OKC’s Patterson fined $10K for jab at officiatingOKC’s Patterson fined $10K for jab at officiating
After Thunder forward Patrick Patterson took to Twitter to complain about the season’s officiating, the NBA handed him a $10,000 fine.
Day: December 31, 2017
Sabres’ Pominville can see how Winter Classic has evolvedSabres’ Pominville can see how Winter Classic has evolved
NEW YORK (AP) Jason Pominville can appreciate how much everything around the Winter Classic has changed over the years. He was with the Sabres when they played in the first one 10 years ago in suburban Buffalo, in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Now, after four seasons in Minnesota, he
San Francisco 49ers Jimmy Garoppolo flips it to the flat to wide receiver Marquise Goodwin who races in for 8-yard TDSan Francisco 49ers Jimmy Garoppolo flips it to the flat to wide receiver Marquise Goodwin who races in for 8-yard TD
Jimmy Garoppolo dumps off pass to wide receiver Marquise Goodwin, who runs in an 8-yard touchdown.
Lewis scores twice, Patriots secure home-field with 26-6 winLewis scores twice, Patriots secure home-field with 26-6 win
Full Stats FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Dion Lewis ran for a touchdown and caught a scoring pass, helping the New England Patriots clinch home-field advantage throughout the playoffs as the top seed in the AFC with a 26-6 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday. The win clinched the seventh 13-win season
Browns finish perfect season, fall to 0-16 with loss to SteelersBrowns finish perfect season, fall to 0-16 with loss to Steelers
PITTSBURGH — The Cleveland Browns joined the 2008 Detroit Lions as the only teams in NFL history to go 0-16 when they failed to find a way to beat the backup-laden Pittsburgh Steelers in a 28-24 loss on Sunday. Cleveland had a chance late in the fourth quarter, but quarterback DeShone Kizer’s fourth-down
Texans’ GM Rick Smith taking leave of absence to care for cancer-stricken wifeTexans’ GM Rick Smith taking leave of absence to care for cancer-stricken wife
Rick Smith’s wife, Tiffany, has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
U.S. NHL players still processing Olympics snubU.S. NHL players still processing Olympics snub
Greg Wyshynski ESPN NEW YORK — During the NHL’s Winter Classic on Monday, the roster for the U.S. 2018 Winter Olympics men’s hockey team will be announced. Kevin Shattenkirk’s name will not be on it, because the NHL has forbidden it. “I wish we were going. It still kills me that we&
Buster Olney’s top 10 rankings for 2018Buster Olney’s top 10 rankings for 2018
From the mound to behind the plate to the corners and every position in between, Buster Olney ranks the 10 best players and position groups in baseball.
6 teams to watch as Hot Stove enters 20186 teams to watch as Hot Stove enters 2018
When the Winter Meetings came and went with the top free agents still unsigned, we were sure it would mean an unusually active time around the holidays. But now we’re moving into the New Year and still the Hot Stove has generated dozens of questions for every answer. With only about six weeks to go before players head to camp, here’s a half-dozen teams to keep your eyes on.
Giants secure No. 2 pick in draft thanks to Colts winGiants secure No. 2 pick in draft thanks to Colts win
The Giants secured the No. 2 pick of the NFL Draft with a little help from the Colts. The Indianapolis Colts (4-12) defeated the Houston Texans on Sunday, 22-13, and erased any chance of the Giants losing the No. 2 pick. The Giants were leading Washington 18-10 and a Big Blue win coupled with a Colts