Lady Gaga performs during halftime of Super Bowl LI between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Lady Gaga performs during halftime of Super Bowl LI on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Houston.
Month: February 2017
Dez Bryant agrees with fan ‘10000000000%’ when saying Cowboys should be in Super Bowl LI
Dez Bryant was just like any football fan during the Super Bowl this weekend: tweeting about the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots.
Lady Chaps take two, go 5-0 in Visit Lubbock College Classic
Addison Ard’s two-run double triggered a four-run first inning and Lubbock Christian University went on to beat Regis 7-5 Sunday in softball and finish 5-0 in the season-opening Visit Lubbock College Classic at PlainsCapital Park. Earlier Sunday, Sydney Beuthien and Addie Vayas hit two-run singles in a 13-run second inning and LCU run-ruled Northwestern Oklahoma State 14-4.
Drew Brees, Steve Gleason featured in NFL’s ‘Inside These Lines’ Super Bowl 2017 commercial
Super Bowl XLIV MVP Drew Brees goes nose to nose with his 1-year-old son Baylen, cherishing the moment during the Lombardi Trophy presentation ceremony following the game Sunday, February 7, 2010. New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, legendary special teams ace Steve Gleason and “Who Dat,” chanted by the black and gold faithful, were featured in a one-minute long Super Bowl commercial promoting the NFL on Sunday.
Vincent Aboubakar nets late winner as Cameroon win African Nations Cup
Substitute Vincent Aboubakar struck a dramatic late winner as Cameroon defied the odds to sink hot favourites Egypt and claim their fifth African Nations Cup triumph with a 2-1 win in Libreville. Mohamed Elneny had put Egypt in front midway through the first half but a stirring second-half performance from Cameroon saw Nicolas Nkoulou equalise before Aboubakar fired home with a sublime piece of skill in the 88th minute.
Michael Vick has a blast live-tweeting Super Bowl LI
Former quarterback Michael Vick, who official retired from the NFL this week, has been one of the biggest Falcons fans on Sunday during Super Bowl LI. Vick tweeted congratulations to quarterback Matt Ryan for being named league MVP on Saturday, and since then it’s been nothing but pro-Falcons messages.
The Latest: Pats closing fast after Ryan fumble, Brady TD
New England Patriots’ Tom Brady runs on to the field before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston.
The Latest: 84 Lumber releases an online ad with a ‘wall’
The Latest on the Super Bowl ads as an expected 110 million tune in to watch the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots face off : First -time Super Bowl advertiser 84 Lumber said its original ad showed “a wall” and was rejected for being too controversial. The ad that aired during the game showed a mother and daughter traveling through Mexico, then directed viewers to go online to see the conclusion of their story.
Recap
COLLEGE PARK, Md. The Maryland women’s tennis team matched its best start in three seasons after the Terps defeated the Richmond Spiders 7-0 on Sunday.
Western Mass. families enjoy the Super Bowl from home
But loyal Patriots fans told 22News if you couldn’t afford a ticket to the big game, the next best place to be was on the couch in front of the big screen TV. When asked why they got together, Rick Walowicz of Springfield told 22News, Well to celebrate our team and to see if they can get Super Bowl number five and just for support.
At Fox & Hound, they may not know your name but they all cheer for the Pats | Colorado Springs Gazette, News
… a small town of just under 2,000 people in Maine that few could probably find on a map. On Sunday, at the Fox & Hound Sports Tavern in Colorado Springs, 2,300 miles from her hometown, Shaw met up with another Mainer. It wasn’t a coincidence. Both …
Highway Safety Division urges partygoers to drive safe and sober
A message for football fans who enjoyed drinks with family and friends, while watching the game, the Highway Safety Division is urging you to have a game plan ready, for when it’s time to drive home. For partygoers, before heading out find a somber driver and make sure your designated driver, is actually sober.
Fire Belichick / Trade Brady
Given the poor clock management at the end of the first half, the bad Wildcat and Onsides Kick calls and their inability to get into the red zone, Belichick needs to go. Similarly, since Brady has been so ineffective: missing receivers, holding on to the ball too long and getting sacked, and throwing the interception it is time to admit that he can’t hack it and he should be traded.
