Marion ends season for Lady Cyclones

The Russellville Lady Cyclones had two players in double figures in the first half, but it wasn’t enough to defeat the Marion Lady Patriots on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Class 6A state tournament. Emily Posey, who scored 11 points in the first quarter, put Russellville up 6-4 in the opening minutes of the game.

Steve Smith: Marshall, Ravens would be ‘good fit’

The Baltimore Ravens are short a veteran presence outside the numbers, but their second-leading receiver from 2016 knows who can fill his shoes. Retired receiver Steve Smith , now spending his days dropping glorious one-liners during NFL Network’s combine coverage, mused Friday on Baltimore’s shoddy receiver depth, suggesting that impending free agent Brandon Marshall should be a target for the team.

Pyke smacks unbeaten century to give Red Caps firm grip on minor premiership | scoreboards

Wendouree has gone a long way towards locking up the Ballarat Cricket Association firsts minor premiership after an unbeaten century by Heath Pyke against Napoleons-Sebastopol at Wendouree on Saturday. Wendouree has gone a long way towards locking up the Ballarat Cricket Association firsts minor premiership after an unbeaten century by Heath Pyke against Napoleons-Sebastopol at Wendouree on Saturday.

Bayern great Lahm cool on coaching future

The defender also says “anything is possible” for his club this season with Carlo Ancelotti’s side still in the hunt for three titles Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm does not envisage moving into coaching when he ends his playing career at the end of this season. The 2014 World Cup winner made the surprise decision to hang up his boots last month and will take a sabbatical after Bayern’s quest for trophies on three fronts has run its course.

Muslim swimmers will now be allowed to race in burkinis

The Amateur Swimming Association has announced that it has changed its rules regarding full body swimwear in a bid to allow ‘more people to participate in events across England.’ Up until now, swimwear that covered the whole body, especially swimsuits worn by Olympic swimmers, were banned as they help streamline the shape of the body and have performance-enhancing characteristics.

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.

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.

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 .

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.