The Terps ran into a hot Minnesota team that blew them away in the second half of Wednesday’s game. The Maryland basketball team’s historic 20-2 start is a distant memory, as is talk of the overachieving young Terps winning the Big Ten.
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Stoke City striker Peter Crouch helps wife into taxi home
Peter Crouch swapped the football boots and red and white of Stoke City for his Sunday best to accompany his glamorous wife Abbey Clancy at the Brits. Crouch married the model back in 2011 and the England international has found time in his busy footballing schedule to accompany Clancy to some star-studded events.
Roy Jones Jr wants to fight Anderson Silva
… on numerous occasions, but UFC boss Dana White has previously shown disapproval at the idea of fighters crossing sports. Jones said: ‘It was so big when it was talked about back then with me, it would have been the biggest fight of my career by far. …
Will Real Madrid, Barcelona or Atletico win La Liga?
That’s the trouble with games in hand – you have to win them. Real Madrid slipped up on Wednesday night at the Mestalla and as Marca declared on Thursday morning, there is life on planet Liga.
Nicole Scherzinger spends 5,000 on champagne
The 38-year-old singer enjoyed a wild partying session at London’s Paper nightclub with 10 friends on Tuesday evening following the end of London Fashion Week, which saw her fork out a whopping sum for 10 bottles of Dom Perignon champagne, which were A A 500 each. The ‘The X Factor’ judge was in high spirits for the evening as she praised the club’s dancers as being “really inspirational” and complemented them on their raunchy PaperDolls ensembles.
Pacquiao and Khan showdown inches closer
Amir Khan and Manny Pacquiao are in talks over a potential fight this summer. However each fighter is continuing to explore other options, and that negotiations are far from at an advanced stage.
Green Bay Packers News: Eddie Lacy is running again, just underwater
In Thursday’s Titletown Report, there’s an update on Eddie Lacy as well as a look at the Green Bay Packers’ tight end room. Even with Jared Cook , the Green Bay Packers would benefit with another receiving tight end on the roster.
Pennsylvania dairy farm converts poo into power
The National Football League and the Pittsburgh Steelers are helping a West Virginia high school football team recover fr A look at the things to watch this weekend in the Big 12. GAME OF THE WEEKEND: Ninth-ranked Baylor visits Iowa State on Saturday in a crucia SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. – A Cumberland County, Pennsylvania dairy farm is getting noticed for converting cow waste into electricity to power the entire operation.
In the world of international rugby league, rebellion is in the air … again
Skip to navigation Skip to content Skip to footer View text version of this page Help using this website – Accessibility statement Join today and you can easily save your favourite articles, join in the conversation and comment, plus select which news your want direct to your inbox. Before discussing a worrying issue for rugby league of which most readers will not be aware, we probably need to explain another of which many will also be unaware.
Jumbo Package: Grab your popcorn. The SEC is ’bout to catch fire
“There was nothing unique about what he did,” Mustain told the Sun-Sentinel . “It just seemed to us, there was no effort for it.
Bama Basketball Breakdown: Georgia
With a pair of wins over the dredge of the conference last week, Alabama ran its record to 16-10 and set the stage for what could possibly be a final run at the 2017 NCAA Tournament . It won’t be easy, as each of Alabama’s final four opponents boasts particular strengths and solid overall play.
Alabama Baseball tallies fourteen hits as it blasts Southern Miss, 12-5
The Alabama Crimson Tide improved their record to 3-1 on the early season, blasting the best team they will play prior to the SEC schedule, Southern Miss, by a score of 12-5. The Tide stroked 14 hits in the game, the fourth straight game with double-digit hits.
CRICKET: Good finish for Wiltshire U16s in Sri Lanka
IN THEIR final matches of their tour to Sri Lanka, Wiltshire’s U16s played against new Swindon CC head coach Phil DeFreitas’ Academy, who included several Swindon youth players at Bloomfield Cricket & Athletics Club in central Colombo in two T20 contests.
