Weekly Sports Update

carter sigNs 11-year exteNsioN with flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Jeff Carter to an 11-year, $58 million extension. The team confirmed the deal on Saturday, Nov. 13, before defeating the Florida Panthers by a score of 5-2. After Saturday’s game, Carter had accumulated eight goals and seven assists and is third on the team in points with 15. This extension for Carter comes five days after fellow forward Claude Giroux signed a three-year, $11.25 million contract. Carter was selected as the no. 11 overall pick by the Flyers in the first round of the 2003 NHL draft. He is a one-time Toyota Cup winner, which goes to the Flyer with the most points and he holds the third longest consecutive games played streak in Flyers’ history with 286.

Read Original Story at ESPN | Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010

Bosh Defeats Former Team

Despite foul trouble, Chris Bosh posted 12 points to help the Miami Heat defeat his former team, the Toronto Raptors, by a score of 109-100. Bosh is now part of the Big three for the Heat, along with Lebron James and Dwayne Wade, after spending seven seasons with the Raptors. Wade scored 31 points and James posted 23 points and 11 assists. The win for the 6-4 Heat could not have come at a better time with all the controversy swirling about after comments made by James in reference to the team’s disappointing start and his playing time. James will face his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, on Dec. 2, in Cleveland.

Read Original Story at ESPN | Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010

Three Mississippi Football Players Shot

Three football players from the University of Southern Mississippi were shot at a nightclub just after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 14. Police said all three are in fair condition at a local hospital. Defensive end Deddrick Jones and linebackers Martez Smith and Tim Green were the victims in the suspected gang-related shooting, after Southern Miss defeated Central Florida by a score of 31-21. Jones and Green played in the game. No arrests have been made yet.

Read Original Story at ESPN | Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010

peNN state falls to ohio state

Penn State blew an 11-point lead to end up losing to Ohio State by a score of 38-14. After Joe Paterno’s 400th win, the team decided to play not to lose and the Buckeyes were able to have a 35-point second half. Penn State’s rookie quarterback, Matt McGloin, made his second career start for the Lions. McGloin was 13 of 16 for 141 yards and threw two touchdown passes in the first half. In the second half, the team fell apart behind McGloin’s two interceptions and the injury to their top linebacker, Mike Mauti. The Lions look to improve to 7-4 on Saturday, Nov. 20, at Indiana.

Read original story from CSNPhilly | Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010

phillies welcome back JuaN samuel

Former Phillie Juan Samuel will return to the club as the thirdbase coach in place of Sam Perlozzo, who will be moving to the position of first-base coach in place of Davy Lopes. Samuel will also help replace Lopes by taking over one of his additional duties of working with the outfielders. Samuel had an impressive career by setting the franchise record with 72 stolen bases in his rookie year. He spent seven years with the Phillies and stole 249 bases before being traded to the New York Mets. Samuel is a Phillies Wall of Famer and a member of the All-Veterans Stadium team. According to reports, this is a dream come true for the former Phillie and fans are glad to have him back.

Read original story from CSNPhilly | Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

NewtoN leads auburN to wiN despite coNtroversy

No. 2 Auburn defeated Georgia 49-31 on the back of Heismancontender and subject of an FBI investigation, quarterback Cam Newton. Newton passed for two touchdowns and ran for two more to lead the Tigers into the Southeastern Conference championship game. The Tigers are 11-0 overall and 7-0 in the SEC and will be facing South Carolina in the conference championship game on Dec. 4, in Atlanta. Newton left his troubles and the rumors of his father accepting payments during his recruitment on the field and celebrated with his teammates.

Read original story from ESPN | Saturday, Nov. 13 2010

Laura Hancq staff writer lch23@cabrini edu