Patrick Kane had his second hat trick in three games, Scott Darling made 36 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and 10th in 11 games. Richard Panik also scored to help Chicago pull within three points of first-place Minnesota in the Central Division and Western Conference.
Day: March 1, 2017
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Patrick Kane had his second hat trick in three games, Scott Darling made 36 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and 10th in 11 games. Richard Panik also scored to help Chicago pull within three points of first-place Minnesota in the Central Division and Western Conference.
No fourth-quarter comeback: Raptors drop ugly 105-96 decision to Wizards
Playing their fourth game without all-star guard Kyle Lowry, the Raptors dropped a 105-96 decision to Eastern Conference rival Washington Wizards to end a four-game winning streak. DeMar DeRozan had 24 points to top the Raptors , while Serge Ibaka had 22 points and 12 rebounds.
WADA encouraged by Putin recognition of anti-doping failures
… report’s findings about a state-sponsored doping program, he did acknowledge there had been individual instances of sports doping which indicated the country’s current anti-doping system was not working. “WADA is encouraged by this sign of progress …
House Intelligence Committee sets framework for Russian probe
The actor and novelist Kurt Andersen have collaborate… — Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch, now known as Sycamore Valley Ranch, has hit the market yet again.This time, the 2,700-acre estate, located in California… — President Donald Trump’s first address to a joint session of Congress happened to fall on Rare Disease Day — a fact he highlighted by recognizing one of h… Last week, Carrie Underwood tweeted her support for Runaway June, and this week, the all-girl trio is setting a record.
Kap hires new agents on way to free agency
… else is in, which makes it easy for us.” Kaepernick’s new agents, Jeff Nalley and Sean Kiernan of Select Sports Group, informed all 32 teams that Kaepernick will become a free agent for the first time in his six-year career, NFL Network first …
D-League Basketball: Pressey, Warriors deliver big win
The 5-foot-11 point guard recorded a triple-double, including a franchise record 19 assists, and the Warriors earned a much-needed 115-98 road victory over the Sioux Falls Skyforce in front of 1,953 spectators at the Sanford Pentagon on Wednesday night. Pressey actually had the triple-double with 7:18 remaining in the third quarter.
Commentary: Silver linings from Duranta s MRI results should make Warriors fans feel better
Golden State’s Kevin Durant walks to the bench after injuring his left knee Tuesday night against the Washingnton Wizards. The sigh of relief from Warriors fans, when news that Kevin Durant’s knee injury wasn’t devastating, was strong enough to blow the fog off the Bay.
Los Angeles Rams Changing Uniforms For 2017 Season, Reveal New Helmets
The Los Angeles Rams have been asking fans on social media for their opinions on upcoming uniform changes for the 2017 season. At the beginning of February, there were reports surrounding the Los Angeles Rams changing their uniforms for the 2017 season.
Three Takeaways: Michigan State Turnovers Prove Costly, Lose 73-70 To Illinois
Senior night was sweet for the Fighting Illini as they were able to capitalize on the mistakes of the Spartans tonight. I had a post ready for the three things to talk about if we won…but we didn’t.
Leonard’s 31 points lead Spurs to 100-99 win over Pacers
Kawhi Leonard had 31 points and 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs returned from an eight-game road trip to beat the Indiana Pacers 100-99 on Wednesday night. Leonard hit a turnaround, fade-away jumper from 16 feet against Paul George with 2.4 seconds left to win it.
Tampa Bay Lightning Trade Valtteri Filppula To Philadelphia Flyers
Tampa Bay Lightning Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman had a few more plans up his sleeve before the 3:00 p.m. NHL Trade Deadline. The Tampa Bay Lightning has taken a much different direction than the one they chose last season.
Streit excited to join Penguins after wild trade deadline day
Streit started the day as a Flyer and – after a few hours as a member of the Tampa Bay Lightning – ended up across the state as the newest member of the Penguins’ defensive corps. “It was a crazy day,” Streit said in a phone interview Wednesday night.
GM For a Day: Post Deadline Debacle
While I think it’s apparent that today wasn’t one of the worst moments in Sabres history , this does have the potential to be a franchise turning point. For those of you that are GMTM skeptics, this is his chance to prove his ability.