Celtics say goodbye to Pierce, beat Clippers 107-102
Isaiah Thomas bumped into Paul Pierce tooling around Boston on Saturday night and then stole the spotlight from the former Celtics captain on Sunday. With the crowd uncertain whether to cheer loudest for the Celtics or for Pierce – or for the Patriots in the Super Bowl – Thomas scored 28 points to lead Boston to its seventh straight victory, a 107-102 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in Pierce’s final game in the Garden.
The Latest: Empire State Building to track Super Bowl
Tom Brady has taken the field for the Super Bowl, and fired up New England fans with a couple of fist pumps as he finished a run toward the end zone covered with the Patriots logo. Brady is trying to become the first quarterback to win five Super Bowls.
Kreider, Fast lead Rangers to 4-3 win over Flames
Calgary veteran Kris Versteeg got ejected after losing his jersey during a fight, and waved to jeering fans at Madison Square Garden as he skated off Sunday in the Flames’ 4-3 loss to the New York Rangers. Chris Kreider and Jesper Fast scored 3:12 apart in the middle of the third period to help the Rangers win for the fifth time in seven games overall and improve to 5-0-1 in their last six against Calgary.
Westbrook powers Thunder past Blazers 105-99
Russell Westbrook scored 19 of his 42 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 105-99 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Westbrook also had eight assists and four rebounds in his eighth 40-point performance of the season.
Draisaitl, Oilers beat Canadiens 1-0 in shootout
Leon Draisaitl scored the only goal in a shootout, and the Edmonton Oilers stopped a three-game slide with a 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday. Cam Talbot had 22 saves as Edmonton salvaged the finale of a three-game trip that included only one regulation goal for the Oilers.
Kentucky-Vanderbilt Post Game Notes
… Georgia Lady Bulldogs. The game will tip off at 7 ET on SEC Network+. The game also will be broadcast live on the UK Sports Network with Neil Price on the call. – Kentucky used the starting five of Makayla Epps , Evelyn Akhator , Maci Morris , …
Super Bowl LI Here’s Donald Trump’s Super Bowl 51 prediction
After receiving varying degrees of support from members of the New England Patriots during his presidential campaign, Trump told Fox News’s Bill O’Reilly he’s picking the Patriots to win Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. And he think’s they’ll even cover the spread.
Super Bowl LI Here’s Donald Trump’s Super Bowl 51 prediction
After receiving varying degrees of support from members of the New England Patriots during his presidential campaign, Trump told Fox News’s Bill O’Reilly he’s picking the Patriots to win Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. And he think’s they’ll even cover the spread.
Rapid Reaction: Russell Westbrook finishes off Blazers in explosive fourth quarter
… ipo in double-digit rebounds. Erik Horne is in his second season on the Thunder beat. Horne joined The Oklahoman as a sports web editor/producer in September 2013 following a…
Rapid Reaction: Russell Westbrook finishes off Blazers in explosive fourth quarter
… ipo in double-digit rebounds. Erik Horne is in his second season on the Thunder beat. Horne joined The Oklahoman as a sports web editor/producer in September 2013 following a…
Taraji P. Henson, Lady Antebellum talk Super Bowl, Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga takes a selfie with Christian Carino before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. Lady Gaga walks on the field before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston.
Taraji P. Henson, Lady Antebellum talk Super Bowl, Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga takes a selfie with Christian Carino before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. Lady Gaga walks on the field before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston.
Woodland Park Jr. High challenges students by letting them set own learning pace
Mindy Wiley teaches science to sixth graders in the Summit Base Camp program at Woodland Park Middle School on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette Woodland Park Middle School’s 550 students consistently score above state averages on standardized tests, but administrators grew concerned by signs that they had plateaued.
Super Bowl Ads aim to unite at a divisive time for the US
This photo provided by Bud Light shows a scene from the company’s “Ghost Spuds,” spot for Super Bowl 51, between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017. Bud Light is re-introducing the brand’s ’80s pop culture icon and man’s best friend, Spuds MacKenzie.
Atlanta Falcons: Matt Ryan Could Become NFL’s Highest Paid Quarterback
Following his MVP-winning season, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan could become the NFL’s highest paid player at the position this offseason. The Atlanta Falcons enjoyed remarkable success throughout the 2016 season.
