If you mention NBA star Stephen Curry, his eyes light up and he’ll chat about how much he loves Curry’s game and watching his Golden State Warriors. Last year, the 24-year-old became a major league star in his second full season, batting .318 with 31 homers and 113 RBIs to finish second behind Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels in the AL’s MVP balloting.
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Dahlmeier edges Dunklee to win record 5th biathlon gold
Laura Dahlmeier won the world title in the women’s 12.5-kilometer mass start on Sunday, becoming the first biathlete to win five gold medals at a single world championship. The overall World Cup leader from Germany overtook Susan Dunklee, who led most of the race, on the final kilometer and finished in 33 minutes, 13.8 seconds to beat the American by 4.6 seconds.
Syracuse basketball vs. Georgia Tech: 10 things to watch for
Syracuse travels to Atlanta on Sunday to take on Georgia Tech at the McCamish Pavilion. Syracuse is coming off an overtime loss to Louisville.
Arsenal fans bemused as Welbeck features for Under-23 side
Supporters reacted angrily to the news that instead of playing against Sutton, the ex-Manchester United man will feature in the junior Gunners side While the Arsenal squad look to avoid another FA Cup giant-killing on Monday, Danny Welbeck is far from first-team action as he features for the Under-23 side. The former Manchester United striker missed almost nine months of action with a serious knee injury, but first signs were encouraging as he made a successful return.
Trevor Morgan – ‘Just because we are East Bengal, it doesn’t give us the right to win the game’
The East Bengal gaffer made it clear that this would be a different side from the one that drew against Aizawl in Kolkata… East Bengal are all set to take on Aizawl in a return leg fixture of the I-League on Monday. The two sides had kicked off the season with an entertaining 1-1 draw in Kolkata where Aizawl led for the majority of the time, only to see Ivan Bukenya’s late goal cancel it out.
From Ligue 1 to superstardom: Carlos Bianchi
The Argentinian hit 179 goals in 220 matches over a playing career all too often reduced to a footnote, due largely to a incredible coaching career Two young children strutted the turf at Parc des Princes in a manner befitting their father. Draped in Paris Saint-Germain shirts, on their backs one wore “King” and the other “Legend”.
South Africa wins 1st ODI in final-over thriller vs NZ
AB de Villiers and Andile Phehlukwayo kept calm amid a middle-order collapse to steer South Africa to a four-wicket win over New Zealand on the penultimate ball of Sunday’s first one-day international and a record-equaling 12th straight ODI win. De Villiers was at the crease when South Africa lost three wickets for one run in the space of six balls to see a comfortable cruise to victory transformed into a desperate struggle which ended when de Villiers hit a boundary for victory.
New hearts pumping for first patients of revived transplant program
Zach Engelken, the fourth person to receive a heart through the new transplant program at the University of Kansas Hospital, talks with Andrew Sauer, medical director for heart transplant and advanced heart failure for the KU Health System. Kyle Warren and his wife, Jill, talk about his recovery after receiving a new heart at the University of Kansas Hospital.
From Orlando to Sanibel Island, finding magic in the Florida kingdom
Cinderella’s Castle glows during the finale of the nightly light show in the Magic Kingdom. Autumn Shwintek and Brayden and Justin Buchta toss a ball along the shores of Sanibel Island.
Michigan State can’t compete with the elite when it’s giving the ball away
After committing 58 turnovers over their last three games, the Spartans committed nine first-half turnovers in what would end up as an 80-63 loss to No. 16 Purdue.
Canada’s Kripps, Lumsden slide to silver at bobsleigh worlds
Justin Kripps and Jesse Lumsden of Canada took home two-man bobsleigh silver at the world championships on Sunday in Konigssee, Germany. Canada’s Justin Kripps and Jesse Lumsden captured silver in the two-man bobsleigh event on Sunday at the world bobsleigh championships in Konigssee, Germany.
Manchester City target Lionel Messi in A 100m deal as…
The English Premier League side believe the Argentinian superstar is ready to quit the La Liga giants and Etihad chiefs are confident they can seal a world-record 100million deal for the five-time world player of the year. Messis’ future at the Camp Nou has become more and more uncertain this season and his father, Jorge, who acts as his son’s adviser, is in Barcelona to look after business – but has no plans to talk to the club about extending a contract that now has less than 16 months to run.
Manchester United’s Paul Pogba will be viewed as a bargain, according to Jose Mourinho
Paul Pogba’s world-record transfer fee will one day look a bargain, according to Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho. And Mourinho reckons that as other clubs begin to start spending such amounts on players he views as inferior, the Pogba deal will represent good value.
