01-15-2020, 05:43 AM
New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) - The New York Rangers and defenseman Marc Staal agreed to terms on a contract extension on Sunday. The Rangers tweeted that the two sides agreed to a deal, and that Staal will sign the contract later on Sunday. Terms were not disclosed, but it has been reported as a six-year extension with an average value of $5.7 million a year. Its the place I want to be, said Staal. Ive had great time growing up in this organization and have a lot of respect for what they do. The 28-year-old, who was New Yorks first-round pick (12th overall) in the 2005 draft, has two goals and six assists in 42 games this season. One of four brothers in the NHL, Staal has 29 goals and 90 assists in 503 games over eight seasons in the NHL, all with the Rangers. His three brothers, Eric, Jared and Jordan, all play with Carolina. Mike Person Super Bowl Jersey . Even if he is shooting 38 per cent from the field overall this season, the Utah Jazz rookie always feels like his final shot is going in. Trent Taylor Super Bowl Jersey .Y. - Joe Johnson hit six 3-pointers in his 27 points, Mason Plumlee added 18 points, and the Brooklyn Nets won their 11th straight at home, beating the Boston Celtics 114-98 Friday night. http://www.authenticsf49erspro.com/Mike-...rs-jersey/ . Viewers in the Canadiens region can watch the game on TSN Habs at 7:30pm et/8:30pm at. Tom Rathman Super Bowl Jersey . The Nevada Athletic Commission voted unanimously in Las Vegas to quit granting therapeutic use exemptions for fighters undergoing the so-called TRT. Jimmie Ward Super Bowl Jersey . No surprise there. Kershaw, who also earned the title after throwing his first career no-hitter in June, had a 1.Adam Scott has confirmed he will not take part in the golf tournament at the Rio Olympics this summer. The world No 7 from Australia says scheduling conflicts will stop him from going to Brazil for the event, with golf returning to the Olympics after a 112-year absence.My decision has been taken as a result of an extremely busy playing schedule around the time of the Olympics and other commitments, both personal and professional, said Scott, who previously called the tournament a fun exhibition. I have informed the Australian team captain (Ian Baker-Finch) and relevant authorities, who are understanding of my position and I wish the Australian Olympic team the very best of luck in Rio.Australian team captain Ian Baker-Finch had hoped to pair up world No 1 Jason Day with Scott, and his place could now go to Marc Leishman. Marc Leishman could take Scotts place in the Australia team But Leishman previously said he would consider any threats posed by the Zika virus before deciding whether to play in Rio - his wife Audrey suffers with immune system problems.ddddddddddddGolf Australia chief executive Stephen Pitt said: Were obviously disappointed Adam will not play because hes one of the best players in the world but we understand his position.This means one of our other elite players will get the chance and were more than happy that we will field a very strong team in Rio.We will have at least four great golfers compete for Australia in Brazil and were very excited for what that means to golf in this country and more broadly around the world. Also See: PGA Tour Schedule World Rankings Golf live on Sky Sports 4 Free HD Golf Game ' ' '