DeMar DeRozan scored a career-high 43 points and the Toronto Raptors rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 107-97 on Friday night. DeRozan shot 15 of 28 from the floor as he surpassed his 42-point effort against the Houston Rockets on March 30, 2015, helping the Raptors overcome the absence of fellow All-Star Kyle Lowry.
Day: February 24, 2017
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WARMING UP: New West Indies coach Stuart Law, left, watches as all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite runs in to bowl during a West Indies training session at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground, Antigua on Thursday. – Photo: WICB Media/Philip Spooner Chairman of selectors, Courtney Browne, has described Twenty20 World Cup hero Carlos Brathwaite as an “investment” in West Indies cricket and argues his inclusion to face England in the three-match One-Day International series should not be viewed purely in terms of recent form.
Capitals defeat Oilers to extend home winning streak
Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers and Tom Wilson of the Washington Capitals go after the puck in the third period at Verizon Center on Feb. 24, 2017. Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers and Tom Wilson of the Washington Capitals go after the puck in the third period at Verizon Center on Feb. 24, 2017.
Utah Jazz 109 – Milwaukee Bucks 95: Game Recap
The Utah Jazz took care of business on game one of their three-game road trip, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks by the final score of 109-95. Before this game started we were all made well aware of the Bucks ability to cause havoc on defense, and turn that into transition scoring opportunities.
Lack gets 9th career shutout, Hurricanes beat Senators 3-0
Eddie Lack stopped 34 shots for his ninth career shutout to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Friday night. Jordan Staal, Elias Lindholm and Viktor Stalberg scored, and Phillip Di Giuseppe had two assists to help Carolina snap a five-game losing streak and move out of last place in the Eastern Conference.
No. 25 Drake women win record 17th straight, clinch title
Lizzy Wendell scored 21 points and No. 21 Drake defeated Northern Iowa 70-57 on Friday night and clinched outright the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season championship.
On path to superstardom, Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas controls his own destiny
On path to superstardom, Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas controls his own destiny Thomas, who will be a free agent in 2018, is long overdue for a pay day. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://usat.ly/2mgxxtg When the NBA’s salary cap started spiking as if it had been hit with a defibrillator last summer, Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas was asked to share his perspective on how the league’s new landscape might ultimately impact his situation.
DeRozan scores career-high 43 points, revamped Raptors beat Boston 107-97
Less than three minutes into Toronto’s Eastern Conference battle against Boston on Friday, Serge Ibaka swatted away a shot by Isaiah Thomas then scored on a long pullup jumper on Toronto’s next possession. On a night DeMar DeRozan scored a career-high 43 points, Ibaka made his Toronto debut a memorable one.
Danica Patrick on Twitter trolls: ‘They’re very unhappy people’
… problem. Patrick, the popular but polarizing figure, still participated with Vonn Miller, Michael Phelps and other sports starts in a “mean Tweets” video produced by athletes affiliated with The Players’ Tribune. “Anything that gets to put people …
Johnson leads Flames past Panthers 4-2 for 3rd straight
Chad Johnson made 36 saves during his first start in five games to lead the Calgary Flames past the Florida Panthers 4-2 on Friday night for their third consecutive victory. Sam Bennett, Mikael Backlund, Deryk Engelland and Troy Brouwer had the goals for the Flames, who scored three straight in less than five minutes midway through the first period.
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Russell Westbrook scored 17 points in his 28th triple-double of the season, and his new teammates fit in seamlessly as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 110-93 on Friday night. It was the first game for new Thunder players Taj Gibson and Doug McDermott, acquired Thursday in a trade with the Chicago Bulls.
L-C’s Rasmussen reaps reward of working late
C’s Rasmussen reaps reward of working late 285-pound senior makes up for inexperience with work ethic to advance to D2 state finals Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://gbpg.net/2mh03ev Luxemburg-Casco senior Phil Rasmussen hugs his coach George Jimenez after his 285-pound WIAA Division 2 semifinal win at the WIAA individual state wrestling tournament. MADISON – Phil Rasmussen stuck out like a sore thumb in the Luxemburg-Casco wrestling room as a freshman three years ago.
