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Out-on-bail boxer with brain damage fights for title ... and wins
New York Post - 9 Oct 2014 17:28
Jermain Taylor was a most unlikely candidate to fight a middleweight title. Taylor retired for two years after suffering bleeding in the brain and losing four of five fights from...
How to choose which baseball bandwagon to jump on
New York Post - 9 Oct 2014 20:00
Baseball’s postseason is missing its customary New York representation (Yankees or, we guess, Mets), its scruffy curse-breakers (Red Sox), its Moneyball code-breakers (A’s), its new financial overlords (Dodgers) and ...
Hodgson: We deserved more
Sky Sports - 9 Oct 2014 23:59
England boss Roy Hodgson admitted the scoreline could have been much bigger after seeing his side stroll to a 5-0 European qualifying win over San Marino.
Knowshon Moreno Will Thrive in Week 6 Return vs. Green Bay Packers
Bleacher Report - 9 Oct 2014 07:47
When Knowshon Moreno was tearing up the New England Patriots defense to the tune of 134 rushing yards and a touchdown in Week 1, it looked like the Miami Dolphins had an absolute steal in the veteran running back. After ...
Danny Green, NBA Player, Apologizes For Holocaust Selfie
The Huffington Post - 9 Oct 2014 05:17Spain suffer first qualifying defeat in eight years against Slovakia
The Guardian - 9 Oct 2014 23:45
Slovakia 2-1 Spain Spains Paco Alcácer insists defeat will do us good
AHL Mascot's Backstory Totally Includes A Dead Firefighter
Dead Spin - 9 Oct 2014 21:45
Via Puck Daddy, this is Scorch. He's the newly revealed mascot of the AHL's Adirondack Flames. He was probably purchased a local Halloween superstore. But his shoddy construction and uninspiring photoshoot locations are ...
Father: Mayweather-Pacquiao 'gonna happen'
ESPN - 9 Oct 2014 18:16
Although Floyd Mayweather Jr. has yet to announce his plans for 2015, his father has no doubt that a fight against Manny Pacquiao will happen.
Djoker avoids upset as Ferrer ousts Murray
ESPN - 9 Oct 2014 17:29
Two-time defending champion Novak Djokovic avoided being the latest seed to lose at the upset-hit Shanghai Masters, rallying to defeat No. 85-ranked Mikhail Kukushkin 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in the third round Thursday.
Andre Dirrell to fight in December
Boxing News 24 - 9 Oct 2014 16:54
By Scott Gilfoid: After dazzling last night with a superb 4th round knockout win over Nick Brinson (16-3-2, 6 KOs) at the beautiful Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi, #9 WBC super middleweight contende...
Windhorst: LeBron's awkward reunion
ESPN - 9 Oct 2014 16:49
It's only preseason, but Cavs-Heat in Brazil is an uncomfortable trip for James
Fernando Alonso goes from saviour to scapegoat
Total F1 - 9 Oct 2014 01:50
'The one thing Ferrari didn't need to change was its leading driver. So it will change its leading driver.' Some of you will recognise these words as being those of Autosport's Pablo Elizalde, summing things up in his in...
Roy Keane: the stuff Alex Ferguson fed the press was lies, basic lies
The Guardian - 9 Oct 2014 23:44
At the launch of his new book, Roy Keane discusses Sir Alex Ferguson, Alf Inge Haaland, Twitter, Rock of Gibraltar and Abba Roy Keane: Im not sure if I will ever forgive Sir Alex Ferguson Roy Keane: 10 more gems includin...
Companion dog for diabetes keeps Upland kicker in check
L.A. Times - 9 Oct 2014 22:28NFL officiating VP OK with increase in flags
ESPN - 9 Oct 2014 18:26
NFL games this season are averaging about 17 penalties, up more than two per game from the 14.7 to this point in 2013, according to the league, and the man in charge of officiating is OK with the trends.
NFL Pick$ Against The Spread That Don't Suck: Week 6
Sports Grid - 9 Oct 2014 15:25
Looking for NFL picks against the spread that don't suck? Our Matt Rudnitsky will analyze every game from a bettor's perspective and track his results. He'll also make dumb jokes; you've been warned. He's up a lot of mon...
Jose Mourinho Blasted for Racism Stance by FIFA Vice-President Jeffrey Webb
Bleacher Report - 9 Oct 2014 09:56
Jose Mourinho's claim that "there is no racism in football" has been branded "out of touch" by FIFA vice-president Jeffrey Webb. Gordon Taylor, chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association, recently claim...
NFL Owners' Meetings Focus on Personal Conduct
ABC News - 9 Oct 2014 09:14
NFL owners' meetings focus on domestic violence and personal conduct policy
Cristiano Ronaldo Manchester United Return Impossible, Admits Agent Jorge Mendes
Bleacher Report - 9 Oct 2014 09:02
Football super agent Jorge Mendes has claimed it will be "impossible" for Manchester United to lure Cristiano Ronaldo away from Real Madrid. Mendes, who brokered Angel Di Maria and Radamel Falcao's transfers to Old Traff...
Shaquille O'Neal Has His Hands Full as a Pitchman
The New York Times - 9 Oct 2014 07:04
Shaquille O'Neal, the former N.B.A. All-Star, has earned millions by promoting a wide variety of products, such as jewelry and soda.
Webb supports ´Rooney rule´
Soccer News - 9 Oct 2014 06:27
FIFA vice-president Jeffrey Webb called for the introduction of the ‘Rooney Rule’, with racism in football clear to see. Professional […]
Prosecutors: Adrian Peterson Smoked Marijuana
The New York Times - 9 Oct 2014 22:43
Minnesota Vikings star Adrian Peterson should be arrested anew after admitting during his court appearance on a child abuse charge that he had "smoked a little weed" while out on bond, Texas prosecutors said Thursday.