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UConn routs Oregon, heads to 10th straight Final Four
- March 29, 2017
SC has both basketball teams in the Final Four. Even Vic Schaefer is in the same conference with Staley, was part of a championship-winning staff that beat Stanford in the 2011 Final Four, and met with Auriemma last summer after UConn delivered an embarrassing end to Mississippi State's first NCAA Sweet 16 trip. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
SC has both basketball teams in the Final Four. Even Vic Schaefer is in the same conference with Staley, was part of a championship-winning staff that beat Stanford in the 2011 Final Four, and met with Auriemma last summer after UConn delivered an embarrassing end to Mississippi State's first NCAA Sweet 16 trip. (more...)
Anthony Crolla has "no excuses" following Jorge Linares loss
- March 29, 2017
But came back and I am a champion again and I am very grateful Showtime will be televising this fight in the US and fans can see I am better than ever. With this victory, Linares improved his record to 42-3, with 27 knockouts, while Crolla leaves his record to 31-6-3, 13 knockouts. "The fight was screened live on Sky Sports but also over in America on Showtime so my profile has risen", Crolla told Sky Sports News HQ. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
But came back and I am a champion again and I am very grateful Showtime will be televising this fight in the US and fans can see I am better than ever. With this victory, Linares improved his record to 42-3, with 27 knockouts, while Crolla leaves his record to 31-6-3, 13 knockouts. "The fight was screened live on Sky Sports but also over in America on Showtime so my profile has risen", Crolla told Sky Sports News HQ. (more...)
Hot Michigan slips past Cowboys, 92-91
- March 29, 2017
Tom Izzo, however, could not help but point to the 12-point deficit the Spartans faced before 7 minutes had elapsed. "Once the momentum shifted from our side, I thought we played very well the first 10 minutes, to their side, they basically totally controlled the last 10 minutes of the half", Larranaga said. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Tom Izzo, however, could not help but point to the 12-point deficit the Spartans faced before 7 minutes had elapsed. "Once the momentum shifted from our side, I thought we played very well the first 10 minutes, to their side, they basically totally controlled the last 10 minutes of the half", Larranaga said. (more...)
I can captain England-Dier
- March 29, 2017
The Three Lions are looking to build on a promising display in the midweek 1-0 friendly loss in Germany when they welcome Lithuania on Sunday in what should be straightforward World Cup qualifier. Nathan Redmond , James Ward-Prowse and Jake Livermore are all also in the current squad and as such can be hopeful of being in the running, while a real outside shot could be current England Under 19s captain Tom Davies following his impressive start to life in the Everton first team. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The Three Lions are looking to build on a promising display in the midweek 1-0 friendly loss in Germany when they welcome Lithuania on Sunday in what should be straightforward World Cup qualifier. Nathan Redmond , James Ward-Prowse and Jake Livermore are all also in the current squad and as such can be hopeful of being in the running, while a real outside shot could be current England Under 19s captain Tom Davies following his impressive start to life in the Everton first team. (more...)
F1: How Sebastian Vettel pulled off a strategic stunner at Australian GP
- March 29, 2017
It was a good race for the team, we won the first race, so we have a lot of good things and a foundation to build from". Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes team says they will come back stronger from their defeat to Ferrari at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
It was a good race for the team, we won the first race, so we have a lot of good things and a foundation to build from". Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes team says they will come back stronger from their defeat to Ferrari at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. (more...)
National Football League takes Vegas gamble with approval to move Oakland Raiders, fans divided
- March 29, 2017
When NFL owners voted in January 2016 to approve the Rams' proposal to move from St. Louis and build a stadium in Inglewood, they also gave the Chargers an option to join the Rams there - leaving the Raiders out of the L.A. Los Angeles renovated its coliseum in 1993, but the Raiders would leave just three years after to return to a renovated coliseum in Oakland . The Raiders are expected to play in Oakland for at least another two years as a $1.9 billion 65,000 seat domed stadium ... (more...)
- March 29, 2017
When NFL owners voted in January 2016 to approve the Rams' proposal to move from St. Louis and build a stadium in Inglewood, they also gave the Chargers an option to join the Rams there - leaving the Raiders out of the L.A. Los Angeles renovated its coliseum in 1993, but the Raiders would leave just three years after to return to a renovated coliseum in Oakland . The Raiders are expected to play in Oakland for at least another two years as a $1.9 billion 65,000 seat domed stadium ... (more...)
Twitter reacts as 'son of England' Defoe scores vs. Lithuania
- March 29, 2017
Defoe , 34, struck in the 22nd minute at Wembley , side-footing home from Raheem Sterling's cross, to set England on their way to victory and end his four-year wait for an worldwide goal. "I don't know if we can have a distinct pecking order because players that are playing well deserve the opportunity", Southgate said. Jermain Defoe is hoping to make amends for previous disappointments by securing a place in England's World Cup squad. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Defoe , 34, struck in the 22nd minute at Wembley , side-footing home from Raheem Sterling's cross, to set England on their way to victory and end his four-year wait for an worldwide goal. "I don't know if we can have a distinct pecking order because players that are playing well deserve the opportunity", Southgate said. Jermain Defoe is hoping to make amends for previous disappointments by securing a place in England's World Cup squad. (more...)
