Sports

Zamboni driver, 42, gets win as emergency goalie for ‘Canes

Published on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 4:13pm
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TORONTO (AP) — David Ayres was sitting in the stands with his wife at Scotiabank Arena when Carolina Hurricanes goalie James Reimer went down with an injury.

The on-call emergency netminder in Toronto, Ayers left his seat and got half-dressed into his gear on the off-chance something might happen to Carolina’s second option, Petr Mrazek.

Midway through the second period, Ayres noticed his cellphone started to blow up. What he didn’t realize was that Mrazek had been hurt in a scary collision with Maple Leafs forward Kyle Clifford and was down on the ice.

Lady Rebels top Lone Peak at Districts, 49-24

Published on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 4:16pm
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The Shields Valley Lady Rebels picked up an opening round win on Thursday over Lone Peak, 49-24, in the first round of the 11C District Tournament at Manhattan Christian School. 

The Lady Rebels set the tone early on defense. After a post score by Perry Dominick, the Lady Rebels press forced a 10-second violation by not allowing the Bighorns to cross half court. Shields Valley couldn’t cash in on the turnover, but forced another on the next possession and Jaeli Jenkins turned it into points with a jab step and drive for a bucket. 

Prep Sports Schedule

Published on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 4:15pm

Rangers

Saturday

 • Basketball @ Dillon, Girls: 4 p.m., Boys: 5:30 p.m.

 

Bruins

Friday

• Girls Basketball vs. West Yellowstone, District tournament @ Manhattan Christian, 4:30 p.m.

• Boys Basketball vs. West Yellowstone, District tournament @ Manhattan Christian, 7:30 p.m.

 

Rebels

Friday

Jardine Ski Run takes place Sunday

Published on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 4:13pm

The Bear Creek Council will hold its 33rd annual Jardine Ski Run at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Bear Creek Trailhead, according to a press release from the council. 

Registration is on-site, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., the same day as the event. Chili, hot dogs, baked goods and hot drinks are available for registered skiers and non-skiers with a “Grazing Permit.” Creative dress is encouraged. 

Prizes from local area merchants will be drawn from a hat for registered skiers. 

Lady Bruins blow out White Sulphur Springs, 54-22

Published on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 4:12pm
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The Gardiner Lady Bruins dominated the White Sulphur Springs Hornets on Thursday night in the opening round of the 11C District Tournament. The Lady Bruins rode a 30-point first quarter to a 54-22 win.

Gardiner set the tone early. They scored on their first possession and denied the Hornets a window on the inbound pass to force a 5-second call. The Lady Bruins turned it into points on two free throws from Josie Thomas. 

Rebels fall just short of White Sulphur Springs, 60-58

Published on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 4:11pm
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The Shields Valley Rebels lost in the final seconds in an opening round game of the MHSA 11C District Tournament against White Sulphur Springs on Thursday at Manhattan Christian Schools. The Rebels had a shot at the buzzer, but ultimately fell two points shy of the Hornets, 60-58. 

The offense flowed well early for the Rebels, with good ball movement creating open looks in the first quarter for them to get on the board early. The Hornets created similar opportunities, but the Rebels finished the first with a 16-14 lead.

Young’s career-high 50 points lead Hawks past Heat

Published on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 4:10pm
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ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young didn’t attribute his first 50-point game to confidence gained from his first All-Star start.

Belief in himself has never been a problem for the high-scoring guard with a fondness for 30-foot jumpers.

Young had a career-high 50 points and the Atlanta Hawks scored the last 10 points of the game to beat the Miami Heat 129-124 on Thursday night.

Young made 18 of 19 free throws and 8 of 15 3-pointers to set his scoring high in his first game after starting in the NBA All-Star Game.

NFL owners offer 17 games, shorter preseason

Published on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 4:02pm

NEW YORK (AP) — The new labor agreement accepted by NFL owners and now being considered by players features a 17-game season, shorter preseason, larger rosters and limits on the number of international games.

The NFL Players Association’s executive committee and player representatives are to discuss the proposal Friday by conference call. If the NFLPA does not approve the agreement, the current CBA, which expires in March 2021, would remain in effect and further talks would be required.

Miami Heat retiring Dwyane Wade’s No. 3 this weekend

Published on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 4:02pm

MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade says that whenever he would hear the national anthem play before Miami home games, he would take a moment and look to the rafters.

“I always imagined my jersey being up there,” Wade said.

He will no longer have to imagine the sight. After this weekend, it’ll be there for good.

American women soccer players seek $66M in damages

Published on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 4:00pm

Players on the U.S. women’s national team are seeking more than $66 million in damages as part of their gender discrimination lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation. 

The damages were included in slew of papers filed Thursday night in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles ahead of a trial scheduled to start May 5. 

Among the documents filed were the separate collective bargaining agreements of the U.S. men’s and women’s teams, which had not previously been made public.