USA Sport News: January 2015

Saturday, January 31, 2015

Friday, January 30, 2015

31-Jan-2015 08:53

Kevin McHale always at home in Boston - Boston Herald :: http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics_nba/boston_celtics/2015/01/kevin_mchale_always_at_home_in_boston

Penguins rally late, beat Devils 2-1 with overtime goal by defenseman Simon ... - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2015/01/30/penguins-rally-late-beat-devils-2-1-with-overtime-goal-by-defenseman-simon/

Super Bowl news and notes, Jan. 30 - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/raiders/article/Super-Bowl-news-and-notes-Jan-30-6052373.php

Six Hawks score in double figures; win vs. Blazers ups streak to 18 - ESPN :: http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId%3D400578989

'Awful' effort by the Clippers leads to 108-103 loss to Pelicans - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-pelicans-20150131-story.html

Roger Goodell Acknowledges 'Tough Year' but Says He Won't Resign - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/31/sports/football/roger-goodell-takes-chastened-tone-in-state-of-nfl-address.html

Belichick, Carroll sing each other's praises ahead of Super Bowl - FOXSports.com :: http://www.foxsports.com/arizona/story/belichick-carroll-sing-each-other-s-praises-ahead-of-super-bowl-013015

Brady, Wilfork are last of Patriots' dynasty - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/raiders/article/Brady-Wilfork-are-last-of-Patriots-dynasty-6050295.php

Ducks are outplayed by Blackhawks in 4-1 loss - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/sports/kings/la-sp-ducks-blackhawks-20150131-story.html

31-Jan-2015 07:52

Eric Decker says Richard Sherman has bad baby timing - FanSided :: http://fansided.com/2015/01/30/eric-decker-says-richard-sherman-bad-baby-timing/

Recap: Colorado vs. Nashville - Charlotte Observer :: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2015/01/30/5484027/recap-colorado-vs-nashville.html

Austin Rivers has strong game against his former team amid cool reception - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-fyi-20150131-story.html

Preview: Penguins at Devils - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/01/30/hkn-penguins-devils-preview-idUSMTZEB1UZO3I6720150130

Why Your Business Should Not Host a 'Super Bowl' Party - Inc.com :: http://www.inc.com/associated-press/why-your-business-should-not-host-a-super-bowl-party.html

Roger Goodell on deflategate investigation, Kraft relationship, NFL integrity - Boston Herald :: https://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/the_blitz/2015/01/roger_goodell_on_deflategate_investigation_kraft_relationship

Kevin McHale always at home in Boston - Boston Herald :: http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics_nba/boston_celtics/2015/01/kevin_mchale_always_at_home_in_boston

In a Phoenix Open missing Woods and Mickelson, Martin Laird takes the lead - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2015/01/30/in-phoenix-open-missing-woods-and-mickelson-martin-laird-takes-lead/

Six Hawks score in double figures; win vs. Blazers ups streak to 18 - ESPN :: http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId%3D400578989

Seahawks Notebook: Coaches give early look at late focus - Boston Herald :: http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/new_england_patriots/2015/01/seahawks_notebook_coaches_give_early_look_at_late

31-Jan-2015 06:51

Seahawks' Sherman can miss Super Bowl for birth if needed - Tampabay.com :: http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/seahawks-sherman-can-miss-super-bowl-for-birth-if-needed/2215857

Super Bowl ref has own incredible story - Pocono Record :: http://www.poconorecord.com/article/20150130/SPORTS/150139946/101114/SPORTS

NBA selects DeMarcus Cousins as Kobe Bryant's All-Star replacement - CBSSports.com :: http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25010179/nba-selects-demarcus-cousins-as-kobe-bryants-all-star-replacement

Bazemore & the bench blaze Trailblazers for Hawks - Atlanta Journal Constitution :: http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/basketball/bazemore-the-bench-blaze-trailblazers-for-hawks/nj2PW/

Penguins Regroup to Top Devils in Overtime - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/31/sports/hockey/penguins-regroup-to-top-devils-in-overtime.html

Motiejunas Scores 26, Rockets Top Celtics for 4th Win in Row - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/motiejunas-scores-26-rockets-top-celtics-4th-win-28621238

Patriots should edge Seahawks for fourth Super Bowl win - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/01/30/patriots-should-edge-seahawks-for-fourth-super-bowl-win/22614939/

Austin Rivers has strong game against his former team amid cool reception - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-fyi-20150131-story.html

Tiger Woods' mind clearly isn't right - U-T San Diego :: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/jan/29/tiger-woods-mind-pga-not-right/

Roger Goodell still a commissioner under siege - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/larrystone/2025587092_stonecolumn31xml.html

