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Category: Sports
Scottish Gossip: Old Firm, Rangers, Celtic, Andy Murray
Rangers will reject the offer of a two-match ban made to defender Rob Kiernan for an alleged punch on St Johnstone’s Steven Anderson during Wednesday’s 1-1 draw in Perth. Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers insists going to Ibrox to face Rangers on Saturday holds no fears for his side.
Brian Dozier
To trade him or not to trade him? I really hope we don’t. In my honest opinion, I think it would be very stupid to trade him. Please vote on my poll to let me know what you think. Should we keep him? Yes or No? Go ahead and vote!
Flyers’ Konecny benched; Pronger returning to ice
In a surprising move, speedy rookie left winger Travis Konecny, who had two assists in Wednesday’s 6-3 loss in St. Louis, was benched Friday against San Jose. It was the first benching of the season for Konecny, who has four goals, 14 assists, 18 points, and a minus-2 rating in 37 games.
Miles Bridges says he’s ready to return, hopes to take floor vs. Rutgers next week
As the Michigan State freshman forward emerged from the tunnel at Breslin Center on Friday, fans started pointing and cheering. After six games out of the lineup with a sprained ankle, it appeared this might mark The Return.
College Hoop: Bonnies rip Minutemen
UMass’ Donte Clark powers the ball down the lane and up to the rim over St. Bonaventure’s Jaylen Adams Friday at the Mullins Center.
NBA: Thomas scores 52 for Celtics in 117-114 win over Miami
Isaiah Thomas scored 29 of his career-high 52 points in the fourth quarter, setting a club record for points in a period and leading Boston to a 117-114 victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night.
Colin Kaepernick Wins San Francisco 49ers’ Len Eshmont Award
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick had a season full of headlines, and it continued with a team accolade on Friday. Kaepernick was awarded the Len Eshmont Award by his teammates, which is given to the 49er who “best exemplifies the inspirational and courageous play of Len Eshmont, an original member of the 1946 49ers team.”
Mad Ants got ‘out-muscled’ in loss
The Mad Ants were supposed to have a few days off before their next game, 7 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Coliseum against the Windy City Bulls, but coach Steve Gansey said he might rethink that.
The 5 best and worst Eagles personnel moves of 2016
PHOTO GALLERY: Here’s how we rank the five best and five worst personnel moves by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2016. 5. Signing free agent safety Rodney McLeod .
2016 is what you make it
… that Jim Healy and the powers at be at the Statesboro Herald decided to take a chance on me to lead their prep sports coverage and write columns about Georgia Southern football. I’ll forever be appreciative for that shot you took Jim, even if it …
Joe Namath thankful for Alabama, Nick Saban, especially with the way the Jets are playing
… Jets right now. But is he ever thankful for coach Nick Saban and Alabama football , a sentiment that he shared with Sports Illustrated. Alabama will play Washington at 2 p.m. CST Saturday in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. The game is a semifinal in the …
George brings back fun for Pacers in 111-101 win over Bulls
George scored 32 points including 11 during a closing flurry to help the Pacers snap a four-game losing streak with a 111-101 victory. “We have a great time in the locker room,” George said.
Basketball: Henare hoping for a New Year resolution
First, his team boasts enough talent that, with a little overdue injury luck, the Breakers absolutely have the ability to make a playoff run in the Australian NBL. But, second, such success will be impossible if his players continue to hurt themselves in ways extending beyond their unfortunate physical health.
ASU Basketball: Sun Devils chop down Trees in Pac-12 opener
Whether the team was led by Herb Sendek or Bobby Hurley, Shaquille McKissic or Tra Holder , it didn’t matter. Arizona State’s last win in Stanford came on February 25, 2010, and the team had gone 0-for-4 at Maples since then.
Davis lifts Pelicans to 4th straight win, 104-92 over Knicks
Anthony Davis had 23 points and 18 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans won their fourth straight game, 104-92 over the New York Knicks on Friday night. Pelicans reserve guard Tyreke Evans scored 16 points, his best output in seven games since returning from right knee surgery last season.
