The U. S. Open traditionally has been known for its challenging lane conditions and test of versatility, and a new select field and format changes in 2017 are designed to enhance the event’s integrity and prestige. The 2017 U.S. Open will be held at the 40-lane Flamingo Bowl in Liverpool, New York, from Oct. 25-Nov. 1. Competitors again will bowl 24 games of qualifying over three days, but the number of competition lanes will be limited to just 24, so all bowlers will visit the same lanes and see them the same amount of times during qualifying, while each experiencing the three phases of the oil pattern – fresh, burn and double-burn.
Day: March 1, 2017
Defense: Killer of 2 is star witness, not Aaron Hernandez
Opening stat… The Texas Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a case that conservatives hope will provide an opening to challenge the landmark 2015 ruling legalizing gay marriage nationwide. The Texas Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a case that conservatives hope will provide an opening to challenge the landmark 2015 ruling legalizing gay marriage nationwide.
Swimming: Oman win three medals in GCC short-course championships
… Oman swimmers bagged three medals – two gold and one silver – at the GCC Short-course Swimming Championships at Hamad Sports City in Doha. Oman’s first gold medal came through Nidhal bin Sulaiman Al Harassi who won the top honours in the 800m …
Young dancing goalie in viral video unfazed by sudden fame, mother says
An eight-year-old Toronto-area hockey goalie whose hip-hop moves on the ice have made him an online sensation is relishing the prospect of being called up to the big leagues – for a dance-off. Noah Young, who plays on a Brampton novice rep team, has been pumping up the crowd with spontaneous on-ice dancing for years, his mother said Wednesday, but it was only once his performance was captured on video and posted online this weekend that he drew international attention.
These kids’ adorable reaction to getting Cavs tickets for Christmas is all of us
Two Iowa teens got their wish this Christmas when their mom gave them tickets to see the Cleveland Cavaliers play at The Q. 14-year-old Kole and 11-year-old Karson Wehde are huge Cavs fans, so they both freaked out in the most adorable way when they realized they would have a chance to see their idols play in person. “At Cleveland? It’s at Cleveland! We’re going to Cleveland!” the two scream in a video captured on their mom, Kim’s, Twitter account.
Colin Kaepernick opting out of 49ers contract
If Colin Kaepernick continues to kneel during the national anthem in 2017, he’ll be doing it from another team’s sideline. Kaepernick is officially set to be a free agent as he plans to opt out of his current contract with the 49ers, according to multiple reports.
Canadiens acquire two-time Stanley Cup winner King from Los Angeles
The Montreal Canadiens have acquired forward Dwight King from the Los Angeles Kings for a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2018 NHL draft. King provides the Canadiens a dependable checking-line forward who helped the Kings win Stanley Cups in 2012 and 2014.
Thunder sign guard Norris Cole after trading Cameron Payne
The Oklahoma City Thunder signed guard Norris Cole to help fill the void after trading backup point guard Cameron Payne to the Chicago Bulls. The 28-year-old Cole won NBA titles with the Miami Heat in 2012 and 2013.
Explaining the Warriorsa most important body part: Kevin Duranta s MCL
… But hopes were high that he return in time for the playoffs, which start in six weeks. We asked Dr. Nick Grosso, a sports medicine surgeon and president of The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics in Maryland, to walk us through the injury and help us …
APNewsBreak: School led locker room assault investigation
In this May 26, 2016, file photo, an empty school reader board stands in front of the only school building in Dietrich, Idaho. The small community is struggling with the national attention brought by reports that a disabled black football player was raped by his white high school teammates.
The trials of a hockey wife: Birthday parties and bruises with Carrie Underwood
At the Grammys, Carrie Underwood gave warning that after a mega-hit tour and blockbuster album, she was planning to take a break and play with her son Isaiah and go to some hockey games to support her man, Nashville Predators captain Mike Fisher . This week in Music City, she’s been keeping her word.
