At Carson, California:
In Sunday Major League Soccer action, Zlatan Ibrahimovic converted two penalty kicks (33', 65') as the Los Angeles Galaxy defeated the visiting Portland Timbers 2-1.
Jeremy Ebobisse scored for the Timbers in the 44th minute.
The Timbers' 12-match season-opening road trip is set to continue this coming Saturday against the San Jose Earthquakes at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (ROOT Sports Northwest).
Sunday, March 31, 2019
Hotshots Knock Off Commanders In San Antonio To Forge A Tie Atop The West Standings
At San Antonio, Texas:
In Sunday action from the Alliance of American Football, Rashad Ross caught four passes for 78 yards and a touchdown as the Arizona Hotshots (5-3) dominated the San Antonio Commanders (5-3) 23-6 on the road to create a tie atop the Western Conference standings with two regular-season games remaining.
In Sunday action from the Alliance of American Football, Rashad Ross caught four passes for 78 yards and a touchdown as the Arizona Hotshots (5-3) dominated the San Antonio Commanders (5-3) 23-6 on the road to create a tie atop the Western Conference standings with two regular-season games remaining.
NCAA East: ONE TOO MANY CLIFF HANGERS FOR DUKE AS MICHIGAN STATE PUNCH TICKETS FOR MINNEAPOLIS
At Capital One Arena, Washington:
Cassius Winston scored 20 points and dished out ten assists on Sunday as the second-seeded Michigan State Spartans (32-6) upended the top-seeded Duke Blue Devils (32-6) 68-67 in the final of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's East Regional.
The Spartans will make their first Final Four appearance since 2015.
Zion Williamson (who grabbed 14 rebounds) scored 24 points while R.J. Barrett added 21 to pace the Blue Devils.
Cassius Winston scored 20 points and dished out ten assists on Sunday as the second-seeded Michigan State Spartans (32-6) upended the top-seeded Duke Blue Devils (32-6) 68-67 in the final of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's East Regional.
The Spartans will make their first Final Four appearance since 2015.
Zion Williamson (who grabbed 14 rebounds) scored 24 points while R.J. Barrett added 21 to pace the Blue Devils.
NCAA Midwest: AUBURN KNOCKS OFF KENTUCKY FOR FIRST-EVER FINAL-FOUR BERTH
At the Sprint Center, Kansas City, Missouri:
Jared Harper scored 26 points while Bryce Brown added 24 on Sunday as the fifth-seeded Auburn Tigers (30-9) knocked off the second-seeded Kentucky Wildcats (30-7) 77-71 in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Midwest Regional Final to reach their first-ever Final Four.
P.J. Washington came off the bench to top the Wildcats with 28 points.
Jared Harper scored 26 points while Bryce Brown added 24 on Sunday as the fifth-seeded Auburn Tigers (30-9) knocked off the second-seeded Kentucky Wildcats (30-7) 77-71 in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Midwest Regional Final to reach their first-ever Final Four.
P.J. Washington came off the bench to top the Wildcats with 28 points.
Saturday, March 30, 2019
T2 To Fall To Galaxy II In Carson
At Carson, California:
Tomas Hilliard-Arce scored twice (38', 90') as Los Angeles Galaxy II defeated visiting Portland Timbers 2 by a 3-2 count in Saturday USL Championship action.
Next Saturday, T2 will visit the Oklahoma City Energy at 5:30 PM Pacific Time, with the match to be streamed live on ESPN+.
Tomas Hilliard-Arce scored twice (38', 90') as Los Angeles Galaxy II defeated visiting Portland Timbers 2 by a 3-2 count in Saturday USL Championship action.
Next Saturday, T2 will visit the Oklahoma City Energy at 5:30 PM Pacific Time, with the match to be streamed live on ESPN+.
NCAA South:CAVALIERS HOLD OFF BOILERMAKERS IN OT FOR FIRST FINAL-FOUR APPEARANCE SINCE '84
At KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, Kentucky:
Kyle Guy (who grabbed ten rebounds) scored 25 points while Ty Jerome added 24 on Saturday as the top-seeded Virginia Cavaliers (33-3) outdistanced the third-seeded Purdue Boilermakers (26-10) 80-75 in overtime in the final of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's West Regional and advanced to their first Final Four since 1984.
Carsen Edwards topped the Boilers with 42 points.
Kyle Guy (who grabbed ten rebounds) scored 25 points while Ty Jerome added 24 on Saturday as the top-seeded Virginia Cavaliers (33-3) outdistanced the third-seeded Purdue Boilermakers (26-10) 80-75 in overtime in the final of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's West Regional and advanced to their first Final Four since 1984.
Carsen Edwards topped the Boilers with 42 points.
NCAA West: RED RAIDERS KNOCK OFF ZAGS FOR DEBUT FINAL FOUR APPEARANCE
At Honda Center, Anaheim, California:
Jarrett Carver scored 19 points as the third-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders (30-6) qualified for their first-ever NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Final Four after their 75-69 Saturday victory over the top-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs (33-4) in the final of the West Regional.
Rui Hachimura topped the Zags with 22 points.
Jarrett Carver scored 19 points as the third-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders (30-6) qualified for their first-ever NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Final Four after their 75-69 Saturday victory over the top-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs (33-4) in the final of the West Regional.
Rui Hachimura topped the Zags with 22 points.
Friday, March 29, 2019
Gamblers 1985 Media Guide Cover
Here's the front cover of the official 1985 media guide of the USFL's Houston Gamblers.
Pictured here are Gamblers quarterback Jim Kelly and head coach Jack Pardee.
