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Real Madrid takes advantage of dubious Nani red card
Sports Illustrated - 5 Mar 2013 23:59
Cristiano Ronaldo made a devastating impact on his return to Manchester United, sending Real Madrid into the Champions League quarterfinals by clinching a 2-1 victory.
Atletico Coach Simeone Extends Contract to 2017
The New York Times - 5 Mar 2013 19:43
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has been rewarded with a long-term contract until the end of the 2016-17 season after bringing success back to the club where he had two stints as a player.
NC Gov. Pat McCrory: No state money for Carolina Panthers stadium upgrades
News Observer - 5 Mar 2013 07:00
Gov. Pat McCrory said Monday that no state money would be available for the Carolina Panthers, complicating the team’s bid for public money to help upgrade Bank of America Stadium. Click to Continue »
NFL Draft 2013: Raw Defensive Players with Most Pro Potential
Bleacher Report - 5 Mar 2013 23:59
The NFL draft is a minefield of uncertainty, highlighted by players who have the potential to be elite performers in NFL. Sometimes those prospects have a mile-high ceiling, but they aren’t quite ready to be premi...
Michigan QB Devin Gardner Granted 6th Year of Eligibility
Bleacher Report - 5 Mar 2013 23:59
Michigan starting quarterback Devin Gardner has been granted a medical hardship for the 2010 season and will be able to play for the Wolverines through the 2014-2015 season, according to Michigan Football's Twitter accou...
Duke football notes: Plenty of changes under way
News Observer - 5 Mar 2013 23:57
Spring practice started Monday for the Blue Devils, and there are plenty of changes under way. Here are five questions that need answered, and here's a report from the first… Click to Continue »
Dortmund 3-0 Shakhtar: BVB stroll into quarters
ESPN - 5 Mar 2013 23:56
Dortmund 3-0 Shakhtar: BVB stroll into quarters
Manchester United Undone by Nani Red as Ronaldo Sends Real Madrid Through
Bleacher Report - 5 Mar 2013 23:56
For 56 minutes, Manchester United had Real Madrid right where they wanted them. Cristiano Ronaldo and Xabi Alonso had been largely shackled; Michael Carrick was calmly conducting things from the base of United's midfi...
Suns' O'Neal sitting out for daughter's surgery
ESPN - 5 Mar 2013 23:55
Jermaine O'Neal has told his Phoenix Suns teammates that he will miss the next three games to be with his daughter who is having open-heart surgery Wednesday, azcentral.com reported on Tuesday.
Real Madrid eliminates United in Champions League
News Observer - 5 Mar 2013 23:55
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the decisive goal in his return to Old Trafford, rallying Real Madrid over Manchester United 2-1 Tuesday night and into the Champions League quarterfinals with a 3-2… Click to Continue »
Jack Edwards thinks Ovechkin needs a 'farm-boy mentality'
Washington Post - 5 Mar 2013 23:54
If the hockey establishment agrees on one thing regarding Alex Ovechkin, it's this: that the Caps winger might be sort of skilled at certain hockey maneuvers, but if he were named Gord and had grown up on the Saskatchewa...
NBA schedule: The spotlight lands on the Lakers and Thunder
SB Nation - 5 Mar 2013 23:54
The Los Angeles Lakers have climbed back to .500, but a road matchup on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder that could give them a winning record is a mighty challenge. The Lakers have the playoffs on the min...
Ronaldo-led Madrid bounce United from Champions League
Sports Illustrated - 5 Mar 2013 23:54
The best team lost, Jose Mourinho said. Real Madrid came back to knock Manchester United out of the Champions League 2-1, thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo, writes Ben Lyttleton.
Recap: Pittsburgh vs. Spain
News Observer - 5 Mar 2013 23:53
Gerrit Cole struck out the first six batters he faced and Gaby Sanchez went 3-for-3 with a home run, as the Pittsburgh Pirates blanked a Spain team prepping for the… Click to Continue »
Recap: Toronto vs. Baltimore
News Observer - 5 Mar 2013 23:53
Steve Pearce hit two home runs and drove in three, as the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays played to a 6-6 tie in Grapefruit League action. Click to Continue »
Adande: West playoff matchups we're wishing for
ESPN - 5 Mar 2013 21:36
J.A. Adande runs down his list of playoff matchups he wants to see in the Western Conference.
V8: Kelly squad thrilled with Nissan debut
Auto Sport - 5 Mar 2013 13:22
Rick Kelly believes Nissan has given itself the perfect platform to improve across the season following its V8 Supercars debut in Adelaide
4 NFL Draft Prospects Who Are Flying Under the Radar
Bleacher Report - 5 Mar 2013 23:52
We're all familiar with the high-profile, top-rated players in this year's NFL Draft class. However, the majority of NFL teams are composed of players that weren't selected in the first round and weren't stars coming int...
Feliciano successfully pitches with heart monitor
Sports Illustrated - 5 Mar 2013 23:52
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) New York Mets reliever Pedro Feliciano wore a heart monitor while pitching and reported no problems or discomfort during his first spring training outing.
Michigan Football: Why Ondre Pipkins Will Be Breakout Star This Spring
Bleacher Report - 5 Mar 2013 23:51
If there is any area on the Michigan Wolverines defense that could improve, it would be the defensive line. The secondary was one of the best in college football and returns solid pieces in Thomas Gordon and Raymon Taylo...
Woodson says he should have taken Melo out
ESPN - 5 Mar 2013 23:50
Knicks coach Mike Woodson acknowledged that he made a mistake in deciding to leave Carmelo Anthony in Monday's game before the star forward injured his right knee.