M. Basketball. Men's Hoops Set To Face Alabama In SEC Tournament Opening RoundWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:39PMThe South Carolina men's basketball team (15-15) will face Alabama (16-14) in the opening round of the 2010 SEC Tournament on Thursday at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. The contest will tip off at 1 p.m. ET on the SEC Network (WIS in the Columbia area) with Jimmy Dykes and Brad Nessler on the call. Fans can also listen to Andy Demetra and Casey Manning on the Gamecock Radio Network ...
Wild Things' GM Vecchio resignsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:38PMThis article has been read 0 times. Ross Vecchio, general manager of the Washington Wild Things since the Frontier League team's debut season in 2002, has resigned and accepted a job with California University's athletic department.
Province holds off on grizzly huntWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:38PMThere will be no grizzly bear hunt in Alberta this year. The Province has extended its three-year moratorium on grizzly bear hunting for 2010.[...]
Leonard's Super DunkWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:38PMHighlights of Illini recruit Meyers Leonard at the IHSA Springfield Super-sectional.
Saving landsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:38PMAlthough many may not realize it, agricultural land in Alberta is at risk, said a collection of speakers at an Action for Agriculture conference March 5.[...]
Genomes for the whole familyWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:38PMSequencing of families' genomes offers insights into rare genetic diseases.
Hawks seeks 3-peat at NCAA wrestling tourneyWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:38PM(AP) — IOWA CITY, Iowa - The Iowa wrestling team is busy preparing for next weekend's NCAA tournament in Omaha, Neb. The Hawkeyes took home the Big Ten title for the 34th time in school history last weekend. They'll be the favorites to win the NCAA team title for the third year in a row.
Police deal with illegal firearms, seven pit bulls in North Saanich raidWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:37PMSidney North Saanich RCMP, with information that firearms were reported at a residence on Williams Road that was also known to have a number of pit bull dogs, were assisted by the South Island Emergency Response Team with executing a search warrant on the weekend.
Can Duke, Maryland stay on top in ACC tournament?Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:37PM(AP) — GREENSBORO, N.C. - Duke and Maryland ended the regular season atop the Atlantic Coast Conference with plenty of separation from the rest of the league. Their last meeting was a tense fight that went to the final minute.
De Niro to play coachWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:37PMRobert De Niro will play ex-American football coach Vince Lombardi in a new movie by ESPN Films.
Martin's four goals, Pate's hat trick help Belton blast Cove, seize solo 12-5A leadWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32AMBELTON - As expected, it was never a contest. Led by Tayron Martin's four goals and Tyler Pate's hat trick, the Belton Tigers completely dominated Copperas Cove for an 11-0 win Tuesday night at Wilson-Kerzee Field.
Buyout offer made for Park MeadowsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32AMOne of the largest real estate groups in the country has made a buyout offer to Park Meadows’ ownership group that it says will help the company recover from bankruptcy protection.
Picacho girls softball finish runner up in the conferenceWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32AMThe Picacho Chiefs girls softball team had an incredible run that was stopped just short of championship glory after losing to Sacaton 6-2 in the Superstition League title game Feb. 25.
For Lilly, the wing's the thingWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32AMWhat happens on the mound in spring games will determine who will comprise the Cubs' pitching staff when the regular season begins. But what is happening on the practice mounds, where left-hander Ted Lilly has begun throwing, might be more important for the whole season.
Nathan might need Tommy John surgeryWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32AMOzzie Guillen slept a little better than usual Tuesday night. Then again, the idea of facing Jon Rauch in the ninth inning with the game on the line instead of Twins closer Joe Nathan, well, that's the best pillow Guillen could've asked for. ''If Rauch is the closer, I'll take my chances,'' Guillen said before the Cactus League game against the Giants.
'Irish' food in Chicago isn't quite so in IrelandWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32AMWhat, you may well ask, is Irish food? "The Irish used to have a very rich, complex food culture, but that was hundreds of years ago," says writer Coleman Andrews. In The Country Cooking of Ireland (Chronicle Books, $50), he'scollected and refined more than 225 recipes, documenting both a historicand an emerging Irish cuisine. Both are pretty far from Chicago Irish fare.
A bump along the Illini roadWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32AMAfter another dramatic chapter in their stormy relationship, All-Big Ten guard Demetri McCamey and Illinois coach Bruce Weber downplayed the incident Tuesday, saying they're focused on salvaging the Illini's sagging NCAA tournament hopes.The latest donnybrook came with five minutes left in Illinois' loss Sunday to Wisconsin. Trying to avoid a huddle after he'd been whistled for a frustration ...
Nathan's season in doubt with torn elbow ligamentWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32AMFORT MYERS, Fla. — Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan has a significant tear of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament in his right elbow, a potentially devastating blow for the four-time All-Star -- as well as to a team that's dreaming of a postseason run.
Kaufman takes over reins of JV baseballWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32AMRay ConnerSportsâEditor There is a fresh face in charge of Kern Valley’s junior varsity Broncs baseball team this season.
