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Terras: Matthews aims to prove himself after fans’ forum

TERRAS’ boss Jason Matthews believed there was a “positive feeling” following Saturday’s fans’ forum at the Bob Lucas Stadium. The Weymouth player-manager sat down alongside chairman Chris Pugsley following the 1-1 draw with Stratford Town, to field questions from supporters about a range of topics involving the club.

Carter gets OT winner as LA Kings surge past Jets, 3-2

The Kings hit iron with an extraordinary number of shots Saturday night, culminating in a late backhand by Kyle Clifford that somehow struck both sides of Winnipeg’s goal without going in. “He can’t hit the net, but he can hit both posts,” Los Angeles defenseman Jake Muzzin said jokingly of his low-scoring buddy.

Amir gets 3 wickets, Pakistan bowls Australia out for 220

Paceman Mohammad Amir took three wickets as Pakistan capitalized on its early breakthroughs Sunday to dismiss Australia for 220 in 48.2 overs in the second limited-overs international. Australia skipper Steve Smith tried to marshal the innings, grafting for 60 runs from 101 balls to top the scoring before he dragged a ball from Imad Wasim onto his stumps.

Share grievances with me, not on social media: Army Chief General Bipin Rawat tells jawans1 hour ago

New Delhi [India], Jan 15: Days after a BSF soldier, Tej Bahadur Yadav, deployed along the India-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir, alleged in a Facebook video that troops are served bad quality food, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Sunday urged the jawans to discuss their grievances directly with him instead of posting them on social media. Addressing the Army Day function, he said, “There are proper channels in place for the jawans to put across their grievances.

In Depth: Trump Teams says it’s OK to disagree

Secretary of State-designate Rex Tillerson testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Some of President-elect Donald Trumpa s most important Cabinet choices are at odds with him on matters that were dear to his heart as a campaigner and central to his promises to supporters.

Fresno State beats Boise State | basketball recap

Fresno State football coach Jeff Tedford discussed the hiring of offensive coordinator Kalen DeBoer and defensive coordinator Orlondo Steinauer, along with their unique coaching backgrounds they bring to the Bulldogs. Tedford also emphasized again the importance of recruiting the central San Joaquin Valley with less than a month before National Signing Day.

Patriots vs. Texans: Full Report Card Grades for New England

It was a historic night on many levels for the New England Patriots , but the most historic mark of all is that they are heading to their sixth straight AFC Championship Game and have now made 11 conference championship games in the Tom Brady-Bill Belichick era. Getting to the AFC title game was not a pretty sight, as the Patriots flirted with disaster by playing a sloppy game against the major underdogs, the Houston Texans .

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… (1. Sergio Rodriguez, 72.8). Erik Horne is in his second season on the Thunder beat. Horne joined The Oklahoman as a sports web editor/producer in September 2013 following a…

Bogut’s fresh injury blow

NBA: Ben Simmons’ return from injury is progressing nicely, with the NBA’s no.1 overall pick seen on court in Philadelphia’s warm up before taking on the Charlotte Hornets. ANDREW Bogut’s NBA season has suffered another blow with the Australian centre ruled out indefinitely because of a hamstring injury.

John Wall’s 25 points, Wizards beat 76ers 109-93

John Wall’s left wrist and right pinky were both sore, and for the last two days he’d practiced wearing a splint on the right hand. Wall never doubted he’d play, and he scored 25 points to lead the Washington Wizards to a 109-93 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.

CMP forms Civilian Rifle Team to lead by example

… is great,” he said. On being a part of a civilian group, Taylor added, “I hope being here will help promote shooting sports and that we’re all good ambassadors to the sport so it’ll help other people who have never been in the military realize that …

The Coffee Ride – Day One

He came from a swimming background and still hits the pool on a regular basis including this week in Adelaide where he has frequented Unley Pool. As for his go-to session in the water? Word is he swims 4km without even stopping for a drink of water.

Jerry Karczewski Leads Westmont Men Over Menlo

Two days after dropping just their second game of the season to William Jessup, Westmont Men’s Basketball , righted the ship by posting a 96-73 Golden State Athletic Conference win over the Oaks of Menlo. As a team, the Warriors shot 65.3 percent from the field , including a remarkable 70.0 percent from 3-point range .