Wiggins, Towns lead Wolves over Bucks, 116-99
Andrew Wiggins scored 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns had 18 points and 16 rebounds to help the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 116-99 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Zach LaVine added 24 points and Shabazz Muhammad had 22 points in 18 minutes off the bench for the Wolves, who shot 55.8 percent from the field and hit 13 of 25 3-pointers.
Drake surges past WSU women 83-78
Wichita State’s women’s basketball team fell behind by seven points early in Friday night’s game against Drake, then the Shockers went on the offensive. Not just an uphill, constant rally from a deficit WSU could never quite erase, but superior effort that led to numerous offensive rebounds – 19 to be exact.
James Harden has triple-double, Rockets top Clippers 140-116
James Harden had a triple-double with 30 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists and the Houston Rockets rolled to a 140-116 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. Clippers guard Austin Rivers and father/coach Doc Rivers were both ejected in the second quarter as Los Angeles dropped its fifth straight.
Korver, Howard lead Hawks past Pistons, 105-98
Paul Millsap scored 26 points and Kyle Korver added a season-high 22 on Friday night to lead Atlanta to a 105-98 victory over the Detroit Pistons, helping the Hawks forget about the first time these teams met here four weeks ago. Detroit walloped Atlanta 121-85 on Dec. 2 in Philips Arena, but after Korver made three consecutive free throws to open the second quarter and break a 19-all tie, the Hawks never again trailed nor were even tied.
Black Caps in control courtesy of Kane Williamson and Neil Broom half centuries
There were some worrying signs early in the run chase but the Black Caps are firmly on track with Williamson and Broom lifting their total to 135-1 after 25 overs. It’s a much different story to the start of the innings at Saxton Oval in Nelson when Tom Latham and Martin Guptill were back in pavilion early.
Bangladesh laying foundation for big score in final ODI against Black Caps
A stunning one-handed diving catch by Neil Broom is the breakthrough the Black Caps needed, dismissing Imrul Kayes six runs short of a half century. Bangladesh were cantering along at a swift pace in their final one day international at Saxton Oval in Nelson, Imrul and Tamim Iqbal bringing up a 100-run partnership in the 21st over.
Sir Andy Murray – tennis champ leads British sport New Year honours
… Olympic titles before fighting his way to the top of the world rankings. Joining Murray in being knighted in British sports was Mo Farah, who retained his 5000m and 10,000m titles at the Rio Olympics in August, becoming the first British track and …
Olympic rower gets MBE for services to sport
… day to school. I was always known as the kid who cycled to school,” he said. “I walked into a hall of societies and sports and some six-foot-six guy said: ‘you should come rowing’.” Mr Gotrel is hoping he will get a chance to speak with the Queen …
Woodbridge (64) at Colonia (40) – Boys Basketball
Harry Rutkowski scored 16 points and Hura Blaine added 15 as Woodbridge defeated Colonia, 64-40, at the Gene Haley/Eric LeGrand Holiday Tournament in Colonia. Blaine led the team with two 3-pointers as Kemari Persol totaled 10 points.
2016: A year of change, landmark events
Bernard Thomas Cynthia Brodhead, Vincent Price announced as 10th Duke president succeeding Richard H. Brodhead and Annette Price are walking on Duke campus. Kaitlin McKeown Rev.
Woodbridge (53) at Colonia (36) – Girls Basketball
Jordan Vasquez tallied 20 points and added three steals, three assists and three rebounds as Woodbridge topped Colonia, 53-36, in the Gene Haley/Eric LeGrand Holiday Tournament in Colonia. Brooke Timinski added 17 points, including three 3-pointers, and three assists as Kameron De Vogd totaled eight points and seven rebounds.
Ole Miss assistant Corey Batoon is heading to FAU
The Ole Miss coaching staff has taken plenty of flak over the last couple of seasons, but perhaps no member has been as constantly criticized by fans as special teams coordinator and safety coach Corey Batoon. His tenure in Oxford officially came to an end on Friday afternoon with the the news that he’s joining Lane Kiffin’s new staff at Florida Atlantic.
Patrick Sharp returns to Stars lineup on Saturday after missing 12 games
With their 4-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night the Dallas Stars were winners for the third game in a row and the fifth time in the past seven games. That stretch has helped them move back into a playoff spot in the Western Conference for the time being.
