The Springfield Thunderbirds received a memorable performance from Kyle Rau Saturday night, as the forward tallied a hat trick in the T-Birds’ 5-2 win over the Bridgeport Sound Tigers at the Webster Bank Arena. The Sound Tigers began the game confidently in pursuit of their ninth straight win, controlling much of the play in the opening minutes.
Month: February 2017
Sanders leads Idaho past Sacramento State 81-67
Victor Sanders sank five 3-pointers and scored 31 points to lead Idaho to an 81-67 win over Sacramento State on Saturday night Sanders leads Idaho past Sacramento State 81-67 Victor Sanders sank five 3-pointers and scored 31 points to lead Idaho to an 81-67 win over Sacramento State on Saturday night Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kBnxKb MOSCOW, Idaho – Victor Sanders sank five 3-pointers and scored 31 points to lead Idaho to an 81-67 win over Sacramento State on Saturday night. Arkadiy Mkrtychyan added 15 points, Pat Ingram had 12 and Brayon Blake 11 for Idaho , which shot 54 percent from the field to pick up its third-straight win.
Chris Eubank Jnr ground down Renold Quinlan in London
Chris Eubank Jnr has moved into contention for a world title fight later this year after stopping Australia’s Renold Quinlan in 10 rounds at London’s Olympia. The victory – in his maiden fight at super-middleweight and the first on the new ITV Box Office platform – saw the 27-year-old win the lightly regarded IBO belt he claims should be treated as a true world title.
Knicks could try to deal Carmelo, but should they?
New York Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek, left, talks to Carmelo Anthony during the second half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in New York. New York Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek, left, talks to Carmelo Anthony during the second half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in New York.
Long Beach State beats UC Irvine 72-63
Evan Payne scored 19 points, getting 9 for 10 from the free throw line, and Long Beach State knocked UC Irvine out of first place in the Big West Conference with a 72-63 win Saturday night Long Beach State beats UC Irvine 72-63 Evan Payne scored 19 points, getting 9 for 10 from the free throw line, and Long Beach State knocked UC Irvine out of first place in the Big West Conference with a 72-63 win Saturday night Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kBpVR4 LONG BEACH, Calif. – Evan Payne scored 19 points, getting 9 for 10 from the free throw line, and Long Beach State knocked UC Irvine out of first place in the Big West Conference with a 72-63 win Saturday night.
Nebrasketball: Iowa Preview Part Deux
The last time the Huskers saw the Hawkeyes was in a 93-90 double overtime win in Lincoln on January 5th. A game that showed how evenly matched up the Huskers and the Hawkeyes were on the court.
Kings top Warriors in OT, Kerr ejected
Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins, left, dunks over Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. /Copyright 2017 The Associated Press.
Smith saves penalty shot, Coyotes beat Sharks in shootout
Mike Smith stopped Joe Pavelski in the third round of the shootout to preserve the Arizona Coyotes’ 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night Smith saves penalty shot, Coyotes beat Sharks in shootout Mike Smith stopped Joe Pavelski in the third round of the shootout to preserve the Arizona Coyotes’ 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k9qNcf Arizona Coyotes center Martin Hanzal , from the Czech Republic, skates with the puck in front of San Jose Sharks defenseman Justin Braun during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. SAN JOSE, Calif.
Ghana: Disaster in Ghana Football
… Claude Leroy was on the bench for Congo, but Ghana’s supposed technical director was analyzing Chelsea match on Sky Sports,and in the end, Ghana lost to Congo and failed to make Olympic Games. That month, he was still paid $50,000 for his effort. At …
ICC starts ‘Big Three’ rollback despite BCCI opposition
The International Cricket Council had agreed in principle to rollback the ‘Big Three’ domination in the game’s finances and administration process which was decided in 2014. A new executive committee was decided to form in 2014 which comprises of Board of Control for Cricket in India , Cricket Australia and England and Wales Cricket Board to make most of the key executive decisions.
Boult picks six wickets as New Zealand claim Chappell-Haddlee Trophy with thrilling win
New Zealand 281-9 beat Australia 257 by 24 runs Third One-Day International in Hamilton Scorecard Trent Boult registered his career best figures of six-wicket haul as New Zealand resisted Australian fightback and secured a 24-run win in the third and final One-Day International in Hamilton to claim the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy following a 2-0 series victory. Earlier, it was Ross Taylor’s century that set up New Zealand total of 281 for nine after they decided to bat first on winning the toss.
UT-Arlington controls Texas St. in 76-61 win
Kevin Hervey scored 19 points and had 10 rebounds, Erick Neal and Jorge Bilbao each scored 13 points and Texas-Arlington beat Texas State 76-61 on Saturday.