Pictured here are Gamblers quarterback Jim Kelly and head coach Jack Pardee.
NCAA Midwest: Auburn Upends Top-Seeded Heels; Kentucky Holds Off Houston
At Sprint Center, Kansas City, Missouri:
Both games were contested in the semifinal round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Midwest Regional on Friday.
Semifinal #1:
Before suffering a knee injury, Chuma Okele scored 20 points and grabbed eleven rebounds as the fifth-seeded Auburn Tigers (29-9) knocked off the top-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels (29-7) 97-80 to reach the Elite Eight for the first time since 1986.
Semifinal #2:
Tyler Herro scored 19 points, three of them on a key basket with 25.8 seconds remaining, as the second-seeded Kentucky Wildcats (30-6) held off the third-seeded Houston Cougars (33-4) 62-58.
Amoni Brooks topped the Cougars with 20 points.
Both games were contested in the semifinal round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Midwest Regional on Friday.
Semifinal #1:
Before suffering a knee injury, Chuma Okele scored 20 points and grabbed eleven rebounds as the fifth-seeded Auburn Tigers (29-9) knocked off the top-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels (29-7) 97-80 to reach the Elite Eight for the first time since 1986.
Semifinal #2:
Tyler Herro scored 19 points, three of them on a key basket with 25.8 seconds remaining, as the second-seeded Kentucky Wildcats (30-6) held off the third-seeded Houston Cougars (33-4) 62-58.
Amoni Brooks topped the Cougars with 20 points.
NCAA East: Michigan State, Duke (Who Survives Another Scare) Advance To Regional Final
At the Capital One Arena, Washington:
Both games in the semifinal round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's East Regional were contested on Friday.
Semifinal #1:
Aaron Henry scored 20 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and dished out six assists as the second-seeded Michigan State Spartans (31-6) downed the third-seeded LSU Tigers (28-7) 80-63.
Tremont Waters paced the Bayou Bengals with 23 points.
Semifinal #2:
Zion Williamson scored 23 points while Tre Jones added 22 as the top-seeded Duke Blue Devils (32-5) survived another scare, this time holding off the fourth-seeded Virginia Tech Hokies (26-9) 75-73.
Both games in the semifinal round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's East Regional were contested on Friday.
Semifinal #1:
Aaron Henry scored 20 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and dished out six assists as the second-seeded Michigan State Spartans (31-6) downed the third-seeded LSU Tigers (28-7) 80-63.
Tremont Waters paced the Bayou Bengals with 23 points.
Semifinal #2:
Zion Williamson scored 23 points while Tre Jones added 22 as the top-seeded Duke Blue Devils (32-5) survived another scare, this time holding off the fourth-seeded Virginia Tech Hokies (26-9) 75-73.
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Geri, Marge, and Bea!
Here's a Dot Records' full-page add in the October 22, 1955 issue of Billboard magazine touting the Fontane Sisters' new release of "Daddy-O" (a hit for Bonnie Lou on King Records) backed with "Adorable" (a cover of the Drifters' R&B hit on Atlantic, itself a cover of the Colts' original---itself a rhythm and blues hit---on Vita Records).
NCAA South: Boilermakers (After OT Win Over Vols), Cavaliers (Who Snap Ducks' 10-Game Winning Streak) To Battle For Trip To Minneapolis
At KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, Kentucky:
Both games in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's South Regional semifinals were contested on Thursday.
Semifinal #1:
Carsen Edwards scored 29 points while Ryan Cline added 27 as the third-seeded Purdue Boilermakers (26-9)upended second-seeded Tennessee (31-6) 99-94 in overtime.
Admiral Schofield and Grant Williams, who grabbed nine and seven rebounds respectively, each scored 21 points to top the Volunteers.
Semifinal #2:
Ty Jerome scored 13 points as the top-seeded Virginia Cavaliers (32-3) outlasted the 12th-seeded Oregon Ducks (25-13) 53-49, snapping the upstarts' ten-game winning streak.
Louis King topped the game Ducks with 16 points.
Both games in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's South Regional semifinals were contested on Thursday.
Semifinal #1:
Carsen Edwards scored 29 points while Ryan Cline added 27 as the third-seeded Purdue Boilermakers (26-9)upended second-seeded Tennessee (31-6) 99-94 in overtime.
Admiral Schofield and Grant Williams, who grabbed nine and seven rebounds respectively, each scored 21 points to top the Volunteers.
Semifinal #2:
Ty Jerome scored 13 points as the top-seeded Virginia Cavaliers (32-3) outlasted the 12th-seeded Oregon Ducks (25-13) 53-49, snapping the upstarts' ten-game winning streak.
Louis King topped the game Ducks with 16 points.
NCAA West: Zags, Red Raiders To Battle For Final Four Berth
At Honda Center, Anaheim, California:
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's "Sweet Sixteen" commenced on Thursday with four games, two of them in the West Regional's semifinal round.
Semifinal #1:
Rui Hachimura scored 17 points while Brandon Clarke added 15 (to go with his 12 rebounds) as the top-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs (33-3) held off the fourth-seeded Florida State Seminoles (29-8) 72-58.
Trent Forest topped the 'Noles with 20 points.
Semifinal #2:
Jarrett Culver scored 22 points as the third-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders (29-6) bottled up the second-seeded Michigan Wolverines (30-7) 63-44.
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's "Sweet Sixteen" commenced on Thursday with four games, two of them in the West Regional's semifinal round.
Semifinal #1:
Rui Hachimura scored 17 points while Brandon Clarke added 15 (to go with his 12 rebounds) as the top-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs (33-3) held off the fourth-seeded Florida State Seminoles (29-8) 72-58.
