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Bangladesh bowls first against Sri Lanka at the Cricket World Cup in New Delhi

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:22:45 GMT

NEW DELHI (AP) — Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field against Sri Lanka at the Cricket World Cup on Monday as both teams, out of semifinal consideration, vie for a place at the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan.Bangladesh is ninth in the standings after six consecutive defeats since beating Afghanistan in its opening game. Coach Chanidka Hathurusinghe believes his team’s dismal performance is due to below-par batting.While Bangladesh kept faith in its struggling batting lineup, it brought in fast bowler Tanzim Hasan in place of Mustafizur Rahman.Sri Lanka’s big defeat to India in its last game meant it will remain seventh in the standings even if it beats Bangladesh.The top seven teams at the World Cup and host Pakistan will qualify for the Champions Trophy in February.Sri Lanka recalled Dahanjaye de Silva and Kusal Perera in the playing XI while it left out Dimuth Karunaratne and Dushan Hemantha, who both played in a massive 302-run loss to India in the last game.Bang...

No. 24 Alabama hosts Morehead State for season opener

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:22:45 GMT

Morehead State Eagles at Alabama Crimson TideTuscaloosa, Alabama; Monday, 8 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Crimson Tide -21.5; over/under is 145BOTTOM LINE: The No. 24 Alabama Crimson Tide host the Morehead State Eagles for the season opener.Alabama went 15-0 at home a season ago while going 31-6 overall. The Crimson Tide allowed opponents to score 68.3 points per game and shoot 37.1% from the field last season.Morehead State finished 22-12 overall a season ago while going 8-9 on the road. The Eagles shot 43.6% from the field and 34.8% from 3-point range last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

St. John’s (NY) Red Storm begin season at home against the Stony Brook Seawolves

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:22:45 GMT

Stony Brook Seawolves at St. John’s (NY) Red StormNew York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Red Storm -16.5; over/under is 144.5BOTTOM LINE: The St. John’s (NY) Red Storm host the Stony Brook Seawolves for the season opener.St. John’s (NY) went 18-15 overall with an 11-5 record at home during the 2022-23 season. The Red Storm averaged 15.2 assists per game on 29.4 made field goals last season.Stony Brook went 3-13 on the road and 11-22 overall last season. The Seawolves allowed opponents to score 69.1 points per game and shot 42.6% from the field last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Washington State Cougars tip off season at home against the Idaho Vandals

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:22:45 GMT

Idaho Vandals at Washington State CougarsPullman, Washington; Monday, 11 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -21.5; over/under is 137.5BOTTOM LINE: The Washington State Cougars start the season at home against the Idaho Vandals.Washington State went 17-17 overall a season ago while going 10-4 at home. The Cougars averaged 11.4 points off of turnovers, 11.1 second-chance points and 11.3 bench points last season.Idaho went 4-11 on the road and 10-22 overall last season. The Vandals averaged 73.0 points per game while shooting 47.2% from the field and 34.0% from behind the arc last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Maryland starts season at home against Mount St. Mary’s

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:22:45 GMT

Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers at Maryland TerrapinsCollege Park, Maryland; Tuesday, 7 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Terrapins -18.5; over/under is 134.5BOTTOM LINE: The Maryland Terrapins begin the season at home against the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers.Maryland finished 22-13 overall last season while going 16-1 at home. The Terrapins averaged 11.4 assists per game on 24.6 made field goals last season.Mount St. Mary’s finished 13-20 overall with a 6-10 record on the road a season ago. The Mountaineers allowed opponents to score 67.0 points per game and shot 42.4% from the field last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Syracuse Orange tip off season at home against the New Hampshire Wildcats

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:22:45 GMT

New Hampshire Wildcats at Syracuse OrangeSyracuse, New York; Monday, 7 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Orange -14.5; over/under is 142BOTTOM LINE: The Syracuse Orange host the New Hampshire Wildcats in the season opener.Syracuse finished 11-7 at home a season ago while going 17-15 overall. The Orange gave up 72.9 points per game while committing 13.6 fouls last season.New Hampshire went 15-15 overall last season while going 4-11 on the road. The Wildcats averaged 12.0 points off of turnovers, 9.1 second-chance points and 2.5 bench points last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Bucknell opens season at home against Delaware

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:22:45 GMT

Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens at Bucknell BisonLewisburg, Pennsylvania; Monday, 7 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fightin’ Blue Hens -6; over/under is 142.5BOTTOM LINE: The Bucknell Bison host the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens in the season opener.Bucknell went 12-20 overall with a 7-7 record at home during the 2022-23 season. The Bison averaged 67.5 points per game last season, 30.3 in the paint, 11.6 off of turnovers and 5.0 on fast breaks.Delaware went 9-11 in CAA action and 4-10 on the road last season. The Fightin’ Blue Hens allowed opponents to score 70.7 points per game and shot 45.0% from the field last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Army hosts Marist to begin season

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:22:45 GMT

Marist Red Foxes at Army Black KnightsWest Point, New York; Monday, 8 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Black Knights -1.5; over/under is 135.5BOTTOM LINE: The Army Black Knights host the Marist Red Foxes for the season opener.Army finished 17-16 overall a season ago while going 10-5 at home. The Black Knights shot 47.7% from the field and 35.2% from 3-point range last season.Marist finished 13-20 overall with a 4-9 record on the road last season. The Red Foxes averaged 63.9 points per game last season, 11.1 from the free-throw line and 23.1 from 3-point range.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

UCLA hosts Saint Francis (PA) to start season

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:22:45 GMT

Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash at UCLA BruinsLos Angeles; Monday, 11:30 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bruins -28.5; over/under is 136.5BOTTOM LINE: The UCLA Bruins start the season at home against the Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash.UCLA finished 31-6 overall a season ago while going 17-0 at home. The Bruins averaged 74.1 points per game last season, 33.6 in the paint, 19.6 off of turnovers and 11.7 on fast breaks.Saint Francis (PA) finished 10-8 in NEC games and 3-13 on the road last season. The Red Flash averaged 73.0 points per game while allowing opponents to score 73.7 last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

No. 25 Illinois hosts Eastern Illinois to begin season

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:22:45 GMT

Eastern Illinois Panthers at Illinois Fighting IlliniChampaign, Illinois; Monday, 8 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -27.5; over/under is 141.5BOTTOM LINE: The No. 25 Illinois Fighting Illini begin the season at home against the Eastern Illinois Panthers.Illinois finished 20-13 overall a season ago while going 15-2 at home. The Fighting Illini shot 44.9% from the field and 30.8% from 3-point range last season.Eastern Illinois went 9-22 overall last season while going 3-12 on the road. The Panthers averaged 14.5 assists per game on 25.7 made field goals last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source