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Miles Plumlee delighted to go from insurance policy to important part …
When Miles Plumlee came over from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Charlotte Hornets last week in a trade, he’d been the equivalent of a highly-paid insurance policy. The Bucks had given Plumlee a four-year, $50 million free agent contract last summer but had rarely played him as he was averaging 9.7 minutes per game while playing in 32 of Milwaukee’s first 48 games.
March is coming, so it’s time to get some things straight
The Super Bowl was a prime example from the sadistic ground acquisition game of a principle The Bilastrator has been providing to you since The Bilas Index was charitably shared with you, the unwashed masses. It is beyond tempting to think of the Patriots’ victory as a masterfully executed comeback.
First openly gay NFL player shares story
… and stopped his talk to ask the television crews to turn off their cameras. The attention and what he believes is the sports’ discomfort with homosexuality ultimately destroyed his career. After being cut from the Rams and then waived by the Dallas …
Lakersa Tarik Black earns Luke Waltona s trust, more prominent role
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. >> It used to bother Tarik Black. In his first couple of seasons, he heard people discuss the young core of the Lakers, but never heard his own name included.
Air Force likely catching New Mexico without key player
New Mexico figures to be without All-Mountain West preseason first-team selection Tim Williams on Wednesday when it visits Air Force. The Lobos sent out a release last week saying the forward will miss “significant” time with a stress reaction in his left foot, but haven’t specified an exact timeline for his return.
2016-17 MAC Men’s Basketball Live Thread: February 7
With a little over a month left in the MAC regular season, the #MACsketball games start to mean more as we have a loaded Tuesday night for with six games on tap. The Akron Zips and the Ball State Cardinals get us started at 6 p.m. in northeast Ohio as Akron would like to avoid consecutive losses, but the Cardinals want to prove that they belong at the top of the MAC and a win at the Zips would solidify their case.
Falcons begin the process of getting over Super Bowl loss
… loss was especially painful to a city that has celebrated only one championship in the four major professional sports – the 1995 World Series-winning Braves. “I want to personally apologize (to the fans) because we didn’t go all the way,” safety …
Celebrating Spartans: Breaking the body image trap
But while she was crossing the finish line for the Spartans there was one thing she *couldn’t* run from. That put her on track to earn a scholarship to run at Michigan State where her impact as a Spartan was immediate.
Brownsa losing streak gave Ricardo Louis visions of freshman year at Auburn
Cleveland Brown wide receiver Ricardo Louis’ debut season in the NFL didn’t follow an identical script to his freshman year at Auburn, but shared all the wrong kind of similarities. The Browns rotated through quarterbacks – five in total – as they flirted with becoming only the second team in NFL history to go 0-16 .
Defense leads Wisconsin to victory over Indiana
The Wisconsin Badgers struggled offensively, but found a way to knock off the Indiana Hoosiers 65-60 in Big Ten play on Sunday. The win is the 7th straight for Wisconsin and moved them into first place by themselves, a game in front of Maryland, who lost on Saturday.
First-place Gamecocks men remain 19th in new AP poll, while women slide to sixth
South Carolina remained at No. 19 in the AP men’s basketball poll this week, while the women’s squad dropped two spots in the new ranking released Monday.
Overreaction Monday: Back to the Future
It was a whirlwind, but at the end of the day, we see that the more things change, the more they stay the same. We saw it with the Super Bowl last night as Atlanta looked like they were poised to take down Brady and Belichick, and despite a 25-point lead at one point, things remained about the same as they’ve been for some time now: Brady led an epic comeback, aided by mistakes and balls bouncing the Pats’ way, and the New England Patriots are champions once more.
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Ethan Happ scored 20 points, Nigel Hayes added 15 and 10 rebounds, and No. 10 Wisconsin outmuscled Indiana to hold on for a 65-60 win on Sunday.
Notre Dame Basketball: What The Irish Should Expect From North Carolina
Notre Dame basketball is now 6-4 in ACC, but with a win over North Carolina, the Irish will be right back on track. North Carolina isn’t going to be easy.
Nebrasketball: Iowa Preview Part Deux
The last time the Huskers saw the Hawkeyes was in a 93-90 double overtime win in Lincoln on January 5th. A game that showed how evenly matched up the Huskers and the Hawkeyes were on the court.
UT-Arlington controls Texas St. in 76-61 win
Kevin Hervey scored 19 points and had 10 rebounds, Erick Neal and Jorge Bilbao each scored 13 points and Texas-Arlington beat Texas State 76-61 on Saturday.
Florida Atlantic charges back to beat Old Dominion 65-61
Justin Massey scored 18 points, including the a 3-pointer with 49 seconds left that put Florida Atlantic in front for good en route to a 65-61 win over Old Dominion Saturday night.
Dozier helps No. 19 SC sweep Georgia 77-75
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Tennessee Lady Vols travels to Athens to face Georgia Lady Bulldogs
The game tips off at 4 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN2 and online through WatchESPN. Visit WatchESPN.com or download the WatchESPN app to view the game on a computer or mobile device.
Saturday Sports TV Schedule
A Saturday full of college hoops is on deck. Here is how to watch it and the rest of the sports on TV today:
WBBEagles Host No. 24/21 Syracuse on Sunday at 2
GAME INFORMATION #21/24 Syracuse at Boston College RECORDS: Cuse ; BC WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017 WHERE: Conte Forum TIME: 2 p.m. VIEW: ACC NETWORK EXTRA LIVE STATS The Boston College women’s basketball team will host No. 21/24 Syracuse on Sunday at 2 p.m. Fans can view the game on ESPN Network Extra with Bill Spaulding on play-by-play and former Eagle guard Kerri Shields as the color analyst.
