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NXS: Keselowski wins at ISM Raceway Featured

March 12, 2018

David Starr brought out the first caution of the race on Lap 27 after it appeared he experienced an engine issue. He beat pole-sitter Justin Allgaier , Kyle Busch , Christopher Bell and Jamie McMurray . The Cup driver has won his last two Xfinity starts, taking the Richmond event previous year. "The track was definitely slick today, especially on Pit Road".

Broncos send star cornerback Talib to Rams

March 12, 2018

That's interesting, but things still worked out for San Francisco , as they signed free agent cornerback Richard Sherman to a three-year deal Saturday night. Jard Goff changed people's minds that he may be a "bust" and Todd Gurley was in the NFL MVP race all season. In Los Angeles, Talib will reunite with Wade Phillips, who was his defensive coordinator in Denver, and will play alongside fellow star cornerback Marcus Peters , whom the Rams are acquiring from Kansas City.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: Barcelona clash all about our character

March 12, 2018

Two super strikes came out off the post, he created four chances for team mates and constantly put the opposition on the back foot with his penetrative dribbling. As it happens Chelsea's players do seem quite angry at the moment, just not in a positive way. After playing my father used to coach, we used to follow him around Spain.

Printable bracket for NCAA Tournament 2018: Make your picks in pen

March 12, 2018

The pressure will be higher than ever for the Cavaliers (31-2) to do it now. Marshall was an assistant at Marshall - or was it Marshall employed Marshall as an assistant? - from 1996 to 1998. -Snubbed: St. Mary's missed despite a 28-5 record. They defeated North Dakota in the tourney opener (84-76); Northern Colorado in overtime in the semifinals (91-89); and rallied from an 11-point halftime deficit to run past Eastern Washington, 82-65, in the championship game Saturday.

Greek game postponed after owner's armed pitch invasion

March 12, 2018

AEK's Spanish coach Manolo Jimenez saw the firearm and claims to have heard Savvidis threatening the referee verbally. He then had to be restrained as he appeared to aim some angry words towards one of the match officials. The verdict means PAOK's distance from Super League leader AEK came down from five points to two and that the Thessaloniki club was given 19 hours to issue and sell tickets for the derby against AEK at 7.30 p.m.

Militants Killed In Encounter In Jammu And Kashmir's Anantnag: Army

March 12, 2018

In wake of the militant killings in Anantnag district, authorities on Monday suspended train services in Kashmir Valley. The other two militants were identified as Syed Owais of Kokernag and a foreigner. According to the police, one of the terrorists was involved in a recent attack on a police post in Soura on the outskirts of Srinagar in which a constable was killed.

Sexton: Ireland winning Six Nations is job only half done

March 12, 2018

With Joe Schmidt alongside him, Sexton was calm and collected - very much in control of his emotions. You could tell by their speeches and by their actions that season how much it meant to them and they had to drag along guys like Luke Fitzgerald, Tommy Bowe, Rob Kearney, these young guys coming through.

Kawhi Leonard could be available as early as Thursday against Pelicans

March 12, 2018

He said earlier this week that he planned to return "soon" from the injury, which has kept him out of all but nine games so far this season. More unusual still were the stream of stories surrounding Leonard's rehabilitation, with ESPN reporting that his relationship with the Spurs had "chilled" as the process wore on and Popovich saying last month that he'd be "surprised" if Leonard returned this season.

Michy Batshuayi grabs late Borussia Dortmund victor

March 12, 2018

They are third on 45 points, three above fifth-placed Frankfurt. Frankfurt, which had twice come from behind to pull level, is two points behind Bayer Leverkusen, which occupies the last Champions League qualification spot. Werner, who came through the ranks at Stuttgart before joining Leipzig in 2016, had not scored in six league games ahead of this one, but still enjoyed the experience.

What channel is 2018 Selection Sunday Show on?

March 12, 2018

At the end of the ACC Tournament championship game between North Carolina and Virginia , Louisville's failure in the final second against Virginia , in its home finale, again was a topic of conversation. The top eight receiving the most votes proceed to the next step when members rank those teams 1-8. The Sooners' six Quadrant 1 wins, four in the top 20, should get them across the finish line, while the Sun Devils' six Quadrant 2 losses will likely be their undoing.

