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Peyton Manning's wife reportedly behind minority ownership of Memphis Grizzlies
SB Nation - 4 Oct 2012 23:51
Peyton Manning has agreed to join the Memphis Grizzlies as a part-owner, as reported earlier on Thursday. He joins a growing group of investors for the team that also includes Justin Timberlake and Penny Hardaway, along ...
Kyle Busch issues apology for anti-Toyota rant at Dover
SB Nation - 4 Oct 2012 23:47
A day after Toyota Racing Development president Lee White said his organization was offended and hurt by Kyle Busch's radio rant at Dover, the driver issued a statement of apology via Joe Gibbs Racing. "I made some remar...
Harrison twins choose Kentucky over Maryland
SB Nation - 4 Oct 2012 23:37
It was a two-rrific (oh my God, I'm so sorry) Thursday for John Calipari and the Kentucky basketball program, as Andrew and Aaron Harrison announced they will be playing their college basketball for the Wildcats. In a hi...
Andrew Ladd won't go to Russia after all
SB Nation - 4 Oct 2012 23:31
Winnipeg Jets left wing Andrew Ladd has decided not to join Avangard Omsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) after agreeing to terms with the club earlier Thursday. Family reasons swayed the Canadian-born player's de...
Peyton Manning's wife behind minority purchase of Grizzlies
SB Nation - 4 Oct 2012 23:28
The Manning family is now a part-owner of the Grizzlies. The prospective owner of the Memphis Grizzlies, Robert Pera, appears have found a high profile partner in owning the team. Broncos quarterback and University of Te...
Kenny Britt misses another practice as fantasy value continues to stagnate
SB Nation - 4 Oct 2012 23:23
Tennessee Titans WR Kenny Britt (ankle) missed a second day of practice Thursday, and his Week 5 status remains up in the air. According to John Glennon of the Tennessean, head coach Mike Munchak admits that Britt is "no...
NHL cancels games: Bill Daly 'committed' to getting CBA done
SB Nation - 4 Oct 2012 23:22
Earlier Thursday, the National Hockey League announced it would be cancelling two weeks' worth of regular-season games as the lockout between players and owners stretched into its 18th day. No new new labor talks have be...
Paul Simson wins 2nd USGA Senior Amateur title, beating Curtis Skinner
Fox News - 4 Oct 2012 23:00
Paul Simson won the USGA Senior Amateur for the second time in three years, beating Curtis Skinner 4 and 3 on Thursday at Mountain Ridge Country Club.
Pat Neshek's Baby Dead, Oakland A's Pitcher's Son Dies 23 Hours After Birth
IBTimes - 4 Oct 2012 21:36
Oakland A's pitcher Pat Neshek, and his wife, experienced the loss of their newborn son, Gehrig John Neshek, less than 24 hours after the seemingly healthy baby was born weighing 8 pounds and 5 ounces. "Please pray for m...
Colts Try to Focus as Coach Chuck Pagano Fights Leukemia
The New York Times - 4 Oct 2012 20:33First Newton, now RG3: Unbeaten Falcons get another run-and-throw QB as they visit Redskins
Fox News - 4 Oct 2012 20:31
Cam Newton and Robert Griffin III back-to-back.
Should the Boston Red Sox Have Fired Bobby Valentine?
IBTimes - 4 Oct 2012 20:29
After just one season as their manager, the Red Sox have fired Bobby Valentine. Boston finished the 2012 MLB season in last place in the American League East at 69-93. It's the team's worst record since 1965. When he hea...
#QuickCuts: The best in NBA Twitter, starring some nasty 76er feet
SB Nation - 4 Oct 2012 20:05
Welcome to the first edition of #QuickCuts, SB Nation's weekly collection of the best in NBA Twitter. Throughout the week, please tweet quotes, GIFs and photos worth recognition with the hashtag #quickcuts, and we'll inc...
NHL lockout 2012: Games through Oct. 24 canceled
SB Nation - 4 Oct 2012 20:01
The NHL officially announced the cancellation of regular season games on Thursday afternoon due to the ongoing collective bargaining negotiations with the NHL Players Association. With the regular season scheduled to beg...
Slap Shot: Grabner Heads Home to Austria to Play During Lockout
The New York Times - 4 Oct 2012 19:57
Islanders forward Michael Grabner signed with his hometown Austrian team during the N.H.L. lockout.
Aaron Hernandez injury: Fantasy value rises with return to practice Thursday
SB Nation - 4 Oct 2012 19:56
Aaron Hernandez returned to practice Thursday for the New England Patriots, according to Shalise Young of the Boston Globe. Hernandez had been sidelined since Week 2 due to an ankle injury. Fellow tight end Rob Gronkowsk...
PGA Tour membership in the cards for John Daly?
SB Nation - 4 Oct 2012 19:56
Las Vegas may be a dangerous place for someone with a gambling problem, but self-described slots addict John Daly bet the house that a hot hand this week in Sin City would help him earn his first full-time PGA Tour playi...
Hakeem Nicks injury: Giants WR ruled out again
SB Nation - 4 Oct 2012 19:54
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks will not play in Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns, according to Art Stapleton of the The Record. Sunday will be the third game in a row that Nicks has been ruled out o...
Hakeem Nicks ruled out for Week 5, Domenik Hixon sees spike in fantasy value
SB Nation - 4 Oct 2012 19:53
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks won't play Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, coach Tom Coughlin said on Thursday. Nicks, who missed most of the preseason because of a foot injury, has been slowed more recen...
Rams hope to end 6-year under .500 drought
SB Nation - 4 Oct 2012 19:44
The St. Louis Rams will be playing for more than just a victory Thursday night when they host the unbeaten Arizona Cardinals (8:20 p.m. on NFL Network). According to ESPN Stats and Info, the Rams (2-2) will be looking to...
MLB 2012 Playoffs: World Series Betting Odds, Yankees Favorites in AL
IBTimes - 4 Oct 2012 17:54
The 2012 MLB playoffs have finally arrived. With the addition of a second wild card spot in each league, there are 10 teams in the postseason for the first time in baseball history. The Rangers and Orioles will battle in...
Miguel Cabrera: Triple Crown Winner Part of Huge Hispanic Influx Into Major Leagues
IBTimes - 4 Oct 2012 17:05
Miguel Cabrera, the slugging third baseman for the Detroit Tigers baseball club, has won the first Triple Crown - that is, he led his American League in batting average, home runs and runs batted in - in the big leagues ...