Montero Denies Involvement With Anti Aging Clinic - RealGM Wiretap
Jesus Montero has again denied any involvement with a Florida-based anti-aging clinic under investigation by... moreMontero Denies Involvement With Anti Aging Clinic - RealGM Wiretap
Jesus Montero has again denied any involvement with a Florida-based anti-aging clinic under investigation by Major League Baseball.
Montero was named in records belonging to Biogenesis of America LLC parka canada goose soldes , the now-closed clinic in Coral Gables that has purportedly been linked to performance-enhancing drugs, according to a published report.
The Seattle catcher said he didn't know why his name popped up in the records.
"I don't have anything to do with those people. I know my agency is handling everything. I don't know anything about it," Montero said.
"I'm here trying to be ready for spring training and the season. What can I say? It surprised me, too," he added.
Barcelona Cant Rule Out Lionel Messi Being Bought By City PSG - RealGM Wiretap
Ariedo Braida has conceded that Barcelona may not be able to prevent Lionel Messi from leaving for a club like Manchester City or Paris... less
(SportsNetwork.com) - It was a perfect, yet ironic, ending to the FCS regular season Saturday. The only team to finish with an unbeaten record in the regular season is not headed... more(SportsNetwork.com) - It was a perfect, yet ironic, ending to the FCS regular season Saturday. The only team to finish with an unbeaten record in the regular season is not headed to the FCS playoffs. Still, 15th-ranked Harvard couldnt be any happier to be 10-0 after it beat Ivy League rival Yale, 31-24, for the eighth straight year. The Ivy League is one of the two FCS conferences that doesnt send its champion to the playoffs. The Southwestern Athletic Conference stages a conference championship game and doesnt send its champion to the playoffs, although the teams not in the title matchup are eligible for at-large bids - which has never happened previously. Second-ranked Coastal Carolina (11-1) fell short of a perfect regular season when Liberty blocked a game-ending field goal attempt and nipped the Chanticleers, 15-14, for the Big South Conferences automatic bid to the playoffs. The two rivals shared the Big South title. Coastal will gain an at-large bid when the NCAA announces the 24-team field on... less
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau found the perfect way to celebrate their new contract extensions. Thornton scored his second goal of the game with... moreSAN JOSE, Calif. -- Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau found the perfect way to celebrate their new contract extensions. Thornton scored his second goal of the game with 1:30 remaining in overtime to lead the San Jose Sharks to their sixth straight win, 3-2 over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night. Marleau also scored as the two longtime Sharks shined one day after signing three-year deals that will keep them in San Jose through the 2016-17 season. "For me and Patty both to score, its a great night for us," Thornton said. Antti Niemi made 20 saves and Joe Pavelski and Matt Irwin had two assists apiece as the Sharks overcame a 2-0 deficit to get their third six-game winning streak of the season. "Theyre our guys, and we need them when were down," Irwin said. "Jumbo got us to within one and Patty tied it up and obviously Jumbo won it in overtime. Theyre our guys. Its just kind of ironic what happened." Matt Cooke and Keith Ballard scored for the Wild, who built an early... less
BARCELONA, Spain - Mercedes rivals hope a busy three weeks of tinkering on their slower cars and the move to European tracks will be enough to at least threaten Lewis Hamiltons... moreBARCELONA, Spain - Mercedes rivals hope a busy three weeks of tinkering on their slower cars and the move to European tracks will be enough to at least threaten Lewis Hamiltons and Nico Rosbergs stranglehold on Formula One. The Mercedes pair head into Sundays Spanish Grand Prix after sweeping the first four races in impressive style, with the most compelling driving coming between the teammates while the pack puttered away in the distance. The switch to V6 turbo hybrid engines has dislodged Red Bull as F1s dominant team after four seasons, and Mercedes was also dealing far better than the rest with the new powertrain and other rule changes. Hamilton has led a Mercedes one-two finish with Rosberg in the last three races after the German won the season opener. The silver-and-teal duo have also taken all four pole positions, and set the fastest lap at each grand prix. "We are now four races into the 2014 season and hold a strong position in both championships," Mercedes team executive director Toto Wolff... less
