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Day: February 26, 2017
James: Kurt Busch’s Daytona 500 win may not boost NASCAR
James: Kurt Busch’s Daytona 500 win may not boost NASCAR This was what Kurt Busch craved, Tony Gibson deserved and Tony Stewart pursued for so long. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2mtHRLq Stewart-Haas Racing co-owners Tony Stewart and Gene Hass, Daytona 500 champion Kurt Busch and crew chief Tony Gibson celebrate Sunday at Daytona International Speedway.
La Liga: Real Madrid post comeback win over Villarreal, on verge of…
Alvaro Morata of Real Madrid celebrates with his teammates after scoring the winner during the La Liga match between Villarreal CF and Real Madrid at Estadio de la Ceramica on February 26, 2017 in Villarreal, Spain Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale both scored as Real Madrid staged a remarkable late comeback from two goals down to win 3-2 at Villarreal and stay top of La Liga on Sunday. Substitute Alvaro Morata got the winner in the 83rd minute to cap a 19-minute turnaround that keeps Zinedine Zidane’s side on course for their first La Liga triumph since 2012 after Barca’s talisman Lionel Messi had briefly sent his side top with a late strike in the 2-1 victory at Atletico Madrid.
A slump, fatigue, and a missed opportunity
In this episode of the Locked On Nuggets podcast, I share my notes on the Denver Nuggets’ loss to the Memphis Grizzlies .
Turris, Anderson lead Senators to 2-1 win over Panthers
Ottawa Senators defenseman Dion Phaneuf checks Florida Panthers center Vincent Trocheck as they battle for the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, in Sunrise, Fla. Ottawa Senators defenseman Dion Phaneuf checks Florida Panthers center Vincent Trocheck as they battle for the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, in Sunrise, Fla.
Westbrook scores 41 in triple-double as Thunder top Pelicans
Russell Westbrook blew past Steven Adams’ pick and saw 6-foot-11, 270-pound DeMarcus Cousins slide over to block his path to the rim. Westbrook didn’t care.
BMX champion Willoughby on road to recovery as SA Government boosts fundraising efforts
Olympian Sam Willoughby is making good progress with his rehabilitation from a serious spinal injury and dreams of walking down the aisle at his wedding later this year, according to his father. The two-time world champion BMX rider and Olympic silver medallist suffered a career-ending spinal injury during a training accident in the United States of America last year.
Hawkinson leads Washington State past Washington 79-71
Josh Hawkinson finished with 22 points and seven boards and provided key baskets down the stretch to power Washington State past in-state foe Washington 79-71 on Sunday Hawkinson leads Washington State past Washington 79-71 Josh Hawkinson finished with 22 points and seven boards and provided key baskets down the stretch to power Washington State past in-state foe Washington 79-71 on Sunday Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lKHm19 Washington head coach Lorenzo Romar directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. PULLMAN, Wash.
Jockey George Baker in intensive care after horror accident in ice race
Classic winner George Baker was put into a coma after falling during White Turf 2017, in St Moritz, Switzerland, yesterday. The 34-year-old was riding Boomerang Bob on the famous snow track when a pile-up caused the horse to fall.
NHL Capsules
Cam Atkinson and Alexander Wennberg each scored twice to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Sunday. Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 28 shots to tie his career high with his 32nd win.
At last, Stewart finds his way to Daytona 500 victory lane
Kurt Busch, center left, and team members raise the trophy in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. Brad Keselowski, right, and Kurt Busch, left, greet fans before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017.
Chicago Cubs: Six-man staff could help lessen staff workload
The Chicago Cubs could employ a six-man starting rotation this season, in an effort to keep both Brett Anderson and Mike Montgomery healthy all year long. The fact the Chicago Cubs like the idea of a six-man starting rotation isn’t a surprise to anyone.
Stroman, Reddick make spring debuts on .TV
As the first full week of Spring Training games gets underway, there are several matchups on tap Monday, as stars shake off the rust and prospects look to make a strong impression. There are also some key players making their spring debuts.
Saints mena s basketball wins easily against Marist 80-64
Siena Basketball shook off an early 10-point deficit and went on to lead by as many as 22 points in an 80-64 Senior Day steamrolling of rival Marist in front of a season-high 7,378 fans at the Times Union Center. Senior guard Marquis Wright led all players with 23 points and seven assists for the Saints, which have captured 18 of the last 22 meetings against their I-87 rivals including nine of the past 10 in Albany.
