Lawal, Favors lead No. 21 Georgia Tech to 70-62 victory over George MasonNovember 20th, 2009 Lawal leads No. 21 Georgia Tech past George MasonSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Gani Lawal had 18 points and 14 rebounds to lead No.
Armwood hits 3-pointer with 17 seconds left, No. 5 Villanova rallies past George Mason 69-68November 19th, 2009 No. 5 Villanova tops George Mason on late shotSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The first shot of Isaiah Armwood's college basketball career was a big one. The freshman hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 17 seconds left, rallying fifth-ranked Villanova over George Mason 69-68 Thursday in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off.
Williams, Johnson lead No. 18 Dayton to 63-59 victory over No. 21 Georgia TechNovember 19th, 2009 No. 18 Dayton tops No. 21 Georgia Tech 63-59SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Sophomore guard Paul Williams scored seven of his 13 points in the final minute, including a go-ahead 3-pointer, in No.
Murphy Holloway scores 26 as Ole Miss beats Indiana 89-71 in Puerto Rico Tip-OffNovember 19th, 2009 Holloway scores 26 as Ole Miss beats Indiana 89-71SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Murphy Holloway had 26 points and nine rebounds, leading Mississippi to a 89-71 victory over Indiana on Thursday in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off. Chris Warren scored 16 points and Eniel Polynice had 10 and seven assists for the Rebels, who shot 50 percent (35 for 70).
Pearson scores 19, George Mason uses second-half surge to defeat Dartmouth 60-44November 15th, 2009 George Mason beats Dartmouth 60-44FAIRFAX, Va. — Ryan Pearson had 19 points as George Mason overcame a slow start for a 60-44 victory over Dartmouth on Sunday.
Stokes, Fisher lead No. 5 Villanova to 84-61 rout of Fairleigh DickinsonNovember 13th, 2009 Stokes scores 20 to lead 'Nova to 84-61 winVILLANOVA, Pa. — Corey Stokes scored 20 points, Corey Fisher added 13 and No.
Szczur runs for a TD, throws for 1 to lead Villanova to 36-7 victory over Rhode IslandOctober 24th, 2009 Villanova rolls past Rhode Island 36-7VILLANOVA, Pa. — Matt Szczur ran for a touchdown and threw for one to lead Villanova to a 36-7 victory over Rhode Island on Saturday, giving coach Andy Talley his 200th career victory.
Cuban volleyball player reported missing in Puerto Rico requests political asylumOctober 20th, 2009 Cuba volleyball player seeks asylum in Puerto RicoSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A Cuban volleyball player who vanished from his team's hotel in Puerto Rico appeared at a U.S. immigration office and requested political asylum on Tuesday.
Police: Marlins shortstop prospect shot in Puerto Rico was case of mistaken identityOctober 1st, 2009 Police: Wounded Marlins prospect 'innocent victim'SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A Florida Marlins shortstop prospect wounded in a drive-by shooting on this U.S. island was the innocent victim of gangsters battling for control of drug distribution in nearby public housing projects, police said Thursday.
Puerto Rico police say shortstop signed by Florida Marlins wounded in drive-by shootingSeptember 30th, 2009 Shortstop signed by Marlins shot in Puerto RicoSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Police in Puerto Rico say a 21-year-old shortstop signed by the Florida Marlins has been shot several times in a drive-by attack. Police spokeswoman Maria Rivera says Osvaldo Martinez Pizarro was wounded while he was driving Wednesday through the city of Carolina, just east of the Caribbean island's capital, San Juan.
US beats Cuba 5-3 at baseball World Cup; Venezuela, Canada and Puerto Rico also winSeptember 24th, 2009 US beats Cuba 5-3 at baseball World CupROME — Former major leaguer Terry Tiffee hit his fourth home run of the baseball World Cup and the United States beat Cuba 5-3 on Thursday in a likely preview of this weekend's final. The United States stretched its winning streak to 12 games after opening the tournament with a loss to Venezuela.
Kalimullah scores on 26-yard pass with 5:08 remaining to lift Urbana to 13-10 win over DaytonSeptember 12th, 2009 Urbana beats Dayton 13-10 on fourth quarter TDDAYTON, Ohio — Tarik Kalimullah caught a 26-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter and Division II Urbana beat Dayton 13-10 on Saturday. Kalimullah, who had four catches for 51 yards, caught the game winner from Evan Gehlert with 5:08 left in the game.
Puerto Rico Islanders beat Toronto FC 1-0 in first leg of CONCACAF Champions League playJuly 30th, 2009 Puerto Rico Islanders top Toronto FC 1-0TORONTO — Kendall Jagdeosingh lifted the Puerto Rico Islanders to a 1-0 win against MLS team Toronto FC on Wednesday night in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League preliminary round. San Francisco of Panama beat San Juan Jabloteh of Trinidad 2-0 at home, and Liberia of Costa Rica also secured an opening win with a 3-0 home victory over Honduran club Real Espana.
US tops Puerto Rico to reach quarterfinals at under-19 championshipsJuly 7th, 2009 US tops Puerto Rico at under-19 championshipsAUCKLAND, New Zealand — Howard Thompkins III had 14 points and nine rebounds and the United States qualified for the quarterfinals with an 82-61 win over Puerto Rico at the FIBA under-19 world championships Tuesday. Gordon Hayward had 11 points, seven rebounds and three steals for the United States, which clinched first place in Group E.
United States demolishes Greece at under 19 - World ChampionshipJuly 6th, 2009 AUCKLAND, New Zealand — United States stayed perfect with an 85-69 win over Greece in a second-round game at the FIBA under-19 world championships Monday. Also, Rutgers guard Michael Rosario scored a tournament-high 54 points and Puerto Rico edged France 90-89.