Car Slams Into Cheesecake Factory; Same Location Where Incendiary Device Was Thrown Thursday Night
CBS2 / KCAL9 CBS2/KCAL9 is part of CBS Television Stations, a division of CBS Corp. and one of the largest network-owned station groups in the country. CBS Studio City Broadcast Center 4200 Radford Avenue Studio City, CA 91604 655-2000 Follow us on TwitterFind Us On Facebook Program guide: Click here to access the CBS2 and KCAL9 [] Questions about a commercial: 964-8347 Southern California’s only 24-hour news and traffic station – KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO Traffic & Weather Together Every 10 Minutes on the Fives – A vehicle crashed into the east wall of The Cheesecake Factory in Pasadena Saturday.
Ryan, Falcons, Cowboys big winners on NFL awards night
Jordy Nelson of the Green Bay Packers accepts the award for AP Comeback Player of the Year presented by McDonald’s at the 6th annual NFL Honors at the Wortham Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Houston.
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CBS2 / KCAL9 CBS2/KCAL9 is part of CBS Television Stations, a division of CBS Corp. and one of the largest network-owned station groups in the country. CBS Studio City Broadcast Center 4200 Radford Avenue Studio City, CA 91604 655-2000 Follow us on TwitterFind Us On Facebook Program guide: Click here to access the CBS2 and KCAL9 [] Questions about a commercial: 964-8347 Southern California’s only 24-hour news and traffic station – KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO Traffic & Weather Together Every 10 Minutes on the Fives (:05, :15, :25, :35, [] Car Slams Into Cheesecake Factory; Same Location Where Incendiary Device Was Thrown Thursday Night Police said the two incidents were not related.
Grizzlies unveil playing field at Holmes Center
After two league changes, the expansion indoor football team knows it will play in the National Arena League. They know they’ll play in the Holmes Center, that their training camp begins Feb. 28 and their first game is at the Georgia Firebirds, who play in Albany, Ga., on March 18. The Grizzlies got their first look at the field they will play their first home game, a March 25 showdown with Lehigh Valley, when the franchise held an open house at the Holmes Center.
Florida Atlantic charges back to beat Old Dominion 65-61
Justin Massey scored 18 points, including the a 3-pointer with 49 seconds left that put Florida Atlantic in front for good en route to a 65-61 win over Old Dominion Saturday night.
Eli Manning shares Walter Payton Man of the Year award with Larry Fitzgerald
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, and Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year finalist Larry Fitzgerald, right, joke with fellow finalist Eli Manning, center, during a fan forum for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Houston. ORG XMIT: TXDP116 Manning and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald received the Walter Payton Man of the Year award Saturday night at the NFL Honors ceremony.
Will Philip Rivers go down as best QB to never win Super Bowl?
It’s the eve of Super Bowl Sunday, and as fans often do when their team isn’t playing in the big game, they wonder what their team needs to do in order to be there next year. The Los Angeles Chargers haven’t played in the Super Bowl since 1994-the only appearance in franchise history-meaning quarterback Philip Rivers has never played in the game.
Irving, Rose out for Cavs-Knicks game
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving drives against New Orleans Pelicans forward Terrence Jones during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in New Orleans. /Copyright 2017 The Associated Press.
Wilson has a day out
NEWBRIDGE’s Tom Wilson had a day out with the ball on Saturday, bagging 7-28 off 15 overs against Inglewood in the Upper Loddon Cricket Association.
NFL Honors: Matt Ryan takes home MVP the night before Super Bowl 51
The Falcons QB Matt Ryan is the 2016 NFL MVP, beating out Aaron Rodgers, Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott and Sunday’s counterpart, Tom Brady. The night before he will lead the Falcons in Super Bowl 51, Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan received the highest individual NFL honor.
Saints’ 14-year-old ‘hype man’ steals spotlight at NFL Honors
Jarrius Robertson suffers from a chronic liver disease which affects his physical growth, but he had a blast at the NFL Honors. Of all the awards given out Saturday night at the NFL Honors awards show, they may have all been upstaged by a 14-year-old boy from New Orleans.
NFL Honors: Larry Fitzgerald, Eli Manning share Walter Payton Man of the Year Award
Larry Fitzgerald and Eli Manning were co-winners of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, the third time the award has been shared. Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and Giants quarterback Eli Manning were the co-winners of the 2016 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
Rob Manfred opens up on how MLB is trying to shorten games 0:0
… they’re not inappropriate like John Rocker [who drew a 14-game suspension in 2000 for hurling a bunch of bigotry in a Sports Illustrated interview]. Players have a right to express their political views, just like anyone else in the United States.” …
Sterling K. Brown of ‘This is Us’ welcomes Super Bowl unity
Even if it’s only for a short time, “This is Us” star Sterling K. Brown sees the Super Bowl as time to put politics aside and come together. “Whether you’re red or blue..
