Rangers

Captain James Tavernier opened the scoring in a 2-0 win for Rangers over St Johnstone to reduce the deficit on leaders Celtic to six points.

To little surprise, Lundstram took over from Jack for the start of the second half, where Matthews again proved his worth, swatting away a Kent drive from close range after Tillman had set him up. Collum then stuck with his decision to give Jack a yellow card for a late tackle on Adam Montgomery after checking the pitchside monitor. However, Clark volleyed over the bar at the other end from a Connor McLennan cross minutes later to remind Rangers there was still plenty to do. On the day Todd Cantwell made his Rangers debut, captain James Tavernier smashed home a penalty in the 15th minute before the referee, Willie Collum, took centre stage. To some surprise he stuck by his decision, which did not amuse Davidson. Cantwell had not played since 12 November but was thrust into the starting lineup in place of Fashion Sakala, while Kamara replaced John Lundstram.

Rangers went six points behind Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic after a comfortable 2-0 win over St Johnstone at Ibrox.

‘Alfredo had three big moments in the first half and on another day could have had a hat-trick. Rebuilding a team that needs to be much, much better than this is the focus. Beale is right to be focused on the longer-term. “It then became very stop-start, through no fault of anyone really with the penalty, an injury, another injury and the sending-off. Collum initially dished out a yellow, but the pictures seemed to show Jack catching his opponent’s ankle. Yet, Collum studied the footage closely and opted to stick with his initial call. There was a very definite delay between the incident unfolding and Collum lifting his red card into the sky. The finish was then simple and clinical. The big screen at Ibrox then confirmed the involvement of VAR. ‘I was pleased with the amount of chances we created but not so much with our last pass or shot,’ he said. If it wasn’t for the involvement of VAR, it would have been pretty dull indeed. Todd Cantwell settled into the team with a satisfactory debut.

Match report as Rangers beat St Johnstone; James Tavernier scored from the penalty spot after James Browns handball; Nicky Clark was sent off for a ...

We have to have a look at the handball rule at the end of the season." "Normally when they go over to it (the monitor) it is a red card. We have to be a little bit sensible as big decisions in games are affecting the outcome. "He was getting fouled originally, he has lost his balance a little bit as he has gone to ground. "But he does catch him quite high on his shin - Ryan has the gash to show it. "At the last minute he actually tried to pull back.

Thomas Duncan, BBC Sport Scotland. Six league losses in a row means St Johnstone are looking over their shoulder again but their last two performances ...

Highly-touted pitchers Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker are among a group of non-roster invitees to Major League Spring Training.

[Pitchers and catchers report](https://www.si.com/mlb/rangers/news/texas-rangers-spring-training-report-dates-pitchers-catchers-surprise) for Spring Training to the team’s facility in Surprise, Ariz., on Feb. The Rangers wrap up their exhibition season with a pair of games at Globe Life Field against the Royals on March 27 and 28. [Check out our Rangers Spring Training Tracker](https://www.si.com/mlb/rangers/news/texas-rangers-spring-training-central-2023-offseason-updates). 24 with a game against Kansas City at the Surprise complex shared with the Royals. [Inside the Rangers](https://www.si.com/mlb/rangers/) on [Check out our Texas Rangers Offseason Central Page!](https://www.si.com/mlb/rangers/news/texas-rangers-offseason-central-mlb-free-agency-transactions-trades) Catchers include Cody Freeman, David García and Matt Whatley. The left-handed pitchers include Cody Bradford, Lucas Jacobsen, Antoine Kelly, Jake Latz, Daniel Robert and Avery Weems. He was assigned the Arizona Fall League and played for the Surprise Saguaros, which won the AFL title. 15, with position players to follow by Feb. [Evan Carter](https://www.si.com/mlb/rangers/news/texas-rangers-top-30-prospect-evan-carter-profile-review-offseason), who was named [Baseball America’s Rangers Prospect of the Year for 2022.](https://www.si.com/mlb/rangers/news/evan-carter-baseball-america-texas-2022-minor-league-player-year) [Rangers signed on Friday](https://www.si.com/mlb/rangers/news/texas-rangers-danny-duffy-ian-kennedy-minor-league-contracts) to minor-league deals.

Match report as Rangers beat St Johnstone; James Tavernier scored from the penalty spot after James Brown's handball; Nicky Clark was sent off for a ...

We have to have a look at the handball rule at the end of the season." "Normally when they go over to it (the monitor) it is a red card. We have to be a little bit sensible as big decisions in games are affecting the outcome. "He was getting fouled originally, he has lost his balance a little bit as he has gone to ground. "But he does catch him quite high on his shin - Ryan has the gash to show it. "At the last minute he actually tried to pull back.

Rangers players wore regular jerseys in warmups and did not tape their sticks for Pride Night, as originally planned.

