… in New Hampshire. He watched New England fans celebrate seven championships in his time there, yet somehow his only sports allegiance lies with Nebraska football. As you comment, please be respectful of other commenters and other viewpoints. Our …
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Broncos to interview Christian McCaffrey, Vance Joseph praises Todd Davis, more
… beginning of the regular season. Broncos writer for The Denver Post. She was previously the digital news editor for sports. Before arriving at The Post in 2014, she spent a year and a half as a senior staff editor at The New York Times. Cameron …
Wisconsin Football: Camp Randall celebrating 100 years of existence
In 1917, the Wisconsin Badgers football program unleashed what is now known as a house of horrors for opposing teams. Home to memorable moments, upsets, titles, and more, Camp Randall will be celebrating an historic feat in the 2017 and will be enjoying countless devotions to the football stadium that has severed Wisconsin football for the last century.
USC Basketball vs. Washington State: Lineups, TV, Odds and Live Stream
USC basketball will look to end their four-game losing streak with a favorable match up at home versus Washington State . Back home for the final stretch of the regular season, USC basketball faces a must-win challenge against Washington State to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive.
Two Cougs take home women’s basketball all-conference honors
The Washington State women are heading to Seattle, where they’ll kick off Pac-12 Tournament play Thursday night against Colorado in the Key Arena. Despite a couple of bright spots, like beating UCLA at home and taking top 25 Kentucky to the brink on the road, it’s been a disappointing season filled with injuries for the Cougs.
BYU basketball legend Jimmer Fredette receives CBA’s international MVP award
Former BYU basketball star, Jimmer Fredette can add another accolade to an already long list of achievements in his basketball career. Earlier today the Chinese Basketball Association announced that Jimmer was named as the international MVP for the 2016-17 regular season.
Perry Young Season in Review
There weren’t a ton of freshmen who made a major imprint on the football field for the Cincinnati Bearcats in 2016. One player who broke that mold was Perry Young , a defensive back who managed to play his way into an important role by the time the year was over.
UVU wrestling: three Wolverines earn top-five seeds for Big 12 Championship
… will be streamed exclusively on FloWrestling , while Sunday’s championship finals will be televised live on Root Sports Rocky Mountain/Fox Sports Network. James Warnick is an assistant sports information director at Utah Valley University. For more …
Greg Gard: ‘The numbers tell the story’
Normally, a 22-point, 11-rebound, four-assist game from one of your top players would be enough to get the job done. Usually, 15 points and 6-7 shooting from a guy that averages under eight points would be a major advantage.
The Gaba Cast #67: Sec Champs
… who we’d put on our Gamecock Basketball Mount Rushmore. All that and more crammed into the only year-round Gamecock sports podcast that features Sam being attacked by a giant Spider . As always, we hope you enjoy. Click here to find us on iTunes …
A rarity for Calipari: 3 seniors making major contributions
Kentucky seniors Dominique Hawkins and Derek Willis have enjoyed a four-year courtside view of Kentucky’s turnstile of talented players, in addition to all those challenging practices against future NBA draft picks. Those experiences had to pay off for the home-grown duo, though the result is something rare for the No.
Michigan State Basketball: 3 things we learned from Wisconsin win
The regular season is in its final week and we are still learning things about Michigan State basketball. After an emotional win on Sunday evening over the No.
Kayla Harris pitches perfect game for Pitt softball team
Pitcher Kayla Harris continued her incredible start to the season with an unbelievable performance against Southeastern Louisiana on Sunday. The junior not only led Pitt’s softball team to a 5-0 win, but pitched the second perfect game in school history .
Mizzou women rally at Alabama, lock up SEC’s No. 3 seed
The Missouri women’s basketball team locked up a double bye in this week’s SEC tournament with Sunday’s 65-56 comeback win at Alabama in the final game of the regular season. With the win, the Tigers finished tied with Kentucky for third place in the conference but earned the No.
Wake Up, Bronco Nation: Boise State gymnastics moves up; Wrestling; Football camp
It has been a down couple of years for Bronco wrestling, but there are some bright spots. Austin Dewey and Fred Green have been performing well over the year.
Megan Keller Deserves The Patty Kazmaier Award
The ten finalists for the Patty Kazmaier Award , given annually to women’s college hockey’s top player, were just announced this week. Boston College defenseman Megan Keller is Hockey East’s only representative, and – fact, not opinion – is the most deserving player for this year’s award.