Basketball: Rangel, Alvord blast Chico – Lady Bulldogs keep within game of first in 11-2A
Cierra Rangel and the playoff-bound Alvord Lady Bulldogs kept the Chico Lady Dragons from locking up a postseason spot Tuesday.
Frampton: My Team is in Talks For Third Santa Cruz Fight, in Belfast
Carl Frampton is hungry to get revenge after losing his WBA featherweight title fight a week ago, when he dropped a twelve round majority decision in his rematch with Leo Santa Cruz at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas. In the first fight, which took place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn last July, Frampton won a twelve round majority decision.
New Bedford’s Ray “Prince” Oliveira learning from win over Rivera
Ray “Prince” Oliveira didn’t make any predictions on his fight Saturday night with Jose Rivera of New Haven, Conn., at the Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I, but yes he did want very much the KO in the six-round junior middleweight match with the man who had called him out. “I wanted the knockout in the worst way,” he admitted in his dressing room after winning a narrow majority decision.
St. Louis Blues: Robby Fabbri Injury Makes Team A Seller
Clearly on the bubble in this year’s playoff race, the St. Louis Blues needed team stars like Robby Fabbri to step up. But with a torn ACL, Fabbri’s season is now over.
St. Louis Blues: Robby Fabbri Injury Makes Team A Seller
Clearly on the bubble in this year’s playoff race, the St. Louis Blues needed team stars like Robby Fabbri to step up. But with a torn ACL, Fabbri’s season is now over.
New Bedford’s Ruben Rouke comes up short of second title at Golden Gloves
New Bedford’s Ruben Rouke, who fights out of the PAL Boxing club in Fall River, will have to be satisfied with the 141-pound Novice Class title in the Southern New England Golden Gloves Tournament as his bid for a second title in the Open Class fell a little short Saturday night. Rouke, who clinched the 141-pound championship in the Novice Class last week with a victory over Erunis Germondy of Big Sox Boxing in Providence, lost his bid for a second title as he was defeated by Marcellos DeBarros of Big Six Boxing Saturday night in the finals of the 141-pound Open Class.
New Bedford’s Ruben Rouke comes up short of second title at Golden Gloves
New Bedford’s Ruben Rouke, who fights out of the PAL Boxing club in Fall River, will have to be satisfied with the 141-pound Novice Class title in the Southern New England Golden Gloves Tournament as his bid for a second title in the Open Class fell a little short Saturday night. Rouke, who clinched the 141-pound championship in the Novice Class last week with a victory over Erunis Germondy of Big Sox Boxing in Providence, lost his bid for a second title as he was defeated by Marcellos DeBarros of Big Six Boxing Saturday night in the finals of the 141-pound Open Class.
US completes 5-0 Davis Cup sweep of Switzerland
United States’ Sam Querrey returns the ball to Switzerland’s Adrien Bossel during a Davis Cup tennis match, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Birmingham, Ala. Switzerland’s Henri Laaksonen returns the ball to United States’ Jack Sock and Steve Johnson during a Davis Cup tennis match, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Birmingham, Ala.
US completes 5-0 Davis Cup sweep of Switzerland
United States’ Sam Querrey returns the ball to Switzerland’s Adrien Bossel during a Davis Cup tennis match, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Birmingham, Ala. Switzerland’s Henri Laaksonen returns the ball to United States’ Jack Sock and Steve Johnson during a Davis Cup tennis match, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Birmingham, Ala.
Basketball: Tied up at top – Argyle stops Decatur to pull even in district
The Decatur Eagles now have company atop District 9-4A.Ninth-ranked Argyle stymied Decatur’s offense Tuesday, holding the seventh-ranked Eagles to a season-low 37 points, including just 13 in the second half.
Basketball: Bulls shoot down Sanger – Bridgeport stays a game off 9-4A lead
Andrew Horton poured in 32 points Tuesday night as the Bridgeport Bulls blitzed the Sanger Indians 71-37.Horton was one of three Bulls in double figures during a hot shooting night.
Division II Meet Preview: First Wave Of Conference Championships
Next weekend kicks off many of the major conferences in Division II Swimming & Diving, giving fans a preview of what they can expect to see at NCAA Championships in March. Take a look below to find out who to watch across some of the biggest D2 conferences.