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Images: St. Edward falls to Bloomington Central Catholic, 45-42 in girls basketball state semis
Images from the St. Edward vs. Bloomington Central Catholic IHSA Class 2A state semifinal girls basketball game on Friday, Feb. 24, in Normal. Images from the St. Edward vs. Bloomington Central Catholic IHSA Class 2A state semifinal girls basketball game on Friday, Feb. 24, in Normal.
Robert K. Baker Acquires 800 Shares of CSB Bancorp Inc. (CSBB) Stock
… price is $28.23. “Robert K. Baker Acquires 800 Shares of CSB Bancorp Inc. (CSBB) Stock” was originally posted by Sports Perspectives and is the sole property of of Sports Perspectives. If you are reading this report on another site, it was illegally …
Wieters joins Nationals; Judge hits long homer for Yankees
In this May 31, 2016 file photo, Matt Wieters, then with the Baltimore Orioles, waits for the pitch as home plate umpire Cory Blaser watches during the third inning of a baseball game as Boston Red Sox’ Travis Shaw bats, in Baltimore. The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a one-year contract with a 2018 player option with catcher Matt Wieters on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017.
A rookie in ’16, Anderson quickly could be White Sox veteran
Tim Anderson has played just 99 games in the major leagues, yet the Chicago White Sox shortstop already has made an impact on a rebuilding team A rookie in ’16, Anderson quickly could be White Sox veteran Tim Anderson has played just 99 games in the major leagues, yet the Chicago White Sox shortstop already has made an impact on a rebuilding team Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lEzKeV FILE – In this Sept. 27, 2016, file photo, Chicago White Sox’s Tim Anderson watches his RBI double off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Alex Cobb during the second inning of a baseball game in Chicago.
No. 19 Florida State looks to fix struggles in road games
Florida State is in a four-way tie for second place in the Atlantic Coast Conference but its next two games are on the road No. 19 Florida State looks to fix struggles in road games Florida State is in a four-way tie for second place in the Atlantic Coast Conference but its next two games are on the road Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2mgraGm FILe – In this Feb. 18, 2017, file photo, Florida State’s Dwayne Bacon , Braian Angola-Rodas and Xavier Rathan-Mayes follow head coach Leonard Hamilton from the floor after losing to Pittsburgh in an NCAA college basketball game in Pittsburgh.
Real Sociedad moves closer to Champions League spot in Spain
Real Sociedad moved closer to a Champions League spot by defeating Las Palmas 1-0 after a blunder by the home side’s goalkeeper in the Spanish league on Friday. Veteran midfielder Xabi Prieto scored the 74th-minute winner from just outside the area after Las Palmas goalie Geronimo Rulli made a mistake and passed the ball right to Prieto’s feet when under pressure from another Real Sociedad player inside the box.
Hamilton thrilled with feel of new Mercedes F1 vehicle
Did they put too much effort into dominating the end of 2016, such that they neglected to properly develop this year’s auto?He confirmed he will keep his current team of mechanics for the new season after he admitted the switch of several across the garage had unsettled him before his attempt to defend the title in 2016. Asked bout the lack of engine noise, Hamilton said: “I’ve said time and time again that I think it’s awful”.
Canucks’ Troy Stecher diagnosed with mumps
The Vancouver Canucks defenseman Troy Stecher has been diagnosed with mumps and several other players have shown symptoms of the highly contagious virus Canucks’ Troy Stecher diagnosed with mumps The Vancouver Canucks defenseman Troy Stecher has been diagnosed with mumps and several other players have shown symptoms of the highly contagious virus Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2mglnAR VANCOUVER, British Columbia – The Vancouver Canucks defenseman Troy Stecher has been diagnosed with mumps and several other players have shown symptoms of the highly contagious virus. The team said Friday that defensemen Chris Tanev and Nikita Tryamkin and forwards Mike Chaput and Markus Granlund have shown symptoms.
Gordon Ramsay cooks for Daytona Day
Gordon Ramsay cooks for Daytona Day Ramsay shares his secret to great sliders. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: Gordon Ramsay, the celebrity chef who does not like Girl Scout cookies , is “the official Daytona Day chef” this year, per Fox Sports , so he was tasked with creating a menu for the occasion.
PGA golfer chased by a goose
… timing’s right. So poor Luke Donald trying to play his ball at the Honda Classic’s sixth hole? Look, that USA TODAY Sports Images photo from Friday is one of our favorite sports photos of 2017 without any context. But there’s a fun twist to it: …
New kid on the block: With a word of advice from Rahul Dravid and tons of runs, Shubman graduates
In the ODI series, Shubman Gill scored 350 runs in four Under-19 games. SHUBMAN GILL was barely 10, but he remembers the dropped jaw that had exaggerated the broad and toothy smile on his face.