Trent Forest topped the 'Noles with 20 points.
Semifinal #2:
Jarrett Culver scored 22 points as the third-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders (29-6) bottled up the second-seeded Michigan Wolverines (30-7) 63-44.
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
'85 Stallions Media Guide
Here's the front cover of the Birmingham Stallions' 1985 official media guide.
That's Rollie Dotsch, head coach of the Alabama-based USFL club on the cover.
That's Rollie Dotsch, head coach of the Alabama-based USFL club on the cover.
Monday, March 25, 2019
New City, Same Old Champions
Here's the front cover of the official 1985 media guide of the Baltimore Stars (formerly of Philadelphia).
The then-reigning champions of the United States Football League moved from Philly after the previous season, a product of the league's ill-fated decision to begin playing in the fall in 1986 (of course, that fall season never did take place).
The Stars that year played their home games at the University of Maryland's stadium in College Park, Maryland.
That's Stars quarterback Chuck Fusina on the cover.
The then-reigning champions of the United States Football League moved from Philly after the previous season, a product of the league's ill-fated decision to begin playing in the fall in 1986 (of course, that fall season never did take place).
The Stars that year played their home games at the University of Maryland's stadium in College Park, Maryland.
That's Stars quarterback Chuck Fusina on the cover.
1985 USFL Arizona Outlaws Commercial: Football Don't Get No Tougher
Here's a 1985 television commercial for the USFL's Arizona Outlaws, a product of the merger between the previous year's version of the Arizona Wranglers and the Tulsa-based Oklahoma Outlaws.
Football don't get no tougher.
Sunday, March 24, 2019
NCAA West: Red Raiders Too Much For Buffalo
At BOK Arena, Tulsa, Oklahoma:
In the lone Sunday contest from the NCAA West Regional's quarterfinal round, Jarrett Culver scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds while Norense Odiase added 14 and 15 respectively as the third-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders (28-6), with all five starters scoring in double figures, downed the sixth-seeded Buffalo Bulls (32-4) 78-58.
In the lone Sunday contest from the NCAA West Regional's quarterfinal round, Jarrett Culver scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds while Norense Odiase added 14 and 15 respectively as the third-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders (28-6), with all five starters scoring in double figures, downed the sixth-seeded Buffalo Bulls (32-4) 78-58.
NCAA East: Duke Survives Major Scare From UCF, Will Join Hokies In Sweet Sixteen
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Round of 32 continued on Sunday with two East Regional contests.
At Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, South Carolina:
Zion Williamson scored 32 points and pulled in eleven rebounds as the top-seeded Duke Blue Devils (31-5) survived a major scare from Central Florida (24-9), finally ousting the pesky ninth-seeded Knights 77-76.
Aubrey Dawkins topped UCF with 32 points.
At SAP Center, San Jose California:
Kerry Blackshear, Jr. scored 19 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the fourth-seeded Virginia Tech Hokies (26-8) held off the 12th-seeded Liberty Flames (29-7) 67-58.
At Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, South Carolina:
Zion Williamson scored 32 points and pulled in eleven rebounds as the top-seeded Duke Blue Devils (31-5) survived a major scare from Central Florida (24-9), finally ousting the pesky ninth-seeded Knights 77-76.
Aubrey Dawkins topped UCF with 32 points.
At SAP Center, San Jose California:
Kerry Blackshear, Jr. scored 19 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the fourth-seeded Virginia Tech Hokies (26-8) held off the 12th-seeded Liberty Flames (29-7) 67-58.
NCAA Midwest: Tar Heels, Cougars Advance To Sweet Sixteen
Two games were contested in the Midwest Regional on Sunday as the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Round of 32 continued.
At Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio:
Luke Maye (who grabbed 14 rebounds) and Nassir Little each scored 20 points as the top-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels (29-6) manhandled the ninth-seeded Washington Huskies (27-9) 81-59.
At BOK Arena, Tulsa, Oklahoma:
Corey Davis, Jr. scored 21 points as the third-seeded Houston Cougars (33-3) advanced to their first Sweet Sixteen since 1984 following their 74-59 victory over the #11-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes (20-15).
At Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio:
Luke Maye (who grabbed 14 rebounds) and Nassir Little each scored 20 points as the top-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels (29-6) manhandled the ninth-seeded Washington Huskies (27-9) 81-59.
At BOK Arena, Tulsa, Oklahoma:
Corey Davis, Jr. scored 21 points as the third-seeded Houston Cougars (33-3) advanced to their first Sweet Sixteen since 1984 following their 74-59 victory over the #11-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes (20-15).
NCAA South: Vols, Cavs, Ducks Advance To Sweet Sixteen
Eight games were contested on Sunday, three of them in the South Regional, as the Round of 32 in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament concluded.
At Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio:
Admiral Schofield and Grant Williams each scored 19 points as the second-seeded Tennessee Volunteers (31-5) recovered from blowing a 25-point lead and held off the tenth-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes (23-12) 83-77 in overtime.
At Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, South Carolina:
Mamadi Diakite scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the top-seeded Virginia Cavaliers (31-3) defeated the ninth-seeded Oklahoma Sooners (20-14) 63-51.
At SAP Center, San Jose, California:
Payton Pritchard scored 14 points as the twelfth-seeded Oregon Ducks (25-12) overpowered the thirteenth-seeded UC Irvine Anteaters (31-6) 73-54.
At Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio:
Admiral Schofield and Grant Williams each scored 19 points as the second-seeded Tennessee Volunteers (31-5) recovered from blowing a 25-point lead and held off the tenth-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes (23-12) 83-77 in overtime.
At Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, South Carolina:
Mamadi Diakite scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the top-seeded Virginia Cavaliers (31-3) defeated the ninth-seeded Oklahoma Sooners (20-14) 63-51.
At SAP Center, San Jose, California:
Payton Pritchard scored 14 points as the twelfth-seeded Oregon Ducks (25-12) overpowered the thirteenth-seeded UC Irvine Anteaters (31-6) 73-54.
Commanders Win Tight One At Stallions' Expense
At San Antonio, Texas:
Quarterbacks Logan Woodside and Marquise Williams each threw a touchdown pass on Saturday as the San Antonio Commanders (5-2) picked up their fourth successive Alliance of American Football victory over the visiting Salt Lake Stallions (2-5) 19-15.
Quarterbacks Logan Woodside and Marquise Williams each threw a touchdown pass on Saturday as the San Antonio Commanders (5-2) picked up their fourth successive Alliance of American Football victory over the visiting Salt Lake Stallions (2-5) 19-15.
Saturday, March 23, 2019
T2 Put Out Lights In Home Opener
At Portland, Oregon:
In their home-opening contest (at Merlo Park) on Saturday night, Portland Timbers 2, with Dairon Asprilla scoring twice (44', 74') defeating the visiting Las Vegas Lights 3-1 to continue their unbeaten start to their USL Championship campaign.
In their home-opening contest (at Merlo Park) on Saturday night, Portland Timbers 2, with Dairon Asprilla scoring twice (44', 74') defeating the visiting Las Vegas Lights 3-1 to continue their unbeaten start to their USL Championship campaign.
NCAA South: Boilermakers Dethrone Defending Champs
At XL Center, Hartford, Connecticut:
In the lone Saturday contest from the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's South Regional, Carsen Edwards poured in 42 points as the third-seeded Purdue Boilermakers (25-9) blew out the sixth-seeded (and defending national champions) Villanova Wildcats (26-10) 87-61.
In the lone Saturday contest from the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's South Regional, Carsen Edwards poured in 42 points as the third-seeded Purdue Boilermakers (25-9) blew out the sixth-seeded (and defending national champions) Villanova Wildcats (26-10) 87-61.
NCAA West: Wolverines, 'Noles, Zags Reach Sweet Sixteen
Three games were contested in the West Region on Saturday in the opening day of NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Round-of-32 play.
At Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, Iowa:
Jordan Poole scored 19 points as the second-seeded Michigan Wolverines (30-6) outgunned the tenth-seeded Florida Gators (20-16) 64-49.
At XL Center, Hartford, Connecticut:
Mfiondu Kabengele came off the bench to score 22 points while Terance Mann added 18 (to go with his eight rebounds) as the fourth-seeded Florida State Seminoles (29-7) dominated the 12-seeded Murray State Racers (28-5) 90-62.
Ja Morant, coming off his Thursday triple-double against Marquette, paced the Racers with 28 points.
At Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah:
Brandon Clarke scored 36 points and pulled in eight rebounds as the top-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs (32-3) defeated the ninth-seeded Baylor Bears (20-14) 83-71.
At Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, Iowa:
Jordan Poole scored 19 points as the second-seeded Michigan Wolverines (30-6) outgunned the tenth-seeded Florida Gators (20-16) 64-49.
At XL Center, Hartford, Connecticut:
Mfiondu Kabengele came off the bench to score 22 points while Terance Mann added 18 (to go with his eight rebounds) as the fourth-seeded Florida State Seminoles (29-7) dominated the 12-seeded Murray State Racers (28-5) 90-62.
Ja Morant, coming off his Thursday triple-double against Marquette, paced the Racers with 28 points.
At Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah:
Brandon Clarke scored 36 points and pulled in eight rebounds as the top-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs (32-3) defeated the ninth-seeded Baylor Bears (20-14) 83-71.
NCAA Midwest: Kentucky, Auburn Advance To Sweet Sixteen
Two games were contested on Saturday in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Round of 32's Midwest Regional.
At VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, Florida:
Reid Travis scored 14 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the second-seeded Kentucky Wildcats (29-6) used a balanced attack to hold off the seventh-seeded Wofford Terriers (30-5) 62-56.
Nathan Hoover led the Terriers with 19 points.
At Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah:
Bryce Brown scored 25 points as the fifth-seeded Auburn Tigers (28-9) upended the fourth-seeded Kansas Jayhawks (26-10) 89-75.
Dedric Lawson scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to pace the Jayhawks.
At VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, Florida:
Reid Travis scored 14 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the second-seeded Kentucky Wildcats (29-6) used a balanced attack to hold off the seventh-seeded Wofford Terriers (30-5) 62-56.
Nathan Hoover led the Terriers with 19 points.
At Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah:
Bryce Brown scored 25 points as the fifth-seeded Auburn Tigers (28-9) upended the fourth-seeded Kansas Jayhawks (26-10) 89-75.
Dedric Lawson scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to pace the Jayhawks.
NCAA East: Bayou Bengals, Spartans Advance To Sweet Sixteen
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Round of 32 commenced on Saturday with eight games, two of them in the East Region.
At VyStar Veterans Memorial Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida:
Skylar Mays scored 16 points while Tremont Waters (who added 12) scored the game-winning basket with 1.6 seconds remaining as the third-seeded LSU Tigers (28-6) held off the sixth-seeded Maryland Terrapins (23-11) 69-67.
At Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, Iowa:
Xavier Tillman scored 14 points as the second-seeded Michigan State Spartans (30-6) spread the scoring abound as they defeated the tenth-seeded Minnesota Golden Gophers (22-14) 70-50, despite 27 points from the Gophers' Amir Coffey.
At VyStar Veterans Memorial Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida:
Skylar Mays scored 16 points while Tremont Waters (who added 12) scored the game-winning basket with 1.6 seconds remaining as the third-seeded LSU Tigers (28-6) held off the sixth-seeded Maryland Terrapins (23-11) 69-67.
At Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, Iowa:
Xavier Tillman scored 14 points as the second-seeded Michigan State Spartans (30-6) spread the scoring abound as they defeated the tenth-seeded Minnesota Golden Gophers (22-14) 70-50, despite 27 points from the Gophers' Amir Coffey.
Friday, March 22, 2019
NCAA East: Duke, UCF, Liberty, Va Tech Advance
The East Region of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament continued with four Round-of-64 games on Friday.
At Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, South Carolina:
Game #1:
R.J. Barrett scored 26 points and grabbed 14 rebounds while Zion Williamson scored an additional 25 at the top overall seeded Duke Blue Devils (30-5) downed #16-seeded North Dakota State (19-16) 85-62.
Vinnie Shahid topped the Bison with 20 points.
Game #2:
B.J. Taylor scored 15 points as the ninth-seeded Central Florida Knights (24-8) outgunned the eighth-seeded Virginia Commonwealth Rams (25-8) 73-58.
Tacko Fall, who grabbed 18 rebounds (to go with his 13 points) contributed to the Knights' cause.
At SAP Center, San Jose, California:
Game #1:
Caleb Homesley scored 30 points as the 12th-seeded Liberty Flames (29-6) picked up their first-ever NCAA tournament victory, 80-76 over the fifth-seeded Mississippi State Bulldogs (23-11).
Quinnadary Weatherspoon scored 27 points while Lamar Peters added 21 to top the Bulldogs.
Game #2:
Nickeil Alexander scored 20 points as the fourth-seeded Virginia Tech Hokies (25-8) defeated the Saint Louis Billikens (23-13) 66-52.
At Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, South Carolina:
Game #1:
R.J. Barrett scored 26 points and grabbed 14 rebounds while Zion Williamson scored an additional 25 at the top overall seeded Duke Blue Devils (30-5) downed #16-seeded North Dakota State (19-16) 85-62.
Vinnie Shahid topped the Bison with 20 points.
Game #2:
B.J. Taylor scored 15 points as the ninth-seeded Central Florida Knights (24-8) outgunned the eighth-seeded Virginia Commonwealth Rams (25-8) 73-58.
Tacko Fall, who grabbed 18 rebounds (to go with his 13 points) contributed to the Knights' cause.
At SAP Center, San Jose, California:
Game #1:
Caleb Homesley scored 30 points as the 12th-seeded Liberty Flames (29-6) picked up their first-ever NCAA tournament victory, 80-76 over the fifth-seeded Mississippi State Bulldogs (23-11).
Quinnadary Weatherspoon scored 27 points while Lamar Peters added 21 to top the Bulldogs.
Game #2:
Nickeil Alexander scored 20 points as the fourth-seeded Virginia Tech Hokies (25-8) defeated the Saint Louis Billikens (23-13) 66-52.
NCAA Midwest: Huskies, Heels, Cougars, Buckeyes Advance
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Round of 64 continued on Friday with four games in the Midwest Regional.
At Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio:
Game #1:
Noah Dickerson scored 20 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the ninth-seeded Washington Huskies (27-8) defeated the eighth-seeded Utah State Aggies (28-7) 78-61.
Jaylen Nowell added 19 points to the Huskies' coffers.
Game #2:
Cameron Johnson scored 21 points as the top-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels (28-6), with five players scoring in double figures, overcame a five-point halftime deficit to put away the sixteenth-seeded Iona Gaels (17-16) 88-73.
Rickey McGill paced the Gaels with 26 points.
At BOK Arena, Tulsa, Oklahoma:
Game #1:
Corey Davis, Jr. scored 26 points as the third-seeded Houston Cougars (32-3) ran roughshod over the fourteenth-seeded Georgia State Panthers (24-10) 84-55.
Game #2:
Kaleb Wesson scored 21 points and pulled in 12 rebounds as the 11th-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes (20-14) held off the sixth-seeded Iowa State Cyclones (23-12) 62-59.
Marial Shayok topped the Cyclones with 26 points while Nick Weiler-Bobb's game-tying three-point attempt which could have sent to contest into overtime was unsuccessful.
At Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio:
Game #1:
Noah Dickerson scored 20 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the ninth-seeded Washington Huskies (27-8) defeated the eighth-seeded Utah State Aggies (28-7) 78-61.
Jaylen Nowell added 19 points to the Huskies' coffers.
Game #2:
Cameron Johnson scored 21 points as the top-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels (28-6), with five players scoring in double figures, overcame a five-point halftime deficit to put away the sixteenth-seeded Iona Gaels (17-16) 88-73.
Rickey McGill paced the Gaels with 26 points.
At BOK Arena, Tulsa, Oklahoma:
Game #1:
Corey Davis, Jr. scored 26 points as the third-seeded Houston Cougars (32-3) ran roughshod over the fourteenth-seeded Georgia State Panthers (24-10) 84-55.
Game #2:
Kaleb Wesson scored 21 points and pulled in 12 rebounds as the 11th-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes (20-14) held off the sixth-seeded Iowa State Cyclones (23-12) 62-59.