31-Jan-2015 05:50

Richard Sherman hopes unborn son will 'stay in there until after the game' - SportingNews.com :: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2015-01-30/richard-sherman-unborn-son-super-bowl-xlix-seattle-seahawks-new-england-patriots

Motiejunas gets 26 points, 12 rebounds as Rockets beat Celtics 93-87 for 4th ... - Minneapolis Star Tribune :: http://www.startribune.com/sports/wolves/290400241.html

Until it's signed, Mayweather-Pacquiao fight deal not 'done' - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-boxing-pacquiao-mayweather-hbo-showtime-20150130-story.html

Former Torero wins Super battle to ref - U-T San Diego :: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/jan/30/super-bowl-referee-usd-alum-acee/

New Orleans Pelicans snap Clippers' six-game winning streak, 108-103 - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/clippersnow/la-sp-cn-clippers-new-orleans-pelicans-20150130-story.html

Hawks withstand Blazers for 18th win in a row - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2015/01/30/hawks-keep-streak-alive-top-trail-blazers-105-99/22628085/

'Deflategate' revives old suspicions about the Patriots - Philly.com :: http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20150201__Deflategate__revives_old_suspicions_about_the_Patriots.html

Roger Goodell held to lower standard - ESPN :: http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2014/story/_/id/12254868/nfl-commissioner-roger-goodell-held-lower-standard

NBA Power Rankings 3 Months into 2014-15 NBA Season - Bleacher Report :: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2346121-nba-power-rankings-three-months-into-2014-15-nba-season

Woods posts 82, highest score of his pro career - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/woods-shoots-44-matches-his-worst-9-hole-score-on-pga-tour/2015/01/30/942edd32-a8a8-11e4-a162-121d06ca77f1_story.html

31-Jan-2015 04:49

Pelicans' Davis out; Redick returns for Clippers - NBA.com (blog) :: http://www.nba.com/2015/news/01/30/pelicans-davis-out-redick-returns-for-clippers.ap/

Super Bowl: NBC analyst Rodney Harrison doesn't have fond memories of ... - NewsOK.com :: http://newsok.com/super-bowl-nbc-analyst-rodney-harrison-doesnt-have-fond-memories-of-glendale/article/5389309

NBA's most deserving all-star reserves should feature several Hawks - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2015/01/29/nbas-most-deserving-all-star-reserves/

Tiger Woods Struggles in Worst Round of His Career - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/31/sports/golf/tiger-woods-struggles-in-worst-round-of-his-career.html

Super Bowl ref has own incredible story - Pocono Record :: http://www.poconorecord.com/article/20150130/SPORTS/150139946/101114/SPORTS

Armour: Team game changes decision for Richard Sherman - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/seahawks/2015/01/30/super-bowl-richard-sherman-expectant-father/22618617/

Goodell Acknowledges 'Tough Year' but Says He Won't Resign - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/31/sports/football/roger-goodell-takes-chastened-tone-in-state-of-nfl-address.html

Hawks Win 18th Straight - ESPN :: http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId%3D400578989

Motiejunas scores 26, Rockets top Celtics for 4th win in row - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wizards/motiejunas-scores-26-rockets-top-celtics-for-4th-win-in-row/2015/01/30/5f369620-a8f7-11e4-a162-121d06ca77f1_story.html

Super Bowl 2015: Neil Graff's Days With the Seahawks and Patriots Did Not Go ... - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/31/sports/football/super-bowl-2015-neil-graffs-days-with-the-seahawks-and-patriots-did-not-go-unnoticed.html

31-Jan-2015 03:48

Novak Djokovic Beats Stan Wawrinka to Advance to Australian Open Final - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/31/sports/tennis/australian-open-novak-djokovic-beats-stan-wawrinka-and-will-face-andy-murray-in-final.html

Super Bowl news and notes, Jan. 30 - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/article/Super-Bowl-news-and-notes-Jan-30-6052373.php

Drew Brees sings praises of Peyton Manning - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/drew-brees-sings-praises-of-peyton-manning/2015/01/30/3ab71c3c-a8e5-11e4-a162-121d06ca77f1_story.html

Super Bowl 2015: Friday's pool report for the Seattle Seahawks - NJ.com :: http://www.nj.com/super-bowl/index.ssf/2015/01/super_bowl_2015_fridays_pool_report_for_the_seattle_seahawks.html

Seahawks, Patriots run games could determine Super Bowl XLIX - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/01/30/legarrette-blount-marshan-lynch-beast-mode-seattle-seahawks-new-england-patriots-super-bowl-xlix/22619717/

NBA Power Rankings 3 Months into 2014-15 NBA Season - Bleacher Report :: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2346121-nba-power-rankings-three-months-into-2014-15-nba-season

New Orleans Pelicans Anthony Davis intensely rehabbing groin injury in order to ... - FOXSports.com :: http://www.foxsports.com/southwest/story/atlanta-hawks-new-orleans-pelicans-anthony-davis-groin-injury-return-013015