Audi Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race Saturday
Aspen Snowmass, for the seventh year in a row, is scheduled to host the Audi Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race Saturday, Feb. 25. For athletes not quite ready to take on the full course, participants have the option to race the Power of Two that covers the last two mountains of the full route, Aspen Highlands and Aspen Mountain. The Audi Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race is the winter edition of the Power of Four series that includes both a bike and run race in the summer.
Wade, Butler lead Bulls over Suns 128-121 in overtime-Image1
Dwyane Wade scored 23 points, Jimmy Butler added 22 and the Chicago Bulls rallied to beat the Phoenix Suns 128-121 in overtime Friday night. Devin Booker scored 27 points for Phoenix, but missed a chance to win it in regulation after Wade fouled him on a 3-pointer with 1.5 seconds left.
Dallas Stars rally past Arizona Coyotes with 3-goal third
… McLellan looks at the plus and minus in the 6-3 loss to the Blackhawks, Feb. 23, 2017. (Sarah McLellan/azcentral sports) Coyotes coach Dave Tippett, defenseman Jakob Chychrun, winger Ryan White and winger Radim Vrbata react to the 6-3 loss to the …
Good new, bad news: Jeremy Lin returns, Nets get blown out in Denver, 129-109
The Brooklyn Nets got a little help on Friday night, as their starting point guard, Jeremy Lin , finally returned to action after missing 26 games. Finally.
Benn’s goal breaks tie in 3rd, Stars beat Coyotes 5-2
Jamie Benn scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period, and the Dallas Stars beat the Arizona Coyotes 5-2 on Friday night. Jordie Benn sent a long pass to his brother at the left side of the net.
Westbrook’s triple-double leads Thunder past Lakers, 110-93
Russell Westbrook scored 17 points in his 28th triple-double of the season, and his new teammates fit in seamlessly as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 110-93 on Friday night. Westbrook also had 18 rebounds and 17 assists for the 65th triple-double of his career.
Happy birthday to Phil “Buck” Knight
I’m reading his book Shoe Dog and it’s the most compelling book I’ve read in a while . Until cracking this audio book I had thought of Mr. Knight as this unreachable billionaire businessman.
Images: St. Edward falls to Bloomington Central Catholic, 45-42 in girls basketball state semis
Images from the St. Edward vs. Bloomington Central Catholic IHSA Class 2A state semifinal girls basketball game on Friday, Feb. 24, in Normal. Images from the St. Edward vs. Bloomington Central Catholic IHSA Class 2A state semifinal girls basketball game on Friday, Feb. 24, in Normal.
Robert K. Baker Acquires 800 Shares of CSB Bancorp Inc. (CSBB) Stock
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Wieters joins Nationals; Judge hits long homer for Yankees
In this May 31, 2016 file photo, Matt Wieters, then with the Baltimore Orioles, waits for the pitch as home plate umpire Cory Blaser watches during the third inning of a baseball game as Boston Red Sox’ Travis Shaw bats, in Baltimore. The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a one-year contract with a 2018 player option with catcher Matt Wieters on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017.
A rookie in ’16, Anderson quickly could be White Sox veteran
Tim Anderson has played just 99 games in the major leagues, yet the Chicago White Sox shortstop already has made an impact on a rebuilding team A rookie in ’16, Anderson quickly could be White Sox veteran Tim Anderson has played just 99 games in the major leagues, yet the Chicago White Sox shortstop already has made an impact on a rebuilding team Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lEzKeV FILE – In this Sept. 27, 2016, file photo, Chicago White Sox’s Tim Anderson watches his RBI double off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Alex Cobb during the second inning of a baseball game in Chicago.
