Category: Sports

The patience of Job – or Browns’ fans

Merry Christmas to all the Cleveland Browns’ fans who suffered patiently – or impatiently, whatever the case may be – for their first win of the 2016 campaign. Now the question is two-fold: can the Browns go on a 2-game winning streak by beating the hated Pittsburgh Steelers this week – supposedly, the Steelers will be sitting their main stars against them this week as their bye week since they are the third seed, no matter what.

Bulls can’t hold fast start in New Year’s Eve loss

Amarillo jumped out to a 3-0 lead and seemed destined to end 2016 on a winning note, but Odessa responded with six unanswered goals en route to a 6-3 win Saturday at the Amarillo Civic Center. Charlie Singerhouse put the Bulls ahead 1-0 less than four minutes into the game, and Nestor Plarsmo – playing in just his second game after being acquired from the New York Apple Core of the Eastern Hockey League – gave Amarillo a 2-0 lead later in the first period on a slap shot from 15 yards out.

Today in History

On Jan. 1, 1942, 26 countries, including the United States, signed the Declaration of the United Nations, pledging “not to make a separate armistice or peace” with members of the Axis. The Rose Bowl was played in Durham, North Carolina, because of security concerns in the wake of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor; Oregon State defeated Duke, 20-16.

NBA Capsules

” LeBron James scored 17 of his 32 points in the first quarter as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Charlotte Hornets 121-109 on Saturday night. Kevin Love added 28 points and 10 rebounds for Cleveland, which played without Kyrie Irving after the point guard injured his right hamstring during Thursday’s 124-118 victory over Boston.

Clemson players celebrate a touchdown run by quarterback

Clemson is headed back to the national championship game for a rematch against Alabama after the Tigers dominated Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl. Clemson back in title game after blanking Ohio State in Fiesta Bowl Clemson is headed back to the national championship game for a rematch against Alabama after the Tigers dominated Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl.

Harden drops career-high 53 in massive triple-double

Harden drops career-high 53 in huge triple-double James Harden poured in 53 points to go with 17 assists and 16 rebounds as Houston beat New York. Check out this story on mysouthshorenow.com: http://usat.ly/2iRwGtv HOUSTON – James Harden had 53 points, 17 assists and 16 rebounds for his second straight triple-double, and the Houston Rockets beat the short-handed New York Knicks 129-122 on Saturday night.

Richmond Coughs Up $138 K For a Skins

Richmond officials have paid the Washington Redskins more than $138,000 for the right to host the latest version of the burgundy and gold’s training camp. The Richmond Economic Development Authority picks up the tab for the camp.

James, Love help Cavs end 2016 with 121-109 win over Hornets

LeBron James scored 17 of his 32 points in the first quarter, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Charlotte Hornets 121-109 on Saturday night. Kevin Love added 28 points and 10 rebounds for Cleveland, who played without Kyrie Irving after the point guard injured his right hamstring during Thursday’s 124-118 victory over Boston.

Antetokounmpo scores 35 as Bucks beat Bulls 116-96

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points, Jabari Parker added 27 and the Milwaukee Bucks used a huge fourth quarter to beat the Chicago Bulls 116-96 on Saturday night. The Bucks outscored the Bulls 36-20 in the fourth to break open a tight game and come away with a lopsided win after dropping four of six.

WNBA players were near site of Istanbul attack, coach says

A handful of WNBA players, including Essence Carson, Chelsea Gray and Jantel Lavender of the Los Angeles Sparks, were next door to a deadly shooting in a nightclub in Istanbul on Saturday night. Sparks coach Brian Agler confirmed to The Associated Press that Carson had texted him that the three players were OK.

Equipment manager gets in game at goalie for Hurricanes

Carolina equipment manager Jorge Alves played the last 7.6 seconds of the Hurricanes’ 3-1 loss Saturday night to the Tampa Bay Lightning after signing a professional tryout contract to be the backup goalie in place of Eddie Lack, who is ill. “It’s special, it’s unbelievable,” said Alves, who didn’t face a shot.

Alabama 7-point favorite over Clemson in CFP Finals

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson runs in for a touchdown as Ohio State safety Damon Webb watches during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. Alabama head coach Nick Saban celebrates on stage after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football playoff game against Washington, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Atlanta.

Andy Edwards knows Leyton Orient are still in relegation battle and wants win at Exeter City

Edwards joked he isn’t fearing the sack ahead of facing Grecians, who got rid of Ian Hendon and Alberto Cavasin in 2016 Ollie Palmer’s rescued a point for Orient against Cambridge United yesterday ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Exeter City. “It is small steps all the time and I don’t think we can get carried away and I don’t think the supporters can either,” said Edwards.

Busy fixture schedule has taken its toll on Partick Thistle players, says Jags boss Alan Archibald

Partick boss Alan Archibald admitted the heavy fixture schedule list over the festive period had taken its toll on his players after they were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw with Kilmarnock. The Jags missed out on sealing their place in the top six before the winter break despite back to back victories over Ross County and Dundee which propelled them off the foot of the table and into the top half.

Reframing the Rondo Benching

For the first time since March 31, 2007, Rajon Rondo will come off the bench rather than start a game. Prior to the Chicago Bulls New Year’s Eve showdown against the Milwaukee Bucks , Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg told reporters that he would start Michael Carter-Williams at point guard over Rondo who has started in every game he has played in this season with the Bulls.

Reframing the Rondo Benching

For the first time since March 31, 2007, Rajon Rondo will come off the bench rather than start a game. Prior to the Chicago Bulls New Year’s Eve showdown against the Milwaukee Bucks , Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg told reporters that he would start Michael Carter-Williams at point guard over Rondo who has started in every game he has played in this season with the Bulls.

Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand has 10 goals and

Bruins’ Brad Marchand stands up to Twitter user who used homophobic slur Marchand says this struck home because he has a “few friends that are in same-sex relationships.” Check out this story on lakecountrynow.com: http://usat.ly/2hDYIL5 BOSTON – Bruins winger Brad Marchand is standing up to a Twitter user who attacked him with a homophobic slur.

Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand has 10 goals and

Bruins’ Brad Marchand stands up to Twitter user who used homophobic slur Marchand says this struck home because he has a “few friends that are in same-sex relationships.” Check out this story on lakecountrynow.com: http://usat.ly/2hDYIL5 BOSTON – Bruins winger Brad Marchand is standing up to a Twitter user who attacked him with a homophobic slur.

Porzingis out for Knicks against Rockets

New York center Kristaps Porzingis will miss the Knicks’ game Saturday night against the Houston Rockets because of a sore Achilles tendon. Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek said he was dealing with the problem before Friday night’s game against New Orleans.

Porzingis out for Knicks against Rockets

New York center Kristaps Porzingis will miss the Knicks’ game Saturday night against the Houston Rockets because of a sore Achilles tendon. Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek said he was dealing with the problem before Friday night’s game against New Orleans.