This game was decided on Villanova’s defensive glass, as the Panther big men were just too much for the Wildcats inside. Pitt posted 18 offensive rebounds in the game, which enabled the Panthers four extra shot attempts and 18 extra free throws.
The Wildcats have a nice group of guards, and promise to make some noise come tournament time, but they’re going to have major issues when they face a big and determined front line.
Fresh off his victory at the Australian Open, Roger Federer will miss the Dubai Championships because of a lung infection.
Organizers said on Sunday that the top-ranked Swiss star picked up the infection last week and will miss the $2 million event, which starts Monday, for the second straight year.
A four-time winner in Dubai, Federer will rest for two weeks and is expected to return at Indian Wells on March 11.
Jan Hernych of the Czech Republic replaces him in the main draw.
Andy Roddick, the 2008 champion, withdrew from the tournament on Saturday.
Roddick’s reason for withdrawing remains unclear, though I’m sure it has to do with his shoulder injury at the Australian Open. It must be more serious than we thought.
As for Federer, his decision is an easy one. While the $2 million prize money would be nice, his only focus is winning Grand Slams at this point in his career and he needs to be completely healthy.
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Even though one of the most anticipated events of the 2010 Winter Olympics takes place in a few hours, I get the impression that many don’t know when it actually takes place. Olympic hockey is always entertaining, but watching the United States take on Canada in Vancouver is going to be pure bliss. Is the game going to be on NBC? Of course it’s not — they’re broadcasting the Czech Republic/Russia game instead. Whatever. The U.S./Canada game is scheduled to air live on MSNBC at 7 PM ET, so sit down with loved ones and remind yourself how great the Olympics can be.
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No one really knows what LeBron will do this summer, not even LeBron. But Mitch Lawrence of the NY Daily News says you can cross three teams off the list.
First, the Clippers…
James isn’t playing second fiddle to Kobe Bryant and the Lakers, even if Clippers GM Mike Dunleavy traded off Marcus Camby, Al Thornton, Sebastian Telfair and got rid of Ricky Davis to create a maximum salary slot for the express purpose of landing James.
Kobe is turning 32 this season and isn’t going to play forever. He has already played 1,158 games and his knees are eventually going to give out, so LeBron wouldn’t be playing “second fiddle” for long, if at all. LeBron might see the taking of L.A. and the resurrecting of a long-maligned franchise as a worthy challenge. Will LeBron sign with the Clippers? Probably not, but not because of Kobe. The Clippers’ best player, Baron Davis, is already 30 and injury-prone, and owner Donald Sterling doesn’t have a very good reputation.
Next up, the Nets…
Randy Moss doesn’t expect the Patriots to re-sign him once his contract is up after the 2010 season.
From the Boston Globe:
“I don’t think they are going to extend my contract here,” said Moss, speaking to reporters at the charity softball game of former Patriots teammate Heath Evans.
“I understand the beast, the nature of it. I think that just with what I think and what I know I don’t think they’re going to re-sign me back. So, after this season if there is not a lockout I’ll be looking for a new team. I got a lot of respect for the Patriots and what they did for me and my family. So, the only thing I can do is just play this year out and see what my future holds after that. “
There’s no question that Wes Welker is the Patriots’ most productive receiver, but Moss still shows the ability to get open and make plays when he’s motivated. If he plays well next season, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Patriots at least offer him a modest one or two-year deal.
That said, his play faded down the stretch in 2008 and in 2009. He’ll be 34 next year and while he still has the capability to dominate from time to time, his speed often diminishes throughout the year as his legs get tired. (Thus, his prediction that he won’t be brought back after 2010 might be spot on.)
We’ll see – a lot depends on this year. If he sleepwalks through the season (as in, if he performs in 2010 like he did every year in Oakland), then there’s no way the Pats will bring him back. If he stays motivated and produces, then I wouldn’t rule anything out for 2011.
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