Twitter reacts to Syracuse's improbable comeback against Virginia No. 10 Syracuse's incredible second-half comeback against No. 1 Virginia in the Elite Eight provided ample ammo for the Twitter world to have some fun at Virginia's expense. Sorry, Virginia. ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ #UVAvsCuse pic.twitter.com/2jr4G0xhsM— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) March 28, 2016 Honestly didn't think it'd be you, Virginia. #CryingTJ … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Penguins road streak continues; Hawks in playoffs
NHL Three Stars: Penguins road streak continues; Hawks in playoffs No. 1 Star: Phil Kessel, Pittsburgh Penguins The Penguins sniper scored a goal and added an assist on Sidney Crosby’s game-winner in his team’s 3-2 overtime victory at the New York Rangers. The victory for the Penguins was their fifth straight on the road. Kessel has seven points in his last two games – both Penguins wins. … [Read more...]
Nowitzki: 20 years would sound really great
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Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: Hope A.J. Is O.K.
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: Hope A.J. Is O.K. Time is working against A.J. Pollock. The All-Star outfielder has been dealing with right elbow soreness since March 8, and what started as a minor inconvenience could end up cutting into his season. Diamondbacks manager Chip Hale acknowledged Saturday that Pollock could start the year on the disabled list if he doesn't get up to speed before the … [Read more...]
PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem expected to leave job in 2016
PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem expected to leave job in 2016 PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem said Sunday at the WGC-Dell Match Play that he expects to step down from the post at the end of 2016. Perhaps it's confusing, then, that Finchem was given a one-year contract extension, also announced Sunday, through June 1, 2017. Finchem, who has been the PGA Tour commissioner since 1994 and … [Read more...]
The Specialists: The Specialists-The Title Push
The Specialists: The Specialists-The Title Push Whether competing for the crown or trying to get to the final round, it’s time to manipulate the waiver wire.  John Henson, F/C Milwaukee Bucks: Blocks, Field Goal Percentage The Bucks have a bad playoff schedule, but Henson is averaging 16.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.3 blocks on 66.7% shooting over his last three games. Willie Cauley-Stein, F/C … [Read more...]
10 quarterbacks Dallas Cowboys could target in 2016 NFL Draft – Dallas Morning News (blog)
10 quarterbacks Dallas Cowboys could target in 2016 NFL Draft - Dallas Morning News (blog) Getty Images From left to right: Christian Hackenberg, Carson Wentz, Paxton Lynch, Jared Goff, Connor Cook. Although most signs suggest the Cowboys won't select a quarterback with the fourth overall pick in this year's draft, it's a position that should be seriously considered. Dallas needs to start … [Read more...]
Tony Finau wins 1st PGA Tour event in 3-hole Puerto Rico playoff
Tony Finau wins 1st PGA Tour event in 3-hole Puerto Rico playoff Tony Finau is a winner on the PGA Tour. The 2015 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year runner-up got his maiden Tour title on Sunday, defeating Steve Marino on the third hole of a sudden-death playoff to win the Puerto Rico Open at Coco Beach (formerly Trump International Golf Club Puerto Rico). Marino and Finau were tied at 12-under … [Read more...]
International break review; World Soccer Talk Podcast
International break review; World Soccer Talk Podcast On this edition of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, Nipun Chopra, Richard Farley and Kartik Krishnaiyer analyze the USA’s shock 2-0 defeat against Guatemala, the impact that Johan Cruyff had on American soccer, review of the UEFA Champions League draw, the chances of Tottenham winning the title, the importance (or […] On this edition of … [Read more...]
Cycling-Belgian rider Demoitie dies after Gent-Wevelgem crash – report (Reuters)
Cycling-Belgian rider Demoitie dies after Gent-Wevelgem crash - report (Reuters) Belgian rider Antoine Demoitie has died in hospital after being hit by a motorbike after a fall during the Gent-Wevelgem cycling classic on Sunday, French media has reported. An inquiry is under way to determine the circumstances," Frederic Evrard, spokesman for the Nord-Pas-de-Calais regional gendarmerie in … [Read more...]