NBA Wrap: Smokin’ Joe helps Jazz home

NBA: Rodney Hood top scores with 27 points as the Jazz ease to an impressive 110-77 victory over the Pistons. Dante Exum was in action again with the Utah Jazz, playing eight minutes off the bench, finishing with one assist, 1-4 in field goals and 0-2 in three-pointers.

Bernier gets shutout, Ducks beat Coyotes 3-0

Bernier, starting in goal for the first time since Dec. 20, had 26 saves in the Anaheim Ducks’ 3-0 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday night. Lindholm’s second goal of the season came 5:49 into the opening period and Ritchie got his 10th just 35 seconds into the third.

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In the wake of the report by Canton, Ga.-based The Sports Force recommending the city’s Fisher Ferry property as the location for a proposed sports complex, Vicksburg’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen now have to decide how to fund the project using a special sales tax on hotel rooms and food and beverage sales. The Mississippi Legislature in 2016 approved a local and private, or special bill, allowing the city to levy “up to” a 2 percent sales tax on hotel rooms and food and beverages sold in the city with the approval of voters in a referendum, which is expected to be on the June 6 municipal general election ballot.

Annual MLK parade draws crowd, bands and celebrities

The community came together Saturday afternoon in downtown Vicksburg to mark Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a parade, a cookout and four world champion boxers. During the 2 p.m. parade down Washington Street, former heavyweight champion boxers – Evander Holyfield, Riddick Bowe, Ray Mercer and James Toney – each rode through the parade route in a separate vehicles smiling, waving and talking to the crowd gathered on the street.

Zucker scores winning goal, Wild beat Stars 5-4

Jason Zucker was in the right place at the right time to score the winner with 6:45 to play and Minnesota beat the Dallas Stars 5-4 on Saturday night after blowing a four-goal lead. Zucker skated into the paint as goalie Kari Lehtonen blocked Mikael Granlund’s wrist shot from the left corner.

Lewis scores 3 TDS, Pats advance to AFC title game 34-16

Dion Lewis had a 13-yard touchdown reception , a 98-yard kickoff return for a score, and a late 1-yard touchdown to help the Patriots hold off the Houston Texans 34-16 on Saturday night and advance to an NFL-record sixth straight conference title game. Lewis became the fifth Patriots player to score three touchdowns in a playoff game.

The Latest: Lewis leads Pats over Texans 34-16 in playoffs

Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal during the first half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 14,… . Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, left, speaks with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson before the first half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Atlanta.

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In his first road postseason start, not much was expected of Brock Osweiler , but a lot was asked. Osweiler attempted 40 passes in Saturday’s Divisional Round loss to the Patriots , throwing one touchdown, three second-half interceptions and countless short-of-the-sticks third-down lasers.

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James DeGale is primed to prove his credentials as an elite fighter when he takes on Badou Jack in their world super-middleweight unification title bout in New York on Saturday night. IBF champion DeGale can lay claim to being the best combatant in the 168lb division if he walks away from the Barclays Center with two of the four major belts, with Jack currently holding the WBC strap.

Carmelo Anthony says he’s thankful for haters

Carmelo Anthony says he’s thankful for haters Carmelo Anthony loves his haters, and he loves sending cryptic messages on social media. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ixUNQv New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony during a break in action against the Chicago Bulls during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden.

Bracey scores 21, Louisiana Tech handles Old Dominion

DaQuan Bracey scored 21 points on a near perfect day of shooting and Louisiana Tech beat Old Dominion 75-63 on Saturday Bracey scores 21, Louisiana Tech handles Old Dominion DaQuan Bracey scored 21 points on a near perfect day of shooting and Louisiana Tech beat Old Dominion 75-63 on Saturday Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ixJNCE NORFOLK, Va. – DaQuan Bracey scored 21 points on a near perfect day of shooting and Louisiana Tech beat Old Dominion 75-63 on Saturday.

FGCU beats Lipscomb 84-80 behind Johnson’s 23 points

Zach Johnson scored 23 points and Demetris Morant had 15 as Florida Gulf Coast kept Lipscomb at bay with an 84-80 win on Saturday and seized control of first place in the Atlantic Sun. Florida Gulf Coast has won seven straight, with the last three coming on the road against conference foes.