Ahead of the 2017 Kuala Lumpur SEA Games, Thailand U22 players have been barred from using the social media, reported Bangkok Post on Tuesday. The defending champions team manager Watanya Wongopasi told the publication that the directive was given in order to allow the players to give their full attention on their preparations, although she will not be taking away their smartphones. “We want our players to stay focused during our preparations for the SEA Games so they are not allowed to use social media at the training camp....

Terriers coach Mike Young described the feeling as “nerve-wracking,” but it was worth the wait as his team learned it would be traveling to Jacksonville as a 12 seed to face No. 5 Arkansas. Young said he is thrilled with where Wofford is going, but knows it will be a challenging matchup against the Razorbacks. MORE: Wofford-Arkansas preview | Selection Sunday storylines | Print your bracket “I think Arkansas is very, very good,” Young told Sporting News....

Rider led by two points at halftime, and maintained its lead with under 10 minutes to play in the game. But Maryland freshman Diamond Stone scored 12 points on 6-of-7 shooting to save the Terrapins. MORE: 10 greatest Maryland players of all time Robert Carter led Maryland (3-0) in scoring with 13 points. Star guard Melo Trimble, Jake Layman and Rasheed Sulaimon added 11 points apiece. This is the second time this week the Terrapins pulled out a game late when it appeared they were going to lose, starting with Tuesday’s 75-71 win over Georgetown....

“As a Senator, I respect every member who disagrees with my ideas. I reserve my right to use my voice to fight for what I believe in,” Murray said, according to KING-TV. “But at the end of the day, our job is to keep this country a democracy where voices win, not brute force. Any Senator who stands up and supports the power of force over the power of democracy has broken their oath of office....

Citing an unidentified source close to the program, the report said Hufnagel was fired after an investigation into alleged sexual harassment. MORE: A history of sex, sports and scandal The move comes after the university completed a two-month investigation. The report did not specify details in the case other than Hufnagel is no longer with the program. Hufnagel joined Cuonzo Martin’s staff two years ago. The report said Martin is still employed under his original offer sheet and hasn’t signed a formal contract because of the ongoing investigation....

But ask any basketball player, and they’ll tell you it makes sense — a strange backdrop can greatly throw off your shooting. There are venues shooters love, some that are neutral, and others they hate. Some have admitted NRG Stadium is different. MORE: College basketball live odds page | Final Four opening lines So let’s apply this to betting, specifically when thinking about this weekend’s Final Four, which will be played there, by looking at results from NRG Stadium’s 13 college basketball games since 2008....

We expected to see new names added to that list this year. Season previews were dotted with glowing expectations and predicted Rookie of the Year awards for Byron Buxton, Corey Seager, Joey Gallo, and Trea Turner. But so far, thanks to injuries to more established players, other less heralded rookies have grabbed the spotlight. MORE: MLB’s best third baseman is … | The Dead Money All-Stars Nomar Mazara was a prospect that had a lot of folks excited, but he was thought to be behind Gallo in the Rangers pecking order....

The suit aims to protect owners from enforcement procedures that would otherwise be brought against them if they decided to reopen early, Jacksonville-based outlet JDNews.com reported on Tuesday. According to the publication, civil attorney Chuck Kitchen confirmed his intent to file preliminary documents related to the lawsuit in Raleigh district court on Wednesday. “I am going forward to file a suit and see what the courts say about this,” Kitchen told JDNews....

On Thursday, the Japanese newspaper Tokyo Shimbun reported that North Korea sent military equipment including artillery shells to Russia via rail on November 20. Also on Thursday, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said Pyongyang has already sent arms—including infantry rockets and missiles—to Ukraine for use by the Wagner Group. North Korea’s foreign ministry released a statement on Friday dismissing the Japanese report and denying it has sent any weapons to Russia for use in Ukraine, though did not mention the Wagner Group specifically....

