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James has triple-double as Cavs rout Knicks 117-88 in opener
- October 26, 2016
Not only did Cleveland create open shots pretty much whenever it wanted, its defense was rock solid for most of this game, and that had something to do with the Knicks' failure to establish any kind of offensive rhythm. The Cavs quickly jumped out to an early lead, with Kevin Love's superb three-pointer putting them 28-18 up as the buzzer sounded for the end of the first period. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
Not only did Cleveland create open shots pretty much whenever it wanted, its defense was rock solid for most of this game, and that had something to do with the Knicks' failure to establish any kind of offensive rhythm. The Cavs quickly jumped out to an early lead, with Kevin Love's superb three-pointer putting them 28-18 up as the buzzer sounded for the end of the first period. (more...)
Jets' Geno Smith out for the season after suffering torn ACL
- October 26, 2016
Fitzpatrick came in to relieve Smith and completed nine of his 14 pass attempts for 120 yards and a touchdown as the Jets won 24-16. Smith had a solid start to the game, going 4 of 8 for 95 yards, including a 69-yard touchdown to Quincy Enunwa. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
Fitzpatrick came in to relieve Smith and completed nine of his 14 pass attempts for 120 yards and a touchdown as the Jets won 24-16. Smith had a solid start to the game, going 4 of 8 for 95 yards, including a 69-yard touchdown to Quincy Enunwa. (more...)
Tide roll over the Vols
- October 26, 2016
Smoke 'em if you got 'em, right? Alabama freshman quarterback Jalen Hurts scored three rushing touchdowns, the Tide picked up its eighth defensive touchdown of the year on a Ronnie Harrison 58-yard interception return, got its third punt return for a TD on a 79-yard runback by Eddie Jackson, and added a double reverse 29-yard run by wide receiver ArDarius Stewart , and an 85-yard burst by Bo Scarbrough. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
Smoke 'em if you got 'em, right? Alabama freshman quarterback Jalen Hurts scored three rushing touchdowns, the Tide picked up its eighth defensive touchdown of the year on a Ronnie Harrison 58-yard interception return, got its third punt return for a TD on a 79-yard runback by Eddie Jackson, and added a double reverse 29-yard run by wide receiver ArDarius Stewart , and an 85-yard burst by Bo Scarbrough. (more...)
CEO gives World Series tickets to Pearl Harbor veteran
- October 26, 2016
The World Series began today with the Chicago Cubs playing the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. But even at 97 years old, Everrit Schelgle - Jim to his friends - can still name the starters on the 1945 World Series team. Each ticket to the World Series games cost just $1.20. Touched by the story, Lemonis tweeted his desire to take Schlegel to the game as his guest. As for the GoFundMe campaign, it has generated over $11,000 in donations. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
The World Series began today with the Chicago Cubs playing the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. But even at 97 years old, Everrit Schelgle - Jim to his friends - can still name the starters on the 1945 World Series team. Each ticket to the World Series games cost just $1.20. Touched by the story, Lemonis tweeted his desire to take Schlegel to the game as his guest. As for the GoFundMe campaign, it has generated over $11,000 in donations. (more...)
Cleveland takes Game 1 of World Series
- October 26, 2016
AL Championship Series MVP Andrew Miller escaped a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the seventh and got out of trouble in the eighth, preserving a three-run lead. With two outs in the bottom of the first, Lindor singled up the middle. The Cubs haven't won the World Series since 1908, the Indians since 1948. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
AL Championship Series MVP Andrew Miller escaped a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the seventh and got out of trouble in the eighth, preserving a three-run lead. With two outs in the bottom of the first, Lindor singled up the middle. The Cubs haven't won the World Series since 1908, the Indians since 1948. (more...)
Pochettino: Tottenham midfielder Alli is like 'wild horse'
- October 26, 2016
Stan Collymore has cast doubt over Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League title bid following Saturday's goalless draw with Bournemouth. "I was really proud of the players today", Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe said . "I think we could have more regrets about the West Brom game because the first half was fantastic and we just needed to score". "In that role he plays now [for Bournemouth] he can see the game and slow it down, and he's a lovely link for the team". (more...)
- October 26, 2016
Stan Collymore has cast doubt over Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League title bid following Saturday's goalless draw with Bournemouth. "I was really proud of the players today", Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe said . "I think we could have more regrets about the West Brom game because the first half was fantastic and we just needed to score". "In that role he plays now [for Bournemouth] he can see the game and slow it down, and he's a lovely link for the team". (more...)
DeMarcus Ware reports home burglary during Monday night game
- October 26, 2016
They are offering a $2,000 reward , which I think is a good enough reason to turn in the two men who appear to be your deadbeat uncle and your annoying second cousin. News stories displayed here appear in our category for Sports and are licensed via a specific agreement between LongIsland.com and The Associated Press, the world's oldest and largest news organization. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
They are offering a $2,000 reward , which I think is a good enough reason to turn in the two men who appear to be your deadbeat uncle and your annoying second cousin. News stories displayed here appear in our category for Sports and are licensed via a specific agreement between LongIsland.com and The Associated Press, the world's oldest and largest news organization. (more...)
