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Saints owner Benson dies at age 90
- March 16, 2018
In 1987, the team posted its first winning season and advanced to the playoffs for the first time. Gayle Benson now the owner of the New Orleans Saints . Navy, where he was assigned to the USS Dakota. "So it's quite a remarkable story of success ". The NBA had purchased the struggling franchise, which had relocated from Charlotte in 2002, from George Shinn in 2010. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
In 1987, the team posted its first winning season and advanced to the playoffs for the first time. Gayle Benson now the owner of the New Orleans Saints . Navy, where he was assigned to the USS Dakota. "So it's quite a remarkable story of success ". The NBA had purchased the struggling franchise, which had relocated from Charlotte in 2002, from George Shinn in 2010. (more...)
Ex-Indiana coach Tom Crean finalizing deal to take over Georgia basketball
- March 16, 2018
This is not the first time Georgia has reached out to Crean: After Mark Fox was sacked last Saturday, representatives for Georgia contacted Crean, but it did not go further than that until after Matta turned down UGA. One look at Crean's resume underscores why multiple schools were reportedly interested in hiring him after he accumulated a 356-231 record at his previous two coaching stops. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
This is not the first time Georgia has reached out to Crean: After Mark Fox was sacked last Saturday, representatives for Georgia contacted Crean, but it did not go further than that until after Matta turned down UGA. One look at Crean's resume underscores why multiple schools were reportedly interested in hiring him after he accumulated a 356-231 record at his previous two coaching stops. (more...)
Man who killed Riders' Joe McKnight sentenced to 30 years in prison
- March 16, 2018
Judge Ellen Shirer Kovach of the 24th Judicial District handed down the sentence Thursday morning. Gasser was convicted by a jury in late January . Michelle Quick , the mother of Joe's 8-year-old son, also addressed Gasser before leaving the courtroom in tears. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Judge Ellen Shirer Kovach of the 24th Judicial District handed down the sentence Thursday morning. Gasser was convicted by a jury in late January . Michelle Quick , the mother of Joe's 8-year-old son, also addressed Gasser before leaving the courtroom in tears. (more...)
Loyola Chicago beats Miami in 2018 NCAA Tournament's first big upset
- March 16, 2018
The 11th-seeded Ramblers (29-5) matched the school record for wins from their 1963 national championship team in their first NCAA trip since losing to Patrick Ewing and Georgetown in the Sweet 16 in 1985. It was a nightmarish 30 seconds for Walker, who turned the ball over after a Loyola free throw made the game 62-61 to give the Ramblers a shot at taking the lead. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
The 11th-seeded Ramblers (29-5) matched the school record for wins from their 1963 national championship team in their first NCAA trip since losing to Patrick Ewing and Georgetown in the Sweet 16 in 1985. It was a nightmarish 30 seconds for Walker, who turned the ball over after a Loyola free throw made the game 62-61 to give the Ramblers a shot at taking the lead. (more...)
Jason McCourty Trade Obviously Was Big Hit With Patriots' Rutgers Products
- March 16, 2018
In fact, prior to the trade announcement, the Browns even announced that they cut McCourty . McCourty will earn a modest $3 million in 2018, which happens to be the a year ago of his contract. The Patriots took interest in Jason after his release from the Titans in 2017, but never took action. In his professional career, he has 472 tackles, 8 forced fumbles, 5 fumbles recovered and 16 interceptions. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
In fact, prior to the trade announcement, the Browns even announced that they cut McCourty . McCourty will earn a modest $3 million in 2018, which happens to be the a year ago of his contract. The Patriots took interest in Jason after his release from the Titans in 2017, but never took action. In his professional career, he has 472 tackles, 8 forced fumbles, 5 fumbles recovered and 16 interceptions. (more...)
