Toronto Blue Jays reliever T.J. House was taken off the field in an ambulance Friday after being hit on the head by a line drive in the ninth inning of a spring training game against the Detroit Tigers.
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IndyCar’s Marco Andretti curbs overthinking in bid to win
The best season of Marco Andretti’s career was 11 years ago when he was a raw, unproven rookie without a care in the world.
Glennon gets Bears job, RG3 gets walking papers
It looks like Mike Glennon has a starting job in the NFL. Robert Griffin III no longer has any job.
Marshall hits C-USA tourney-record 19 3s, advances to finals
Jon Elmore scored 21 points on seven 3-pointers, Ryan Taylor had his 40th career double-double and No. 6 seed Marshall hit a Conference USA Tournament-record 19 3s on Friday to beat Louisiana Tech 93-77 Marshall hits C-USA tourney-record 19 3s, advances to finals Jon Elmore scored 21 points on seven 3-pointers, Ryan Taylor had his 40th career double-double and No.
Milan livid after Juve win with stoppage time penalty
AC Milan came within seconds of ending Juventus’ 17-month run of home league wins before a hugely controversial penalty gave the Serie A leaders a 2-1 win in a stormy match on Friday. The penalty was awarded for handball by Mattia De Sciglio although Stephan Lichtsteiner’s cross hit him at point-blank range and, in any case, appeared to strike his stomach rather than his hand.
Alabama tops South Carolina in SEC Tournament
Alabama tops South Carolina in SEC Tournament Braxton Key had 18 points and the Tide made 10 of 12 free throws down the stretch. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2mv0roy Alabama guard Dazon Ingram, left, and South Carolina forward Chris Silva chase after a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament Friday, March 10, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
Winnipeg’s Enstrom out with concussion after Sestito hit
Enstrom took a crushing illegal check from behind into the boards by Pittsburgh forward Tom Sestito in the first period Wednesday night in the Jets’ 7-4 loss to the Penguins.
Baker on title drought: ‘We’ll end it here’
… city. That’s my goal. Not just ending it for the organization, but for the whole city.” Baker knows Washington’s pro sports gloom extends beyond baseball and into the three other major sports. Washington’s last championship was the Redskins’ Super …
Redskins consider NFL Network analyst for GM job
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Corry Evans and Craig Cathcart named in Northern Ireland squad to face Norway
Corry Evans has been included in a Northern Ireland squad that has also been boosted by Craig Cathcart’s return for the home World Cup qualifier with Norway later this month. Midfielder Evans has not played in over two months with his ongoing groin issue but his club Blackburn are fine with his selection, while Watford defender Cathcart is available for the first time since the summer’s European Championships having battled his own injury problems.
Mertesacker urges Arsenal to treat Lincoln with respect
Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker admits Lincoln demand respect for their FA Cup exploits this season as the pair meet on Saturday for a place in the semi-finals. The Gunners host the Vanarama National League leaders and go into the match as heavy favourites, despite a recent run of poor form.
Kevin Pietersen left – heartbroken’ after killing of rhino in Paris zoo
Cricketer Kevin Pietersen said the killing of a rhino in a Paris zoo had left him heartbroken as he continued his campaign against the “destruction” of the species. The former England cricketer was speaking at an event to highlight a Kickstarter campaign aiming to raise A 100,000 for a book on rhinos.
Rabobank Best of The Country – 11th March 2017
It’s the Best of The Country with our mates at Rabobank. Jamie Mackay picks his favourites from the week that was.
Denver Zoo Announce Birth Of Fishing Cat
… real Irish experience, these are bars in Denver to visit. Stevinson Bracket Challenge Play against your favorite CBS Sports personalities in the Stevinson Bracket Challenge for a chance to win $5000 in prizes! CBS4 “Denver Auto Show” Ticket Giveaway …
LANE | Hoosiers Blow Out Iowa in Big Ten Tourney Opener
Indiana played like a team that is not ready to see its season end just yet. The Hoosiers defended well and hit 12-of-20 shots from deep, and put together one of its best games in months in eliminating Iowa from the Big Ten Tournament Thursday in Washington, D.C., 95-73.
