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12-year-old bracket champ denied $20K prize by ESPN
New York Post - 7 Apr 2015 22:35
Lake Zurich sixth-grader claims best #NCAAChampionship bracket on @espn ://t.co/qdUS0JUae5 pic.twitter.com/XYLkroRycl — WGN TV News (@WGNNews) April 7, 2015 He got everything right, except his age. Sam Holtz, a 12-year...
The best ever? Floyd Mayweather Jr
Boxing News 24 - 7 Apr 2015 17:07
By John Simmons: On May 2nd of 2015 we will witness the biggest showdown in Boxing since Iron Mike Tyson fought Lennox Lewis for the Heavyweight championship of the world on the 8th June 2002. Along
Tiger Woods welcomed back with boob squeeze
New York Post - 7 Apr 2015 23:58
The eyes of the golf world went from Tiger Woods’ yips to his nips Tuesday when Steve Stricker went in for a playful pinch on the driving range at Augusta...
Red Sox, Porcello Agree to 4-Year, $82.5 Million Contract
The New York Times - 7 Apr 2015 04:31
Before he even made his first start for the Boston Red Sox, Rick Porcello decided he wanted to stay.
NFL probably won't vote on L.A. stadium proposals for six months
L.A. Times - 7 Apr 2015 04:31Diyas, Watson exit Charleston
Miami Herald - 7 Apr 2015 04:20
Charleston, SC (SportsNetwork.com) - Zarina Diyas and Heather Watson exited the draw Monday at the ladies' Family Circle Cup tennis event. …
D'Arnaud erases spring 'struggles' with one big swing
New York Post - 7 Apr 2015 07:14
WASHINGTON -- The struggles of spring training were referenced to Travis d'Arnaud. The Mets catcher quickly interjected. "I don't think it was a struggle. I was having good at-bats, getting...
Ex-NFL Star Darren Sharper Due in New Orleans Court on Rape Charges
The New York Times - 7 Apr 2015 13:06
Disgraced former NFL star Darren Sharper, who last month pleaded guilty or no contest to rape or attempted rape charges in three states, was set to be arraigned in a New Orleans courtroom on Tuesday on additional charges...
Soccer Coach Laments That Only A Few Of His Players Have Dicks And Balls
Dead Spin - 7 Apr 2015 23:53
Carlisle United have been struggling. The club playing in England's 4th division have gone winless in their last five, including yesterday's 3-1 home loss to Accrington. Manager Keith Curle is fed up with his players, an...
The Best Things Come To Those Who Wait
Boxing News 24 - 7 Apr 2015 19:08
By Olly Campbell: Just like his father did years before him, establishing a rivalry with Nigel Benn, Chris Eubank Jr has found his own tailor made domestic nemesis in Hatfield born traveller and 2008
MMQB: Behind the scenes at a college pro day
Sports Illustrated - 7 Apr 2015 16:30
The Pro Day has become a staple of the NFL's draft season. But what exactly goes on at one? Lots of prying (before, during and after) and lots of...
China's Olympic Champion Hurdler Liu Xiang Retires
The New York Times - 7 Apr 2015 11:52
China's Olympic gold medal-winning hurdler Liu Xiang announced his retirement on Tuesday, ending a run in the sport marked by records and frustrated by successive late-career injuries.
Turning Pro Early, Minnesota's Amanda Zahui B. Could Be Taken First in the W.N.B.A. Draft
The New York Times - 7 Apr 2015 07:08
Zahui B., a dominant post player from Sweden, is eligible to be drafted after only two seasons with the Gophers because she will be 22 this year.
Crystal Palace shatter Man City's title hopes
CNN - 7 Apr 2015 06:12
England's Premier League champions look certain not to repeat last year's triumph as a resurgent Crystal Palace confined the visitors to fourth spot in the table with a shock win.
Sonny Gray's No-Hit Bid for A's Broken Up by Rangers in 8th
The New York Times - 7 Apr 2015 06:09
Sonny Gray allowed a leadoff single by Ryan Rua in the eighth inning, ending the Oakland pitcher's opening-night bid for a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers.
Seattle's Hernandez continues recent success against Angels with 4-1 win
L.A. Times - 7 Apr 2015 05:01Sports of The Times: Welcome, Commissioner. Here's a New Doping Problem.
The New York Times - 7 Apr 2015 03:43
Rob Manfred, a tough-on-drugs official under Bud Selig, has been met with a flurry of positive tests to begin his first season as Selig's successor.
Wisconsin's Twitter Says It Hates Christian Laettner, Laettner Responds
Bleacher Report - 7 Apr 2015 03:03
Things got heated on Twitter before the 2015 NCAA national championship game between Wisconsin and Duke on Monday. The Blue Devils' account took a shot at Wisconsin's account with a blue banner tweet, and Wisconsin respo...
Metal Detectors Become One More Reason to Get to the Ballpark Early
The New York Times - 7 Apr 2015 02:33
Nearly three hours before Masahiro Tanaka threw the first pitch of the Yankees 2015 season, throngs of fans found themselves squeezing through metal detectors erected at every gate of Yankee Stadium.
Murray applauds positive Pardew´s attacking mentality
Soccer News - 7 Apr 2015 02:08
Crystal Palace striker Glenn Murray paid tribute to manager Alan Pardew’s attacking mentality after their shock 2-1 win over Manchester […]
Canelo could have problems against Kirkland, says Rios
Boxing News 24 - 7 Apr 2015 01:56
By Dan Ambrose: Former WBO lightweight champion Brandon Rios think Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (44-1-1, 31 KOs) in could be in for a tough time in his fight against James "Mandingo Warrior" Kirkland
Transfer Talk: Manchester United to offload Van Persie
Goal.com - 7 Apr 2015 01:56
The Dutchman still has a year to run on his €270,000-a-week contract, so the Red Devils are keen to remove the injury-prone attacker from their wage bill