Champions League quarter-final draw
- March 16, 2018
But the Egypt global, joint-top scorer in the league this season, was speedy to show off about Liverpool's place in the quarter-finals. "We are all aware that if you want to become a champion you must be champions". They host a Watford side that lost their first game in three following two successive 1-0 wins against West Brom and Everton as they lost 3-0 to Arsenal at the Emirates. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
But the Egypt global, joint-top scorer in the league this season, was speedy to show off about Liverpool's place in the quarter-finals. "We are all aware that if you want to become a champion you must be champions". They host a Watford side that lost their first game in three following two successive 1-0 wins against West Brom and Everton as they lost 3-0 to Arsenal at the Emirates. (more...)
Zach Norvell saved Gonzaga from being March Madness' first upset victim
- March 15, 2018
Gonzaga is outscoring opponents by 17.4 points per game, the second-highest differential in Division I behind Cincinnati (17.8). UNCG was playing in the tournament for the first time since 2001. Gonzaga has been a No. 4 seed once, when it went 2-1 in 2009 and lost to eventual national champion North Carolina in the Sweet 16. We'll project a Gonzaga-North Carolina national championship rematch for a trip to San Antonio, with the Zags getting payback. (more...)
- March 15, 2018
Gonzaga is outscoring opponents by 17.4 points per game, the second-highest differential in Division I behind Cincinnati (17.8). UNCG was playing in the tournament for the first time since 2001. Gonzaga has been a No. 4 seed once, when it went 2-1 in 2009 and lost to eventual national champion North Carolina in the Sweet 16. We'll project a Gonzaga-North Carolina national championship rematch for a trip to San Antonio, with the Zags getting payback. (more...)
Kane will play again this season says Pochettino
- March 15, 2018
The 29-year-old has since missed another five matches, but he could line up in the rearguard at the Liberty Stadium this weekend. "I still haven't decided if he will be involved or not in the trip to Swansea ". HARRY KANE is a "warrior" according to Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino , as the England man recovers from an ugly ankle injury. I think he put his leg in a washing machine to try to score. (more...)
- March 15, 2018
The 29-year-old has since missed another five matches, but he could line up in the rearguard at the Liberty Stadium this weekend. "I still haven't decided if he will be involved or not in the trip to Swansea ". HARRY KANE is a "warrior" according to Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino , as the England man recovers from an ugly ankle injury. I think he put his leg in a washing machine to try to score. (more...)
.Vadodara SPD9 SPO-IND-WOM Australian women crush India, seal series
- March 15, 2018
Raut's attempt to clear the infield off Ashleigh Gardner saw her caught at long-off for a 61-ball 27, and left-arm spinner Jonassen soon had a second wicket when Deepti Sharma (26) was out. After thrashing Indian women squad by eight wickets with 18 overs to spare in the first ODI, Meg Lanning and her girls were high on confidence and propelled by Nicole Bolton's 84 runs knock, which included 12 boundaries, they managed to set a daunting target (288 to win) before the Indian team. (more...)
- March 15, 2018
Raut's attempt to clear the infield off Ashleigh Gardner saw her caught at long-off for a 61-ball 27, and left-arm spinner Jonassen soon had a second wicket when Deepti Sharma (26) was out. After thrashing Indian women squad by eight wickets with 18 overs to spare in the first ODI, Meg Lanning and her girls were high on confidence and propelled by Nicole Bolton's 84 runs knock, which included 12 boundaries, they managed to set a daunting target (288 to win) before the Indian team. (more...)
Allardyce fires off at Everton for announcing Sigurdsson timetable
- March 16, 2018
Everton manager Sam Allardyce has issued a warning to his own staff after a statement was released regarding the injury to Gylfi Sigurdsson . "Somebody gave out the wrong statement". "I've always felt it's wrong to tag an injury with time limits". If you can get it before then you've done well. When you can't avoid an injury like this then you have to look at the recovery time. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Everton manager Sam Allardyce has issued a warning to his own staff after a statement was released regarding the injury to Gylfi Sigurdsson . "Somebody gave out the wrong statement". "I've always felt it's wrong to tag an injury with time limits". If you can get it before then you've done well. When you can't avoid an injury like this then you have to look at the recovery time. (more...)
