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BCCI members question Committee of Administrators over media rights sale value

March 26, 2018

Chaired by the former BCCI president N Srinivasan , the meeting expressed "disappointment" over a flurry of "unilateral" decisions that the CoA has taken that render the working committee of the BCCI largely ineffective. With Star India's agreement for live broadcast period extended up to the three-match ODI series between the women's teams of India and England in Nagpur, the new media rights period will be from April 15, 2018 to March 31, 2023.

Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton releases statement regarding CBS interview

March 26, 2018

CBS Sports's Dana Jacobson interviewed Hamilton after the game and asked why he didn't choose to foul in the final seconds. In a statement posted on the program's Twitter account Sunday, Hamilton said he was "impacted" by the emotions as he answered questions from reporter Dana Jacobson following the 58-54 loss Saturday.

Driver in critical condition after rollover crash

March 26, 2018

A 20-year-old driver is in critical condition after a rollover crash in Beloit on Saturday. Three patients - all males estimated to be in their 30s - were transported to Dell Seton Medical Center with non life-threatening injuries. The Beloit Police Department says the man was driving along Willowbrook, just north of Stateline Road, around 1:40 in the morning, when the auto crashed and rolled over several times.

Vegas Computer's Early Prediction For Michigan-Loyola

March 26, 2018

He had 9 points, 5 assists and 3 steals. "We just had to continue to get stops". But on the left side, third-seeded MI takes on Cinderella Loyola-Chicago, a No. It isn't the field most predicted before the tournament began. MICHIGAN: The Wolverines are carving their own names in their school's rich basketball history with an impressive late-season roll.

Ji Eun-hee Bags 4th LPGA Win

March 26, 2018

South Korea's Ji Eun-hee aced the par-three 14th hole en route to a two-shot victory on Sunday (Mar 25) in the LPGA Kia Classic in Carlsbad, California. Though Ji has only played in four tournaments this year, numbers do show Ji has been a better ball striker than last year. Ji's first win of the season comes with the season's first major, ANA Inspiration, up next in Rancho Mirage, California, starting Thursday.

Griezmann: Beautiful to play regularly with Man Utd ace Pogba

March 26, 2018

But then he quickly backtracked by saying: 'But be careful! The France global turned down the chance to join Manchester United last summer and is now rumoured to be at the top of Barca's wishlist. According to Spanish newspaper, Sport , Griezmann will instead accept a deal with large performance and goal bonuses, to make up for any savings in his wage.

Devils' Blake Coleman scores insane backhanded goal with 1 hand

March 26, 2018

Defensemen Travis Sanhem (wrist shot from the high slot) and Brandon Manning (slap shot from above the right circle) scored first-period goals, both set up by flawless drop passes from a patient Weal, to steer the Flyers to a 2-1 lead after the opening 20 minutes.

Moorhead native Borgen signs contract with Buffalo Sabres

March 26, 2018

His three-year entry-level deal with the Sabres will begin at the start of the 2018-2019 season. He collected 41 points (5 goals, 36 assists) in 106 games played. The entry-level contract begins at the start of the 2018-19 season. He was also named the NCHC Defensive Defenseman of the Year for the 2017-18 season.

Cameron Bancroft 'panicked when caught' ball tampering

March 26, 2018

Smith accepted the charge and the sanction of two suspension points, which means he will miss the fourth and final Test match against South Africa. The incident that led to the charges being laid took place during South Africa's innings on Saturday afternoon when Bancroft was seen on television holding a foreign object while rubbing the ball, before hiding the object in his pocket, then inside his pants.

Pastrnak scores with 12 seconds left to lift Bruins

March 26, 2018

Mattias Janmark put Dallas ahead with a short-handed goal in the first period, but Boucher tied it on the same man advantage. Marchand couldn't control the bouncing puck, but Pastrnak one-timed a backhand pass over to Bergeron on the right wing and got into shooting position.

