St Kitts & Nevis Patriots 203 for 7 (Lewis 73, Thomas 48, Watson 3-36) beat St Lucia Zouks 145 for 5 (Watson 55, Charles 40, Badree 2-22) by 58 runsScorecard and ball-by-ball detailsA stampede in the Powerplay by Evin Lewis and Lendl Simmons set up an insurmountable total for St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, who defeated St Lucia Zouks by 58 runs on Sunday afternoon at Warner Park. Puma Heart Patent . The pair propelled the hosts to 69 for 0 in six overs after being sent in, and Lewis kicked on for a top score of 73 in the Patriots total of 203 for 7.The Patriots had only advanced to 22 after three overs, but Simmons doubled that total in the fourth when he targeted Canada allrounder Nitish Kumars offspin for three sixes and a four. That spurred Lewis to take on Darren Sammy in the fifth as the left-hander smashed the Zouks captain for four consecutive boundaries through the off side.The stand was broken two balls into the seventh over by Derone Davis, when Simmons skewed the left-arm spinner to Shane Watson at short third man for 30, but Lewis had no intention of slowing down and brought up his fifty in 28 balls off Davis in the ninth, before continuing his onslaught with three sixes in four balls against Kristopher Ramsaran in the tenth over.Watson eventually intervened to remove Lewis in the 12th, but Devon Thomas surge in the 18th and 19th overs ensured the Patriots would get past 200 as he carted Watson and Morne Morkel for four sixes and a four on his way to 48 off 27. Watson dismissed Thomas, and snared Carlos Brathwaite too, in the final over but by then the damage was done.Watson and Johnson Charles seized on the small boundaries at Warner Park to give the Zouks hope of overhauling the target, motoring to 90 after nine overs of the chase. Samuel Badrees intervention dashed that vision though, as he had Charles caught at midwicket for 40 to start the tenth over. Watson brought up his fifty off 26 balls two deliveries later, but mistimed a drive off Badree to long-on two balls into the 12th for 55. From there, the Zouks stuttered through their final eight overs - typified by Michael Husseys 22 off 28 balls - adding just 45 runs to end on 145 for 5.The Patriots have a day off before facing Barbados Tridents at Warner Park on Tuesday while the Zouks have eight days off before their next contest in Providence against Guyana Amazon Warriors. Puma Creeper Grijs . -- Stanfords Kevin Danser knelt on one knee and hardly moved on the sideline as Michigan State celebrated its Rose Bowl victory and his Cardinal teammates made their way to the locker room. Puma Creeper By Rihanna Bordeaux . Perhaps Carroll was so prepared for a break because he believes there is very little the Seattle Seahawks need heading into the off-season. "I dont see anything that we need to add. We just have to get better," Carroll said. http://www.pumawinkelsbelgie.com/ .C. -- Kemba Walker and the Charlotte Bobcats got off to a fast start, and the Sacramento Kings were never quite able to catch up. Its December, that special time of year when it becomes NFL draft season. And were officially less than 150 days until the festivities get underway in Philadelphia. So, in what has become an annual tradition, we are here with a quick, 25-question primer to get you going.1. Is this draft better on offense or defense?Kiper: This is a defensive draft. Its incredibly strong there -- 15 of my top 25 prospects are defenders, including eight of the top 10. And its deep too, with pass-rushers and defensive backs galore. On offense, this draft is lacking in premier talent at positions that are usually picked in the top five: offensive tackles and quarterbacks. There just isnt much there.2. Who are the quarterbacks well be talking about on the first night of the draft?Kiper: Theres really only one guy right now, and he might not even enter the draft. Thats North Carolinas Mitch Trubisky, a fourth-year junior who is in his first season as the starter. Trubisky has thrown 28 touchdown passes to only four interceptions, but hes still green -- with another year of seasoning, he could be the No. 1 pick in the 2018 draft. Hes not ready to play right away in the NFL.I dont see any other first-rounders in the group. Notre Dames DeShone Kizer, a third-year sophomore, has to go back to school. Clemsons Deshaun Watson has taken a step back this season. Underclassmen Luke Falk and