Ducks @ Blues PREVIEW: Hockey Notes
The Ducks conclude their weird 2-game Central Division roadtrip with the second of a back-to-back against the St. Louis Blues. The Ducks are running high after stealing a win from the Chicago Blackhawks on the road last night in which they were out-shot 43-26.
Minnesota Football: Spring Position Previews – Running Backs
Spring football under new head coach P.J. Fleck opened up on Tuesday with the team’s first spring practice, and we’ll be previewing each position group in the weeks leading up to the spring game at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, April 15. We turn our attention now to the position group almost certain to have the least amount of drama this spring : Running back. Even with a new offensive coordinator in Kirk Ciarrocca, there won’t be a dramatic difference in how the Gophers run the football.
MN United FC set for home opener Sunday
United Sporting Director Manny Lagos stopped by KARE 11 Sunrise Friday to talk about what the match means to the sport of soccer in Minnesota.
Norwich sack Alex Neil after five games without a win
Powering their way to glory: Costa leads Chelsea stars in the gym as they bulk up in hunt for Premier League and FA Cup trophies British hero John Surtees – the only man to win both the F1 and MotoGP world titles – dies in hospital aged 83 Are Brighton ready for Premier League?From slick football in a stunning stadium to free kits for kids turning 7, here’s how they are shaping up for shot at big time ‘United are in great form… jumping all the way from sixth to sixth’: Chelsea mock Mourinho’s men ahead of cup clash Ferrari on fire! Raikkonen goes ever faster than team-mate Vettel just a day after he set new record lap time From Bayern Munich to Lincoln City! Grumpy Sanchez trains with Arsenal as they bid to avoid FA Cup shock by minnows From Shearer throwing ashtrays into the sea to his love of five-a-side, James Brown on how his book became the most popular read on the sport in the … (more)
The Latest: Colts release CB Robinson in cost-cutting move
The 5-foot-11, 191-pound Robinson played his first five NFL seasons in New Orleans before joining San Diego in 2015. He has 260 tackles, 10 interceptions and one sack in his pro career.
Staley introduced as coach of US national women’s hoops team
30, 2000, file photo, United States’ Dawn Staley and Nikki McCray, right, celebrate the USA’s victory over Australia in the women’s gold medal basketball game at the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in… . FILE – In this March 5, 2017, file photo, South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley directs her team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State in the Southeastern Conference tourna… COLUMBIA, S.C. – Three-time Olympic gold medalist Dawn Staley has been put in charge of keeping the U.S. women’s national basketball team rolling.
Robert Griffin III to be released by Browns after one year
Robert Griffin III to be released by Browns after one year Robert Griffin III’s pursuit of an NFL career revival won’t carry on in Cleveland. Check out this story on mynorthshorenow.com: http://usat.ly/2mbtRp5 USA TODAY Sports’ Lindsay H. Jones explains what’s next for the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans after the Brock Osweiler trade.
Agent: Redskins QB Cousins signs franchise contract for 2017
Mike McCartney tweeted the news on Friday morning, 10 days after the team placed the tag on Cousins , guaranteeing him a salary of about $24 million for the 2017 season. Cousins made nearly $20 million last season under a tag.
Jimmy Garoppolo’s agent says Patriots QB’s Instagram account was hacked
… “So grateful for my time in New England. Peace out Boston.” But one of Garoppolo’s agents, Don Yee, told USA TODAY Sports in a text message that “Jimmy’s social media account was hacked” and that he was unaware of any trade talks. The Cleveland …
Vikings sign former Lions OT Riley Reiff
The Vikings announced the deal on Friday. The five-year veteran started 69 games for the Lions, including 48 at left tackle and 14 at right tackle.
Toronto Maple Leafs: Detailed Post-Game vs Flyers
Things got intense, as they are wont to do when the Leafs have a third period lead, but they held out. Nazem Kadri added an empty-net goal and the Toronto Maple Leafs have now won two games in a row.
