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NCAA Tournament Butler vs. Arkansas
- March 17, 2018
Purdue, a No. 2 seed in the East region, will play either Butler or Arkansas in the second round on Sunday. 15 seed, will take on Purdue's Boilermakers at 9:40 a.m., and the odds are long, but star player Kyle Allman isn't letting it faze him. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
Purdue, a No. 2 seed in the East region, will play either Butler or Arkansas in the second round on Sunday. 15 seed, will take on Purdue's Boilermakers at 9:40 a.m., and the odds are long, but star player Kyle Allman isn't letting it faze him. (more...)
Nepal secure ODI status after beating Papua New Guinea by six wickets
- March 17, 2018
The global governing body deemed Cricket Association of Nepal unfit for objective in 2016. The ICC always maintained that Nepal is a priority nation for the popularity of the game in the region. For Nepal to secure one of the three ODI berths on offer, the Dutch, already an ODI side, would have to beat Hong Kong. At least their crowning moment passed slightly more easily. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
The global governing body deemed Cricket Association of Nepal unfit for objective in 2016. The ICC always maintained that Nepal is a priority nation for the popularity of the game in the region. For Nepal to secure one of the three ODI berths on offer, the Dutch, already an ODI side, would have to beat Hong Kong. At least their crowning moment passed slightly more easily. (more...)
Vikings sign DT Sheldon Richardson to one-year contract
- March 17, 2018
According to ESPN.com, Richardson signed a one-year deal with the Vikings. He should be highly motivated in joining a Super Bowl contender and NFL's reigning No. Richardson had one sack last season (a career low), one forced fumble and the first interception of his career. Richardson got off to a promising start in his career after being taken by the New York Jets with the 13th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
According to ESPN.com, Richardson signed a one-year deal with the Vikings. He should be highly motivated in joining a Super Bowl contender and NFL's reigning No. Richardson had one sack last season (a career low), one forced fumble and the first interception of his career. Richardson got off to a promising start in his career after being taken by the New York Jets with the 13th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. (more...)
Arsenal legend believes Gunners midfielder is 'needed' in England squad
- March 16, 2018
There were first call-ups for Swansea defender Alfie Mawson and Burnley pair Nick Pope and James Tarkowski , while Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook was elevated from the Under 21s. "Base camp hotel, injury to key player..." "I knew what I had to do", he said. "I am very clear". "We will see", Wilshere replied when asked if he will be staying beyond the current campaign. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
There were first call-ups for Swansea defender Alfie Mawson and Burnley pair Nick Pope and James Tarkowski , while Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook was elevated from the Under 21s. "Base camp hotel, injury to key player..." "I knew what I had to do", he said. "I am very clear". "We will see", Wilshere replied when asked if he will be staying beyond the current campaign. (more...)
Kagiso Rabada's appeal to be heard on Monday
- March 17, 2018
The hearing will take place via video conference and Heron will then have 48 hours to either uphold or overturn the ban. What's a nudge on Steve Smith's shoulder - which took Rabada to eight demerit points and saw him banned for the last two tests of the series - compared to an All Black flank leaving a trail of felled opponents on his way to the tryline? Since Heron's ultimate decision will be delivered on Wednesday, there is still a chance that Rabada will feature in the third Test in ... (more...)
- March 17, 2018
The hearing will take place via video conference and Heron will then have 48 hours to either uphold or overturn the ban. What's a nudge on Steve Smith's shoulder - which took Rabada to eight demerit points and saw him banned for the last two tests of the series - compared to an All Black flank leaving a trail of felled opponents on his way to the tryline? Since Heron's ultimate decision will be delivered on Wednesday, there is still a chance that Rabada will feature in the third Test in ... (more...)
No. 13 Marshall upsets Wichita State in a shocker in NCAA Tournament
- March 16, 2018
Dahl is referring to the 1970 football team plane crashes that devastated the campuses and communities in Wichita, Kansas , and Huntington, West Virginia. Jones joined the Shockers this season . The football players lived in the same dorm as he did, so he had learned many of his friends had died. "We didn't do a great job against any of the three but we outscored two of them". (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Dahl is referring to the 1970 football team plane crashes that devastated the campuses and communities in Wichita, Kansas , and Huntington, West Virginia. Jones joined the Shockers this season . The football players lived in the same dorm as he did, so he had learned many of his friends had died. "We didn't do a great job against any of the three but we outscored two of them". (more...)
