F1 rookie Stoffel Vandoorne agrees with his McLaren teammate Fernando Alonso that their head-to-head fight will not be too intense in 2017. But Alonso said of his new Belgian teammate: “He is not a driver to fight for the title against me now, because our goal is something else.
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2017 F1: Wolff unsure Bottas can beat Hamilton
Toto Wolff has admitted it is possible Valtteri Bottas could be replaced at Mercedes by a bigger name for 2018. Some expressed surprise when it emerged that, despite being prised out of his Williams contract, Finn Bottas has signed only a one-year deal for 2017.
2017 F1: Wolff unsure Bottas can beat Hamilton
Toto Wolff has admitted it is possible Valtteri Bottas could be replaced at Mercedes by a bigger name for 2018. Some expressed surprise when it emerged that, despite being prised out of his Williams contract, Finn Bottas has signed only a one-year deal for 2017.
Vikings officially confirm Shurmur’s return, reveal new offensive staff
The Vikings officially confirmed today that Pat Shurmur, who took over as the offensive play-caller on an interim basis midway through the 2016 season, will be the team’s full-time offensive coordinator in 2017. The Vikings have also revealed the reshuffled offensive coaching staff that will support Shurmur and will hopefully give the Vikings a potent offense for the first time in Mike Zimmer’s tenure.
Williams, Young lead Lakers to 108-96 win over Pacers-Image1
Although Luke Walton resisted the urge to shout about it, the coach was clearly proud of what the Los Angeles Lakers can do when their crowded schedule allows them to have a couple of real practices. Lou Williams scored 27 points, Nick Young hit five 3-pointers and the Lakers snapped their five-game losing streak with a 108-96 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.
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Ellis scored in regulation and added the shootout winner as the Predators won their second road game in a row, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Friday. “We knew this was an important trip for us, it’s always tough when you go and you play five games on the road, but for our team to come out and play that way on a back-to-back against a good hockey team, to get two points is a good step for us,” Ellis said.
Mental training boosts Bull Dogs
… ur full potential, and tonight is just the start of how we’re going to be this season,” Thompson said. Ted Schultz is sports editor for The Republic. He can be reached at tschultz@therepublic.com or 812-379-5628.
Dough Weight wins in Islanders’ coaching debut
John Tavares scored two goals and Thomas Greiss stopped 23 shots for his second straight shutout as the host New York Islanders beat the Dallas Stars 3-0 on Thursday night in their first game under head coach Doug Weight . Tavares, who scored three times Friday, nearly had another hat trick but his shot at an empty net in the closing moments deflected wide.
East swimmers fall to Seymour
With near 400 patrons in attendance – the most in school history – representing both schools, the exciting atmosphere led to some strong performances in the pool. However, in the end, the home team would come out on top.
Ducks hold off Avalanche 2-1 in game delayed by glass break
Nick Ritchie scored the tiebreaking goal with 2:02 to play, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Thursday night in a game featuring a 45-minute delay and an early second intermission due to broken glass. John Gibson made 21 saves and Hampus Lindholm scored the tying power-play goal early in the third period of the Pacific Division-leading Ducks’ eighth victory in 10 games.
Couture lifts Sharks past Lightning 2-1
Logan Couture scored 22 seconds into the third period and the San Jose Sharks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Thursday night. Jonathan Drouin scored for the Lightning, who fell to 2-6-1 in their last nine games and 2-9-3 over their past 14 road games.
Foxa s goal lifts Murrieta Mesa
Kate Fox does most of her scoring close to the cage, but there wasn’t enough time left on the clock for Fox to swim down to the two-meter spot. Fox received a pass from Tessa McCart near the middle of the pool, and she skipped a shot into the cage with 9.8 seconds remaining to lift Murrieta Mesa past Temecula Chaparral, 7-6,Thursday in a Southwestern League match.
AFC Bournemouth: Principled Eddie needs to adapt, says former Gunners’ star Dixon
LEE Dixon says Eddie Howe needs to adapt his game plan to bring a halt to Cherries ‘ “astonishing” run of conceding three goals in eight of their past 10 games. Dixon, four times an English title winner with Arsenal, believes Howe is paying the price for his rigid adherence to an expansive style of football.
Towns leads Timberwolves past injury-depleted Clippers
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 37 points, including the go-ahead jumper with 45 seconds left, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the injury-depleted Clippers 104-101 on Thursday night to stop Los Angeles’ seven-game winning streak.
Wildcats narrowly escape late Trojans run, improve to 6-0 in conference play
USC Trojans guard Shaqquan Aaron , left, and Arizona Wildcats guard Kobi Simmons try to grab a loose ball in the second half during a game at the Galen Center on Thursday January 19, 2017. Arizona won 73-66.
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Michael Humphrey had 21 points and Marcus Allen added a career-high 12 to lead Stanford to a 62-46 victory Thursday night over Oregon State, keeping the Beavers winless in Pac-12 conference play. It was the third straight win for the Cardinal , coming off a pair of victories at home last week against the league’s Washington schools.
Falcons’ Shanahan will have another meeting with 49ers
Shanahan said Thursday he plans to talk again with the San Francisco 49ers about their coaching vacancy, with all signs pointing to him landing the position. He is the only apparent candidate, and the 49ers are the lone team that hasn’t hired a coach.
Yussuf’s career high 25 leads LBSU past UCSB, 81 76
Temidayo Yussuf scored a career-high 25 points on 10-of-12 shooting, Roschon Prince had his third-consecutive double-double and Long Beach State held on for an 81-76 win over UC Santa Barbara on Thursday night. Prince finished with 14 points and 10 boards, Evan Payne scored 15 and Noah Blackwell added 11 points with four assists for LBSU .
