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Northeast Conference Tournament Finals - Robert Morris 52 vs. Quinnipiac 50

Larry Morgenweck — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:59:45 UT

Quinnipiac Men’s Basketball Falls To Robert Morris, 52-50, In NEC Championship Game

Quinnipiac Athletics — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:56:05 UT

Senior James Feldeine scored a game-high 17 points, but the Quinnipiac University men’s basketball team was defeated by Robert Morris, 52-50, in the Northeast Conference Tournament Championship game Wednesday night...

Tulane Punches Ticket to Champsionship Game with 73-64 Win Over East Carolina

Conference USA — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:43:46 UT

Regular-season champion Tulane scored the first nine points of the game and never looked back as the top-seeded Green Wave defeated No. 5 seed East Carolina, 73-64, in the semifinals of the 2010 GMC Sierra Conference USA Women's Basketball Championship Wednesday evening...

Indians OF Jordan Brown Undergoes Successful Surgery

the Cleveland Indians — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:19:49 UT

CLEVELAND, OH - The Cleveland Indians today announced OF Jordan Brown underwent surgery on his right knee yesterday at the Cleveland Clinic. The procedure was performed by Dr. Rick Parker. Parker performed a medial meniscectomy on Brown's right knee after Jordan was injured performing morning outfield drills in Goodyear, AZ on Saturday, March 6.

Tags: Cleveland Indians, Jordan Brown, mlb

White Sox Make Three Roster Moves

the Chicago White Sox — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:12:53 UT

GLENDALE, Ariz. - Prior to today's game at Oakland, the Chicago White Sox reassigned catchers Miguel Gonzalez and Josh Phegley and outfielder Jared Mitchell to minor-league camp. With the moves, the White Sox have 52 players remaining in major-league camp.

Tags: Chicago White Sox, Jared Mitchell, Josh Phegley, Miguel Gonzalez, mlb, Oakland Athletics

Tar Heels Upend Duke in ACC Lacrosse Clash

Duke Athletics — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:03:09 UT

North Carolina outscored Duke 7-1 in the final 18:38 of the contest to capture a 13-7 victory in ACC men's lacrosse action this evening at Koskinen Stadium. Thomas Wood led the fourth-ranked Tar Heels with five goals and an assist in the victory over the No. 10 Blue Devils.

Tags: Atlantic Coast Conference, Duke Blue Devils, Koskinen Stadium, north carolina tar heels, Thomas Wood

Olnicks' Grand Slam Leads Bulls to 7-1 Stomp

South Florida Athletics — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:58:24 UT

TAMPA – A grand slam by Cat Olnick and an inside-the-park home run by Janine Richardson triggered the University of South Florida softball team’s stomp of the Maine Black Bears, 7-1, in the night cap of the doubleheader. In the second inning, sophomore Richardson ripped a shot to right center, speeding around all four bases to take a 1-0 lead.

Tags: Cat Olnick, Janine Richardson, Maine Black Bears, South Florida Bulls, women's softball

Bulls Come from Behind to Defeat Black Bears, 5-3

South Florida Athletics — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:52:04 UT

The University of South Florida softball team (9-7) came from behind in its second straight game to defeat the Maine Black Bears (9-14) in a 5-3 win at the USF Softball Stadium. For the second night in a row, the opposing team scored two runs in the top half of the first inning. Maine scored two runs to take the early lead, but once again the Bulls fought back to steal the win.

Tags: Maine Black Bears, South Florida Bulls, women's softball

Charlotte Bobcats 83 vs. Miami Heat 78

Tricia Gillis — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:48:45 UT

Big East Conference Tournament Finals: Connecticut 60 vs. West Virginia 32

Tara Polen — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:30:00 UT

Tags: Big East Conference, Connecticut Huskies, ncaa women's basketball, West Virginia Mountaineers

Blue Devils Edge Boston University, 10-6

Duke Athletics — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:20:56 UT

DURHAM, N.C. – The fifth-ranked Duke University women’s lacrosse team jumped out to an 8-3 halftime lead and held off No. 7/9 Boston University in the second half for the 10-6 win Wednesday afternoon at Koskinen Stadium. The Blue Devils, who improve their record to 6-1 (0-1 ACC ) on the season, were led by sophomore Kat Thomas’ four first-half goals.