Analysts Set Radian Group Inc (RDN) Target Price at $24.39

March 26, 2018

About 1.78 million shares traded or 15.70% up from the average. Radian Group (NYSE:RDN) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 1st. 17,307 shares were sold by PERRY MARK L, worth $3.94 million. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 7,463 shares of the insurance provider's stock valued at $153,000 after buying an additional 3,220 shares during the last quarter.

LeBron James stars in Cavaliers' NBA win

March 26, 2018

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James added another feat to his already impressive resume after taking his season tally to 2,000 points. James was 14-19 from the field and 8-10 from the free throw line. 1-5 0-2 2, Love 6-14 5-5 20, Calderon 1-6 0-0 3, Hill 6-11 2-2 17, Thompson 2-3 0-0 4, Hood 6-12 1-2 16, Clarkson 6-12 5-5 18, Holland 0-0 0-0 0, Smith 2-5 0-0 4.

NZ declare at 427-8, lead by 369 against England

March 26, 2018

It was a real shame to lose Joe to the last ball of the day. New Zealand timed its declaration, at the drinks break in the second session, to take advantage of what it expected to be advantageous bowling conditions late in the day. His was a feat of concentration as he was either batting or had to be padded up and ready to bat at times on most of the first four days. I think we've got to play our natural games for the start of the day, and if you get yourself in a position where it's ...

Heung-min Son calls Harry the 'best player in the world'

March 26, 2018

Tottenham Hotspur winger Son Heung-min has said that Harry Kane is the best player in the world. Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has been hailed as the best player in the world, by teammate Son Heung-Min. Son joined Spurs from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal worth £22million in 2015, and while his contract expires in 2020, there has been talk he could be rewarded with a new deal .

Final Four includes three powerhouses and one Cinderella — March Madness

March 26, 2018

Joining them will be Villanova , which got past Texas Tech , and Kansas, which knocked out Duke in an overtime thriller. Louisville and Mississippi State have already punched their tickets to the Final Four, leaving two spots left to be claimed.

NRL bans ex-Manly boss for salary cap rort

March 26, 2018

They will also find a NZ$702,000 penalty applied to their salary cap for this season and the 2019 competition. Roosters CEO Joe Kelly - who was at the Sea Eagles during the salary cap breaches - has been suspended for nine months, while coach Trent Barrett has been issued a caution.

PDP deserves de-registration for utter failure - Lai Mohammed

March 26, 2018

While addressing journalists in Lagos on Sunday, Lai Mohammed criticised the PDP's reaction to the kidnap and release of the Dapchi schoolgirls. He said: "That is why President Nixon resigned to avoid impeachment when they hacked into the opposition, Democratic Party records, and this is why a special counsel is investigating the alleged Russian interference in the United States presidential election, and if President Donald Trump's campaign is complicit in the attempted subversion of ...

Dana Jacobson defends Leonard Hamilton after awkward interview

March 26, 2018

Florida State stopped playing. It was a unusual way to accept defeat, especially because MI, which shot 16-of-24 free throws on the day, had missed several big ones down the stretch. "Betting matters", wrote the Gambling QB. Hamilton's freakish response was talked about all over social media as he almost walked out on the interview before begrudgingly answering Jacobson's question.

Drew Stanton gets two-year contract with Browns

March 26, 2018

While he isn't likely to be the answer to the Browns' issues at quarterback, he represents another veteran presence in the quarterback room heading into next season. He completed 49.7 percent of his passes and threw six touchdowns against five interceptions. The Browns are expected to use the No. 1 overall pick next month on a quarterback.

Del Potro wins opener in Miami

March 26, 2018

Djokovic, who lost in the fourth round of the Australian Open and dropped his only match at Indian Wells last week, had not lost in three consecutive tournaments since the end of the 2007 season, when he dropped his final five matches. Japanese star Kei Nishikori clawed back from from 2-5 in the first set to beat Millman 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-3. American wild card Michael Mmoh produced another surprise, upsetting 12th seeded Roberto Bautista Agut 7-6 (7-4) 2-6 6-4 in two hours, 43 minutes.

