FEBRUARY 23: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans Montrezl Harrell #5 of the Houston Rockets and James Harden #13 go for a rebound during the first half of a game at the Smoothie King Center on February 23, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Day: February 23, 2017
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Miles Bridges scored nine points during a decisive run and finished with 20, Nick Ward had 20 points and Joshua Langford scored a career-high 17 points, leading Michigan State in an 88-72 win over Nebraska on Thursday night. Bridges made two layups, a dunk on a pass off the backboard and a 3-pointer in a 2:12 stretch late in the first half as part of a 21-5 run that turned a closely contested game into a rout.
O’Brien’s 3-pointer gives UTSA win over FIU
Lucas O’Brien made his fifth 3-pointer of the game with nine seconds left and Texas-San Antonio defeated Florida International 69-67 on Thursday night to clinch a berth in the Conference USA tournament. Michael Kessens’ basket gave FIU a 67-66 lead with 53 seconds remaining before O’Brien made his winning shot for the Roadrunners , who snapped a three-game losing streak.
Trail Blazers storm back to beat Orlando Magic, 112-103: Rapid reaction
The Portland Trail Blazers started the stretch run of the season on a positive note, storming back in the fourth quarter to beat the Orlando Magic, 112-103, on Thursday night at Amway Center. The Blazers weren’t sharp early, looking a lot like a team playing its first game in eight days, but surged ahead midway through the fourth quarter to win their first game at Orlando in four years.
George Washington 83, UMass 67: Second-half swoon dooms Minutemen in road loss
UMass guard Zach Lewis puts up a shot in the paint against Holy Cross on Nov. 20, 2016. Coming into Thursday night’s game at George Washington, the UMass basketball team knew it had to do its best to lock down on Tyler Cavanaugh to have a shot to win.
Lindsay Allen leads No. 5 Notre Dame past Boston College
Notre Dame’s Arike Ogunbowale drives between Boston College’s Georgia Pineau and Emma Guy during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame’s Arike Ogunbowale drives between Boston College’s Georgia Pineau and Emma Guy during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in South Bend, Ind.
Jones paces CCSU past St. Francis (BKN) 62-53
Mustafa Jones scored 16 points and grabbed seven rebounds, Austin Nehls added 13 points on 5-for-8 shooting and Central Connecticut beat Saint Francis 62-53 on Thursday night. After Rasheem Dunn’s layup brought the Terriers within 57-53 with 2:52 left, Jones took control with a dunk, a 3-point play off a layup and a pair of free throws and the Terriers were done.
Chase Elliott grabs 1st Cup win in Daytona qualifier
Chase Elliott celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the first of two NASCAR qualifying races for Sunday’s Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Thursday. Reed Sorenson slides through the infield after losing control of his car on the front stretch, in front of Paul Menard , during the first of two NASCAR qualifying auto races for Sunday’s Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Mick Colageo – Inside the Bruins: No more tomorrow for Morrow
On Wednesday, the Boston Bruins announced that forward Austin Czarnik was taken off injured reserve and assigned to their AHL-affiliate Providence Bruins, and that defenseman Joe Morrow has been assigned to the P-Bruins for conditioning purposes. Czarnik, the speedy rookie, had a foot/ankle injury that required a boot, so reassignment was expected.
@SC_Varsity Highlights of the Day for Feb. 23
The senior guard scored 16 of her game-high 26 points in the second half to power the Cougars past Blue Hills 41-39 Thursday in the semifinals of the State Vocational Small School Tournament. Points Old Colony sophomore Jake Jason needs to reach 1,000 for his career.
Mercedes-AMG F1 W08 EQ Power+ for 2017 season
Mercedes-AMG Petronas has unveiled its title defender for the 2017 season, the W08 EQ Power+ – the latter suffix to the racer’s name a new tag that will find its way on to future road-going , AMG performance hybrid models, according to Autocar . As with the other 2017 cars launched thus far, the W08 is wider, lower and equipped with wider tyres, featuring ultra-slim sidepods atop a larger floor.
Under the worst of circumstances, Antonio Blakeney is wielding a hot hand for LSU basketball team
LSU guard Antonio Blakeney is averaging 27.6 points a game in the last five outings with at least 21 points in all five games. Blakeney ranks fourth in the SEC with 17.8 points per game.