Wild acquires Martin Hanzal, Ryan White from Coyotes with eye on Stanley Cup
The Coyotes’ Martin Hanzal checked Chicago’s Tanner Kero during a recent game. Wild GM Chuck Fletcher called him the “top rental forward” on the market.
Defense carries the torch as Jazz pick up big road victory, topping Washington 102-92
For the last two months, no NBA team has been better at home than the Washington Wizards, who compiled an 18-1 record since early December. Their only loss was in overtime to the NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers.
Ex-Hurricane Muhammad knows he’ll have to explain himself to teams at NFL scouting combine
… and play more linebacker and do things he might not of done at UM.” The Sun Sentinel’s Omar Kelly and CBS 12 Sports Director Matt Lincoln wrap up the 2016 Dolphins season in this final episode of X’s and Omar. The Sun Sentinel’s Omar Kelly and CBS …
Hill’s remarkable journey continues in LA
Two years ago, left-hander Rich Hill went into Spring Training without a Major League job. On Sunday, he threw his first pitches for the Dodgers in a Hill’s journey is a well-documented trail of persistence and fortitude through constant physical injury and heart-wrenching personal tragedy.
Two more Canucks players and a trainer show symptoms of mumps virus
Desjardins confirmed Sunday that forward Anton Rodin and defenceman Ben Hutton are the latest players to be affected by the disease that has dismantled the Canucks’ lineup. The Canucks were missing five players due to the highly contagious virus in their 4-1 loss at home to San Jose on Saturday night.
Arizona Wildcats expect to run into UCLA again soon
… and the Bruins have now avenged each one of them: To USC, Oregon and Arizona. “That doesn’t happen very often in sports, especially in men’s basketball,” Bruins coach Steve Alford said after UCLA beat the Wildcats 77-72 on Saturday. “That’s probably …
Dodgers prospects provide power in win over Brewers
THE GAME: Top prospects Cody Bellinger and Alex Verdugo hit solo home runs in the eighth inning to provide the winning runs as the Dodgers took a 10-8 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in Maryvale on Sunday afternoon. PITCHING REPORT: Left-hander Rich Hill faced six batters in two hitless innings.
Mizzou women’s basketball rallies at Alabama, locks up SEC’s No. 3 seed
The Missouri women’s basketball team locked up a double bye in next week’s SEC tournament with Sunday’s 65-56 comeback win at Alabama in the final game of the regular season. With the win, the Tigers finished tied with Kentucky for third place in the conference but earned the No.
Jansrud wins men’s super-G title as Fill takes race win
Italy’s Peter Fill competes in an alpine ski, men’s World Cup Super G, in Kvitfjell, Norway, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. Italy’s Peter Fill competes in an alpine ski, men’s World Cup Super G, in Kvitfjell, Norway, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017.
Antetokounmpo scores 28, Bucks beat Suns 100-96
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points, Tony Snell made a clinching 3-pointer from the corner in the closing seconds and the Milwaukee Bucks held off the Phoenix Suns, 100-96 on Sunday. Michael Beasley added 17 points and Malcolm Brogdon had 15 as the Bucks swept the two-game season series with the Suns.
Taylor, Jay Lead St. Marys In All-WBL Selections
The 5-foot-9 senior became the eighth play in St. Marys girls’ basketball history to notch 1,000 career points in Division II sectional final loss to Bath.a She ends her senior season with 391 points and unofficially with 228 rebounds, or 9.5 rebounds per game. Taylor played in all 24 games this season, shooting 41 percent from the field and 33 percent from the three-point line .
Phoenix men clinch no. 3 seed with senior day victory 89-81 over Detroit Mercy
Green Bay escaped with an 89-81 victory over Detroit Mercy on Senior Day Sunday at the Resch Center, clinching the No. 3 seed at Motor City Madness this coming weekend.
Green Bay women clinch 19th-straight conference title, beats down NKU 74-37
Stepping up to the challenge once again, the Green Bay women’s basketball team clinched at least a share of the Horizon League Regular Season Title on Sunday evening, extending its already unparalleled streak to 19-consecutive conference championships after defeating Northern Kentucky, 74-37. It was clear early on that Green Bay wasn’t going to leave anything to chance in its regular-season finale, opening the game up with an 18-0 run after forcing 11 turnovers to lead 20-2 after the first quarter of play.
