Day: March 6, 2017

Mertesacker backs Wenger and demands fighting spirit from Arsenal

Per Mertesacker has conceded Arsenal were “not ready for a fight” in recent weeks but insists everyone remains happy to play under Arsene Wenger. The Gunners have lost four of their last six games in all competitions, falling off the pace in the Premier League and facing a Champions League exit after losing 5-1 to Bayern Munich last month.

Rapinoe says she will respect US Soccer policy for anthems

Megan Rapinoe says she will respect a new U.S. Soccer Federation policy that says national team players “shall stand respectfully” during national anthems. The policy was approved last month but came to light Saturday before the U.S. women’s national team lost to England in a SheBelieves Cup match.

AP All-Big 12: Kansas wins another title, sweeps AP awards

For only the second time while winning 13 consecutive Big 12 titles, the Kansas Jayhawks have both The Associated Press conference player and coach of the year in the same season. Kansas senior guard Frank Mason III, the league’s leading scorer at 20.5 points a game, was the unanimous pick as the league’s top player in the AP All-Big 12 voting revealed Monday.

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Reds claim 1B Christian Walker, designate Jumbo Diaz for assignment

Jumbo Diaz threw an inning against the Chicago Cubs on Friday, in which he allowed a pair of dingers and 4 runs on 3 hits with nary a strikeout recorded. It appears those may well be the final pitches he’ll throw as a member of the Cincinnati Reds , since he was designated for assignment by the team Monday afternoon, according to The Enquirer’s Zach Buchanan.

Quebec musher collects 8th win in Maine’s Can-Am Crown

A Quebec musher picked up his eighth victory in Maine’s biggest sled dog race, finishing the truncated 250-mile Irving Woodlands Can-Am Crown 28 minutes ahead of his closest competitor. Martin Massicotte, of St. Tite, Quebec, completed the course late Sunday, finishing the race in 20 hours, 7 minutes and 38 seconds.

Patriots re-sign James Develin

As an impending unrestricted free agent, Patriots fullback James Develin would be able to start talking contract numbers with the league’s 31 other teams on Tuesday when the “legal tampering” window opens ahead of free agency. Develin won’t have any need to do that, however.

Israel upsets South Korea 2-1 in WBC opener

Israel’s Nate Freiman celebrates with teammates after a forced run against South Korea during the second inning of their first round game of the World Baseball Classic at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, March 6, 2017. South Korea’s pitcher Seung Hwan Oh throws against Israel during the ninth inning of the first round game of the World Baseball Classic at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, March 6, 2017.

Campaign under way to create national Rosie the Riveter Day

Phyllis Gould, 95, one of the original Rosie the Riveter welders during WWII, sits at home in Fairfax on March 3. She has lobbied for a Rosie the Riveter national day. Ninety-five-year-old Phyllis Gould of Fairfax made history during World War II as one of the women who collectively became known as Rosie the Riveter.

Isaiah Thomas, Tyler Ulis Face Off in Least Likely NBA Jump Ball Ever

It’s everyone’s dream to be a professional athlete, and if you watch the NBA , then that dream oftentimes seems less attainable due to the sheer size of most players. But for one brief moment, both 5-foot-9 Isaiah Thomas of the Boston Celtics and 5-foot-10 Tyler Ulis of the Phoenix Suns gave all fans a glimpse at what a jump ball would look like between mere mortals.

Arsenal news: Ancelotti feels sorry for Arsene Wenger

LIVE: West Ham vs Chelsea… Fabregas and Carroll start as Conte’s side look to open up 10-point lead at the top of the Premier League DON’T wear club colours and DON’T leave two streets: Manchester United warn fans against ‘attracting attention’ amid fear of violence in Russia We’ll decide when you leave… not you! Wenger warns Sanchez over bid to quit Arsenal as pair share frosty handshake Now that’s what you call a pair of gloves! Cech starts wearing giant A 120 set that stretch all the way up his forearms with a disc to tighten them Sanchez tells Arsenal he’s off as it emerges he was axed by Wenger after storming out of training session SANCHEZ Q&A: Chile star’s Arsenal career appears to be coming to an end… so, where has it gone wrong? Welcome to the new Orlando stadium where the ‘Purple Wall’ is all-standing and flares are encouraged in the ‘smoke device area’ Wenger claims … (more)

Jacketsa Bobrovsky makes 20 saves in second straight shutout

Sergei Bobrovsky is having one of those years goaltenders dream about, and it is making the Columbus Blue Jackets a team to fear when the playoffs start next month. Bobrovsky made 20 saves in posting his second straight shutout and franchise-record 34th win of the season, and the Blue Jackets beat reeling New Jersey 3-0 on Sunday, sending the Devils to their seventh straight loss.

Where is the high pick and roll

Has anyone else noticed since the All Star Break, we have stopping running High Pick and Roll? This use to be our bread and butter between Gortat and Wall and to be honest I thought we ran to much of it and teams would figure it out in the post season, but now we are not running it at all. I believe that this is significantly decreased the good/comfortable looks john wall use to get at the elbow and has lowered Gortat’s ppg because now is offense is limited to post moves.

Curry ends slump with 31, Warriors beat Knicks 112-105

Stephen Curry’s shot still wasn’t falling, and that wasn’t the only strange thing. Madison Square Garden’s decision to play no sound during warmups or stoppages in play in the first half Sunday created a silent setting that was more fitting for middle school than a nationally televised NBA game.

Fleury stands tall in relief, Penguins rally by Sabres 4-3

Buffalo Sabres’ Sam Reinhart cannot get his stick on a blocked shot by Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, March 5, 2017. By WILL GRAVES, AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH – His team flat, listless and basically overwhelmed during a miserable first period against Buffalo on Sunday, Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan looked down his bench searching for a jolt.

Derrick Williams appreciates Pat Riley being man of his word

In a month, Derrick Williams has gone from the end of the Heat’s bench to regular minutes with the defending NBA champion Cavaliers. Williams wanted to play more and said he appreciates the Heat president giving him that opportunity and releasing him Feb. 6, while he was still playoff eligible with another team.