THIS DAY IN SPORTS 1964 — Arnold Palmer wins the Masters UMBERS AME for the fourth time and comes within the N G course record by two strokes with a 274. Antelope Valley Press, Sunday, April 12, 2020 C3 Morning rush Clemson star Simmons a do-it-all talent Valley Press news services By ARNIE STAPLETON man techniques and Tyrann Rogers Cup women’s tournament Associated Press Mathieu just because he plays canceled Several years before building around everywhere, as well,” The Rogers Cup women’s tennis tournament will not a Super Bowl roster in San Fran- VERSATILE Simmons said. Clemson linebacker be played this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. cisco, John Lynch the broadcast- While Mathieu can play any- Tennis Canada announced the event, scheduled for Isaiah Simmons Aug. 7-16 in Montreal, is off the schedule. er was pining for a new kind of speaks during a where in the back seven, Sim- Quebec’s government announced Friday that no defensive playmaker. press conference mons produced at all three lev- sporting events could be held through Aug. 31, though it What the NFL needed to at the NFL football els on defense at Clemson. He left the door slightly open for pro teams. counter all the offensive innova- scouting combine in seamlessly transitioned from “Our priority in the management of this crisis has tions driving up scores, he said Indianapolis on Feb. defending the deep pass to cov- 27. always been to ensure the safety and well-being of our ering tight ends over the middle, players, fans, volunteers, partners and employees,” back in 2013, was a hybrid line- Associated Press Montreal tournament director Eugene Lapierre said. backer/safety who could stay on thwarting running backs in the the field no matter the down and Clemson defensive coordi- cause of all the versatility I’ll be box and rushing the passer off “It is thus with a heavy heart that we received this news, nator Brent Venables lined him but we understand that this decision was necessary.” distance, regardless of the pace able to (provide).” the edge. up all over the field except nose Tennis Canada says the women’s event will return to or the play. Although he’s had some Playing up to five positions tackle and defensive tackle. Montreal in August 2021. Bianca Andreescu won the Some players have started multi-talented predecessors in on an afternoon wasn’t uncom- 2019 Rogers Cup when Serena Williams retired in the Back in Lynch’s playing days to fit that bill, none the likes of recent years such as Chargers mon nor physically too demand- first set with a back injury. and even during most of his strong safety Derwin James, The women’s and men’s Rogers Cup traditionally Isaiah Simmons. The 6-foot-4, ing for Simmons. time in the broadcast booth, there’s not been anyone quite rotate between Toronto and Montreal. As of Saturday, 238-pound Clemson captain NFL teams leaned toward pro- “The hardest part about it is the men’s event in Toronto in August was still on the lined up at linebacker, over the like Simmons, who can’t even just the mental aspect, having schedule. totypical prospects who fit the count himself a genuine acolyte slot and in the deep middle for mold as much as the scheme. to know what everybody else of any specific NFL player. Tour de France still scheduled for June the Tigers. He projects as an “Tweeners,” as they were re- has to do,” Simmons said. “That Geraint Thomas is still hoping the Tour de France even more all-purpose pro. “I don’t know if I truly have was the most complicated thing can go ahead at some point in 2020 and believes he is in ferred to — sometimes derisive- “Simmons is built for today’s ly — were typically downgraded one person you could compare I had to deal with. But I learn good shape to go for a second yellow jersey. me to just for all the different The Tour, set to take place between June 27 and NFL,” said NFL Media analyst for their lack of specialization. everything very fast. ... At Clem- July 19, has yet to be postponed or canceled but with Daniel Jeremiah, “and his role Now, adaptability and ambi- things I do,” Simmons explained. son our back seven, we all meet sporting events all over the world impacted by the coro- could change week to week, de- dexterity are attributes. That said, he does have a trio in the same room, so I’m able to navirus pandemic its chances of surviving as scheduled