Lead defense attorney Jose Baez, left, and Aaron Hernandez listen to Judge Jeffrey Locke during motion hearings prior to Hernandez’s double murder trial in Boston, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. . Judge Jeffrey Locke questions an attorney during motion hearings prior to Aaron Hernandez’s double murder trial in Boston, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
Day: February 14, 2017
Washington, Wright Help Ragin’ Cajuns Snap Skid In Win vs. USA
LAFAYETTE Bryce Washington recorded his 19th double-double of the season, senior Jay Wright became the 44th player in school history to reach the 1,000-point mark and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns snapped a four-game losing skid with an impressive 87-61 win over South Alabama on Monday at the Cajundome. Frank Bartley added 10 points while reserve post player Larenz Stalcup scored eight points, grabbed a season-high nine rebounds and blocked a season-best four shots as Louisiana built a 37-28 lead at halftime and all 12 players who dressed got into the scoring column.
Clarke could have avoided Bingle bungle
… for those who resented Clarke’s image – there was the model partner, the peroxide blond hair, tattoos, earrings and sports cars – the breakdown of his relationship gave the haters more ammunition. He came back to New Zealand in time for the first …
John Wall put on passing show with 14 assists as Wizards rout Thunder
If there was a way for John Wall to rack up an assist against the Thunder Monday night, he did it. Combine that with some hot shooting from Washington (9-of-13 from three) and the Wizards cruised to a 120-98 win.
UE Diver Making a Big Splash UE Diver Making a Big Splash
When Courtney Coverdale was in eighth grade, she decided to try diving. Lots of things have changed for Coverdale since then, but one thing hasn’t: her passion for diving.
Spurs top Pacers for NBA-record 20th straight winning season
Kawhi Leonard scored 32 points and the San Antonio Spurs clinched their NBA-record 20th consecutive winning season with a 110-106 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. LaMarcus Aldridge scored 10 of his 19 points during the final 6 1/2 minutes as the Spurs improved to 42-13 in the season following Tim Duncan’s retirement.
Bronson Arroyo Gets Chance With Reds To Try To Pitch
The Cincinnati Reds are giving Bronson Arroyo a chance to find out whether he can still pitch more than two years after Tommy John surgery derailed his career.
NZ feared it would be subject of Moscow Olympics boycott, says diplomat
New Zealand had feared it would be the subject of a boycott at the Moscow Olympic Games rather than supporting an American-led boycott, says a diplomat. Robert Muldoon’s administration supported a boycott called for by United States president Jimmy Carter in response to Russia invading Afghanistan on Christmas Eve 1979 and used every available tactic to try to stop Kiwi athletes competing.
Lady Gaga enjoys Billboard boost after headlining Super Bowl
Lady Gaga soared back up the weekly U.S. Billboard 200 album chart on Monday after a flawless performance at the Super Bowl halftime show gave her catalog of music a sales boost. Lady Gaga performs during the halftime show at Super Bowl LI between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons in Houston, Texas, U.S., February 5, 2017.
Sport24.co.za | Sterling rises to occasion, keeps City in title mix
Goals from Raheem Sterling and an own goal from Tyrone Mings gave Manchester City a 2-0 win against Bournemouth and lifted them from sixth to second place in the Premier League on a blustery Monday night at the Vitality Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s side closed the gap on Chelsea to eight points and kept alive their hopes of the title, despite their Spanish manager ruling out the possibility following his team’s 4-0 defeat at Everton last month.
Huge witness list vs. Aaron Hernandez
CLOSER: Lead defense attorney Jose Baez, left, and Aaron Hernandez listen to Judge Jeffrey A. Locke during motion hearings yesterday. The first wave of jurors in contention to hear the double-murder case against Aaron Hernandez will meet the smiling former Patriot this morning – but behind the scenes, his defense team’s game face is one of unease.
Sport24.co.za | F1 legend: Rosberg should pip Wayde for Laureus award
Wayde van Niekerk won’t find himself in the same conversation as Nico Rosberg very often, but the 18th Laureus World Sports Awards in Monaco have provided an exception. South Africa’s Van Niekerk is nominated for Breakthrough of the Year at Tuesday night’s ceremony following his stunning gold medal in the 400m at last year’s Rio Olympics.
Mike Smith has 36-save shutout as Arizona Coyotes blank Calgary Flames 5-0
Christian Dvorak had two goals and an assist and Mike Smith made 36 saves for his 32nd career shutout as the surging Arizona Coyotes won 5-0 over the Calgary Flames on Monday night. Dvorak’s third multi-point game in the last five games gives the rookie five goals and seven points over that span.
Nuggets tie NBA mark with 24 3s in 132-110 win over Warriors
Nikola Jokic got his second career triple-double and the Denver Nuggets tied an NBA record with 24 3-pointers while shocking the Golden State Warriors 132-110 on Monday night. The Nuggets tied the 3-point mark set by the Rockets in December against New Orleans.
Griffin dominates and Clippers beat Jazz 88-72
Blake Griffin had 26 points, 10 rebounds and six assists and the Los Angeles Clippers rolled over the Utah Jazz 88-72 on Monday night. The Clippers controlled the game for all but a short stretch of the first quarter while the Jazz had a horrific shooting night.
Century mark! UConn women win 100th straight game
Given the team’s glitzier numbers linked to national championships, 11 titles and counting, it may seem ho-hum with no added significance. Geno Auriemma’s squad already owns the longest winning streak in Division I college basketball history.