Novak Djokovic beaten on his return to competitive action at Indian Wells

March 12, 2018

The 12-time major victor led 5-2 in the opener, but Daniel fought back well to clinch the first set on a tie-break, and although Djokovic pulled level, 61 unforced errors from the five-time champion saw Daniel clinch victory after two-and-a-half hours.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: I trust Olivier Giroud, Alvaro Morata

March 12, 2018

The winger so often plays second fiddle to Eden Hazard but the Brazilian has become the Blues' star man in recent weeks, with his opener in Saturday's 2-1 Premier League victory over Crystal Palace making it five goals in his last five games.

Jaylen Brown (concussion) out Sunday, 'probably' full week for Celtics

March 12, 2018

As of this writing, 68% of betting tickets wagered at online sportsbooks are on the Celtics to cover the point spread. Kyrie Irving has been an answer for the Celtics, who beat the Pacers twice in Indianapolis but lost to them at TD Garden on February 9.

Enyeama escapes attack from Lille supporters

March 12, 2018

Frustration got the better of some at the weekend when the final whistle confirmed yet more points were dropped, prompting a large section of fans to rush onto the pitch. Lopez had promised fans that the club would qualify for the Champions League when he had come to power. Lille coach Christophe Galtie said that while the fans have reason to be angry, their behaviour was unacceptable.

Eddie Jones ready to make changes ahead of Ireland clash

March 12, 2018

James Haskell believes a difference in emphasis between club and global rugby is the source of England's problems at the breakdown. But Eddie Jones' team didn't play like a side needing to score four tries to force a championship decider in a Twickenham head-to-head next week.

Bourdais wins after Wickens crash

March 12, 2018

Bourdais trails Al Unser by two wins for fifth on the list. Sebastien Bourdais wins the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg for the second consecutive year. Wickens added that confusion over the final restart - the pace auto was not called in until a few corners before the green flag flew - made matters worse for him, and may have set up the chaos on the ensuing restart.

Shujaa to face England in Vancouver Sevens quarters

March 12, 2018

Canada is ranked 11th with 35 points. Kenya hit the lead again with a try to Samuel Oliech, who fended one defender and side-stepped another. Canada's seven tries and 47-5 victory didn't disappoint the crowd. The Americans, winners last week in Las Vegas, kept Clark Laidlaw's side tryless in a clinical display, crossing three times themselves in the second half for a 17-0 victory to secure a semifinal matchup against Kenya who upset defending Vancouver champions England 12-0 in the last of ...

Four Big Ten Schools Chosen for NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament

March 12, 2018

Tom Izzo and the Spartans should be breathing a sigh of relief because of the way the committee dispersed teams to first and second round sites. The Spartans are the number three seed in the Midwest bracket. Saint Mary's lacked high-quality victories, but it's tough on a West Coast Conference team to get those opportunities. The Cowboys also lost an assistant coach in the Federal Bureau of Investigation scandal.

Curry, Bell, Iguodala out for Warriors in Portland

March 12, 2018

It was a complete team effort from the Wolves on both ends of the court. This showdown figures to be a shootout as a pair of the league's best offenses go head-to-head. The team needs work on defensive rebounds per game (#27), blocks per game (#23) and three point percentage (#19). He shot 57.1% from the field, making 12 of his 21 attempts (10/10 from the line, 6/12 from three-point range).

Villanova favored to Win NCAA Tournament 3/11/18 — March Madness Odds

March 12, 2018

The Big 12 is one of the strongest conferences in the country this season. Those things are problematic, but the biggest question surrounding the Jayhawks is their defense. Xavier overcame losing point guard Edmond Sumner to a torn ACL midseason to make an improbable run to the Elite Eight a year ago, knocking off Maryland, Florida State and Arizona before losing to the Zags.

