Brad Marchand scored on a breakaway with 2:24 left in overtime and the Bruins picked up where they left off before their break by winning their fourth straight game, 2-1 over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night. “This is a really hard building to win in and they’ve been playing well lately,” Marchand said.
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Logano takes advantage of late crash, wins Clash at Daytona
Logano stole a win in the Clash at Daytona on Sunday, driving around the crashing leaders to land NASCAR’s first trophy of Speedweeks. It was Ford’s fourth consecutive win at a restrictor-plate track, and with four additional cars in the fold thanks to Stewart-Haas Racing’s move from Chevrolet, the manufacturer known for its blue-oval logo might just be the one to beat heading into the season-opening Daytona 500.
If we blow it all up
Why? Detroit moves Drummond & his cap, gets Chriss a potential PF stud, and a top 3-4 NBA pick. Save $10m in cap space for 2017.
Detroit had better get hot
Cousins just got moved. Are the Pistons going to stand pat or does SVG have something up his sleeve.
Lets talk about Chris Devenski
Other than beyond the marvelous streets of Houston, Chris Devenski was not a household name. But this was very understandably so.
Afridi retires from international cricket
Flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi says he has quit international cricket and will focus on playing Pakistan Super League for the next two years. “I have said goodbye to international cricket,” Afridi told reporters in Sharjah on Sunday night soon after his 28-ball 54 nearly pulled off victory for his team Peshawar Zalmi against Karachi Kings in the PSL.
Darrelle Revis faces four felony charges in connection
… ‘rob’ another of a cell phone,” Robert G. Del Greco Jr. and Mark Fiorilli said in a statement released to USA TODAY Sports and other media outlets, hours after the TMZ video surfaced. “The voice and admissions made on the video are NOT that of …
Omri Casspi to be traded to New Orleans Pelicans
Omri Casspi #18 of the Sacramento Kings dunks the ball over Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on December 28, 2015 in Oakland, California Omri Casspi, who in 2009 became the first Israeli basketball player to play in the NBA, is due to be traded from the Sacramento Kings to the New Orleans Pelicans as part of a bigger deal centered on all-star DeMarcus Cousins. The Kings dealt Cousins and Casspi to New Orleans in exchange for Tyreke Evans, 2016 first-round draft pick Buddy Hield, Langston Galloway and first- and second-round draft picks this summer, a person familiar with the situation told the Associated Press.
South Korea wins 2 golds in short track speed skating
Park Se-yeong, left, of South Korea celebrates his victory during the men’s 1500 meters final of short track speed skating competition at the Asian Winter Games at Makomanai Indoor Skating Rink in Sapporo, northern Japan, Mon… . Park Se-yeong, right, of South Korea celebrates his victory during the men’s 1500 meters final of short track speed skating competition at the Asian Winter Games at Makomanai Indoor Skating Rink in Sapporo, northern Japan, Mo… .
Pakistani women in memorable rugby sevens debut
… it difficult for sportswomen to get due encouragement to take up either team or individual sport – especially contact sports like rugby. When last year Pakistan tried to form its women’s team, Pakistan rugby officials encouraged school teachers and …
Why the Demarcus Cousins trade was the worst deal in NBA history
… CA, USA; Sacramento Kings GM Vlade Divac and Owner Vivek Ranadive. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY sports Unfortunately for Kings fans, their troubles run deep through the front office all the way up to ownership. Minutes before the trade …
Anthony Davis breaks All-Star game points record as West win
Anthony Davis broke the record for most points in the NBA All-Star game as the Western Conference beat the Eastern Conference 192-182. New Orleans Pelicans star Davis broke Wilt Chamberlain’s 55-year record by scoring 52 points in his home arena.
The mind games started early for Jose Mourinho
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has told Chelsea they have the Premier League title in the bag and can already begin focusing on an FA Cup quarter-final against his side. United booked their place in the last eight by edging Championship strugglers Blackburn 2-1 on Sunday, Zlatan Ibrahimovic stepping off the bench to settle matters after goals from Danny Graham and Marcus Rashford.
