Monday, March 28, 2011

Sunday Sports Wrap

The Final Four are set with no number one seeds remaining, Fontana results, NBA and NHL action and more in today’s Sports Wrap

NCAA Basketball Tournament

Final Four set with no number one seeds remaining.

Final Four GearSunday's Elite 8 Results

NCAA Tournament: Sunday’s Top Plays
Check out the spectacular plays,and big time shots from the NCAA tournament's elite eight on Sunday … [Read More...]

Virginia Commonwealth 71, Kansas 61
11 VCU vs. 1 Kansas Highlights
Jamie Skeen scored 26 points as Virginia Commonwealth delivered the biggest upset of the NCAA tournament, shocking Kansas 71-61 on Sunday to become just the third 11th seed to ever make the Final … [Read More...]

Kentucky 79, North Carolina 69
4 Kentucky vs. 2 UNC Highlights
Brandon Knight scored 22 points and the fourth-seeded Wildcats are headed back to college basketball's biggest stage following a 76-69 win over second-seeded North Carolina on Sunday in the East … [Read More...]

Saturday's Elite 8 Results

NCAA: Elite Eight: Saturday’s Top Plays
Check out the spectacular plays, sequences and near buzzer beaters from the NCAA tournament's elite eight on Saturday. … [[Read More...]

Connecticut 65, Arizona 63
Arizona vs. Connecticut Wrapup
Kemba Walker scored 20 points and Connecticut earned its second Final Four berth in three years, beating Arizona 65-63 Saturday to win the West Regional. Verne Lundquist and Bill Raftery wrapup this … [Read More...]

Butler 74, Florida 71 (OT)
Butler vs. Florida Wrapup
Shelvin Mack scored 27 points, including five in overtime, and Butler returned to the Final Four with a 74-71 victory over Florida on Saturday. Gus Johnson, Reggie Miller and Len Elmore wrapup this … [Read More...]

Friday's Sweet 16 Results

NCAA Sweet 16: Friday’s Top Plays
Check out the spectacular plays, sequences and buzzer beaters from the NCAA tournament's round of 16 on Friday … [Read More...]

UNC 81, Marquette 63
11 Marquette vs. 2 UNC Highlights

Kentucky 62, Ohio St. 60
4 Kentucky vs. 1 Ohio State Highlights

Kansas 77, Richmond 57
12 Richmond vs. 1 Kansas Highlights

VCU 72, Florida State 71 (OT)
11 VCU vs. 10 Florida State Highlights

Thursdays Sweet 16 Upset Special

NCAA Sweet 16: Thursday’s Top Plays
Check out some of the amazing sequences and thrilling shots from the NCAA tournament on Thursday … [Read More...]

UConn 74, SDSU 67
3 UConn vs. 2 San Diego State Highlights

Florida 83, BYU 74
2 Florida vs. 3 BYU Highlights

Arizona 93, Duke 77
5 Arizona vs. 1 Duke Highlights

Butler 61, Wisconsin 54
8 Butler vs. 4 Wisconsin Highlights

What happened to the Big East?
VCU continues run takes down No. 3 Purdue to advance to Sweet 16
Marquette takes down No. 3 Syracuse to advance to Sweet 16
8 Butler vs. 1 Pittsburgh Highlights
VCU takes down Georgetown 74-56


2011 MLB Preview

National League predictions

MLB Division Preview: NL East
Ken Rosenthal and Kevin Kennedy preview the National League East Division Video: Division Preview: NL East … [[Read More...]

Division Winner:  Philadelphia Phillies
With Cliff Lee joining a highly-touted rotation, the Phillies were expected to glide toward a fifth straight NL East title. But spring training injuries to second baseman Chase Utley and outfield … [Read More...]

Fighting for a Wild Card:  Atlanta Braves
The Braves begin the new season without long-time manager Bobby Cox, who led the team to 14 consecutive division titles (from 1991-2005, absent the strike-shortened 1994 season), five World Series … [Read More...]

The Rest:

Florida Marlins
A transition to youth factored into last season's step back in the win column, but Florida's guppies played well and the Marlins can still run in the middle of the pack if the unit avoids the … [Read More...]