Gretzky Named Partner, VP of Oilers Entertainment Group
- October 26, 2016
He was our leader". Wayne Gretzky is back with the Edmonton Oilers. Ryan Rishaug and Frank Seravalli explain how Connor McDavid took the momentum back for the Oilers in the second period, discuss his incredible speed and Brian Elliott's lacklustre performance in net for the Flames. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
He was our leader". Wayne Gretzky is back with the Edmonton Oilers. Ryan Rishaug and Frank Seravalli explain how Connor McDavid took the momentum back for the Oilers in the second period, discuss his incredible speed and Brian Elliott's lacklustre performance in net for the Flames. (more...)
Guardiola Rules De Bruyne Out Of Manchester Derby, Vows To Win
- October 26, 2016
Some of them will play, first because they deserve and second because it was tough in the last games. "I want to be clear that I am so happy with Sergio, and hopefully he can stay for a long, long time here", he told a news conference. United are now seventh in the Premier League table after a run of one league win in six matches, but Guardiola is conscious that his old foe Mourinho will be asking his team for an immediate and telling response in tomorrow's derby at Old Trafford. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
Some of them will play, first because they deserve and second because it was tough in the last games. "I want to be clear that I am so happy with Sergio, and hopefully he can stay for a long, long time here", he told a news conference. United are now seventh in the Premier League table after a run of one league win in six matches, but Guardiola is conscious that his old foe Mourinho will be asking his team for an immediate and telling response in tomorrow's derby at Old Trafford. (more...)
Halep unlocks Keys to open WTA Finals
- October 26, 2016
Eventually, the set went to a tie-break where Angelique Kerber had the stronger mental ground thus forcing Cibulkova to run for more than she can bear. The next set was a closer affair when, after Haleb had claimed her opponent's serve in the fifth game to lead 3-2, Keys fought back to break serve to level things at 4-4. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
Eventually, the set went to a tie-break where Angelique Kerber had the stronger mental ground thus forcing Cibulkova to run for more than she can bear. The next set was a closer affair when, after Haleb had claimed her opponent's serve in the fifth game to lead 3-2, Keys fought back to break serve to level things at 4-4. (more...)
Trail Blazers Regular Season Opener: Three Things to Watch
- October 26, 2016
After one final Blazers stop, Lillard nailed a pull-up three-pointer to give the Blazers a 109-102 lead. Let me tell you why. "We knew this was a game we needed to win", McCollum said. Johnson's short jumper tied the game at 68 midway through the third quarter. Hood would go on to split a pair of defenders with his dunk and Utah outscored the Blazers 37-23 in the quarter. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
After one final Blazers stop, Lillard nailed a pull-up three-pointer to give the Blazers a 109-102 lead. Let me tell you why. "We knew this was a game we needed to win", McCollum said. Johnson's short jumper tied the game at 68 midway through the third quarter. Hood would go on to split a pair of defenders with his dunk and Utah outscored the Blazers 37-23 in the quarter. (more...)
49ers to start Colin Kaepernick in Week 7 against Buccaneers
- October 26, 2016
Kaepernick completed 13 for 29 passes for 187 yards and ran for 66 additional yards. So the Bills came out and ran for 312 yards - 140 of which belonged to LeSean McCoy - and left no doubt in a 45-16 beatdown. Among the 31 qualified quarterbacks, Gabbert is last with a 5.93 yards per attempt average and third-to-last with a 58 percent completion rate. But Kaepernick was far from sharp. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
Kaepernick completed 13 for 29 passes for 187 yards and ran for 66 additional yards. So the Bills came out and ran for 312 yards - 140 of which belonged to LeSean McCoy - and left no doubt in a 45-16 beatdown. Among the 31 qualified quarterbacks, Gabbert is last with a 5.93 yards per attempt average and third-to-last with a 58 percent completion rate. But Kaepernick was far from sharp. (more...)
Dembélé steals late win to put Celtic into the final
- October 26, 2016
Some slack play nearly gifted Celtic the opener when a back-pass to Gilks was poorly controlled before the ex-Burnley keeper managed to get the ball out of play. Rangers had yet to threaten Craig Gordon's goal but the best chance of the match then fell to Jason Holt when Tavernier found him in the middle but his goal-bound effort was well blocked by Simunovic with McKay sending the follow-up straight into the hands of the Hoops keeper. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
Some slack play nearly gifted Celtic the opener when a back-pass to Gilks was poorly controlled before the ex-Burnley keeper managed to get the ball out of play. Rangers had yet to threaten Craig Gordon's goal but the best chance of the match then fell to Jason Holt when Tavernier found him in the middle but his goal-bound effort was well blocked by Simunovic with McKay sending the follow-up straight into the hands of the Hoops keeper. (more...)