Still, the comforts are plenty, with a wealth of electronic spoils–including a reverse sensing system, full-color navigation and satellite radio. As for performance, this five-seat, six-speed automatic moves well for its size, with enough power from a 3.5-liter V-6 engine. I found the all-wheel drive great for foul-weather driving, though somewhat of a guzzler at the tank. Inside, there’s a pleasing mix of colors and a truly massive sunroof, but I was disappointed by the cheapo audio and climate controls....

Irish wide receiver Torii Hunter Jr. was placed into concussion protocol Monday as the school sent video of a crushing hit from Texas defensive back DeShon Elliott to the Atlantic Coast Conference, which deemed the hit “most likely” a target. Hunter was nailed near his head by Elliott in the end zone late in the third quarter. Hunter was trying to pull down what would have been a 19-yard touchdown pass, but the hit knocked the ball loose....

Bryant posted a picture of his ASA Miami jersey on Instagram on Thursday, saying he just finished his first practice with the team and that he’s “opening up” his recruitment for the 2016 season. MORE: SN 2015 Predictions | Top 15 programs since 2000 The 5-10, 205-pound junior was ruled academically ineligible to play this season, but coach Brian Kelly said he would be allowed to practice with the team....

The Tigers faithful have grown frustrated with owner Assem Allan, and, with 19.04 on the clock - the year in which the club was formed - play was delayed as the home fans started throwing yellow stress balls onto the pitch and whistles were blown. On the half-hour mark, they continued with whistles and chants of ‘we want Allam out’. And the first half ended in a drab stalemate....

The Serbian defeated No. 3 seed Casper Ruud in straight sets in the title match, prevailing 7-5 6-3. The victory caps off an eventful and bizarre season for Djokovic, in which he missed two majors - the US Open and Australian Open - and earned no points for winning Wimbledon. However, his success in Turin will see him finish 2022 as world No. 5, but still 2000 points behind the top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz....

The world No.1 of men’s tennis’ left Australia after a legal dispute about whether or not officials could ban him from the tournament, which was won by Rafael Nadal on Monday. The 34-year-old Serb is set to return to the courts later this following confirmation of his participation at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, which starts on February 21. Next month, could see his return to the States and Miami, where the Monaco-based star owns a $5 million luxury condo building....

Ask the Manning from 2004 (49 TDs). Or the Tom Brady in 2007 (50 TDs). Other than mind-blowing numbers that pleased fantasy owners everywhere, it didn’t mean a thing for those quarterbacks, as those seasons didn’t come with Super Bowl rings. As Manning picked apart the Texans in the Broncos’ 37-13 victory at Houston on Sunday, he completed 32 of 51 passes for 400 yards and four touchdowns. Meanwhile, in a game the Broncos led 16-6 at halftime, they ran the ball only 18 times for 114 yards....

I’ve worked in HR for over 19 years, and I’ve seen more change in the employee/manager relationship in the past two years than in the previous 17 combined. For many, the work/life balance has become a work/life blend. But the ratio of that blend is crucial and is the ultimate sliding scale. The importance of creating a safe and comfortable work environment where employees feel that their management genuinely cares about them on a personal and professional level is an increasingly vital task, not only for HR, but for every manager....

Much of the reaction was predictable: Oh yeah, well, what’s Andy Reid done in Kansas City? He’s won one game, that’s what. Good riddance, still. MORE: Week 13 NFL picks | How Jeremy Maclin shredded the Bills | NFL playoff picture So, fast forward to today. Reid doesn’t have one win anymore. He has five straight wins, putting the 6-5 Chiefs into the AFC’s first wild-card spot with five games to go....

Among the recent developments that have ratcheted up the pressure: the New York State Department of Financial Services is reportedly opening a probe into the NRA’s now-defunct Carry Guard insurance product, which purported to insure gun owners when they kill another individual. The NRA is believed to have pulled the product after inquiries by regulators in several states. Now New York’s financial regulator is taking a second look, according to The New York Post....