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      UConn upsets #1* Texas, 88-75

      January 23, 2010 /

      *Texas lost earlier in the week to Kansas State, so they wouldn’t have been #1 on Monday.

      It was a tale of two halves for the Huskies, who turned the ball over 16 times in the first en route to an eight-point deficit at halftime. But after three more turnovers in the first three minutes of the second half, UConn didn’t turn it over again in the game. Amazing. How can a team turn the ball over 19 times in 23 minutes and then suddenly figure out how to take care of the ball?

      This ball security led to a 13-0 run for UConn, giving the Huskies a five-point lead that they would never relinquish. UConn outscored Texas 43-22 over the last 14 minutes and change.

      I have watched both Texas losses and it doesn’t seem like they have much of an identity. Verne Lundquist said that they can play any style of basketball, but when the chips were down, they didn’t seem to have a go-to play, or a go-to guy.

      Damion James scored 23 points on 9 of 11 shooting from the field, but only had two attempts in the first 16 minutes of the second half, and both of those were on the offensive glass. Texas didn’t seem to run any plays for its star.

      Jerome Dyson scored a career-high 32 points by getting hot from long range (4-8) in the second half. Kemba Walker added 19 points and 10 assists and Stanley Robinson chipped in with 17 points and 12 boards.

      It is a big victory for the Huskies, who needed a signature win and are still without their coach, Jim Calhoun, who is on medical leave.

      College Basketball, March Madness

      Russian hockey players of all ages are tougher than you

      January 23, 2010 /

      I wasn’t going to post this video earlier, but I just can’t contain it anymore. Watch as these Russian nine-year-olds put the NHL’s nastiest players to shame. It’s a massacre.

      On that note, I might as well include last week’s catastrophe from a Kontinental Hockey League game. Given its origins, the league features mostly Russian players. I wonder who started it.

      NHL, Video

      Miguel Tejada signs with Orioles

      January 23, 2010 /

      Miguel Tejada is headed back to Baltimore after signing a one-year deal with the Orioles worth $6 million. He has agreed to play third base since the club wants to keep Cesar Izturis at shortstop.

      From Yahoo! Sports:

      Tejada made more than $14 million with the Houston Astros in 2009, the final season of a six-year, $72 million contract he signed with the Orioles. Tejada played shortstop with the Orioles from 2004-07 before being traded to Houston for five players: outfielder Luke Scott(notes), pitchers Troy Patton(notes), Matt Albers(notes) and Dennis Sarfate(notes), and third baseman Mike Costanzo.

      Cesar Izturis(notes) played deftly in the field at shortstop with Baltimore last year and is expected to retain his starting position in 2010. Tejada will be asked to play third base, a position that became vacant when the Orioles decided against bringing back Melvin Mora(notes).

      “I’ll play in third base, which means a change in my career,” he said. “It’s like the beginning of a new career, but I’ll continue doing my same workout routine to be able continue my career.”

      This was a wise pickup by the Orioles as they’ve now completed their infield. Tejada did well for the Houston Astros last season, hitting .313 with 14 home runs and 86 RBIs in 158 games. He might be a disaster at the hot corner, but the Orioles will benefit from his bat.


      Photo from fOTOGLIF

      MLB

      Harvin practices, makes trip to New Orleans

      January 23, 2010 /

      Rookie of the Year winner Percy Harvin was back at practice for the Vikings on Saturday after missing the past two days with migraine headaches.

      One source told Werder the symptoms Harvin was suffering from with his migraine headaches were less severe but the problem still lingers.

      Harvin traveled with his teammates to New Orleans for the NFC Championship Game later Saturday, the (Minneapolis) Star Tribune reported.

      He was listed as questionable on the official injury report but his availability to play remained undetermined.

      Hopefully for the Vikings’ sake, Harvin will be able to play. He gives the team another deep threat to go along with Sidney Rice and is also explosive when Brad Childress gets him carries in the backfield.

      Hopefully the migraine (which can often last days) won’t linger much longer and he’ll be 100%.


      Photo from fOTOGLIF

      NFL

      Republic of Ireland coach forgives France’s Theirry Henry for handball

      January 23, 2010 /

      Back in November, France and the Republic of Ireland met in the second leg of their World Cup play-off qualifier. In extra time, France’s Theirry Henry committed a handball before scoring. The goal propelled France into the World Cup qualification finals. Understandably, many fans of the game were angry. Tensions have eased since then and now Republic coach Giovanni Trapattoni has forgiven the French striker.

      From FOXSports.com:

      The France international’s handball in the run-up to William Gallas’ decisive goal in November’s World Cup play-off qualifier ended the Republic’s dreams of qualifying for the finals in South Africa.

      FIFA’s disciplinary committee ruled this week they had no power to sanction Henry and Trapattoni admits he now has to put the incident behind him.

      “The bitterness has passed and what remains is the taste of the good performance and the regret that we didn’t end up in South Africa,” Trapattoni told the programme ‘Dribbling’ on Italian television channel Rai Due.

      “With the qualifying round we fought we deserved it.

      “But I forgive Henry.”

      In his defense, Henry did ask to have the match replayed. It was just an unfortunate outcome for a nation looking for its first World Cup berth since 2006.

      Soccer

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