Tags: Boston Terriers, Duke Blue Devils, Kat Thomas, women's lacrosse

CCSU Falls in Home Opener to Hartford, 12-11

CCSU Athletics — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:15:32 UT

The Central Connecticut baseball team opened up its new state-of-the-art turf baseball field with a 12-11 loss to Hartford on Tuesday afternoon. The Blue Devils, playing for the first time on campus since 2007, fall to 0-4 on the season with the loss. Hartford improves to 1-0 with the win. Junior Normand Gosselin had four hits and drove in three runs for Central.

Tags: Central Connecticut State Blue Devils, Hartford Hawks, men's college baseball, Normand Gosselin

Minnesota's Ryan Hollins Suspended

the NBA — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:10:05 UT

NEW YORK – Ryan Hollins of the Minnesota Timberwolves has been suspended without pay for two games for punching DeShawn Stevenson and striking Dirk Nowitzki, both of the Dallas Mavericks, on Monday, March 8. The suspension was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.

Tags: dallas mavericks, DeShawn Stevenson, Dirk Nowitzki, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, Ryan Hollins, Stu Jackson

‘Canes Agree to Terms with Defenseman Kyle Lawson

the Carolina Hurricanes — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:04:56 UT

RALEIGH, NC—Jason Karmanos, Vice President and Assistant General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Kyle Lawson on a two-year, entry-level contract. Lawson receives an $80,000 signing bonus and will be paid $500,000 on the NHL level.

Tags: AHL, Carolina Hurricanes, Jason Karmanos, Kyle Lawson, NHL

Silver Stars Re-Sign Guard Shanna Crossley

the San Antonio Silver Stars — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:03:16 UT

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Silver Stars today announced the re-signing of guard Shanna Crossley. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not released.

Tags: San Antonio Silver Stars, Shanna Crossley, wnba

Hurricanes Recall Oskar Osala from Albany

the Carolina Hurricanes — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:09:08 UT

RALEIGH, NC—Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, announced today that the team has recalled left wing Oskar Osala from Albany of the American Hockey League (AHL). Osala will be available to play in tonight’s game in Washington.

Tags: AHL, Albany River Rats, Carolina Hurricanes, Jim Rutherford, NHL, Oskar Osala, Washington Capitals

Medical Statement Regarding Rodney Stuckey

the Detroit Pistons — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:01:41 UT

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Rodney Stuckey underwent a completely negative cardiac evaluation under the direction of University of Michigan’s (Fred Morady, M.D.), Cleveland Clinic’s (Thomas Dresing, M.D.) and the Detroit Medical Center’s (Luis Alfonso, M.D.). The combined opinion is that Rodney may return to a progressive exercise program.

Tags: Detroit Pistons, NBA, Rodney Stuckey

Nomar Garciaparra Joins ESPN as Baseball Analyst

ESPN — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:57:23 UT

Nomar Garciaparra today announced his retirement from Major League Baseball – as a member of the Boston Red Sox – after a 14-year career, and his new role as an ESPN baseball analyst. Garciaparra will mainly be seen on Baseball Tonight, in addition to select appearances as a game analyst.

Tags: Baseball Tonight, Boston Red Sox, espn, mlb, Nomar Garciaparra

College Hockey America’s All-League Teams Announced

College Hockey America — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:52:14 UT

NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – After one of the most competitive College Hockey America seasons ever, the CHA has announced it’s all-conference teams on Wednesday. The Bemidji State Beavers and Robert Morris Colonials both placed four players on either the first or second team.