De Kock shines in New Zealand gloom
- March 29, 2017
With Colin de Grandhomme also firing with the bat with a quickfire 57, New Zealand started the day seven runs ahead and added 168 before they were all out for 489. Morkel and Rabada were the pick of the South African bowlers with four wickets apiece. Fielders this close to the bat aren't supposed to take catches like this - luckily for us no-one told New Zealand Test player Tom Latham. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
With Colin de Grandhomme also firing with the bat with a quickfire 57, New Zealand started the day seven runs ahead and added 168 before they were all out for 489. Morkel and Rabada were the pick of the South African bowlers with four wickets apiece. Fielders this close to the bat aren't supposed to take catches like this - luckily for us no-one told New Zealand Test player Tom Latham. (more...)
Portugal airport to be named after Ronaldo near his hometown
- March 29, 2017
Ronaldo will play in his hometown of Funchal Tuesday when Portugal faces Sweden in a friendly soccer match. Ronaldo, fresh on the back of scoring his 70th worldwide goal in the 3-0 win over Hungary last weekend, is expected to start in a three-man forward line as Fernando Santos - making 10 changes tonight - goes with a 4-3-3 formation. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Ronaldo will play in his hometown of Funchal Tuesday when Portugal faces Sweden in a friendly soccer match. Ronaldo, fresh on the back of scoring his 70th worldwide goal in the 3-0 win over Hungary last weekend, is expected to start in a three-man forward line as Fernando Santos - making 10 changes tonight - goes with a 4-3-3 formation. (more...)
South African anti-apartheid leader Ahmed Kathrada dies aged 87
- March 29, 2017
SAFA president Danny Jordaan says struggle icon Ahmed Kathrada was a great man. Kathrada was born on 21 August 1929 in Schweizer-Reneke. Goldberg‚ who was sentenced to prison in Pretoria while Kathrada went to Robben Island because of the apartheid government's racist policies‚ recalled how Kathrada past year called on President Jacob Zuma to resign. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
SAFA president Danny Jordaan says struggle icon Ahmed Kathrada was a great man. Kathrada was born on 21 August 1929 in Schweizer-Reneke. Goldberg‚ who was sentenced to prison in Pretoria while Kathrada went to Robben Island because of the apartheid government's racist policies‚ recalled how Kathrada past year called on President Jacob Zuma to resign. (more...)
Leicester to play Atlético in Champions League quarters as Real face Bayern
- March 29, 2017
The record eleven-time European Champions were drawn against German champions Bayern Munich, who are coached by former Madrid manager and the most successful Champions League manager of all time, Carlo Ancelotti. The first leg of the quarter-finals is scheduled to be held on April 11 and April 12 and the second-leg will be held on April 18 and 19. Ancelotti said Madrid are a "fantastic" team, but he has "faith" his side can eliminate them. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The record eleven-time European Champions were drawn against German champions Bayern Munich, who are coached by former Madrid manager and the most successful Champions League manager of all time, Carlo Ancelotti. The first leg of the quarter-finals is scheduled to be held on April 11 and April 12 and the second-leg will be held on April 18 and 19. Ancelotti said Madrid are a "fantastic" team, but he has "faith" his side can eliminate them. (more...)
France 0 Spain 2
- March 29, 2017
Spain's scorer David Silva, left, applauds as Referee Felix Zwayer, center, from Germany points during the worldwide friendly soccer match between France and Spain at the Stade de France in Paris , France , Tuesday, March 28, 2017 . (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Spain's scorer David Silva, left, applauds as Referee Felix Zwayer, center, from Germany points during the worldwide friendly soccer match between France and Spain at the Stade de France in Paris , France , Tuesday, March 28, 2017 . (more...)
Hurricanes goalie Eddie Lack taken from ice on stretcher after collision
- March 29, 2017
The Carolina Hurricanes and Detroit Red Wings will face two diverse challenges coming to the rink Tuesday for a rematch at PNC Arena. Detroit's Andreas Athanasiou scored the game victor while hitting Lack in the head at full speed. However, even while talking about the business of the game, the coach put it all in the proper context, just like his defenseman did. It appeared the goal would hold up, but Justin Faulk's wrist shot with Lack pulled for the extra attacker with 52 seconds left ... (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The Carolina Hurricanes and Detroit Red Wings will face two diverse challenges coming to the rink Tuesday for a rematch at PNC Arena. Detroit's Andreas Athanasiou scored the game victor while hitting Lack in the head at full speed. However, even while talking about the business of the game, the coach put it all in the proper context, just like his defenseman did. It appeared the goal would hold up, but Justin Faulk's wrist shot with Lack pulled for the extra attacker with 52 seconds left ... (more...)
