Day: February 14, 2017

AP source: Oakley’s ban from Madison Square Garden lifted

The NBA is considering having Michael Jordan and commissioner Adam Silver try to reconcile the dispute between Charles Oakley and the New York Knicks, Frank Isola of the New York Daily News reports. NEW YORK – Charles Oakley is allowed back in Madison Square Garden, though the former New York Knicks star says he wants an apology before he would return.

Fired for Venus Williams remark, ex-commentator sues ESPN

A tennis commentator dropped by ESPN for a remark about Venus Williams during the Australian Open has sued the sports network for wrongful termination. Former tennis pro Doug Adler maintains he was describing Williams’ aggressive style last month as “guerrilla” tactics and not comparing her with a “gorilla.”

Atlanta zoo names cockroach after Patriots QB Tom Brady

More than a week after the Falcons fell victim to the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history, an Atlanta zoo has named a cockroach after Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Zoo Atlanta says on its Facebook page that it had a bet with Rhode Island’s Roger Williams Park Zoo that called for the loser to name a baby animal after the winning team’s star quarterback.

New England Patriots Julian Edelman teases ‘Edelman’s Catch’ seafood restaurant in hilarious video

Get Patriots game stats and the inside scoop on the season with The Boston Globe’s Point After newsletter delivered for free to your inbox. When Julian Edelman and Bill Belichick appeared on The Tonight Show last week, host Jimmy Fallon jokingly suggested that the Patriots receiver open up his own seafood restaurant called Edelman’s Catch, in honor of the receiver’s incredible fingertip grab in Super Bowl 51. In the Patriots receiver’s newest Facebook video , Edelman pictures what it would look like if he took Fallon’s bait.

Greenwich’s Central Middle Mathcounts team wins first place

Eighth graders Christian Lanuza, Sam Florin and Chege Mungai and seventh graders Steven Blank and Benjamin Cooper of the Central Middle School math team pose after winning first place at the Math Counts Southwest Chapter Competition on February 11. less Eighth graders Christian Lanuza, Sam Florin and Chege Mungai and seventh graders Steven Blank and Benjamin Cooper of the Central Middle School math team pose after winning first place at the Math … more GREENWICH – The Central Middle School math team scooped up a first place win at the Mathcounts Southwest Chapter Competition on Saturday.

Franchise tag candidates: Which NFL players will likely be kept under wraps?

Franchise tag candidates: Which NFL players will likely be kept under wraps? Kirk Cousins, Le’Veon Bell, Eric Berry all likely to receive restrictive, one-year tag. Check out this story on myozaukeenow.com: http://usat.ly/2lgnt2k USA TODAY Sports’ Lorenzo Reyes looks ahead to 2017 and what the New England Patriots must do in the offseason if they’re going to have a chance for another Super Bowl title.

Jesus out with broken foot

Gabriel Jesus celebrates after scoring Manchester City’s winner against Swansea City at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on February 5. Photo: AFP Manchester City’s Brazilian goal-scoring sensation Gabriel Jesus has broken a foot, the club said Tuesday, sparking fears he may miss the rest of the season. The 19-year-old striker, who has scored three goals in five games since joining City in January, suffered a “fractured metatarsal” bone against Bournemouth on Monday.

Just a Fleeting Glance

The uncertainties around MLB and the MLBPA agreeing on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement caused the Phillies to load up their 40 man roster with prospects to avoid a Rule 5 plundering. This means that this year’s camp will be full of prospects, as the Phillies just don’t have room to add a lot of veterans to their major league or AAA roster.

Chicago Blackhawks’ Richard Panik A Better Version Of Andrew Shaw

While Richard Panik was not exactly brought in to replace Andrew Shaw , there’s no doubt the former is a better fit today for the Chicago Blackhawks While playing for our beloved Chicago Blackhawks, Andrew Shaw was a quintessential fan favorite, and for good reason. Shaw played with an unparalleled amount of gritty determination that likened him at times more to a Tasmanian devil than a hockey player.

