WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Ryan McLeod had a goal and three assists and James Reimer made 33 saves to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 5-3 victory over the Western Conference-leading Winnipeg Jets on Sunday. The Jets need one point to clinch an playoff spot. Winnipeg could still lock down a spot in the postseason … Read more
Spain have made it into the semi-finals of the UEFA Nations League after a nervy penalty shoot-out victory over The Netherlands, which came after a 5-5 aggregate scoreline across two legs. In Thursday’s first leg in Rotterdam, Spain found the opening goal inside the opening 10 minutes, and they did so again at the Mestalla. … Read more
In the second thrilling No. 4/No. 5-seeded matchup of the day, Ole Miss defeated Baylor with a thrilling 69-63 win. The game came down to the wire, with Ole Miss pulling ahead in the final seconds, and held on to advance to the Sweet Sixteen. Things were tight from the jump, with Ole Miss holding … Read more
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — West Virginia’s ball-hawking, full-court press defense stands between third-seeded North Carolina and a trip to the Sweet 16. As the Tar Heels wrestle with how to exploit it, they are leaning on lessons learned during the thick of the regular season. “Our kids have had to navigate a variety of … Read more
The mood was low, belief seemed to disappear and fans were fearing the worst on another painful evening in Birmingham on Sunday. “If you love to win, stand up,” was the chant being sung by Manchester United fans towards the end of their ruthless 4-0 win at Villa Park. And even some Villa fans joined … Read more
NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — Jesse Chavez returned to the Atlanta Braves once again — and got right back to work. The 41-year-old Chavez pitched two innings on Sunday against Baltimore. The right-hander allowed two runs, one earned, and three hits. Chavez is trying to win a spot in Atlanta’s bullpen after he was released … Read more
In what might have been the best game of the NCAA women’s tournament opening weekend, Kansas State defeated Kentucky in overtime on its home floor at Rupp Arena, 80-79. The battle of Wildcats was certainly the most competitive contest of the first two rounds. The shot-making in the fourth quarter and overtime from both teams … Read more
In Division Two, Galway and Cork, both of whom were relegated last season, made a swift return to the top flight with victories on Monaghan and Clare on Sunday. Galway hammered Monaghan 7-23 to 0-4 with Cork having it somewhat tougher as they defeated Clare 1-12 to 0-7. Also in Division Two, Donegal edged out … Read more
Tyler Conklin has left the New York Jets as a free agent. And in the process, the Jets have essentially switched out tight ends. Conklin has signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers. His agent announced that on social media: By switching out tight ends we mean Stone Smartt. The former Chargers tight … Read more
Every year during March Madness, we’re accustomed to buzzer-beaters and last-second finishes — but usually they relate to the outcome of the game. In the betting world, these exist in the form of bad beats — and there was a particularly awful one for some bettors during the ending of the Florida-UConn game. With the … Read more