Month: February 2017

No. 2 Maryland beats Wisconsin 89-40 for 14th straight win

Maryland’s Brionna Jones center shoots over Wisconsin’s Avyanna Young left during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday Feb. 15 2017 in College Park Md Shatori Walker-Kimbrough scored 22 points to lead second-ranked Maryland to an 89-40 win over Wisconsin in a Big Ten women’s basketball game in College Park, Maryland Wednesday night. “Personally, I think I could’ve guarded him a lot better”, Law said.

New Additions Coming to Disney’s Coronado Springs and Caribbean Beach Resorts

To be able to sit in your pool and see Cinderella Castle off in the distance is the very definition of prime location The addition of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort tower will bring the number Walt Disney World Resort rooms to almost 30,000 within its 27 resort hotels. The new tower will feature a rooftop dining experience for guests, offering panoramic views and a chance to see the fireworks from nearby theme parks.

Mariah Carey Confirms Relationship With New Boyfriend

Their relationship status has been unclear until this week, despite everything we’ve seen on Mariah’s World and despite this very sexy photo of them together in a fancy bathtub with #bubbles on Valentine’s Day. The singer, who was on a date night with her man, burst out of her low cut top and revealed a bit more than she’d bargained for.

Proteas women qualify for World Cup

The Proteas have beaten hosts, Sri Lanka by a comprehensive nine wickets to qualify for the 2017 ICC Women’s World Cup to be held in the United Kingdom in June and July this year. South Africa and India are the first to qualify and will join Australia, England, New Zealand and West Indies in women’s cricket’s biggest stage.

Iraqis risk all to spy on Islamic State militants in Mosul

Col. Ali Hussein, right, listens to an Iraqi informant, center, giving information about Islamic State militant positions on a mobile map, in the Bakr front line nei… Watchdog groups that keep tabs on digital privacy are concerned about reports that U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents are searching the electronic devices of travelers arriving in U.S. airports. Watchdog groups that keep tabs on digital privacy are concerned about reports that U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents are searching the electronic devices of travelers arriving in U.S. airports.

Fantasy Player Preview: Dominate your draft

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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.

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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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.

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 .

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.

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.