Sports Briefing | Hockey: U.S. Women’s Hockey Team Beats Russia

Jocelyne Lamoureux scored three goals, and the United States beat Russia, 9-2, in the women’s world hockey championship to finish 3-0 in Group A play.

via NYT > Hockey http://ift.tt/1Mx9DRy

via WordPress http://ift.tt/1I3b2Mn

Sports Briefing | Colleges: Tennessee Hires Rick Barnes as Coach

Barnes coached Texas for 17 years but parted ways with the Longhorns on Sunday. His six-year contract will pay him $2.25 million annually.

via NYT > N.C.A.A. Tournament http://ift.tt/1EB6xYo

via WordPress http://ift.tt/19HJ0Hw

N.H.L. Roundup: Henrik Lundqvist Back on Track as Rangers Top the Jets

After sitting out 25 games with a neck injury, the Rangers goalie made 32 saves for a road win against Winnipeg.

via NYT > Hockey http://ift.tt/1IOpBB1

via WordPress http://ift.tt/1DqRejp

On College Basketball: Can Chris Mullin Thrive on Name and Local Ties? Peers Say Yes

St. John’s hired Mullin as its men’s basketball coach despite his lack of experience. Two former coaches said his background as a player and his roots in New York City would help in recruiting.

via NYT > N.C.A.A. Tournament http://ift.tt/1Cv4UId

via WordPress http://ift.tt/1DqqCz3

At N.I.T., 30-Second Shot Clock Wins Support

A change that is intended to quicken the pace of men’s college basketball and that has led defensive-minded teams like Temple to score more could go into effect more broadly for the 2015-16 season.

via NYT > N.C.A.A. Tournament http://ift.tt/1GJSHCt

via WordPress http://ift.tt/19AWNjp

South Carolina’s First Women’s Final Four Completes a Steady March

Coach Dawn Staley has made steady progress since becoming the Gamecocks’ coach in 2008, reaching the round of 16 in 2012 and 2014 and the second round in 2013.

via NYT > N.C.A.A. Tournament http://ift.tt/1GdyHaM

via WordPress http://ift.tt/1IjERF7

A Young and Undermanned Duke Team Forges Its Own Legacy

Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski said this season’s team, which has used essentially eight players, has had a magical season thanks to its youthful chemistry.

via NYT > N.C.A.A. Tournament http://ift.tt/1OVeACv

via WordPress http://ift.tt/1IiGumA