Sunday, 30 March 2014

March Madness: Florida, Wisconsin reach Final Four

nba news March Madness: Florida, Wisconsin reach Final Four


The Florida Gators are first yet again this season. Scottie Wilbekin scored 14 of his 23 points in the first half, and Florida became the first team to advance to the Final Four with a 62-52 win Saturday night over the 11th-seeded Dayton Flyers in the South Region final.


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Leafs’ playoff hopes take hit with 8th straight loss

nhl news Leafs playoff hopes take hit with 8th straight loss


The Toronto Maple Leafs may have extinguished hope to make the playoffs after falling 4-2 to the Red Wings on Saturday night at Air Canada Centre, their eighth in a row in regulation.


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Groningen shock PSV at home

Second-placed PSV Eindhoven dropped points at home as they were beaten 3-2 by Groningen on Saturday, while Vitesse Arnhem drew 2-2 with Heerenveen.


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Clarke revels in fantastic end

Darrell Clarke described the dramatic end to his first game as Bristol Rovers boss as a ‘fantastic moment’.


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Three and easy for Milan

Mario Balotelli and Ricardo Kaka were on target in a comfortable 3-0 win for AC Milan over struggling Chievo.


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Blues shock Ulster

Cardiff Blues ended a run of five successive defeats in the RaboDirect Pro12 and handed Ulster a first loss in 2014 with a 28-23 victory at the Arms Park.


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Don Cherry: Why ‘nobody’s afraid of’ Red Wings

nhl news Don Cherry: Why nobodys afraid of Red Wings


Coach’s Corner commentator Don Cherry used his Saturday night segment on Hockey Night in Canada to explain why he thought the team lacks a certain toughness that is required to win games.


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Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw placed on 15-day DL

mlb news Dodgers Clayton Kershaw placed on 15 day DL


Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday for the first time in his seven-year career because of a swollen muscle in his left upper back.


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Cut halts Ward’s title bid

Stuart Hall retained the IBF bantamweight title after his clash with domestic rival Martin Ward ended in a technical draw due to a cut.


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Brazil worker dies in fall

A Brazilian worker has died after falling 25 foot at the construction site of the stadium that will host Brazil’s World Cup opener in Sao Paulo.


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Gavin sees off Shikukutu

Frankie Gavin successfully defended his Commonwealth welterweight title with a points victory over Sacky Shikukutu in Newcastle.


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Leinster hold off Munster

Brian O’Driscoll scored the game’s only try as Leinster held off Irish rivals Munster in front of 49,800 at the Aviva Stadium to record a 22-18 win and remain top of the RaboDirect Pro12.


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Atletico win at Bilbao

Atletico Madrid kept their Primera Division title bid on track after coming from a goal behind to win 2-1 at Athletic Bilbao


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Mickelson pulls out in Texas

Phil Mickelson is the latest player to suffer a pre-Masters injury concern after withdrawing from the Valero Texas Open.


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Saturday, 29 March 2014

Button: McLaren are improving

Jenson Button insists McLaren are making progress with their car, even though they appeared to tread water during a wet qualifying for the Malaysia GP.


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New Zealand remain on course

New Zealand beat the Netherlands by six wickets to maintain their hopes of qualifying for the ICC World T20 semi-finals.


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Pearson praise for hero Wood

Nigel Pearson lauded his match-winner Chris Wood after a goal and an assist inspired Leicester’s 2-0 win over Burnley, but the boss isn’t taking promotion for granted.


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United rally to vanquish Villa

Manchester United came from behind to beat Aston Villa 4-1 on a day when a banner was flown above Old Trafford in protest against David Moyes.


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Hong Kong quarters decided

Australia were one of four sides to win all three of their pool matches and secure their place in the quarter finals on day two of the 2014 Hong Kong Sevens.


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Leaders Leicester open gap

Leicester opened up a six-point gap at the top of the Championship with a 2-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor.


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