Sports

2 Ohio State football players plead not guilty to rape

Published on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 3:58pm

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two former Ohio State football players pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that they held a woman against her will and raped her this month.

Defensive backs Amir Riep and Jahsen Wint — who were kicked off the team Wednesday after the charges came to light — made an initial appearance in Franklin County Municipal Court in Columbus, and their respective attorneys entered pleas of not guilty.

Booker to replace Lillard at All-Star, 3-point contest

Published on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 3:56pm
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CHICAGO (AP) — Devin Booker is finally headed to his first NBA All-Star Game.

The Phoenix guard — who felt he was snubbed by voters and coaches when he didn’t make the original list for Sunday’s game in Chicago — was tabbed Thursday as the player who will replace injured Portland guard Damian Lillard in the game.

Booker was chosen by Commissioner Adam Silver, who makes the final call on injury replacements to the All-Star rosters. By NBA rule, the replacement player has to come from the same conference as the injured player.

NASCAR signs Verizon to upgrade wireless, wifi at 12 tracks

Published on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 3:55pm

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR announced a deal with Verizon on Thursday intended to give fans at its 12 racetracks better access for their phones and solve a long-simmering headache over dead zones at the sprawling venues.

The deal will improve connectivity at the 12 tracks owned by NASCAR — a problem fans have complained about for years. Even when the top Cup Series was sponsored first by Nextel and then Sprint, cellular service was spotty and often only available to customers of those specific carriers.

Taijuan Walker returns to Mariners with $2M contract

Published on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 3:54pm

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Right-hander Taijuan Walker returned to the Seattle Mariners, agreeing Wednesday to a $2 million, one-year contract that includes $500,000 each in performance and roster bonuses.

The 27-year-old was selected by Seattle with the 43rd overall pick in the 2010 amateur draft and went 22-22 with a 4.18 ERA in 62 starts and three relief appearances for the Mariners from 2013-16. 

He was traded to Arizona in November 2016 and went 9-9 with a 3.46 ERA in 32 starts for the Diamondbacks from 2017-19. 

Tokyo, IOC officials reiterate that the Olympics are on

Published on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 3:54pm

TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo Olympic organizers reiterated their message on Thursday at the start of two days of meetings with the International Olympic Committee: The 2020 Games will not be waylaid by the virus that is spreading from neighboring China.

“I would like to make it clear again that we are not considering a cancellation or postponement of the games. Let me make that clear,” organizing committee president Yoshiro Mori said, speaking through an interpreter to dozens of top IOC officials gathered in Tokyo.

PARK HOOPS PREVIEW: Rangers look to repeat success against Manhattan

Published on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 4:21pm
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Boys vs. Manhattan, 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at Park High

The Rangers took care of business against the Tigers in their first matchup as they won, 61-54. This time around, the Rangers have a better idea of who they are as a basketball team.

 The Rangers offense caught fire in the final three quarters of their last game against Laurel. The Rangers averaged 25 points-per-quarter after notching just five points in the first. 

The offense flowed thanks to strong ball movement and stellar play from Brendon Johnson. 

Prep Sports Schedule

Published on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 4:18pm

Rangers

Thursday ***

 • Basketball vs. Manhattan, Girls 6 p.m. Boys 7:30 p.m.

Saturday

 • Basketball @ Sweet Grass County, Boys 4 p.m. Girls 5:30 p.m.

• Wrestling @ MHSA State Tournament - Billings, TBA

 

Bruins

Thursday ***

 • Basketball vs. Laurel JV, Girls 5:30 p.m. Boys 7 p.m.

Saturday

Bouwmeester alert following collapse; game postponed

Published on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 4:17pm
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — St. Louis defenseman Jay Bouwmeester was conscious and alert after suffering a cardiac episode and collapsing on the bench during the first period of Tuesday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks.

The 36-year-old Bouwmeester crumpled over after a long shift and during a break in play. Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said Bouwmeester was awake, alert and moving his arms and legs as he was transported to a hospital. He remained in the hospital overnight and was undergoing further tests.

Browns’ Garrett reinstated by NFL from indefinite suspension

Published on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 4:15pm
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Myles Garrett is allowed to play and chase quarterbacks again after the NFL reinstated the Browns’ star defensive end from his indefinite suspension for a vicious attack on Pittsburgh QB Mason Rudolph last season.

Bruins roll over White Sulphur Springs, 83-36

Published on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 4:30pm
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The Gardiner Bruins offense ran like a well-oiled machine in a dominant, 83-36, win over White Sulphur Springs on Saturday at Gardiner High School. 

The Bruins hit a whopping 14 3-pointers in the winning effort. 

The Bruins (13-2, 8-1) wasted no time getting their offense rolling. Elijah Byrd hit two of the Bruins’ four first quarter 3-pointers to give Gardiner an early lead. In just one quarter, the Bruins took a nine point advantage, 22-13. 

Gardiner head coach Brad Harbach said the Bruins worked hard inside to set up their outside shots.