… evy Chase junior Madeline Pfaff (448.0) and Richard Montgomery senior Kamryn Umbel (431.90). Kelyn Soong works in the sports department and contributes to The Early Lead and D.C. Sports Bog. He also covers tennis and running in the D.C. area.
Day: February 11, 2017
Former Syracuse standout, Boston Celtics center Fab Melo is dead at age 26
… y Marissa Payne writes for The Early Lead, where she focuses on what she calls the “cultural anthropological” side of sports, a.k.a. “mostly the fun stuff.”
After anthem mistake, US leads Germany in Fed Cup
After an outdated stanza of the German national anthem was sung during the opening ceremonies, the United States took a 1-0 lead and was ahead in the other opening match in its best-of-5 Fed Cup quarterfinal Saturday. Alison Riske beat Andrea Petkovic 7-6 , 6-2, and CoCo Vandeweghe led Julia Goerges 6-3, 3-1 when rain halted play.
Without Embiid, 76ers snap Miami’s 13-game winning streak
Philadelphia 76ers’ Nerlens Noel, left, dunks the ball against Miami Heat’s Willie Reed during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia 76ers’ Nerlens Noel, left, dunks the ball against Miami Heat’s Willie Reed during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Philadelphia.
No. 1 Gonzaga beats No. 20 Saint Mary’s 74-64
Przemek Karnowski scored 19 points and No. 1 Gonzaga survived its toughest remaining obstacle to an undefeated regular season by beating No.
Lundqvist reaches 400 victories; Rangers’ win streak hits 5
Colorado Avalanche left wing Andreas Martinsen checks New York Rangers center Kevin Hayes into Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in New York. less Colorado Avalanche left wing Andreas Martinsen checks New York Rangers center Kevin Hayes into Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in … more New York Rangers defenseman Kevin Klein is congratulated by defenseman Brady Skjei after scoring a goal against Colorado Avalanche goalie Calvin Pickard during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in New York.
Lightning send Jets to 4th straight loss with 4-1 victory
Tampa Bay Lightning center Brian Boyle celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets with defenseman Victor Hedman , center Valtteri Filppula and right wing Erik Condra during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. less Tampa Bay Lightning center Brian Boyle celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets with defenseman Victor Hedman , center Valtteri Filppula and right wing Erik Condra during the first … more Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop keeps his eyes on the puck as he saves a shot from the Winnipeg Jets during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
LeBron, Irving power Cavaliers past Nuggets, 125-109
Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets’ Juancho Hernangomez , from Spain, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Cleveland. Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets’ Juancho Hernangomez , from Spain, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Cleveland.
Giannis Antetokoumpo leads Bucks past Pacers, 116-100
Milwaukee Bucks’ Rashad Vaughn, right, is defended by Indiana Pacers’ Monta Ellis during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Indianapolis. Milwaukee Bucks’ Rashad Vaughn, right, is defended by Indiana Pacers’ Monta Ellis during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Indianapolis.
Berglund gets hat trick, lifts Blues over Canadiens 4-2
St. Louis Blues center Patrik Berglund celebrates with defenseman Alex Pietrangelo after scoring against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Montreal. less St. Louis Blues center Patrik Berglund celebrates with defenseman Alex Pietrangelo after scoring against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, … more St. Louis Blues center Patrik Berglund celebrates his goal against Montreal Canadiens goalie Al Montoya with Jay Bouwmeester , Alex Pietrangelo and Dmitrij Jaskin during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Montreal.
Recap: Sixers snap Heat’s 13 game win streak as Okafor trade rumors swirl
The Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat faced off on Saturday evening, but the game itself was overshadowed by the news surrounding Joel Embiid’s knee. Sixers general manager Bryan Colangelo announced that Embiid had a slightly torn meniscus in his left knee on top of the bone bruise, undoubtedly sucking the air out of the Wells Fargo Center.
TCU women try to keep momentum against No. 2 Baylor
Texas Tech guard Arella Guirantes takes a hand to the face from TCU’s AJ Alix, right, as the two compete for a rebound Wednesday night in Fort Worth. The Frogs have won four of seven games as they face No.
