WASHINGTON -- Tyler Cavanaugh had 18 points and 10 rebounds on Thursday night and George Washington never trailed on its way to a 61-41 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff.The Colonials (3-0) overcame 19 turnovers by dominating the boards at both ends, grabbing 14 at the offensive end and outrebounding Pine Bluff 55-32 overall.George Washington pulled away with a 14-2 run to lead 25-10 in the first half and carried a double-digit lead throughout the second half.The Golden Lions (1-2) trailed by 12 at the break and went scoreless for nearly six minutes early in the second half while George Washington stretched to a 45-20 lead.Pine Bluff made just 26.7 percent (16 of 60) from the field and 13.6 percent (3 of 22) from 3-point range. Ghiavonni Robinson and Marcus Wallace led the Golden Lions with nine points each. . The 29-year-old from Port Colborne, Ont., has nothing but good things to say about former U.S. marine Liz (Girlrilla) Carmouche ahead of their co-main event Wednesday on the UFCs "Fight for the Troops" televised card in Fort Campbell, Ky. . If ever they start actually putting pictures beside words in the dictionary, the Blue Jays left-handers mug will appear beside “Consistency. .C. -- When North Carolina freshman Ryan Switzer reported to training camp in August he was a little miffed to learn he was third on the depth chart at punt returner. . Brett Kulak and Jackson Houck of the Vancouver Giants were each charged with assault causing bodily harm on Aug. 18, according to the B.C. court services. . Calgary scored on the first shift, and Michael Cammalleri scored twice as the Flames cruised to a 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday.NEWCASTLE, England -- Newcastle has signed French striker Loic Remy on a season-long loan from Queens Park Rangers, strengthening its attack ahead of the Premier League season. Remy joined QPR in the January transfer window and scored six goals in 14 appearances, but couldnt prevent the London club being relegated to the League Championship. Remy said he wanted to keep playing in the Premier Leaggue to boost his chances of making the France squad for next years World Cup.dddddddddddd He said "I know in order to do that I need to have a big season and a successful campaign with Newcastle United." Newcastle manager Alan Pardew said Remy will be "a great addition to the squad, he gives us strength and pace up front and Im sure hell bring plenty of goals." ' ' '
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