Gunners midfielder Aaron Ramsey to undergo surgery
- March 15, 2018
John already has two Welsh caps with both coming nearly five years ago in 2013. As SunSport exclusively revealed today , the Arsenal midfielder was not included in Giggs' 26-man squad named on Thursday lunchtime. There is no place for Hal Robson-Kanu, though, with Giggs instead handing a first call-up to Preston North End forward Billy Bodin. As well as experienced players like Gareth Bale, Joe Allen and Ben Davies, Giggs has handed an opportunity to several youngsters. (more...)
- March 15, 2018
John already has two Welsh caps with both coming nearly five years ago in 2013. As SunSport exclusively revealed today , the Arsenal midfielder was not included in Giggs' 26-man squad named on Thursday lunchtime. There is no place for Hal Robson-Kanu, though, with Giggs instead handing a first call-up to Preston North End forward Billy Bodin. As well as experienced players like Gareth Bale, Joe Allen and Ben Davies, Giggs has handed an opportunity to several youngsters. (more...)
NCAA tournament 2018: Ohio State vs
- March 15, 2018
It may seem like a lifetime ago since Ohio State's last tournament game, a 2015 loss to Arizona during which three current Buckeyes - Keita Bates-Diop, Jae'Sean Tate, and Kam Williams - played as freshmen. For those wondering, I have them defeating Ohio State on Thursday and then Gonzaga in the third round in my personal bracket. "A high-major coach told me Mike Daum is the closest thing to Larry Bird since Larry Bird", Holtmann said. (more...)
- March 15, 2018
It may seem like a lifetime ago since Ohio State's last tournament game, a 2015 loss to Arizona during which three current Buckeyes - Keita Bates-Diop, Jae'Sean Tate, and Kam Williams - played as freshmen. For those wondering, I have them defeating Ohio State on Thursday and then Gonzaga in the third round in my personal bracket. "A high-major coach told me Mike Daum is the closest thing to Larry Bird since Larry Bird", Holtmann said. (more...)
Miami Dolphins releasing Mike Pouncey, signing Josh Sitton, trading for Daniel Kilgore
- March 15, 2018
The move comes after the 49ers signed C Weston Richburg to a large contract. Albert Breer of The MMQB notes that the 49ers structured Kilgore's deal so that his first bonus would not be due until the third day of the league year (Friday), which protected the team should they find someone better to start at center. (more...)
- March 15, 2018
The move comes after the 49ers signed C Weston Richburg to a large contract. Albert Breer of The MMQB notes that the 49ers structured Kilgore's deal so that his first bonus would not be due until the third day of the league year (Friday), which protected the team should they find someone better to start at center. (more...)
College baseball world pays tribute to late Augie Garrido
- March 15, 2018
His Fullerton teams won NCAA titles in 1979, '84 and '95, and he followed with championships at Texas in 2002 and '05. Texas President Gregory L. Fenves tweeted: "The winningest coach in college baseball history, Augie Garrido was first and foremost an educator". (more...)
- March 15, 2018
His Fullerton teams won NCAA titles in 1979, '84 and '95, and he followed with championships at Texas in 2002 and '05. Texas President Gregory L. Fenves tweeted: "The winningest coach in college baseball history, Augie Garrido was first and foremost an educator". (more...)
Floyd Mayweather Reveals He Will Start Training With This UFC Star Soon
- March 16, 2018
Initial teases from Mayweather on the subject were met with a lot of skepticism, but now we've got UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley setting up a training camp for the boxing legend and Mayweather confirming it all. "My wrestling game is not that bad", Mayweather said. "With everything, you've got to make adjustments, so it's probably gonna be a little hard, but it is what it is", Floyd said. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Initial teases from Mayweather on the subject were met with a lot of skepticism, but now we've got UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley setting up a training camp for the boxing legend and Mayweather confirming it all. "My wrestling game is not that bad", Mayweather said. "With everything, you've got to make adjustments, so it's probably gonna be a little hard, but it is what it is", Floyd said. (more...)
