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Penn State Wins NIT Championship
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The NIT championship is a March Madness treat before the big dance of the Final Four and has the potential for an exciting finish due to the evenly matched teams. But Penn State was able to overcome the early deficit and even take a 21-20 lead heading into the second quarter thanks to a 7-0 run that was capped off by an alley-oop by Josh Reaves on the feed from Carr. [Full Article...]
Mitchell Starc ruled out from IPL due to injury
Mitchell Starc has suffered a costly leg injury on the eve of the Indian Premier League , with Australia's spearhead to miss out on a $1.8 million contract. Starc was man-of-the-match in the first Test in Durban but only took three wickets for 304 runs in the next two Tests. He had to miss the IPL 2016 due to a foot fracture, while a year ago the Australian pace spearhead had opted out of his Ro... [Full Article...]
Harry Kane: Mauricio Pochettino talks about striker's return against Chelsea
The transfer to Chelsea was reported by national media outlets with sources close to the Premier League champions over the weekend, and it appears the teenager is no longer an Alex player. He did make a bigger impact in the Europa League though where he scored three and created three more goals in four matches. Over the last few seasons, the rivalry between Tottenham and Chelsea has gr... [Full Article...]
Sloane Stephens into WTA Miami Open final
US Open victor Sloane Stephens saw off three-time Miami Open victor Victoria Azarenka to book a place in the final in Florida. "This feels like a home final for me", she said. She added: "I just stopped getting to the ball, I stopped hitting the ball the way I should be hitting the ball, and she's going to jump on it". "I became in much better shape, which usually happens otherwise for a ... [Full Article...]
Durant ejected again for Warriors
With the Splash Brothers, Stephen Curry (MCL sprain) and Klay Thompson (thumb), also missing significant time with injuries, the Warriors have lost seven of their last ten games. 6 Washington Wizards. The Warriors never threatened again after Durant was tossed. I'm sorry. Well, I'm not sorry, but I wish I could finish the game. [Full Article...]
Crystal Palace hit with injuries ahead of Liverpool clash
The Reds, who are now 3rd in the points table, having played a game more than Spurs and Chelsea , will look to build on their lead this weekend. Points will be very important for both sides since they are both playing for something. Can was forced off in the win over Watford , and Liverpool will not want to take any risks with the German given that huge Champions League quarter final with Manc... [Full Article...]
Emotional Darren Lehmann to step down as Australian coach after fourth test
It may take two coaches to fill the void left by Darren Lehmann , with Cricket Australia (CA) set to strongly consider the merits of a revolutionary revamp. Australian coach Darren Lehmann: "Speaking to the players and saying goodbye, telling them the news". "We don't play any worldwide cricket for a few months", Sutherland said. [Full Article...]
CWG 2018: Sushil Kumar's name included among list of participants
Magherafelt long jumper Adam McMullen finished fifth at a track and field event on Wednesday, as he continues to prepare for the Commonwealth Games on Australia's Gold Coast . Sushil Kumar will compete in 74kg freestyle category in the upcoming Games. The WFI though played down the matter as assistant secretary, Vinod Tomar said it could either be a "technical or clerical error". [Full Article...]
'What the f*** is going on?!': Lehmann cleared in tampering saga
Cricket Australia cleared Lehmann of wrongdoing following an investigation that led to the sacking of captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner who were both banned from playing for 12 months. Lehmann was given a clean chit by the investigators and that raised a few eyebrows around the cricket world. "It is something I will regret for the rest of my life", he said. [Full Article...]
Ibrahimovic given hero´s welcome on LA arrival
The veteran Swede was mobbed yesterday as he arrived at Los Angeles International Airport to begin life with LA Galaxy . Ibrahimovic has seen a limited role in the first team since recovering from the knee injury he suffered late last season. [Full Article...]
Australian rugby sevens captain king-hit outside Sydney kebab shop
Detectives were at St Vincent's interviewing Stannard, who was in a stable condition, conscious and talking. Stannard was knocked to the floor in the alleged unprovoked attack at a kebab shop on Coogee Bay Road, in the eastern suburb of Coogee, at 3.10am on Friday. [Full Article...]
Wildcat Women's Outdoor Track & Field News
Ste. Genevieve couldn't have started its home slate of track meets on a better note . Despite competing as a band of individuals, the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs both placed seventh in the nine-team fields, as well. Devin Glasson '18 won the discus and placed second in the shot put. In the 1,600 meter run, the second of the Berry sisters, Emily Berry, proved to have the speed to outrun the com... [Full Article...]
Shohei Ohtani in Angels' lineup as DH on Opening Day
He's working on some things. "As a hitter I was never really nervous on opening day", Ohtani said through interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. Ohtani, meanwhile, whose exploits with the Angels are being followed by a large group of Japanese media, is also relaxed, insisting he is used to starting slowly. [Full Article...]
Syracuse commit Darius Bazley de-commits to join National Basketball Association G League
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I see most guys now are spending time in the G League even after they went to school and the draft, so this gives me the chance to accelerate the process. This is how I want to provide for my family, and provide for my love of basketball. "That's what I want". He played in the McDonald's All-American game on Wednesday night, scoring 11 points and grabbing seven rebounds. [Full Article...]
England 290-8 at stumps against New Zealand
James Vince, one of three changes to the England side that was soundly beaten in the first Test, survived two reviews for lbw, one from New Zealand and one from England , before his luck ran out and he was trapped in front by Southee for 18. [Full Article...]
Davidson hits 3 of White Sox's 6 homers in rout of KC
Shields settled down after the first and threw five scoreless innings after. He hit solo shots in the fourth and fifth inning, and a three-run homer in the eighth. Tuffy Rhodes of the Cubs also had three home runs in the opener in 1994 against the Mets. On Wednesday, Rick Renteria said that he wasn't sure how the 2018 White Sox season might end up going when it is all said and done, but he... [Full Article...]
Mourinho set to hold 'clear the air' talks with Man Utd players
The Sun quote a United source saying: " The staff are expecting Jose to address the entire squad today at Carrington ". In recent days United have been linked with several big deals which could change their team for next season. Although now second in the Premier League , the Red Devils have had an inconsistent campaign and are now 16 points behind arch-rivals Manchester City. [Full Article...]
LeBron James on MVP Award: 'I Would Vote For Me'
LeBron James tied two of Jordan's records in the same game against Jordan's team and surpassed 40 points. But despite all the competition, James believes he deserves the award given the circumstances of the Cleveland Cavaliers' season. [Full Article...]
Kim Jong-un wife's 'stylish' fashion sense a hit with China's public
Because of North Korea's dependence on China , it makes sense that Pyongyang would consult with Beijing before any major approach to the West. "North Korea appears to be sending a message to the USA that it is serious about its commitment to denuclearization if its security is guaranteed, as the USA is filling its national security team with hard-liners who are suspicious about North Korea's ... [Full Article...]
The Yankees are crushing the Red Sox (on Facebook)
The Red Sox were cruising in St. Petersburg thanks to six scoreless innings from Chris Sale , who struck out nine Tampa Bay Rays in his first career Opening Day start for Boston. Not quite. Joe Kelly came on to start the eighth inning and struggled to find the strike zone. Let's just say they're Triple-Ray players wearing big-league uniforms. [Full Article...]