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Forecasting Knicks' draft hopes: Is Okafor really No. 1 pick?
New York Post - 25 Jan 2015 07:54
The NBA Draft is still five months away. The NCAA Tournament remains a long way off. The conference season isn't halfway over. But, already, fans of the leagues dregs --...
Urban Meyer's deafening message for ESPN's Mark May
New York Post - 25 Jan 2015 20:37
Mark May has been a persistent and longstanding critic of Ohio State. Urban Meyer knows this. So after shocking the college football world with upsets of Alabama and Oregon to...
Outgoing Selig dreams of 'international' MLB
ESPN - 25 Jan 2015 03:17
On his final day as baseball commissioner, Bud Selig predicts a future that could include expansion to other countries.
Vegan Driver Killed A Possum With A Porsche 911 At The Daytona 24
Dead Spin - 25 Jan 2015 18:42
Several racing drivers at the Rolex 24 at Daytona this weekend, such as Magnus Racing's Andy Lally, care deeply about animal welfare. Of course, Andy's the one who hits a possum with his team's #44 Porsche 911 GT America...
Nadal, Berdych through to Aussie quarters
ESPN - 25 Jan 2015 13:08
Rafael Nadal stayed in contention for his second Australian Open title six years after his first with a 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 fourth-round win Sunday over Kevin Anderson.
Robert Manfred Is Determined to Steer Young People Toward Baseball
The New York Times - 25 Jan 2015 09:15
Robert Manfred wants M.L.B. to be more of a presence at the amateur level and also has an interest in reaching out to fans "with information via technology."
Sharapova, Bouchard to meet in quarters
ESPN - 25 Jan 2015 06:30
Eugenie Bouchard moved into the quarterfinals of another Grand Slam with a 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 win over Irina-Camelia Begu at the Australian Open on Sunday.
Ramirez wins unanimous decision over Vlasov
ESPN - 25 Jan 2015 06:18
BROOMFIELD, Colo. -- Maxim Vlasov was supposed to be a tough test for up-and-coming Mexican super middleweight Gilberto Ramirez, who might not have looked explosive, but he surely learned a lot as he won a clear unanimou...
Columbus' Johansen steals show at skills event
ESPN - 25 Jan 2015 06:06
Ryan Johansen of the hometown Columbus Blue Jackets pulled a kid out of the stands and guided him to a goal to win the breakaway challenge, and Nashville's Shea Weber fired the hardest shot with a 108.5 mph blast at the ...
Report: Lilly charged with insurance fraud
ESPN - 25 Jan 2015 04:42
Former Major League Baseball player Ted Lilly has been charged in California with three felonies related to insurance fraud, according to a newspaper report.
Compton grabs share of lead at Humana
ESPN - 25 Jan 2015 04:38
Matt Kuchar's ball crashed into the rocks at the foot of the Santa Rosa Mountains and shot sideways into the All-American Canal.
Bouchard through to quarterfinals at Australian Open
Miami Herald - 25 Jan 2015 04:26
Eugenie Bouchard moved into the quarterfinals of another Grand Slam with a 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 win over Irina-Camelia Begu at the Australian Open on Sunday. …
Dixon, 'star car' take early lead in Rolex 24 at Daytona
Miami Herald - 25 Jan 2015 04:13
Scott Dixon took control in the opening hours of the Rolex 24 at Daytona on Saturday while actor/race car driver Patrick Dempsey received an early penalty that put his Porsche team in a deep hole. …
Referee report could see Ronaldo ban reduced
Goal.com - 25 Jan 2015 03:12
The Portuguese star kicked and slapped Cordoba defender Edimar, but the official's report makes no reference to any violent conduct
Transfer Talk: Juventus demand €100m for Pogba
Goal.com - 25 Jan 2015 03:07
Manchester City, United and Chelsea are all vying for the midfielder's signature, as are PSG and Bayern Munich
VIDEO Cristiano Ronaldo Slaps, Kicks Cordoba Players As Real Madrid Star Gets Red Card
IBTimes - 25 Jan 2015 02:32
Frustrated by his poor play throughout the day, Real Madrid superstar Cristian Ronaldo was sent off for slapping and kicking opposing Cordoba players in the 82nd minute of Los Blancos's 2-1 victory Saturday. Madrid were ...
Renard criticises Mali playing style
Goal.com - 25 Jan 2015 02:12
The Cote d'Ivoire coach shows his frustration over the opposition's physical approach, but is pleased with the performance from Yaya Toure, who helped set up a late equaliser
Sherman, Seahawks Take the Trash-Talk Lead Over Patriots
The New York Times - 25 Jan 2015 01:36
Richard Sherman gave Tom Brady an earful and trolled him on Twitter a few years ago.
Ancelotti: I didn't see Ronaldo red
Goal.com - 25 Jan 2015 01:35
The Real Madrid coach refused to be drawn on his reaction to the Ballon d'Or winner's dismissal in his side's 2-1 victory over Cordoba on Saturday
As Brady, Gronk Know, Pre-Super Bowl Injury Talk Always Big
The New York Times - 25 Jan 2015 00:44
Perhaps already annoyed by the attention to his left elbow ahead of the Super Bowl, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman used a quip to answer one reporter's question about that joint's range of motion.
Sports of The Times: Booted by Patriots, Pete Carroll Has Chance to Strike Back
The New York Times - 25 Jan 2015 00:07
Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll, set to face New England, can join Weeb Ewbank and Jon Gruden as the only coaches to win the Super Bowl against teams that no longer wanted them.
Redskins Blog: Redskins interested in Packers executive Alonzo Highsmith
Washington Post - 25 Jan 2015 23:59
The Redskins have requested permission to interview Green Bay Packers personnel executive Alonzo Highsmith for a position in their front office, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed.Highsmith and new Redski...