blue Jays finalize $3M million, 1-year deals
The Toronto Blue Jays finalized one-year deals with left-hander J.P. Howell and right-hander Joe Smith on Thursday. The 33-year-old Howell pitched for the Tampa Bay Rays from 2006-12, then spent the last four seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Popper: Oakley spectacle another loss for Knicks
Charles Oakley’s ugly ejection from Madison Square Garden and arrest was just the latest loss for James Dolan’s Knicks. Popper: Oakley spectacle another loss for Knicks Charles Oakley’s ugly ejection from Madison Square Garden and arrest was just the latest loss for James Dolan’s Knicks.
Previewing the Mariners in spring training: Infielders
While questions exist within the Mariners’ infield once you look past stalwarts Robinson Cano and Kyle Seager , the only real competition for a roster spot is the three-way battle to serve as the club’s utility infielder. Switch-hitting Shawn O’Malley is the incumbent and, after proving himself last year to be a competent backup shortstop, appears rate an initial edge.
No. 6 South Carolina powers past Auburn 60-41
A’ja Wilson had 17 points, Alaina Coates added 16 and No. 6 South Carolina used its power-post duo to blow past Auburn 60-41 in a final tune up Thursday night before attempting to stop No.
Houston Texans: The Best Landing Spot For Tony Romo?
ESPN’s Adam Schefter called the Houston Texans the best fit for soon to be former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo but admits there would be hurdles Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he still has no clue what to do about their former starting quarterback Tony Romo. He can say that all he wants, but the answer is pretty easy: The team is going to have to cut him.
Board overseeing proposed Las Vegas NFL stadium to meet
The board that oversees a proposed Las Vegas NFL stadium is set to meet publicly Thursday for the first time since an instrumental backer of the project pulled out the deal. The meeting of the stadium authority board comes as questions remain over the funding for the facility following the withdrawal of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson and his multimillion-dollar pledge toward the $1.9 billion, 65,000-seat domed stadium that could house the Oakland Raiders.
Rockies spend big in offseason to bolster bullpen, 1st base
The usually cost-conscious Colorado Rockies went on a little bit… . FILE – In this May 31, 2016, file photo, then-Texas Rangers’ Ian Desmond watches his two-run double off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber during the eighth inning of a baseball game, in Cleveland.
Muller discusses Bradley, Hawkins’ ankle injury during Thursday press conference
… dy to practice or play he will. But he’s just doing rehab right now.” JOSH TOLENTINO is a senior journalism major and Sports Editor at The Vidette. He can be reached at jtolent@ilstu.edu Follow him on Twitter @JCTSports
Bucks’ Jabari Parker hurts left knee again, out for year
The Milwaukee Bucks say Jabari Parker has suffered a season-ending left ACL injury for the second time in three years. Parker will need surgery after tearing the ACL in the third quarter of the Bucks’ 116-88 loss to Miami on Wednesday.
AP source: Loria has preliminary agreement to sell Marlins
Loria has a preliminary agreement to sell the team to a New York businessman, but the deal could fall through because the final purchase price hasn’t been determined, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations said Thursday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Marlins have not commented publicly on the negotiations.
Officials: Suspicion abounds in Cuban player documents
In this Feb. 1, 2017, file photo, baseball trainer Julio Estrada, left, leaves federal court in Miami. Prosecutors have shown jurors in the trial of sports agent Bartolo Hernandez and Estrada, that dozens of player documents are bogus.
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An analytics company predicts a big Winter Olympics for Norway and says Canada will finish fourth in total medals won next year in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The U.S.-based sports and entertainment data company Gracenote has Norway topping its virtual medal table with a whopping 40 medals, including 15 gold, which would both be Winter Games records.
I need to play – Wilshere uncertain over Arsenal future
… “I’m concentrating on the next three or four months and then I’m not sure what is going to happen,” he said to Sky Sports . “At the end of the season, when I sit down and think, that [regular football] will be a big factor. “At the end of the …
Passed over for G.M. job, Louis Riddick changes his tune on the 49ers
Last month, ESPN analyst Louis Riddick was a candidate to become the General Manager of the 49ers. At the time, Riddick labeled San Francisco the best place for a new coach of any of the six teams that had a head-coaching vacancy.
Add LeGarrette Blount to Patriots’ list of conscientious objectors
Running back LeGarrette Blount is the latest to say he’d pass on the traditional trip to the White House, telling the Rich Eisen Show he wasn’t comfortable with visiting President Donald Trump. ” I will not be going to the White House ,” Blount said.
Steve Sarkisian: I’m an aggressive play caller
Just about everyone in the world thought the Falcons got a bit too aggressive with their play calls when they got into field goal range in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LI with an eight-point lead. The guy who was calling the plays is now the head coach of the 49ers, but Kyle Shanahan’s replacement might not have done things too differently from his predecessor.
Carson Palmer announces he’s coming back in 2017
As it turns out, Larry Fitzgerald and Carson Palmer were very much a package deal, so now the Cardinals will enter the offseason with some stability. “My intent was to take some time after the season to get away and see where I was physically and mentally,” Palmer said.
Bucks’ Jabari Parker tears ACL, out for full year
Bucks forward Jabari Parker suffered a left knee injury during the third quarter of last night’s game vs. Miami at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. This morning, Parker underwent an MRI that revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
NBA agent: Mitch Kupchak only GM who won’t tamper with free…
The Lakers have dreamed big in free agency the last few years, but they’ve struck out on the biggest stars. Then, after missing out on players like LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony , the Lakers have settled for scraps with the next tier of free agents already committed elsewhere.
Scouting The 2017 NFL Draft: Jamal Adams, S, LSU
I like Adams a lot. I’ve watched a lot of SEC football, and if there is a better leader in that conference, I haven’t seen him.
Jeremiah Has Jets Beefing Up The Ground Game In Latest Mock
Don’t worry, this hasn’t turned into a home for fans of the LSU Tigers, however we’re feeling the LSU vibe here on GGN tonight. I keep a close eye on all the mocks, and Daniel Jeremiah is a guy who’s work I really enjoy, so I thought I’d share his latest mock with you here this afternoon.
Necropsy completed after dog dies during Yukon Quest sled-dog race
A dog has died while competing in the gruelling, 1,600-kilometre Yukon Quest sled-dog race from Whitehorse to Fairbanks, Alaska. Competitor Yuka Honda, who is racing for Japan, reached Dawson City early Thursday and reported her six-year-old dog had died just a few kilometres outside the community.
Gator Softball’s Four Headed Monster
The Gator Softball team is just a day away from their 2017 season opener in Tampa . The team is certain to be a major threat on the mound this year, with four star pitchers leading the way.
Radio host literally eats crow after losing bet to Marlins’ Yelich
… a bet, I guess this isn’t too bad. It’s better than having to get a tattoo . That’s for sure. Mike Axisa joined CBS Sports in 2013. He has been a member of the BBWAA since 2015 and has previously written about both fantasy baseball and real life …
Forgotten former England under-21 man Matt Derbyshire is now the leading English goalscorer in Europe
The ex-Blackburn Rovers and England under-21 man is turning his career around at Omonia Nicosia, as is his manager Well while you might remember who he is, the chances are that you probably haven’t thought about him for a while. He may have disappeared from your consciousness somewhere in between loan moves to the likes of Plymouth Argyle, Wrexham and Oldham Athletic.