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Johnson drops out of Masters with back injury
- April 07, 2017
Jordan Spieth moved into a share of the lead at the Masters after overcoming any misgivings he may have had about revisiting the scene of his famous meltdown at the 12th a year ago. Later, after witnessing the amount of people stacked around the first tee and watching from the clubhouse lawn, Player was reminded why the nickname affixed to Palmer's gallery throngs - Arnie's Army - was born in Augusta. (more...)
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- April 07, 2017
Jordan Spieth moved into a share of the lead at the Masters after overcoming any misgivings he may have had about revisiting the scene of his famous meltdown at the 12th a year ago. Later, after witnessing the amount of people stacked around the first tee and watching from the clubhouse lawn, Player was reminded why the nickname affixed to Palmer's gallery throngs - Arnie's Army - was born in Augusta. (more...)
Gonzaga romps Xavier to punch its Final Four ticket
- April 07, 2017
That is typically a role that the Gonzaga Bulldogs have taken on, but this year the team from Spokane received a No. 1 seed. "It's been a long, hard journey to get this program here", Few said. It was the kind of moment that sends "this just isn't our day" running through the minds of an entire team. J.P. Macura led the Musketeers with 18 points. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
That is typically a role that the Gonzaga Bulldogs have taken on, but this year the team from Spokane received a No. 1 seed. "It's been a long, hard journey to get this program here", Few said. It was the kind of moment that sends "this just isn't our day" running through the minds of an entire team. J.P. Macura led the Musketeers with 18 points. (more...)
Bill Self, top-seeded Jayhawks fall short again in Elite Eight
- April 07, 2017
Jordan Bell added 11 points, 13 rebounds and eight blocks for OR, while Jackson was held to 10 points for the Jayhawks in what was nearly certainly his final college game. First, Dorsey made a three-point basket that bounded off the rim and into the air, then fell back through it. At halftime, Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott identified the feature that just might be the Oregon Ducks' best trait. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Jordan Bell added 11 points, 13 rebounds and eight blocks for OR, while Jackson was held to 10 points for the Jayhawks in what was nearly certainly his final college game. First, Dorsey made a three-point basket that bounded off the rim and into the air, then fell back through it. At halftime, Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott identified the feature that just might be the Oregon Ducks' best trait. (more...)
Adrian Peterson to visit the Saints next week
- April 07, 2017
Peterson, who has been the NFL's premier back for the better part of the decade, was released to free agency when Minnesota declined to pick up his option in February, which would have cost the team $18 million in a salary cap hit. Last year's primary backup, Tim Hightower, signed with the San Francisco 49ers . The Saints already have a 1,000-yard rusher in Mark Ingram, who totaled a career-high 1,043 yards last season. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Peterson, who has been the NFL's premier back for the better part of the decade, was released to free agency when Minnesota declined to pick up his option in February, which would have cost the team $18 million in a salary cap hit. Last year's primary backup, Tim Hightower, signed with the San Francisco 49ers . The Saints already have a 1,000-yard rusher in Mark Ingram, who totaled a career-high 1,043 yards last season. (more...)
Jordan Spieth looks to make new Masters memories after '16 meltdown
- April 07, 2017
I'm sure what happened a year ago won't enter his mind. No; because of the nature of golf, even the best players in the tournament on a given week are still more likely to lose than win. Jordan Spieth reacts to a shot by Matt Kuchar on the second hole during a practice round for the Masters. The Masters lives on for a year. Though he's spent the previous year answering questions about what happened on the 12th hole, Spieth's three other holes of double bogey or worse that week prevented him ... (more...)
- April 07, 2017
I'm sure what happened a year ago won't enter his mind. No; because of the nature of golf, even the best players in the tournament on a given week are still more likely to lose than win. Jordan Spieth reacts to a shot by Matt Kuchar on the second hole during a practice round for the Masters. The Masters lives on for a year. Though he's spent the previous year answering questions about what happened on the 12th hole, Spieth's three other holes of double bogey or worse that week prevented him ... (more...)