EDMONTON -- Not many teams have managed to make the Buffalo Sabres look good this season, but the Edmonton Oilers found a way to do it on Thursday. Cory Conacher had two... moreEDMONTON -- Not many teams have managed to make the Buffalo Sabres look good this season, but the Edmonton Oilers found a way to do it on Thursday. Cory Conacher had two goals and an assist as the Sabres snapped a lengthy seven-game losing skid, emerging with a 3-1 victory over the Oilers in a battle between the teams with the worst records in the NHL. Drew Stafford also scored for the Sabres (20-42-8) who had been outscored 21-6 in their previous seven losses. "It was huge," Stafford said. "The way that this year has gone and the challenges we have gone through, we will take any win at this point, regardless of who it is against. That was one of our more complete efforts. "We had some discipline issues, but had a great PK. We also had more than one goal, which is big. Getting a 3-1 lead, Im not sure I can remember the last time we had a comfortable lead like that where we could lock in our system and take over the game." Sabres head coach Ted Nolan said his team earned the two points on the... less
LONDON - Hull will play English Premier League rival Sunderland in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup after beating Brighton 2-1 on Monday. Curtis Davies and Robert Koren secured the... moreLONDON - Hull will play English Premier League rival Sunderland in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup after beating Brighton 2-1 on Monday. Curtis Davies and Robert Koren secured the victory with goals inside 35 minutes of the fifth-round replay against the second-tier side. Leonardo Ulloa pulled one back for Brighton midway through the second half but couldnt force the game into extra time. Completing the quarterfinal draw, Charlton also beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 to set up a meeting with Sheffield United. In the last eight, Manchester City hosts holder Wigan, and Arsenal plays Everton. Swingman Chris Mullin Jersey. His big 2-minute outburst in the fourth quarter Tuesday night is all that really mattered for the Dallas Mavericks. Andre Iguodala Warriors Jersey. The Pope greeted Klose at his general audience Wednesday and the pair had a long chat. Klose is German like the pope, although he was born in Poland. In Sundays derby, Lazio took the lead in the seventh minute after Maarten Stekelenburg brought... less
Mondays pre-season game against the Boston Bruins will take on a whole new meaning for P.K and Malcolm Subban, as this will mark the first official time the two brothers will play... moreMondays pre-season game against the Boston Bruins will take on a whole new meaning for P.K and Malcolm Subban, as this will mark the first official time the two brothers will play against each other. Malcolm was selected 24th overall by the Bruins in 2012, he is the younger brother of Canadiens star defenseman and will be in goal for the Bruins for part of tonights game at the Bell Centre. Their parents will be making the trip from Toronto to Montreal to be on hand for Mondays game, but no word on which team theyll be cheering for. "Its a great opportunity for him to get a taste of the NHL, he is only 19-years-old and to get a chance this early is pretty unique" P.K said Monday morning. P.K has reached out to his brother via text message on Sunday but jokingly said that Malcolm has been giving him the cold shoulder. "I dont know what theyre telling him over there," the Norris Trophy winner said with a smile on his face. Both players are extremely competitive and would do whatever it takes to help... less
With Saturday nights loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Winnipeg Jets have now dropped five straight, the teams longest stretch this season without a win. The Jets had a good... moreWith Saturday nights loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Winnipeg Jets have now dropped five straight, the teams longest stretch this season without a win. The Jets had a good first period taking a 1-0 lead to the dressing room with Eric ODell scoring his first NHL goal. A Keaton Ellerby shot from the point came off the back boards into the crease area where goaltender Curtis McElhinny had trouble controlling it, allowing ODell to jam it home. Adam Pardy also picked up an assist. The Jets had a goal disallowed as it was deflected in with a stick above the cross bar, and also had Bryan Little hit the cross bar on a clean chance. The shots through one were 7-6 Jets. The second period started with Brandon Dubinsky taking a holding penalty behind the Jets net, sending the Jets to their third power play of the night, and that is where it all started to go south for the Jets. A shorthanded goal by Mark Letestu tied the game, it was the sixth power play goal against the Jets... less
