12 Coughlin wrestlers medal at junior high championships

Coughlin crowned six champions, had eight finalists and ended the WVC Junior High Wrestling Championships with 12 total medalists Saturday at Pittston Area. It’s the latest step up for the team in coach Steve Sedon’s three years, as he said the team took seventh in his debut season and fourth a year ago.

Michigan State defeats Iowa 77-66

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Henry: ‘Not real’ Kante should win Player of the Year

The former Arsenal star, who won the award twice, says the France international deserves to be recognised after a stunning campaign for the Blues Thierry Henry is backing Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante to win this year’s PFA Player of the Year award after impressing in his debut season for the Blues. The France international, who helped Leicester to a stunning title campaign last season, swapped the King Power Stadium for Stamford Bridge in the summer.

Stuart Broad (R) is throwing his weight behind Joe Root as England’s next Test captain

Stuart Broad believes Joe Root is the man to lead England following Alastair Cook’s decision to resign but concedes he would not turn the captaincy down if it came his way. Stuart Broad has complete faith in Andrew Strauss to make the right decision in appointing a new England Test captain The England and Wales Cricket Board’s are deciding on a new Test captain after Cook called time on his reign last week and vice-captain Root is widely tipped to get the role.

North Korean missile launch is Trump’s latest test

President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe make statements about North Korea at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe make statements about North Korea at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.

SA players ODI series ratings

South Africa’s Test and T20 captain is certainly having the summer of his life. Despite returning the captain’s armband to AB de Villiers for this ODI series, Du Plessis continued to take on the role of senior player and thrived with the bat as a result.

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Beat Feuz of Switzerland reacts in the finish area during the men’s downhill race at the 2017 FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017. Beat Feuz of Switzerland reacts in the finish area during the men’s downhill race at the 2017 FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017.

Re: Frustrated Lowry says ‘something gotta change’

We don’t normally throw up post-game quotes just as they are, but Kyle Lowry’s comments following Sunday’s frustrating loss to the Detroit Pistons were interesting – and biting – enough to warrant sharing. We’ll post the video when it’s up on YouTube in a bit, but here’s the transcription of Lowry’s post-game chat.

After anthem mistake, US leads Germany in Fed Cup

After an outdated stanza of the German national anthem was sung during the opening ceremonies, the United States took a 1-0 lead and was ahead in the other opening match in its best-of-5 Fed Cup quarterfinal Saturday. Alison Riske beat Andrea Petkovic 7-6 , 6-2, and CoCo Vandeweghe led Julia Goerges 6-3, 3-1 when rain halted play.

Without Embiid, 76ers snap Miami’s 13-game winning streak

Philadelphia 76ers’ Nerlens Noel, left, dunks the ball against Miami Heat’s Willie Reed during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia 76ers’ Nerlens Noel, left, dunks the ball against Miami Heat’s Willie Reed during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Philadelphia.

Lundqvist reaches 400 victories; Rangers’ win streak hits 5

Colorado Avalanche left wing Andreas Martinsen checks New York Rangers center Kevin Hayes into Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in New York. less Colorado Avalanche left wing Andreas Martinsen checks New York Rangers center Kevin Hayes into Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in … more New York Rangers defenseman Kevin Klein is congratulated by defenseman Brady Skjei after scoring a goal against Colorado Avalanche goalie Calvin Pickard during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in New York.

Lightning send Jets to 4th straight loss with 4-1 victory

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brian Boyle celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets with defenseman Victor Hedman , center Valtteri Filppula and right wing Erik Condra during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. less Tampa Bay Lightning center Brian Boyle celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets with defenseman Victor Hedman , center Valtteri Filppula and right wing Erik Condra during the first … more Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop keeps his eyes on the puck as he saves a shot from the Winnipeg Jets during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

LeBron, Irving power Cavaliers past Nuggets, 125-109

Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets’ Juancho Hernangomez , from Spain, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Cleveland. Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets’ Juancho Hernangomez , from Spain, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Cleveland.

Giannis Antetokoumpo leads Bucks past Pacers, 116-100

Milwaukee Bucks’ Rashad Vaughn, right, is defended by Indiana Pacers’ Monta Ellis during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Indianapolis. Milwaukee Bucks’ Rashad Vaughn, right, is defended by Indiana Pacers’ Monta Ellis during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Indianapolis.

Berglund gets hat trick, lifts Blues over Canadiens 4-2

St. Louis Blues center Patrik Berglund celebrates with defenseman Alex Pietrangelo after scoring against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Montreal. less St. Louis Blues center Patrik Berglund celebrates with defenseman Alex Pietrangelo after scoring against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, … more St. Louis Blues center Patrik Berglund celebrates his goal against Montreal Canadiens goalie Al Montoya with Jay Bouwmeester , Alex Pietrangelo and Dmitrij Jaskin during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Montreal.

Super Cross 2.11.17

Marvin Musquin comes out of his seat in celebration as he crosses the finish-line jump to win the 450SX Monster Energy AMA Supercross on Saturday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Marvin Musquin takes flight from the large jump on the course to finish a lap on his way to win the 450SX Monster Energy AMA Supercross Saturday February 11, 2017 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Thomas, Gill keep New Orleans in first place

Erik Thomas scored 20 points and snatched 12 rebounds and New Orleans defeated Southeastern Louisiana 60-52 on Saturday night to stay alone atop the Southland Conference standings. Thomas averages 19.9 points a game for New Orleans and he was right on target against the Lions , making 7 of 12 shots.

W. Michigan beats N. Illinois for back-to-back wins

Thomas Wilder scored 17 points and Western Michigan won back-to-back games for just the second time this season with a 76-67 victory over Northern Illinois on Saturday night. Tucker Haymond finished with 16 points and Seth Dugan had 13 for Western Michigan , which has won three of four overall.

Sam Houston St. finishes strong, beats Incarnate Word 72-63

Josh Delaney had 14 points, Chris Galbreath Jr. added 13, and Torry Butler had a career-best 15 rebounds as Sam Houston State finished strong to beat Incarnate Word 72-63 on Saturday night. The win stopped a short two-game losing skid as Sam Houston State fell out of first place in the Southland Conference after losing to Abilene Christian and Lamar.

ODU hands UAB first home conference loss in 26 games

Ahmad Caver had 23 points, five rebounds and eight assists, B.J. Stith added 16 points, 10 rebounds and four assists, and Old Dominion beat UAB 83-62 on Saturday night to snap the Blazers’ 25-game home winning streak in conference play. UAB, which trailed by nine at halftime, pulled within 49-45 with 13:18 to go but Old Dominion answered with a 12-2 run for a 14-point lead and the Monarchs led by at least 12 the rest of the way.

Bulls shine on offense, but it still isn’t enough as Northern Illinois picks up an 89-80 win

Buffalo Bulls Women’s Basketball did a tremendous job keeping up with Northern Illinois for three quarters but in the end, the Huskies emerged victorious on offense. Dropping this game 89-80, the Bulls now find themselves in a spot where they have to reconsider how they’re going about defense, as the hot shooting teams of the MAC have become too much to handle.