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Day: February 17, 2017
Patriots WR Floyd pleads guilty to extreme DUI, sentenced to jail
New England Patriots wide receiver Michael Floyd pleaded guilty to extreme DUI on Thursday and was sentenced to jail, according to court documents obtained by NFL.com. Floyd originally faced seven charges stemming from his December 12 drunken driving arrest in Scottsdale, Arizona .
Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) celebrates against the Heat on Dec. 30, 2016, in Boston.
The Boston Celtics list their two-time All-Star point guard at 5-foot-9 – even that is believed to be a bit generous – and 185 pounds. That means Thomas actually is slightly shorter and even a bit lighter than the typical male in the United States, at least based on the latest federal data that tracks such things.
Blue Dragon women looking for offensive production on the road in Cowley County
The Blue Dragon women’s aggressive and turnover-inducing defense has been the focal point of No.
Rising Stars Challenge Game Thread: Kristaps and Willy vs. America
Willy Hernangomez and Kristaps Porzingis will be on the same team for a change as the World Team takes on the US Team in the Rising Stars Challenge. Wait, is that right? Well they’ll be on the same team with a chance to win for a change.
PPACG continues house-cleaning with ouster of transportation chief
The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments has ousted another employee – the organization’s second high-ranking official to get the ax in recent months. Transportation Director Craig Casper’s last day was Feb. 9, also the last day that Rob MacDonald served as the council’s executive director.
Jets cornerback Revis turns self in following fight claims
New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis has turned himself in to Pittsburgh police following charges alleging he was involved in a fight with two men last weekend. A docket sheet filed Thursday says Revis faces counts of aggravated assault, robbery, conspiracy to commit aggravated assault and terroristic threats over the Sunday altercation.
NBA All-Star Weekend: Rising Stars Challenge Game Thread
After the always entertaining All-Star Celebrity game, Dario Saric and Jahlil Okafor will take the floor to represent the Philadelphia 76ers in the BBVA Rising Stars Challenge. Joel Embiid was also set to participate, but due to injury was replaced by the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Alex Abrines.
Canadiens players feel positive vibe from new coach Claude Julien
Carey Price says it feels like a brand new season is starting for the Montreal Canadiens with Claude Julien now at the helm. Julien ran his first practice with his new team on Friday, three days after replacing Michel Therrien as Montreal’s head coach.
Red-hot Duke regains respect
… the road — including the short trip to Chapel Hill on March 4 to play the Tar Heels again. Steve has written about sports for newspapers since graduating from Illinois State University in 1989. He has covered the ACC, SEC and NFL, as well as the SC …
Exum reps AFL club at NBA All-Star weekend
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Little big man: Isaiah Thomas a full-fledged All-Star
Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas passes the ball as he is covered by the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. The Celtics defeated the 76ers 116-108.
Bowyer out to revive his NASCAR career
In this Jan. 18, 2017, file photo, team owner Tony Stewart, left, and driver Clint Bowyer pose for a photo during a news conference in Concord, N.C. Bowyer gets his first ride in a brand new shiny Ford Fusion, one adorned with Stewart’s beloved No. 14 on the side, when practice for the Daytona 500 begins on Saturday.
Devils get first shutout against AHLa s best team
Blake Coleman scored 58 seconds into the game to give Albany goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood the only goal he needed Friday night as the Devils shut out the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 4-0 in front of 2,816 at Times Union Center. The Devils’ first shutout of the season came against the American Hockey League’s best team.
NBA Celebrity Game 2017: Top Moments, Video Highlights and Twitter Reaction
Moving back to a traditional East vs. West matchup for the 2017 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, the East side rode a commanding first half to an easy 88-59 Last year’s MVP of the celebrity game, Win Butler, got off to a dazzling start for the East with six points in the first quarter, pushing his team out to a 20-12 lead early. Jonah Keri of CBS Sports, not surprisingly, praised Butler’s efforts on and off the court with a stellar Arcade Fire pun thrown in to make it the perfect tweet from Canada’s favorite sportswriter: Win Butler not only providing points and boards in celebrity game.
