![]() ![]() Since winning the title last year, the Aces have added Candace Parker on the court and Brady off of it. Tom Brady is the newest co-owner of the Las Vegas Aces, a swaggy notch in the belt for the WNBA franchise. Rejoice, and enjoy more two-cheek sneaks next year. The rule went unchallenged by the NFL’s competition committee yesterday, ending all debate on the topic until at least next season. The controversial fourth-down push play, pioneered by the Eagles this season, will remain legal despite some outcry. ![]() A reported reason: Teams want to protect their high-profile Russian players, who could be in trouble with the Russian government after the country outlawed what it called “propaganda about nontraditional sexual relations.” See our full explainer on the brewing mess here. The refusal is the latest of many across the NHL, with multiple teams scrapping plans to wear the themed sweaters. The full story is worth a read, as Stark goes all the way back to Abner Doubleday to investigate the new shift format and answer the main question: Can a two-man outfield survive? The answer is more complicated than you think.īoth Eric and Marc Staal opted not to wear the Panthers’ Pride-themed warmup jerseys last night, citing their religious beliefs. Left fielder Raimel Tapia slid over to center field, which meant nobody was in left field. The infielders stayed within their bounds … but center fielder Adam Duvall stationed himself in shallow right field, in front of right fielder Alex Verdugo. ![]() Under new shift law, teams must have two infielders on each side of second base and cannot have infielders hanging out in the outfield.Jayson Stark wonderfully explained the new wrinkle yesterday. Back on March 3, that was a Joey Gallo spring training at-bat. But, like a true comic book character, the shift is also alive, adapting itself to a new reality, ready to return when the situation needs it. We politely reject the assertion.įour more Sweet 16 games to go before the Elite Eight begins this weekend: The old fake-argument-with-the-coach route strikes again! Nowell and Kansas State coach Jerome Tang said after the game that the argument was authentic and there was no play called. Markquis Nowell is now tied for most assists ALL TIME in an NCAA Tournament game (18). His 18th, which tied the record, came on what looked like another classic football-style design by the Wildcats: The New York City native scored 20 points and distributed a tournament-record 19 assists in last night’s overtime win against Michigan State, in Madison Square Garden no less. In Kansas State’s last two games, the smallest man on the floor has played with the most confidence. If you had Florida Atlantic going this far in your bracket, no you didn’t. The Vols also beat Alabama, Kansas and Texas this year. This is a Tennessee team that just walloped Duke, one of the tournament’s hottest teams. The Owls dominated Tennessee in the second half of last night’s upset win, which was shocking on both ends. The team that came within two seconds of losing its opening-round game to Memphis is now one of the last eight remaining. It’s incredible that they’re here at all. UConn plays Gonzaga on Saturday for a spot in the Final Four.įlorida Atlantic. It’s becoming easier to remember this team was ranked No. The Huskies humiliated the Razorbacks, 88-65, with one of the tournament’s best performances. I’ll own it: That Arkansas upset pick was bad. Gonzaga comes back in the final seconds against UCLA to advance to the Elite Eight. The Pulse’s national champ is still alive. The Zags led by 10 with just over two minutes to play, and gave up the lead with 13 seconds left. In what was the best game of an action-packed night, Strawther’s absurdly long 3-pointer helped Gonzaga avoid one of the bigger collapses we’ve seen this tournament. Some winners from last night’s bonkers slate of NCAA Tournament games: Too much great basketball and too little time to preamble. Good morning! Did I pick Arkansas? Suddenly having trouble remembering. Start every morning with The Pulse in your inbox. ![]()
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