Rabada grabs five to leave Australia reeling

March 12, 2018

South Africa team management said Rabada would contest the charge at a hearing expected to be held later on Saturday or on Sunday. It is the second incident of a bad-tempered series after Australia's vice-captain David Warner was fined 75 percent of his match fee for an altercation in a stairwell with the home side's wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock .

West Indies ease to 52-run victory over Ireland

March 12, 2018

Next up for Ireland is a match against the United Arab Emirates on Monday. With the score, Powell became the first West Indies player and the 16th player overall to score an ODI century while batting at No.7. But all-rounder Sikandar Raza continued his excellent form by taking 3-30 with his off-spin as Hong Kong fell well short. It is the Netherlands' first win in their opening three games, but they can still qualify for the Super Sixes if they handily beat the Windies on Monday.

Jamie Carragher Spits At Taunting Man United Fan & Family

March 12, 2018

In the footage, shot by the girl's dad, it begins with him goading the footie pundit by chanting "2-1, 2-1" and shouting "unlucky Jamie lad". But in a moment of madness, the scene turned ugly and Carragher inexplicably spat towards the auto in which the girl was being driven with saliva hitting her in the face, causing her to cry.

Conte says he trusts Morata and Giroud

March 12, 2018

Of course, beyond the tactics and strategies, Chelsea won't get anywhere without the three pillars of anything and everything Conte: hard work, great commitment, and paying great attention. Under a new manager, he would have a much better chance of forcing his way back into the first team in west London. He was a bit unlucky. 'We don't have this experience and you have to build this experience over the years.

West Ham disgrace: Captain brawls with fan in shocking invasion

March 12, 2018

The angry home fans were further aggravated with the third goal of Burnley and one of the spectators jumped out of his seat and rushed towards West Ham goalkeeper Joe Hart before being chased away by the police. He said: "It comes back to the ownership of the club and they are clearly two very unpopular guys". "It's taken a long time for me to get back to a point where I feel I can beat people and score goals, but my confidence is coming back and hopefully I can help the team get out ...

We'll drop our tariffs if you drop yours — Trump to EU

March 12, 2018

Turnbull went a step further, telling reporters in South Australia yesterday that he was "very pleased the President was able to confirm that he would not have to impose tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium". Negotiations between the European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström and US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer are to continue next week after first talks failed to defuse the row .

Federer wins rain-delayed match

March 12, 2018

Federer, however, extended his play to win three consecutive points and set up a match with 25th seed Filip Krajinovic. It wasn't the best performance from the Swiss veteran, with a whopping 40 unforced errors, including 22 on his forehand.

Damarious Randall has a new favorite Madden team

March 12, 2018

According to reports, the deal is for a fourth-rounder (Number 123 overall) in 2018 and a seventh-rounder in 2018. The move has presumably slotted the 28-year-old to be the Browns' starter for the 2018 season. Landry reacted to his trade by tweeting out: "Y'all better understand [expletive] about to get SERIOUS..." Following weeks of what appeared to be radio silence this offseason, the Cleveland Browns were one of the busiest teams in the league on Friday as they agreed to multiple ...

Anthony Davis posts triple-double but Pelicans fall to Jazz at home

March 12, 2018

Davis, New Orleans' superstar forward who turned 25 on Sunday, is expected to return from a one-game absence after spraining his left ankle Wednesday in Sacramento , coach Alvin Gentry said hours before tipoff. The Pelicans only managed to score two points over the final three minutes of the fourth. New Orleans trailed by as much as 12 points in the first quarter, but it closed the gap by holding the Jazz to 33 percent shooting in the first half, including 5-of-18 from the 3-point line.

Wales lead Italy 17-7 in Six Nations at half

March 12, 2018

Justin Tipuric ran in Wales' fifth try five minutes later while Mattia Bellini scored a late consolation effort for the visitors. Italy came into the game on the back of a record 15 straight Six Nations losses and looked horribly short of confidence in the opening exchanges as Wales began at a high-tempo.

