IMAGE: Ground staff tend to the covers prior to the second One-day International between New Zealand and Australia at McLean Park in Napier, New Zealand. Photograph: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images ew Zealand Cricket and local authorities have agreed to an urgent inquiry to determine why the second one-day international between the hosts and Australia was abandoned on Thursday without a ball being bowled.
Month: February 2017
The Pyramid Rating System’s All-Time Cleveland Indians
In our latest installment of the Pyramid Rating System all-time team series, we stay in the American League Central and head east to the shores of Lake Erie and one of the original American League teams, the Cleveland Indians. Because of the city-centric nature of this exercise, the Indians also get credit for the franchise history of the Cleveland Spiders, making them effectively the oldest team in the American League, missing out on only the 1900 season.
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And there was a collective sigh of rapturous relief Sunday when the Swiss superstar defeated rival Rafael Nadal to win the Australian Open — and an elusive 18th grand slam title. Federer’s stunning victory, after a six-month absence from the sport because of injury, prompted an outpouring of love on social media.
More than 120 injured in fire at Philippines factory complex
The Cavite provincial governor says more than 100 workers, including three Japanese, have … . Smoke rises from a factory compound, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in General Trias town in Cavite province, south of Manila, Philippines.
Joe Ballad and his wife Mollie on their wedding day – for an obituary..
… pool, which persuaded him to learn to swim – and over the next 40 years swimming would become one of his favourite sports. Aside from his work and personal life he devoted a great deal of time to the community and was an active member of St Nicholas …
Football Manager 2017: season simulation sees Burton Albion fighting relegation – do they survive?
Burton Albion face relegation from the Championship and despite a brave fight, will be pipped to 21st place by just one point, according to a Football Manager 2017 simulation – while Derby County will make the play-offs. The team at Sports Interactive, makers of the popular football management title, simulated the remainder of the season and factored in all of the transfers made during the January transfer window.
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard announces retirement from playing as he eyes future in coaching
Lampard, 38, left MLS side New York City FC at the end of 2016, after a glistening career in which he won 106 England caps, won three Premier League titles, four FA Cups and the 2012 Champions League. “After 21 incredible years, I have decided that now is the right time to finish my career as a professional footballer,” declared Lampard.
Match Day Officials v Coventry
The Football League have now announced the Match Day officials that will take charge of the game against Coventry City this Saturday. Millwall travel to Coventry City on Saturday February 4 for the game at the Ricoh Arena and the match carries a 3pm kick off.
Match Day Officials v Carlisle
The Football League have now announced the Match Day officials that will take charge of the game against Carlisle United this Saturday. Leyton Orient host Carlisle United on Saturday February 4 for the game at Brisbane Road and the match carries a 3pm kick off.
Match Day Officials v Fleetwood
The Football League have now announced the Match Day officials that will take charge of the game against Fleetwood Town this Saturday. Charlton Athletic host Fleetwood Town on Saturday February 4 for the game at The Valley and the match carries a 3pm kick off.
Match Day Officials v Yeovil
The Football League have now announced the Match Day officials that will take charge of the game against Yeovil Town this Saturday. Hartlepool United host Yeovil Town on Saturday February 4 for the game at Victoria Park and the match carries a 3pm kick off.
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… University is gearing up for the competition. Whether it was rallying around a bonfire, cheering on the Bearcat sports teams, pulling for their favorite soapbox racer, or just tailgating on the front lawn, Lander University students finished another …
Read ends drought, lifts Flyers to 3-1 win over Canadiens
Read netted the tiebreaking goal early in the third period to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night. Claude Giroux also scored and Sean Couturier had an empty-netter in the final seconds for the Flyers, who opened a five-game homestand – their longest of the season – by winning their fourth in the last five.
Corn Flakes: Joy Stealing Pundits Think You’re A Loser
… our previous coach hated in his players but didn’t mind displaying himself. Funny how that works. ‘Course, the Fox Sports guy also put Ohio State in the loser category, which makes his article more of a HOT TAKE article than anything noteworthy. …
Nebraska Basketball: Huskers Defeated By Michigan State 72-61
Michigan State shot lights out against the Huskers in Lincoln. After losing to Nebraska three times in a row, the Spartans finally beat the Huskers.
Nebraska Recruiting: The 2017 Report Card
When you’re under the gun in a recruiting class and have to hit on what you sign, there’s no room for too many projects unless it’s a calculated risk. However, you have to be able to hit on some of your top targets.
Nebrasketball: Michigan State Preview
Well, for Michigan State that is. They are currently 5-4 in conference play which currently puts them in 5th place in the Big Ten behind Maryland, Wisconsin, Northwestern, and Purdue.
Their time to shine: Tech counting on young defensive linemen to make up for void in recruiting class
One of the takeaways from national signing day 2017 is Texas Tech football coaches seem confident the potential of the young defensive linemen they’ve added in the last two years allowed them to almost forego that position in recruiting this year. Nelson Mbanasor, a 6-foot-3, 270-pound defensive end from Pflugerville Hendrickson, was the lone player among 19 newcomers who projects as a defensive linemen which, given the team’s defensive struggles, led to some raised eyebrows.
Wasilla owns both 4A spots in new basketball polls
The Wasilla boys and girls basketball teams hold both 4A spots in the latest Alaska Association of Basketball Coaches polls released Wednesday.
Danilo Gallinari Injury: Updates on Nuggets Star’s Groin and Return
But when he’s been healthy, the 28-year-old has served as Denver’s most prolific perimeter threat.
Titans’ depth too much for ELC
Estherville Lincoln Central and Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire ended the regular season on Tuesday with a non-conference dual on Tuesday. The Titans’ depth proved too much for a short-handed ELC team to overcome.