(SportsNetwork.com) - LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers will close out a five-game homestand Tuesday and will try to add to the misery of the Minnesota Timberwolves from... more(SportsNetwork.com) - LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers will close out a five-game homestand Tuesday and will try to add to the misery of the Minnesota Timberwolves from Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavaliers are 3-1 on the stay and posted back-to-back victories with Sundays 105-91 decision over the talented Memphis Grizzlies. James scored 25 points and handed out 11 assists, Dion Waiters scored 21 points off the bench and Kyrie Irving ended with 17 to go along with 12 assists. Anderson Varejao scored 18 points for the Cavs, who shot a sizzling 60.5 percent and made 7-of-14 3-pointers. I was there to knock shots down, said Waiters, who scored 20-plus points for the second time in three games. We moved the ball tremendously tonight. We have to play like that all the time. Cleveland has won 11 of its last 14 games overall and is 10-5 at home. James is averaging 28.5 points per game in his last six for the Cavaliers, who are 8-1 in their last nine games at the Q. The Cavs are posting an average of... less
Spartanburg, SC (SportsNetwork.com) - Two of the Wofford football teams first three games in 2015 will be against FBS opponents and the Terriers will play six times at home as... moreSpartanburg, SC (SportsNetwork.com) - Two of the Wofford football teams first three games in 2015 will be against FBS opponents and the Terriers will play six times at home as part of an 11-game schedule announced Wednesday. Wofford, which was 6-5 this past season under veteran coach Mike Ayers, will kick off the campaign on Sept. 5 at Clemson and travel to Idaho on Sept. 19. It will mark just the third time Wofford will face two FBS teams in the same season (2001, Clemson and South Carolina; 2009, South Florida and Wisconsin). The Terriers home schedule consists of games against Tennessee Tech (Sept. 12) and Gardner-Webb (Sept. 26) as well as Southern Conference opponents Western Carolina (Oct. 17), Chattanooga (Oct. 24, Homecoming), Samford (Nov. 14) and Furman (Nov. 21). 2015 Wofford Football Schedule Sept. 5, at Clemson Sept. 12, Tennessee Tech Sept. 19, at Idaho Sept. 26, Gardner-Webb Oct. 3, at Mercer* Oct. 10, at The Citadel* Oct. 17, Western Carolina* Oct. 24, Chattanooga* (Homecoming) Oct.... less
INDIANAPOLIS -- Big Roy came up with a big answer for his critics and his teammates Wednesday night. He played like an All-Star when the Pacers really needed it. After 48 hours of... moreINDIANAPOLIS -- Big Roy came up with a big answer for his critics and his teammates Wednesday night. He played like an All-Star when the Pacers really needed it. After 48 hours of questions and criticism, Roy Hibbert scored a season-high 28 points, grabbed nine rebounds, blocked two shots and altered a handful of others to help the Pacers get even in the Eastern Conference semifinals with an 86-82 victory over Washington. Hibbert sounded more relieved than redeemed. "David (West) always talks to me about being the person that rescues yourself when youre in the middle of the ocean," Hibbert said after Indiana tied the best-of-seven series at 1-1. "Theres nobody who can throw a lifesaver or a rope out to help you. So I had to do it myself." The next step is proving he can play this way again Friday when Washington hosts Game 3. Hibbert went into Wednesday with a combined total of 37 points and 24 rebounds in Indianas first eight playoff games. Twice in the previous four he failed to score a point or... less
MELBOURNE, Australia -- The scorching weather finally brought play to a halt on the fourth day of the Australian Open when the temperature topped 43F (109F), but not soon enough... moreMELBOURNE, Australia -- The scorching weather finally brought play to a halt on the fourth day of the Australian Open when the temperature topped 43F (109F), but not soon enough for some players who criticized officials for not stopping matches earlier. The Extreme Heat Policy was enacted at Melbourne Park just before 2 p.m. Thursday, suspending all matches on outer courts until the early evening and requiring the closure of the retractable roofs at Rod Laver and Hisense arenas before play could continue on the show courts. It was the first time since 2009 play had been halted due to heat at the Australian Open. For Maria Sharapova, playing at Rod Laver Arena, the call came too late. The rule dictates the roof cant be closed until the end of a set in progress, so she was forced to finish a grueling third set against Italian Karin Knapp under the blazing sun. "Everyone knows there is no tiebreaker in the third set (at the Australian Open), so once you start that set, youre going to be out there until... less
PITTSBURGH -- Nathan MacKinnon has been compared to Sidney Crosby for much of his life. The two grew up in the same Canadian town and both went No. 1 in the NHL draft.... morePITTSBURGH -- Nathan MacKinnon has been compared to Sidney Crosby for much of his life. The two grew up in the same Canadian town and both went No. 1 in the NHL draft. Now they get to take a much closer look at each other. MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche visit Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night in the first NHL matchup of the pride of Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. Catch the game on TSN2 starting at 7:30pm et/4:30pm pt. The Avalanche and Penguins are each off to a 7-1 start, with MacKinnon and Crosby playing a key role. The 26-year-old Crosby has seven goals and 10 assists for a league-best 17 points. MacKinnon, who turned 18 on Sept. 1, has a goal and six assists. MacKinnon called Crosby the best player in the world and said the centre is "on fire right now." But MacKinnon is focused on what he needs to do to help the Avalanche get another win. "Any time hes out there when youre not on the ice, you sometimes get to enjoy and watch some good players when youre playing... less