Former 49ers safety Eric Reid: 'People who know me, know my character'
- March 16, 2018
In December, Reid said he accepted the fact that his participation in protests of racial inequality could hurt his stock on the open market. "If you think is, then your mindset is part of the problem too". Reid took to Twitter on Friday to say that lack of interest from teams has nothing to do with personnel executives and general managers passing on his skill set. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
In December, Reid said he accepted the fact that his participation in protests of racial inequality could hurt his stock on the open market. "If you think is, then your mindset is part of the problem too". Reid took to Twitter on Friday to say that lack of interest from teams has nothing to do with personnel executives and general managers passing on his skill set. (more...)
Vontaze Burfict suspended 4 games for PED violation
- March 16, 2018
He's never missed a game in his four seasons, he never comes off the field (he could team with Burfict in the nickel package ) and they love the leadership skills he displayed in Buffalo after arriving as a third-round pick. But that was far from his first run-in with the league's disciplinarians. Burfict isn't a stranger to suspensions, but this is the first time he faces missing games because of PEDs. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
He's never missed a game in his four seasons, he never comes off the field (he could team with Burfict in the nickel package ) and they love the leadership skills he displayed in Buffalo after arriving as a third-round pick. But that was far from his first run-in with the league's disciplinarians. Burfict isn't a stranger to suspensions, but this is the first time he faces missing games because of PEDs. (more...)
U.S. teen walks out of school alone on #NationalWalkoutDay
- March 16, 2018
Administrators at a high school in Northern California locked the school gates to prevent students from protesting but a group of students broke through the gates chanting, "enough is enough", The Mercury News reported . He didn't. In fact, people widely shared his video which has now been watched for nearly 600,000 times and appreciated his effort. Though he was alone outside after leaving Spanish class, Blackman said other students at Wilson Prep were with him in spirit. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Administrators at a high school in Northern California locked the school gates to prevent students from protesting but a group of students broke through the gates chanting, "enough is enough", The Mercury News reported . He didn't. In fact, people widely shared his video which has now been watched for nearly 600,000 times and appreciated his effort. Though he was alone outside after leaving Spanish class, Blackman said other students at Wilson Prep were with him in spirit. (more...)
Eight left in Europa League battle
- March 16, 2018
After falling to a shock 2-1 loss in the first leg at home, the German giants failed to break down their stubborn opponents, who will play in the last eight of a continental competition for the first time since losing the 1994 UEFA Cup final to Inter Milan. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
After falling to a shock 2-1 loss in the first leg at home, the German giants failed to break down their stubborn opponents, who will play in the last eight of a continental competition for the first time since losing the 1994 UEFA Cup final to Inter Milan. (more...)
Big Ten's NCAA tournament history since 2000
- March 16, 2018
Time to turn ahead the clocks, dial back our sanity, and have Dilbert's scheming co-worker blanch at our lack of workplace production. File this under "If it's not broke, fix it anyway": When the NCAA tournament brackets are announced today on TBS, the plan is to first announce which 68 teams made the tournament before they unveil the brackets. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Time to turn ahead the clocks, dial back our sanity, and have Dilbert's scheming co-worker blanch at our lack of workplace production. File this under "If it's not broke, fix it anyway": When the NCAA tournament brackets are announced today on TBS, the plan is to first announce which 68 teams made the tournament before they unveil the brackets. (more...)
Marcus Smart To Undergo Surgery; Celtics Still Hopeful Of Comeback
- March 16, 2018
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart will have surgery on his right thumb Friday with the aim to return during the NBA Playoffs. After suffering a torn ligament in his right thumb, the Celtics' fourth-year guard is scheduled to undergo surgery on Friday, and will miss the remainder of the regular season. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart will have surgery on his right thumb Friday with the aim to return during the NBA Playoffs. After suffering a torn ligament in his right thumb, the Celtics' fourth-year guard is scheduled to undergo surgery on Friday, and will miss the remainder of the regular season. (more...)
Tri-Nation series: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh clash in virtual semifinal
- March 16, 2018
Pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman got two wickets for 39 runs while Shakib (1/9), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (1/16), Soumya Sarkar (1/21) and Rubel Hossain (1/41) equally shared four wickets for Bangladesh . The 18-year-old lanky spinner has come of age in this tournament and is the most penetrative bowler on display with seven wickets to his kitty, including three against Bangladesh yesterday. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman got two wickets for 39 runs while Shakib (1/9), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (1/16), Soumya Sarkar (1/21) and Rubel Hossain (1/41) equally shared four wickets for Bangladesh . The 18-year-old lanky spinner has come of age in this tournament and is the most penetrative bowler on display with seven wickets to his kitty, including three against Bangladesh yesterday. (more...)
