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Thunder release guard Alex Abrines, cite personal issue - ESPN:
The Oklahoma City Thunder have released Alex Abrines after the 6-foot-6 guard determined it best to step away from basketball to focus on a personal issue.
Carter Hart ties rookie record as red-hot Flyers jump Ducks - Philly.com: Sam Donnellon
In scoring the game’s first four goals in Saturday’s 6-2 victory over the Ducks, the Flyers scored from behind the net, shorthanded, even off Oskar Lindblom’s skate as he screeched to a halt unchecked in front of the Anaheim net.
No. 2 Duke earns top seed over No. 1 Tennessee in initial NCAA rankings - ESPN:
The NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee gives Duke the top seed over Tennessee in its initial rankings. "It was 1A and 1B," committee chairman Bernard Muir said.
Martin Truex Jr leads practice for season-opening Daytona 500 - autosport.com: Jim Utter
Martin Truex Jr led the way during Saturday's pair of NASCAR Cup practice sessions for the season-opening Daytona 500
Syracuse earns season sweep of Boston College behind Boeheim's career-high 16 points - CNYcentral.com: Matt Hauswirth
Buddy Boeheim is beginning to hit his stride in an Orange uniform. In a game the Orange simply could not afford to lose on Saturday, the Boston College Eagles entered the Carrier Dome on a three-game skid. Not to mention, Syracuse took down the Eagles in Ches…
No. 21 Men's Basketball Fights Past Auburn, 83-78 - LSUSports.net:
BATON ROUGE The LSU Tigers overcame a 16-point deficit midway through the first half to defeat the Auburn Tigers, 83-78, Saturday afternoon in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. LSU improves to 19-4 (9-1), while Auburn falls to 16-7 (5-5).
Former Brewers first-rounder Brett Lawrie says he has a deal to return to organization - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Tom Haudricourt
Former Brewers' first-round pick Brett Lawrie posted on his Instagram account that he has a deal to return to the organization after two years off.
Bruins Wrap: Patrice Bergeron’s Overtime Goal Gives Boston 5-4 Win Over Kings - NESN: Dakota Randall
BOSTON — The Boston Bruins couldn’t have drawn it up any better. Prior to Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Kings, star center Patrice Bergeron was honored for playing his 1…
Scott Dixon on Laguna Seca IndyCar test - Racer: Marshall Pruett
Defending NTT IndyCar Series champion Scott Dixon gives RACER his download after testing for the first time at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in his Chip Ganassi Racing Honda Indy car.
The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Red Wings 1 - Buffalo News:
The Sabres improved to 27-20-7, including 2-1-1 on this seven-game home stand, after allowing four or more goals in eight of their previous
MLB rumors: Yankees willing to offer Manny Machado $220 million?; Brewers sign Brett Lawrie - CBS Sports:
Here is the latest MLB gossip as we inch toward spring training
Adam Gase Is Building A Locker Room Powder Keg With His New Coaching Hires - Deadspin: Gabe Fernandez
Adam Gase being brought on to be the head coach of the New York Jets began as an uncreative hire, but has since blossomed into one of the more entertaining storylines of the NFL offseason through his own design. When we last caught up with Gase, his hypnotic …
Ingram's Defense Draws Rave Reviews in Victory Versus Boston - Lakers.com: jramirez
LeBron James, Luke Walton and Boston's Kyrie Irving praised Brandon Ingram's defense against the Celtics.
Wisconsin Badgers come up short in 61-52 loss to Michigan Wolverines - Madison.com: Jim Polzin | Wisconsin State Journal
Senior center Ethan Happ finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds for the 19th-ranked Badgers (17-7, 9-4), but he didn’t get enough help as No. 7 Michigan pulled away for
Kentucky Basketball holds off Mississippi State Bulldogs: 4 takeaways and postgame chatter - A Sea Of Blue: John Morgan Francis
Kentucky extends their winning streak to 10 with a victory in Starkville on Saturday afternoon.
Late Rally Helps No. 8 UNC Avoid Upset Bid From Miami - Chapelboro.com: Avery Trendel
A furious rally in the last seven minutes of regulation on Saturday at the Dean Smith Center helped the No. 8 UNC men’s basketball team force overtime and ultimately avoid a huge upset—as they defeated the Miami Hurricanes 88-85. Down by seven points late in …
Sad news: Harper Giants'-signing rumors were quickly denied - NBCSports.com:
Let the waiting game continue!
Bryant looks to reboot power swing in 2019 - MLB.com:
All eyes will be on Kris Bryant this spring. Every swing within view on a practice field and every Cactus League plate appearance will be under the public microscope. For the Cubs, Bryant exists as the most critical component to correcting the offensive lands…
Mikaela Shiffrin unhappy with critical comments by Lindsey Vonn and Bode Miller - Los Angeles Times: Associated Press
Mikaela Shiffrin has taken issue with comments by Lindsey Vonn and Bode Miller questioning her decision to sit out several events at the world championships.
