TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Labaron Philon Jr. scored 29 points and No. 4 seed Alabama rallied from an early double-digit deficit to beat 13th-seeded Hofstra 90-70 in a first-round game in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.The Crimson Tide (24-9) advanced to a second-round matchup against fifth-seeded Texas Tech (23-10), a 20-point winner over 12th-seeded Akron in the earlier first-round game at Benchmark International Arena.AdvertisementAlabama ended the opening half on a 19-7 run to wipe out a 10-point deficit, then built its own lead to 13 before Hofstra (24-11) mounted one last push for a possible upset.Freshman…
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NBA scouts and executives are keeping an eagle eye on the start of the Men’s NCAA Tournament this week, hoping that one of the stars eligible for the NBA draft falls in their lap and changes their fortunes overnight.One thing is for sure: Those same scouts and executives are happy because they don’t have to look at their own teams for the next two weeks and can really concentrate on finding the next superstar, so they won’t routinely find their teams on lists like this.AdvertisementThere are more than enough intriguing college players to consider with the No. 1 pick, including…
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The Mets mounted a late rally but fell short, dropping their game to the Cardinals by a 4-3 score on Friday afternoon at Clover Park. The Mets were blanked through seven, managing just two hits, before scoring three in the eighth. However, it wasn’t enough to overcome an early four-run deficit.Tobias Myers got the nod and pitched two innings of one-run ball. He allowed a solo home run to Ramón Urías in the first inning but did not allow any other hits. He struck out two and walked one.Luke Weaver pitched a scoreless third inning, working around a two-out single…
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An important question was tackled this week on The Hockey Show.Like many hockey fans, THS co-hosts Roy Bellamy and David Dwork would like an explanation from an expert on what exactly goaltending interference is in the NHL.AdvertisementTo break down goalie interference, and also to discuss some of the controversial penalties…
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I like to explain golf swing mechanics using a simple analogy inspired by one of my coaching influences, the legendary Craig Shankland. About 30 years ago, when I was a young instructor, I attended a teaching seminar taught by Craig, and he explained a concept that still sticks with me…
Rutger McGroarty is a prospect who the Pittsburgh Penguins are hoping will be a big part of their future. The 2022 first-round pick has yet to blossom into a full-time NHL player, but he has been showing promise during his second professional season at the AHL level.In fact, as the…
Another season of Milwaukee Brewers baseball is nearly upon us, and with it, the team has announced their list of theme nights, community nights, and an on-sale date for single-game tickets.For those of you looking for single-game tickets, all games will go on sale on Thursday, February 12 at 10…
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to make his first pitching appearance in spring training on Wednesday for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the San Francisco Giants.Dodgers manager Dave Roberts also said Tuesday that Ohtani will be the designated hitter in Friday’s game against the San Diego Padres,…
ESPN’s Mel Kiper has released a new mock draft where he has the Jets using their two first round picks to address needs at the two most important positions on the field.New York Jets: David Bailey, OLB, Texas TechIn my January mock draft, I had Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese…
In dismissing the media who wanted to ask about his post-race conflict with Daniel Suarez, Ross Chastain said ‘not today, boys’ but conceded he should said, ‘see you on Tuesday’ in advance of a pre-scheduled media availability.Chastain said, after walking away from Suarez, that he just didn’t understand everything that…
Liverpool might have gotten the best possible news that they have had all year. It’s been a mighty bleak campaign for the Reds. A campaign that has turned all of us from believers into doubters.Arne Slot’s style of football was so promising at the start of his reign. But it…
The Australian Open draw can make-or-break a player’s destiny at Melbourne Park with their path laid out to glory.Will your favourite player get a kind start to the grand slam season?Can Aussies such as Alex De Minaur and Maya Joint get clean draws?The Sporting News has the live stream of…
As a writer who traverses the globe covering golf, travel and all things food and beverage — and who racked up 110,000 frequent-flyer miles in 2025 — GOLF contributor Shaun Tolson has visited some of the world’s most famous golf clubs, resorts and best-kept secrets. Below, in Clubhouse Eats, he…
The Edmonton Oilers will be without one of their most important players down the final stretch of their playoff push.Star forward Leon Draisaitl is expected to miss the rest of the regular season with a lower body injury, the team announced Tuesday. Draisaitl, whose 97 points in 65 games are…
If you enjoy seeing the Atlanta Braves uniforms being adorned with a bright-yellow bag of concrete on the left-hand sleeve then I have some news that is relative to your interests. If you’re a fan who was hoping for another company’s logo to grace the sleeves (or if you’re a…
TORONTO (AP) — The Hockey Hall of Fame this week unveiled a new showcase of artifacts from the Milan Cortina Olympics, including the pucks scored by Jack Hughes to win gold for the U.S. men and Megan Keller for the U.S. women, each in overtime against Canada.Hughes told ESPN on…