The Tricky Calculus of Picking Jameis Winston - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/31/sports/football/no-1-debate-in-tampa-whether-to-draft-jameis-winston.html

Tiger Woods Struggles in Worst Round of His Career - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/31/sports/golf/tiger-woods-struggles-in-worst-round-of-his-career.html

31-Jan-2015 02:47

Broncos' Manning still undecided on return - WPTZ The Champlain Valley :: http://www.wptz.com/sports/broncos-manning-still-undecided-on-return/31013122

J.J. Watt to train in log cabin in 'middle of nowhere' - New York Daily News :: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/watt-train-log-cabin-middle-article-1.2098359

Super Bowl XLIX: 'NFL flourishes amid mayhem and chaos' - BBC Sport :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/american-football/31062512

NBA All-Star Rosters 2015: Biggest Snubs and Surprises - Bleacher Report :: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2347479-nba-all-star-rosters-2015-biggest-snubs-and-surprises

Novak Djokovic Beats Stan Wawrinka to Advance to Australian Open Final - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/31/sports/tennis/australian-open-novak-djokovic-beats-stan-wawrinka-and-will-face-andy-murray-in-final.html

Golf-Woods slumps to 82, worst round as a professional - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/01/30/golf-pga-woods-idINL4N0V97P220150130

Seahawks, Patriots run games could determine Super Bowl XLIX - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/01/30/legarrette-blount-marshan-lynch-beast-mode-seattle-seahawks-new-england-patriots-super-bowl-xlix/22619717/

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell admits year of 'soul searching' - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super/2015/01/30/roger-goodell-state-of-league-press-conference-deflategate-super-bowl-xlix/22593291/

Anthony Davis Injury: Updates on Pelicans Star's Groin and Return - Bleacher Report :: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2333502-anthony-davis-injury-updates-on-pelicans-stars-groin-and-return

Armour: Team game changes decision for Richard Sherman - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/seahawks/2015/01/30/super-bowl-richard-sherman-expectant-father/22618617/

31-Jan-2015 01:46

Blackhawks Hall of Famer Stan Mikita has brain disorder - STLtoday.com :: http://www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks-hall-of-famer-stan-mikita-has-brain-disorder/article_a4c16c2f-864b-5ba7-bcbf-57e625290571.html

Archie Manning on Peyton: 'He knows what it takes and will be truthful' - CBSSports.com :: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25010386/archie-manning-on-peyton-he-knows-what-it-takes-and-will-be-truthful

Tiger Quotes Lynch, Has A Lot Of Work To Do - ESPN :: http://espn.go.com/golf/story/_/id/12253960/tiger-woods-struggling-again-waste-management-phoenix-open

Report: Bucs have sights set on Marcus Mariota - oregon.247sports.com :: http://247sports.com/Bolt/Report-Bucs-have-sights-set-on-Marcus-Mariota-35204087

Hawks' forward Carroll to miss game against Portland - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wizards/hawks-forward-carroll-to-miss-game-against-portland/2015/01/30/1a052f72-a8dd-11e4-a162-121d06ca77f1_story.html

Pete Carroll says Richard Sherman can skip Super Bowl for son's birth - OregonLive.com :: http://www.oregonlive.com/nfl/index.ssf/2015/01/pete_carroll_says_richard_sher.html

NBA All-Star Rosters 2015: Biggest Snubs and Surprises - Bleacher Report :: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2347479-nba-all-star-rosters-2015-biggest-snubs-and-surprises

Seahawks' Russell Wilson takes different path to success - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/seahawks/2015/01/30/russell-wilson-improviser-seattle-super-bowl-xlix/22617733/

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell admits year of 'soul searching' - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super/2015/01/30/roger-goodell-state-of-league-press-conference-deflategate-super-bowl-xlix/22593291/

Andy Murray can punish wavering Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2933795/Andy-Murray-punish-wavering-Novak-Djokovic-Australian-Open-final.html

31-Jan-2015 00:45

Quenneville, Blackhawks lend support to legend Stan Mikita - Comcast SportsNet Chicago :: http://www.csnchicago.com/blackhawks/quenneville-blackhawks-lend-support-legend-stan-mikita

Houston Texans Star J.J. Watt to Train in Log Cabin in the 'Middle of Nowhere' - Bleacher Report :: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2348581-houston-texans-star-jj-watt-to-train-in-log-cabin-in-the-middle-of-nowhere

Denver Broncos: Why They Can Win Post-Peyton Manning Under Gary Kubiak - Bleacher Report :: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2334601-denver-broncos-why-under-gary-kubiak-they-can-win-post-peyton-manning

NBA All-Star Rosters 2015: Most Egregious Snubs After Reserves Reveal - Bleacher Report :: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2347713-nba-all-star-rosters-2015-most-egregious-snubs-after-reserves-reveal

