Month: March 2017

Real Madrid’s Nacho told to forget career due to diabetes

Real Madrid defender Nacho reveals he was told to give up football as a youngster due to battle with diabetes Real Madrid defender Nacho has revealed that he was once urged to give up football as a youngster after being diagnosed with diabetes. The 27-year-old is currently enjoying his most prolific season with Madrid in terms of first-team appearances and is expected to be included in Spain’s squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Israel later this month.

Women’s Top 25 Capsules

Women’s Top 25 Capsules Women’s Top 25 Capsules Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lp2Im5 CONWAY, S.C. – Arike Ogunbowale scored 19 points and Brianna Turner added 16 to help No. 3 Notre Dame beat Virginia 76-59 on Friday in the Atlantic Coast Conference quarterfinals.

Aaron Hernandez defense attacks evidence as jury tours crime scenes

SCENE OF CRIME: Boston police, above, give jurors, not pictured, a ‘view’ of the crime scene in the South End outside Cure Lounge where former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez is alleged to have committed a double murder in 2012. Aaron Hernandez’s defense team continued to attack the DA’s argument that a spilled drink in a city nightclub lead to the 2012 slayings of two men as the fallen NFL player’s murder trial ended the first week with a field trip to crime scenes for jurors.

Beach Trip Next Up for 49ers Women’s Tennis

The Charlotte women’s tennis team has won seven of its last eight matches and looks to stay hot as it heads to Conway, South Carolina, to face Coastal Carolina at 11 a.m. Sunday. “We’ve been working extremely hard and the girls have done a great job,” said head coach .

Ibrahimovic to usher in new golden era for United – Mourinho

Zlatan Ibrahimovic looks set to remain as Manchester United’s talisman for another year and launch the next glory era, according to manager Jose Mourinho. The 35-year-old Swedish striker’s two goals in last Sunday’s League Cup final against Southampton took his tally to 26 goals this season — and his personal trophy haul to a staggering 31 in his career.

No. 20 Saint Mary’s beats Portland 81-58 in WCC quarterfinal

A stumbling Emmett Naar appeared headed for a wipeout when he suddenly regained his balance, eluded a defender and delivered a perfect behind-the-back pass to Jock Landale for an eventual three-point play. No. 20 Saint Mary’s had the offence buzzing in the second half of its West Coast Conference Tournament opener.

Minnesota United falls in first game as an MLS club

The expansion side found life tough in its first the top flight outing, giving up three goals late on to fall to a lopsided scoreline. The scoreline may not do full justice the showing from the expansion franchise, though the Portland Timbers were very deserving of the win, with three goals coming late on after the visiting side had pulled to within one.

Backlund’s OT tally lifts Flames over Wings

Mikael Backlund scored at 3:56 of overtime to lead the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Friday. On a two-on-one with Mark Giordano, Backlund elected to blast a slap shot past Detroit goalie Petr Mrazek instead.

Backlund’s OT tally lifts Flames over Wings

Mikael Backlund scored at 3:56 of overtime to lead the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Friday. On a two-on-one with Mark Giordano, Backlund elected to blast a slap shot past Detroit goalie Petr Mrazek instead.

UL baptize renovated park with win

UL baptizes renovated park with win over Southern Miss Cajuns draw third-largest crowd in stadium history Check out this story on dailyworld.com: Check out this timelapse video of M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field at Russo Park is nearing completion being put together ahead of the Ragin’ Cajuns home opener Saturday night. As late as Friday afternoon, everyone from contractors to the architect and maintenance workers to fellows from the carpentry shop were working on the final touches.

UL baptize renovated park with win

UL baptizes renovated park with win over Southern Miss Cajuns draw third-largest crowd in stadium history Check out this story on dailyworld.com: Check out this timelapse video of M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field at Russo Park is nearing completion being put together ahead of the Ragin’ Cajuns home opener Saturday night. As late as Friday afternoon, everyone from contractors to the architect and maintenance workers to fellows from the carpentry shop were working on the final touches.

Morgan’s century lifts England to victory

England captain Eoin Morgan blazed a fluent 107 to help secure a 45-run victory over West Indies in the first one-day international at a windy Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Friday. Having been sent in to bat, England posted 296 for six in their 50 overs before the hosts were bowled out for 251 in 47.2 after never quite managing to stay up with the required run-rate.

Morgan’s century lifts England to victory

England captain Eoin Morgan blazed a fluent 107 to help secure a 45-run victory over West Indies in the first one-day international at a windy Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Friday. Having been sent in to bat, England posted 296 for six in their 50 overs before the hosts were bowled out for 251 in 47.2 after never quite managing to stay up with the required run-rate.

Report: Jeanie Buss denies brothers’ coup attempt2017-03-04T01:57:07

Jeanie Buss went to court Friday to stop what her attorneys call an attempt by brothers Jim and Johnny Buss to oust her as controlling owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers, an allegation the brothers’ attorneys say has no basis in reality. The matter came to a quick end when Jeanie Buss withdrew her request for a temporary restraining in Los Angeles County Superior Court after the brothers dropped their request for a board meeting she felt was a move against her, but it may just be the opening skirmish in a bigger family fight over one of the most-storied franchises in sports.