Day: April 27, 2019

College hoops champs Virginia won’t be visiting White HouseCollege hoops champs Virginia won’t be visiting White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Virginia Cavaliers, winners of this year’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament, won’t be going to the White House to celebrate with President Donald Trump. Head coach Tony Bennett tweeted Friday that the team has “received inquiries about a visit to the White House

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Blockers and defensive backs go early in 2nd round of draftBlockers and defensive backs go early in 2nd round of draft

The defensive big guys dominated the opening round of the NFL draft. So in Round 2, it was time for the guys who have to block them to take center stage. Five of the first dozen selections Friday night were used on offensive linemen, beginning with Florida tackle Jawaan Taylor, projected by many to go

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Forward Jordan Weal signs two-year contract with Montreal CanadiensForward Jordan Weal signs two-year contract with Montreal Canadiens

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Jordan Weal to a two-year deal with an average annual value of US$1.4 million. The North Vancouver, B.C., native had eight goals and 13 assists for a career-high 21 points in 63 combined games last season with the Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers and

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After a lifetime of obstacles, Arizona Wildcats’ PJ Johnson awaits his NFL opportunityAfter a lifetime of obstacles, Arizona Wildcats’ PJ Johnson awaits his NFL opportunity

Many people PJ Johnson knew and loved have died. Too many. When the 22-year-old Arizona Wildcats’ draft hopeful recently visited an NFL team and told his story — which includes his own near-death experience — someone with that team remarked: “You’ve lived the life of a 40-year-old.â€� It’s

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