Suns waive Mike Scott, Jared Sullinger; sign Ronnie Price
The Phoenix Suns waived forward Mike Scott and center/forward Jared Sullinger on Friday, a day after acquiring them in trades Suns waive Mike Scott, Jared Sullinger; sign Ronnie Price The Phoenix Suns waived forward Mike Scott and center/forward Jared Sullinger on Friday, a day after acquiring them in trades Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2mgttJG CHICAGO – The Phoenix Suns waived forward Mike Scott and center/forward Jared Sullinger on Friday, a day after acquiring them in trades. The Suns also signed guard Ronnie Price for the rest of the season.
Everton target reveals he wants Manchester United move
Franck Kessie has named Manchester United as the club he would like to play for most.There has been reported interest from Serie A and the premier League in Kessie, but he told Tuttomercatoweb that he doesn’t want to join Roma, and has his sights set on a move to the England.Atlanta midfielder Franck Kessie has revealed he hopes for a “dream” move to Manchester United amid links with a move to Premier League leaders Chelsea.Interest is high for the Ivory Coast worldwide, with Chelsea heavily linked in the January transfer window, while both Roma and Inter Milan are keen.”
Legislator files resolution seeking Baylor investigation by Texas Rangers
… officials. Baylor’s spokesman and a private PR firm it has hired did not immediately return an email from USA TODAY Sports seeking comment on the resolution. In May, the Baylor board of regents released a “findings of fact” summary of an …
Stoke keeper Jack Butland could return from ankle injury
The Potters goalkeeper sustained a fractured ankle while on England duty just under a year ago and has not been involved in a match since, with his attempts to return to fitness being hit by setbacks. Giving an update on the 23-year-old on Friday, Hughes said that by mid-March Butland ‘could very well be an option’.
Tottenham to receive A 16m by selling Nabil Bentaleb
Nabil Bentaleb will become a Schalke player on a permanent basis at the end of his season-long loan from Tottenham. The 22-year-old Algerian midfielder was allowed to move to the Bundesliga last August after dropping out of Mauricio Pochettino’s plans at White Hart Lane.
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The University of Iowa baseball team pounded out a season-high 15 hits, including two two-run home runs, and scored the game’s final nine runs in a 9-2 victory over Alabama State in the opening game of the Hoover Classic on Friday afternoon at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Eleven different Hawkeyes tallied at least one hit and four players had multi-hit games.
Beckham and Neville brothers enjoy birthday bash in Paris
JAMIE CARRAGHER: Leicester should build a statue of Ranieri… I’m raging with the players after he gave them their greatest season Ranieri was fired at the airport hotel… Leicester owners let him take charge in Seville but his fate had been sealed He may only be 23, but Nathan Redmond has been working towards an EFL Cup final appearance for his entire life… and he wants to fulfill his dreams against United Punching above his weight? Depay wishes Mayweather a happy birthday… while wearing Luis Vuitton boxing gloves worth A 4,000 ‘What happened when I was sacked as champion is peanuts compared to Claudio’: Mourinho pays tribute to friend Ranieri with initials on United shirt ‘Yesterday my dream died’: Ranieri releases statement after Leicester sack… as fans turn up outside his home to offer support Leicester went from top of the world to relegation battlers: How it unravelled for … (more)
NFL compensates Seahawks with two extra third-round picks in 2017 draft
Last offseason, the Seattle Seahawks lost defensive starters Bruce Irvin and Brandon Mebane to former AFC West rivals Oakland Raiders and San Diego Chargers in free agency, as well as starting left tackle Russell Okung to another AFC West foe, the Denver Broncos , and right guard J.R. Sweezy to expansion rivals the Tampa Bay Buccaneers . The Seahawks signed a few minor free agents themselves, but overall the contractual balance didn’t offset those moves and so now the NFL grants Seattle two relatively high compensatory draft picks in 2017.
Navy hosts Boston University in Patriot League men’s lacrosse opener
Navy standout attackman Jack Ray is sidelined indefinitely with a foot injury and won’t play on Saturday when Navy hosts Boston University at noon. Navy standout attackman Jack Ray is sidelined indefinitely with a foot injury and won’t play on Saturday when Navy hosts Boston University at noon.
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Chicago Cubs extend Pedro Strop through 2018
Adding at least one year of team control, the Chicago Cubs extended Pedro Strop on Friday at a $5.5 million salary for the 2018 season. The deal also includes a team option for 2019 at $6.25 million with a $500,000 buyout.
Horse Racing Preview and Dubai Report, plus preps in New Orleans and New Mexico
Kentucky Derby and Oaks preps stretch from coast to coast this weekend with major action in the Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds in New Orleans and a surprisingly strong field in the Mine That Bird Derby in New Mexico. On the international front: Winx goes for her 15th straight win in Australia, Hong Kong stars shine Sunday at Sha Tin and Qatar hosts the Emir’s Sword Festival.
