Darian King, a qualifier from Barbados, knocked off No. 5 seed Bernard Tomic 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday in the first round of the Memphis Open.
Day: February 14, 2017
Why Mets pitcher secretly couldn’t swing last year
Robert Gsellman is ready to show off a new weapon in his arsenal this spring: a bat. The Mets pitcher underwent surgery last October to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and can now swing a bat after spending the first two months of his major league career resigned to bunting and taking pitches.
Ryan O’Reilly Scores 24 Seconds Into Sabres – Senators Game
The Buffalo Sabres needed to get off on the right foot tonight in Ottawa. No. 90 made sure dream became reality.
School will resume Wednesday after evacuation at Valley View schools
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Florida’s John Egbunu sustains knee injury against Auburn
Florida’s John Egbunu sustains knee injury against Auburn Florida center John Egbunu left the Auburn game with a knee injury in the first half Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lNEK0z The 15th-ranked Gators announced on Twitter that Egbunu wouldn’t return in the second half of Tuesday night’s game. He had 10 points and four rebounds before going down hard battling for a rebound midway through the half.
Browns buzz on Jimmy Garoppolo, Myles Garrett, Tyrod Taylor, Terrelle Pryor, Isaiah Crowell and more
A lot has transpired since the end of the Senior Bowl and the Super Bowl, and the Browns have been at the forefront of NFL news because of their No. 1 overall pick, Myles Garrett, Jimmy Garoppolo, Terrelle Pryor and more.
Magic, Raptors make Ibaka-Ross trade official
The Toronto Raptors announced Tuesday they have acquired forward-center Serge Ibaka from the Orlando Magic in exchange for forward-guard Terrence Ross and a future first-round draft pick. “Our organization is excited to add a player of this caliber to our team as we strive to reach the next level,” said Raptors President Masai Ujiri.
Chancellor Pam Shockley-Zalabak: Through the Years at UCCS
Pam Shockley-Zalabak, chancellor of the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs for 15 years, will retire on February 15, 2017. UCCS Chancellor Pam Shockley-Zalabak in a UCCS graduation at Broadmoor World Arena on Friday, December 18, 2015.
A rare look at how Olympic officials responded when a victim of sex abuse asked for help
… intercede to protect the girls, documents show. While the organization entrusted by federal law to oversee Olympic sports in America stood idle, Gitelman continued to coach alongside Brown and other children for more than a year. In September 2015, …
Indiana Hoosiers at Minnesota Golden Gophers: game preview, times, odds, tv, and more
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Restricted free agents could interest Arizona Cardinals
There are restricted free agent cornerbacks who could be of help to the Arizona Cardinals If the front office can land them Another offseason is upon us, and once again the Arizona Cardinals need cornerback help. It has pretty much become an annual problem for the front office.
The Latest: MSU gymnastics coach retires amid scandal
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Floyd Mayweather curbs Conor McGregor enthusiasm
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Two Classic Florida Trophies
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SN exclusive: N.C. State reaching out to candidates to replace Mark Gottfried as coach
Gottfried is still in charge, but high-ranking people in Raleigh have had enough of him. The final straw was a 30-point loss to Wake Forest on Saturday.
Meier, Sorensen and Heed all Assigned to the Barracuda
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Colorado Avalanche Should Sign Will Butcher at Conclusion of Senior Year
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Gamethread: Canucks @ Penguins
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Hockey Santa, please let the Canadiens face the Bruins in the first round of playoffs
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A look at the NL East at the start of spring training
In this May 24, 2016, file photo, then-Toronto Blue Jays pitcher R.A. Dickey delivers against the New York Yankees during the first inning of a baseball game in New York. Former NL Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey signed with the the Atlanta Braves on a one-year contract in the off-season, as the team added a 42-year-old knuckleballer to a thin rotation as the team moves into a new ballpark.
Youthful A’s rotation key to club’s success in 2017
A key to the Oakland Athletics’ young and relatively inexperienced starting rotation will be to consistently get the ball to the bullpen with a lead or a tie. If that happens, a number of late-inning specialists figure to be able to close out games on a regular basis.
Execs list three positions as deepest in the 2017 NFL Draft
Every year, the NFL Draft is particularly strong in certain positions. Some years we’ll see a crazy wide receiver class, other years the pass rushers are strong, and sometimes we get a great quarterback class.
Mark Melancon throws to Buster Posey on Day 1 with Giants
… rate monitor under his uniform around his rib area while he pitches. In fact, he asked his share of questions about sports science – his passion that goes hand in hand with pitching at his peak – when deciding to sign with San Francisco during the …
David Wright’s Opening Day reality: I can only hope and work
David Wright speaks in few absolutes these days, a man who has been humbled by his body in recent years. The 34-year-old Mets captain stands at a crossroads in his career, after a second significant injury in as many seasons left him sidelined for most of 2016.
