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USA TODAYAs expected, the NBA’s trade deadline has come and gone without much action. Pau Gasol, Rajon Rondo and Kevin Love all stayed put. What we got instead were a handful of minor deals that involved role players that don’t tip the scales for any team.With smart but painful Granger trade, Pacers win the dayCBSSports.comTeams […]
CBSSports.comThomas Aiken and Bubba Watson won on the European and PGA Tours this week. A look back at the best and worst of the week. Top three stories. 1. Bubba’s back — The second-best left-hander in the sport won for the first time in 22 months at the Northern …Sports capsules, 2/16/14TriValley CentralBubba Watson whines […]
Albany Times UnionLos Angeles. Bubba Watson wasn’t about to let another chance get away. Two weeks after Watson made a pair of late bogeys in the Phoenix Open, he delivered the best closing round at Riviera in some three decades. Watson played the final 39 holes …Golf roundup: Bubba Watson breaks drought by winning Northern […]
MiamiHerald.comOne of the saddest locker room sagas and biggest off-field embarrassments in Miami Dolphins history reached a formal conclusion Friday. But whether the “Bullygate” controversy really has ended is doubtful. Repercussions likely will follow in the form of …Stephen Ross: Language, behavior in Wells report ‘disturbing’NFL.comRichie goes Twitter IncognitoSportingNews.comDolphins bullying detailed in reportAlbany Times UnionPhysicians […]
Rick Kupchella’s BringMeTheNewsVikings general manager Rick Spielman’s comments on Christian Ponder aren’t the only thing he said that’s making headlines Friday. Spielman chimed in on Michael Sam, the Missouri defensive end that said he is gay in an ESPN interview Sunday, stating …Tom Powers: For Vikings GM Rick Spielman, it’s all about the interviewsPioneer PressVikings […]
San Francisco ChronicleEvery NBA team wants to enter the All-Star break on a positive note and then get some rest. The Chicago Bulls were able to do just that by winning their third straight. Taj Gibson scored 16 points and Carlos Boozer returned from an injury to add 15 in host …Bulls bigs dominate NetsReutersBulls […]
Boston HeraldTHEN AND NOW: Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask talks with his predecessor, Tim Thomas, before last night’s game at the Garden. 1. Wednesday, January 29, 2014. PrintEmail Comments. By: Mark Daniels. The scene was all too familiar. For Tim Thomas, his …Bruins spoil Thomas’ return to BostonReutersBoston Bruins bombard goalie Tim Thomas, beat Florida PanthersMiamiHerald.comBruins […]
Bleacher ReportMuch of the talk surrounding the Denver Broncos heading into Super Bowl XLVIII is about whether Peyton Manning would retire if he captured his second elusive ring. While that remains unclear, it seems like the Broncos might be losing their top …Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie may retire if Broncos win Super BowlUSA TODAYBroncos’ Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, the […]
Detroit Free PressEAST LANSING — Five days ago, Derrick Walton Jr. had a fever. Four days ago it broke. In the days since he loaded up with fluids. But when he woke up Saturday, he felt good. And Michigan State paid the price in the Wolverines’ 80-75 win at the Breslin …Michigan holds off short-handed […]
CBSSports.comMassive Gophers defensive lineman Ra’Shede Hageman has been a handful in one-on-one drills. (USATSI). More Draft: NFL Mock Drafts | Prospect Rankings | Latest news | Senior Bowl. MOBILE, Ala. — Scouts were greeted by a blue sky but 20 …Andy Staples: For Aaron Murray, height isn’t long and short of it at Senior BowlSI.comSan […]
The Spokesman ReviewPatrick Reed lost his putting touch for a few hours in the final round of the Humana Challenge. He found it when things were getting interesting. After shooting three straight 9-under 63s to open a seven-stroke lead, Reed had a 1-under 71 on Sunday at PGA …Golf world now knows about Patrick ReedThe […]
Columbus DispatchBlackhawks 4, Ducks 2: Marian Hossa had two goals and Kris Versteeg and Bryan Bickell also scored to lead host Chicago past Anaheim last night, ending the Ducks’ eight-game winning streak. It was just Anaheim’s second loss in its past 20 games.NHL: Chicago Blackhawks halt Anaheim Ducks’ winning streak at eightSkySportsNHL results and news, […]