Arsenal announce increase in football turnover to 191.1million
Arsenal have announced half-year results which show a record investment in players of some A 110.5million and an increase in football turnover to A 191.1million. The figures for the parent holding company of the Premier League club are for the six months ending November 30 2016.
Texas murder suspect arrested; was in Daytona for the races
Authorities say a man suspected of killing his uncle during a land dispute in Texas was arrested after coming to Florida to attend NASCAR races at Daytona International Speedway. The Daytona Beach News-Journal reports 50-year-old Joe Earl Smith told police who arrested him Thursday that he was in town “for the races.”
Jose Mourinho happy to see Wayne Rooney’s commitment to Manchester United
Jose Mourinho was pleased to see Wayne Rooney end speculation about his immediate future, with the Manchester United manager confirming his captain will be involved in Sunday’s EFL Cup final. Talk had been growing over the 31-year-old soon making an Old Trafford exit, with his agent Paul Stretford understood to have been in China this week speaking to interested clubs.
Kansas City Chiefs sign C.J. Spiller
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed veteran running back C.J. Spiller . The free agent had 18 yards on just six carries last season for the New York Jets and Seattle Seahawks .
Martin Caceres set to make Southampton debut in EFL Cup final
The 29-year-old defender was signed as a free agent two weeks ago, having been without a club since leaving Italian champions Juventus at the end of last season. Saints manager Claude Puel moved for Caceres after losing Virgil van Dijk to a long-term ankle injury and captain Jose Fonte, who transferred to West Ham last month.
Warriors’ Green taunts Paul Pierce over ‘farewell tour’
Pierce is in his 19th NBA season and said in September this will be his last one. TNT microphones caught Green slamming Pierce early in the Warriors’ 123-113 victory over Los Angeles.
New England Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski: ‘No doubt’ he will be ready for 2017
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski says there is “no doubt” he will be ready for the start of the 2017 season despite undergoing the third back surgery of his career. “Yes, for sure,” Gronkowski told Cari Champion on ESPN when asked if he expects to play in Week 1. “No doubt.”
Previewing the top 10 college basketball games this weekend
Previewing the top 10 college basketball games this weekend UCLA and Arizona get a rematch and so do Kentucky and Florida. Check out this story on Daily-Times.com: http://usat.ly/2lDt1lJ Unbeaten Gonzaga received 29 of 32 first-place votes.
Brave football mascot Bradley Lowery asked to lead out England at Wembley
… qualifier on March 26. He has already been a mascot for his team, as well as for Everton, and was invited to the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year show. Can’t Even find words to express how this made me feel amazing little boy a …
What Bears rookies said at Combine
With the NFL Combine looming, we take a look back at what top Bears rookies Jordan Howard, Cody Whitehair and Leonard Floyd had to say at last year’s event. were all voted to the NFL All-Rookie Team in 2016 after being selected by the Bears in the draft.
Trade deadline postmortem and notes on an awful loss to the Sacramento Kings
There is not one but two new episodes of the Locked On Podcast today. In the first episode, I give my analysis of the Denver Nuggets ‘ decision to hold on to everyone on the roster at the trade deadline , and defend why I think that was a mistake.
New York Giants: Defensive Ends To Consider In Free Agency
Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is pressure on a pass attempt by New England Patriots defensive end Jabaal Sheard in the third quarter during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports The New York Giants have a void to fill at defensive end.
Cinderella is getting written out of the March Madness story
Illinois State guard Paris Lee celebrates a win over Northern Iowa on Feb. 1, 2017. The Redbirds are one of the few midmajor teams likely to get an NCAA tournament berth even if they don’t win their conference tournament.
Stith Brothersa lead ODU past Marshall 86-65
Brandan and B.J. Stith combined for 26 points and eight rebounds to lead the Old Dominion Monarchs in an 86-65 victory over the Marshall Thundering Herd on Thursday night at the Ted Constant Convocation Center.
David Moyes relishing his Everton return with Sunderland
Sunderland boss David Moyes believes his Everton counterpart Ronald Koeman still has some way to go if he is to match his own achievements during an 11-year reign at Goodison Park. Moyes returns to his former club on Saturday for only the second time since departing for Manchester United in 2013, having capped his reign by leading them into the Champions League in 2005.
Dele Alli says sorry to Tottenham and Gent’s Dejaegere for horror challenge
Dele Alli apologised to team-mates and Gent midfielder Brecht Dejaegere for his reckless tackle as 10-man Tottenham crashed out of the Europa League. Spurs needed to win by two after Gent’s 1-0 victory in Belgium last week but Alli’s 39th-minute lunge on Dejaegere, and subsequent sending off, made the task all the more difficult at Wembley.