No. 19 Florida State looks to fix struggles in road games
Florida State is in a four-way tie for second place in the Atlantic Coast Conference but its next two games are on the road No. 19 Florida State looks to fix struggles in road games Florida State is in a four-way tie for second place in the Atlantic Coast Conference but its next two games are on the road Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2mgraGm FILe – In this Feb. 18, 2017, file photo, Florida State’s Dwayne Bacon , Braian Angola-Rodas and Xavier Rathan-Mayes follow head coach Leonard Hamilton from the floor after losing to Pittsburgh in an NCAA college basketball game in Pittsburgh.
Real Sociedad moves closer to Champions League spot in Spain
Real Sociedad moved closer to a Champions League spot by defeating Las Palmas 1-0 after a blunder by the home side’s goalkeeper in the Spanish league on Friday. Veteran midfielder Xabi Prieto scored the 74th-minute winner from just outside the area after Las Palmas goalie Geronimo Rulli made a mistake and passed the ball right to Prieto’s feet when under pressure from another Real Sociedad player inside the box.
Hamilton thrilled with feel of new Mercedes F1 vehicle
Did they put too much effort into dominating the end of 2016, such that they neglected to properly develop this year’s auto?He confirmed he will keep his current team of mechanics for the new season after he admitted the switch of several across the garage had unsettled him before his attempt to defend the title in 2016. Asked bout the lack of engine noise, Hamilton said: “I’ve said time and time again that I think it’s awful”.
Canucks’ Troy Stecher diagnosed with mumps
The Vancouver Canucks defenseman Troy Stecher has been diagnosed with mumps and several other players have shown symptoms of the highly contagious virus Canucks’ Troy Stecher diagnosed with mumps The Vancouver Canucks defenseman Troy Stecher has been diagnosed with mumps and several other players have shown symptoms of the highly contagious virus Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2mglnAR VANCOUVER, British Columbia – The Vancouver Canucks defenseman Troy Stecher has been diagnosed with mumps and several other players have shown symptoms of the highly contagious virus. The team said Friday that defensemen Chris Tanev and Nikita Tryamkin and forwards Mike Chaput and Markus Granlund have shown symptoms.
Gordon Ramsay cooks for Daytona Day
Gordon Ramsay cooks for Daytona Day Ramsay shares his secret to great sliders. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: Gordon Ramsay, the celebrity chef who does not like Girl Scout cookies , is “the official Daytona Day chef” this year, per Fox Sports , so he was tasked with creating a menu for the occasion.
Trump reiterates neutrality on two-state solution, but says he ‘likes’ it
Visiting Washington in the first weeks of Donald Trump’s reign, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was not going to be denied what he considered his proper place in the line of foreign leaders paying their obeisance to our erratic new president, he of the yellow hair and small vocabulary.Trump is unpopular among Palestinians because the new president has broken from his predecessor and adopted friendlier positions to the Israeli government, including a vague stance on Palestinian statehood and a more lenient approach to settlements. His infamous “I’m looking at two state and one state, and I like the one that both parties like” is not a declaration of policy.
PGA golfer chased by a goose
… timing’s right. So poor Luke Donald trying to play his ball at the Honda Classic’s sixth hole? Look, that USA TODAY Sports Images photo from Friday is one of our favorite sports photos of 2017 without any context. But there’s a fun twist to it: …
Suns waive Mike Scott, Jared Sullinger; sign Ronnie Price
The Phoenix Suns waived forward Mike Scott and center/forward Jared Sullinger on Friday, a day after acquiring them in trades Suns waive Mike Scott, Jared Sullinger; sign Ronnie Price The Phoenix Suns waived forward Mike Scott and center/forward Jared Sullinger on Friday, a day after acquiring them in trades Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2mgttJG CHICAGO – The Phoenix Suns waived forward Mike Scott and center/forward Jared Sullinger on Friday, a day after acquiring them in trades. The Suns also signed guard Ronnie Price for the rest of the season.
New kid on the block: With a word of advice from Rahul Dravid and tons of runs, Shubman graduates
In the ODI series, Shubman Gill scored 350 runs in four Under-19 games. SHUBMAN GILL was barely 10, but he remembers the dropped jaw that had exaggerated the broad and toothy smile on his face.