Barcelona keeper Ter Stegen, De Gea slam World Cup ball

March 26, 2018

By the end of this summer's tournament in Russian Federation, you'll reflexively twitch every time you hear the words "Telstar 18". The ball is a re-imagining of the iconic one used at the 1970 and 1974 World Cups . 'It's covered in a plastic film that makes it hard to hold on to. "They should change it", Reina said. The last time there was any real controversy over a ball used for the quadrennial tournament was in South Africa in 2010, where players, most notably goalkeepers said that ...

Kings Wear Stephon Clark T-Shirts Before Game vs. Celtics

March 26, 2018

On Thursday, protestors blocked the entrance to the Golden 1 Center prior to the Kings' game against the Hawks, and tip-off was delayed about 20 minutes because fans could not get into the arena. Celtics head coach Brad Stevens said his team would follow the lead of the Kings before Sunday's game. Garrett Temple stressed policemen should be held accountable and expressed a desire to meet with the Sacramento police chief.

'Software bug' led to VSC miscalculation at Mercedes

March 26, 2018

Hamilton, who had started from pole position, got out of his vehicle and looked a bit bewildered as he removed his helmet, wondering how exactly that race got away from him. Fifteen seconds is what you need and we had 12, which we thought was enough but it wasn't". "If we have a software problem somewhere we have to fix it".

Stuart Broad bemused by Australia ball-tampering

March 26, 2018

England are far from exempt when it comes to off-field issues but insiders remain adamant that Lehmann, Smith and Warner were in cahoots to make the most of the freakish Jonny Bairstow headbutt incident with Bancroft before the series and a baseless accusation of ball-tampering against Anderson during the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

Injured Rafael Nadal Overtakes Roger Federer For No. 1 Ranking

March 26, 2018

He hinted he may go out on a vacation before getting back to training for the remaining season. As a result of the defeat on Saturday, Federer , victor of a record 20 Grand Slam men's singles titles and the current world No. "I deserve it after this match", Federer said. Especially after losing one, clearly, I am down right now. "It's disappointing. I don't know why I couldn't get to any level I was happy with today".

Jets rescind offer to All-Pro DT Ndamukong Suh

March 26, 2018

The Jets have changed course on Ndamukong Suh . Johnson told reporters that pursuing Suh, "wasn't keeping with our long-term plan". "Our thinking just changed a bit", he said. It now appears that Suh will have to go someplace else. Suh is reported to be considering the New Orleans Saints , Los Angeles Rams and Tennessee Titans after taking visits with all three teams.

Cristie Kerr blows Kia Classic lead

March 26, 2018

Kerr was tied with Caroline Hedwall, Wei-Ling Hsu and Cindy LaCrosse one shot back at 10 under. "I would say I didn't hit the ball fantastic, but just being able to hole some good birdie putts was key", Ko said. She hit just seven of 14 fairways and 11 greens, but only needed 25 putts. Like a lot of putts didn't have a chance to go in the hole. "I think putting is a huge key around this course , where if you do miss a green, making those clutch par putts and then making those birdie ...

Adam Wainwright (hamstring) will begin year on disabled list for Cardinals

March 26, 2018

Mozeliak also revealed three-time All-Star Wainwright - also a two-time Gold Glove Award victor and Silver Slugger recipient in 2017 - twill undergo further evaluation, and told St Louis radio station KMOX 1120 that the 36-year-old's injury is "hopefully not serious".

Phillies Sign Scott Kingery To Six-Year Contract

March 26, 2018

The 23-year-old has hit .392 with four home runs, seven RBIs and four stolen bases this spring. Manager Gabe Kapler groomed the young infielder for a hybrid role, playing him at multiple different positions (including center field) in his Grapefruit League appearances.

