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Derek Jeter's final home game ended even more memorably than it began
Washington Post - 27 Sep 2014 07:45
Okay, that was ridiculous. It wasn't enough for a forecast of rain to fail to materialize, clearing the way for Derek Jeter to play his final game at Yankee Stadium as planned. It wasn't enough for Jeter, who has been st...
Redskins Fans Say Expired Budweiser Beer Sold At FedEx Field
IBTimes - 27 Sep 2014 02:32
The Washington Redskins organization has been at the center of a lot of controversy in recent years, from criticisms that the team's name is racially charged to anger over hiring decisions by widely reviled owner Dan Sny...
N.F.L. Roundup: Roger Goodell Cites N.F.L.'s Efforts to Fight Abuse
The New York Times - 27 Sep 2014 02:20
Commissioner Goodell has met with players union officials, former athletes and law enforcement representatives in an effort to create a new personal-conduct policy.
Spratt: Shift tendencies of playoff teams
ESPN - 27 Sep 2014 16:45
Pirates have a near-300-shift edge over the other four NL postseason teams
NFL: No evidence tape was sent, call made
ESPN - 27 Sep 2014 04:03
The NFL on Friday said it had no evidence the Ray Rice elevator tape was ever sent to its offices or received by them, or that a call was made by a woman, from league lines, confirming delivery of the tape.
'Foreign substance' caused Rosberg DNF
Total F1 - 27 Sep 2014 10:20
Mercedes have revealed that a "foreign substance" in Nico Rosberg's steering column electronics caused a short circuit that led to his Singapore DNF. Minutes before the start of Sunday's Singapore GP, Mercedes rushed to ...
Derek Jeter Receives Standing Ovation Before 1st At-Bat in Boston's Fenway Park
Bleacher Report - 27 Sep 2014 23:58
New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter's final career games will wrap up in Boston's Fenway Park, and so far Red Sox Nation has shown nothing but class toward the Captain. In his second-to-last game, the Boston crowd g...
NHL linesman Tim Nowak returns, 3 night after injuring leg in preseason game
NHL.com - 27 Sep 2014 02:05
TAMPA, Fla. - NHL linesman Tim Nowak was back on the ice for Tampa Bay's exhibition game against Dallas on Friday night, three days after injuring a leg in a Lightning game. Nowak needed assistance from trainers to walk ...
Nadal to return from wrist injury at China Open
ESPN - 27 Sep 2014 10:39
Rafael Nadal says the injured right wrist that sidelined him for two months and caused him to miss the US Open is feeling better and that he's ready to compete again.
Mercedes: Rosberg stopped in Singpoare by 'contaminant'
Total F1 - 27 Sep 2014 11:00
Nico Rosberg's retirement from the Singapore Grand Prix last weekend was caused after the "steering column electronic circuits were contaminated with a foreign substance," Mercedes has revealed. Rosberg endured a nightma...
College Football Tailgate -- Is That a Friggin' Coffin??
TMZ - 27 Sep 2014 09:32
People bring some weird stuff to college football tailgates -- livestock, hot tubs ... and now COFFINS. There's a company that's trickin' out caskets for tailgate parties ... but instead of a corpse, the box comes loade...
Van Gaal: I will not buy any defender
Soccer News - 27 Sep 2014 06:31
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal insisted he will not panic buy, amid an injury crisis sweeping through Old Trafford. […]
Astros Defeat Mets as Abreu Announces Retirement
The New York Times - 27 Sep 2014 06:09
Houston rallied for a victory after Mets starter Jon Niese left the game with an elevated heart rate.
Hornets' Taylor Banned From Team Activities
The New York Times - 27 Sep 2014 03:28
Hornets forward Jeffery Taylor will not participate in any team-related activities during an NBA investigation into his arrest on domestic assault charges, the team announced Friday.
Destro has the class and instinct of a true goal scorer, says Garcia
Goal.com - 27 Sep 2014 23:58
The Roma boss was delighted with his side's attacking performance and singled out the former Inter youngster for his goal scoring instinct
Magnussen praises Dennis' 'winning spirit'
Total F1 - 27 Sep 2014 10:20
Kevin Magnussen has praised Ron Dennis' "winning spirit" as he tries to return McLaren to the front of the grid. Dennis returned as CEO at McLaren ahead of the 2014 season, and immediately promised that the team "will wi...
Again, Nets' New Season Brings With It New Coach
The New York Times - 27 Sep 2014 04:40
Lionel Hollins, the latest coach to enter the revolving door that seems to come with the territory of leading the Nets, has a style that distinguishes him, at least verbally, from Jason Kidd, his predecessor.
McCallister birdies last two, leads on Champions
ESPN - 27 Sep 2014 04:13
Blaine McCallister birdied his last two holes Friday at Poppy Hills for a 5-under 66 and the first-round lead in the Champions Tour's First Tee Open.
Saturday's can't-miss college football games
USA Today - 27 Sep 2014 14:37
The Aggies already have a big SEC win, now they take on a divisional opponent.
Royals 3, White Sox 1: Royals Clinch First Postseason Berth Since 1985
The New York Times - 27 Sep 2014 05:55
Kansas City is back in the playoffs for the first time in 29 years, ending the longest active playoff drought for any team in the four major North American sports.
Football: Messi scores 400th goal
CNN - 27 Sep 2014 23:52
It's a landmark that most players can only dream of, but for Lionel Messi it was only a matter of time.
Cavaliers Coach David Blatt Gets Right to Business
The New York Times - 27 Sep 2014 23:51
Cavaliers coach David Blatt got right to business Saturday in his first NBA practice after two decades working overseas.