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5th anniversary of COVID cancellations brings back painful memories for teams, NCAA officials
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Robert Morris coach Andrew Toole stood next to the staging area near midcourt Tuesday night, the confetti strewn around him as the jubilant Colonials players danced, mingled with fans and climbed ladders to cut down the nets. It was a moment of pure joy for the school located in suburban Pittsburgh. But ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Graves scores 18, Charlotte beats Rice 64-61 in American Athletic Conference Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
DENTON, Texas (AP) — Nik Graves scored 18 points in Charlotte’s 64-61 victory over Rice on Wednesday in the American Athletic Conference Tournament. Charlotte, seeded 13th, advances to a second-round game against No. 5-seed Florida Atlantic when the tournament moves to Fort Worth, Texas, on Thursday. Graves also had six rebounds for the 49ers (11-21). ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians Pendrith, Conners ready to attack TPC Sawgrass at the Players Championship
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
TPC Sawgrass is considered one of the toughest courses in the world, with its No. 17 one of the most recognizable and difficult holes in pro golf. But Canadians Corey Conners and Taylor Pendrith feel they’re up for the challenge at the Players Championship this week. “It’s a course where the way it’s set up, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mykel Williams makes the most of his chance to impress NFL coaches at Georgia’s pro day
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Mykel Williams believed he had something to prove at Georgia’s pro day on Wednesday. Most of all, the highly rated edge rusher wanted to make a point to himself. Williams is a popular pick to be drafted in the first round in the NFL draft next month, even though his statistics ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dortmund advances to Champions League quarterfinals with 2-1 win at Lille ahead of Madrid derby
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
Borussia Dortmund reached the Champions League quarterfinals by beating Lille 2-1, overcoming an early deficit Wednesday to set up a final-eight matchup against Barcelona. Last season’s runner-up advanced 3-2 on aggregate after last week’s 1-1 draw in the round-of-16 first leg in Germany. Maximilian Beier’s winner in the 65th minute came shortly after teammate Emre ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bailey’s 25 lead Davidson over Richmond 69-65 to begin Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Reed Bailey had 25 points in Davidson’s 69-65 victory against Richmond on Wednesday to begin the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament. The 12th-seeded Wildcats will face fifth-seeded Saint Louis in Thursday’s quarterfinals. Bailey shot 10 for 19 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 5 from the free-throw line for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arkansas nearly blows a 20-point lead before holding off No. 16 seed South Carolina in SEC opener
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Trevon Brazile had 16 points, seven rebounds and four blocks, Johnell Davis scored six key points in the final 40 seconds and No. 9 seed Arkansas nearly blew a 20-point lead before holding off No. 16 seed South Carolina 72-68 on Wednesday to begin the SEC Tournament. Arkansas (20-12) will play ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dortmund advances to Champions League quarterfinals with 2-1 win at Lille
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
Borussia Dortmund reached the Champions League quarterfinals by beating Lille 2-1, overcoming an early deficit Wednesday to set up a final-eight matchup against Barcelona. Last season’s runner-up advanced 3-2 on aggregate after last week’s 1-1 draw in the round-of-16 first leg in Germany. Maximilian Beier’s winner in the 65th minute came shortly after teammate Emre ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The secret to Sawgrass for The Players Championship: Play well and stay out of trouble
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The 24 newcomers to The Players Championship probably won’t take much solace in hearing that only one player — Craig Perks in 2002 — has conquered the diabolical Stadium Course at the TPC Sawgrass in his debut over the last four decades. Just as curious is the case of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Travis Jankowski opts out of Cubs deal to sign minor league contract with White Sox
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Outfielder Travis Jankowski agreed to a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday after opting out a minor league deal with the Cubs. Jankowksi signed with the Cubs on Feb. 24 after spending the past two seasons in Texas, where he won a World Series with the Rangers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cal Poly cites expected ramifications of House settlement for cutting men’s and women’s swimming
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Cal Poly has announced the immediate elimination of its men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs in a move attributed to the financial hardships expected because of looming revenue sharing with Division I athletes. A federal judge is expected to approve the so-called House settlement next month, paving the ... Read More »
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