New York Mets
You almost have to feel sorry for the Mets, they have been hamstrung financially by large contracts to underachieving veterans and the specter of the Bernie Madoff case, yet the Mets still hope to … [Read More...]

Washington Nationals
Washington continues to chase respectability. Although leading prospects Stephen Strasburg (Tommy John surgery) and Bryce Harper (just 18 years old) are likely a season away, improvement by young … [Read More...]


2011 National League West Preview
Tim Lincecum now has a World Series title to go with his 2 Cy Young awards. What should we expect this season? Lauren Shehadi breaks down the National League West. … [Read More...]


2011 National League Central Preview
Albert Pujols is entering the final year of his contract with the Cardinals. Will they bounce back and get back to the top of the National League Central? Lauren Shehadi takes a look ahead. … [Read More...]

St. Louis Cardinal
The Cardinals were ready to write last year off and return to powerhouse status. But a lot has gone wrong over the offseason. Not only could they not sign Albert … [Read More...]

Houston Astros
While Houston traded away Roy Oswalt to the Phillies last season, they still have high expectations for their pitching staff in 2011.  With the additions of shortstop Clint Barmes and second … [Read More...]

Chicago Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates

American League predictions

MLB Division Preview: AL East
Ken Rosenthal and Kevin Kennedy preview the American League East Division Video: Division Preview: AL East … [Read More...]

Division Winner:  Boston Red Sox
What can we say about the Red Sox offseason except for wow. Last season the Sox were killed by injuries so they should get better just through being healthy, but that was not enough for GM Theo … [Read More...]

Fighting for a Wild Card:  New York Yankees
What to say when previewing the Yankees? The team everyone loves to hate just reloads as they sign Rafael Soriano and Pedro Feliciano as well as taking care of their own business with Derek Jeter and … [Read More...]

The Rest:

Baltimore Orioles
Since the hiring of manager Buck Showalter in late July, the Orioles had an fantastic end to the season. Finishing at 34-23 under Showalter, the Orioles had a better last two months than the Yankees, … [Read More...]

Tampa Bay Rays
The Rays had a tough offseason losing Carl Crawford to the rival Red Sox and Rafael Soriano to the rival Yankees. Even worse, the Rays lost Dan Wheeler, Grant Balfour, and Joaquin Benoit from what was … [Read More...]

Toronto Blue Jays
The Blue Jays fans are optimistic, it is spring after all, but its time to take a realistic look at the season and the Jays are faced with the unfortunate prospect of fighting for last place with the … [Read More...]


2011 American League West Preview
Josh Hamilton is the reigning American League MVP. He hopes to lead the Rangers back to the World Series. Lauren Shehadi breaks down the American League West … [Read More...]


2011 American League Central Preview
Joe Mauer has led the Twins to back to back American League Central Division championships. Which team will be the toughest threat to them? Lauren Shehadi takes a look ahead. … [Read More...]

More Season Previews:

Rookie of the year candidates
Jeff Passan and Tim Brown run through the first year players who have a chance to shine this season … [Read More...]

Which teams could surprise in 2011?
Jeff Passan and Tim Brown name some sleeper teams that could contend this season … [Read More...]

Fantasy Baseball: Potential busts in 2011
Fantasy Baseball: Hitters to watch in 2011
Fantasy Baseball: 2011 sleeper pitchers


Sports Babes

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Ashleigh

Brooke

Chelsie

Juliett

Lindsey

NBA

The NBA Daily Zap
All of Sunday's NBA action wrapped up in three minutes. … [Read More...]

Sunday’s NBA Top 10
Monta Ellis dominates Sunday's Top 10 plays from Sunday's NBA action. … [Read More...]

Mar. 27 Scoreboard

Sacramento 114, Philadelphia 111
Houston 119, Miami 125
Atlanta 99, Cleveland 83
San Antonio 104, Memphis 111
Boston 85, Minnesota 82
Portland 90, Oklahoma City 99
Washington 104, Golden State 114
New Orleans 84, LA Lakers 102
Dallas 91, Phoenix 83

NBA Plays of the Week
Check out the top plays from the past week in the National Basketball Association … [Read More...]