Venus saves three match points to beat Bertens in Miami

March 26, 2018

And Venus Williams' long, battling 5-7 6-3 7-5 win - in which she saved three match points - over Bertens in a contest that lasted almost three hours may yet prove to be another advantage for the Brit. The Brit was in splendid form as she beat Elise Mertens 6-2 6-1 in just 65 minutes as she extended her winning streak in Miami to eight matches. Konta had been pegged back after an early break against Mertens before reeling off four successive games to take the first set in style.

Tottenham's Jan Vertonghen calm about Toby Alderweireld's future at the club

March 26, 2018

Vertonghen is reluctant to discuss his partnership with Alderweireld , so as to not overlook the impact his replacements have had. Alderweireld's current deal has the option of a one-year extension and means he is under contract until 2020, but there is also a £25m release clause that will be activated in the summer of 2019 for the centre-back who has struggled with injury this season.

Odell Beckham's behavior a sore spot with owner John Mara

March 26, 2018

Mara, asked earlier in the day by the New York Post and Newsday whether Beckham's behavior in the video was an indication that he failed to live up to the team's expectations, said, "it wasn't helpful". Shurmur met with Beckham in California this week while he was scouting quarterbacks Sam Darnold and Josh Rosen in Los Angeles. "I think the two of them sat down", Mara said.

Morkel rips through sorry Australia as South Africa win third test

March 26, 2018

It's been a awful 24 hours, they're struggling but probably the reality and the enormity of what's happened is starting to sink in", Paine said. The scandal-hit Australian team, who have been caught up in a storm since Smith confessed on Saturday that senior players in the side hatched a plan to tamper with the ball, were booed and whistled throughout the day in a hostile environment.

Liverpool and Arsenal target Lemar issues come-and-get-me plea

March 25, 2018

When Philippe Coutinho was sold to Barcelona during the January window, Lemar was touted as a possible replacement for the Brazilian. But the France global insists that he is working hard as he looks to seal a move to England this summer.

Major injury blow for Chelsea as Courtois returns from Belgian squad

March 25, 2018

Courtois, who is still struggling with a hamstring injury, may miss out on Belgium's worldwide friendly game against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. Thibaut Courtois is not expected to miss Chelsea's meeting with Tottenham Hotspur after the worldwide break despite being absent for Belgium .

Juve monitor Spurs and Arsenal stars as Emre Can talks stall

March 25, 2018

To further add to Juventus' fears over Can, the report also claims the German is weighing up moves to City and Real Madrid just as seriously as he is Juventus - making their capture of him far from certain. The former Bayer Leverkusen powerhouse is likely to go to the World Cup with Germany in the summer, where the highly talented side will attempt to defend their title.

Neymar or Salah? Liverpool defender Gomez can't choose

March 25, 2018

We didn't like the way he landed, he was knocked in the air. Liverpool FC fans will be hoping that Gomez's injury is not too serious and that he will be able to play a role in helping the Reds enjoy a strong end to the season. Gomez said: "I'm not sure who is best!" He will then return to Merseyside to prepare for Saturday's meeting with Crystal Palace and the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Manchester City four days later.

Akron billboard reminds LeBron, 'There's no place like home'

March 25, 2018

I see and I hear pretty much everything, but I know what's important. He said he knows what's important and what keeps him focused. Located on the I-77, with a second billboard set to go up on March 28, James told reporters this morning that he has seen the recent billboards, but is doing his best to ignore them.

Mercedes 'Under-Delivered' in Australian Grand Prix - James Allison

March 25, 2018

Wherever he starts, it will remain Bottas's worst qualifying result to date for Mercedes - in his first season with the team past year he was never lower than fourth on a Saturday. "The gap was down to Lewis Hamilton and putting in a lap with the grip level he didn't seem to be able to extract before", Wolff said. I think we have a bug somewhere that said 15 seconds is what you need, we had 12, it should have been enough but it wasn't.