Patrick Mahomes could use another year in school, and they dont project as first-rounders.I wouldnt say its likely, but theres a chance no quarterback goes in the first round. The last time that happened was 1996.3. Would you go so far as to call this a bad QB class, Todd?McShay: Ill say this: Its not a great year to be drafting early and needing a quarterback.?Theres some depth (depending on how many underclassmen declare), but I dont see any elite prospects among those Ive reviewed so far. My top five quarterbacks are all underclassmen -- and I hope most of them return to school (Watson, my No. 2 QB, has already declared). Mel is right, Kizer needs another year. Trubisky has only 12 starts. Miamis Brad Kaaya can continue to get bigger/stronger. Falk comes with too many questions ranging from system to frame.?4. Which prospect-to-player comparison do you think is most spot-on?McShay:?Dalvin Cook and Chris Johnson. The Florida State RB has the speed, suddenness and big-play ability that Johnson had when he was still in his prime. Cook has 15 touches of 25 yards or more this season, tied for second among Power 5 running backs.5. If you had to put your money behind one guy from this class to be the NFLs next great pass-rusher, who would it be?Kiper: Theres no question its Texas A&Ms Myles Garrett, who is No. 1 on my Big Board. He has everything teams want in a premier edge rusher. At 6-foot-5, 265 pounds, hes going to be a star. Others to keep an eye on: Alabamas Tim Williams and UCLAs Takkarist McKinley. All could go in the top 10.6. What should the Browns do with the first pick: best player or best QB?Kiper: The Browns have too many needs. It has to be the best player, and as I mentioned above, theres no surefire top quarterback in this class. Cleveland needs everything. No way should the Browns reach for a quarterback in this draft.7. Dallas hit a home run last April -- how do they hit another one next April?McShay:?Not sure its possible for the Cowboys to have a draft thats anywhere near comparable to last year. Theyll be selecting in the latter half of the first round as opposed to No. 4 overall -- and they found a fourth-round quarterback whos currently 11-1. If they could find one difference-making edge rusher, thatd be a win for Dallas.8. By the time its April, Mel, who are people going to be saying, Oh, Kiper loves that guy!Kiper: Its Alabamas Reuben Foster. He could be the best of the stellar group of Crimson Tide inside linebackers to be picked in the first round recently (Rolando McClain, Donta Hightower and C.J. Mosley). Foster is a complete player. Top five isnt out of the question, which is rare for an ILB. Hes that good.9. How about you, Todd?McShay:?LSU safety Jamal Adams. He hasnt gotten a ton of love nationally, but hes one of the most complete players in this draft class. He has everything you want -- intelligence, toughness, ball skills and explosive tackling ability. Plus, hes a really good leader.10. Which prospect has helped his stock the most this season?Kiper:?McKinley has gone from just a guy to a potential top-10 pick, and its all because of his ability to rush the quarterback. The former junior college transfer had 10 sacks for the Bruins this season after just seven in his first two years. Hes not huge (6-foot-2, 240 pounds), but his speed off the ball is fun to watch.11. Which prospect has hurt his stock the most this season?McShay:?This is a tough one. Oklahoma cornerback?Jordan Thomas really struggled at times in coverage this season, and Georgia running back?Nick Chubb wasnt himself coming off his season-ending injury in 2015. Chubb had a solid final few weeks to the regular season, but his best performance since his 222-yard opener against UNC was against Louisiana-Lafayette (108 yards on 16 carries). It will be interesting to see if Chubb returns to school or if he makes the leap, despite his struggles this season. Thomas should absolutely return to school.12. If my team needs a ______, were in luck in this draft.Kiper: Pass-rusher. The class is littered with talented rushers -- for both a 3-4 and 4-3 scheme. The next-deepest positions: tight end and center.13. What about offensive line: Is there a cornerstone blindside protector in this draft?McShay:?This is not a great offensive tackle class. Alabamas Cam Robinson is my top-ranked offensive tackle (No. Yeezy Boost 350 V2. 