Lexi Thompson given four-stroke penalty after viewer notifies LPGA of rules violation
- April 07, 2017
It was deemed that Thompson, 22, had marked her ball on a two-footer on the 17th in the third round and replaced it around an inch away. Thompson's initial reaction to being told of her four-stroke penalty - two shots for the offence and two more for signing an incorrect scorecard - was to respond: "Is this a joke?" "They got me through the whole round", Thompson said. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
It was deemed that Thompson, 22, had marked her ball on a two-footer on the 17th in the third round and replaced it around an inch away. Thompson's initial reaction to being told of her four-stroke penalty - two shots for the offence and two more for signing an incorrect scorecard - was to respond: "Is this a joke?" "They got me through the whole round", Thompson said. (more...)
Raiders push positive PR online for move to Las Vegas
- April 06, 2017
Until then, they will continue to call Oakland home. Miami was the lone dissenter. The run in Los Angeles did not last for very long, however, as the stadium that was promised to owner Al Davis was never built in L.A., forcing Davis back to the Bay Area in 1995. (more...)
- April 06, 2017
Until then, they will continue to call Oakland home. Miami was the lone dissenter. The run in Los Angeles did not last for very long, however, as the stadium that was promised to owner Al Davis was never built in L.A., forcing Davis back to the Bay Area in 1995. (more...)
Dustin Johnson Becomes First Man To Win All Four WGCs
- April 06, 2017
And I know what it takes to win out here. As he was playing the shot, a door slammed in the background and the best he could manage was to within 25 feet, allowing Johnson gratefully to scrape in with the par. But it wasn't a swing in momentum. From there, Johnson appeared to be playing not to lose. Rahm took another shot back from Johnson on the 15th hole to cut the lead to two and then hit a great shot through the trees from the deep rough, then drained a birdie putt to put the pressure on ... (more...)
- April 06, 2017
And I know what it takes to win out here. As he was playing the shot, a door slammed in the background and the best he could manage was to within 25 feet, allowing Johnson gratefully to scrape in with the par. But it wasn't a swing in momentum. From there, Johnson appeared to be playing not to lose. Rahm took another shot back from Johnson on the 15th hole to cut the lead to two and then hit a great shot through the trees from the deep rough, then drained a birdie putt to put the pressure on ... (more...)
Luke Shaw criticised by Jose Mourinho again despite return to action for
- April 06, 2017
Zlatan Ibrahimovic marked his return from suspension with a 94th-minute equaliser as Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw with Everton on Tuesday on another frustrating night at Old Trafford. "I am pleased by the performance but I did not expect a reaction from the derby because I was proud of the team". It was not a team that was favourite to win. (more...)
- April 06, 2017
Zlatan Ibrahimovic marked his return from suspension with a 94th-minute equaliser as Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw with Everton on Tuesday on another frustrating night at Old Trafford. "I am pleased by the performance but I did not expect a reaction from the derby because I was proud of the team". It was not a team that was favourite to win. (more...)
USA Hockey Strikes Deal With Women's National Team, Avoiding Boycott
- April 06, 2017
Many players had complained during the 14-month dispute that they were paid only $1,000 (£800) a month during a six-month Olympic period and nothing for the remaining three-and-a half years. Perez reported Tuesday . But I told them whatever they decided, we would support them 100 percent. They'll be going for their 7th IIHF World Championship of the last 8 tournaments, but they still hunger for Olympic gold - the United States has only won it once, at the 1998 Olympics in Nagano . (more...)
- April 06, 2017
Many players had complained during the 14-month dispute that they were paid only $1,000 (£800) a month during a six-month Olympic period and nothing for the remaining three-and-a half years. Perez reported Tuesday . But I told them whatever they decided, we would support them 100 percent. They'll be going for their 7th IIHF World Championship of the last 8 tournaments, but they still hunger for Olympic gold - the United States has only won it once, at the 1998 Olympics in Nagano . (more...)
