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Month: February 2017
Gamethread: Canucks @ Penguins
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Hockey Santa, please let the Canadiens face the Bruins in the first round of playoffs
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A look at the NL East at the start of spring training
In this May 24, 2016, file photo, then-Toronto Blue Jays pitcher R.A. Dickey delivers against the New York Yankees during the first inning of a baseball game in New York. Former NL Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey signed with the the Atlanta Braves on a one-year contract in the off-season, as the team added a 42-year-old knuckleballer to a thin rotation as the team moves into a new ballpark.
Youthful A’s rotation key to club’s success in 2017
A key to the Oakland Athletics’ young and relatively inexperienced starting rotation will be to consistently get the ball to the bullpen with a lead or a tie. If that happens, a number of late-inning specialists figure to be able to close out games on a regular basis.
Execs list three positions as deepest in the 2017 NFL Draft
Every year, the NFL Draft is particularly strong in certain positions. Some years we’ll see a crazy wide receiver class, other years the pass rushers are strong, and sometimes we get a great quarterback class.
Mark Melancon throws to Buster Posey on Day 1 with Giants
… rate monitor under his uniform around his rib area while he pitches. In fact, he asked his share of questions about sports science – his passion that goes hand in hand with pitching at his peak – when deciding to sign with San Francisco during the …
David Wright’s Opening Day reality: I can only hope and work
David Wright speaks in few absolutes these days, a man who has been humbled by his body in recent years. The 34-year-old Mets captain stands at a crossroads in his career, after a second significant injury in as many seasons left him sidelined for most of 2016.
2017 NFL Draft: Miami Dolphins look at LB T.J. Watt
T.J. Watt, whose brother is NFL star J.J. Watt, looks like a first- or second-round pick this year. NFL Draft prospect T.J. Watt is a 6-foot-5, 240-pound weapon with a college highlight reel of him wrecking opposing offenses.
Irvine relaxed ahead of National Championship
Rio Olympian Brendan Irvine insists he does not feel any pressure to become a leader of Irish boxing’s next generation ahead of the Elite National Championship finals on Friday. Irvine will defend his Irish flyweight crown this weekend at the National Stadium when he takes on Cork native and first-time elite finalist Thomas McCarthy.
Hassan Whiteside and Miami Heat move past frustration from Monday’s loss to Magic
After two consecutive losses to losing teams, there was plenty of frustration in the Heat’s locker room Monday night. “You’ve got to help other guys,” Waiters said after the loss.
Grand National: Elliott’s Outlander heads weights
The Gordon Elliott-trained nine-year-old, who was last seen winning the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown over Christmas, was given the steadier of 11st 10lb for the world’s most famous steeplechase on 8 April during a ceremony at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London on Tuesday evening. The Cullentra handler, who has this season emerged as a major threat to Willie Mullins in the race to be crowned champion trainer, has a formidable hand of 14 entries in total, more than any other trainer.
FLW to debut live studio show this week
… and look forward to providing our fans with a great experience.’ Like the ‘FLW’ television show that airs on NBC Sports Network, the Pursuit Channel and the World Fishing Network, the ‘FLW Live’ broadcast will be produced by Digital P Media in …
FIFA player of the year Carli Lloyd set to join Manchester City Women
Carli Lloyd is set to join Manchester City Women after a deal was agreed to sign the World Cup winner and reigning FIFA player of the year. Press Association Sport understands an announcement is likely to come on Wednesday, with the United States attacking midfielder joining the English champions on a short-term basis from the Houston Dash.
Clint Dempsey is fully cleared to play again after heart problem
Clint Dempsey is finally cleared to play again. The Seattle Sounders striker told reporters on Tuesday that doctors have cleared him for a full return to action for the first time since he was sidelined in August.
Three-time Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti: ‘I was just happy to be alive’
Dario Franchitti is one of the most successful IndyCar drivers in history, with three Indianapolis 500 wins, four IndyCar championships and 31 victories in a 17-year career that includes a six-year stint in Champ Car. Autoweek caught up with the 43-year-old Scottish driver at the Autosport International event in Birmingham, England, where he talked about the emotions surrounding his forced retirement following a horrific crash in 2013 and his new career in the media.
