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Jackson’s Layup Propels Clippers to 111-110 Win Over Lakers

Jackson’s Layup Propels Clippers to 111-110 Win Over Lakers

By JOE REEDY, AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Reggie Jackson isn't fazed by Los Angeles Clippers games coming down to the wire, especially against their arena co-tenants. “We just want to give the fans their money’s worth,” he said. Jackson scored 25 points, including a driving layup with four seconds remaining, and the Clippers held on for a 111-110 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. There were four lead changes in the final 30 seconds, including Jackson’s winning basket. Anthony Davis, who led the Lakers with 30 points and 17 rebounds,Hey Dude Sneakers had a chance to win it but missed a running floater as time expired. Davis was visibly frustrated afterward and said he watched the shot seven times before going to the inter...
US Leads Olympic Team Figure Skating Competition

US Leads Olympic Team Figure Skating Competition

The U.S. leads after the opening day of the team figure skating event at the Beijing Games, with winning performances from Nathan Chen and ice dancers Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue helping them edge the heavily favored Russians. Alexa Knierim and Brandon Fraizer did their part, too. They had a season-best score in their pairs short program, helping the Americans amass 28 points. That leaves them two clear of the Russians and seven ahead of third-place China. The Chinese were helped by a record score in the pairs Brooks Running Shoes short program by Sui Wenjing and Han Cong. The team event resumes Sunday with the women’s short program. The top five nations after that will advance to the round of free skates later Saturday and concluding Monday night. ___ ...
Congress Questions Independence of NFL’s Washington Probe

Congress Questions Independence of NFL’s Washington Probe

By BEN NUCKOLS, AP Sports Writer An investigation into sexual harassment of women employed by Washington's NFL franchise was not as independent as the team and the league claimed, members of Congress said Friday. The House Committee on Oversight and Reform released documents that showed the league and the team, now known as the Commanders, agreed to pursue a “joint legal strategy” related to the probe. The private agreement was signed days after the league said it had taken over an investigation of the team initiated by owner Dan Snyder. It stipulated that any Vibram Shoes Five Fingers  information exchanged as a result of the investigation was privileged and could not be shared without the consent of both the NFL and the team. The committee also found t...
UCLA Player Arrested After Allegedly Spitting at Arizona Fan

UCLA Player Arrested After Allegedly Spitting at Arizona Fan

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — UCLA men's basketball player Mac Etienne was arrested and cited on suspicion of misdemeanor assault after appearing to spit toward a fan after the Bruins lost a road game to Pac-12 rival Arizona, a University of Arizona police spokesman said Friday. The alleged incident occurred Thursday night as UCLA players left the McKale Center playing floor and entered a tunnel to go to their locker room, said the spokesman, Officer Jesus Aguilar. Etienne was allowed to go to the locker room and was then arrested, cited and released, Aguilar said. Local media outlets reported that fans jeered UCLA players when the incident occurred. The Wildcats beat the Bruins 76-66. UCLA officials knew of the incident and were reviewing it, Hoka Running Shoes ...
Men’s Downhill Highlights First Day of Olympic Medals

Men’s Downhill Highlights First Day of Olympic Medals

By NOAH TRISTER, AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — The first day of medals at the Beijing Olympics could be the start of another Norwegian gold rush. Aleksander Aamodt Kilde is among the favorites in the men's downhill — one of the marquee events of NBC's prime-time coverage Saturday — and fellow Norwegian Therese Johaug looks poised to add to the three Olympic medals she's already won in cross-country skiing. Norway led all nations with 39 medals at Pyeongchang four years ago, including 14 golds. The U.S., of course, has its share of contenders. Snowboarder Jamie Anderson is trying for a third straight slopestyle gold, and the final is Saturday night. Hey Dudes The team figure skating competition resumes that evening, too. The Americans lead that after a strong st...
West Done, Ortiz Is 1st Staffer From Puerto Rico

West Done, Ortiz Is 1st Staffer From Puerto Rico

NEW YORK (AP) — Joe West has made it official, retiring from Major League Baseball after umpiring a record 5,460 regular-season games. Roberto Ortiz became the first Puerto Rican-born umpire to join the big league staff in a series of retirements and promotions announced Friday by MLB. “I am honored and blessed to have the privilege of becoming the first Puerto Rican umpire to be hired by MLB,” the 37-year-old Ortiz said. “It fills me with pride to be able to represent my family and my island of Puerto Rico in what I consider the best league in the world.” Longtime umpires Gerry Davis, Kerwin Danley, Brian Gorman and Fieldin Culbreth also have retired. Ben May, Ryan Additon, Sean Barber and John Libka joined Ortiz in promotions to the full-time MLB staff...
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