LSU cruises in 8-1 win over Hofstra
… The series may be viewed online through the WatchESPN app and WatchESPN.com. The games can be heard on the LSU Sports Radio Network. Hess (1-0), a product of Forest, Va., tallied his first career win Wednesday night in his first collegiate start. …
Boston Celtics trade rumors 2017: Andrew Bogut unlikely; JaMychal…
The Boston Celtics are chasing bigger dreams, but might have fallback options in case they don’t land a star prior to the trade deadline. 1. The Boston Globe’s Adam Himmelsbach believes the Celtics are against using a first-round pick if they settle for a smaller move .
Bay City native thankful for long coaching career 19 minutes ago
… u watch film? If you do it that way, it’s going to be a lot of fun. The fun in football is winning.” Mike Forman is a sports writer for the Victoria Advocate. Contact him at 361-580-6588 or mforman@vicad.com .
Lakers: 3 Potential Landing Spots for Luol Deng
Dec 22, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng looks on during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports While all the attention has been on Lou Williams as of late, Luol Deng could also be on the move.
Dotson’s 25 points lift as Houston rallies past UConn, 75-70
Damyean Dotson had 25 points and nine rebounds and Houston used a big run to start the second half to rally for a 75-70 win over UConn Wednesday night. Rob Gray added 16 points for Houston , which shot 34 percent.
Lakers have conflicting feelings over front-office changes
EL SEGUNDO >> The conflicting emotions swirled around Luke Walton’s head as he tried to process feeling both a “little sad” and “excited.” The Lakers’ coach expressed sympathy over Lakers president Jeanie Buss firing former general manager Mitch Kupchak and demoting her brother, the former executive Jim Buss. Walton also conceded initially wondering why Jeanie Buss made the moves before Thursday’s trade deadline.
Hawks acquire Ersan Ilyasova from 76ers for Tiago Splitter
The Atlanta Hawks have received scoring help for their playoff push by acquiring forward Ersan Ilyasova from the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers announced Wednesday night they got center Tiago Splitter and a protected second-round draft pick from Atlanta.
Utah State basketball: McEwen, Merrill lead Aggies to victory against San Jose State
San Jose, Calif. a Freshman guard Koby McEwen scored 23 points shooting 10 for 11 from the foul line and Sam Merrill, another freshman guard, finished with 22 on 9-for-12 shooting and Utah State held off San Jose State for an 81-75 win on Wednesday night.
Evans, Hammond lead Oklahoma State over Wildcats
Down 14 points and hopes fading, Oklahoma State head coach Brad Underwood had a simple message to his team: Get out of bed and start playing. The alarm was sounded and by the end of the game, the Cowboys could rest easy as they traveled back to Stillwater with a win.
Video guys get key assists as Capitals beat Flyers 4-1
A big boost from the video guys and bigger shots by Evgeny Kuznetsov got the Capitals back on the winning track. Kuznetsov scored two goals, Braden Holtby made 33 saves and Washington beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 on Wednesday night.
Wake up people, we need to make a trade
Either tomorrow or this summer Danny has to do something. Do you guys realize we have too much young players + picks.
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McEwen, Merrill lift Utah State past San Jose State 81-75
Koby McEwen scored 23 points shooting 10 for 11 from the foul line and Sam Merrill finished with 22 on 9-for-12 shooting and Utah State held off San Jose State for an 81-75 win on Wednesday night. McEwen buried a 3 to extend the Utah State’s lead to 59-44 before San Jose State went on a 17-8 run to get within 67-61 on Isaac Thornton’s 3 with 5:19 to go.
Tickets on sale for Feb. 9 dinner with San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres Manager Andy Green and outfielder Alex Dickerson will be among team members participating in Poway Kiwanis Foundation’s 20th annual salute to the start of spring training , to be held on Thursday, Feb. 9 at the Holy Family Center at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Poway. This year’s event will be a dinner, running from 6 to about 9 p.m. The theme is “Spring Season Send Off – An Intimate Evening with the Padres.”