Aguero ruled out of Stoke clash

March 12, 2018

Their next game is at Everton on March 31. "Now it's time for a full recovery". Aguero is City's top scorer this season with 30 goals in 37 appearances in all competitions. "We need to make some analysis of that because we are still learning, we are not machines". Stoke , thrashed 7-2 at City in October, would climb out of the bottom three with an unlikely win tonight and Lambert added: 'We have to be ruthless when we have the ball and try to hurt them'.

Captain Forever: Fiorentina pay emotional Davide Astori tributes

March 12, 2018

Astori died suddenly last week after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest at the team's hotel ahead of their Serie A match against Udinese, which was subsequently postponed. Following an emotionally-charged opening to the match, it was Fiorentina who grabbed the opening goal of the game after Vitor Hugo latched on to Riccardo Sapanora's cross to put the hosts in front before running over to embrace his manager before holding up a shirt baring an image of Astori.

Draymond Green Says Anthony Davis Could Win MVP This Season

March 12, 2018

The New Orleans Pelicans have reeled off 10 consecutive victories, leaving a favorable impression on the Golden State Warriors ' defensive stalwart. Last season, despite scoring 29.1 points, while averaging career numbers in rebounds (8.1), and assists (11.2), Harden lost the award to Oklahoma City Star Russell Westbrook , who became just the second player in National Basketball Association history to average a triple-double for an entire season.

Woods two strokes off lead

March 12, 2018

Gaining momentum with every round, Woods looked sharp Friday with four birdies and kept a clean card at Innisbrook until his last hole. And when quizzed when he returns to his hotel tonight will he be thinking about winning. "I've got a chance going into the weekend", added the 14-time major victor, who has not won a tournament since 2013. We got lucky on Saturday with Tiger playing his entire second round during the TV window.

Phillies, Arrieta agree on multi-year deal

March 12, 2018

The Philadelphia Phillies have an agreement in principle with free agent starter Jake Arrieta on a multi-year deal, according to a report by Jim Salisbury of NBC Philly. ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reported in December that Arrieta's agent, Scott Boras, was seeking a deal in the $200 million range for his client. The signing actually does make the Phillies borderline wild card contenders, as their offense boasts young and potent bats.

Bubble shrinks on NCAA Tournament selection Sunday

March 12, 2018

Stephen Curry was watching from home as he rehabs his tweaked ankle, and he took to social media to express his joy. Davidson (21-11) would not have gotten to join in the fun with a loss Sunday. "I was freaking out a little bit". Rhode Island (25-6) is ranked No. 25 in the country and upset Creighton in the NCAA tourney previous year. Sparked off the bench by Fatts Russell and guided to the finish by Jeff Dowtin , the Rams overcame the determined Hawks, 90-87, at Capital One Arena.

Man Utd: Mourinho explains dominance of Liverpool

March 12, 2018

Lukaku could reach a century of strikes in a crunch clash with Liverpool , with Cole prepared to admit that he needs to offer more in big games following long-standing accusations of a being a flat-track bully . Virgil Van Dijk is a big game player so I don't think anybody is anxious about the Dutchman's prowess as a defender against top players. "People look at football and they don't look what is going on around the life".

Kagiso Rabada: South Africa paceman charged after clash with Steve Smith

March 12, 2018

Mitch Marsh had come in at No.7 after not feeling well, with Tim Paine elevated to No.6, as the gastro bug that has sidelined a handful of Australia's support staff appeared to have taken another victim. In Rabada's next over Shaun Marsh was beaten by a ball which swung into his pads and was also leg before. Paine was last man out for 36. Rabada was hit with three demerit points and was fined 50 per cent of match fee.

Notre Dame Basketball: Irish character defined once again

March 11, 2018

But in the month of March, inexplicable things tend to pile up in droves. The Fighting Irish pulled off a 21-point comeback - the biggest in their history - to beat Virginia Tech 71-65 in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament on Wednesday night and make everybody reconsider their NCAA Tournament resume now that they've got their best player back.

Giants to release cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie

March 11, 2018

Last week, reports surfaced Rodgers-Cromartie was undergoing a position switch, from cornerback to safety, but that proved to be inaccurate - the Giants' coaching staff was taken aback by that news. "To be honest, coach called me up and he said some things and I kind of didn't agree with it and I handled it the wrong way", Rodgers-Cromartie said then.

