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Greg Vacek's Daily Web RoundupMonday, January 28, 2019

January 28, 2019 By Greg Vacek Leave a Comment

Pirates’ loss a “major step back”…ECU swim streaks extended…ECU still in evaluation mode with pitchers…Alex Turner ranks among AAC’s top run defenders…Cincinnati rallies from 14-point 2nd-half deficit to win…5 in double figures in Memphis’ 20-point win over UCF…Brooks, No. 17 Houston beat Tulsa 77-65 for 20th win…Pats, Rams arrive in Atlanta, get ready for Super Bowl week…Novak Djokovic Leaves No Doubt in Winning His 7th Australian Open…Justin Rose Tightens Grip on No. 1 Ranking With Win at Torrey Pines

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

Insights from Brett
Pirate Nation buying what Houston is selling
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Greenville Daily Reflector

  • Pirates’ loss a “major step back”
  • ROUNDUP: ECU swim streaks extended
  • ECU still in evaluation mode with pitchers

247 Sports

  • Alex Turner ranks among AAC’s top run defenders
  • Five Breakout Candidates for ECU in 2019
  • ECU Baseball: Newcomers to watch in 2019

 

Around the American Athletic Conference

The Associated Press

  • 5 in double figures in Memphis’ 20-point win over UCF
  • Brooks, No. 17 Houston beat Tulsa 77-65 for 20th win
  • Cincinnati rallies from 14-point 2nd-half deficit to win

UC overcomes 14-point deficit to win at Temple Cincinnati Enquirer

Orlando Sentinel

  • UCF basketball struggles during 77-57 loss at Memphis
  • UCF QB McKenzie Milton’s mother calls latest surgery a success

Temple coughs up 14-point lead and falls to Cincinnati, 72-68 Philly.com

Memphis Commercial Appeal

  • Memphis beats UCF behind strong defensive performance
  • Memphis looks like different team at home

Tulsa World

  • TU overwhelmed by No. 17 Houston for third consecutive loss
  • Photo gallery: Houston holds off Tulsa rally

Houston Chronicle

  • UH defeats Tulsa for win No. 20
  • UH football well represented again in Super Bowl LIII
  • A look at contract terms for Houston’s new football assistant…

Wichita State’s road drought, its longest in 18 years, continue with UConn loss Wichita Eagle

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Three things to know as No. 2 Duke heads to Notre Dame Raleigh News and Observer

My Take On Wake film review: Work is all Wake Forest needs according to one, while accountability is the first step according to another Winston Salem Journal

Robinson comes up big in a huge game for Virginia Tech Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Columbia The State

  • Gamecocks have raw power. Now Mark Kingston’s trying to turn it into home runs
  • ‘Those guys give you nightmares.’ SEC coaches talk Chris Silva-Grant Williams matchup

The Associated Press

  • TOP 25 REWIND: No. 8 Kentucky rounds into form at right time
  • Walker’s 6 3s help FSU beat Miami 78-66

 

Nuggets and Briefs:  National and Professional articles of interest

New York Times

  • Novak Djokovic Leaves No Doubt in Winning His 7th Australian Open
  • Novak Djokovic Passes His Idol and Sets a New Target: Roger Federer
  • Second Slam Title Signals Naomi Osaka Has the Power to Rule Tennis
  • Gracie Gold’s Battle for Olympic Glory Ended in a Fight to Save Herself
  • The Jets and the Gregg Williams Gamble
  • Justin Rose Tightens Grip on No. 1 Ranking With Win at Torrey Pines
  • Need a Power-Play Goal? In the N.H.L., It’s as Easy as 1-3-1

Washington Post

  • Skid in San Antonio reaches 19 as shorthanded Wizards hang tough but still fall
  • Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are proving better with age to remain atop the sport
  • ‘This is no way to live’: Former Nationals pitcher Micah Bowie is in a fight for his life
  • When it comes to James Harden, what’s good for Rockets might not be good for basketball
  • What does the future hold for the Capitals in net? The rest of this season could decide a lot.

Charlotte Observer

  • Hornets’ Nic Batum ‘got lost a little bit.’ Will finding his way back quiet critics?
  • Rams-Patriots Super Bowl matchup won’t affect bond between Jackie Slater and son Matthew
  • Guaranteed money could be key to avoiding NFL lockout
  • AP analysis: NFL centers seeing shorter career longevity
  • Column: ‘Why not?’ Djokovic, coach eye Nadal, Federer totals

Yahoo! Sports

  • AFC dominate NFC in blowout Pro Bowl win
  • Pats, Rams arrive in Atlanta, get ready for Super Bowl week
  • Warriors’ win “lucky”? Stephen Curry scoffs at Kyrie Irving’s comments
  • Report: Washington not planning on Alex Smith returning in 2019
  • Duke’s Jones sparks North to 34-24 Senior Bowl win
  • Brad Stevens insists this part of Warriors’ game is most “overlooked”
  • Steelers have only themselves to blame for the broken relationship with Antonio Brown
  • Julian Edelman: Winning AFC Championship is ‘cute’, Super Bowl is ‘where the real fun is’
  • MLS franchise ‘belongs in Charlotte’

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