D.C. United and the Columbus Crew entered their matchup on Saturday evening with something in common: roster turnover. Both teams rebuilt their squads from the inside out following a disappointing 2013 campaign – United’s starting XI featured seven new faces, including US national team star Eddie Johnson, while Columbus took the pitch with four newcomers. […]
Ohio State Closes Regular Season, Beats Spartans 69-67
March 10, 2014 by
This was a fitting way for Aaron Craft to close out his final home game. The hard-nosed point guard led Ohio State’s voracious defense down the stretch – even diving for a big rebound in the final 25 seconds – helping the Buckeyes rally past No. 22 Michigan State 69-67 on Sunday. “Probably the poetic […]
Lady Buckeyes Fall to Iowa 77-73 in Big Ten Tourney
March 10, 2014 by
Ohio State’s Big Ten tournament run came to an end Saturday in a 77-73 loss to No. 5 seed Iowa in the semifinals of the Big Ten tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Fresh off a stunning victory over No. 1 Penn State the day before — a game in which Ohio State set three tournament […]
Buckeyes Beat Northwestern 86-77
March 7, 2014 by
Ameryst Alston scored 20 of her game-high 30 points in the second half to lead No. 8 seed Ohio State to an 86-77 win over No. 9 Northwestern in the first round of the Big Ten tournament Thursday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Ohio State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals and will face No. 1 seed Penn […]
Blackhawks Whip Blue Jackets 6-1
March 7, 2014 by
Let’s just go ahead and rip the bandage off: there wasn’t a lot that went right for the Blue Jackets Thursday night. They strung together a decent first period but went to the dressing room down 2-1, they yielded three goals in the second period that put the game away, and didn’t have much left […]
Spurs Smack Cavaliers 122-101
March 5, 2014 by
When the Cavaliers watch the film of Tuesday’s 122-101 loss to San Antonio at The Q, they should only watch the Spurs. They should study the precision with which they move the ball. They never panic. There’s always time for one more pass to find someone a better shot. It’s an offense to emulate. “I […]
Blue Jackets Beat Stars 4-2
March 5, 2014 by
Whatever Artem Anisimov’s having, his teammates would like some of it. Two goals for the big Russian center – the second one being a huge insurance marker late in the third period – were pivotal in the Blue Jackets’ third straight win, a 4-2 triumph over the Dallas Stars at Nationwide Arena. That gives him […]
Blue Jackets Beat Maple Leafs 2-1
March 4, 2014 by
In order to slow down the high-flying Toronto Maple Leafs, a total team effort and commitment to all three zones is the first and foremost requirement. The Blue Jackets, starting a pivotal stretch in their schedule, got that Monday night at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. They were in shooting lanes, clogging the slot […]
Hoosiers Beat Buckeyes 72-64
March 3, 2014 by
LaQuinton Ross and Lenzelle Smith Jr. had 19 points each for the Buckeyes, but Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell scored 20 points and Will Sheehey added 19 on Sunday, leading Indiana past No. 22 Ohio State 72-64. The Buckeyes couldn’t make 3-pointers, mid-range jumpers or almost anything outside the paint at Assembly Hall. Even Ohio State coach […]
Grizzlies Down Cavaliers 110-96
March 3, 2014 by
Obviously, Cavaliers coach Mike Brown wasn’t in the Memphis Grizzlies locker room at halftime, but he thought he had a pretty good read on Zach Randolph’s game plan for the second half. “In the second half, he came out and said, ‘You know what? I’m going to get the ball, whether it’s in a post-up […]