Marial Shayok topped the Cyclones with 26 points while Nick Weiler-Bobb's game-tying three-point attempt which could have sent to contest into overtime was unsuccessful.
NCAA West: Red Raiders, Bulls Advance
At Tulsa, Oklahoma:
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Round of 64 continued on Friday with two West Region games at the BOK Center.
Game #1:
Jarrett Culver scored 29 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and dished out seven assists as the third-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders (27-6) defeated fourteenth-seeded Northern Kentucky (26-9) 72-57.
Tyler Sharpe paced the Norse with 23 points.
Game #2:
Jeremy Harris and Nick Perkins (who came off the bench) each scored 21 points and grabbed ten rebounds as the sixth-seeded Buffalo Bulls (32-3) downed the eleventh-seeded Arizona State Sun Devils (23-11) 91-74.
Zylan Cheatham paced ASU with 22 points while grabbing eight rebounds.
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Round of 64 continued on Friday with two West Region games at the BOK Center.
Game #1:
Jarrett Culver scored 29 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and dished out seven assists as the third-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders (27-6) defeated fourteenth-seeded Northern Kentucky (26-9) 72-57.
Tyler Sharpe paced the Norse with 23 points.
Game #2:
Jeremy Harris and Nick Perkins (who came off the bench) each scored 21 points and grabbed ten rebounds as the sixth-seeded Buffalo Bulls (32-3) downed the eleventh-seeded Arizona State Sun Devils (23-11) 91-74.
Zylan Cheatham paced ASU with 22 points while grabbing eight rebounds.
NCAA South: Hawkeyes, Vols, Sooners, Cavaliers, Anteaters, Ducks (Who Overpower Badgers) Advance
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Round of 64 concluded on Friday with 16 games, six of them in the South Region.
At Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio:
Game #1:
Luka Garza scored 20 points while Joe Wieskamp added 19 as the tenth-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes (23-11) knocked off the seventh-seeded Cincinnati Bearcats (28-7) 79-72.
Game #2:
Admiral Schofield scored 19 points as the second-seeded Tennessee Volunteers (30-5) brushed off fifteenth-seeded Colgate (24-11) 77-70.
Jordan Burns topped the Raiders with 32 points.
At Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, South Carolina:
Game #1:
Christian James and Rashard Odomes each scored 20 points as the ninth-seeded Oklahoma Sooners (20-13) overpowered the eighth-seeded Ole Miss Rebels (20-13) 95-72.
Game #2:
De'Andre Hunter scored 23 points as the top-seeded Virginia Cavaliers (30-3) avoided a repeat of their historic upset defeat at the hands of the University of Maryland-Baltimore by taking care of business against sixteenth-seeded Gardner Webb (23-12), spoiling the Bulldogs' NCAA tourney debut 71-56.
At SAP Center, San Jose, California:
Game #1:
Max Hazzard and Evan Leonard each scored 19 points as the #13-seeded UC-Irvine Anteaters knocked off the #4-seeded Kansas State Wildcats 70-64 for their first-ever NCAA tourney victory.
The Anteaters have now won 17 straight games.
Game #2:
Payton Pritchard scored 19 points as the 12th-seeded Oregon Ducks (24-12) picked up their ninth straight victory after a 72-54 overpowering of the fifth-seeded Wisconsin Badgers (23-11).
At Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio:
Game #1:
Luka Garza scored 20 points while Joe Wieskamp added 19 as the tenth-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes (23-11) knocked off the seventh-seeded Cincinnati Bearcats (28-7) 79-72.
Game #2:
Admiral Schofield scored 19 points as the second-seeded Tennessee Volunteers (30-5) brushed off fifteenth-seeded Colgate (24-11) 77-70.
Jordan Burns topped the Raiders with 32 points.
At Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, South Carolina:
Game #1:
Christian James and Rashard Odomes each scored 20 points as the ninth-seeded Oklahoma Sooners (20-13) overpowered the eighth-seeded Ole Miss Rebels (20-13) 95-72.
Game #2:
De'Andre Hunter scored 23 points as the top-seeded Virginia Cavaliers (30-3) avoided a repeat of their historic upset defeat at the hands of the University of Maryland-Baltimore by taking care of business against sixteenth-seeded Gardner Webb (23-12), spoiling the Bulldogs' NCAA tourney debut 71-56.
At SAP Center, San Jose, California:
Game #1:
Max Hazzard and Evan Leonard each scored 19 points as the #13-seeded UC-Irvine Anteaters knocked off the #4-seeded Kansas State Wildcats 70-64 for their first-ever NCAA tourney victory.
The Anteaters have now won 17 straight games.
Game #2:
Payton Pritchard scored 19 points as the 12th-seeded Oregon Ducks (24-12) picked up their ninth straight victory after a 72-54 overpowering of the fifth-seeded Wisconsin Badgers (23-11).
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Feds' 1984 Fan Guide
Here's the front cover of the official 1984 "fan guide" of the USFl's Washington Federals.
Bandits 1984 Media Guide Cover
Here's the front cover of the official 1984 media guide of the USFL's Tampa Bay Bandits.
Gunslingers Schedule
Here's the 1984 schedule for the expansion San Antonio Gunslingers of the USFL.
If It's 1984, Then This Must Be New Orleans
Here's the front cover of the official 1984 media guide of the USFL's New Orleans Breakers (who were based in Boston the previous season).
That's Breakers head coach Dick Coury, along with the then-Louisiana Superdome on the cover.
That's Breakers head coach Dick Coury, along with the then-Louisiana Superdome on the cover.