NBA Drive: 3/23
Tim Duncan is out of action with a sprained left ankle. What impact will this have on the Spurs? Watch NBA Drive hosted by Lauren Shehadi … [Read More...]


NFL

NFL Announces Rule Changes making kickoffs irrelevant
The NFL will move kickoffs up 5 yards to the 35-yard line, keep touchbacks coming out to the 20 and allow the number of players in a blocking wedge to remain at two. Kick coverage players now will be … [Read More...]

NFL Players, Owners headed to court
NFL & NFLPA React to Decertification

NFL Draft

NFL Draft Report: Defensive Linemen
Who is at the top of the class when in comes to defensive linemen? Who is under the radar? Rob Rang joins Lauren Shehadi to discuss … [Read More...]

NFL Draft Risers and Fallers: 3/22
Should scouts pay more attention to talent from Hawai'i? Chad Reuter joins Lauren Shehadi to talk about his risers and fallers, which include wide receiver Greg Salas. … [Read More...]

NFL Draft Update
PPeter Schrager breaks down the NFL draft and team needs … [Read More...]

NFL Draft Report: Linebackers
NFL Draft Report: QBs
NFL Draft Report: Cornerbacks


Boxing / MMA

HBO Boxing After Dark: Gamboa vs. Solis Look Ahead
HBO Boxing commentators Bob Papa, Max Kellerman and Roy Jones preview the upcoming Boxing After Dark telecast. Yuriorkis Gamboa vs. Jorge Solis happens Sat., March 26 at 9:45pm ET/PT on HBO … [Read More...]

HBO Boxing: Ring Life – Yuriorkis Gamboa
Ring Life takes an intimate look inside the life of Cuban sensation Yuriorkis Gamboa. Yuriorkis Gamboa vs. Jorge Solis happens Sat., March 26 at 9:45pm ET/PT on HBO … [Read More...]

UFC In the Moment: Jon Jones – Full Episode
Pacquiao, Mosley ready for May bout

NHL

NHL Plays of the Week
NHL On The Fly showcases some of the best highlights from the prior week … [Read More...]

Mar. 27 Scoreboard

Florida 1, Pittsburgh 2 (SO)
Ottawa 4, Atlanta 5 (SO)
Vancouver 4, Columbus 1
Boston 2, Philadelphia 1

Pens Cooke suspended for rest of regular season and for Round 1
BiBill Daly discusses head trauma issues in the NHL


Golf

Monday Backspin: March 28, 2011
Martin Laird hangs on to preserve his second PGA TOUR title at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard. Amanda Balionis looks back at a challenging week at Bay Hill … [Read More...]

Round 4 Recap: 2011 Arnold Palmer Invitational
In the final round of the 2011 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard, Martin Laird holds on to earn his second PGA TOUR victory. … [Read More...]

Round 3 Recap: 2011 Arnold Palmer Invitational
Round 2 Recap: 2011 Arnold Palmer Invitational
Round 1 Recap: 2011 Arnold Palmer Invitational

Golf Shots of the Week ending March 20, 2011
Check out the top five shots of the week from the 2011 Transitions Championship. … [Read More...]


Sports In Depth

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NASCAR

Harvick wins at Fontana on final turn pass
Kevin Harvick passed five-time defending NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson on the final turn to win his first race of the season Sunday in Fontana, California. Kyle Busch led the most laps but finished … [Read More...]

Race Rewind: Fontana
Catch the high-speed intensity, and a thrilling last-lap pass for the win at Auto Club Speedway … [Read More...]

Final Laps: Royal Purple 300
Crew chief for the No. 18, Jason Ratcliff, calls for two tires on the last stop and it pays off for Kyle Busch and his crew … [Read More...]

Victory Lane: Kyle Busch
For the second year in a row, Kyle Busch wins the spring race in Fontana. … [Read More...]

Preview Show: Fontana
Ralph Sheheen on Roush Fenway Racing's momentum as they head to one of their strongest tracks. … [Read More...]

NASCAR Weekend Top 5: Bristol
Race Rewind: Bristol
Bristol Final Laps: Rowdy sweeps again

Note: Cross posted from nutzworld.com.

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