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Winnipegs Mike McEwen remained perfect through the round-robin portion of the Syncrude National Grand Slam of Curling event Friday after edging Winnipegs... moreFORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Winnipegs Mike McEwen remained perfect through the round-robin portion of the Syncrude National Grand Slam of Curling event Friday after edging Winnipegs Jeff Soughton 6-4 in Draw 8. McEwen (5-0) scored single points in the first three ends of the match, and added two more in the fifth for his second win of the day. The Winnipeg skip topped Steve Laycock (2-2) of Saskatoon 6-5 earlier on Friday. Olympic gold medallist Brad Jacobs of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., was eliminated after going 2-3 in the round robin. Jacobs started his day with a 5-2 win over South Koreas Soo-Hyuk Kim, but fell 8-1 to Oskar Eriksson of Sweden in the ninth draw. Stoughton is 3-2 after losing his second match of the day, 6-4 to Edmontons Kevin Martin (4-1). Martin came from behind, scoring two points in the fifth end, and adding one each in the sixth and seventh for his second win. Martin beat Edmontons Brendan Bottcher 8-2 earlier in Draw 8. Glenn Howard of Coldwater, Ont., kept pace with Martin with a 4-1... less
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Sabres coach Ted Nolan will keep building what he started in Buffalo -- minus the interim tag. Nolan is staying on as the head coach beyond this season after... moreBUFFALO, N.Y. -- Sabres coach Ted Nolan will keep building what he started in Buffalo -- minus the interim tag. Nolan is staying on as the head coach beyond this season after signing a three-year contract extension Monday. The deal comes 4-1/2 months after Nolan returned to Buffalo for a second stint -- this time, initially, on an interim basis. And its a reward for Nolan, who has provided a spark to a young, patchwork lineup on a last-place team. "I said back in November that it was a dream to be able to come back and coach the Sabres, and thats still true today," Nolan said. "Im excited by the challenge facing our team and our organization. And Im truly thankful to have this opportunity." The extension was more of a formality than a surprise. The two sides established the framework of a contract about a month ago and agreed to the deal in principle last week. Nolan took over in mid-November after coach Ron Rolston was fired along with general manager Darcy Regier after Buffalo got off to a... less
Baltimore, MD (SportsNetwork.com) - Olympic swimming legend Michael Phelps entered a guilty plea to a drunk driving charge on Friday in a Baltimore courtroom and received a... moreBaltimore, MD (SportsNetwork.com) - Olympic swimming legend Michael Phelps entered a guilty plea to a drunk driving charge on Friday in a Baltimore courtroom and received a one-year suspended sentence. Phelps was arrested Sept. 30. After entering the guilty plea Friday, Phelps told the judge he made a bad mistake and was looking toward his future. He entered a treatment program after his arrest. Phelps, who was suspended by USA Swimming for six months following his arrest, will remain on probation for 18 months. According to the Maryland Transportation Authority, Phelps was charged with DUI, excessive speed and crossing double lane lines within the Fort McHenry Tunnel on I-95 in Baltimore. The MDTA report said Phelps was driving a 2014 white Land Rover at a speed of 84 miles per hour in a 45-mph zone. An officer pulled the vehicle over beyond the tunnels toll plaza and Phelps failed to perform the standard field sobriety tests. He was cooperative throughout the process. This was Phelps second arrest... less
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Zach Randolph had 17 points and 14 rebounds and Jeff Green scored 18 as the Memphis Grizzlies coasted to a 101-83 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday... moreMEMPHIS, Tenn. - Zach Randolph had 17 points and 14 rebounds and Jeff Green scored 18 as the Memphis Grizzlies coasted to a 101-83 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.Vince Carter added 13 points as the Grizzlies (31-12) won their sixth in the last seven games.Memphis led by as many as 25 in the second half, allowing coach Dave Joerger to rest his starters in the fourth quarter. Marc Gasol, selected as an All-Star starter, finished with nine points, as did point guard Mike Conley.Rookie Jerami Grant led the Sixers (8-36) with a career-high 16 points, while Michael Carter-Williams was the only other Philadelphia player in double figures with 10 points, going 3 of 12 from the field.The Sixers shot 38 per cent for the game and committed 24 turnovers.TRAIL BLAZERS 103, WIZARDS 96PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — LaMarcus Aldridge returned to the Trail Blazers two days after saying he was going to have thumb surgery and had 26 points and nine rebounds in a victory over the Washington Wizards.Damian... less
