” just cared about getting from A to Z, and I get the sense that’s how Donald Trump approaches things,” the GM said. He added that both Trump and Steinbrenner could be described as “a man with a plan.”
Day: February 12, 2017
Chantilly’s Brandon McGorty, Bullis relays step up at Millrose Games
… ( Loudoun Valley class of ’06) finished the Wanamaker Mile in 3:56.80 for seventh place. Dan Roth covers high school sports and contributes to The Early Lead and D.C. Sports Bog for The Washington Post.
Cleveland Cavaliers: LeBron James Wants Derrick Williams’ Contract Extended
Derrick Williams has impressed his teammates during his two games with the Cleveland Cavaliers since signing a 10-day contract. The Cleveland Cavaliers signed former the second overall pick in the 2011 draft, Derrick Williams, to a 10-day contract earlier this week after he was waived by the Miami Heat.
Portland Timbers vs. Minnesota United: Preseason Match Preview
The Rose City Invitational continues today as the Vancouver Whitecaps take on Real Salt Lake and then the Portland Timbers host MLS newcomers Minnesota United in the main event of the night. After a draw in Thursday’s match against RSL, including a red card to Diego Chara prompted by the use of video assists review, the Timbers will be hoping to start to build some momentum today with some strong play from their second unit.
English Premier League 2016-17 Points Table & Results: Chelsea drop…
EPL is about to complete its 25th week, and it is once again proving out to be one hell of a roller coaster ride. In a shocking result, Chelsea dropped points as Burnley secured a massive result by keeping the Blues at bay with a commendable 1-1 draw.
Patrol boat named for Western Michigan undefeated football
Western Michigan University Athletics Director Kathy Beauregard, right, speaks in front of members of the Western Michigan University football team during a Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, at the County Administration Building in Kalamazoo, Mich. A Kalamazoo County Marine Division boat has been renamed “Bronco 1” in honor of the team’s historic football season.
10 things to know about Rangers before spring training: Who’s playing …
It’s time for that magical time of year where you renew your greatest love — no, not Valentine’s Day. Spring training starts this week.
Federer enjoys his 1st day at the races as Vonn, Feuz excel
Lindsey Vonn of the United States, left, Roger Federer, Swiss tennis player, right, and his wife Mirka, center, look on during the men’s downhill race at the 2017 FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017. Lindsey Vonn of the United States, right, Roger Federer, Swiss tennis player, left, and his wife Mirka, center, look on during the men downhill race at the 2017 FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Sunday, February 12, 2017.
2017 NFL Draft position rankings: Top 5 tight ends before the NFL Combine
Going into the 2017 season, the 49ers have all four of their tight ends under contract – Vance McDonald , Garrett Celek , Blake Bell , and Je’Ron Hamm. Although the position group may appear to be set and good to go, one huge area of concern – an issue continuously plaguing the position – are injuries.
Toronto FC leaves snow for warmth of Florida and final stage of pre-season
Toronto FC leaves the snow for the warmth of Florida on Monday, kicking off the most important part of its training camp. While the first part of pre-season – in California and Toronto – was about fitness and strategy, the Orlando portion is about putting it all in practice against quality opposition.
Rangers 2-1 Morton: Miller and Waghorn rescue win
Rangers ended a tumultuous weekend on a positive note with a 2-1 win over Morton in their William Hill Scottish Cup fifth-round clash at Ibrox The Govan club was rocked by news of boss Mark Warburton’s resignation late on Friday night with confusion following when the club statement announcing his departure was reportedly denied by the Englishman. Under-20s boss Graeme Murty was placed in temporary charge for the visit of the Championship side but the Gers supporters were further stunned when Michael Tidser fired the Greenock men ahead in the seventh minute with a fine volley.
Tampa Bay Rays Retrospective: Brandon Allen
Former Tampa Bay Rays player Brandon Allen turns 31 years old today. Let’s look back on his brief, but notable, time in Tampa Bay.
O’s expect familiar cast for spring
Orioles to welcome familiar cast for spring training The Baltimore Orioles expect to welcome back a familiar cast of characters for spring training. Check out this story on yorkdispatch.com: Mark Trumbo and the Baltimore Orioles agreed to a $37.5 million, three-year contract.