Ireland crowned 2018 Six Nations champions as England fall short in Paris

March 11, 2018

Nine years on and Sexton is very much the man for Ireland . Bonus points are designed to encourage teams to play attacking rugby and score tries as well as create a desire for teams to chase a game even if they are behind and go in search of that seven-point losing margin.

Klopp fumes with Liverpool defending; 'clear Mane penalty'

March 11, 2018

United stifled Liverpool's exhilarating attack early on at Old Trafford and raced into a two-goal lead with 24 minutes on the clock after a double from Rashford. "He is improving a lot in training", said the Portuguese manager. Rashford has started 14 games out of his 27 Premier league appearances this campaign, but he was drafted in at late notice to replace the injured Paul Pogba on Saturday.

Rabada set for hearing, two-Test ban looms

March 11, 2018

It was a watchful effort from both Amla (54 not out) and Elgar (57 not out) who perhaps felt that when wickets fall they could do so in clumps. PORT ELIZABETH , South Africa - Dean Elgar and Hashim Amla both made half-centuries as South Africa moved on to 153-2 by tea on the second day of the second test against Australia on Saturday.

Arsenal score landmark Premier League goal against Watford

March 11, 2018

Shkodran Mustafi's early opener and a cool finish from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang put them in control. Arsenal sits in sixth, 10 points back of the Top Four, while Watford is nine points clear of the drop zone in 10th. The visitors should have restored parity in the 26th minute when Cech palmed Richarlison's free-kick into the path of Roberto Pereyra , who blazed over the crossbar from six-yards out.

Rabada charged after Smith incident

March 11, 2018

Cummins had Aiden Markram out late on the first day. De Villiers was a class above his teammates and the tourists' disciplined bowling attack, counter-attacking when the game was in the balance to drag his side towards first-innings ascendancy.

De Villiers and South African tail flay Australia

March 11, 2018

Markram and Elgar started well, but Cummins came as first change bowler and sent back Markram in his first over. The visitors were well and truly back in the contest when, nine balls after Amla's wicket, Elgar edged Josh Hazelwood to go for 57 (197 balls).

Mourinho explains why Lukaku is so important to Manchester United

March 11, 2018

The following month burglars targeted his home when Lovren, 28, was on Champions League duty against Maribor and his wife and two children were inside the house. "Some people can understand that, some people not, but in these hard situations I saw the support from some really good people". "We have also the possibility of the long ball to [Scott] McTominay and to play against [Andrew] Robertson in the air".

Odell Beckham Jr. Video: Full Story & Must-See Details

March 11, 2018

In addition to the unidentified substance, an untouched pepperoni pizza could be seen in a box lying on the bed. An additional video apparently shows the same woman kissing and taping Beckham while he sleeps. "We're aware of the video, but we don't have any comment beyond that", a Giants team spokesman said via email Friday night. Beckham, whose 2017 season was cut short by a broken ankle, is slated to earn $8.5 million in 2018.

Corey Conner sets the target for Tiger Woods at Innisbrook

March 11, 2018

This was his first time playing the Valspar Championship , and it got his attention. I see him do stuff like that; let's you know he's back and enjoying and having fun. An example came at the par-3 fourth, which was playing about 190 yards. After his drive bounced on a cart path and clattered deep into the trees, coming to rest on leaves and pine straw, Woods was concerned his club would snap against a nearby pine on his follow-through.

Cartwright works OT for Friars in Big East tourney win over Creighton

March 11, 2018

The Friars defeated the top seeded Xavier Musketeers in overtime, 75-72, thundering back from a double-digit second half deficit to force overtime. Providence is now 2-1 all-time in Big East Championship games. "I knew, coming here, I would have to sacrifice". Will the Friars have enough left in the tank to produce a similar effort against the most efficient offensive team in the nation? Malique Trent-Street scored 15 points to lead the Pirates (19-15), who also were seeking their ...

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