Hawkinson leads Washington State past Washington 79-71
Josh Hawkinson finished with 22 points and seven boards and provided key baskets down the stretch to power Washington State past in-state foe Washington 79-71 on Sunday Hawkinson leads Washington State past Washington 79-71 Josh Hawkinson finished with 22 points and seven boards and provided key baskets down the stretch to power Washington State past in-state foe Washington 79-71 on Sunday Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lKHm19 Washington head coach Lorenzo Romar directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. PULLMAN, Wash.
Saints mena s basketball wins easily against Marist 80-64
Siena Basketball shook off an early 10-point deficit and went on to lead by as many as 22 points in an 80-64 Senior Day steamrolling of rival Marist in front of a season-high 7,378 fans at the Times Union Center. Senior guard Marquis Wright led all players with 23 points and seven assists for the Saints, which have captured 18 of the last 22 meetings against their I-87 rivals including nine of the past 10 in Albany.
Arizona Wildcats expect to run into UCLA again soon
… and the Bruins have now avenged each one of them: To USC, Oregon and Arizona. “That doesn’t happen very often in sports, especially in men’s basketball,” Bruins coach Steve Alford said after UCLA beat the Wildcats 77-72 on Saturday. “That’s probably …
Mizzou women’s basketball rallies at Alabama, locks up SEC’s No. 3 seed
The Missouri women’s basketball team locked up a double bye in next week’s SEC tournament with Sunday’s 65-56 comeback win at Alabama in the final game of the regular season. With the win, the Tigers finished tied with Kentucky for third place in the conference but earned the No.
After 25th win, UNH women learn tourney path Updated at
The final regular-season resumes were submitted for the America East women’s basketball tournament Sunday, and there’s simply no denying the one that pops most. With a very New Hampshire-like, 65-61 win at UMBC – nothing fancy but oh, so efficient – the Wildcat women picked up their 25th win, adding to their record season.
Top 25 Capsules
Donovan Mitchell made six 3-pointers for 25 points, Ray Spalding added 18 points with 11 rebounds and No. 7 Louisville shot 57 per cent to pull away for an 88-68 victory over Syracuse on Sunday.
Itou scores 23, Tulsa defeats East Carolina 74-66
Junior Itou scored 23 points and Sterling Taplin had 13 points, nine assists and six rebounds to lead Tulsa to a 74-66 win over East Carolina on Sunday. Corey Henderson had 14 points and Martins Igbanu 10 with eight rebounds for the Golden Hurricanes , who hit 12 of 22 3-pointers and 14 of 16 free throws.
Rickie Fowler Wins Honda Classic by Four Strokes
Rickie Fowler, arguably the best golfer in Oklahoma State history, just won the Honda Classic, for his first major win since the Abu Dhabi 13 months ago. Fowler entered the day with a four-stroke lead , and ended the day by the same margin.
Baltimore Ravensa Elam arrested on multiple drug charges in Miami
Elam, 25, was booked at 3:45 a.m. at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami on charges of possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana, possession with intent to sell or deliver, and possession of a controlled substance. He also was charged with reckless driving.
Baltimore Ravensa Elam arrested on multiple drug charges in Miami
Elam, 25, was booked at 3:45 a.m. at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami on charges of possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana, possession with intent to sell or deliver, and possession of a controlled substance. He also was charged with reckless driving.
No. 2 Maryland tops Minnesota 93-60 to clinch 1st place tie
Second-ranked Maryland clinched at least a share of the Big Ten regular-season title, beating Minnesota 93-60 Sunday on a special day for senior stars Brionna Jones and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough.
Jayde Christopher drove in front of the KU bench.
… West Virginia. Tipoff for the second game of the 2017 series with the Mountaineers is slated for 6 p.m., on Root Sports and the Jayhawk Television Network. Following the Jayhawks Kansas’ game at West Virginia will air on Root Sports and the Jayhawk …
Allen, Purchase help Hawaii top Fullerton in OT, 64-58
Noah Allen scored 21 points and Jack Purchase hit two 3-pointers in overtime to lead Hawaii to a 64-58 win over Cal State-Fullerton on Saturday night. Purchase drained a trey 14 seconds into the extra session when Sherriff Drammeh found him in the left corner.
