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Football: A classic El Clasico
CNN - 24 Mar 2014 03:21
It was one of the most entertaining El Clasicos in recent history and Lionel Messi played a starring role. Messi scored a hat-trick to once again enter the record books in Barcelona's 4-3 win over 10-man Real Madrid.
The Joy of Six: courageous Test innings
The Guardian - 25 Mar 2014 00:43
Russell Jackson: From Michael Clarke's fractured shoulder to the sound of leather on Brian Close, half-a-dozen of cricket's bravest knocks Russell Jackson
Top players sizzle on Sunday at Sony Open
Miami Herald - 24 Mar 2014 07:27
On a hot day on Key Biscayne, the top players at the Sony Open such as Roger Federer and Andy Murray made short work of their opponents.
Silverstone claim racing circuit in Wales could be funded illegally
The Guardian - 24 Mar 2014 20:06
• State aid for Ebbw Vale Circuit of Wales deemed illegal• Silverstone bid for state support for British Grand Prix denied A row has blown up over plans for a motor racing circuit in Wales, with Silverstone claiming ...
England's Tim Bresnan: 'We can recreate 2010 for World Twenty20 title'
The Guardian - 24 Mar 2014 20:03
• 'New guys who have come in have been absolutely brilliant'• England ready for match against fancied Sri Lanka Tim Bresnan has offered an upbeat assessment of England's World Twenty20 chances, insisting this group o...
Leg forces Lakers' Nash to sit against Magic
ESPN - 24 Mar 2014 10:18
Lakers guard Steve Nash did not play against the Orlando Magic on Sunday because of nerve root irritation in his right hamstring.
Del Potro to undergo left wrist surgery Monday
Sports Illustrated - 24 Mar 2014 08:33
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) Former U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro will undergo surgery on his left wrist Monday and is expected to be sidelined for at least several months.
Has Manny Pacquiao declined as much as critics are suggesting?
Boxing News 24 - 24 Mar 2014 08:10
Manny Pacquiao (55-5-2, 38 KO’s) faces off against Timothy Bradley (31-0, 12 KO’s) in an intriguing rematch on April 12. Bradley won the first contest by a controversial split decision, but with many fans now believi...
Mexico's Ortiz wins first Web.com Tour title
ESPN - 24 Mar 2014 08:02
Mexico's Carlos Ortiz won the Panama Claro Championship on Sunday for his first Web.com Tour title, closing with a 6-under 64 for a four-stroke victory.
Masters champion Scott blows chance to top world rankings
Reuters - 24 Mar 2014 06:42
(Reuters) - Adam Scott on Sunday blew a chance to defend his Masters title as the world number one, receiving a harsh reminder of the capricious nature of golf and the importance of putting.
NASCAR Sprint Cup: Kyle Busch wins Auto Club 400
News Observer - 24 Mar 2014 06:01
NASCAR Sprint Cup: Kyle Busch holds off rookie Kyle Larson in a green-white-checkered finish to win the Auto Club 400 in Fontana, Calif.
Matt Every's First Win Comes at Event That Was a Boyhood Ritual
The New York Times - 24 Mar 2014 05:50
Every notched his first tour win in 92 professional starts and he did so at an event he attended for a few years with his father as a boy in grade school.
Another Victim of Global Financial Crisis: Pro Soccer Players
The New York Times - 24 Mar 2014 05:28
International economic turmoil has contributed to complaints by players of teams' failing to honor their contracts.
Auburn Football: Why No. 2 WR Position Will Be X-Factor for Tigers in 2014
Bleacher Report - 25 Mar 2014 01:55
In the first half of the 2013 SEC Championship Game, Nick Marshall threw six passes. All six of those passes were completed to one target: Sammie Coates. When Marshall took to the air in crucial situations last season, w...
Bomani Jones Is Super Impressed With The Dunking Abilities Of This White Dude From The NAIA
Sports Grid - 25 Mar 2014 01:54
Bomani Jones and Dan Le Batard of "Highly Questionable" were impressed and somewhat perplexed by how good this guy is.
Photo: Del Potro gives thumbs-up after surgery
Sports Illustrated - 25 Mar 2014 01:51
Juan Martin del Potro underwent surgery this morning on the bothersome left wrist that has plagued him for over a year. Del Potro’s surgery took place at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota with Dr. Richard Berger, the man he...
Bayern's Green cleared by FIFA to switch to U.S.
Reuters - 25 Mar 2014 01:51
(Reuters) - Bayern Munich winger Julian Green has been given permission by soccer's world governing body to switch allegiances from Germany to the United States, American officials announced on Monday.
Young: House robbed of $100K during game
ESPN - 25 Mar 2014 01:51
Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young said close to $100,000 worth of clothing, shoes, jewelry and luggage was stolen from his Los Angeles area home while he was busy playing in a game at Staples Center.
UFC Fight Night 38: Matches to Make for the Entire Fight Card
Bleacher Report - 25 Mar 2014 01:51
At UFC Fight Night 38, Dan Henderson and Mauricio "Shogun" Rua were at it again. More than two years after they engaged in one of the best fights in MMA history at UFC 139, "Hendo" and Rua clashed in another one for the ...
Are the Brooklyn Nets the NBA's Most Dangerous Playoff Wild Card?
Bleacher Report - 25 Mar 2014 01:51
The Brooklyn Nets’ 2013-14 season appeared to be over before it ever truly began, but the NBA’s most expensive roster has flipped the script by becoming one of the league’s most consistent teams since the start of ...
Arsenal Players Attend Great Gatsby-Themed Party After Chelsea Defeat
Bleacher Report - 25 Mar 2014 01:49
How did select Arsenal players mourn their embarrassing 6-0 shellacking at Stamford Bridge on Saturday? Study match footage to figure out where it all went awry? Drowned sorrows at a local watering hole? Back to tr...
After-hours win gives CoCo Vandeweghe a date with Serena Williams at Sony Open
Miami Herald - 24 Mar 2014 08:01
While most players in the Sony Open were sleeping early Sunday morning, American CoCo Vandeweghe booked a spot in the fourth round with a 5-7, 7-5, 7-5 win over Samantha Stosur that ended at 2:29 a.m. It was the latest f...