Category: Sports

Campaign under way to create national Rosie the Riveter Day

Phyllis Gould, 95, one of the original Rosie the Riveter welders during WWII, sits at home in Fairfax on March 3. She has lobbied for a Rosie the Riveter national day. Ninety-five-year-old Phyllis Gould of Fairfax made history during World War II as one of the women who collectively became known as Rosie the Riveter.

Isaiah Thomas, Tyler Ulis Face Off in Least Likely NBA Jump Ball Ever

It’s everyone’s dream to be a professional athlete, and if you watch the NBA , then that dream oftentimes seems less attainable due to the sheer size of most players. But for one brief moment, both 5-foot-9 Isaiah Thomas of the Boston Celtics and 5-foot-10 Tyler Ulis of the Phoenix Suns gave all fans a glimpse at what a jump ball would look like between mere mortals.

Arsenal news: Ancelotti feels sorry for Arsene Wenger

LIVE: West Ham vs Chelsea… Fabregas and Carroll start as Conte’s side look to open up 10-point lead at the top of the Premier League DON’T wear club colours and DON’T leave two streets: Manchester United warn fans against ‘attracting attention’ amid fear of violence in Russia We’ll decide when you leave… not you! Wenger warns Sanchez over bid to quit Arsenal as pair share frosty handshake Now that’s what you call a pair of gloves! Cech starts wearing giant A 120 set that stretch all the way up his forearms with a disc to tighten them Sanchez tells Arsenal he’s off as it emerges he was axed by Wenger after storming out of training session SANCHEZ Q&A: Chile star’s Arsenal career appears to be coming to an end… so, where has it gone wrong? Welcome to the new Orlando stadium where the ‘Purple Wall’ is all-standing and flares are encouraged in the ‘smoke device area’ Wenger claims … (more)

Jacketsa Bobrovsky makes 20 saves in second straight shutout

Sergei Bobrovsky is having one of those years goaltenders dream about, and it is making the Columbus Blue Jackets a team to fear when the playoffs start next month. Bobrovsky made 20 saves in posting his second straight shutout and franchise-record 34th win of the season, and the Blue Jackets beat reeling New Jersey 3-0 on Sunday, sending the Devils to their seventh straight loss.

Where is the high pick and roll

Has anyone else noticed since the All Star Break, we have stopping running High Pick and Roll? This use to be our bread and butter between Gortat and Wall and to be honest I thought we ran to much of it and teams would figure it out in the post season, but now we are not running it at all. I believe that this is significantly decreased the good/comfortable looks john wall use to get at the elbow and has lowered Gortat’s ppg because now is offense is limited to post moves.

Curry ends slump with 31, Warriors beat Knicks 112-105

Stephen Curry’s shot still wasn’t falling, and that wasn’t the only strange thing. Madison Square Garden’s decision to play no sound during warmups or stoppages in play in the first half Sunday created a silent setting that was more fitting for middle school than a nationally televised NBA game.

Fleury stands tall in relief, Penguins rally by Sabres 4-3

Buffalo Sabres’ Sam Reinhart cannot get his stick on a blocked shot by Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, March 5, 2017. By WILL GRAVES, AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH – His team flat, listless and basically overwhelmed during a miserable first period against Buffalo on Sunday, Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan looked down his bench searching for a jolt.

Derrick Williams appreciates Pat Riley being man of his word

In a month, Derrick Williams has gone from the end of the Heat’s bench to regular minutes with the defending NBA champion Cavaliers. Williams wanted to play more and said he appreciates the Heat president giving him that opportunity and releasing him Feb. 6, while he was still playoff eligible with another team.

South Windsor couple bringing literacy to Haitian children

Founders of a nonprofit called The Reading Room Inc. , the South Windsor couple has been working to promote literacy in the impoverished Caribbean nation since the 1990s. The Wicks were first exposed to the Haitian education system – or, in many cases, lack thereof – over 25 years ago when members of a local church they attended traveled to the country to partner with and aid a Haitian church.

Minnesota Wild: The Opening Faceoff 6 Mar 17

… at Xcel Energy Center. The Minnesota Wild beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports 2) Staal nets two of three Wild goals: Eric Staal had a red-hot start to the season, but has significantly cooled down since the …

Kohli fails once again, India 122/4 at tea11 min ago

Bengaluru, Mar 6 Virat Kohli failed once again as India lost four wickets to slump to 122 for four at tea on the third day of the second cricket Test here today, Kohli was dismissed for 15 from 25 ball in a contentious decision to the stunning silence of the big home supporters at the Chinnaswamy stadium. Field umpire Nigel Long gave Kohli out LBW off Josh Hazlewood five over before tea break and Kohli, who gestured that the ball hit his bat first, took DRS immediately.

Misbah to continue as Pakistan captain in West Indies

Pakistan ‘s ageing Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq on Monday made himself available for next month’s series in the West Indies , ignoring entreaties from ex-players to call time on his illustrious career following a slew of poor results. Misbah, who will turn 43 in May, had asked the Pakistan Cricket Board for time to decide on his future following whitewash defeats in his last two series against Australia and New Zealand, respectively.

COA reports negligence of implementing Lodha reforms by BCCI

The Committee of Administrators has presented their first status report on the negligence by Board of Control for Cricket in India and state cricket associations to comply with the steps that had to be implemented as per the Lodha Committee. The report, which has been submitted to the Supreme Court on Saturday, talks about the prescribed steps that were put down as part of the policies by Lodha Committee and were to be followed before September 2016.

SA strengthen bowling attack ahead of NZ Tests

Ab de Villiers’s flashing bat produced 262 runs in the five ODis at an average of 87.33. South Africa will miss AB de Villiers following his decision to opt out of Test cricket this year but their ranks have been bolstered by the return of Morne Morkel and Vernon Philander for the three-match series against New Zealand.

Pelicans beat Lakers 105-97 for first win with DeMarcus Cousins on floor

DeMarcus Cousins had 26 points and 15 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans won for the first time with him in the lineup, 105-97 over the spiraling Los Angeles Lakers whose fourth-quarter rally fell short Sunday night. Anthony Davis added 31 points for the Pelicans, who swept the season series for the second straight year and just the second time ever.

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DeMarcus Cousins had 26 points and 15 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans won for the first time with him in the lineup, 105-97 over the spiraling Los Angeles Lakers whose fourth-quarter rally fell short Sunday night. Anthony Davis added 31 points for the Pelicans, who swept the season series for the second straight year and just the second time ever.

Why this tennis player is keeping tabs on Australia’s tour of India…

Little more than a year after re-committing to tennis, Barty won her first WTA singles title in Malaysia on Sunday, raising fresh hopes the former Wimbledon junior champion might be on track to fulfil her potential. There may have been a modest field competing in Kuala Lumpur but it was hard graft for qualifier Barty, who had to win six matches before beating Japan’s Nao Hibino in the final.