Category: Sports

Maryland squeezes past Indiana 75-72

Freshman Kevin Huerter hit a clutch 3-pointer with 1:46 left, and the Terrapins got 18 points from Melo Trimble in a 75-72 victory over Indiana on Tuesday night. A back-and-forth Big Ten duel came down to one final shot, a 3-point try by Indiana’s Robert Johnson that clanged off the rim as time expired.

Bullish Steelers going heavy during win streak

Each one of them chewing up clock, yardage and whatever mettle Miami’s defensive front seven might have brought north to chilly Heinz Field with them. When the drive ended 83 yards and 5:27 later with Bell stretching across the goal line to give the Steelers a 20-3 lead, Pittsburgh’s transformation from aerial circus that produced a quick two-touchdown lead to a battering ram protecting that advantage was complete.

Take the plunge: Muslim family fined for keeping daughters out of mixed swimming lessons

The court noted that the authorities in Basel, Switzerland, had tried to reach a compromise with the parents, including allowing the girls to wear burkinis for the lessons. The European Court of Human Rights upheld Tuesday a decision of a Swiss court backing fines on Muslim parents who refused to allow their daughters to take part in mixed swimming lessons on the basis of their religion.

AP Top News at 12:40 a.m. EST

Jordan Staal scored the go-ahead goal on a deflection with 16:10 to play, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Columbus TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – No. 23 Florida is growing but not quite grown, and coach Mike White chalked up the wildness of a victory Tuesday nig

Garrett’s 3-point play lifts DePaul over Providence 64-63

Billy Garrett Jr. scored seven of his 14 points in the final 28 seconds and his 3-point play with 4.7 seconds left lifted DePaul over Providence 64-63 on Tuesday night, ending its five-game losing streak Garrett’s 3-point play lifts DePaul over Providence 64-63 Billy Garrett Jr. scored seven of his 14 points in the final 28 seconds and his 3-point play with 4.7 seconds left lifted DePaul over Providence 64-63 on Tuesday night, ending its five-game losing streak Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ihd9oE ROSEMONT, Ill. – Billy Garrett Jr. scored seven of his 14 points in the final 28 seconds and his 3-point play with 4.7 seconds left lifted DePaul over Providence 64-63 on Tuesday night, ending its five-game losing streak.

Comments

950 Radio continues it’s Sports Talk this Thursday, Jan. 12, and the show will air from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Stroud’s Barbeque. This week’s special guest will be Centennial boys basketball coach Pete Froedden and Centennial girls basketball coach Tony …

More

Clemson’s Christian Wilkins reacts to the fans on his way out, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Clemson, S.C., the day after the Tigers defeated Alabama 35-31 in the College Football Playoff championship NCAA college football game i… . Clemson fans cheer as the Clemson Tigers return Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Clemson, S.C., the day after Clemson defeated Alabama 35-31 in the NCAA College Football Playoff championship game in Tampa, Fla.

Clemson fans turn out to welcome national champions

About 6,000 Clemson fans turned out Tuesday to welcome their national champion Tigers, capping a giddy day of celebration after their team toppled Alabama. People screamed as the buses pulled up, calling out “DE-SHAUN” over and over as Tigers’ star quarterback Deshaun Watson walked with his luggage and national championship hat into Clemson’s football building.

Obama, In Final Speech, To Declare Faith In Power Of Change

Man Who Threatened To Kill Colorado State Senator Avoids Jail Time A man who pleaded guilty after threatening a Colorado state lawmaker has avoided jail time. Global Supertanker Gets Green Light To Fight Fires On Federal Land A large firefighting plane based out of Colorado Springs has been approved to be used on federal and state firefighting assignments.

Global Supertanker Gets Green Light To Fight Fires On Federal Land

Man Who Threatened To Kill Colorado State Senator Avoids Jail Time A man who pleaded guilty after threatening a Colorado state lawmaker has avoided jail time. Global Supertanker Gets Green Light To Fight Fires On Federal Land A large firefighting plane based out of Colorado Springs has been approved to be used on federal and state firefighting assignments.

Man Who Threatened To Kill Colorado State Senator Avoids Jail Time

Man Who Threatened To Kill Colorado State Senator Avoids Jail Time A man who pleaded guilty after threatening a Colorado state lawmaker has avoided jail time. Global Supertanker Gets Green Light To Fight Fires On Federal Land A large firefighting plane based out of Colorado Springs has been approved to be used on federal and state firefighting assignments.

Boston Bruins at St. Louis Blues

It probably won’t feel like “business as usual” for David Backes on Tuesday night, as he suits up to face the Blues in St. Louis for the first time in his career as a member of the Boston Bruins. You’ll be able to soak in that emotional atmosphere on NBCSN tonight, and as a bonus, both teams have plenty to play for as they jockey for positioning in their respective conferences and divisions.

Broncos interview Miami defensive coordinator Vance Joseph

The Denver Broncos met Tuesday with Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, the third candidate to interview for their head coaching vacancy following Gary Kubiak’s resignation for health reasons Broncos interview Miami defensive coordinator Vance Joseph The Denver Broncos met Tuesday with Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, the third candidate to interview for their head coaching vacancy following Gary Kubiak’s resignation for health reasons Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jsozUk Miami Dolphins’ Michael Thomas and Jelani Jenkins fail to stop Pittsburgh Steelers’ Antonio Brown on his way to score a touchdown in the first half of an AFC wild-card NFL football game in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Jan. 8. 2017.

Watson leaves Clemson, Swinney on solid ground

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson, right, answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. Clemson defeated Alabama 35-31 in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game the night before.

Beyond the Arc Podcast #64: Not Memphis Enough

The Warriors game! In which the Grizzlies pulled off a miraculous comeback against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. Are the Warriors in trouble, or did the Grizzlies just catch them on a bad night? How much better is the Grizzlies’ bench? The Beyond the Arc podcast is available on iTunes , so you can subscribe there! It’d be great if you could rate and review the show while you’re there.

Watson Leaves Clemson, Swinney on Solid Ground

Standing on college football’s biggest stage and hoisting its top prize, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney and dynamic quarterback Deshaun Watson shared the ultimate hug and a few private words. Swinney and Watson’s finale together, a 35-31 upset victory against Alabama in the national title game Monday night, might just be a launching point for the Tigers .

Clemson, Alabama both say other team committed penalty on Tigers’ game-winning TD

Swinney said Tuesday that there was defensive pass interference on Clemson receiver Artavis Scott , who made contact with? Alabama cornerback Marlon Humphrey ?and created some traffic that another Alabama defensive back got caught in on Hunter Renfrow ‘s 2-yard TD catch with a second left Monday night. Clemson beat Alabama 35-31 in the College Football Playoff National Championship presented by AT&T to win its first national title since 1981.

Mike Tomlin

The opinions shared here are not those of the editorial staff of Behind the Steel Curtain or SB Nation. These posts are not approved in any way by the editorial staff of this web site.

Official: Rioting prisoners were ‘getting ready for war’

Rioting inmates armed themselves and “were getting ready for war” during a disturbance at a maximum security prison in Massachusetts, the state’s top public safety official said Tuesday. The incident at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center began with a fight between two inmates and quickly escalated when 47 inmates refused orders to return to their cells.