Новости за 08.03.2018

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (AP) Match referee Jeff Crowe called the captains and managers of the South Africa and Australia cricket teams to a meeting on Thursday on the eve of the second test in Port Elizabeth in an attempt to restore calm to an ill-tempered test series that is just one match in.

In his discussion about reports Seattle Seahawks will release All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman, Skip Bayless explains to Shannon Sharpe and Joy Taylor why Cowboys' defensive coordinator Kris Richard may be a key reason why Richard Sherman would be a good fit in Dallas.

St. Cloud State forward Ryan Poehling's unbelievable goal and more in the latest State of Hockey tracker.

MADRID (AP) One is keeping Barcelona in contention for a treble, and the other is putting Real Madrid in position to clinch a third straight Champions League title.

Qatar World Cup monitors have found workers going more than four months without rest on building sites.

In reaction to reports Seattle Seahawks will release Richard Sherman, Shannon Sharpe reveals to Skip Bayless and Joy Taylor why he believes the 3-time All Pro, can return to a premier cornerback. Sherman only played nine games last season after tearing his Achilles, Can he get back to his former elite level?

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is strongly leaning toward not taking part in the Home Run Derby at the All-Star Game.

PITTSBURGH (AP) The worst season in Pittsburgh basketball history cost head coach Kevin Stallings his job.

Organizers of a fundraiser for an Ohio high school say someone stole a jersey worn by Hall of Fame basketball coach Bob Knight.

St. Louis Blues-San Jose Sharks preview

Jeimer Candelario is having a solid spring camp

SINGAPORE (AP) Billie Jean King would like to see men playing best-of-three-set matches at Grand Slam tournaments.

The Miami Heat are back at home after a quick one-game road trip to host Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons and the Phiadelphia 76ers on Thursday night.

The Tampa Bay Lightning will try to run their win streak to four straight when they host the New York Rangers on Thursday night.

The Miami Hurricanes begin play in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament on Thursday night.

After a short detour to Tampa, the Florida Panthers are back in their own home to host the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.

ZURICH (AP) The North American bid to host the 2026 World Cup now seems ''afraid'' of losing to Morocco, former FIFA president Sepp Blatter said Thursday.

MASSILLON, Ohio (AP) Organizers of a fundraiser for an Ohio high school say someone stole a jersey worn by Hall of Fame basketball coach Bob Knight.

NEW DELHI (AP) Pablo Larrazabal awoke with a start, just 38 minutes before his tee-off time in the first round of the Indian Open.

DUBLIN (AP) Garry Ringrose has made a timely return to fitness to play in the seemingly unlucky No. 13 jersey for Ireland against Scotland in Six Nations rugby on Saturday.

Joined by Nick Wright and Jenna Wolfe, Cris Carter explains why he doesn't fault Kevin Durant for abandoning the Oklahoma City Thunder to join Curry, Klay and Draymond because KD wasn't building a true legacy in OKC. Do you agree with Cris that KD had no legacy prior to joining the Warriors?

In his discussion with Cris Carter and Jenna Wolfe, Nick Wright answers the million-dollar question if Kevin Durant hurt his legacy by leaving Westbrook and the Thunder to join Steph, Klay and Draymond on the Golden State Warriors. Did Durant's move hurt his legacy as one of the All-Time greats?

JOHANNESBURG (AP) A South African triathlete who suffered severe leg injuries when attackers cut his legs with a saw says he will focus on recovery so he can run and cycle again.

BANGKOK (AP) The action was hot and heavy - especially heavy - as competition began Thursday in Thailand's King's Cup Elephant Polo tournament, a quirky charity event whose proceeds benefit the beasts who are the games' stars.

In his conversation with Nick Wright and Jenna Wolfe, Cris Carter explains why LeBron James' MVP-caliber performance against the Denver Nuggets won't be enough to dethrone Curry, KD and the rest of the Golden State Warriors if the Cavs reach the NBA Finals. Do you agree with Cris?