Month: February 2017

‘We all make mistakes’ – Matuidi backs under-fire PSG goalkeeper Areola

A catastophic error from the young goalkeeper nearly saw the defending champions drop two vital points in the race to reclaim their title Blaise Matuidi sprung to the defence of Alphonse Areola after the Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper’s error almost cost his team victory against Lille on Tuesday. Unai Emery’s men were able to keep up the pressure on Ligue 1 leaders Monaco with a 2-1 win over Lille, thanks to a controversial late winner from Lucas Moura.

Cristiano to the rescue! Generous Ronaldo saves dog shelter

The Real Madrid forward made a kind-hearted donation to help keep open the facility that looks after homeless hounds in his native Portugal The Cantinho da Lili shelter in Gouveia in northern Portugal was set for closure but the Madeira native stepped in to help raise funds to keep it open. Ronaldo donated an autographed jersey which will be auctioned to keep the kennels in business, with it currently finding it difficult to stay afloat due to the expensive treatments undertaken at the centre.

Elma Auto Racing Hall of Fame names Class of 2017

Five individuals and a husband-and-wife team comprise the Class of 2017 for the Elma Auto Racing Hall of Fame, which will be inducted on March 18. EARHoF President Rick Leighty annouced earlier this week the names of Al Lytle, Dick Aduddell, Arie Callaghan, Brian Sutherby, Dick Wilskey and Corinne and Bruce Williams in a statement congratulating the newest inductees into the Elma Auto Racing Hall of Fame. “Another fantastic group,” stated Leighty.

Nazrin wants Bos Gaurus to keep current momentum

Unlike last season, Perak are starting the 2017 season on the front foot and are level on points with league leaders Pahang after just three rounds of matches in the Super League. Still undefeated, Perak will next travel to Shah Alam to face PKNS in Round 4. Having won the league with Johor Darul Ta’zim last season, Nazrin Nawi is now plying his trade with Perak and despite missing out on the opening match against Pahang, the 29-year-old has started the subsquent two wins against Penang and Melaka United.

St. Louis Blues: TV Ratings Third Best in NHL

… and put up a streak of 10 straight wins, which was snapped in December . The Blues and their regional affiliate, Fox Sports Midwest, have to be ecstatic about this report. It’s clear proof that hockey is continuing to rise in the St. Louis area and …

RACING: Western Climate upsets the odds at Hereford

TRAINER Tom Weston upset the odds as Western Climate won the two-mile, three furlong novice hurdle at Hereford yesterday. A previous fine third behind the well thought of Grade One winner Finians Oscar at Hereford last time out, the former point to pointer Western Climate was well supported down to 7/2 second favourite.

Atleti chief: Griezmann to stay

… of Griezmann is “not cut and dried” and could hinge on qualification for the Champions League, according to Sky Sports’ Terry Gibson . United are embroiled in a six-way battle for Champions League qualification in the Premier League, while …

Cubs get RHP Alec Mills from Royals for OF Donnie Dewees

Mills was designated for assignment earlier Wednesday after the Royals signed free agent pitcher Jason Hammel, who played last season for the World Series champion Cubs. The 25-year-old Mills made his major league debut last year, going 0-0 in three games and giving up five runs in 3 1/3 innings.

Shaker ‘D’ is key vs. Shen

Shenendehowa’s Simone Walker drives to the hoop during a basketball game against Shaker at Shenendehowa High School on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017 in Clifton Park, N.Y. Shenendehowa’s Simone Walker drives to the hoop during a basketball game against Shaker at Shenendehowa High School on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017 in Clifton Park, N.Y. Shenendehowa’s Alexandra Tudor sinks a shot for two points during a basketball game against Shaker at Shenendehowa High School on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017 in Clifton Park, N.Y. Shenendehowa’s Alexandra Tudor sinks a shot for two points during a basketball game against Shaker at Shenendehowa High School on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017 in Clifton Park, N.Y. Shenendehowa’s Megan Gillooley, left, drives to the hoop during a basketball game against Shaker at Shenendehowa High School on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017 in Clifton Park, N.Y. Shenendehowa’s Megan Gillooley, left, drives to the … (more)

First openly gay NFL player shares story

… and stopped his talk to ask the television crews to turn off their cameras. The attention and what he believes is the sports’ discomfort with homosexuality ultimately destroyed his career. After being cut from the Rams and then waived by the Dallas …

Antonio fares well

Hudson graduate Leighton Antonio, a junior on the Eastern Michigan University men’s track and field team, finished 17th with a clocking of 6.99 seconds in the 60-meter dash during the Meyo Invitational and the Hillsdale Classic Feb. 4 in South Bend, Ind., and Hillsdale, Mich.

