Wenger urges Kane England call-up Mauricio Pochettino: Harry Kane can still improve Arsene Wenger has encouraged England to call-up Tottenham striker Harry Kane after his two goals saw off Arsenal in Saturday's North London derby. Kane's scintillating form has seen him score 22 goals in all competitions for Spurs this season, but Hodgson has delayed his introduction into the international … [Read more...]
Jim Boeheim doesn’t care if people think he cheats
Jim Boeheim doesn't care if people think he cheats Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim met with reporters after his team lost 83-77 at Pittsburgh on Saturday and in a week in which the program announced it was self-imposing a postseason ban this year for NCAA violations, it figured some of the questions he faced would deal with that issue. Boeheim was asked what his response would be to anyone who … [Read more...]
Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski spikes puck before Bruins-Islanders game (Video)
Patriots' Rob Gronkowski spikes puck before Bruins-Islanders game (Video) The Boston Bruins managed to find New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski and invite him, along with some of his Super Bowl champion teammates, to TD Garden Saturday night for a pre-game ceremony before their game against the New York Islanders. Gronk, sporting a shirt for the first time since last Sunday’s NFL … [Read more...]
BYU’s Kyle Collinsworth sets NCAA triple-double record
BYU's Kyle Collinsworth sets NCAA triple-double record Kyle Collinsworth left rare territory to break new ground. The BYU point guard produced his fifth triple-double of the season Saturday in leading the Cougars to a 87-68 victory at Loyola Marymount. It is the first time in NCAA history a player has produced five triple doubles in the same season. Collinsworth's line in the box score went … [Read more...]
Jon Horford’s costly missed chances will haunt Florida
Jon Horford's costly missed chances will haunt Florida Jon Horford probably will have nightmares about the last two minutes of Florida's 68-61 loss to Kentucky. Twice the 6-foot-10 senior had the ball alone under the rim with the chance to score a game-altering basket. Twice he let the opportunity slip away and failed to score a point. The first chance came when Kasey Hill curled around a … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Miller blanks Penguins; Dubnyk stays hot for Wild
NHL Three Stars: Miller blanks Penguins; Dubnyk stays hot for Wild No. 1 Star: Ryan Miller, Vancouver Canucks The Canucks shutout the Pittsburgh Penguins for the second time this season with a 5-0 win Saturday night. Alex Burrows and Radim Vrbata had two points, while Miller made 31 saves for his sixth shutout of the season and 35th of his career. Daniel Sedin netted his 115th career power … [Read more...]
Nationals replace Phillies on Harrisburg, Penn. radio station
Nationals replace Phillies on Harrisburg, Penn. radio station In addition to battling over the National League East division crown every season, the Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies are also battling for territory and fans in southeastern Pennsylvania. Well, if you want to call it battling. Based on PennLive.com's Dave Solittle report earlier this week, that term might be an … [Read more...]
Waiver Wired: Wired: Top Pickups for Week 16
Waiver Wired: Wired: Top Pickups for Week 16 All-Star Week is upon us so it’s just one or two games for every NBA team. Some fantasy leagues take the week off, while others play through it. It’s time to start thinking about the playoffs, so take a look at my Schedule Breakdown column from the Draft Guide and Season Pass, if you’re a subscriber to either one. In the meantime, here are some guys … [Read more...]
Nowitzki leads Mavs to OT win over Blazers
Nowitzki leads Mavs to OT win over Blazers ');ad_counter++}; Dirk Nowitzki forces OT, leads Mavs to win over Trail BlazersAssociated PressMavericks Rally For OT WinVIDEO PLAYLIST DALLAS -- Dirk Nowitzki gave Dallas a shot at a rare win over a Western Conference playoff contender by capping a late rally with a 3-pointer that forced overtime. Chandler Parsons took over from there. Nowitzki's 25 … [Read more...]
After China, John Lucas III feels at home with Pistons – Detroit Free Press
After China, John Lucas III feels at home with Pistons - Detroit Free Press John Lucas III, who signed a 10-day contract with the Pistons on Feb. 1, had been playing in the Chinese Basketball Association.(Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier/Detroit Free Press) John Lucas III is quick to emphasize he's not knocking the Utah Jazz. He was treated well by the organization last season. It's just that after … [Read more...]