Blazers’ Davis to have shoulder surgery, likely out for year
Portland Trail Blazers forward Ed Davis will have arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder and will likely miss the rest of the season Blazers’ Davis to have shoulder surgery, likely out for year Portland Trail Blazers forward Ed Davis will have arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder and will likely miss the rest of the season Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2mbc1Wg PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Trail Blazers forward Ed Davis will have arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder and will likely miss the rest of the season.
Washington General Manager missing Combine for “family matters”
Washington General Manager Scot McCloughan is not at the NFL Scouting Combine, and a team spokesman told the Washington Post that McCloughan is ” taking care of some family matters .” McCloughan told the Washington Post Wednesday evening that he’s not in Indianapolis due to a death in the family .
Jokic’s 2nd straight triple-double leads Nuggets past Bucks
Nikola Jokic had his second triple-double in two nights to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 110-98 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks Jokic’s 2nd straight triple-double leads Nuggets past Bucks Nikola Jokic had his second triple-double in two nights to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 110-98 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lBoShc Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, is defended by Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Milwaukee. With his second triple-double in two nights, Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to a 110-98 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday.
Aaron Hernandez’s lawyers point finger at prosecution’s key witness in murder case
Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez already has one murder conviction on his resume. A trial that could pin two more murders on Hernandez officially got underway on Wednesday.
UConn falls to ECU in upset
Connecticut’s Rodney Purvis shoots as East Carolina’s Deng Riak defends during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Greenville, N.C. Connecticut’s Rodney Purvis shoots as East Carolina’s Deng Riak defends during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Greenville, N.C. East Carolina’s Caleb White clashes with Connecticut’s Rodney Purvis under the net during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Greenville, N.C. less East Carolina’s Caleb White clashes with Connecticut’s Rodney Purvis under the net during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Greenville, N.C. shoots over Connecticut’s Juwan Durham during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Greenville, N.C. East Carolina’s Kentrell Barkley shoots over Connecticut’s Juwan Durham during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, … (more)
LeBron happened to run right into Bill Belichick
LeBron happened to run right into Bill Belichick What a coincidence! Check out this story on USATODAY.com: New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick went to watch the Cavaliers vs. Celtics game at TD Garden on Wednesday night. While sitting courtside just behind one of the hoops, the five-time champion coach got a visit from three-time champion player LeBron James, but it was an accident.
Don’t tell Gophers, but Big Ten tournament double bye is on the line
… in New Hampshire. He watched New England fans celebrate seven championships in his time there, yet somehow his only sports allegiance lies with Nebraska football. As you comment, please be respectful of other commenters and other viewpoints. Our …
Andre Ward: Team Kovalev Not in Control – They Can Stay Mad
… that both sides have finally come together to negotiate the details of the rematch. Ward’s promoter, Roc Nation Sports, has reserved the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas for June 17 – which is reportedly the date preferred by HBO for broadcasting the …
Jarome Iginla, Thomas Vanek dealt in otherwise NHL trade deadline day dud
… the first time since 1990. Their 25-season playoff run is the longest active streak in North America’s professional sports. Earlier in the day, Detroit dealt gritty forward Steve Ott to Montreal. Veteran defenseman Mark Streit changed teams twice …
Whoop fitness band review
Nearly all wearables on the market use some form of step tracking or GPS tracking to determine your fitness level. A few track heart rate during activity, but there are currently none on the market that take that data and crunch it over days and weeks to determine what’s actually happening in an athlete’s body.
2017 NCAA Division III Championships Predictions: Men’s Edition
The 2017 NCAA Division III Championships are quickly approaching. The meet will take place in Shenandoah, Texas from March 15-18.
Why Do The Orioles Always Shock The Projections?
Brett Hollander chats with Sam Miller of ESPN about his article on why the Orioles stun PECOTA? Miller was the editor-in-chief of Baseball Prospectus and is now at ESPN.
Wizards sign recently waived guard Jennings2017-03-01T23:44:18
The Wizards made room for Jennings by waiving forward Danuel House, who has played only one minute all season because of injuries. Jennings offers the Wizards some experience at the point to back up four-time All-Star John Wall, who is second in the NBA in assists, averaging 10.8. In seven-plus NBA seasons with four teams, Jennings has averaged 14.8 points, 5.8 assists and 3.1 rebounds.