Your daily briefing on China
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the remarks during a meeting with his South African counterpart Maite Nkoana-Mashabane Sunday in Beijing. China’s central bank made a net cash injection via open market operations for the third consecutive day Monday in an effort to ease a cash strain.
Barcelona players back Enrique, insists Andres Iniesta
‘If they haven’t trained on a surface like this, then they are mad’: Sutton and Keown tell Arsenal how to be fantastic on plastic ‘Chelsea can only think about the FA Cup because I think they are champions’: Mourinho starts mind games after being drawn against old club in quarter-finals Giant-killers Lincoln to face Sutton or Arsenal in FA Cup quarter-finals as Chelsea get ready to host former boss Mourinho and Manchester United ‘The first time I lost I threw up and I hate losing even more now!’: Wenger hoping to avoid shock defeat at Sutton Conte insists there will be no room for sentiment when it comes to skipper Terry as Chelsea look to do the Double Davis sets NBA All-Star Game best with 52 points as West beat East 192-182 and records tumble in game of all-out attack Super sub Ibrahimovic sends United into FA Cup quarter-finals as Mourinho’s men come from behind to beat struggling … (more)
Ekholm Scores In 3rd Period, Predators Beat Blue Jackets 4-3
After the Columbus Blue Jackets fought back from a two-goal deficit to tie the score early in the third period, the Nashville Predators kept up their intensity and Mattias Ekholm got them a win.
Murphy, Minnesota outlast Michigan, 83-78
Jordan Murphy had 16 points and 15 rebounds and Eric Curry scored all 12 of his points in the second half to lift Minnesota to its fifth straight victory, 83-78 in overtime over Michigan on Sunday night. Reggie Lynch added 11 points and eight rebounds while battling foul trouble for most of the night for the Golden Gophers , who overcame a furious rally from Michigan to inch closer to an NCAA tournament bid.
Ekholm scores in 3rd, Predators beat Blue Jackets 4-3
Mattias Ekholm scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, Juuse Saros stopped 35 shots and the Nashville Predators beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Sunday night. Ryan Ellis, Kevin Fiala and Calle Jarnkrok also scored for the Predators, who never trailed.
The Latest: West leads All-Star game 97-92 at halftime
Eastern Conference LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers makes a backwards dunk during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game against the Western Conference in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. less Eastern Conference LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers makes a backwards dunk during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game against the Western Conference in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 19, … more Western Conference guard Russell Westbrook, of the Oklahoma City Thunder, dunks during the first half of the NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017.
Trips to Capitol for Shen field hockey and Burnt Hills
The Shenendehowa High School field hockey team and coaches were honored at the state capitol for their perfect season and Class A state field hockey championship during the fall. The Lady Plainsmen defeated Scarsdale High School 2-1 to win the championship, finishing with a 21-0 record.
Andrew Putnam wins Web.com Tour event in Panama
Andrew Putnam won the Panama Claro Championship on Sunday for his second Web.com Tour title, beating Chris Baker with an 18-foot birdie putt on the first hole of a playoff. The 28-year-old former Pepperdine player earned $112,500 to take the money lead with $171,100.
UCLA basketball avenges their loss to USC
The first time that UCLA basketball faced USC, the Trojans beat them 84-76. That loss moved UCLA to 19-3 on the season and 6-3 in the Pac-12.
The Oakland Raiders expected to move on from Latavius Murray
… a formidable back for a cheaper price come free agency. I am currently a junior at Rutgers University. I am a huge sports fan, and current writer for the Oakland Raiders and Philadelphia Phillies on isportsweb.com. Follow me on twitter …
Tennis: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga ends drought with title in Rotterdam
… pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Media/Communication Studies at Florida State University. I’m a big fan of all Miami sports, FSU football, soccer, and tennis and I’m excited to be able to cover them for isportsweb.com. You can follow me on Twitter …
Have the Detroit Red Wings found new offensive chemistry?
… Tomas Tatar (21) during a game between the Minnesota Wild and Detroit Red Wings. Photo by: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports The combination of Athanasiou and Thomas Vanek has proven to be astonishing for the growth of Athanasiou as an offensive …
Nisswa Future Problem Solving teams advance to state8 min ago
Submitted Photo Nisswa Elementary School Future Problem Solving teams include Izaak Vanek , Hannah Kurtzman, Reese Glynn and Lily Nickel; Chris Low , Gavin Johnson and Drew Cline.
