UConn is back in a familiar place – the No. 1 overall seed in the women’s NCAA Tournament.Joining the Huskies as top seeds are Notre Dame Youth Andre Reed Jersey , Louisville and Mississippi State.The Huskies enter as the lone unbeaten team and will be vying for their 12th national championship. It’s the ninth time that UConn has entered the NCAAs undefeated, including last year when the Huskies went in as the overwhelming favorite before their 111-game winning streak ended with a loss to Mississippi State in the Final Four.This year’s Final Four is in Columbus, Ohio, and will take place on March 30. The national championship game is on Sunday, April 1.Defending national champion South Carolina and A’ja Wilson await as a possible Elite Eight matchup for UConn in the Albany Regional. The Gamecocks are the two-seed.TENNISINDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) – Venus Williams defeated younger sister Serena 6-3, 6-4 in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open, her first win in the sibling rivalry since 2014.It was the sisters’ earliest meeting since a 17-year-old Venus beat 16-year-old Serena in the second round of the 1998 Australian Open. They played for the first time since last year’s Australian Open final, when a pregnant Serena won her 23rd Grand Slam title.Venus closed out the 1-hour match on her second match point when Serena’s forehand service return sailed long. It was one of Serena’s 41 unforced errors, including 17 on the forehand side.Serena still owns a 17-12 advantage overall, although Venus evened their WTA Tour head-to-head meetings at 7-7.HOCKEYWASHINGTON (AP) – Alex Ovechkin scored twice to reach 600 goals as the Washington Capitals moved back into first place by beating the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 in overtime.Ovechkin scored in each of the first two periods to get to 42 this season. The Russian winger became the 20th player and fourth-fastest in NHL history to 600 goals and is on pace to lead the league in goals for the seventh time.At the 5:33 mark of the second period, Ovechkin got three chances at the side of the net and put a rebound past a sprawling Connor Hellebuyck to become just the fourth player in NHL history to score 600 goals in under 1,000 games.The only players to score 600 faster were Wayne Gretzky (718 games), Mario Lemieux (719) and Brett Hull (900).PRO FOOTBALLALAMEDA Ed Oliver Buffalo Bills Jersey , Calif. (AP) – Richard Sherman spent seven years tormenting the San Francisco 49ers with his lockdown coverage, colorful trash talk and celebratory turkey eating at midfield.Now the star cornerback has decided to join the enemy, signing a three-year contract with the 49ers almost immediately after being let go by the Seattle Seahawks last Friday.The former Stanford star has returned to the Bay Area since he wanted to stay on the West Coast to be close to his parents in Los Angeles and his soon-to-be wife’s family in Seattle.Getting the chance to stay in the NFC West and play the Seahawks twice each year was an added bonus.Sherman, who turns 30 later this month, is coming off an Achilles tendon injury that cost him half of the 2017 season. Sherman also had a cleanup surgery on his opposite ankle during the offseason. That led to Seattle’s decision that he wasn’t worth his $13 million salary for 2018.BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) – A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press the Buffalo Bills have moved up nine spots in the draft by swapping first-roundpicks with the Cincinnati Bengals, who also acquired high-priced left tackle Cordy Glenn as part of the trade.The person spoke to The AP on the condition of anonymity because teams are not allowed to announce trades until the NFL’s new business year opens Wednesday. Buffalo moved up to the No. 12 spot in the draft by trading the first of its two opening-round selections, 21st overall. The Bills also have the No. 22 pick.Buffalo also traded its fifth-round pick (158th overall) for the Bengals’ sixth-round selection (187th) as part of the Bills’ second major trade in three days. On Friday, Buffalo traded starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor to Cleveland for a third-round pick.The moves help place the Bills in position to use one of their first-round picks to draft a quarterback.Glenn has been a Bills starter since his rookie season in 2012. He was limited to six games last year because of an injury to his left foot that eventually required surgery.BASEBALLThe Colorado Rockies finalized a $5 million, one-year deal to bring back three-time All-Star and popular clubhouse leader Carlos Gonzalez. His agreement includes $3 million in potential bonuses based on days on the active roster.TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Free agent Neil Walker and