Barcelona got crushed because PSG completely eviscerated their midfield
Barcelona walked into the Parc des Princes as heavy favorites to topple Paris Saint-Germain and put one foot into the Champions League quarterfinals. Instead, they left in shambles, having been completely torn apart by PSG, 4-0, and left to wonder what happened to their midfield.
IndyCar champ Simon Pagenaud knows his cheese
Verizon IndyCar Series driver Simon Pagenaud took quite a unique path to the 2016 series championship – it actually started in the aisle of a French supermarket. Pagenaud’s family was not involved in racing.
City win, but lose Gabriel
London: Manchester City’s Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus broke a bone in his foot during Monday’s 2-0 win over Bournemouth, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. The 19-year-old, who came off after 15 minutes of the game, could face a long layoff but City gave no time frame and said further examinations of the metatarsal would be needed to establish the extent of his absence.
Hogs try to burst through NCAA bubble
An, 18-7 overall/7-5 SEC fourth-place Arkansas Razorbacks team craving to burst through the NCAA Tournament bubble has two remaining SEC opportunities against national ranked teams especially to impress the tournament selection committee. Coach Frank Martin’s South Carolina Gamecocks, ranked 21st and 19th in the Associated Press and Coaches polls, and identically sharing SEC first place at 20-5 overall and 10-2 in the SEC with Kentucky and Florida going into Tuesday night before Tennessee hosted Kentucky and Florida visited Auburn, host the Razorbacks at 5:30 p.m. on the SEC Network at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C. “This time of year I keep saying the games get bigger,” Arkansas coach Mike Anderson said.
SW Biweekly Now Available For Free Download; Olivia Smoliga More Motivated Than Ever
… in college athletics. Men’s basketball gets most of the attention, but the competition encompasses almost all sports. Except, that is, swimming and diving, where the match-ups between the two schools have been notably one-sided 018 ARIZONA AND ASU …
Marlins bringing back facial hair, players rejoice
Manager Don Mattingly finally relented on to allow players to let their facial follicles grow free because so many grumbled about having to stay clean shaven. The ban went into effect when Mattingly took over as manager two seasons ago.
Pinnacle Associates Ltd. Decreases Position in International Speedway Corporation
Pinnacle Associates Ltd. lowered its position in shares of International Speedway Corporation by 5.1% during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 388,866 shares of the company’s stock after selling 20,980 shares during the period.
Bayern, Arsenal seek to lift domestic gloom
Berlin: Bayern Munich and Arsenal meet in their big-name Champions League round of 16 first leg on Wednesday, both hoping European success will help lift mid-season gloom on their domestic fronts. Bayern are on track for a record-extending fifth consecutive title with a seven-point lead thanks to their 2-0 win over Ingolstadt on Saturday.
Dallas Stars Have Three Divisional Games To Salvage Play
It’s all or nothing for the Dallas Stars in this final week before their six-day break. If they have any shot of still making the postseason, this is their absolute last chance to right the ship.
AP source: Oakley’s ban from Madison Square Garden lifted
The NBA is considering having Michael Jordan and commissioner Adam Silver try to reconcile the dispute between Charles Oakley and the New York Knicks, Frank Isola of the New York Daily News reports. NEW YORK – Charles Oakley is allowed back in Madison Square Garden, though the former New York Knicks star says he wants an apology before he would return.
Fired for Venus Williams remark, ex-commentator sues ESPN
A tennis commentator dropped by ESPN for a remark about Venus Williams during the Australian Open has sued the sports network for wrongful termination. Former tennis pro Doug Adler maintains he was describing Williams’ aggressive style last month as “guerrilla” tactics and not comparing her with a “gorilla.”