Super Cross 2.11.17
Marvin Musquin comes out of his seat in celebration as he crosses the finish-line jump to win the 450SX Monster Energy AMA Supercross on Saturday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Marvin Musquin takes flight from the large jump on the course to finish a lap on his way to win the 450SX Monster Energy AMA Supercross Saturday February 11, 2017 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Thomas, Gill keep New Orleans in first place
Erik Thomas scored 20 points and snatched 12 rebounds and New Orleans defeated Southeastern Louisiana 60-52 on Saturday night to stay alone atop the Southland Conference standings. Thomas averages 19.9 points a game for New Orleans and he was right on target against the Lions , making 7 of 12 shots.
W. Michigan beats N. Illinois for back-to-back wins
Thomas Wilder scored 17 points and Western Michigan won back-to-back games for just the second time this season with a 76-67 victory over Northern Illinois on Saturday night. Tucker Haymond finished with 16 points and Seth Dugan had 13 for Western Michigan , which has won three of four overall.
How much do you commit to or pay Embiid when his rookie contract ends?
The answer will undoubtedly be whatever the market will bare. This latest problem with Embiid’s knee is not a good sign.
Sam Houston St. finishes strong, beats Incarnate Word 72-63
Josh Delaney had 14 points, Chris Galbreath Jr. added 13, and Torry Butler had a career-best 15 rebounds as Sam Houston State finished strong to beat Incarnate Word 72-63 on Saturday night. The win stopped a short two-game losing skid as Sam Houston State fell out of first place in the Southland Conference after losing to Abilene Christian and Lamar.
Wright sparks Siena past Marist 84-77 in Metro Atlantic play
Marquis Wright scored 21 points with six rebounds and six assists as Siena defeated Marist 84-77 on Saturday night. Wright made 7 of 15 shots, leading four players into double-figure scoring.
ODU hands UAB first home conference loss in 26 games
Ahmad Caver had 23 points, five rebounds and eight assists, B.J. Stith added 16 points, 10 rebounds and four assists, and Old Dominion beat UAB 83-62 on Saturday night to snap the Blazers’ 25-game home winning streak in conference play. UAB, which trailed by nine at halftime, pulled within 49-45 with 13:18 to go but Old Dominion answered with a 12-2 run for a 14-point lead and the Monarchs led by at least 12 the rest of the way.
Alabama State beats Alabama A&M 97-89 in 3OT
Rodney Simeon scored 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as Alabama State beat Alabama A 97-89 in triple overtime on Saturday night. Tony Armstrong added 22 points and 13 rebounds for the Hornets .
“Tornado warning in central Texas! Everyone head to Cowboys…
Listen to Robert Emmerich introduce The Big Apple , a hit song from 1937. Music written by Bob and performed by Tommy Dorsey’s Clambake Seven with Bob on piano.
Bulls shine on offense, but it still isn’t enough as Northern Illinois picks up an 89-80 win
Buffalo Bulls Women’s Basketball did a tremendous job keeping up with Northern Illinois for three quarters but in the end, the Huskies emerged victorious on offense. Dropping this game 89-80, the Bulls now find themselves in a spot where they have to reconsider how they’re going about defense, as the hot shooting teams of the MAC have become too much to handle.
Cold Facts: Stars use hot start vs. Carolina to finally snap four-game skid
With Dallas enjoying a 3-0 lead late in the first period, Carolina’s leading scorer Jeff Skinner was left wide open right in front of the net. Skinner fired two point blank shots, but Kari Lehtonen made two pad saves to keep the Stars in control.
Ohio State loses star to foot injury
A significant improvement this season for the Ohio State Buckeyes has been their rebounding, which is currently ranked fifth nationally at 45.81 rebounds per game. A big reason for that has been the play of junior Stephanie Mavunga, who leads Ohio State with 11.3 boards per game.
Motley’s 25 points lead No. 6 Baylor in 70-52 win over TCU
Baylor forward Johnathan Motley drives past TCU forward Karviar Shepherd in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Waco, Texas. Baylor forward Johnathan Motley drives past TCU forward Karviar Shepherd in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Waco, Texas.
Golden State Warriors: Kevin Durant takes no chances, hires extra security
Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant isn’t taking any chances in his return to Oklahoma City and has hired extra security personnel. The biggest game on the schedule in the NBA regular season takes place tonight, when Kevin Durant makes his return to Oklahoma City.