Do the Los Angeles Rams Plan to Move On From Kenny Britt?

There’s a good chance the Los Angeles Rams will be moving on from Kenny Britt and letting the wide receiver hit the free agency market. Between a new head coach in Sean McVay along with providing more weapons and protection for Jared Goff on offense, the Los Angeles Rams knew their offseason was going to be a busy one, especially when it comes to figuring out what to do with Kenny Britt .

Do the Los Angeles Rams Plan to Move On From Kenny Britt?

There’s a good chance the Los Angeles Rams will be moving on from Kenny Britt and letting the wide receiver hit the free agency market. Between a new head coach in Sean McVay along with providing more weapons and protection for Jared Goff on offense, the Los Angeles Rams knew their offseason was going to be a busy one, especially when it comes to figuring out what to do with Kenny Britt .

NHL 100: A weekly look at 100 years of hockey

In the geologic timeline of the NHL’s 100 years, the goalie mask is a somewhat recent artifact. Despite a brief flirtation in 1930, the league did not embrace safety face ware until 1959 and all goaltenders didn’t fully adopt it for more than a decade after that.

NHL 100: A weekly look at 100 years of hockey

In the geologic timeline of the NHL’s 100 years, the goalie mask is a somewhat recent artifact. Despite a brief flirtation in 1930, the league did not embrace safety face ware until 1959 and all goaltenders didn’t fully adopt it for more than a decade after that.

Double-murder trial for ex-Patriots star Aaron Hernandez set to begin

Former NFL star and convicted killer Aaron Hernandez is due back in a Boston courtroom Tuesday for his second murder trial, this time on charges that he shot two men dead outside a nightclub after a dispute over a spilled drink. Prosecution and defense lawyers are set to begin the lengthy process of selecting a jury from a pool of 600 candidates, a week after his former teammates paraded through the city to celebrate their fifth Super Bowl win.

Double-murder trial for ex-Patriots star Aaron Hernandez set to begin

Former NFL star and convicted killer Aaron Hernandez is due back in a Boston courtroom Tuesday for his second murder trial, this time on charges that he shot two men dead outside a nightclub after a dispute over a spilled drink. Prosecution and defense lawyers are set to begin the lengthy process of selecting a jury from a pool of 600 candidates, a week after his former teammates paraded through the city to celebrate their fifth Super Bowl win.

Giants release Victor Cruz after 7-year run, Super bowl ring

The New York Giants said goodbye to Victor Cruz after a seven-year storybook run during which he developed into one of the NFL’s most feared receivers and a fan favorite, helping the franchise to a Super Bowl title before being slowed by injuries. The Giants announced the parting Monday as they released the 30-year-old Cruz and starting running back Rashad Jennings in moves that will save the team roughly $10 million in salary cap space.

Giants release Victor Cruz after 7-year run, Super bowl ring

The New York Giants said goodbye to Victor Cruz after a seven-year storybook run during which he developed into one of the NFL’s most feared receivers and a fan favorite, helping the franchise to a Super Bowl title before being slowed by injuries. The Giants announced the parting Monday as they released the 30-year-old Cruz and starting running back Rashad Jennings in moves that will save the team roughly $10 million in salary cap space.

NBA Development League Changes Name to NBA G(atorade) League

The 15-year-old minor league to the National Basketball Association, commonly known as the NBA Development League or D-League, has joined in on the Association’s newfound branding initiative. Marking the first time in American sports history that a professional league has named an entitlement partner, the D-League will be renamed to the Gatorade League, or G-League, as part of a multiyear expanded partnership.

NBA Development League Changes Name to NBA G(atorade) League

The 15-year-old minor league to the National Basketball Association, commonly known as the NBA Development League or D-League, has joined in on the Association’s newfound branding initiative. Marking the first time in American sports history that a professional league has named an entitlement partner, the D-League will be renamed to the Gatorade League, or G-League, as part of a multiyear expanded partnership.