Takes a village: ‘Greek Freak’ got many assists growing up
In this Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, photo, graffiti by artist Same84 depicting Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetonkoumpo covers the basketball field in Athens, Greece, of Tritonas, the first team of Giannis Antetokounmpo. From a scrawny, literally hungry kid kicking a ball around in an open field in the Athens neighborhood of Sepolia to a starter in the NBA All-Star Game, Antetonkoumpo has come a very long way.
Louisville and Kentucky are in the top 10 in Rick Bozich’s AP college basketball ballot.
This doesn’t appear to be one of those Kansas teams that will lose to Stanford or Northern Iowa, but you never know. 2. North Carolina – The Tar Heels can put a bow on the ACC regular-season title Monday night at Virginia.
Tampa Bay Lightning Highlights: Vladislav Namestnikov Snipes The Five-Hole
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Vladislav Namestnikov raced towards the net where he skillfully sniped the five-hole of Colorado Avalanche goaltender Calvin Pickard. The Tampa Bay Lightning have been putting on quite the show over the course of the last few games; especially when you compare them to a good portion of the 2016-17 season.
High school transgender wrestler wins Texas regional title
A 17-year-old Dallas-area high school transgender wrestler who is transitioning from female to male has won a girls regional championship after a female opponent forfeited the match. Mack Beggs, a Euless Trinity High School junior who is undefeated this wrestling season, hugged losing opponent Madeline Rocha, from Coppell, on the victory stand Saturday after their match for the 110-pound Class 6A Region 2 championship never took place when Rocha declined to wrestle.
Glenn Robinson III soars above the field to win NBA All-Star Dunk Contest
Glenn Robinson III is the NBA’s new dunk king, with an assist to Indiana teammate Paul George, the Pacers’ mascot and a Pacers cheerleader. Robinson leaped over all three, snagging the ball from George along the way before finishing with an emphatic, two-hand, reverse jam, giving him a perfect score – and the title – on his final dunk.
Chris Tanev’s notches first goal of season in overtime as Vancouver Canucks edge Calgary Flames 2-1
Chris Tanev’s goal 34 seconds into overtime gave the Vancouver a Canucks a 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday night. Tanev converted a 2-on-1 with Daniel Sedin.
Chris Tanev’s notches first goal of season in overtime as Vancouver Canucks edge Calgary Flames 2-1
Chris Tanev’s goal 34 seconds into overtime gave the Vancouver a Canucks a 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday night. Tanev converted a 2-on-1 with Daniel Sedin.
Chen holds on to lead to win 4 Continents figure skating
Nathan Chen held off a challenge by Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu to win the Four Continents, a figure skating test event for the 2018 Winter Olympics. The American champion, 17, was first after the short program and second in Sunday’s free skate at the Gangneung Ice Arena for a total of 307.46 points.
Chen holds on to lead to win 4 Continents figure skating
Nathan Chen held off a challenge by Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu to win the Four Continents, a figure skating test event for the 2018 Winter Olympics. The American champion, 17, was first after the short program and second in Sunday’s free skate at the Gangneung Ice Arena for a total of 307.46 points.
Glenn Robinson III Wins What Many Are Calling The Worst Slam Dunk Contest Of All Time
Let’s be honest: Everyone knew there was no way the 2017 NBA Slam Dunk Contest was going to be able to come close to replicating the magic that Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine generated last year. Not only did the 2017 contest pale in comparison to 2016, it was pretty darn boring in general and is being called one of the worst of all time.
Glenn Robinson III Wins What Many Are Calling The Worst Slam Dunk Contest Of All Time
Let’s be honest: Everyone knew there was no way the 2017 NBA Slam Dunk Contest was going to be able to come close to replicating the magic that Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine generated last year. Not only did the 2017 contest pale in comparison to 2016, it was pretty darn boring in general and is being called one of the worst of all time.
Boma Qualifies Twice in Last Chance Meet
Charleston, Ill.-Jamal Boma kept his best performances for the last week of the regular season as the William Penn track and field teams competed at the Eastern Illinois Friday Night Special. Boma not only won the 3,000 and 5,000-meter run competitions, but did so with school record-breaking and, more importantly, national-qualifying times.
Boma Qualifies Twice in Last Chance Meet
Charleston, Ill.-Jamal Boma kept his best performances for the last week of the regular season as the William Penn track and field teams competed at the Eastern Illinois Friday Night Special. Boma not only won the 3,000 and 5,000-meter run competitions, but did so with school record-breaking and, more importantly, national-qualifying times.
Marburgber erupts for 30 in Central women’s basketball season-ending loss
Central College sophomore forward Claire Marburger exploded for 30 points and eight rebounds in a season-ending 83-68 Iowa Conference women’s basketball loss at Luther College Saturday. “We felt like we came out and played well to begin the game but we didn’t finish the quarter very well,” said coach Chelsea Petersen.
