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There were 4.1 seconds left when Bruins junior reserve David Singleton, who had scored only 10 points combined in three NCAA Tournament games, made consecutive free throws to put his team ahead of Alabama by three points in the NCAA East Region semifinals. The only thing that could keep the Bruins from the Elite Eight would be a buzzer-beating 3-pointer and a calamitous overtime. MORE MARCH MADNESS: Live scores | Updated bracket | TV schedule...

Sam Handler, an injured UCLA player, apparently tried to keep the Trojans from taking over the Bruins’ logo at midfield in Pasadena. MORE: FSU survives | Nick Saban yells at Lane Kiffin | Melvin Gordon tops 2,000-yard rushing list According to multiple reports through Twitter, including from the LA Times’ Bill Plaschke, Handler approached by security and made to leave. Odd, considering UCLA asked the Trojans not to plant the sword in 2012, then turned around and stuck their own flag in the ground after they beat USC, 35-14, in November of 2013....

You have to pay a premium for the performance, and there are trade-offs in design, but for me, it’s certainly worth it. Design and build Ultimate Ears has built a range of highly portable Bluetooth speakers, and although the Hyperboom is battery powered and therefore technically portable, chances are you won’t be chucking it into a rucksack and heading to the beach. Why? Simply put, the thing is absolutely massive....

Napoli’s change in management might be a gush of fresh air as Carlos Ancelotti takes the reins at the Italian club. Red Star Belgrade will hope to impose their authority as Serbian champions and cause a huge upset on the big stage. Group C has some exciting fixtures, renewal of old rivalries and huge upsets on the cards all of which points towards an exhilarating and entertaining couple of months for viewers around the World....

In the earlier editions of the tournament, the teams that would make it to the knockout stages would be more or less clear. But with a few rule changes in 2018-19, the top 4 teams from the top 4 domestic leagues gain direct entry to the group stage. The top 4 domestic leagues are decided on the basis of their UEFA Coefficient - English Premier League, Spanish LaLiga, Italian Seria A and German Bundesliga....

Ceferin says in a statement: “This idea is currently not being discussed at all.” UEFA is set to decide next year where to stage its marquee club game in 2021. This week, the chief executive of Spanish Champions League rights holder Mediapro told a radio station that UEFA is “investigating the feasibility” of a Champions League final in New York. Mediapro holds the rights through 2021. However, Ceferin says: “UEFA has no plans to stage the Champions League final outside Europe....

The final result was 2-3 for the Three Lions. England are now unbeaten in their last 21 competitive away matches. England has four points from three matches in UEFA Nations League Group 4. Spain remains at the first place with six points after three matches played. Spain started this match with some very good chances to score a goal. However, in the 16th minute of the game Sterling scored the opening goal of the game....

Shakhtar fans displayed a far-right banner at a home game against Eintracht Frankfurt in February. Lazio fans were seen performing Nazi salutes at an away game against Sevilla in February. The Rome club has long had far-right elements among its fans. UEFA says both clubs must shut stadium sections at their next home game in European competition. Shakhtar, which has a seven-point lead in the Ukrainian league, is likely to play in the Champions League group stage next season....

The co-main event, in light heavyweight action featured an all-out war as Shogun Rua defeated Antonio Rogerio Nogueria by unanimous decision. MORE: UFC 190 photos | UFC fighters brawl at WSOF event | Best in the world In other action, Glaico Franca beat Fernando Bruno by third round submission to win “TUF: Brazil 4″ lightweight season, Reginaldo Vieira squeaked out a unanimous decision victory Dileno Lopes to win “TUF: Brazil 4″ bantamweight season, Stefan Struve defeated Antonio Rodrigo Nogueria by unanimous decision, Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva got back on the winning track knocking out Soa Palelei and Claudia Gadelha defeated Jessica Aguilar by unanimous decision....