Ducks notebook: Rookiesa progress has been slowed lately

NEW YORK >> There are moments where Nick Ritchie and Ondrej Kase have made a difference for the Ducks and the times they’ve done so make them a deeper team. They are also still in development mode and that’s being done at the NHL level because the Ducks were lacking in quality forwards from the season’s outset.

Baylor football fires a newly hired strength and conditioning coach

Baylor University fired a newly hired assistant strength and conditioning coach after he was arrested on a prostitution solicitation charge, the latest legal development at a school wracked a by a sexual assault scandal. Brandon Washington was fired Saturday after school officials learned he had been arrested earlier in the day on a misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days in a jail and a $2,000 fine.

Manawatu swim spots compete for spruce up

Horizons Regional Council has selected 10 swim spots in Manawatu and surrounding regions and put them up for public vote. On Wednesday, Palmerston North’s Waitoetoe Park had 20 per cent of the votes, edged out by Mosquito Point in Whanganui, which had 29 per cent.

Outrage can back to winning ways at Chelmsford

The Daniel Kubler-trained five-year-old has been in terrific form of late, having knocked off convincing victories at Kempton and Newcastle. It was no big surprise, then, that Kubler decided to try Outrage in a better stamp of race back at the last-named venue on December 30. He did not win, but left Gosforth Park with his reputation intact as he got to within three-quarters of a length of Amazour on his first start over six furlongs since November.

Hero doubtful for Walcha Cup

Greg Bennett is weighing up whether to start Local Hero in Friday’s Walcha Cup after lady luck did not smile at the barrier draw The Scone trainer, who had grown up in the Northern Tablelands town, won his first Walcha Cup last year when Pro Consul landed the feature. He had been aiming for history to repeat before he retires from training on April 2 to take up a new position as director of racing development at Aquis Farm, based in South-East Queensland.

Sabres rally in 3rd, Kane scores in OT to beat Sharks 5-4

Buffalo Sabres forward Matt Moulson celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. Buffalo Sabres Jake McCabe and San Jose Sharks Joe Pavelski collide along the boards during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y.

UNC’s Hicks showing growth

Yes, Roy Williams said on Tuesday, he did remember the play. Two years later he could still see it: the clock winding down at Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium, North Carolina with a chance to tie the score in overtime, the ball in Isaiah Hicks’ hands in the lane, open.

Air Force likely catching New Mexico without key player

New Mexico figures to be without All-Mountain West preseason first-team selection Tim Williams on Wednesday when it visits Air Force. The Lobos sent out a release last week saying the forward will miss “significant” time with a stress reaction in his left foot, but haven’t specified an exact timeline for his return.

Top-10 interior pass rushers

Measuring the best pass-rushers on a basis deep than just sacks has long been a challenge for NFL analysts across the field. Simply counting sacks, but that leaves out the plays in which pressure and disruption reign down on the quarterback, which also carry great importance even if the defenders don’t get home.

Fournette-Cook debate reminiscent of Lynch vs. A.P.

In an NFL draft that is loaded at the running back position, it’s no certainty that NFL clubs will all have the LSU and FSU running backs as the top two rushers available. But they’re unquestionably two of the very best, and you can bet that a debate on which of the two is the better prospect will be had in plenty of scout meetings.

Bruins fire coach Claude Julien

The Bruins felt they needed to a change at the top, even if it meant doing it on a day when the city was celebrating a championship. Boston fired Stanley Cup-winning coach Claude Julien on Tuesday, just hours before a downtown parade in honour of the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl victory.

2016-17 MAC Men’s Basketball Live Thread: February 7

With a little over a month left in the MAC regular season, the #MACsketball games start to mean more as we have a loaded Tuesday night for with six games on tap. The Akron Zips and the Ball State Cardinals get us started at 6 p.m. in northeast Ohio as Akron would like to avoid consecutive losses, but the Cardinals want to prove that they belong at the top of the MAC and a win at the Zips would solidify their case.