Curry, Warriors wrap up top record in NBA - again
- April 06, 2017
The Warriors can't wait to have him - and be that much more dominant. Klay Thompson hit some huge shots. Instead of grabbing the torch, Curry was pressing on the court - a wicked East Coast road trip didn't help. It was a game the Wolves were never going to win. Will Durant take a step back since guys like Curry (averaging 31.8 points in his last four games) have been so insanely hot? Without injured star Durant, too. (more...)
- April 06, 2017
The Warriors can't wait to have him - and be that much more dominant. Klay Thompson hit some huge shots. Instead of grabbing the torch, Curry was pressing on the court - a wicked East Coast road trip didn't help. It was a game the Wolves were never going to win. Will Durant take a step back since guys like Curry (averaging 31.8 points in his last four games) have been so insanely hot? Without injured star Durant, too. (more...)
Bangladesh wins 2nd T20 vs. Sri Lanka draws series 1-1
- April 06, 2017
Bangladesh was 169-5 in the 19th over when Malinga bowled out Mushfiqur Rahim (15), Mortaza (0) and trapped Mehedi Hasan (0) lbw to compete his first T20 hat trick. Both the Test and ODI series ended in 1-1 draws. A thundering start with bat, and an incisive turn with the new ball ball set Bangladesh on track to a series-leveling victory, and provided a happy T20 swansong for Mashrafe Mortaza. (more...)
- April 06, 2017
Bangladesh was 169-5 in the 19th over when Malinga bowled out Mushfiqur Rahim (15), Mortaza (0) and trapped Mehedi Hasan (0) lbw to compete his first T20 hat trick. Both the Test and ODI series ended in 1-1 draws. A thundering start with bat, and an incisive turn with the new ball ball set Bangladesh on track to a series-leveling victory, and provided a happy T20 swansong for Mashrafe Mortaza. (more...)
Olympics: Russian Ovechkin plan to defy NHL, compete in South Korea
- April 06, 2017
The NHL's statement - which does not definitively rule out participation in the Olympics - will likely tamp down the speculation, which has been building for many months. There was a 13-hour difference to Nagano in 1998, six to Turin in 2006 and nine to Sochi in 2014. Instead of watching the best hockey as it exists today on the planet - and it only occurs every four years - we can watch the expansion Golden Knights struggle through their inaugural NHL season with what is sure to be a ... (more...)
- April 06, 2017
The NHL's statement - which does not definitively rule out participation in the Olympics - will likely tamp down the speculation, which has been building for many months. There was a 13-hour difference to Nagano in 1998, six to Turin in 2006 and nine to Sochi in 2014. Instead of watching the best hockey as it exists today on the planet - and it only occurs every four years - we can watch the expansion Golden Knights struggle through their inaugural NHL season with what is sure to be a ... (more...)
Gonzaga beats SC 77-73, advances to national championship game
- April 06, 2017
Nigel Williams-Goss, the Bulldogs' top offensive player, said they knew Thornwell's tendencies and forced him to get the ball in positions he wasn't comfortable with. 17 to give the Ducks a last shot. "I'm really happy for him", Karnowski said of Collins. In my head, I just said, I had no choice. Gonzaga led by nine at halftime after a 45-point first half which saw the game take an unexpected up-tempo pace. (more...)
- April 06, 2017
Nigel Williams-Goss, the Bulldogs' top offensive player, said they knew Thornwell's tendencies and forced him to get the ball in positions he wasn't comfortable with. 17 to give the Ducks a last shot. "I'm really happy for him", Karnowski said of Collins. In my head, I just said, I had no choice. Gonzaga led by nine at halftime after a 45-point first half which saw the game take an unexpected up-tempo pace. (more...)
Klopp wants Liverpool to copy Chelsea blueprint
- April 06, 2017
The Reds led 2-1 before Joshua King fired home a scrappy leveller in the 87th minute at Anfield as the Cherries forced a 2-2 draw on Merseyside. Klopp said: "We had to change Phil because he felt sick at half-time. . We have lost already games like this this season and today we didn't so maybe that is a positive. "That's not nice but we have to take it. We have to move forward and make sure that the things that went less [well] don't happen again and just try and take as many points as ... (more...)