Broncos to interview Christian McCaffrey, Vance Joseph praises Todd Davis, more
… beginning of the regular season. Broncos writer for The Denver Post. She was previously the digital news editor for sports. Before arriving at The Post in 2014, she spent a year and a half as a senior staff editor at The New York Times. Cameron …
Wisconsin Football: Camp Randall celebrating 100 years of existence
In 1917, the Wisconsin Badgers football program unleashed what is now known as a house of horrors for opposing teams. Home to memorable moments, upsets, titles, and more, Camp Randall will be celebrating an historic feat in the 2017 and will be enjoying countless devotions to the football stadium that has severed Wisconsin football for the last century.
State Patrol Seeks Help Locating Semi Driver In Fatal Pedestrian Incident
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Banged up T.J. Oshie and Brooks Orpik are a closea to returning to Capitalsa lineup
After sitting the past three games, forward T.J. Oshie and defenseman Brooks Orpik both fully practiced with the Capitals Wednesday afternoon. Washington Coach Barry Trotz didn’t commit to either of them definitely playing against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, but they’re “close.”
USC Basketball vs. Washington State: Lineups, TV, Odds and Live Stream
USC basketball will look to end their four-game losing streak with a favorable match up at home versus Washington State . Back home for the final stretch of the regular season, USC basketball faces a must-win challenge against Washington State to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive.
Defence: Killer of 2 is star witness, not Aaron Hernandez-Image2
The real killer of two men in a hail of gunfire at a stoplight was not former NFL star Aaron Hernandez but rather the government’s star witness in his double murder trial, his attorney charged Wednesday in opening statements, revealing the defence strategy for the first time. Jose Baez, who is known for winning an acquittal for Florida mom Casey Anthony, said prosecutors want to convict his client so badly that they made “a deal with the devil.”
Lady Demons back into tournament, draw No. 2 Centauri
The Buena Vista High School Girl’s Basketball Team qualified for the State Tournament regional play round in a non-traditional manner when they ended up number 30 in the final RPI rankings. After losing in the pig-tail round of the district tourney and watching as the other teams played out the final rounds of the tournament they ended up a ahead of several of the other teams in the rankings.
Argentine first-division team players robbed at gunpoint
In this May 31, 2016 file photo, journalists stand outside the headquarters of the Argentine Football Association, AFA, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Argentine soccer is going through a major crisis with several teams not having payed its players salaries in months and with the continuation of the 2017 soccer tournament having stopped for lack of funds.
White Sox’s Abreu to jury: I ate fake passport on way to US-Image1
Chicago White Sox’s Jose Abreu is congratulated after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning a spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Ariz., on Feb. 27, 2017. Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu is up next as a prosecution witness in the trial of a Florida sports agent and a baseball trainer accused of smuggling Cuban players from the communist island.
Valtteri Bottas sets pace as Mercedes continue to dominate Barcelona test
Valtteri Bottas set the fastest lap of pre-season as Mercedes continued to ramp up their dominance on day three of the opening Formula One test. The reigning world champions have been the class of the field in Barcelona this week and they showed little signs of easing up on their relentless pace on Wednesday.
FIA crack down on wings and suspension
Two days into the 2017 winter testing and the FIA have already issued a clarification/warning over suspensions as well as asked for wing changes. It’s a bit interesting as in the past, these issues have been left until the first race in Melbourne Australia for the race stewards to manage but the FIA have taken a more direct approach in righting perceived wrongs up front.
Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses signs contract extension until 2021
Moses, 26, returned to Stamford Bridge from a loan spell at West Ham last season and has established himself as a regular under new Blues boss Antonio Conte. “I feel very excited.
Kemba Walker scores 30, Hornets rally past Lakers, 109-104
Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle, center, goes up for a shot against Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle, center, goes up for a shot against Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Maverick dancer Polunin seeks to be David Beckham of ballet
Ukrainian ballet dancer Sergei Polunin poses for photographs following an interview with the Associated Press in a central London hotel, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, ahead of the documentary premiere, Dancer, later this week. Polunin became the Royal ballet’s youngest ever principal, and the documentary examines the life and career of the ballet dancer from his early days in the Ukraine, to his performances in the United Kingdom, Russia and America.
