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Nats' Harper: Still no timetable for return
ESPN - 6 Jun 2014 00:23
Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper said Thursday there is still no timetable for his return from a torn thumb ligament.
FIFA has so many freaking rules about World Cup uniforms.
Dead Spin - 6 Jun 2014 17:36
FIFA has so many freaking rules about World Cup uniforms. Here are the six weirdest. [Fast Company]
Nadal hammers Murray in French semi
BBC - 6 Jun 2014 17:59
Eight-time champion Rafael Nadal powers past Andy Murray to reach his ninth French Open final in 10 years.
Pele, Neymar back Brazil for victory
CNN - 6 Jun 2014 19:01
Brazilian superstars Pele and Neymar answer quickfire questions about the World Cup.
Sources: NYC likely out as host of NFL draft
ESPN - 6 Jun 2014 18:21
Scheduling issues have made New York City -- the regular home of the draft -- the least likely option for the 2015 NFL draft, sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Rashad McCants says he barely studied at UNC and took bogus classes
InsideHoops - 6 Jun 2014 18:16
Here’s ESPN.com with a fun report about Rashad McCants and life as a “student-athlete” basketball star at UNC: Rashad McCants, the second-leading scorer on the North Carolina basketball team that won the 2004-05 na...
Cubs' sweep dream comes true against Mets
Miami Herald - 6 Jun 2014 10:00
CHICAGO-Travis Wood used his bat, glove and left arm to help the Chicago Cubs beat the Mets 7-4 Thursday night at Wrigley Field. Apparently that's what it takes to pull off a rare sweep for the Cubs.
McEnroe, Sampras returning to Greenbrier in W.Va.
Miami Herald - 6 Jun 2014 08:59
Hall of Famers John McEnroe and Pete Sampras will participate in The Greenbrier Champions Tennis Classic for the third consecutive year.
Owings Leads D-Backs to 12-7 Win Over Rockies
The New York Times - 6 Jun 2014 07:32
Chris Owings has been in a little bit of an offensive funk. Leave it to hitting friendly Coors Field to snap him right out of it.
Wiz Insider: Bernie Bickerstaff wins Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award
Washington Post - 6 Jun 2014 04:54
SAN ANTONIO -- Bernie Bickerstaff is an NBA lifer who has been an assistant, head coach and executive, for parts of five decades. Take a glance at Bickerstaff's career path and you'll find that his influence has been fel...
Miami Marlins’ Adeiny Hechavarria showing growth in the field
Miami Herald - 6 Jun 2014 04:29
It might not seem like it to the average baseball fan who has seen Adeiny Hechavarria make more than his share of sterling defensive plays, but in the eyes of his position coach, and those who measure fielding metrics, t...
Girls' lacrosse: Alexandra Kugler scores six goals as Battlefield wins region title
Washington Post - 6 Jun 2014 03:05
In the first half of the Virginia 6A South region girls' lacrosse final, Battlefield sophomore Alexandra Kugler sat patiently about 20 yards from the goal. In doing so, the Bobcats' leading scorer noticed the Osbourn Par...
Red Sox hitting coach suffers hemorrhage
ESPN - 6 Jun 2014 01:19
Boston Red Sox hitting coach Greg Colbrunn suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage while the team was in Cleveland Indians for their three-game series against the Indians earlier this week, the team announced.
Cramp-prone James insists he will be ready for Game Two
Reuters - 6 Jun 2014 23:58
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Honduras Don't Stand A Chance, But They Won't Play Like It
Dead Spin - 6 Jun 2014 23:58
Calling Honduras a minnow isn't fair. Sure, Honduras are likely to ultimately be outclassed and eliminated in the group stage. But the two Group E teams that advance after playing the Central American side won't be leavi...
Gawker Kid With "Diyareeya" Just Set the New Bar for Letters from Summer Camp | Jezebel That Time Yo
Dead Spin - 6 Jun 2014 23:57
Gawker Kid With "Diyareeya" Just Set the New Bar for Letters from Summer Camp | Jezebel That Time You Accidentally Got Way Too High | Jalopnik Genius Buys $500 Car Instead Of Greyhound Bus Ticket | Kotaku It Took Seven Y...
Power captures pole for IndyCar race at Texas
Miami Herald - 6 Jun 2014 23:56
Will Power won the pole for Saturday night's Firestone 600 and added another point to his lead in the IndyCar Series championship standings by topping the charts in Friday's qualifying at Texas Motor Speedway.
Hamlin wins pole at Pocono Raceway
Miami Herald - 6 Jun 2014 23:56
Denny Hamlin turned a track-record lap of 181.415 mph to win the pole at Pocono Raceway.
IMSA co-founder John Bishop dies at 87
Miami Herald - 6 Jun 2014 23:55
Sports car racing's John Bishop, co-founder of the International Motor Sports Association, has died. He was 87.
Giants' Cain returns for start
Miami Herald - 6 Jun 2014 23:55
San Francisco Giants pitcher Matt Cain will return to the mound to start Friday against the New York Mets after being reinstated from the 15-day disabled list.
MLS Preview from The Sports Network (ET)
Miami Herald - 6 Jun 2014 23:51
Red Bull New York will have a somewhat depleted squad when it heads to Gillette Stadium to take on the New England Revolution on Sunday.
Rizzo, Wood homer as Cubs sweep Mets
ESPN - 6 Jun 2014 06:21
Anthony Rizzo hit a tiebreaking homer, Travis Wood went deep and drove in three runs, and the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 7-4 on Thursday night to complete the three-game sweep.