New England Patriots: Duron Harmon Ranked as Top 25 Free Agent
… Harmon (30) in the third quarter during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Harmon will be one of the more interesting free agents this offseason. Due to him not being a starter some teams might not be …
Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka (7) dribbles against Dallas…
A source tells The Canadian Press that the Raptors have acquired Serge Ibaka from the Orlando Magic for Terrence Ross and a first-round pick in the 2017 NBA draft. The move comes with the Raptors mired in a slump and plummeting down the Eastern Conference standings.
Wayne Hester: Saban-Belichick among Alabama connections In Super Bowl LI
… nnesota and Carolina 30 to 1. Wayne Hester is retired after a journalism career of more than 40 years. He is a former sports editor of The Anniston Star and The Birmingham News. Email him at whester13@att.net .
Atlanta zoo names cockroach after Patriots QB Tom Brady
More than a week after the Falcons fell victim to the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history, an Atlanta zoo has named a cockroach after Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Zoo Atlanta says on its Facebook page that it had a bet with Rhode Island’s Roger Williams Park Zoo that called for the loser to name a baby animal after the winning team’s star quarterback.
Magic Johnson on Lakers: ‘Something has to change’
Magic Johnson’s latest stop on the media tour he’s been on since coming back to the Los Angeles Lakers was ESPN, and he was his typical, engaging self. This time, the topic centered more specifically around what he aims to do in the coming days and weeks as an advisor to his old team.
Lakers News: Magic Johnson provides details on Monday’s meeting with Jim Buss, Mitch Kupchak
Since his arrival back with the Los Angeles Lakers , the vast majority of the speculation surrounding the hiring as centered on Magic Johnson’s public criticism of Jim Buss and what that might mean for the latter after this season. The two are meeting Monday, and Johnson spoke about what he’d like to come out of such a meeting while on ESPN Tuesday morning.
Royals reliever to miss eight weeks after falling through the roof of his barn
At the outset, let us be thankful that Kansas City Royals reliever Brian Flynn is OK. He has some broken ribs and other injuries and should be back in the Royals bullpen and ready for action sometime in the season’s first month.
Time to accept that Josh Gordon is not coming back
Cleveland Browns fans are still holding out hope that Josh Gordon is coming back. The reality is that his time with the club is clearly over.
New England Patriots Julian Edelman teases ‘Edelman’s Catch’ seafood restaurant in hilarious video
Get Patriots game stats and the inside scoop on the season with The Boston Globe’s Point After newsletter delivered for free to your inbox. When Julian Edelman and Bill Belichick appeared on The Tonight Show last week, host Jimmy Fallon jokingly suggested that the Patriots receiver open up his own seafood restaurant called Edelman’s Catch, in honor of the receiver’s incredible fingertip grab in Super Bowl 51. In the Patriots receiver’s newest Facebook video , Edelman pictures what it would look like if he took Fallon’s bait.
Clippers home again, take on Atlanta Hawks
Update: The Clippers return home after going 3-2 on a five-game road trip. … They beat Utah 88-72 on Monday at Vivint Smart Home Arena.
Chargers 2017 season tickets at StubHub range from $700 to $3,700
… attached to the purchase. For now, the challenge is creating a product Los Angeles fans want to support in a crowded sports landscape that not only includes the Rams, but also the Lakers, Dodgers, Clippers, Angeles, Kings, Galaxy and USC and UCLA. …
Greenwich’s Central Middle Mathcounts team wins first place
Eighth graders Christian Lanuza, Sam Florin and Chege Mungai and seventh graders Steven Blank and Benjamin Cooper of the Central Middle School math team pose after winning first place at the Math Counts Southwest Chapter Competition on February 11. less Eighth graders Christian Lanuza, Sam Florin and Chege Mungai and seventh graders Steven Blank and Benjamin Cooper of the Central Middle School math team pose after winning first place at the Math … more GREENWICH – The Central Middle School math team scooped up a first place win at the Mathcounts Southwest Chapter Competition on Saturday.
Blue Jays right-hander Joe Biagini weighs in on high-five from Fallon
Blue Jays pitcher Joe Biagini made a name for himself last year with his sarcastically awkward personality. Even high-profile talk show hosts took notice.