However, a handful of players used [rainbow-colored tape on their sticks](https://twitter.com/Canes/status/1619127221964402688?s=20&t=aBrqwwsH4YUq83swrrA9bQ) that was pictured on the Hurricanes’ social media. This year, the Rangers said in an announcement the organization would make a charitable contribution to the Ali Forney Center as part of Pride Night and in support of the ongoing efforts to assist the LGBTQ+ community. The community captain for the game was David Gilmartin, a Delta employee who promoted Delta’s participation as a sponsor of the Heritage of Pride parade. In previous years, the Rangers auctioned signed jerseys worn in warmups and sticks used for the Pride Night celebrations, with proceeds benefitting Covenant House and Garden of Dreams to help young people in need. While plans went ahead for other aspects of the Pride celebration, players wore regular jerseys in warmups and did not tape their sticks. “In the final analysis, individual players are going to make decisions and follow their beliefs.

RANGERS were comfortable winners over St Johnstone as a James Tavernier penalty and Glen Kamara strike earned another Premiership triumph for boss…

In the end, it was a footnote on a fixture that Davidson will be pleased to put behind him. The sight of Hagi back on the Ibrox pitch was a welcome one for his manager, his team-mates and his supporters. Davidson was left with a feeling of what might have been last weekend as Rangers had to grind out a victory at McDiarmid Park to progress in the Scottish Cup. He had a hand in the second goal of the afternoon as his pass was flicked on by Morelos and Kamara finished well from inside the area. Beale urged caution when he spoke about Hagi on Friday and he won’t ask too much of the 24-year-old too soon. When he did, the roar around Ibrox said it all about how fondly is felt of by the crowd and this was a major milestone reached. Just days after signing from Norwich City and with only a couple of sessions under his belt, he pulled on his boots for the first time in more than two months to make his bow. Another VAR check was signalled and Collum did come to the side of the park this time. Collum produced a red card and Clark protested his innocence as the VAR graphic appeared in the corners of Ibrox. The comments in the days that follow will undoubtedly focus on VAR and it’s implementation. On the park, it was a pleasing afternoon for supporters as Callum Davidson’s side – reduced to ten men after Nicky Clark saw red – never looked like causing an upset. The bar still has to be raised and Beale won’t be getting carried away right now.

Players did not wear Pride-centric jerseys while warming up as promised by the team. The incident follows a similar controversy in Philadelphia.

“In keeping with our organization’s core values, we support everyone’s individual right to respectfully express their beliefs.” [Ivan Provorov](https://www.si.com/nhl/player/ivan-provorov)—citing his Russian Orthodox religious beliefs— [declined to warm up in a Pride jersey](https://www.si.com/nhl/2023/01/19/flyers-john-tortorella-ivan-provorov-pride-night) before a game against the [Ducks](https://www.si.com/nhl/team/anaheim-ducks). For the second time in the span of weeks, the NHL is in the headlines for all the wrong reasons after a contentious Pride Night.

After promoting that they would wear "pride-themed warm-up jerseys and tape," the New York Rangers disappointed fans by reneging on their promise.

Conversation breeds empathy, with athletes − who are role models to so many − holding the power to open so many doors. But they declined requests to explain the changes in their Pride Night plans, making Friday feel like a slight to LGBTQ+ fans who support the team. But clearly any organization would want to avoid the PR mess that the Flyers have been dealing with. But if they’re only doing it for phony PR reasons, then spare us the sham. Those who say that Pride Nights raise awareness and make LGBTQ+ fans feel welcome make an important and valid point. But that was overshadowed by a slew of questions from fans about what happened to the warm-up unis.

The New York Rangers did not wear Pride Night jerseys or use rainbow stick tape during warmups on Friday night, despite promoting them in ticket sales ...

Players are free to decide which initiatives to support, and we continue to encourage their voices and perspectives on social and cultural issues." We are committed to continuing our relationships with the NY Rangers and the NHL and maintaining substantive dialogue with them about meaningful allyship with the LGBTQ+ community." NYC Pride was not made aware in advance of our participation in last night's ceremonial puck drop that Pride jerseys and rainbow tape would not be worn as advertised. Andre Thomas, co-chair of NYC Pride and Heritage of Pride, participated in the ceremonial puck drop. Coach John Tortorella said he respected the decision, saying Provorov was "being true to himself and to his religion." Instead, the team wore their "Liberty Head" jerseys in warmups.

After donning rainbow-themed warmup jerseys for the past few years, the Rangers chose not to skate out in similar attire this year - nor did they use ...

Every player took to the ice wearing a rainbow-colored warm-up jersey 'My choice is to stay true to myself and my religion. They also announced they were making a donation to the Ali Forney Center, which helps homeless LGBTQ+ youths. In years past, rainbow jerseys have been auctioned off for charity. That's all I'm going to say.' This is in spite of advertising that the team would do so, and comes in the aftermath of the Philadelphia Flyers choosing to ice a skater who was the only one to not wear a rainbow jersey on their pride night.

Rangers eased past 10-man St Johnstone in a controversial match to cut the gap at the top of the Scottish Premiership to six points.

Fashion Sakala (Rangers) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Fashion Sakala (Rangers) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. - Shots - Squad number23Player nameCareyAverage rating - Squad number14Player nameWrightAverage rating - Squad number23Player nameWrightAverage rating - Squad number14Player nameKentAverage rating - Squad number2Player nameTavernierAverage rating "They worked extremely hard. After we had the difficult decisions against us, they didn't crumble. Kent and Morelos both continued their much-improved performances since the change of manager, although both need to find a more clinical edge. "In between, there was some good play without being ruthless enough in the box to score two or three more.