Boston.com29 for Sunday’s AFC championship game against the Broncos in Denver. ”LeGarrette’s been great,” the coach said. ”He’s done the things we’ve asked him to do. When a player does that, I don’t think he can do anything but earn the respect of all the …LeGarrette Blount leads Pats to AFC title game vs. BroncosBoston […]
USA TODAYOn Tuesday night the unranked Indiana Hoosiers beat the #3 Wisconsin Badgers 75-72 in an exciting game that came down to the last possession. After IU locked up the win, many of the younger fans in attendance at Assembly Hall stormed the court, …Indiana hands Wisconsin its first lossReutersNight Court: Arkansas wins in thriller, […]
Philly.comNew York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist, left, blocks a shot while Philadelphia Flyers’ Wayne Simmonds jumps in front of him during the third period. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) AP. Gallery: Rangers 4, Flyers 1. Travel Deals. $1019 — Cozumel All-Incl. 4-Nt Trip …Rangers score 3 in 1st period, coast to 4-1 win over FlyersFox NewsStreaking Rangers […]
Albany Times UnionSeattle. When he got around the edge, there was no one for Marshawn Lynch to hit. Directly ahead was open field, the end zone and the Seattle Seahawks’ place in the NFC championship game. Once again, Lynch overpowered the New Orleans Saints in the …NFL divisional playoff picks: The Saints will keep it […]
New York Daily NewsRANGERS 3, BLACKHAWKS 2. CHICAGO – Sit down before reading: The Rangers would make the playoffs if the NHL season ended Thursday morning – and in a lockout year, it almost would – thanks to a thrilling 3-2 win over the reigning Stanley Cup …Hagelin Has Decisive Goal As Rangers Win in […]
MLB.comOAKLAND — It was a classic incentive-laden, make-good contract. Frank Thomas just wanted a chance. Having been cast adrift by the White Sox eight years ago, Thomas found a new home in Oakland, and all he did was lead the A’s to the 2006 American …Former Oakland Athletic Frank Thomas Elected Into Baseball Hall Of […]
USA TODAYPASADENA, Calif. — The Bowl Championship Series is dead. And the Southeastern Conference’s stranglehold on college football’s national championship has been snuffed. Top-ranked Florida State of the Atlantic Coast Conference completed a perfect …BCS National Championship: Florida State beats Auburn on Jameis Winston’s …New York Daily NewsFSU clinches BCS crown with 2-yard TD pass, […]
Boston GlobeWILMINGTON — As soon as one player comes back for the Bruins, it seems like another one goes down. Though, in this case, it’s unclear how serious Torey Krug’s undisclosed ailment might be. For now, the defenseman missed Friday’s practice at Ristuccia …Jets-Bruins SumsSan Francisco ChronicleBruins D Torey Krug scores 2 goals, 1 assist […]
San Francisco ChroniclePasadena –. Stanford traded blows with another smash-mouth team on New Year’s Day, and this time, the other guys connected too many times. The Cardinal offense was held to one touchdown for the first time this season by a Michigan State defense that …Rose Bowl: Stanford Cardinal burned by Michigan State’s big playsSan […]
Cincinnati.comNothern Kentucky guard Todd Johnson (23) is stopped short of the basket by North Carolina forward Jaskson Simmons (left), Isaiah Hicks (center) and guard Wade Moody (55) during the second half at the Dean E. Smith Student Activities Center.North Carolina routs Cincinnati in Belk BowlUSA TODAYN. Carolina beats Cincinnati 39-17 in Belk BowlAlbany Times Union2013 […]
National Football PostChanges in the Pro Bowl format to unconferenced teams should have made all-star snubs less likely. However, despite the changes, there are plenty of deserving players who weren’t invited to Hawaii for this year’s end-of-season extravaganza. Here’s my …Newton, Kuechly among 2013 Pro Bowl PanthersCat CraveChiefs, 49ers lead Pro Bowl selections with 8 […]