Washington’s Plum moves into 2nd place on career list
Washington guard Kelsey Plum’s postgame celebration Sunday consisted of hugs with family and friends, pictures with kids, autographs and then she was headed to ESPN’s nearby studios for a SportsCenter appearance, her second in two days. Plum scored 35 points to move into second place on the NCAA’s career scoring list and help No.
Utah Jazz midseason grades
… Rudy Gobert’s ability to affect shots is a key part of Utah’s elite defense. Picture Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports One could look at the Jazz’s offensive stats and then at their current standing in the conference and division and be confused …
Ottawa Senators Fall 3-2 to Winnipeg Jets, Lose Stone and Hoffman
For fans of the Ottawa Senators , tonight’s game against the Winnipeg Jets felt like a slap in the face. Only a few hours before puck drop, we had all been eagerly anticipating our seemingly inevitable rise to first in the division, after an exciting win over the Toronto Maple Leafs combined with a Habs loss had put the team only two points behind the Montreal Canadiens .
Exploring the New York Jets-Kirk Cousins scenario
… to the Pro Bowl this year. Should the Jets trade for him if he becomes available? Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports Of course, Washington will still never let Cousins become a free agent. In all likelihood, we are looking at a classic tag and …
Chicago Bears draft targets: Jonathan Allen
Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen returns a fumble for a touchdown against the Texas A&M Aggies during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Photo By: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports It’s no secret that the Chicago Bears desperately need help at the quarterback position and in the secondary, but the team’s need for a more efficient pass rush may have flown under-the-radar.
Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto ready to break out in 2017
A former student of Carl Albert High School in Midwest City, Oklahoma, Realmuto put up huge numbers on the baseball diamond in high school. He set national records with his .595 batting average, 28 home runs, 88 hits, and 119 runs batted in as a high school senior.
County Clipboard: Mason to celebrate 50th anniversary of MPC scoring record
This Wednesday will mark the 50th anniversary of former Monterey Peninsula College basketball standout Mel Mason setting a Coast Conference and school record with 59 points in one game. “No record should last 50 years,” Mason said.
CCS Basketball Playoffs: PG, Monterey boys earn No. 2 seeds
Alisal’s Steven Castro shoots against Pajaro Valley during their game on Jan. 20. Alisal qualified for the Central Coast Section playoffs on Sunday. The Breakers were seeded No.
Georgia Tech Holds On In Front Of Raucous Crowd
I went to Georgia Tech for 4 and a half years. I went to a lot of games. It was so quiet against Presbyterian that I nearly had a conversation with their coach from across the floor.
High profile gymnasts come forward, claim abuse by doctor
… Newburg, listen to Judge Donald Allen Jr. rule that Nassar, a former Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics sports doctor, should s… (Robert Killips/Lansing State Journal via AP). Dr. Larry Nassar listens to testimony of a witness during a …
Dellin Betances sees no need to talk with Randy Levine
Dellin Betances doesn’t feel he needs to talk with Randy Levine after the New York Yankees president called the reliever a victim of “over-the-top demands based on very little sense of reality” by his representatives at an arbitration hearing Friday won by the team.
Yankees Dynasty: Remembering An Almost Forgotten Team
When recalling the Yankee dynasty of the 1990’s, there is often one team that is all but forgotten. There is a valid reason for this, and it’s a sore spot in many baseball fans memory banks.
Red Sox promotions, giveaways at Fenway Park during 2017 season
Promotions are one of the most integral parts of the link between baseball and the fan experience. Here are some for Boston Red Sox fans to look forward to.
No. 11 Wisconsin beats No. 23 Maryland 71-60 in Big 10 tilt
Wisconsin’s Bronson Koenig, left, knocks the ball away from Maryland’s Melo Trimble during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin’s Bronson Koenig, left, knocks the ball away from Maryland’s Melo Trimble during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, in Madison, Wis.