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A Leonberger Steals the Show
The Night In Sports (Feb. 16)
Here are some of the images that caught our eye on the sports night of Feb. 16, beginning with Valerie Nunes-Atkinson reacting after CJ, a German shorthaired pointer, won best in show at the 140th Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York City.
Valerie Nunes-Atkinson and C J,, a German shorthaired pointer, winning best in show at the140th Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
Dario, a Leonberger, tries to get at the treats in Sam Mammano's pocket during the working group competition.
Charlie, a skye terrier, and Larry Cornelius show during the competition at Westminster. (See more dogs at end of this gallery.)
Bogie, a samoyed, during the working group competition at Westminster. (See more dogs at end of this gallery.)
Ishmail Wainright of Baylor drives to the basket against Monte Morris and Deonte Burton of Iowa State.
The Baylor dance team performs during a game against Iowa State.
Baylor fans react to a foul called against their team during an overtime win over Iowa State.
Marcus Johansson of the Washington Capitals skates with the puck against Anze Kopitar of the L.A. in a possible Stanley Cup preview.
Buffalo's Nicolas Deslauriers and Ottawa's Chris Neil fight during their game in Ontario, Canada.
Scott Hartnell, left, and Cam Atkinson of the Columbus Blue Jackets read a sign held by a young fan during warmups.
Robert Bortuzzo (41) of the St. Louis Blues collides with Radek Faksa of the Dallas Stars.
Joe Thornton of San Jose tries to knock the puck away from Valtteri Filppula (51) of Tampa Bay as he lays on the ice.
Kerwin Roach Jr. of Texas is fouled while shooting between Jevon Carter, left, and Jonathan Holton of West Virginia.
Texas head coach Shaka Smart reacts during his team's 85-78 win over West Virginia.
Tyler Johnson (No. 9) of Tampa Bay battles for the puck with Brent Burns next to San Jose goalie Martin Jones.
Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie dumps Los Angeles Kings right wing Dustin Brown .
Matt Nieto of San Jose Sharks shoots the puck into the net against an outstretched goalie Ben Bishop of Tampa Bay.
A general view of the New Jersey Devils locker room displaying the retro jerseys that would be worn against Philadelphia.
Rutgers guard Omari Grier tries to shoot around Illinois center Maverick Morgan.
Washington Capitals center Mike Richards reaches for the puck with Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick.
Rumor, a German shepherd, and Kent Boyles take a lap around the ring during the best in show competition.
Lucy, a borzoi, and her handler, Shota Hirai, stand in the ring after winning reserve best in show at Westminster.
Rumor, a German shepherd, and Kent Boyles take a lap during the best in show competition.
Sophia Rogers, of Bordentown N.J., leaves with her American fox hound after winning the Junior Showmanship at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
A Komondor is seen in the judging ring at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
A close up detail of the nose of a Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier while waiting in the grooming area.
A Cocker Spaniel waits in the grooming area of the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
A Norwich Terrier is groomed during at the Westminster Kennel Club 140th Annual Dog Show.
An English Mastiff rests in the benching area during day two of competition of the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
A Komondor waits in the grooming area during day two of competition of the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
A dog waits in the grooming area during day two of competition of the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
A Wire Fox Terrier waits with other dogs in the grooming area of the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
An American Cocker Spaniel is groomed on the second day of the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
A Mastiff wears its bib before competition on the second day of the annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
An American Cocker Spaniel is groomed on the second day of the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
A group of Samoyed dogs compete on the second day of the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
A man carries his dog through the grooming area of the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
An Italian Waterdog, a new breed this year, waits in the grooming area of the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
Handler Valerie Nunes-Atkinson looks at German shorthaired pointer named C.J. after he won Best in Show.
The 140th Westminster Kennel Club dog show wrapped up Tuesday night with CJ, a German shorthaired pointer, winning best in show. But Dario, a seemingly hungry Leonberger, stole some of the headlines, chewing at his handler's suit pocket as they went around the ring. The annual dog show got top billing in our recurring photo essay of the night in sports, with the crowd-pleasing Dario holding down frame No. 3. (Click here for full-size version, with adorable canines at the beginning and end of the gallery.)
His Airness Turns 53
Michael Jordan turned 53 today, and although we never need a reason to celebrate Jordan's greatness, let's honor the living legend by perusing SI's 100 best photos of Jordan, his 50 Sports Illustrated covers and reliving the night Jordan announced his return to dominance.
Don't Ruin the Moment
Mississippi State freshman Quinndary Weatherspoon hit a game-winning, buzzer-beating three to down Vanderbilt Tuesday night and ESPN's camera angle apparently left some viewers unhappy.
These new camera angles...glad the ref could see that three @dandakich @JimMWeber pic.twitter.com/oCzwwecFab
— Nathan (@coff_drop2012) February 17, 2016
Lovely Lady of the Day
Our Swimsuit Issue Lovely Lady of the Day Tour continues as we welcome the always-beautiful Samantha Hoopes. The Penn State alum and three-time Swimsuit model dazzled in her 2016 shoot in Malta. (Click here for Samantha's full-sized gallery.)
A Hard Day's Night
In one of the most unbelievable post-Grammy stories, Sir Paul McCartney was denied entry to rapper Tyga's after party on Monday. Go to the :28 second mark to see McCartney's hilarious reaction: "How VIP do we gotta get? We need another hit, guys. We need another hit."
Who's Gonna Pay for This?
This trampoline-dunking crew got a little more than it bargained for—Wait for it.
Or This?
This kid goes full Shaq-mode on his garage basketball hoop. Mom is not going to be happy about that.https://t.co/9CFSMWhXT8
— Stadium (@Stadium) February 16, 2016
We Hope She's OK
Odds & Ends
Nine years ago today, Britney Spears made headlines with her head-shaving meltdown .... Blake Griffin is "truly, truly sorry" for punching the Clippers equipment manager ... Memo to NBA players: Jumping on an opponent's back can now be considered a flagrant ... Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayoused Instagram to announce his retirement ... What's being described as a crocodile-fish monster was found washed ashore in Australia ... Aaron Rodgers inadvertently linked to Garfield porn ... Joseph Blandisi of the Devils tried to flop in Tuesday's game and got penalized instead with an embellishment penalty ... RIP George Gaynes, who appeared in Punky Brewster, Tootsie and Police Academy. ... These 10 players could surprise in NFL free agency. ... Nine key questions from Tom Verducci as baseball's spring training gets set to begin. ... The latest rumors as the NBA trade deadline approaches.
As If the Campaign Trail Wasn't Weird Enough Already
For some strange reason, Hillary Clinton worked a bark into a campaign speech and the internet had some fun.
In Case You Missed It: Mississippi State's Buzzer Beater
VIDEO | Relive the @IAM_QUINN4 three point buzzer beater as the Bulldogs down the Commodores, 75-74: #HailState pic.twitter.com/VUMzCkkBQE
— Mississippi State Men's Basketball (@HailStateMBK) February 17, 2016
Have a Good Day, Everyone
Two days after receiving the Grammy for Song of the Year, Ed Sheeran gets to have his Be Like Mike moment and celebrate his 25th b'day on the same date that MJ turns 53. Here's the award-winning "Thinking Out Loud" for a little hump day pick me up.
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