Warriors at Thunder: Watch Golden State online
Kevin Durant will make his long awaited return home on Saturday night, when the Golden State Warriors take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. There hasn’t been a game on the regular season schedule in the NBA that has been circle more times this year than the Golden State Warriors’ first trip to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder.
No. 14 Labette throttles Brown Mackie in return to form
The No. 14 Labette Cardinals returned to dominant form on Saturday – one game before facing fellow Kansas Jayhawk Conference leader Johnson County – with a 91-56 drubbing of the Brown Mackie Lions.
How will the 25-man roster shape up?
The defending World Series champion Cubs don’t have any major roster decisions to make this spring, other than to figure out who will lead off and which relievers compose the bullpen. is a plus for manager Joe Maddon, who likes to move players around.
Wayne Simmonds’ OT goal lifts Flyers over Sharks 2-1
Wayne Simmonds scored on a breakaway just over a minute into overtime and Michal Neuvirth made 23 saves Saturday, helping the Philadelphia Flyers end a three-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks . Ivan Provorov scored in regulation for Philadelphia .
Anderson has 33-save shutout in return to Senators lineup
Craig Anderson made his first start in 69 days and turned aside 33 shots as the Ottawa Senators beat the New York Islanders 3-0 on Saturday. Anderson left the club in early December to be with his wife, Nicholle, who is battling cancer, and returned to practice last week.
Eaves scores 2 goals, Stars beat Hurricanes 5-2
His first goal was one of three in the first 6:11 against Carolina goalie Cam Ward. In the second period, Eaves scored his career-high 21st goal, his 11th on the power play this season.
Blockbuster Trade
This is almost certainly out of the realm of possibility, and I’m not saying that it could happen if it wasn’t. HOWEVER, because it’s fun to play GM, I throw this proposal out: From the Wizards standpoint, would you accept a trade of Bradley Beal and Otto Porter for Paul George and Thaddeus Young? My opinion: I would.
Home favourite Dimitrov sets up Goffin final in Sofia
Local favourite Grigor Dimitrov brushed aside unseeded Georgian Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-1 6-3 on Saturday to set up a final clash against David Goffin at the Sofia Open. The 25-year-old Dimitrov delighted Bulgarian fans with a barrage of sizzling winners, including some scorching passing shots.
Pochettino lashes Tottenham players after Liverpool loss
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino accused his players of failing to deal with the pressure of a Premier League title race after they were outplayed in a 2-0 defeat at Liverpool on Saturday. The Londoners were lucky to be only two goals down at halftime at Anfield as Liverpool brought Tottenham’s nine-game unbeaten run in the league to a halt.
Zidane’s experiment with Real Madrid nearly backfired against Osasuna
When Real Madrid traveled to bottom-dwelling Osasuna on Saturday, nobody would have expected much of a match. The final score, a 3-1 win for Los Blancos, seems like a predictable result.
Mbappe gets 3 as free-scoring leader Monaco thumps Metz 5-0
Teen forward Kylian Mbappe scored a superb hat trick as Monaco thumped Metz 5-0 to restore its three-point lead over Paris Saint-Germain at the top of the French league on Saturday. The lead is effectively four points given Monaco’s whopping goal difference of plus-52.
Atlanta United are already scoring stunners out the gate in their first-ever match
Atlanta United haven’t played in MLS yet, but expectations have already been pretty high for the club. They’ve signed a batch of young, exciting South American talent, not to mention former Argentina manager Tata Martino will be at the helm.
Penn State makes easy work of Illinois 83-70
Illinois’ center Maverick Morgan looks to shoot as Penn State’s forward Mike Watkins defends during an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill., Saturday, Feb 11, 2017. Illinois’ guard Te’Jon Lucas looks to pass under the basket as Penn State’s forward Mike Watkins defends during an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill., Saturday, Feb 11, 2017.
Florida Panthers score 4 in 2nd period, beat Predators 7-4
Florida Panthers left wing Jonathan Huberdeau celebrates with Jaromir Jagr , of the Czech Republic, after Huberdeau scored a goal against the Nashville Predators during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Florida Panthers goalie Roberto Luongo dives for the puck as a shot by Nashville Predators’ Viktor Arvidsson gets past him for a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.