Новости за 25.03.2018

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) Thousands of spectators endured long queues and navigated stringent security checkpoints hours ahead of a high profile cricket match on Sunday in Pakistan's biggest city, the first time in nine years that it has hosted a game of such stature.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) The International Cricket Council has banned Australia captain Steve Smith for one match Sunday for his role in a ball-tampering plot in the ongoing third test against South Africa in Cape Town.

Hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg discuss the evolution of the 3-pointer in basketball and how Villanova is using it so effectively in its bid for a spot in the Final Four in the latest episode of the "AP Sports Special Events" daily March Madness podcast .

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) The NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway has been postponed until Monday because of inclement weather.

Giannis Antetokounmpo will be a game-time decision Sunday against the Spurs

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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) For three years, McLaren's Fernando Alonso could only dream of having a car reliable enough to compete with the top teams in Formula One. Or at least finish races.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) South Africa took its lead in the third test to nearly 400 runs over an Australia team burdened by a ball tampering scandal that appeared to have completely deflated the tourists.

SYDNEY (AP) Cooper Cronk had a hand in all seven of his side's tries, leading the Sydney Roosters to a 38-8 win over Newcastle in Australia's National Rugby League on Sunday.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) Disgraced Australia cricket captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner stepped down from their roles on Sunday for the remainder of the third test against South Africa following the team's confession to ball tampering.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel captured his third Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, holding off his hard-charging Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton in a dramatic start to the new Formula One season.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel wins season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) It was a good day for the top seeds in the women's NCAA Tournament.

Loyola-Chicago and Sister Jean have completed their divine run to the Final Four. Michigan joined the Ramblers in completing the road to San Antonio.

ATLANTA (AP) Loyola-Chicago is more than just the feel-good story of the NCAA Tournament.

After reaching the Western Conference finals last season, the Anaheim Ducks are aware they need every point possible down the stretch -- and will gladly accept a little help -- just to return to the postseason.

LOS ANGELES (AP) Michigan is headed to its first Final Four in five years with another upset-minded opponent waiting.

No. 1 Kansas and No. 2 Duke will square off Sunday for the last spot in the Final Four -- and the stakes are huge even by Elite Eight standards.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Once again, Connor McDavid has put the rest of the NHL in his rearview mirror.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Connor McDavid had two goals to take over the NHL scoring lead, and the Edmonton Oilers held off the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Saturday night for their third straight victory.

When the Indiana Pacers take the court Sunday to play the Miami Heat, their magic number is one to clinch a playoff spot.

'When you play low it's hard to keep your energy.' Coach Stevens thinks that he needs more push and energy from all over his roster. The LA Kings have fallen out of the playoff rankings but have another chance to fire things up at home on Monday.

'We had a couple good scoring chances that we couldn't capitalize on. It wasn't our night tonight.' The LA Kings will be back at it on Monday against Calgary. 'It's going to be fun to play in front of our fans again.'

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) The Vancouver Whitecaps tied the L.A. Galaxy 0-0 on Saturday night to extend their home undefeated streak to 11 games.

Cricket fans hoping for a swift resolution to the Australian test team's ball-tampering scandal in South Africa won't get it.