Thursday, March 5, 2015

Jim Boeheim May Not Watch His Mouth, but a Lip-Reading Fan Does

Geoff Herbert, a Syracuse supporter who is deaf, has attracted a large Twitter following by scrutinizing the hot-tempered coach and trying to reproduce what he says.








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Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Sports Briefing | Hockey: World Cup Rights Awarded

ESPN was awarded the American rights to the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. ESPN was selected ahead of NBC Sports Group, which is in the midst of a 10-year contract to broadcast N.H.L. regular-season and playoff games through 2020-21.








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Men’s Roundup: Freshman Helps Duke Remain Hot

The freshman Grayson Allen scored a season-best 27 points, and No. 3 Duke routed Wake Forest, 94-51, for its 10th straight win.








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N.H.L. Roundup: Islanders’ Martin Is Suspended for Kneeing an Opponent

Martin was suspended for one game by the N.H.L. for kneeing Dallas Stars defenseman Trevor Daley.








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F.D.U.-Florham Women’s Basketball Team Is on Another Level in Division III

Coach Marc Mitchell, whose team begins defense of its national title this week, has made F.D.U.-Florham of Madison, N.J., a recognizable name in Division III women’s basketball.








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Erskine College’s Sexuality Statement Jolts Its Openly Gay Athletes

Erskine College in South Carolina recently issued a statement condemning same-sex relationships, about a year after two of its male volleyball players came out as gay.








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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

N.H.L. Roundup: Devils Send Predators to Their Fourth Loss in a Row

Cory Schneider made 33 saves, and the playoff-hopeful Devils used a quick start to top Nashville. The Stars ended a six-game winless streak by beating the Islanders.








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