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Pagano Joins Playoff Bound Colts After Battle With Cancer
The New York Times - 24 Dec 2012 23:49
The Indianapolis Colts and their fans got an early Christmas gift when head coach Chuck Pagano returned to work on Monday, three months after being forced to the sidelines to battle cancer.
Katelyn Fournier Proudly Dons the Captain's C for the PWHL's Ottawa Senators
Bleacher Report - 24 Dec 2012 19:18
Playing for the Provincial Women’s Hockey League's Ottawa Senators franchise, Katelyn Fournier is the team captain for the 2012-13 campaign. With the Senators competing in the PWHL’s First Annual Do It for ...
Jim Harbaugh denies honking at Seahawks' bus
SB Nation - 24 Dec 2012 23:58
San Francisco head coach Jim Harbaugh denied the claim that he honked and waved at the Seahawks' team bus following the 49ers' 13-6 win in October. After Seattle beat San Francisco, 42-13, on Sunday night, Seattle's Earl...
Updated Favorites for NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award
Bleacher Report - 24 Dec 2012 23:55
More times than not, NBA viewers will base the quality of a player off of their offensive production. Although this is a way to gauge one's impact, the defensive end of the floor has always been the area where grit outsh...
Bengals not resting starters Sunday, leaving key fantasy options open
SB Nation - 24 Dec 2012 23:53
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis will not be resting his starters against the Baltimore Ravens in the regular season finale. The Bengals clinched a playoff spot and the AFC North is out of reach, but Lewis isn'...
Manchester United vs. Newcastle United: Date, Time, Live Stream and Preview
Bleacher Report - 24 Dec 2012 23:52
Manchester United is currently on top of the English Premier League table, but it cannot afford to rest around the holidays. The club hosts Newcastle United and, despite its record, has plenty of talent with the ability ...
Miami Heat Should Bench Mario Chalmers in Favor of Ray Allen
Bleacher Report - 24 Dec 2012 23:51
Because the Miami Heat are on a four-game winning streak and starting to resemble the team that won the championship last season—especially on the defensive end—even the most ardent critic would balk at mak...
A Cardboard Cutout Of Joe Paterno Is Still Selling You Bread At A Grocery Store In Pennsylvania
Dead Spin - 24 Dec 2012 23:49
Glen Rock, Pa. is about 127 miles south of State College, and immeasurably farther away from everything else going on in the world, apparently. Reader Mark sent us this photo today from Wetzel's Shurfine. It captures a m...
Calvin Johnson: NFL's Most Improved Player from Last Week
Bleacher Report - 24 Dec 2012 23:48
As the regular season nears its end and the playoffs are starting to shape up, Calvin Johnson is just getting started. After a monster game Saturday night, Calvin Johnson continues to put up Hall of Fame numbers for a pl...
UFC 155: Joe Lauzon vs. Jim Miller Head-to-Toe Breakdown
Bleacher Report - 24 Dec 2012 23:47
In a fight that has "something of the night" written all over it, lightweight standouts Joe Lauzon and Jim Miller meet in the co-main event at UFC 155 Saturday, Dec. 29. The matchup is a result of a lot of fight card...
Tight end Heath Millers tears multiple ligaments in right knee
Fox News - 24 Dec 2012 23:46
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller sustained multiple torn ligaments in his right knee during the loss to the Bengals.
Pagano joins playoff bound Colts after battle with cancer
Reuters - 24 Dec 2012 23:46
(Reuters) - The Indianapolis Colts and their fans got an early Christmas gift when head coach Chuck Pagano returned to work on Monday, three months after being forced to the sidelines to battle cancer.
Paul Pierce Must Up His Game If Boston Celtics Are Going Anywhere
Bleacher Report - 24 Dec 2012 23:43
Kevin Garnett may be the most important player on the Boston Celtics. Rajon Rondo may be the flashiest. However, if the Celtics want to contend for a title this season, Paul Pierce needs to start playing better. Fortunat...
Raiders vs. Panthers, Week 16: Oakland's offensive struggles continue
SB Nation - 24 Dec 2012 23:42
There hasn't been much for Oakland Raider fans to cheer for in recent weeks and while the Raiders lost for the seventh time in the past eight games on Sunday, there were at least a few small bright spots. One of the brig...
Chargers vs. Jets: San Diego's Biggest Winners and Losers from NFL Week 16
Bleacher Report - 24 Dec 2012 23:41
Norv Turner leads the San Diego Chargers to another worthless win. Seems like that's the biggest takeaway from Turner's career with the lightning bolts. Philip Rivers is now 2-0 with gloves and 1-0 with a visor. The Char...
Tomlin preps for first so-called meaningless game of his Steelers coaching career
Fox News - 24 Dec 2012 23:40
For the first time in his six-year head coaching career, Mike Tomlin will head into a game with his team already eliminated from playoff contention.
Watch Metta World Peace's Bizarre but Kind-of Genius Web Short
Bleacher Report - 24 Dec 2012 23:39
Metta World Peace hanging out with children should be a frightening idea to, well, everybody. Although, the web short he did with The NOC makes me think twice on the subject. The initial thought I had with the intro was ...
Carson Palmer injury update: Raiders QB will miss Week 17
SB Nation - 24 Dec 2012 23:38
The Oakland Raiders will be without starting quarterback Carson Palmer on Sunday, as Palmer will miss the season finale due to cracked ribs and a bruised lung. Palmer suffered the injuries during the first quarter of Sun...
Cleverly could train at Wildcard gym in LA to get ready for Krasniqi bout
Boxing News 24 - 24 Dec 2012 23:38
Notice the beautiful punching form from Nathan Cleverly – By Scott Gilfoid: WBO light heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly (25-0, 12 KO’s) is kicking around the idea of taking his next training camp to the ...
Playoffs loom for Patriots with 1 regular-season game left to regain momentum
Fox News - 24 Dec 2012 23:37
The Patriots picked a bad time for their disappointing performances.
Golden State Warriors Are NBA's Most Dangerous Sleeper Team
Bleacher Report - 24 Dec 2012 23:35
With coach Mark Jackson spurring a defensive intensity to match their offensive firepower, the secret is out—the Golden State Warriors are the NBA's most dangerous sleeper team. At 18-10, the Warriors hold the fif...
Pete Carroll Is Mighty Pleased
Sports Grid - 24 Dec 2012 18:51
Pete Carroll likes winning. You could even call it an obsession of his. And that obsession especially takes hold whenever Jim Harbaugh is involved. So when he not only beats, but crushes a Harbaugh team? Well, then this ...