15 overall), but I wouldnt classify him as a cornerstone blindside protector. There are more right tackles and offensive guards -- such as Wisconsins?Ryan Ramczyk and Western Kentuckys?Forrest Lamp -- in this class than there are true left tackles.14.?Leonard Fournette is the most talented running back prospect since when?McShay:?Adrian Peterson in 2007. Yes, Fournette has some durability concerns (an ankle injury has hobbled him all season), but?the same was said for Peterson when he was leaving Oklahoma.?15. Which teams could target Fournette?Kiper: Running backs have been devalued, but Id be surprised if Fournette slipped out of the top eight. Not many of the teams projected to pick there need a RB, so why not Cleveland? Fournette is that good, and the Browns could do much worse than a plug-and-play, three-down back. Maybe its Carolina, who has aging backs. The Panthers have bigger needs, though. It might have to be a team that likes Fournette enough to trade up. Maybe Philadelphia for the second straight season. Maybe the Lions or Giants, who are among the worst running teams in the league.16. Who are the guys well all be calling freaks after the NFL combine?McShay:?Myles Garrett is the top all-around physical freak in this class. Hell test off the charts for a pass-rusher. Two others: UCLA outside linebacker?Takkarist McKinley and Virginia Tech tight end?Bucky Hodges. McKinley has elite speed for an edge guy; Hodges, a former quarterback, is long, fast and athletic.17. Which school will be this years Ohio State and dominate the early rounds?Kiper: Five Alabama prospects make my newest Big Board, including four in the top 13. I have the Tide with the top offensive tackle, top inside linebacker, top two outside linebackers, and second-best defensive end and tight end. They also have the best punter in the draft, plus some players who will go in the mid-rounds. One school that is going under the radar: Florida. While the Gators lost to Alabama in Saturdays SEC title game, they have an outside shot at four defenders being picked in the first round.18. Whos the underclassman who could use another year of development?McShay:?All of the underclassman quarterbacks (see above). Texas A&M wide receiver?Ricky Seals-Jones, too.19. What about the underclassman with nothing left to prove to NFL scouts?Kiper: LSUs Leonard Fournette. Theres only so much tread on the tires of running backs. Hes going to be a star on day one.20. Who are the best pass-catchers in this draft for teams in need of more weapons?McShay:?The tight end class is unusually strong with Alabamas O.J. Howard (No. 23), Michigans Jake Butt (No. 26) and Hodges (No. 32) all in the Top 32 right now. All three are legit weapons in the passing game. The wide receiver class isnt so strong at the top. Clemsons Mike Williams is the only wide receiver in my top 15, but theres plenty of depth in the middle rounds. USCs JuJu Smith-Schuster, LSUs Malachi Dupre, Washingtons John Ross, Virginia Techs?Isaiah Ford, Western Michigans Corey Davis and Eastern Washingtons?Cooper Kupp could all be top-60 picks.21. This is the year of the ______.Kiper: Third-year sophomore, potentially. Michigan linebacker/safety Jabrill Peppers, Alabama cornerback Marlon Humphrey and Ohio State cornerback Marshon Lattimore are all draft-eligible sophomores on my latest Big Board. Then theres Stanford defensive end Solomon Thomas, Oklahoma offensive tackle Orlando Brown and Ohio State safety Malik Hooker, plus two from Notre Dame: quarterback DeShone Kizer and guard Quenton Nelson. Some of these guys will likely return to school, but some wont. The talent level here is incredible.22. Whos going to catapult up boards like Carson Wentz did last year?McShay:?Washington wide receiver John Ross could be an early pick if he leaves school -- and runs as fast as expected. Im also interested to see if the two Ohio State defensive backs Mel just mentioned (Lattimore and Hooker) decide to return to school for a second season as full-time starters,?or if they bolt after the upcoming playoff. Both need more game experience, but both are very talented.23. Do the Jets have a QB starter currently on their roster? Should they reach for one early?Kiper: I dont think so, but the Jets shouldnt draft a QB early just to get one. They just took Christian Hackenberg in the second round last year -- 84 spots ahead of Dak Prescott, by the wa

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