Clippers’ DeAndre Jordan feels ‘nervous’ about dunk contest
The Clippers’ DeAndre Jordan is excited to compete in this weekend’s All-Star dunk contest, but the 6-foot-11 center acknowledges that taller players are generally at a competitive disadvantage in the annual event. The Clippers’ DeAndre Jordan is excited to compete in this weekend’s All-Star dunk contest, but the 6-foot-11 center acknowledges that taller players are generally at a competitive disadvantage in the annual event.
Time to break up the flawed Flyers
The Flyers are going to live in NHL infamy if they continue on their current path: They will become the first team in league history to miss the playoffs during a season in which they had a 10-game winning streak. And for those who say they’ll at least get a quality first-round draft pick because of their messy season, think again.
Rockingham Middle School girls basketball wins 5th straight conference title
The Rockingham Middle School girls basketball team clinched its fifth consecutive Southeastern Athletic Conference championship Thursday afternoon by defeating Spring Hill. Allyiah Swiney’s 20 points nearly doubled Spring Hill’s total in the Lady Rocket’s 39-11 victory.
Roster Breakdown (Part Five): Taking A Closer Look At The Offensive Line On The Dallas Cowboys
The Great Wall of Dallas entered last season with a ton of pressure because it was their responsibility to set the tone for their new rookie backfield. Tyron Smith , Zack Martin and Travis Frederick are superstars and arguably in the top two of their respected positions in the National Football League.
The adjective lovely has never been used for me: Kangana
Wadia’s firm hold rights to all scripts, publicity material and posters for the Fearless Nadia films it has produced. It alleges that the makers have infringed on the copyrighted character, including her costume, poses, even a catch phrase.
Darrelle Revis turns himself in to Pittsburgh police over brawl allegations
Darrelle Revis responded Friday night to the warrant issued for his arrest a day earlier, showing up to the Pittsburgh police department to turn himself in to authorities. The Jets’ veteran cornerback was hit with four charges Thursday night – aggravated assault, robbery, terrorist threats and conspiracy – for his involvement in a street fight in Pittsburgh early Sunday morning.
Reunions abound as Man Utd tackle Saint-Etienne in Europa League
Just like the New England Patriots boss, Manchester United’s manager wasn’t smiling after his team beat AS Saint-Etinne in the first leg of their Round of 32 meeting in the UEFA Europa League. Manchester United will travel to Stade Geoffroy-Cuichard in Saint-Etinne, France on February 22 for the second leg of the Round of 32. The pair have spoken of their excitement prior to the game and another player rubbing his hands in anticipation is United’s Anthony Martial , who came through the ranks at Saint-Etienne’s arch rivals Lyon.
Wozniacki to face Pliskova in rain-delayed Qatar Open final
Former world No.1 Caroline Wozniacki will face second-seeded Karolina Pliskova in the final of the Qatar Open after both were forced to play back-to-back matches in the quarterfinals and semifinals on Friday night due to rain playing havoc the schedule. Wozniacki swept past Olympic gold medalist Monica Puig of Puerto Rico 6-1, 6-2 to reach her second final in Doha – six years after her first, which she lost to Vera Zvonareva .
Wenger to coach next season, even if he leaves Arsenal
The 67-year-old Frenchman’s contract with Arsenal expires at the end of the season. He has yet to commit to extending a reign that began in 1996, saying a decision is expected by April.
U.S., Russia to meet in women’s exhibitions in April
The U.S. Soccer Federation said Friday the Americans will play Russia on April 6 at Frisco, Texas, and three days later at Houston, the first meetings since the Americans won by a combined 15-0 in a pair of exhibitions three years ago. Click below for the top news from around the Bay Area and beyond.
Sarah Jane Smith takes 1-stroke lead at Australian Open
In this Oct. 28, 2016 file photo, Lydia Ko of New Zealand checks her line on the eleventh green during the second round of the LPGA golf tournament at Tournament Players Club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A day ahead of the start of the Women’s Australian Open at Royal Adelaide, the 21-year-old Thai golfer Ariya Jutanugarn also says she’s not putting pressure on herself to overtake Ko for the No.
Rain wipes out afternoon play at Riviera
A large limb from a eucalyptus tree toppled near the third green after play was suspended during the second round of the Genesis Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. less A large limb from a eucalyptus tree toppled near the third green after play was suspended during the second round of the Genesis Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, in the … more Spectators walk to the clubhouse after play was suspended during the second round of the Genesis Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles.