2017 NFL Draft: Miami Dolphins look at LB T.J. Watt
T.J. Watt, whose brother is NFL star J.J. Watt, looks like a first- or second-round pick this year. NFL Draft prospect T.J. Watt is a 6-foot-5, 240-pound weapon with a college highlight reel of him wrecking opposing offenses.
Irvine relaxed ahead of National Championship
Rio Olympian Brendan Irvine insists he does not feel any pressure to become a leader of Irish boxing’s next generation ahead of the Elite National Championship finals on Friday. Irvine will defend his Irish flyweight crown this weekend at the National Stadium when he takes on Cork native and first-time elite finalist Thomas McCarthy.
Hassan Whiteside and Miami Heat move past frustration from Monday’s loss to Magic
After two consecutive losses to losing teams, there was plenty of frustration in the Heat’s locker room Monday night. “You’ve got to help other guys,” Waiters said after the loss.
Grand National: Elliott’s Outlander heads weights
The Gordon Elliott-trained nine-year-old, who was last seen winning the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown over Christmas, was given the steadier of 11st 10lb for the world’s most famous steeplechase on 8 April during a ceremony at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London on Tuesday evening. The Cullentra handler, who has this season emerged as a major threat to Willie Mullins in the race to be crowned champion trainer, has a formidable hand of 14 entries in total, more than any other trainer.
FLW to debut live studio show this week
… and look forward to providing our fans with a great experience.’ Like the ‘FLW’ television show that airs on NBC Sports Network, the Pursuit Channel and the World Fishing Network, the ‘FLW Live’ broadcast will be produced by Digital P Media in …
FIFA player of the year Carli Lloyd set to join Manchester City Women
Carli Lloyd is set to join Manchester City Women after a deal was agreed to sign the World Cup winner and reigning FIFA player of the year. Press Association Sport understands an announcement is likely to come on Wednesday, with the United States attacking midfielder joining the English champions on a short-term basis from the Houston Dash.
Clint Dempsey is fully cleared to play again after heart problem
Clint Dempsey is finally cleared to play again. The Seattle Sounders striker told reporters on Tuesday that doctors have cleared him for a full return to action for the first time since he was sidelined in August.
Three-time Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti: ‘I was just happy to be alive’
Dario Franchitti is one of the most successful IndyCar drivers in history, with three Indianapolis 500 wins, four IndyCar championships and 31 victories in a 17-year career that includes a six-year stint in Champ Car. Autoweek caught up with the 43-year-old Scottish driver at the Autosport International event in Birmingham, England, where he talked about the emotions surrounding his forced retirement following a horrific crash in 2013 and his new career in the media.
Barcelona got crushed because PSG completely eviscerated their midfield
Barcelona walked into the Parc des Princes as heavy favorites to topple Paris Saint-Germain and put one foot into the Champions League quarterfinals. Instead, they left in shambles, having been completely torn apart by PSG, 4-0, and left to wonder what happened to their midfield.
IndyCar champ Simon Pagenaud knows his cheese
Verizon IndyCar Series driver Simon Pagenaud took quite a unique path to the 2016 series championship – it actually started in the aisle of a French supermarket. Pagenaud’s family was not involved in racing.
City win, but lose Gabriel
London: Manchester City’s Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus broke a bone in his foot during Monday’s 2-0 win over Bournemouth, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. The 19-year-old, who came off after 15 minutes of the game, could face a long layoff but City gave no time frame and said further examinations of the metatarsal would be needed to establish the extent of his absence.
Hogs try to burst through NCAA bubble
An, 18-7 overall/7-5 SEC fourth-place Arkansas Razorbacks team craving to burst through the NCAA Tournament bubble has two remaining SEC opportunities against national ranked teams especially to impress the tournament selection committee. Coach Frank Martin’s South Carolina Gamecocks, ranked 21st and 19th in the Associated Press and Coaches polls, and identically sharing SEC first place at 20-5 overall and 10-2 in the SEC with Kentucky and Florida going into Tuesday night before Tennessee hosted Kentucky and Florida visited Auburn, host the Razorbacks at 5:30 p.m. on the SEC Network at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C. “This time of year I keep saying the games get bigger,” Arkansas coach Mike Anderson said.
SW Biweekly Now Available For Free Download; Olivia Smoliga More Motivated Than Ever
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Marlins bringing back facial hair, players rejoice
Manager Don Mattingly finally relented on to allow players to let their facial follicles grow free because so many grumbled about having to stay clean shaven. The ban went into effect when Mattingly took over as manager two seasons ago.
Pinnacle Associates Ltd. Decreases Position in International Speedway Corporation
Pinnacle Associates Ltd. lowered its position in shares of International Speedway Corporation by 5.1% during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 388,866 shares of the company’s stock after selling 20,980 shares during the period.
Bayern, Arsenal seek to lift domestic gloom
Berlin: Bayern Munich and Arsenal meet in their big-name Champions League round of 16 first leg on Wednesday, both hoping European success will help lift mid-season gloom on their domestic fronts. Bayern are on track for a record-extending fifth consecutive title with a seven-point lead thanks to their 2-0 win over Ingolstadt on Saturday.