Legislator files resolution seeking Baylor investigation by Texas Rangers
… officials. Baylor’s spokesman and a private PR firm it has hired did not immediately return an email from USA TODAY Sports seeking comment on the resolution. In May, the Baylor board of regents released a “findings of fact” summary of an …
Everton target reveals he wants Manchester United move
Franck Kessie has named Manchester United as the club he would like to play for most.There has been reported interest from Serie A and the premier League in Kessie, but he told Tuttomercatoweb that he doesn’t want to join Roma, and has his sights set on a move to the England.Atlanta midfielder Franck Kessie has revealed he hopes for a “dream” move to Manchester United amid links with a move to Premier League leaders Chelsea.Interest is high for the Ivory Coast worldwide, with Chelsea heavily linked in the January transfer window, while both Roma and Inter Milan are keen.”
Stoke keeper Jack Butland could return from ankle injury
The Potters goalkeeper sustained a fractured ankle while on England duty just under a year ago and has not been involved in a match since, with his attempts to return to fitness being hit by setbacks. Giving an update on the 23-year-old on Friday, Hughes said that by mid-March Butland ‘could very well be an option’.
Tottenham to receive A 16m by selling Nabil Bentaleb
Nabil Bentaleb will become a Schalke player on a permanent basis at the end of his season-long loan from Tottenham. The 22-year-old Algerian midfielder was allowed to move to the Bundesliga last August after dropping out of Mauricio Pochettino’s plans at White Hart Lane.
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The University of Iowa baseball team pounded out a season-high 15 hits, including two two-run home runs, and scored the game’s final nine runs in a 9-2 victory over Alabama State in the opening game of the Hoover Classic on Friday afternoon at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Eleven different Hawkeyes tallied at least one hit and four players had multi-hit games.
Beckham and Neville brothers enjoy birthday bash in Paris
JAMIE CARRAGHER: Leicester should build a statue of Ranieri… I’m raging with the players after he gave them their greatest season Ranieri was fired at the airport hotel… Leicester owners let him take charge in Seville but his fate had been sealed He may only be 23, but Nathan Redmond has been working towards an EFL Cup final appearance for his entire life… and he wants to fulfill his dreams against United Punching above his weight? Depay wishes Mayweather a happy birthday… while wearing Luis Vuitton boxing gloves worth A 4,000 ‘What happened when I was sacked as champion is peanuts compared to Claudio’: Mourinho pays tribute to friend Ranieri with initials on United shirt ‘Yesterday my dream died’: Ranieri releases statement after Leicester sack… as fans turn up outside his home to offer support Leicester went from top of the world to relegation battlers: How it unravelled for … (more)
NFL compensates Seahawks with two extra third-round picks in 2017 draft
Last offseason, the Seattle Seahawks lost defensive starters Bruce Irvin and Brandon Mebane to former AFC West rivals Oakland Raiders and San Diego Chargers in free agency, as well as starting left tackle Russell Okung to another AFC West foe, the Denver Broncos , and right guard J.R. Sweezy to expansion rivals the Tampa Bay Buccaneers . The Seahawks signed a few minor free agents themselves, but overall the contractual balance didn’t offset those moves and so now the NFL grants Seattle two relatively high compensatory draft picks in 2017.
Nice move level with Monaco at the top of Ligue 1
JAMIE CARRAGHER: Leicester should build a statue of Ranieri… I’m raging with the players after he gave them their greatest season Ranieri was fired at the airport hotel… Leicester owners let him take charge in Seville but his fate had been sealed He may only be 23, but Nathan Redmond has been working towards an EFL Cup final appearance for his entire life… and he wants to fulfill his dreams against United ‘What happened when I was sacked as champion is peanuts compared to Claudio’: Mourinho pays tribute to friend Ranieri with initials on United shirt ‘Yesterday my dream died’: Ranieri releases statement after Leicester sack… as fans turn up outside his home to offer support Leicester went from top of the world to relegation battlers: How it unravelled for Ranieri in the months since title triumph ‘I remember just seeing families with their kids and thinking, I wish that was me’: … (more)