Fulton Sun | Sports

Meyer returns to sidelines with NFL's Jaguars Urban Meyer has won everywhere he's coached. Small colleges. Big-time programs. He's been a difference maker at each stop during his storied career. He's ready to try something new: the NFL. by Associated Press Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 12:15am

Jets hire Saleh as head coach The New York Jets were searching for a leader, someone who could bring a frustrated, playoff-starved franchise back to respectability. They think they found their guy in Robert Saleh. by Associated Press Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 12:15am

Blues' Blais suspended 2 games for illegal check St. Louis Blues forward Sammy Blais was suspended for two games without pay Thursday by the NHL for an illegal check to the head of Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews. by Associated Press Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 12:10am

Martinez agrees to deal with Mets José Martinez and the New York Mets agreed Thursday to a one-year contract that pays $1 million while he is in the major leagues and $225,000 while he's in the minors. by Associated Press Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 12:10am

Niemann finishes with eagle and shares the lead at Sony Open Joaquin Niemann had no regrets about the 18th hole at the Sony Open. Four days after a pair of pars on the final hole at Kapalua led to a playoff loss, Niemann holed a 50-foot chip for eagle on the 18th hole Thursday for an 8-under 62 and a share of the lead with Jason Kokrak and Peter Malnati. by Associated Press Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 12:05am

High school boys' basketball: Fulton 68, California 41 CALIFORNIA — Three players finished in double figures as the No. 2 seed Hornets stopped a two-game losing streak by subduing the No. 7 Pintos in the first round of the 87th-annual California Tournament late Tuesday night. by Ryan Boland Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 6:00am

High school boys' basketball: Montgomery County 69, New Bloomfield 33 MOKANE — No. 8 seed New Bloomfield was manhandled by No. 1 Montgomery County in a contest between Wildcats in first-round play at the South Callaway Tournament on Tuesday night. by Ryan Boland Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 6:00am

High school girls' basketball: Fulton 48, Marshall 43 CALIFORNIA — Senior guard Kayanna Gaines logged a game-high 23 points and the Lady Hornets halted a three-game losing streak by turning back the Lady Owls in round-robin play at the 27th-annual California Tournament on Wednesday night. by Ryan Boland Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 6:00am

High school girls' basketball: Lady Bulldogs reach title game at South Callaway MOKANE — South Callaway senior guard Paige Clubb knocked down a game-high 23 points, including seven 3-pointers, as the top-seeded Lady Bulldogs bolted past No. 4 New Haven 55-33 in the semifinals of the South Callaway Tournament on Wednesday night. by Ryan Boland Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 6:00am

High school girls' basketball: New Bloomfield 53, North Callaway 49 MOKANE — The sixth-seeded Lady Wildcats outscored the No. 7 Ladybirds 17-7 in the fourth quarter to rally in the consolation semifinals of the South Callaway Tournament on Wednesday night. by Ryan Boland Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 6:00am

High school boys' wrestling: North Callaway drops home duals to Fatima, Centralia KINGDOM CITY — The Thunderbirds tumbled in dual losses to Fatima 48-24 and Centralia 65-9 on Tuesday night. by Ryan Boland Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 6:00am

Sundqvist, Binnington help Blues open with 4-1 win against Avs Elevated to the second line on short notice, Oskar Sundqvist just wanted to do his part. He certainly did that and more — with a bruise to show for it. Sundqvist scored twice and blocked four shots, Jordan Binnington made 26 saves and the St. Louis Blues beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-1 on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams. by Associated Press Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 2:30am

Chiefs, Browns have strong influence of their ex-GM It doesn't take Andy Reid long when he pops on film of the Cleveland Browns for the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs to see the unmistakable thumbprint of former general manager John Dorsey in their style and personnel. Probably because Reid still sees it on his own team, too. by Associated Press Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 12:35am

Edwards-Helaire rejoins Hill, others at Chiefs' practice Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire practiced Wednesday for the first time since getting hurt against New Orleans in Week 15, raising hopes the first-round pick can play Sunday in the divisional round of the playoffs against Cleveland. by Associated Press Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 12:35am

Pietrangelo set for Vegas debut, carries high expectations Alex Pietrangelo will be carrying the weight of many expectations on his shoulders when he finally takes the ice for the Vegas Golden Knights. Team president George McPhee and general manager Kelly McCrimmon believe the veteran newcomer is the missing link in Vegas' quest for a Stanley Cup just four seasons after entering the league. by Associated Press Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 12:25am

Browns coach set to return against Chiefs Browns rookie coach Kevin Stefanski said he's on track to return to the team today for playoff preparations after missing Sunday's wild-card win in Pittsburgh with COVID-19. by Associated Press Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 12:20am

Harden dealt to Nets in four-team trade James Harden is heading to Brooklyn, joining old teammate Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to give the Nets a potent trio of the some of the NBA's highest scorers. by Associated Press Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 12:15am

Another tourney in Hawaii, a fresh start for most players For the 31 players at the Sony Open who took the 30-minute flight from Maui, the decision to play was easy. They're already in Hawaii, guaranteed a tropical climate and the course at sea level is an easy walk. Collin Morikawa wouldn't know it any other way. by Associated Press Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 12:10am

Masters plans for a limited number of spectators in April Some volume is returning to the Masters, just maybe not the head-turning roars. Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley said Tuesday the club intends to allow a limited number of spectators for the Masters on April 8-11, provided it can be done safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic. by Associated Press Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 12:10am

College men's basketball: Owls rally for AMC victory over UHSP ST. LOUIS — William Woods University senior forward Makenzie Fessler responed with a game-high 16 points and the Owls rallied in the second half for a 76-64 AMC win over the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy Eutectics on Tuesday night. by Ryan Boland Published Jan. 13 2021 @ 6:00am

College women's basketball: Health Sciences & Pharmacy 72, William Woods 53 ST. LOUIS — The Lady Eutectics overcame an eight-point halftime deficit by outscoring the Lady Owls 46-21 in the second half of Tuesday night's American Midwest Conference contest. by Ryan Boland Published Jan. 13 2021 @ 6:00am

High school girls' basketball: Montgomery County 75, New Bloomfield 44 MOKANE — Sixth-seeded New Bloomfield was outscored by No. 2 Montgomery County 38-11 in a second-half collapse in a matchup between Lady Wildcats in first-round play at the South Callaway Tournament on Monday night. by Ryan Boland Published Jan. 13 2021 @ 6:00am

High school boys' wrestling: Fulton sweeps three duals at Hallsville quad meet HALLSVILLE — The Hornets rolled to dual wins over host Hallsville 40-24, Wright City 48-12 and South Callaway 60-6 in Tuesday night's quad meet. by Ryan Boland Published Jan. 13 2021 @ 6:00am