Poe, Poe Chiefs: cash-strapped KC declines option on DT Poe
The Chiefs declined to use the franchise tag on defensive tackle Dontari Poe on Wednesday, which means the two-time Pro Bowl selection could A driver accused of hitting a highway worker has pleaded not guilty to motor vehicle homicide in the woman’s death.
South Carolina QB Brandon McIlwain says he’s transferring
McIlwain was considered a centerpiece prospect for coach Will Muschamp’s young program when he arrived on campus in January 2016. But after falling behind quarterback Jake Bentley last season, McIlwain said on Twitter that he will transfer.
Cowboys have decisions to make in their defensive backfield
Two of the three cornerbacks the Cowboys began the season listing as starters become free agents next week as are two safeties who have been starters. Brandon Carr, Morris Claiborne, Barry Church and J.J. Wilcox have combined for 339 games and 288 starts for the Cowboys.
Detroit Pistons look to sweep Boogie-less Pelicans
Following a wild overtime win over Portland, the Detroit Pistons travel to New Orleans to face Anthony Davis and the Pelicans . DeMarcus Cousins has been the talk of the town since the All-Star break, when he was traded from the Sacramento Kings to the New Orleans Pelicans.
After Doug Norman’s injury, can Caleb Gilbert be the bridge to LSU closer Hunter Newman?
LSU’s pitcher Caleb Gilbert throws the ball during the baseball game between UNO Privateers and LSU Tigers at Maestri Field at Privateer Park in New Orleans, Tuesday February 21, 2017. LSU’s pitcher Caleb Gilbert throws the ball during the baseball game between UNO Privateers and LSU Tigers at Maestri Field at Privateer Park in New Orleans, Tuesday February 21, 2017.
John Fox Drafted Jimmy Clausen Without Watching Him
The Carolina Panthers drafted Jimmy Clausen No. 48 overall in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
P.K. Subban expects ‘fun atmosphere’ in Montreal return
The Nashville Predators star received a medal from the governor general of Canada for his charity work and then met the media Wednesday at a packed news conference at the Bell Centre. “It’s a privilege to play in the NHL and it’s a privilege to be a player who is traded out of Montreal and still have this type of support,” Subban said.
Why You Need to Play
Have you ever noticed how medical doctors, psychologists, and other wellness experts uniformly agree that exercise can improve our mood and overall health ? It’s almost as if they’re saying it’s the golden ticket to good health. If this is true why do we have so much resistance to their advice? Could it be because exercise feels more like work, than play? What if the real golden ticket to good health is playing? Why is play so important? Let’s deconstruct it for a moment.
Timeshare in LSU left field between Brennan Breaux and Beau Jordan ‘going to be an ongoing thing’
LSU left fielder Beau Jordan celebrates after doubling into right field against Army in the fifth inning, Saturday, February 18, 2017, at LSU’s Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field in Baton Rouge, La. LSU left fielder Beau Jordan celebrates after doubling into right field against Army in the fifth inning, Saturday, February 18, 2017, at LSU’s Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field in Baton Rouge, La.
Ex-Patriots cornerback headed to prison for Ponzi scheme
Former NFL cornerback Will Allen and his business partner have been sentenced to prison for running a Ponzi scheme that took in more than $35 million. A federal judge in Boston on Wednesday sentenced Allen , of Davie, Florida, and Susan Daub, of Coral Spring, Florida, each to six years in prison and three years of supervised release.
Winnipeg Jets trade Drew Stafford to Boston Bruins for sixth-round pick in 2018
Veteran winger Drew Stafford was traded by the Winnipeg Jets to the Boston Bruins ahead of Wednesday’s trade deadline. Stafford has four goals and nine assists in 40 games with the Jets this season.
D-backs’ Ray has the strikeouts, now needs some efficiency
The problem the Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander had was staying in games long enough to make a difference, as well as giving up too many runs. Only three lefties – Madison Bumgarner, Chris Sale and David Price – had more strikeouts than the 25-year-old Ray last season.
Disappointing Stars sell at deadline, but keep faint hopes
Dallas general manager Jim Nill was an unexpected seller at the NHL trade deadline a year after the Stars had the best record in the Western Conference. And while Nill traded four veterans for a mix of prospects and younger players, the moves were made with the Stars still on the fringe of the playoff picture.