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Montana Grizzlies get 14-seed, face MI at NCAA Tournament
- March 18, 2018
Efficiency counts for title contenders: In last year's total efficiency ratings from KenPom.com, Final Four participants Gonzaga (1), North Carolina (3) and OR (10) ranked in the top 10. The Spartans have been knocked down a peg in their own backyard, and by the selection committee after winning just one NCAA tournament game the past two years, which is very unIzzo-like. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Efficiency counts for title contenders: In last year's total efficiency ratings from KenPom.com, Final Four participants Gonzaga (1), North Carolina (3) and OR (10) ranked in the top 10. The Spartans have been knocked down a peg in their own backyard, and by the selection committee after winning just one NCAA tournament game the past two years, which is very unIzzo-like. (more...)
Raiders sign CB Rashaan Melvin
- March 18, 2018
The Raiders were looking for proven players to team with last year's first-round pick Gareon Conley and hope Melvin and Wright can fill that role. The ball was recovered by Northern Illinois. Sadly, his season only lasted 10 games after suffering a hand injury in week 12 versus the Tennessee Titans. The Colts have very little depth in their cornerback room so re-signing Melvin was something many believed would happen, especially given the amount of salary cap space the team has. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
The Raiders were looking for proven players to team with last year's first-round pick Gareon Conley and hope Melvin and Wright can fill that role. The ball was recovered by Northern Illinois. Sadly, his season only lasted 10 games after suffering a hand injury in week 12 versus the Tennessee Titans. The Colts have very little depth in their cornerback room so re-signing Melvin was something many believed would happen, especially given the amount of salary cap space the team has. (more...)
200 farmers 'reclaim' land from Nirav Modi
- March 18, 2018
Mumbai: Farmers in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra have taken over, through a symbolic gesture, 125 acres of land belonging to fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi. "Nirav Modi had acquired land of the farmers by conning them. While protesting against Nirav Modi who is under the radar of several investigative agencies, the farmers were also seen carrying a banner of local farmers" organisation - Kaali Aayi Mukti Sangram. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Mumbai: Farmers in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra have taken over, through a symbolic gesture, 125 acres of land belonging to fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi. "Nirav Modi had acquired land of the farmers by conning them. While protesting against Nirav Modi who is under the radar of several investigative agencies, the farmers were also seen carrying a banner of local farmers" organisation - Kaali Aayi Mukti Sangram. (more...)
Indiana Pacers at Washington Wizards ATS Preview 03/17/18
- March 18, 2018
In the end, none of it was enough against the red-hot Raptors . The shooting guard was named to his first All-Star team this year and has unexpectedly guided IN to third IN the Eastern Conference and on the verge of clinching a playoff spot. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
In the end, none of it was enough against the red-hot Raptors . The shooting guard was named to his first All-Star team this year and has unexpectedly guided IN to third IN the Eastern Conference and on the verge of clinching a playoff spot. (more...)
Penn State Wrestling Crowns Four National Champions, Clinches Title
- March 18, 2018
A big Friday night performance by Penn State , which won five semifinals matches, catapulted the Nittany Lions past the Buckeyes in the team race, overcoming a double-digit deficit to open a double-digit lead of their own. "I guess you can call it a rivalry", said Martin. "And it just worked out". Snyder is well aware of the passion Buckeyes fans have for their sports teams, and he expects them to rally together in Cleveland for the whole weekend. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
A big Friday night performance by Penn State , which won five semifinals matches, catapulted the Nittany Lions past the Buckeyes in the team race, overcoming a double-digit deficit to open a double-digit lead of their own. "I guess you can call it a rivalry", said Martin. "And it just worked out". Snyder is well aware of the passion Buckeyes fans have for their sports teams, and he expects them to rally together in Cleveland for the whole weekend. (more...)