BYU shocks No. 1 Gonzaga 79-71, ending Bulldogs’ bid for perfect season
Gonzaga guards Silas Melsonand Jordan Mathews after the 79-71 loss to BYU in Spokane, Wash., on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. Gonzaga guards Silas Melsonand Jordan Mathews after the 79-71 loss to BYU in Spokane, Wash., on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017.
Purdue Refuses to Defend Beyond the Arc, Get’s Schooled by Michigan 82-70
Coming into this game, I kept telling our staff that if Purdue wanted to win in Ann Arbor, they needed to stop Michigan’s deadly 3-point shooting. I even said that if Wagner goes off, Purdue could be in trouble.
Brown leads Miami past No. 10 Duke, 55-50
… ee) Alex Rodriguez was courtside, and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and Heat forward Chris Bosh (a newly signed Turner Sports analyst) also had prime seats.
Cleveland State cruises in 2nd half, beats Youngstown State
Rob Edwards scored 20 points and Cleveland State beat Youngstown State 69-55 in a Horizon League regular season finale on Saturday Cleveland State cruises in 2nd half, beats Youngstown State Rob Edwards scored 20 points and Cleveland State beat Youngstown State 69-55 in a Horizon League regular season finale on Saturday Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lHpt3q CLEVELAND – Rob Edwards scored 20 points and Cleveland State beat Youngstown State 69-55 in a Horizon League regular season finale on Saturday. The Vikings snapped a three-game skid and Youngstown State has lost seven of its last eight games.
No. 6 Oregon wins another nail-biter, 75-73 over Stanford
Jordan Bell scored on a put-back with 14 seconds left to give No. 6 Oregon its second straight nail-biting victory in a rare Bay Area sweep as the Ducks beat Stanford 75-73 No.
Bibbs caps big spree in Hokies’ 91-75 win over BC
Justin Bibbs scored 13 points, getting seven with a 4-point play and a 3-pointer 27 seconds later to cap a game-breaking 21-6 run that carried Virginia Tech to a 91-75 win over Boston College on Saturday Bibbs caps big spree in Hokies’ 91-75 win over BC Justin Bibbs scored 13 points, getting seven with a 4-point play and a 3-pointer 27 seconds later to cap a game-breaking 21-6 run that carried Virginia Tech to a 91-75 win over Boston College on Saturday Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lHs4uc BOSTON – Justin Bibbs scored 13 points, getting seven with a 4-point play and a 3-pointer 27 seconds later to cap a game-breaking 21-6 run that carried Virginia Tech to a 91-75 win over Boston College on Saturday.
Miami (Fla.) upsets No. 11 Duke to remove doubt about NCAA tournament bid
Bruce Brown scored 25 points, and Miami held No. 11 Duke a staggering 32 points below its season average in a 55-50 defeat of the Blue Devils.
Illinois Basketball: Good, bad and ugly scenarios for the Illini
… John Groce before a basketball game at Scottrade Center. Illinois won 75-66. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports The Illinois basketball team currently sits with a record of 16-12 overall and 6-9 in the Big Ten. They still have a lot of …
NAU Roundup: Golf ends day one at Rio Verde in fourth place
The Northern Arizona University golf team wrapped up action from day one of the Rio Verde Invitational on Friday, turning in a team score of 18-over-par 306 to head into round two today in fourth place and six strokes off second-place Northern Illinois and Eastern Michigan. “We have a chance to do really good things here,” said Lumberjacks head coach Brad Bedortha.
Happy birthday to Phil “Buck” Knight
I’m reading his book Shoe Dog and it’s the most compelling book I’ve read in a while . Until cracking this audio book I had thought of Mr. Knight as this unreachable billionaire businessman.
No. 19 Florida State looks to fix struggles in road games
Florida State is in a four-way tie for second place in the Atlantic Coast Conference but its next two games are on the road No. 19 Florida State looks to fix struggles in road games Florida State is in a four-way tie for second place in the Atlantic Coast Conference but its next two games are on the road Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2mgraGm FILe – In this Feb. 18, 2017, file photo, Florida State’s Dwayne Bacon , Braian Angola-Rodas and Xavier Rathan-Mayes follow head coach Leonard Hamilton from the floor after losing to Pittsburgh in an NCAA college basketball game in Pittsburgh.