Conley added to roster for top prospects game

January 13, 2015 at 12:00a.m.

Chicago

The United States Hockey League and NHL Central Scouting today announced that Youngstown Phantoms forward Kevin Conley have been added to the roster for the 2015 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game today in Dubuque, Iowa.

Conley has produced six points (4g, 2a) and compiled 43 penalty minutes through 28 games this season for the Phantoms. He tallied his first goal in the USHL in just the second game of the season, and it proved to be game-winner in the 5-2 victory over Team USA on Oct. 3, 2014.

Girard athletic boosters meeting

The Girard High School Athletic Boosters meet Jan. 21 at the high school.

Boxing HOF ceremony scheduled for June

The Boxing Hall of Fame Induction weekend is scheduled for June 11-14 in Canastota, New York and will consist of several events. Many of the activities are free and require no ticket, including ringside lectures each day on the museum grounds, the parade of champions and the official induction ceremony. Among ticketed events scheduled are a night of 15 rounders (June 12), the golf tournament of champions (June 13), boxing autograph card show (June 13th), VIP “Gala” cocktail reception (June 13th), the banquet of champions (June 13) and special reserved seating at the official induction ceremony (June 14). Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini will be introduced on the 14.

To reserve tickets, fans can call the Hall of Fame office at 315-697-7095 during business hours (Monday – Friday 9 a.m to 5 p.m and Saturday – Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or visit www.ibhof.com for a printable ticket order form. Events typically sell out early so advance registration is encouraged.

James’ No. 23 leads most popular jersey list

NEW YORK

LeBron James has taken the No. 23 back to the top.

James again leads the NBA’s most popular jersey list, this time in his original Cleveland Cavaliers uniform that he returned to this season.

James tops the list released Monday for the fifth straight season, but it was the No. 6 of the Miami Heat the previous four. He switched back to his first number this summer when he went back to Cleveland, where he played until leaving in 2010.

It’s the first time James’ Cavaliers jersey topped the list since 2004, his rookie season, and the first time the Cavs have been No. 1 on the team merchandise list.

Golden State’s Stephen Curry jumped five spots to No. 2 on the list, which is based on overall sales from adidas and NBAStore.com from October-December, 2014. Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant, the Lakers’ Kobe Bryant and Chicago’s Derrick Rose rounded out the top five.

Reed rallies to win Kapalua in a playoff

KAPALUA, Hawaii

Patrick Reed holed an 80-yard shot for eagle and made two birdies over his last four holes Monday. The last birdie was on the 18th hole in a playoff to beat Jimmy Walker in the Hyundai Tournament of Champions.

Reed was four shots behind with four holes to play when he put together his big rally and closed with a 6-under 67.

For the second straight day, Walker went seven straight holes without a birdie on the back nine. He had a chance to win in regulation but missed his birdie putt from 18 feet and shot 69.

In the playoff, Walker had an advantage until he chipped from below the bleachers over the green. Reed hit wedge to 18 feet and holed it for his fourth career win.

Messi casts doubts about his future

ZURICH

A day after denying rumors he was considering leaving Barcelona, Lionel Messi cast new doubts about his future at the club on Monday.

Messi said at the awards ceremony for the FIFA BAllon d’Or that he doesn’t know whether he’ll be back.

Staff/wire reports