SAN JOSE >> Goalie Martin Jones gave the Sharks every opportunity to win Tuesday’s game with the Los Angeles Kings in regulation time. Tanner Pearson scored 58 seconds into overtime, taking a pass from Jeff Carter on a 2 on 1 and beating Jones with a one-timer to give the Kings a 2-1 win over the Sharks at SAP Center.
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Auburn’s season ends with loss to Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl
On Monday, their football squads met to determine the champion of the Sugar Bowl. Just as they did in June, the Sooners walked away with a win over the Tigers.
Mayfield leads Oklahoma to 35-19 Sugar Bowl win over Auburn
Baker Mayfield passed for 296 yards and two touchdowns, including one scoring pass to fellow Heisman Trophy finalist Dede Westbrook, and seventh-ranked Oklahoma ended its season on a 10-game winning streak, defeating No. 17 Auburn 35-19 in the Sugar Bowl on Monday night.
Bulls, Cavaliers, Bucks among NBA winners
” Jimmy Butler scored 52 points and outdueled Kemba Walker, carrying the Chicago Bulls to a 118-111 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. Butler was a point shy of his career high, which he achieved on Jan. 14, 2016 at Philadelphia.
Mayfield leads Sooners to Sugar Bowl win
Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield throws a pass during the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Auburn, Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, in New Orleans. /Copyright 2017 The Associated Press.
Clippers beat Suns 109-98, end 6-game skid to start new year
J.J. Redick scored 22 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Phoenix Suns 109-98 on Monday night, opening the new year by snapping a six-game skid. Jamal Crawford added 18 points and DeAndre Jordan had 20 rebounds for the Clippers, who remain without Blake Griffin and Chris Paul.
Marquette Women’s Basketball Gets Left In The Dust By Creighton
Broad sides of barns were safe when Marquette was shooting on Monday night, as the Golden Eagles struggled to connect on anything on their way to an 83-63 loss to Creighton. With the loss in their Big East home opener, MU drops to 2-1 in league play this season, while the Bluejays advance to 3-0 and a tie for first place with DePaul.
Serena Williams wins opening match in Auckland
Serena Williams mixed flashes of form and occasional bouts of frustration as she ended four months on the sidelines with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Pauline Parmentier on Tuesday in the first round of the ASB Classic United States’ Serena Williams hits a forehand during her first round match against Pauline Parmentier of France at the ASB Classic tennis tournament in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, Jan 3, 2017. Williams won in straight sets 6-3, 6-4.
McPherson, Kennett stay unbeaten
The Kennett High hockey team is cruising along. The Eagles, fresh off winning their holiday tournament for the first time, beat Hollis/Brookline-Derryfield 5-1 on Monday at Ham Arena in Conway.
Rams head out into an unknown future
On the first day of the next day of the Rams future, the sense of transition and uncertainty was everywhere on Monday in Thousand Oaks. Players packed up their belongings and bid each other farewell.
Badger fans celebrate at Union South watch party
The excitement and trepidation was very real as Badger fans young, and old gathered to watch the Cotton Bowl game at Union South in Madison, Monday. The lively atmosphere and camaraderie with old college friends is what drew the Showalter family to the popular spot.
New CEO, president at Eastern Bank
The Kennett High hockey team is cruising along. The Eagles, fresh off winning their holiday tournament for the first time, beat Hollis/Brookline-Derryfield 5-1 on Monday at Ham Arena in… – Eastern Bank announced a new chief executive officer Monday, promoting from within the nation’s oldest mutual bank.
Columbus Blue Jackets fan ‘Dancing Kevin’ loses 160 pounds
The Columbus Blue Jackets fan known as the obese “Dancing Kevin” who displays his painted belly at hockey games has lost more than 160 pounds. Kevin Schroeder tells The Columbus Dispatch he weighed more than 370 pounds a year ago, had distanced himself from his friends, and considered letting “nature take its course.”
Andrew Benintendi Poised to Become MLB’s Next Rookie Superstar
This winter, most of the Boston Red Sox -related headlines have been about prospects leaving town. Most notably, the Red Sox shipped a gaggle of young talent to the Chicago White Sox in the Chris Sale trade, including five-tool Cuban There are still blue chips left on Boston’s table, however.