Two Cougs take home women’s basketball all-conference honors
The Washington State women are heading to Seattle, where they’ll kick off Pac-12 Tournament play Thursday night against Colorado in the Key Arena. Despite a couple of bright spots, like beating UCLA at home and taking top 25 Kentucky to the brink on the road, it’s been a disappointing season filled with injuries for the Cougs.
New England Patriots not expected to trade Jimmy Garoppolo, per report
New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo signals to teammates during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. The New England Patriots are not expected to trade quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, according to a Wednesday report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Rosie O’Donnell leads…
Rosie O’Donnell, one of Donald Trump’s most outspoken rivals, accused the president of being a lying, power-hungry misogynist during a protest near the White House Tuesday ahead of his joint address to Congress. “This is not Russia,” said O’Donnell.
Basketball Star Amar’e Stoudemire: ‘I’d ‘Shower Across the…
Former NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire who is now playing professionally for the Israeli team Hapoel Jerusalem, was asked, as were other members of his team, if he would have a problem with a gay teammate. “I’m going to shower across the street, make sure my change of clothes are around the corner.
Chicago Bears Pre-Combine 7-Round Mock Draft
Taking a bad-news-first approach, this is a negative simply because it means the franchise has suffered for years to get to the point where it holds a top-three pick and needs immediate help at many different positions. It also means this could blow up in the face of general manager Ryan Pace in a hurry.
a The Voicea Recap: Lovers Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton go at it as the battle rounds continue
Week one of the new season of The Voice continued Tuesday night, with more hopefuls participating in the blind auditions. Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Alicia Keys and returning coach Gwen Stefani were back in their rotating chairs, looking to add new members to their respective teams, and leading to the first epic battle between lovers Gwen and Blake.
Phillies 2017: Five Key Developing Players
Philadelphia Phillies starter Nola pitches against the Kansas City Royals at Citizens Bank Park in the 2016 season. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports As the Philadelphia Phillies continue to build back towards competitiveness, the development of a handful of their best youngsters is key to 2017 success.
Trade News: Valteri Filppula said no thanks to the Maple Leafs
Filppula, who is usually Tampa’s third line centre, bears a passing similarity to Leo Komarov . And not just becuase they’re Finnish.
Women’s Hockey Wednesday: Pressure mounts
The Link When Julie Chu began her whirlwind of a hockey season this past September, as both head coach of the Concordia Stingers women’s hockey program and defender for Les Canadiennes of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League, she could never have envisioned winning two playoff series in one single weekend. Sports – The Link With less than a minute left in the game, the Universite de Montreal Carabins were down 3-2.
PHT Morning Skate: Eight questions every GM should ask themselves on deadline day
He lists eight of them and they have to do with valuing loyalty, chemistry and leadership. Also, is losing a player for nothing really a big deal? “A team that decides to hold onto a pending UFA isn’t really losing him for nothing at all.
Three things we learnt from Blackburn Rovers’ win over Derby County
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Report: Bolts forward Filppula turned down trade to Toronto
Earlier this week, the Maple Leafs and Lightning completed a deal that sent Brian Boyle to Toronto for Byron Froese and a second round draft pick, but according to a report from TVA Sports’ Renaud Lavoie, the trade could have been a lot bigger. Filppula can do that because he has a no-movement clause and a modified no-trade clause that allows him to submit a list of 16 teams he’d be willing to go to.
Kane County News Briefs
Benet Academy players celebrate their 59-48 victory over Plainfield East at the Class 4A East Aurora sectional last week. The City of Aurora has taken major steps to improve and expand its emergency warning system to cover the entire community.
White Sox’s Abreu up next in Cuban ballplayer smuggling case
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu is up next as a prosecution witness in the trial of a Florida sports agent and a baseball trainer accused of smuggling Cuban players from the communist island. Abreu is scheduled to testify Wednesday in the case against agent Bartolo Hernandez and trainer Julio Estrada.
Andy Carroll returns to training with West Ham
West Ham are banking on Andy Carroll being fit for Chelsea after the striker returned to first-team training at their Rush Green base on Wednesday. Slaven Bilic had hoped to have him back on Tuesday but, with Carroll being monitored closely by the club’s medical department, they decided to give him an additional day.