Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction. Oklahoma City continue their quest for an NBA playoff spot as they visit Utah Jazz on Saturday evening. The Thunder are holding the 8th spot in the West at the moment, while Utah are 10 games behind their tonight's opponents. Utah Jazz are cold. They had a streak of 14 wins in 18 games because of tenacious defense that regularly held opponents … [Read more...]
NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Saturday's Elite 8 – Las Vegas Sun (blog)
NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Saturday's Elite 8 - Las Vegas Sun (blog) [unable to retrieve full-text content]Las Vegas Sun (blog)NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Saturday's Elite 8Las Vegas Sun (blog)How little things can change in college basketball. Bettors are presented with an eerily similar scenario today, down to the two teams in the … [Read more...]
Freshman-led Duke in another regional final, beat Utah 63-57 – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Freshman-led Duke in another regional final, beat Utah 63-57 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel HOUSTON (AP) - Justise Winslow says coach Mike Krzyzewski never treated him and the other Duke freshmen like, well, freshmen. These young Blue Devils certainly aren't playing like it either - and have Coach K one win away from another NCAA Final Four. "He gave us his trust and just believed in us," said … [Read more...]
Career-best night from Justise Winslow sends Duke to the Elite Eight
Career-best night from Justise Winslow sends Duke to the Elite Eight Justise Winslow had just sunk his second-straight 3-pointer, so as is custom these days, of course he had to celebrate it. He preened to the crowd and turned his back on his man, enabling Utah's Brekkott Chapman to sprint right by him, catch a great feed from Delon Wright and score an uncontested layup in transition. … [Read more...]
Mike Brey says Notre Dame is ‘America’s team’ against Kentucky
Mike Brey says Notre Dame is 'America's team' against Kentucky Notre Dame coach Mike Brey said Friday he believes much of the nation will be rooting for the Fighting Irish to upset undefeated Kentucky when the teams meet in an Elite Eight game in the NCAA tournament Saturday night. Both teams worked out and met with the media Friday in advance of the game in Cleveland in the Midwest Region. … [Read more...]
Keane tells Ireland to make life uncomfortable for Poles (AFP)
Keane tells Ireland to make life uncomfortable for Poles (AFP) Roy Keane says the Republic of Ireland need to pull the welcome mat from beneath Poland's feet if they are to take three points from a crucial European Championship qualifier in Dublin on Sunday. Keane, the assistant to manger Martin O'Neill, has called for Irish fans and players to turn the Lansdowne Road stadium into the … [Read more...]
I don't listen to Manchester City critics, says Kompany
I don't listen to Manchester City critics, says Kompany Vincent Kompany wants to help Manchester City get back to winning ways © Getty Images Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany insists he doesn't listen to the club's critics. City are set to relinquish their Premier League crown to Chelsea, six points behind with a game extra played, and as they are out of all three cup competitions … [Read more...]
Are teams in the Sprint Cup Series tampering with tires?
Are teams in the Sprint Cup Series tampering with tires? After the following two Sprint Cup Series races – at Phoenix and Auto Club – NASCAR has taken tires for review. On Friday, crew chiefs Alan Gustafson and Chad Knaus said they were told by the sanctioning body that any tampering with tires would be met with stiff penalties. “I don’t want to say warned," Gustafson, Jeff Gordon's crew … [Read more...]
Atkinson has hat trick, Blue Jackets beat Blackhawks 5-2
Atkinson has hat trick, Blue Jackets beat Blackhawks 5-2 CHICAGO (AP) Long out of postseason contention, the Columbus Blue Jackets are playing like a playoff team. Cam Atkinson scored twice in Columbus' four-goal first period and added an empty-net goal in the final minute for his second career hat trick to help the Blue Jackets win their fifth straight game, 5-2 over the Chicago Blackhawks on … [Read more...]
NBA Playoff Picture Update: The East goes through Atlanta
NBA Playoff Picture Update: The East goes through Atlanta With just a few weeks remaining until the NBA postseason, every night can impact the standings. NBA Playoff Picture keeps you up to date on all the most important news for all 16 berths and seeds. Hail to the Hawks: The Atlanta Hawks' 99-86 win over the Miami Heat combined with the Cleveland Cavaliers' 106-98 loss to the Brooklyn Nets … [Read more...]