Day: March 6, 2017

Liverpool transfer target: I respect Jurgen Klopp

And the winger’s now indicated linking up with his old Dortmund boss at Anfield was never on the cards – despite his admiration for him. Pulisic told FourFourTwo : “I have respect for Klopp and I know him he was very welcoming to me here but I was never really thinking about going to Liverpool.

The search begins

Wren Baker speaks at a Aug. 1 press conference after he was introduced as athletic director at the University of North Texas, at Apogee Stadium in Denton. UNT has hired Eastman & Beaudine to assist with its search for a new men’s basketball coach.

Different story in LA as Paul Pierce plays final game vs. Celtics

Unless lightning strikes and the Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers make it into the NBA Finals – and Doc Rivers admitted he didn’t leave $100 in the visitors dressing room at the Garden – last night was Paul Pierce’s last game against his old club. But without the Causeway Street crowd making it a lovefest, there wasn’t the same emotion.

Dodgers’ Scott Kazmir frustrated after another short outing

The veteran left-hander left his second outing of the spring after throwing only one pitch in the second inning, complaining of the same tightness and lack of flexibility on his left side that he dealt with all of last season. Kazmir couldn’t get through two innings in his first Cactus League start last week either.

Chargers start free agency by looking inward

This is not the type of sales pitch that will help fill a new stadium, even if the StubHub Center seats just 30,000 fans. But it’s an encouraging thought for a team that saw its 2016 campaign marred by injuries and close losses: Their final record belied their talent.

Bogut breaks leg in debut as Cavs lose again to Heat

LeBron James didn’t need to speak with Andrew Bogut or see the X-rays on the center’s leg. Bogut broke his left leg less than one minute into his debut and the Cavaliers never recovered while being outgunned 106-98 by the Heat, which beat the NBA champions twice in three nights.

Zeller, Hornets sting Pacers in Charlotte

Kemba Walker scored 28 points, Nicolas Batum added 21 and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Indiana Pacers 100-88 on Monday night. Returning home after their victory Saturday in Denver, the Hornets notched consecutive wins for the first time since Jan. 20-21.

Cougars prep to face Oregon Tech in first round

The University of Saint Francis will open the 2017 NAIA Division II Men’s Basketball National Championship against Oregon Tech from the Cascade Collegiate Conference on Wed., March 8, at 1 p.m. Fort Wayne time. Oregon Institute of Technology is located in Klamath Falls, Ore.

Kent State holds off Central Michigan 116-106 in MAC opener

Jimmy Hall scored a career-high 33 points with 13 rebounds, Jalen Avery scored 17 of his career-high 24 points, including five 3-pointers, in overtime and Kent State beat Central Michigan 116-106 in Monday night’s Mid-American Conference Tournament opener. The sixth-seeded Golden Flashes advance to play No.

Iguodala scores 24 to lead Warriors past Hawks, 119-111

Andre Iguodala scored a season-high 24 points to carry the Warriors to a 119-111 victory Monday over the Hawks , whose chances were ruined by an argument on the court that led to Dennis Schroder sitting most of the second half. Bouncing back from their first regular-season losing streak in nearly two years, the Warriors won for the second day in a row without Kevin Durant , who is out indefinitely with a left knee injury.

Julio Jones calls foot surgery a ‘success’

The Falcons ‘ star receiver took to social media to deem his Monday foot surgery a positive one, captioning his Instagram photo: “Surgery was a success! Thanks to all that prayed for me #jetlife #blessed.” Jones has dealt with foot issues throughout his career.

E. Michigan eliminates N. Illinois with a 72-69 win

James Thompson IV scored 21 points with 11 rebounds, Ray Lee scored 20 and Eastern Michigan beat Northern Illinois 72-69 on Monday in the first round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament on Monday. Ty Toney blocked Eugene German ‘s 3-point attempt at the buzzer to preserve the win.

Thornton gets 1,000th assist as Sharks hurt Jets’ playoff chances

If you’re in the mood to troll a San Jose Sharks fan celebrating Joe Thornton ‘s 1,000th assist and a nice win, note that the team indirectly helped the hated Dallas Stars and Los Angeles Kings on Monday. Yes, by beating the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 in regulation, they improved the outlook for other West wild card hopefuls, from the Stars and Kings to other teams like the St. Louis Blues.

Knicks’ Anthony (knee) sidelined against Magic

Carmelo Anthony will not play Monday night against the Orlando Magic after sustaining a sore left knee, New York Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek announced before the game. Hornacek said he believes the 32-year-old Anthony injured his knee while blocking a shot in the second half of the Knicks’ 112-105 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.

Knicks’ Anthony (knee) sidelined against Magic

Carmelo Anthony will not play Monday night against the Orlando Magic after sustaining a sore left knee, New York Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek announced before the game. Hornacek said he believes the 32-year-old Anthony injured his knee while blocking a shot in the second half of the Knicks’ 112-105 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.