WWE Raw Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from Jan. 2
WWE Raw didn’t undergo any great makeover in the New Year. It’s the same show, with the same pitfalls that plagued it in 2016, and the same tendency to deliver excellency in flashes.
Alice Springs teen cricketer makes her Big Bash debut
The standard of Australian women’s cricket is better than that of the men’s, says a teenaged player from Alice Springs who made her debut at the Women’s Big Bash League competition. Tabatha Saville did not know until the morning of the Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Sixes match that she had been selected to play on Monday.
Niles, Martin, Cohen lead Lady Conchs to favorable finish
In their second year competing in the Orange Classic, the Key West High girls’ soccer team finished with a 1-0-2 record against some very strong competition. Key West head coach Scott Paul said this event, which was played Dec. 28-30, 2016 in Plantation, is a good opportunity to compete against strong teams and expose his players to college coaches.
Lane Kiffin thought he’d be back at Alabama, but Nick Saban had other ideas
… clear: Saban wanted Kiffin to take a hike. The final straw may have been the remarkable story published last week in Sports Illustrated. Kiffin said he had not any fun coaching at Alabama, equating three years to 21 — as in dog years. He complained …
OU caps strong finish with win over Auburn
Oklahoma might have missed out on the College Football Playoff, but it made the most of its postseason opportunity – and perhaps set itself up for a strong run in 2017 – with a 35-19 thrashing of Auburn in the Allstate Sugar Bowl. The game was close in the first half with the Sooners leading 14-13 at halftime, but out of the locker room, the Sooners scored first and put the pressure on an Auburn offense that was without starting quarterback Sean White .
Clippers notes: Marreese Speights calls 2017 ‘a fresh start’ for the team
Before Monday’s game with the Phoenix Suns, Marreese Speights was ready to guard against an extended conversation about one of the problems that has plagued the Clippers on their recent winless three-game trip. Speights swatted away any talk about his team’s problems in the open court, where they were outscored, 83-10, in fastbreak points.
Bag found in Lake Erie search for plane carrying 6
Boats, dive teams and a helicopter continue to scour Lake Erie for a small plane that is believed to have crashed after takeoff from a Cleveland area airport. Six people were on board the plane that vanished last week.
Raiders hoping to have enough healthy bodies for playoff game vs. Texans
In terms of optimism, Raiders coach Jack Del Rio didn’t start off his weekly news conference offering the sunniest picture. As Oakland faces a short week before opening the playoffs with Saturday’s Wild Card round game against the Houston Texans, Del Rio was asked if he was concerned about having enough healthy bodies.
How losing Tony Romo saved the Cowboys’ season
Rather than focus on the team’s less than stellar performance in Philadelphia on New Year’s Day, Jerry Jones sought to put the season into context. To do that, the owner went back nearly five months to reflect on his thoughts.
Sugar Bowl 2017: Auburn vs. Oklahoma Live Score Updates
Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops, left, and Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn shake hands during a photo opportunity with the Sugar Bowl trophy in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, for the upcoming Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game, which will be played Jan. 2. meets Oklahoma in the 2017 Sugar Bowl on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La. The Tigers, ranked fifth in the nation in total defense will contend with quarterback Baker Mayfield and receiver Dede Westbrook, who lead the Sooners.
Sugar Bowl Sights
Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn walks the field before the game. Photo by Bill Wilson / The Anniston Star 2016 Sugar Bowl.
Raiders head into playoffs with uncertainty at quarterback
Oakland Raiders quarterback Matt McGloin sits on the sideline with an injury during the first half of the team’s NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Denver. Oakland Raiders quarterback Connor Cook fumbles in the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Denver.
Broncos LB Zaire Anderson was temporarily paralyzed
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Tyeler Davison to undergo shoulder surgery
Saints defensive tackle Tyeler Davison works in defensive agility drills during the Saints training camp practice Friday in White Sulphur Springs, WVa. Saints defensive tackle Tyeler Davison works in defensive agility drills during the Saints training camp practice Friday in White Sulphur Springs, WVa.
