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This is how you throw a perfect game and lose
SB Nation - 27 Apr 2015 23:58
A softball pitcher struck out 23, didn't allow a hit ... and still wound up on the losing side. Rachel Garcia, pitcher for Highland High in Southern California, was beyond lights-out as she faced Camarillo in the Thousan...
Williams reports £34m loss for 2014
Total F1 - 27 Apr 2015 16:10
Despite Williams Grand Prix Holdings PLC reporting a loss of £34million for 2014, the company remains confident that its financial results will improve this year. The F1 section of the group made a loss of £42.5million...
Williams posts a loss of £34.5m for 2014
Total F1 - 27 Apr 2015 09:40
Williams Grand Prix Holdings has reported a loss of £34.5m for 2014 - but the company insists that this year will see a much better financial performance. Revenues were down from £130.4m to £90.2m, but the much better...
How to watch Mayweather-Pacquiao fight for free
Washington Post - 27 Apr 2015 16:38
The cheapest ticket for the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao fight May 2 is going for over $4,000 and the pay-per-view costs $100. What's a red-blooded American seeking to watch the fight for free, the way sports on T...
Froch: I would prove nothing in beating Chavez Jr
Boxing News 24 - 27 Apr 2015 22:51
By Scott Gilfoid: After spending the better part of a year kicking around the idea of facing former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (48-2-1, 32 KOs) in a dream fight in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Watch: Hala'ufia smashes Leicester streaker
The Rugby Blog - 27 Apr 2015 17:29
Watch as Chris Hala'ufia makes a cocky streaker regret ever leaving his seat by putting him in the dirt
Mark Sanchez: Tim Tebow is just 'another guy' as Sam Bradford recovers
Washington Post - 27 Apr 2015 06:40
Tim Tebow's signing by the Eagles sparked an Internet frenzy, with plenty of speculation about what, if any, role the quarterback might have in Philadelphia. However, according to Mark Sanchez, the hullabaloo over the fo...
Bryant Jennings wants a rematch with Wladimir Klitschko
Boxing News 24 - 27 Apr 2015 04:10
By Scott Gilfoid: Bryant Jennings (19-1, 10 KOs) came up short last Saturday night in losing by a 12 round unanimous decision to IBF/IBO/WBA/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (64-3, 53 KOs)
2015 NBA playoffs: Wizards sweep Raptors with 125-94 rout in Game 4
Washington Post - 27 Apr 2015 03:23
Paul Pierce strutted off the Verizon Center floor Sunday evening to a standing ovation, beckoning more noise from the broom-wielding capacity crowd, soaking in yet another memorable playoff moment. He had just haunted th...
USGA Director: Learn Chambers Bay or You Won't Win US Open
The New York Times - 27 Apr 2015 23:33
United States Golf Association executive director Mike Davis laid down a challenge to the best players in the world as they get ready for the U.S. Open to make its debut at Chambers Bay.
Luis Enrique has improved Barcelona - Rakitic
Goal.com - 27 Apr 2015 22:28
The coach was criticised in his early months in charge but has slowly implemented his philosophy and could yet end the season with three trophies
Roach: Pacquiao had no idea who Golovkin was when he visited the Wildcard Gym
Boxing News 24 - 27 Apr 2015 21:23
By Chris Williams: WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin recently visited the Wildcard Gym in Los Angeles, California to see WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao's trainer Freddie
How To Work From Home
Dead Spin - 27 Apr 2015 17:20
Working in an office is a terrible way to spend your life. Everyone knows this. It's why Office Space is a cult classic. It's why Ron Swanson is a cult hero. It's why tech companies stuff their buildings with ping pong t...
'Nuisance' selfie sticks not allowed at Wimbledon
ESPN - 27 Apr 2015 14:36
'Nuisance' selfie sticks not allowed at Wimbledon
Kentucky Derby 2015 Contenders: Lineup and Pedigree for All Entries in the Field
Bleacher Report - 27 Apr 2015 13:34
Some Kentucky Derby champions have the greatest of bloodlines, some don't. While having a great pedigree certainly isn't a bad thing, we learned it's not a necessity to win the year's most prestigious race when Californi...
After sweep, Paul Pierce roasts Raptors, Drake on social media
ESPN - 27 Apr 2015 11:24
After sweep, Paul Pierce roasts Raptors, Drake on social media
Bears' McDonald cleared by NFL in 1 of 2 cases
ESPN - 27 Apr 2015 09:18
Bears' McDonald cleared by NFL in 1 of 2 cases
No Perfect Bullpen Strategy, but Depth, Flexibility Help
The New York Times - 27 Apr 2015 09:02
When the Detroit Tigers signed Joe Nathan before the 2014 season, they expected baseball's active saves leader to simply keep rolling. After a few too many bad outings, they traded for a backup plan in Joakim Soria, wide...
NL Teams Experimenting With Pitchers Hitting 8th
The New York Times - 27 Apr 2015 08:26
Amid a testy start to the season -- looking at you, Bryan Price; also you, Royals, White Sox and Athletics -- comes a bit of managerial creativity sure to put a smile on the face of any innovative Strat-O-Matic player.
WWE announces King of the Ring will return this week
SB Nation - 27 Apr 2015 06:46
The beloved tournament makes an unexpected (but welcome) return. During Sunday night's Extreme Rules pay-per-view, WWE announced this week's WWE Network schedule, which shockingly included a live King of the Ring special...
Rick Carlisle tapes his mouth shut to avoid officiating question after being fined $25K
SB Nation - 27 Apr 2015 06:28
Rich Carlisle was fined $25,000 for criticizing the referees from the playoff series earlier this week, and the Mavericks' coach was darn sure he wasn't going to lose that money again. His solution: A 25-cent piece of du...
UFC Champion Jon Jones Suspect In Hit-And-Run; Wanted By Police
Dead Spin - 27 Apr 2015 06:08
UFC champion Jon Jones, widely regarded as the greatest fighter alive, is wanted for questioning by police in Albuquerque, N.M., having been named a suspect in a hit-and-run accident that sent a pregnant 20-year-old woma...