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No. 7 SC stuns title contender Duke to reach Sweet 16
- March 31, 2017
For the game, they got five more offensive rebounds than the Blue Devils, leading to second-chance points. The Blue Devils jumped out to an early lead but failed to pull away from a scrappy South Carolina team playing in front of their hometown crowd in Greenville, SC on their way to an 88-81 loss in the second round on Sunday. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
For the game, they got five more offensive rebounds than the Blue Devils, leading to second-chance points. The Blue Devils jumped out to an early lead but failed to pull away from a scrappy South Carolina team playing in front of their hometown crowd in Greenville, SC on their way to an 88-81 loss in the second round on Sunday. (more...)
Senate panel adds money for health, education in budget
- March 31, 2017
The Senate will head into Thursday's final vote on their bonding bill with over a two-third majority in support. The House's current infrastructure bonding bill went to the floor with only $33 million worth of road, bridge, water and sewer projects. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
The Senate will head into Thursday's final vote on their bonding bill with over a two-third majority in support. The House's current infrastructure bonding bill went to the floor with only $33 million worth of road, bridge, water and sewer projects. (more...)
Final Four Preview: Oregon Ducks vs North Carolina Tar Heels
- March 31, 2017
They'll face OR, the #3 seed in the Midwest. Aside from Jackson, the Tar Heels have several weapons that the Ducks have to worry about. He'll be one of just six with three national titles. He's seen action in every game other than the five me missed with an ankle injury early in the season with one start, averaging 5.5 points and 4.1 rebounds in just over 14 minutes per game. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
They'll face OR, the #3 seed in the Midwest. Aside from Jackson, the Tar Heels have several weapons that the Ducks have to worry about. He'll be one of just six with three national titles. He's seen action in every game other than the five me missed with an ankle injury early in the season with one start, averaging 5.5 points and 4.1 rebounds in just over 14 minutes per game. (more...)
Mourinho Targets Spurs Star As Carrick's Replacement
- March 31, 2017
The Red Devils allowed Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin to move away from the club during this calendar year. Mauricio Pochettino has hailed Eric Dier's versatility, explaining how he had built a system that allowed the England global to play at both defence and midfield in the same match. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
The Red Devils allowed Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin to move away from the club during this calendar year. Mauricio Pochettino has hailed Eric Dier's versatility, explaining how he had built a system that allowed the England global to play at both defence and midfield in the same match. (more...)
Maye's late jumper sends UNC to Final Four
- March 31, 2017
NORTH CAROLINA: Experience paid off for the Tar Heels. Higgins received numerous calls at his home and office despite having an unlisted number. Kentucky reversed a Tar Heels lead with about 5 minutes to play with a 10-2 spurt. The Bulldogs will face No. 7 seed SC, which is also making its Final Four debut with a coach doing the same: Frank Martin, 51. After career-high point totals in consecutive games, 17 on 6-of-9 shooting Sunday and 16 points and 12 rebounds on Friday , the ... (more...)
- March 31, 2017
NORTH CAROLINA: Experience paid off for the Tar Heels. Higgins received numerous calls at his home and office despite having an unlisted number. Kentucky reversed a Tar Heels lead with about 5 minutes to play with a 10-2 spurt. The Bulldogs will face No. 7 seed SC, which is also making its Final Four debut with a coach doing the same: Frank Martin, 51. After career-high point totals in consecutive games, 17 on 6-of-9 shooting Sunday and 16 points and 12 rebounds on Friday , the ... (more...)
Retiring Podolski shocks England with left-foot thunderbolt
- March 31, 2017
It was a screamer, a flawless way for Podolski to sign off from global football, and a reminder, too, that England for all their energy lack a killer touch in front of goal . There were even debuts for James Ward-Prowse and Nathan Redmond, who came on as late substitutes but will surely be firmly in Southgate's mind for the fitxures to come. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
It was a screamer, a flawless way for Podolski to sign off from global football, and a reminder, too, that England for all their energy lack a killer touch in front of goal . There were even debuts for James Ward-Prowse and Nathan Redmond, who came on as late substitutes but will surely be firmly in Southgate's mind for the fitxures to come. (more...)
Impressed Federer hopes Kyrgios form leads to 'great' things
- March 31, 2017
Nadal, too, battled injury in 2016, hence their relatively lowly rankings that made their round of 16 clash at Indian Wells possible. A quarter-final berth is up for grabs as 18-time grand-slam victor Federer and Nadal do battle for the 36th time, with the latter and 14-time major champion leading their head-to-head 23-12. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Nadal, too, battled injury in 2016, hence their relatively lowly rankings that made their round of 16 clash at Indian Wells possible. A quarter-final berth is up for grabs as 18-time grand-slam victor Federer and Nadal do battle for the 36th time, with the latter and 14-time major champion leading their head-to-head 23-12. (more...)
