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Good Morning 👋
Only 10 days to brackets and I’m already feeling the madness. Sports are gonna sports. Lots to cover as we speed towards the weekend...
Two men’s college hoops teams won conference regular-season titles last night — Houston (Big 12) and Tennessee (SEC) — and the NHL Trade Deadline is starting to hum. But first, the USWNT revenge tour resumes. They earned a spot in the Gold Cup final thanks to a thriller with Canada in field conditions you have to see to believe. ⌛️ Selection Sunday: 10 Days Letter Rip! |
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A Gold Cup Splash Match 🇺🇸 |
Photo: Carmen Mandato / USSF / Getty Images |
USWNT Holds Off Canada in Flooded Penalty-Shootout (2-2, 3-1 PKs) to Reach Inaugural Gold Cup Final
You want some scintillating March soccer? The U.S. Women’s National Team has you covered. Last night’s Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup semifinal between the USA and Canada in San Diego was a wet and wild ride that looked more like a flood-warning weather alert than a soccer match. It concluded with goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher saving the day in a penalty shootout (2-2, 3-1 PKs). And after last year's World Cup collapse, the inaugural Women's Gold Cup appears to be a chance at redemption for the USA.
The Recap: Canada responded both times the U.S. took a one-goal lead on Wednesday night, answering the 1-0 deficit with a late-match header to force extra time (1-1). They answered again after Sophia Smith (99') put the USWNT on top (2-1) in extras. Canada's Adriana Leon earned a penalty in the 127th minute (seven minutes of stoppage time after 30 minutes of extra-time). That's more than two hours of game play in a flash flood just to go kicking from the spot. This thing didn't end until 1:30 am ET. But at long last, Naeher couldn’t be beat. She stopped three of Canada’s PKs to earn a dramatic win and punch the U.S. through to the Gold Cup final. They’ll face Brazil on Sunday after their win over Mexico (3-0).
Goal Sheet (Semifinals) 🇺🇸 Jaedyn Shaw (’20)
🇨🇦 Jordyn Huitema (82’) 🇺🇸 Sophia Smith (99’) 🇨🇦 Adriana Leon (120+7’) Fun Fact: 19-year-old Jaedyn Shaw is the first player in USWNT history to score in each of her first four starts.
Watch: USWNT Wins Rain-Soaked Thriller Win Canada (2-2, 3-1 PKs) to Reach Gold Cup Final Concacaf W Gold Cup Final 🇺🇸 USWNT vs. 🇧🇷 Brazil (Sun. 7:15 pm ET, CBS/ESPN) Read More
CBS Sports: USWNT Advance to W Gold Cup Final by Weathering Rain Storm in Unplayable Conditions
Yahoo! Sports: Puddles, Absurd Conditions Mar (And Aid) USWNT’s Wild Win Over Canada |
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Photo: Steph Chambers / Getty Images |
The Top NHL Trades of the Week Before Tomorrow's Trade Deadline (3:00 pm ET)
The NHL trade deadline is picking up steam! We’ve already seen six valuable player swaps in the past 48 hours with the deadline looming. One of the most notable deals involves Vladimir Tarasenko joining the league-leading Panthers. Florida (90 pts) is red-hot in the midst of a six-game win streak and three wins or more ahead of the field. Adding Tarasenko on the wing won’t hurt. The Avalanche were also involved in multiple deals as Colorado looks to shore up gaps and push through a loaded Central race. Expect more negotiations in the next 24-plus hours before Friday’s deadline (3:00 pm ET). Here’s a look at the most recent trades from the last two days (current as of the time of writing).
Notable Recent Trades
C Alex Wennberg (Kraken) → Rangers *Kraken Receive Picks C Casey Mittelstadt (Sabres) → Avalanche
*Sabres Receive Bowen Byram D Sean Walker (Flyers) → Avalanche *Flyers Get Ryan Johansen & 1st-Round Pick
RW Vladimir Tarasenko (Senators) → Panthers *Senators Receive Picks C Adam Henrique (Ducks) → Oilers *3-Way Trade With Lightning
RW Anthony Mantha (Capitals) → Golden Knights
*Caps Receive Picks NHL Trade Deadline: Friday (3:00 pm ET) Read More CBS Sports: 2024 NHL Trade Deadline Tracker The Athletic: NHL Trade Grades: Tarasenko is a Great Get for the Panthers |
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The Men's Hoka Transport (From Hansen's Shoes) |
Move Into Spring With The Men’s Hoka Transport
Spring is almost here, and that means outdoor enthusiasts can rejoice! If you’re looking for a do-it-all shoe, look no further than the Men’s Hoka Transport from Hansen’s Shoes. Get ready for the weather to warm up so these bad boys can take you to the streets, the park, or anywhere in nature your feet desire.
Built for lifestyle and performance, the Men’s Hoka Transport is designed with a 30% EVA midsole, a Vibram EcoStep Natural outsole that uses 90% oil-free components and Cordura RE/CORTEM with 100% recycled polyester. Too fancy? I’ll simplify: The Transport is water resistant and built to reduce scuffs so it can go virtually anywhere. It’s a shoe that’s both active and tough, rugged and light, and built for taking on everything Spring has to offer.
👟 Move into Spring with the Men’s Hoka Transport from Hansen’s Shoes.
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🏈 The Top-50 NFL Free Agents
The NFL offseason attention now turns to a 2024 free-agent class that features a Pro Bowl quarterback and a strong cast of defensive standouts. Here’s a top-50 look at free agents who could be available when the new league year begins. (FOX Sports)
🏀 The Wait & Weight for Bronny James
The world is watching impatiently as LeBron’s oldest son tries to follow in his father’s impossible footsteps. But despite unfathomable pressure, Bronny isn’t crumbling. “It’s who he is as a person,” says USC coach Andy Enfield. (The Ringer)
⚾️ MLB Spring Training Player Buzz
Scouts are descending on Florida and Arizona to get their first looks at live action. Plenty of the players they are watching are new versions of themselves. Here are 10 standouts who have impressed evaluators in the early days of spring training. (ESPN+) |
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Tonight's Must-Watch List |
🏀 NBA T-Wolves at Pacers (7:00 pm ET, NBALP) Heat at Mavericks (7:30 pm ET, TNT)
Celtics at Nuggets (10:00 pm ET, TNT) 🏒 NHL Maple Leafs at Bruins (7:00 pm ET, ESPN+) Capitals at Penguins (7:00 pm ET, ESPN+) Canucks at Golden Knights (10:00 pm ET, ESPN+)
⚽️ Concacaf Champions League FC Cincinnati vs. Monterrey (7:00 pm ET, FOX) Nashville SC vs. Inter Miami CF (9:00 pm ET, FOX) 🏀 NCAA Basketball M: #5 Arizona at UCLA (9:30 pm ET, ESPN)
W: Women’s Pac-12 Tournament Full Schedule
⚾️ MLB Spring Training Braves at Red Sox (1:00 pm ET, ESPN App) |
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Which of the top-3 teams (projected No. 1 seeds) do you think has the best chance to win the men's NCAA Tournament? (click to vote)
#1 Houston (27-3)
#2 UConn (27-3)
#3 Purdue (26-3) |
Poll Results
Yesterday, we asked: Do you think the Dartmouth Basketball team forming a union is a good thing for college sports and athletes? It's scary hours in college athletics. Yes — 28.4% No — 71.6%
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