NCAA South: Nova, Boilermakers Advance
At Hartford, Connecticut:
Two games in the South Region, both contested at the XL Center, were played on Thursday in the Round of 64 of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
Game #1:
Phil Booth scored 20 points as the sixth-seeded Villanova Wildcats (26-9) commenced their NCAA tourney title defense by holding off the eleventh-seeded Saint Mary's Gaels (22-12) 61-57.
Game #2:
Carsen Edwards scored 26 points as the third-seeded Purdue Boilermakers (24-9) got the measure of the #14-seeded Old Dominion Monarchs (26-9) 61-48.
NCAA West: 'Noles, Racers, Gators, Wolverines, Zags, Baylor Advance
Six games were contested in the West Region of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Round of 64.
At the XL Center, Hartford, Connecticut:
Game #1:
Mfiondu Kabengele came off the bench to score 21 points and grabbed ten rebounds while Terance Mann added 19 and eight respectively as the fourth-seeded Florida State Seminoles (28-7) held off the thirteenth-seeded Vermont Catamounts (27-7) 76-69.
Game #2:
Tevin Brown scored 19 points and grabbed six rebounds as the 12th-seeded Murray State Racers (28-4) knocked off the fifth-seeded Marquette Golden Eagles (24-10) 83-64.
The Racers' Ja Morant scored 17 points, dished out 16 assists, and grabbed 11 rebounds for the rare NCAA tourney triple double.
Markus Howard topped the Eagles with 26 points.
At Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, Iowa:
Game #1:
Kevarrius Hayes scored 16 points as the tenth-seeded Florida Gators (20-15) used a balanced attack to hold off the seventh-seeded Nevada (Reno) Wolf Pack (29-5) 70-61.
Those Martin boys, Cody with 23 points and Caleb with 19, were the only Wolf Pack players who scored in double figures.
Game #2:
Charles Matthews' double-double (22 points and 10 rebounds) helped carry the second-seeded Michigan Wolverines (29-6) to a 74-55 victory over the fifteenth-seeded Montana Grizzlies (26-9).
At Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah:
Game #1:
Rui Hachimura scored 21 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the top-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs (31-3) led wire-to-wire as they delivered a frontier-styled 87-49 fist beating to the sixteenth-seeded Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (21-14).
Game #2:
Makai Mason scored 22 points as the ninth-seeded Baylor Bears (20-13) downed eighth-seeded Syracuse (20-14) 87-69.
Elijah Hughes topped the Orangemen with 25.
At the XL Center, Hartford, Connecticut:
Game #1:
Mfiondu Kabengele came off the bench to score 21 points and grabbed ten rebounds while Terance Mann added 19 and eight respectively as the fourth-seeded Florida State Seminoles (28-7) held off the thirteenth-seeded Vermont Catamounts (27-7) 76-69.
Game #2:
Tevin Brown scored 19 points and grabbed six rebounds as the 12th-seeded Murray State Racers (28-4) knocked off the fifth-seeded Marquette Golden Eagles (24-10) 83-64.
The Racers' Ja Morant scored 17 points, dished out 16 assists, and grabbed 11 rebounds for the rare NCAA tourney triple double.
Markus Howard topped the Eagles with 26 points.
At Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, Iowa:
Game #1:
Kevarrius Hayes scored 16 points as the tenth-seeded Florida Gators (20-15) used a balanced attack to hold off the seventh-seeded Nevada (Reno) Wolf Pack (29-5) 70-61.
Those Martin boys, Cody with 23 points and Caleb with 19, were the only Wolf Pack players who scored in double figures.
Game #2:
Charles Matthews' double-double (22 points and 10 rebounds) helped carry the second-seeded Michigan Wolverines (29-6) to a 74-55 victory over the fifteenth-seeded Montana Grizzlies (26-9).
At Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah:
Game #1:
Rui Hachimura scored 21 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the top-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs (31-3) led wire-to-wire as they delivered a frontier-styled 87-49 fist beating to the sixteenth-seeded Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (21-14).
Game #2:
Makai Mason scored 22 points as the ninth-seeded Baylor Bears (20-13) downed eighth-seeded Syracuse (20-14) 87-69.
Elijah Hughes topped the Orangemen with 25.
NCAA Midwest: Auburn, Jayhawks, UK, Wofford Advance
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Round of 64 commenced on Thursday with 16 games, four of them in the Midwest Region.
At Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah:
Game #1:
Jared Harper scored 17 points as the fifth-seeded Auburn Tigers (27-9) registered a hard-fought 78-77 victory over the 12th-seeded New Mexico State Aggies (30-5).
Game #2:
Dedric Lawson scored 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the fourth-seeded Kansas Jayhawks (26-9) mauled the #13-seeded Northeastern Huskies (23-11) 87-53.
At VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, Florida:
Game #1:
Keldon Johnson scored 25 points as the second-seeded Kentucky Wildcats (28-6) manhandled #15-seeded Abilene Christian (27-7) 79-44, spoiling those other Wildcats' NCAA tourney debut.
Game #2:
Fletcher Magee scored 24 points as the seventh-seeded Wofford Terriers (30-4) garnered their first-ever NCAA tournament victory by defeating the tenth-seeded Seton Hall Pirates (20-14) 84-68.
Myles Powell topped the Pirates with 27 points.
At Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah:
Game #1:
Jared Harper scored 17 points as the fifth-seeded Auburn Tigers (27-9) registered a hard-fought 78-77 victory over the 12th-seeded New Mexico State Aggies (30-5).
Game #2:
Dedric Lawson scored 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the fourth-seeded Kansas Jayhawks (26-9) mauled the #13-seeded Northeastern Huskies (23-11) 87-53.
At VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, Florida:
Game #1:
Keldon Johnson scored 25 points as the second-seeded Kentucky Wildcats (28-6) manhandled #15-seeded Abilene Christian (27-7) 79-44, spoiling those other Wildcats' NCAA tourney debut.
Game #2:
Fletcher Magee scored 24 points as the seventh-seeded Wofford Terriers (30-4) garnered their first-ever NCAA tournament victory by defeating the tenth-seeded Seton Hall Pirates (20-14) 84-68.
Myles Powell topped the Pirates with 27 points.
NCAA East: Gophers, LSU, Spartans, Terps Advance
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Round of 64 commenced on Thursday with 16 games, four of them in the East Region.
At Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, Iowa:
Game #1:
Gabe Kalscheur scored 24 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the tenth-seeded Minnesota Golden Gophers (22-13) knocked off the seventh-seeded Louisville Cardinals (20-14) 86-76.
Christen Cunningham paced the Cards with 22 points.
Game #2:
Cassius Winston scored 26 points as the second-seeded Michigan State Spartans (29-6) held off the fifteenth-seeded Bradley Braves (20-15) 76-65.
Elijah Childs paced the Braves with 19 points.
At VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, Florida:
Game #1:
Skylar Mays scored 19 points as the third-seeded LSU Tigers (27-6) held off the #14-seeded Yale Bulldogs (22-8) 79-74.
Alex Copeland topped the Ivy League tournament champs with 24 points.
Game #2:
Jalen Smith scored 19 points and pulled down 12 rebounds as the sixth-seeded Maryland Terrapins (23-10) survived a scare from the eleventh-seeded Belmont Bruins (27-6) 79-77.
Dylan Windler topped the Bruins with 35 points.
At Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, Iowa:
Game #1:
Gabe Kalscheur scored 24 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the tenth-seeded Minnesota Golden Gophers (22-13) knocked off the seventh-seeded Louisville Cardinals (20-14) 86-76.
Christen Cunningham paced the Cards with 22 points.
Game #2:
Cassius Winston scored 26 points as the second-seeded Michigan State Spartans (29-6) held off the fifteenth-seeded Bradley Braves (20-15) 76-65.
Elijah Childs paced the Braves with 19 points.
At VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, Florida:
Game #1:
Skylar Mays scored 19 points as the third-seeded LSU Tigers (27-6) held off the #14-seeded Yale Bulldogs (22-8) 79-74.
Alex Copeland topped the Ivy League tournament champs with 24 points.
Game #2:
Jalen Smith scored 19 points and pulled down 12 rebounds as the sixth-seeded Maryland Terrapins (23-10) survived a scare from the eleventh-seeded Belmont Bruins (27-6) 79-77.
Dylan Windler topped the Bruins with 35 points.
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
One-And-Done Maulers
Here's the front cover of the Pittsburgh Maulers, a USFL expansion club which played for only one season (1984) before ceasing operations (a by-product of the USFL's ill-fated decision to play in the fall, beginning in 1986; of course the 1986 fall season never did get played).
The Maulers were owned by Edward J. DeBartolo, Sr., father os the same-named then-owner of the NFL's San Francisco 49ers.
The Maulers were owned by Edward J. DeBartolo, Sr., father os the same-named then-owner of the NFL's San Francisco 49ers.
1984 USFL Champion Stars
Here's a pennant celebrating the Philadelphia Stars' 1984 USFL championship.
NCAA Tourney: Bison, Sun Devils Advance
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's "First Four" is set to conclude with two games played at University of Dayton Arena, with both games televised by truTV and both starting times Pacific.
Game #1:
Tyson Ward scored 23 points as the North Dakota State Bison (19-15) defeated the North Carolina Central Eagles (18-16) 78-74.
Raaseen Davis (who grabbed 16 rebounds) and Larry McKnight, Jr. each scored 20 points to pace the Eagles.
The Bison, as the East Region's #16 seed, will face top overall seed Duke on Friday in Columbia, South Carolina on Friday.
Game #2:
Luguentz Dort scored 20 points as the Arizona State Sun Devils (23-10) downed the St. John's Red Storm (21-13) 74-65.
Shamorie Ponds topped the Red Storm with 25 points.
Next up for the Sun Devils, the West Region's #11 seed, a Friday contest with sixth-seeded Buffalo in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Game #1:
Tyson Ward scored 23 points as the North Dakota State Bison (19-15) defeated the North Carolina Central Eagles (18-16) 78-74.
Raaseen Davis (who grabbed 16 rebounds) and Larry McKnight, Jr. each scored 20 points to pace the Eagles.
The Bison, as the East Region's #16 seed, will face top overall seed Duke on Friday in Columbia, South Carolina on Friday.
Game #2:
Luguentz Dort scored 20 points as the Arizona State Sun Devils (23-10) downed the St. John's Red Storm (21-13) 74-65.
Shamorie Ponds topped the Red Storm with 25 points.
Next up for the Sun Devils, the West Region's #11 seed, a Friday contest with sixth-seeded Buffalo in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Vote For The Outlaws In '84 (1984, That Is)!
Here's the official team wall plaque of the Tulsa-based Oklahoma Outlaws, who came to the USFL as a 1984 expansion franchise.
After one year, the Outlaws merged with that year's version of the Arizona Wranglers to from the Arizona Outlaws.
After one year, the Outlaws merged with that year's version of the Arizona Wranglers to from the Arizona Outlaws.
Invaders Back For More
Here's the front cover of the official 1984 media guide of the USFL's Oakland Invaders.
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