Tags: Bemidji State Beavers, College Hockey America, men's college hockey, Robert Morris Colonials

Yankees Announce New Era As Title Sponsor for Yankee Stadium Bowl Game

the New York Yankees — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:43:32 UT

The New York Yankees announced today that the college football Bowl Game to be held at Yankee Stadium is scheduled for December 30, 2010, and will be called the New Era Pinstripe Bowl with a four-year title-sponsorship agreement in place with headwear and apparel manufacturer New Era Cap Company, Inc.

Tags: espn, men's college football, New Era Pinstripe Bowl, New York Yankees, Yankee Stadium

Florida Marlins and Fox Sports Florida Announce 2010 Television Coverage

the Florida Marlins — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:36:09 UT

The Florida Marlins, in conjunction with FOX Sports Florida, announced the team's television coverage for the 2010 MLB season. For the 13th consecutive season, FOX Sports Florida will serve as the official television home of the Marlins. A total of 150 games will be televised and distributed regionally with all games currently scheduled in HD.

Tags: florida marlins, FOX Sports Florida, mlb

2009-10 CT CIAC Class LL Tournament FR - Crosby 56 vs. Stamford 53

Mike D'Avino — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:40:00 UT

Big East Conference Tournament Championship: Awards & Celebration

Tara Polen — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:06:04 UT

Tags: Big East Conference, Connecticut Huskies, ncaa women's basketball, West Virginia Mountaineers

Bulls Capture Eagle Landing Invitational Title

South Florida Athletics — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:16:21 UT

USF stayed consistent, shooting the second-best round of the day Tuesday for the third straight round as the women's golf team captured the team title at the JMU/Eagle Landing Invitational at the Eagle Landing Golf Club. The Bulls shot a collective 299 Tuesday for a three-day total of 898 (34 over par). Central Arkansas fell to third with a total of 906.

Tags: Central Arkansas Bears, JMU/Eagle Landing Invitational, South Florida Bulls, women's college golf

Bulls' 16 Hits Defeat St. Joe's, 5-4, Tuesday Night

South Florida Athletics — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:36 UT

The University of South Florida softball team had a season high 16 hits en route to a 5-4 victory over Saint Joseph's on Tuesday night at the USF Softball Stadium.

Tags: Brook Darreff, South Florida Bulls, St. Joseph's Hawks, women's softball

Blue Devils Fall in Close Match at No. 8 UCLA

Duke Athletics — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:53:25 UT

LOS ANGELES, Calif.. – The No. 33 Duke men’s tennis team lost a close 4-3 match at No. 8 UCLA on Tuesday in Los Angeles, Calif. The Blue Devils came out strong in doubles, winning all three doubles matches to take the doubles point for the fifth straight match. Duke’s No. 3 ranked duo of Reid Carleton and Henrique Cunha earned their seventh straight victory at No. 1.

Tags: Duke Blue Devils, Henrique Cunha, men's college tennis, Reid Carleton, UCLA Bruins

Ball State Earns 7-6 Extra Inning Victory over UNCW

Ball St. Athletics — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:45:37 UT

WILMINGTON, N.C. – The Ball State baseball team battled back to earn a 7-6 11-inning victory over host UNC Wilmington at Brooks Field Tuesday afternoon. The victory improves the Cardinals to 4-8 on the season, while the loss drops the Seahawks to 4-7 on the year. UNC Wilmington scored four runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to force extra innings after BSU held a 6-2 lead.

Tags: Ball State Cardinals, men's college baseball, North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks

No. 22 Baylor downs UTSA, 8-1

UTSA Athletics — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:48:30 UT

SAN ANTONIO – Sophomore Ashley Kappler (Lake Jackson, Texas/Brazoswood HS) hit her first home run of the season, but Megan Turk went 3-for-4 with three RBIs to lead No. 22 Baylor to an 8-1 victory against UTSA on Tuesday evening at Roadrunner Field. The Lady Bears plated six runs in the top of the seventh to break open a tight game and run their record to 16-6 on the season.