Conant, Buffalo Grove place second, third in state cheerleading finals
The coed team from Conant High School in Hoffman Estates claimed the No. 2 spot after a trophy-winning routine in the U.S. Cellular Coliseum.
Volcanoes break losing streakFeb. 4, 2017, 9:33 PM Ast
Gone: Emmanuel Stewart of the West Indies Under-19s is caught by Windward Islands Volcanoes wicketkeeper Sunil Ambris, right, during their Group “A” match in the Regional Super50 Tournament yesterday at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground at North Sound, Antigua. – Photo: WICB Media/Randy Brooks Sunil Ambris struck his fourth half-century in five innings as the Windward Islands Volcanoes broke their three-game losing skid with a comfortable five-wicket victory over West Indies Under-19s yesterday.
Grandparents Gone Wild in Philly
I was lucky; Cate Lux was able to squeeze me in for coffee. She had just returned from meeting her newest granddaughter in Oregon and was right back into her regular schedule: art classes at Fleisher Art Memorial, helping out part-time at a school, trips to the Barnes, progressive dinners with friends, programs at the Union League, two book clubs – oh, and minding her grandkids, who like to swim in the pool at her Washington Square building.
Warriors’ Shaun Livingston to return vs. Kings
Golden State Warriors’ Shaun Livingston dribbles next to Miami Heat’s Dion Waiters during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. less Golden State Warriors’ Shaun Livingston dribbles next to Miami Heat’s Dion Waiters during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Oakland, Calif.
Nick Cafardo: Which rookies will shine in 2017? You can start with Andrew Benintendi
Here are a dozen other rookies to watch, according to our baseball people: 1. Aaron Judge, OF, Yankees – He needs to cut down on his swing. At 6 feet 7 inches, he has a long swing, something a lot of tall sluggers have struggled with early in their careers, including Dave Winfield and Mark McGwire.
Irish War Cry upsets Classic Empire in Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park
Lightly-raced Irish War Cry led at every call in Saturday’s $350,000 GII Holy Bull Stakes, stealing the win from troubled favorite Classic Empire. He won the 1 1/16-mile prep race in 1:42.52.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain insists he did not mean to back an anti-Arsene Wenger tweet
Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is understood to be mortified after ‘liking’ a tweet which called for Arsene Wenger to leave the Gunners. He inadvertently pressed the heart-shaped ‘like’ button on a post by Arsenal Fan TV, which read “Wenger needs to go”.
Tom Brady – bans’ dad from media after interview
Tom Brady is banning his father from talking to the media, the New England Patriots quarterback joked on Monday after his father’s heated interview with 8News affiliates in San Francisco. Tom Brady Sr. was not shy about his thoughts on the National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell in the interview Friday.
Bayern held by Schalke, Dortmund beats Leipzig in Bundesliga
Bayern Munich was held to a 1-1 draw at home by Schalke as the Bundesliga leader put up another unconvincing display Saturday while Leipzig lost ground in the title race Bayern held by Schalke, Dortmund beats Leipzig in Bundesliga Bayern Munich was held to a 1-1 draw at home by Schalke as the Bundesliga leader put up another unconvincing display Saturday while Leipzig lost ground in the title race Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kzSdeM Bayern’s Mats Hummels, center, beds the ball besides Schalke’s Alessandro Schoepf during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and FC Schalke 04 at the Allianz Arena stadium in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017.
Saturday’s Snacks: Iowa State, Purdue get big road wins; Coach K returns in Duke win
Things got wild in the Big 12 on Saturday as the conference’s leaders both lost at home to unranked teams within an hour of each other. It started when Iowa State earned one of the most important wins of the season by beating No.
Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso celebrates scoring his side’s first goal against Arsenal
Arsene Wenger felt aggrieved after Hector Bellerin was felled and Arsenal suffered a blow to their Premier League title hopes in Chelsea’s 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge. But Wenger’s grievance was with the opening Chelsea goal, after 13 minutes, when Marcos Alonso collided with Bellerin in mid-air before heading beyond Petr Cech.
VIDEO: Accidental trip puts Grayson Allen back in the spotlight
… ground, seemingly tripping over Allen’s foot. The internet explodes because that’s what the internet does, and every sports website is legally required to post it: On the one hand, I feel bad for Allen that people go crazy every time one of his …
Kansas State lands massive win at No. 2 Baylor
No. 2 Baylor had three shots in the paint in the final 10 seconds to complete a comeback from 19 points down at home against Kansas State but was unable to make any of them, losing 56-54 to the Wildcats. Johnathan Motley finished with 17 points and 14 boards, but he had two point-blank chances to tie the game on the final possession and missed them both.
Dozier helps No. 19 SC sweep Georgia 77-75
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