Kansas' Frank Mason III is AP Player of the Year
- March 31, 2017
Mason is the first Kansas player to win the award. He's the first Big 12 player to win the award since Blake Griffin ( Oklahoma ) in 2008-09. The Big 12 rated, per multiple computer metrics, as the toughest conference in the country. 6 in assists (576), No. 8 in 3-point field goals (185) and No. 13 in steals (165). The top five point totals are recognized on the consensus All-America first team and the next five are named consensus All-America second team . (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Mason is the first Kansas player to win the award. He's the first Big 12 player to win the award since Blake Griffin ( Oklahoma ) in 2008-09. The Big 12 rated, per multiple computer metrics, as the toughest conference in the country. 6 in assists (576), No. 8 in 3-point field goals (185) and No. 13 in steals (165). The top five point totals are recognized on the consensus All-America first team and the next five are named consensus All-America second team . (more...)
Bizarre Ronaldo statue steals the show
- March 31, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo was honored with an ugly bust when the Madeira Islands airport in Portugal was renamed after the soccer superstar. The face was also unusually chubby, in contrast to Ronaldo's chiselled looks. In Funchal, the regional government provided transport to the outdoor ceremony for schoolchildren and elderly people at care homes. An worldwide soccer superstar, blessed with good looks and a golden foot, Ronaldo indisputably stands as one of the greatest to take the pitch. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo was honored with an ugly bust when the Madeira Islands airport in Portugal was renamed after the soccer superstar. The face was also unusually chubby, in contrast to Ronaldo's chiselled looks. In Funchal, the regional government provided transport to the outdoor ceremony for schoolchildren and elderly people at care homes. An worldwide soccer superstar, blessed with good looks and a golden foot, Ronaldo indisputably stands as one of the greatest to take the pitch. (more...)
Gary Woodland's withdrawal KOs Rory McIlroy at Match Play
- March 31, 2017
McIlroy didn't even start his round against Gary Woodland after the American withdrew citing a "personal family matter". Fitzpatrick was two down with five to play against Justin Thomas, but birdied the next four holes to win 2&1, while Ryder Cup team-mate Chris Wood overturned a bigger deficit against Na. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
McIlroy didn't even start his round against Gary Woodland after the American withdrew citing a "personal family matter". Fitzpatrick was two down with five to play against Justin Thomas, but birdied the next four holes to win 2&1, while Ryder Cup team-mate Chris Wood overturned a bigger deficit against Na. (more...)
Rafael Nadal Outclasses Jack Sock In Miami
- March 31, 2017
The world No. 7's poise and shotmaking came to the fore when 13th seed Sock threatened to take a stranglehold on the second set. He converted on four of his five break-point opportunities and was only broken himself once despite Sock having seven opportunities. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
The world No. 7's poise and shotmaking came to the fore when 13th seed Sock threatened to take a stranglehold on the second set. He converted on four of his five break-point opportunities and was only broken himself once despite Sock having seven opportunities. (more...)
Johnson claims WGC 'slam' with match play victory
- March 31, 2017
He has top-10 finishes in each of his last two trips to Augusta National Golf Club, and his 2016 U.S. Open triumph relieved him of the burden of never having won a major tournament. Woods won five World Golf Championships before he finally won Match Play in 2003. At the par-five 12th, Rahm hit first and ripped his tee shot just shy of 400 metres at the downhill, downwind hole then Johnson followed with a drive that was just 10 metres shorter. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
He has top-10 finishes in each of his last two trips to Augusta National Golf Club, and his 2016 U.S. Open triumph relieved him of the burden of never having won a major tournament. Woods won five World Golf Championships before he finally won Match Play in 2003. At the par-five 12th, Rahm hit first and ripped his tee shot just shy of 400 metres at the downhill, downwind hole then Johnson followed with a drive that was just 10 metres shorter. (more...)
Everton chases a rare derby win
- March 31, 2017
Liverpool are playing for a Champions League spot for next year, and at this point if they don't lock one of those spots up it will be disappointing. This is good news for the player, who fell ill during Liverpool's La Manga camp in February and then injured his hip during his rehabilitation from the illness and has been out since. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Liverpool are playing for a Champions League spot for next year, and at this point if they don't lock one of those spots up it will be disappointing. This is good news for the player, who fell ill during Liverpool's La Manga camp in February and then injured his hip during his rehabilitation from the illness and has been out since. (more...)