José Mourinho launches attack on Manchester United players despite win
- March 18, 2018
That made Shaw an obvious target for Mourinho to be questioned about although the United manager clearly had other players in mind when issuing his widespread critique. That is an example of personality. "It is disappointing because when Luke Shaw came you thought what a player that is and he could be the best". You played very bad but you did the basic things and kept emotional balance. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
That made Shaw an obvious target for Mourinho to be questioned about although the United manager clearly had other players in mind when issuing his widespread critique. That is an example of personality. "It is disappointing because when Luke Shaw came you thought what a player that is and he could be the best". You played very bad but you did the basic things and kept emotional balance. (more...)
Joe Gomez: 'Mohamed Salah impact at Liverpool indescribable'
- March 18, 2018
Mohamed Salah has been hailed as "indescribable" by Liverpool team-mate Joe Gomez after the Egypt winger maintained his incredible debut season with a four-goal spree against Watford . "The goals we scored were unbelievably good, and the boys didn't stop". Salah was quoted to have said by Daily Star UK. The Egypt worldwide racked up a further four goals in the 5-0 win over Watford on Saturday evening to make it 28 for the season in the Premier League , placing him well clear at the ... (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Mohamed Salah has been hailed as "indescribable" by Liverpool team-mate Joe Gomez after the Egypt winger maintained his incredible debut season with a four-goal spree against Watford . "The goals we scored were unbelievably good, and the boys didn't stop". Salah was quoted to have said by Daily Star UK. The Egypt worldwide racked up a further four goals in the 5-0 win over Watford on Saturday evening to make it 28 for the season in the Premier League , placing him well clear at the ... (more...)
Little Caesars owes you free pizza from UMBC historic win
- March 18, 2018
Heading into Virginia's game against UMBC, No. 1 seeds were 135-0 against No. 16s in the first round of the NCAA tournament. If you place your order after 1:00 p.m. Limited to one (1) HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo per family (defined as parents, children, siblings, and spouse). To qualify, you must place your order no later than 1 p.m. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Heading into Virginia's game against UMBC, No. 1 seeds were 135-0 against No. 16s in the first round of the NCAA tournament. If you place your order after 1:00 p.m. Limited to one (1) HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo per family (defined as parents, children, siblings, and spouse). To qualify, you must place your order no later than 1 p.m. (more...)
UCL draw: Liverpool face Manchester City in quarter-finals
- March 18, 2018
United have to play Manchester City so the gap will be two points, so Liverpool have to ensure they win these games". Arsenal last reached a European quarter-final in 2010, when they lost to Barcelona in the Champions League. The Gunners are now sixth in the Premier League - and look unlikely to break their way into the top four, now some 12 points behind Liverpool. Sane believes Guardiola's philosophy has brought the best out of the City players and the budding confidence at the Etihad ... (more...)
- March 18, 2018
United have to play Manchester City so the gap will be two points, so Liverpool have to ensure they win these games". Arsenal last reached a European quarter-final in 2010, when they lost to Barcelona in the Champions League. The Gunners are now sixth in the Premier League - and look unlikely to break their way into the top four, now some 12 points behind Liverpool. Sane believes Guardiola's philosophy has brought the best out of the City players and the budding confidence at the Etihad ... (more...)
Zidane discusses Real Madrid's tie against Juventus
- March 18, 2018
Bale became the worlds most expensive player when he swapped the Premier League for La Liga with his £86 million move from Tottenham in 2013. I think he is happy to be here, happy to be part of this club. They are compatible. What the club does will always depend on factors like this". According to reports filtering the media space in Spain, Zinedine Zidane is now under pressure at the Santiago Bernabeu for putting up a disappointing display this season in the league. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Bale became the worlds most expensive player when he swapped the Premier League for La Liga with his £86 million move from Tottenham in 2013. I think he is happy to be here, happy to be part of this club. They are compatible. What the club does will always depend on factors like this". According to reports filtering the media space in Spain, Zinedine Zidane is now under pressure at the Santiago Bernabeu for putting up a disappointing display this season in the league. (more...)
