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No, FIFA did not ruin the World Cup by expanding it to 48 teams
SB Nation - 11 Jan 2017 23:13
It's expanded before. It will expand again. It'll just be more inclusive this time. FIFA has voted to expand the Word Cup to 48 teams in 2026. The proposal was one of the pivotal aspects of Gianni Infantino's election ca...
Marrone 'good hire for Jaguars'
Sky Sports - 11 Jan 2017 14:14
Doug Marrone appointment as Jacksonville Jaguars head coach is a good hire for the franchise, according to Sky Sports NFL analysts Neil Reynolds and Jeff Reinebold.
Evans reaches Sydney last eight
Sky Sports - 11 Jan 2017 11:40
Britain's Dan Evans fought back from a set down to beat seeded Marcel Granollers and reach the quarter-finals of the ATP Tour event in Sydney.
What's happened since Red Monday?
Sky Sports - 11 Jan 2017 10:00
As Manchester United and Liverpool prepare to renew their rivalry for the second time this season, now seems the perfect time to assess what’s happened since the 0-0 draw on Red Monday.
2017 Sony Open Picks: Betting Guide & One and Done
Sports Grid - 11 Jan 2017 19:09
2017 Sony Open Picks: Betting Guide & One and Done FNTSY Sports Network’s Pat Mayo & Cam Stewart debate their Sony Open picks and the week in betting at this week’s PGA Tour stop at Waialae CC... Sony Open: Picks & P...
Former Strikeforce champ Tarec Saffiedine invites ex-UFC champ Rafael dos Anjos to welterweight
MMAjunkie - 12 Jan 2017 00:30
Former Strikeforce champ and UFC welterweight Tarec Saffiedine would like to welcome ex-lightweight champ Rafael dos Anjos to his division.
Spoelstra said we should expect nights like this from Whiteside
Miami Herald - 11 Jan 2017 10:57
The Heat lost to the Warriors 107-95 Tuesday night despite 28 points and 20 rebounds from Hassan Whiteside on Tues., Jan. 10, 2017. …
Cleveland's J.R. Smith inspired Clemson's Christian Wilkins to celebrate national title shirtless
SB Nation - 11 Jan 2017 09:19
This is fantastic. Clemson beat Alabama to win its second-ever national title on Monday night, and the Tigers' celebration was on as soon as the final whistle was blown in Raymond James Stadium. The Tigers' celebration f...
Bernard Tomic upbeat despite defeat in Kooyong opener
The Guardian - 11 Jan 2017 08:20
Australian No2 falls to defending champion David Goffin 6-2, 6-4 Tomic says outing in Melbourne is good preparation for Australian Open Bernard Tomic is confident he will be ready for an assault on the Australian Open de...
Future of F1 minnow Manor Racing in grave doubt
Total F1 - 11 Jan 2017 03:10
The participation of Manor Racing in the 2017 Formula 1 season is hanging by a th
Carl Edwards Makes Pure and Private Decision to Leave NASCAR
ABC News - 11 Jan 2017 23:42
Carl Edwards walks away from NASCAR to see what else life has to offer
Opponents compliment Heat's effort despite 11-29 record
Miami Herald - 11 Jan 2017 23:29
It's hard to decipher what exactly really is praise and pity these days when other people around the league talk about the Miami Heat. But at least on a few …
Jessie Nicklow vs. Chauncey Fields on Friday
Boxing News 24 - 11 Jan 2017 20:58
When Jessie "The Beast" Nicklow enters the ring Friday evening against Chauncey Fields, he'll do so in need of an impressive victory. The Baltimore native has a solid 25-8-3 record with 8 knockouts and built a reputation...
Math Made Me A Packers Fan, And It's Going Great
FiveThirtyEight - 11 Jan 2017 19:00
At the beginning of this NFL season, I was teamless and adrift. The St. Louis Rams had left my hometown to return to Los Angeles. Embittered by sour memories of how the franchise ownership handled their departure, I had ...
NASCAR is struggling to adapt to a changing sports climate
SB Nation - 11 Jan 2017 18:18
NASCAR is a sport at a crossroads, still trying to find a solution to falling ratings and declining attendance. In what may have been a NASCAR first, Hendrick Motorsports recently made a hullabaloo on social media regard...
Former Benin Athletics Federation president Montcho dies
IAAF - 11 Jan 2017 14:30
The IAAF is deeply saddened by the news that Théophile Montcho, a Vice President of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA), died on 11 January at his home in Godomey, Benin.
Pacific Pro Football League to debut in 2017
ESPN - 11 Jan 2017 14:13
Pacific Pro Football League to debut in 2017
Proposed Football League Envisions a No-College Path to the Pros
The New York Times - 11 Jan 2017 14:00
A sports agent thinks he has found a model for success where other leagues, built around various castoff athletes, have failed to gain any traction.
Johanna Konta holds off Daria Kasatkina comeback to reach Sydney semi-finals
The Guardian - 11 Jan 2017 12:28
• British No1 battles to 6-3 7-5 victory over Russian • Sets up showdown with Canadian wildcard Eugenie Bouchard Johanna Konta held off a spirited comeback from Daria Kasatkina to book her spot in the semi-finals of ...
Hassan Whiteside goes for 28 points, 20 rebounds in loss to Warriors
Miami Herald - 11 Jan 2017 10:05
The Miami Heat didn't go into Oracle Arena Tuesday night focused as much on the goliath task of trying to knock off the team with the best record in the …
Jeff Hornacek not a fan of Carmelo Anthony's ejections in blowouts
New York Post - 11 Jan 2017 10:01
Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek never believes in throwing in the towel and essentially said a game is never over until it's over. So stay on the floor and in the game, Knicks. And, yeah, that means you, Carmelo Anthony. Anth...
Garnett signs on as Clippers consultant
Reuters - 11 Jan 2017 09:55
(Reuters) - Retired NBA center Kevin Garnett has been hired by the Los Angeles Clippers as a consultant to work with the team's big men like center DeAndre Jordan and forward Blake Griffin, the team said on Tuesday.