Winston-Salem, NC (SportsNetwork.com) - The Wake Forest Demon Deacons had no answer for No. 15 North Carolina in the Tar Heels 87-71 win on Wednesday. North Carolina (15-4, 5-1... moreWinston-Salem, NC (SportsNetwork.com) - The Wake Forest Demon Deacons had no answer for No. 15 North Carolina in the Tar Heels 87-71 win on Wednesday. North Carolina (15-4, 5-1 ACC) shot 60.3 percent from the field, led by Brice Johnsons 19-point effort on 8-of-11 shooting. The Tar Heels dominated Wake Forest in the paint by a 50-26 margin. Justin Jackson chipped in 17 points for North Carolina, while Kennedy Meeks added 16 points and eight rebounds. Marcus Paige facilitated the offense with 12 points and eight assists. We have to do a much better job of guarding and thats not just post players, said Wake Forest coach Danny Manning. Thats everybody. We got to do a better job of guarding our man. There isnt a science to it. Guard your man. The Demon Deacons (9-10, 1-5) led for only 50 seconds in the first half. Wake Forest had four players reach double figures, led by Codi Miller-McIntyre with 20 points. Devin Thomas contributed 12 points and a game-high 12 boards. With 56 seconds remaining in the... less
BOSTON -- Brad Marchand tried to poke the puck through the defenders legs and then, to his surprise, found that he still had the puck. The Bruins forward took a couple of... moreBOSTON -- Brad Marchand tried to poke the puck through the defenders legs and then, to his surprise, found that he still had the puck. The Bruins forward took a couple of more strides and wristed it into the net, giving the Bruins a 3-2 overtime victory over the Nashville Predators. "He was shocked that it worked," Bruins coach Claude Julien said after Marchands goal 54 seconds into overtime. "Give him credit for that and he was smart enough to throw it at the net. Maybe I was a little surprised, too." Jarome Iginla and Johnny Boychuk also scored in regulation for Boston, and Marchand faked out Predators forward Mike Fisher at the point to score the game-winner. That gave goalie Niklas Svedberg a victory in his NHL debut. "Fish knows better than that," Predators coach Barry Trotz said. "He cant play as light on guys one-on-one as that." Svedberg stopped 33 shots for Boston, which avoided its first three-game losing streak of the season. Julien said the 24-year-old rookie would... less
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Kevin Klein lost part of his ear in the first period, then found the back of the net in overtime to give the New York Rangers a stirring victory.Klein, known more... moreNEW YORK, N.Y. - Kevin Klein lost part of his ear in the first period, then found the back of the net in overtime to give the New York Rangers a stirring victory.Klein, known more for his defence, has discovered his offensive game this season. The defenceman has scored a career-best six goals and has a career-high three game-winners — including two in overtime.His latest was the difference in a 4-3 victory over Pittsburgh on Monday night after the Rangers squandered a late two-goal lead when the Penguins struck twice in 24 seconds.It might have hit their D-man in front. I was just trying to get it by, Klein said of his slap shot. When it went in, I was pretty happy.Kleins first goal of the season was also in overtime in a 4-3 win on Oct. 21 at New Jersey. He then netted the winner on Nov. 19 against Philadelphia.This one was even more dramatic because early in the game, Klein was bloodied by a high stick from Pittsburghs Zach Sill that ripped off part of his ear. That was reattached, and Klein... less
Adrian Lewis continued his war of words with Gerwyn Price after defeating the Welshman in the last-16 of the World Matchplay. An ongoing feud between the players had dominated the... moreAdrian Lewis continued his war of words with Gerwyn Price after defeating the Welshman in the last-16 of the World Matchplay. An ongoing feud between the players had dominated the build-up to their last-16 match, but Lewis inflicted an 11-5 defeat on Price before launching another verbal attack in the post-match interview.Lewis, who was beaten by Price in last years tournament, exchanged heated words with Price on social media in recent days and gave a parting shot after winning the grudge match. The reflection was, I was rubbish, and that just shows why hes nobody, simple as that, Lewis told Sky Sports.He turned up there, bottled it, simple as that. Between greatness and not so great, that just showed tonight. Earlier in the night, defending champion Michael van Gerwen had maintained his dominant form with a one-sided 11-3 win over Kyle Anderson to reach the quarter-finals in Blackpool. Michael van Gerwen was not satisfied with his dominant win over Kyle Anderson Van Gerwen will next face... less