Steelers complaint with National Football League says Suh kicked Roethlisberger
- October 26, 2016
Until the Miami game, they had surrendered just 4 plays over 30 yards. Not great, but hardly disastrous. Landry Jones , who fills in for " Big Ben " here, played poorly in relief a year ago, throwing two picks in his lone complete game. The clubs entered the season as the first and second choices in the AFC to reach Houston in February. " One of the best, maybe the best wide receiver corps in the league, best 1-2 punch at running back in the league, good tight ends, best offensive line ... (more...)
- October 26, 2016
Until the Miami game, they had surrendered just 4 plays over 30 yards. Not great, but hardly disastrous. Landry Jones , who fills in for " Big Ben " here, played poorly in relief a year ago, throwing two picks in his lone complete game. The clubs entered the season as the first and second choices in the AFC to reach Houston in February. " One of the best, maybe the best wide receiver corps in the league, best 1-2 punch at running back in the league, good tight ends, best offensive line ... (more...)
Former Rockies player makes history in 2016 World Series
- October 26, 2016
The Indians, meanwhile, gave Kluber an early cushion, scoring twice in the bottom of the first inning. In Game 1 of the World Series, with a chance to take a big step toward ending 108 years of franchise futility. And while Cleveland fans are longing for a baseball victory, the city does have a big sports win under its belt: The Cavaliers won this year's National Basketball Association title. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
The Indians, meanwhile, gave Kluber an early cushion, scoring twice in the bottom of the first inning. In Game 1 of the World Series, with a chance to take a big step toward ending 108 years of franchise futility. And while Cleveland fans are longing for a baseball victory, the city does have a big sports win under its belt: The Cavaliers won this year's National Basketball Association title. (more...)
QB controversy talk riles Fisher after Rams fall again
- October 26, 2016
The other three occurred on the final three drives of the game . It was the first of two interceptions by Collins . Dominique Antonio-Cromartie batted cleanup, catching two ill-advised Case Keenum lobs into the end zone to kill the Rams' final bids for a comeback. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
The other three occurred on the final three drives of the game . It was the first of two interceptions by Collins . Dominique Antonio-Cromartie batted cleanup, catching two ill-advised Case Keenum lobs into the end zone to kill the Rams' final bids for a comeback. (more...)
Joey Logano wins at Talladega to advance in NASCAR playoffs
- October 26, 2016
Non-Chaser, Brian Scott, posted a career-best, runner-up finish, restarting on the front row next to Logano in overtime for a two-lap sprint to the finish and maintaining his position. "We got that track position and just hung onto it", Logano said. "I don't think any of us had any fun and none of us enjoyed it, but it was just what we had to do". (more...)
- October 26, 2016
Non-Chaser, Brian Scott, posted a career-best, runner-up finish, restarting on the front row next to Logano in overtime for a two-lap sprint to the finish and maintaining his position. "We got that track position and just hung onto it", Logano said. "I don't think any of us had any fun and none of us enjoyed it, but it was just what we had to do". (more...)
Joey Logano wins Talladega to advance in NASCAR's playoffs
- October 26, 2016
And while one vehicle blew up and failed to advance, the other got in. "We got a couple there at the end on the last little straight, but the No. 43 (Aric Almirola) was the auto we needed (to beat for eighth place), and it didn't work out". (more...)
- October 26, 2016
And while one vehicle blew up and failed to advance, the other got in. "We got a couple there at the end on the last little straight, but the No. 43 (Aric Almirola) was the auto we needed (to beat for eighth place), and it didn't work out". (more...)
Oklahoma, Texas Tech combine for FBS-record 1708 yards in slugfest
- October 26, 2016
How OU finished with more points can be boiled down in a few declarative sentences. Oklahoma and Texas Tech also set the all-time record for total offense in a game with 1,708 yards. The Sooners scored three more touchdowns than the Wildcats had held their first five foes. The Sooners allowed Tech to convert on 20 of 25 third downs. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
How OU finished with more points can be boiled down in a few declarative sentences. Oklahoma and Texas Tech also set the all-time record for total offense in a game with 1,708 yards. The Sooners scored three more touchdowns than the Wildcats had held their first five foes. The Sooners allowed Tech to convert on 20 of 25 third downs. (more...)
National Hockey League roundup: Edmonton wins outdoor game in Winnpeg
- October 26, 2016
At the much-anticipated Heritage Classic, the man advantage did them in again, as two power play gaffes in the second period were the turning point in a 3-0 win for the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers seem to be the better team at recovering pucks in their own end, although time spent in their own zone is a factor there. He made the most of his first chance to play in one Sunday. (more...)
- October 26, 2016
At the much-anticipated Heritage Classic, the man advantage did them in again, as two power play gaffes in the second period were the turning point in a 3-0 win for the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers seem to be the better team at recovering pucks in their own end, although time spent in their own zone is a factor there. He made the most of his first chance to play in one Sunday. (more...)
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