Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Match Play offers unique test two weeks before Masters and other top stories.

  • Match Play offers unique test two weeks before Masters

    AUSTIN, Texas – So it doesn’t sound like Adam Scott was glued to his television watching the two-hour selection show for this week’s WGC-Dell Match Play. He barely noticed his draw. “I don’t think it really matters who’s in your group here,” he said Tuesday. “Every match is going to be tough, and I feel like I’ve got the ability to beat anyone in this field, so that’s why I think I didn’t have a reaction to my group.” Scott might be the hottest player in the world, with two wins and a runner-up ..
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  • McIlroy's last chance for a win before the Masters

    McIlroy's last chance for a win before the Masters
    AP 3:03 p.m. EDT March 22, 2016(Photo: The Associated Press)AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Masters is two weeks away, and all the best players are winning.Except for one."I'd love to win before Augusta," Rory McIlroy said. "And this is my last chance to do that."He is the defending champion at the Dell Match Play, which any other week would seem to be in his favor. The nature of that victory — not to mention it was at Harding Park in San Francisco and not Austin Country Club — would expla..
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  • Dikembe Mutombo unharmed in terrorist attack at Brussels airport

    Dikembe Mutombo unharmed in terrorist attack at Brussels airport
    Hall of Fame basketball player Dikembe Mutombo was at the airport in Brussels during the series of deadly terrorist attacks Tuesday against the Belgian capital but said he is safe and unharmed.Mutombo posted two messages and photos on his Facebook page, saying, "I am safe here" and "I am fine."His charitable foundation also posted a message on Facebook, saying that the former NBA star "was thankfully unharmed."Multiple explosions rocked the Zaventem international airport and the Brussels subway ..
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  • Cigars, not Cracker Jack: The scene in Havana as the Rays defeat Cuban team

    Cigars, not Cracker Jack: The scene in Havana as the Rays defeat Cuban team
    Tampa Bay Rays players listen to the Star-Spangled Banner before their exhibition in Cuba on Tuesday.(Photo: Joe Raedle)HAVANA - A look at Tuesday’s exhibition game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cuban national team at Estadio Latinoamericano.Rays 4, Cuba 1:***Scenes from the ballpark: The capacity crowd was ready for action more than two hours before the first pitch, doing the wave and paying close attention during batting practice, all while high-decibel music blared from the loudspeakers...
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  • FIFA opens investigations over 2006 World Cup bidding

    FIFA opens investigations over 2006 World Cup bidding
    Updated at 4:52 p.m. ET FIFA has confirmed that investigations have been opened against a number of individuals, including Franz Beckenbauer and Wolfgang Niersbach, in relation to the bidding process for the 2006 World Cup. Beckenbauer is one of four former German football officials who are under investigation over allegations of bribery and corruption relating to the awarding of the tournament to Germany. MORE: Soccer officials under fire | Former FIFA president Blatter appeals ba..
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  • LeBron James confirms shifting into playoff mode early, warns NBA to respect the Cavaliers

    LeBron James confirms shifting into playoff mode early, warns NBA to respect the Cavaliers
    INDEPENDENCE, Ohio – LeBron James seemed to confirm Tuesday what sources close to him said was the explanation for his recent Twitter purge. He's shifting into playoff mode, a little earlier than usual. "I have (changed his focus), a little bit sooner than normal, but you know I understand that it's right around the corner and I want to start mentally preparing myself for the distance," James said after the Cavs' practice. They play the Milwaukee Bucks at home Wednesday. For the briefest of re..
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  • 10 Things to Know: Lakers vs. Grizzlies (3/22/16)

    10 Things to Know: Lakers vs. Grizzlies (3/22/16)
    Here is what you need to know before the Lakers end their eight-game homestand by hosting the Memphis Grizzlies. 1) Since returning from a five-game injury stead, Lou Williams has been at the center of the Lakers’ offense by leading the team in scoring in each of their last three contests, while averaging 20.7 points. This culminated against Phoenix on Friday when the reigning Sixth Man of the Year dropped 30 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter. 2) While the bench has received a boos..
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  • Gary Kubiak: Robert Griffin III is 'part of the conversation' at QB

    Gary Kubiak: Robert Griffin III is 'part of the conversation' at QB
    BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Denver Broncos coach Gary Kubiak acknowledged Tuesday morning that the reigning Super Bowl champions, who have a rare opening at quarterback, have taken a long look at Robert Griffin III.Speaking at the NFL owners meetings, Kubiak said the Broncos have evaluated Griffin and that the former Washington Redskins star continues to be part of Denver's conversation for potential replacements to Peyton Manning and Brock Osweiler."[Griffin] is one of the free guys out there," Kubiak ..
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  • Gay New York Assemblyman compares MMA to 'gay porn' during hearing

    Gay New York Assemblyman compares MMA to 'gay porn' during hearing
    New York Assemblyman Daniel O'Donnell (D-New York).(Photo: AP)A bill that would legalize professional mixed martial arts finally reached the floor of the New York State Assembly on Tuesday --- and the sport soon came under attack by legislators.“I thought I should learn a little bit about (MMA),” said Assemblyman Daniel O'Donnell (D-Manhattan), who is gay. “Well, I should really like it. You have two nearly naked, hot men trying to dominate each other. That’s gay porn with a different ending.”O'..
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  • Chop blocks eliminated, PAT snaps from 15 permanent

    Chop blocks eliminated, PAT snaps from 15 permanent
    2:43 PM ETKevin SeifertNFL Nation CloseESPN.com national NFL writer ESPN.com NFC North reporter, 2008-2013 Covered Vikings for Minneapolis Star Tribune, 1999-2008BOCA RATON, Fla. -- NFL owners approved a series of minor rule changes Tuesday and saved their more difficult decisions for Wednesday, the final day of their annual meetings.Among the approved rules was the elimination of all chop blocks, an expansion of the horse collar rule to include instances in which defenders grab the nameplate of..
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Villanova makes Sweet 16 for first time since 2009, routs Iowa 87-68 ... .Jon Robinson: Trade up to No. 1 to require 'king's ransom' .
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