Saints coach Sean Payton tells WWL ‘My plan is definitely to be back here’
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton yells during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. ORG XMIT: AZMY New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton yells during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz.
Rose Parade features colorful floats, heavy police security
The colorful and lively Rose Parade marched safely Monday under cloudy skies and the watchful presence of more than 1,000 law enforcement officers. No major problems were reported after security and other safety measures were beefed up for the 128th annual parade as a response to several terror attacks in Europe in the past year.
Thanks, John Ross
John Ross, Washington’s star kick returner, defensive back and wide receiver has elected to exit Washington and depart for the NFL draft following a record-setting junior season that saw his Huskies make its first-ever push into the college football playoffs. Washington WR John Ross is foregoing his senior year and declaring for the NFL Draft, per @AdamSchefter .
Jacksonville Jaguars to interview Falcons OC Kyle Shanahan
Per NFL rule, assistant coaches on teams in the playoffs can only interview while the team is on a bye. Any interview of Shanahan must be conducted prior to the conclusion of the wild-card games this weekend.
Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano expects to be back in 2017
Indianapolis head coach Chuck Pagano said Monday he has not met with Colts owner Jim Irsay after missing the playoffs for a second straight year but expects to return for the 2017 season. “That’s the plan ,” Pagano told reporters.
Miami QB Brad Kaaya going pro, skipping senior season
The Hurricanes’ quarterback is no longer the Hurricanes’ quarterback, after announcing Monday night he is skipping his senior season and entering the NFL draft. Kaaya leaves Miami as the school’s career leader with 9,968 yards passing, 720 completions and 1,188 attempts.
Winter Classic brought a buzz to St. Louis, says Hall of Famer Hull
Former St. Louis Blues’ Brett Hull warms up during the winter classic alumni outdoor hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Busch Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in St. Louis. Former St. Louis Blues’ Brett Hull skates the puck into his offensive zone as former Chicago Blackhawks’ Adam Burish follows behind during the winter classic alumni outdoor hockey game at Busch Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in St. Louis.
Serena shakes out rust to advance in Auckland
World number two Serena Williams shook out any cobwebs from four months away from tennis with a 6-3 6-4 victory over France’s Pauline Parmentier in the first round of the Auckland Classic on Tuesday. The 35-year-old had not played a competitive match since she lost to Karolina Pliskova in the semi-finals of the U.S. Open last September, withdrawing from all tennis to deal with a persistent shoulder injury.
Packers, Giants hottest teams in NFC
When the Giants lost at Lambeau Field nearly 3 months ago, they fell to 2-3 on the season, but they responded by winning their next 6 games, and 9 of their final 11. We are all aware that the Packers won their 6th straight game last night to capture the NFC North and earn the right to host the Giants in a Wild Card game here on Sunday. So whose side will big momentum be on Sunday? “I think both teams come into this game with a lot of momentum, a lot of confidence, and with that it is going to be an excellent competition.
Last chance for Andrea to get it right at British Juniors
PETALING JAYA: It is Andrea Lee’s last chance saloon for glory at the British Junior Open squash championships in Sheffield. The 18-year-old lefthander came close in her debut in 2011, reaching the Under-13 final only to lose to Egypt’s Habiba Mohamed.
Fans celebrate Badgers win in Cotton Bowl
There was plenty to cheer about at the Bad Badger Sports Bar in downtown Appleton Monday afternoon- where fans gathered to watch the Cotton Bowl and the Badgers pull out a win over previously undefeated Western Michigan. Dave Salvo of Freedom said,”Badgers, yeah, I knew they were having a good game, good season, loved them, wanted to see them win, and they came out and pulled it off.”
3 released in Dakota Access pipeline stadium protest
Three people who were arrested after Dakota Access pipeline protesters rappelled from the roof of the Minnesota Vikings’ stadium to unfurl a banner were released from jail Monday with charges pending. The Vikings’ season finale against the Chicago Bears was not interrupted by the protest Sunday, but eight rows of fans seated below the banner at U.S. Bank Stadium were cleared as a precaution.