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The NBA Trade Deadline is 2pm Thursday and the Bulls have been at the center of many rumors, most notably what will happen with Jimmy Butler who’s been in trade rumors since last June’s Draft.
Rahon, Fitzner well-schooled for Saint Mary’s
Saint Mary’s has two locals on its team: Evan Fitzner and Joe Rahon . Randy Bennett has built a nationally respected basketball program at Saint Mary’s College by tapping into the rich talent of Australia.
2017 McC Draft – Custody Hearings
It’s that time of the year! The time when parents must check in on their adoptees and decide to continue supporting them for another year or release them into the wild. If you currently have an adoptee, you MUST comment here even if you want to keep them and not participate in the draft, otherwise they are considered released and draftable by anyone.
Eyes On Prize: Indians Nervous About Miller Pitching In WBC
The nastier-than-nasty left-hander, who makes his living fooling hitters and whose ability to pitch extended innings in October carried Cleveland to within one victory of a World Series title last season, will leave spring training next month to play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.
Cavs Sign Forward Derrick Williams To Second 10-day Contract
The NBA champions have been impressed with Williams, a former No. 2 overall pick, and it’s likely they will sign him for the remainder of the season when his current contract expires.
Calgary Olympic bid exploration committee seeks public input online
The committee tasked with exploring whether Calgary should bid for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games is now looking for public input on the matter. An online questionnaire at the website ShouldCalgaryBid.com is asking people living in the city and the Bow Valley corridor for perspectives on the economic, cultural and environmental impacts of hosting the games.
Klapisch: CC Sabathia thinking about 2018 and beyond
… goes nuclear from there. Today the veteran spends his free hours with family or friends, “just hanging out, watching sports or playing video games,” he said. One look at Sabathia suggests a life that’s indeed cleaner and more honest than it was in …
Wake Forest vs. Pittsburgh
Odds: Wake Forest is favored by 6 points. Over/Under is 157.5 points. Ken Pom projects Wake Forest to win 84-76 .
Ryan Anderson, Eric Gordon ready for homecoming in New Orleans
When Eric Gordon won the NBA 3-point shooting contest, he said he had the advantage of familiarity with the Smoothie King Center rims. Ryan Anderson, who like Gordon, will face the Pelicans for the first time in New Orleans since signing with the Rockets, was not sure about any advantage but was happy to be back.
MLB veterans chafe at Rob Manfred’s vision: ‘Always some stupid new rule’
… you take away the sanctity of the game and the character of it,” Texas Rangers catcher Jonathan Lucroy told USA TODAY Sports. “The game has been played like this way for 150 years, and now we’re going to change it? I understand trying to speed up …
Rockets’ James Harden will be without an agent when Rob Pelinka
Once Rob Pelinka completes the process of going from player agent to Lakers general manager, Rockets guard James Harden will be a max-contract without representation. But he said he has not been barraged by agents trying to recruit him.
Female coach on losing side in Asian Champions League
After the 7-0 rout mercifully ended, Luiz Felipe Scolari walked over and shook hands with counterpart Chan Yuen-ting, then gave her a warm, almost fatherly pat on the head Female coach on losing side in Asian Champions League After the 7-0 rout mercifully ended, Luiz Felipe Scolari walked over and shook hands with counterpart Chan Yuen-ting, then gave her a warm, almost fatherly pat on the head Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2m7RyT0 After the 7-0 rout mercifully ended, Luiz Felipe Scolari walked over and shook hands with counterpart Chan Yuen-ting, then gave her a warm, almost fatherly pat on the head.
Pac-12 return for Matt Lubick is coach’s 4th job in 3 months
Pac-12 return for Matt Lubick is coach’s 4th job in 3 months Matt Lubick has returned to the Pac-12 at Washington, the assistant coach’s fourth job in three months Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lx4LBJ SEATTLE – Matt Lubick has returned to the Pac-12 at Washington, the assistant coach’s fourth job in three months after brief stops at two other Power Five conference teams since the end of last season. Washington coach Chris Petersen on Wednesday announced the addition of Lubick to his staff as wide receivers coach and co-offensive coordinator.