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They brought marching bands, cheerleaders and flew a combined entourage of more than 400 across the Pacific Ocean, and if California and Hawaii have their way theyll be back in Australia again.A crowd of 61,247 turned out at Sydneys ANZ Stadium on Saturday for the first college football match in Australia since 1987, prompting calls to make it an annual event.The three-hour-plus spectacle included the typically American kiss-cam, big hot dogs and a cannon fired after every touchdown.And it got a fair workout, with California Golden Bears claiming a 51-31 win over the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors to open their NCAA season.The score was locked at 14-all at the end of the first quarter before back-to-back touchdowns gave California a 27-14 lead at the main break, an advantage they didnt surrender.California coach Sonny Dykes said the teams trip to Australia was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.Its something well remember forever, he said.More college teams should come out in future.It just makes sense on so many different levels and its such a great opportunity to experience something thats so special.I would anticipate this becoming an annual event.It was far cry from college footballs last foray Down Under when in 1987 fewer than 8000 people watched Brigham Young University beat Colorado State University at Melbournes Princes Park.The midday kick-off on Saturday allowed the match to be beamed live to US prime-time television.Hawaii coach Nick Rolovich said he was also open to making an Australian match a regular fixture.It more a question for Sydney than anyone else, I dont see any negatives about it at all, he said.Both coaches praised an enthusiastic crowd, even if the stadium DJs choice of the John Farnham classic Youre the Voice raised some eyebrows.Theres was one song I didnt recognise that everybody was singing. Ill have to get it on my iPod, Rolovich said.Germaine Pratt Bengals Jersey . -- Kyrie Irvings last-minute 3-pointer helped seal another victory for Cleveland -- and the Cavaliers longest winning streak since LeBron James left. Michael Jordan Youth Jersey . -- New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Reis is retiring after a 16-year career to become the goalie coach for the Los Angeles Galaxy. http://www.bengalsrookiestore.com/Bengals-Boomer-Esiason-Jersey/ . - The Washington Redskins have cut defensive lineman Adam Carriker and punter Sav Rocca. Andy Dalton Jersey .Y. -- Paul Byron and Matt Stajan scored as the Calgary Flames started a five-game road trip with a 2-1 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday afternoon. Andy Dalton Womens Jersey . They were putting most of their energy into a record-setting offensive display.HARRISONBURG, Va. -- Dulani Robinson scored 17 points, had seven assists and six boards and Zach Lofton added 16 points to help lift Texas Southern past James Madison 67-56 on Monday night.Derrick Griffin also contributed 10 points and 11 rebounds for Texas Southern (4-1) playing in the Hardwood Showcase.On two occasions in the second half Ramone Snowden made a pair of free throws for the Dukes reduce the deficit to four, 48-44 and 56-52. In the first instance Texas Southern responded witth an 8-0 run and in the latter the Tigers went on a 9-4 run to close the game.ddddddddddddTexas Southern led 35-26 at halftime.Yohanny Dalembert led James Madison (0-4) with 10 points and six rebounds and was the only Dukes player to score in double figures.James Madison shot 18 for 50 (35 percent) from the floor and 5 for 21 (23.8 percent) from 3-point range. ' ' '