Westlake, Newbury Park girls soccer settle for a scoreless tie
Newbury Park’s Jules Oswald and Westlake’s Brooke Wynalda battle for the ball during their Marmonte League girls soccer first-place showdown February 1, 2017. The Westlake High School girls soccer team still controls its own destiny in the Marmonte League title race after Wednesday’s tie, but felt it missed an opportunity to gain separation against a shorthanded Newbury Park squad.
Coaches change but USC recruiting rankings remain high
LOS ANGELES >> For 364 days a year, some USC fans stress out about where the Trojans’ recruiting class is ranked. But in the end, no matter who is the coach, no one recruits better at USC than USC.
Signing Day: Trio of Rome players lock in college choices
… about that,” Reid said. “We want to let people know that this is a great place to get an education while also play sports. Good things are happening here.” Griffin made the largest splash with his commitment to Virginia Tech. The linebacker made 77 …
Colts punter Pat McAfee says he’s retiring, joining Barstool Sports
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell tried to act oblivious to the existence of Barstool Sports when asked about the league’s decision to pull Super Bowl credentials from the members of the organization on Wednesday. Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee announced his decision to retire from the league Wednesday night with the intention of joining the sports site as his next endeavor.
Cate Can’t Recover From Slow Start
Cate gave up two first-half goals and never recovered, losing a 3-1 boys soccer decision against Tri-Valley League-leading Fillmore. The Rams stepped up in the second half and got on the board when Christian Herman scored on a diving header off a cross from Harry Corman.
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Jeff Carter scored two goals and Peter Budaj earned his sixth shutout of the season in the Los Angeles Kings’ fourth cons
To be a Panther
Indian Creek senior Austin Rawson flanked by, from left, brother Jerome Jones, mother Karen Wayne, aunt Lorri Thornton and uncle Quent Thornton, will continue his academic and athletic careers at Ohio Dominican University, where he will be a member of the football program and major in pre-med.
Headed to Tiffin
Brooke senior Leila Hannaoui, flanked by her parents Elias and Kelly Hannaoui, will continue her academic and athletic careers at Tiffin University, where she will be a member of the women’s soccer program and major in exercise physiology and then attend WVU for occupational therapy.
Headed to Bluffton
Steubenville senior Emma Cotter, flanked by her parents Michael and Ellen Cotter, will continue her academic and athletic careers at Bluffton University, where she will be a member of the women’s soccer team and major in strength and conditioning.
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A Tucumcari resident says he wants city commissioners recalled because they do not put the needs of residents first. City commissioners say the man is out for vengeance after receiving property… The following individuals were booked into the Quay County Detention Center from Jan. 23 through Jan. 27: a Sixto-Mario Cordova, 63, driving under the influence of liquor a Agnes Husman, 25, warrant a Joshua Linker, 27, shoplifting a … At its Thursday commission meeting, Tucumcari city commissioners terminated the Local Economic Development Act agreement being used by District 5 Commissioner John Mihm to expand his eyeglass-lens manufacturing business.
Column: Goodell makes it clear odds are against Las Vegas
… and the league trying to push him to the sidelines. It’s clear that, even in a new age of semi-enlightenment toward sports betting among the major sports leagues, the NFL is still wary about doing business with the people the league has waged war …
Boatwright’s return leads USC past Washington 82-74
Bennie Boatwright scored 23 points in his first game in more than two months, De’Anthony Melton added 16 points and Southern California rallied in the second half for an 82-74 win over Washington on Wednesday night.
Sean Monahan’s two goals lead Calgary Flames past Minnesota Wild 5-1
Sean Monahan scored twice to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-1 win over the Minnesota Wild at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday. Deryk Engelland had a goal and an assist for the Flames , who have won back-to-back games after losing their previous four.
Saratoga stops streaks vs. Shen
The hottest team in the Capital District High School Hockey League got cooled down by an old rival Wednesday night, one looking to begin its own streak.
Anderson urges athletes to embrace challenges
… Church hall in Westgate, told youngsters. The Milo Western Relays will be held on February 11th at the Montego Bay Sports Complex, and $360,000 in prize money will be up for grabs to the teams taking part in several events. This year the organisers …
India vs England: 6-yr-old boy injured by Suresh Raina’s six during 3rd T20I
Bengaluru: A six-year-old boy, sitting in the stands of Chinnaswamy Stadium during the final of T20 series between India and England, was injured when a six off Suresh Raina’s bat hit him, but returned to watch the remaining match after he was treated at a medical centre at the venue. “Satish was injured after one of Raina’s sixes landed on his left thigh.
Arizona National Signing Day 2017: Which recruit will have biggest freshman year for Wildcats?
Last season, the Arizona Wildcats had a few members of the 2016 recruiting class play as true freshmen, and actually put up some decent numbers. The most electrifying was J.J. Taylor , but he sustained a broken ankle that sidelined him for the final eight games of the season, and left Arizona fans wanting more.
Smith: Wisconsin River story to take center stage
Smith: Jesse Hieb of Milwaukee is making a film on the Wisconsin River Producer Jesse Hieb of Milwaukee is making a documentary and educational film on the Wisconsin River. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://on.jsonl.in/2jX6tKT Jesse Hieb of Milwaukee is producing a film called “Gone Paddling,” about his 2017 paddleboarding adventure down the Wisconsin River.
Commissioner Roger Goodell hasn’t attend a game in
Roger Goodell doesn’t mind if you hate him Commissioner says Deflategate wasn’t personal, it was business Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://usat.ly/2k01Imq Commissioner Roger Goodell hasn’t attend a game in New England since Deflategate but says he would be welcomed by the team. The NFL commissioner doesn’t see this Super Bowl as divine retribution for what Patriots fans will always believe was his heavy handedness with Deflategate.