Chicago Pulls Out Of Joint US Bid To Host 2022 World Cup
- March 16, 2018
It's one of 17 cities in the US that remains on the list. The United States , Canada and Mexico are bidding jointly to host the tournament, which was last in the U.S.in 1994. The other American sites are Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York/New Jersey, Orlando, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
It's one of 17 cities in the US that remains on the list. The United States , Canada and Mexico are bidding jointly to host the tournament, which was last in the U.S.in 1994. The other American sites are Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York/New Jersey, Orlando, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C. (more...)
Sanchez reveals Wenger's last words before he joined Man Utd
- March 15, 2018
Manchester City were favorites to land Sanchez last summer, but Arsenal blocked the move as they were unable to secure a replacement and it was expected that he will join Pep Guardiola's team when his Arsenal contract expired at the end of the 2017/18 season. (more...)
- March 15, 2018
Manchester City were favorites to land Sanchez last summer, but Arsenal blocked the move as they were unable to secure a replacement and it was expected that he will join Pep Guardiola's team when his Arsenal contract expired at the end of the 2017/18 season. (more...)
OU Faces Criticism Going Into NCAA Tournament
- March 16, 2018
Winning both a conference's regular season schedule and postseason tournament is always a good sign for a mid-major, and Murray State did just that this year: First, the Racers went 16-2 in conference play, then they steamrolled through the OVC tournament, beating second-ranked Belmont by 17 points. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Winning both a conference's regular season schedule and postseason tournament is always a good sign for a mid-major, and Murray State did just that this year: First, the Racers went 16-2 in conference play, then they steamrolled through the OVC tournament, beating second-ranked Belmont by 17 points. (more...)
Boston Celtics Fight Like Hell To Force Double Overtime Against Washington
- March 15, 2018
Boston played without three starters including their two All-Stars, Kyrie Irving and Al Horford . Meanwhile, Washington was coming off a tough loss to the Timberwolves in D.C. Down two with the ball after a video review with 8.8 seconds left in the first extra session, Tatum drove for a two and a foul shot with 3.1 seconds to play, but the rookie missed the free throw and the Celtics couldn't come up with the rebound as the teams went to double-overtime. (more...)
- March 15, 2018
Boston played without three starters including their two All-Stars, Kyrie Irving and Al Horford . Meanwhile, Washington was coming off a tough loss to the Timberwolves in D.C. Down two with the ball after a video review with 8.8 seconds left in the first extra session, Tatum drove for a two and a foul shot with 3.1 seconds to play, but the rookie missed the free throw and the Celtics couldn't come up with the rebound as the teams went to double-overtime. (more...)
National Football League free agency rumors: Raiders agree to terms with RB Doug Martin
- March 15, 2018
Martin, who was cut by the Buccaneers this offseason after an up-and-down stretch with Tampa Bay, presents Oakland with an interesting scenario, because the status of Marshawn Lynch remains up in the air. Separate reports have the Raiders visiting with two starters - safety Marcus Gilchrist (Houston) and linebacker Tahir Whitehead (Detroit). Gilchrist, 29, is coming off a season in which he played in 16 games with 13 starts for the Texans. (more...)
- March 15, 2018
Martin, who was cut by the Buccaneers this offseason after an up-and-down stretch with Tampa Bay, presents Oakland with an interesting scenario, because the status of Marshawn Lynch remains up in the air. Separate reports have the Raiders visiting with two starters - safety Marcus Gilchrist (Houston) and linebacker Tahir Whitehead (Detroit). Gilchrist, 29, is coming off a season in which he played in 16 games with 13 starts for the Texans. (more...)
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