Zacks Investment Research Lowers MSG Networks Inc. (MSG) to Hold
According to Zacks, “The Madison Square Garden Company is involved in the sports, entertainment and media industries. The company’s business segment consists of MSG Sports, MSG Media and MSG Entertainment.
Nice fight back to draw at Rennes but title ambitions fade
Valentin Eysseric scored a late equaliser for OGC Nice as they battled back from two down to salvage a 2-2 draw at Rennes on Sunday but it was not enough to prevent the title hopefuls losing ground on Ligue 1 leaders Monaco. Eysseric broke past the home side’s defence in the 81st minute and sped away before finishing calmly past Benoit Costil to rescue a point.
US Tennis apologizes for Nazi-era anthem at Fed Cup match
Germany’s Andrea Petkovic hits to Uniuted States’ Alison Riske in a Fed Cup tennis quarterfinal in Lahaina, Hawaii, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. The United States Tennis Association has apologized after an outdated version of the German national anthem that later became associated with the Nazi regime was performed before a Fed Cup match in Hawaii.
VfL Wolfburg’s 600th home goal was one of the crispiest volleys you’ll see today
VfL Wolfsburg beat TSG Hoffenheim 2-1 on Sunday to secure a vital three points in the battle to avoid relegation. Maximilian Arnold’s equalizing goal in the 50th minute set the stage for their comeback, and it also marked the 600th home goal scored in the club’s history.
WMU Hockey hosts North Dakota for annual Ice Duchenne benefit game on Saturday
The Western Michigan hockey team welcomes National Collegiate Hockey Conference rivals North Dakota next weekend, with Saturday being the annual Ice Duchenne benefit game. Ice Duchenne was started back in 2012 after Louie Facca, son of former WMU associate head coach Rob Facca , was diagnosed with Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy in 2011.
Germaine de Randamie beats Holly Holm for UFC featherweight title
Germaine de Randamie is the first UFC female featherweight champion. And Holly Holm is 0-3 since her stunning knockout of Ronda Rousey .
Police: former Syracuse, Celtics center Fab Melo dead at 26
Military police say that former Syracuse University and Boston Celtics center Fab Melo has died in his native Brazil. He was 26. A police sergeant who give his name only as Couto says an emergency call Saturday night brought police and paramedics to Melo’s house in Juiz de Fora, in the southeastern state of Minas Gerais.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic tries – and fails – to score for Manchester United against Watford
The 35-year-old arrived to much fanfare in the summer and has lived up to the hype, having already become the first United player to score 20 goals in a season since Sir Alex Ferguson retired. There will be plenty of opportunities to add to that tally as United are fighting on four fronts, with the EFL Cup final against Southampton awaiting after matches in the FA Cup and Europa League.
Retooled Cardinals have sights set on postseason return
It was one thing for many people to predict St. Louis would finish behind the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central Division before last season. It’s another matter entirely for the Cardinals heading into this spring training, knowing they are indeed the team doing the chasing of the defending World Series champions.
MSU Baseball Notebook: Alexander will bat only from right side
“The way I looked it was it was going to lead me being good from both sides,” Alexander said. “But I want to be great so I went straight right.”
New York Rangers Beginning to Heat up at the Right Time
The Blueshirts have now won five straight hockey games, three of which by one goal. They have managed to pull off four straight wins at the Garden, showing consistency that they looked to have been without for much of the season.
Amory’s Koehn scores hat trick in all-star win
Amory senior Brendan Koehn scored a hat trick – three goals – Saturday to lead the North to a 4-0 victory over the South in the Mississippi Association of Coaches High School All-Star Soccer Game in Clinton. “I knew I was playing with a new group of guys.
Ole Miss-Auburn: Day After Observations
With games like that there are typically some housekeeping facts you have to check off the list quickly like, “biggest comeback since when?” Daniel Snowden, the Ole Miss media relations director for basketball, said that fact will require more time to check, but it’s believed to be the biggest comeback in school history. My first thoughts were for the NCAA tournament First Four game against BYU in Dayton in 2015.