Iselin Kennedy (52) at Franklin (53) – Boys Basketball
Joshua Gestosani had 14 points for Franklin in a 53-52 win over Iselin Kennedy in round robin play of the Gene Haley/Eric LeGrand Holiday Jubilee at Colonia High School. Bendji Pierre had a game-high 19 points for Iselin Kennedy, which outscored Franklin 21-14 in the fourth quarter to almost complete the comeback.
Jackson Liberty (2) at Rumson-Fair Haven (6) – Boys Ice Hockey
Conor Deverin posted a hat trick and added a team-high three assists as Rumson-Fair Haven defeated Jackson Liberty, 6-2, in the Middletown Holiday Tournament. Will Catalano added two goals as Eugene Croddick posted a goal and two assists.
Wild, Blue Jackets to make win-streak history Saturday
When the Wild hosts the Blue Jackets today, it will be the first time in North America’s four major pro sports that teams with concurrent winning streaks of at least 12 games meet, the Elias Sports Bureau says. The Wild has won a team-record 12 straight games and is a franchise-best 13-0-1 in its past 14. The Blue Jackets have a franchise-record 14-game winning streak, tied for fourth longest in NHL history, that started with a 5-1 win against the Lightning on Nov. 29. The previous best winning-streak matchup was 11 versus 11 when the Lakers visited the Trail Blazers on Feb. 29, 2000.
Wrestler Gleaton joins Paradise elite with 7th place finish at Sierra Nevada Classic
The Bobcat senior finished seventh in his weight class Thursday night in the finale of the two-day Sierra Nevada Classic, joining only five other Paradise grapplers to ever place at the tournament, which included 93 schools spanning multiple states. “Owen Gleaton had a big day.
Steph Curry sneakers raise $26,400 for Oakland fire victims
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has raised $26,400 by auctioning off two pairs of sneakers for victims of this month’s Oakland warehouse fire. The East Bay Times reports that one set of white sneakers Curry wore in the Warriors’ Dec. 15 win over the New York Knicks sold for $17,100.
St. Bonaventure 89, UMass 77: Minutemen get off to rocky start in A-10 play
After a successful showing in non-conference play, the UMass basketball team’s first foray into its Atlantic 10 schedule was decidedly more rocky. Struggling with depth in the front court and production from its young guards, the Minutemen needed a lot of things to go right against St. Bonaventure.
NHL still searching for reason to play at 2018 Winter Games
NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly says the league lacks a compelling reason to have its players compete in the next Winter Olympics in South Korea NHL still searching for reason to play at 2018 Winter Games NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly says the league lacks a compelling reason to have its players compete in the next Winter Olympics in South Korea Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2iNFzEd Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn, left, congratulates teammate center Devin Shore after Shore scored a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016. The Stars won 4-2.
No. 16 Stanford holds off North Carolina 25-23 in Sun Bowl
Bryce Love took over for the absent Christian McCaffrey in the Stanford backfield, running for 119 yards and catching a 49-yard touchdown pass to help the No.
A.J. Green Misses 1000-yard Season for First Time
For the first time in his career, A.J. Green is on track to miss his first 1,000-yard season. Green has started his career with five consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, but due to a hamstring injury, the Bengals have decided to deactivate him for the rest of the season.
Conte urges Courtois to reject Real Madrid to become Chelsea’s Buffon
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has urged Thibaut Courtois to emulate Gianluigi Buffon by remaining at the Stamford Bridge for the remainder of his career. Courtois, 24, has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid this summer and fueled speculation of a move to Spain earlier this year by saying he’d like to move to La Liga.
Jose Mourinho thinks Memphis Depay will leave Manchester United in January
Jose Mourinho has been reluctant to give Memphis Depay the chance to resurrect his Manchester United career because he is expecting him to leave in January. The 22-year-old midfielder arrived at Old Trafford from PSV Eindhoven in the summer of 2015 after finishing the previous season as the top scorer in the Eredivisie but, despite a reunion with his former national manager Louis van Gaal, Depay failed to nail down a regular spot and has fallen even further down the pecking order under Mourinho.