Rumford leads all-Australian leaderboard in European event
Brett Rumford shot a 7-under 65 Friday to take a two-stroke lead after two rounds of the World Super 6 golf tournament at Lake Karrinyup. Rumford had a two-round total of 13-under 131 in the European Tour event which is also being sanctioned by the Australian and Asian tours.
Rather than go out on a limb, officials stop play at Riviera
Wind, rain and the snap of a large tree limb were enough to stop play Friday in the second round of the Genesis Open in Los Angeles. Jhonattan Vegas joined him at 7 under par and was all too happy to wait until Saturday morning – maybe – to complete his second round.
Is Russia’s obsession with Donald Trump waning?
Answers to all these questions might also explain Trump’s freaky and inexplicable reluctance to say a single negative word about Russian Federation and its authoritarian ruler, Vladimir Putin. “I think the one person, I don’t think I’ve ever spoken to him.
Westbrook, Durant All-Star reunion off to awkward start
FILE – In this April 11, 2016, file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook, left, and Kevin Durant talk during a timeout in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Okla. The next time Russell… .
Miguel Angel Jimenez tied for PGA Tour Champions lead
Miguel Angel Jimenez had a late eagle and closed with a birdie for a 7-under 65 and a share of the lead Friday in the PGA Tour Champions’ Chubb Classic. Jimenez hit a 3-wood to 10 feet to set up the eagle on the par-5 sixth – his 15th hole – and made a 9-footer for birdie on the par-4 ninth.
Kukushkin, Basilashvili advance to Memphis Open semifinal
Mikhail Kukushkin, of Kazakhstan, returns a shot to Steve Johnson in a quarterfinal at the Memphis Open tennis tournament Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn. Mikhail Kukushkin, of Kazakhstan, returns a shot to Steve Johnson in a quarterfinal at the Memphis Open tennis tournament Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn.
FA charges Bournemouth for breaching anti-doping rules
Bournemouth is the latest target of the English Football Association ‘s anti-doping crackdown after being charged with breaching regulations. The Premier League club is accused of failing to keep the governing body informed on the location of their players in order to facilitate drug-testing.
LSU baseball season opener against Air Force postponed as rain blankets south Louisiana
LSU head coach Paul Mainieri assists members of the LSU tarp crew as they pull the tarp to cover the infield as rain impacts the stadium, Friday, February 17, 2017, ahead of LSU Baseball’s season opener at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field in Baton Rouge, La. LSU head coach Paul Mainieri assists members of the LSU tarp crew as they pull the tarp to cover the infield as rain impacts the stadium, Friday, February 17, 2017, ahead of LSU Baseball’s season opener at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field in Baton Rouge, La.
Ex-friend’s says Durst admitted killing friend
Nick Chavin, 72, a NY advertising executive who was a longtime friend of Durst, returned to the witness stand a day after testifying Durst told him that he killed mutual friend Susan Berman in 2000. Chavin said Thursday that Berman had confided to him decades before that Durst admitted to her that he killed his wife, Kathleen Durst, when the couple lived in NY.
Atlanta United aims for playoffs in MLS expansion season
… The Atlanta Chiefs won the 1968 North American Soccer League championship. That NASL title was the city’s biggest pro sports championship until the Braves won the 1995 World Series. Atlanta’s new MLS franchise is still setting its foundation. A new …
Burton Albion 2 v Norwich City 1 – How the match unfolded
Cameron Jerome of Norwich scores his sides 1st goal but the Burton players claim it was handball during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Pirelli Stadium, Burton upon Trent Picture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd +44 7904 640267 18/02/2017
Cuomo Proposes Plan for Finger Lakes
Racetrack that calls for new contributions to a purse account from the track’s owners, as well as from a newly opened nearby commercial casino and the state’s Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund. Just two weeks after the opening of del Lago Resort & Casino a short drive away from the track, in Waterloo, N.Y., the Cuomo administration Feb. 17 said its plan will feature a bailout of the track’s purse fund without the use of taxpayers’ dollars.
The Pros And Cons Of The Cowboys Going After A Pass Rusher In Free Agency
Over the next month, there will be several discussions involving free agency and the draft and how the Cowboys should use each to acquire the players they need to help improve their team. And the one position that gets the most attention around the water cooler is defensive end.