Category: Sports

Nets get smacked back to earth with one grisly minute

After routing the Pelicans to snap their longest losing skid since moving to Brooklyn, the Nets fell just short of building on it the next night against the Hornets. Despite a great third quarter, they fell asleep for one minute of the fourth and lost 112-105 in front of 18,583 at the Spectrum Center.

Brazil’s tragic Chapecoense draws in first match since plane crash

Chapecoense, the up and coming Brazilian football club decimated by a plane crash, proudly strode back on the field Saturday in a new line-up for their first match since the tragedy. Brazilian Chapecoense goalkeeper Jackson Follmann , a survivor of the LaMia airplane crash in Colombia, receives the Copa Sudamericana trophy at the Arena Conda stadium in Chapeco, Santa Catarina state, in southern Brazil on January 21, 2017, before a friendly match against Palmeiras – Brazilian Champion 2016.

Williams-Goss leads No. 4 Gonzaga over Portland 73-52

Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss and Portland guard Rashad Jackson, left, go after the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss and Portland guard Rashad Jackson, left, go after the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

Morris’ buzzer-beater lifts Pistons past Wizards 113-112

Detroit Pistons forward Marcus Morris drives on Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Detroit Pistons forward Marcus Morris drives on Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Auburn Hills, Mich.

Girls swimming: Silver Creek wins Longmont City Meet by a nose

Anyone who is following the Longmont city prep girls swim teams could tell you that quality and quantity for Silver Creek, Niwot and Longmont is certainly merging this year. And there is no doubt that was reaffirmed on Saturday at the Centennial Pool, where the Longmont City Meet was as competitive as it has been in a long time.

West Virginia drops second straight

In a game that saw many ups and downs, West Virginia found themselves on the losing end of another close game on Saturday evening. The Mountaineers got out to a large lead late in the first half, 38-26, but managed to allow a 10-0 Wildcat run over the last 2:52 to give West Virginia a small, two-point advantage going into the locker room.

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic: I’m a big fan of Andy Carroll

Slaven Bilic hailed “magnificent” Andy Carroll after seeing his striker blast West Ham to a fifth Premier League victory in seven attempts at Middlesbrough. The former Newcastle and Liverpool forward followed up last weekend’s stunning volley against Crystal Palace with a bullet header and a close-range finish as the Hammers ran out 3-1 winners at the Riverside Stadium.

Palace boss Sam Allardyce bemoans Seamus Coleman’s ‘offside’ winner for Everton

Sam Allardyce claimed Seamus Coleman’s goal should have been disallowed for offside after Everton’s 1-0 win at Selhurst Park left Crystal Palace in the Premier League relegation zone. The Eagles’ resilience was overcome when, with debutant Jeffrey Schlupp down suffering cramp, Coleman capitalised on the space left by his absence to collect Tom Davies’ through-ball and shoot powerfully into the top-right corner.

JDP Slugfest: Clutch free throws leave Welsh undefeated in 4-2A

Friday night’s district 4-2A tussle between Jeff Davis Parish rivals Welsh and Lake Arthur proved to be everything it was billed to be, and was well worth the cost of admission into Wilbert “Nooky” Moore Gymnasium. In a highly anticipated showdown of top-10 teams, the Welsh Greyhounds fought their way to a 67-58 thrilling overtime victory over the home-standing Tigers.

Top Performers From Day 3 Of The NBA D-League Showcase

Note: This piece is the continuation of our coverage of the 2017 NBA D-League Showcase. To take a look back at our first two days of coverage, make sure to read our recaps of day 1 and day 2 Since arriving in Erie after a short stint in Europe, York has shined as one of the most lethal offensive guards in the entire D-League.

Biathlon body clears 22 Russians, investigating 7 others

The International Biathlon Union has cleared 22 athletes and given the Russian federation an ultimatum to explain by next month what role seven others played in alleged state doping at the 2014 Sochi Olympics. The IBU announced that Russia “is to provide the IBU with a detailed and fully documented report with respect to the seven cases under investigation.”

No. 13 Butler holds off DePaul 70-69 in OT

Butler guard Avery Woodson, right, shoots against DePaul guard Chris Harrison-Docks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Rosemont, Ill. Butler guard Avery Woodson, right, shoots against DePaul guard Chris Harrison-Docks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Rosemont, Ill.

Men’s distance medley sets nation’s best time to highlight three…

Men’s distance medley sets nation’s best time to highlight three provisional marks in first day of MSSU Open Men’s distance medley sets nation’s best time to highlight three provisional marks in first day of MSSU Open – LINK JOPLIN, Mo. – The Texas A&M University-Commerce indoor track and field team set three provisional qualifying marks with an event win and a national record in the opening day of the Missouri Southern Open posted a winning time of 10:09.74, which is the fastest time in Division II this season.

250! History-maker Rooney saves the day for listless Man Utd

The captain came off the bench to net a 94th-minute equaliser, taking him past Sir Bobby Charlton’s all-time tally History maker and saviour. It has been a while since Wayne Rooney delivered a really memorable, game-changing goal for Manchester United but on Saturday he was the man of the moment as the Red Devils somehow snatched a point when all seemed lost against Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium.

Wayne Rooney becomes Manchester United’s record goalscorer

The 31-year-old surpassed Sir Bobby Charlton’s total with a free-kick at the death against Stoke to rescue a point for United. It has been a difficult season for Rooney, who had failed to net in the Premier League since the opening day of the campaign, but his late effort ensures his place in the record books.

Defending pairs champs withdraw from US championships

Defending pairs champions Tarah Kayne and Daniel O’Shea have withdrawn from the U.S. figure skating championships after Kayne suffered a concussion during a fall in the short program. Kayne was taken to the University of Kansas Hospital after the fall during the short program on Thursday.

Canadaa s Humphries, Lotholz, just miss out on gold in two-man bobsled

ST. MORITZ, Switzerland – Canada’s Kaillie Humphries and Melissa Lotholz put down their best performance ever as a team in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on Saturday but only earned a silver medal after finishing one-hundredth of a second behind the gold-medal time in two minutes 16.15 seconds. “I don’t think I have actually ever lost a race by one-hundredth of a second before.

Matchups for the AFC championship game

Pittsburgh’s best chance – some would say its only chance – is to get its big three of QB Ben Roethlisberger , RB Le’Veon Bell and All-Pro WR Antonio Brown going from the start and never stopping. Bell has come up with enormous performances in his first two playoffs games, rushing for 167 yards vs. Miami and 170 against Kansas City.

Sasha

Purdue’s Matt Painter is at the Chesterton-Crown Point game tonight per @Ajnallen . Purdue has been tracking CP’s Sasha Stefanovic.