USA TODAYAaron Rodgers just saved the Green Bay Packers’ season. He knows it. Coach Mike McCarthy knows it. Even the Bears know it. Green Bay appeared dead in the water when Rodgers went down with a broken collarbone eight games ago. The Packers didn’t …Bears need more than Jay Cutler to beat PackersChicago TribunePackers’ Rodgers […]
Albany Times UnionNew York. Not only was there no Kevin Durant-Carmelo Anthony showdown, there wasn’t much of a game, either. The Oklahoma City Thunder made sure of it. Durant scored 29 points, Russell Westbrook had a triple-double by the middle of the third quarter, …Thunder quiets MSG crowd with rout of KnicksTulsa WorldWestbrook’s triple-double leads […]
Albany Times UnionNew York. Taj Gibson enjoyed coming home for the holidays. Gibson, a Brooklyn native, scored 20 points and Jimmy Butler added 15 to help the Chicago Bulls rout the Nets 95-78 on Wednesday. “It was stressful,” said the 28-year-old, who grew up minutes …Nets’ Effort Questioned, by Fans and by CoachNew York TimesBulls […]
Hollywood ReporterFrom Steven Spielberg and Jim Carrey to Sacha Baron Cohen and Mike Myers, many have tried to remake the 1947 classic about an adventure-prone daydreamer. But Stiller finally cracked the code and delivered a family-friendly, $90 million epic, opening …Ben Stiller: ‘I don’t make any rules’BBC NewsNew movies this week: ‘Grudge Match,’ ‘Secret Life […]
New York Daily NewsThe surprise from Orlando is that the Knicks didn’t see their name added to the list of unlucky Eastern Conference teams that have had their seasons all but ruined by a devastating injury to a key player. This wasn’t Derrick Rose blowing out a knee. This wasn’t …Knicks Get Past the Magic, […]
ESPNWisconsin running back Melvin Gordon will return for his redshirt junior season in 2014, he announced Friday. Big Ten Blog. Big Ten ESPN.com’s Adam Rittenberg and Brian Bennett write about all things Big Ten in the conference blog. • Blog network: …Wisconsin: Melvin Gordon To Return For Junior SeasonRotowireMelvin Gordon will return for junior seasonBucky’s […]
USA TODAYPITTSBURGH (AP) — Chris Kunitz scored his 19th goal, Sidney Crosby had two assists and the Pittsburgh Penguins jumped out to a four-goal lead before beating the Minnesota Wild 5-2 Thursday night for their season-high sixth straight victory.Penguins ride big second period to win vs. WildNHL.comRecap: Pittsburgh vs. MinnesotaMiamiHerald.comWild-Penguins SumAlbany Times UnionTribune-Reviewall 99 news […]
CNNArizona hit 14 of 15 free throws, including six straight in the final minute by guard Nick Johnson. Carlos Osorio /AP. ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Most college basketball fans will forget this game, but the Arizona Wildcats will not. They flew across the country, faced a …Jeff Seidel: Michigan must find a way to rebound […]
USA TODAYProblem was, Rodriguez plays basketball at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas, and he’s not allowed to make money off of his athletic ability, according to NAIA rules, so he was maybe going to have to forfeit the money if he wanted to keep his …NAIA votes to allow player to keep $20K he made […]
USA TODAYBLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana guard Yogi Ferrell has talked about using last season’s loss to Syracuse in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA tournament — and his own poor performance in the game — as motivation in the offseason. Ferrell, now a sophomore, …College basketball:Syracuse hammers IndianaNorthJersey.comSyracuse tops IndianaSTLtoday.comIU leaves Syracuse without ‘measuring stick’Indianapolis […]
‘American Mirror’ reveals life and art of Norman RockwellAlbany Times UnionA twice-divorced workaholic who neglected wives and children, a religious nonbeliever, a closeted homosexual, a depressive forever anxious about his rightful place in the world, a Vietnam War opponent who worked down the block from Alice’s Restaurant …Norman Rockwell bio unveils new insight into iconic […]
NESN.comThe Boston Bruins showed a lot of character by recovering from a brutal 6-1 loss on Wednesday to the Detroit Red Wings with a 3-2 comeback victory over the New York Rangers on Friday afternoon at TD Garden. Despite falling behind 2-1 in the first period, …Zdeno Chara heads B’s bounce-back effortBoston HeraldNHL roundup: Bruins […]