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Six HS Football Players Suspected Of Raping Girl In Woods Near School
Dead Spin - 20 Nov 2014 00:09
Six Winter Springs High (Winter Springs, Fla.) football players have been arrested and charged with sexual battery and false imprisonment after allegedly raping a 16-year-old student in the woods near the school.
Skip Bayless nearly loses it over Magic Johnson's tweets comparing Aaron Rodgers to Larry Bird
Washington Post - 20 Nov 2014 00:13
ESPN's "First Take" is ripe for commentators who like to go off the rails. Sometimes it's offensive, and other times it's just passionate. Skip Bayless had one of those latter moments on Wednesday when he all but lost it...
Autumn Internationals 2014: Scotland team to play Tonga
The Rugby Blog - 20 Nov 2014 16:21
Vern Cotter has made four injury-enforced changes to the Scotland team that gave New Zealand a scare last weekend for the visit of Tonga
Federer passed fit for final
Sky Sports - 20 Nov 2014 13:56
Roger Federer has been passed fit to play for Switzerland in this week's Davis Cup final against France in Lille.
Haren would rather retire than pitch outside LA
ESPN - 20 Nov 2014 01:27
Dodgers pitcher Dan Haren said Wednesday that he would rather retire than be traded to a team other than the Angels.
Marussia fail in late Abu Dhabi bid
BBC - 20 Nov 2014 01:03
A late bid to get Marussia to the final grand prix of the season in Abu Dhabi fails as negotiations with investors break down.
Dog opts out of dog competition show, eats all the food
SB Nation - 20 Nov 2014 21:46
This dog is smarter than all the other dogs. This is pretty much how our path to "professional athlete" went, too. (h/t For The Win)
2014 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Thursday Press Conference
Total F1 - 20 Nov 2014 17:30
DRIVERS - Lewis HAMILTON (Mercedes), Nico HULKENBERG (Force India), Nico ROSBERG (Mercedes), Sebastian VETTEL (Red Bull Racing), Fernando ALONSO (Ferrari), Jenson BUTTON (McLaren) PRESS CONFERENCE Lewis, you're guarantee...
Tandon: French, Swiss prepping for Davis Cup drama
ESPN - 20 Nov 2014 17:00
Intrigue surrounding relationship with Stan Wawrinka and French foes
Kobe on Dwight: Trash talk in heat of moment
ESPN - 20 Nov 2014 09:55
Dwight Howard sat out Wednesday's loss to the Lakers with a sprained right knee, but the Rockets center was still a hot topic of discussion for former teammate Kobe Bryant.
Sports Briefing | Hockey: Blood Clot Ends Season of Penguins Forward
The New York Times - 20 Nov 2014 07:42
Doctors discovered a blood clot in Pascal Dupuis's lung. Dupuis, 35, will use blood thinners to treat the condition but is out for the rest of the regular season and possibly longer.
Prepare to be dazzled all over again by Sam Gordon
Washington Post - 20 Nov 2014 07:30
Remember Sam Gordon? As a 9-year-old in 2012, she wowed us all with her ability to break off Barry Sanders-like runs against bigger (and, presumably, mostly male) competition. Then Gordon took a year off from football so...
N.B.A. Roundup: Spurs Edge Cavaliers and Again Beat LeBron James
The New York Times - 20 Nov 2014 07:14
Tim Duncan and Boris Diaw scored 19 points each, and San Antonio beat Cleveland for the 10th straight time.
Disappointed Vikings Drop Hope of Peterson Return
The New York Times - 20 Nov 2014 06:35
Adrian Peterson's last appearance in the Minnesota locker room was nearly 10 weeks ago. The Vikings have played all but one game this season without his swift and strong running ability.
NFL urges judge to approve concussion deal
ESPN - 20 Nov 2014 03:14
The NFL on Wednesday urged a judge to approve an estimated $1 billion settlement of concussion lawsuits despite concerns raised by former players or survivors who feel left out.
Marussia F1 fail in last gasp revival attempt
Total F1 - 20 Nov 2014 02:20
The embattled Marussia Formula 1 team's last gasp bid to be on the grid at the season ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has failed. According to a report by Sky Sports F1, negotiations between potential investors hoping to rev...
Nigeria surrender Afcon crown as Keshi nears the end of the road
Goal.com - 20 Nov 2014 02:00
The Super Eagles needed to beat South Africa in Uyo, but could only manage a draw, and have lost their continental title before the finals have even begun
On Golf: Dan Jenkins and Tiger Woods Verbally Spar Over Interview Parody
The New York Times - 20 Nov 2014 01:15
The World Golf Hall of Fame writer Dan Jenkins and the 14-time major winner Tiger Woods have engaged in the literary equivalent of a muckfest.
NFL Fines Lynch $50,000 for Not Speaking to Media
The New York Times - 20 Nov 2014 01:00
For all the noise he creates on the field, Marshawn Lynch's silence with the media has now cost him six figures in fines.
Lakers Showing Signs of Life After Terrible Start to 2014-15 Season
Bleacher Report - 20 Nov 2014 08:50
Don't plan to attend a parade down Figueroa Street just yet, Los Angeles Lakers fans. Don't even sit on StubHub for seats at Staples Center beyond mid-April, unless you're eager to support the Los Angeles Clippers. A 98-...
Claude Giroux will probably play, Flyers' Twitter continues to drive us insane
SB Nation - 20 Nov 2014 00:37
It's quite simple: Claude Giroux will either play, not play or perform in a Broadway show. All three are apparently on the table. In the latest edition of Will the Philadelphia Flyers please just stop tweeting, we have l...
Kurt Busch interviewed by police about domestic assault allegations
SB Nation - 20 Nov 2014 00:24
Busch met with police for nearly an hour on Tuesday. There is no timetable for when or if charges may be filed. NASCAR driver Kurt Busch met with the Dover (Del.) Police Department regarding allegations he assaulted his ...