Lipscomb beats Kennesaw St. 85-74 in season finale
Former House Speaker John Boehner predicted on Thursday that a full repeal and replacement of “Obamacare” is “not going to KENNESAW, Ga. – Nathan Moran hit eight 3-pointers for 24 points and Lipscomb cruised to an 85-74 win over Kennesaw State in the regular season finale for both teams on Thursday night.
Frazier scores 28, Georgia tops Alabama 60-55
Former House Speaker John Boehner predicted on Thursday that a full repeal and replacement of “Obamacare” is “not going to TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – J.J. Frazier scored 28 points in his second straight huge game to lead short-handed Georgia to a 60-55 victory over Alabama Thursday night.
Angels prospect Kevin Grendell motivated by chance to represent the hearing impaired
… , requiring the hearing aid that Grendell still wears. Throughout all the trouble with his hearing, and the bullying, sports provided an outlet. He played soccer, basketball, water polo
Thunder: Andre Roberson staying in OKC amid an uncertain future at the trade deadline
… Y BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN] Erik Horne is in his second season on the Thunder beat. Horne joined The Oklahoman as a sports web editor/producer in September 2013 following a…
Staten Islander Justin Hurley excels at Ivy League Development track meet
Packer Collegiate senior Justin Hurley took third place in the 600-meter dash at the Ivy League Development meet Thursday at the Armory.
Charles Oakley attends Knicks-Cavaliers game in Cleveland
The former power forward attended his first Knicks game since being arrested after getting into an altercation with security guards at Madison Square Garden earlier this month. Oakley has a strained relationship with Knicks owner James Dolan, who banned the former player a few days following the incident.
30th anniversary edition of Roy Orbisona s Black and White Night concert special being released Friday
Black & White Night 30 , the newly updated and expanded version of the late Roy Orbison ‘s historic, star-studded 1988 concert special Black & White Night , gets its release Friday, February 24 . The new collection, which will be available as a DVD/CD and Blu-ray/CD set, feature previously unreleased performances, unseen camera angles and a documentary about the show that includes interviews with the event’s various guest artists.
Jon Miller is planning on incorporating hashtags into his broadcasts this season
Giants broadcaster Jon Miller has a better Instagram account than you and your 21-year-old cousin who pretends to be a famous supermodel. There’s something about a jolly Miller posting selfies of his daily activities and endlessly hashtaging the photos that just flat out works on social media.
Well we just made OKC better
We get a below average point who is not as good as our backups, a 3 point threat who can’t cover anyone, and a slow footed center with decent range for our best 3 point shooter and floor spacer and one of the better two way pfs in the NBA and our 2018 second.
5 reasons why Leicester have struggled this season
Leicester have announced manager Claudio Ranieri has left the club just nine months after he guided them to the Premier League title. Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has previously called Leicester’s season “embarrassing” and, as they battle relegation, we look at five reasons why they have struggled so far this campaign.
AP study: 113 per cent average raise in baseball arbitration
An Associated Press study finds that San Diego Padres first baseman Wil Myers landed the biggest raise of all the hefty salary increases in salary arbitration. Myers received a 26-fold increase from $523,900 to an average of $13.8 million as part of an $83 million, six-year contract.
Report: Raptors acquire guard/forward Tucker from Suns for Sullinger, picks
The Toronto Raptors have reportedly acquired guard/forward P.J. Tucker from the Phoenix Suns for forward Jared Sullinger and two second-round draft picks. The deal, first reported by Yahoo!, gives Toronto depth a wing position that was depleted when Terrence Ross was sent to Orlando last week in the trade that brought power forward Serge Ibaka to the Raptors.
Rainy season helps get California out of extreme drought category
… their $1 million option on Okung, he could have earned up to $48 million over another four years. According to FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer , the Denver Broncos have informed Okung the team will not be picking up his option. In his place, Joyce wants …
Europa League 2017: Scores, Qualified Teams After Thursday’s Round-of-32 Results
Roma knocked out Villarreal from the 2017 UEFA Europa League despite falling to a 1-0 defeat to the Spaniards in the Italian capital on Thursday. There was a shock as Athletic Bilbao were beaten 2-0 by Apoel Nicosia, losing 4-3 on aggregate in Cyprus.