Tags: Ashley Kappler, Baylor Lady Bears, Megan Turk, Texas - San Antonio Roadrunners, women's softball

NEC Tennis Release (3/9)

the Northeast Conference — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:42:30 UT

Kirill Kasyanov garnered the NEC Player of the Week award as he posted a victory at No. 1 singles last week and two more at No. 3 doubles. The third-year Pioneer defeated South Dakota State’s Corey Paluch in straight sets (6-3, 7-5) as part of Sacred Heart’s 6-1 team victory.

Tags: Corey Paluch, Kirill Kasyanov, men's college tennis, Northeast Conference, player of the week, Sacred Heart Pioneers, South Dakota State Jackrabbits, women's college tennis

Northeast Conference Women's Lacrosse Release (3/9)

the Northeast Conference — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:33:58 UT

Carissa Hauser led the Sacred Heart Pioneers to a 1-1 week in two games against MAAC opponents. In winning her second NEC Player of the Week award of the season and fourth of her career, she posted 15 points last week on eight goals and seven assists.

Tags: Carissa Hauser, Northeast Conference, player of the week, Sacred Heart Pioneers, women's lacrosse

Orioles Complete 2010 Contract Signings

the Baltimore Orioles — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:23:55 UT

The Orioles today announced that they have agreed to terms with 22 players on one-year contracts and renewed the contracts of four players for 2010.

Tags: Baltimore Orioles, mlb

Rangers Acquire RHP Edwar Ramirez from New York Yankees

the Texas Rangers — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:19:35 UT

The Texas Rangers today announced that the club has acquired righthanded pitcher Edwar Ramirez from the New York Yankees for cash considerations. Ramirez has been added to the team's major league roster, putting that at the 40-man limit. He will wear #23.

Tags: Edwar Ramirez, mlb, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers

Duke Blanks Quinnipiac 5-0 for Third Shutout in Five Days

Duke Athletics — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:06:01 UT

CARY, N.C. - Freshman Chase Bebout and senior Christopher Manno combined for Duke's third shutout in five days as the Blue Devils completed a two-game sweep of Quinnipiac with a 5-0 win Tuesday evening at the USA Baseball National Training Complex. In his first career start, Bebout (1-0) struck out six batters in five innings without issuing a walk to notch his first career win.

Tags: Chase Bebout, Christopher Manno, Duke Blue Devils, men's college baseball, Quinnipiac Bobcats, USA Baseball National Training Complex

Falcons Make Roster Moves

the Atlanta Falcons — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:57:19 UT

FLOWERY BRANCH, GA – The Atlanta Falcons today signed cornerback Brent Grimes to an exclusive rights contract and waived wide receiver James Swinton. In 16 games (eight starts) last season, Grimes compiled 67 tackles (58 solo), 13 passes defensed and one fumble recovery.

Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Brent Grimes, James Swinton, NFL

Texas 3 vs. Rice 2

Mark A. Anderson — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:02:10 UT

Pac-10 Announces Women's Basketball Media Awards

the Pac-10 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:27:58 UT

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - A panel of Pac-10 women’s basketball media members who cover the league voted STANFORD SO F Nnemkadi Ogwumike Pac-10 Player of the Year; ARIZONA G Davellyn Whyte Pac-10 Freshman of the Year; ARIZONA JR F Ify Ibekwe Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year; and UCLA head coach Nikki Caldwell Pac-10 Coach of the Year, the Conference office announced today.

Tags: Davellyn Whyte, Ify Ibekwe, ncaa women's basketball, Nikki Caldwell, Nnemkadi Ogwumike, Pac-10 Conference

Silver Stars Sign Forward Tasha Humphrey

the San Antonio Silver Stars — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:15:16 UT

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Silver Stars today announced the signing of forward Tasha Humphrey to a training camp contract.

