UCLA’s matchup against Davidson in the John Wooden Classic looks a lot more enticing than it did when originally announced. That’s because the seventh-ranked Bruins (7-1) will face a mid-major team that put scares into No. 1 North Carolina and Duke this season. The pesky Wildcats (3-4) lost both of those games, by four to the Tar Heels and by six to the Blue Devils, then ranked seventh.
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UCLA-Davidson matchup should be enticing
UCLA’s matchup against Davidson in the John Wooden Classic looks a lot more enticing than it did when originally announced. That’s because the seventh-ranked Bruins (7-1) will face a mid-major team that put scares into No. 1 North Carolina and Duke this season. The pesky Wildcats (3-4) lost both of those games, by four to…
UCLA-Davidson matchup should be enticing
UCLA’s matchup against Davidson in the John Wooden Classic looks a lot more enticing than it did when originally announced. That’s because the seventh-ranked Bruins (7-1) will face a mid-major team that put scares into No. 1 North Carolina and Duke this season. The pesky Wildcats (3-4) lost both of those games, by four to…
Short-handed Capitals recall F Motzko
The injury-depleted Washington Capitals recalled winger Joe Motzko from the AHL’s Hershey Bears on Friday, hours before they faced the New Jersey Devils. The Capitals, who own the fewest points in the NHL, put Motzko right into the lineup alongside Tomas Fleischmann and Nicklas Backstrom. Washington was short up front with captain Chris Clark missing…
NFL fines Broncos coach Shanahan $25,000
Broncos coach Mike Shanahan was fined $25,000 by the NFL for his comments about running back Travis Henry’s appeal of a one-year drug suspension. The NFL informed Henry in September that he failed a test for marijuana. He sued the NFL to avoid a suspension and won his appeal Tuesday. Shanahan supported Henry’s appeal, saying…
Braves ask for waivers on RHP Cormier
The Atlanta Braves asked for waivers on right-handed pitcher Lance Cormier on Friday for the purpose of granting his unconditional release. The move came less than a week after Cormier was removed from the team’s 40-man roster to clear a spot for lefty Tom Glavine. The 27-year-old Cormier was 2-6 with a 7.09 in 10…
Redskins’ Campbell likely out for season
Jason Campbell doesn’t appear likely to return for the Washington Redskins this season, leaving the team’s playoff hopes resting on the arm of longtime bench-warmer Todd Collins. An MRI on Campbell’s dislocated kneecap revealed that the injury probably would not require surgery, coach Joe Gibbs said Friday.
NFL fines Broncos coach Shanahan $25,000
Broncos coach Mike Shanahan was fined $25,000 by the NFL for his comments about running back Travis Henry’s appeal of a one-year drug suspension. The NFL informed Henry in September that he failed a test for marijuana. He sued the NFL to avoid a suspension and won his appeal Tuesday. Shanahan supported Henry’s appeal, saying…
Saints RB Bush may miss rest of season
Reggie Bush has a partially torn left knee ligament that likely won’t require surgery but could sideline him for Monday night’s game at Atlanta and possibly for the rest of the season. A person familiar with the injury told Sports Betting News that Bush did not expect to play Monday night and likely would not…
Redskins’ Campbell likely out for season
Jason Campbell doesn’t appear likely to return for the Washington Redskins this season, leaving the team’s playoff hopes resting on the arm of longtime bench-warmer Todd Collins. An MRI on Campbell’s dislocated kneecap revealed that the injury probably would not require surgery, coach Joe Gibbs said Friday.
Taylor murder almost prevented by noise?
The burglary that led to the shooting death of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor almost didn’t happen when one suspect heard a noise and wanted to flee, an attorney close to the case said Friday. But the lawyer, Richard Sharpstein, said the alleged triggerman told police he was the cause of the noise and talked…
NFL fines Broncos coach Shanahan $25,000
Broncos coach Mike Shanahan was fined $25,000 by the NFL for his comments about running back Travis Henry’s appeal of a one-year drug suspension. The NFL informed Henry in September that he failed a test for marijuana. He sued the NFL to avoid a suspension and won his appeal Tuesday. Shanahan supported Henry’s appeal, saying…
Marbury only plays 1st half in loss
Samuel Dalembert scored 20 points, Lou Williams and Andre Iguodala each scored 15 and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 101-90 win over the New York Knicks on Friday night. Jamal Crawford scored New York’s first 16 points in the fourth and finished with 28 points. David Lee had 16 points…