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.
Month: February 2017
NFL Mock Draft 2017: Another projection of Marshon Lattimore to Jets
However you slice it, the Jets need to upgrade their secondary, and they’re going to need a corner if they cut Darrelle Revis . The Jets have no choice but to address the secondary this offseason with question marks at cornerback and safety.
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.
NOLA News Quiz for Feb. 4, 2017: Put yourself to the test
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Stephen Pearson hoping to enjoy another Indian Summer at Motherwell
Stephen Pearson is back at Motherwell with the hope of enjoying yet another Indian Summer in his long career, after enjoying an Indian winter once again in the first half of the season. But he was keen to point out that he is not just back in the rather chillier climes of Lanarkshire just to top up his pension pot.
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.
Lady Buffs open season with 2 dominating wins
Entering the season ranked No. 4 in the country, the West Texas A&M softball team didn’t disappoint on opening day 2017.
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says some of his players are not mentally strong enough
United are stuck in sixth spot in the Premier League , with the title out of reach. And Mourinho, who is set for another big summer spending spree, conceded some of his squad have been in a comfort zone and are not natural winners like he is.
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.
Jose Mourinho believes he is instilling a winning mentality at Manchester United
Last season’s FA Cup was the only major trophy United could muster in the three underwhelming campaigns that followed Sir Alex Ferguson’s success-laden reign. The 20-time league champions even failed to qualify for the Champions League in two of those seasons, leading the board to turn to Mourinho in a bid to take the club back to the top of the English game.
Great Britain’s Kyle Edmund labelled his Davis Cup performance against Vasek Pospisil
Great Britain face a potentially make-or-break doubles rubber in their Davis Cup clash with Canada after a dejected Kyle Edmund lost to Vasek Pospisil. Dan Evans had given the visitors the lead in Ottawa with a very accomplished 6-3 6-3 6-4 victory over 17-year-old Denis Shapovalov.
Prep football: Ridgedale out of N10 for football
By JAMIE BAKER sPORTS EDITOR The Northern 10 Conference will become the “Northern 8,” at least in football, for the foreseeable future.
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.
College basketball weekend preview: Arizona aims to keep rolling
… basketball coaches and fans want to see their teams round into postseason form. So before the attention of the sports world turns elsewhere on Sunday, here are a few hardwood matters worthy of attention for the day before. There are a whole lot of …
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.
Tim Tebow talks avocados and baseball
Tim Tebow talks avocados and baseball Tim Tebow talks nutrition and his baseball career with USA TODAY Sports on radio row at Super Bowl LI.
USC Men’s Volleyball Upsets No. 7 UC Irvine
Lucas Yoder and Gianluca Grasso combined for 53 kills to help the USC men’s volleyball team snap a 5-match losing streak and upset No. 7 UC Irvine, 25-23, 40-42, 25-23, 25-23, in a Mountain Pacific Sports Federation match on Friday in Irvine.
Donna Logan’s faith in Wyndspelle finally rewarded
Logan, who trains in partnership with Chris Gibbs at Ruakaka, said there is no horse more deserving of a major win than her Derby bound Iffraaj colt. Wyndspelle was a half length winner of the $100,000 Group II Draci Brahma Waikato Guineas at Te Rapa on Saturday.
Anderton family to the double-double in White Robe Lodge Hanidcap
Family patriarch Brian and his son Shane saddled the quinella in the Group III White Robe Lodge Handicap at Wingatui where Coulee downed Tommy Tucker. Brian and his wife Lorraine bred and co-own both horses and they are by their resident stallion Gallant Guru, who stands at the Mosgiel property the race is named after.
Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham play Middlesbrough in the Premier League on Saturday.
Mauricio Pochettino believes the next month could define Tottenham’s season and says they cannot allow injuries to disrupt their rhythm. Spurs host Middlesbrough on Saturday, as they look to reduce a nine-point gap on Chelsea, before taking a tough trip to Liverpool next weekend.
Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2017 will be revealed Saturday
The Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2017 will be announced, and of the 18 finalists, just one is a likely lock. That’s iconic Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson, the 2006 NFL MVP who is fifth in career rushing yards, second in career rushing touchdowns and third in total touchdowns.
Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan finally in the Super Bowl spotlight
… College, a program not known as a college football powerhouse. “You’ve got to understand, Boston is a professional sports town, and I kind of get that,” Ryan said. “But we made some waves while I was at BC, and it was a fun time to be there. Were …
Gameday: New Jersey Devils at Columbus Blue Jackets
… a good number of you will be there. Saturday, February 4, 2017 – 7:00 EST Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio TV: Fox Sports Ohio; Radio: CD 102.5 FM Opponent’s Blog: All About the Jersey 2/4/17 NJD @ CBJ 3/5/17 CBJ @ NJD 3/7/17 NJD @ CBJ 3/19/17 CBJ @ …
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.
Harden scores 42, rallies Rockets past Bulls 121-117 in OT
With the game on the line, James Harden resorted to his step-back jumper on three key plays and drained two of them.
St. Patrick-St. Vincent High girls basketball team loses at Salesian
The St. Patrick-St. Vincent High girls basketball team lost to powerful Salesian 68-53 in a Tri-County Athletic League game in Richmond.
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.
Winters topped Esparto 3-1; Warriors clinch SVL for third year in a row
For a second time this year Winters and Esparto clashed in a rivalry game, a game with two teams vying for both a playoff spot and the top seed in the Sacramento Valley league conference. And for a second time this year, the former came away with a win.
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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.
Dan Evans gave Great Britain a 1-0 lead over Canada in their Davis Cup clash in Ottawa
A good luck video from Andy Murray and his own sky-high confidence inspired Dan Evans to a hugely impressive Davis Cup win over Canadian teenager Denis Shapovalov. Evans found himself thrust not just into top spot for Great Britain in the absence of Murray but into the position of heavy favourite against a 17-year-old rookie with nothing to lose.
Kentucky to Honor Legends, Host Vanderbilt Sunday at Memorial
… WatchESPN on computers, smartphones and tablets. Now in his 12th season, Neil Price will have the call on the UK Sports Network. Fans in Lexington can hear Price’s call of the game on WLAP 630 AM. Live stats and free audio will be available online …
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.”
Vancouver’s Pospisil knots Davis Cup tie with Britain 1-1 after win over Edmund
Vancouver’s Vasek Pospisil was stellar in a 6-4, 6-1, 7-6 win over Kyle Edmund on Friday to tie Canada’s Davis Cup World Group series with Britain 1-1. Britain’s Daniel Evans beat Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., 6-3, 6-3, 6-4, earlier in the day.
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.
Former Raiders exec explains why Mark Davis wants to go to Vegas
… for the franchise to reside in the future. “I think the Raiders are one of the great brands in the NFL and all of sports,” Allen told host J.T. the Brick. “The Raiders brand would play in a lot of markets. I think the deal worked out in Nevada is …
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.
CTX teacher starts each class with motivation huddle
Curley uses high-fives, huddles and chants to get her students ready to learn everyday in preparation for the STAAR test. This is Mandy Curley’s first year to use a motivational huddle in her classes at Hector P. Garcia Elementary school in Temple.