Marburgber erupts for 30 in Central women’s basketball season-ending loss
Central College sophomore forward Claire Marburger exploded for 30 points and eight rebounds in a season-ending 83-68 Iowa Conference women’s basketball loss at Luther College Saturday. “We felt like we came out and played well to begin the game but we didn’t finish the quarter very well,” said coach Chelsea Petersen.
Glenn Robinson III dunks over teammate Paul George,
Glenn Robinson III takes the Slam Dunk title Robinson leaped over teammate Paul George, the Pacers mascot and a cheerleader on his final slam. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://usat.ly/2lviaMB NBA All-Star Saturday was full of excitement including Aaron Gordon’s attempt to dunk with the help of a drone.
Glenn Robinson III dunks over teammate Paul George,
Glenn Robinson III takes the Slam Dunk title Robinson leaped over teammate Paul George, the Pacers mascot and a cheerleader on his final slam. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://usat.ly/2lviaMB NBA All-Star Saturday was full of excitement including Aaron Gordon’s attempt to dunk with the help of a drone.
Hot shooting Central College men’s basketball team routs Luther
Some days the shots fall and Saturday was one of those days for the Central College men’s basketball team dismantling Luther College 105-70 Saturday. In the win, Central broke the school single game record for most 3-pointers made with 24, squashing the previous record of 20. The Dutch were led offensively by junior forward Kyle Smith with 17 points including 5-of-9 from beyond the arc, senior forward Colby Taylor had 12 points and six rebounds, senior forward Austin Glawe had 12 points including 4-of-6 from 3, senior guard Pete Walker had 10 points and six rebounds and junior forward Malik Wildermuth had 10 points, four rebounds and three assists off the bench.
Hot shooting Central College men’s basketball team routs Luther
Some days the shots fall and Saturday was one of those days for the Central College men’s basketball team dismantling Luther College 105-70 Saturday. In the win, Central broke the school single game record for most 3-pointers made with 24, squashing the previous record of 20. The Dutch were led offensively by junior forward Kyle Smith with 17 points including 5-of-9 from beyond the arc, senior forward Colby Taylor had 12 points and six rebounds, senior forward Austin Glawe had 12 points including 4-of-6 from 3, senior guard Pete Walker had 10 points and six rebounds and junior forward Malik Wildermuth had 10 points, four rebounds and three assists off the bench.
Carmelo Anthony finds joy in All-Star festivities despite trade rumors
Carmelo Anthony finds joy in All-Star festivities despite trade rumors Anthony was named to his 10th All-Star team after Kevin Love’s knee injury. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://usat.ly/2m9PXbg Kyrie Irving got into a heated argument with a reporter during All-Star media availability over his recent comments that the Earth is flat.
Carmelo Anthony finds joy in All-Star festivities despite trade rumors
Carmelo Anthony finds joy in All-Star festivities despite trade rumors Anthony was named to his 10th All-Star team after Kevin Love’s knee injury. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://usat.ly/2m9PXbg Kyrie Irving got into a heated argument with a reporter during All-Star media availability over his recent comments that the Earth is flat.
Adam Silver says Charlotte could be in mix for another All-Star game
Adam Silver says Charlotte could be in mix for another All-Star game This year’s All-Star Game was moved as a result of the controversial HB2 law. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://usat.ly/2maHdS5 USA TODAY Sports’ Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss commissioner Adam Silver’s press conference that touched on several hut-button issues including the Trump travel ban and Charles Oakley.
Adam Silver says Charlotte could be in mix for another All-Star game
Adam Silver says Charlotte could be in mix for another All-Star game This year’s All-Star Game was moved as a result of the controversial HB2 law. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://usat.ly/2maHdS5 USA TODAY Sports’ Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss commissioner Adam Silver’s press conference that touched on several hut-button issues including the Trump travel ban and Charles Oakley.
Nwagbaraocha’s 25-14 Effort Leads WPU Past Graceland
Lamoni-Vashti Nwagbaraocha posted a big double-double to lead the Statesmen women’s basketball team to a 78-70 Heart of America Athletic Conference road win over Graceland Saturday. With the victory, William Penn secured its first winning season since 2012-2013.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. ‘won’t have any regrets’ to keep racing or walk away
Dale Earnhardt Jr. ‘won’t have any regrets’ to keep racing or walk away Dale Earnhardt Jr. said that he is mentally prepared to walk away from racing when the time comes. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://usat.ly/2m9ZCyf DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.
Statesmen Clinch Outright Title in 96-84 Win Over Graceland
Lamoni-Torren Jones was nearly perfect Saturday as the William Penn men’s basketball team defeated Graceland 96-84 in Heart of America Athletic Conference action. #2 WPU tied its season high for consecutive wins with seven and earned the outright league title and #1 seed for the Heart Tournament.
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