(SportsNetwork.com) - Somethings got to give on Friday night when two teams with long losing streaks, the New York Knicks and Charlotte Hornets, meet at Time Warner Cable Arena.... more(SportsNetwork.com) - Somethings got to give on Friday night when two teams with long losing streaks, the New York Knicks and Charlotte Hornets, meet at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Knicks have dropped six straight and Charlottes woes have reached 10 consecutive games. New York fell to LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night, 90-87, at Madison Square Garden. The Cavs avenged an opening- night loss to the Knicks with the win. The Knicks led through much of the second half, but James scored five in a row to give Cleveland the lead. Irving hit a tough lefty layup for a three-point lead. The Knicks went to a Carmelo Anthony isolation on the games final possession. Anthony shook James and shot a 3-pointer from the right wing, but it was just off the mark. Iman Shumpert tipped the rebound out to Jose Calderon, who hit a 3-pointer a full second after the final buzzer. Its tough, but thats what were pros for, said guard Tim Hardaway, Jr. We just have to continue to keep... less
MADRID, Spain -- A second-half goal from Luis "Pizzi" Afonso earned Espanyol a 2-1 victory at Malaga in the Spanish league on Tuesday, while Elche held fourth-place Athletic... moreMADRID, Spain -- A second-half goal from Luis "Pizzi" Afonso earned Espanyol a 2-1 victory at Malaga in the Spanish league on Tuesday, while Elche held fourth-place Athletic Bilbao to a 0-0 draw. Cristian Stuani laid the ball off for Sergio Garcia to smash home an angled shot as Espanyol took the lead in the 32nd minute. Malaga levelled two minutes later despite Pablo Perez being offside when he collected the ball before lifting a shot over goalkeeper Francisco Casilla. Malaga goalkeeper Willy Caballero made a number of key saves but couldnt reach Pizzis winner in the 75th. Malagas rally was stalled when Perez was red carded moments later. "An important win for ensuring we stay up in the first division," Garcia said after Espanyol reached 40 points to go provisionally eighth. Athletic, which currently holds the final Champions League qualifying spot, provisionally stretched its advantage over fifth-place Sevilla to nine points. Sevilla hosts Real Madrid, which is looking to rebound from its weekend... less
WICHITA, Kan. -- Wichita State will carry its pursuit of perfection into the Missouri Valley tournament. Cleanthony Early scored 19 points, Ron Baker added 13 and the... moreWICHITA, Kan. -- Wichita State will carry its pursuit of perfection into the Missouri Valley tournament. Cleanthony Early scored 19 points, Ron Baker added 13 and the second-ranked Shockers rolled to a 68-45 victory over Missouri State on Saturday, easily putting away a team that had given them fits this season. Relying on the same stubborn defence that carried it on last years improbable March run, Wichita State (31-0, 18-0) became the first team since Saint Josephs in 2004 to enter its league tournament unbeaten. The Shockers will have a first-round bye in St. Louis next week. Missouri State (19-11, 9-9) had them in trouble when they met Jan. 11 in Springfield, Mo., but the Bears blew a 19-point second-half lead and ultimately lost 72-69 in overtime. They never came close to making it a game Saturday, trailing by double-digits in the opening minutes. The Shockers are off to the best start since UNLV began 34-0 and lost in the 1991 national title game. Theyre also off to the best start by a Missouri... less
MADRID - Antoine Griezmann scored a hat trick Monday to help Real Sociedad beat Elche 4-0 in the Spanish league. The 22-year-old French midfielder put the hosts ahead in the... moreMADRID - Antoine Griezmann scored a hat trick Monday to help Real Sociedad beat Elche 4-0 in the Spanish league. The 22-year-old French midfielder put the hosts ahead in the fourth minute with a lob over goalkeeper Antonio Rodriguez that defender Damian Suarez then pushed into his own net while trying to clear the ball. Eight minutes later, Griezmann doubled his tally with a header that Rodriguez could only watch as it went past him. Carlos Vela displayed great skill when he dribbled through four defenders, chested the ball down onto his foot and unleashed a powerful shot to score the third in the 50th. Griezmann completed his hat trick with his 15th goal of the season when he pounced on Rodriguezs clearance in the 74th. Allen Iverson Jersey. Schaub will start for an injured Case Keenum and try to help the Texans end a 12-game skid. Schaubs last action in Houston came when he took over late in a game against Oakland on Nov. 17 as Keenum was struggling. Swingman Carl Landry Jersey. The Brad Jacobs team... less