Nick Folk Released by New York Jets
The New York Jets released kicker Nick Folk on Thursday after seven years with the organization, per Eric Allen of the team’s official site. “It’s a sad day, but that’s the business side of things,” Folk said.
Pro footballa s first black quarterback Bernie Custis dies at age 88
Bernie Custis, pro football’s first black quarterback who blazed the trail for future stars like Warren Moon, Chuck Ealey and Damon Allen, has died. Custis made pro football history Aug. 29, 1951, when he became a starter with the CFL’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats, who confirmed his death Thursday.
Alterraun Verner Released by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released cornerback Alterraun Verner after three years with the organization, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times confirmed the news, noting the cornerback was set to make $6.5 million in 2017.
Pete Rose appears on Philliesa wall of fame ballot
Pete Rose is on the ballot for the Philadelphia Phillies’ wall of fame, his first association with the team since he was banned from baseball in 1989. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the Phillies received permission from Major League Baseball to include Rose, who was inducted last year into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame.
Top seed Monfils and No. 2 Tsonga into Open 13 quarterfinals
MARSEILLE, France – Top-seeded Gael Monfils and No. 2 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga won in straight sets to reach the quarterfinals of the Open 13 on Thursday.
Canadiens Julien happy to coach his 1,000 games where his career started
Claude Julien joined the Montreal Canadiens just in time to reach a major milestone by coaching his 1,000th career NHL game. The 14-year veteran was set to hit the milestone when the Canadiens hosted to the New York Islanders on Thursday night, only three games after he was brought back for a second stint in Montreal last week after spending 10 years behind the Boston Bruins bench.
Rocky Mountain Care building welcomes transported patients
Patients spent their first night in Rocky Mountain Care’s new $20 million skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Tooele on Wednesday.They ate breakfast at their old facility at 140 E. 200 South in Tooele, and then were transported to their new facility in time to eat lunch in a new dining room that features a view of the Great Salt Lake.”
LaLiga tips
Our Spanish football expert Tim Clement provides his latest LaLiga tips and is backing both Real Madrid and Barcelona to drop points this weekend. Barcelona visit Atletico Madrid before Real Madrid head to Villarreal in a crucial weekend in the LaLiga title race, with the top two both looking vulnerable.
Charlotte Hornets Hunt for New Life After the All-Star Break, Take on Detroit
The Charlotte Hornets limped into the All-Star break on a four-game losing streak, and they will get another opportunity to change the tide in tonight’s matchup with the Detroit Pistons. The Charlotte Hornets will try to turn their season around when they travel to The Palace of Auburn Hills for a matchup with the Detroit Pistons .
Bobby Johnson, Andre Goodman, Donnell Woolford among 7 selected for S.C. Athletic Hall of Fame
Bobby Johnson, who was the head football coach at Furman and Vanderbilt, was named Thursday to the S.C Athletic Hall of Fame along with six others. Bobby Johnson, who was the head football coach at Furman and Vanderbilt, was named Thursday to the S.C Athletic Hall of Fame along with six others.
EFL betting tips
… has to be Carlisle as the best bet of the weekend in the EFL. It’s a bumper weekend of Championship action on Sky Sports this weekend with four matches being televised between Friday evening and Sunday lunchtime. Leeds host Yorkshire rivals …
Germany: Islamist detained for planning to kill police
Police in northern Germany say they have taken a suspected Islamist extremist into custody on allegations he was planning a bomb attack on a police officer or a soldier. The 26-year-old is believed to be a member of a group of Salafists, ultra-conservative Islamists, they said.
Lions sign offensive tackle Pierce Burton
The 6-foot-6, 305-pound Burton was on the Indianapolis Colts’ practice squad last year. The former Mississippi standout was on practice squads in 2015 with the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers. He was an undrafted rookie free agent in 2014 with the Minnesota Vikings.
AP Source: Nets acquire swingman McDaniels from Rockets
A person with knowledge of the details says the Brooklyn Nets have acquired swingman K.J. McDaniels from the Houston Rockets.