the Yankees agreed to a one-year contract worth $4 million, giving New York a veteran infielder who figures to allow prospects Gleyber Torres and Miguel Andujar more time to mature in the minor leagues.Walker likely will start at second base and Brandon Drury, acquired from Arizona last month, will play third.CLEARWATER Buffalo Bills Jersey 2019 , Fla. (AP) – Jake Arrieta and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized a $75 million, three-year contract, a deal that could be worth up to $135 million over five seasons.TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – The Minnesota Twins finalized a $12 million, one-year contract with right-hander Lance Lynn, another patient, low-risk move toward strengthening their pitching staff.OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – The Oakland Athletics landed a new starting catcher, finalizing a $6.5 million, one-year contract with free agent Jonathan Lucroy. The 31-year-old two-time All-Star batted .265 with six home runs and 40 RBIs in 123 games last season for Texas and Colorado.TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Hall of Famer and New York Yankees special adviser Reggie Jackson is on the disabled list. The 71-year-old Jackson will have knee surgery Tuesday after tripping and falling during a walk Monday morning. The team said Jackson, an instructor at spring training, was in ”good spirits.”SOCCERCHICAGO (AP) – Brad Friedel, Carlos Bocanegra and Thierry Henry are among first-year eligibles nominated for the National Soccer Hall of Fame’s class of 2018. Also on the ballot for the first time are Juan Pablo Angel Color Rush Ed Oliver Jersey , Bobby Convey, Jay DeMerit, Stuart Holden, Eddie Johnson and Lori Lindsey.PRO BASKETBALLMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Khris Middleton scored 24 points and the Milwaukee Bucks sent the Memphis Grizzlies to their 18th consecutive loss with a 121-103 victory. The Buffalo Bills’ offense finally woke up and helped the team manage to sweep the hapless Miami Dolphins this past Sunday. After not having much of an impact in their road game against the Cleveland Browns, Buffalo’s rookies bounced back in a big way.More about how each rookie performed against Miami below.<hr class="p-entry-hr" id="3P2UIV">DT Ed OliverOliver saw a minor uptick in snaps from his last game and he quickly rewarded the coaches with his most statistically impactful game of the season. During the Dolphins’ second drive of the game, a late blitz by Tremaine Edmunds confused the blocking scheme and ensured that the rookie went untouched in sacking Ryan Fitzpatrick. His biggest play of the day, though, might have been his tackle of DeVante Parker on a crossing pattern. The receiver was set to break through to the open field, except Oliver managed to hustle downfield and jump on Parker from behind, limiting the play to only nine yards.OT Cody FordA largely uneventful game for the rookie, who held his own against the Dolphins’ Avery Moss for much of the day. When on the field, Ford was rarely asked to be the focal point of runs and a significant number of called quick passes ensured that he wasn’t left on an island for very long. His only real mistake was drawing a holding call in the fourth quarter, as Ford was unable to sustain his down block. On the other hand Youth Ed Oliver Jersey , you could argue Dawson Knox didn’t help Ford double-team his defender long enough.RB Devin SingletaryIt looks like offensive coordinator Brian Daboll saw the light and decided to revolve the running game around Singletary. That meant plenty of runs to the outside for the rookie, who finished the day with 15 carries for 75 yards. He was also open on a couple of wheel routes but Josh Allen wasn’t able to deliver the ball accurately enough. One negative to note, however, is the rookie’s ball security. He ended up fumbling twice in the game, both of which were recovered by the offense. Here’s hoping it doesn’t become a trend.TE Dawson KnoxIt was a typical day for Knox, who came down with a couple catches for 32 yards. Most of that yardage came on his 23-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter. The linebacker assigned to cover Knox was blitzing and, as the safety was late covering, Knox was able to snag a quick pass and virtually walk into the end zone. LB Vosean JosephThe former fifth-round linebacker remains on injured reserve following shoulder surgery.S Jaquan JohnsonJohnson was active against Miami, but only for his role on special teams.TE Tommy SweeneyWith the return of Tyler Kroft, Sweeney was again a healthy scratch this week against the Dolphins.DE Darryl JohnsonJohnson saw a significant amount of snaps on special teams, but only four snaps on defense, where he accumulated a single tackle.
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