The three clubs interested in signing £ 30m Arsenal star
- March 31, 2017
But the 28-year-old could be influenced by his family who are trying to convince him of a return to the Bundesliga. "I played there and still have many friends to this day in the team and in the club". Wenger also spoke about the future of Mesut Ozil, who is in the same situation in that he is yet to agree a new deal, despite his terms also expiring in the summer of 2018. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
But the 28-year-old could be influenced by his family who are trying to convince him of a return to the Bundesliga. "I played there and still have many friends to this day in the team and in the club". Wenger also spoke about the future of Mesut Ozil, who is in the same situation in that he is yet to agree a new deal, despite his terms also expiring in the summer of 2018. (more...)
Yankees' Aaron Judge could start season in minors
- March 31, 2017
It feels like just yesterday I was down between A-Rod and Robbie Cano, wearing No. 91", he said of his locker placement during spring training. That was a good sign for Severino, interpreting the late heat as being in-sync with his delivery and not overthrowing. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
It feels like just yesterday I was down between A-Rod and Robbie Cano, wearing No. 91", he said of his locker placement during spring training. That was a good sign for Severino, interpreting the late heat as being in-sync with his delivery and not overthrowing. (more...)
National Football League votes in favor of Raiders move to Vegas
- March 31, 2017
The first was as the Oakland Raiders, the second was in Los Angeles, although the team still practiced in Northern California. The win included Marcus Allen's famous 74-yard touchdown run. "If I were the fans I wouldn't attend a game for the next two years but that's just me". Can you imagine if talks to try to lure a team to the Bay Area occur... (more...)
- March 31, 2017
The first was as the Oakland Raiders, the second was in Los Angeles, although the team still practiced in Northern California. The win included Marcus Allen's famous 74-yard touchdown run. "If I were the fans I wouldn't attend a game for the next two years but that's just me". Can you imagine if talks to try to lure a team to the Bay Area occur... (more...)
Video captures brawl at United Center during McDonald's All American game
- March 31, 2017
There might even be a Longhorn, depending on where top uncommitted player in the country Mohamed Bamba ends up going. Missouri commit Michael Porter Jr was named the MVP after posting 17 points and eight rebounds. nearly all of whom are already serious National Basketball Association prospects. During his career at Jonesboro, Walker scored over 2,400 points and broke the Clayton County Public Schools record for most points ever scored by a basketball player. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
There might even be a Longhorn, depending on where top uncommitted player in the country Mohamed Bamba ends up going. Missouri commit Michael Porter Jr was named the MVP after posting 17 points and eight rebounds. nearly all of whom are already serious National Basketball Association prospects. During his career at Jonesboro, Walker scored over 2,400 points and broke the Clayton County Public Schools record for most points ever scored by a basketball player. (more...)
Wozniacki beats second seed Pliskova to reach Miami final
- March 31, 2017
Danish 12th seed Wozniacki frittered away three set points in the first set, but she made amends to eventually ease past the Czech second seed on the Crandon Park hardcourt. Pliskova made a push twice from there, holding serve and carving out a break point in the fifth game, and then also creating a pair of break points as the Dane served for the set at 5-1. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Danish 12th seed Wozniacki frittered away three set points in the first set, but she made amends to eventually ease past the Czech second seed on the Crandon Park hardcourt. Pliskova made a push twice from there, holding serve and carving out a break point in the fifth game, and then also creating a pair of break points as the Dane served for the set at 5-1. (more...)
Sun Belt Conference says it wants Arkansas gun law changed
- March 31, 2017
After the amendment was passed exempting sporting events from the new law, Hutchinson changed course and said he'd support the exemption. The Southeastern Conference said the new law creates concerns for the conference and its member institutions. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
After the amendment was passed exempting sporting events from the new law, Hutchinson changed course and said he'd support the exemption. The Southeastern Conference said the new law creates concerns for the conference and its member institutions. (more...)
Neymar Drops Strongest Hint Yet He'll Be Coming To The Premier League
- March 31, 2017
Barca came from behind and pulled off a 6-1 victory at the Nou Camp in the second leg to advance to the quarterfinals with Neymar emerging as the game's hero. Neymar , 25, also admitted the unpredictability and competitiveness of England's top flight is a big draw. "Leicester are very good". Looking way down in the also-rans, maybe a surprise that Middlesbrough edge out Sunderland, the Smoggies in 14th place with 164 Premier League wins, 12 ahead of the Mackems who are one place below. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Barca came from behind and pulled off a 6-1 victory at the Nou Camp in the second leg to advance to the quarterfinals with Neymar emerging as the game's hero. Neymar , 25, also admitted the unpredictability and competitiveness of England's top flight is a big draw. "Leicester are very good". Looking way down in the also-rans, maybe a surprise that Middlesbrough edge out Sunderland, the Smoggies in 14th place with 164 Premier League wins, 12 ahead of the Mackems who are one place below. (more...)
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