Real Madrid coach Zidane: I didn't want to draw Juventus
- March 18, 2018
However, Zidane went on to admit that he knows his job but still did not want to face them because of the admiration and love connection he has with the club, "To be honest, I'd have preferred to avoid them for several reasons". We're going to play the first leg at Juventus Stadium, and after that, we'll see. Former Roma star Maicon has been talking to Sky Sport about the Giallorossi's impending date with Barcelona in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
However, Zidane went on to admit that he knows his job but still did not want to face them because of the admiration and love connection he has with the club, "To be honest, I'd have preferred to avoid them for several reasons". We're going to play the first leg at Juventus Stadium, and after that, we'll see. Former Roma star Maicon has been talking to Sky Sport about the Giallorossi's impending date with Barcelona in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. (more...)
Purdue center Isaac Haas breaks elbow, out for NCAA tournament
- March 18, 2018
He wore a brace on his fractured elbow, and could play if Purdue - and the NCAA, which will need to OK the material he would wear with the brace - clears him. "... You focus on what you have, not what you don't have". "Our coaches are going to do a great job of game-planning and putting us in those right positions". (more...)
- March 18, 2018
He wore a brace on his fractured elbow, and could play if Purdue - and the NCAA, which will need to OK the material he would wear with the brace - clears him. "... You focus on what you have, not what you don't have". "Our coaches are going to do a great job of game-planning and putting us in those right positions". (more...)
Pogba must end his "duel" with Mourinho - Petit
- March 18, 2018
Though Raiola has been attempting to line up Europe's super powers to sign Pogba, the 25-year-old is determined to fight for his place at Old Trafford, according to the Mirror. But Petit urged him to stop sending out "negative signals". "It gets tiresome when you're sulking permanently". Although his reaction to his teammates' win over Liverpool last weekend went a long way to calming down rumours of a falling out with his manager, the part he played in United's loss to Sevilla on ... (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Though Raiola has been attempting to line up Europe's super powers to sign Pogba, the 25-year-old is determined to fight for his place at Old Trafford, according to the Mirror. But Petit urged him to stop sending out "negative signals". "It gets tiresome when you're sulking permanently". Although his reaction to his teammates' win over Liverpool last weekend went a long way to calming down rumours of a falling out with his manager, the part he played in United's loss to Sevilla on ... (more...)
Cowboys reportedly set to release CB Orlando Scandrick
- March 18, 2018
The Cowboys will save a mere $1.5 million against the cap by releasing him. The Cowboys will not receive the $3 million credit until June. Scandrick, 31, is signed through 2019 with base salaries of $3 million and $4 million. Scandrick, 31, has spent his first 10 seasons in the National Football League with the Cowboys, establishing himself as a starter in 2013. Scandrick joined the Cowboys as a fifth-round pick in 2008 and outperformed their first-round pick from that year, Mike Jenkins. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
The Cowboys will save a mere $1.5 million against the cap by releasing him. The Cowboys will not receive the $3 million credit until June. Scandrick, 31, is signed through 2019 with base salaries of $3 million and $4 million. Scandrick, 31, has spent his first 10 seasons in the National Football League with the Cowboys, establishing himself as a starter in 2013. Scandrick joined the Cowboys as a fifth-round pick in 2008 and outperformed their first-round pick from that year, Mike Jenkins. (more...)
MI stays alive with dramatic buzzer-beater
- March 18, 2018
Junior forward Moritz Wagner and senior guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman led the team with 12 points apiece. MI will move on to the Sweet 16 to face the victor of Sunday's matchup between North Carolina and Texas A&M. Poole has shot 37.8 percent from behind the arc this season. MI stayed alive in the NCAA Tournament when freshman Jordan Poole hit a long-range three-pointer at the buzzer to beat Houston. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Junior forward Moritz Wagner and senior guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman led the team with 12 points apiece. MI will move on to the Sweet 16 to face the victor of Sunday's matchup between North Carolina and Texas A&M. Poole has shot 37.8 percent from behind the arc this season. MI stayed alive in the NCAA Tournament when freshman Jordan Poole hit a long-range three-pointer at the buzzer to beat Houston. (more...)
