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The Cricket Research Network was told how the sport is perceived in China and why the women’s side is seen as the national team
The Cambridge wind had a February chill, and the trees at Fenner’s were still without any spring decoration, but the old bleachers to the side and the pavilion, largely unchanged since the 1980s, were reminders of a new season just a turn of the calendar away.
Fenner’s cricket ground sits next door to Hughes Hall, where the Cricket Research Network held their third annual conference last week. The organisation, headed by Raf Nicholson, sometimes of this parish, is a place for cricket academics to exchange ideas, and the conference a chance for rest of us to put an ear to the door of data and detail.
Continue reading...Jacksonville State visits New Mexico State after Jones' 34-point game
Jacksonville State Gamecocks (14-15, 9-9 CUSA) at New Mexico State Aggies (13-15, 6-12 CUSA)
Las Cruces, New Mexico; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: New Mexico State hosts Jacksonville State after Jemel Jones scored 34 points in New Mexico State's 86-85 overtime loss to the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders.
The Aggies are 8-5 in home games. New Mexico State has a 0-6 record in games decided by less than 4 points.
The Gamecocks have gone 9-9 against CUSA opponents. Jacksonville State is seventh in the CUSA with 32.8 rebounds per game led by Mostapha El Moutaouakkil averaging 7.1.
New Mexico State makes 43.3% of its shots from the field this season, which is 2.2 percentage points higher than Jacksonville State has allowed to its opponents (41.1%). Jacksonville State averages 8.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.4 more makes per game than New Mexico State allows.
The teams play for the second time this season in CUSA play. New Mexico State won the last matchup 79-70 on Feb. 14. Jayland Randall scored 20 points points to help lead the Aggies to the victory.
TOP PERFORMERS: Jones is scoring 17.4 points per game and averaging 4.0 rebounds for the Aggies. Randall is averaging 1.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
El Moutaouakkil is averaging 19.2 points and 7.1 rebounds for the Gamecocks. Jacoby Hill is averaging 11.6 points over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Aggies: 3-7, averaging 73.1 points, 35.0 rebounds, 13.2 assists, 5.5 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 40.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 77.3 points per game.
Gamecocks: 4-6, averaging 73.4 points, 30.6 rebounds, 11.9 assists, 6.2 steals and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 44.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.0 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Luke Donald to remain Europe’s Ryder Cup captain and go for historic three-peat
Englishman has led team to back-to-back triumphs
Tiger Woods is first choice to take over US captaincy
Confirmation that Luke Donald will captain Europe’s Ryder Cup team for a third time is expected on Wednesday, in a move that will increase pressure on the PGA of America to tie down Tiger Woods to lead the US at Adare Manor next September. Woods, who is the first choice to succeed Keegan Bradley, has been publicly vague on his captaincy status. News on Donald will enhance Europe’s sense of continuity and togetherness with the US picture uncertain.
Donald has been widely lauded for his approach in Rome and New York, where Europe won back-to-back Ryder Cups. After a dramatic success at Bethpage last year, it was apparent players wanted the Englishman to remain in office.
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