Dunnigan gets it done for JT in overtimeWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32AMMorris Dunnigan drilled the game-winning 3-pointer with 1.4 seconds left in Joliet Township's scintillating 58-55 overtime victory over Lockport in semifinal play at the Class 4A Homewood-Flossmoor Sectional on Tuesday night.
UConn wins NCAA record 71st straight gameMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:34PMTina Charles, Maya Moore and the latest Connecticut Huskies dynasty now has its own place in the record books.
Seahawks trade QB Wallace to BrownsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:33PMThe Seattle Seahawks traded backup quarterback Seneca Wallace to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a 2011 undisclosed draft pick
H.S. boys basketball notes: Lake says give me 5Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:33PMLake's substitution pattern appears to be working. Jackson has its two big men, but it's a 6-foot guard that makes the Polar Bears go, according to one area coach.
Agent: Indianapolis Colts cut G Ryan LiljaMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:33PMAssociated Press - March 8, 2010 9:24 PM ET INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The agent for Indianapolis Colts guard Ryan Lilja says the team has cut his client.
H.S. girls basketball: McKinley, Green set for rematchMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:33PMMcKinley will try to take on step closer to a repeat trip to the state final four against a Green team in its first sweet 16 since the 1970s.
NBA: Spurs' Parker suffers broken bone in right handSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:06PMSan Antonio Spurs playmaker Tony Parker was removed from Saturday's NBA game at Memphis after suffering a broken bone in his right hand at the end of the first half, team officials said.
Duke cruises past North CarolinaSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:06PMDURHAM – Three quick possessions decided North Carolina's fate Saturday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Duke guard Jon Scheyer hit a 3-pointer from the right wing. Kyle Singler followed with a deep 3-pointer from the top of the key.
Parker could miss 6 weeks with broken bone in handSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:06PMSan Antonio guard Tony Parker left Saturday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies with a broken bone in his right hand and could miss six weeks.
Moravia boys blow past Groton for Class C crownSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:06PMBINGHAMTON - The Section 4 portion of Moravia’s schedule concluded with a team doggie pile at midcourt of the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena.
No. 15 Texas A&M tops KansasSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:06PMDanielle Adams scored 18 points, Tanisha Smith added 16 and No. 15 Texas A&M earned a 78-54 win over Kansas on Saturday night.
Unjust to BearcatsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:05PMWhat a hypocritical decision by the soon-outgoing Lois DeFleur to keep BU out of the season-ending tournament. The kids left on the team and the coaches stayed the course, practicing and playing games, while having an exceptional year under the circumstances. These folks have done no wrong.
E-W girls earn fifth-place trophySaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:05PMTACOMA -- The Edmonds-Woodway Warriors survived a fourth-quarter scoring drought and held on to beat Moses Lake 44-38 Saturday to place fifth in the Class 4A girls state basketball tournament in the Tacoma Dome.
Rutgers "family" rallies around the CarrsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:05PMNEW BRUNSWICK — Jim Carr is in the coaching business, which means he's in the business of motivating.
Anger as FIFA rejects goal-line techSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:05PMThe International Football Association Board has rejected the introduction of goal-line technology, sparking an angry reaction from some football managers.
Bears will rock out in the name of leukemiaFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:23AMDOWNEY – Joining the ongoing fight against leukemia and other blood cancers, the Warren Bears are doing their part for humanity in a unique way this year with the Rockin’ Against Leukemia Battle of the Bands Tournament, which will be held on March 9 at 6 p.m. in the Warren High School gym.
Transfer GossipFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:22AMA NEW APPROACH TO CONTRACT TALKS Well it's fair to say that SWP's future must be in some doubt after his father, in his wisdom, described Garry Cook and Brian Marwood as "mugging him off, treating him like a youth-team player and not someone who actually wants to be there because of what he thinks Manchester City can do."
Napa Marathon to shut down Silverado TrailFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:22AMDon’t plan to take a leisurely drive down the Silverado Trail on Sunday, March 7 because it will be closed — as 2,300 runners will brave early morning chill for a 26.2-mile jog from Calistoga to Napa for the 32nd Napa Valley Marathon.
Girls hit the playoff iceFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:22AMDOVER — The NHIAA Division I girls high school ice hockey playoffs open tonight, but truth be told, the tournament field of six has been set for the past month.
Knights take diamondFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:22AMBrian Crawford doesn't have a lengthy list of players to take into battle, but he likes the makeup of his roster just the same. The new baseball coach at Frederica Academy will carry 11 young men to Macon today for his team's season opener at 4 p.m. at Mount de Sales Academy.
NFL free agency begins without capFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:22AMNEW YORK - Into the great unknown. The NFL has begun the final season of its contract with the players union...
Four Calistogans to run in Sunday's marathonFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:22AMThis year’s Napa Valley Marathon will include only four Calistoga runners after one — fifth-grade teacher Bruce Hitchko, Calistoga’s perpetually running man — said recently that he had to drop out.
Home ice advantageSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:26AMVancouver isn't the only setting for skating greatness.