New York Jets sign Trumaine Johnson in free agency shocker
- March 18, 2018
The deal is expected to be worth around $15 million per year. Johnson, 28, was selected in the third round of the 2012 draft by the St. Louis Rams, and he spent the first six years of his career with the franchise, including the last two in Los Angeles after the team moved to Southern California. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
The deal is expected to be worth around $15 million per year. Johnson, 28, was selected in the third round of the 2012 draft by the St. Louis Rams, and he spent the first six years of his career with the franchise, including the last two in Los Angeles after the team moved to Southern California. (more...)
Florida vs Texas Tech
- March 18, 2018
Koulechov was the leading scorer for the Gators with 10 points, along with four rebounds. Keenan Evans led the Red Raiders with 22 points, including a crucial three-pointer with 2:35 left in the game that broke a 64-64 tie. Jarrett Culver also grabbed nine rebounds, chipped in four assists and scored 11 points. Five players are averaging at least 8.9 points per game for Florida , they are Jalen Hudson (15.3), Egor Koulechov (13.6), KeVaughn Allen (11.3), Chris Chiozza (11.2) and ... (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Koulechov was the leading scorer for the Gators with 10 points, along with four rebounds. Keenan Evans led the Red Raiders with 22 points, including a crucial three-pointer with 2:35 left in the game that broke a 64-64 tie. Jarrett Culver also grabbed nine rebounds, chipped in four assists and scored 11 points. Five players are averaging at least 8.9 points per game for Florida , they are Jalen Hudson (15.3), Egor Koulechov (13.6), KeVaughn Allen (11.3), Chris Chiozza (11.2) and ... (more...)
Cavs finish off long road trip in Chicago against lowly Bulls
- March 18, 2018
The Cleveland Cavaliers have split their last six road games. Is the over a good bet to hit tonight when Cleveland Cavaliers play at the Chicago Bulls ? The Chicago Bulls also have numerous injury concerns to worry about, despite decent play over their last five games. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
The Cleveland Cavaliers have split their last six road games. Is the over a good bet to hit tonight when Cleveland Cavaliers play at the Chicago Bulls ? The Chicago Bulls also have numerous injury concerns to worry about, despite decent play over their last five games. (more...)
Nibali wins Milan-San Remo cycling classic
- March 18, 2018
Vincenzo Nibali held off a late charge to claim victory in the Milan-San Remo, where Mark Cavendish's torrid 2018 season continued with a spectacular crash. "When I looked over my shoulder and saw the sprinters could not catch me, it was a good moment for me, but it is too early to say if it is the best win of my career". (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Vincenzo Nibali held off a late charge to claim victory in the Milan-San Remo, where Mark Cavendish's torrid 2018 season continued with a spectacular crash. "When I looked over my shoulder and saw the sprinters could not catch me, it was a good moment for me, but it is too early to say if it is the best win of my career". (more...)
Graham-led Kansas overcomes pesky Penn in Wichita, 76-60
- March 18, 2018
KU, which is 5-0 all-time in tourney games contested in Wichita, next will face the victor of the North Carolina State-Seton Hall game on Saturday at Intrust Bank Arena. He did have nine assists. The Jayhawks rank 170th in rebounds allowed per game (35.1). The Jayhawks are averaging 10.1 three-pointers per game on 40.3% shooting from beyond the arc. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
KU, which is 5-0 all-time in tourney games contested in Wichita, next will face the victor of the North Carolina State-Seton Hall game on Saturday at Intrust Bank Arena. He did have nine assists. The Jayhawks rank 170th in rebounds allowed per game (35.1). The Jayhawks are averaging 10.1 three-pointers per game on 40.3% shooting from beyond the arc. (more...)
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