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Arriving on Paradise Island in the Bahamas as the favorite to win the 2016 Battle 4 Atlantis, No. 10 Louisville got instructions from its coach. Dont take Old Dominion lightly.The Cardinals will face Old Dominion in the first game of the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament Wednesday night at 9:30 p.m. ET.The Monarchs (2-0) have drawn Louisville coach Rick Pitinos praise for their ability to play slow, methodical offense, rebound effectively and play stiff defense. For a 3-0 Louisville team wanting to run and press, Old Dominion could be a significant test.This is, for us, an opportunity to see what we are, Pitino said. Its been very difficult to tell because we have played three good games. Im anxious to see how we play in this tournament.The Cardinals started the season with a 78-47 win over a short-handed Evansville team before beating William & Mary 91-58. An 88-56 win over Long Beach State last Thursday was supposed to provide more of a test, but an early Louisville run put the game out of reach with less than 10 minutes off the clock.As for Old Dominion, coach Jeff Jones team beat James Madison 62-55 and Richmond 64-61 to start the season. They Monarchs are currently ranked 350th in Division I basketball in tempo (64.1 possessions vs. Louisvilles 71.0).ODU was 25-13 last season and reached the Conference USA Championship game. It returned three starters and four of the top seven scorers from last season.It has been a positive for us in terms of preparation when you consider all the different problems Louisville presents, Jones said. Our guys know it is a big challenge, but they also recognize it is a big opportunity for our team.For Old Dominion, Wednesdays game represents its only scheduled shot at a Power 5 opponent this season. The Monarchs could play two or three Power 5 teams during their trip to the Bahamas.For a mid-major program, this is about the only opportunity we get to play against a team like Louisville and teams like (Baylor and Michigan State) that is not on their home floor, Jones said. We want to test ourselves.Louisville last visited the Battle 4 Atlantis during the 2012 season. The Cardinals won the 2013 NCAA title.Caleb Swanigan Blazers Jersey . This should be celebrated because it will not always be this way. With the amount of money given to players by their clubs these days, it is a wonder that so many of those teams allow the sport to continue to take away many of their assets so they can play for a different team in the middle of their season. 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PAUL, Minn.Manchester Uniteds postponed Premier League match against Bournemouth will be played on Tuesday at 8pm, the Premier League has announced.The Old Trafford clash will be shown live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 7.30pm.A security alert in the stadiums north west quadrant led to spectators in the Stretford End and Sir Alex Ferguson Stand being evacuated prior to kick-off on Sunday, before the remaining fans were told to follow, being told the match had been abandoned due to a security alert. How the drama unfolded Relive how a dramatic afternoon unfolded off the pitch at Old Trafford Bomb disposal experts then carried out a controlled explosion on a suspect package just after 4.30pm.A Premier League statement read: We can confirm that todays abandoned fixture between Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth will be played on Tuesday 17 May at 8:00pm.We would like to thank Manchester Uniteds staff, the police and other emergency services for all their efforts today as well as rearranging the match for this coming Tuesday. Fans make their way out of the ground having been asked to evacuate Both Manchester ‎United and AFC Bournemouths management has been extremely helpful in reaching a swift resolution, which is the best possible given todays events.The Bournemouth squad is understood to have flown back to the south coast on Sunday, unaware the game would be rescheduled so quickly, and will fly back on Tuesday morning.United confirmed just before midnight on Sunday that match tickets will be refunded and free entry given to the rearranged game. A controlled explosion was carried out at Old Trafford on Sunday after Man Utds game against Bournemouth was called off A further statement read: Any supporters who would have accessed the stadium with their Season Card or Membership Card on Sunday will be able to do so again, and supporters with paper tickets can use them again too, all free of charge.dddddddddddd Replacement paper tickets can be issued and can be reprinted at Ticketing & Membership Services on Monday or Tuesday. Fans who come to the stadium to do this on Tuesday are advised to arrive early please to avoid queues.The issue of a re-arranged date for the fixture was further complicated by Manchester Uniteds involvement in the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace next Saturday, May 21. Also See:Old Trafford device not viableCity draw at SwanseaMan Utd season reviewSeason summed up in 10 games ' ' '