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James, Rollins and quality hammer clash are the expected highlights in Tokyo - IAAF World Challenge
IAAF - 9 May 2014 18:32
For the second time in three races to start the new season, Grenada's Olympic 400m champion Kirani James will be running the 200m when he takes the track at the Seiko Golden Grand Prix, an IAAF World Challenge meeting, i...
Spanish long jumper Yago Lamela dies at the age of 36
IAAF - 9 May 2014 18:32
The IAAF wishes to extend its deepest sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of the former Spanish long jumper Yago Lamela, who died at the age of 36 in his home town of Aviles on Thursday (8).
INDY: Pagenaud tops wet practice at Indy
Auto Sport - 9 May 2014 17:15
Simon Pagenaud has gone fastest in a wet third IndyCar practice session on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course
Nick Collison: Kevin Durant the ultimate teammate
Sports Illustrated - 9 May 2014 16:22
What's it like playing alongside the NBA's MVP? It's about as mesmerizing as you'd expect.
Serena pulls out of Madrid with thigh injury
ESPN - 9 May 2014 14:24
Two-time defending champion Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Madrid Open because of a left thigh injury.
Wimbledon wins Sports Brand of the Year
Wimbledon - 9 May 2014 13:09
The Championships, Wimbledon, was recognised as Sports Brand of the Year at the 2014 BT Sport Industry Awards, in what is arguably the event's most prestigious and coveted category.
Turkish golf hit by rain
Sky Sports - 9 May 2014 12:01
The Turkish Ladies Open has been reduced to 54 holes due to heavy rain resulting in a waterlogged course at National Golf Club in Antalya.
F1: Montoya: 2005 Indy farce avoidable now
Auto Sport - 9 May 2014 10:54
Juan Pablo Montoya believes that the farcical 2005 US Grand Prix would have been avoided if Formula 1 had raced on the Indianapolis road course used by IndyCar this weekend.
NBA-Spurs stay hot to blaze trail in Portland series
Reuters - 9 May 2014 09:06
(The Sports Xchange) - The San Antonio Spurs continued their run of hot form to trounce the Portland Trail Blazers 114-97 on Thursday and take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference semi-finals series.
García Clears His Mind, Then the Water, at the Players Championship
The New York Times - 9 May 2014 04:39
Sergio García, who was tied for the lead in the 2013 Players Championship before faltering late, shot an opening 67 to trail by four shots.
Weighty moments on the diamond, the court and in the ring
L.A. Times - 9 May 2014 02:44Wojciechowski: Sky's the limit for a smiling Garcia
ESPN - 9 May 2014 02:41
The Round 1 version of Sergio Garcia came chock full of smiles at the Players Championship. If the Spaniard can keep that mentality -- both this week and in the majors -- he just might start to fulfill some of those outs...
Who's No. 1? At this rate, still Tiger Woods
Miami Herald - 9 May 2014 02:31
At this rate, Tiger Woods will be No. 1 for at least another week.
Garcia over Tiger bust-up
Sky Sports - 9 May 2014 01:50
Sergio Garcia insists he has moved on from the turbulent events of last year as he made an encouraging start to the Players Championship.
Rose enjoys 'weird' opener
Sky Sports - 9 May 2014 01:28
Justin Rose was delighted to recover from an "awful" practice session to card an opening five-under 67 at the Players Championship.
Quillin wants Golovkin fight
Boxing News 24 - 9 May 2014 23:49
By Dan Ambrose: WBO middleweight champion Peter Quillin (31-0, 22 KO’s) says he’d like nothing better than to face WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (29-0, 26 KO’s) in a unification fight as soon as possib...
Cool Bear Settles In For A Back Scratch, Gets Himself A Surprise Donut
Dead Spin - 9 May 2014 21:58
Here's a bear just enjoying his day, treating himself to a nice back scratch on a big tree that is perfectly suited for back scratches (those aren't as easy to come by as you might think). Just when he was about to leave...
College Football Teams with the Toughest Nonconference Schedules in 2014
Bleacher Report - 9 May 2014 21:25
Nonconference schedules are a hot topic in college football right now, in large part because of the SEC's new mandate for each of its teams to schedule at least one opponent from a power conference. That rule, however, d...
Tennis: Serena pulls out of Madrid
CNN - 9 May 2014 20:09
Serena Williams was forced to pull out of the Madrid Open with a thigh injury ahead of her quarter final tie with Petra Kvitova Friday.
Countdown to 2014 World Cup in Brazil: Day 34
The New York Times - 9 May 2014 19:15
Manchester United defender Phil Jones, who injured his shoulder in a game this week, should be ready to play for England in the World Cup.
Koscielny signs new Arsenal deal
Soccer News - 9 May 2014 19:06
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has agreed a new long-term contract at the Emirates Stadium. The France international has committed his […]
Cleveland Indians (16-19) at Tampa Bay Rays (15-20), 7:10 p.m. (ET)
Miami Herald - 9 May 2014 16:46
Corey Kluber will attempt to build off a record-setting start from last time out as he toes the rubber on Friday night for the Cleveland Indians in the first of three straight against the Tampa Bay Rays.