Michael Bennett boycotts trip, says he won’t be used by Israel
Michael Bennett, a Pro Bowl defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks, is one of the NFL’s most outspoken players on social issues. And once again he is in the middle of a controversy after announcing he was withdrawing from a overseas trip hosted by the Israeli government.
Rebels aim to take fight to No. 4 Bulldogs
If Ole Miss is to pull off an upset against No. 4 Mississippi State today, it will need a big game in the paint.
Atkinson, Bobrovsky lift Blue Jackets over Red Wings 2-1
Cam Atkinson scored a go-ahead goal in the second period, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 35 shots and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Saturday night. Boone Jenner also scored and Brandon Dubinsky had two assists for Columbus.
Raptors’ DeRozan thinks help would be good for team
… Masai Ujiri before a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports I think a balance of all of these would help. The Raptors need to practice to work out their defensive kinks, but they also need …
Kieran Gibbs sees plenty of hard work ahead for Arsenal
Kieran Gibbs was pleased to see Arsenal return to winning ways against Hull on Saturday but insists there is still plenty more to come from the Gunners. The England left-back was recalled to the starting line-up as Alexis Sanchez scored a brace to see off the spirited Tigers at the Emirates Stadium as Arsene Wenger’s side picked up three vital points following two successive defeats.
Coyle backstops Wild to shutout victory over Fredericton
The rookie goaltender turned aside all 25 shots directed his way in backstopping the Kensington Monaghan Farms Wild to an important 2-0 win over the Fredericton Caps in the New Brunswick/P.E.I. Major Midget Hockey League on Saturday night. The Wild improved to 13-14-3 , and opened up a three-point lead over the Caps in the race for third place.
Atlanta Hawks Weekly Wrap: Looking For Identity
The Atlanta Hawks went 1-2 this week, capping everything off on Friday night with a horrific loss to the Sacramento Kings . Nothing terribly important changed in the standings this week, as the Hawks stayed in fifth place in the East, but the team showed a concerning inability to hold a lead.
Bucks Outlast Pacers 116-110
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 20 points with 10 assists and eight rebounds as the Bucks topped the Indiana Pacers on the road 116-110. Mirza Teletovic scored 19 in 17 minutes off the bench.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic eyeing further Manchester United glory
There will be plenty of opportunities to add to that tally as United are fighting on four fronts, with the EFL Cup final against Southampton awaiting after matches in the FA Cup and Europa League. Chelsea’s indomitable form means the Premier League title is likely beyond reach, but Ibrahimovic is determined to add to August’s Community Shield triumph.
Ben Foster – West Brom eyeing record total after West Ham draw
Gareth McAuley’s late equalising goal – after Nacer Chadli had given them the lead – left them eighth with a total of 37 points from 25 league fixtures, and on course to surpass the 47 and 49 they respectively earned in 2012 and 2013. There had been speculation surrounding Tony Pulis’ future at the start of the season after their takeover by a Chinese investment group but they have since impressed, and Foster told West Brom’s official website: “The target now for us is 50 points and a top-half finish.
Thierry Henry: Chelsea man could scoop award but faces contest…
Henry admits his French compatriot and fellow Blues stars Diego Costa and Eden Hazard are favourites for the award he won twice. But he also named several others from Chelsea’s rivals who will be vying for the accolade come the end of the season.
Hicks Knows The Meaning Of True Strength
Opposing teams cannot ignore the linebacker’s presence in the center of the Eagles’ defense week in and week out. During the 2016 season, Hicks racked up 95 total tackles, five interceptions, a sack, and a fumble recovery while playing 95 percent of Philadelphia’s defensive snaps.
4 rise to top at Tyngsboro
… Science Center as a touch-tank educator, and at many other local events, including book fairs, soup kitchens and sports games. She looks forward to taking more advanced Math and Biology courses in college, and to earning a degree in Marine Biology. …
USC men’s basketball: Trojans’ comeback thwarted by high-powered Oregon offense
A late comeback attempt from USC was shut down by No. 5 Oregon Saturday night, as the Ducks topped the Trojans by a score of 81-70 at the Galen Center.