Then, disaster struck: Ortega failed a drug test for the steroid, drostanolone and was suspended nine months. Most fighters would have been dejected, but the 27-year-old featherweight turned the negative into a positive, reeling off five consecutive stoppage wins upon his return. The streak earned Ortega the biggest fight of his life, a co-main event bout at UFC 222 against former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar. MORE: UFC pound-for-pound rankings — GSP, McGregor nowhere to be found...

The freakish dream fight between heavy-hitters Paulo Costa and Yoel Romero was as wild as they come. Nate Diaz made a triumphant return to the Octagon after three years and looked better than ever. The best moment, however, was saved for the end as the UFC crowned a new champion in the main event. Here are the results and highlights of UFC 241, held at the Honda Center, Anaheim, California....

The Fight of the Year candidate also gave the two men the perfect springboard to propel themselves toward greater heights. “You don’t go through something like that and not level up, and that’s exactly what I feel happened to me, happened to Israel,” Gastelum told Sporting News during UFC 244 media day Thursday. “I think we both level-upped after. It’s going to be hard to beat him, (and) it’s going to be hard to beat me at this point....

McGregor’s return to the UFC is something that has made UFC 246 one of the most hyped events in the company for quite some time. That alone shows the importance that McGregor has in the world of Mixed Martia Arts. Despite where he is now, no matter what people may think, McGregor did not start out in the same way. The origins of Conor McGregor are far from spectacular, as he began in a small corner of Ireland, Crumlin, a suburb of Dublin....

The talking points still has to be a slight personality change you see in Conor. The ‘Old’ Conor, if he had performed this, would have not given two hoots about his opponent and maybe even taken a couple of digs at them post-match. But the ‘New’ Conor acted slightly differently. He went to Cowboy, hugged him, kissed his forehead and had kind words for him. There’s almost a sense of new humility to Conor ever since he’s come back....

White said the promotion’s broadcast partners impressed upon him Thursday their desire that the event not go forward. “Today we got a call from . . . the highest level you can go at Disney and the highest level of ESPN,” White told ESPN’s Brett Okamoto. White decided to postpone UFC 249 and all future UFC events indefinitely after the call. The New York Times reported Thursday night that California Gov....

Usman (18-1, 8 KOs) dominated Masvidal (35-14, 16 KOs) at UFC 251 in July 2020 to retain his UFC welterweight belt, claiming 14 of 15 cumulative rounds scored by judges to win by unanimous decision. But the way Masvidal said he prepared for the fight — agreeing to the bout on six days’ notice and reportedly shedding 20 pounds to make weight — has left plenty of arguing points heading into Saturday’s rematch....

In an update released by Ubisoft this past week, the first since October 2021, the developer announced plans to begin what it calls XDefiant Insider Sessions. These are, in practice, a series of closed testing sessions allowing Ubisoft to collect feedback regarding the state of the game. Perhaps more importantly, Ubisoft clarifies that going forward the “Tom Clancy’s” part of XDefiant’s name is being dropped. The game will now be referred to only as XDefiant....

Disclaimer:- This Slideshow will not include Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as they remain one of the most unpredictable players. You choose them on your instincts. Robert Lewandowski Robert Lewandowski remains one of the most crucial elements of Bayern Munich and all the fantasy teams. Bayern Munich drew Ajax, Athens, and Benefica for the Champions League group stage. They are heavy favorites to top the group despite having injury issues with the team....

The Bavarians dominated possession but it was Atletico’s Yannick Ferreira Carrasco who was the difference between the two teams. A goal scored by the Belgian winger in the 35th minute was enough to see the Red-and-Whites finish Matchday 2 at the top of Group D with six points. Atletico could have extended their lead after Arturo Vidal ran into Filipe Luis inside the box. He was awarded a penalty but in a repeat of the Champions League final, Griezmann missed and hit the crossbar....

Los Blancos have been relentless in their pursuit of success throughout 2016/17 and have relied upon an incredible front six to keep on hammering the door down until the last possible moment. A La Liga triumph was a stated aim at the start of the season and just 90 minutes separates them from their first domestic title in five years. European success has come as a bonus – but their biggest test is still to come....