Garcia claims lead as Dubai Classic completes second round

Nacho Elvira of Spain plays a shot on the 7th hole during the 2nd round completion of the Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Sergio Garcia took a three-shot lead halfway through the Dubai Desert Classic when the second round was completed on Saturday.

Aaron Hernandez lawyers seek delay for his double-murder trial

Lawyers for former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez asked Friday for a three-month delay to the start of their client’s double-murder trial so they can review new information, including prosecutors’ disclosure that they could call team offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels as a witness. “We are drowning here, and there is no life preserver being thrown our way,” lead defense attorney Jose Baez told a skeptical Suffolk Superior Court judge.

Patriots fans rally behind Deflategate revenge theme

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates a touchdown with teammates on the sideline during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. This is The Patriots’ ninth time in the Super Bowl, and every time they make it to the Super Bowl, there seems to be some kind of theme.

Kurt Warner favored to get into HOF, Fitz couldn’t leave like that and more

D.J. Humphries Early Favorite For Left Tackle Goodwin sees Veldheer on the right side as Cardinals work through offseason Larry Fitzgerald: ‘I just didn’t want to go out like that’ Whether you ever believed Larry Fitzgerald was going to retire after this past season or not, the fact remained that it was a legitimate possibility. Cardinals OC sees D.J. Humphries at left tackle, Jared Veldheer at right D.J. Humphries could be the Cardinals’ starting left tackle, moving former starter Jared Veldheer to right, Arizona OC Harold Goodwin said Thursday.

Cyril ready to take to slopes

Markethill skier Cyril Walker is set for the Austrian slopes as he prepares to travel to the Special Olympics Winter Games next month. Cyril is one of three Ulster athletes competing as part of a 26-strong Team Ireland squad in Graz and Schladming.

Booker nets 33, hits winning jumper to lift Suns over Kings

Devin Booker scored 33 points and hit the game-winning jumper at the buzzer, giving the Phoenix Suns a 105-103 victory over the Sacramento Kings Booker nets 33, hits winning jumper to lift Suns over Kings Devin Booker scored 33 points and hit the game-winning jumper at the buzzer, giving the Phoenix Suns a 105-103 victory over the Sacramento Kings Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2l2OMO7 Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker, left, goes to the basket against Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. SACRAMENTO, Calif.

Yogi Ferrell lights up Blazers as Mavericks win fourth straight

Yogi Ferrell lights up Blazers as Mavericks win fourth straight Ferrell, on a 10-day contract, finished with 32 points and nine 3-pointers in a 108-104 victory. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k6daKK Mavericks guard Yogi Ferrell celebrates after hitting a shot late in the fourth quarter of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center.

Devils’ Patrik Elias drops major hint about his future

Patrik Elias may have tipped his hand for the first time this season, and he might be leaning toward hanging up the skates with the Devils . Elias joined the Devils’ radio broadcast prior to Friday’s game against the Calgary Flames, and he said may not have the heart to play again, even if he reaches the point he needs to physically with his knee.

New Ulm gymnasts best MCA for East title

First-year New Ulm head coach Kortney Peterson knows that timing is everything when it comes to competing in the sport of gymnastics. Seniors Molly Klimek and Ellie Hohensee produced season’s-best scoring totals, and joined forces with junior teammate Sarah Longtin to generate a 1-2-3 sweep of the all-around competition to propel the Eagles to the Big South Conference East Division regular-season crown via a 138.0-132.225 dual-meet win over the Martin County Area Magic on Friday night.

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The four top stakeholders in the discussion over whether NHL players will participate in the Winter Olympics in South Korea next year met without resolution Friday, with one warning that time is running short to make a decision. Thomas Bach, the president of the International Olympic Committee, for the first time joined International Ice Hockey Federation President Rene Fasel, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and NHL Players’ Association Executive Director Don Fehr at a meeting in New York.

The Marabou Jig, according to Seth Feider

The first segment of our trilogy about the marabou jig was published on Jan. 20. It featured some historical aspects about the marabou jig and the ways that Jeff Gustafson uses it. Our second one was centered upon Josh Douglas’ insights, and it was published on Jan. 25. This is the third one, and it focuses on Seth Feider of Bloomington, Minnesota.

Former Giants Kicker Josh Brown Speaks Out After Domestic Abuse Allegations

Former New York Giants kicker Josh Brown is speaking out in an interview with Good Morning America that aired Thursday – the first time since he was released from the team after it emerged that he had admitted abusing his then-wife, Molly Brown. In October 2016, a journal entry written by Brown was released in which he admitted to the abuse, saying, “I have physically, verbally and emotionally abused my wife Molly.”

Steady Kodi Justice delivers for Arizona State basketball

Steady Kodi Justice delivers for Arizona State basketball Kodi Justice rises up to deliver consistent play in time of need for hometown ASU basketball. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2l28kCk Arizona State’s Shannon Evans II goes to the basket against Oregon’s Jordan Bell during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in Eugene, Ore.

Wrestling | Kyle Snyder, Logan Stieber come to grips with Iran’s ban

Ohio State junior Kyle Snyder, an Olympic gold medalist, and former OSU wrestler Logan Stieber, a four-time NCAA champion, were scheduled to compete in Iran this month as reigning world freestyle champs. Those plans were scuttled Friday when Iran banned U.S. wrestlers from participating in the Freestyle World Cup on Feb. 16-17 in the western Iranian city of Kermanshah. “I wasn’t happy about it because I was excited to compete in the World Cup,” Snyder said.

Can the Texans afford to re-sign A.J. Bouye?

ESPN’s John Clayton told Patrick Starr of State of the Texans that Bouye will command a salary in the range of $12-12.5 million a year. ESPNs John Clayton mentioned to me that A.J. Bouye is looking at minimum $12-12.5 million APY on the open market.