Knicks’ Anthony (knee) sidelined against Magic

Carmelo Anthony will not play Monday night against the Orlando Magic after sustaining a sore left knee, New York Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek announced before the game. Hornacek said he believes the 32-year-old Anthony injured his knee while blocking a shot in the second half of the Knicks’ 112-105 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.

Knicks’ Anthony (knee) sidelined against Magic

Carmelo Anthony will not play Monday night against the Orlando Magic after sustaining a sore left knee, New York Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek announced before the game. Hornacek said he believes the 32-year-old Anthony injured his knee while blocking a shot in the second half of the Knicks’ 112-105 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.

Red Sox newcomer Chris Sale throws 2 innings in spring debut

Boston Red Sox newcomer Chris Sale gave himself mixed reviews after his first spring training performance, an outing that ended a little earlier than originally planned. Acquired from the Chicago White Sox in December, the dominant lefty gave up two runs, one of them earned, in two innings Monday against Houston.

Red Sox newcomer Chris Sale throws 2 innings in spring debut

Boston Red Sox newcomer Chris Sale gave himself mixed reviews after his first spring training performance, an outing that ended a little earlier than originally planned. Acquired from the Chicago White Sox in December, the dominant lefty gave up two runs, one of them earned, in two innings Monday against Houston.

Red Sox newcomer Chris Sale throws 2 innings in spring debut

Boston Red Sox newcomer Chris Sale gave himself mixed reviews after his first spring training performance, an outing that ended a little earlier than originally planned. Acquired from the Chicago White Sox in December, the dominant lefty gave up two runs, one of them earned, in two innings Monday against Houston.

Pelicans sign free agent guard Crawford to 10-day contract

The 6-foot-5 Crawford has spent much of this season with Grand Rapids of the NBA Development League, averaging 22.8 points in 34 games. A late-first-round draft choice out of Xavier in 2010, Crawford has played in 257 NBA regular-season games with Atlanta, Washington, Boston and Golden State, averaging 12.2 points.

Mavs’ Dirk Nowitzki reaches cusp of NBA’s 30,000-point club

Dirk Nowitzki chuckled at the memory of he and Steve Nash trying to sneak in a few shots between YMCA games inside the closest thing the Dallas Mavericks had to a practice facility nearly 20 years ago. He also recalled a trying rookie season with the Mavericks that was compressed by a lockout, playing on three consecutive nights as a teenager and sometimes sitting out the entire game even when healthy for one of the worst franchises in pro sports.

Mavs’ Dirk Nowitzki reaches cusp of NBA’s 30,000-point club

Dirk Nowitzki chuckled at the memory of he and Steve Nash trying to sneak in a few shots between YMCA games inside the closest thing the Dallas Mavericks had to a practice facility nearly 20 years ago. He also recalled a trying rookie season with the Mavericks that was compressed by a lockout, playing on three consecutive nights as a teenager and sometimes sitting out the entire game even when healthy for one of the worst franchises in pro sports.

Mavs’ Dirk Nowitzki reaches cusp of NBA’s 30,000-point club

Dirk Nowitzki chuckled at the memory of he and Steve Nash trying to sneak in a few shots between YMCA games inside the closest thing the Dallas Mavericks had to a practice facility nearly 20 years ago. He also recalled a trying rookie season with the Mavericks that was compressed by a lockout, playing on three consecutive nights as a teenager and sometimes sitting out the entire game even when healthy for one of the worst franchises in pro sports.

Mavs’ Dirk Nowitzki reaches cusp of NBA’s 30,000-point club

Dirk Nowitzki chuckled at the memory of he and Steve Nash trying to sneak in a few shots between YMCA games inside the closest thing the Dallas Mavericks had to a practice facility nearly 20 years ago. He also recalled a trying rookie season with the Mavericks that was compressed by a lockout, playing on three consecutive nights as a teenager and sometimes sitting out the entire game even when healthy for one of the worst franchises in pro sports.

Mavs’ Dirk Nowitzki reaches cusp of NBA’s 30,000-point club

Dirk Nowitzki chuckled at the memory of he and Steve Nash trying to sneak in a few shots between YMCA games inside the closest thing the Dallas Mavericks had to a practice facility nearly 20 years ago. He also recalled a trying rookie season with the Mavericks that was compressed by a lockout, playing on three consecutive nights as a teenager and sometimes sitting out the entire game even when healthy for one of the worst franchises in pro sports.

Mavs’ Dirk Nowitzki reaches cusp of NBA’s 30,000-point club

Dirk Nowitzki chuckled at the memory of he and Steve Nash trying to sneak in a few shots between YMCA games inside the closest thing the Dallas Mavericks had to a practice facility nearly 20 years ago. He also recalled a trying rookie season with the Mavericks that was compressed by a lockout, playing on three consecutive nights as a teenager and sometimes sitting out the entire game even when healthy for one of the worst franchises in pro sports.