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MORE: CFB from 1 to 99 | College hoops’ best rivalries The study analyzed policies for 57 of the 65 schools and found that 23 schools since 2005 have either reduced penalties or allowed an athlete to test positive more times before he or she is suspended or dismissed. “It’s a moving target, and we have to find that balance between being too punitive and not punitive enough, and making sure that we help people that have a problem,” Utah athletic director Chris Hill told The AP....

IYER: Manziel good, but wait for Game 2 Sporting News brings you live analysis of the Browns quarterbacks’ every move in their preseason opener Saturday night against the Lions … kind of. 6:00 p.m. — Manziel is seen warming up wearing Beats by Dre headphones, giving the rookie the early advantage over the incumbent. Panthers QB Cam Newton wears Beats and he’s good, so Manziel must be good, too. 6:20 p....

A number of Republican-led states have passed bills this year targeting trans young people, including measures that block access to gender-affirming health care, restrict participation in sports and prohibit classroom discussion of gender identity. “I’ve been tracking anti-transgender legislation for 3 years,” Erin Reed wrote alongside the color-coded map, in a July 18 tweet that has been shared more than 12,000 times. “I often get asked in DMs, ‘I live in x state, should I flee/transition/come out?...

This, though, is pretty cool. From a post on r/hockey, published by a user whose grandfather had recently died: The text of the letter: On behalf of the entire Toronto Maple Leafs organization, please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your father, Paul. I understand your father was a long-time and loyal Leafs fan, as well as a season seat holder for more than 25 years, and that the two of you were able to share many special memories together cheering on the team....

Josh Anderson scored with 19 seconds remaining in regulation to lift the Habs to the victory and cap a wild final two minutes. Sean Monahan put the Canadiens up 3-2 with a goal with 2:30 left, but William Nylander tied the game for Toronto 40 seconds later. Anderson became the hero when he potted the eventual game-winner. Cole Caufield had the first two goals of the game for Montreal and Nick Suzuki finished with two assists....

That is the view of former AC Milan, Real Madrid and England boss Fabio Capello as Messi’s Copa America hopes hang by a threat. Argentina face Paraguay in Belo Horizonte on Wednesday, having suffered a sapping 2-0 defeat to Colombia in their first Group B game. Barcelona great Messi has never won a major honour with his country - a wait that looks set to continue on current form....

Maradona is in Russia to watch the World Cup and has been a lively presence at Argentina matches, celebrating his country’s dramatic win over Nigeria and resulting progression to the last 16 with an offensive gesture. The 1986 World Cup winner was pictured receiving treatment after that clash, following a health scare, but a pair of Spanish-language audio recordings suggested Maradona had suffered a fatal heart attack. This was not the case and Maradona was not happy that the clips went viral, worrying his family....

“I am pi**ed off because our prestige is being thrown away,” the legend fumed after Jorge Sampaoli’s team went down to Nigeria in a friendly clash. “But it is not the kids’ fault – I want to return!” A second Maradona spell with the Albiceleste would be immensely good fun, especially for neutrals. But if his rather underwhelming record on the bench gives any indication it probably would not be in the nation’s best interests, as his coaching career to date from Deportivo Mandiyu onwards suggest....

Also read: Teams with Most March Madness Titles in History March Madness dates back to 1939 when the first tournament took place with just 8 teams. Evidently, March Madness has grown substantially in the following decades, and this year’s tournament will feature no fewer than 68 teams fighting it out for college glory. Due to the high stakes of the tournament, March Madness has a long history of producing great moments, so as we await this year’s tournament, here are our picks for the five greatest moments in the tournament’s history....

But for those of you who haven’t had the “privlege” yet of acquainting yourself with eccentric father of UCLA star Lonzo Ball, here’s a brief guide to the most talked-about dad in college basketball. Who is LaVar Ball? LaVar Ball is a former college basketball and football player who played at West Los Angeles College, Washington State and Cal State Los Angeles. In his one Divison I season, he averaged 2....