Eagles finally add a defensive piece in DE Chris Long
- March 29, 2017
Louis Rams in 2008, he played previous year with the Super Bowl-winning New England Patriots. The Eagles have added playmakers like Alshon Jeffery and Torrey Smith to a low-key offense, but had yet to make any major moves on the defensive front. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Louis Rams in 2008, he played previous year with the Super Bowl-winning New England Patriots. The Eagles have added playmakers like Alshon Jeffery and Torrey Smith to a low-key offense, but had yet to make any major moves on the defensive front. (more...)
Maye's shot for UNC becomes instant March memory
- March 29, 2017
Sindarius Thornwell dropped in a game-high 26 points for SC, which advances to face West Region champion Gonzaga in the Final Four on Saturday in Arizona. The variable in whether Carolina would be making its second straight Final Four appearance was something else entirely. No matter who wins, there will be a new national champion. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Sindarius Thornwell dropped in a game-high 26 points for SC, which advances to face West Region champion Gonzaga in the Final Four on Saturday in Arizona. The variable in whether Carolina would be making its second straight Final Four appearance was something else entirely. No matter who wins, there will be a new national champion. (more...)
South Carolina beats Baylor 70-50 to advance to Elite Eight
- March 29, 2017
Will the Big Ten's Wisconsin Badgers or another SEC powerhouse, Florida , move on? The Irish play Friday night against Ohio State. What: No. 3 Baylor vs. The Gamecocks must continue their stellar defensive effort and hope that their upset streak continues. Florida was 14-4. Florida had an up-and-down season, going from a high of a nine-game winning streak (including a huge Kentucky beatdown) to a low of a heartbreaking injury to their big man, John Egbunu, and early exit from the SEC ... (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Will the Big Ten's Wisconsin Badgers or another SEC powerhouse, Florida , move on? The Irish play Friday night against Ohio State. What: No. 3 Baylor vs. The Gamecocks must continue their stellar defensive effort and hope that their upset streak continues. Florida was 14-4. Florida had an up-and-down season, going from a high of a nine-game winning streak (including a huge Kentucky beatdown) to a low of a heartbreaking injury to their big man, John Egbunu, and early exit from the SEC ... (more...)
Las Vegas' Jorge Linares defends lightweight title on Showtime
- March 29, 2017
But in reality he was only shaking off the ring rust and produced one of his finest displays in his 45th bout to win nearly every round and take this fight 118-109 on all three scorecards having also floored Crolla in the seventh. "I am not coming back after a long break, I am coming better than ever". I was as big as Linares in there tonight'. "Flanagan is a lovely guy, but he's not the same level of draw". (more...)
- March 29, 2017
But in reality he was only shaking off the ring rust and produced one of his finest displays in his 45th bout to win nearly every round and take this fight 118-109 on all three scorecards having also floored Crolla in the seventh. "I am not coming back after a long break, I am coming better than ever". I was as big as Linares in there tonight'. "Flanagan is a lovely guy, but he's not the same level of draw". (more...)
I've decided my Arsenal future - Wenger
- March 29, 2017
The Daily Telegraph and Daily Mirror said Wenger will inform Arsenal's board he wants to extend his contract, which expires at the end of the season. They had a tough assignment in the Potteries, made all the more hard due to Eden Hazard's absence through injury. "You can always use that criticism when you lose a game but I think we took the responsibility to take the game to them, although it didn't work today". (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The Daily Telegraph and Daily Mirror said Wenger will inform Arsenal's board he wants to extend his contract, which expires at the end of the season. They had a tough assignment in the Potteries, made all the more hard due to Eden Hazard's absence through injury. "You can always use that criticism when you lose a game but I think we took the responsibility to take the game to them, although it didn't work today". (more...)
Goals the missing ingredient for City - Guardiola
- March 29, 2017
That came after several other near misses, including Kevin De Bruyne hitting the post, and a number of controversially-rejected penalty appeals at each end. This is one of the proudest days of my career as a manager. It was hard to start this game, it was Liverpool , a massive game, but after a big defeat against Monaco when we suffered a lot after the [Champions League] elimination, we did it. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
That came after several other near misses, including Kevin De Bruyne hitting the post, and a number of controversially-rejected penalty appeals at each end. This is one of the proudest days of my career as a manager. It was hard to start this game, it was Liverpool , a massive game, but after a big defeat against Monaco when we suffered a lot after the [Champions League] elimination, we did it. (more...)
Neymar reacts to reports of Manchester United activating €200m release clause
- March 29, 2017
According to the Barcelona-based publication, United are willing to pay Neymar's buyout clause of €200 million and make the 25-year-old the highest-paid player in the Premier League by offering him a staggering wage package of €25m net per season - nearly double what he earns in Spain. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
According to the Barcelona-based publication, United are willing to pay Neymar's buyout clause of €200 million and make the 25-year-old the highest-paid player in the Premier League by offering him a staggering wage package of €25m net per season - nearly double what he earns in Spain. (more...)
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