Kurt Busch steals a monster of a win in Daytona 500
FEBRUARY 26: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Haas Automation/Monster Energy Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the 59th Annual DAYTONA 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 26, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. less DAYTONA BEACH, FL – FEBRUARY 26: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Haas Automation/Monster Energy Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the 59th Annual DAYTONA 500 at Daytona International Speedway on … more DAYTONA BEACH, FL – FEBRUARY 26: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Haas Automation/Monster Energy Ford, celebrates with his crew after winning the 59th Annual DAYTONA 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 26, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Back in Venezuela, ‘world’s worst skier’ proud of his performance
Venezuelan skier Adrian Solano may be the butt of the world’s jokes after hapless slips and falls in the Lahti Nordic World Ski Championships last week, but the 22-year-old cook who had never seen snow and practiced the sport on wheels is delighted with his “marvellous” adventure. In the trails of British skier Eddie The Eagle and the 1988 Jamaican bobsleigh team, epitomized in the film ‘Cool Runnings,’ Solano’s mishaps in Finland went viral, earning him the title of the world’s worst skier.
After 25th win, UNH women learn tourney path Updated at
The final regular-season resumes were submitted for the America East women’s basketball tournament Sunday, and there’s simply no denying the one that pops most. With a very New Hampshire-like, 65-61 win at UMBC – nothing fancy but oh, so efficient – the Wildcat women picked up their 25th win, adding to their record season.
Kurt Busch wins 59th Daytona 500
The race saw many of NASCAR’s most prominent drivers knocked out in crashes, including Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Matt Kenseth and Danica Patrick.
Wright has 23, Clareth 22 to lead Siena over Marist 80-64
Marquis Wright scored 23 points, Nico Clareth hit six 3-pointers and scored 22 and Siena defeated Marist 80-64 on Sunday. Lavon Long added 18 points for the Saints , who wrapped up the fourth-seed in the league tournament.
Top 25 Capsules
Donovan Mitchell made six 3-pointers for 25 points, Ray Spalding added 18 points with 11 rebounds and No. 7 Louisville shot 57 per cent to pull away for an 88-68 victory over Syracuse on Sunday.
Spurs vs. Lakers: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2017 Regular Season
The San Antonio Spurs cruised to a 119-98 victory on the road over the Los Angeles Lakers Sunday afternoon at Staples Center. Kawhi Leonard scored a game-high 25 points, and LaMarcus Aldridge chipped in with 16 points.
Itou scores 23, Tulsa defeats East Carolina 74-66
Junior Itou scored 23 points and Sterling Taplin had 13 points, nine assists and six rebounds to lead Tulsa to a 74-66 win over East Carolina on Sunday. Corey Henderson had 14 points and Martins Igbanu 10 with eight rebounds for the Golden Hurricanes , who hit 12 of 22 3-pointers and 14 of 16 free throws.
Rickie Fowler Wins Honda Classic by Four Strokes
Rickie Fowler, arguably the best golfer in Oklahoma State history, just won the Honda Classic, for his first major win since the Abu Dhabi 13 months ago. Fowler entered the day with a four-stroke lead , and ended the day by the same margin.
Carey wins bronze at Tournament of Hearts
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. – Chelsea Carey goes home from the Canadian women’s curling championship with a bronze medal and a vacancy on her team.
Arizona Diamondbacks 1, Colorado Rockies 6: Shipley shape = not so Bristol fashion
Arizona were held to just four hits this afternoon, while a relatively full-strength Colorado team pounded out fourteen hits off the D-backs pitchers. Things started to go wrong immediately Braden Shipley took the mound.
Baltimore Ravensa Elam arrested on multiple drug charges in Miami
Elam, 25, was booked at 3:45 a.m. at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami on charges of possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana, possession with intent to sell or deliver, and possession of a controlled substance. He also was charged with reckless driving.
Ibrahimovic winner gives Manchester United EFL Cup glory against Southampton
Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s late header secured Manchester United the first major trophy of the Jose Mourinho era, breaking Southampton hearts at the end of a thrilling EFL Cup final. Wembley bore witness to a superb encounter as expectant United faced a Saints side looking to win just the second major trophy in their history, the first having come 41 years ago when the sides met in the FA Cup final.