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Source: Owners won't move; no deal for refs
ESPN - 26 Sep 2012 16:00
Negotiators for the NFL and the NFL Referees Assocation met until 2 a.m. ET Wednesday in an attempt to iron out differences in their months-long lockout but did not reach a deal, a source said.
El Shaarawy brace hands Milan first home win
Fox News - 26 Sep 2012 23:51
Stephan El Shaarawy helped AC Milan reverse its poor record at the San Siro this season by grabbing a brace a 2-0 win over Cagliari on Wednesday.Neither AC Milan nor Inter Milan have won a home match in any competition s...
Chris Kluwe Received A Hate Cartoon For His Gay Marriage Stance [Chris Kluwe]
Dead Spin - 26 Sep 2012 23:50
Chris Kluwe has been pretty busy these last few weeks. Not punting—the Vikings look pretty good!—but dealing with the fallout from his op-ed supporting gay marriage. Turns out there are lots of people who don...
Westwood makes Poulter pay, eyes Americans next
Reuters - 26 Sep 2012 23:35
MEDINAH, Illinois (Reuters) - Lee Westwood made team mate Ian Poulter empty his wallet after a practice-round beating and felt confident he could keep up the good form for Europe against the Americans at this week's Ryde...
Falcao bags brace as Atletico tops Betis
Fox News - 26 Sep 2012 23:35
Falcao continued his scoring surge on Wednesday as he scored two more goals in a 4-2 win for Atletico Madrid at Real Betis.Falcao scored the equalizer in the 28th minute after Betis took the lead through Salvador Agra, w...
Ryder Cup no slam dunk even with Jordan's help
Reuters - 26 Sep 2012 23:32
MEDINAH, Illinois (Reuters) - He has been called the best athlete in the world yet few at this week's Ryder Cup can tell you exactly what his job is.
Penn State TE Jones leaves team
Fox News - 26 Sep 2012 23:31
Tight end Paul Jones has departed the Penn State program.Nittany Lions head coach Bill O'Brien confirmed the move Wednesday, saying the redshirt sophomore left for personal reasons
Sabathia leads Yanks over Twins
Fox News - 26 Sep 2012 23:28
CC Sabathia tossed eight strong innings to lead the New York Yankees past the Minnesota Twins, 8-2, in the rubber match of a three-game set at Target Field.
Hannover hammers Nurnberg
Fox News - 26 Sep 2012 23:21
Didier Ya Konan scored twice to lead Hannover to a comfortable 4-1 win over Nurnberg and the AWD Arena on Wednesday.Ya Konan's brace came in the second half after Hannover took a 2-0 lead into the break, while Szabolcs H...
HAMMOND: Crew Chiefs Have Drivers' Backs
Fox News - 26 Sep 2012 23:15
With the pace picking up in NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup, crew chiefs must find ways to help their drivers stay calm when a setback crops up in a race.I think all of the crew chiefs in the Chase do a good job...
MCREYNOLDS: Roush Fenway Racing Struggles
Fox News - 26 Sep 2012 23:15
I know that Greg Biffle won recently at Michigan International Speedway but remember the strongest cars all blew engines, including Jimmie Johnson's.Roush Fenway Racing just seems to be hurting for speed right now.
Lions' Stafford held out of practice
Fox News - 26 Sep 2012 23:06
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to a strained hip he sustained near the conclusion of the team's game at Tennessee this past weekend.Stafford injured his hip dur...
Browns WR Massaquoi ruled out for Thursday
Fox News - 26 Sep 2012 23:03
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Baltimore Ravens.The Plain Dealer reported on Wednesday that the Georgia product is still hampered by a pulled hamstring...
Perjury charges upheld against PSU officials
ESPN - 26 Sep 2012 22:59
A judge on Wednesday upheld perjury charges against two Penn State administrators accused of lying to a grand jury that investigated allegations ex-assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky sexually abused children.
The Brooklyn Nets Dance Team’s Uniforms, Reviewed By SportsGrid’s Acid-Tongued Editors
Sports Grid - 26 Sep 2012 22:58
The Brooklyn Nets have spent their offseason revealing their new identity in bits and pieces. There was the logo. There's the Barclays Center court. And now... the uniforms you see at left. And we at SportsGrid couldn't ...
Big Sky suspends Northern Arizona player
Fox News - 26 Sep 2012 22:56
The Big Sky Conference announced Wednesday that Northern Arizona football player Mike Dosen has been issued a one-game suspension for an illegal hit.The incident occurred in Northern Arizona's 41-31 victory at Montana la...
The Oakland Raiders' 2011 Draft Class Is A Big Pile Of Suck [Nfl]
Dead Spin - 26 Sep 2012 22:55
It's being reported that the Oakland Raiders have waived offensive tackle Joe Barksdale. Barksdale was a third-round pick in Oakland's 2011 draft class. Yes, 2011. More »
Cardinals place Wells on IR
Fox News - 26 Sep 2012 22:50
The Arizona Cardinals placed running back Beanie Wells on the injured reserve-designated to return list with turf toe Wednesday.The new NFL rule allows Wells to return this season, but he must remain on the list for at l...
Report: NFL, officials close to ending standoff
Fox News - 26 Sep 2012 22:44
The NFL and its officials' union appear to be nearing an end to the lockout that has placed the games of the first three weeks of this season in the hands of replacement referees.NFL.com reported that the league and the ...
Yankees 8, Twins 2: Sabathia Gives Yankees’ Bullpen a Break
The New York Times - 26 Sep 2012 22:41
C. C. Sabathia (14-6) struck out 10 in eight solid innings as the Yankees moved closer to clinching the American League East.
No. 8 Stanford 1st road test comes at Washington
NBC News - 26 Sep 2012 22:40
SEATTLE (AP) - Preparing to face Washington a season ago, Stanford thought they would need the arm of Andrew Luck to dispatch of the Huskies.
Bob Backlund Is An Insane Person: More Wrestler Run-Ins [Virgilbag]
Dead Spin - 26 Sep 2012 22:40
Inspired by the saga of "Wrestling Superstar Virgil," we continue with readers' encounters with the titans of the squared circle. If you've had your own run-in with pro wrestlers past or present, e-mail us, subject line ...