Andy Murray can punish wavering Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2933795/Andy-Murray-punish-wavering-Novak-Djokovic-Australian-Open-final.html

Ashley Moss, Richard Sherman's girlfriend, says Sherman will play in Super Bowl - Newsday :: http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/super-bowl/ashley-moss-richard-sherman-s-girlfriend-says-sherman-will-play-in-super-bowl-1.9885797

NFL lays out how Super Bowl footballs will be inspected, guarded - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super/2015/01/29/super-bowl-xlix-footballs-dean-blandino-deflategate-procedure-patriots-seahawks/22548393/

Roger Goodell State of the NFL: Top Takeaways, Reaction from Press Conference - Bleacher Report :: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2348375-roger-goodell-state-of-the-nfl-top-takeaways-reaction-from-press-conference

Patriots should edge Seahawks for fourth Super Bowl win - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/patriots-should-edge-seahawks-for-fourth-super-bowl-win/2015/01/30/c51641a6-a8d5-11e4-a162-121d06ca77f1_story.html

Tiger Quotes Lynch, Has A Lot Of Work To Do - ESPN :: http://espn.go.com/golf/story/_/id/12253960/tiger-woods-struggling-again-waste-management-phoenix-open

30-Jan-2015 23:44

3 Hawks, Durant and Westbrook are NBA All-Star reserves - Sacramento Bee :: http://www.sacbee.com/sports/article8598650.html

Djokovic beats Wawrinka to reach fifth Australian Open final - STLtoday.com :: http://www.stltoday.com/sports/tennis/djokovic-beats-wawrinka-to-reach-fifth-australian-open-final/article_0934aa35-ef4d-5510-8fa9-b70cc15989d6.html

How Kyler Murray's Decision to Stick with Texas A&M Impacts Other Recruits - Bleacher Report :: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2347974-how-kyler-murrays-decision-to-stick-with-texas-am-impacts-other-recruits

Super Bowl 2015: The Journey of the Game Footballs - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/super-bowl-2015-journey-game-footballs/story?id%3D28610248

Chris Harris optimistic on Manning's return, has faith in Osweiler - NBCSports.com :: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/30/chris-harris-optimistic-on-mannings-return-has-faith-in-osweiler/

Roger Goodell Speaks on State of the NFL - NBCNews.com :: http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/super-bowl-xlix/roger-goodell-speaks-state-nfl-n296956

Images: Stan Mikita Through the Years - Chicago Daily Herald :: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20150130/sports/150139886/

Marshawn Lynch Is Really Just 'About That Branding, Boss.' - Huffington Post :: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eric-fischgrund/marshawn-lynch-is-really-_b_6580410.html?utm_hp_ref%3Dbusiness%26ir%3DBusiness

DeMarcus Cousins' All-Star selection can't mask Kings' issues - CBSSports.com :: http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25010485/demarcus-cousins-all-star-selection-cant-mask-kings-issues

Tiger Woods shoots 82 with wayward driver and failed short game - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2015/01/30/tiger-woods-44-miss-cut-phoenix-open/22592251/

30-Jan-2015 22:43

Marathon champ Jeptoo banned 2 years for doping - Kansas City Star :: http://www.kansascity.com/sports/olympics/article8623397.html

J.J. Watt buys cabin in 'middle of nowhere' to train - SportsGlory :: http://sportsglory.com/nfl/j-j-watt-buys-cabin-middle-nowhere-train/34701

Stan Mikita suspected to have Lewy body dementia: What is that? - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks/chi-mikita-lewy-body-dementia-20150130-story.html

For 1st time since '80, Hawks get 3 players in All-Star Game - STLtoday.com :: http://www.stltoday.com/sports/basketball/for-st-time-since-hawks-get-players-in-all-star/article_6e8918a4-4a53-5b74-975d-4f4fd96b2640.html

After linebacker returned from injury, Seahawks' defense rediscovered dominant ... - ESPN :: http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2014/story/_/id/12253746/bobby-wagner-healthy-return-sparked-seahawks

DeMarcus Cousins named All-Star injury replacement - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/allstar/2015/01/30/demarcus-cousins-all-star-injury-replacement-kobe-bryant-shoulder/22593577/

Tiger Woods shoots career worst round to miss Phoenix Open cut - FOXSports.com :: http://www.foxsports.com/arizona/story/tiger-woods-shoots-career-worst-013015

Super Bowl 2015: The Journey of the Game Footballs - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/super-bowl-2015-journey-game-footballs/story?id%3D28610248

Roger Goodell shows he hasn't changed - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2015/01/30/roger-goodell-shows-he-hasnt-changed/?tid%3DhpModule_a4df998e-86a7-11e2-9d71-f0feafdd1394