Stout second-half defense leads Kansas past Maryland Whenever Maryland tried to make a run, Kansas had an answer. And more often than not, it was Jayhawks senior Perry Ellis who kept the Terps at arm’s length. Ellis was virtually unstoppable for No. 1 seed Kansas, scoring a game-high 27 points in a 79-63 win to move the Jayhawks on to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2012. Ellis hit … [Read more...]
Flyers’ rally stuns Avalanche in third in critical wild card battle
Flyers’ rally stuns Avalanche in third in critical wild card battle The Philadelphia Flyers blew a lead to the Columbus Blue Jackets in the third period on Tuesday night, giving up two goals in 1:04, one of them shorthanded. It was a brutal loss. But at least they picked up a charity point. The same can’t be said of the Colorado Avalanche, who gave up two goals in 19 seconds in the third … [Read more...]
One-man army LeBron not enough as Nets overwhelm Cavs late
One-man army LeBron not enough as Nets overwhelm Cavs late There is a widely held belief that, no matter how the Cleveland Cavaliers scuffle and stumble during the regular season — the home loss to eight-man Memphis, the fourth-quarter collapse against a Jazz team without Gordon Hayward, the 21-point waxing at the hands of the Heat — none of it really matters so long as the Cavs are healthy … [Read more...]
Kobe Bryant and Buddy Hield cause a stir during Sweet 16 game
Kobe Bryant and Buddy Hield cause a stir during Sweet 16 game Buddy Hield is on his way to the NBA as soon as his senior season ends with the Oklahoma Sooners, but he won’t get the opportunity to play against Kobe Bryant when he gets there because Bryant will retire after this season. So Hield wasn’t going to be stopped on Thursday when he saw his chance to introduce himself to one of the … [Read more...]
Report: Browns expect RG3 to be Week 1 starter regardless of the draft – CBSSports.com
Report: Browns expect RG3 to be Week 1 starter regardless of the draft - CBSSports.com After basically sitting on the sideline through the first three weeks of free agency, the Browns finally made a splash on Thursday by adding Robert Griffin III. RG3 signed a two-year, $15 million deal that included $6.75 million in guaranteed money. Although it was a big signing, the move left a lot of Browns … [Read more...]
Villanova shoots its way past Miami and into Elite Eight
Villanova shoots its way past Miami and into Elite Eight Villanova picked a good time to play its best basketball of the season. Behind a balanced scoring attack and sizzling shooting – 62.7 percent from the field and 66.7 percent from behind the arc – the No. 2 seed Wildcats trounced No. 3 seed Miami 92-69 to punch their ticket to the Elite Eight. Villanova got big performances from a … [Read more...]
Danica Patrick and Kyle Busch fined after Auto Club races
Danica Patrick and Kyle Busch fined after Auto Club races The penalties are here. The penalties are here. NASCAR finally announced the penalties from Saturday and Sunday's races at Auto Club Speedway and Danica Patrick and Kyle Busch each were fined for what they did over the weekend. Patrick was fined $20,000 for coming towards the track to gesture towards Kasey Kahne after she crashed … [Read more...]
NHL completely jobs Bruins out of key goal in loss to Panthers (Video)
NHL completely jobs Bruins out of key goal in loss to Panthers (Video) “What is that black thing?” Jack Edwards, the play-by-play voice of the Boston Bruins, watched the replay of Patrice Bergeron’s shot. Florida Panthers goalie Roberto Luongo slid to his right in attempt to save it. It appeared he didn’t. It appeared, via that replay, that the puck was sitting well behind the goal line, … [Read more...]
Pacers' George leaves game with bruised leg
Pacers' George leaves game with bruised leg 10:46 PM ET ESPN.com news services print Pacers forward Paul George bruised his right leg during Indiana's 92-84 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night. The Pacers originally listed George's return as questionable, but the three-time All-Star did not return to action. Pacers coach Frank Vogel said after the game that … [Read more...]
Friendlies: Italy and Spain draw, Turkey win
Friendlies: Italy and Spain draw, Turkey win 10:50 PM GMT Aritz Aduriz scored his first international goal for Spain in a 1-1 draw in a friendly against Italy at the Stadio Friuli in Udine on Thursday. The hosts took the lead in the 67th minute through Lorenzo Insigne, who slid in to meet Emanuele Giaccherini's cross. It was the first goal Spain had conceded in nearly 700 minutes. But less than … [Read more...]