No. 11 Oregon loses Brooks in win over California
Losing its best player to injury left No. 11 Oregon more somber than celebratory after it rewrote some school history with its 15th consecutive victory.
Bailey scores 23 points to lead San Diego over Lions
Brett Bailey scored 23 points with nine rebounds to lead San Diego to a 69-62 victory over Loyola Marymount on Thursday night. Cameron Neubauer scored 11 of his 15 points in the first half with the Toreros finishing the final six minutes on a 14-2 run, capped by a Bailey 3-pointer to lead 35-22.
Cowboys answered cry of grief-stricken city of Dallas during run
Dallas Cowboys’ Barry Church and his teammates gave the city of Dallas something to celebrate after the tragic summer police shooting. [AP PHOTO] Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings made an appeal to the Dallas Cowboys when training camp opened on July 30, less than a month after five police officers were shot and killed by a downtown sniper during a Black Lives Matter protest march.
Whicker: Stage is set for UCLA vs. Arizona
UCLA’s Isaac Hamilton sinks a 3-point shot as Torian Graham defends during their Pac-12 basketball game at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, Thursday, January 19, 2017. LOS ANGELES >> We’re one day away from the most energetic college basketball event in this town since the days of Kevin Love.
Thursday’s Games
Ryan Ellis had his first career two-goal game as the Nashville Predators held off a late rally to beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 on Thursday night. TORONTO – Michael Grabner observed a different-looking Toronto Maple Leafs squad than the last-place group he left behind last season, one with plenty more speed and skill.
Everton transfer news and rumours: Arouna Kone in demand, Youngster…
West Ham are close to agreeing an 8m deal for Southmpton’s want away captain Jose Fonte. Hammers boss Slaven Bilic saw the club’s first bid of 7m rejected but they have gone back with an improved offer which is likely to get the go-ahead.
Packers’ Davante Adams may be game-time decision on Sunday
The Green Bay Packers’ Davante Adams says he may not know until warmups on Sunday whether he’ll be able to play in the NFC championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Packers’ Davante Adams may be game-time decision on Sunday The Green Bay Packers’ Davante Adams says he may not know until warmups on Sunday whether he’ll be able to play in the NFC championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jF2q8M Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson watches during NFL football practice inside the Don Hutson Center Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017 in Ashwaubenon, Wis. The Green Bay Packers play the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC championship game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017.
Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots for the AFC title game – with poll
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Magic to lose Jodie Meeks for 4-6 weeks due to thumb injury
Orlando Magic guard Jodie Meeks left Wednesday’s game in New Orleans due to an apparent injury to his shooting hand, and he did not return. Meeks suffered the injury attempting to steal the ball from Anthony Davis ; Davis’s knee happened to hit Meeks’ hand as he was reaching for the basketball.
John Pagano is sixth known candidate to interview for Redskins defensive coordinator
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Doctors Consider Removing Former President George H.W. Bush’s Breathing Tube
President George H.W. Bush after flipping the coin between the Detroit Lions and Houston Texans on Oct.30, 2016 in Houston, Texas. The 41st President has been in the intensive care unit at Houston Methodist Hospital and is relying on a ventilator to breathe – Doctors treating former President George H.W. Bush for pneumonia considered Thursday whether to take out a breathing tube while his wife, Barbara, said she was feeling much better after undergoing treatment for bronchitis.
Edison (43) at Piscataway (40) – Girls Basketball
LaNiya Miller recorded a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds for Piscataway. Brooke Moll grabbed seven rebounds. Deonna Henry had six points.
Breaking the Pittsburgh Steelers Offense
The Patriots tend to know better than most how to tailor their plan of attack to what the opposition does best, so let’s try to figure out how the Steelers run their offense, and how the Patriots might try to slow them down on Sunday. The key is slowing, not stopping.
Arizona Coyotes Send Anthony Duclair To AHL Tucson
The move was also used to make room for Ryan White who is finally ready to return from injured reserve. Duclair’s demotion is a surprising one not because it’s undeserved, but because it comes so late in the season with the 20-year-old so obviously struggling.
Bills agree to hire Rick Dennison as offensive coordinator
Newly hired Bills coach Sean McDermott is placing his trust in former Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Rick Dennison to oversee Buffalo’s run-heavy attack. And it might help, too, that Dennison has a connection to quarterback Tyrod Taylor, whose long-term future has been in question in Buffalo.
Mike Fiers and Astros agree to $3.45 million, 1-year deal
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Browns nearing contract with linebacker Jamie Collins
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‘Cars 3’ star Wilson named Daytona 500 grand marshal
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South Africa vs Sri Lanka – 3rd T20I
This is the third and final Twenty20 International of the ongoing T20I series between South Africa and Sri Lanka. After a disappointing Test series, the visitors are seeking some positives as they will play some limited-overs cricket.
South Africa vs Sri Lanka – 2nd T20I
Sri Lanka will hope for better returns in limited-overs leg of the South African tour, when they face the hosts in the second T20I at the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. This is the same venue where Sri Lanka succumbed to an embarrassing defeat by an innings and 118 runs in the third and final Test, inside three days.
Australia vs Pakistan – 5th ODI
Australia take on Pakistan in the fifth One-Day International at Adelaide Oval. Australia suffered a humiliating 5-0 whitewash at the hands of South Africa recently.
India vs England – 3rd ODI
Hosts India take on visitors England in the third and final One-Day International , at the historic Eden Gardens Stadium, in Kolkata on Saturday. India, who are known to be a dangerous side back at home, will be the favourites to win this tie, as they aim to come up with a stellar performance and prove the English players, why they are still one of the formidable side at home.