Sports News
How To Race 26.2 Miles, Chicago-Style
Dead Spin - 17 Oct 2014 06:01
Some of the most exciting moments in marathon racing have happened in Chicago. Not sure why Chicago. Maybe it's because the Chicago Marathon has the financial means to lure big talent with borderline crazy fearlessness--...
How to host a major horse race
CNN - 17 Oct 2014 13:31
Francesca Cumani visits the course at Ascot to meet the man who helps make sure that race day always runs smoothly.
Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup selection - 12 of the best invited for 2015
Moto GP - 17 Oct 2014 02:00
After three days of the Selection Event at Guadix near Granada in Spain, 12 new riders have now been invited to join the 2015 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup.
High School Cross Country Runner Breaks Leg In Three Places, Finishes Race Anyway By Crawling Across Finish Line
Sports Grid - 17 Oct 2014 02:33
Nothing was going to keep Connor Calihan from finishing the race.
Nadal battling to be fit
Sky Sports - 17 Oct 2014 10:10
Rafael Nadal is still not sure if he will be fit to compete at the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals in London on November 9.
Currie Cup 2014 Predictions: Semi-finals
The Rugby Blog - 17 Oct 2014 16:58
Check out our predictions as the 2014 Absa Currie Cup reaches the semi-finals phase
Chicago's top sports executives show lighter side
Chicago Tribune - 17 Oct 2014 05:25There's No "I" In Rugby, But There Is In Fiji
Sports Grid - 17 Oct 2014 04:45
When a rugby player touches the ball down in the opponent's in-goal area, it's a "try," worth 5 points. That may sound weird compared to the NFL's obsession with players breaking the invisible plane that extends from the...
NBA approves instant replay modifications
ESPN - 17 Oct 2014 06:48
The NBA's Board of Governors has approved several modifications to the league's instant replay system.
McLaughlin takes over as Champions Tour prez
ESPN - 17 Oct 2014 18:57
Greg McLaughlin is taking over as president of the Champions Tour.
Khan denies he was knocked out in the past, wants Mayweather
Boxing News 24 - 17 Oct 2014 18:38
By Scott Gilfoid: Amir Khan (29-3, 19 KOs) has been stopped twice in his career in losses to Breidis Prescott and Danny Garcia. In both cases, a badly hurt Khan was able to get back to his feet before the fight was halte...
Report: Four umps get 1st World Series call
ESPN - 17 Oct 2014 12:21
Boosted by their strong results on replay challenges this season, several umpires will get to work the World Series for the first time.
Soccer Game Drones On, Starts Balkans War (Maybe)
Sports Grid - 17 Oct 2014 06:10
The line between soccer and politics often gets blurred. And this week it happened again when a drone carrying a politically provocative flag caused the canceling of a Serbia vs. Albania match because of rioting and figh...
Latest Fledgling League Gives Players Another Run at the N.F.L.
The New York Times - 17 Oct 2014 03:26
The Brooklyn Bolts are one of four teams in the Fall Experimental Football League, which hopes to avoid mistakes of past minor league football leagues by keeping costs down while avoiding serious injuries.
Oklahoma football chaplain arrested on larceny and drug charges
Washington Post - 17 Oct 2014 20:18
The Oklahoma football team's chaplain was arrested this week for allegedly stealing prescription drugs from a man's home. The story is pretty weird. Per NewsOK.com: "[Kent Bowles] was arrested on Wednesday after he alleg...
Unbeaten Cletus Seldin to fight Bayan Jargal on 12/20
Boxing News 24 - 17 Oct 2014 16:31
The ‘Hebrew Hammer’ will get a shot at a title as Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing is proud to present another installment of the popular “Rockin Fights” series on Saturday, December 20th, 2014 at The Paramount in H...
Five takeaways from the Lakers' loss to the Jazz
L.A. Times - 17 Oct 2014 16:30Amendola emerges from funk to save Patriots
ESPN - 17 Oct 2014 09:15
Beleaguered Patriots receiver emerges from funk to help turn back Jets
Ishikawa walk-off HR sends Giants to Series
ESPN - 17 Oct 2014 06:29
Travis Ishikawa hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning, sending the San Francisco Giants to the World Series with a 6-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night.
Patriots block last-second kick, hold off Jets
ESPN - 17 Oct 2014 06:24
Tom Brady threw three touchdown passes and the Patriots held off the 27-25 when Nick Folk's 58-yard field goal attempt was blocked on the last play Thursday night.
N.F.L. Roundup: Judge Rules Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Cowboys' Owner Was Filed Too Late
The New York Times - 17 Oct 2014 04:27
A judge in Texas ruled on Thursday that a suit against Jerry Jones fell outside the five-year statute of limitations.
NHL star hit by puck, leaves game on stretcher
USA Today - 17 Oct 2014 04:14
Penguins forward was cross-checked by Stars player, then hit by teammate's shot