Liverpool handed English quarter-final clash against Man City — UEFA CL
- March 16, 2018
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE favourites Barcelona are hoping to draw Liverpool or Roma , according to reports in Catalonia. Barca, whose journey through Europe has been as smooth as their progress to the head of Primera Liga this season, will note that Roma bettered Chelsea , whom Barca have just eliminated, in the groups this season, but they will feel confident nonetheless. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE favourites Barcelona are hoping to draw Liverpool or Roma , according to reports in Catalonia. Barca, whose journey through Europe has been as smooth as their progress to the head of Primera Liga this season, will note that Roma bettered Chelsea , whom Barca have just eliminated, in the groups this season, but they will feel confident nonetheless. (more...)
Stray cat could prompt Besiktas Champions League fine
- March 16, 2018
The surprise guest on the pitch in the clash between the leading Turkish and German sides was none other than a humble Istanbul cat who made a decision to catch a glimpse of the Champions League . It was a record 11th straight victory in the competition for coach Jupp Heynckes (below), who had led Bayern to the title in 2013 before retiring and returning this season. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
The surprise guest on the pitch in the clash between the leading Turkish and German sides was none other than a humble Istanbul cat who made a decision to catch a glimpse of the Champions League . It was a record 11th straight victory in the competition for coach Jupp Heynckes (below), who had led Bayern to the title in 2013 before retiring and returning this season. (more...)
Minella Rocco and Shantou Flyer out of Gold Cup
- March 16, 2018
The Gold Cup is the most prestigious race in the jumps racing calendar and has been won by numerous greats of the racing game. Killultagh Vic Coming to challenge when fell last in Irish Gold Cup; well regarded and has claims. Last year's winning jockey and trainer - Robbie Power and Jessica Harrington - might not have Sizing John in the race, but Our Duke has been tipped by many to guide them back into the winner's enclosure. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
The Gold Cup is the most prestigious race in the jumps racing calendar and has been won by numerous greats of the racing game. Killultagh Vic Coming to challenge when fell last in Irish Gold Cup; well regarded and has claims. Last year's winning jockey and trainer - Robbie Power and Jessica Harrington - might not have Sizing John in the race, but Our Duke has been tipped by many to guide them back into the winner's enclosure. (more...)
Real Madrid star Varane confirms indirect contact with Man Utd boss Mourinho
- March 16, 2018
Varane though made his debut for Real under Mourinho back in 2011 and the United boss has gone on record in the past admitting his admiration for the player. 'But I don't want attacking players so don't speak about attacking players that are coming here because nobody is coming here. 'For my qualities, it's what I prefer. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Varane though made his debut for Real under Mourinho back in 2011 and the United boss has gone on record in the past admitting his admiration for the player. 'But I don't want attacking players so don't speak about attacking players that are coming here because nobody is coming here. 'For my qualities, it's what I prefer. (more...)
Doc Rivers blasts referees after loss to Rockets
- March 16, 2018
Houston managed just 19 points in the second period and trailed by four at the intermission. To further grind Rivers' gears, the Clippers took a 51-47 lead into halftime. The night will start with the Pacers against the Raptors , a battle of two of the top three teams in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors used a 16-4 fourth-quarter scoring run to notched a 10th straight win. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Houston managed just 19 points in the second period and trailed by four at the intermission. To further grind Rivers' gears, the Clippers took a 51-47 lead into halftime. The night will start with the Pacers against the Raptors , a battle of two of the top three teams in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors used a 16-4 fourth-quarter scoring run to notched a 10th straight win. (more...)
Topman apologise for and remove from sale red '96' shirt
- March 16, 2018
Given that the disaster took place in the stand allocated to Liverpool fans, it naturally drew criticism for a series of notable parallels. In April 1989, 96 Liverpool fans died during the FA Cup semi-final between the Reds and Nottingham Forest at Hillsborough. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Given that the disaster took place in the stand allocated to Liverpool fans, it naturally drew criticism for a series of notable parallels. In April 1989, 96 Liverpool fans died during the FA Cup semi-final between the Reds and Nottingham Forest at Hillsborough. (more...)
Dylan Hartley back amid seven changes to England side to face Ireland
- March 16, 2018
On the positive side, seven of their 12 Six Nations victories have come against the Scots. At least he still retains the backing of his players, with Anthony Watson claiming the Australian is "a great coach and a great man". "We have seen in every game the physical contest has been quite enormous so we have to meet that physical challenge and then play smart tactically". "That seamlessness is what we'd like to get, unfortunately it just doesn't happen like that all the time ". (more...)
- March 16, 2018
On the positive side, seven of their 12 Six Nations victories have come against the Scots. At least he still retains the backing of his players, with Anthony Watson claiming the Australian is "a great coach and a great man". "We have seen in every game the physical contest has been quite enormous so we have to meet that physical challenge and then play smart tactically". "That seamlessness is what we'd like to get, unfortunately it just doesn't happen like that all the time ". (more...)
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