Potential Bargain signings
I wanted to see if people had any under the radar signings the Colts should pursue that could really help the team. IMO we should try and sign Rex Burkhead.
McLaren misery continues in Barcelona testing
McLaren’s woeful pre-season continued on the final day of the Barcelona test as Fernando Alonso’s MCL32 twice ground to a halt at the Circuit de Catalunya. The former world champion’s team and engine suppliers Honda have been plagued by problems which showed no signs of improving, with the first race of the season in Australia just over two weeks away.
Bucks’ Jabari Parker on second ACL injury: “I love challenges”
Jabari Parker looked ahead to the future as he leaned up against a wall at the Milwaukee Bucks training center with the help of two metal crutches. Parker fell to floor while driving in the third quarter of a loss on Feb. 8 to Miami, making limited contact with the defender before going down.
76ers’ Robert Covington inexplicably intentionally fouls in tie …
suffered a terribly timed gaffe by fouling C.J. McCollum with the game tied and the shot clock off. And of course McCollum made both free throws to put the Trail Blazers up two.
MLB trade rumors: Which 5 Yankees are untouchable for White Sox’s Jose Quintana?
… after he struck out during the second inning against the Pittsburgh Piratesat Lecom Park. (Kim Klement/USA Today Sports) While spring training isn’t likely the time for a move, due diligence could be complete now before real talks intensify this …
NFC West 2017 Free Agency Round Up
Here are some notes to get you caught up on what happened in day one of free agency around the NFC West. Free Agency 2017: Seahawks sign Luke Joeckel to 1-year deal – Field Gulls Just two minutes after the beginning of the new league year, it was announced via Twitter that the Seattle Seahawks have signed offensive tackle Luke Joeckel to a one-year deal in 2017.
Some at CMU not happy Marcus Keene missed out on MAC player of year
Frazier, a second-year safety for the Dallas Cowboys who played football at Central Michigan, didn’t agree with the MAC choice for basketball player of the year. Nothing against Akron’s Isaiah Johnson, but Frazier preferred CMU’s Marcus Keene.
Injustice still burns for Bournemouth over Tyrone Mings ban
Bournemouth will host West Ham on Saturday still bristling with a sense of injustice over the ban handed to Tyrone Mings. Bournemouth will host West Ham on Saturday still bristling with a sense of injustice over the ban handed to Tyrone Mings.
Packers free agency 2017: Five players still available the Packers could sign
Following a breathtaking first day of free agency, here’s five players still available the Green Bay Packers could target. And exhale.
Eoin Morgan pleased with England progress ahead of Champions Trophy
England can press ahead to the Champions Trophy with confidence enhanced after their 3-0 whitewash of the West Indies in the Caribbean. Captain Eoin Morgan reflected not just on a highly-favourable scoreline after his team’s 186-run trouncing of the hosts in the third one-day international, but on progress made by individuals and a growing sense of unity in the squad.
New York Rangers Predictions: Playoff Success or Failure
In this round of Blue Line Station’s New York Rangers Round-Table, we discuss our predictions for how deep the Rangers will advance in the upcoming playoffs. Last season, the New York Rangers were bounced out of the NHL playoffs in five games.
Ducks @ Blackhawks RECAP: MadBern on Madison
Ducks 101 provides 24/7 obsessive sports coverage of the Anaheim Ducks as a part of Sports Media 101 . For news, op/ed, game reviews, team updates and even rumors you will find all of it on Ducks 101.
2017 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament: Second round recaps,…
Start your morning off right with a quick recap of last night’s games and a preview of today’s SEC Elite Eight slate of tournament basketball: This game lived up to the hype of their earlier season match up where Georgia beat Tennessee 76-65 in Knoxville on Feb. 11. The opening game of round two saw Tennessee take a lead into halftime, but Georgia benefited from a number of free throws – including two down the stretch from J.J. Frazier to seal the win over Tennessee. The Volunteers shot 7-25 from three in the loss to finish 16-16 in Rick Barnes’ second year as head coach.