Tags: San Antonio Silver Stars, Tasha Humphrey, wnba

Connecticut Sun to Select First In 2010 WNBA Draft on April 8

the WNBA — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:09:56 UT

NEW YORK – The worlds’ top women’s basketball prospects will be selected in the 2010 WNBA Draft presented by adidas, which will be held on Thursday, April 8 at the NBA Entertainment studios in Secaucus, N.J.

Tags: wnba, wnba draft, women's professional basketball

Senior Salute -- Kyleigh Jones of Ball State

Susan J. Wilden — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:20:00 UT

Giants Sign QB Jim Sorgi

the New York Giants — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:48:31 UT

East Rutherford, NJ -- The Giants today signed quarterback Jim Sorgi to compete with second-year man Rhett Bomar for the job of backing up Eli Manning. Sorgi, 29, is 6-5, 196 pounds and has spent his entire six-year NFL career as Peyton Manning’s backup with the Indianapolis Colts.

Tags: Eli Manning, Indianapolis Colts, Jim Sorgi, New York Giants, NFL, Peyton Manning, Rhett Bomar

Indiana's Granger and Phoenix's Frye Suspended

the NBA — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:40:33 UT

NEW YORK – The Indiana Pacers’ Danny Granger and the Phoenix Suns’ Channing Frye have each been suspended one game without pay for their participation in an altercation on March 6. Frye was suspended for throwing a punch at Granger, and Granger was suspended for fighting with Frye.

Tags: Channing Frye, Danny Granger, Indiana Pacers, NBA, Phoenix Suns

Thunder Recalls DJ White from Tulsa 66ers

the Oklahoma City Thunder — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:34:33 UT

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti announced today that the team has recalled forward DJ White from the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League. During his most recent stint White appeared in four games (all starts) with the 66ers, averaging 23.0 points.

Tags: D.J. White, NBA, NBA Development League, Oklahoma City Thunder, Sam Presti, Tulsa 66ers

College Hockey America’s All-Rookie Team Announced

College Hockey America — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:27:52 UT

NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – The final season of College Hockey America was not without an outstanding group of rookies hitting the ice for the very first time, with six players earning the honor of being named to the 2010 CHA All-Rookie team. The regular-season champion Bemidji State Beavers placed three on the All-Rookie team.

Tags: 2010 CHA All-Rookie team, Bemidji State Beavers, College Hockey America, men's college hockey

Minnesota Wild Recalls Petr Kalus from Houston Aeros

the Minnesota Wild — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:19:25 UT

SAINT PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has recalled right wing Petr Kalus from the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League (AHL). Kalus, 22 (6/29/87), has posted 15 points (11-4=15) and 64 penalty minutes (PIM) in 53 games for the Aeros this season.

Tags: AHL, Chuck Fletcher, Houston Aeros, men's pro hockey, Minnesota Wild, NHL, Petr Kalus

Cunha Earns Second ACC Player of the Week Honor

Duke Athletics — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:12:43 UT

DURHAM, N.C. – Freshman tennis player Henrique Cunha was selected as the ACC Player of the Week on Tuesday after earning top 10 victories in singles and doubles last week. Cunha picks up his second player of the week honor this season. He also earned the honor on Feb. 9.

Tags: Atlantic Coast Conference, Duke Blue Devils, Henrique Cunha, men's college tennis, player of the week

MAAC Tournament Championship Game - Marist 66 vs. Fairfield 49

Jonathan Mayo — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:41:32 UT

Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament Finals - Siena 72 vs. Fairfield 65 (O/T)

Jonathan Mayo — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:14:13 UT

Big East Conference Tournament SF: West Virginia 56 vs. Rutgers 49

Tara Polen — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:52:20 UT

Tags: Big East Conference, ncaa women's basketball, Rutgers Scarlet Knights, West Virginia Mountaineers

Sacred Heart 95 vs Torrington 85

Anthony Ettienne — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:51:48 UT

Fairfield Comes Up Short In Overtime To Siena In MAAC Championship Game

Fairfield Athletics — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:40:08 UT

It wasn’t that he said it. It was how he said it – with grit and determination, with resolve and decisiveness.