In an unforeseen twist that could thrust the Los Angeles Lakers straight back into title contention, two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash has successfully negotiated a sign-and-trade deal from the Phoenix Suns to the Lakers that will team him up with Kobe Bryant. Sources told ESPN.com that Nash, with the New York Knicks also pressing hard to complete a similar sign-and-trade deal, was swayed to join the Lakers after a determined push from Bryant and because the move keeps him in the title hunt and … Read More »
Another tremendous get for Brenda. Analysis from ESPN.com
Brionna Jones (Havre De Grace, Md.), Fairfax Stars
Having played DFW during the pool play round, Jones knew exactly what to expect this time around. The 6-foot-3 post from the class of 2013 was the difference in the game. Though defended by another post, Kristina Higgins, who could match her size and strength, she played as is she knew she was the key to victory. With the game getting down … Read More »
Wei Yin Chen had a perfect game for 6 1/3 innings but after faltering , the bullpen failed to hold a 4-1 lead. JJ pitched a perfect 1-2-3 9th. Chen went 7 1/3 inning with 0 walks and 9 K’s. Jim Thome went 1-4 with 2 strikeouts.
The Discover Orange Bowl will be played on New Year’s Day at 1 p.m. ET and annually feature a team from the Atlantic Coast Conference beginning after 2014, results of a 12-year agreement announced Tuesday by the ACC and the bowl’s committee.
The game will feature the champion of the ACC, unless that team is chosen to play in the newly announced four-team playoffs. In that case, a replacement team from the ACC would play in the Orange Bowl. The ACC … Read More »
“Clear intention” was the reason the Magician gave for his victory. He must have spent some time with the Zen Master. The final hand: Antonio went all in with trip fives against 2nd place finisher England’s Sam Trickett’s flush draw. The board came up empty and Antonio’s entourage went nuts. Hats off to a great guy and now the winner of the richest contest in sports history.
Let’s cut to the chase. After Jason Hammel overcame various fielding faux pas, the O’s entered the bottom of the 7th holding a 3-1 lead. The leadoff batter walked. The next batter struck out on a 3-2 pitch as Wieters threw a perfect strike to Andino to throw out out the runner trying to steal 2nd. 2 outs no one on. Wait a minute, Robert Andino dropped the ball. Jim Palmer went nuts as did any Oriole fan suffering through … Read More »
Men’s cross country and men’s indoor track and field, the sports of acrobatics and tumbling, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, water polo and men’s tennis have been discontinued, effective July 1.
Student-athletes and staff members have been informed of this decision. As previously announced, all scholarships to student-athletes who remain at Maryland will be continued and all coaches’ contracts will be honored.
“I would like to personally thank the student-athletes, coaches and supporters of swimming and diving, men’s tennis, … Read More »