pending on the opponent.” “I think it’s really beneficial of superstars he models. hear everything all at one time appear remote. Simmons’ specialty is his for me,” Simmons said. “I know “If I have to go look at film as opposed to having to go from Thomas, the 2018 champion, also announced a char- of somebody to get something, ity ride - in his garage - in support of Britain’s National versatility. years ago it wasn’t good to be a room to room.” Health Service. “I can fit in anywhere,” Sim- position-less guy. But now it’s it would be Von Miller just for He doesn’t have a position “I think I’m in my prime at the moment,” the Welsh- mons said. become a benefit for me just be- pass rush, Jalen Ramsey for preference in the NFL. man told BBC Radio Five Live. “Obviously there are bigger things that need to be sorted out first but as soon as it’s safe and ready to go ahead we’d love it to happen. MLB GOLF NBA NHL MOTORSPORTS I’m praying and hoping it goes ahead at some point.” Spring Training Glance PGA Tour schedule WESTERN CONFERENCE WESTERN CONFERENCE NASCAR Cup AMERICAN LEAGUE Jan. 2-5 — Sentry Tournament of Pacific Division Pacific Division Champions (Justin Thomas) W L Pct GB Schedule-Winners W L Pct. GP W L OT Pts GF GA Feb. 9 — x-Busch Clash at DAYTONA (Erik Former Liverpool player tests positive Jan. 9-12 — Sony Open (Cameron Smith) x-L.A. Lakers 49 14 .778 — Toronto 12 6 .667 Vegas 71 39 24 8 86 227 211 Jones) Steven Gerrard is leading the well-wishes for Ken- Jan. 16-19 — Desert Classic (Andrew L.A. Clippers 44 20 .688 5½ Oakland 13 8 .619 Edmonton 71 37 25 9 83 225 217 Feb. 13 — x-Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at Landry) Sacramento 28 36 .438 21½ ny Dalglish after it was revealed the Liverpool great Texas 12 8 .600 Calgary 70 36 27 7 79 210 215 DAYTONA (Joey Logano) Jan. 23-26 — Farmers Insurance Open Phoenix 26 39 .400 24 Chicago 10 7 .588 Vancouver 69 36 27 6 78 228 217 Feb. 13 — x-Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 at had tested positive for coronavirus. (Marc Leishman) Golden State 15 50 .231 35 New York 11 8 .579 Arizona 70 33 29 8 74 195 187 DAYTONA (William Byron) Jan. 30-Feb. 2 — Waste Management Southwest Division Gerrard played under Dalglish when he returned to Baltimore 9 7 .563 Ducks 71 29 33 9 67 187 226 Feb. 16 — DAYTONA 500 (Denny Hamlin) Phoenix Open (Webb Simpson) W L Pct GB Tampa Bay 9 8 .529 Kings 70 29 35 6 64 178 212 Feb. 23 — Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy manage Liverpool for a second stint between January Feb. 6-9 — AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Houston 40 24 .625 — San Jose 70 29 36 5 63 182 226 Kansas City 9 9 .500 Lube (Joey Logano) (Nick Taylor) Dallas 40 27 .597 1½ 2011 and May 2012. Boston 9 10 .474 Central Division March 1 — Auto Club 400 (Alex Bowman) Feb. 13-16 — Genesis Invitational (Adam Memphis 32 33 .492 8½ GP W L OT Pts GF GA The former Liverpool captain posted a picture of one Detroit 8 9 .471 March 8 — FanShield 500 (Joey Logano) Scott) New Orleans 28 36 .438 12 St. Louis 71 42 19 10 94 225 193 Minnesota 7 8 .467 March 15 — Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 of his daughters alongside Dalglish on Instagram and Feb. 20-23 — WGC-Mexico San Antonio 27 36 .429 12½ Colorado 70 42 20 8 92 237 191 Houston 7 11 .389 (Postponed) Championship (Patrick Reed) Northwest Division Dallas 69 37 24 8 82 180 177 wrote “Get well soon king” in a nod to his old manager’s Angels 6 10 .375 March 22 — Dixie Vodka 400 (Postponed) Feb. 20-23 — Puerto Rico Open (Viktor W L Pct GB Winnipeg 71 37 28 6 80 216 203 Cleveland 7 12 .368 March 29 — O’Reilly Auto Parts 500, Fort nickname. Hovland) Denver 43 22 .662 — Nashville 69 35 26 8 78 215 217 Seattle 6 12 .333 Worth, Texas (Postponed) Feb. 27-March 1 — Honda Classic Utah 41 23 .641 1½ Minnesota 69 35 27 7 77 220 220 Dalglish’s family released a statement Friday night NATIONAL LEAGUE April 5 — Food City 500, Bristol, Tenn. (Sungjae Im) Oklahoma City 40 24 .625 2½ Chicago 70 32 30 8 72 212 218 W L Pct. (Postponed) which confirmed the 69-year-old had been hospitalized March 5-8 — Arnold Palmer Invitational Portland 29 37 .439 14½ EASTERN CONFERENCE Philadelphia 14 5 .737 April 19 — Toyota Owners 400, Richmond, (Tyrrell Hatton) Minnesota 19 45 .297 23½ Atlantic Division on Wednesday in order to treat a separate infection Miami 12 6 .667 Va.