Thomas Tuchel Rejects Bayern Munich, Strongly Linked to Arsenal

March 25, 2018

Much has been made of Arsenal's glaring defensive shortcomings this season, but despite the continuing errors this season, Wenger has mostly persevered with the ageing Laurent Koscielny and Nacho Monreal while only using Rob Holding and Calum Chambers when forced to by injuries to his first-choice defenders.

EPL: Pogba's agent calls Guardiola "a dog"

March 25, 2018

Quoted by the Mirror , Raiola begrudgingly admitted his respect for Guardiola's managerial credentials, but laid bare the extent of his personal dislike for the former Barcelona manager. He spent the 2010/2011 season on loan at AC Milan , before joining on a permanent basis. He added: "I went for him that night in the corridors at Wembley - only Adriano Galliani, Milan's vice-chairman, stopped me".

IPL 2018: Smith's future to be decided after ICC's action

March 25, 2018

Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals, in an official statement , said that are awaiting instructions from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Smith, the Rajasthan Royals skipper, has stepped down as Australia's captain for the remainder of the third Test between South Africa and Australia following a ball-tampering controversy that rocked the entire cricketing fraternity.

Drive's Upshaw collapses on court, rushed to hospital

March 25, 2018

According to a press release, Upshaw is now under physicians care. The team didn't provide additional details on Upshaw's condition. Upshaw was playing defense with about 50 seconds left in a game against the Long Island Nets when he fell to the floor.

Manchester United have finally launched a women's team

March 25, 2018

The Manchester United Supporters' Trust (MUST) issued a response following Mourinho's latest comments saying it was not an issue specific to United fans. This isn't new for Mourinho - he spent much of his time at Chelsea complaining of a perceived lack of atmosphere at Stamford Bridge, and talking in reverential tones about the noise at Anfield.

From joy to absolute misery for Haas

March 25, 2018

The good thing we can take away from this is that the vehicle is competitive", he said. "We haven't seen any issues like this in winter-testing". This time however, Grosjean was unable to park in a safe place and his stricken vehicle caused what turned out to be the race deciding virtual safety auto period.

Lewis Hamilton takes positives from Australian Grand Prix defeat to Sebastian Vettel

March 25, 2018

I was praying for a Safety Car and when I got out ahead I knew it was hard to pass. The four-time world champion got the jump on the Mercedes ace off a miscalculation on the pit stop under Virtual Safety Car conditions and held off Hamilton for his second straight win in Melbourne and third overall.

Andres Iniesta yet to take a call on FC Barcelona future

March 25, 2018

He's become one of the finest defenders of his generation since returning to the Nou Camp but he does have a Champions League medal and a couple of Premier League titles to show for his time at United, and one almighty tongue-lashing from Roy! Both the clubs will face Italian opponents in the quarter-final of Champions League.

Texas A&M men surge into 14th place at NCAA Swimming & Diving

March 25, 2018

Meanwhile the Aggies struggled with injuries and suspensions and uncertainty that resulted in a break-even finish in the stacked Southeastern Conference and an early, albeit, last-second loss in the league tournament. Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman led the scoring for MI with 24 points, and Mo Wagner finally found his range, scoring 21 points. Charles Matthews and Duncan Robinson each added 11 points for the Wolverines in the second-round victory.

Parkland school shooting survivors attend Buffalo 'March for Our Lives' rally

March 25, 2018

Now, students around the country - using the slogan "Never Again" - are calling on lawmakers to make schools safer and enact tougher gun control laws, such as prohibiting the sale of high-capacity magazines and banning the high-powered, highly-lethal assault-style weapons often used in mass shootings.

Fans and staff respond to snow at Martinsville Speedway

March 25, 2018

The truck race is scheduled to resume Sunday at 7 pm; which is after the STP 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Race. Nearby areas in the mountains received several inches of snow, and getting fans - at least some who would have had to navigate unsafe conditions - into the snow-covered facility, which has mostly grass parking lots, could have been hard.

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