- April 06, 2017
The Reds led 2-1 before Joshua King fired home a scrappy leveller in the 87th minute at Anfield as the Cherries forced a 2-2 draw on Merseyside. Klopp said: "We had to change Phil because he felt sick at half-time. . We have lost already games like this this season and today we didn't so maybe that is a positive. "That's not nice but we have to take it. We have to move forward and make sure that the things that went less [well] don't happen again and just try and take as many points as ... (more...)
May lobbies to get Aramco IPO listed in London
- April 06, 2017
The verdict on Ms May's intervention in the conservative kingdom's equal rights agenda came after the Prime Minister said she hoped her visit would show "what women can achieve and how women can be in significant positions". If this is the end result of 60 years of United Kingdom engagement then we have to ask how strong that influence really is, and how hard issues of human rights are really being pushed. (more...)
- April 06, 2017
The verdict on Ms May's intervention in the conservative kingdom's equal rights agenda came after the Prime Minister said she hoped her visit would show "what women can achieve and how women can be in significant positions". If this is the end result of 60 years of United Kingdom engagement then we have to ask how strong that influence really is, and how hard issues of human rights are really being pushed. (more...)
Johnson uncertain for Masters after injuring back in fall
- April 06, 2017
Willett said the key to winning at Augusta National is finding the correct place to miss shots. "It doesn't matter how good you're playing, you can still not win". Westwood, who tied for second in the 2016 Masters, said patience becomes a factor when conditions get hard, such as dealing with the wind the first two tournament days. (more...)
- April 06, 2017
Willett said the key to winning at Augusta National is finding the correct place to miss shots. "It doesn't matter how good you're playing, you can still not win". Westwood, who tied for second in the 2016 Masters, said patience becomes a factor when conditions get hard, such as dealing with the wind the first two tournament days. (more...)
Trump dismisses Russian Federation 'story,' attacks the Clintons and House Intelligence Committee
- April 06, 2017
A lawyer for former deputy Attorney General Sally Yates wrote in letters last week that the Trump administration was trying to limit her testimony at congressional hearings focused on Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. Whether the White House's desire to avoid a public claim of executive privilege to keep her from providing the full truth on what happened contributed to the decision to cancel today's hearing, we do not know, ' Schiff said, the Post reported. (more...)
- April 06, 2017
A lawyer for former deputy Attorney General Sally Yates wrote in letters last week that the Trump administration was trying to limit her testimony at congressional hearings focused on Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. Whether the White House's desire to avoid a public claim of executive privilege to keep her from providing the full truth on what happened contributed to the decision to cancel today's hearing, we do not know, ' Schiff said, the Post reported. (more...)
Silva: Middlesbrough have little margin for error
- April 06, 2017
The Teessiders played their full part in a pulsating encounter, but are now seven points adrift of safety with eight games remaining. The second half was less frantic, but the goals did not stop as the Humberside club scored the sixth goal of the game with Harry Maguire racing in at the back post to power past Victor Valdes . (more...)
- April 06, 2017
The Teessiders played their full part in a pulsating encounter, but are now seven points adrift of safety with eight games remaining. The second half was less frantic, but the goals did not stop as the Humberside club scored the sixth goal of the game with Harry Maguire racing in at the back post to power past Victor Valdes . (more...)
Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson undergoes MRI after win against Magic
- April 06, 2017
He averaged 24 points per game in his career at Hendricken, and put up 12 rebounds, five assists, and three steals as a senior to help lead the Hawks to a flawless 21-0 record. Cleveland's much-maligned defense also held up on Wednesday, though the Cavs can't count on Boston missing so many open threes in a seven-game series. (more...)
- April 06, 2017
He averaged 24 points per game in his career at Hendricken, and put up 12 rebounds, five assists, and three steals as a senior to help lead the Hawks to a flawless 21-0 record. Cleveland's much-maligned defense also held up on Wednesday, though the Cavs can't count on Boston missing so many open threes in a seven-game series. (more...)
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