Boston Red Sox trade rumors about Cole Hamels aren’t going away. In fact, the Hamels to Red Sox buzz increased over the weekend when catcher Blake Swihart played against the Philadelphia Phillies

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Boston Red Sox Trade Rumors: Is Cole Hamels Trade Coming For Red Sox?

March Madness 2015 is set to open Tuesday night, as Round 1 of the NCAA Tournament tips off from Dayton, Ohio, with a pair of win-or-go-home contests.  The action opens with Manhattan College taking on Hampton at 6:40 p.m. ET, with the winner taking on the top overall seed, Kentucky, on March 19

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March Madness 2015: Bracket Predictions, Odds, Tips for 1st-Round Day 1 Schedule

The 2015 College Basketball Invitational tips off Tuesday, with Rider taking on Loyola Chicago to determine one of the quarterfinal participants in the eighth annual postseason college basketball showcase. One interesting stipulation to monitor in this tournament is the use of a 30-second shot clock, per GazelleGroup.com . This will quicken the pace of play and create an uptempo, entertaining …

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CBI 2015: Schedule, Live Stream and Bracket Predictions for Tuesday's 1st Round

A year ago in this space, when a 20-11 University of Hawaii men’s basketball team was left on the outside of the postseason world looking in, it was suggested that 21 or more victories this season would be necessary in order for the Rainbow Warriors to be selected for the NCAA Tournament, National Invitation Tournament or CollegeInsider.com Tournament.

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Musings from Manoa: UH men unexpectedly raise bar

Thought for Today: “Beagan agus a ra go maith.” (Say little, but say it well.) – Irish saying.

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Today in history: Michael Jordan buys Charlotte's NBA team

LOS ANGELES (AP) Andy Andreoff scored his first NHL goal late in the second period and Jonathan Quick earned his sixth shutout of the season, leading the Los Angeles Kings to a vital 1-0 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Monday night. The defending Stanley Cup champions, who are 13-4-1 since an 0-3 road trip through Boston, Washington and Florida, climbed back into the second and final Western …

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Kings back in playoff position with 1-0 win over Coyotes

Seattle might churn out Division I players, but right now, with the Huskies in a rut and Seattle University still trying to make its mark, Spokane County is where it’s at.

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NEW YORK — The traffic jams around the Bronx don't bother Steve Masiello as much as they once did.

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Manhattan coach enjoying second chance

Cal State Northridge received a break when the NCAA women's basketball tournament pairings were announced Monday.

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Northridge to face Stanford in NCAA women's first round

When the Golden State Warriors made the playoffs two years ago, then-coach Mark Jackson got teary eyed just talking about the accomplishment and owner Joe Lacob offered handshakes and hugs to players in a celebratory locker room. Now the Warriors have their sights set so high they barely even recognize the feat. Klay Thompson scored 26 points, Stephen Curry had 19 points and nine assists and the …

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Warriors secure playoff berth, then beat Lakers 108-105