Mike Krzyzewski’s aggressive removal of his sport coat upon calling a timeout early in Duke’s NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game against Syracuse was not graceful. But it was purposeful. The Blue Devils got the message even before he began a harangue in the huddle. “Yeah, he ripped that thing off,” Duke senior Grayson Allen told Sporting News. “Some debris flew on the court from it.” There had been only three possessions in the second half when Krzyzewski blew his stack: a short jumper from Syracuse guard Frank Howard and layup by SU forward Oshae Brissett wrapped around a missed 3-pointer by Blue Devils freshman Gary Trent....

That almost never happens for walk-ons. The unsung heroes of college hoops spend their games grouped together on the bench, cheering for wild like their teammates. They spend practices running scout teams, working like crazy to prepare their teammates for the games. MARCH MADNESS 2018: Texas A&M star honors memory of teammate’s great-grandmother But with 45 seconds left in No. 2 North Carolina’s 84-66 victory over 15th-seeded Lipscomb, Rush was all alone on the court, thanks to a bit of quick thinking on defense....

The matchup between Gonzaga and Florida State is the standout game of the day. Gonzaga were among the most impressive teams during the first week of action, averaging 85 points during their two victories, and in Brandon Clarke, the Bulldogs have arguably the best two-way player in the competition. Meanwhile, Florida State has been much better than many anticipated heading into the tournament, and last time out, the Seminoles dropped 90 points on Ja Morant and Murray State....

A pair of No. 1 seeds are in action with Gonzaga and Michigan, but there are other fun storylines as well. Georgetown coach Patrick Ewing has the Hoyas back in the NCAA Tournament, and Rick Pitino will lead Iona into a 2-15 matchup with Alabama. Which team will pull off the big upset Saturday? SN gives its straight up picks for those first-round games: MORE MARCH MADNESS: Round 1 odds | Parlays | Printable bracket...

Ambrose has driven in Sprint Cup for RPM the past four years after two Cup seasons at JTG Daugherty Racing. He is a former champion in Australia’s V8 Supercar series. He is considered a top candidate to join Team Penske if it expands its racing operations to include that series next season. MORE: Can lesser teams win the Chase? | Lineup breakdown for Sunday’s race | Kyle Busch on pole...

Currently, Los Blancos are two points behind league leaders Barcelona in the La Liga. After the New Year, they will face Getafe away from home. During this period of festivities, Zinedine Zidane will probably take the time to motivate his squad after they were held to three consecutive draws. The transfer rumours at the moment point towards more players leaving Real Madrid than arriving as new signings. Here are the latest transfer rumours surrounding the club....

He shared a post on Twitter detailing that he encountered “at least 70 racial slurs on my social accounts.” In a separate post, he indicated that one of the abusers was a teacher. Manchester United issued a statement condemning the abuse: “Following the [Europa League] final, our players were subjected to disgraceful racist abuse. If you see any form of abuse or discrimination, act and report it.” English Premier League players have worked to raise public awareness around the persistent racist abuse and discrimination they endure on social media platforms....

Inter Milan confirm Diego Godin deal Inter Milan general manager, Beppe Marotta has confirmed that they are close to sealing the deal for Diego Godin. The Uruguayan is set to join on a free transfer once his deal at Atletico Madrid runs out in the summer. Talking to Sky Italia, Marotta said, “I’m delighted for him and his goal (in the Champions League win against Juventus on Wednesday). I can’t go into too much detail regarding the negotiations, but I’d say we’re at an advanced stage and this makes me optimistic....

The 17-year-old rose to prominence this season after a string of impressive performances in Premier League 2 for Manchester United Under-23s. According to the Daily Mail, Shoretire’s performances caught the attention of a number of Europe’s elite clubs with the likes of Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Juventus all registering an interest in the youngster. The report claims that Manchester United were eager to keep hold of the young forward, and have now agreed on a professional contract with Shoretire....

Manchester United to swap Lukaku for Dybala Manchester United are interested in signing Paulo Dybala and talks with Juventus have already taken place, Mirror reveals. The Argentinian has struggled to emulate success from previous season following the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo. He has been benched in the last 2 games by Massimiliano Allegri, with Federico Bernadeschi taking over his position. With Dybala’s current situation, United could offer an escape route for the player....