Day: February 11, 2017

Senators’ Anderson has 33-save shutout vs. Islanders (Sports Betting News)Senators’ Anderson has 33-save shutout vs. Islanders (Sports Betting News)

February 11, 2017February 11, 2017| 23:31

Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson, top center, celebrates with teammates after shutting out the New York Islanders 3-0 in an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Saturday Feb. 11, 2017. (Fred Chartrand/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ottawa Senators goaltender Craig Anderson was just glad to be back around his teammates and to pick up a win. Anderson made his first start in 69 days and turned aside 33 shots as the Ottawa Senators beat the New York Islanders 3-0 on Saturday. Anderson left the club in early December to be with his wife, Nicholle, who is battling cancer, and returned to practice last week.

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Cassidy wins 2nd straight as Bruins’ coach, 4-3 over Canucks (Sports Betting News)Cassidy wins 2nd straight as Bruins’ coach, 4-3 over Canucks (Sports Betting News)

February 11, 2017February 11, 2017| 23:12

Boston Bruins' David Pastrnak, of the Czech Republic, right, celebrates his goal beside teammates Zdeno Chara (33), of Slovakia, and Brandon Carlo (25) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks in Boston, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. The Bruins won 4-3. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

One thing interim coach Bruce Cassidy emphasized when he took over the Bruins was that he wanted his defensemen to look to do more offensively. David Pastrnak scored the tiebreaking goal with two minutes left in the third period, defensemen Colin Miller and Kevan Miller each had a goal and Boston won its second straight under Cassidy with a 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. ”We’ve asked them to get involved,” Cassidy said.

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Villanova gets top overall seed in NCAA’s early rankings (Sports Betting News)Villanova gets top overall seed in NCAA’s early rankings (Sports Betting News)

February 11, 2017February 11, 2017| 20:14

Villanova's Josh Hart (3), Mikal Bridges (25) and Eric Paschall (4) celebrate after an NCAA college basketball game against Georgetown, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, in Villanova, Pa. Villanova won 75-64. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Villanova had a surprising loss to unranked Marquette last month, a setback that bumped the Wildcats from the top spot in the AP Top 25. The NCAA Tournament selection committee was not swayed by one surprising loss. Villanova, No. 2 in the AP Top 25, was the top overall seed in preliminary rankings released by the NCAA on Saturday, joining Kansas, Baylor and undefeated and top-ranked Gonzaga atop the four regions.

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Jason Day catches leaders at Pebble Beach with 8-under 64 (Sports Betting News)Jason Day catches leaders at Pebble Beach with 8-under 64 (Sports Betting News)

February 11, 2017February 11, 2017| 19:47

Jason Day, of Australia, watches his tee shot on the eighth hole of the North Course during the second round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Jason Day took one step back and two birdies forward to complete an 8-under 64 and join Jordan Spieth and Derek Fathauer as 36-hole leaders in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. The Monterey Peninsula featured sunshine on Saturday for the first time all week, though it will be a race to get the tournament back on schedule. Day was coming off four straight birdies at Spyglass Hill when play was stopped by dense fog.

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Durant still loves Oklahoma City despite fans’ frustrations (Sports Betting News)Durant still loves Oklahoma City despite fans’ frustrations (Sports Betting News)

February 11, 2017February 11, 2017| 19:24

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant (35) celebrates with teammates Stephen Curry (30) and Draymond Green (23) after scoring during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

As much as it still hurts for so many Oklahomans to see Kevin Durant shine elsewhere, the Golden State star remains committed to the community he called home for nearly a decade. The place where he grew into the basketball player he is today, and the man he has become. KD departed Oklahoma City with fanfare on the 4th of July last year to chase a championship with Stephen Curry and the star-studded Warriors.

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