College basketball weekend preview: Arizona aims to keep rolling
… basketball coaches and fans want to see their teams round into postseason form. So before the attention of the sports world turns elsewhere on Sunday, here are a few hardwood matters worthy of attention for the day before. There are a whole lot of …
USC Men’s Volleyball Upsets No. 7 UC Irvine
Lucas Yoder and Gianluca Grasso combined for 53 kills to help the USC men’s volleyball team snap a 5-match losing streak and upset No. 7 UC Irvine, 25-23, 40-42, 25-23, 25-23, in a Mountain Pacific Sports Federation match on Friday in Irvine.
Steady Kodi Justice delivers for Arizona State basketball
Steady Kodi Justice delivers for Arizona State basketball Kodi Justice rises up to deliver consistent play in time of need for hometown ASU basketball. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2l28kCk Arizona State’s Shannon Evans II goes to the basket against Oregon’s Jordan Bell during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in Eugene, Ore.
Former Seton Hall star Herb Pope’s robbery conviction echoes ‘White Men Can’t Jump’
A former star at Seton Hall, Pope pleaded guilty Thursday in U.S. district court to a series of charges that include armed bank robbery and could be sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison. Pope has had a troubled life that included being shot four times while a senior at Aliquippa High in western Pennsylvania.
Trey Flowers has been an early bloomer in the NFL
… was growing up: his family’s home in Huntsville, Ala. “We threw a party every Super Bowl,” Flowers said. “We were a sports family and we loved football, so every time the Super Bowl came on, we’d have a good meal and a lot of people come over. …
John Wildhack says nothing has changed with Jim Boeheim’s retirement plan
Syracuse Orange head coach Jim Boeheim speaks with the media during a practice day before the first round of the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament at Scottrade Center. SU athletic director John Wildhack said in an interview with ESPN Syracuse’s Brent Axe that nothing has changed regarding Boeheim’s status.
Syracuse 93, Pittsburgh 65: Briana Day leads Orange in dominant win
The Syracuse Orange women’s basketball team won its third straight game on Thursday night. Hosting the Pittsburgh Panthers, SU trailed after one quarter, then outscored them 77-47 the rest of the way.
Nebraska Baseball Picks Up Preseason Honors
With college baseball season two weeks away, Nebraska has been gathering a steady collection of preseason awards. Nebraska, coming off a season in which they advanced to NCAA Regional play is ranked 20th by College Baseball Central.
NSD 2017: An Uncensored Running Diary of Mike Riley’s Press Conference
Yesterday was National Signing Day, which brings us to our now annual NSD tradition, another one of my running press conference diaries. We’ve done these running diaries a time before.
Corn Flakes: Tyronn Lue’s Jersey, Curmudgeon Sports Writing And Baylor
A couple weeks ago I was discussing sports writing with a friend; the conversation starting with him asking whether or not I take on the role of curmudgeon. I told him I did not, that I try to avoid it because it seems to me to be an easy cliche’, and that I didn’t want to become the guy that just bitches about everything.
UTEP rallies in 2nd half to beat UAB 63-59
Omega Harris had 23 points as UTEP came roaring back in the second half to beat UAB 63-59 on Thursday night UTEP rallies in 2nd half to beat UAB 63-59 Omega Harris had 23 points as UTEP came roaring back in the second half to beat UAB 63-59 on Thursday night Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k7tv46 EL PASO, Texas – Omega Harris had 23 points as UTEP came roaring back in the second half to beat UAB 63-59 on Thursday night. UAB looked to be in control at the break, leading 28-19 but the Miners rallied.
Sanders, Sherwood pour in 63, Idaho tops Portland St. 89-72
Victor Sanders scored a career-high 40 points, and combined with Chad Sherwood to score 13 of Idaho’s 14 3-point baskets as the Vandals defeated Portland State 89-72 on Thursday night Sanders, Sherwood pour in 63, Idaho tops Portland St. 89-72 Victor Sanders scored a career-high 40 points, and combined with Chad Sherwood to score 13 of Idaho’s 14 3-point baskets as the Vandals defeated Portland State 89-72 on Thursday night Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k7vYMg MOSCOW, Idaho – Victor Sanders scored a career-high 40 points, and combined with Chad Sherwood to score 13 of Idaho’s 14 3-point baskets as the Vandals defeated Portland State 89-72 on Thursday night.
Allonzo Trier leads No. 5 Arizona past Oregon State, 71-54
Allonzo Trier leads No. 5 Arizona past Oregon State, 71-54 Trier scored 18 points, roaring the Wildcats to life in the second half.
The Paul Finebaum Biography
So how much do you REALLY know about Paul Finebaum? Well, my biography on Alabama’s most famed sports gadfly just went live over at the Encyclopedia of Alabama.
Union to look at equipment, concussion protocols
The NFL players’ union will be making a push for improved equipment and for more consistent compliance with the concussion protocol. At their annual Super Bowl news conference Thursday, the NFL Players Association also insisted there will be no extension of the 10-year labor agreement signed in 2011.
Nebrasketball: Michigan State Preview
Well, for Michigan State that is. They are currently 5-4 in conference play which currently puts them in 5th place in the Big Ten behind Maryland, Wisconsin, Northwestern, and Purdue.
Nebraska Recruiting: The 2017 Report Card
When you’re under the gun in a recruiting class and have to hit on what you sign, there’s no room for too many projects unless it’s a calculated risk. However, you have to be able to hit on some of your top targets.